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Neumann University Athletic Report

Re: Wilmington Wildcat Report




SUBJECT: Carr Posts First Double-Double to Lead Wilmington Women's Basketball, 66-55, Past Mercy

DATE: December 9, 2013
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NEWARK, Del. - - The first career double-double by Jennifer Carr helped pace the Wilmington University women's basketball team to a 66-55 victory over visiting Mercy on Monday night at the WU Athletics Complex.

The Wildcats (2-5 overall) stopped a two game losing streak with the victory, but nearly let it slip away as they gave up a 13 point lead in the second half to briefly trail Mercy (1-4 overall) with 8:24 remaining on the clock.

But after the Mavericks took a 47-46 lead with 8:24 to play, the Wildcats went on a game clinching 15-2 run over the next 5:27 of game action to take a commanding 61-49 lead with 2:57 remaining in regulation. A jumper by Tenicia Spence gave the Wildcats a double-digit lead with 5:20 to play before they added two single foul shots to gain their largest lead at 12 down the stretch.

Trailing by one, Spence went to the line and hit both ends of a 1-and-1 to give the lead back to the home team. Jocelyn Rodriguez put back an offensive rebound to put the Wildcats ahead by three at 50-47.

The Mavericks were able to close within one point once again with a layup on their ensuing possession, but then the Wildcats rattled off 11 straight points, started by back-to-back-to-back buckets by Spence, Rodriguez, and Carr to secure their second victory of the young season.

Leading by six at the halftime break, a quick 7-0 spurt aided by a three-pointer by Spence, a jumper by Cari Callaway and a layup by Jasmine Lee gave the Wildcats their largest lead at 13 points at 39-26 with 18:54 to play.

Still leading by double-digits at 44-34 with 14:15 to play, the Mavericks clawed back with a 13-2 run of their own to take the brief one-point lead at 47-46.

Carr scored six points and pulled six rebounds in the second half alone, leading to her first career double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, eight of which came on the defensive end, off the bench. Spence paced the Wildcats offensively with 22 points, adding eight rebounds of her own. Callaway was the final Wildcat to finish in double-digits, adding 11 points, hitting two three-pointers while also grabbing six rebounds in her first start of the season.

Mercy also had three players in double-figures, led by Maria Nardulli's 18 points off the bench. Tanayzha Augustine also collected a double-double with 11 points and a game high 16 rebounds while Pam Sosa added 10 points for the Mavericks.

Wilmington now has a week to prepare for Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference foe Holy Family, as the Wildcats' four game home stand comes to a close next Monday, December 16. The CACC battle is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the WU Athletics Complex.
 
Re: Wilmington Wildcat Report






SUBJECT: Wildcats End Three Game Skid With 69-62 Nonconference Men's Basketball Victory at Mercy

DATE: December 11, 2013
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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. - - A 10-3 spurt in overtime sent the Wilmington University men's basketball team to a 69-62 nonconference victory on the road at Mercy College, stopping a three-game losing streak in the process on Wednesday night.

Back-to-back buckets by Shaq Monroe-Gaskins, including a dunk to start the scoring kick-started the Wildcats (4-7 overall) in the extra period. Also aided by a pair of blocks on the defensive end by Ta'Vaune Griffin, the Wildcats raced out to a six point lead in overtime before hitting all four of their free-throws down to stretch to come away victorious.

Wilmington took its largest lead of the contest half way through the first half, turning a 5-2 deficit into a 14-5 lead, capped by a layup by Tyrik Gass with 11:10 to play.

But the Mavericks (0-7) instantly responded with an 8-0 run of their own, eventually tying the match at 16-16 at the 6:28 mark of the first half. The run continued for the home team as the Mavericks took the as large as a four point lead with 5:02 remaining.

Senior Herb Dennis flipped the score once again in favor of the Wildcats in the first half, moving them ahead for good in the opening 20 minutes with a layup with 2:43 to play. Now leading 28-26, Valentino Thompson started a 5-0 run with a layup before Dusan Koijic converted an old fashioned three-point play for the final points of the half, with the Wildcats leading 33-26.

Mercy battled back in the second half, however, taking a lead at 39-38 with 14:13 to play. The score went back and forth, trading hands three more times while also being tied four times in the second half.

Tied at 57-57, Monroe-Gaskins gave the Wildcats the lead with a layup with 2:05 to play, but a Mercy layup by Olajide Keshinro retied the match with 1:30 showing on the clock. The Mavericks missed three shots down the stretch while the Wildcats turned the ball over twice, forcing the game into the overtime period.

Griffin finished with his third double-double, all coming in the past four games, with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Dennis finished with a game high 15 points while Thompson nearly added his own double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds.

The Wildcats return home for their next contest, as they get back into Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference action on Saturday. The team will host CACC South Division rival Holy Family starting at 3 p.m.

Team will also be holding their annual Alumni Game prior to Saturday's game starting at 12 p.m. at the WU Athletics Complex. Fans are also encourages to bring monetary donations to the game to help the team buy toys for the University's partnership in CBS 3's Joy of Sharing Annual Toy Drive.
 
Re: Wilmington Wildcat Report




SUBJECT: A Holy Family First Half Run Buried Wilmington Women's Basketball, 87-70, Despite a Strong Second Half

DATE: December 16, 2013
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NEWARK, Del. - - A valiant effort by the Wilmington University women's basketball team was thwarted by a first half ending run by the two-time defending Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Champions in Holy Family, 87-70, in a game that was much closer than the final score on Monday night at the WU Athletics Complex.

The Tigers (4-5, 2-0 CACC) extended the lead to the final margin late in the contest, but the Wildcats (2-6, 1-3 CACC) had the deficit to as little as eight points with 3:12 left in regulation.

A fast start gave the visitors a 28-16 lead with 11:18 to play in the opening half after they started the game by scoring the first 11 points. A 10-0 run by the Wildcats, started by a foul shot by Taylor Carter and followed with buckets by Carter and Jennifer Carr, a three-pointer by Lauren Brown, and the final bucket by Tenicia Spence, brought the Wildcats to a 28-26 deficit with 7:46 to play in the opening stanza.

Now trailing 32-29 with 5:46 showing on the clock, the Tigers reopened the margin by going on a 16-2 to close out the half, heading into the locker room with a 48-31 lead after a Yasmin Walker layup at the buzzer counted.

The Wildcats used their full court press to get back into the contest, but the Tigers then turned the positive in their favor and scored easy buckets at the end of the half by breaking the Wilmington full court press.

The lead grew to as large as 20 for the Tigers in the opening minute of the second half, and held firm at 59-41 with 16:40 left in regulation. The Wildcats then used a 9-0 run to cut the lead in half with 12:47 to play, bringing the home team to within 59-50. The Tigers' lead hovered before 10 and 13 for the next seven minutes before a fast break layup and a three-pointer by Spence on back-to-back possessions brought the home team to within eight at 76-68 with 3:12 showing on the scoreboard.

But that would be as close as the Wildcats could manage in the final moments, as the Tigers closed out the contest on an 11-2 run.

The Wildcats were led by Spence and Cari Callaway's 14 points each while Taylor Carter added 11 and Tiaja Harold chipped in with 10. Callaway went 3-for-3 from three-point territory in the first half to help the Wildcats back into the game, finishing 4-for-8 from deep for the contest. For the game, the Wildcats went 9-for-24 from beyond the three-point arc.

Wilmington forced the Tigers into 25 turnovers, but only turning them into 18 points. On the other hand, the Tigers forced 22 turnovers, getting 24 points in return. The Tigers also out-rebounded the Wildcats, 52-35, while outshooting, 31-for-64 to 25-for-68, the Wildcats as well.

The Wildcats have a day to prepare for their next opponent, as they head to play another CACC South Division foe on Wednesday night. The team travels to Georgian Court for a CACC doubleheader starting at 6 p.m. in Lakewood, N.J.
 
Women's Basketball[/B]

Rowan 71, Neumann 68



GLASSBORO, N.J. ? The Neumann University women's basketball team fell in a close 71-68 non-conference game at Rowan University on Thursday evening.



Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) led the Knights with 14 points. Colleen Hinde (sr. Blue Bell, Pa. / Wissahickon) notched 11 points. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) and Lauren Walker (sr. Gilbertsville, Pa. / Boyertown) each added 10 points.



