2023-24 Women’s Basketball Schedule
2023-24 Men’s Basketball Schedule
November Sat. 11 ELIZABETH CITY STATE#........................W, 77-69 Sun. 12 LIVINGSTONE#...........................................W, 85-56 Sat. 18 WILMINGTON (Del)....................................W, 69-21 Mon. 20 CHESTNUT HILL.........................................W, 71-51 Sun. 26 @ Jefferson.......................................................L, 63-75 December Fri. 1 SLIPPERY ROCK.........................................W, 83-51 Sat. 2 EDINBORO....................................................W, 79-55 Tue. 5 LINCOLN.......................................................W, 74-56 Mon. 18 @ Mercyhurst...................................................L, 71-75 Tue. 19 @ Gannon.........................................................L, 71-86 Sat. 30 CLARION^....................................................W, 83-56 January Wed. 3 @ California (Pa.).............................................L, 51-54 Sat. 6 @ Lock Haven*.......................................L, 76-79 (OT) Wed. 10 SHEPHERD*.................................................W, 82-27 Sat. 13 EAST STROUDSBURG*+...........................W, 66-35 Wed. 17 @ Kutztown*...................................................W, 73-54 Wed. 24 @ Shippensburg*.............................................W, 82-55 Sat. 27 MANSFIELD*..............................................2:00 p.m. Mon. 29 MILLERSVILLE*........................................5:30 p.m. Wed. 31 @ Bloomsburg*.............................................. 5:30 p.m. February Sat. 3 LOCK HAVEN*!..........................................1:00 p.m. Wed. 7 @ Shepherd*................................................... 5:30 p.m. Sat. 10 @ East Stroudsburg*...................................... 1:00 p.m. Wed. 14 KUTZTOWN*...............................................5:30 p.m. Wed. 21 SHIPPENSBURG*.......................................5:30 p.m. Sat. 24 @ Mansfield*.................................................. 1:00 p.m. Wed. 28 @ Millersville*............................................... 5:30 p.m. March Sat. 2 BLOOMSBURG*&......................................1:00 p.m. * = PSAC East Game # = Carol Eckman Classic Pink
November Fri. 10 St. Augustine’s University#.............................W, 68-61 Sat. 11 @ Virginia State#..............................................L, 62-82 Wed. 15 FAIRMONT STATE.......................................L, 68-74 Sun. 19 @ Wilmington (Del.)........................................L, 79-85 Wed. 22 @ Chestnut Hill...............................................W, 74-68 December Fri. 1 SLIPPERY ROCK.........................................W, 84-82 Sat. 2 EDINBORO....................................................W, 80-71 Sat. 9 GOLDEY-BEACOM.....................................W, 89-73 Mon. 18 @ Mercyhurst..................................................W, 68-63 Tue. 19 @ Gannon.......................................................L, 94-114 Sat. 30 CLARION^....................................................W, 90-70 January Wed. 3 @ California (Pa.)..........................................W, 100-97 Sat. 6 @ Lock Haven*................................................L, 71-74 Wed. 10 SHEPHERD*.................................................W, 82-72 Sat. 13 EAST STROUDSBURG*+............................L, 79-94 Wed. 17 @ Kutztown*...................................................W, 87-76 Wed. 24 @ Shippensburg*.............................................W, 88-73 Sat. 27 MANSFIELD*..............................................4:00 p.m. Mon. 29 MILLERSVILLE*........................................7:30 p.m. Wed. 31 @ Bloomsburg*.............................................. 7:30 p.m. February Sat. 3 LOCK HAVEN*!..........................................3:00 p.m. Wed. 7 @ Shepherd*................................................... 7:30 p.m. Sat. 10 @ East Stroudsburg*...................................... 3:00 p.m. Wed. 14 KUTZTOWN*...............................................7:30 p.m. Wed. 21 SHIPPENSBURG*.......................................7:30 p.m. Sat. 24 @ Mansfield*.................................................. 3:00 p.m. Wed. 28 @ Millersville*............................................... 7:30 p.m. March Sat. 2 BLOOMSBURG*&......................................3:00 p.m. * = PSAC East Game # = PSAC/CIAA Challenge Pink Zone
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Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino enters his eighth and final year as president of West Chester University. With 40 years of higher education and administration experience at West Chester University, Fiorentino announced his retirement prior to the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year. He will step down as university president in June 2024. Fiorentino, who holds three degrees in economics (baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate) from Temple University, joined WCU’s economics faculty in 1983. His role evolved from assistant professor to dean of the College of Business and Public Administration to vice president for External Operations to his current position of university president. Dr. Fiorentino has been active in numerous leadership roles on campus, helping to secure AACSB International accreditation for the School of Business; developing off-campus academic centers, including the Graduate Center in West Goshen Township; and working with faculty and supporters to create the Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center. Dr. Fiorentino also spearheaded the development of the Center for Community Solutions, which links business and civic leaders with appropriate University faculty and staff. His responsibilities in his last position included University operations at the State System’s Center City Philadelphia site. Dr. Fiorentino is married to WCU alumnae, Dr. Susan Fiorentino, ’86, a Professor in the Management Department at West Chester University where she is currently serving as Coordinator for the Master of Science in Human Resource Management program. The Fiorentinos have three children: Greg, a software engineer and WCU alum; Diana Marlin, a WCU grad and registered dietitian; and Jeff, a Penn State University graduate.
