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Look now, here come the Owls, fighting for the White and Blue. Here come the fighting Owls, our team is tried and true. Victory is at hand, on the field we will make our stand. Raise a cheer for all to hear, go SCSU!

The 2014 Southern Connecticut State University Gymnastics Media Guide is a publication of the Office of Athletic Communications. Graphic design and layout by Christina Heilman. Writing and graphic design assistance provided by Michael Kobylanski, Associate Director of Athletics/Communications and Gary Binkiewicz. Writing and editorial assistance provided by Gary Binkiewicz, John Nizinski, Pat Longobardi, Carolyn Giblin, Matt Torres, Jerry Maust and Scott Teisch. Editorial assistance provided by Gabrielle Benedetto, Jerry Nelson and Linda Mullin. Photography by John Steady, Richard Orr, John Dugas, Matt Piscatelli and Michael Kobylanski. Special thanks to the Southern Connecticut State University Office of Public Affairs.

The UniversityFounded in 1893, Southern Connecticut State University

is in the midst of a $230 million building program. Southern comprises six academic schools: the School of Arts and Sciences; the School of Business; the School of Education; the School of Communication, Information and Library Science; the School of Professional Studies; and the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education.

The key to Southern’s academic excellence is its faculty. In addition, the University has developed outstanding facilities including an extensive library, science center, and a new student center and residence hall.

Though committed to academics, Southern recognizes the lasting value of informal extracurricular activities for its students. By balancing solid classroom learning with a variety of clubs, sports and interest groups, Southern helps students grow to meet the social, intellectual, cultural and moral demands of the modern world.

Table of ContentsQuick Facts ................................1Media Information ................................2Media Outlets ................................3Head Coach Jerry Nelson ............................ 4-5Assistant Coaches ................................52014 Roster ................................62014 Season Outlook ................................7Player Biographies .......................... 8-20Owls’ History ........................ 21-26Owls in the Community ..............................27Director of Athletics Patricia Nicol .................... 28-29Athletic Administration ........................ 30-34Southern Connecticut Athletics ........................ 35-36

Southern Connecticut State University Quick FactsLocation New Haven, Conn.Enrollment .......................11,300President Dr. Mary PapazianColors ...... Blue and WhiteNickname ........................ OwlsHome Facility Moore Field HouseCapacity .........................2,800Conference .......................ECAC

Department of AthleticsDirector of Athletics ..........Patricia NicolAssociate A.D./SWA ...........Boe PearmanAssociate A.D./Communications Michael KobylanskiDirector of Athletic Facilities ............. Tony AcetoAssistant A.D./Fiscal Affairs ..........Jane MarroneAssistant A.D./Equipment ..............Chris LynnAssistant Coordinator of Facilities .............Joe Hines Head Athletic Trainer .......... Carol NelsonFaculty Athletics Rep. Dr. Jim MacGregor

Gymnastics Quick FactsHead Coach ........... Jerry NelsonAssistant Coach .......... Linda Mullin Office Phone ........... 203-392-8874Email [email protected]

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MEDIA INFORMATION

2014 Media GuideThe 2014 Southern Connecticut State University Gymnastics Media Guide is produced as a source of information for the media. Supplementary materials can be obtained either on the Web at www.southernctowls.com or by contacting the athletic communications office.

Working Press CredentialsPress and photograph credentials are issued to members of the working media only. These credentials can be obtained from Michael Kobylanski, associate director of athletics/communications. Passes should be requested no later than 24 hours prior to a contest to ensure space availability.

Media ParkingThere is reserved parking available for members of the media located in close proximity to the entrance of Moore Field House.

Post-Meet InterviewsInterviews with SCSU student-athletes and members of the coaching staff will take place following a 10-minute cooling-off period. Reporters can file from the press box at Moore Field House or the athletic communications office following the conclusion of competition.

Interview PoliciesInterview requests are coordinated through the athletic communications office. Requests must be made at least one day in advance to allow the player/coach to be properly notified. At no time will the player’s dormitory telephone number be released to the media. However, if a telephone interview is necessary, arrangements can be made for the student-athlete to contact that member of the media.

Practice CoverageThe Southern Connecticut State University gymnastics program practices at set times during the fall and spring semesters. All student-athletes and coaches are available for interviews prior to, or following, practice with proper notification to the athletic communications office. Interviews are not granted on meet days unless there are extenuating circumstances.

www.southernctowls.comSouthern Connecticut State University gymnastics information is available on the Internet via www.southernctowls.com. Schedules/results, rosters and game stories are available, along with information about Southern Connecticut State University’s 18 other varsity sports.

SCSU Athletic Communications

Michael Kobylanski (Gymnastics Contact)Associate Director of Athletics/CommunicationsOffice Phone: 203-392-6005Cell Phone: 203-623-2115Office Fax: 203-392-6967E-mail: [email protected]

Sara LongoAssistantOffice Phone: 203-392-6005Email: [email protected]

Michael MisiaszekAssistantOffice Phone: 203-392-6005Email: [email protected] Kyle YoungAssistantOffice Phone: 203-392-6005Email: [email protected]

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New Haven Register40 Sargent DriveNew Haven, CT 06511-5918Phone: 203-789-5657Fax: 203-789-5253Sports Editor: Sean BarkerCollege Sports Editor: Bill CloutierE-mail: [email protected]

Connecticut Post410 State StreetBridgeport, CT 06604Phone: 203-330-6210Fax: 203-334-6935Sports Editor: Gary RogoE-mail: [email protected]

Hartford Courant285 Broad StreetHartford, CT 06115Phone: 800-524-4242, ext. 6764Fax: 860-241-6600College Sports Writer: Tom YantzE-mail: [email protected]

The Associated Press (Hartford)55 Farmington Ave., Suite 402Hartford, CT 06105Phone: 860-246-6876Fax: 860-727-4003Sports Director: Pat Eaton-Robb

The Boston Globe135 Morrissey Blvd.Boston, MA 02107Phone: 800-232-2860Fax: 617-929-2670

Boston HeraldOne Herald SquareBoston, MA 02106Phone: 800-234-5680Fax: 617-619-6655

The Waterbury Republican-American389 Meadow StreetWaterbury, CT 06722Phone: 800-992-3232, ext. 355Fax: 203-596-9277Sports: Mark Jaffee

Elm City Newspapers349 New Haven AvenueMilford, CT 06460Phone: 203-876-6800Fax: 203-877-4772Sports Editor: Vinny Salzo

Shore Line Newspapers85 Wall Street, P.O. Box 608Madison, CT 06443Phone: 203-245-0839Fax: 203-245-9437

Record-Journal11 Crown StreetMeriden, CT 06450Phone: 203-317-2206Fax: 203-639-0210Sports Editor: Bryant Carpenter

Broadcast Media

WTNH-8 (ABC)Noah Finz8 Elm StreetNew Haven, CT 06510Phone: 203-784-8842Fax: 203-787-9698

WTIC-TV 61 (FOX)Rich CoppolaOne Corporate CenterHartford, CT 06103Phone: 800-788-0852Fax: 860-293-0178

WVIT-TV 30 (NBC)Kevin Nathan1422 New Britain Ave.West Hartford, CT 06110Phone: 860-521-8619Fax: 860-521-4860

WFSB-TV 3 (CBS)Joe Zone3 Constitution PlazaHartford, CT 06103Phone: 860-244-1708Fax: 860-728-0263

MEDIA OUTLETS


HEAD COACH JERRY NELSON

JERRY NELSONHead Coach10th Season

Southern Connecticut ‘77

The Southern Connecticut State University gymnastics program continues to reach new heights athletically, academically and in the community under head coach Jerry Nelson. The 2014 campaign is his 10th at the helm of the Owls.

In addition to his position at SCSU, Nelson also serves as Chairman of the USA Gymnastics Collegiate Women’s Championship Committee and on the Executive Committee for the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women.

Since taking over for the 2005 season, Nelson continues to guide the Owls to team and individual successes. He was named the National Coach of the Year in 2007, and the Owls have won three ECAC Championships under his guidance.

The Owls have had at least one student-athlete earn All-America honors in seven of Nelson’s previous nine seasons.

Furthermore, he has coached 48 USA Gymnastics All-America Scholar-Athletes, 42 NACGC/W Scholar-Athletes, 12 All-Americans, five ECAC Scholar-Athletes of the Year, four ECAC Rookies of the Year and four student-athletes who have earned ECAC Athlete of the Year or Most Outstanding Performer laurels. SCSU has also had 14 ECAC champions in that stretch.

Southern Connecticut enjoyed another highly successful season in the gym, in the classroom and in the community in 2013. Nine student-athletes qualified for Nationals, with one earning All-America honors. SCSU also set new program records for overall team score and team vault score.

The Owls claimed 12 wins during the regular season, including a victory over Division I Yale.

Nelson’s team was also recognized as the department winner for the annual Tim Greer Insurance Agency, Inc. Community Service Cup. As a group, the Owls impacted numerous organizations within Greater New Haven, while several student-athletes also completed community outreach activities in their native states a well.

In 2012, the Owls recorded 10 victories, including victories over Division I programs Cornell and Brown. SCSU also had nine student-athletes qualify for USAG Collegiate Nationals,

with three earning All-America accolades.

Academically, the team was also honored by their NACGC/W for their academic success. The Owls posted a higher grade point average than notable schools such as Arizona State, Brigham Young, California, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana State, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina State, Oregon State, Penn State and UCLA.

In 2011, the Owls concluded the regular season with 12 wins, including a triumph over Division I Yale. Six student-athletes qualified for the USAG Collegiate Nationals.

Academically, the team was also honored by their NACGC/W for their academic success. The Owls posted a higher grade point average than notable schools such as Auburn, Arizona, Brigham Young, George Washington, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana State, Maryland, North Carolina State and Pittsburgh.

The 2010 season featured seven individuals posting qualifying marks for Nationals. As a team, the Owls recorded several key victories, including two triumphs over Brown. For his efforts, Nelson was named the 2010 ECAC Coach of the Year.

In addition, Sarah Darst collected First-Team Academic All-America honors from the College Sports Information Directors of America, and seven student-athletes were named Scholar-Athletes by the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women.

Southern Connecticut excelled in all facets during the 2009 season, one that was highlighted by an eighth place finish at the USAG Collegiate Nationals. The Owls finished with 17 wins on the year, including victories over Yale, Brown, Penn and Rutgers.

