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Page 1: 2011 Women's Lacrosse Yearbook

Women’s Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse 2011 Yearbook2011 Yearbook

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Women’s Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse 2011 Schedule2011 Schedule

FebruaryFebruary5 Sat. Trine (Exh.) Detroit, MI 11:00 a.m.5 Sat. Trine (Exh.) Detroit, MI 11:00 a.m.26 Sat. Canisius Detroit, MI 1:00 p.m.26 Sat. Canisius Detroit, MI 1:00 p.m.

MarchMarch6 Sun. UC Davis Detroit, MI 11:00 a.m.6 Sun. UC Davis Detroit, MI 11:00 a.m.11 Fri. at Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 3:00 p.m.11 Fri. at Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 3:00 p.m.13 Sun. Duquesne Detroit, MI 2:00 p.m.13 Sun. Duquesne Detroit, MI 2:00 p.m.18 Fri. Niagara Detroit, MI 3:00 p.m.18 Fri. Niagara Detroit, MI 3:00 p.m.25 Fri. at Liberty* Lynchburg, VA 4:00 p.m.25 Fri. at Liberty* Lynchburg, VA 4:00 p.m.27 Sun. at Longwood* Farmville, VA Noon27 Sun. at Longwood* Farmville, VA Noon

AprilApril1 Fri. at Davidson* Davidson, N.C. 6:00 p.m.1 Fri. at Davidson* Davidson, N.C. 6:00 p.m.3 Sun. at High Point* High Point, N.C. 11:00 a.m.3 Sun. at High Point* High Point, N.C. 11:00 a.m.8 Fri. Jacksonville* Detroit, MI 4:00 p.m.8 Fri. Jacksonville* Detroit, MI 4:00 p.m.10 Sun. Presbyterian* Detroit, MI 11:00 a.m.10 Sun. Presbyterian* Detroit, MI 11:00 a.m.12 Tues. Ohio State Detroit, MI 4:00 p.m.12 Tues. Ohio State Detroit, MI 4:00 p.m.16 Sat. Howard* Detroit, MI Noon16 Sat. Howard* Detroit, MI Noon20 Wed. at St. Francis Loretto, PA 4:00 p.m.20 Wed. at St. Francis Loretto, PA 4:00 p.m.22 Fri. at LeMoyne Syracuse, N.Y. 4:00 p.m.22 Fri. at LeMoyne Syracuse, N.Y. 4:00 p.m.23 Sat. at St. Bonaventure St. Bonaventure, N.Y. Noon23 Sat. at St. Bonaventure St. Bonaventure, N.Y. Noon29 Fri. NLC Tournament Davidson, N.C. TBA29 Fri. NLC Tournament Davidson, N.C. TBA

May May 1 Sun. NLC Tournament Davidson, N.C. TBA1 Sun. NLC Tournament Davidson, N.C. TBA

Home games in BOLD and played at Titan FieldHome games in BOLD and played at Titan Field* - Denotes National Lacrosse Conference Game* - Denotes National Lacrosse Conference Game

Game Dates and Times Remain Subject to ChangeGame Dates and Times Remain Subject to ChangeAll Times are EasternAll Times are Eastern

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Quick Facts ...........................................................3Staff Directory .......................................................4Media Information ................................................42011 Roster ...........................................................5Season Preview .................................................. 6-7

Coaching Staff Head Coach - Mary Ann Meltzer .................... 8-9Asst. Coach - Kelly Gallagher ....................... 10-11

Athlete Profi lesOlivia Mendoza ............................................. 12-13Alycsa Valentine ............................................ 14-15Emily Boissonneault ...................................... 16-17Anna Eidem .................................................. 18-19Corina Mahorn ............................................. 20-21Megan Wallace .............................................. 22-23Lindsey Saunders .......................................... 24-25Zaynib Hamze............................................... 26-27Erin Campbell ............................................... 28-29Megan Callahan ............................................ 30-31Britany Busch ................................................ 32-33Marybeth Flanagan ....................................... 34-35Jaimee Stoner ......................................................36Rebekah Dornbos ................................................37Jenna Alberts .......................................................38Tara Grady ..........................................................39Morgan Lear .......................................................40Abby McCollum .................................................412010 Season Stats ................................................42NLC Stats ...........................................................43Athletic Director - Keri Gaither .........................44Points of Pride .....................................................45Sports Medicine ..................................................46Strength and Conditioning .................................47Academic Support ...............................................48Notable Alumni ...................................................49Detroit Titan Hall of Fame ........................... 50-51City of Detroit ............................................... 52-53

GENERALName of School .......... University of Detroit MercyCity / Zip ................................Detroit, MI / 48221Enrollment .....................................................5,700Nickname ..................................................... TitansSchool Colors ........................Red, White and BlueHome Field .......................................... Titan FieldAffi liation .................................. NCAA Division 1Conference ..............National Lacrosse ConferenceDirector of Athletics ........................... Keri GaitherFaculty Athletics Rep. .........................Erick BarnesAthletic Department Phone ...........(313) 993-1700Athletic Department Fax ................(313) 993-1765

COACHING STAFFHead Coach ............................. Mary Ann MeltzerAlma Mater ....................................... Maryland ‘90Year at Detroit ....................................Th ird SeasonRecord at Detroit ........................................... 12-22Career Record ................................................ 12-22E-mail [email protected] Coach ..............................Kelly GallagherAlma Mater ...................... Washington College ‘06Year at Detroit ....................................Th ird SeasonE-mail [email protected] Offi ce Phone ....................(313) 575-5431

TEAM INFORMATION2010 Record .................................................... 7-13First Season of Detroit Women’s Lacrosse ......2009Letterwinners Returning / Lost ...................... 13/7Newcomers ............................................................5Overall All-Time Record .............................. 12-22

YEARBOOK INFORMATIONYEARBOOK INFORMATION

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ADMINISTRATIONAssociate V.P. & Athletic DirectorKeri Gaither (313) 993-1700Senior Associate ADDaron Montgomery (313) 993-1755Associate AD for Business Operations/SWATeri Kromrei (313) 993-1700Assistant AD for ComplianceSteve Corder (313) 993-1700Assistant AD for Facilities & Special EventsJeff Latinen (313) 993-1700Director of Ticket Sales & Fan ExperienceGreg Haapala (313) 993-1700Director of Marketing and PromotionsBrandon Longmeier (313) 993-1700Equipment Manager Harvey Th eeck (313) 993-1742Director of Concessions & MerchandisingJordan Sames (313) 993-1700

SUPPORT STAFFAssistant Director of FacilitiesNic Ryan (313) 993-1714Asst. Director of Compliance/Academic CoordinatorAmy Paling (313) 993-1700Assistant Business/Ticket ManagerPhuong Le (313) 993-1700Director of Ticket Operations & Special EventsEmily Vannice (313) 993-1700Athletic Administration InternAlyssa Starkey (313) 993-1700Equipment & Facilities InternCasey Hornung (313) 993-1700Compliance Graduate AssistantJessica Liebner (313) 993-1700

SPORTS INFORMATIONSports Information DirectorMitch Wigness (313) 993-1745Senior Assistant SIDP.J. Gradowski (313) 993-1745Assistant SID/WLAX ContactKit Stetzel (313) 993-1745Sports Information AssistantJoel Walrath (313) 993-1745

ATHLETIC TRAININGAsst. Athletic Director for Sports MedicineMichael Miller (313) 993-1740Assistant DirectorsChris Hinderliter (313) 993-1740Ashley Van Meter (313) 993-1740Graduate AssistantVictoria Vintevoghel (313) 993-1740InternsLorena Carithers (313) 993-1740Adam Siero (313) 993-1740

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONINGAsst. AD for Strength and ConditioningJoe Toff eri (313) 993-1719Assistant DirectorNick Wilson (313) 993-1719

SPORTS INFORMATIONTh e Sports Information Department is located in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus at the intersection of West McNichols and Livernois. Th e mailing address is: 4001 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221

MEDIA SERVICESWeb site DetroitTitans.comSports Information Offi ce (313) 993-1745Sports Information Fax (313) 993-1765

TO THE MEDIASince the consolidation of the University of Detroit and Mercy College of Detroit in 1990, UDM athletic teams have found themselves referred to in many diff erent forms. In order to maintain consistency, we ask that the media and our opponents continue to refer to us as UDM or use Detroit or Detroit Titans, and eliminate the use of such abbreviations as U-D, U of D Mercy, Detroit Mercy, etc. Th ank you for your cooperation and your continuing coverage of the Detroit Titans.

INTERVIEW POLICYLocker rooms are off limits to the press; however, the Sports Information staff will provide athletes and coaches for interviews after a 10-minute cool down period following an event. Please notify the SID prior to the event.

MEDIA SERVICESGame-by-game statistics and fi nal results packets are available for the media at each home match upon request.

DETROIT SPORTS ON-LINEFinal updated statistics, schedules, results and releases can be found 24-hours a day on Detroit’s offi cial athletic Web site, DetroitTitans.com.

STAFF DIRECTORYSTAFF DIRECTORY

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No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Hometown/HighSchool

2 Megan Wallace A Jr. 4-10 Westbury, N.Y./Hicksville Senior

4 Anna Eidem MF Jr. 5-3 Champlin, MN/Totino-Grace

5 Lindsey Saunders A So. 5-7 Pasadena, MD/Northeast

8 Jenna Alberts D Fr. 5-6 Alamo, CA/Monte Vista

9 Abby McCollum A Fr. 5-10 La Salle, MI/Monroe

10 Corina Mahorn MF Jr. 5-6 Whitby, ON/Anderson CVI

11 Britany Busch D So. 5-5 Clio, MI/Powers Catholic

14 Alycsa Valentine D Sr. 5-5 Shelby Township, MI/Eisenhower

15 Emily Boissonneault MF Jr. 5-5 Brooklin, ON/Donald A. Wilson Secondary

16 Rebekah Dornbos D So. 5-5 Midland, MI/Midland

18 Olivia Mendoza A Sr. 5-4 Lansing, MI/Catholic Central

19 Zaynib Hamze MF So. 5-5 Dublin, CA/Dublin

20 Jaimee Stoner A Jr. 5-6 Valencia, CA/Hart

21 Morgan Lear D Fr. 5-3 San Ramon, CA/Dougherty Valley

22 Erin Campbell MF So. 5-4 Orangeville, ON/Orangeville District Secondary

23 Megan Callahan MF So. 5-3 Lake Worth, FL/Park Vista Community

24 Tara Grady A Fr. 5-4 San Jose, CA/Pioneer

25 Marybeth Flanagan GK So. 5-11 Lansing, MI/Waverly

Head Coach: Mary Ann Meltzer (Maryland ‘90; Th ird Season)

Assistant Coach: Kelly Gallagher (Washington College ‘06; Th ird Season)

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SEASON PREVIEWSEASON PREVIEWTh e Detroit Titan women’s lacrosse team will look to have a successful season in 2011. Head coach Mary Ann Meltzer

has clearly defi ned the team goals, and the practices have been broken down in order to reach their aspirations.“We want to fi nish in the top three of the National Lacrosse Conference and ultimately win the conference championship,”

Meltzer said. “Th is group of young women works extremely hard in practice. We just have a great work ethic as a team.”In order to end the season near the top of the conference standings Meltzer believes the team will need to win six to

seven games in the NLC. “I think we have more leadership under our belt this year,” Meltzer explained. “Our junior class has been around now for a few years and they have been able to learn a lot. Hopefully that along with a strong fi nish in the conference tournament from last year will all carry over to this season.”

