USD Women's Basketball 1992-1993
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
1992-1993 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL~-~
1992-1993 University of San Diego Women's Basketball Schedule
TIME 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
SITE Pomona SDSU Las Vegas NV
OPPONENT Cal Poly Pomona (scrimmage) San Diego State University 7-Up Desert Classic USO vs. Alabama-Birmingham UNLV vs. Tennessee-Chattanooga 7-Up Desert Classic Consolation Game Championship Game Cal State Fullerton Texas Tech University of New Mexico FRESNO PACIFIC COLLEGE STANFORD UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY CAL STATE SACRAMENTO CAL STATE LOS ANGELES *SAINT MARV'S COLLEGE *UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO *University of Portland *Gonzaga University *SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY *LOYOLA MARVMOUNT UNIVERSITY *PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY *Pepperdine University *Loyola Marymount University *GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
DATE Nov 17 Dec 2 Dec 4
DAV Tue Wed Fri
5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Las Vegas NV
Dec 5
Sat
5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. TBA 7:30 p.m. TBA
Fullerton Lubbock TX Albuquerque NM
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Dec 11 Dec 20 Dec 22 Dec 30 Jan 2 Jan 4 Jan 6 Jan 9 Jan 14 Jan 16
USD USD USD USD USD USD USD
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Portland OR Spokane WA USD USD USD Malibu Los Angeles USD USD San Francisco Moraga Santa Clara TBA
Jan 21 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 4 Feb 6 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 18 Feb 20 Feb 26 Feb 27 Mar 3 Mar 12, 13
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*UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND *University of San Francisco
*Saint Mary's College *Santa Clara University WCC Tournament
IDENTIFICATION:
University
* Denotes West Coast Conference contests
All Home Contests in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS All Home Contests played at USO Sports Center (2,500)
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1992-1993 UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: "MAKE IT HAPPEN!"
The University of San Diego women's basketball team enters the 1992-1993 season off a difficult 1991-'92 campaign - a season beset with illness, injuries and one of the most competitive non-conference schedules in the country. With a core of seven solid returning letterwinners, a renewed and spirited attitude and the healthy return of several key players, the USO Toreros are looking at the 1992-1993 season with great optimism. They are looking to "Make It Happen!" The Toreros return three starters to the '92-'93 lineup - seniors Angie Straub and Chris Enger and junior Jill Shaver. While each is important and a key to the ultimate success of the Toreros, it is the 6'4" Enger that - as the team's center - draws the most attention. The premier shot blocker on the West Coast, Enger is coming off a '91-'92 season in which she averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.9 blocked shots despite missing the season's final 12 games due to injury. Already
the USO career leader with 235 blocked shots, she is closing in on school career marks in scoring and rebounding. A return to form by a healthy Enger will be a key ingredient for a successful 1992-1993 season. Straub returns for her fourth season at the controls of the Torero attack. As she approaches the USO career assist record, the 5'5" Straub looks to increase her other offensive contributions. She seeks to set the tone for a new Toreros' attitude with a tenacity and determination that marks her as a true team leader. The team's scoring leader in '91-'92, the 6'0" Shaver should return to her role as a starting forward . A proven scorer who has the capabilities of igniting the team with her offensive prowess, Shaver looks to improve on a 13.6 per game scoring average that garnered her WCC "Honorable Mention" honors following her sophomore season. Rounding out the upper class line-up are juniors Melisa Sortino and Charlene Bippes. Sortino, a 5'7" guard who saw spot duty during her first two seasons with the Toreros, is an excellent outside shooter and a fierce competitor who has proven to be the team's main three-point threat. Bippes, a 6'1" forward from Big Bend Community College, will be a valuable contributor due to her size, strength and experience. A rugged rebounder and defender, Bippes holds season and career records in shot blocking and field goal accuracy at Big Bend. The remainder of the USO roster - three returning sophomores and four newcomers - give the '92-'93 Toreros welcome depth. Guard Serena Eiermann has the ball-handling abilities and the outside
shooting touch to play both the wing or point guard spots. Defensive master Vicki de Jesus will provide the Toreros with needed frontcourt speed and will see time along with Shaver and Bippes at forward. At 5'1 O", Brittany Volk has the size to play forward and the shooting skills necessary to play guard and should see action at both positions. Backing up Enger at center will be 6'3" sophomore Nya Jensen. Jensen, who hails from Copenhagen, Denmark, is an aggressive rebounder who has shown a fine touch around the basket. Backing up Straub at point guard will be 5'7" freshman Laura King while 5'1 O" newcomers Michele Brovelli and Angie Cooper have the size and mobility to play both forward and guard. The stage is set for an exciting 1992-1993 season. The Toreros are prepared for the challenges and opportunities that await them. They are ready to "Make It Happen!"