On the individual front, three student-athletes earned All-America honors. Eight student-athletes were selected USAG Collegiate All-America Scholar-Athletes, while three earned Scholar-Athlete honors from the NACGC/Women. Sarah Darst also collected Second-Team Academic All-America and First-Team Academic All-District honors from CoSIDA.

SCSU finished with 19 victories in 2008 and once again claimed the ECAC Championship. Five student-athletes qualified for USAG Nationals, while senior Erika Pysh earned All-America honors in three events and was named


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the 2008 NACGC/W Gymnast of the Year. In addition, six student-athletes were named NACGC/W Scholar-Athletes and the team won the Academic Team of Success Award presented annually by the SCSU athletic department for the second straight year.

In 2007, SCSU posted a 12-win season and sent four student-athletes to Nationals. Six student-athletes were also named NACGC/W Scholar-Athletes.

Nelson is a SCSU graduate and was a member of the Owls’ 1973 NCAA Division II National Championship men’s gymnastics team for Olympic coach Abie Grossfeld.

Nelson was the owner and coach at Nelson’s Gymnastics Centers in the southern Connecticut area from 1974-99, where he worked with more than 15,000 young gymnasts through the years at five gym locations.

He became the Director of Events for USA Gymnastics (USAG) in Indianapolis from 1999-2001 and directed all aspects of the national and international televised events for the sport’s national governing body.

Nelson also spent three years as the chairman of the Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors’ Bureau’s New Haven Sports Committee, designed to maximize resources and attract significant sporting events to New Haven.

He is also the president of Tumbling Boot Camp, a highly successful series of tumbling camps designed specifically for cheerleaders.

Nelson is a National Safety Instructor for USAG and recognized in the safety handbook for his contributions to the success of the program.

Nelson and his wife, Joanne, are the parents of two daughters - Danielle, a former cheerleader at Quinnipiac University who earned her master’s from SCSU and is a school counselor in the Amity school district, and Brittany, a local hairdresser and former cheerleader who has competed at four World Cheerleading Championships.

Linda LeBlanc Mullin, the 2010 Division II National Assistant Coach of the Year by the National Association of Gymnastics Coaches/Women, is in her ninth season as an assistant coach with the gymnastics program.

Mullin is a 1993 Southern graduate with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science/human performance and a former student-athlete with the program.

Also selected as the 2008 and 2012 ECAC Assistant Coach of the Year, she coached gymnasts at Nelson’s Gymnastics in Hamden and at Cartwheels in Milford prior to her current position.

Mullin currently lives in Hamden with her husband, Sherwin, and their daughters, Serena and Ariana.

LINDA MULLINAssistant Coach

Ninth SeasonSouthern Connecticut ‘93


2014 ROSTER

2014 Southern Connecticut State University Gymnastics Roster

Name Year Hometown Events

Abigail Bensley Fr. Malvern, Pa. All-Around

Victoria Caputo So. Hicksville, N.Y. Beam/Bars

Meghan Cole Jr. Jackson, N.J. All-Around

Nina Daughrity Sr. Marietta, Ga. Vault/Bars

Rachel de la Torre So. New York, N.Y. All-Around

Brianna Ecklof Sr. Howell, N.J. All-Around

Gabriella Hude Sr. Plantation, Fla. All-Around

Jenny Kaufman Jr. Lido Beach, N.Y. All-Around

Samantha Menichini Jr. Shavertown, Pa. All-Around

Deni Morgan Sr. Sarasota, Fla. Vault/Beam/Floor

Austin Page So. Harrisburg, Pa. All-Around

Rotem Porat Fr. Plantation, Fla. All-Around

Nicole Pruchnik So. Rochester, Mass. All-Around

Meagan Puccio So. Ridge, N.Y. All-Around

Jennifer Rochefort So. Lilburn, Ga. All-Around

Taylor Rohrbaugh Jr. Spring Grove, Pa. Vault/Beam/Floor

Chelcie Rosborough Jr. Severn, Md. All Around

Emily Shelton Jr. Haverhill, Mass. All-Around

Christine Volz Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio All-Around

Jasmine Zambrana So. Flushing, N.Y. Bars/Beam

Head Coach: Jerry Nelson

Assistant Coach: Linda Mullin


2014 SEASON OUTLOOK

Arguably the most experienced team in program history will compete for the Southern Connecticut State University gymnastics program during the upcoming 2014 season. That fact, coupled with the success of last year’s team, has resulted in strong expectations for this year’s club.

The Owls return 17 student-athletes from last year’s squad that finished with 12 victories, including a win over Division I Yale. Along the way, the team set new program records for team vault score and team overall score. Southern Connecticut also had eight student-athletes qualify for USAG Collegiate Nationals,

As always, Southern Connecticut will face an extremely challenging schedule, one that includes the likes of the Yale, Brown, Towson and Rutgers. The ECAC Championships are on March 22 followed by the USAG Nationals from April 11-13.

The BreakdownSouthern Connecticut returns four seniors, all of whom

have been steady contributors over the course of the past four years.

Brianna Ecklof and Deni Morgan will serve as team captains this year. Ecklof has qualified for the USAG Nationals in each of the last two years and earned All-America honors on the floor as a sophomore. Morgan has been a steady contributor on the beam for the Owls over the course of the past three years.

Classmates Nina Daughrity and Gabriella Hude are also expected to be key contributors for the Owls. Daughrity enjoyed a strong start to her junior season on the vault before suffering a season-ending injury. Hude factored in on both the floor and bars while qualifying once again for Nationals. Hude has also been recognized as a USAG and a NACGC/W Scholar-Athlete in her career.

The Owls have six student-athletes in a decorated junior class. Meghan Cole and Chelcie Rosborough are returning USAG Nationals qualifiers, while Jenny Kaufman, Samantha Menichini and Emily Shelton are all returning USAG Scholar-Athletes. Taylor Rohrbaugh will serve as a team captain this winter. All figure prominently in the team’s plans for a successful campaign.

The sophomore class is the largest individual group, with seven student-athletes returning. Rachel de la Torre, Nicole Pruchnik and Jennifer Rochefort were all USAG Nationals qualifiers in their rookie seasons. Victoria Caputo, Austin Page, Meagan Puccio and Jasmine Zambrana all saw action as freshmen and will look to figure in on the scoresheet regularly again this year.

Abigail Bensley, Rotem Porat and Christine Volz are newcomers to the club this year. All were accomplished scholastic and club level gymnasts and will look to make immediate contributions at the collegiate level this winter.

Nicole Pruchnik Gabriella Hude

Brianna Ecklof Jennifer Rochefort


PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

BRIANNA ECKLOFSenior

All-AroundHowell, N.J.

Devlin GymnasticsTeam Captain

2012 and 2013 USAG Nationals qualifier2012 All-American in the floor exercise

As a Junior in 2013:USAG Nationals qualifier...Finished third on the beam with a 9.325 and fourth on the floor with a score of 9.675 on 1/13 against Springfield and Rhode Island College...Registered a 9.575 on the beam to claim third and also added a third place finish on the floor with a 9.675 against Ithaca and Yale on 1/19...Registered a 9.575 on the floor against Rhode Island College on 1/26...On 2/2 against Rutgers, Pittsburgh and Brown, posted a 9.725 on the floor to claim 10th place...Tallied a 9.65 on the beam to come in first and scored a 9.55 on the floor against SUNY-Cortland on 2/16...Registered a 9.325 on the vault and a 9.7 to claim the floor exercise against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 2/24...On 2/28 against Bridgeport, scored 9.575 on the bars, to go along with a personal-best mark of 9.8 on the floor exercise…Registered a first place mark with a 9.775 on the floor exercise and a 9.525 on the bars to finish third against West Chester, Springfield, and Rhode Island College on 3/2…Finished second with a 9.775 on the floor against West Chester, Brown, and Cornell on 3/10…On 3/15 against Towson, West Chester, and George Washington scored a 9.650 on the bars, a 9.675 on the beam and a 9.75 on the floor exercise…At the ECAC Championships on 3/23, tallied a 9.55 on the bars, a 9.7 on the beam and matched a personal-best with a 9.8 on the floor exercise.

As a Sophomore in 2012:All-American in the floor exercise at the USAG Nationals...Finished 12th on the floor with a 9.55 on 1/28 against Rutgers, Temple and Ursinus...Registered a 9.575 on the floor to claim fifth place against Cornell, Ithaca and West Chester on 2/11...Claimed third place on the floor with a 9.45 against West Chester and Springfield on 2/19...On 3/3 against

Pennsylvania, registered a 9.625 on the floor to claim third...Tallied a 9.525 on the floor against Bridgeport and Brown on 3/8 to earn a spot in the top-15...Registered a 9.05 on the floor against Brown on 3/17...At the ECAC Championships on 3/24, tallied a 9.625 on the floor to record a spot in the top-15...Finished sixth in her session with a season-high 9.775 in the floor exercise at the USAG Nationals.

As a Freshman in 2011: Took seventh place on the beam and earned an 8.5 from the floor exercise on 1/15 against West Chester, Ursinus and Springfield...Registered a score of 9.5 on the bars, 9.35 on


PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

the floor exercise, and 8.950 on the balance beam on 1/22 at SUNY Brockport against Cornell and Springfield...Claimed third on the bars event with a 9.5 and received a 9.5 on the beam on 1/29 against Temple...Finished in second place on the floor exercise with a 9.7 on 2/12 against Rhode Island College and SUNY-Brockport...Tallied scores of 8.25 for bars, 8.450 for the balance beam and 9.425 for the floor exercise on 2/19 against Yale...Scored a 9.675 to place ninth in floor exercises on 3/5 at Rutgers University against Cornell, Yale and West Chester...Tied for fifth on the floor exercise with scores of 9.775 on 3/6 at Brown University against Bridgeport and MIT...Earned a 7.9 on the beam and a score of 9.0 on the floor on 3/13 at the University of Pennsylvania with the University of California and Temple.

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Level 10 regional qualifier…Participated at the club level with Devlin Gymnastics...Attended Howell (N.J.) High School…Two-time qualifier for Eastern Nationals…All-State selection…Broke the record on floor…Team captain as a senior.

Personal:The daughter of Pat and Keith Ecklof…Born in Red Bank, N.J…An elementary/special education major.