Meltzer added that winning half of their non-conference games is another goal set by the team. “Off ensively our goal is to maintain possession of the ball,” Meltzer said. “We may look to slow things down a bit more than we have in the past.”

Off the fi eld, Meltzer hopes that the team will be able to improve on their already impressive 3.1 team GPA. Th is unit had 13 players listed on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll a year ago.

Detroit will open the season with a pair of home games playing against Canisius on February 26, followed by UC Davis on March 6. “Canisius is a good team,” Meltzer said. “We didn’t get off to a good start when we played there last year, so we will look to be more competitive in this matchup. We had the opportunity to play against them in the fall and did a much better job than before so we will look to stay with them.”

Detroit will be traveling to Cincinnati for their fi rst road contest of the season to face the Bearcats on March 11. Cincinnati comes from one of the toughest conferences in the country, the Big East. Meltzer believes it will be a good test for her young team. “It’s always a test when you go up against a bigger school,” Meltzer explained. “It will be good for us, and hopefully we will learn a lot from this game. Last year we lost to them 10-6, which is respectable so again like with Canisius, we will look to compete with them this year.

Detroit will host Duquesne and Niagara during the middle of March. “I’m glad that we get a shot to play Duquesne this year after coming out fl at against them a year ago,” Meltzer said. “Th is is another team that we got to play against this fall so we will see how much we improved against one of the best teams in the Atlantic 10.”

Conference play will begin in late March with matchups against Liberty and Longwood. “Liberty had a great recruiting year, so I’m sure they have gotten better,” Meltzer said. “We will need to focus on our own attack and defense to come away with the win against them this year.” Longwood was crowned as NLC champions in 2010. Th e Titans have one additional goal on the year for this team. “We have yet to beat Longwood, so that is another goal for our young team, Meltzer added.”

Th e month of April starts with road games against Davidson and High Point. “We played well against Davidson last year,” Meltzer explained. “Unfortunately we came up just short against them. It was a good competitive game and I think this year’s matchup will be the same way.” Th e Titans have never faced High Point as 2011 marks the fi rst year for them in the NLC.

Detroit will return to Titan fi eld on April 8 to face rival Jacksonville. Th at game sparks a string of home games for the Titans as Presbyterian, Ohio State and Howard round out the remaining home games on the schedule.

Th ree road contests conclude the 2011 regular season. Th e Titans will face St. Francis, LeMoyne and St. Bonaventure before participating in the NLC Tournament on April 29.

Detroit will need a strong eff ort from each class in order to compete in the NLC. Olivia Mendoza serves as the lone senior on the team. “Olivia has a great attitude, and would do anything for this team,” Meltzer added.

“Th e junior class has been here since the beginning,” Meltzer said. “Th ey are the leaders of this team.” Coach Meltzer went on to express that the team needs to support that group. “We have such a young team that we need girls to step up into leadership roles,” Meltzer added. “We have a large group of sophomores, and they will be relied upon even though they are not upperclassmen. We expect a lot from that group.”

Th e Titans added three freshmen, two soccer players, and a former basketball player to the roster in hopes of fi nishing the season with a full team. “We had to play a man down last year against Ohio State because of injuries,” Meltzer said. “I added some athletes to the roster this year. Th ey continue to improve each day and I am excited to see how they will play this season.”

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GoalieMary Beth Flanagan will be in goal for Detroit during 2011. Flanagan played in 12 games with seven starts a year ago. She

posted a 2-5 record during her seven starts as a freshman. Flanagan made 111 saves posting a .464 save percentage. She logged over 500 minutes in goal and faced nearly 300 shots. “Mary Beth has a great attitude,” Meltzer explained. “She continues to learn and always comes to practice with intensity. She truly loves the game.” Flanagan’s best game as a Titan came against Longwood. She ended that game with a career-high 19 saves.

DefenseAlycsa Valentine and Britany Busch will lead the defensive unit. “Alycsa is great with her slides, and Britany’s hard work has

really helped her get to where she is today,” Meltzer said.Newcomers Jenna Alberts, Rebekah Dornbos, and Morgan Lear will also help throughout the course of the season. “Jenna

is a talented freshman that may have the opportunity to come in and play defense for us,” Meltzer said. Dornbos is one of two members of the Detroit soccer team that decided to pick up another sport. “Beka is learning quite well,” Meltzer explained. “She understands off -ball marking and man-to-man principles. It will take some time and some reps for her to get comfortable, but she has the talent to be a good player.” Lear is another talented freshman on the roster, yet she will be unable to play until midway through the season due to an injury. “Once Morgan gets back to full strength she will be able to help with her speed.”

AttackZaynib Hamze, Anna Eidem, Lindsey Saunders, and Erin Campbell highlight the attack position. Eidem was second on

the team a year ago with 69 points off 55 goals and 14 assists. She started in all 20 games for the Titans. Also starting in all 20 games was sophomore Zaynib Hamze. Hamze ended the year with 24 points (16g, 8a). “Anna and Z played well for us last year,” Meltzer said. “We are looking for Anna to step up in the big games for us, and for Z to score more. Zaynib is a scrappy type of player that gets a lot of loose balls for us. We hope that she can convert those loose balls into goals.”

Campbell and Saunders each had sound freshmen seasons for Detroit. Campbell started in 13 games before suff ering a season-ending injury. She scored 16 goals through 13 games and also added four assists for 20 points. “Erin has the best stick work on the team,” Meltzer said. “She is a player that can create, feed, and shoot.” Saunders proved to be a reliable scoring threat in her fi rst year as a Titan. She scored 20 goals and made four assists to end the year with 24 points. “Lindsey is very consistent, but we want her to be more aggressive this year,” Meltzer added.

Olivia Mendoza, Jaimee Stoner, and Megan Wallace will provide leadership to this young team. Mendoza is the only senior on the roster. “Olivia is a great stick for us on the attack,” Meltzer said. “She has great attitude would do anything for the team.” Stoner and Wallace also fall into that role as Wallace will serve as a captain for 2011. Stoner proved that she could help the team with very little lacrosse experience. “Jaimee helped us out at the end of last year at the conference tournament,” Meltzer explained. “We were low on numbers and had some injury problems so she jumped into the lineup and helped out immediately. Jaimee is more of an off ensive player that we would like to move to midfi eld. She has been working on her defense a lot. Her basketball background helps her transition to lacrosse. She understands the concepts she just needs to get used to having a stick in her hand.”

Tara Grady and Abby McCollum will also look to impact the team from the attack position. “Tara will defi nitely get some time attacking, and Abby is much like Jaimee in that she has to get used to the game of lacrosse,” Meltzer said. “Once Abby gets more comfortable with her stick work she will become a threat on the attack.” McCollum is also a member of the women’s soccer team at Detroit.

Midfi eldMegan Callahan, Emily Boissonneault, and Corina Mahorn complete a highly talented midfi eld group. Boissonneault was

the head of the Detroit scoring attack a year ago. Th e junior led the team in goals (68), assists (15), and points (83). “Emily is obviously an off ensive threat,” Meltzer said. “What sets her apart as a complete player is her ability to play good defense.”

Mahorn will be a focal point on the team as she led the team with 48 draw controls in 2010. Th e junior also collected 49 ground balls and caused 22 turnovers. Scoring didn’t seem to be a problem either, as she ended the year with 38 goals and eight assists on her way to recording 46 points. “Corina uses her speed to get a lot of touches on the ball,” Meltzer said. “We would like for her to step up and have a big year.” Callahan represents the third person of this midfi eld trio. Th e defensive minded sophomore came up with 25 ground balls last year, while also causing 10 turnovers. “Callahan serves as a vocal leader on this young team,” Meltzer said.

“As I said before this team has such a great work ethic, and we hope that it will pay off for us this year,” Meltzer explained. “Th e girls gave us everything they had last year even if that meant playing a man down. Th ey played with heart and I hope we can bring that with us into this season. If we can mix that eff ort with a great attitude and a few new players there is no doubt that we will do much better.”

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mary ann

meltzerhead coach - third season

Mary Ann Meltzer is now in her third season as the head coach of the women’s lacrosse program. Meltzer guided the Titans to a 7-13 overall record a season ago, including a 3-3 mark in the National Lacrosse Conference.

Detroit opened the 2010 campaign by winning two of their fi rst three games. Th e Titans took down St. Francis University (PA) 16-5 to start the season, and then put together an 18-10 victory against Presbyterian on Feb. 26. After multiple away games Detroit returned to Titan Field to record back-to-back victories in early April. UDM defeated Howard University 20-5, and came back with an equally impressive game in a 19-5 win over Liberty University.

Th e Titans also picked up a victory in the National Lacrosse Tournament towards the end of the season. Detroit defeated Presbyterian 17-16 in the fi rst round of the tournament, but fell to the top seed Longwood in the next round by the score of 18-6. Detroit ended their 2010 season with a 17-13 loss to Jacksonville.

2009 marked the inaugural season for women’s lacrosse at Detroit. Meltzer’s helped the program win their fi rst-ever game 20-1 over Howard University. UDM fi nished out the year with a 5-9 record that included an opening round 18-9 win in the National Lacrosse Conference tournament over Presbyterian before ending the campaign with a loss to Longwood.

Meltzer came to UDM from the University of Michigan, where she was head coach of the Wolverines' club lacrosse team. In fi ve seasons at U-M, she compiled a 93-22 record (.809 winning percentage), reaching the Women's Division Intercollegiate Associates national tournament fi nals in 2006 and the semi-fi nals in both 2003 and '04. She coached 10 All-Americans during her tenure in Ann Arbor. Meltzer was selected National Collegiate Club Coach of the Year in 2006 and again in 2007.

Meltzer played collegiate lacrosse at the University of Maryland before graduating in 1990. Meltzer was selected as an All-American in 1989 and 1990. As a senior Meltzer was recognized as the National Off ensive Player of the Year. She also played in the North-South All-Star Game. Additionally, Meltzer was a member of the United States National Lacrosse Team from 1988 to 1993.

"Th e fact that Mary Ann has such a solid, successful background as both a coach and a college player is a win-win for us," Gaither said. "She has a wealth of experience in lacrosse and she brings a great knowledge of the game with her to UDM. With women's golf (2004) and lacrosse having been added at UDM within a short period of time, I think it shows just how committed our University is when it comes to off ering additional Division I opportunities for female student-athletes."

Meltzer was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference 50th Anniversary Women's Lacrosse Team in 2002 and she was also inducted into the Ohio chapter of the U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2002, having played her high school lacrosse in Columbus.