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Table Of Contents 1992-1993 Season Schedule .... .Inside Front Cover 1992-1993 Torero Outlook ........ .. ... .. .................. .... 1 Table Of Contents .......................................... .. .. ..... 2 West Coast Conference .......... ............... ................. 3 People To Know At USO .. .. .................... .... ....... ..... 4 Director Of Athletics Tom Iannacone .... ... ... .. .... .. ... 5 USO Basketball And Academics .... ...... .. ... .. .. ... ..... .6 Twenty Years Of Basketball .......... .. ............ .. .......... 7 Head Coach Kathy Marpe .... ... ..... .... ...................... 8 Torero Assistant Coaches ............ .. ........................ 9 1991-1992 Season Statistics .. .. ...................... ..... 10 Team Photo and Roster .................................... .. . 11 Meet The Toreros .............................................. 2-17 Chris Enger/Angie Straub ............. .. ................... 12 Jill Shaver/Melisa Sortino .. .. .... .. ................. .. .... 13 Charlene Bippes/Nya Jensen .......... .. ................. 14 Serena Eiermann/Brittany Volk .. .... .. .... .... .... ..... 15 Vicki de Jesus/Angie Cooper ............................ 16 Michele Brovelli/Laura King ... ...... ............ ......... 17 Athletic Department Administration ..................... 18 Women's Basketball Support Staff .. .. .................. 19 Athletic Department Staff ...... .. ............................. 19 Women's Basketball Record Book .................. 20-21 Women 's Basketball Alumni ................................. 22 San Diego-America's Finest City ...... ... ... ..... ...... 23 University Profile ....... ........... ..... ..Inside Back Cover Women's Basketball Staff Head Coach ............................. .. ... ...... .. ...... Kathy Marpe Assistant Coach ....... .. .. .. .. ...... .. ........ .. .......... Cheryl Getz Assistant Coach ....... ............................ ...... Melissa Allen Assistant Coach .... ..................... ........ .... ..... Mike Barney Administrative Assistant ........................... Roland Marpe Student Intern .. .. ... ........ ... .... .. ........ .. ... .. .... .. ... Julie Doria Student Assistants ....... .... Sara Paz and Aimee Reinard Academic Advisor ............ .. ..... ...... .. .Dr. Daniel Sheehan Academic Counselor ... .... ............ .. ... ....... .. ... .. Don Smith Admissions Advisor .. ................... .. ....... ... .... Nina Lococo Acknowledgements The 1992-1993 Women's Basketball Media Guide is published by the University of San Diego Sports Infor– mation Department. Thanks to the following people who have helped put this guide together : Cyndy Guy, Cheryl Getz, Kings Printing Corp. (Layout), Visual Sports Net– work (Photography) and Vanard Lithographers (Printing ).
Media Information All requests for media credentials should be made at least one day in advance to John 0 . Rollo, As– sistant Sports Information Director. Passes will be left at Will Call. You will be furnished with cumulative statistics and programs before the game and visiting SIDs will be requested to provide stats. During the game, you will receive play-by-plays, shot charts , a halftime box and a final box. Coaches and players will be available for interviews approximately ten minutes after the game. Media will be sitting at floor level along courtside, the same side as both of the teams . One telephone and one FAX machine are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Two telephones are available for visiting radio teams . Billing for use of the phones will be at a later date. The phone number for the SID operation on press row is (619) 278-0648. Media interested in interviewing either the coaches or players, or in attending practice, please contact John 0. Rollo at (619) 260-4745.
Quick Facts Founded : 1949 Location : 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego CA 92110-2492
Enrollment: 6,000 Nickname: Toreros Colors : Columbia Blue, Navy, White Home Court: USO Sports Center (2,500) Conference: West Coast Conference Affiliation : NCAA Division I President: Dr. Author E. Hughes Athletic Director: Tom Iannacone Faculty Representative: Thomas Burke
Sports Information Staff Ted Gosen ... ... .... .... ... .. ...... ..Sports Information Director
Office # (619) 260-4745 Home # (619) 486-3284
John 0 . Rollo .. .... ..... .. Asst. Sports Information Director Victor Dence ..... ...... ..... ........................ Student Assistant Devin Henderson .... .. ........ .. .. ............... Student Assistant Dena Johnson .. .............. .. .... .. ............. Student Assistant Cyndy Guy ..... ......... .. .. ......... .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ....... SID Intern Courtside Phone Number ... .. ... .... .... ....... (619) 278-0648 FAX Machine Phone Number ..... ........ ... (619) 292-0388
On The Cover Torero Seniors :
Chris Enger (40) and Angie Straub (5)
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WEST COAST CONFERENCE ~TOREROS
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
GONZAGA
','( INJ(~;RENCE
PEPPERDINE
SAN FRANCISCO
ST. MARY'S
PORTLAND
SANTA CLARA
Second Annual wee Post-Season Tournament
March 12 - 13, 1993 @ Site of Regular Season Champion
#1 Seed March 12
#4 Seed
March 13
wee Champion
Santa Clara University is defending champion
#3 Seed March 12 #2 Seed
Champion receives WCC's NCAA Tournament Berth
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PEOPLE TO KNOW AT USD
A Message From President Hughes The women's basketball program is inte– gral to the University's athletic effort, just as the athletic program is central to our view of education - that education should develop the whole person. The team moved to Division I in 1979, and each year has grown in strength and com– petitive capability. The University is proud of our women's basketball accomplishments, and pleased to support the program in every way possible, including scholarship aid to our athletes, recognition of the values of the program, and promotion of intercollegiate athletics. I believe our USO team will be receiving some national attention this year, and I look forward to watching the season's events unfold.
Author E. Hughes President
Thomas Burke Vice President - Student Affairs University Representative President of wee Executive Committee
Sr. Sally Furay Vice President - Provost
John McNamara Vice President - University Relations
Fred Brooks Vice President - Financial Affairs
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TOM IANNACONE Director ofAthletics
Tom Iannacone is in his fifth year as the University of San Diego Director of Athletics. He assumed the position September 1, 1988 after a nationwide search. The 51-year-old Iannacone has made great strides in his first four years. His accomplishments at USD include an on-going internal reorganization of the athletic department, plus improve– ments in the major areas of personnel, scholarship assistance, facilities, promotions and marketing, fund raising, drug education and academic support. In addition, he was instrumental in USD gaining membership to the new Pioneer Football League, which begins in 1993. Iannacone came to the University of San Diego with an impressive list of credentials and a thorough knowledge of intercollegiate athletics. Prior to USD, he was Director of Athletics for four years at St. Francis College in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Hard work, loyalty and dedication are just some of the words that easily describe Iannacone. His major contributions at St. Francis included the expansion of sports offerings and scholar– ships for both men and women, improved budgets, renovation of athletic facilities, the hiring of additional staff, and the establish–
ment of a master plan for the future and continual development of athletics. He served on several committees, most notably the Eastern Collegiate Athletics Conference (ECAC) Infractions committee and
the Northeast Conference committee on conference devel- opment, which developed a plan for the future and implemented the position for a full-time commissioner. Iannacone also served as a consultant to the NCAA I-AAA Football Committee. Prior to his tenure at St. Francis, Iannacone served as assistant athletic director at Fordham University from 1977-84. Along with hisadministrativedutiesatFordham, he was an assistant football coach for the Rams. From 1975-78, he acted as offensive coordinator and backfield coach as Fordham captured 19 victories in their final 24 games during this span. The 1977 squad was and remains the highest scoring team in Fordham history, averaging 34 points per game. In 1983 Iannacone was presented the prestigious Jack Coffey Award by the Alumni Association for outstanding contributions to Fordham athletics. He also served on various Metro Atlantic Conference committees. Prior to Fordham, Iannacone taught physical education and coached track and football in the Norwalk, Ridgefield and New Milford (CT) school districts from 1964-76. He made his collegiate football coaching debut as an offensive backfield coach at Western Connecticut State University in 1974. A 1964 graduate of the University of Connecticut, Iannacone received his master of science degree in physical education from Southern Connecticut State University in 1973. Tom and his wife, Cynthia, have three children: Tom Jr., Jennifer and Eric; all three are students at USD.