2012 and 2013 USAG Nationals Qualifier2012 and 2013 USAG Scholar-Athlete2012 ECAC Coaches Pick of the Week

As a Junior in 2013:USAG Nationals qualifier...Named a USAG Scholar-Athlete ...On 1/13, placed seventh in the floor exercise with a 9.425 against Springfield and Rhode Island College…In the meet against Yale and Ithaca on 1/20, finished 10th in the floor exercise with a 9.4 and tied for fifth on the bars with a 9.5…Recorded a 9.75 on the bars in the meet against Rhode Island College on 1/26…Finished third with a score of 9.375 on the bars against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 2/24…Took eighth place with a 9.325 on the bars at the meet against Springfield, Rhode Island College and West Chester on 3/2… Scored a 9.475 on the bars in the meet with Cornell, Brown and West Chester on 3/10…Finished with a 9.075 on the bars on 3/15 against Towson, George Washington and West Chester…Recorded a 10th place finish on the bars on 3/23 at the ECAC Championships with a score of 9.45.

As a Sophomore in 2012:USAG Nationals qualifier...Named a USAG Scholar-Athlete for her effort in the classroom...Selected once as the ECAC ‘Coaches Pick of the Week’...Placed fourth on the floor with a score of 9.45 against West Chester on 1/13...Finished 12th on the bars with a score of 9.25 and registered a 9.5 on the beam to claim a top-15 performance against Springfield, SUNY-Brockport and Yale on 1/22...Finished third on the bars with a score of 9.6 and registered a 9.4 on the floor to earn 12th place against Rutgers, Temple and Ursinus on 1/28...Took third place on the bars with a 9.65 and tallied a 9.3 on the floor on 2/11 against Cornell, Ithaca and West Chester...Against Yale on 2/18, registered a 9.45 on the bars

GABRIELLA HUDESenior

Bars/FloorPlantation, Fla.

West Boward Gymnastics Academy

and a 9.3 on the floor...Took third place on the floor with a 9.45 and also finished with a 9.4 on the bars against West Chester and Springfield on 2/19...Took eighth place on the floor with a score of 9.425 against Pennsylvania on 3/3...On 3/8 against Bridgeport and Brown, registered a 9.525 on the bars to finish 12th...Also recorded a spot in top-20 on the floor with a 9.375..Scored a 9.675 on the floor against Brown on 3/17...At the ECAC Championships on 3/24, took seventh on the bars with a score of 9.5 and also registered a 9.725 on the floor to take 11th place.

As a Freshman in 2011:Finished 10th with a 9.225 on the vault, second on the floor with a score of 9.35, received an 8.350 on bars and an 8.925 on the beam which put her in fourth place in the All-Around on 1/15 against West Chester, Ursinus and Springfield...Finished sixth on the bars with a 9.55, received a 9.125 on the vault, and a 9.1 on the balance beam on 1/22 at SUNY Brockport against Cornell and Springfield...Tallied first place on the floor exercise with a score of 9.525 and second place on the bars with a score of 9.350 on 1/29 against Temple... Earned an 8.15 on bars on 3/5 at Rutgers University against Cornell, Yale and West Chester...Registered a score of 9.225


on the bars on 3/6 at Brown University against Bridgeport and MIT...Earned a score of 9.4 on bars and 9.25 on the floor exercise on 3/13 at the University of Pennsylvania with the University of California and Temple.

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Level 10 state and Level 9 national, regional, state and eastern qualifier…Attended Coral Springs Charter School (Fla.)…Team captain...Participated at the club level with West Broward Gymnastics Academy.

Personal:The daughter of Silvana and Derek Hude…Born in Plantation, Fla…Plans to major in biology.


PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

As a Junior in 2013:Scored a 9.25 on the beam on 1/26 against Rhode Island College…Posted a 9.525 on the beam in the meet against Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Brown on 2/2…Finished third on the beam with a 9.55 in the meet against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 2/24…Recorded a 9.4 on the beam in the meet against Cornell, Brown and West Chester on 3/10…Scored a 9.6 on the beam in the meet on 3/15 against Towson, George Washington and West Chester…Tied for 10th on the beam with a score of 9.425 at the ECAC Championships.

As a Sophomore in 2012:Posted a 9.45 on the beam to finish eighth against Pennsylvania on 3/3...Notched a 9.45 on the beam to finish ninth against Bridgeport and Brown on 3/8...Finished third on the beam with a score of 9.4 against Brown on 3/17...At the ECAC Championships on 3/24, posted a score of 9.45 on the beam to finish in 12th place.

As a Freshman in 2011:Captured a score of 9.150 on the balance beam on 1/22 at SUNY Brockport against Cornell and Springfield...Finished third on the beam with a 9.3 on 2/12 against Rhode Island College and SUNY-Brockport...Took fifth place with a score of 9.525 on the beam on 2/19 against Yale...Scored a 9.475 to finish fourth on the beam on 2/20 against Springfield College...Received a 9.4 on the floor on 2/25 against Towson University...Claimed eighth place with a 9.275 on the beam on 3/6 at Brown University against Bridgeport and MIT...Finished with a score of 9.175 on the beam on 3/13 at University of Pennsylvania with the University of California and Temple...Finished eighth with a 9.15 on the beam on 3/19 at the ECAC Championships.

DENI MORGANSenior

Vault/Beam/FloorSarasota, Fla.

Tampa Bay TurnersTeam Captain

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Level 9 State All-Around champion for the Tampa Bay Turners club program...Attended Cardinal Mooney (Fla.) High School....Won the Level 9 state title on the beam and floor…Team captain as a senior.

Personal:The daughter of Robyn and Denis Morgan…Born in Sarasota, Fla…Plans to major in chemistry.


PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

As a Junior in 2013:Finished tied for third with a score of 9.575 on the vault against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 1/13...Scored a 9.05 on the vault against Rutgers, Pittsburgh, and Brown on 2/2…Missed the remainder of the season due to injury.

As a Sophomore in 2012:Led all Owls on the vault with a 9.625, finishing second overall against West Chester on 1/13...Registered a top-20 performance on the vault with an 8.975 on 1/28 against Rutgers, Temple and Ursinus...Registered a 9.025 on the vault against Cornell, Ithaca and West Chester on 2/11...Finished with a 9.05 on the vault against West Chester and Springfield on 2/19...Earned a top-20 performance on the vault with a 9.10 against Bridgeport and Brown on 3/8...On 3/17 against Brown, scored a 9.5 on the vault...At the ECAC Championships on 3/24, scored a 9.575 on the vault to claim eighth place.

As a Freshman in 2011:Placed fifth on the vault with a score of 9.4 on 1/15 against West Chester, Ursinus, and Springfield...Earned a score of 8.6 on the vault on 1/22 at SUNY Brockport against Cornell and Springfield.

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Helped team win a state title at Lassiter (Ga.) High School…Finished first on the vault and second on the bars…Four-year Scholar-Athlete...Competed at the club level with North Metro Gymnastics.

NINA DAUGHRITYSenior

Vault/BarsMarietta, Ga.

North Metro Gymnastics

Personal:The daughter of Tracie and Jimmy Fluellen…Born in Atlanta, Ga…A chemistry major.


MEGHAN COLEJunior

All-AroundJackson, N.J.

Action Gymnastics

2012 and 2013 USAG Nationals qualifier2013 USAG Scholar-Athlete

2012 Two-Time ECAC Rookie of the Week

As a Sophomore in 2013:USAG Nationals qualifier...USAG Scholar-Athlete...Fin-ished tied for third on the vault with a 9.575 and sixth on the bars with a score of 9.275 against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 1/13...Registered a 9.35 on the vault, a 9.25 on the bars for a ninth place finish and a seventh place fin-ish on the beam with a 9.1 against Ithaca and Yale on 1/20...Registered a 9.55 on the vault to tie for second against Rhode Island on 1/26...Finished with a team high 9.675 on the vault, a 9.475 on the bars and tallied a 9.425 on the beam against Rutgers, Pittsburgh and Brown on 2/2...Earned a 37.925 all-around score and a second place overall finish with a 9.55 on the vault (fourth place), a 9.275 on the bars (fifth place), a 9.6 on the beam (second place) and a 9.5 on the floor at SUNY-Cortland on 2/16...Finished second on the vault with a 9.525, eighth on the bars with a 9.0, first on the beam with a 9.675 and third on the floor with a 9.6 en route to a 37.8 and first place All-Around honors on 2/24 against Rhode Island College and Springfield...Finished seventh on the vault with a 9.625 and 10th on the bars with a 9.375 on her way to a second place mark in the All-Around with a total score of 36.15 against Bridgeport on 2/28...Finished fourth in the All-Around with a score of 36.775 against West Chester, Spring-field, and Rhode Island on 3/2...Claimed first in the All-Around with a score of 38.200 against Brown, West Chester, and Cornell on 3/10…Scored a 9.6 on the vault, a 9.275 on the bars, a 9.675 on the beam and a 9.650 on the floor...Fin-ished fourth overall with an All-Around score of a 38.175 against Towson, West Chester, and George Washington on 3/15…Registered scores of 9.625 on the vault, 9.325 on the

bars, 9.675 on the beam and 9.55 on the floor…At the ECAC Championships on 3/23, finished third in the All-Around with a 38.15...Finished with a 9.7 on the beam to take third place and a 9.575 on the vault to place 10th.

As a Freshman in 2012:USAG Nationals qualifier...Two-time ECAC Rookie of the Week...Took third on the floor with a 9.45 against West Chester on 1/13...Registered a 9.4 on the vault and a 9.625 on the floor against Springfield, SUNY-Brockport and Yale on 1/22...Registered a 9.5 on the vault against Rutgers, Temple and Ursinus on 1/28...Finished fourth on the vault with a 9.625 and a 9.575 on the floor, earning fifth against Cornell, Ithaca and West Chester on 2/11...Earned a 37.8 all-around score with a 9.625 on the beam and a 9.525 on the floor

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


against Yale on 2/18...Finished fifth on the vault with a 9.325 on 2/19 against West Chester and Springfield...Finished third on the vault with a 9.525 and registered a 9.575 on the beam, finishing fifth against Pennsylvania on 3/3...Finished third in the all-around with a season-high score of 38.150 against Bridgeport and Brown...Earned a top-10 finish on the vault with a 9.625 and the beam with a 9.45... Claimed second in the all-around with a 37.225 against Brown on 3/17...At the ECAC Championships on 3/24, finished second in the all-around with 37.025.