Director of Athletics Terry Beattie
Terry Beattie begins his eighth athletic campaign as the Director of Athletics at West Chester University. Overall, Beattie enters into his 18th season with West Chester University’s Department of Athletics. Previous to being named the Interim AD in 2017, Beattie served as the Associate AD overseeing facilities and game day operations. He also oversaw all of the grounds and equipment room operations for the athletic department. A 31-year veteran in college athletics, Beattie recently spearheaded the development of the Michael Horrocks Emerging Leaders Institute at WCU, which provides leadership training and development to a select group of outstanding student athletes who, as recognized future leaders, will be taking on the mantle of leadership within their team sometime in the future. He has also served on a number of strategic planning committee’s both within the athletic department and in conjunction with the university. In his seven years as the university’s athletics director, Beattie created a Sports Performance aspect to the athletic department implementing additional resources from which WCU student-athletes could benefit. His collaboration with a number of other areas on campus gives student-athletes access to mental health and sport psychology experts, an expanded and much improved strength and conditioning program as well as education on sport nutrition. His work in the field of Sport Leadership Training gives West Chester University’s coaching staff and administrators access to some of the cutting edge research on how to become a better leader, coach and mentor to young adults. A member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Beattie was recently named the chair of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Athletic Administrators for the 2023-24 campaign. He has also served roles on the NCAA regional and national advisory committees overseeing selections to the NCAA Division II Tournament in a variety of sports. A native of Rochester, N.Y., Beattie has an extensive background in college athletics dating back to 1991. Beattie, 54, is 1991 graduate of Alfred University in Alfred, N.Y., with a degree in Business Administration. He completed his master’s degree in Sport Administration at Canisius College in 1999. He received a tenured promotion to Assistant Professor at West Chester University in April 2009.
About West Chester University West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, regional, comprehensive institution committed to providing access and offering high-quality undergraduate education, select post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. West Chester University is committed to attracting, enrolling and graduating quality students from a wide variety of educational, cultural and economic backgrounds. This endeavor requires the University to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff and to provide each member of the University community with learning and leadership development opportunities. To this end, the University supports and encourages programs which benefit all people and which seek to eradicate discrimination and injustice. We treasure what we believe to be the highest principles of American society: the worth and uniqueness of each individual, the belief that success is to be earned by individual effort put forth in an environment founded on equality of opportunity, and the appreciation of the ideal of an inclusive society. We believe that it is incumbent upon all members of our community - staff, students, faculty and administrators - to conduct themselves with civility toward one another at all times. We value the special talents and contributions of each member of our community. We further affirm the worth and dignity of each member and the shared responsibility of all to treat each other as individuals, with respect and courtesy. As a university owned by the citizens of Pennsylvania, we value our mission to provide the best educational opportunities possible which will enable the University community to successfully address the concerns of a global society. To this end, West Chester University seeks to provide diligent advising for students and to focus on teaching students to think clearly and critically, to make logical and ethical judgments, and to communicate effectively with others. West Chester University’s community strongly supports the principles of academic integrity and academic responsibility, viewing both as the province of every member of the campus community. We hold the highest esteem for teaching directed toward student learning and affirm that mastery of content as well as mastery of teaching skills necessary to communicate such content are paramount.
As a university owned by the citizens of Pennsylvania, we value our mission to provide the best educational opportunities possible which will enable the University community to successfully address the concerns of a global society. West Chester University will be a national model for excellence for public regional comprehensive universities and is especially noted for: l Undergraduate programs that actively engage students in connecting the life of the mind to the world in which they live and work. l The responsiveness of its graduate and post-baccalaureate programs to regional needs. l Its focus on providing lifelong-learning, technical, and applied skills essential to graduates’ success now and in the future. l A commitment by faculty, staff, and administrators to provide access and to serve effectively the educational needs of a diverse student body. l Its role as a leading educational and cultural resource and partner in fostering the economic, social, and cultural vitality of southeastern Pennsylvania.
