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CAMPION, KOHLENSTEIN RECEIVE ACADEMIC HONORS
February 21, 2002

Salisbury, Md - Junior Amy Campion (Bowie, MD/Arch Spalding HS) and senior Jaime Kohlenstein (Harrisonburg, VA/Harrisonburg HS) of the Salisbury University women’s basketball team have been recognized throughout the 2002 season for their on-court achievements. Both have now been honored for their off-court successes as well.

Campion and Kohlenstein were both named to the Verizon Academic All-District 2 team, announced today by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Campion, a philosophy major, was named to the second team, while Kohlenstein, an elementary education major, was named to the third team. 

Seventeen players overall were honored on the combined first, second and third teams.  Players from all non-NCAA Division I schools in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and Washington, DC are eligible for consideration in District 2.

Campion, a guard, currently leads the Capital Athletic Conference in scoring (19.6 ppg), rebounding (9.3/game), assists (4.3) and steals (3.4).  Kohlenstein ranks third in the CAC in steals (2.7), third in free throw percentage (.775) and sixth in scoring (13.8 ppg). Both players also eclipsed the 1,000-career points milestone this season.

To be nominated for the Verizon Academic All-America program, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore with a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average and be a starter or significant reserve.

Campion and Kohlenstein have led Salisbury to a 21-4 overall record. The Sea Gulls carry a six-game winning streak into Thursday’s CAC Tournament semifinal round game against Catholic.  Salisbury has won 33 of its last 35 games in CAC regular season and tournament play and is seeking its third straight conference championship. 

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SWIM TEAMS BOTH FOURTH AT CAC CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
February 18, 2002

Fredericksburg, VA - The Salisbury men’s and women’s swimming teams concluded their 2002 seasons on Sunday with a pair of fourth place finishes at the Capital Athletic Conference Championship Meet. Led by strong individual performances by freshmen Ryan Kooy and Doug Vedeloff, the men’s team recorded nine new team records during the three-day event.

“Everybody on the men’s team had career-best times this weekend,” said Head Coach Jill Stephenson. “This was the best overall season that our men have had and it was capped off by everybody registering their best performances.”

Kooy and Vedeloff each had a hand in five new records. Kooy set new individual records in the 50 freestyle (22.81 secs), 100 breaststroke (1:03.01 secs), and 200 breaststroke (2:20.44).  Vedeloff set new marks in the 100 freestyle (49.97 secs) and 200 freestyle (1:50.34). Both also contributed to record-setting performances by the 200 free relay team and the 400 medley relay team. Vedeloff also swam on the record-setting 800 free relay squad.

Senior Brendan Roddy also contributed on three records. He broke his own mark in the 200 IM (2:05.25), while also swimming on the 400 medley relay and the 800 free relay.

Other meet highlights included a fifth place finish for junior Bobby Klaslo in the 1650 freestyle and a fifth place showing by sophomore Ben Davis in the 200 butterfly.

Junior Caris Richmond posted the only record on the women’s side by breaking her own school mark in the 400 IM with a time of 4:57.30.  Senior Julie Wood added two strong performances with a fourth place finish in the 100 backstroke and a sixth place finish in the 200 backstroke.

“I was pleased overall with our women’s performances,” said Stephenson. “I thought we had a number of freshmen who stepped up with strong showings which should make us much stronger in the future. In general, both of our teams had strong meets and almost everybody had season-best performances.”  

Final Men’s Standings
1) Mary Washington (644 points); 2) St. Mary’s (312); 3) Catholic (252); 4) Salisbury (229); 5) York (213); 6) Marymount (200); 7) Goucher (98); 8) Gallaudet (65).

Final Women’s Standings
1) Mary Washington (624 points); 2) Catholic (339); 3) St. Mary’s (312); 4) Salisbury (192); 5) Goucher (186); 6) York (148); 7) Marymount (123); 8) Gallaudet (42). 