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Attended Jackson Liberty High (N.J.)... Competed at the Club Level with Action Gymanstics...Gymnast of the Year three years in a row...Team’s Most Improved...At Level 9 Nationals was 10th on the beam and 19th in the Nation...Level 9 Qualifier for Nationals...Level 10 Regional qualifier three years in a row...Received the Rebecca Bennett Award.

Personal:The daughter of Robert Cole...Born in New Brunswick, N.J...A communications major.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


2013 USAG Scholar-Athlete

As a Sophomore in 2013:USAG Scholar-Athlete…On 1/13 against Springfield and Rhode Island College, tied for third on the vault with a 9.575 and added an eighth-place finish in the floor exercise with a 9.4…Took fourth place overall on the vault at the meet against Yale and Ithaca on 1/20…Also tied for seventh in the floor exercise with a 9.55…Scored a 9.575 on the vault, a 9.55 on the beam and a 9.6 on the floor exercise in the competition against Pittsburgh, Brown and Rutgers on 2/2…On 2/16, in the meet at SUNY-Cortland, finished fifth on the vault with a 9.5…Also scored a 9.6 on the floor exercise…Took sixth place on the vault at the meet against Rhode Island College and Springfield on 2/24…Also took sixth place on the beam with a 9.45 and was fourth in the floor exercise with a 9.45…On 2/28 against Bridgeport, scored a 9.4 on the vault and a 9.5 on the floor exercise…Placed 10th on the vault with a 9.425 and was 10th on the beam with a 9.15 against Springfield, West Chester and Rhode Island College on 3/2…Also recorded a 9.250 in the floor exercise…Scored a 9.5 on the vault, a 9.475 on the beam and a 9.625 on the floor to finish 10th against Cornell, Brown and West Chester on 3/10…In the competition against George Washington, Towson and West Chester on 3/15, registered a 9.55 on the vault, a 9.475 on the beam and a 9.375 on the floor…At the ECAC Division Championships on 3/23, scored a 9.55 on the vault, a 9.35 on the beam and a 9.7 on the floor exercise to finish 10th in that event.

As a Freshman in 2012:Registered a 9.475 on the vault to take eighth place against West Chester on 1/13...Scored a 9.35 on the vault against Springfield, SUNY-Brockport and Yale on 1/22...Finished in 17th-place on the vault with a 9.45 against Rutgers, Temple and Ursinus on 1/28...Took ninth on the vault with a 9.45 against Cornell, Ithaca and West Chester on 2/11...Tallied a 9.3 on the vault against Yale on 2/18...Finished fifth on the vault with a 9.325 against West Chester and Springfield on

JENNY KAUFMANJunior

All-AroundLido Beach, N.Y.

New Image Gymnastics

2/19...Claimed eighth place on the vault with a 9.325 on 3/3 against Pennsylvania...Finished 12th on the vault with a score of 9.525 on 3/8 against Bridgeport and Brown...Against Brown on 3/17, registered a 9.425 on the vault...At the ECAC Championships on 3/24, placed 11th on the vault with a score of 9.475.

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Attended Long Beach (N.Y.) High School...Competed at the club level with New Image Gymnastics...Regional Qualifier in 2011...NIT and State Qualifier in 2011...Finished third in the state high school event in 2010.

Personal:The daughter of Joan Kaufman...Plans to major in graphic design.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


2013 USAG Scholar-Athlete

As a Sophomore in 2013:USAG Scholar-Athlete…Scored a 9.3 on the bars against Yale and Ithaca on 1/20…In the competition against Rutgers, Pittsburgh and Brown on 2/2, posted a 9.425 on the vault…Scored a 9.325 on the vault at SUNY-Cortland on 2/16…Placed fifth on the vault on 2/24 against Springfield and Rhode Island College…Also compiled a fifth place finish on the bars with a 9.15…In the meet against Bridgeport on 2/28, tied for ninth on the vault with a 9.55…Also scored a 9.35 on the bars…Competing against West Chester, Springfield and Rhode Island College on 3/2, scored a 9.325 on the vault…Registered a 9.525 on the vault in the meet against Cornell, Brown and West Chester on 3/10…Also scored a 9.4 on the bars…Finished with a 9.575 on the vault and a 9.45 on the bars in the competition against Towson, George Washington and West Chester on 3/15…At the ECAC Championships on 3/23, finished with a 9.55 on the vault and a 9.125 on the bars.

As a Freshman in 2012:Finished with a 9.225 on the bars to earn 13th place against Springfield, SUNY-Brockport and Yale on 1/22...Registered a 9.25 on the bars against Cornell, Ithaca and West Chester on 2/11...Finished eighth on the bars with a score of 9.2 on 3/3 against Pennsylvania...Scored a 9.175 on both the bars and the floor against Brown on 3/17...At the ECAC Championships, scored a 9.4 on the bars to finish 12th.

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Attended Holy Redeemer High (Pa.)...Competed at club level with United Sports Academy...Five-time Regional Qualifier...National Qualifier.

Personal:The daughter of Jen and Joe Menichini...Born in Kingston, Pa....Plans to major in athletic training.

SAMANTHA MENICHINIJunior

All-AroundShavertown, Pa.

United Sports Academy

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


CHELCIE ROSBOROUGHJunior

All-AroundSevern, Md.

Docksiders Gymnastics

2013 USAG Nationals Qualifier2013 USAG Scholar-Athlete

As a Sophomore in 2013:USAG Nationals qualifier…USAG Scholar-Athlete…Finished third in the floor exercise with a 9.7 in the meet against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 1/13…In the competition against Yale and Ithaca, placed fourth in the floor exercise with a score of 9.65…Recorded a 9.325 on the beam and tied for third in the floor exercise with a 9.525 against Rhode Island College on 1/26…Scored a 9.65 in the floor exercise against Brown, Pittsburgh and Rutgers on 2/2…Took eighth in the floor exercise with a 9.55 at SUNY-Cortland on 2/16…Posted a second place score of 9.675 in the floor exercise against Rhode Island College and Springfield on 2/24…Finished 10th in the floor exercise with a 9.575 against Bridgeport on 2/28…Tied for eighth in the floor exercise with a 9.575 against West Chester, Springfield and Rhode Island College on 3/2…Finished tied for 10th in the floor exercise with a 9.575 in the meet against Cornell, Brown and West Chester on 3/10…Scored a 9.625 on the floor exercise against Towson, George Washington and West Chester on 3/15…At the ECAC Championships, recorded a 9.6 on the floor exercise on 3/23.

As a Freshman in 2012:Finished fourth on the beam with a score of 9.55 against West Chester on 1/13...Took 13th place on the beam with a 9.075 against Springfield, SUNY-Brockport and Yale on 1/22...Scored an 8.7 on the beam against Cornell, Ithaca and West Chester on 2/11...Placed second on the beam with a score of 9.425 against Brown on 3/17.

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Attended Indian Creek High (Md.)...Competed at club level with Docksiders Gymanstics...2009 Level 9 State and Regional Qualifier...All-Around Champion...At the Eastern Nationals, finished in fourth place in the All- Around in 2009...Level 10 State Qualifier in 2011...Level 10 Maryland State Champion.

Personal:The daughter of Tiffany and Dianna Rosborough...Born in Baltimore, Md...Plans to major in graphic design.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


2013 USAG Scholar-Athlete2012 NACGC/W Scholar-Athlete

As a Sophomore in 2013:USAG Scholar-Athlete…In the meet against Rhode Island College and Springfield on 2/24, finished fourth on beam with a score of 9.525…Took eighth place on the beam in the meet against Bridgeport on 2/28 with a 9.175…Tallied a sixth-place finish on the beam with a 9.35 in the meet against West Chester, Springfield and Rhode Island College on 3/2…Finished tied for ninth on the beam with a 9.5 in the meet against Cornell, Brown and West Chester on 3/10.

As a Freshman in 2012:Named a Scholar-Athlete by the NACGC/W. . .Placed 10th on the beam with a score of 9.225 against Pennsylvania on 3/3...Posted a 9.4 on the beam for an 11th place mark against Bridgeport and Brown on 3/8...Scored a 9.25 on the beam against Brown on 3/17.

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Attended Haverhill High (Mass.)...Participated at the Club Level for Interstate Gymnastics...Level 10 Regional qualifier...Won six Regional Championships...Massachusetts State Qualifier.

Personal:The daughter of Meg and Roger Shelton...Born in Methuen, Mass....Plans to major in chemistry.

EMILY SHELTONJunior

All-AroundHaverhill, Mass.

Interstate Gymnastics

TAYLOR ROHRBAUGHJunior

Vault/Beam/FloorSpring Grove, Pa.

Artistic Sports Academy Plus

Team Captain

As a Sophomore in 2013:Did not see meet action for the Owls

As a Freshman in 2012:Made her Owls debut in the meet against Springfield, SUNY-Brockport and Yale on 1/22...Finished in 20th place on the beam with a score of 8.75.

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Attended Spring Grove Area High. (Pa.)...Competed at Club Level with Artistic Sports Academy Plus...Level 10 Regional Qualifier.

Personal:The daughter of Linda and Jeff Rohrbraugh...Born in York, Pa...Plans to major in biology.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


VICTORIA CAPUTOSophomoreBars/Beam

Hicksville, N.Y.Gold Medal Gymnastics

As a Freshman in 2013:Competed in the meet at SUNY-Cortland on 2/16 and scored a 9.375 on the vault to place ninth… A regular performer in exhibition action for the Owls…Saw action on the bars and beam as well.

Before Southern Connecticut State University: Competed for Gold Medal Gymnastics...Attended Hicksville (N.Y.) High...Level 9 performer...Ranked first in the state, first in the region and second in the nation.

Personal:The daughter of Theresa and Larry Caputo...Born in Manhasset, N.Y...Plans to major in exercise science.

AUSTIN PAGESophomoreAll-Around

Harrisburg, Pa.Central Pennsylvania

Academy of Gymnastics

As a Freshman in 2013:Did not compete for the Owls.

Before Southern Connecticut State University: Attended Central Dauphin (Pa.) High School...Competed for the Central Pennsylvania Academy of Gymnastics...Finished second at Nationals (Level 9) on the vault, beam and bars...Was third in the All-Around at Nationals...Regional vault and All-Around champion...Placed second in the region on the bars and beam...State champion on the bars and vault...Second place in states in the All-Around.