Meltzer's coaching career began at nearby Birmingham Seaholm High School, where she compiled a fi ve-year record of 78-23 (.772 winning percentage). She led Seaholm to three state championships (1998, 1999, 2001), and coached four high school All-Americans, all of whom went on to play college lacrosse. Meltzer was named Midwest High School Coach of the Year in 1999.

Off the fi eld, Meltzer has been a member of the Board of Directors of U.S. Lacrosse since 2004, and chairperson of the WDIA since 2006. She has also served as vice president of the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association since 2004.

Meltzer and her family reside in Northville, MI.

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kelly

gallagherassistant coach - third season

University of Detroit Mercy head women’s lacrosse coach Mary Ann Meltzer hired Kelly Gallagher as the fi rst-ever women's lacrosse assistant coach. Gallagher is now entering her third season as an assistant with the program.

Gallagher was instrumental in helping Meltzer during the Titans’ inaugural season, which saw the Titans post a 5-9 record that included an opening round victory at the National Lacrosse Conference Tournament over Presbyterian.

In 2010, Gallagher helped the Titans post a 7-13 record, including a 3-3 mark in conference play. Detroit won two of their fi rst three contests, and once again defeated Presbyterian in the fi rst round of the NLC Tournament.

“I feel very fortunate to have Kelly on staff , not only because of her enthusiasm, but also due to her experience in dealing with lacrosse in non-traditional areas, which I know will be an asset to us here at UDM," said Meltzer.

Gallagher came to Detroit after serving as an assistant coach for the women’s program at Muhlenberg College. While with the Mules, Gallagher was involved in all aspects of recruiting, scouting of opponents and coordinating game fi lm operations. In addition, she oversaw day-to-day operations of the program and assisted with the planning of both games and practices.

While at Muhlenberg, Gallagher organized and managed a high school clinic, as well as assisting in the development of off -season training workouts for the student-athletes.

Off the fi eld, Gallagher was the fundraiser and community service team liaison and she created an annual newsletter for alumnae, parents and friends of the women’s lacrosse program.

Gallagher attended Washington College in Chestertown, MD, where she played lacrosse from 2003-06 and served as team captain senior season. In 2003, the Shorewomen were the runner-up at the ECAC Regional Lacrosse Championship.

Gallagher graduated from Washington College in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in political science.

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olivia

mendoza#18 / senior / 5-4 / attack

2010…Played in 16 games with 10 starts… Scored seven goals and added an assist to earn eight points… Took 13 shots, including 12 shots on goal… Recorded 10 ground balls… Won six draw controls… Caused one turnover… Broke out with a three goal performance against Liberty (Apr. 10)… Scored two goals against Presbyterian (Apr. 30)… First assist of the year came against UC Davis (Mar. 13)… First goal of the season was scored against Notre Dame (OH) (Mar. 17).

2009…Played in 13 games and was in the starting line-up for all but two contests… Scored a team fourth-best seven goals on the year… Netted fi rst collegiate goal at Le Moyne (Mar. 5)… Helped lead Detroit to a 21-15 victory over visiting Presbyterian with two goals on Mar. 28… Tallied a season-high three goals in UDM’s NLC Championship semi-fi nal game against Presbyterian (May 1)… Collected 14 groundballs on the year.

AT FERRUM…Played one season at Ferrum... Ended 2008 season second among teammates in scoring... Helped lead FC to the Southern Conference Tournament quarterfi nals.

PREP…Graduate of Lansing Catholic Central High School... Earned four varsity letters in lacrosse... Served as team captain last two years with the Cougars... Earned All-Michigan First Team Defender honors senior season... Named to the all-conference fi rst team in 2007... Garnered all-conference honorable mention honors sophomore year.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Sandra and Ruben Mendoza... Has two siblings, Corey and Annie... Uncle, John Seeley, played football at Hillsdale... Majoring in social work.

LansingMichigan

Catholic CentralHigh School

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alycsa

valentine#14 / JUnior / 5-5 / defense

2010…Played in all 20 games with 17 starts… Won two draw controls… Collected 23 ground balls… Caused 11 turnovers… Recorded fi ve ground balls at Canisius (Mar. 28)... Named to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Academic Honor Roll… Named to the National Lacrosse Conference All-Academic Honor Roll.

2009…Saw action in 12 games and was in the starting line-up on nine occasions… Tallied fi rst draw control in Detroit’s 21-15 win over visiting Presbyterian (Mar. 28)… Finished the season with seven ground balls.

PREP…Graduate of Eisenhower High School... Earned two varsity letters in basketball... Earned EHS Best Team Spirit Award in 2005... Tabbed as most improved player for the Eagles senior season... Nominated for scholar athlete award in 2006... Member of National Honor Society and Student Against Destructive Decisions.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Th omas Valentine and Th eresa Kolakovich... Has four younger siblings: Brooke, Brendan, Lindsay and Meike... Grandfather, Gary Abraham, great uncle, Terrance Abraham, and aunt, Connie Currie, all attended Detroit... Enjoys playing lacrosse, hockey, soccer and volleyball... Attended Macomb Community College for a year... Majoring in architecture.

Shelby TownshipMichigan

EisenhowerHigh School

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emily

boissonneault

#15 / Junior / 5-5 / midfield

2010…First Team All-National Lacrosse Conference selection… Started in all 20 contests for the Titans… Recorded a team-high 83 points… Led the team in goals with 68 and assists with 15… Took a team-high 149 shots including 109 shots on goal… Scored one game-winning goal and 10 free position goals… Second on the team with 64 ground balls… Tied for third on the team in draw controls with 34… Led the team with 46 caused turnovers…Ranked 11th in points (83) and 19th in points per game (4.15) in the nation… Placed seventh in the nation in both goals (68) and goals per game (3.4)… Ranked third in caused turnovers (2.3) and seventh in ground balls (3.2)… Tallied fi ve or more goals six times… Scored six goals in the season opener against St. Francis (PA) (Feb. 21)… Recorded fi ve points with four goals and an assist against Jacksonville (Feb. 27)… Scored six goals and added an assist against Saint Mary’s (Mar. 9)… Broke out with a fi ve goal performance against UC Davis (Mar. 13)… Tallied eight points against Notre Dame (OH) with six goals and two assists (Mar. 17)… Scored four of the team’s nine goals against Niagara (Mar. 26)… Recorded a hat trick against Liberty with three goals and an assist (Apr. 10)… Helped Detroit defeat Presbyterian with four goals and an assist (Apr. 30)… Scored a season-high seven goals in the season fi nale against Jacksonville (May 2)…Recorded at least three ground balls in 13 games… Caused at least two turnovers in 16 contests.

2009…Made a signifi cant impact for the Titans during their inaugural season… Earned National Lacrosse Conference Attack MVP honors… Named to the womenslacrosse.com All-Rookie Team… Started every game for the Titans (14)… Ended inaugural season with team highs in both

BrooklinOntario

Donald WilsonSecondary

goals and points, with 57 in each category… Closed out the year fi rst among teammates in draw controls (27) and third in groundballs (36)… Tallied at least one goal in every game for the Titans and collected two game-winning goals… Scored a season-high nine goals in Detroit’s 18-9 victory over Presbyterian in the opening round of the NLC Tournament (May 1)… Previous season-high in goals was eight, which occurred in a 21-15 win versus Presbyterian (Mar. 28)… One of the goals against the Blue Hose was the game-winner for the Titans.

PREP…Graduate of Donald A. Wilson Secondary School... Earned four varsity letters in lacrosse... Served as team captain for the Gators junior and senior seasons... Member of the Midwest Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association All-Tournament team and honors squad in 2007... Gators were medal fi nalists in the provincial fi nals... Played varsity basketball all four years... Named basketball team captain last two seasons... Member of the Oshawa Lady Blue Knights club lacrosse team (2004-08), which were provincial champions all four years.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Corinne and Marc Boissonneault... Has three siblings: Jacqueline, Joel and Mathieu... Majoring in education.

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anna

eidem#4 / Junior / 5-3 / midfield

2010…First Team All-National Lacrosse Conference selection… Started in all 20 games for the Titans… Second on the team with 69 points… Scored 55 goals to fi nish 15th in the nation… Recorded 14 assists… Took 109 shots, including 87 shots on goal… Led the team with three game-winning goals… Scored three free position goals… Fourth on the team with 43 ground balls… Second on the team with 40 draw controls… Caused 18 turnovers… Scored a career-high eight goals against Presbyterian while also adding an assist for nine points (Feb. 26)… Recorded back-to-back games with seven points (Apr. 3-10)… Scored six goals against Howard to go along with an assist… Tallied four goals and came up with a season-high three assists against Liberty… Matched her season-high with three assists in a game against Notre Dame (OH) (Mar. 17)… Added fi ve goals in the 16-10 victory… Helped the Titans defeat Presbyterian by scoring fi ve goals and adding three assists in the 17-16 win (Apr. 30)… Scored four goals against St. Francis (Feb. 21), Saint Mary’s (Mar. 9), and Longwood (Apr. 18)… Recorded fi ve ground balls in three diff erent games… Won six draw controls against Longwood (Apr. 18)… Caused fi ve turnovers against Presbyterian (Feb.26)… Named to the NLC All-Academic Honor Roll.

2009…One of seven players to start every game for Detroit during its inaugural season… Closed out the season second among teammates in goals (37), assists (7) and points (44)… Scored at least one goal in 10 out of the 14 contests for the Titans… Tallied two game-winning goals for Detroit with the fi rst coming against Fresno State (17-3) on Mar. 27 and the second in the semi-fi nals of the NLC Tournament

versus Presbyterian on May 1 (18-9)… Scored a season-high seven goals and a season-best four helpers to end with 11 points in Detroit’s 21-15 win against Presbyterian (Mar. 28)… Scored six goals, three times during the season, with the last versus Presbyterian (May 1), which helped advance Detroit to the NLC Championship game.

PREP…Graduate of Totino-Grace High School... Played four years of lacrosse and earned three varsity letters... Earned Minnesota State High School League Girl’s Lacrosse Player of the Year honors after senior season... Named team captain last two seasons with the Eagles... Earned all-conference honors in 2006 and ‘07... Garnered All-Minnesota Second Team honors sophomore and junior seasons... Led the Eagles in scoring for three seasons (2005-07)... Tallied 133 career goals and 35 career assists before senior season... Also played hockey and volleyball all four years at TGHS... Won the Totino-Grace Athena Award in 2008... Played for the Minnesota High School Elite Team for one year... Garnered Vail Colorado Shootout All-Tournament Team honors in 2007.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Gregory and Teresa Eidem... Has one older brother, Brett... Majoring in criminal justice.