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ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS: A WINNING COMBINATION At the University of San Diego, Education is synonymous with Athletics: the two go "hand-in-hand". The USO women's basketball team has enjoyed much success in the world of academia. They compiled a 3.14 grade point average in 1991-'92 and placed nine players on the West Coast Conference "Scholar-Athlete" Honor Roll: graduated seniors Julie Doria, Debbie Gollnick, Lynda Jones and Julie Lemery and current Toreros Serena Eiermann, Chris Enger, Jill Shaver, Melisa Sortino and Angie Straub. Earning spots on the WCC "All-Academic Team", which encompassed all sports which the WCC sponsored, were Chris Enger, Debbie Gollnick, Lynda Jones and Jill Shaver. Receiving honors is rewarding, but commitment and a strong desire to excel are the keys to academic success. The players, staff and administration all share these ideals. The USO Athletic Department has recently created an avenue to support its student-athletes in the academic arena. The "Accelerated Study Program" helps students new to the University get acclimated to the "USO way of doing things", according to program director Don Smith. Most importantly, the program helps all students to stay "on top" of their studies through their seasons of competition. In addition to sessions on study skills, note taking and library skills, students have direct access to IBM and MacIntosh computers located in the Study Room at the Sports Center. The success rate of all athletes at USO is very high. However, the NCAA has recently passed legislation that requires all NCAA Division I programs to publish their graduation rates (beginning with the 1984-'85 season). "The NCAA graduation report provides opportunities to report figures for all athletes who complete programs," responds Regina Sullivan, Assistant Athletic Director at USO. "This also demonstrates the commitment on the part of (all) NCAA members to the academic success of Former Torero Paula Mascari, who graduated in May of 1990 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications and a grade point average of 3. 70, was named the WCC "Female Scholar-Athlete Of - The Year" following her senior year. Paula is the first female athlete at USO to be presented with this prestigious award which is the highest honor bestowed by the West Coast Conference. Lynda Jones (44)
our student-athletes." While the average graduation rate for all students at USO is 53%, that figure for student-athletes at USO is 69%. The refined graduation rate (includes students who have transferred into USO after their first year) is 91 %, a figure that ranks USO at the top in national figures. Student-athletes on the women's basketball team reflect the success seen throughout the entire Athletic Department. The coaching staff is committed to ensuring every opportunity for stu– dents to graduate. All of the athletes who have played four years for Head Coach Kathy Marpe have either graduated or are currently progressing toward their degrees. Among the majors of those who graduated are: Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Education, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Religious Studies and Sociology. The majority of student-athletes are able to complete their degree and graduate within four years - a task that is not easy to achieve! Academics and Athletics...at USD, it's aWinning Combination!
Paula Mascari
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TWENTY YEARS OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL: A PERSPECTIVE The 1992-1993 season represents a milestone of sorts for University of San Diego women's basketball Head Coach Kathy Marpe. The '92-'93 campaign marks Marpe's 20th season as a collegiate head coach. This period of lon– gevity offers Marpe a unique vantage point from which to view the past, present and future of the sport of women's basketball.
"When I started at (the University of) New Mexico (prior to the '73-'74 season), there were few scholarships to be found for women's sports anywhere," she reflected. "As a matter of fact, during my first year, I had just one 'tuition' to offer and a very small travel and recruiting budget. Women's basketball at the time was, pretty much, a regionalized sport."
It is in the area of scholarship and financial considerations that women's basketball has made its biggest gains, according to Marpe. With funding growing for the sport each year, she feels that women 's basketball has made the transition from a regionalized to a truly national sport. "The media exposure of women's basketball has improved with every season . Many schools are now attracting sell-out crowds versus big games on their schedules, such as the crowd that watched the City Championship last season here at USO. Teams now schedule opponents on a regional and national basis. With increased exposure and television contracts, we are quickly becoming a high profile sport. "Title IX and the ERA established a climate for the improved exposure, increased budgets and added personnel that has allowed women 's athletics to grow into the major force it is today," Marpe explains. "We are now better able to recruit athletes in all parts of the country instead of being restricted to local or regional areas. At one time, I recruited a specific type of player and changed my system according to the type of players on my team. Today, coaches, for the most part, are looking for taller, quicker athletes that fit into their particular system and style of play. "At USO, the growth (in my twelve years here) has been dramatic. We are now a member of the West Coast Conference, enabling us to have a conference tournament at the end of the season. The winner of this tournament rece ives an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Post-season play is now the rule and not the exception for women's teams. "We have also seen much growth across the board in our conference in other areas such as travel budgets, media exposure and scholarships." Marpe has watched her sport move toward the forefront in the area of educational opportunities for women. The University of San Diego, she says, "treats athletics as a main-line part of the
educational process. It is considered a healthy arm of the University community and the University environment." She is in favor of current trends in NCAA legislation be– cause "these NCAA rules will have a definite impact on all areas of athletics . They are certain to create a wake– up call for high school and college athletes, both female and male. "Gender equity is the buzz word in athletics and the NCAA in the '90's. I think women in sports will see yet another growth spurt that will impact players, teams and society, as a whole. Women will continue to see athletics play a positive and productive role in their lives. The climate is right for women to MAKE IT HAPPEN!" Women 's basketball has come a long way in the past twenty years. So, too, has USO Head Coach Kathy Marpe. They are an ideal match! 7
The Dean of Coaches UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO HEAD COACH KATHY MARPE
Entering her twentieth season as a collegiate basketball head coach (and her thirteenth at USO), University of San Diego women's basketball coach Kathy Marpe has seen many changes in women's basketball. These changes- which have improved the quality of the women's game -are in direct proportion to two factors: better athletes and an increased awareness of women in the field of athletics, in general. "Today's athletes have gotten bigger, stronger, quicker and more agile," she remarks. "This, in turn, has made the game much better today." What has not changed in twenty years is Kathy Marpe's philosophy and ap– proach to the game. The "dean" of basketball coaches in the West Coast Con– ference, Marpe maintains the same ideals that led her to the world of coaching following graduation from the University of Minnesota in 1971 with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education.
