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General Information Name: The University of Scranton Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510 Enrollment: 4,154 full-time undergraduates Founded: 1888 Nickname: Royals President: Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., J.D., Ph.D. Web Address: scranton.edu/athletics Athletics Director: Toby Lovecchio (Scranton ‘85) Assistant Directors of Athletics: Bryan Lurie Colleen Murphy (SWA), Steve Klingman (Assoc.) Kevin Southard (SID) Secretary: Erin Maguire AD Phone/Fax: (570)941-7440/(570) 941-4223 Sports Information Director: Kevin Southard Asst. Sports Information Director: Randy Shemanski Phone/Fax: (570)941-7571/(570)941-4223 E-mail: southardk2@scranton.edu or shemanskir5@scranton.edu Affiliation: NCAA Division III Conference: Empire 8 Conference Members: Elmira College, Moravian College, Nazareth College, Stevens Institute of Technology, Susquehanna University, St. John Fisher, The University of Scranton, Utica College Head Coach: Ed Karpovich (30th season) 2011 Record: 10-0/4th place Empire 8 Conference Championships
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SCHEDULE/CONTENTS
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Schedule Day Date Thu. M29 Mon. A2 Wed. A4 Sat. A7 Wed. A11 Sun. A15 Mon. A16 Tue. A17 Sat. A21 Sun.
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Opponent at Moravian Invitational at FDU-Florham w/King’s *BAPTIST BIBLE at Utical Invitational *KING’S COLLEGE *GLENMAURA INVITATIONAL *GLENMAURA INVITATIONAL at Wilkes at Empire 8 Championships Third Round at Empire 8 Championships Fourth Round at Baptist Bible #MARYWOOD
ROYALS’ MEN’S GOLF 2012 Time 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. TBA TBA 1 p.m. TBA TBA
Contents Head coach Ed Karpovich ..............................................................2 2011 Statistics & Results ..................................................................3 2012 Roster ........................................................................................4 Season Outlook .................................................................................5 Player Profiles .............................................................................. 6-13 Athletics Department Staff ...........................................................14 About The University of Scranton ..............................................15
Guide Editors: Kevin Southard, Randy Shemanski Photography: Jim O’Connor of njsportpics.com, University of Scranton Sports Information Archives
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HOME MATCHES IN CAPS * - at Glenmaura National Golf Club # - at Scranton Municipal Golf Course The Landmark Conference is a Division III athletics conference that was formed in the winter of 2005 in an effort to bring together colleges and universities from the Mid-Atlantic region with similar philosophies regarding the role of athletics as part of the overall collegiate experience. On November 30, 2006, it was announced that The Catholic University of America, Drew University, Goucher College, Juniata College, Moravian College, Susquehanna University and The United States Merchant Marine Academy had formed a soon-to-be-named Division III conference, with The University of Scranton becoming the eighth member in November of 2006. The most literal inspiration for the Landmark Conference's name comes from the many well-known physical landmarks of the MidAtlantic region encompassed by the conference. The name also reflects the significance of the institutions' decision to align themselves with other colleges and universities of similar size, educational philosophies, and high academic standards. It highlights the conference's intention to stand out not only in athletics, but also in academics, emphasizing educational achievement and the important role played by athletics in the undergraduate experience.
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HEAD COACH ED KARPOVICH Ed Karpovich has the secondlongest active tenure among all coaches at The University of Scranton. He will begin his 30th season with the Royal golf program in 2012.
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During his tenure the Royals have carded an overall record of 235104-2 in dual-match competition. He also led Scranton to a Middle Atlantic Conference team championship in 1988. That team, which featured all-American and MAC individual champion Will Carey III, set an all-time school record with a 24-0 regular-season mark. Twenty of his players have earned all-Middle Atlantic or all-Empire 8 Conference honors, while two — Carey and Mike Chomicz — have competed in the NCAA Division III championships. This past season was one of Karpovich’s most memorable. The Royals went 10-0 in dual-match competition, won their first-
ROYALS’ MEN’S GOLF 2012 ever Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational title in dramatic fashion playoff with McDaniel College, and placed fourth at the Empire 8 Conference championships, which was Scranton’s second season as a league member. Sophomore Jamie Bresnahan also became the first Royal golfer to earn all-Empire 8 Conference honors, tying for second place with a 72-hole total of 311. Karpovich has also been an ambassador for the sport, joining with former King’s College head coach Tom Davis in 1999 to found the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational, an annual event that attracts some of the top Division III talent in the country. Glenmaura National also serves as the Royals’ home course. He also served on the NCAA regional committee this past season. Karpovich is a 1976 graduate of the University and a member of its prestigious Wall of Fame. As a player, he led the Royals to three MAC team titles (1973, 1975, 1976), while capturing MAC individual championships in 1974 and 1976. He also competed in the 1974 and 1976 NCAA championships, finishing tied for 150th in 1974 and tied for 42nd in 1976. He currently serves as treasurer of Lackawanna County.