ChamplinMinnesota

Totino-GraceHigh School

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corina

mahorn#10 / Junior / 5-6 / midfield

2010…Second Team All-National Lacrosse Conference selection… Ended the season third on the team with 46 points… Th ird on the team in both goals (38) and assists (8)… Started in all 20 games for the Titans… Took 79 shots, including 61 shots on goal… Second on the team with four free position goals… Recorded 49 ground balls… Led the team with 48 draw controls… Caused 22 turnovers… Recorded three points in each of the fi rst three games of the season… Exploded for a career-high nine goals against Fresno State (Mar. 11)… Scored at least two goals in 11 contests… Grabbed six ground balls against St. Francis in the season opener (Feb. 21) and again in a game against Fresno State (Mar. 11)… Won six draw controls at Davidson (Feb. 23)… Caused four turnovers in two of the fi rst three games of the year... Named to the NLC All-Academic Honor Roll.

2009…Started all 14 contests for Detroit… Part of UDM’s fi rst-ever offi cial face-off … Ended the year third on the team in points (26), goals (23) and assists (3)… Finished the season fi fth among teammates in groundballs (24)… Scored in every game except for two… Scored fi rst goal of the season in the Titans’ 20-1 route over Howard (Feb. 21)… Found the back of the net at Central Connecticut State (Mar. 18), which ended up as the game-winner… Netted three goals in three straight games in the middle of the season (Mar. 20-28)… Tallied a season-high four points in Detroit’s 17-3 win over Fresno State (Mar. 27)… Earned a season-best fi ve draw controls against Presbyterian (Mar. 28).

PREP...Graduate of Anderson CVI where she was a multi-sport athlete... Played lacrosse, basketball, volleyball and was a member of the track and fi eld team at Anderson... Earned Ontario Women’s Lacrosse Most Improved Player honors senior season... Named team captain and MVP for the Raiders in 2007... Anderson CVI placed second in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics Association and was an Ontario Cup participant senior year... Recipient of a senior athletic school letter in 2007 and a junior athletic school letter in 2005... Chosen as the Raiders Female Athlete of the Year senior season... Played with club team, Oshawa Lady Blue Knights, for three years... Lady Blue Knights were crowned the 2007 provincial champions... Club squad was U19 Rep Tier 1 Provincial Champions and Ontario Summer Games Champions in 2006 & ‘08.

PERSONAL...Daughter of Joy and Bill Mahorn... Has two older brothers, Andrew and Matthew... Majoring in business administration.

WhitbyOntario

Anderson CVIHigh School

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Megan

wallace#2 / Junior / 4-10 / Attack

2010…Played in 15 games with 10 starts… Scored two goals for the Titans… Took fi ve shots on goal… Scored one game-winning goal… Collected six ground balls… Won six draw controls… Caused one turnover… Scored her fi rst goal of the season against Howard (Apr. 3)… Came back next game to score second goal of the season against Liberty (Apr. 10)… Recorded two ground balls in the season fi nale against Jacksonville (May 2).

2009…Played in every game for Detroit and was in the starting line-up 10 times… Picked up nine ground balls on the year… Tallied two ground balls in Detroit’s home opener against Niagara (Feb. 28) and two in Detroit’s 17-3 win over visiting Fresno State (Mar. 27).

PREP…Graduate from Hicksville Senior High School... Earned two varsity letters in lacrosse... Participated in the 7v7 Lacrosse Tournament at Northwestern junior year... Member of varsity track team freshman year and the cheerleading squad for two seasons (2006, ‘07)... Scholar athlete team for track (2005)... In the marching band from 2004-07 and served as Drum Major senior season... Member of the National Honor Society, National Math Honor Society, National French Honor Society and Modern Music Masters Honor Society... Earned U.S. Achievement Academy All-American Scholar honors senior season.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Barbara and Jeff ord Wallace... Has one younger sister, Shari... Majoring in psychology.

WestburyNew York

Hicksville SeniorHigh School

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lindsey

saunders#5 / sophomore / 5-7 / attack

2010…Started in all 20 games for the Titans… Fourth on the team with 20 goals… Added four assists to end the year with 24 points… Took 45 shots, including 32 shots on goal… Collected 33 ground balls… Won 19 draw controls… Caused 11 turnovers… Scored a career-high three goals against Howard (Apr. 3)… Recorded three points in the season opener against St. Francis with two goals and an assist (Feb. 21)… Scored at least one goal in 14 games… Collected a career-high eight ground balls against Cincinnati (Mar. 5)… Won four draw controls against Presbyterian.

PREP…Graduate of Northeast High School… Earned four varsity letters in lacrosse… Led the Eagles in scoring entire career at NHS… Garnered fi rst team All-County and First Team Capital Gazette honors in 2009… Earned four varsity letters in soccer… Ended

each season fi rst among teammates in scoring… Earned All-County second team honors in 2005-07 and fi rst team honors senior season… Served as team captain junior and senior years… Tabbed as Capitol Gazette Athlete of the Week in 2008… Garnered All-Maryland Honorable Mention Honors senior season… Named MVP for both the lacrosse and soccer squads senior year… Played one season of junior varsity basketball and one year varsity… Led the Eagles in scoring on the basketball court during the JV season… Served as captain of soccer, lacrosse and basketball senior season… Member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society and Varsity Club… Tabbed as an NHS Scholar Athlete in 2009.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Donald and Wanda Saunders… Has two siblings: Lauren Haislip and DJ Saunders… Major is undecided.

PasadenaMaryland

NortheastHigh School

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zaynib

hamze#19 / sophomore / 5-5 / Midfield

2010…Played in all 20 contests for the Titans… Tied for fourth on the team with 24 points… Ended the season with 16 goals and eight assists… Took 34 shots, including 24 shots on goal… Scored one game-winning goal and connected on two free position attempts… Led the team with 74 ground balls… Ranked third in the nation by averaging 3.7 ground balls per game… won 34 draw controls… Caused 30 turnovers, marking the second highest total on the team… Scored at least two goals in fi ve games… Scored two goals and added an assist against Davidson (Feb. 23)… Recorded a career-high three assists against Presbyterian (Feb. 26)… Tallied a career-high three goals against Liberty (Apr. 10)… Collected seven ground balls in the season opener against St. Francis (Feb. 21)… Matched her season-high ground ball total with seven against Presbyterian (Feb. 26) and Liberty (Apr. 10)… Recorded at least fi ve ground balls in 10 contests.

PREP…Graduate of Dublin High School… Earned three varsity letters in lacrosse… Served as team captain for the Gaels both junior and senior seasons… Earned DFAL First Team honors in 2008 & ‘09… Tabbed as DHS Most Valuable Off ensive Player sophomore and junior years… Named to the DFAL Second Team in 2007… Earned one varsity letter in soccer… Served as team captain and named MVP for junior varsity soccer squad in 2007… Earned two varsity letters in cross country… Placed second both seasons with cross country at Frosh/Soph DFAL…Earned Distinguished Scholastic Team-California Interscholastic Federation/North Coast Section fi rst three years at DHS.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Catherine and Walid Hamze… Has six siblings: Khaled, Houda, Heba, Iman, Zaharia and Noor… Majoring in biology.

DublinCalifornia

DublinHigh School

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erin

campbell#22 / sophomore / 5-4 / midfield

2010…Started in 13 games before suff ering a season-ending injury… Scored 16 goals and added four assists to end the year with 20 points… Took 36 shots, including 28 shots on goal… Collected 17 ground balls… Won seven draw controls… Caused two turnovers… Started season with a career-high three goal performance against St. Francis (PA) (Feb. 21)… Recorded another three point game against Jacksonville with two goals and an assist (Feb. 27)… Scored at least one goal in 10 of the 13 games she played in… Recorded four ground balls against Notre Dame (OH) (Mar. 17).

PREP…Graduate of Orangeville District Secondary School… Earned four varsity letters in lacrosse… Earned MVP honors last three years with the Scarlet Bears… Served as team captain 2006-09… Earned team most dedicated player freshman season… Scarlet Bears won bronze at Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) in 2006 and ‘07 and silver in ‘08… ODSS captured the Provincial Gold at OFSAA senior season.

PERSONAL…Daughter of John Campbell… Has three older siblings: Jennifer, Matthew and Mandy… Enjoys playing hockey and spending time with family… Majoring in psychology.

OrangevilleOntario

Orangeville DistrictSecondary

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megan

callahan#23 / sophomore / 5-3 / midfield

2010…Started in all 20 games for the Titans… Scored one goal and recorded two assists to end the year with three points… Took seven shots, including three shots on goal… Recorded 25 ground balls… Won 11 draw controls… Caused 10 turnovers… Picked up her fi rst assist of the season against Fresno State (Mar. 11)… Scored her lone goal of the season against Howard (Apr. 3)… Final assist of the season came against Liberty (Apr. 10)… Recorded three ground balls fi ve diff erent times during the year.

PREP…Graduate of Park Vista Community High… Earned three varsity letters in lacrosse… Served as team captain for the Cobras in 2009… Named Park Vista Defensive Player of the Year sophomore season… Earned Captains Award for the Cobras in 2008… Garnered fi rst team All-County and All-District team honors sophomore and junior seasons… Earned second team All-County and All-District in 2008… Named to the Second Team All-South Florida sophomore year… Has three varsity letters for soccer… Given ‘D-Train’ Award junior year… Tabbed as a scholar-athlete in 2006 and ‘07… Played for the club lacrosse team, StickBenders, for two years and SoFla for three… Member of Key Club and First Priority.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Christine and Martin Rivard, as well as Steve Callahan… Majoring in secondary education.

Lake WorthFlorida

Park VistaHigh School

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britany

busch#11 / sophomore / 5-5 / Defense

2010…Played in 16 contests for the Titans, earning seven starts… Scored one goal and recorded two assists to end the year with three points… Took four shots including three shots on goal… Scored her lone goal of the season off a free position attempt… Collected 14 ground balls and won four draw controls… Forced seven turnovers… Had a career day against Howard with a goal and an assist in the 20-5 victory (Apr. 3)…Second assist of the season came against Longwood (Apr. 18)… Came off the bench against St. Francis (PA) in her fi rst career game as a Titan… Made her fi rst start of the season against Liberty (Apr. 10)… Recorded four ground balls against Presbyterian (Apr. 30).

PREP…Graduate of Powers Catholic High School… Earned two varsity letters in lacrosse... Named to the Detroit Catholic School League First Team senior season… Earned Midwest Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association All-Tournament Team honors in 2009… Chargers were Michigan High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) state fi nalist senior year and state champions in 2008… Played basketball and soccer for the Chargers… Earned the Charger Award, which shows demonstrated spirit, loyalty and eff ort, in basketball (2006), soccer (2007) and lacrosse (2008)… Served on the PCHS Student Congress… Vice president of Student Council… Member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Arthur and Bernadette Busch… Has two siblings: Annick and Michael… Majoring in business.

ClioMichigan

Powers CatholicHigh School

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marybeth

FLANAGAN#25 / sophomore / 5-11 / Goalkeeper

2010…Played in 12 games with seven starts as the Titan goalkeeper… Made 111 saves in 508 minutes of action… Held a goals-against average of 15.12 and an overall record of 2-5… Recorded 19 ground balls and caused two turnovers… Made a season-high 19 saves against Longwood (May 1)… Saw action for the fi rst time of the season against UC Davis (Mar. 13)… Picked up her fi rst win against Liberty (Apr. 10)… Second win of the season came against Presbyterian (Apr. 30)… Recorded double digit save totals in six contests.