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ABOUT THE MATCHUP (WBB) WEST CHESTER (12-5, 7-4)
Head Coach: Kiera Wooden
Career Record: (147-102)
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ALL-TIME SERIES: WCU leads 66-11 Streak: W3 First Meeting: 1/29/82 L, 91-56 Last Meeting: 2/4/23 W, 74-71
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(8-9, 5-7)
Head Coach: Amy Senefelder
Career Record: (81-70)
Opening Tip...Since recording an 82-27 victory over Shepherd earlier this month that served as the team’s largest win over a PSAC East foe since 1994, the West Chester University women’s basketball team has found its stride once again, winning four in a row to improve its record to 12-5 overall and 7-4 in league play. This winning streak has also seen West Chester halt a troubling trend of road losses, winning each of its last two away from home with victories over Kutztown (first road win over the Golden Bears since 2018) and Shippensburg on each of the last two Wednesday evenings. Today, West Chester will host Mansfield, looking to extend its winning streak over the Mounties to four in a row after sweeping the season series a year ago. West Chester split the series with Mansfield in 2021-22, which halted a 20-game winning streak in the series for WCU. In Hollinger last January, West Chester got an early lead and never looked back, rolling to a 75-43 victory over Mansfield. Leah Johnson became the fourth Golden Ram in school history to record a triple-double in this game, while Emily McAteer helped her make some additional history, recording a double-double of her own to become the first Golden Ram duo to record a triple-double and double-double in a PSAC East game. The Champs Are Here... The West Chester University cheerleading team has returned from Florida as UCA National Champions after posting a 98.8 in the final to win the Open All-Girl Game Day Competition at the UCA National Championships on January 12. WCU Women’s Basketball Notes ... After earning a victory over Kutztown in its lone game of the week a week ago, West Chester showed no signs of rust on Wednesday night at Shippensburg, leading throughout the night and leading by as many as 33 in the late stages of the fourth quarter in an 82-55 victory over the Raiders. West Chester shot a season-best 55.0 % from the field in the victory, which saw the team shoot north of 50.0 % from the floor in each of the first three quarters, shooting 61.5 % in the first, 56.3 % in the second and a scorching 64.7 % in the third. Emily McAteer continued her stellar run in PSAC East play, scoring a game-high 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field and 3-for-3 from three-point territory while also tying for the team lead in rebounding with seven in the victory. Leah Johnson continued her march toward the scoring record on Wednesday night as well, scoring 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting as the third Golden Ram in double figures, which moved her just 70 points away from the record, while also logging a team-best eight assists in the victory. West Chester’s recent road success has greatly improved its home/away splits in recent weeks, reducing its point-per-game differential to 7.3 (76.9/g at home vs 69.6/g away). West Chester has been impressive at home in recent years, and this season has been no different as the team is unbeaten in Hollinger, winning nine of its ten games at home by 18 points or more. West Chester has not lost in front of its home crowd in over a year, with the last setback coming on January 11, 2023, vs Shippensburg. Mansfield Women’s Basketball Notes...Mansfield enters play following a 61-46 loss in its last game to East-leading Lock Haven as the Bald Eagles remained unbeaten and high atop the PSAC East standings. Mansfield battled throughout the evening on Wednesday night, trailing by four at the end of the first, five at the half, and four heading into the fourth quarter, but the Mounties were never able to get over the hump and pull the road upset to hand the Bald Eagles their first PSAC loss of the season. Jasmine Hilton led the team in scoring with 13 points, while also corralling seven rebounds as she enters play on Saturday third in the PSAC in rebounding, averaging 8.5 rebounds per game. As a team, Mansfield averages 65.5 points per game on 40.3 % shooting from the field and 33.2 % from beyond the arc, led by Hilton, who averages 16.0 points per game as one of two Mounties to average in double figures. Up next for the Golden Rams ... Today is the first of a tight back-to-back homestand for West Chester and the first of three of four games at home. West Chester returns to action on Monday night against Millersville, beginning at 5:30, before visiting Bloomsburg on Wednesday night in the final game of the first half of PSAC East play.