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BASEBALL DOWNS ST. MARY'S 3-2 IN SEASON OPENER
February 16, 2002

Salisbury, Md - Senior SS B.J. Jarrett’s RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning scored Pete Davidovich with the game-winning run as Salisbury opened the 2002 baseball season with a 3-2 win over St. Mary’s in a Capital Athletic Conference game at home.  Davidovich drew a one-out walk, then stole second to reach scoring position.

Sophomore RHP Steve Fredrick, Salisbury’s third pitcher of the afternoon, earned the win with two innings of hitless relief work. Junior LHP Corey Willey worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning to record the save.  Junior Chris Boraman (1-1) took the loss for St. Mary’s.

Salisbury grabbed a 1-0 lead in the second inning on Davidovich’s sacrifice fly, scoring Kevin Davis (2-4, one run). St. Mary’s tied the score in the fifth inning when freshman Matt Engelau (2-4, one run) led off with a double, then scored with two outs on a throwing error.

The seventh inning proved to be the pivotal inning of the game. St. Mary’s loaded the bases with no outs on a single by Nick Vallandingham, another double by Engleau, and a walk to Brandon Rist. Another walk to SS Danny Fisher forced in Vallandingham with the go-ahead run, but Fredrick came on in relief to end the inning on a strikeout and a double-play ball to short, SU’s third double-play of the game.

Salisbury tied the game in the home half of the seventh as Willey, who started the game in centerfield, reached on a three-base error, then scored on a wild pitch.

Fredrick then retired the Seahawks in order in the eighth before Salisbury pushed ahead the game-winner in the bottom of the inning.

The Sea Gulls, ranked fifth in the nation in Division III, visit Chowan (NC) tomorrow in a non-conference game. St. Mary’s falls to 2-1 overall and 0-1 in the CAC.

SMC    0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 = 2 8 2
SAL     0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 x = 3 6 2

SMC: Raniszewski, Dombrosky (4), Williams (6), Boarman (7) and Vallandingham.
SAL:  Kriger, Carletti (7), Fredrick (7), Willey (9) and Colanero.
2B: SMC - Engelau (2)  

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SWIMMERS CAP SEASON AT CAC CHAMPIONSHIP MEET THIS WEEK
February 14, 2002

Salisbury, Md - The Salisbury University men’s and women’s swim teams close the 2002 season at the Capital Athletic Conference Championship Meet, this Friday through Sunday, in Fredericksburg, VA.  This weekend’s championship ends a three-week layoff for both Sea Gull squads.

“We’re excited and anxious to get going,” said Head Coach Jill Stephenson. “With three weeks off, everybody is well rested at this point.”

Mary Washington and Catholic appear to be the pre-championship favorites in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The Salisbury women, who finished with a 6-4 record during the regular season, will likely battle St. Mary’s for third place in the final team standings. The Sea Gull men, 5-4 during the year, are likely to be challenged by St. Mary’s and York in a three-team showdown for third also.

“The battle for third place in both divisions will likely be very close,” said Stephenson. “It could come down to the last relay on the last day.”

Top contenders for the SU women include senior Julie Wood in the 100 and 200 backstroke; junior Caris Richmond in the 100 and 200 butterfly; freshman Lindsay Conover in the 400 IM; and seniors Jessie Hobson and Roxanne Hendershot in the distance freestyle events.

On the men’s side, senior Brendan Roddy, last year’s CAC Men’s Swimmer of the Year, enters the championship as the three-time defending champion in the 1650 freestyle. He also has the ability to score in the 100 or 200 backstroke and butterfly events.

Freshman Doug Vedeloff is the team’s top contender in the 100 and 200 freestyle events, and freshman Ryan Kooy should score in the breaststroke.

Swimmers are limited to competing in three individual events and seven total events during the three-day championship.  The top 12 finishers in each event accumulate points toward their team’s total. 