Ed Karpovich’s Coaching Highlights Overall Dual Match Record: 235-104-2, .689 entering 2011-2012 season Team Honors #Middle Atlantic Conference Team Championships (1) — 1988 #Middle Atlantic/*Freedom Conference Top-5 Finishes (10) — 1984 (2nd), 1985 (2nd), 1986 (2nd), 1988 (1st), 1997 (4th), 1998 (5th), 1999 (3rd), *2005 (2nd, tie), 2006 (3rd), 2007 (2nd) *Freedom Conference finishes Editor's Note: Results from 1990 and 1991 MAC tournaments are unavailable Empire 8 Conference Championship Top-5 Finishes: 2011 (4th) Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational Champions: 2011 Individual Honors NCAA Qualifiers: Will Carey (1986, 1987, 1988), Mike Chomicz (1987) All Empire 8 Conference Selections (1): Jamie Bresnahan (2011) #Middle Atlantic/*Freedom Conference Individual Champions (2): Will Carey (1988), *J.T. Yarem (2005) #All-Middle Atlantic/*Freedom Conference Selections (19): Lee Alvarez (2002), Mike Brozetti (1995), Will Carey (1985, 1986, 1988), Mike Chomicz (1987), Antero Cortes (*2007), Bruce DeSarro (1994), Jim Ferguson (1999), Brian Fries (2005), Tom Guzek (1988, 1989), Keith Hesslin (1996), Sandy LaFoca (1986), Greg Maurer (1997), Kevin Mullen (1997, 1998), Doug Nardella (1995), Tom Noonan (*2006), Dennis Rakaustas (1984), Jeff Slivinski (*2006,*2007), Robert Stott (2001), J.T. Yarem (2003, *2005) Wall of Fame Inductees (1): Will Carey #The University of Scranton is no longer affiliated with the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation, more commonly known as the Middle Atlantic Conference
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2011 STATISTICS & RESULTS
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The University of Scranton 2010-2011 Golf Statistics (Final) Name
Utica Inv. Sept. 4
Empire 8 Sept. 18-19
Susqueh anna Inv. Sept. 25
Jamie Bresnahan
78
79-74=153
79
Rob Bresnahan
77
78-85=163
King’s Oct. 6
75
Michael Brown Ryan Butler
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82 (8th, t)
Moravian Spring Inv. Mar. 31
FDU WILKES APR. 6
84 (t,32nd)
Glenmaura National Collegiate Inv. Apr. 10-11
Empire 8 Apr. 16-17
73-83=156 (t,17th)
8276=158 311 (t, 2nd) 9486=180 343 (28th)
89 (t,63rd)
King’s Miserico rdia Apr. 20
Wilkes/ William Paterson Apr. 26
Strokes/ Avg.
Low Round
78
873/ 79.36
73
752/ 83.55
75
85/85.00
85
87/87.00 175/ 87.00 90/90.00 163/ 81.50 715/ 79.44
87 80
173/ 86.50 336/ 84.00
81
73
980/ 81.66
73
80
75
1172/ 78.13
73
82
71
888/80.72
71
86
87 95 (31st,t)
80
86 (t,45th)
90 80
83
Charles Hudacek
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Stevens FDUFlorham Centenar y Mar. 25 87
85 (17th, t)
Sean Daly Michael Dwier Brandon Gano Michael Genello Ricky Gross
Alvernia Inv. Oct. 7
82-79=161
80
Kevin Kucharski
81
Andrew Loyack
85
Ian McCaughey Chris Nebzydoski Robert Reed Justin Riley
80
80-80=160
78
Cory Sabato Chris Schank
77
79-79=158
79
80-81=161
85
Brad Sparks
76
82
75-73=148 (3rd)
8183=164 325 (13th)
80 92
83 (11th,t)
83 (11th,t)
86
82
77
84 (t,32nd)
82
87-83=170 (43rd)
9086=176 336 (22nd)
81
77 (4th)
76
79-73=152 (t,7th)
82
78-74=152 (t,7th)
8679=165 323 (11th) 8485=169 325 (t,16th)
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Date Sept. 4
Event/Royals (10-0) Opp Utica Invitational (1st Place, 10 teams, 312 strokes, 18-hole format, Hidden Valley Golf Course, Whitesboro, N.Y.)
Sept. 18-19
Empire 8 Conference Championships (1st & 2nd Round) (3rd Place, 8 teams, 628 strokes, 1st 36 holes of 72-hole format, Yahnundasis Golf Club, New Hartford, N.Y.)
Sept. 25
Susquehanna Invitational (5th Place, 14 teams, 319 strokes, 18-hole format, Susquehanna Valley Country Club, Hummels Whorf, Pa.)
Oct. 6
312
Oct. 7
Alvernia Fall Invitational (3rd Place, 7 teams, 333 strokes, 18-hole format, Reading Country Club, Reading, Pa.)