"I have always believed in the concepts of team play and balanced scoring. I have always felt that it is my responsibility to develop my players to their highest potential. My job is to enhance and to teach." Marpe's philosophy is in line with that of the University, in general. "Basketball at USO is just another part of the total educational process. I fully feel that it is important to train not just the athlete, but the whole individual, for life's challenges." Kathy Marpe began her coaching career at Spring Lake (MN) High School in 1971. She coached girl's volleyball, basketball and softball as well as track and field. Her volleyball and basketball teams qualified for section playoffs in each year of her tutelage. The world of collegiate athletics beckoned to Marpe and she moved to the University of New Mexico, where she was named women's basketball coach prior to the 1973-1974 season. She coached the Lobos for seven seasons, compiling a fine record of 87-63. While at New Mexico, Marpe was twice a finalist for the Wade "National Coach Of The Year" award as well as being selected "Coach Of The Year" by her conference. New challenges called to Marpe and she accepted the position of head women's basketball coach at USO prior to the '80-'81 season. Marpe gradually shaped the USO program and has led it to a 122-126 record since the '83-'84 season. The Toreros have posted a 49-45 WCC record since joining the conference prior to the '85- '86 season. Kathy Marpe is one of the most respected members of her profession. She served on the Kodak All– American selection board and has been on the Western Re– gional seeding committee for four years. Additionally, Marpe has been a voting member of the Associated Press Top 20 committee for the past fourteen years. She was_a member of the gold medal-winning East coaching staff at the 1990 U. S. Olympic Festival.
KATHY MARPE'S YEAR-BY-YEAR COLLEGIATE COACHING RECORD
YEAR '73-'74 '74-'75 '75-'76 '76-'77 '77-'78 '78-'79 '79-'80 '80-'81 '81 -'82
YEAR '82-'83 '83-'84 '84-'85 '85·'86 '86-'87 '87-'88 '88-'89 '89-'90 '90-'91 '91-'92
RECORD
SCHOOL
RECORD
SCHOOL
USO USO USO USO USO USO USO USO USO USO
9- 5 7-11 9- 8
8-18
New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico
14-14 14-13 16-13 14-13 13-16 10·17 17-10 14-13
11 · 9 15· 7 19-10 17-13 6-24 11-21
USO USO
9-17
New Mexico
87· 63
.580 .il6 .480
seven seasons ll'.r:!ll~ll ~!lll~QD~ nineteen seasons
J.1.S.D.
~ 233-252
CAREER
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Assistant Coach CHERYL GETZ Cheryl Getz begins her first year as chief assistant to USO Head Coach Kathy Marpe. Cheryl comes to USO from Eastern Michigan University, where she served as Head Coach from 1987 through the end of the 1991-1992 season. During her five year tenure at Eastern Michigan, the Eagles compiled an overall record of 46- 89, including a record of 12-16 in the 1991-'92 season. Getz is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education in 1982. She played three years for the Lady Bearcats, being named team captain in both her junior and senior years. She served as a graduate assistant coach at Central Michigan University
(1982-'84) , receiving a Master of Arts degree in Athletic Administration in 1984. Prior to serving at Eastern Michigan, Getz served as an assistant coach at both the University of Dayton ('84-'86) and George Washington University ('86-'87). "Winning games is never easy, but building a solid program may be even more difficult," Getz remarks in discussing her philosophy. "I believe my experience in program development as both a head coach and an assistant coach can bring fresh ideas in areas such as recruiting, promotions and player development." She feels comfortable in joining the Toreros' coaching staff. "Coach Marpe and I share the same philosophy: that student-athletes should strive for excellence in the classroom, on a personal level and on the basketball court. Since recruiting will be one of my main responsibilities, I needed to know that we could attract the top-notch student athletes. Coach Marpe is an excellent coach with a solid reputation." "What better place to recruit to than the University of San Diego!"
Assistant Coach MIKE BARNEY
Assistant Coach MELISSA ALLEN A Players' Coach. Such words describe second year USO assistant coach Melissa Allen . As recently as 1990, Allen could be found on the hardwood as a backcourt star at the University of Hawaii. Now, she is on the other end of the whistle, giving advice and instruction instead of tak– ing it. She feels that her recent play– ing experiences will help her in her career as a coach. "Oh , yes, definitely!" she responds when asked about her transition from player to coach . "I feel that I still have that player's mentality, that I can relate to what a player is feeling and thinking . I think I'll be able to share their experiences and relate to whatever problems that may arise." Allen graduated from Hawaii in 1990 with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. Se lected as Hawaii's "Scholar-Athlete Of The Year" in 1987, Allen is a firm be– liever that athletics and academics do, indeed, mix. "Because of the demands placed on today's student-ath– letes , I think it's imperative that each person be successful in both worlds . I don't think that today's athlete can be successful in one area without being successful in the other." All en will be responsible for the Toreros' scouting program and will work with the team's guards as well as assisting Head Coach Kathy Marpe with everyday practice and game day organization .