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12-5 ..................................... Overall Record ....................................... 8-9 W4 ....................................... Current Streak .........................................L1 73.9 .....................................Points Per Game .................................... 65.5 56.2 ..................................... Scoring Defense .................................... 65.1 +17.7 .................................... Scoring Margin ....................................... 0.4 .441 ........................................ FG% Offense ...................................... ..403 .347 ....................................... FG % Defense ...................................... .384 .277 ................................... 3-PT FG % Offense .................................. .332 .245 ................................... 3-PT FG% Defense................................... .271 .787 ....................................... Free Throw % ..................................... ..601 41.7 .................................... Rebound Average ................................... 41.3 32.4 ................................ OPP. Rebound Average ............................... 39.0 +9.3 .....................................Rebound Margin ...................................... 2.3 13.9 .................................... Turnover Average ................................... 19.9 3.3 .......................................Turnover Margin ..................................... -3.8 15.8 .................................... Assists Per Game ................................... 13.3 9.2 ........................................ Steals Average ....................................... 7.6 2.4 ........................................ Blocks Average ....................................... 2.5
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ABOUT THE MATCHUP (MBB) WEST CHESTER (11-6, 8-3) Head Coach: Damien Blair
Career Record: (271-148)
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ALL-TIME SERIES: WCU Leads 58-34 Streak: W2 First Meeting: 1959 L, 91-77 Last Meeting: 2/4/23 W, 78-68
MANSFIELD (6-11, 4-8) Head Coach: John Szentesy Career Record: (27-98)
Opening Tip... The West Chester University men’s basketball team enters play on Saturday afternoon looking for its third win as many tries, hoping to improve to 12-6 overall and 9-3 in league action with a win over Mansfield. West Chester has completed an impressive turnaround since a 1-3 start to the year, winning 10 of its last 13 games, including a pair of wins the team has not recorded since the 2015-16 season, defeating a top-10 foe (No. 9 Cal on 1/3; 100-97) and defeating Shippensburg on the road on Wednesday night. West Chester will look to continue its winning ways today vs Mansfield as the Golden Rams hope to run their winning streak to two in a row over the Mounties. West Chester swept the season series a year ago, winning the first meeting by a 70-68 final in Hollinger before earning a 78-68 victory on the road in the series finale. With these two wins, West Chester holds a 58-34 lead in the all-time series, playing to a record of 24-6 since the 2007-08 season. In the second meeting between the two teams a year ago, Joshua Walker scored a career-high 23 points to go along with 11 rebounds to lead the Purple and Gold to the road victory. West Chester led by one at the half and used a 14-4 run midway through the second half to erase a 47-45 deficit and pull away for the 10-point victory. The Champs Are Here... The West Chester University cheerleading team has returned from Florida as UCA National Champions after posting a 98.8 in the final to win the Open All-Girl Game Day Competition at the UCA National Championships on January 12. West Chester will honor its Championship team at halftime of today’s game. WCU Men’s Basketball Notes ... West Chester accomplished yet another thing that the team had not done since 2015-16 on Wednesday night, posting a road victory over Shippensburg by an 88-73 final. West Chester trailed in the early going on Wednesday but erased the deficit as quickly as it came, holding a 45-34 lead at the half and stretching the lead to as many as 22 as the second half continued. The Raiders attempted to mount a comeback late but never got closer than 12 points as the Golden Rams left Heiges Field House victorious. Robert Smith nearly had a career-night, finishing with 27 points, one shy of his career-high, which he set on opening weekend of his freshman season against Lincoln after scoring 19 in the first half. Jordan Kellier and Joshua Walker each recorded double-doubles, finishing with 17 points/11 rebounds and 14 points/10 rebounds, respectively, as three of four players in double figures. Elijah Allen was the fourth and final Golden Ram to score in double figures on Wednesday night, chipping in 16 points on 6-of-16 shooting to help guide the team to victory. Jordan Kellier has been a force to be reckoned with in the post this season, entering play 17th in DII and first in the PSAC in rebounding, averaging 9.7 rebounds per game, while also averaging 12.2 points per game to rank fourth on the team in scoring. Mansfield Men’s Basketball Notes... Mansfield enters play amid a two-game losing streak after becoming Lock Haven’s latest victim on Wednesday night by an 89-78 final in Thomas Field House. The Mounties trailed by just five at the half and could not complete a comeback in the second half as the host Bald Eagles used their early lead to hold on for the 11-point victory. Michael Dickson led the team in scoring with 19 points on 8-of-17 shooting, while Saraj Ali nearly finished with a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing a team-best nine rebounds. For the year, Ali leads the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, while his sibling, Idris Ali, is second on the team in scoring, averaging 11.8 points per game, while also leading the team in assists, averaging 2.5 per game. As a team, Mansfield enters play averaging 74.3 points per game, shooting 45.3 % from the field and 32.7 % from three-point territory, while also averaging just under 36 (35.9) rebounds per game. Up Next for the Golden Rams ... Today is the first of a tight back-to-back homestand for West Chester and the first of three of four games at home. West Chester returns to action on Monday night against Millersville, beginning at 5:30, before visiting Bloomsburg on Wednesday night in the final game of the first half of PSAC East play.