Mar. 25
324 324 324
Mar. 31
Moravian Spring Invitational (tied for 6th place, 331 strokes, 18-hole format, Woodstone Country Club, Danielsville, Pa.)
Apr. 6
322 322
Apr. 10-11
GLENMAURA NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVITATIONAL (GLENMAURA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB, MOOSIC, Pa.) (1st Place, 11 teams, 608 Strokes, 36-hole format)
Apr. 16-17
Empire 8 Conference Championships (3rd & 4th Round) (4th Place, 8 teams, 1284 strokes, 72-hole format, Woodstone Country Club, Danielsville, Pennsylvania)
Apr. 20
328 323
KING’S MISERICORDIA
350 366
GLENMAURA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Apr. 26
297 297
at Wilkes vs. William Paterson
327 325
Wilkes-Barre Golf Club, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
at King’s
FDU-Florham Stevens Institute Centenary
FDU-FLORHAM WILKES
316
90 80 73
83
Wyoming Valley Country Club, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
333 345 369
332 338
GLENMAURA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
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2012 ROSTER
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The University of Scranton 2012 Men’s Golf Roster Name Jamie Bresnahan Robert Bresnahan Michael Brown Brandon Gano Michael Genello Grant Gulick Charles Hudacek Kevin Kucharski Andrew Loyack
Cl. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. So. So. Christopher Nebzydoski Sr. Robert Reed Jr. Justin Riley Jr. Chris Schank Jr. Dominick Sparks Fr.
Hometown (High School) Exeter, Pa.(Wyoming Area) Hughstown, Pa.(Wyoming Seminary) Scranton, Pa.(Scranton Preparatory) Bridgewater, N.J.(Bridgewater-Raritan) Scranton, Pa.(West Scranton) Binghamton, NY(Johnson City) Moosic, Pa.(Scranton Preparatory) Hampton, N.J.(North Hunterdon) Greenfield Township, Pa.(Scranton Preparatory) Pleasant Mount, Pa.(Forest City Regional) Scranton, Pa.(Holy Cross-Bishop Hannan) Haymarket, Va.(Battlefield) Dunmore, Pa.(Scranton Preparatory) Forest City, Pa.(Forest City Regional)
Head Coach: Ed Karpovich (Scranton ‘76, 30th year at Scranton, 235-104-2, entering 2012 season) Assistant Coach: Carl Danzig (Baker ‘87)
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SEASON OUTLOOK
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he University of Scranton men’s golf team got off to a strong start to the season during the fall, doing 4-0 in dual meets and winning the Utica Invitational at Kanon Valley Country Club in Oneida, N.Y. They also placed fourth after two rounds of the Empire 8 Conference championships with the final two rounds scheduled to be played this spring. This year’s squad is led by a pair of seniors, Robert Bresnahan and Chris Nebzydoski. Bresnahan saw action in three events in the fall, posting a pair of 80s and an 81 for a stroke average of 80.33. He entered this season with a career stroke average of 82.96 in 29 rounds. His career low came last season when he shot a 75 against King’s at Wyoming Valley Country Club on Oct. 4, 2010. While Nebzydoski did not see action during the fall, he provides the team with veteran golfing experience and a knowledge of local courses, having graduated from nearby Forest City Regional High School.
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he Royals boast a deep and talented class of six juniors. Chris Schank, who hails from nearby Dunmore, Pa. and is a Scranton Preparatory season, was one of the team’s top golfers in the fall, posting a team-leading stroke average of 75.5, including a career-best 70 in a victory over Baptist Bible College at Scranton Municipal Golf Course on Sept. 23. He entered the season with a career stroke average of 78.41, but had just two rounds of 79 or higher among his eight rounds in the fall. Justin Riley posted an average of 80.64 during his first two seasons with the program, then proceeded to average 77.83 in six rounds during the fall. He shot a career-low 71 in the opening round of the Empire 8 Conference championships on Sept. 17 at Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, N.Y. Jamie Bresnahan averaged 79.0 in his five rounds during the fall, including a career-low 72 against Baptist Bible College at Scranton Municipal Golf Course on Sept. 23. He entered the season with a stroke average of 80.82 in 23 career rounds. Junior Michael Brown saw his first competition with the Royals during the fall season, playing in two events with a stroke average of 82.0, including an 80 at the prestigious Huntsville Golf Club in Lehman, Pa. in a win over Wilkes on Sept. 27. Junior Michael Genello entered the fall having played in two matches in his two years in the pro-
ROYALS’ MEN’S GOLF 2012 gram. During his only fall event, he bested his career average by 10 strokes while shooting an 84 in the win over Baptist Bible College on Sept. 23 at Scranton Municipal Golf Course. Junior Robert Reed is in his first season with the golf team and did not see action in the fall.
