January 7, 1999
Villanova Wildcats (6-6 Overall, 2-2 Big East)
vs.
NO. 15 rutgers scarlet knights (11-3 Overall, 4-0 Big East)
Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999
The Pavilion
Villanova, Pa.
LAST TIME OUT:
VILLANOVA--On Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Villanova Wildcats traveled to Morgantown, W.V., where they led from start to finish and garnered a 71-56 win. Villanova jumped out to a 12-4 lead just six minutes into the game. After West Virginia cut the lead to 14-13 at the 9:17 mark, Villanova outscored the Mountaineers, 25-15, the rest of the half to take a 39-28 lead into intermission. In the first stanza, Villanova shot a sizzling 65.4 percent from the field. Leading 47-38 with 12:32 remaining in regulation, the Wildcats went on an 11-5 spurt to take a commanding 58-41 advantage at the 8:25 mark. From this point, the Cats would cruise to their second straight Big East win. Sophomore guard Lauren Pellicane led the way with a career-high 24 points, including a 6-of-9 effort from three-point range. Also scoring in double figures for the Wildcats were sophomore center Brandi Barnes who made 6-of-10 from the field for 13 points and junior Jenea Skeeters who tallied 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Senior point guard Shanette Lee tallied nine assists for the Wildcats. West Virginia was paced by senior Maria Tchobanova who had 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting to go with a game-high 10 rebounds and Brandi Batch who netted 14 points. For the game, the Wildcats shot 54 percent, while the mountaineers shot 39.6 percent.
RUTGERS-- The Scarlet Knights are coming off a 68-54 win at home over the Miami Hurricanes. Leading the way for Rutgers was Tammy Sutton-Brown and Usha Gilmore who had 16 points each. Brown also added a team-best six rebounds. Miami placed four players in double figures including Jennifer Jordan with 16, Beth Barnhart with 12, Cassaundra Wimes with 11 and Kym Hope who added 10. The Rutgers defense forced the Hurricanes into 29 turnovers and 37 percent field goal shooting.
Series Information
Series Record: Rutgers leads 9-4
Last VU Win: Dec. 1996, 60-54
Last RU Win: Jan. 1998, 62-40
Streak: Rutgers won last meeting
Big East Standings (as of 1/3/99)
Big East OverallTeam W L Pct. W L Pct.Connecticut 5 0 1.000 12 0 1.000Rutgers 4 0 1.000 11 3 .786Boston Coll. 3 1 .750 11 1 .916St. Johns 3 1 .750 8 7 .533Miami 3 2 .600 8 4 .667VILLANOVA 2 2 .500 6 6 .500Notre Dame 2 2 .500 10 2 .833Pittsburgh 1 2 .333 6 5 .545Seton Hall 1 3 .250 4 8 .333Providence 1 3 .250 2 9 .181Georgetown 1 3 .250 7 5 .583W. Virginia 1 4 .200 5 7 .416Syracuse 0 4 .000 4 8 .333
VILLANOVA PROBABLE STARTERS
Pos. No. Name PPG. RPG.G 4 Shanette Lee 6.5 4.2G 32 Lauren Pellicane 9.5 2.1C 22 Brandi Barnes 13.1 6.5F 10 Jenn Sliwa 7.3 3.3F 24 Jenea Skeeters 9.5 4.6
VILLANOVA OFF THE BENCH Pos. No. Name PPG. RPG.G 3 Mimi Riley 5.8 3.4G 31 Mary Beth Snell 1.5 1.1F 51 Stephanie Baker 4.6 3.9 F 20 Shannon Ferretti 2.0 1.3
RUTGERS PROBABLE STARTERS Pos. No. Name PPG. RPG.F 34 Shawnetta Stewart 13.0 8.1 F 40 Linda Miles 11.8 4.6C 55 Tammy Sutton-Brown 9.9 5.3 G 23 Tomora Young 9.6 1.9G 43 Tasha Pointer 9.4 3.1
RUTGERS OFF THE BENCH Pos. No. Name PPG. RPG.F 44 Jennifer Clemente 6.0 2.8 F 44 Davalyn Cunningham 4.7 2.9C 05 Coko Eggleston 0.9 1.9 G 03 Usha Gilmore 7.1 2.8G 25 Christina Fowler 2.3 1.7
Head Coach Harry Perretta
Harry Perretta is in his 21st year as the head coach of the Villanova womens basketball program. In his tenure at Villanova, Perretta has compiled a 372-213 record. Against Big East competition, Perretta has registered a 160-119 mark. During his career on the Main Line, Perretta has guided the Wildcats to three NCAA Tournament appearances, two Big East Tournament Championships and eight Philadelphia Big 5 titles. In 1981-82, he led Villanova to the AIAW Final Four. Last season, Perretta and his team earned an invite to the inaugural WNIT. Perretta, who is the all-time winningest coach in Villanova womens basketball history, recorded his 350th win last season with a 64-57 win at Pittsburgh on Dec. 7, 1997. Perretta is a 1978 graduate of Lycoming College.