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11-6 ..................................... Overall Record .................................... 6-11 W2 ....................................... Current Streak ........................................ L2 80.2 ....................................Points Per Game....................................74.3 78.1 ....................................Scoring Defense ................................... 78.2 2.1 ....................................... Scoring Margin ......................................-3.9 .455 ......................................FG% Offense ...................................... .453 .456 ...................................... FG % Defense ..................................... .464 .347 .................................. 3-PT FG % Offense ................................. .327 .326 .................................. 3-PT FG% Defense ................................. .367 .714 ...................................... Free Throw % ..................................... .673 37.9 ...................................Rebound Average .................................. 35.9 32.5 .............................. OPP. Rebound Average ............................. 36.1 5.4 ......................................Rebound Margin.....................................-0.2 14.2 ................................... Turnover Average .................................. 15.6 0.6 ...................................... Turnover Margin .....................................-1.0 13.1 ................................... Assists Per Game .................................. 10.6 7.9 ....................................... Steals Average ....................................... 8.1 2.9 .......................................Blocks Average .......................................2.6
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WEST CHESTER Allen ................................. 18.7 Smith ............................... 16.7 Walker .............................. 13.0 REBOUNDING WEST CHESTER Kellier................................. 9.7 Walker ................................ 6.5 Allen ................................... 4.6 ASSISTS WEST CHESTER Purnell Jr. ........................... 3.9 Kellier................................. 2.8 Smith ................................. 2.0 STEALS WEST CHESTER Allen................................... 1.5 Smith ................................. 1.4 Purnell Jr. .......................... 1.1
MANSFIELD S. Ali ................ 14.4 I. Ali .................. 11.8 Dickson.. ......... 11.6 MANSFIELD S. Ali .....................7.9 Waller ................. 4.4 Dickson. ............. 4.2 MANSFIELD I. Ali .................... 2.5 Dickson.............. 1.8 S. Ali ................... 1.8 MANSFIELD Dickson ............. 1.5 I. Ali .................... 1.4 S. Ali .................. 1.1
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THE BLAIR REPORT Damien
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TITLE: Head Coach Years at WCU: 16 Alma Mater: West Chester ‘06
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Year 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2021-22 2022-23 Total
Record Postseason 18-10 (9-5) PSAC 16-11 (5-9) 14-12 (5-9) 19-10 (14-8) PSAC 20-8 (17-5) PSAC 20-10(11-5) NCAA 16-13 (14-8) PSAC 23-7 (17-5) NCAA 14-15 (11-11) PSAC 22-7 (17-5) NCAA 22-9 (17-5) NCAA 20-10 (13-9) PSAC 17-11 (10-11) PSAC 21-8 (16-6) PSAc 262-148 (15) 12/14
Head Coach Damien Blair completed his 15th season at the helm of the Golden Rams in 2022-23. In his 14 seasons with the Purple & Gold, Blair boasts a 262-142 (.648) overall record with four NCAA Tournament appearances in the last seven years. Blair has orchestrated a 176-101 (.635) mark in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) contests throughout his tenure, and under his tutelage, the Golden Rams have landed inside the top-three of the PSAC East standings nine times, including a share of the regular-season crown in 2022-23 and six second-place nishes. West Chester has advanced to the PSAC Championship Game on three occasions. The West Chester University alum boasts a 11-12 record in the PSAC Tournament and a 1-4 record in the NCAA Tournament. It was Blair’s mission that winter to orchestrate a return to the PSAC seminals and with it a shot at a PSAC championship. Blair led West Chester to the PSAC postseason tournament in his rst season on the sideline in 2008-09, after inheriting a squad that had not reached the playoffs the previous two campaigns. One of the top guards in school history, Blair made a big splash in his rst season as head coach at his alma mater. The Golden Rams nished 18-10 overall and 9-5 in conference play, nishing third overall in the Eastern Division and leading the Rams to the quarternals of the PSAC postseason tournament. A loss to cross-town rival Cheyney ended Blair’s inaugural season prematurely. He made the leap into the college game from the high school ranks where he led nearby Downingtown High School to the Ches-Mont League boys’ basketball championship -- the rst title in school history -- in 2007 and a spot in the PIAA state playoffs for the fourth time during his tenure. Overall, Blair compiled a high school career coaching record of 173-78 (.689). Blair left Downingtown High as the school’s all-time winningest boy’s basketball coach. He was named the Daily Local News coach of the year as well as ChesMont League coach of the year his nal season. During his collegiate playing career, Blair set seven individual scoring records on the career, season and game levels. His 2,025 career points stands second all-time at West Chester University and ninth all-time in PSAC history. The ashy guard was a two-time PSAC East player of the year (1994, 1995) and four-time all-league selection, including three rst-team nods, during his illustrious playing career. Blair was inducted into the Messikomer Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame at West Chester University in 2001. Blair played semi-professional basketball with the Delaware Blue Bombers of the United States Basketball League for a brief stint, after his college career came to a close and was even invited to the Philadelphia 76ers tryout camp in 1996. Blair received his bachelor’s of science degree in Education from WCU in May 2006 and is a certied Health & Physical Education instructor in the state of Pennsylvania. He completed his master’s in Athletic Administration from WCU in May 2007.