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cranton also boasts five sophomores, led by the talented duo of Charles Hudacek and Grant Gulick. Hudacek was third on the team in the fall with a stroke average of 76.4, including earning medalist honors at the Utical Invitational with a two-under-par 70 at Kanon Valley Country Club in Oneida, N.Y. He’s coming off a freshman season in which he averaged 79.44 strokes in nine rounds. Gulick is in his first season with the Royals after transferring during the summer. He finished the fall season second on the team with a 75.85 stroke average in eight rounds. He fired a season-low two-underpar 70 at Huntsville Golf Club in the Royals’ win over Wilkes on Sept. 27. Sophomore Brandon Gano played three rounds during his freshman year, posting an average of 87.0 This past fall, he played three rounds to an average of 82.0, including a career-low 81 in a victory over King’s at Wyoming Valley Country Club on Sept. 12. Sophomore Andrew Loyack saw his first career action during the fall season, completing five rounds for an average 82.20. He fired a career-low 74 at Huntsville Golf Club in the win over Wilkes on Sept. 27. Sophomore Kevin Kucharski has played in three career rounds, including one this fall, posting an average of 85.7.
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cranton also welcomes one freshman this season, Dominick Sparks. A product of nearby Forest City Regional High School, Sparks did not see action during the fall season.
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Robert Bresnahan Senior
Pennington, N.J.
Three-year letterman. ... Has competed in 24 events in his career. ... Holds a career scoring average of 82.96. ... Gas posted seven sub-80 rounds in his career. ... Consistent, steady performer who adds leadership and experience. ... Cousin of junior Jamie Bresnahan.
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Junior Year (2010-2011): Averaged 83.55 strokes per round in six events. ... Carded a career-low round of 75 and tied for medalist honors to help the Royals squeeze out a 312-316 victory over King’s College on October 6 at the Wyoming Valley Country Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ... Also carded two other sub-80 rounds: fired a 77 in the season-opening Utica Invitational on September 4 at the Hidden Valley Golf Course in Whitesboro, N.Y., on September 4 to help Scranton claim the team title; two weeks later in the opening round of the Empire 8 Conference championships at the Yahnundais Golf Club in New Hartford, N.Y., shot a 78. Sophomore Year (2009-2010): Competed in 12 events. ... Posted a strokes per round average of 82.28, which was more than a stroke better than his average his freshman year. ... Carded four sub-80 rounds, including a career-low round of 77 in a 3-2 victory over Misericordia University on April 27 at the Mountain Laurel Golf Club in White Haven, Pa. ... Also shot a 78 in the second round of the Empire 8 Championships on September 20 at the Blue Heron Country Club in Macedon, N.Y., an effort that moved him into 22nd place after 36 holes; eventually finished tied for 17th place in the 63-player field with a 72-hole total of 329. ... Carded a 79 in a 304-344 victory over King’s College on September 21 at the Wyoming Valley Country Club and a 79 to finish tied for 14th in the 96-player field at the Moravian Spring Invitational on April 1 at the Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville, Pa. Freshman Year (2008-2009): Competed in six events. ... Posted a strokes per round average of 83.66. ... Carded a season-low round of 80 in a 309-310 victory over Wilkes University on April 25 at the Wilkes-Barre Golf Course. ... Opened the season by tying for 51st place with an 83 at the Moravian Fall Invitational on September 19 at the Southmoore Golf Course in Bath, Pa.
Year Rounds 2008-09 6 2009-2010 14 2010-11 9 Total 29
Strokes 502 1152 752 2406
Avg. 83.66 82.28 83.55 82.96
CAREER STATISTICS Low Round 80, at Wilkes, Wilkes-Barre Golf Course, April 24, 2009 77, vs. Misericordia, Mountain Laurel G.C., April 27, 2010 75, vs. King’s, Wyoming Valley C.C., Oct. 6, 2010 75, vs. King’s, Oct. 6, Wyoming Valley C.C.
Christopher Nebzydoski Senior
Pleasant Mount, Pa.
Nebzydoski is in his second year with the program. He did not see action during the 2010-11 season.
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Jamie Bresnahan Junior
Exeter, Pa.