Rowan held the play throughout the first 20 minutes. Midway through the first half, and the Profs leading 20-16, they went on a 10-2 run to take a 30-18 lead. The Profs held a 36-24 lead at the half.



Neumann came out on fire in the second half, opening with a 9-2 run to get to within three, 38-35. The teams would have a tie score twice, including knotted at 62 with 2:44 left in regulation, however, the Knights could not break through and take a lead. With 46 seconds left on the clock, Jessica Schlesman (jr. Barto, Pa. / Boyertown) made a layup for get to within one, 69-68. After a few missed shots by both teams, Rowan connected on two free throws with nine seconds remaining and Neumann could not get another shot off.



Neumann (3-5) will travel to Albright College after the New Year. Action gets underway on January 2 at 7:00 PM.



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Men's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 66, Rowan 48



GLASSBORO, N.J. ? Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn) reached the 1,000 point mark for his career as the Neumann University men's basketball team defeated Rowan University 66-48 on Thursday evening.



Rowan came out strong to start the game and held a 22-14 lead nine minutes into the game. Over the next three-plus minutes, Neumann started to connect on its baskets and came back to knot the game at 24 with 7:30 remaining in the half. During the run, at the 8:11 mark, Blount hit a jumper to surpass the 1,000 point plateau.



The teams would trade baskets before the end of the half and the Profs held a 33-31 lead into the break.



Baskets were scarce to begin the second half. Kevin Green (so. Chester, Pa. / Chester) hit the first connection 1:45 into the half to tie the score. Blount followed with two baskets to take a 37-33 lead with 15:11 on the clock. The Knights steadily continued to add to their lead throughout the half and held a 20 point advantage, 59-39, with 8:44 on the clock. Overall, Neumann held Rowan to just 15 points in the final 20 minutes to come away with the 66-48 win.



Blount finished the game with 22 points. DeShawn Lowman (fr. Wilmington, Del. / Concord) added 13 points and 13 rebounds. Rich Whitten (sr. Yonkers, N.Y. / Archbishop Stepinac) added 11 points. Rafiq Williams (jr. East Stroudsburg, Pa. / East Stroudsburg North) pulled down 10 boards.



Neumann (6-3) will participate in the Team Hill Holiday Classic next Friday and Saturday at Montclair State. The Knights will face Berkeley College on December 27 beginning at 5:30 PM.
 
Neumann University

12/28/13

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Men's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 79, Vaughn 45



MONTCLAIR, N.J. ? The Neumann University men's basketball team defeated Vaughn College 79-45 on Saturday afternoon in the consolation game of the Team Hill Holiday Classic at Montclair State.



Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn) notched a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. The senior was named to the All-Tournament team. DeShawn Lowman (fr. Wilmington, Del. / Concord) added 15 points. Twelve Knights notched at least a point in the win.



The Knights held the pace of the game from the start, scoring 10 of the game's first 13 points. Neumann built its lead to as many as 22 during the first half and held a 41-25 lead at halftime.



Neumann continued to steadily add to its lead in the second half, holding its biggest lead of 35 points, 71-36, with six minutes left in regulation. The Knights came away with the 79-45 win.



Neumann (7-4) gets back into conference action on January 8 when it travels to Centenary for an 8:00 PM tip-off.
 
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1/4/14

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Women's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 67, Eastern 50



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's basketball team used a strong second half to defeat Eastern University 67-50 on Saturday afternoon.



Colleen Hinde (sr. Blue Bell, Pa. / Wissahickon) led the Knights with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Jessica Schlesman (jr. Barto, Pa. / Boyertown) netted 13 points while Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) added 10.



Eastern held the pace of the game to start, building an 11 points lead, 26-15, with 7:11 left in the first half. With the Eagles leading 29-18, the Knights started to climb back into the contest, ending the half on an 11-3 run. Eastern held just a three point advantage, 32-29, at the break.



Neumann continued its dominance as it came out for the second half. The Knights netted the first eight points of the half, taking the lead on a jumper by Hinde. Neumann steadily built up its lead during the first 10 minutes, outscoring Eastern 20-4 for a 49-36 advantage.



The Knights used the lead built in the first 10 minutes to come away with the 67-50 win. The Eagles were held to just 18 points in the second half.



Neumann (4-6) heads back into conference action on Wednesday when it hosts Rosemont. Tip-off is slated for 7:00 PM.





Men's Hockey[/B]

Middlebury 3, Neumann 1



MIDDLEBURY, Vt. ? The Neumann University men's hockey team fell to Middlebury College 3-1 in the championship game of the Middlebury Holiday Classic on Saturday afternoon.



Brandon Gagne (so. Pembroke, Ontario / Pembroke Lumber Kings (CCHL) and Jory Mullin (fr. Cartwright, Manitoba / Winkler Flyers (MJHL) were named to the All-Tournament team.



Middlebury scores its three goals in the second period. Two of the goals were scored 34 seconds apart while the Panthers were on a five-minute power play.



Shane Topf (fr. Eagle River, Alaska / Gloucester Rangers (CCHL) broke the shutout bid with 5:22 left in the third period. Anthony Pino (fr. Glen Mills, Pa. / Brockville Braves (CJHL) and Casey Rogers (so. Moreno Valley, Calif. / Olds Grizzlys (AJHL) tallied the assists for the Knights.



Braely Torris (sr. Red Deer, Alberta / Southern Maine (ECAC East) made 29 saves in net.



The loss breaks Neumann's six game unbeaten streak. The Knights are now 5-4-3 overall and will travel to Fredonia for a pair of non-conference games next Friday and Saturday.
 
Brenning Named to ECAC West Honor Roll



CENTERVILLE, Mass. ? Edie Brenning (sr, Greely, Ontario/Nepean Jr. Wildcats), of the Neumann University women's hockey team, was named to the ECAC West Honor Roll, for the week ending January 5.



Brenning notched a hat trick in a 3-2 win against Stevenson in the consolation game in the Codfish Bowl. Her first goal came unassisted in the first period. The senior then scored two goals in three minutes, one coming on the power play, in the second period to complete the natural hat trick.



The senior currently leads Neumann with four goals and three assists for seven points. The Knights (3-9, 1-5 ECAC West) begins seven straight home games next Saturday, January 18, when they host Potsdam for a pair of conference games.
 
Neumann University

1/8/14

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Women's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 79, Rosemont 69



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's basketball team defeated Rosemont College 79-69 in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action on Wednesday evening.



Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) let the Knights with 19 points. Lauren Walker (sr. Gilbertsville, Pa. / Boyertown) netted 15 points. Jessica Schlesman (jr. Barto, Pa. / Boyertown) notched 11 and Colleen Hinde (sr. Blue Bell, Pa. / Wissahickon) added 10. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) pulled down 16 boards and had four blocks.



With the score 10-9 nights four minutes into the game, the Knights went on a 10-2 run to take a 20-11 lead. Neumann would holds its biggest lead of the half, 16 points, after Sarah Roberts (so. Cape May Court House, N.J. / Middle Township) hit two free throws at the 6:13 mark. The Knights held a 40-29 advantage at the break.



Neumann held the pace for much of the second half, until Rosemont decided to chip its way back into the game. With two minutes left in regulation, the Ravens completed a 15-3 run to get to within four points, 70-66. Marvel, Schlesman and Walker went a combined 7-for-8 from the line to take back control of the game and extend the Knights lead back to 11, 77-66, with 49 seconds left on the clock. That was all the Knights would need to come away with the 79-69 win.



Neumann (5-6, 2-2 CSAC) travels to Marywood on Saturday for more conference action beginning at 1:00 PM.



Men's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 54, Centenary 50



HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. ? The Neumann University men's basketball team defeated Centenary College 54-50 on Wednesday evening in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.



Kevin Green (so. Chester, Pa. / Chester) netted 15 points for the Knights. DeShawn Lowman (fr. Wilmington, Del. / Concord) notched 13 points and four steals. Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn) pulled down 14 rebounds and added 12 points for a double-double. He also had five blocks.



Neumann started the game by scoring the first six points. That was the biggest lead either team would hold in the first half and the Knights and Cyclones went into halftime knotted at 26.