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FLEETWOOD NAMED COLLEGE COACH OF THE YEAR BY MSABC
February 12, 2002

Baseball Head Coach Recognized For Salisbury's 2001 World Series Run

Baltimore, Md --  Head Coach Doug Fleetwood of the Salisbury University baseball program has been selected by the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches (MSABC) as its College Coach of the Year. Fleetwood received the award during the MSABC’s annual dinner banquet at Camden Yards in Baltimore last Saturday evening.

“These types of awards are very nice, but they are really a reflection on our entire program,” said Fleetwood. “More than just the head coach, this award is for all the players and assistant coaches also.”

Fleetwood guided the Sea Gulls to a 33-13 record in his first season as head coach in 2001. Salisbury claimed its second straight Capital Athletic Conference championship, then won the NCAA Tournament’s South Regional to earn its first-ever World Series appearance. The Sea Gulls finished fourth among eight teams at the NCAA Division III World Series.

The recent award is the third for Fleetwood in recognition of his team’s 2001 success. He was previously named the CAC’s Coach of the Year and the NCAA South Region’s Coach of the Year.

The MSABC was founded in 1981 with the stated purpose of trying to advance amateur baseball in the state of Maryland. The organization recognizes outstanding contributors at all levels during its annual awards banquet. The MSABC also showcases some of the best high school players in the state on its preseason all-state team.

With 16 returning letterwinners, the Sea Gulls are ranked fifth in the 2002 preseason by Collegiate Baseball magazine. Salisbury opens the season at home on Saturday against conference foe St. Mary’s.  Game time is 1 p.m. 

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GULLS HOST FINAL REGULAR SEASON HOME GAMES ON WEDNESDAY
February 11, 2002

Men, Women Welcome Gallaudet in Senior Night Basketball Doubleheader

Salisbury, MD - The Salisbury University men’s and women’s basketball teams play their final regular season home games on Wednesday, February 13 when they host Gallaudet in a Capital Athletic Conference doubleheader. The women’s game tips-off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

The Sea Gull women (18-4 overall, 11-1 CAC) bring a three-game winning streak into Wednesday’s game, including a 74-57 win at York on Saturday. Three Gulls - Jaime Kohlenstein, Pam Kenney and Rachel Lanning - tallied double-doubles in points and rebounds on Saturday.

Kohlenstein paced the Gulls with a career-high 25 points while also grabbing a season-high 10 rebounds. Lanning added 15 points and 11 boards, while Kenney finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Junior Amy Campion added 11 points and is the only Sea Gull to score in double-figures in every game this season.

The Gulls have just one senior, Kohlenstein, who will be making her final home appearance on Wednesday. The senior also needs 29 more points to reach 1,000 in her career.

The SU men (7-15 overall, 3-9 CAC) will be trying to snap a two-game losing streak on Wednesday while also trying to avenge a 71-69 loss at Gallaudet last month.  Salisbury dropped a 66-61 decision at York on Saturday.

Six seniors will be making their final home appearances for the Sea Gulls. They are guards Doug King and Mike Sullivan, forwards Jason Campion, Matt Briggs and Babatunde Bandele, and center Lou Clark.

King continues to pace the Gulls in scoring with a 17.9 ppg average. Campion adds 13.5 ppg and needs 40 more points to become the 25th SU men’s player to score 1,000 career points.

Both Sea Gull teams conclude the regular season at Goucher on Saturday before beginning play in the CAC Tournament on Tuesday, February 19.

Varsity Club Luncheon on Thursday
Head Coaches Steve Holmes and Bridget Benshetler will be the featured speakers at the Salisbury University Varsity Club Luncheon this Thursday, February 14.  The luncheon begins at 12 noon at the SU Commons on campus. The cost of the luncheon is $6.25 (plus tax) per person, which includes an all-you-can-eat a la carte menu, as well as beverages and dessert.  Reservations are not necessary.