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Two-year letterman. ... Has competed in 17 events and holds a career strokes per round average of 80.82. ... Has carded 10 sub-80 rounds, including a career-low round of 73 in the opening round of the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational on April 10, 2011, at the Glenmaura National Golf Club in nearby Moosic, Pa. ... Lowered his strokes per round average by nearly three shots from his freshman to his sophomore year. ... Cousin of Royal senior golfer Rob Bresnahan. Sophomore Year (2010-2011): One of three players to average less than 80 strokes per round. ... Finished second on the team in strokes per round average at 79.36. ... Capped a fine season by finishing tied for second place at the Empire 8 Conference championships with a four-day, 72-hole total of 311. ... Carded a career-low round of 73 in the first day of competition at the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational at Glenmaura National Golf Club on April 10; eventually finished in a tied for 17th place individually to help Royals to a firstplace finish for the team title, which Scranton won in a one-hole, cumulative playoff against McDaniel College after the two teams each shot a 36-hole total of 608. ... Opened the season with a 78 as the fired a four-score total of 312 to win the title in the 10-team field at the Utica Invitational at the Hidden Valley Golf Course in Whitesboro, N.Y. ... Two weeks later, in the first and second rounds of the Empire 8 Conference championships at the Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, N.Y., shot 79-74 for a 153 to put himself into prime position for the final 36 holes of competition, which were held on April 16-17 at the Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville, Pa. ... In the final round of the Empire 8 championships, fired a 76 to finish five strokes behind eventual champion Tyler McArdell of St. John Fisher. ... Ended the season with a 78 as the Royals shot a season-low total of 297 to defeat Wilkes University and William Paterson University at the WilkesBarre Golf Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on April 26. Freshman Year (2009-2010): Competed in 10 events. ... Posted a strokes per round average of 82.16, the third lowest on the team. ... Carded five sub-80 rounds, including a season-low round of 76 in picking up medalist honors against FDU-Florham and Kean University on April 5 at Morris County Golf Club in Morristown, N.J. ... Finished 25th in the 63-player field at the Empire 8 Championships with a 72-hole total of 344; the first two rounds were played at the Blue Heron Country Club in Macedon, N.Y. on September 19-20, where he was 37th after the first 36 holes; moved up 12 spots by carding a 167 over the final 36 holes held at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club in Hummels Wharf, Pa., on April 17-18. ... Finished in a 9-way tie for fifth place by shooting a 78 in the 96-golfer field at the Moravian Spring Invitational on April 1 at the Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville, Pa. ... Tied for medalist honors with Sean Madden of Wilkes University by firing a 79 in the Royals 325-326 victory over Wilkes on April 9 at the Wilkes-Barre Golf Course.
Year Rounds 2009-2010 12 2010-2011 11 Total 23
Strokes 986 873 1859
Avg. 82.16 79.36 80.82
CAREER STATISTICS Low Round 76, vs. FDU-Florham, Apr. 5, 2010 73, 1st Round, Glenmaura Nat. Coll. Inv., Apr. 10, 2011 73, 1st Round, Glenmaura Nat. Coll. Inv., Apr. 10
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Michael Brown Junior
Scranton, Pa.
Brown is in his second year on the men’s golf squad. He did not see action in the 2010-11 season.
Michael Genello
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Junior
West Scranton
Two-year letterman...has played in two matches in his career. Sophomore Year (2010-2011): Carded a career-low round of 90 in the Royals’ 312-316 victory over King’s College on October 6 at the Wyoming Valley Country Club. Freshman Year (2009-2010): Shot a 98 in his first collegiate match, against King’s College on April 12 at the Wyoming Valley Country Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., which the Royals won, 317-346.
Year Rounds 2009-2010 1 2010-2011 1 Totals 2
Strokes 98 90 188
Avg. 98.00 90.00 94.00
CAREER STATISTICS Low Round 98, vs. King’s, Wyoming Valley C.C., Apr. 12, 2010 90, vs. King’s, Wyoming Valley C.C., Oct. 6, 2010 90, vs. King’s, Wyoming Valley C.C., Oct. 6, 2010
Robert Reed Junior
Scranton, Pa.
Reed is in his second season with the men’s golf team. He did not see action during the 2010-11 season.
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Justin Riley Junior
Haymarket, Va.
Two-year letterman. ... Has competed in 18 events in his career. ... Holds a career scoring average of 80.64. ... Has recorded 12 sub-80 rounds. ... Two-time Empire 8 Conference championship participant.
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Sophomore Year (2010-2011): Played nine events and finished with an 81.66 strokes per round average. ... In his final match of the season, carded a career-low round of 73 to help the Royals posted a season-best total of 297 in defeating Wilkes University and William Paterson University on April 26 at the Wilkes-Barre Golf Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ... Also fired two other sub-80 rounds, shooting a team-best 78 at the Susquehanna Invitational on September 25 at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club and a team-best 77 in cold and unfavorable weather conditions against Stevens Institute, FDU-Florham and Centenary on March 25 at Neshanic Valley Country Club in Branchburg, N.J.. ... Finished 22nd at the Empire 8 Conference championships, shooting a 72-hole total of 336, including back-to-back 80s in the first two rounds staged at the Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, N.Y.. ... Opened the season with an 80 to help the Royals win the Utica Invitational with a four-score total of 312 strokes in the 10-team field at the Hidden Valley Golf Course in Whitesboro, N.Y.. Freshman Year (2009-2010): Competed in 10 events. ... Extremely talented freshman who finished second on the team with a 79.69 strokes per round average. ... Shot nine sub-80 rounds, including a career-low round of 75 in the first round of the Empire 8 Conference championships on September 19 at the Blue Heron Country Club in Macedon, N.Y. ... Eventually finished tied for 17th at the Empire 8 Conference championships, a split-season tournament in which the first two rounds were played in the fall at the Blue Heron Country Club and the final two rounds in the spring at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club. ... Was tied for sixth place after the first two rounds of the Empire 8 Conference championships with a 152, but fell back in the last two rounds by a combined 177 to finish 329 for the tournament. ... Also finished tied for 7th with a 78 at the Glenmaura National Collegiate Inviational at Glenmaura National Golf Club on April 25. ... Earned medalist honors in the Royals’ wins over Stevens Institute, FDU-Florham, and Centenary by firing a five-over-par 77 in windy and cold weather conditions at the Neshanic Valley Golf Club in Branchburg, N.J., on March 26.