Personal:The daughter of Lorrie and John Page...Born in Harrisburg, Pa...Plans to major in athletic training.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


RACHEL de la TORRESophomoreAll-Around

New York, N.Y.Chelsea Piers

2013 USAG Nationals Qualifier

As a Freshman in 2013:USAG Nationals qualifier…In her collegiate debut, finished second on the bars with a score of 9.55 against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 1/13…On 1/26 against Rhode Island College, tallied a 9.075 on the bars…Came in third with a score of 9.500 on the bars and scored a 9.325 on the floor against Cortland State on 2/16…Registered a 9.225 on the vault and a 9.475 on the bars against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 2/24…Came in ninth on the bars with a 9.475 against Bridgeport on 2/28…Finished fifth with a score of 9.475 against West Chester, Springfield and Rhode Island College on 3/2…Set a new personal best with a score of 9.575 on the bars against West Chester, Brown and Cornell on 3/10…Topped her personal best with a score of 9.650 on the bars against Towson, West Chester and George Washington on 3/15…At the ECAC Championships, scored a 9.325 in the Uneven Parallel Bars.

Before Southern Connecticut State University: Attended the Professional Children’s School (N.Y.)...Competed for Chelsea Piers at the club level...Three-time state bars champion...Regional bar champion...Placed third in the All-Around for Level 9...Finished in third place on the beam at Eastern Nationals...Junior Olympics National qualifier.

Personal:The daughter of Colleen Itzen and Samuel de la Torre...Born in New York City...Plans to major in public health.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


NICOLE PRUCHNIKSophomore All-Around

Rochester, Mass.Kaleidoscope of Dance and

Gymnastics

2013 USAG Nationals Qualifier2013 ECAC Rookie of the Year

As a Freshman in 2013:USAG Nationals qualifier…ECAC Rookie of the Year…Tied for first on the vault with a score of 9.65, won the floor exercise with a 9.8 and was fourth in the beam with a 9.3 in her collegiate debut against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 1/13…Placed first on the vault with a 9.55 and in the floor exercise with a 9.725 against Yale and Ithaca on 1/20…Scored a first place mark on the beam with a 9.475 and in the floor exercise with a 9.75 and tied for second on the vault with a 9.55 at Rhode Island College on 1/26…On 2/2 against Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Brown, finished fifth with a 9.825 on the floor exercise and was eighth on the beam with a 9.75…Also scored a 9.575 on the vault…Placed third on the floor exercise with a 9.75 and added a 9.225 on the vault at SUNY-Cortland on 2/16…Registered a second place finish on the beam (9.65) and was third on the vault with a 9.5 against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 2/24…Placed sixth on the vault with a 9.7, seventh on the beam with a 9.2 and eighth in the floor exercise with a 9.675 on 2/28 against Bridgeport…Tied for second on the vault with a 9.575 and was eighth in the floor exercise with a 9.575 in the meet against Springfield, West Chester and Rhode Island College on 3/2…Finished third on the beam with a 9.7, fifth on the floor exercise with a 9.675 and sixth on the vault with a 9.65 in the meet against Cornell, Brown and West Chester on 3/10...Tied for sixth on the floor exercise with a 9.75 and scored a 9.6 on the vault against Towson, George Washington and West Chester on 3/15…At the

ECAC Championships, tallied a fifth place finish in the floor exercise with a 9.85 and was sixth on the vault with a 9.625.

Before Southern Connecticut State University: Attended Old Rochester Regional (Mass.) High School...Competed for the Kaleidoscope of Dance and Gymnastics...Finished first on the vault and beam at the 2010 Eastern Championships...Placed fourth in the All-Around in 2011 Level 10 state championships...Club captain.

Personal:The daughter of Carolyn and Frank Pruchnik...Born in Massachusetts...Plans to major in athletic training.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


MEAGAN PUCCIOSophomoreAll-AroundRidge, N.Y.

New Image Gymnastics

As a Freshman in 2013:Tied for 10th on the vault with a 9.2 in her collegiate debut against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 1/13…Picked up a 10th place finish on the vault with a 9.1 against Yale and Ithaca on 1/20…Placed fourth on the vault with a 9.5 against Rhode Island College on 1/26…Against Rutgers, Pittsburgh and Brown on 2/2, posted a 9.65 on the vault…Registered an eighth-place finish on the vault against SUNY- Cortland on 2/16 with a 9.4…Scored a 9.25 on the vault to place seventh against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 2/24…Tallied a 9.475 on the vault against Bridgeport on 2/28…Tied for eighth on the vault with a 9.5 against West Chester, Springfield and Rhode Island College on 3/2…Scored a 9.575 on the vault in the meet against Cornell, Brown and West Chester on 3/10…Recorded a 9.45 on the vault at the ECAC Championships.

Before Southern Connecticut State University: Attended Longwood (N.Y.) High School...Competed for New Image Gymnastics....Three-year regional qualifier for Level 9...Three-time regional qualifier for Level 10...Alternate for Nationals for Level 9...Finished third at states for Level 9.

Personal:The daughter of Alyson and Pete Puccio...Born in Port Jefferson, N.Y...Plans to major in nursing.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


JENNIFER ROCHEFORTSophmore

All-AroundLilburn, Ga.

Georgia Gymnastics Academy

2013 USAG Nationals Qualifier

As a Freshman in 2013: USAG Nationals qualifier…Tied for second on the bars with a 9.55 and was second on the beam with a 9.425 in her collegiate debut against Springfield and Rhode Island College on 1/13…Finished fifth on the bars with a 9.5 against Yale and Ithaca on 1/20…Posted a 9.425 on the bars against Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Brown on 2/2…Finished fourth on the bars with a 9.45 against SUNY-Cortland on 2/16…Recorded a third place finish on the bars against Bridgeport with a 9.75 on 2/28…Tied for first on the bars with a 9.6 against Rhode Island, Springfield and West Chester on 3/2…Recorded a 9.075 on the bars against Cornell, Brown and West Chester on 3/10…Tallied an eighth place finish on the bars with a 9.625 at the ECAC Championships.

Before Southern Connecticut State University: Attended St. Pius X Catholic High School (Ga.)...Member of the National Honor Society...Dean’s and Principal’s List honoree...Competed for the Georgia Gymnastics Academy...Team captain...Two-time Level 10 Georgia State team champions...Level 10 Nationals qualifier...Placed third in the bars and fourth in the All-Around at Level 10 regional...2012 Level 10 state bars, beam and All-Around champion...Level 10 NIT qualifier...Level 9 state beam, floor and All-Around champion...Also placed second on the bars and helped team to runner-up finish...Level 9 regional beam champion and runner-up in All-Around...Level 9 Eastern Nationals qualifier and runner-up in All-Around...Member of Region 8 All-Star Team that trained in Cancun, Mexico.

Personal:The daughter of Mary and Conrad Rochefort...Born in Atlanta, Ga...Plans to major in elementary and special education.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


JASMINE ZAMBRANASophmoreBars/Beam

Flushing, N.Y.Nina’s Gymnastics Center

As a Freshman in 2013:Did not compete for the Owls.

Before Southern Connecticut State University: Attended the Professional Performing Arts High School (N.Y.)...Competed for Nina’s Gymnastics Center...Four-time state champion...Three-time regional champion...Four-time eastern Nationals qualifier...Runner-up in All-Around at 2010 Eastern Nationals.

Personal:The daughter of Elizabeth and Justin Zambrana...Born in Flushing, N.Y...Plans to major in English.

ABIGAIL BENSLEYFreshman

All-AroundMalvern, Pa.

AJS Pancott Gymnastics

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Attended Great Valley High School (Pa.)…Competed for AJS Pancott Gymnastics…NIT Qualifier in 2012 and 2013…Third on beam at Level 10 regionals…Five-time regional qualifier… Third on floor at Level 10 regionals.

Personal:The daughter of Karen and Bob Bensley…Born in Paoli, Pa…Undecided on a major.

ROTEM PORATFreshman

All-AroundPlantation, Fla.

West Broward Gymnastic Academy

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Attended Broward Schools (Fla.)…Competed for West Broward Gymnastics Academy…2011 NIT third place on bars…Competed at the 2011 Maccabi Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil…Five-time regional qualifier…Third place in states on beam.

Personal:The daughter of Ronit Zinn…Born in Tel-Aviv, Israel…Plans to major in psychology.

CHRISTINE VOLZFreshman

All-AroundCincinnati, Ohio

Queen City Gymnastics

Before Southern Connecticut State University:Attended Roger Bacon High School (Ohio)…Competed for Queen City Gymnastics…Four-time regional qualifier…Level 9 regional beam champion…Level 9 regional runner-up on bars.

Personal:The daughter of Evanne and Jim Volz…Born in Cincinnati, Ohio…Plans to major in athletic training.

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES


ALL-TIME ALL-AMERICANS

Bethany Jeffords Erika Pysh Justine Basley

1980Christie Clark-Deary (AIAW: All-America)

1981Christie Clark-Deary (AIAW: all-around, uneven bars)

1982Christie Clark-Deary (AIAW: All-America)Robin Deary (AIAW: balance beam)

1983Christie Clark-Deary (NCAA: champion - vault)(NCAA: all-around, vault, balance beam, floor exercise)

1984Cindy Smith (NCAA: all-around)Lisa O’Donnell (NCAA: vault)

1985Cindy Smith (NCAA: all-around)Lisa O’Donnell (NCAA: vault, uneven bars)

1986Jean Egri (NCAA: all-around, balance beam)Jeanette Buley (NCAA: balance beam, floor exercise)

1991Courtney Cook (NCAA: balance beam)

1998Erin Trapp (USAG: balance beam)Kelly Wildowsky (USAG: all-around)

1999Erin Arvidson (USAG: balance beam)Linda Tomaro (USAG: vault)Kelly Wildowsky (USAG: all-around, bars and beam)

2000Erin Trapp (USAG: all-around, balance beam, floor exercise)

2001Erin Trapp (USAG: all-around, balance beam, vault)Amanda Smith (USAG: uneven bars)

2003Sarah Wesley (USAG: all-around)

2005Sarah Wesley (USAG: all-around)

2006Bethany Jeffords (USAG: all-around)

2007Erika Pysh (USAG: all-around)

2008Erika Pysh (USAG: all-around, beam, floor)

2009Justine Basley (USAG: beam)Sarah Darst (USAG: beam)Briana DiPinto (USAG: floor)

2010Justine Basley (USAG: bars)

2012Rebecca Brady (USAG: vault)Mallory Miller (USAG: floor)Brianna Ecklof (USAG: floor)

2013Rebecca Brady (USAG: vault)


THE RECORD BOOK

Sarah Darst was a two-time Academic All-American and was a 2009 All-American on the bars.

