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Table of Contents 2019-20 Women’s Basketball Championship Results..................... 2 Championship Participants............................................................... 3-7
2020-21 Women’s Basketball Championship Schedule Play-in Round
Tuesday, March 2 No. 5 Mercy at No. 4 Molloy - 5:00 p.m.
Semifinals
Thursday, March 4 No. 4/No. 5 at No. 1 Daemen - 6:00 p.m. No. 3 St. Thomas Aquinas at No. 2 Roberts Wesleyan - 6:00 p.m.
Final
Saturday, March 6 TBA at Highest Remaining Seed
Watch all games live and on-demand on the ECC Network (www.eccsportsnetwork.com). Visit www.eccsports.org for all your Championship results and statistics.
East Coast Conference Staff Robert Dranoff Commissioner rdranoff@eccsports.org 631.372.0332
Melissa Reilly Associate Commissioner mreilly@eccsports.org 631.372.1886
Casey Rafferty Assistant Commissioner crafferty@eccsports.org 631.372.0886
The 2021 East Coast Conference Basketball Championship Program was written, laid out and designed by Casey Rafferty, Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Communications in Adobe InDesign CS5. Cover art work was designed by Casey Rafferty. Special thanks to the editorial assistance provided by: Bob Dranoff, Melissa Reilly, and the Sports Information Directors of the East Coast Conference.
2020 ECC Women’s Basketball Championship First Round
No. 3 New York Tech d. No. 6 Bridgeport, 61-59 at Old Westbury, N.Y. No. 4 Molloy d. No. 5 Roberts Wesleyan, 62-41 at Rockville Centre, N.Y.
Semifinals
No. 4 Molloy d. No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas, 66-60 No. 2 Daemen d. No. 3 New York Tech, 76-56 at Washington, D.C.
Final
No. 2 Daemen d. No. 4 Molloy, 68-56 at Washington, D.C.
All-Tournament Team
Shalie Frierson, NYT Emily Preston, STAC Gabriella Aspuru, Molloy Kadijah Dickson, Molloy Tiara Filbert, Daemen Caroline White, Daemen
Tournament MOP
Katie Titus - Daemen
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Past Champions
Pace Pace Philadelphia Philadelphia St. Rose St. Rose St. Rose St. Rose St. Rose St. Rose C.W. Post Adelphi Dowling Adelphi Bridgeport
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
New Haven New Haven Molloy Queens Molloy C.W. Post Dowling Dowling Dist. Columbia Queens Queens Molloy St. Thomas Aquinas NYIT Daemen
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DAEMEN COLLEGE
Coach Jenepher Banker
No. Name 1 Tiara Filbert 2 Maddy Stearns 3 Alahna Paige 10 Autumn Buchsenschutz 13 Kaytlyn Matz 15 Mickayla Ivy 20 Alina Estrella 21 Caroline White 22 Molly Williams 24 Natalie Angeletti 25 Katie Titus 32 Gina Fumerelle 44 Mary Foster 55 Marina Maerkl
Yr Pos R-Sr. G R-Fr. G Fr. G Sr. G Fr. G Jr. F R-Fr. G Sr. F R-Fr. F Fr. F Jr. F R-Fr. F Jr. C So. F
Ht 5-9 5-7 5-4 5-4 6-0 5-10 5-6 5-11 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-0
Hometown/Previous School Batavia, N.Y./Batavia Clarence, N.Y./Clarence Rochester, N.Y./Irondequoit Port Allegany, Pa./Port Allegany Johnsburg, Ill./Carmel Catholic Grand Rapids, Mich./East Grand Rapids Brooklyn, N.Y./James Madison Fairport, N.Y./Fairport Waterville, N.Y./Waterville Panama, N.Y./Panama Central Penfield, N.Y./Our Lady of Mercy Amherst, N.Y./Sweet Home Elmira, N.Y./New Hampshire Binghamton, N.Y./Seton Catholic
Head Coach: Jenepher Banker (5th Season) Assistant Coaches: Kallie Banker, Quinn Carey Grad. Assistant Coach: Ashli Jeune
Tiara Filbert
Katie Titus
Caroline White
Quick Facts Did You Know? • Daemen is making its fourth straight appearance in the ECC ChamLocation: Amherst, N.Y. pionship tournament. The Wildcats are the defending tournament Founded: 1947 champions. After sharing the 2019-20 regular season title with St. Thomas Aquinas, the Wildcats entered as the tournament’s No. 2 seed Enrollment: 2,800 and picked up victories over third-seeded NY Tech and fourth-seeded Nickname: Wildcats Molloy, cutting down the nets for the first time since becoming eliColors: Royal Blue, Black, White, Gray gible for NCAA postseason play. • Daemen has been nationally ranked for much of the pandemicPresident: Gary A. Olson shortened 2020-21 season - the program’s first ascent into the national Director of Athletics: Traci Murphy rankings since its NAIA era. Arena (capacity): Lumsden Gymnasium • Daemen has been among the best defensive teams in the country for much of the last two seasons. Since the start of the 2019-20 campaign, (600) the Wildcats are 30-2 when holding opponents to 65 points or less. Only six teams have scored more than 65 points against Daemen in that span.