Head Coach Vivian Stringer
Rutgers is led by fourth year head coach Vivian Stringer. In her tenure at Rutgers, Stringer has compiled a 57-45 record. Last season, Stringer led the Scarlet Knights to the NCAA Sweet 16 where they lost to eventual National Champion Tennessee. During her 27-year coaching career, Stringer has earned National Coach of the Year honors three times. Last season, she was named Big East Conference Coach of the Year. She is the first womens coach to lead two different teams to the Final Four. Prior to arriving at Rutgers, Stringer was the head coach at the University of Iowa from 1983-95. In 1992-93, she led the Hawkeyes to the Final Four. Stringer began her coaching career at Cheyney State where she coached from 1971-83. In 1982, she guided Cheyney to the Final Four. Her overall coaching record currently stands at 577-180.
DEFENSIVE BATTLE: If the statistics are any indication of how Thursdays game between Villanova and Rutgers will go, the contest will be a defensive battle. Entering play on Thursday, Rutgers is eighth nationally and first in the Big East in scoring defense, while Villanova is 12th nationally and second in the Big East. The Scarlet Knights are giving up 56.2 ppg., while the Wildcats are yielding 57.2 ppg.
PELLICANE HAS-CAREER NIGHT: Sophomore guard Lauren Pellicane led the Villanova attack over West Virginia with a career-high 24 points (7-of-10 from the floor), including a 6-of-9 effort from three-point range. The six three-point field goals ties her career-high. Earlier this year, she connected on six triples at home versus Temple.
DE JA VU: Lauren Pellicanes 24 point performance against West Virginia on Tuesday was the second time in her career and the second time this season that she has registered a 20-point game. Against Temple on Dec. 5, she scored 20 points in Villanovas 92-62 win. In both of these 20-point efforts, Pellicane had identical shooting lines of 7-of-10 from the field and 6-of-9 from three-point range.
IN A ZONE: In Villanovas last eight games, sophomore Lauren Pellicane is a sensational 26-of-49 (53%) from three-point range. For the season, Pellicane is 32-of-78 (41%) from three-point range. Pellicane is currently tied for first in the Big East in three-point field goals made and is ninth in the conference for three-point field goal percentage. She is currently tied for second on the team with Jenea Skeeters in scoring with a 9.5 ppg. average.
DOUBLE FIGURE SCORER:Sophomore center Brandi Barnes continued to put up double figures in the scoring department in Tuesdays 71-56 win over West Virginia. In the victory, Barnes connected on 6-of-10 from the field and scored 13 points. This was the 10th time in 12 games and the seventh consecutive time that she has amassed double figures in points.
CENTER-OF-ATTENTION: For the first time in years, the Villanova Wildcats have a presence at center with 6-3 sophomore Brandi Barnes who has started her Villanova career off in fine fashion. After 12 games, Barnes leads Villanova in scoring (13.1 ppg), rebounding (6.5 rpg), blocked shots (10) and field goal percentage (53.5%). She is currently 11th in the Big East in field goal percentage. Barnes sat out last season after transferring from the University of Maryland.
FERRETTI-STARTS: Fifth-year senior Shannon Ferretti has started the past two games at power forward for the Wildcats. These two starts were Ferrettis first since the 1996-97 season when she started against Boston College on Jan. 25, 1997. As a redshirt freshman in 1995-96, she started 11 of 28 games for the Wildcats. All total, Ferretti has made 14 career starts. In her first start of the season against Providence on Jan. 2, she made 1-of-4 for two points and grabbed six rebounds and had one blocked shot. Against West Virginia, she was 1-of-3 for two points, to go with two rebounds, one assist and one steal.
