Sept. 20, 2004

VILLANOVA, PA. - Villanova University head women's track & field coach Gina Procaccio announced the Wildcats' 2004-05 recruiting class that includes nine new athletes.

Women Track & Field Incoming Freshmen:

Erin SwerzbinClackamas, ORPV - 11'Major - comprehensive scienceClackamas HS
Abby SmithColumbia, PAThrows:Javelin - 130'4"Discus - 121'9"Shot Put - 35'Columbia HS
Tiana RielHopkinton, MAMulti Events:100m hurdles - 14.4HJ - 5'7"LJ - 19'5.75"TJ - 39'Major - undecidedHopkinton HS
Arusha McKenzieKingston, JamaicaSprints400m - 57.3800m - 2:10.82400m hurdles - 61.3Major - undecidedSt. Andrew HS
Frances KoonsAllentown, PAXC/Distance800m - 2:091600m - 4:47.323200m - 10:30.12Allentown Central Catholic HS
Casey NelsonFlemington, NJXC/ Middle Distance800m - 2:121600m - 4:53Hunterdon Central HS
Brittney CriscuoloEast Meadow, NYXC/Distance1600m - 5:033000m - 10:065000m - 17:53East Meadow High School
Jillian BaczewskiBoxford, MAMiddle Distance400m - 61.0800m - 2:21Masconomet Regional HS
Christina RosettiSan Francisco, CAXC/Distance1500m - 5:123200m - 12:20Convent of the Sacred Heart HS