About Daemen
Daemen College is a private, nonsectarian, co-educational, comprehensive college in Amherst, New York, chartered to award both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. Located in a safe and attractive suburban setting, Daemen offers convenient access to one of the country’s most vibrant regions, spanning Buffalo-Niagara, the Great Lakes, and a cross-border corridor with Ontario, Canada, less than a two-hour drive from cosmopolitan Toronto. With a balance of liberal studies and professional programs, Daemen students acquire the skill to solve problems creatively and think critically. They will be comfortable with diversity and will recognize the importance of a global perspective. They will be able to work with others and be invigorated by environments that present challenges and demand innovation. Daemen is a full-fledged member of NCAA Division II after a three-year transition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Daemen sponsors 17 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level, 14 of which compete in the East Coast Conference.
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MERCY COLLEGE No. Name 1 Taysha Bender 2 Asya Brandon 3 Katie Wall 10 Brianne Santos 11 Asha Talib 14 Brianna Lee 15 Maria Tedesco 20 Kellie Nudd 24 Briana Barnard 30 Jamiela Moore 44 Jamie Waldron
Yr Jr. Fr. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. So. So. Fr.
Pos G G G G G C F F G/F G/F C
Ht 5-7 5-3 5-6 5-2 5-8 6-1 5-11 5-11 5-7 5-7 6-2
Hometown/Previous School Glen Burnie, Md./Archbishop Spalding Hamden, Conn./Hamden Wappingers Falls, N.Y./Roy C. Ketcham Elmont, N.Y./Nazareth Regional Allentown, Pa./University of Bridgeport Elmont, N.Y./Saint Mary’s Ocean Township, N.J./St. Rose Colchester, Conn./Bacon Academy Bethlehem, Pa./Bethlehem Catholic Baldwin, N.Y./Labette CC Monroe, N.Y./Monroe Woodbury
Coach Scott Lagas
Head Coach: Scott Lagas (3rd Season) Assistant Coaches: Brenna Dennelly, Lawrence Smith Jr., Jalay Knowles
Briana Barnard
Kellie Nudd Quick Facts Location: Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Founded: 1950 Enrollment: 9,403 Nickname: Mavericks Colors: Blue and White President: Timothy L. Hall Director of Athletics: Matt Kilcullen, Jr. Arena (capacity): Victory Hall Sports Complex (500)
Did You Know? • Mercy is making their first ECC Tournament appearance since 2008-09. • Mercy is looking to win their first ECC Tournament Championship. • The Mavericks are looking to secure a berth into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1985.