DEFENSE: Strong defense has always been a trademark of Harry Perretta coached teams. Dating back to the 1994-95 campaign, Villanova has never given up more than 60 points per game in a season. After 12 games this year, Villanova is yielding just 57.2 ppg. and have held three opponents under 50 points and seven opponents under 60 points. The Wildcats are currently 12th in the country in scoring defense. Last season, the Wildcats held their opponents to just 56.4 ppg, which led the Big East Conference and ranked sixth nationally. In 17 of the teams 19 wins in 1997-98, Villanova held its opponents under 60 points and they held seven teams under 50 points.
MAGIC 60: In the last three seasons, Villanova is 33-4 when holding opponents under 60 points. Thus far this year, Villanova is 5-2 when keeping the opponent under 60 points. Last season, the Cats were 17-2 when holding the opposition under 60 points, while in 1996-97, Villanova was a perfect 11-0 when keeping the opponent under 60 points. Also last season, the Wildcats were 14-4 when recording 60 or more points.
CLOSING IN: Senior point guard Shanette Lee is on pace to become the all-time assist leader in Villanova womens basketball history. In Tuesdays win at West Virginia, Lee tallied nine more assists, bringing her career total to 458. For the season, the Philadelphia, Pa., native has 60 assists which ranks her fourth in the Big East. Entering play versus Rutgers, Lee is fifth on Villanovas all-time assist list. With eight assists against Rutgers, Lee will move pass Nancy Bernhardt into fourth place on the all-time Villanova assist chart. She is just 63 assists short of Lynn Tighes all-time career best of 521 assists. Tighe is currently Villanovas Senior Womens Administrator.
TOP-RESERVES: Redshirt freshman Stephanie Baker and sophomore Mimi Riley have emerged as head coach Harry Perrettas top reserves. Baker, the first forward/center of the bench, has been very productive in the minutes she has logged. Averaging 13.1 minutes per contest, Baker is averaging 4.6 ppg. and 3.9 rpg. Of her 47 rebounds, 15 have been offensive. Riley is a versatile performer who sees time at both guard spots as well as the small forward slot. Riley is currently averaging 5.8 ppg., 3.4 rpg. and 1.8 apg. Known for her slashing ability, Riley has improved her jump shot from a year ago. She is currently 26-of-59 (44.1%) from the field including 4-of-10 from three-point range. Last Saturday against Providence, Riley recorded a career-high 11 rebounds.
WEARING-RED: Three members of the 1998-99 Villanova team will redshirt this season. Megan Stewart, a junior from Maroochydore, Australia, will travel to Germany during the second semester to study and master a second language. She will have two years of eligibility remaining when she returns to action next season. Both freshmen on the roster, Nicole Druckenmiller and Daniela Schroeder, are redshirting the 1998-99 season. Druckenmiller is the younger sister of San Francisco 49er quarterback Jim Druckenmiller.
BACK TO-ACTION: Last season, three Villanova Wildcats redshirted the 1997-98 season. All three, including Lauren Pellicane, Stephanie Baker and Therese Pennefather are currently on the 1998-99 active roster. Pellicane, a redshirt sophomore, is currently the teams starting two-guard and is averaging 9.5 ppg., 2.1 rpg and 2.8 apg. She also has made a team-best 32 three-point field goals. Baker, a redshirt freshman, came to Villanova with some lofty credentials after being named to the 1997 Parade Magazine All-American third team. She is currently averaging 4.6 ppg., and 3.9 rpg. in 13.1 mpg. Pennefather, also a redshirt freshman, will help add depth in the Villanova backcourt.
CAPTAINS: The Wildcats will have tri-captains this year as seniors Shannon Ferretti, Jenn Sliwa and Shanette Lee will serve this role for head coach Harry Perretta and the Wildcats.
VILLANOVA BY THE NUMBERS:
RECORDS...
Overall 6-6 Home 4-2Away 2-3Neutral 0-1Big East 2-2Big 5 3-1
WILDCATS RECORD WHEN...
Leading at Halftime 5-1Trailing at Halftime 0-5Tied at Halftime 1-0In Overtime 0-1When Shooting 45% or better 3-0When Scoring 60 or more points 5-2
VILLANOVA TEAM HIGHS...