With 12:16 left in the second half, Green hit a three-pointer to put Neumann up 38-37, a lead in which the Knights would not relinquish. Green followed with another basket from downtown and a jumper for a 43-37 score. Reggie Coleman (sr. Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic) and Rich Whitten (sr. Yonkers, N.Y. / Archbishop Stepinac) connected on back-to-back layups to round out a 14-0 run by the Knights and a 47-37 score.



Neumann held a 53-46 advantage with 3:52 left on the clock when both teams went on a two-and-a-half minute scoreless drought. The Cyclones netted two free throws and a layup as the final minute was approaching for a 53-50 game. Again, neither team could connect as the time was winding down. With three seconds left, Whitten made 1-of-2 from the line for a four points lead to seal the win for the Knights.



Neumann (8-4, 3-2 CSAC) travels to Cairn University on Saturday for more CSAC action beginning at 4:00 PM.
 
Neumann University

1/10/14

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Men's Hockey[/B]

Neumann 1, Fredonia 0



FREDONIA, N.Y. ? The Neumann University men's hockey team shutout Fredonia State 1-0 on Friday evening in non-conference action.



The teams played through two, almost three, periods of scoreless action.



Shayne Morrissey (fr. St. John's, Newfoundland / Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) scored his team-leading ninth goal of the season, finding the back of the net with 1:54 left in regulation. Collin O'Neil (fr. Hummelstown, Pa. / Walpole Express (AJHL) and Casey Rogers (so. Moreno Valley, Calif. / Olds Grizzlys (AJHL) tallied the assists.



The Knights outshot the Blue Devils 44-38. Ben Curley (jr. Dunrobin, Ontario / Gloucester Rangers (CCHL) made all 38 saves en route to the shutout.



Neumann (6-4-3) and Fredonia will face-off again tomorrow afternoon. The puck is slated to drop at 3:00 PM.
 
Neumann University

1/11/14



Women's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 64, Marywood 56



SCRANTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's basketball team handed Marywood University its first Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) loss by a 64-56 score on Saturday afternoon.



Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) led the Knights with 20 points, including four baskets from beyond the arc, to lead the Knights. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) added 15 points. Jessica Schlesman (jr. Barto, Pa. / Boyertown) pulled down 10 boards.



The first half remained close, with the biggest lead being held by the Pacers, 24-18, with 1:59 left on the clock. Marywood hit a three-pointer with three seconds left on the clock to take a 30-25 lead into halftime.



The Pacers came out of the break and hit a three-pointer 10 seconds into the half for an eight point advantage. The Knights then began to chip their way into the lead and went on a 6-0 run over the next three minutes for a 33-31 score.



A layup by Jordan Ogden (fr. Downingtown, Pa. / Bishop Shannanhan), in the middle of a 16-1 run for the Knights, gave the Knights the lead for good with 11:44 left in the second half. A jumper by Marvel put the Knights up by 10, 49-39, to complete the run.



The Pacers were not going to go quietly and got to within three points, 59-56, with just over two minutes remaining. A free throw by Schlesman made it a two-possession game with 49 seconds left in regulation. Two free throws by Colleen Hinde and a layup by Marvel sealed the 64-56 win for the Knights.



Neumann (6-6, 3-2 CSAC) will host Centenary on Monday evening in CSAC action beginning at 7:00 PM.





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Men's Hockey[/B]

Neumann 4, Fredonia 1



FREDONIA, N.Y. ? The Neumann University men's hockey team completed a weekend sweep of Fredonia State with a 4-1 win on Saturday afternoon.



Four Knights contributed goals in the win. Two goals came in the first period and with two more in the second period. Ben Curley (jr. Dunrobin, Ontario / Gloucester Rangers (CCHL) made 36 saves on 37 shots.



Neumann scored two quick goals towards the end of the first period. Brandon Gagne (so. Pembroke, Ontario / Pembroke Lumber Kings (CCHL) opened the scoring with 5:22 on the clock. Matt Zendejas (fr. Upland, Calif. / Hampton Road Whalers (USPHL) and Sam House (fr. Calgary, Alberta / Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) tallied the assists. Kajon McKay (fr. Wabowden, Manitoba / Portage Terriers (MJHL) scored 49 seconds later off an assist from Jory Mullin (fr. Cartwright, Manitoba / Winkler Flyers (MJHL).



The Blue Devils cut into the lead 7:54 into the second period. A minute and a half later, Mike Cauley (sr. Morton, Pa. / Springfield Junior Pics (EJHL) found the back of the net to give the Knights back a two-goal lead. Anthony Pino (fr. Glen Mills, Pa. / Brockville Braves (CJHL) notched the assist. Mullin notched his second point of the game with a power play goal at the 13:54 mark. Casey Rogers (so. Moreno Valley, Calif. / Olds Grizzlys (AJHL) and Chris Bournazos (jr. Naperville, Ill. / Owatonna Express (NAHL) drew the assists.



Neumann (7-4-3) returns home for four straight games, beginning with a pair of games with SUNY-Geneseo on Thursday. The puck is slated to drop at 7:00 PM on Thursday and 5:30 PM on Friday.



Men's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 77, Cairn 55



LANGHORNE, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's basketball team defeated Cairn University 77-55 on Saturday afternoon in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.



Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn) led the Knights with 22 points. Kevin Green (so. Chester, Pa. / Chester) added 18 points and went 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. Reggie Coleman (sr. Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic) notched 15 points and was a perfect 7-for-7 from the line. Rich Whitten (sr. Yonkers, N.Y. / Archbishop Stepinac) scored 11. The team shot 53.6% from the floor.



The first half was a half of runs. It took the Knights just over seven minutes to build a double-digit lead, 15-5. The Highlanders then made a run and tied the game at 18 with 7:43 left on the clock. Neumann made the last run of the half to take a 41-25 lead into halftime.



Neumann took the lead it had built in the first half and did not relinquish it in the second half. The Knights held the biggest lead of the game, 76-50, with just over three minutes left in regulation. Fourteen Knights saw time on the court en route to the 77-55 win.



Neumann (9-4, 4-2 CSAC) will return to its home court on Wednesday for the first time in over a month when it hosts Marywood. The CSAC action gets underway at 7:00 PM.[/URL]
 
Two Knights Earn Weekly CSAC Honors



ASTON, Pa. ? Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford), of the Neumann University women's basketball team, was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Player of the Week, for the week ending January 12. Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn), of the men's basketball team, was named to the CSAC Honor Roll.



Marvel led the Knights in CSAC wins last week. In a 79-69 win against Rosemont, the senior netted 19 points. She then scored 20 points as Neumann handed Marywood its first conference loss of the season, 64-56. Marvel is currently second in the CSAC in points per game with 17.7. Neumann is currently 7-6 overall and 4-2 in conference action.



Blount averaged 17 points and 13 rebounds as the Knights picked up two CSAC wins over Centenary and Cairn. His 22-point effort led all scorers in the matchup with the Highlanders. He also added six steals, eight assists and 10 blocks in the 2-0 week. The Knights are currently 9-4 overall and 4-2 in CSAC action.







Curley named ECAC West Goaltender of the Week



CENTERVILLE, Mass. ? Ben Curley (jr. Dunrobin, Ontario / Gloucester Rangers), of the Neumann University men's hockey team, was named the ECAC West Goaltender of the Week, for the week ending January 12.



Curley was between the pipes as the Knights picked up two non-conference wins against Fredonia State. The junior allowed just one goal in 120 minutes and made 74 saves. He picked up the 1-0 shutout win on Friday and then followed with a 4-1 win on Saturday.



Neumann (7-4-3) returns home this weekend for a pair of non-conference games against SUNY-Geneseo on Thursday and Friday.
 
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1/15/14



Women's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 87, Notre Dame 33



BALTIMORE, Md. ? The Neumann University women's basketball team picked up its fifth straight win with an 87-33 win against Notre Dame of Maryland University on Wednesday evening in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.



Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) led the Knights with 21 points. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) notched a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Lauren Walker (sr. Gilbertsville, Pa. / Boyertown) added 10 points. All 10 members on the court notched points to contribute to the win.



With the score tied at six early in the game, the Knights went on a 14-0 run and never looked back. After the Gators netted their eighth point, the Knights then scored the next 15 for a 35-8 lead. Neumann held a 49-20 lead at halftime.