Assistant coach Mike Barney re– turns for his third year as a Torero assistant coach. Barney, who will work with the Torero centers and forwards , is a firm believer that hard work and basketball success go hand in hand. "I feel that basketball is, in reality, a very simple game. With a little hard work, any player can achieve
a great sense of enjoyment." Barney prepped locally at San Diego's Kearny High School. He was a member of a San Diego CIF champi– onship team as a junior and was selected to the All-Sen– tinel Kiwanis and SDCIF Honorable Mention squads as a senior. Barney feels his role with the Toreros is very simple. "My job is to teach the players to have a basketball mentality...to make them more aware of their purpose on the court. I also try to bring more fun to the game. Those two things - awareness and fun - make the game of basketball much easier to play." Mike Barney joined the Torero coaching statt at the insis– tence of Head Coach Kathy Marpe. It is one association that has proven beneficial to both people - and to the Toreros.
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UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 1991- 1992 SEASON STATISTICS
OVERALL RECORD: 9 WINS, 17 LOSSES WEST COAST CONFERENCE RECORD: 4 WINS, 10 LOSSES (SEVENTH PLACE)
FT /FT A/Pct.
G /GS
FG/ FGA/Pcl. 3FG/FGA / Pct.
PLAYER
TR/Ave. PF/DO
TP /Ave.
OR/ DR
TO
BLKS.
STL
MIN
A
39f 4 66f 1 63f 1 59f 0 28f 0 55f 2 13f 0 35f 1 11f 0 13f 0 39f 2 11f 0
41
15 37 37 28 25 30
14f14 26f26 26f26 26f25 26f24 26f14 22/ 1 16f 0
72/ 157f.459 132/ 287 f.460 140f 330f.424 7 4f 163f.454 60f 143/.420 50f 145f.345 30f 82/.366 22/ 48f.458 10f 30f.333 29f 81f.358 25f 61f.410 16f 50f.320
CHRIS ENGER JILL SHAVER LYNDA JONES ANGIE STRAUB
47f 75f.627 89f119/.748 41f 81f.506 29f 41f.707 21f 34f.618 28f 41f.683 13f 18f.722 10f 16f.625 7f 10f.700 7f 13f.539 15f 27f.556 11 f 18f.611 9f11f.818 7f 12f.583
191f13.6 354f13.6 321f12.4 179f 6.9 174f 6.7 128f 4.9 85f 3.9 58 3.6 28f 3.5 76f 3.3 65f 3.0 51f 2.7 11f 1.4 13f 0.8
Of Of .000 1f 3f .333 Of Of .000 2f 10f .200 33f 771 .429 Of 21 .000 12/ 37f .324 4f 15f .267 1f 1f1 .000 11f 42/ .262 Of Of .000 8f 20f .400 Of 4f .000 Of Of .000
31/ 59 55f 86 56f 144 17f 39 13f 42 24f 44 16f 33 5f 11 5f 24 23f 42 12/ 11 9f 14
24 72 68 69 51 39
90f 6.4 141f 5.4 200f 7.7 56f 2.2 55f 2.1 68f 2.6 23f 1.1 49f 3.1 16f 2.0 29f 1.3 65f 3.0 23f 1.2 7f 0.9 29f 1.8
22 50 38 82 46 40 10 13
345 679 757 738 589 580 249 224 122 240 346 172
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40
1 3 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
DEBBIE GOLLNICK
JULIE DORIA
MELISA SORTINO CHATO PLATERO JULIE LEMERY VICKI DE JESUS KIM RUBENSTEIN BRITTANY VOLK SHERRIE SMITH
31
9 2 3
28
8
8f 0
5
SERENA EIERMANN 23f 0
17 26
29 28 16
10 17
22/ 0 19f 0
6 3 5
8f 0
1f 8/.125 3f 11f.273
4f 3 8f 21
4f 0
32
2 7
2 3
16f 0
20f 0
127
11
TEAM REBOUNDS
131
TEAM TOTALS
26/26
664/1596/.416
72/211/ .341
334/516/.647
1734/66.7 278/ 573
982/37.8 456/11
366
469
109
219
OPPONENT TEAM REBS.
93
OPPONENT TOTALS 26/26
714/1698/.421
65/212/ .307 346/498/.695
1839ll0.7 376/ 662
1131/43.5
367
488
91
232
477/ 9
GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS GM# OPPONENT
SCORE 68- 72 59- 77 95- 67 68- 84 56- 63 71- 67 76- 84 68-103 81- 55 70- 78 76- 70 76- 72 69- 45 51- 73 72- 74 65- 66
W/L
HIGH SCORER
HIGH REBOUNDER
SAN DIEGO STATE LOUISIANA TECH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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ENGER, JONES 7
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EASTERN WASHINGTON
ENGER,8
PROVIDENCE
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SHAVER, JONES 8
CSU LONG BEACH
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UC IRVINE
ENGER, JONES 16
HAWAII
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SHAVER, JONES 9 SHAVER, JONES 5
STANFORD
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WEBER STATE
JONES, 8 SHAVER, 9
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UCLA
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WYOMING
SHAVER, JONES 9
COLORADO STATE SAINT MARY'S SAN FRANCISCO
ENGER, 12 ENGER, 10 JONES, 8 JONES, 9 JONES, 13 SHAVER, 5 JONES, 13 JONES, 7 JONES, 9 JONES, 8 JONES, 12 SHAVER, 9 JONES, 7 JONES, 10
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SANTA CLARA
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LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
PEPPERDINE PEPPERDINE
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
EIERMANN, SHAVER, 12
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GONZAGA PORTLAND
JONES, DORIA 9
SAN FRANCISCO SAINT MARY'S SANTA CLARA
SHAVER.GOLLNICK 19
JONES, 15
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UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Front Row (Left to Right): Melisa Sortino, Serena Eiermann, Vicki de Jesus, Laura King, Angie Straub Back Row (Left to Right) : Angie Cooper, Michele Brovelli, Charlene Bippes, Chris Enger, Nya Jensen, Jill Shaver, Brittany Volk 1992-1993 TEAM NUMERICAL ROSTER NO. NAME POS. 5 Angie Straub G 14 Jill Shaver F 20 Melisa Sortino G 22 Laura King G 24 Vicki de Jesus F HT. 5'5" 6'0" 5'7" 5'7" 5'9" HOMETOWN/LAST SCHOOL Grass Valley CA/Nevada Union HS Albuquerque NM/Eldorado HS Huntington Beach CA/Marina HS San Rafael CA/Terra Linda HS San Diego CA/Mount Carmel HS YR. Sr Jr Jr Fr EXP. 3V 2V 2V HS