Points 92 vs. TempleFirst Half Points 47 vs. TempleSecond Half Points 45 vs. TempleField Goal Percentage 57.6 vs. TempleField Goals 34 vs. Temple3-Point Field Goals Made 11 vs. Temple3-Point Field Goals Att. 28 vs. UMESFree Throws Attempted 26 vs. TempleFree Throws Made 13 vs. Temple/UMESAssists 27 vs. TempleTurnovers 22 vs. FloridaSteals 11 vs. Notre DameBlocked Shots 7 vs. Temple
VILLANOVA TEAM LOWS...
Points 43 vs. UConnFirst Half Points 13 vs. UConnSecond Half Points 20 vs. DukeField Goal Percentage 27.1 vs. UMESField Goals 16 vs. UConn3-Point Field Goal Made 1 vs. UConn3-Point Field Goals Att. 9 vs. St. Josephs/UConnFree Throws Att. 4 vs. DukeFree Throws Made 1 vs. FloridaAssists 9 vs. UConnTurnovers 5 vs. LaSalleSteals 2 vs. ProvidenceBlocked Shots 0 vs. Florida
Stephanie BakerFreshman 6-1 Forward Wilmington, Del. St. Marks H.S.
VILLANOVA: Top reserve along the Wildcat frontcourt...Mobile player who fits in well with the Villanova system...Averages 4.6 ppg., and 3.9 rpg in 13.1 mpg...Good shooting range...Strong rebounder with good basketball sense...Pulled-down one rebound in two assists versus Penn...Shot 3-of-5 versus UMES for seven points to go with four rebounds...Shot 4-of-8 for eight points in loss to Duke...Tallied best game of her young career against Florida with eight points (4-of-7 from the field) to go with five rebounds...Had eight points (4-of-8 shooting) and a career-best seven rebounds in 17 minutes of action versus LaSalle...Had four points, six rebounds, two assists and three blocks against Temple...Tallied four points (2-of-3 shooting) and four rebounds in 11 minutes at Notre Dame...Scored a career-high 10 points versus Connecticut on 3-of-6 shooting...Was 2-of-4 for four points to go with two rebounds versus Providence...Grabbed six rebounds and had a career-high three assists in 17 minutes against WVU.
Career Highs
Points: 10 vs. UConn (12/29/98)
Rebounds: 7 vs. LaSalle (12/2/98)
Assists: 3 vs. WVU (1/5/99)
Blocks: 3 vs. Temple (12/5/98)
Season Highs
Points: same as career
Rebounds: same as career
Assists: same as career
Steals: same as career
Brandi Barnes
Sophomore 6-3 Center Joppatowne, Md. Joppatowne H.S.
VILLANOVA: Transfer from the University of Maryland who sat out the 1997-98 season...Has three years of eligibility beginning with the 1998-99 season...Starter in all 12 games...Leads team in scoring (13.1 ppg.), rebounding (6.5 rpg.), blocked shots (10), and field goal percentage (69-of-129 for 53.5%)...Strong presence in the middle with dominant rebounding ability...Good post moves with a soft touch...Grabbed a team-high eight rebounds and tallied six points in win over Penn...Scored a career-high 14 points against UMES in first round of PNC Wildcat Classic...Had 10 points (5-of-9 shooting) and nine rebounds versus Pepperdine...Played sensational in the Duke Thanksgiving Tournament...Recorded10 points on 5-of-11 shooting versus Duke and a team-high 12 points (6-of-10 from the field) and a team-best six rebounds versus Florida...Played just 14 minutes versus LaSalle due to illness...In those 14 minutes she made 3-of-4 from the field for six points and grabbed four rebounds...Tallied a career-best 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting versus Temple to go with eight rebounds and two blocked shots...Scored 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting versus St. Josephs and also pulled-down a career-high tying nine rebounds...Scored 18 points (9-of-17 from the floor) and grabbed seven rebounds at Notre Dame...Tallied a game-high 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting versus Connecticut, including a 5-of-8 effort from the foul line...Recorded 10 points and nine rebounds against Providence...Made 6-of-10 for 13 points in win at WVU.