Year Rounds 2009-2010 13 2010-2011 12 Total 25
Strokes 1036 980 2016
Avg. 79.69 81.66 80.64
CAREER STATISTICS Low Round 75, 1st Rd., Emp. 8 Champ., Blue Heron CC, Sept. 19, 2009 73, vs. Wilkes/W. Paterson, Wilkes-Barre GC, Apr. 26, 2011 73, vs. Wilkes/Wm. Paterson, Wilkes-Barre GC, Apr. 26, 2011
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Chris Schank Junior
Dunmore, Pa.
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Two-year letterman. ... Has led Royals in scoring average in each of the past two seasons. ... Holds a career scoring average of 78.41. ... Has 19 sub-80 rounds in his career. ... Two-time Empire 8 Conference championship participant. ... One of five players on this year’s roster to have graduated from nearby Scranton Preparatory School. Sophomore Year (2010-2011): Continued his solid play by leading the Royals in scoring average again with a 78.13 per round average. ... 11 of his 15 rounds were sub-80. ... Came through in the clutch to help the Royals win the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational tournament on April 10-11 at the Glenmaura National Golf Club in nearby Moosic; shot a season-low final round 73 as Scranton finished tied with McDaniel College for the team title; in the four-score, one-hole cumulative playoff, was one of three players to birdie the 18th hole as the Royals sealed the victory with a three-under-par 13. ... Opened the year by tying for team-low honors with a 77 as the Royals won the Utica Invitational on September 4 at the Hidden Valley Golf Course in Whitesboro, New York. ... Shot three sub80 rounds to finish 11th with a 72-hole total of 323 at the Empire 8 Conference championships, the first two rounds of which were held at the Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, New York, and the final two rounds at the Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville, Pennsylvania. ... Placed fourth at the Moravian College Spring Invitational on March 31 with a 77 at Woodstone Country Club. ... One of four players to break 80 as the Royals ended the season with a season-low total of 297 in recording wins over Wilkes University and William Paterson University on April 26 at Wilkes-Barre Golf Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Freshman Year (2009-2010): Another talented freshman who made an immediate impact on the program. ... Led Royals with a 78.71 strokes per round average. ... Carded eight sub-80 rounds. ... Shot an even-par 71 to earn medalist honors in wins over King’s and Misericordia on April 21 at Glenmaura National Golf Club. ... Four days later, carded a 75 to finish fourth at the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational on the same course. ... Tied for 17th place with a 72-hole total of 329 (82.25 per 18-hole average) at the Empire 8 Conference championships, a split-season tournament in which the first two rounds were played at the Blue Heron Country Club in Macedon, New York, and the final two rounds were played in the spring at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club in Hummels Whorf, Pennsylvania. ... Carded back-to-back rounds of 80 to end up tied for 18th after the first two rounds of the Empire 8 Conference championships. ... Picked up medalist honors in two victories over King’s College at the Wyoming Valley Country Club; on September 21, shot a one-over-par 73 to lead the Royals to a 304-344 victory and carded a 75 in a 317-346 victory on April 12.
Year Rounds 2009-2010 14 2010-2011 15 Total 29
Strokes 1102 1172 2274
Avg. 78.71 78.13 78.41
CAREER STATISTICS Low Round 71, vs. King’s/Misericordia; Glenmaura National, Apr. 21 73, 2nd Rd., Glenmaura Inv., Glenmaura National, Apr. 11 71, vs. King’s/Misericordia; Glenmaura Nat., Apr. 21
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Brandon Gano Sophomore
Bridgewater, N.J.
Freshman Year (2010-2011): Played in three matches in his first year with the program...averaged 87.00 strokes per round...shot a season-low round of 80 in the Royals’ victories over FDU-Florham, 324-333, Stevens Institute, 324-345, and Centenary, 324-369, in cold and blustery weather conditions at the Neshanic Valley Country Club in Branchburg, New Jersey, on March 25...finished tied for 45th with an 86 at the Moravian College Spring Invitational at the Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville, Pennsylvania, on March 31.
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High School: Three-year letterman in high school...served as team captain for the 2009 season...earned 1st-team all-county and all-Delaware East honors...averaged 39.4 strokes per round (nine holes) and was a state tournament qualifier his senior year...averaged 41.6 strokes, 43.2 and 47.8 in his junior, sophomore and freshman years, respectively...four-year honor roll student...his father, Jim, is a graduate of Salem College (West Virginia) and his mother is a graduate of Cedar Crest College...his dad played basketball and football in college...has one brother, Colin.