1983 - Christie Clark-Deary (NCAA Regional: champion – all-around, vault, balance beam, floor exercise; third – uneven bars; NCAA: champion – vault; third – all-around; fourth – balance beam, floor exercise)

1984 - Cindy Smith (NCAA Regional: champion – all-around, uneven bars; third – balance beam; NCAA: all-around); Lisa O’Donnell (NCAA Regional: champion – vault; third – uneven bars; NCAA: vault and uneven bars)

1985 - Cindy Smith (NCAA Regional: champion – all-around; second – uneven bars, balance beam; third – floor exercise; NCAA: sixth – all-around); Lisa O’Donnell (NCAA Regional: third – vault; NCAA: fifth – vault; seventh – uneven bars)

1986 - Jean Egri (ECAC: champion – all-around, vault, balance beam; NCAA Regional: champion – all-around, balance beam; second – vault, floor exercise; NCAA: fifth – balance beam; ); Cindy Smith (ECAC: second – uneven bars; third – vault; NCAA Regional: champion – uneven bars; second – all-around); Jeanette Buley (ECAC: third – vault; NCAA: sixth – floor exercise); Lisa O’Donnell (ECAC: third – uneven bars)

1987 - Jean Egri (ECAC: second – vault; third – all-around, floor exercise; USGF Regional: second – floor exercise; third – all-around; USGF: all-around)

1988 - Tory Wood (ECAC: third – uneven bars; USGF Regional: second – uneven bars; third – vault); Kim Bessette (ECAC: third – floor exercise; USGF Regional: second – balance beam; third – all-around); Dawn Smith (USGF Regional: second – balance beam, floor exercise)

1989 - Sally Clement (ECAC: third – all-around); Tory Wood (ECAC: third – vault, uneven bars); Kim Bessette (ECAC: second – balance beam; third – vault)

1990 - Jennifer Barr (ECAC: fourth – vault; fifth – floor exercise; USGF Regional: third – all-around); Courtney Cook (USGF Regional: champion – balance beam; second – all-around; USGF: balance beam); Melissa Wishart (ECAC: sixth – uneven bars; USGF Regional: second – uneven bars); Tory Wood (USGF Regional: third – uneven bars); Marie Altieri (USGF Regional: second – balance beam)

1991 - Courtney Cook (USGF Championship: third – balance beam; All-ECAC); Kelly Cappallo (ECAC: first – floor exercise; All-ECAC); Lisa Autuori (All-ECAC); Jennifer Barr (All-ECAC); Samantha Neary (All-ECAC); Patty Ryan (All-ECAC)

1992 - Lisa Autuori (All-ECAC); Jen Barr (All-ECAC); Kelly Cappallo (All-ECAC); Samantha Neary (All-ECAC); Patty Ryan (All-ECAC); Tory Wood (All-ECAC)

1993 - Lynn Manning (All-ECAC); Karin Mayrhofer (All-ECAC); Samantha Neary (All-ECAC); Cheryl Petryshyn (All-ECAC); Patty Ryan (All-ECAC); Lisa Shapiro (All-ECAC)

1994 - Lisa Shapiro (ECAC: fourth – all-around; third – vault; fourth – uneven bars; fifth – balance beam; USA Gymnastics Championships – all-around qualifier); Gina Acabbo (ECAC: sixth – all-around; second – vault; second – floor exercise; USA Gymnastics Championships – all-around qualifier); Patty Ryan (ECAC: fourth – floor exercise)

1995 - Lisa Shapiro (ECAC: second – all-around; third – vault; third – floor exercise; sixth – balance beam); Gina Acabbo (ECAC: sixth – all-around; second – vault; sixth – floor exercise); Jennifer Cooper (ECAC: sixth – vault); Dawn Horton (ECAC Rookie of the Year)

All-Time NCAA, ECAC and USAG Honorees


THE RECORD BOOK

1996 - Gina Acabbo (ECAC: fourth – all-around; second, tie – vault; fourth – floor exercise); Dawn Horton (ECAC: fifth, tie – uneven bars; third – floor exercise); Andrea Rossi (ECAC: sixth, tie – vault); Lisa Shapiro (ECAC: third – all-around; fourth – vault; fourth – uneven bars; first – balance beam; ECAC Gymnast of the Year); Lynn Siscaretti (ECAC: sixth, tie – vault); Kelly Wildowsky (ECAC: first – all-around; second, tie – vault; fifth, tie – uneven bars; second – balance beam; first – floor exercise; ECAC Rookie of the Year; NCAA Regional all-around qualifier; USAG all-around and balance beam)

1997 - Gina Acabbo (ECAC: fifth – floor exercise; NCAA Northeast Regional all-around qualifier); Rebecca Hartman (ECAC: third, tie – all-around; sixth, tie – floor exercise); Dana Kleinman (fifth, tie – balance beam); Robin Cohen (fifth, tie – balance beam); Andrea Rossi (ECAC: second – all-around; second, tie – uneven bars; second – floor exercise); Ecaterina Pasiakos (ECAC: third, tie – all-around; second, tie – uneven bars; ECAC Rookie of the Year)

1998 - Erin Trapp (USA Gymnastics Nationals: third - balance beam; ECAC: Rookie of the Year; All-ECAC Team, second - vault, first - balance beam); Kelly Wildowsky (USA Gymnastics Nationals: fifth - all-around); All-ECAC Team, third - all-around, bars and floor); Robin Cohen (ECAC: Scholar-Athlete of the Year); Andrea Rossi (All-ECAC Team: fourth - vault, third - beam); Ecaterina Pasiakos (All-ECAC Team: third - vault, first - bars)

1999 - Linda Tomaro (All-ECAC Team: second - vault); Ecaterina Pasiakos (All-ECAC Team: third - bars; USAG All-America Scholar Athlete); Kelly Wildowsky (USAG All-America Scholar Athlete; ECAC Athlete and Scholar-Athlete of the Year; All-ECAC Team: first - all-around, balance beam; third - floor); Andrea Rossi (USAG All-America Scholar Athlete; All-ECAC Team: third - bars); Robin Cohen (USAG All-America Scholar Athlete); Tara Shpur (All-ECAC Team: first - floor)

2000 - Erin Trapp (ECAC - Athlete of the Year; ECAC: first - all-around; first - balance beam; first - floor exercise; second, tie - vault); Nina Pasiakos (ECAC: first - vault); Amanda Smith (ECAC: third - all-around; third - balance beam); Erin Arvidson (ECAC: second, tie - vault; second - balance beam); Tara Shpur (ECAC: third - floor exercise)


National Association of Collegiate GymnasticsCoaches/Women (3.5+) Scholar-Athlete

1997 – Robin Cohen, Kelly Wildowsky; 1998 – Robin Cohen, Rebecca Hartman, Ecaterina Pasiakos, Andrea Rossi, Eryn Santamoor, Kelly Wildowsky; 1999 – Robin Cohen, Ecaterina Pasiakos, Andrea Rossi, Kelly Wildowsky; 2001 – Melissa Beckman, Mandy Tompkins, Amanda Smith, Cathy Yanosy; 2002 – Melissa Beckmann, Annie Chalfant, Amanda Smith, Sarah Wesley, Cathy Yanosy; 2003 – Melissa Beckmann, Sarah Wesley, Lindsay Foster, Jacquie Gallello, Elise Pelletier; 2004 – Melissa Beckmann, Sarah Wesley, Jacquie Gallello, Debbie Goodman, Kelly Todd; 2005 – Sarah Wesley, Jacquie Gallello, Kelly Todd, Jennifer O’Neill; 2006 – Laura Dube, Nicole DiCrecchio, Stacey Pirelli, Kelly Todd; 2007 – Sarah Darst, Laura Dube, Jillian Foster, Kristin Kenworthy, Stacey Pirelli, Kelly Todd; 2008 – Sarah Darst, Stacey Pirelli, Erika Pysh, Caitlin Briere, Nicole Fern, Robin Underwood; 2009 – Sarah Darst, Jessica Kiback, Robin Underwood; 2010 – Alexa Banda, Sarah Darst, Briana DiPinto, Sarah Holensworth, Jessica Kiback, Samantha Laraway, Robin Underwood; 2011 – Christine Caron, Gabriella Hude, Samantha Laraway, Arianna Mallardi, Mallory Miller; 2012 – Gabriella Hude, Jessica Kiback, Ashley McQuade, Mallory Miller, Kirby Pallis; 2013 – Kirby Pallis, Emily Shelton

2001 - Erin Trapp (ECAC: balance beam, vault; USAG Senior Athletic Award; ECAC: first - vault; first - balance beam; second - floor exercise); Amanda Smith (ECAC: first - uneven bars; ECAC Athlete of the Year); Annie Chalfant (ECAC: second - uneven bars); Erin Arvidson (ECAC: second - balance beam); Tara Tepedino (ECAC: third - floor exercise)

2002 - Amanda Smith (ECAC: first - all-around, vault, floor exercise; ECAC Gymnast of the Year); Tara Shpur (ECAC: second - balance beam, floor exercise; ECAC Gymnast of the Year); Sarah Wesley (ECAC: third - all-around)

2003 - Sarah Wesley (ECAC: third - balance beam; fourth - all-around; Scholar-Athlete of the Year); Debbie Goodman (ECAC: third - balance beam; sixth - all-around); Nicole Gregoire (ECAC: second - uneven bars; fourth - vault); Elise Pelletier (ECAC: third - floor exercise); Kristan Silvestri (ECAC: third - all-around; fourth - vault; fifth - uneven bars


THE RECORD BOOK

and floor exercise; sixth - balance beam); Amanda Smith (ECAC Assistant Coach of the Year)

2004 - Kristan Silvestri (USAG: eighth - all-around; ECAC: first - all-around; second, tie - vault; first, tie - floor exercise; Gymnast of the Year); Sarah Wesley (ECAC: first - balance beam; second - all-around; Scholar-Athlete of the Year); Debbie Goodman (ECAC: first-tie - floor exercise); Nicole Gregoire (ECAC: first - uneven bars); Diane Dohnert (ECAC: first-tie - floor exercise); Pat Panichas (ECAC Coach of the Year); Jerry Nelson and Tara Shpur (ECAC Assistant Coaches of the Year)