PREP…Graduate of Waverly High School… Graduated in the Top-10… Earned four varsity letters in lacrosse… Four-time All-Conference honoree… WHS advanced to the MHSAA Championship Regional Final in 2009… Earned Division I First Team All-Michigan senior year… Named Lansing State Journal "Player to Watch" sophomore season… Earned the Positive Coaches Alliance Award in 2007… Named Academy International MVP sophomore year… Warriors captured the regional tournament in 2006… Earned four varsity letters in cross country… Garnered CAAC Scholar Athlete Award for both lacrosse and cross country senior year… Member of the WHS marching band and National Honor Society.

PERSONAL…Daughter of Andy and Jamie Flanagan… Has an older brother, Daryl… Majoring in nursing.

LansingMichigan

WaverlyHigh School

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Jaimee

stoner#20 / junior / 5-6 / attack

2010…Started the fi nal three games of the season… Scored her lone goal of the season against Presbyterian (Apr. 30)… Took four shots, including three shots on goal… Recorded a ground ball against Jacksonville (May 2)… Won two draw controls.

PREP...Graduate of Hart High School... Never previously played lacrosse... Standout basketball player in high school... Began her UDM career playing basketball (2009-10), switched to lacrosse after the season.

PERSONAL...Daughter of Charles Stoner and LuAnne Hodges... Majoring in biology... Has two sisters, Correy and Alyson.

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DORNBOS#16 / SOPHOMORE / 5-5 / dEFENSE

PREP...Graduate of Midland High School... Did not play lacrosse... Earned four varsity soccer letters at Midland High School under head coach Dick Campbell…Named All-Saginaw Valley four times, All-District three times, as well as third-team All-State once and second-team All-State twice…Spent fi ve years playing with the Vardar Soccer Club, winning three division championships.

PERSONAL...Daughter of Jim and Robin Dornbos…Has a brother, RJ (23), and sister, Rachel (21)... Majoring in education... Also a member of the Detroit Titan soccer team.

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Jenna

alberts#8 / freshman / 5-6 / Defense

PREP...Graduate of Monte Vista High School… Earned two varsity letters in lacrosse… Mustangs were East Bay Athletic League undefeated champions and North Coast Section Champions junior year… Garnered East Bay Athletic League Honorable Mention Honors in 2009… Mustangs fi nished second for the North Coast Section sophomore season… California High School Lax Bush-Braveheart winner in 2008… Earned Coach’s Award on JV squad in 2007… Played three years (2007-09) for the Triple Th reat Club Team, along with fellow signee, Morgan Lear… Club team was crowned Sandstorm Tournament Champions in 2009… Guest player for the Blue Dog Club, Cascade Cup Champions, this past summer… Triple Th reat placed second at the Mid-Atlantic Tournament in 2008.

PERSONAL...Daughter of Stephen and Sharon Alberts... Enjoys wakeboarding, water skiing, and snowboarding... Studying to be a physician’s assistant.

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tara

grady#24 / freshman / 5-4 / attack

PREP...Graduate of Pioneer High School… Four-year varsity letter winner at Pioneer High School... Scored over 100 goals in her career... Named fi rst team all-league as a junior after notching 37 markers... Two-time team captain... Won 75 percent of her draw controls during her junior and senior season

PERSONAL...Daughter of Michael Grady and Robin Mancuso-Grady... Enjoys Art... Majoring in business management.

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morgan

lear#21 / freshman / 5-3 / defense

PREP...Graduate of Dougherty Valley High School… Attended California High School freshman year where she played junior varsity lacrosse for the Grizzlies… Member of the Triple Th reat Club Team from 2007-09… Earned MVP at Palm Springs Tournament in 2007… Club team won the Palm Springs Tournament in 2008 and ‘09, along with the Galaxy Tournament in Delaware… Triple Th reat came in second in both the Mid-Atlantic Tournament (MD) in 2008 and the Diane Whipple Tournament (Moraga, CA)… Earned two varsity letters in track at DVHS… Became fi rst varsity athlete to advance to the North Coast Section for track junior season… Earned Most Improved Player honors for track in 2009… Garnered the Wildcat Award junior season… Wildcat representative in 300-meter hurdles at the Meet of Champions in 2008… Played two years of varsity volleyball (2007-09), as well as soccer (2007-09)… Served as Editor-in-Chief for yearbook last three years at DVHS… Currently the ASB Vice President.

PERSONAL...Daughter of Ken and Pam Lear... Majoring in communications.

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abby

mCCOLLUM#9 / FRESHMAN / 5-10 / attack

PREP...Graduate of Monroe High School... Did not play lacrosse... Earned multiple letters at Monroe in soccer, basketball, football and track…Named soccer Player of the Year in 2008 & 2010…Made her mark as an off ensive weapon setting a school record 40 goals for the season and seven in one game…Left the Trojans second in school history with 81 markers…She also became the fi rst female athlete to ever kick extra points in football.

PERSONAL...Daughter of Becky and Charles McCollum…Has two older brothers, Glenn (28) and Matthew (23) …Her hobbies include hunting, fi shing, bonfi res and camping... Also a member of the Detroit Titan soccer team.

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The Automated ScoreBook For LacrosseDetroit Combined Team StatisticsAll games (as of May 02, 2010)

RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRALALL GAMES 7-13 4-3 2-8 1-2CONFERENCE 3-3 2-1 1-1 0-1NON-CONFERENCE 4-10 2-2 1-7 1-1

Date Opponent Score Att.Feb 21 ST. FRANCIS (PA) W 16-5 107

* Feb 23 at Davidson L 12-15 45* Feb 26 at Presbyterian College W 18-10 63* Feb 27 vs JU L 13-15 73

Mar 05 CINCINNATI L 6-10 142Mar 09 at Saint Mary's (CA) L 15-21 125Mar 11 at Fresno State W 18-13 192Mar 13 at UC Davis L 6-18 85Mar 17 NOTRE DAME (OH) W 16-10 111Mar. 19 at Duquesne L 4-20 345Mar 26 at Niagara University L 9-10 137Mar 28 at Canisius L 5-20 173

* Apr 03 HOW W 20-5 143* Apr 10 LIBERTY W 19-5 317

Apr 16 LEM L 9-15 141* Apr 18 LW L 9-15 152

Apr 25 at #18 Ohio State L 4-21 305Apr 30 vs Presbyterian College W 17-16 75May 01 at LW L 6-18 100May 02 vs JU L 13-17 125

TEAM STATISTICS DETROIT OPPSHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts 235-515 279-715 Goals scored per game 11.75 13.95 Shot pct. . 4 5 6 . 3 9 0 Shots on goal-Attempts 390-515 571-715 SOG pct. . 7 5 7 . 7 9 9 S h o t s / G a m e 25.8 35.8 A s s i s t s 69 109 Free position made-Att 24-64 27-89 Free position pct. . 3 7 5 . 3 0 3GOAL BREAKDOWN Total Goals 235 279 F r e e - p o s i t i o n 24 27 U n a s s i s t e d 166 170 O v e r t i m e 0 0 Goals scored average 11.75 13.95GROUND BALLS 462 542DRAW CONTROLS 236 313TURNOVERS 456 360CAUSED TURNOVERS 181 235CLEARS 263-347 266-322 Clear Pct. . 7 5 8 . 8 2 6ATTENDANCE T o t a l 1113 1570 Dates/Avg Per Date 7/159 10/157 Neutral Site #/Avg 3/91

## PLAYER GP G A Pts Sh Gw GB DC TO CT15 Boissonneault, Emily 20 68 15 83 149 1 64 34 60 464 Eidem, Anna 20 55 14 69 109 3 43 40 45 1810 Mahorn, Corina 20 38 8 46 79 0 49 48 66 225 Saunders, Lindsey 20 20 4 24 45 0 33 19 29 1119 Hamze, Zaynib 20 16 8 24 34 1 74 34 60 3022 Campbell, Erin 13 16 4 20 36 0 17 7 19 21 Noland, Madison 14 7 5 12 19 0 9 7 16 318 Mendoza, Olivia 16 7 1 8 13 0 10 6 13 13 Bogatz, Kandice 5 2 3 5 4 1 3 2 5 024 Shaver, Alyssa 10 1 3 4 4 0 10 2 12 223 Callahan, Megan 20 1 2 3 7 0 25 11 26 1011 Busch, Britany 16 1 2 3 4 0 14 4 17 72 Wallace, Megan 15 2 0 2 5 1 6 6 21 120 Stoner, Jaimee 3 1 0 1 4 0 1 2 3 06 Hicks, Mel 13 0 0 0 3 0 17 5 12 1025 Flanagan, Marybet 12 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 8 221 Thomas, Maya 8 0 0 0 0 0 7 3 2 217 Yenger, Brett 13 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 29 314 Valentine, Alysca 20 0 0 0 0 0 23 2 12 11

Total 20 235 69 304 515 7 462 236 456 181Opponents 20 279 109 388 715 13 542 313 360 235

## Goalie GP Min. GA GAAvg Save Pct W-L-T17 Yenger, Brett 13 691:56 151 13.09 181 . 5 4 5 5-8-025 Flanagan, Marybet 12 508:04 128 15.12 111 . 4 6 4 2-5-0

Total 20 1200:00 279 13.95 292 . 5 1 1 7-13-0Opponents 20 1200:00 235 11.75 155 . 3 9 7 13-7-0

Goals by Period 1st 2nd TotalDetroit 134 101 235Opponents 148 131 279

Saves by Period 1st 2nd TotalDetroit 161 131 292Opponents 75 80 155

Shots by Period 1st 2nd TotalDetroit 279 236 515Opponents 383 332 715

Shots on Goal 1st 2nd TotalDetroit 209 181 390Opponents 309 262 571

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The Automated ScoreBook For LacrosseDetroit Combined Team Statistics

Conference games (as of Apr 18, 2010)

RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRALALL GAMES 3-3 2-1 1-1 0-1CONFERENCE 3-3 2-1 1-1 0-1NON-CONFERENCE 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Date Opponent Score Att.* Feb 23 at Davidson L 12-15 45* Feb 26 at Presbyterian College W 18-10 63* Feb 27 vs JU L 13-15 73* Apr 03 HOW W 20-5 143* Apr 10 LIBERTY W 19-5 317* Apr 18 LW L 9-15 152

TEAM STATISTICS DETROIT OPPSHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts 91-187 65-178 Goals scored per game 15.17 10.83 Shot pct. . 4 8 7 . 3 6 5 Shots on goal-Attempts 147-187 143-178 SOG pct. . 7 8 6 . 8 0 3 S h o t s / G a m e 31.2 29.7 A s s i s t s 33 28 Free position made-Att 8-26 8-30 Free position pct. . 3 0 8 . 2 6 7GOAL BREAKDOWN Total Goals 91 65 F r e e - p o s i t i o n 8 8 U n a s s i s t e d 58 37 O v e r t i m e 0 0 Goals scored average 15.17 10.83GROUND BALLS 160 167DRAW CONTROLS 70 99TURNOVERS 139 134CAUSED TURNOVERS 78 79CLEARS 100-128 90-118 Clear Pct. . 7 8 1 . 7 6 3ATTENDANCE T o t a l 612 108 Dates/Avg Per Date 3/204 2/54 Neutral Site #/Avg 1/73