TONIGHT’S LINEUPS
West Chester University Golden Rams Women’s Basketball Roster (12-5, 7-4)
No. 0 2 3 4 10 12 13 14 20 21 22 24 25 32 33
Player Kyla Glasser-Hyman Jayde Boyd Leah Johnson Alianna Hopta Michelle Kozicki Kaziah Ross Alana Boyer Erin Daley Emily McAteer Sofia Coleman Morgan Warley Briana Seltzer Valerie McGriff Anna McTamney Rachel Conran
Pos. G G G G F G G F F/C G G/F G F/C G G/F
Ht. 5-6 5-9 5-5 5-7 6-0 5-6 5-7 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-9 5-9 6-0 5-10 5-8
Cl. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.
Hometown/High School Inzai, Japan / Hightstown Pittsburgh, PA. / Oakland Catholic Columbus, N.J. / Notre Dame York, Pa. / West York Wilmington, Del. / Padua Academy Binghamton, N.Y. / Binghamton Harrisburg, Pa. / Susquenita Lafayette Hill, Pa. / Plymouth Whitemarsh Thornton, Pa. / Garnet Valley Dresher, Pa. / Gwynedd Mercy Academy West Chester, Pa. / Villa Maria Academy Reading, Pa. / Reading Lansdale, Pa. / North Penn Plymouth Meeting, Pa. / Plymouth Whitemarsh Springfield, Pa. / Springfield
Head Coach: Kiera Wooden (West Chester University ‘03) - 10th season Assistant Coach: Allison Hostetter (West Chester University ‘12) - 9th season, Mary Fromhartz
Mansfield University Mountaineers Women’s Basketball Roster (8-9, 5-7)
No. 0 5 10 12 14 15 20 22 24 55
Player Kristen Fulford Jasmine Hilton Kenedy Stroup Danae Ellzy Cydney Stanton Lauren Miller Emilie Leidig Katie Sheeler Alivia Paeglow Minyhah Easterling
Pos. G F F G F G G G F F
Ht. 5-7 5-11 5-10 5-8 5-9 5-7 5-7 5-6 5-10 6-3
Cl. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. Sr. Fr. Gr. Fr.
Head Coach: Amy Senefelder (Trine ‘05) Third season Assistant Coach: John Davis
Hometown/High School Stewartsville, N.J. / Phillipsburg Upper Marlboro, Md. / Charles Herbert Flowers Millerstown, Pa. / Greenwood Coatesville, Pa. / Coatesville Easton, Pa. / Bethlehem Catholic Pine City, N.Y. / Elmira Bellwood, Pa. / Bellwood Antis Rixford, Pa. / Otto-Eldred Albany, N.Y. / Colonie Central Altoona, Pa. / Glendale
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West Chester University Golden Rams Men’s Basketball Roster (11-6, 8-3)
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/High School 0 Myles Grey G 5-10 175 Fr. Reading, Pa. / Reading 1 Anthony Purnell Jr. G 6-0 150 So. Chester, Pa. / Kiski Prep 2 Robert Smith G 6-1 180 Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. / Bishop McDevitt 3 Saleem Payne G 5-10 160 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa. / Phelps School 4 Elijah Allen G 6-2 180 Jr. Dover, Del. / Dover 10 Luke Boyd G 6-2 170 So. Somerton, Pa. / Archbishop Ryan 11 Joshua Walker F 6-8 230 Jr. Upper Marlboro, Md. / Riverdale Baptist 13 Darrius Phillips F 6-8 225 Fr. East Stroudsburg, Pa. / Seton Hall Prep 14 Nix Varano G 6-2 175 So. Chalfont, Pa. / La Salle College High School 15 Isaiah Thomas-McClain G 6-5 185 R-So. Cheltenham, Pa. / Cheltenham 20 Tristan Thomas F 6-9 250 So. Medford, N.J. / IMG Academy 21 Mirko Bramati G 6-7 190 Fr. Bologna, Italy / St. Thomas More 22 Alex Walinski G/F 6-4 180 Jr. New Hope, Pa. / New Hope Solebury 23 Moro Osumanu G/F 6-6 180 Jr. Reading, Pa. / Reading 24 Jordan Kellier F 6-5 220 Gr. Kingston, Jamaica / Redemption Christian Head Coach: Damien Blair (West Chester ’06) 16th season Assistant Coach: Ben Kay (Drexel ’12), Eric Anderson, Bill Coleman, Isaiah Lester
Mansfield University Mountaineers Men’s Basketball Roster (6-11, 4-8)
No. 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 15 22 24 30 31 35 44
Name Pos. Manir Waller G Jordan MontgomeryG Saraj Ali F Dashon Lewis F Eli Shearer G Michael Dickson G Camden Hurst G Diarmid Stewart G Idris Ali G Gabe Perez G Ty Barrett G Julian Wilson C Owen Chambers G Scott Woodring F/C Jaydan Montgomery