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BOWMAN NAMED FIRST TEAM SOCCER ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN
February 5, 2002

Record-Setting Forward Boasts Perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average

SALISBURY, MD - Junior forward Matt Bowman (Hagerstown, MD/Williamsport HS) of the Salisbury University men’s soccer team has been named to the Verizon Academic All-America Soccer first team, as selected by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America).  He is one of just three juniors named to the 11-player first team, and one of just two student-athletes with a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade-point average. He majors in geography.

The latest award caps an outstanding year for Bowman, who broke a 29-year old team scoring record with 18 goals and 42 total points in 2001. Bowman finished second in the Capital Athletic Conference in scoring while also earning first team all-CAC honors. He had been recognized last month as a Verizon Academic All-America All-District selectee, thus becoming eligible for the national award.

“Matt is the ideal student-athlete,” said Salisbury Head Coach Gerry DiBartolo. “He is a student at a very challenging academic institution and a plays in a very competitive athletic program, and is able to excel in both areas. That is a testament to his drive, his intelligence and his work ethic. What more can you ask for from a student-athlete?”

In addition to his single-season scoring records, Bowman completed his junior season ranking third in Salisbury history with 35 career goals and fifth all-time with 80 career points. He has played on two conference championship teams and two NCAA Tournament squads through his first three seasons. The Sea Gulls finished 15-3-1 in 2001.

This year marks the 50th year of the Academic All-America program, as the inaugural team was announced on December 6, 1952. Since that time, more than 12,000 students have been named Academic All-America team members at colleges and universities at all levels for every recognized NCAA sport.  The program's popularity resulted in a significant expansion for the current academic year, as 816 student-athletes --- a 19 percent increase over the previous highest number -- will be selected to 12 different Academic All-America teams during the 2001-02 academic season.

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SEA GULLS RANKED FIFTH IN 2002 WOMEN'S LACROSSE PRESEASON POLL
January 23, 2002

Salisbury University has been tabbed fifth in Lacrosse Magazine’s NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Preseason Poll.  The Sea Gulls enter the 2002 season seeking their fourth straight NCAA Tournament berth and third straight Capital Athletic Conference championship.

Salisbury finished 14-4 overall in 2001 while advancing to the NCAA Tournament’s national quarterfinals. SU finished the year ranked first in the South Atlantic Region and fourth in the nation.

First-year Head Coach Jim Nestor welcomes back 18 letterwinners from last year’s squad, including first team all-American Christine Sliger, who finished second in the nation in scoring last year with 7.28 points per game. The senior attacker is tabbed as one of 12 players on Lacrosse Magazine’s 2002 preseason all-America team after finishing

“I don’t get caught up in the preseason hype,” said Nestor. “We haven’t really proved anything yet. We can, however, use the ranking as a motivational factor.  It will be a challenge to our players to see if they can live up to it.”

Salisbury begins the regular season on Saturday, March 2 at home against Notre Dame (Md). The regular season schedule also includes seven games against teams ranked in the preseason top 20.  The complete top 20 poll is listed in Lacrosse Magazine’s March issue.  

Lacrosse Magazine’s
2002 Division III Top 10 Preseason Poll

( ) - First place votes              Pts
1. Middlebury (14)                  374
2. Amherst (5)                          359
3. New Jersey                          341
4. Williams                             296
5. Salisbury                          290
6. Mary Washington               266
7. William Smith                     246
8. Cortland                             230
9. Ursinus                               184
10. Hamilton                           166  

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AMY CAMPION REACHES 1,000 POINT MILESTONE
January 17, 2002

Junior Guard Tallies 26 in Wednesday’s Win at Gallaudet
Salisbury, MD - Junior point guard Amy Campion (Bowie, MD/Archbishop Spalding HS) of the Salisbury University women’s basketball team became the 14th player in team history to reach the 1,000-point career scoring mark, achieving the feat during Wednesday’s evening’s 90-48 victory at Gallaudet.

Campion registered her third straight double-double and sixth of the season by scoring 26 points and adding 10 rebounds while playing just 20 minutes.  She finished the evening with exactly 1,000 career points. Campion is just the third player to reach the milestone as a junior.