Katie Wall
About Mercy:
Mercy College is a New York metropolitan area college of over 9,000 students studying at five campus locations including: Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains, Yorktown Heights. With over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs, 25 of which are offered online, Mercy College offers a quality liberal arts education within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Students may take classes during the day, evenings, weekends, and online, so that they can fit a rigorous Mercy College education into their busy lives. Mercy College also offers tremendous financial support so that the cost of college is not a barrier to success. The faculty is dedicated to the scholarship of teaching. Mercy College professors include Fulbright Scholars, published authors and national authorities in their fields. Mercy College offers a comprehensive intercollegiate NCAA Division II program that sponsors 16 varsity sports. The main campus located on the scenic banks of the Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry is just minutes from Manhattan. Mercy College students reside in the College’s on campus dormitory and within the suburban community of Dobbs Ferry. Intramural activities are also offered throughout the year for the recreational athlete. To apply to Mercy College visit www.mercy.edu or call 1-877-MERCYGO.
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MOLLOY COLLEGE
Coach Joe Pellicane
No. Name 3 Katie Marquardt 5 Morgan Staab 11 Safiyyah Lee 13 Cameron Corbett 15 Gabriella Aspuru 23 Mackenzie Burke 24 Maryann Bagonis 30 Trinity Hudson 33 Mikaiya Moore 43 Danielle Hippner
Yr Pos Jr. G Sr. F Gr. F Jr. G Sr. G Sr. G R-So. G So. G Gr. F Fr. C
Ht 5-4 6-1 5-11 5-7 6-0 5-8 5-8 6-0 5-11 6-2
Hometown/Previous School Belle Harbor, N.Y. / Fontbonne Hall Lynbrook, N.Y./ Scranton Camden, N.J./Georgian Court Univ. Staten Island, N.Y./Concordia (N.Y.) Farmingville, N.Y./Sachem East Norwich, Conn./Adelphi Bellmore, N.Y./ Mepham Glen Cove, N.Y./Mercy College Amityville, N.Y./LIU Post East Meadow, N.Y./East Meadow
Head Coach: Joe Pellicane (6th Season - Second Stint with Program) Assistant Coaches: Christine Verrelle, Ihnacinse Grady, Kadijah Dickson
Gabriella Aspuru
Katie Marquardt
Morgan Staab
Quick Facts Location: Rockville Centre, N.Y. Founded: 1955 Enrollment: 3,300 Nickname: Lions Colors: Maroon and White President: Dr. James Lentini Director of Athletics: Susan Cassidy-Lyke Areana (capacity): Quealy Gymnasium (525)
Did You Know? • The Lions have won three ECC titles (2007-08, 2009-10, 2016-17). • The Lions enter the tournament ranked fourth in the nation in field-goal percentage defense, fifth in scoring defense, and eighth in blocked shots per game.
About Molloy: Molloy College is an institution of the Dominican tradition which offers students a rich, multi-dimensional educational experience in an academically challenging environment. We foster critical thinking and creative exploration while preparing students to live and work in the global world of today. Money magazine recently ranked Molloy College the #1 “Value All-Star” in the nation.
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ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE
No. Name Yr Pos Ht Hometown/Previous School 3 Danielle DiCintio Fr. G 5-5 Somers, N.Y./Somers 4 Nyah Johnson So. G 5-7 Philadelphia, Pa./Bishop McDevitt 5 Ashlynn McKnight So. G 5-7 Endwell, N.Y./Endwell 10 Ari Carey So. G 5-4 Buffalo, N.Y./Clarence 11 Georgia Haverlock Fr. G 5-7 Ithaca, N.Y./Ithaca 13 Taryn Wilson Jr. G 5-9 Honeoye Falls, N.Y./Honeoye Falls-Lima 14 Toni Neely-Primus Fr. G 5-8 Monroe, N.Y./Monroe-Woodbury 15 Paige McCormick Sr. F 5-11 Heuvelton, N.Y./UMASS 20 Emily Palmer Fr. F/C 6-0 Acton, Mass./Lexington Christian 22 Amanda Barnell So. F 6-0 Liverpool, N.Y./Liverpool 23 Samantha Volpe So. F 5-10 Pelham, N.Y./Pelham Memorial 24 Madison McCormick So. G 5-7 Heuvelton, N.Y./Heuvelton Central 25 Dimitra Gkizani Jr. C 6-3 Athens, Greece/4th General Lyceum of Acharnes 30 Maia Wong So. F 5-8 Tracy, Calif./San Joaquin Delta College Head Coach: Kevin Clifford (3rd Season) Associate Head Coach: Jack Rosati Assistant Coaches: Marissa Bunce, Emily Speidel
Coach Kevin Clifford
Dmitri Gkizani
Paige McCormick Quick Facts Location: Rochester, N.Y. Founded: 1866 Enrollment: 1,823 Nickname: Redhawks Colors: Red, Black, and White President: Dr. Deana L. Porterfield Director of Athletics: Bob Segave Arena (capacity): Voller Athletic Center (500)
Did You Know? • Two-time Olympic medalist (gold, silver) Jenn Suhr (pole vault) played basketball at Roberts Wesleyan. She ranks second all-time in program history with 1,819 career points.
