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RELEASE DATE: 11/09/06 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mountie Men Picked Sixth -- Women Fifth in Preseason PSAC East Poll
The Mountaineer men, who finished second in the PSAC East last season after being picked to finish fourth in the preseason poll, are picked sixth in the seven team PSAC East for this season. The Mountie men return only one starter from the 2005-06 squad and graduated their top four scorers (Brandon DeShields, David Hoopes, Carlos Collazo, Andrae Martin) and big man, Justin Kress. The Mountaineer men return Terrance Williams from the starting squad last season as well as John Hampton and Chris Greene, who each saw starts throughout the year, and outside shooter Kevin Hill. A talented group of redshirt freshmen will join the squad after sitting out last season including Brandon Smtih, Wayne Sanders and Chris Pender. The Mountaineer men welcome newcomers Cory Boone, Dhimitri Luarasi, Brandon Lawley, Rodney Norris, and Jovoun Webb. Lavail Owens will redshirt the season. The Mountie men open the season on November 18th at LeMoyne.
PSAC East Men’s
Preseason Poll
The Mounties lost three seniors last season including Tiffany Taylor and Becky Ayers, as well as the most prolific scorer in Mountaineer basketball history in Alison Tagliaferri. Tagliaferri is now playing professional ball overseas.
The Mounties are led by preseason All-PSAC East selection Jessica Uhrich who led the team in rebounds last season averaging 9.8 boards per game. Uhrich also averaged over 12 points per game last season.
Returning to the starting lineup are Courtney Brooks and Alicia Espigh. Brooks is a speedy and talented point guard while Espigh is one of the best 3-point shooters in the conference.
Behind the returning starters is an experienced team with only two players who have yet to see collegiate experience.
Mallory Hafer, Emily Akins, Katie Akins, Brittany Reed, Kelli Eastman, and Clarissa Correll all saw significant playing time in the 2005-06 season. Joining the squad is transfer Jeanette Meacham who earned All-Region honors last season in the NJCAA and freshmen Danylle Jones and Merissa Gaeta.
The Mountaineer women open the 2006-07 season on November 18th at Alderson-Broaddus College.
PSAC East Women’s Preseason Poll
Dominique Lewis, West Chester
Jamika
Rehm, Millersville Jackie Yandrisevits, East Stroudsburg
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Haven, PA -- The PSAC office has released the 2006-07 preseason coaches poll for
the men's and women's basketball seasons.