Salisbury improved to 12-2 overall and 5-0 in the Capital Athletic Conference with Wednesday’s win. The Sea Gulls host York (10-5, 5-0), the only other unbeaten team in the conference, on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Campion leads the CAC in scoring at 20.2 ppg, ranks second in assists with 4.1/game and ranks third in rebounding with 8.8/game. 

Salisbury Men Lose 71-69

Despite 24 points from senior guard Doug King, the Salisbury men dropped a 71-69 decision at Gallaudet in the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader.  King reached the 20-point mark for the third straight game and the fifth time this season. He also converted six of six three-point shots, a season-high, in Wednesday’s contest.

Senior forward Jason Campion added 20 points for the Gulls, who fall to 5-10 overall and 1-4 in the CAC.  Salisbury hosts York (12-3, 4-1) on Saturday at 4 p.m. 

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SALISBURY RANKED FIFTH IN 2002 PRESEASON BASEBALL POLL
January 17, 2002

Salisbury, MD -- Coming off the most successful season in team history, the Salisbury University baseball team is ranked fifth in the nation in the 2002 preseason poll by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. The Sea Gulls finished 33-13 in 2001 while advancing to the Division III World Series and finishing fourth in the nation.

Salisbury returns five position starters, eight pitchers, and 16 lettermen from last year’s squad. Head Coach Doug Fleetwood, last year’s Capital Athletic Conference and NCAA South Region Coach of the Year, begins his second season at the helm when the Gulls host St. Mary’s on Saturday, February 16. 

Marietta, last year’s national championship runner-up, is the preseason number one. Last year’s champion, St. Thomas, is ranked second, followed by two other World Series participants in #3 Chapman and #4 Montclair State. Salisbury lost 1-0 decisions to both Marietta and Montclair at last year’s World Series, while beating Chapman 2-0.

Salisbury set or tied 14 team and individual records in 2001. The Gulls finished second in the nation in fielding percentage (.972) and third in the nation in team ERA (2.59) while also compiling a .315 team batting average.

The full NCAA Division III preseason poll can be accessed on the web at www.baseballnews.com.

The NCAA Division III
Preseason Top 10
(with last year’s final record)

1. Marietta (OH)          48-9-1
2. St. Thomas (MN)     39-10
3. Chapmam (CA)        37-11
4. Montclair St (NJ)      38-11
5. Salisbury                 33-13
6. Cortland St (NY)       34-11
7. Southern Maine         37-14
8. E. Connecticut          38-13
9. Wisc-Whitewater      31-7
10. Illinois Wesleyan     37-15 

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SEA GULLS RANKED FOURTH IN 2002 FACE-OFF YEARBOOK 
MEN'S LACROSSE PRESEASON POLL
January 15, 2002

Three-time national champion Salisbury University is ranked fourth in the 2002 Face-Off Yearbook Division III preseason coaches poll, released by Inside Lacrosse magazine.  For the second straight year, the defending national champion Middlebury Panthers will enter the season ranked No 1. The Panthers received 64 of 75 first-place votes.

The Sea Gulls return six starters from last year’s team, which finished with a 16-2 record while advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship Tournament. Salisbury made its 13th straight NCAA Tournament appearance in 2001, the longest active streak by any team in the nation. The Gulls won national championships in 1994, 1995 and 1999.

“We feel we have a pretty competitive team again this year,” says Salisbury Head Coach Jim Berkman. “We had lots of freshman who played quite a bit last year, especially on offense. We have almost everybody back, so we should be able to score more goals this season.  We’ll have a few new faces on defense. I think we’re ranked about where we should be as we start the season.”

Gettysburg College, the 2001 national championship runner-up, checks in at number two. The Bullets received five first-place votes. The Golden Flyers from Nazareth got two first-place votes and are ranked third; fourth-ranked Salisbury received one first-place vote.