Ht. 6-3 5-8 6-5 6-5 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-6 6-0 6-3 6-1 6-8 6-3 6-8 G
Yr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Gr. Jr. 6-1
Hometown/High School Abington, Pa. / Abington Southfield, Mich. / University of Detroit Jesuit Williamsport, Pa. / Loyalsock Philadelphia, Pa. / Olympus Prep Chambersburg, Pa. / Chambersburg York, Pa. / Dallastown Area Lancaster, Pa. / Lancaster Mennonite Hanover, Pa. / Blue Ridge Williamsport, Pa. / Loyalsock Philadelphia, Pa. / Roman Catholic Troy, Pa. / Troy Williamsport, Pa. / Loyalsock Coudersport, Pa. / Coudersport Waverly, N.Y. / Waverly So. Southfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield
Head Coach: John Szentesy (Mansfield ‘98) Sixth season Assistant Coach: Mike Rell, Ryan Napp
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Notes 2023-24 Men’s Basketball Conference Standings and Statistics
Conference Standings 2023-24 Eastern Division Place School 1. East Stroudsburg 2. Millersville 3. Lock Haven 4. West Chester 5. Mansfield 6. Shepherd 7. Bloomsburg 8. Shippensburg 9. Kutztown Western Division Place School 1. Gannon 2. Cal 3. IUP 4. Slippery Rock 5. Seton Hill 6. Mercyhurst 7. Edinboro 8. Clarion 9. Pitt-Johnstown
Conf. 9-2 9-2 9-2 8-3 4-8 3-8 2-9 2-10 1-11
Overall 15-2 14-3 11-5 11-6 6-11 6-10 4-13 5-12 2-16
Conf. 10-2 9-2 9-2 6-5 5-6 5-6 4-7 4-8 3-9
Overall 16-2 15-2 12-5 8-9 10-7 9-10 5-12 6-12 5-13
Statistical Leaders 2023-24 POINTS/GAME Name KJ McClurg Bernie Blunt Josh Omojafo
School CAL BORO GAN
Ppg. 23.2 20.9 20.1
School WCU ROCK IUP
Rpg. 9.7 9.7 8.8
School GAN VILLE IUP
Apg. 6.0 5.1 5.1
School ESU GAN IUP
Stlpg. 2.6 2.6 2.3
REBOUNDS Name Jordan Kellier Lashon Lindsay Ethan Porterfield ASSISTS Name Derrick James Jaden Faulkner Garvin Clarke STEALS Name Jaelen McGlone Derrick James Garvin Clarke
PSAC East Preseason Coaches’ Polls Men’s PSAC East Preseason Poll 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
East Stroudsburg (5) West Chester (3) Millersville Shepherd (1) Shippensburg Lock Haven Kutztown Bloomsburg Mansfield
Men’s PSAC West Preseason Poll 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
IUP (5) California (4) Mercyhurst Slippery Rock Pitt-Johnstown Seton Hill Gannon Clarion Edinboro
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Notes 2023-24 Women’s Basketball Conference Standings and Statistics
Conference Standings 2023-24 Eastern Division Place School 1. Lock Haven 2. West Chester 3. Kutztown 4. Millersville 5. Mansfield 6. East Stroudsburg 7. Bloomsburg 8. Shippensburg 9. Shepherd
Conf. 11-0 7-4 7-5 5-6 5-7 4-7 2-9 2-10 1-10
Overall 16-1 12-5 9-9 7-10 8-9 6-10 4-13 3-15 3-13
Western Division Place School 1. Gannon 2. Cal 3. IUP 4. Mercyhurst 5. Edinboro 6. Pitt-Johnstown 7. Seton Hill 8. Slippery Rock 9. Clarion
Conf. 12-0 8-3 8-3 8-3 7-4 5-7 6-5 2-9 0-12
Overall 20-1 13-4 12-4 12-5 9-7 12-6 9-8 2-12 0-18
Statistical Leaders 2023-24 POINTS/GAME Name Katelin Starr Christiane Frye Sam Pirosko
School BLOOM SHU GAN
Ppg. 19.5 19.3 18.2
School BLM IUP MANS
Rpg. 9.3 9.2 8.5
School WCU UPJ BLOOM
Apg. 5.2 4.9 4.6
School SHU IUP IUP
Stlpg. 3.3 2.6 2.4
REBOUNDS Name Katelin Starr Nyshae’ Weaver Jasmine Hilton ASSISTS Name Leah Johnson Olivia Fasick Ella Kale STEALS Name Christiane Frye Rahmena Henderson Teirra Preston
PSAC East Preseason Coaches’ Polls PSAC East Preseason Poll 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
West Chester (8) Kutztown (1) Shippensburg Bloomsburg East Stroudsburg Lock Haven Millersville Mansfield Shepherd
PSAC West Preseason Poll 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