Career Highs
Points: 24 vs. temple (12/5/98)
Rebounds: 9 vs. two teams
Assists: 2 vs. St. Josephs (12/9/98)
Blocks: 2 vs. two teams
Season Highs
Points: Same as career
Rebounds: Same as career
Assists: Same as career
Blocks: Same as career
Nicole Druckenmiller
Freshman 6-0 Forward Northampton, Pa. Northampton H.S.
VILLANOVA: Redshirting the 1998-99 season...Tough performer with good skills...Possesses good post moves...Will provide Villanova with a physical force inside.
Shannon Ferretti
Senior 6-2 Center Amherst, N.Y. Amherst H.S.
VILLANOVA: Provides depth at the center spot...Averaging 2.0 ppg. and 1.3 rpg. in 9.5 mpg...Started two games at forward...Has outstanding shooting range for a post player...Provides the Cats with offense at the center spot...Has good passing skills...Mobile player who is a good fit for the Wildcat style of play...Came off the bench to make 4-of-6 and score eight points in 20 minutes of action to help Villanova to 64-54 win over Pennsylvania...Made 1-of-3 shots from the field versus LaSalle...Was 2-of-2 from the field in loss at St. Josephs...Made first start of the season versus Providence and scored two points and grabbed a season-best six rebounds to go with two blocks...Started against WVU and scored two points on 1-of-4 shooting.
Career Highs
Points: 10 vs UConn (2/22/98)
Rebounds: 8 vs. Penn (12/20/97)
Assists: 3, two times
Blocks: 3 vs. Syracuse (1//96)
Season Highs
Points: 8 vs. Penn (11/14/98)
Rebounds: 6 vs. Providence (1/2/99)
Assists: 2 vs. Penn (11/14/98)
Blocks: 2 vs. Providence (1/2/99)
Shanette Lee
Senior 5-7 Guard Philadelphia, Pa. Merion Mercy H.S.
VILLANOVA: All-Conference Candidate...Has started all 12 games at the point...Averaging 6.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 5.0 apg., and 1.3 spg. in 30.4 mpg...Leads team in assists (60) and steals (16)...Experienced performer with great court savvy...One of the top point guards in the Big East Conference...Utilizes her size and strength to score inside and outside...Tough defender with good leaping ability...Had outstanding outing versus Penn with a team-high 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting to go with team-best four assists...Posted a career-high 12 rebounds in win over Maryland Eastern Shore...Notched a season-high nine assists versus Duke...Tallied two points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals against LaSalle...Recorded eight points and eight assists versus Temple...Dominated game at point guard spot versus No. 6 Notre Dame, finishing with eight points, 12 assists and no turnovers...Scored seven points and grabbed three rebounds versus Connecticut....Recorded eight points, six rebounds and four assists in win over Providence...Recorded nine assists and a season-high four steals at WVU.
Career Highs
Points: 16, two times
Rebounds: 12 vs. UMES (11/20/98)
Assists: 14 vs. Providence (2/14/98)
Steals: 8 vs. Pittsburgh (1/29/97)
Season Highs
Points: 14 vs. Penn (11/14/98)
Rebounds: 12 vs. UMES (11/20/98)
Assists: 12 vs. ND (12/12/98)
Steals: 4 vs. WVU (1/5/99)
Jen Papay
Sophomore 5-9 Guard Newtown, Pa. Archbishop Wood H.S.
VILLANOVA: Walk-on performer with a good work ethic and an outstanding attitude...First year with the program...Played in four games and has made 3-of-6 from the field with all three field goals being from behind the arc...Good outside shooter..Made first career appearance versus Duke and went one-for-one from three-point range...Played three minutes versus Temple and mad 2-of-3 from behind the three-point arc...Was 0-for-1 from three-point range against Connecticut.
Career Highs
Points: 6 vs. Temple (12/5/98)
Rebounds: N/A
Assists: N/A
Steals: N/A
Season Highs
Points: Same as career
Rebounds: N/A
Assists: N/A
Steals: N/A
Lauren Pellicane
Sophomore 5-7 Guard Deer Park, N.Y. St. Dominic H.S.