Face-Off Yearbook is now in its ninth year of publication and its second under Inside Lacrosse. The comprehensive lacrosse guidebook contains previews of every collegiate team.   The 2002 edition will hit the newsstands this month and can also be ordered by calling 410-583-8180 or on-line at www.InsideLacrosse.com. 

2002 Division III Top 10 Preseason Poll

( ) - First place votes          Pts
1. Middlebury (64)               1,474
2. Gettysburg (5)                 1,365
3. Nazareth (2)                    1,286
4. Salisbury (1)                  1,270
5. Washington & Lee (3)     1,194
6. Denison                           1,058
7. Ithaca                                 865
8. Springfield                         820
9. Ohio Wesleyan                  819
10. Washington                     814

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SOCCER PLAYERS BOWMAN, KNUTSON EARN ACADEMIC HONORS
January 9, 2002

Sea Gull Players Named to Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-District Team

Salisbury, MD - Junior forward Matt Bowman of the men’s soccer team and senior back Kelly Knutson of the women’s team were both named to the Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-District II teams, released on Thursday. Both players are now eligible for the national academic all-America team.

Bowman, a geography major from Hagerstown, MD/Williamsport HS, was one of 11 players named to the District II squad, which consists of athletes from all NCAA non-Division I schools in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Bowman enjoyed a record-setting 2001 season for the Sea Gulls, establishing new season-records with 18 goals and 42 points. Bowman completed his junior season ranking third in Salisbury history with 35 career goals and fifth all-time in scoring with 80 career points. Salisbury finished with the season with a 15-3-1 record.

Knutson, a biology major from Eldersburg, MD/Liberty HS, was a four-year starter on a record-setting defensive unit. The Sea Gulls allowed just nine goals in 19 games in 2001 while registering a team record 0.45 goals against average. Knutson also helped the Gulls post 13 shutouts during a 14-2-3 campaign.

This year marks the 50th year of the Academic All-America program. More than 12,000 student-athletes have been recognized as Academic All-America team members at all levels of the NCAA during that time.

To be nominated, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore with a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade-point average and be a starter of significant reserve on his/her team.

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SU SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC IS JANUARY 18-20
January 9, 2002

SALISBURY, MD--Registration is being accepted for the annual Salisbury University Sports Medicine Clinic, scheduled for Friday - Sunday, January 18-20, 2002.  This year’s three-day clinic will concentrate on an in-depth study of the lower leg and extremities. The workshop begins with a one-day cadaver course on Friday, followed by a clinical program on Saturday. The expanded Sunday program, which is dedicated solely to the college student athletic trainer, will feature another cadaver workshop featuring an in-depth anatomical review of leg injuries.

The registration fee for the combined cadaver course and clinic program on Friday and Saturday is $170, with only certified, registered or licensed allied health professionals to be accepted for the cadaver course.  Registration is limited to the first 40 persons. Saturday’s clinical program is open to all interested persons, with a cost of $50 for professionals.  College athletic trainers can also register for the combined Saturday-Sunday clinic for $40.

Friday’s cadaver workshop begins with check-in at 12:30 p.m. and continues through 9:30 p.m. The schedule includes a complimentary dinner at the SU Commons. Preserved specimens will be provided for the participants to dissect. Gowns, gloves, eye protection, masks and dissection tools will be supplied.  Advance registration is required for Friday’s cadaver workshop.  Walk-up registration is available for Saturday’s clinical program, which includes numerous presentations and breakout sessions.

Among those making presentations this year are: Dr. Thomas Brandon, team orthopedic surgeon for Salisbury University; Dr. John Hedger, associate team orthopedic surgeon for SU; Dr. Richard Hinton, team physician for Morgan State University; Dr. Philip Hugo of Peninsula Imaging; and Denise Massie of PRO Physical Therapy.

Further information and a registration brochure are available by contacting the Salisbury University Athletic Training Office at (410) 543-6355.  The registration fee includes dinner on Friday evening, a complimentary continental breakfast on Saturday, a lunch buffet, and all the necessary supplies and materials.  