## PLAYER GP G A Pts Sh Gw GB DC TO CT4 Eidem, Anna 6 27 6 33 43 1 15 14 9 1215 Boissonneault, Emily 6 15 7 22 41 0 21 6 16 1610 Mahorn, Corina 6 12 2 14 26 0 13 17 23 65 Saunders, Lindsey 6 11 1 12 20 0 13 4 8 419 Hamze, Zaynib 6 7 5 12 13 1 29 6 23 1222 Campbell, Erin 4 7 2 9 16 0 5 2 7 11 Noland, Madison 6 4 5 9 10 0 5 2 6 318 Mendoza, Olivia 4 4 0 4 6 0 3 3 4 011 Busch, Britany 4 1 2 3 3 0 4 2 6 42 Wallace, Megan 3 2 0 2 5 1 1 2 7 023 Callahan, Megan 6 1 1 2 1 0 8 6 7 43 Bogatz, Kandice 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 1 3 06 Hicks, Mel 4 0 0 0 1 0 10 2 2 525 Flanagan, Marybet 3 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 5 124 Shaver, Alyssa 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 021 Thomas, Maya 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 217 Yenger, Brett 4 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 10 314 Valentine, Alysca 6 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 5

Total 6 91 33 124 187 3 160 70 139 78Opponents 6 65 28 93 178 3 167 99 134 79

## Goalie GP Min. GA GAAvg Save Pct W-L-T25 Flanagan, Marybet 3 150:00 23 9.20 30 . 5 6 6 1-1-017 Yenger, Brett 4 210:00 42 12.00 48 . 5 3 3 2-2-0

Total 6 360:00 65 10.83 78 . 5 4 5 3-3-0Opponents 6 360:00 91 15.17 56 . 3 8 1 3-3-0

Goals by Period 1st 2nd TotalDetroit 51 40 91Opponents 38 27 65

Saves by Period 1st 2nd TotalDetroit 37 41 78Opponents 27 29 56

Shots by Period 1st 2nd TotalDetroit 96 91 187Opponents 89 89 178

Shots on Goal 1st 2nd TotalDetroit 78 69 147Opponents 75 68 143

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Keri Gaither was appointed as University of Detroit Mercy’s Director of Athletics in May of 2007, less than six months after being asked to serve as Interim Director of Athletics.

Soon after taking the helm of Titan athletics, Gaither announced the expansion of the Detroit Titans Division I sports program from 16 to 19 teams with the addition of men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse and men’s tennis, all of which began play in 2008-09. In her fi rst two years, Gaither also expanded the athletic staff by adding eight full-time positions to the department, directed the building and completion of a new $1.6 million all-purpose synthetic turf fi eld and track, and was responsible for the hiring of men’s basketball coach Ray McCallum, women’s basketball coach Autumn Rademacher, and softball coach Sunny Jones. Gaither recently completed a successful fundraising campaign for the renovation of the men’s basketball offi ce suite and recently completed tennis complex that includes eight new tennis courts, a tennis pavilion and a new grass fi eld which will accommodate the lacrosse and soccer teams.

Gaither was recognized for her strong leadership as UDM’s Director of Athletics when she was appointed to the University of Detroit Mercy’s (UDM) senior leadership team as a member of the Associate Vice President’s group in June of 2007.

For the three years preceding her appointment as A.D., Gaither served as second in command for the Detroit Titans Athletic Department and also supervised nine Titan women’s varsity sports as the Senior Associate Athletic Director. During her tenure as Senior Associate A.D., Gaither played

an instrumental role in the planning and implementation of women’s golf in 2004 when it became UDM’s 16th varsity team. Prior to her selection as A.D., Gaither had served in several key administrative roles for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics including stints as Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Business Operations.

Gaither Chaired the Detroit Local Organizing Committee (DLOC) for the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four which was played in front of a record-setting crowd of 72,922 at Ford Field in Detroit as the University of Detroit Mercy served as the host institution. As the DLOC Chair, Gaither provided strong leadership for the DLOC and maintained ultimate responsibility for the local operations of the Final Four event. Gaither held the same position, in addition to being designated Tournament Director, for the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional.

As a current member of the Horizon League’s Executive Council, Gaither is actively involved with League operations. She currently serves on the League’s Men’s Basketball Strategic Planning Committee and has served on both the fi nance and television committees.

In July of 2010, Gaither was appointed a new member of the Executive Committee of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association. She is one of just 13 members serving on the Executive Committee, which works on behalf of the membership of the D1-AAA, in addition to its President and fi ve other offi cers.

Gaither was also appointed to the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC) in September of 2009. As one of six Division I members on the 15-person committee, Gaither is currently in year two of a four-year term. Th e MOIC was formed to review issues related to the interests of ethnic minorities and women with a focus on education and welfare of minority student-athletes, as well as the enhancement of opportunities for ethnic minorities and women in coaching, athletics administration, offi ciating and the NCAA governance structure.

In March of 2008, Gaither was presented with the Phenomenal Women’s Ashley Gray Legacy Award by the University of Detroit Mercy’s Student Programming Board. Th is award was presented for her outstanding contribution toward the growth and development of students as the Director of Athletics at UDM. Gaither was also honored in September of 2008 when she was named one of Crain’s Detroit Business’ “2008 Women to Watch” for her goals and initiatives in the Detroit Titans athletics program and her leadership in serving as chair of Detroit’s Local Organizing Committee for the 2009 NCAA Final Four.

While a member of the 2006 UDM Self-Study Steering Committee for NCAA Athletic Certifi cation, Gaither also served on the Equity and Student-Athletic Welfare Sub-Committee and was designated the campus liaison during the certifi cation process. Shortly after the University received its full certifi cation in April of 2007, Gaither was asked by the NCAA to serve as a Peer-Review Team Member.

Past University appointments include chairing UDM’s prioritization sub-committee and serving on various search committees. She is a past Board Member for the University of Detroit Mercy’s Women’s Studies Program and served on the Women’s Studies Program Development Sub-committee.

She also participated as a member of the Tourism Action Group (TAG) Hospitality Committee, a group organized by the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitor Bureau dedicated to training the hospitality industry for Detroit-area events such as the 2005 MLB All Star Game, Super Bowl XL, as well as future major events.

In 2006, the Titan AD completed the NCAA’s inaugural Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Females, a leadership development program sponsored by the NCAA Offi ce for Diversity and Inclusion and the Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. Th e Leadership Institute, designed to address the critical shortage of senior-level minority administrators at NCAA member institutions and conference offi ces, prepares diverse leaders through a 12-month leadership training and skills development experience.

Gaither served as a past steering committee member of the Women’s Leadership Symposium for Intercollegiate Athletics and recently assisted in coordinating its national leadership conference. Gaither is also a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA), and the Black Coaches Association (BCA).

Graduating magna cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy, Gaither earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. During her undergraduate studies, she was a two-time recipient of the College of Liberal of Arts’ Economics Student of the Year Award.

Gaither and her husband, Brad Trombley, reside in Pleasant Ridge with their two children, Elliott (19), a junior at the University of Detroit Mercy and daughter Kennedy (13).

UDM Athletic Director,Keri Gaither

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ACADEMIC ACCOLADES KEEP ROLLING IN FOR DETROIT

Th ree members of the 2010 Horizon League Champion Detroit Titans men’s golf team – David Byrne, Jeff Clarridge and Britt Pronk – were named to the Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars Team, while fi ve members of the 2010 Horizon League champion Titan women’s golf team - Alex Aversa, Rachel McHenry, Alainna Stefan, Marni Achterhoff Collette Hansen - were honored by the National Golf Coaches Association as members of its All-American Scholar Teams.

In addition, UDM women’s basketball senior Brigid Mulroy was named an honorable mention member of the 2010 Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association Scholar-Athlete Team.

Th e Detroit men’s and women’s track and fi eld teams were recognized for its work in the classroom as both programs were named one of the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association’s (USTFCCA) All-Academic Scholar Teams of the Year for the 2009-10 season, while the men’s and women’s cross country programs earned All-Academic Team status for 2009.

Th e Titan men’s golf team was honored by the Golf Coaches Association of America for having one of the 10 highest Division I team grade point averages in the nation for 2010-11. With a 3.58 team GPA, the Titans were recognized as a President’s Special Recognition status for earning a team GPA of at least a 3.50. Th e men’s and women’s tennis teams earned ITA All-Academic Teams in the summer of 2010, while Alex Latosinsky, Nick Tolomei, Patrick Troy, Melanie Capuano, Svetlana Flankova, Carolina Salas Espinosa and Sophie Sjoberg-Sundstrom were all ITA Scholar-Athletes.

Over 65 percent of all Detroit student-athletes were named to the AD Honor Roll, which marked the 19th consecutive

semester in which over 50 percent of the University’s student-athletes have achieved a 3.0 or better. More than 100 student-athletes were listed on the Horizon League’s fall and spring Academic Honor Roll, while 18 Titans were selected to the HL All-Academic Teams. For the Titans competing out of the Horizon League, six men’s lacrosse players landed on the All-MAAC Academic Team, while a conference best fi ve women lacrosse players were selected to the All-NLC Academic Team

DETROIT ATHLETICS INKS PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH NIKE

Th e Detroit Titans Athletic Department announced an exclusive agreement with Nike last October– Nike will now provide apparel for all 19 of the Titans’ Division I varsity teams as part of the deal. In the near future, Titan fans will be able to “Wear What the Titans Wear” by purchasing offi cially-licensed Detroit Titan Logoed Nike products on-line and at Calihan Hall in the Titan Gift Shop.

UDM SEES HALL OF FAME GROW TO 112 MEMBERS

Th e ranks of the Detroit Titans Sports Hall of Fame swelled by 10 in January as the 2010 Induction Class – which includes former Horizon League Men’s Basketball Players of the Year Jermaine Jackson and Rashad Phillips – was inducted during halftime of the men’s basketball game against Wright State.

Th e class also includes two other former Detroit basketball greats (Cassandra Pack and Joe Kopicki) as well as former stars from baseball (Pat Adams and Mike Pesci), cross country/track and fi eld (Ken Dubois and Kim Jess), golf (Adam Walicki) and tennis (Maria Pandele).

Together, they will bring the number of greats in the Hall of Fame to 112. UDM established its Sports Hall of Fame in

1977, during the University’s Centennial year, in order to honor those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have helped develop the successful tradition of Titan Athletics.

TITANS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

A number of the UDM Titan athletic programs and student-athletes were involved in community service projects throughout the year. Th e Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) was busy handing out meals to the homeless in downtown Detroit as part of its “Sandwich Bus” initiative.