VILLANOVA: Intelligent player with good court instincts...Averages 9.5 ppg., 2.1 rpg., and 2.8 apg. in 33.6 mpg...Has made a team-high 32 three-point field goals...Starter in all 12 games at the two-guard spot...Has had two 20-point games this season (20 vs. Temple/ 24 vs. WVU)...Fundamentally sound player with good three-point shooting range...Great passing skills...Hard worker who possesses a good knowledge of the game...Went 4-of-11 from the field including a 2-for-9 effort from behind the arc for 12 points versus Penn...Was 3-of-5 from three-point territory versus Florida...Registered a career-high tying five assists and no turnovers in victory over LaSalle...Scored a career-high 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting including a career-best six three-point field goals in nine attempts in addition to registering a career-high eight assists...Made 2-of-3 (all from three-point range) and had three assists versus St. Josephs...Connected on five three-point field goals versus Notre Dame for 15 points...Had three points, two assists and no turnovers versus Connecticut in 37 minutes of action...Played a solid all-around floor game against Providence with eight points, four rebounds, three assists and no turnovers...Registered a career-high 24 points on 7-of-10 shooting including a career-high tying six three-pointers in nine attempts in victory at WVU.
Career Highs
Points: 24 vs. WVU (1/5/99)
Rebounds: 5 vs. Seton Hall (1/25/97)
Assists: 8 vs. Temple (12/5/98)
Steals: 2 vs. St. Josephs (12/9/98)
Season Highs
Points: Same as career
Rebounds: Same as career
Assists: Same as career
Steals: Same as career
Therese Pennefather
Freshman 5-9 Guard Manassas, Va. Manassas H.S.
VILLANOVA: Excellent shooter with three-point range...Will add depth in the Villanova backcourt...Played in seven games thus far and is 1-of-7 from the field...Smart player with outstanding basketball instincts...Possesses a great knowledge of the game...Went 0-for-1 in two minutes versus Penn...Went 1-for-1 for two points and grabbed two rebounds and tallied one assist versus Temple...Played one minute versus Connecticut...Made 1-of-2 from the foul line at WVU.
Career Highs
Points: 2 vs. Temple (12/5/98)
Rebounds: 2 vs. Temple (12/5/98)
Assists: 1 vs. Temple (12/5/98)
Steals: N/A
Season Highs
Points: Same as career
Rebounds: Same as career
Assists: Same as career
Steals: Same as career
Mimi Riley
Sophomore 5-9 Guard Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Archbishop Carroll H.S.
VILLANOVA: Fundamentally sound player...Versatile performer who can play both guard spots and the small forward slot...One of the teams top reserves...Averaging 5.8 ppg., and 3.4 rpg. in 23.5 mpg...Strong performer with great court vision...Shot 3-of-5 for eight points to go with three points and three assists...Tied her career-high with 14 points (5-of-9 from the floor) versus Pepperdine in the PNC Wildcat Classic Championship game...Pulled-down a season-best five rebounds versus Duke...Scored a career-high 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting against Lasalle including a perfect 5-of-5 from the foul line to go with four rebounds, two assists, a blocked shot and two steals...Scored seven points on 2-of-6 shooting versus Temple...Had two points and two assists against Notre Dame...Had four points on 2-of-5 shooting versus Connecticut...Posted career-highs of 11 rebounds and two blocks to go with five points and two assists in victory over Providence...Had six points, one rebound, one assist and a season-high tying two steals versus WVU.
Career Highs
Points: 16 vs. LaSalle (12/2/98)
Rebounds: 11 vs. Prov. (1/2/99)
Assists: 5 vs. Penn (12/20/97)
Steals: 4 vs. UConn (2/24/98)
Season Highs
Points: Same as career
Rebounds: Same as career
Assists: 3 vs. Penn (11/14/98)
Steals: 2 vs. three teams
Daniela Schroeder
Freshman 6-0 Forward Salmon, Idaho Salmon H.S.
VILLANOVA: Redshirting the 1998-99 season...Mobile player with great athleticism...Good shooting range that extends to three-point range...Hard worker.
Jenea Skeeters
Junior 5-11 Forward Mishawaka, Ind. Mishawaka H.S.