1V 1V HS 3V 1V HS HS JC
So So So Sr So
Corpus Christi TX/Incarnate Word Academy Copenhagen, Denmark/Greve Gymnasium HS Vista CA/Vista HS
5'7" 6'3" 6'4"
G C C
Serena Eiermann
33 34 40 44 50 52 54
Nya Jensen Chris Enger Brittany Volk
Tigard ORmgard HS
G/F G/F G/F F/C
5'1 0" 5'1 O" 5'1 0"
San Rafael CA/San Rafael HS San Diego CA/Mount Carmel HS Spokane WA/Big Bend CC
Fr Fr Jr
Michele Brovelli Angie Cooper Charlene Bippes
6'1"
Kathy Marpe (Minnesota, '71) Cheryl Getz (Cincinnati, '82) Melissa Allen (Hawaii, '90) Michael Barney
HEAD COACH:
Assistants:
Administrative Assistant: Roland Marpe (Louisiana Tech, '45) Student Assistants: Sara Paz and Aimee Reinard Student Intern: Julie Doria
Roland Marpe
Julie Doria
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I SENIORS I
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CHRIS ENGER 6'4" Center Vista CA
Chris returns for her fourth and final season as the Toreros' starting center. She was named West Coast Conference "Fresh– man Of The Year" following the '89-'90 season and was selected to the WCC "All-Conference " team in '90-'91 . She participated in the U.S. Olympic Festival during the Summer of 1990 and was named apre-season "Honorable Mention All-American"by "Street and Smith's" basketball magazine prior to the '91-'92 season. Chris is the most prolific shot blocker (235) in USO history and is fast closing in on the wee career mark (280). Despite missing the final 12 games of her junior year due to injury, Enger still managed to average 13.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.9 blocked shots in '91-'92. She is a three-time WCC "Scholar-Athlete" honoree.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Charles and Gail Enger, Christine Elaine Enger was born in Newport Beach CA. She attended Vista (CA) HS, where she played for Head Coach Joe DeMaria. Chris is an English major.
CAREER STATISTICS: Total YEAR G/GS FG/FGA/FG¾ 9192 14/14 72/157/.459 9091 27/25 141 /262/.538 8990 27/22 112/193/.580 68/61 325/612/.531
3 pl FG/FGA/FG¾
MIN.
TO
STLS.
BLKS.
ASST.JAVE.
PF/DQ
TR/AVE
DR
OR
PTS./AVE.
FT/FTNFT¾
24 51 50
345 713 675
15 29 31
41 98 96
90/6.4 235/8.7 228/8.5
59
31 80 94
22/ 1.6 38/ 1.4 28/ 1.0
39/ 4 78/ 4 74/ 2
191/13.6 356/13.2 268/ 9.9
47/ 75/.627 72/104/.692 44/ 88/. 500
0/.000 5/.400 0/.000 5/.400
0/ 2/ 0/ 2/
155 134
1733
235
75
553/8.1
125
348
88/ 1.3
205
191/10
815/12.0
163/267/.611
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ANGIE STRAUB 5'5" Point Guard Grass Valley CA
Angie Straub returns for her fourth season in the Toreros' backcourt. The '92-'93 season will mark Straub's third at the controls of the USO attack. She is blessed with excellent speed and a strong desire to succeed. While she is looking to improve her offensive production, Straub is just 16 assists away from becoming USD's career assist leader. She is a naturally gifted athlete who is the one player who drives the Toreros to excel. Angie also exceeds in the classroom where she has been named a three-time West Coast Conference "Scholar-Athlete".
PERSONAL: The daughter of Paul and Alice Blocher, Angela Marie Straub was born in Grass Valley CA. She attended Nevada Union HS in Grass Valley, where she played for Head Coach Craig Strohm. Ang ie is an Accounting major.
CAREER STATISTICS: Total
3 pl
TO
ASST.JAVE.
TR/AVE. PF/DO
MIN .
BLKS. STLS.
DR
OR
FG/FGNFG¾
PTS./AVE .
FG/FGNFG¾
FT/FTNFT¾
G/GS
YEAR
82/3.2 99/3.7 49/1.8
59/ 0 58/ 1 47/ 0
56/2.2 67/2.5 30/1 .1
69 95 57
39 56 22
17 11
28 43 19
179/ 6.9 254/ 9.4 93/ 3.4
74/163/.454 102/225/.453 38/ 96/.396
29/ 41 1.707 48/ 62/.774 17/ 24/.708
738 802 395
26/25 27/27 27/ 2
9192 9091 8990
2/10/.200 2/ 10/.200 0/ 2/.000
3 0
8
153/1 .9 164/ 1
117
36
230/2 .9
526/ 6.6
221
94/127/.740
4
1935
80/54
90
4/ 22/.182
214/484/.442
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I JUNIORS I
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JILL SHAVER 6'0" Forward · Albuquerque NM
Jill Shaver returns for her third seasons with the Toreros. She should occupy of of the team's two starting forward berths. Named a West Coast Conference "Honorable Men– tion" selection as a sophomore, Shaver averaged 13.6 points (up from 3.7) and 5.4 rebounds per game as a sophomore. She scored in double figures in 21 of 26 '91-'92 contests, including a career best 24 at Stanford University. Shaver was a two-time New Mexico "Player Of The Year" as a prepster and was named a consensus "All-American" as a senior.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Howard and Nary Lou Shaver, Jill Suzanne Shaver was born in Boise ID. She attended Eldorado HS in Albuquerque NM, where she played for Head Coach Don Flanagan. Jill is Business major.