The second half was much of the same as the Knights came away with the 87-33 win.



Neumann (8-6, 5-2 CSAC) returns home on Saturday to host Baptist Bible in a CSAC doubleheader with the men. The women's action gets underway at 1:00 PM.





Men's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 68, Marywood 61



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's basketball team defeated Marywood University 68-61 on Wednesday evening in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.



Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn) (18 points, 11 rebounds) and DeShawn Lowman (fr. Wilmington, Del. / Concord) (16 points, 10 rebounds) each notched double-doubles to lead the Knights. Blount added six blocks. Reggie Coleman (sr. Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic) added 15 points.



Neumann jumped out to a 20-12 lead midway through the first half, capped by a three-pointer from Coleman. Marywood then went on a 12-2 to take a 24-22 lead with 6:10 left in the first half. The teams would trade buckets as the first half came to a close and the teams went into the locker rooms tied at 30.



The teams remained close in the second half as they traded baskets and changed leads. A basket by Lowman with 4:41 left in regulation gave the Knights a lead they would not relinquish.



Mel Weldon (jr. Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic) went 1-for-2 from the line for a 58-56 Neumann lead with 4:10 on the clock. Neither team would find the net until the 2:42 mark when Rich Whitten (sr. Yonkers, N.Y. / Archbishop Stepinac) hit a jumper for a 60-56 score. Again, it would be over a minute before someone found the net. A jumper by Weldon gave the Knights a six point advantage with 1:29 left in regulation.



Fouls and timeouts were called by both teams as time was ticking off the clock. Free throws by Kevin Green (so. Chester, Pa. / Chester) in the final minute gave Neumann a nine point advantage. The Pacers hit a three-pointer with seven seconds left in the game, but it was sandwiched by free throws by Whitten to halt the comeback and seal the win.



Neumann (10-4, 5-2 CSAC) will host Baptist Bible on Saturday afternoon as part of a CSAC doubleheader with the women. The men tip-off at 3:00 PM.
 
Men's Hockey[/B]

No. 14 Geneseo 3, Neumann 2



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's ice hockey team fell to No. 14 SUNY-Geneseo 3-2 on Thursday evening in non-conference action.



Geneseo came out firing in the first period and netted two goals for a 2-0 lead after one period.



Nick Perruccio (fr. Richmond Hill, Ontario / Georgetown Raiders (OJHL) broke through for the Knights at the 4:54 mark of the second period for a 3-2 game. Mike Cauley (sr. Morton, Pa. / Springfield Junior Pics (EJHL) and Casey Rogers (so. Moreno Valley, Calif. / Olds Grizzlys (AJHL) tallied the assists.



With time winding down in the third period, the Knights pulled goalie Ben Curley (jr. Dunrobin, Ontario / Gloucester Rangers (CCHL), but the Ice Knights sent the puck down the ice into the empty net for a 3-1 score with 1:08 left on the clock.



Neumann did give up at that point and Rogers found the back of the net with 15.1 seconds left in regulation, his second point of the night. D'Lane Sather (sr. Wanham, Alberta / Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) and Ryan Luiten (fr. Anchorage, Alaska / Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) notched the assists. The Knights fired shots on Geneseo for the final 15 seconds, but could not get another puck in the back of the net for the 3-2 final.



Neither team could convert on the man advantage. Neumann went 0-for-3 while Geneseo was 0-for-7. Curley made 27 saves in net in his first set-back of the season.



Neumann (7-5-3) and Geneseo (11-3) will meet again tomorrow evening. The puck is slated to drop at 5:30 PM at Ice Works.
 
Women's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 84, Baptist Bible 33



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's basketball team defeated Baptist Bible College 84-33 on Saturday afternoon in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.



Colleen Hinde (sr. Blue Bell, Pa. / Wissahickon) led the Knights with 15 points. Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) and JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) each added 14 points. Metzger pulled down 11 board to notch a double-double. All 10 players contributed at least three points in the win.



With the teams tied at four, the Knights went on a 19-2 run to jump out to a 23-6 lead midway through the first half. The teams would trade baskets until halftime and Neumann held a 41-20 advantage.



Neumann began the second half on a 22-0 run over first six minutes to extend its lead to 41, 63-20. The Knights built their lead to as many as 53 in the second half and came away with the east 84-33 win.



Neumann (9-6, 6-2 CSAC) will host Gwynedd Mercy on Monday evening in CSAC action beginning at 7:00 PM.





Men's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 78, Baptist Bible 71



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's basketball team came away with a 78-71 win against Baptist Bible in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) play on Saturday afternoon.



Kevin Green (so. Chester, Pa. / Chester) connected on seven three-pointers en route to a game-high 28 points. Reggie Coleman (sr. Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic) added 19 points and 12 assists for a double-double. Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn) notched his own double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds.



The game consisted of 10 ties and eight lead changes. With the teams tied at 13, Neumann went on a 14-4 run to take a 27-17 lead. Baptist Bible answered with a 12-2 run to tie the game at 29. The Defenders hit a three-pointer with 24 seconds left in the first half to take a 39-36 lead. Green hit one of his seven three's with three seconds left on the clock to knot the game at 39 heading into halftime.



The Knights scored the first eight points of the second half for a 47-39 lead. The Defenders would knot the score for the 10th time midway through the half at 51. Baptist Bible took a one point advantage, 62-61, with 5:27 left in regulation. Green answered with another three-pointer for give the Knights back a lead they would not relinquish.



With a one possession game, 71-69, Green hit another big basket from beyond the arc. DeShawn Lowman (fr. Wilmington, Del. / Concord and Coleman each went 2-for-2 from the line in the final minute to seal the nail-biting conference win.



Neumann (11-4, 6-2 CSAC) travels to Rosemont for more conference action on Monday evening beginning at 7:00 PM.





Women's Ice Hockey[/B]

Potsdam 4, Neumann 3



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's hockey team fell to SUNY-Potsdam 4-3 on Saturday evening in ECAC West action.



Potsdam netted the first two goals of the game in the first seven minutes. Shanelle Doucette (so. Bownanville, Ontario / Oakville Jr. Hornets) put the Knights on the board at the 7:58 mark. Danica Delry (so. Bownanville, Ontario / Oakville Jr. Hornets) tallied the assist. Megan Russelo (so. Leamington, Ontario / Southwest Wildcats) tied the game at two with 4:50 left in the first period. Angela Gilmour (sr. Simcoe, Ontario / Hamilton Jr. Hawks) and Grace Kleinbach (fr. Eustis, Fla. / Boston Shamrocks) drew the assists.



The Bears scored two more goals in the second period to take a 4-2 lead after 40 minute of play. The eventual game-winning goal came with one minute left before the second intermission.



With time starting to run out in the third period, Lindsey Spatola (jr. Holbrook, N.Y. / National Sports Academy) found the back of the net for a 4-3 game with 1:46 left in regulation. Meghan Power (fr. Windsor, Ontario / Southwest Wildcats) and Russelo notched the assists. The Knights pulled their goalie, but could not get the puck to cross the line for the tying goal.



Julia Fair (fr. Meadville, Pa. / Pittsburgh Elite) started the game and made 11 saves in 22 minutes of action. Justina Mayr (so. New Westminster, British Columbia / Pacific Steelers) made 16 saves in net in relief.



Neumann (3-10, 1-6 ECAC West) and Potsdam (7-6-2, 3-3-2 ECAC West) will meet again tomorrow afternoon. The ECAC West game will get underway at 2:00 PM.
 
Women's Ice Hockey[/B]

Potsdam 4, Neumann 4



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's hockey team tied SUNY-Potsdam 4-4 this afternoon in ECAC West action;



Neumann scored the first goal as Grace Klienbach (fr. Eustis, Fla. / Boston Shamrocks) found the back of the net 8:36 into the game. Keira St-Laurent (so. Stittsville, Ontario / Nepean Jr. Wildcats) tallied the assist. Potsdam scored two goals before the end of the period to hold a 2-1 lead into intermission.