California (5) Gannon (2) IUP (1) Edinboro Pitt-Johnstown (1) Seton Hill Mercyhurst Slippery Rock Clarion
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2023-24 West Chester University Cheerleaders Pos. Cl. Hometown / High School From late August through early-to-mid March each Name Aguiar Base Sr. Delran, N.J./Delran school year, West Chester University’s cheerleaders are front Alexis Kira Bhuta (C) Flyer Sr. Burlington, N.J./Burlington Twp. Base Fr. Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley and center at all Golden Rams football games in the fall and Jasmin Bullers Casale Back So. Springfield, Pa./Springfield both men’s and women’s basketball games in the winter. Alexis Charli Culbert (C) Backspot Sr. Upper Chichester, Pa./Chichester Additionally, West Chester University’s cheerleaders have Mia Fornito Flyer Sr. Medford, N.J./Shawnee Emily Ham Backspot So. West Grove, Pa./Padua Academy traveled to Orlando, Fla., and the Wide World of Sports in Justice Haynes Flyer Fr. Reading, Pa./Conrad Weiser January to compete in the UCA Nationals. The Golden Rams Cameron Heron Base Fr. Philadelphia, Pa./Saint Hubert Flyer So. Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley Cheer Squad placed among the top five at UCA Nationals Madison Hines Sarah Hogan Base Jr. Holland, Pa./Council Rock South in each of the past two years, including a runner-up perfor- Julia Hunt (C) Base So. Ridley, Pa./Archbishop Carroll McKenna Maffei Flyer Jr. Oxford, Pa./Oxford Area mance in 2023. Adelyn Mariani Flyer Fr. Springfield, Pa./Springfield The cheerleaders work hard in the preseason learning Emily Matienzo Base Sr. Lake Hopatcong, N.J./Jefferson Twp. Sr. Old Bridge, N.J./Old Bridge mostly new material for the upcoming campaign, condition- Jacqueline Nadera Flyer Allison Nadin Base So. Chadds Ford, Pa./Unionville ing and developing a pride in the West Chester University Samantha Noble Base Fr. Bordentown, N.J./No. Burlington Backspot Fr. Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks East community. Aside from preparing their 35-member team for Olivia Ople Caroline Orokos Base Sr. No. Brunswick, N.J./No. Brunswick Twp. the year ahead, the West Chester University cheerleaders Kylie Orseno Backspot Fr. North Wales, Pa./North Penn Fr. Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks West also host high school clinics in order to develop cheerleading Cameryn Pellegrini Base Madison Polansky Flyer So. Lansdale, Pa./North Penn around the area. Alyssa Redding Base Sr. Bethlehem, Pa./Liberty Base Jr. Mountain Top, Pa./Crestwood The West Chester University cheerleaders take on many Abby Roman Keilian Rudisill Base Fr. Reading, Pa./Exeter community service projects focusing mainly on breast can- Noelle Schusko Backspot So. Malvern, Pa./Pope John Paul cer awareness, as well as doing many youth and high school Madison Skowronek Base Sr. Media, Pa./Penncrest Stein Base Fr. Norristown, Pa./Norristown cheering clinics, donating to needy schools and volunteering Devon Marnie String Backspot So. Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill West with the elderly within the West Chester community. Lexi Swisher Flyer Jr. Morgantown, Pa./Twin Valley Base Fr. Philadelphia, Pa./Saint Hubert The team also makes many public appearances as rep- Kyleigh Taylor Peyton Taylor Base Fr. Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom resentatives of WCU, highlighted each holiday season with Victoria Zencak Base Fr. Warrington, Pa./CB South Fr. Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley a spot in the West Chester Borough’s annual Christmas Pa- Emiily Zoellner Base rade. Head Coach: Jacqueline Kline
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