Th e UDM women’s lacrosse team helped raise money for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance during one of its home games, while the men’s team played at the Annual Nick Colleluori Classic, a fall scrimmage, to benefi t cancer awareness.

Th e women’s basketball squad visited GESU Elementary School for a reading exercise for grades kindergarten through sixth grade, and the men’s program visited God Land Church in Detroit to help distribute Th anksgiving Day dinners to families in need before the Th anksgiving holiday.

TITANS RECEIVE HIGH MARKS IN LATEST NCAA APR REPORT

No less than eight Titan athletic teams brought home perfect scores in the NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate report issued in June for 2008-09.

At the same time, every one of Detroit’s varsity teams registered a multi-year APR above the minimum standard (925) established by the NCAA. And no contemporaneous or historical penalties were cited against UDM as all varsity teams met NCAA standards. Eight teams which received perfect 1000’s for 2008-09 are men’s and women’s fencing, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s track and fi eld and softball.

POINTS OF PRIDEPOINTS OF PRIDE

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Chris Hinderliter

Asst. Director of Sports Medicine

Ashley VanMeter

Asst. Director of Sports Medicine

Adam Siero

Athletic Training Intern

Victoria Vintevoghel

Graduate Athletic Trainer

Michael Miller

Asst. AD for Sports Medicine

Lorena Carithers

Athletic Training Intern

Dr. Michael G. Workings

Team Physician

Dr. Terrence R. Lock

Team Orthopedist

At the University of Detroit Mercy, the sports medicine staff is committed to providing the best care to all Titan athletes. Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine Michael Miller coordinates and oversees the sports medicine services at UDM for over 250 student-athletes.

Th e sports medicine staff is responsible for assessing athletic injuries and illnesses, administering fi rst aid and CPR care, making medical referrals, and preventing and rehabilitating athletic injuries that occur during the school year.

Th e sports medicine department is under the guidance of Dr. Michael Workings, a family practice physician from the Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Workings also acts as the Team Physician for the Detroit Tigers. Dr. Terrence Lock is back as the team orthopedic, while joining the staff for the 2010-11 season is Dr. Rehal Bhojani and Dr. Patrick Jean-Pierre, who will provide clinic and game coverage.

Th e athletic training facility is located at Calihan Hall. Th is training facility is equipped with a taping and fi rst aid station, treatment and modality tables, hydrotherapy whirlpools, and rehabilitative equipment.

Th e goals of the University of Detroit Mercy Sports Medicine Department are to prevent athletic injuries as much as possible through eff ective injury prevention programs, and to return injured athletes to their previous competitive status in the safest and quickest manner possible.

SPORTS MEDICINESPORTS MEDICINE

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Joe TofferiAsst. AD for Strength &

Conditioning

Nick WilsonAsst. Strength & Conditioning

Coach

Th e main goal of the Strength and Conditioning Department is to help the student-athlete improve physically and mentally in their respective sport. Th is will be accomplished in such a way that is safe and effi cient for each individual athlete. As the student-athlete participates in these activities we will work to lessen the possibility of injury or re-injury. If an injury should occur, we will work with the Sports Medicine Staff and the student-athlete to complete rehabilitation.

Each team will have an individualized program based on their particular sport. Each program takes into account the intensity level, the physical demands, and skill involved in each individual sport and also each individual student-athlete. All teams and individuals will be subject to performance tests that will help design each program and also will help to determine the success of the program.

Th e Strength and Conditioning Staff will work with each individual coach at all times. Each coach will receive updated attendance, evaluation, and comments on a regular basis about each student-athlete. Communication is the key to success in the weight room and on the playing fi eld.

Th e Titans condition and train in the Larry Bleach Weight Room, located in Calihan Hall. All UDM student-athletes are trained under the supervision of two full-time certifi ed strength and conditioning coaches, as well as two intern assistants. Every member of the Titan strength and conditioning staff is assigned a team, which allows daily interaction between the athletes and the coaches. Such interaction is a tremendous asset when developing a program that best serves the athlete and the team.

In the past three years, the weight room expanded by over 400 square feet. Olympic style platforms, squat racks, stretch and other auxiliary speed equipment have also been added, all designed and implemented to improve the Titans’ speed and power. Th e center also features the ONS Performance nutritional shake, which is designed to help every athlete recover from training and conditioning with a supplement increase in their protein and carbohydrate intake.

Th e UDM strength and conditioning staff has not only helped the Titan student-athletes, but professional athletes as well. UDM graduate and current New Orleans Hornet guard Willie Green comes back to use the facilities during the off season as well as major league pitcher and former Tiger Nate Robertson.

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When talking about students who compete in a varsity sport, the term typically used is “student-athlete.” Th e word “student” comes fi rst, and that’s the way the University of Detroit Mercy approaches all of its athletic team members. Although performance in competition is important, they are students fi rst, and athletes second, with their performance in the classroom plenty important in Titan Territory.

UDM’s Center for Student-Athlete Development, one of the fi rst of its kind, off ers programs for academic classes, drug education, student enhancement and works to improve communication skills. All 19 varsity teams are encouraged to take full advantage of the programs off ered at the center. Th e center also heads up the NCAA Life Skills Program, which focuses on the student in student-athlete and how to deal with issues that all student-athletes today must face. Th rough seminars, guest speakers and NCAA videos, student-athletes are made aware of issues such as gambling and drug and alcohol abuse, and how to deal with these concerns.

Th e center is made possible, in part, by a grant from the NCAA. In conjunction with the staff of the University Learning Center, members of the center’s staff teach UAS 107, “Athletes in Transition,” each year. All freshman and transfer student-athletes must take this course during their studies at UDM. Th e course deals with how student-athletes can make the transition from high school to college. Th is important class teaches student-athletes to deal with time and stress management, study skills and the importance of good nutritional habits.

Another example of Detroit’s commitment to its student-athletes’ academic excellence is the Athletic Academic Coordinator’s post. Since the position was created, UDM’s graduation rate for student-athletes has steadily risen. Assistant Athletic Director For NCAA Compliance Steve Corder, no stranger to collegiate athletics as he played soccer for Detroit from 1994-98, and his staff carefully track each Titan’s academic progress to make sure they are on the right path toward graduation. In addition, student-athletes are helped with their tutorial needs through the use of the student-run Learning Center, where professors and students donate their time as tutors.

Th e student-athletes’ academic progress is closely monitored and study table is set up to assist the Titans with any and all academic areas, including providing tutors and a writing lab. Th e center is open daily and also has evening hours to work around a student-athlete’s busy schedule. All freshmen must take part in the study table, as well as other student-athletes who have not yet achieved a 2.75 GPA.

Th e University of Detroit Mercy is committed to the principles of institutional control in operating our athletic department. We are responsible for adhering to the rules, regulations and spirit of the NCAA, Horizon League and the University.

Th e University of Detroit Mercy Compliance Offi ce directs this eff ort and acts a primary resource concerning NCAA rules, regulations and compliance issues. We ensure that our institution complies with all NCAA standards and we are responsible for monitoring all athletic programs to assure compliance. 2010 Athletic Director’s2010 Athletic Director’s

Honor RollHonor RollEmily Boissonneault, Britany Busch, Megan Callahan, Emily Boissonneault, Britany Busch, Megan Callahan,

Anna Eidem, Marybeth Flanagan, Tara Grady, Morgan Anna Eidem, Marybeth Flanagan, Tara Grady, Morgan

Lear, Corina Mahorn, Olivia Mendoza, Lindsay Saunders, Lear, Corina Mahorn, Olivia Mendoza, Lindsay Saunders,

Alycsa Valentine, Megan Wallace.Alycsa Valentine, Megan Wallace.

Steve CorderAsst. AD for NCAA

Compliance

Amy PalingAsst. Director

of Compliance/Academic Cord.

ACADEMIC SUPPORTACADEMIC SUPPORT

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-A-Richard Abdoo BusAdm’69(Retired President & CEO, Wisconsin Energy) Th omas Angott (Chairman, CF Burger Creamery) BusAdm ’49

-B-Anita Barone (Actress) LAE ’86Stephanie Bergeron BusAdm ’81(Ret. VP & Treasurer, Goodyear Tire & Rubber) Emil Brolick (President, YUM! Brands) BusAdm ‘69, ’70

-C-Cynthia Canty (Radio Personality, WMGC-FM) LAE ’75Th omas Capo BusAdm ’73, ’75, ’80(Chairman, Dollar Th rifty Automotive Group) Michael F. Cavanagh ( Justice, Michigan Supreme Court) LAE ’62, LW ’66Maura Corrigon ( Justice, Michigan Supreme Court) LW ’73Matthew Cullen (President & COO Rock Enterprises) BusAdm ’83

-D-Richard Damman BusAdm ‘68, ‘74 (Retired President Damman Hardware) Christopher Darga (Actor) LAE ‘80Th omas Denomme BusAdm ’61 (Ret. Vice Chair & CAO, DaimlerChrysler)

-E-Michael Evans (President Loyola High School, MI) LAE ‘75 Warren Evans (Sheriff , Wayne County) LAE ’79

-F-W. James Farrell (Ret. Chairman & CEO, IL Tool Works) E&S ’68Anne Carins Federlein (President, Kentucky Wesleyan Coll.) LAE ‘41Robert Ficano (Executive, Wayne County) LW ’77Angelina Fiordellis (Actress) LAE ‘81

-G-Eugene A. Gargaro (Sr. Vice President, Masco Corporation) LW ’67Robert Goodenow (Former Exec. Dir., NHL Players Assoc.) LW ’79Willie Green (NBA player, Philadelphia 76ers) LAE ‘03Roman S. Gribbs (Fmr. Mayor, City of Detroit) BusAdm ’52, LW ’54

-H-John P. Hayes (Ret. Chairman & CEO, National Gypsum) BusAdm ’43Robert Hendry (Retired CFO, General Motors) BusAdm ’69Sister Mary Ellen Howard (Dir., St. Frances Cabrini Clinic) CHP ’68William Hermann (Managing Partner, Plante & Moran) BusAdm ‘72Jerome Horwitz (Scientist) LAE ‘42, ‘44

-K-Frank Kelley (Attorney General Emeritus, State of Michigan) LW ’51David Patrick Kelley (Actor) LAE ‘77John C. Kennedy (President & CEO, Autocam Corp.) BusAdm ’79Jeanette Klemczak (Chief Nursing Exec., State of Michigan) CHP ’65James Kokas (President/Owner, Opus One) LAE ‘73

-L-James D Lark (Owner, Th e Lark) LAE ‘52 Elmore Leonard (Author/Screenplay Writer) LAE ’50Albert Lorenzo (President, Macomb County CC) BusAdm ’65, ’66

-M-Th addeus McCotter LAE ’87, LW ’90(Congressman, US House of Representatives) Isaiah McKinnon LAE ‘75, ‘78(Former Chief of Police, City of Detroit) William Morrow (Exec. VP, Crain Communications) BusAdm ’68Peter Munoz (Director, Michigan State Police) LAE ’76

-N-Benny Napoleon (Sheriff , Wayne County) LAE ‘82 Joseph Nathan LAE ’74, BusAdm ’78(Ret. President & COO, Compuware Corp.) James Norrod (President, Segway) BusAdm ‘75

-O-James O’Sullivan BusAdm ’76, ’84(Pres. & CEO, Mazda North American Oper.)