Meghan Power (fr. Windsor, Ontario / Southwest Wildcats) knotted the game at two 6:42 into the second period off assists from Angela Gilmour (sr. Simcoe, Ontario / Hamilton Jr. Hawks) and Danica Delry (so. Hamilton, Ontario / Hamilton Hawks MAA). Thirty seconds later, Donna Williams (so. Garnet Valley, Pa. / Quakers) found the back of the net, off a pass from Kelly Fox (fr. Belle Mead, N.J. / Princeton Tiger Lillies), to put the Knights up 3-2.



The Bears netted a power play goal at the 12:57 mark to tie the game at three. Potsdam took a 4-3 lead with two seconds left in the second period off a bouncing puck.



Megan Russelo (so. Leamington, Ontario / Southwest Wildcats) tied the game at four on an unassisted goal in the third period. Russelo game down the wing and snapped a wrist shot past the Bears goalie.



Neither team could find the back of the net in overtime and the teams came away with the 4-4 tie.



Justina Mayr (so. New Westminster, British Columbia / Pacific Steelers) made 14 saves in net.



Neumann (3-10-1, 1-6-1 ECAC West) will host Stevenson next weekend in non-conference action. The puck is slated to drop at 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
 
Two Knights Receive CSAC Weekly Honors



ASTON, Pa. ? Two Knights received Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) weekly honors, for the week ending January 20. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca), of the women's basketball team, was named the Player of the Week. Reggie Coleman (Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic), of the men's basketball team, was named to the Honor Roll.



Metzger averaged a double-double for the week, with 12.6 points and 12.7 rebounds in three CSAC wins. The sophomore also had 10 blocks, seven assists and three steals. She shot .486 from the floor as the Knights scored in the 80s in all three games.



Neumann is currently 9-6 overall and 6-2 in the CSAC. The Knights host Gwynedd Mercy tonight in conference action beginning at 7:00 PM.



Coleman notched 17.5 points, 10.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds in two wins against Marywood and Baptist Bible last week. He snagged five steals as he was on the court for 38.5 minutes a game guarding the opponent's top guard.



The Knights are 11-4 overall and 6-2 in conference action. Neumann heads cross-town to Rosemont for CSAC action tonight beginning at 7:00 PM.
 
Neumann University

1/20/14



Women's Basketball

Neumann 77, Gwynedd Mercy 74



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's basketball team held off Gwynedd Mercy University 77-74 on Monday evening in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.



Jessica Schlesman (jr. Barto, Pa. / Boyertown) led all scorers with 33 points. The junior went 18-for-21 from the line. Colleen Hinde (sr. Blue Bell, Pa. / Wissahickon) netted 14 points and Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) notched 13. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) pulled down 11 boards and blocked two shots.



Neumann held the pace of the game early on. After the teams were knotted at four, the Knights went on a 12-4 run to take a 16-8 lead. Neumann held a lead as big as 15 during the first half and went into the locker room with a 37-24 advantage.



The Knights held a double-digit lead for most of the second half. However, with 3:28 left in regulation and Neumann holding a 73-64 lead, Gwynedd Mercy started to make its move. The Griffins went on a 12-1 run to tie the game at 74 with 52 seconds on the clock.



Neither team would connect on another field goal and the game came down to free throws. Schlesman drove to the basket with less than 10 seconds remaining and was fouled. She connect on 1-of-2 for a 75-74 Knights lead. The Griffins had the ball but committed a turnover with two seconds left and once again Schlesman found herself at the line. This time, with 0.8 seconds remaining, the junior connect on both of her shots for a three point lead.



With just enough time for a quick shot, the Griffins got off a three that hit the basket, but did not go through and the Knights came away with the 77-74 win.



Neumann (10-6, 7-2 CSAC) hits the road for four straight games. The Knights travel to Rosemont on Wednesday evening for conference action beginning at 7:00 PM.





Men's Basketball

Rosemont 88, Neumann 78



ROSEMONT, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's basketball team fell at Rosemont College 88-78 in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action on Monday evening.



Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn) led four Knights in double-figures with 21 points. He also grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double and added three blocks. Kevin Green (so. Chester, Pa. / Chester) netted 18 points, Reggie Coleman (sr. Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic) had 15 and DeShawn Lowman (fr. Wilmington, Del. / Concord) added 12.



The game was full of runs by each team. The Ravens built up 12 point lead, 22-10, midway through the first half. The Knights responded with a 13-1 run to make it a one point game, 24-23, with 7:43 left in the first half. Rosemont then built its lead up again and took a 34-23 advantage and held a 43-33 lead at the half.



The second half was much like the first. Neumann chipped its way back into the game and cut Rosemont's lead to one, 57-56, with 12:37 left on the clock. The Knights remained within arm's length until the final few minutes. The Ravens built its lead up little-by-little and found themselves back up by 12, 82-70, with 1:13 left in regulation. Neumann did not have another run and fell 88-78.



Neumann (11-5, 6-3 CSAC) travels to first place Cabrini on Wednesday in CSAC action. Tip-off is slated for 6:30 PM.
 
Two Knights Receive CSAC Weekly Honors



ASTON, Pa. ? Two Knights received Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) weekly honors, for the week ending January 20. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca), of the women's basketball team, was named the Player of the Week. Reggie Coleman (Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic), of the men's basketball team, was named to the Honor Roll.



Metzger averaged a double-double for the week, with 12.6 points and 12.7 rebounds in three CSAC wins. The sophomore also had 10 blocks, seven assists and three steals. She shot .486 from the floor as the Knights scored in the 80s in all three games.



Neumann is currently 9-6 overall and 6-2 in the CSAC. The Knights host Gwynedd Mercy tonight in conference action beginning at 7:00 PM.



Coleman notched 17.5 points, 10.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds in two wins against Marywood and Baptist Bible last week. He snagged five steals as he was on the court for 38.5 minutes a game guarding the opponent's top guard.



The Knights are 11-4 overall and 6-2 in conference action. Neumann heads cross-town to Rosemont for CSAC action tonight beginning at 7:00 PM.
 
Neumann University

1/22/14



Women's Basketball[/B]

Rosemont 75, Neumann 68



ROSEMONT, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's basketball team had its seven-game winning streak snapped by Rosemont College, falling 75-68 in overtime in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action on Wednesday evening.



Jessica Schlesman (jr. Barto, Pa. / Boyertown) led the Knights with 20 points. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) netted 16 points and Jordan Ogden (fr. Downingtown, Pa. / Bishop Shannanhan) added 11.



Regulation was not enough for the teams to decide the game. The Knights and Ravens were tied at 29 at halftime and at 56 at the end of regulation.



Rosemont took control of the overtime session and scored seven of the first 10 points to take a 66-59 lead. During the final minute of action, the Ravens connected on 6-of-8 from the line to spoil the Knights attempted comeback. Ogden and Metzger netted the final two baskets of the game, but it wasn't enough and the winning streak came to an end.



Rosemont held a lead as big as six in the first half. Latisha Johnson (so. Philadelphia, Pa. / Freire Charter) hit a layup with 21 second on the clock for a 29-all score at the break.



In the second half, Neumann built its lead to nine, 50-41, with 6:35 left in regulation. After Rosemont hit a basket, neither team would score for two minutes. The scoreless drought ended with a Raven's free throw.



Schlesman hit 2-of-2 from the line with 2:34 left on the clock for a 54-46 lead. Rosemont then score 10 consecutive points to take a 56-54 lead with 21 seconds left. Schlesman was fouled and again hit both shots from the line to tie the game, this time with 19 seconds on the clock. The Ravens committed a turnover and the teams went into overtime knotted at 56.



Neumann (10-7, 7-3 CSAC) will continue its four game road trip at Cairn University on Saturday. Tip-off is slated for 2:00 PM.











Men's Basketball[/B]

No. 3 Cabrini 94, Neumann 68



RADNOR, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's basketball team fell to No. 3 Cabrini College 94-68 on Wednesday evening in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.



Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn) notched a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Kevin Green (so. Chester, Pa. / Chester) hit four three-pointers en route to 16 points. Reggie Coleman (Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic) added 12 points.



Blount hit a three-pointer to tie the game at seven two minutes into the game. Cabrini then went on an 11-0 run to take an 18-7 lead. The Cavaliers ended the half on a 22-2 run to take a 49-29 lead into the half.



Cabrini used the lead it built in the first half to keep stall Neumann's attempt from handing the Cavaliers their first loss of the season.