Year Rounds 2010-2011 3
Strokes 261
Avg. 87.00
CAREER STATISTICS Low Round 80, Neshanic Valley C.C., Mar. 25
Grant Gulick Sophomore
Binghamton, N.Y.
Transferred to Scranton at the beginning of the fall semester. ... Member of three divisional championship teams (2005, 2007,2008) at Johnson City High School. ... Was named all-American by the National High School Coaches Association in 2006. ... Earned divisional all-star honors three times (2006, 2007,2008) and all-conference honors twice (2007, 2008). ... Three-time team captain (2006-2008)...Tri-Cities Golf Association (TCGA) Player of the Year (2006). ... Central New York (CNY) PGA Junior Player of the Year (2006). ... Recorded 23 first-place finishes on TCGA Junior Tour and 17 first-place finishes on CNY PGA Junior Tour...his high school team finished with 48-8 overall record in four years. ... His mother, Jill, is a graduate of Clemson University and his father, Pete, played football at Lock Haven University and is a graduate of Broome Community College...started his college career in the golf management program at both Campbell University and the University of Nevade-Las Vegas before transferring to Scranton.
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Charles Hudacek Sophomore
Moosic, Pa.
Year Rounds 2010-2011 9
Strokes 715
Avg. 79.44
CAREER STATISTICS Low Round 73, 1st Rd., Glenmaura Nat. Col. Inv., Apr. 10
Kevin Kucharski Sophomore
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Freshman Year (2010-2011): One of three players on the team to average under 80 strokes per round, finishing second on the team with a 79.44 scoring average. ... Played a major role in leading the Royals to the team title at the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational on April 10-11 at Glenmaura National Golf Club in nearby Moosic, Pennsylvania; shot a final round and season-low 73 to finish third in the 36-hole tournament with a 148 as Scranton won a one-hole, cumulative playoff to defeat McDaniel College, after the two teams each shot 608 in regulation. ... In the one-hole playoff to determine the Glenmaura National team title, was one of three players to birdie the 18th hole as the Royals shot a three-under-par 13 to claim the championship. ... Carded a 72-hole total of 325 to finish 13th at the Empire 8 Conference championships, the first two rounds of which were staged at the Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, New York, on September 18-19, and the final two rounds at the Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville, Pennsylvania, on April 16-17. ... Shared team medalist honors (along with high school teammate Chris Shank) by shooting an 80 in leading Scranton to wins over Kings, 328-350, and Misericordia, 328-366, on April 20 at Glenmaura National. ... One of five players on the roster to graduate from nearby Scranton Preparatory School.
Hampton, N.J.
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Freshman Year (2010-2011): Averaged 86.5 strokes in his two rounds during the season. ... Fired a season-low 81 in a 312-316 victory over King’s College on October 6 at the Wyoming Valley Country Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. ... Also shot a 92 at Glenmaura National Golf Club during victories over King’s and Misericordia on April 20.
Year Rounds 2010-2011 2
Strokes 183
Avg. 86.50
CAREER STATISTICS Low Round 81, vs. King’s, Wyoming Valley Country Club, Oct. 6
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Andrew Loyack Sophomore
Greenfield Township, Pa.
Year Rounds 2008-09 6 2009-2010 14 2010-11 9 Total 29
Strokes 502 1152 752 2406
Avg. 83.66 82.28 83.55 82.96
CAREER STATISTICS Low Round 80, at Wilkes, Apr. 24, Wilkes-Barre Golf Course 77, vs. Misericordia, Apr. 27, Mountain Laurel G.C. 75, vs. King’s, Oct. 6, Wyoming Valley C.C. 75, vs. King’s, Oct. 6, Wyoming Valley C.C.
Dominick Sparks Freshman
Forest City, Pa.
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Freshman Year (2010-2011): Appeared in four rounds during the season, posting a stroke average of 84.0. ... Made his first appearance in the lineup by carding an 85 in a 312-316 victory over King’s on Oct. 6 at the Wyoming Valley Country Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ... Helped the Royals to a third-place finish at the Alvernia Invitational by finishing 11th with a 83 on Oct. 7 at Reading Country Club. ... Shot 86 as the Royals posted victories over Centenary, FDU-Florham and Stevens Institute of Technology on March 25 at Neshanic Valley Country Club in Branchburg, N.J. ... Shot a season-low 82 as Scranton beat Wilkes and FDU-Florham at Glenmaura National Golf Club.