CAREER STATISTICS:
3 pt FG/FGA/Pct.
Total
MIN.
TO
BLKS. STLS.
ASST./AVE.
TR/Ave. PF/DO
DR
OR
FT /FT A/Pel.
TP/Ave.
G/GS
YEAR
FG/FGA/Pcl.
679 373
37 19
7
50/ 1.9 39/ 1.6
72 39
66/ 1 42/ 1
141/5.4
86 46
55 45
354/13.6
89/119/.748 17/ 28/.607
132/287/.460 38/ 97/.392
1/ 3/.333 0/ 0/.000
9192 9091
26/26 25/ 0
91/3.6
93/ 3.7
1052
56
8
111
89/ 1.8
132
100
232/4.6 108/ 2
447/ 8.8
106/147 /. 721
1/ 3/.333
170/384/.443
51/26
20 MELISA SORTINO 5'7" Guard Huntington Beach CA Melisa Sortino returns for her third season in the USO backcourt. She is a definite contender to earn a starting spot at one of the guard positions. One of the team's top three– point threats, Melisa appeared in 22 1991 -' 92 contests, starting once. Melisa scored a career high 11 points twice during her sophomore campaign - against Pepperdine University and at the University of Portland.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Pete and Diane Sortino, Melisa Sortino was born in Lackawanna NY. She attended Marina HS in Huntington Beach CA, where she played for Head Coach Pete Bonny. Melisa is a Diversified Liberal Arts major.
CAREER STATISTICS:
3 Pt
Total
TO
BLKS. STLS.
MINS.
DR
ASST./Ave.
TR/Ave. PF/DO
DR
TP/Ave.
FT /FT A/Pct.
FG/FGA/Pct.
FG/FGA/Pcl.
G/GS
YEAR
249 316 565
31 35
9
0 0
10/ 0.5 22/ 0.8
23/1 .1 18/0.7
14
13/ 0 27/ 0
85/3.9
9 9
18/ 18/.711 9/ 20/.450
12/ 37/.324 25/ 70/.357
30/ 82/.366 43/1 12/.384
22/ 1 2710
9192 9091
13
9
120/4.5
66
22
D
32/ 0.7
41/0.8
23
40/ D
18
205/4.2
27/ 38/.579
37/107 /.346
73/194/.376
49/ 1
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54 CHARLENE BIPPES 6'1" Forward/Center Spokane WA Charlene Bippes joins the Toreros as a transfer from Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake WA. She is a versatile athlete who was a member of USD's women's volleyball team this Fall. Charlene averaged 13.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots for a Big Bend team that went 23-10 during the 1991-1992 season. Charlene was named the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges "Scholar-Athlete Of The Year" following her sopho– more season.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Clark and Patsy Bippes, Charlene Nicole Bippes was born in Spokane WA. She attended University HS in Spokane, playing for Head Coach Dave Feldhusen. While at Big Bend CC, in Moses Lake WA, she played for Head Coach Kelly Graves. Charlene is a Business Management major.
CAREER STATISTICS:
YEAR
G/GS
FG/FGA/Pcl.
FT/FTA/Pcl.
TP/Ave.
Reb./Ave.
BLKS.
9192 33/30
188/318/.591 91 /167/.545
86/137/.628 29/ 51 /.569
462/14.0 211/ 8.4
308/ 9.3 158/ 6.3
37
9091
25/21
21
58/51
279/485/.573 115/188/.612
673/11.6
466/ 8.D
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34 NYA JENSEN 6'3" Center
Copenhagen Denmark
The first foreign athlete to play basketball at USD, Nya (pronounced NEW' YA) comes to the Toreros from Copenhagen, Denmark. While playing for the Greve Basketball Club and the Falcon Basketball Club in her hometown, Nya averaged 6.3 rebounds per game in 1991-1992, ninth best in Denmark. She was a member of the Danish national championship team in 1991. She will provide the Toreros much needed depth at the center position .
PERSONAL: The daughter of Torben and Bente Oxfeldt Jensen, Nya Oxfeldt Jensen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. She attended Greve Gymnasium HS in Copenhagen. She played for Head Coach Erik Poulsen at the Greve Basketball Klub and for Head Coaches Erik Michaelson and Eddie Mascari with the Falcon Basketball Club in Copenhagen. She is a Business major.
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33 SERENA EIERMANN 5'7" Guard Corpus Christi TX Serena Eiermann returns for her second year in the Toreros' backcourt. Adedicated hard worker, Eiermann is a definite candidate for one of the team's two starting guard slots. She will contribute much to the team from three-point range and is an excellent ball handler and penetrator. Serena scored her career best with 12 points against Loyola Marymount University as well as dishing out five assists against Eastern Washington University in 1991-1992.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Chester and Bertha Eiermann, Serena Maria Eiermann was born in Corpus Christi TX. She attended Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus Christi, where she played for Head Coach James McMinn. Serena is a Mathematics major.
CAREER STATISTICS:
3 pl
Total
YEAR
G/GS
FG/FGA/Pcl.
FG/FGA/Pcl.
FT/FTA/Pcl.
TP/Ave.
OR
DR
TR/Ave. PF/DO
ASST./Ave.
TO
BLKS. STLS.
MIN. 240
9192
23/ 0
29/81/.358
11/ 42/.262
7/ 13/.539
76/3.3
0
5
24
29/1.3
13/ 0
17/ 0.7
29
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44 BRITTANY VOLK 5'1 O" Guard/Forward Tigard OR Brittany Volk returns for her second season with the Toreros. A versatile athlete, Brittany is also a member of USD's women's softball team. She could see time both as a guard and a forward during the '92-'93 season . She saw limited action in eight contests in '91- '92, scoring a career high six points and pulling down four rebounds at the University of Portland. Brittany led the 1991-'92 Torero squad at the free throw line, shooting 82% during her freshman season.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Randy and Shannon Volk, Brittany Fae Volk was born in Portland OR. She attended Tigard (OR) HS, where she played for Head Coach Ken Johnson. Brittany is a Communications major.