Taryn Wilson
About Roberts Wesleyan With an enrollment of nearly 2,000 students and a tradition of excellence since 1866, Roberts Wesleyan College is a leader among liberal arts colleges with a Christian worldview. The College offers more than 50 undergraduate programs, as well as graduate programs in education, school psychology, school counseling, health administration, nursing education, nursing leadership & administration, strategic marketing, social work and strategic leadership. Roberts Wesleyan also offers innovative undergraduate degree-completion programs for working adults in health administration, nursing, organizational management, and teacher education.
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ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE
Coach Kim Lusk
No. Name 1 Alexa Huertas 2 Sophie Dubreuil 4 Stefania Georgiou 12 Karolina Jaruseviciute 13 Katie Bischoping 15 Melissa Alifano 21 Victoria Kurisko 22 Julia Reggio 23 Kaitlyn Watrobski 25 Angelique Holguin 35 Chanel Brodeur-Muir
Yr Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr.
Pos G G G F G/C F/C G G G F G/F
Ht 5-6 5-5 5-9 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-9 5-9 5-6 6-1 5-11
Hometown/Previous School Garnerville, N.Y./North Rockland Niantic, Conn./East Lyme Nicosia, Cyprus, Pascal English School Jackson, N.J./Donovan Catholic Rochester, N.Y./Pittsford Mendon Monroe, N.Y./Monroe-Woodbury Bardonia, N.Y./Clarkstown South White Plains, N.Y./White Plains Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa Perth Amboy, N.J./Perth Amboy Auckland, New Zealand/Elevation Preparatory Academy
Head Coach: Kim Lusk (13th Season) Assistant Coaches: Glenn Jensen, Kimani Jackson, MarceAnne Dunning
Melissa Alifano
Alexa Huertas
Victoria Kurisko
Quick Facts Location: Sparkill, N.Y. Founded: 1896 Enrollment: 2,200 Nickname: Spartans Colors: Maroon and Gold President: Kenneth D. Daly Director of Athletics: Nicole Ryan Arena (capacity): Aquinas Hall (900)
Did You Know? • The STAC Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball teams have both qualified for the ECC Tournament for the past 7 seasons • The 2021 STAC Women’s Basketball team features a roster of six freshmen, a sophomore and four juniors. The average age of the Spartans is 18.9 years.
About St. Thomas Aquinas
The College’s 2,000 full and part time undergraduate students major in one of 31 programs offered in five division areas: The Humanitites; Business Administration; Social Sciences; Natrual Sciences & Mathematics; and Teacher Education. The College offers a full scholarship Honors Program which provides studens with a Summer Study experience at Oxford University in England. In addition there are several study abroud opportunities and strategic alliances designed to offer expanded opportunities for students. For example, students can major in mathematics at St. Thomas for three years and then enter a engineering program at either George Washington University or Manhattan College as part of a dual degree program. St. Thomas Aquinas College now fields 16 NCAA Division II sports, is an active member of the NCAA and supports 200 student-athletes. Men’s sports include: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor). Women’s sports include: basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor). The Spartans’ and Lady Spartan’s teams compete in more than 300 contests annually.
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