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GULLS HOST COACHES vs. CANCER BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER
January 8, 2002

Salisbury, MD - The Salisbury University men’s and women’s basketball teams will make their first home appearances since early last month when the Sea Gull squads host Catholic in a Capital Athletic Conference doubleheader at the Maggs Center on Wednesday.  The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m., with the men to follow at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s doubleheader is also designated as the second annual “Coaches vs. Cancer” night at SU. Proceeds from the games will be donated to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.

“We’re doing this in conjunction with the national coaches association,” said men’s head coach Steve Holmes. “Almost everybody has been affected by cancer, either directly or indirectly. This is a chance for us, in some small way, to make a contribution to a very worthwhile cause. We’re doing this for the second straight year, and certainly plan to continue the program annually. We hope it will grow every year.”

The Sea Gull women bring a 9-2 overall record and 2-0 CAC mark into Wednesday’s game. The Gulls had their eight-game winning streak snapped on Saturday with a 75-52 loss at King’s. Both SU losses this season have come against the nationally-ranked Monarchs.

Junior guard Amy Campion leads the Gulls and ranks second in the CAC with an 18.9 ppg scoring average. Freshman Pam Kenney, coming off a career-high 25-point performance against Rowan last Friday, is averaging 14.2 ppg. Senior guard Jaime Kohlenstein adds 13.5 ppg. The Gulls lead the CAC in team scoring (69.4 ppg) and field goal percentage (39.6%).

The SU men will be trying to snap a two-game losing streak while also capturing their first conference win of the season. Salisbury (4-8 overall, 0-2 CAC) is led by senior guard Doug King, averaging 15.4 ppg, and senior forward Jason Campion, who adds 12.7 ppg.

VARSITY CLUB LUNCHEON ON THURSDAY

The Salisbury University Varsity Club will host a basketball luncheon this Thursday, January 10 at 12 noon in the Caroline Room of the SU Commons on campus. The luncheon is open to the public, and will feature Sea Gull head coaches Steve Holmes and Bridget Benshetler. Both coaches will provide mid-season updates on their teams, which enter the heart of their conference schedules this month. The cost of the all-you-can-eat buffet luncheon is $6.25 + tax.  

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FOUR GULLS REACH DOUBLES IN 74-71 WIN OVER VWC
December 14, 2001

Salisbury, MD - Senior guard Doug King scored a game-high 19 points, including two free throws with eight seconds remaining, to lift the men's basketball team to a 74-71 non-conference victory at home over Virginia Wesleyan. King was one of four Sea Gulls to score in double figures as freshman forward Clement Sorgho added 15 points, senior forward Jason Campion tallied 14 and senior guard Mike Sullivan finished with 10.

The Sea Gulls jumped to an early 13-2 lead in the opening three minutes and never trailed in the game. Virginia Wesleyan rallied to within 38-35 at halftime and pulled to within one point twice in the game. David Doino's three-pointer with 1:38 remaining pulled VWC to within 72-71. King then completed a 7 of 7 evening at the free throw line by converting two with eight seconds remaining. VWC's James Wallace failed on a three-point attempt at the buzzer to force overtime.

The Marlins (3-4 overall) converted 10 of 18 three-point field goals in the game. Doino led VWC with 16 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. Ryan Kahle added 14 points, including two treys.

Salisbury improves to 4-6 overall and will remain idle until January 5. The Sea Gulls return to action against FDU-Madison in the opening round of the Moravian (PA) College Tournament.

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CAMPION SCORES 17 AS GULLS DOWN MONTCLAIR 69-52
December 13, 2001

Junior guard Amy Campion (Bowie, MD/Arch. Spalding) scored 17 points while senior Jaime Kohlenstein (Harrisonburg, VA/Harrisonburg) added 10 as Salisbury recorded a 69-52 victory over host Montclair State in NCAA Division III women's basketball action at Panzer Gymnasium.  