VILLANOVA: All-Conference candidate...Multi-dimensional player who can score outside and inside...Averaging 9.5 ppg., 4.6 rpg.,(second on team) and 2.2 apg. in 30.9 mpg...Starter at small forward in all 12 games...Shooting range extends to the three-point arc...Possesses great basketball instincts...Tough competitor with a strong work ethic...Made 5-of-8 from the field for 11 points to go with three assists and was a dismal 0-for-8 from the foul line...Tallied seven rebounds against both opponents in PNC Wildcat Classic...Tied season-high with three assists against Florida...Connected on 5-of-10 from the field for 10 points and had four rebounds versus LaSalle...Connected on 4-of-5 from the field versus Temple...Recorded a season-high 21 points on 9-of-20 shooting at St. Josephs in addition grabbing six rebounds and tallying three assists...Made 5-of-11 from the field for 15 points to go with five rebounds and a career-best five steals versus Notre Dame...Tied a career-high with four assists but was held scoreless (0-for-2 from the field) against Connecticut...Made 7-of-12 from the field for a game-high 18 points...Made 6-of-8 from the field for 12 points and grabbed six rebounds against WVU.
Career Highs
Points: 28 vs. Syracuse (1/9/97)
Rebounds: 11 vs. Syracuse (1/9/97)
Assists: 4 vs. Two Teams
Steals: 5 vs. two teams
Season Highs
Points: 21 vs. St.Josephs (12/9/98)
Rebounds: 7 vs. two teams
Assists: 4 vs.UConn (12/29/98)
Steals: 5 vs. ND (12/12/98)
Jenn Sliwa
Senior 6-1 Forward Valparaiso, Ind. Boone Grove H.S.
VILLANOVA: Quick and explosive performer...Has started 10 of 12 games at the forward spot...Averaging 7.3 ppg., 3.3 rpg., in 25.4 mpg...Has Connected on 12 three-point field goals...One of the teams top three-point shooters...Great post defender...Good rebounder...Possesses great quickness...Named to the All-Tournament Team of the PNC Wildcat Classic as she averaged 17.0 ppg and 8 rpg in the two games...Had 10 rebounds in the first round versus UMES and tallied a career-high 25 points and a career-best five three-point field goals in title game against Pepperdine...Scored a team-high 11 points versus Duke, including a 3-of-4 effort from three-point range...Recorded eight points and six rebounds in the win over LaSalle...Made 4-of-8 versus Temple and recorded 10 points...Tallied a career-high seven assists versus St. Josephs...Went 0-for-5 from the field with three steals and three assists at Notre Dame...Came off the bench versus Providence to tally seven points, five assists and three rebounds.
Career Highs
Points: 25 vs. Pepperdine (11/21/98)
Rebounds: 15 vs. Georgetown (1/19/97)
Assists: 7 vs. St. Josephs (12/9/98)
Steals: 5 vs. two teams
Season Highs
Points: 25 vs.Pepperdine (11/21/98)
Rebounds: 11 vs. UMES (11/20/98)
Assists: Same as career
Steals: 5 vs. Pepperdine (11/21/98)
Mary Beth Snell
Junior 5-9 Guard Philadelphia, Pa. Nazareth Academy
VILLANOVA: Great three-point shooter...Deadly against zone defenses...Averaging 1.5 ppg., and 1.1 rpg in 9.8 mpg...Has great knowledge of the game...Smart player with good court sense...Possesses good passing skills...Made a three-pointer and tied a career-high with three rebounds versus Penn...Scored a season-high eight points on 3-of-5 shooting (2-of-3 from three-point range) and had two assists against LaSalle...Scored three points on a three-pointer versus Temple...Tied her career-high and established a season-high with three assists versus Providence...Made 1-of-3 from three-point range versus WVU.
Career Highs
Points: 12 vs. Pittsburgh (2/7/98)
Rebounds: 3 vs. three teams
Assists: 3 vs. two teams
Steals: 1, six times
Season Highs
Points: 8 vs. LaSalle (12/2/98)
Rebounds: 3 vs. two teams
Assists: 3 vs. Prov. (1/2/99)
Steals: 1 vs. St. Josephs (12/9/98)
Megan Stewart
Junior 5-8 Guard Maroochydore, Australia Luthern College H.S.
VILLANOVA: Redshirting 1998-99 season...Spending second semester in Germany on a study abroad program...Natural point guard who can also play the two-guard spot...Tremendous work ethic...Very good defensive player.
Career Highs
Points: 17 vs. Penn (12/20/97)
Rebounds: 4 vs. Temple (12/12/96)
Assists: 3, three times
Steals: 3 vs. Temple (12/12/96)