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ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT STAFF
ROYALS' MEN’S GOLF 2012
Administrative Staff Name Title Toby Lovecchio Director of Athletics
Phone 570-941-7440
E-Mail lovecchiof2@scranton.edu
Steve Klingman
Associate Director of Athletics
570-941-6660
klingmans1@scranton.edu
Colleen Murphy
Assistant Director of Athletics
570-941-6191
murphyc6@scranton.edu
Bryan Lurie, A.T.C
Asst. AD/Head Athletics Trainer 570-941-7473
lurieb2@scranton.edu
Mike Malos
Assistant, Recreational Sports
570-941-6203
malosm3@scranton.edu
Keri Lapinski, A.T.C
Assistant Athletics Trainer
570-941-7473
lapinskik2@scranton.edu
Kevin Southard
Asst. AD/Sports Info. Director
570-941-7571
southardk2@scranton.edu
Randy Shemanski
Assistant Sports Info. Director
570-941-7029
shemanskir5@scranton.edu
Coaching Staff Sport Baseball
Head Coach Mike Bartoletti
Phone 570-941-7571
E-Mail bartolettim2@scranton.edu
M. Basketball
Carl Danzig
570-941-7478
danzigc2@scranton.edu
W. Basketball
Mike Strong
570-941-7605
strongj1@scranton.edu
M. Cross-Country
Bill Burke
570-941-7440
burkew2@scranton.edu
W. Cross-Country
Bill Burke
570-941-7440
burkew2@scranton.edu
Field Hockey
Colleen Moyer
570-941-7587
mahonc2@scranton.edu
Golf
Ed Karpovich
570-941-7440
southardk2@scranton.edu
M. Lacrosse
Jim Rogalski
570-941-7466
athletics@scranton.edu
W. Lacrosse
Becky Davis
570-941-4243
davisr2@scranton.edu
M. Soccer
Matt Pivirotto
570-941-4843
pivirottom2@scranton.edu
W. Soccer
Colleen Murphy
570-941-6191
murphyc6@scranton.edu
Softball
Mia Collarini
570-941-4439
collarinim3@scranton.edu
Swimming
Paul DeAngelo
570-941-7440
deangelop2@scranton.edu
M. Tennis
Keith Hetsko
570-941-7440
hetskok2@scranton.edu
W. Tennis
Elizabeth Steege
570-941-7440
steegee2@scranton.edu
Volleyball
John Bedell
570-941-7440
bedellj2@scranton.edu
Wrestling
Al Russomano
570-941-7440
russomanoa2@scranton.edu
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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
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The University of Scranton is a community of scholars and learners that offers unique challenges and opportunities. In the Jesuit tradition, the University strives to prepare "men and women for others" through a rigorous academic program and a wide range of extracurricular activities that enhance personal development.
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Intercollegiate athletics are an important component within a comprehensive learning experience at The University of Scranton. Over the last 31 years, the University's student-athletes have achieved an impressive record: 84 NCAA tournament appearances, three national championships (two in men's basketball and one in women's basketball), 54 all-Americans, 25 academic all-Americans and 15 NCAA post-graduate scholarship recipients.
The University's heritage traces its roots to 1888 with the founding of St. Thomas College by the Diocese of Scranton. The school received its university charter in 1938. The Society of Jesus began administering the University in 1942, when Scranton became one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States.
The University consists of four academic divisions: the College of Arts and Sciences, Kania School of Management, Panuska College of Professional Studies, and the College of Graduate and Continuing Education. Full-time undergraduate enrollment for the 2011 fall semester is 4,069.
The University awards bachelor's and master's degrees in a wide variety of programs in business, communication, education, health sciences, humanities, and natural and social sciences. Scranton also features strong pre-professional programs in medicine and law. The University has had well over 100 Fulbright and other international scholars since 1972, placing it among the top undergraduate schools in the country in this category.
The faculty, 85 percent of whom hold a doctoral degree, are teachers who also pursue scholarship and research, often involving students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
The University offers five-year bachelor's/master's programs, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, an Honors Program, a FacultyStudent Research Program, study abroad, internships, Army ROTC and exchange programs with other Jesuit colleges and universities.
ROYALS’ MEN’S GOLF 2012 Programs of Study Majors Accounting Biochemistry Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Biology Biomathematics Biophysics Business Administration Chemistry Chemistry/Business Chemistry/Computers Classical Languages Communication Community Health Education Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer Science Counseling & Human Services Criminal Justice Early & Primary Teacher Education Economics (Business) Economics (Social Science) Electrical Engineering Electronic Commerce Electronics/Business English Environmental Science Exercise Science Finance Forensic Chemistry French & Francophone Cultural Studies German Health Administration Hispanic Studies History Human Resources Studies Individualized Major International Business International Language/Business International Studies Italian Management Marketing Mathematics Media and Information Technology Medical Technology Middle Level Teacher Education Military Science Neuroscience Nursing Occupational Therapy Operations Management Philosophy Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)* Physics Political Science Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medical
Psychology Secondary Education Sociology Theatre Theology/Religious Studies Minors† Accounting Information Systems Art History Business Coaching Greek Latin Leadership Management of People and Teams Management of Structures & Systems Music History Portuguese Writing Concentrations Catholic Studies Environmental Studies Human Development Italian Studies Judaic Studies Latin American Studies Nutrition Studies Peace and Justice Studies Public Administration Women’s Studies * Incoming freshmen will be offered guaranteed admission based on the overall strength of their applications. See the Undergraduate Catalog for details. † Many of our major programs may also be taken as minors.
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