2005 - Sarah Wesley (ECAC: third - all-around and uneven bars; Athlete of the Year); Erika Pysh (ECAC: first - balance beam; Rookie of the Year); Nicole Gregoire (ECAC: first - uneven bars; third - vault; first - all-around (tie); Kelly Todd (ECAC: first - vault; second - balance beam); Diane Dohnert (ECAC: second - floor exercise)

2006 - Bethany Jeffords (ECAC: third - bars), Erika Pysh - (ECAC: first - all-around, second, floor exercise, Scholar-Athlete of the Year); Rebecca Hargraves (ECAC: first - beam); Kristin Kenworthy (ECAC: third - beam)

2007 - Erika Pysh (ECAC Athlete of the Year, first - floor exercise); Sarah Darst (ECAC: first - bars); Kelly Todd (ECAC: first, tie - beam); Krystie Tomlinson (ECAC: second - beam); Bethany Jeffords (ECAC: second - all-around; third - beam); Jerry Nelson - National Coach of the Year

2008 - Erika Pysh (NACGC/W Gymnast of the Year; Marie Rae Soper Award for Most Outstanding Gymnast, CoSIDA Academic All-District selection; ECAC: third, all-around, vault, beam), Taylor Murray (ECAC Most Outstanding Performer; ECAC: third - bars, beam); Justine Basley (ECAC Rookie of the Year; ECAC: first - all-around, beam, bars); Sarah Darst (ECAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year); Linda Mullin (ECAC Co-Assistant Coach of the Year)

2009 - Sarah Darst (CoSIDA Academic All-America selection/Second-Team; CoSIDA Academic All-District selection; ECAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year; USAG All-American); Justine Basley (USAG All-American: beam; ECAC: first - bars); Briana DiPinto (USAG All-American - floor; ECAC Gymnast of the Year; ECAC - second, beam)

2010 - Sarah Darst (CoSIDA Academic All-America selection/First-Team; CoSIDA Academic All-District selection; ECAC

Scholar-Athlete of the Year); Justine Basley (USAG All-American: bars); Linda Mullin - Division II Assistant Coach of the Year; Jerry Nelson - ECAC Co-Coach of the Year; Tara Michaels - ECAC Co-Assistant Coach of the Year

2011 - Mallory Miller (ECAC Rookie of the Year); Samantha Laraway (ECAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year); Rebecca Brady (ECAC: second - vault; third - floor exercise)

2012 - Rebecca Brady (USAG All-American: vault; ECAC champion - floor); Brianna Ecklof (USAG All-American; floor); Mallory Miller (USAG All-American; floor), Linda Mullin - ECAC Assistant Coach of the Year

2013 - Rebecca Brady (USAG All-American: vault), Nicole Pruchnik (ECAC Rookie of the Year)

USA Gymnastics All-America Scholar-Athlete Awards(Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors, 3.2+)

1993 – Lisa Autuori, Cheryl Petryshyn; 1994 – Jessica Savoie; 1995 – Jessica Savoie, Lisa Shapiro; 1996 – Gina Acabbo, Lisa Shapiro; 1997 – Gina Acabbo, Rebecca Hartman; 1998 – Robin Cohen, Rebecca Hartman, Andrea Rossi, Kelly Wildowsky; 1999 – Robin Cohen, Ecaterina Pasiakos, Andrea Rossi, Kelly Wildowsky; 2000 – Erin Arvidson, Nina Pasiakos, Amy Pepin; 2001 – Erin Arvidson, Amanda Smith; 2002 – Amanda Smith, Cathy Yanosy; 2003 – Melissa Beckmann; 2004 – Sarah Wesley, Jacquie Galello, Melissa Beckmann, Kristan Silvestri; 2005 – Sarah Wesley, Jacquie Galello; 2006 – Laura Dube, Erika Pysh, Jenny O’Neil, Kelly Todd; 2007 – Erika Pysh, Jillian Foster, Laura Dube, Kelly Todd; 2008 – Sarah Darst, Stacey Pirelli, Erika Pysh, Caitlin Briere, Nicole Fern, Robin Underwood; 2009 – Caitlin Briere, Sarah Darst, Briana DiPinto, Nicole Fern, Samantha Laraway, Arianna Mallardi, Stacey Pirelli, Robin Underwood; 2010 – Alexa Banda, Caitlin Briere, Sarah Darst, Briana DiPinto, Nicole Fern, Jessica Kiback, Samantha Laraway, Robin Underwood; 2011 – Jessica Kiback, Samantha Laraway, Ashley McQuade, Mallory Miller; 2012 – Gabriella Hude, Jessica Kiback, Stephanie Kuska, Ashley McQuade, Mallory Miller, Kirby Pallis; 2013 – Bailey Brumbach, Meghan Cole, Gabriella Hude, Jenny Kaufman, Samantha Menichini, Kirby Pallis, Chelcie Rosborough, Emily Shelton



THE RECORD BOOK

TeamScore 191.45, at ECAC’s, 3/23/13Vaulting 48.125, at Cornell, 2/11/12Uneven Bars 47.825, vs. Yale, 2/7/04Balance Beam 48.00, USAG Nationals 4/9/98Floor Exercise 48.8, at ECAC’s, 3/23/13

IndividualAll-Around 38.525, Justine Basley, at Towson, Rutgers, William and Mary and Bridgeport, 3/14/09Vaulting 9.9, Rebecca Brady, twice, most recently at USAG Nationals, 4/12/12Uneven Bars 9.85, Kirby Pallis, at Springfield, 1/22/12Balance Beam 9.825, Justine Basley, at USAG Nationals, 4/10/09 Kelly Wildowsky, USAG Nationals, 4/15/99Floor Exercise 9.9, Rebecca Brady, at ECAC’s, 3/24/12

Justine Basley holds the school record in the All-Around.

Rebecca Brady holds the school record on the floor exercise and vault.


ALL-TIME ROSTER

AAcabbo, Gina 1994-1997Altieri, Marie 1987-1990Andrews, Kelly 1987Armenti, Brittany 2009Arvidson, Erin 1998-2001Autuori, Lisa 1990-1993

BBanda, Alexa 2009-2010Barr, Jennifer 1991-1993Basley, Justine 2008-2011Beckmann, Melissa 2001-2004Bessette, Kim 1988-1989Bluss, Heidi 1984Bordieri, Anne 2005-2007Brady, Rebecca 2010-13Briere, Caitlin 2007-2010Brouillard, Sherry 1990Brown, Christine 1984-1985Brumbach, Bailey 2012-13Buley, Jeanette 1986Burgess, Gail 1970-1971Burt, Debbie 1988-1989Buslovitz, Cindy 1973-1976

CCappallo, Kelly 1991-1992Capra, Lyndsey 2011Caputo, Victoria 2013-PresentCarbone, Paula 1973-1974Carmichael, Cindy 1974-1976Caron, Christine 2011Carroll, Kelly 2005-2006Cass, L 1967-1968Chalfant, Annie 1999-2002Clark-Deary, Christie 1980-1983Clement, Sally 1989-1990Cohen, Robin 1996-1999Cole, Meghan 2012-PresentCollett, S 1967-1968Cook, Courtney 1989-1991Cooper, Jennifer 1995Copp, Janet 1975-1976Costa, Melissa 1985Cressia, Tina 1984Curry, Lindsey 2007

DD’Angelo, Tina 1969-1970Darst, Sarah 2007-2010Daughrity, Nina 2011-PresentDavis, Gail 1967-1968Day, Danielle 1995-1996Dellagoia, Paula 1973-1974de la Torre, Rachel 2013-PresentDeNardi, Terry 1973-1974DeWallace, Tegan 1995-1996DiCrecchio, Nicole 2003-2006DiPinto, Briana 2007-2010Dohnert, Diane 2003-2006Donelan, Irene 1984-1987Dowaliby, Cole 1974-1975Dube, Laura 2004-2007

EEcklof, Brianna 2011-PresentEgri, Jean 1986-1987

Espe, Sally 1967-1971F

Fedyn, Mary 1974-1975Fennick, M 1967-1968Fern, Nicole 2007-2010Fernandez, J 1967-1968Filippo, Kim 1993Foster, Becki 1987Foster, Jillian 2005-2007Foster, Lindsay 2001-2003Francella, Pam 1988-1989

GGallello, Jacquie 2002-2005Gammons, Sue 1975-1976Gechtman, Samantha 1995Gereg, Patrice 1984Gery, Eleanor 1986Goodknight, Dana 2008Goodman, Debbie 2001-2004Gregoire, Nicole 2002-2005Guillerault, Michelle 2007-2010Gunnarsson, Sandy 1964-1965

HHacker, Caroline 1967-1968Hall, Karen 1969-1971Hamill, Harriet 1969-1970Hanley, Erin 1995Hargreaves, Rebecca 2003-2006Hartman, Rebecca 1995-1998Hayes, Barbara 1964-1965Hicks, Janice 1987-1989Higgins, Kathy 1970-1971Holensworth, Sarah 2007-2010Horton, Dawn 1995-1996Houghton, Kim 2002Huber, Carol 1975-1976Huber, Mary Beth 1973-1974Hude, Gabriella 2011-PresentHumphrey, Nora 2002

JJackson, Tracy 1985-1986Jasensky, Jennifer 1991Jeffords, Bethany 2005-2008Jetton, Cindy 1971-1972

KKapuscinski, K 1967-1968Kaufman, Jenny 2012-PresentKekacs, Donna 1989Kelly, Stephanie 2003-2005Kenworthy, Kristin 2004-2007Kiback, Jessica 2009-2012King, Rhonda 1990Kleinman, Dana 1995-1998Knapp, M 1967-1968Koons, M 1967-1968Kuska, Stephanie 2009-2012

LLaecca, Alanna 2009-2012Lambertson, Linda 1986Laraway, Samantha 2008-2011Lashbrook, Lisa 1991-1994LeBlanc, Linda 1990-1993Livolsi, Kristan 1998-2001Longobardi, Lynda 1986

Ludwig, Ashley 2003-2004Lund, Allyson 1987

MMaloney, Connie 1964-1968Makiaris, Lunn 1986Mallardi, Arianna 2009-2011Manning, Lynn 1992-1995Martin, Shannon 2011Mayrhofer, Karin 1992-1995McQuade, Ashley 2010-12Melchiorre, Dawn 1988-1990Menichini, Samantha 2012-PresentMichelson, Casey 1971-1972Miller, Mallory 2011-2012Miller, Susan 1985Morgan, Deni 2011-PresentMuldoon, Noreen 1973-1974Mulnar, Mary 1971-1972Murray, Taylor 2007-2010