CAREER STATISTICS:
Total
3 pt
YEAR
G/GS
FG/FGA/Pcl.
FG/FGA/Pcl.
FT/FTA/Pct.
TP/Ave.
OR
DR
TR/Ave.
PF/DO
ASST./Ave.
TO
BLKS. STLS.
MIN.
9192
9/ 11 /.818
4
8/ 0
1/ 8/.125
2
11 /1.4
0/ 4/.000
3
3
7/0.9
4/ 0
0.4
0
2
32
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24 VICKI de JESUS 5'9" Forward/Guard San Diego CA Vicki de Jesus returns for her second season with the Toreros. Considered the Toreros' "defensive spe– cialist", she will see time at the forward position, where she will contend for a starting berth . Vicki averaged 3.0 points and rebounds as a freshman, appearing in 22 games. She was voted USD's "Most Improved Player" for the '91-'92 season . Vicki scored a career best 10 points in the season finale against Santa Clara Univer– sity and pulled down eight rebounds against Pepperdine University.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Miguel and Victoria de Jesus , Vicki Michelle de Jesus was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. She attended Mount Carmel HS in San Diego, where she played for Head Coach Tracey Johnson. Vicki is a Communications major.
CAREER STATISTICS:
Total
3 pl
Year
G/GS
FG/FGA/Pcl.
FG/FGA/Pcl.
FT/FTA/Pcl.
TP/Ave.
OR
DR
TR/Ave. PF/DQ
Assl./Ave . TO
BLKS. STLS.
MIN. 346
a
28
0/ OJ.ODO
11
9192
22/ 0
25/ 61 /.410
15/ 27/.556
65/ 3.0
23
42
65/ 3.0
39/ 2
26/ 1.2
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ANGIE COOPER 5'1 O" Guard/Forward San Diego CA
Another newcomer on this year's squad, Angie Cooper brings needed quickness to the Toreros. She is an excellent ball han– dler who also possesses an ability to score at long range. She was a high school team– mate of current USD teammate Vicki de Jesus and was named team captain as a senior. She is expected to provide depth at both the guard and small forward positions.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Roy and Vickie Cooper, Angela Nicole Cooper was born in Ravenna OH. She attended Mount Carmel HS in San Diego CA, where she played for Head Coach Tracey John– son. Angie is a Bio-Chemistry major.
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50 MICHELE BROVELLI 5'1 O" Forward/Guard San Rafael CA Michele Brovelli begins her first season with the Toreros. She is a two-sport athlete, having played as an outside hitter with the USO women's volleyball team during the Fall. She was named Marin County Athletic League's "Player Of The Year" as a senior as well as being selected as Northern Cali- fornia "Player Of The Year". She will see playing time both at forward and guard.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Jim and Nada Brovelli, Michele Lyn Brovelli was born in San Diego CA. She attended San Rafael (CA) HS, where she played for Head Coach Mike Diaz. Michele has yet to declare a major.
22 LAURA KING 5'7" Point Guard San Rafael CA
Laura begins her first season as a mem– ber of the Toreros. Considered a pure point guard, she could see much time in the Toreros' backcourt. As a high school senior, Laura was named All-Marin County Athletic League, All-Bay Area and was chosen to the California CIF All-State team.
PERSONAL: The daughter of George and Norma King, Laura Marie King was born in San Francisco CA. She attended Terra Linda HS, where she played for Head Coach Darol Smith. Laura has yet to declare a major.
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Athletic Department Administration
Assistant Athletic Director Regina Sullivan
Regina Sullivan is in her third year as a member of the USO athletic administration and serves as Senior Women's Administrator in addition to her duties as Assistant Athletic Director.
Sullivan oversees eight men's and women's sports at USO and is directly responsible for the women's basketball program. She is the department liaison for the Academic Support and Alcohol/Drug Education programs and coordi– nates game management for women's basketball, soccer and volleyball. Sullivan also assists in promotions and fundraising for the department. Sullivan has a background in sports on both the administrative and competi– tive levels. She came to USO from the University of Tennessee, where she assisted in the overall organization of the "Women's Final Four" in 1990. As the Assistant Director of the Women's Basketball Coaches' Association from 1985- 1989, she organized the annual coaches' convention, directed membership services, acted as the legislative liaison to the NCAA and edited the monthly newsletter, among other duties. The New Jersey native received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Yale (1983) where she was an All-Ivy League selection in basketball. She earned her Master's degree in Sports Management from the University of Tennessee in 1990.
Assistant Athletic Director Dan Yourg
Assistant Athletic Director Dan Yourg has been a member of the USO family since the Fall of 1985. He began as the strength coach before moving to his current position prior to the 1986-'87 school year. Yourg oversees seven of the men's and women's sports at USO and is responsible for game management at all football, men's basketball and soccer contests. In addition, he is the department liaison to the West Coast Conference and the University's Financial Aid and Admissions offices. Yourg also serves as the NCAA compliance coordinator for the entire athletic program. One of Yourg's major interests is drug and alcohol education and aware– ness. He is a member of Campus Connections, an on-campus counseling group and serves on the Board of Directors of Wayback, an adult substance abuse treatment center in San Diego. Yourg received his Bachelor's (Sociology, 1980) and Master's (Social Work, 1986) degrees from the University of Wisconsin, where he was a nose guard for the Badgers' football team. Director of Athletic Development Ky Snyder Ky Snyder was named to his present position in December of 1990. A 1985 graduate of San Diego State University with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Ky is primarily responsible for the fund raising, marketing and promotions of the Athletic Department. Ky was a defensive back on the football team at SDSU, a position he also played for two seasons at Scottsdale (AZ) Junior College . His wife, Sue, is the women's volleyball coach here at USO.
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