Neumann (11-6, 6-4 CSAC) will host Centenary College next Wednesday in CSAC action beginning at 7:00 PM.
 
Ward named Brockville Braves Head Coach



BROCKVILLE, Ontario ? Matt Ward, former Neumann University men's hockey player, was named the Head Coach of the Brockville Braves, a Tier 1 Junior "A" hockey Team.



The Kemptville native, Ward was an assistant coach with the Braves for the past three seasons and is a former player, before he came to Neumann.



Ward played in 100 games during his four seasons as a Knight. He netted 49 goals and 79 assists for 128 points. Neumann won the NCAA Division III Championship during Ward's junior season. He was named to the Frozen Four All-Tournament team and scored the game-winning goal against Hobart College in the semifinals.



Ward wore the "C" during the 2009-10 campaign. After the season, he played eight games with the Reading Royals of the ECHL. He went on to play for the Fort Wayne Komets (CHL) and the Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) before returning to Brockville as an assistant.



Ward graduated from Neumann in 2010 with a degree in Business Administration.



Ward's promotion is immediate.
 
Neumann University Track & Field Results






Track & Field [/B]

Muhlenberg Indoor Invitational[/B]

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ALLENTOWN, Pa. ? The Neumann University track & field team opened up 2014 at the Muhlenberg Indoor Invitational on Friday evening.



On the women's side, Deborah Spruance led the Knights in the long jump, coming in second overall with a jump of 4.86 meters. She also finished third in the 55-meter dash with a time of 7.56 seconds. Spruance then finished fourth in the 200, with a time of 28.08.



For the men, Kyree Willis-Lear won the long jump with a jump of 6.62 meters.



Neumann next compete at the DeSchriver Invitational at East Stroudsburg University on February 2.



Complete Neumann Results[/B]

[/B]

Women[/B]

Long Jump[/B]

2. Deborah Spruance 4.86m, 8. Jennifer Joseph 4.39m



Shot Put[/B]

8. Brionna Joseph 7.79m, 10. Natalya Receveur 6.23m 12. Vanessa Melbourne 6.01m, 13. Shirley Joseph 5.92m



55m-hurdles[/B]

3. Jamie King 9.40



55m-dash[/B]

3. Deborah Spruance 7.56, 8. Whitley Kels 7.88, 13. Amira Guerrero 8.03, 15. Bianca Brown 8.12, 19. Shirley Joseph 8.62, 20. Natalya Receveur 9.25, 21. Vanessa Malbourne 9.45



200m[/B]

4. Deborah Spruance 28.08, 7. Amira Guerrero 29.27, 11. Whitley Kels 29.9, 12. Jennifer Joseph 30.15, 14. Bianca Brown 30.31





400m[/B]

3. Gabrielle Francios 1:03



800m[/B]

8. Bethany Lang 2:41, 13. Nicole Rosati 3:09, 14. Mikalah Goode 3:11, 16. Sinead Mohan 3:23



1,000m[/B]

5. Bethany Lang 3:41.74, 8. Nicole Rosati 4:07.29, 9. Mikalah Goode 4:07.71



4x400m relay[/B]

2. Gabriel Francios, Bianca Brown, Jennifer Joseph, Emily Myhal 4:42.41





Men[/B]

Long Jump[/B]

1. Kyree Willis Lear 6.62m, 5. Terrance Downs 5.91m



Shot Put [/B]

7. James Boyda 9.01m



55m-dash[/B]

13. Terrance Downs 6.89, 20. Jonathan Durjan 7.07, 23. Domenic Pileggi 7.18, 25. Lacey Evans 7.29, 27. Tim Carmody 7.51, 29. Brihem Johnson 7.54, 30. Darien Moore 7.56, 31. Blair Boone 7.89



200m [/B]

5. Kyree Willis-Lear 23.78, 19. Terrance Downs 25.25, 20. Marcus Sumpter 25.41, 23. Jonathan Durjan 25.72,



800m[/B]

7. Tyreek Armstrong-Wright 2:18



4x400[/B]

6. Tyreek Armstrong-Wright, Johathan Durjan, Marcus Sumpter, Kyree Wilis-Leer 3:53




Neumann University

1/22/14



Men's Hockey[/B]

Elmira 5, Neumann 2



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's ice hockey team fell to Elmira College 5-2 in ECAC West action on Friday evening.



The Soaring Eagles scored first, 2:24 into the game, as they dumped the puck in from the blue line and it found its way into the back of the net.



Shane Topf (fr. Eagle River, Alaska / Gloucester Rangers (CCHL) tied the game at one at the 11:18 mark off assists from Mike Cauley (sr. Morton, Pa. / Springfield Junior Pics (EJHL) and Collin O'Neil (fr. Hummelstown, Pa. / Walpole Express (AJHL).



Elmira scored the only goal of the second, on a 5-on-3 power play at the 2:21 mark.



Ryan Luiten (fr. Anchorage, Alaska / Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) tied the game at two on a wrist shot, 6:04 into the third period. Jory Mullin (fr. Cartwright, Manitoba / Winkler Flyers (MJHL)) and Mikko Virtanen (so. Rauma, Finland / Odessa (NAHL) tallied the assists.



The Soaring Eagles took advantage of a power play and netted the eventual game-winner at the 9:00 minute mark for a 3-2 lead. Elmira notched another goal two minutes later, this time while the play was 4-on-4. The Soaring Eagles sealed the win with a shorthanded, empty net goal, with 1:16 remaining in the game.



Ben Curley (jr. Dunrobin, Ontario / Gloucester Rangers (CCHL)) made 24 saves in net. Neumann is now 7-7-3 overall and 2-4-1 in conference action. The two teams will meet again tomorrow evening. The puck is slated to drop at 7:00 PM.
 
Neumann University

1/25/14



Women's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 86, Cairn 43



Marvel Hits 1,000 points as Neumann Defeats Cairn



LANGHORNE, Pa. ? Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) reached 1,000 points in her career as the Neumann University women's basketball team defeated Cairn University 86-43 on Saturday afternoon in a Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) contest.



Marvel surpassed the 1,000 point mark on a three pointer just six seconds into the game. She finished with 13 points as five players reached double-digits. Nicole Fallon (so. Wenonah, N.J. / Gloucester Catholic) finished with 17 points, leading the Knights. Colleen Hinde (sr, Blue Bell, Pa. / Wissahickon/) netted 14 points. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) had a double-double with 13 points and 10 boards. Jordan Ogden (fr. Downingtown, Pa. / Bishop Shannanhan) also netted 13 points.



With the teams tied at six, the Knights went on to score 10 straight points for a 16-6 lead. With 7:47 left in the first half, Neumann built a 21 points advantage, 35-14. The Knights held a 53-26 lead at the half.



Neumann held control throughout the second half as well, holding a lead as large as 44, 80-36, with 5:47 left in regulation. The Knights then cruised to the 86-43 win.



Neumann (11-7, 8-3 CSAC) will travel to Manhattanville College on Monday for non-conference action beginning at 6:00 PM.





Women's Hockey[/B]

Neumann 3, Stevenson 2



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's hockey team defeated Stevenson University 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in non-conference action.



Kelly Fox (fr. Belle Mead, N.J. / Princeton Tiger Lillies) had a goal and an assist for the Knights. Grace Klienbach (fr. Eustis, Fla. / Boston Shamrocks) handed out two assists. Justina Mayr (so. New Westminster, British Columbia / Pacific Steelers) made 31 saves in net.



The Mustangs lit the lamp first, 9:18 into the first period. Fox scored her goal, off an assist from Klienbach, five minutes later on a 2-on-0 rush.



Meghan Power (fr. Windsor, Ontario / Southwest Wildcats) scored the only goal of the second period to give Neumann a 2-1 lead heading into the final 20 minutes of play. Fox and Klienbach drew the assists.



Casey Kilduff (so. Old Bridge, N.J. / Northwood Prep) netted the eventual game-winner 3:35 into the third period. Jessica Langdon (so. Waterdown, Ontario / Hamilton Hawks MAA) and Jaclyn King (so. York, Pa. / Gilmour Prep) tallied the assists and Neumann took a 3-1 lead. Stevenson scored a power play goal at the 11:50 mark for a one goal game. The Mustangs pulled their goalie while on a power play for the final 1:40 of regulation, but they could not get the puck into the net to tie the game.