NNeary, Samantha 1991-1993Nelson, Sue 1969-1970

OO’Brien, Kaitlyn 2010-13O’Donnell, Lisa 1986Olsen, Ginny 1974-1975O’Neill, Jennifer 2003-2006Otto, Brittany 2005-2008

PPage, Austin 2013-PresentPallis, Kirby 2011-13Pangi, Pat 1971-1972Pasiakos, Ecaterina 1997-2000Pauly, Melissa 1987-1990Pelletier, Elise 2003-2004Pepin, Amy 1996-2000Pernal, Samantha 2009Petryshyn, Cheryl 1990-1993Pirelli, Stacey 2006-2009Prentice, Sue 1971-1974Proulx, Carolyn 2006-2009Pruchnik, Nicole 2013-PresentPuccio, Meagan 2013-PresentPurington, Dawn 1995-1996Pysh, Erika 2004-2008

RReh, B 1967-1968Rettstadt, Jenna 2002-2004Rhodes, Justine 1992-1993Rochefort, Jennifer 2013-PresentRohrbaugh, Taylor 2012-PresentRosborough, Chelcie 2012-PresentRossi, Andrea 1996-1999Ryan, Patty 1991-1994

SSantamoor, Eryn 1998Savole, Jessica 1993-1995Scambio, Amy 2001-2004Scambio, Chrissy 2001-2003Schaffeld, Carol 1964-1965Schmitt, April 1998-2000Shank, Nancy 1964-1965Shapiro, Lisa 1993-1996Shelton, Emily 2012-Present

Shoonmaker, J 1967-1968Shpur, Tara 1999-2002Silvestri, Kristan 2001-2004Simmons, Laurie 1969-1970Sinivouri, Judy 1964-1965Siscaretti, LynnAnne1996Smith, Amanda 1999-2002Smith, Cindy 1986Smith, Dawn 1985-1989Spickler, Jana 1993-1995Spencer, L 1967-1968Steel, Michelle 2007-2010Stonah, Sue 1971-1972Sullivan, Jill 2001Swift, Jaime 1996

TTepedino, Tara 1998-2001Thielz, Sandy 1967-1968Todd, Kelly 2004-2007Tomaro, Linda 1998-1999Tomlinson, J 1967-1968Tomlinson, Krystie 2005-2008Tompkins, Mandy 2001Trapp, Erin 1998-2001

UUnderwood, Robin 2007-2010

VValley, Sharon 1964-1965

WWade, Marianne 1975-1976Welsh, Cori 2001-2004Wesley, Sarah 2002-2005Whiteley, Jennifer 1994Wierzba, Taylor 2009-2010Wildowsky, Kelly 1996-1999Wilson, Julia 2004-2007Wilson, Patti 1969-1970Winther, B 1967-1968Wishart, Melissa 1989-1992Wood, Sandy 1986Wood, Tory 1988-1992

YYanosy, Cathy 1999-2002

ZZambrana, Jasmine 2013-Present Zwahlen, Katie 2003-2006

Roster was compiled through information available from media

guides and yearbooks.

No rosters available for 1962-64, 1967, 1973

Please contact Michael Kobylanski, Associate AD/Communications at

[email protected] with any updates to this list


OWLS IN THE COMMUNITY

Community engagement is an important component of the experience as a Division II student-athlete. The Southern Connecticut State University gymnastics team continues to be active in the local community with

various ventures.

All intercollegiate programs at SCSU participate in the Tim Greer Insurance Agency, Inc. Community Service Cup, which provides a competitive format that allows student-athletes to gain an enriched experience through engagement

with the on-campus and local communities by supporting ventures of traditional citizens, campus community members and peer students and student-athletes. SCSU student-athletes volunteered nearly 3,000 hours of their time

to numerous outreach efforts, both on-campus and in Greater New Haven, during the 2012-13 academic year.

As a result of their outreach efforts, the Owls claimed the 2013 Tim Greer Insurance Agency, Inc. Community Service Cup for their extensive volunteer work.

Among the events that the team and coaching staff participated in during the past calendar year:

• Assisted with the annual ‘Girls and Women in Sports’ Day event.

• Worked with students at the Wallingford Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club.

• Took part in the annual ‘Friends of Rudolph’ event on campus that entertains more than 1,000 youngsters and their families.

• Contributed to a department wide food drive to benefit the needy during the holiday season.

• Participated in the ‘Yoga Pink’ event on campus to promote breast cancer awareness.

• Spearheaded a holiday drive to make cards for members of the military.

• Volnteered at a Cancer Survivor Day Event at Geisinger Hospital

• Assisted in events at the East Harlem Center• Volunteered at a Dance Recital event.• Assisted at a Health Insurance Education session. • Held a food and personal care item drive as part of the

‘Adapt-a-Family’ event. • Visited a local soup kitchen multiple times and helped

with meal preperations and cleanup. • Assisted with Church Street School’s Fall Festival • Worked with youngsters on arts and crafts projects•Participated in individual gymnastics instruction,

clothing drives, and academic instruction at Sunday school. • Provided instruction to aspiring gymnasts at an all day

youth gymnastics event.

The Owls pose for a photo after being recognized as the department’s Tim Greer Insurance Agency, Inc. Community

Service Cup winner.

• Collected items and donated them to the Humane Society.

•Participated in the ‘Cornflake Extravaganza’ event.

Southern Connecticut State University maintains an outstanding

intercollegiate athletic program for men and women, recognizing the needs of students in individual and team sports. The Owls are members

of the Northeast-10 Conference, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. Southern’s women’s gymnastics program

also participates in the USA Gymnastics collegiate championships.Southern has had numerous individual NCAA champions in swimming, track and field and gymnastics and ranks

among the top 10 of Division II colleges and universities for most individual championships. In addition, the Owls have won a NCAA Division II record six NCAA team titles in men’s soccer, three in men’s gymnastics and one in women’s basketball.

Women’s programs in cross country, field hockey, volleyball, soccer, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, track and field (indoor & outdoor), lacrosse and softball have produced many distinguished athletes and coaches. Southern has a rich tradition in women’s basketball, having placed among the top four teams nationally four times. The Owls’ Mary Anne O’Connor and Sue Rojcewicz were members of the 1976 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, which won a silver medal at Montreal. The 2007 team won the Division II National Championship for the first time in program history while finishing the year 34-2 overall.

Men’s programs include soccer, cross country, football, track and field (indoor & outdoor), swimming, basketball and baseball. The Owls’ Ben Michaelson, a 10-time NCAA champion in swimming, won two gold medals and set two records in 2003 for the United States at the Pan American Games. Peter Kormann, who coached U.S. Olympic teams at Atlanta in 1996 and in Sydney in 2000, became the first U.S. gymnast in 44 years to win an Olympic medal when he captured a bronze medal in floor exercise at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. Owls’ gymnastics coach emeritus Abie Grossfeld coached the U.S. Olympic team in 1972, 1984 and 1988, leading his team to a team gold medal in 1984.

Among Southern alumni in professional sports, Joe Andruzzi recently retired after a 10-year career with the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. Andruzzi was a part of three Super Bowl winning clubs with the Patriots. Currently, Jacques Cesaire is a defensive lineman with the San Diego Chargers.

The Owls also have a strong presence in the National Football League coaching ranks. Kevin Gilbride currently serves as offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. He was also the head coach for the San Diego Chargers during a NFL coaching career that has spanned more than 20 years. Chris Palmer is the current offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans. He was the quarterbacks coach for the Giants during their Super Bowl XLII victory and has also been the head coach of the Cleveland Browns during a NFL coaching career of more than two decades. Tim Holt is in his first year as offensive line coach for the Chicago Bears after three years on the staff of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Bo Oshoniyi, currently an assistant men’s soccer coach at Penn State University, retired from Major League Soccer after suiting up with the Columbus Crew and Kansas City Wizards. Fellow men’s soccer alum Brian Bliss played for three teams in MLS and also served as head coach of Kansas City. He is currently the Technical Director with Columbus. Two-time Major League Soccer All-Star Mike Petke retired from the MLS with the New York Red Bulls in 2010. Former Owl Juan Carlos Osorio is a past head coach of Red Bull New York.

The Owls have enjoyed a strong alumni presence in the college basketball coaching community. Joan Bonvicini is the head coach at Seattle University and has also served as head coach at the University of Arizona and Long Beach State University in a distinguished career with more than 600 victories. Cathy Inglese is the head coach at the University of Rhode Island after previous stops at Boston College and the University of Vermont. She has totaled more than 400 victories in her coaching career. Don Perrelli, a former SCSU men’s basketball standout, won more than 400 games as a college women’s basketball coach with stops at SCSU, St. John’s and Northwestern University.

Dedicated in November of 1988, Jess Dow Field is a multi-million dollar stadium facility which can accommodate football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and track and field. The AstroPlay artificially-surfaced playing field is surrounded by an eight-lane, state-of-the-art 400-meter track surface, both of which were replaced in 2000. Directly adjacent to Southern’s Moore Field House, Dow Field is lighted and has seating for some 6,000. The facility was completely resurfaced in the summer, 2011.

James W. Moore Field House is Southern’s primary indoor athletic complex. The main arena, with a permanent seating capacity of 2,800, has a six-lane, artificially-surfaced track (200 meters), which was completely renovated in the summer of 1997. The fieldhouse is utilized for all major indoor events and can accommodate multiple practice sessions simultaneously. Drop curtains and netting allow the main arena to accommodate a complete baseball or softball infield for practice as well as the traditional indoor programs.

Moore Field House also has complete weight-training facilities, locker rooms and equipment rooms. Located in Moore Fieldhouse, Hutchinson Natatorium has an eight-lane swimming pool with both one- and three-meter diving boards and a Colorado timing system.

The recently renovated Pelz Gymnasium is the oldest of the Southern athletic facilities and is utilized primarily for physical education classes, recreation & intramurals, women’s gymnastics, and volleyball. The facility has a six-lane pool and an independent, auxiliary gymnasium for gymnastics.

The Owls also recently refurbished their softball facility behind Pelz Gym and opened a new baseball complex in the fall of 2001.

All of the Southern facilities have played host to collegiate and scholastic championship events.

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