-P-L. Brooks Patterson (Executive, Oakland County) LAE ’61, LW ’67Allison Payne (News Anchor, WGN-TV) LAE ’85Marlena Lazar-Peleo LAE ‘72(Chief Creative Offi cer, McDonald’s Corp.)

-R-Arlene Robinson (CEO, Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit) LAE ’75Louis Rossetti (Chairman & CEO, Rossetti Associates) AR ’59

-S-David Schembri (President, Smart USA) BusAdm ‘75David Stangis E & S ‘87(VP Corp. Social Responsibilitiy, Campbell Soup) Robert Soulliere (President & CEO, Th yssenKrupp) BusAdm ‘85

-V-Andy Vazzano (Pres. & Managing Partner, SmithGroup) BusAdm ’80

-Y-William C. Young (President, Absopure Water Co.) E&S, ’66

2002 Horizon League Player of the Year

Willie Green

Willie GreenWillie Green

Allison Payne i s a s e v e n - t i m e E m m y award winning anchor at CW affi liate and cable superstation WGN-TV in Chicago. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Liberal Arts from the University of Detroit in

1985.

NOTABLE ALUMNINOTABLE ALUMNI

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UDM established its Sports Hall of Fame in 1977 in order to honor those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have helped develop the successful tradition of Titan Athletics. Th e Hall of Fame now has 112 members, following the 10 latest additions made on Homecoming Weekend on Jan. 26, 2010.

Th e 2002 induction dinner was truly one to remember. Th e inductees included two of the Titans’ former basketball All-Americans, Terry Tyler and John Long – or Th under and Lightning, as they were aff ectionately known during their playing days – as well as the 1960 Titan football team as a unit. Additionally, the beautiful new Hall of Fame display in the Calihan Hall lobby was unveiled that night for a crowd which would fi ll the arena’s main fl oor during the induction dinner.

Long and Tyler were part of one of the winningest eras of Titan basketball, having helped their team to an 86-25 record over their four years combined. Th ey helped the Titans to an NCAA Tournament berth in 1977, and an NIT appearance one year later.

Long was the only player ever to lead the Titans in scoring for four straight varsity seasons, and he’s still the second-leading point producer in school history. Tyler, meanwhile, is the all-time Detroit leader for blocked shots in a game, a season and a career. He is also second in career fi eld goal percentage and sixth in scoring.

Th e pair’s old coach, none other than Dick Vitale, was the keynote speaker at his former players’ induction dinner. Th e present-day ESPN/ABC telecaster kept the audience captivated for more than an hour with his memories of coaching the Titans.

Th e 1960 football squad became the fi rst team ever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame en masse. Th at team fi nished the season 7-2 – the winningest U-D record of the post-World War II era. Two of those victories, over Cincinnati and Xavier, came by shutout. Future pro stars Larry Vargo, Bruce Maher, Steve Stonebreaker and Jerry Gross were all part of the 1960 Titan roster.

Th e most recent induction class included four former basketball players – Joe Kopicki, Jermaine Jackson, Rashad Phillips and, from the women’s team, Cassandra Pack – as well as former stars from baseball (Pat Adams and Mike Pesci), cross country/track and fi eld (Ken Dubois and Kim Jess), golf (Adam Walicki) and tennis (Maria Pandele).

The 2010 Titan Hall of Fame Class is inducted at halftime of the men’s basketball game against Wright State on Jan. 26.

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Inductee Sport YearTh e 1960 Titan Football Team 2001Harry Ackermann Swimming 1986Pat Adams Baseball 2010Grady Alderman Football 1979Bob Babbish Golf 1980Chuck Baer Football Coach 1980Vince Banonis Football 1977Ed Barbour Football Player, Coach 1980Al Baumgart Football 1989Joseph Beer Football 1985Paul Bibeau Baseball 1982John Biringer Football 1982Larry Bleach Basketball 1980Lloyd Brazil Football 1977Dad Butler Trainer, Coach 1977Bob Calihan Basketball 1977Dan Cantillon Fencing 1980Pudge Cavanaugh Tennis 1988Mary (Lillie) Cicerone Basketball 2007Earl “Dutch” Clark Football Coach 1978Earl Clark Jr. Tennis Player, Coach 1985Tom Connell Football 1980John Conti Football 1984Frank Corej Baseball 1986Pete Craig Baseball 1980Cindy Crosbie Softball 2007Earl Cureton Basketball 2007Bill Daly Track 1987Coretta Daniels Basketball 1989Dave DeBusschere Basketball 1977Gus Dorais Football Coach 1977Ken Dubois Cross Country, Track 2010Terry Duerod Basketball 1993Dick Dzik Basketball 1983Bill Ebben Basketball 1978Andy Farkas Football 1977George Fefl es Basketball 1988Tim Finnin Football 1980Cindy Fix Soccer 2007Al Ghesquiere Football 1981William Giovan Fencing 1980Ralph Goldstein Basketball 1982Nate Goodnow Football 1980Bob Greiner Football 1986Jerry Gross Football 1980Wally Gruber Football, Track 1983Ken Hamann Baseball 1988Spencer Haywood Basketball 1993Fred Hooker Fencing 1986Bob Ivory Football 1981Jermaine Jackson Basketball 2010Kim Jess Track 2010William Kelly Joyce Golf Coach 1981Mike Kaysserian Football 1980Howard Keating Football 1984Kal Kaliszewski Soccer 2007John Kirwan Basketball 1981Brad Kinsman Athletic Director 2007

Inductee Sport YearGreg Kocab Fencing 1987Sam Kocsis Golf 1986Joe Kopicki Basketball 2010Robert Koval Football 1988Jack Kurkowski Football 1982Harold Lauer Football 1981Inductee Sport YearJohn Long Basketball 2001Ed Lukas Basketball Player, Coach 1983Dick Lutz Football 1981Bruce Maher Football 1979Gene Malinowski Football 1981Ted Marchibroda Football 1983James Massey Football 1986Art Masucci Football 1981Denny McCotter Football 1988Pat McDonald Fencing 1981Brendan McNamara Basketball 1982Bob Miller Baseball 1979Cheryl (Williams) Miller Basketball 2005Dorie Murrey Basketball 1984John Mulroy Administration 2005Charley North Basketball 2005Doug Nott Football 1980Brakie Orr Baseball 1984Cassandra Pack Basketball 2010Terry Page Basketball 1985Ed Palumbo Football 1983Maria Pandele Tennis 2010Bud Payne Football 1984Richard Perry Fencing Coach 1980Mike Pesci Baseball 2010Rashad Phillips Basketball 2010Walter Poff Basketball 1981Mike Polvi Baseball 1989Bob Prendergast Baseball 1981Al Rappaport Track 1987Bruce Rodwan Basketball 1987Harold Ryan Track 1988Larry Salci Basketball 1986John Shada Football Player, Coach 1980Tyrone Simmons Fencing 1982Steve Stonebreaker Football 1987Gerry Surowiec Fencing 1989Norm Swanson Basketball 1980Tom Th ornton Football 1981Bill Turkington Baseball 1987Terry Tyler Basketball 2001Larry Vargo Football 1987Dick Vitale Basketball Coach 1993Tillie Voss Football, Basketball 1978Tom Watrous Golf 1984Adam Walicki Golf 2010Mike Walsh Basketball, Baseball 1989Bonnie (Fitzpatrick) Wood Cross Country/Track 2007Ed Wood Football 1983Joe Wright Football/Basketball/Baseball 1980

HALL OF FAMEHALL OF FAME

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Having celebrated its tricentennial in 2001, Greater Detroit has the best of the old and the most promising of the new. From Greektown to Bricktown, Detroit has it all.

Th e oldest city in the Midwest, Detroit was discovered in 1701 and has since become the center of business and recreation for millions. It is the largest city in Michigan and the 11th largest in the United States. Encompassing three counties — Wayne, Oakland and Macomb — the Metropolitan Detroit area spans 2,026 square miles and is home to 4.4 million people, nearly one million of whom live within the City of Detroit.

Detroit’s vibrant, 75-acre Civic Center is a riverfront mecca for convention, entertainment, festival and sporting activities. Home to Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center and Arena, Joe Louis Arena and Philip A. Hart Plaza, the Civic Center is adjacent to some of the area’s fi nest hotels, top-notch restaurants and the famous Renaissance Center.

Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center underwent a $200 million expansion, which was completed in 1989 and increased the facility’s exhibit space to 720,000 square feet, making it one of the nation’s largest convention centers.

Renaissance Center, now the world headquarters for General Motors, is the city’s largest offi ce complex, with seven gleaming towers of activity located on the Detroit riverfront. Th e 73-story Marriott Hotel is housed within this symbol of downtown development.

Long known as the automobile capital of the world, the Detroit area is headquarters to all of the major automobile companies. While a lot of the area’s industry centers around

the “horseless carriage,” Detroit is more than a smokestack town. Home to 16 of the Fortune 1000 fi rms, greater Detroit ranks sixth among U.S. cities in total spendable income.

A short walk from the riverfront and the rigors of business is the enjoyment of exciting ethnic nightlife, known to Detroiters as Greektown. A two-block area of authentic Greek food and entertainment, Greektown became an even more invigorating locale in recent years with the addition of the Greektown Casino, one of three major casinos operating near downtown.

One can enjoy art and scan the shelves that house 2.5 million books in the Detroit Public Library; and experience Michigan’s Underground Railroad movement at the Museum of African-American History.

Americana at its fi nest is displayed at Dearborn’s Henry Ford and Greenfi eld Village. While Th e Henry Ford is a museum that displays artifacts and implements usedin earlier times, Greenfi eld Village demonstrates how these items were used and how they aff ected lifestyles.

Music for every taste abounds in Greater Detroit. Th e Detroit symphony is world-renowned. Jazz greats join local performers at the annual Montreaux Jazz Festival. Popular music fans are entertained at several area music houses including the Royal Oak Music Th eater, Orchestra Hall and the Fox Th eatre.

Detroit is a great sports town, known throughout the country for its enthusiastic fans. Th e Detroit Tigers play in Comerica Park, which opened in 2000 and hosted the 2005 Major League All-Star Game as well as 2006 World Series

contests. Immediately adjacent to the Tigers’ home, the NFL Lions play in another wonderful new facility, Ford Field, which hosted Super Bowl XL in 2006. Th e 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional was played in Ford Field as was the 2009 Final Four, both of the events, incidentally, hosted by UDM. Th e 2008 Stanley Cup Champion Red Wings call Joe Louis Arena home.

Th e NBA Detroit Pistons play in the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Two-thirds of a mile across the Detroit River lies Windsor, Ontario, Canada. To celebrate the friendship and independence of the two nations, the International Freedom Festival is held for two weeks each summer, with activities in both countries.

CITY OF DETROITCITY OF DETROIT

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