Neumann (4-10-1) and Stevenson (5-12-1) will meet again tomorrow afternoon in non-conference action. The Knights will be wearing special jerseys as they play their Skate for the Cause game to being awareness to suicide prevention. The puck is slated to drop at 3:00 PM.





Men's Hockey[/B]

Elmira 7, Neumann 3



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's hockey team fell to Elmira College 7-3 on Saturday evening in ECAC West action.



While the first period looked like it was going to remain quite, the teams combined for three goals in 27 seconds. Ryan Luiten (fr. Anchorage, Alaska / Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) lit the lamp for the Knights with a power play goal at the 18:29 mark. Casey Rogers (so. Moreno Valley, Calif. / Olds Grizzlys (AJHL) and Jory Mullin (fr. Cartwright, Manitoba / Winkler Flyers (MJHL) tallied the assists. Eleven seconds later, the Soaring Eagles responded with goal to tie the game at one. Just 15 seconds after that, in what looked to be deja-vu, Elmira scored again to take a 2-1 lead.



The second period turned busy as well. Elmira made the score 3-1 5:42 into the period. Jon Low (so. Haddonfield, N.J. / Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (AtJHL) cut the lead to 3-2 on the man advantage. The Soaring Eagles added two more goals to take a 5-2 lead into the second intermission.



Elmira added another power play goal early in the third period. CJ Cruz (so. Davie, Fla. / Philadelphia Revolution (EJHL) scored his first collegiate goal, unassisted, at the 3:46 mark of the third for a 6-3 game. The Knights pulled the goalie in attempt for a comeback and had a man advantage, but could not get the puck into the net. The Soaring Eagles sealed the win with a shorthanded, empty net goal with 37 seconds left.



Ben Curley (jr. Dunrobin, Ontario / Gloucester Rangers (CCHL) started the game and made 16 saves in two periods. Braely Torris (sr. Red Deer, Alberta / Southern Maine (ECAC East) played the third period and made five saves.



Neumann (7-8-3, 2-5-1 ECAC West) heads on the road for three conference games, beginning at Manhattanville next Friday. Action gets underway at 7:00 PM.



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Women's Basketball[/B]

Manhattanville 81, Neumann 66



PURCHASE, N.Y. ? The Neumann University women's basketball team fell at Manhattanville College 81-66 on Monday evening in non-conference action.



Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) led four Knights in double-figures with 17 points. Colleen Hinde (sr. Blue Bell, Pa. / Wissahickon) and Jessica Schlesman (jr. Barto, Pa. / Boyertown) each added 12 while JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) netted 10.



The first 12 minutes remained close with each team holding a small lead. With 8:25 left in the first half, and the teams tied at 18, the Valiants went on a 18-5 run to finish out the first 20 minutes and take a 36-23 lead into the half.



Manhattanville kept Neumann at a comfortable distance for most of the half, but with 5:22 left in regulation, Hinde made two free throws to bring the Knights to within six, 61-55. The Valiants answered with eight straight points to take back a double-digit lead, a lead in which they would not relinquish in the final three minutes of the game.



Neumann (11-8) heads back to conference action on Saturday when it travels to Immaculata. Tip-off is slated for 1:00 PM.
 
Blount Receives Small College Association Award



PHILADELPHIA, Pa. ? Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn), of the Neumann University men's basketball team, was a recipient of the Small College Coaches Association Weekly Award, presented on January 28.



The Sam Cozen Award is named in honor of legendary Drexel and Overbrook High head men's basketball coach Sam Cozen. It is presented to student-athletes in the small colleges in and around Philadelphia.



Blount is leading the Knights, averaging 15.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. He currently ranked first in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) with 50 blocks in 17 contests.



Neumann is 11-6 overall this season and 6-4 in CSAC action. The Knights hosts a pair of conference games this week, beginning with Centenary on Wednesday and Cairn on Saturday.
 
Men's Basketball[/B]

Neumann 72, Centenary 51



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's basketball team defeated Centenary College 72-51 on Wednesday evening in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.



Kevin Green (so. Chester, Pa. / Chester) hit five three-pointers for a game high 21 points. Mark Blount (sr. Philadelphia, Pa. / William Penn) netted 17 points and Reggie Coleman (sr. Trenton, N.J. / Trenton Catholic) added 11. Nine players contributed at least one point in the win.



Neumann started to make it move and pull away during the second part of the first half. Up by one, 14-13, the Knights went on a 12-3 run to take a 10 points advantage, 26-16. Neumann scored the final four points of the half, including a buzzer-beating layup by Coleman, for a 32-23 advantage after 20 minutes.



The Knights opened the second half on a 10-4 run to extend their lead to 15 points. A Green three-pointer midway through the half put the Knights up 19, 52-33. The Cyclones would get to within 12, 59-47, after connecting on two free throws, but would not get any closer. Neumann would finish the game scoring 13 of the final 17 points for the 72-51 win.



Neumann (12-6, 7-4 CSAC) will host Cairn in conference action on Saturday afternoon beginning at 1:00 PM.
 
Neumann University

1/31/14

[/B]

Women's Hockey[/B]

Neumann 3, Chatham 2 ? ot



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's hockey team defeated Chatham University 3-2 in overtime on Friday evening in ECAC West action.



Meghan Power (fr. Windsor, Ontario / Southwest Wildcats) scored off a pass from Angela Gilmour (sr. Simcoe, Ontario / Hamilton Jr. Hawks) with 1:25 left in the overtime session for the 3-2 win.



Megan Russelo (so. Leamington, Ontario / Southwest Wildcats) put Neumann on the board 4:53 into the game and the Knights took a 1-0 lead into the intermission.



Chatham tied the game with a 5-on-3 power play goal 2:53 into the second period. The Cougars then took a 2-1 lead when they converted a penalty shot. Shanelle Doucette (so. Bownanville, Ontario / Oakville Jr. Hornets) tied the game at two, off a pass from Edie Brenning (sr. Greely, Ontario / Nepean Jr. Wildcats), midway through the second period.



The teams played a scoreless third period to send the game into overtime.



Justina Mayr (so. New Westminster, British Columbia / Pacific Steelers) made 17 saves in net. Neumann outshot Chatham 57-19.



Neumann (5-11-1, 2-6-1 ECAC West) and Chatham (3-13-2, 2-9 ECAC West) will face-off again tomorrow afternoon. The puck is slated to drop at 3:00 PM. The seniors will be recognized during the pregame.







Men's Hockey[/B]

Neumann 2, Manhattanville 2 ? ot



STAMFORD, Conn. ? The Neumann University men's hockey team tied with Manhattanville College, 2-2, in ECAC West action on Friday evening.



The teams traded goals in the second and third periods en route to the tie score.



Johannes Sallila (fr. Tampere, Finland / Amals) opened the scoring at the 5:35 mark of the second period. Kajon McKay (fr. Wabowden, Manitoba / Portage Terriers (MJHL) and Anthony Pino (fr. Glen Mills, Pa. / Brockville Braves (CJHL) tallied the assists. Manhattanville tied the game at one at the 12:21 mark.



Shayne Morrissey (fr. St. John's, Newfoundland / Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) gave Neumann a 2-1 lead at the midway point of the third period. Mike Cauley (sr. Morton, Pa. / Springfield Junior Pics (EJHL) and CJ Cruz (so. Davie, Fla. / Philadelphia Revolution (EJHL) drew the assists. The Valients knotted the score again, just 52 seconds later. The teams would play the rest of regulation and overtime scoreless for the 2-2 final.



Braely Torris (sr. Red Deer, Alberta / Southern Maine (ECAC East) made 35 saves in net for the Knights.



Neumann (7-8-4, 2-5-2 ECAC West) travels to Utica next weekend for two conference games. The puck is slated to drop at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday evenings.
 
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Men's Hockey[/B]

No. 15 Utica 3, Neumann 1



UTICA, N.Y. ? The Neumann University men's hockey team fell to No. 15 Utica College 3-1 on Friday evening in ECAC West action.



The first period looked to end quietly, until both teams lit the lamp in the final minute. Utica opened the scoring with 51 seconds left on the clock while on the man advantage. Steve Low (so. Haddonfield, N.J. / Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (AtJHL) tied the game at one with just two seconds left before the intermission. Ryan Luiten (fr. Anchorage, Alaska / Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) and Sam House (fr. Calgary, Alberta / Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) tallied the assists.