The Sea Gulls improved to 8-1 overall while extending their winning streak to seven straight. Due to final exams and the holidays, Salisbury will remain idle until resuming action on January 4 against Rowan in the King’s (PA) College Tournament.

Salisbury led 22-18 with 8:29 to play in the first half before embarking on an 18-3 run to end the half. Campion began the spurt with a jumper and Ashley Norris (Westminster, MD/Francis Scott Key) added a basket for a 26-18 lead. After an MSU free throw, Cate Begley (Turnersville, NJ/Paul VI) scored and Campion put in the next six points as the Sea Gull lead grew to 36-19 with 1:52 left before half.

Jasmine Batts (Carteret, NJ/Carteret) hit two foul shots for MSU to make it 36-21, but Salisbury finished off the half with baskets by Heather Romich (Columbia, MD/Oakland Mills) and Annemarie Rickes (Latham, NY/Shaker).

The Sea Gulls overcame a very difficult game at the free throw line (3-of-13) by shooting 50 percent (33-of-66) from the field and forcing 30 turnovers. Kohlenstein led the defense with a game-high six steals.

Junior forward Stephanie Croley led Montclair (4-6) with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Red Hawks shot just 31 percent (22-of-70) from the field, including 1-of-14 from three-point range.  

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CAMPION NAMED CAC BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
December 11, 2001

Junior guard Amy Campion (Bowie, MD/Arch Spalding HS) has been named this week’s Capital Athletic Conference women’s basketball player of the week, marking the second straight week that a Sea Gull player has claimed the award. Campion tallied 39 points and 14 rebounds during a 2-0 week for the Sea Gulls, who improved to 7-1 overall. Sea Gull freshman Pam Kenney was last week’s CAC honoree.

Campion, a three-year starter, currently leads the conference in scoring at 18.8 ppg, and ranks fifth in rebounds with 8.6/game. She also ranks second in the conference in assists (4.1/gm); third in free throw percentage (75.7%); and eighth in steals (2.4/gm). She has been Salisbury’s leading scorer in five of eight games this season.

Salisbury takes a six-game winning streak into Wednesday’s non-conference game at Montclair State. Following Wednesday’s game, the Sea Gulls will remain idle until January 4 due to final exams and the holiday break.  

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LaROCQUE EARNS MEN'S SOCCER ALL-AMERICA HONORS
December 7, 2001

Becomes Fifth Sea Gull to Receive National Honors

SALISBURY, MD - Senior back Darren LaRocque (Baltimore, MD/Parkville HS) has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-America second team. LaRocque becomes the fifth Sea Gull player in the history of the Salisbury men’s soccer program to earn the national honor.

LaRocque, a four-year starter, anchored a Salisbury defense that registered 11 shutouts in 2001 and finished with a conference-leading 0.67 goals against average. The Sea Gulls allowed just 13 goals in 19 games while finishing with a 15-3-1 overall record.

“This is a great honor for Darren and certainly very deserving,” said Salisbury Head Coach Gerry DiBartolo. “Darren was a very hard working player throughout his career and always left everything he had on the field. He is the poster-boy for the type of player we like to have at Salisbury.

“In addition to being a great one on one defender, Darren became a more versatile player in the past two seasons by improving on his offensive skills. He became more involved in our offense, which made a big difference, and made himself into an all-around player.”

LaRocque concluded his career with seven goals and five assists, including one goal and one assist in 2001.  

LaRocque earned the national award after receiving first team All-South Region honors last month. He was joined on the South Region first team by junior midfielder Dan Meehan (Queen Anne, MD/Queen Anne’s HS). Meehan finished second on the team in scoring in 2001 with 11 goals, six assists and 28 points. Meehan also registered a team-leading six game-winning goals.

Previous Salisbury All-American recipients were Sandor Fodor (1st team in 1981); Matt Tirschmann (3rd team in 1995); Mike Giuffrida (3rd team in 1998); and Mike Svehla (3rd team in 1999). 

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