After a scoreless second period, the Pioneers broke the 1-1 tie 5:08 into the final period. With time winding down, and the Knights goalie pulled, the Pioneers netted an empty net goal to seal the win, 3-1.



Ben Curley (r. Dunrobin, Ontario / Gloucester Rangers (CCHL) made 24 saves in net.



Neumann (7-9-4, 2-6-2 ECAC West) and Utica (12-5-4, 7-3-1 ECAC West) will meet again tomorrow evening. The ECAC West contest gets underway at 7:00 PM.
 
Women's Hockey[/B]

Utica 5, Neumann 1



UTICA, N.Y. ? The Neumann University women's ice hockey team was defeated by Utica College 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in ECAC West action.



Utica scored two goals in a minute span as the first period was coming to an end to take a 2-0 lead after the first 20 minutes. The Pioneers added a power play goal in the second period, for a 3-0 advantage after two.



Edie Brenning (sr. Greely, Ontario / Nepean Jr. Wildcats) put the Knights on the board 23 seconds in to the third period. Meghan Power (fr. Windsor, Ontario / Southwest Wildcats) drew the assist. The Pioneers would find the back of the net two more time, both coming on the power play, to round out the third period and take away the 5-1 win.



Justina Mayr (so. New Westminster, British Columbia / Pacific Steelers) made 27 saves in net.



Neumann (5-14-1, 2-9-1 ECAC West) hosts SUNY-Canton on Tuesday in a rescheduled game from last week. The non-conference contest gets underway at 7:00 PM.
 
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Men's Hockey[/B]

Neumann 4, Hobart 2



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University men's ice hockey team defeated Hobart College 4-2 on Friday evening in ECAC West action, breaking a seven game winless streak.



Jory Mullin (fr. Cartwright, Manitoba / Winkler Flyers (MJHL) netted two goals, including the game-winner. Shayne Morrissey (fr. St. John's, Newfoundland / Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) handed out two assists. Ben Curley (jr. Dunrobin, Ontario / Gloucester Rangers (CCHL) made 37 saves in net.



After a scoreless first period, Nick Perruccio (fr. Richmond Hill, Ontario / Georgetown Raiders (OJHL) opened the scoring 1:57 into the second period. Matt Zendejas (fr. Upland, Calif. / Hampton Road Whalers (USPHL) and D'Lane Sather (sr. Wanham, Alberta / Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) tallied the assists.



Hobart tied the game with a power play goal at the 16:18 mark of the second. The Knights responded 16 seconds later as Mullin scored his first goal of the game. Morrissey and Matt Mazzarolo (jr. Surrey, British Columbia / Coquitlam Express (BCHL) had the assists.



Neumann continued to hold the 2-1 lead as the third period clock ticked away. Hobart pulled its goalie in an attempt to tie the game, but Mullin went down and scored an empty net goal for a 3-1 lead. Morrissey and Casey Rogers (so. Moreno Valley, Calif. / Olds Grizzlys (AJHL) handed out the assists. Ryan Luiten (fr. Anchorage, Alaska / Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) seemed to ice the W with an unassisted empty net goal, this time shorthanded, with 55 seconds left in regulation.



The Statesmen were able to score another power play goal after a failed clear by the Knights with 10 seconds left on the clock, but it wasn't enough and the Knights came away with the 4-2 win.



Neumann (8-10-4, 3-7-2 ECAC West) and Hobart (11-7-4, 5-4-3 ECAC West) will meet again tomorrow evening beginning at 7:00 PM. The Knights seniors will be recognized before the game.
 
Women's Ice Hockey[/B]

Neumann 1, Buffalo State 1 - ot



BUFFALO, N.Y. ? The Neumann University women's ice hockey team played to a 1-1 tie at Buffalo State College on Sunday afternoon in ECAC West action.



Meghan Power (fr. Windsor, Ontario / Southwest Wildcats) got the Knights on the board midway through the second period on an unassisted, shorthanded goal.



The Bengals tied the game midway through the third period on the power play.



In overtime, Neumann got a late power play and pulled the goalie in an attempt to net the game-winner, but it could not convert.



The Knights outshot Buffalo State 26-14. Justina Mayr (so. New Westminster, British Columbia / Pacific Steelers) made 13 saves in net.



Neumann (6-15-2, 2-10-2 ECAC West) wraps up the regular season next weekend with a pair of game at Elmira.
 
Knights Sweep ECAC West Weekly Honors



CENTERVILLE, Mass. ? The Neumann University men's ice hockey team swept the ECAC West Weekly Honors, for the week ending February 16.



Jory Mullin (fr. Cartwright, Manitoba / Winkler Flyers (MJHL) was named the Player of the Week. Braely Torris (sr. Red Deer, Alberta / Southern Maine (ECAC East) was named the Goalie of the Week while Shayne Morrissey (fr. St. John's, Newfoundland / Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) was named the Rookie of the Week. The Knights took two games from ECAC West foe Hobart over the weekend. Neumann won on Friday by a 4-2 score before finding an offensive explosion on Saturday, winning 8-1.



Mullin scored three goals and notched an assist in the two games. On Friday, Mullin tallied two goals, including the game-winner. He first scored in the second period, giving the Knights a 2-1 lead. Mullin scored the eventual game-winner late in the third. On Saturday, Mullin had a goal and an assist. His assist was on the eventual game-winner with 11 seconds left in the second period. For the season, Mullin has eight goals and six assists for 14 points.



Torris made 38 saves in the win on Saturday. The lone goal allowed came after the Knights had already built up a 6-0 advantage. Torris is 3-6-3 this season with a 2.65 goals against average and a .926 save percentage.



Morrissey had two goals and two assists over the weekend. On Friday, Morrissey notched two assists. The freshman assisted on the second goal for a 2-1 Knights advantage. He assisted on the eventual game-winner late in the third period. On Saturday, Morrissey netted two consecutive goals in the second period. His first goal put the Knights up 5-0. The freshman then netted a shorthanded goal for a 6-0 lead. Morrissey leads the Knights with 12 goals and 20 points in 2013-14.



Neumann is 9-10-4 overall this season and 4-7-2 in ECAC West action. The Knights wrap-up regular season play this weekend with a pair of games at Nazareth.
 
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Women's Basketball

Immaculata 60, Neumann 53



ASTON, Pa. ? The Neumann University women's basketball fell to Immaculata University 60-53 in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) semifinal action on Wednesday evening.



Neumann was the No. 2 seed in the postseason and received a bye in the first round. Immaculata is the No. 3 seed and defeated Rosemont in the first round to advance to the semifinals.



Jessica Schlesman (jr. Barto, Pa. / Boyertown) led the Knights with 17 points and seven assists. Erica Marvel (sr. Oxford, Pa. / Oxford) added 10. JoHanna Metzger (so. Shamong, N.J. / Seneca) pulled down 13 boards and notched two blocked shots.



The deciding part of the game came down to the final two minutes. The Mighty Macs converted two free throws to take a 52-51 lead with 1:54 remaining in regulation. Marvel then connected on a jumper to take back a one point advantage.



However, that would be the last points Neumann would be able to score. Immaculata hit a layup and a free throw with 40 seconds left to take a 55-53 lead. The Mighty Macs went 5-for-6 from the line in the final 32 seconds to seal take home the win and advance to the CSAC Championship game.



The game was always close on the scoreboard the teams traded leads 13 times and knotted the score eight times. In the opening half, the Knights went on an 8-0 to take a 7-7 score and jump out to 15-7. Neumann held the largest lead of the game, 22-13, after a Marvel three-pointer with 7:26 left in the first. Immaculata began to chip its way back and knotted the game at 26 with 2:24 left in the first. The teams took a 28-all score into halftime.



During the second half, neither team could put together a run to take control. Each time a team would attempt to build on their lead, the other team would answer back, leading to the final two minutes to decide the game.



Neumann is now 15-10 overall and will wait to see if its season will continue when the ECAC Tournament announcements are made early next week.





Men's Hockey

Manhattanville 5, Neumann 2



STAMFORD, Conn. ? The Neumann University men's ice hockey team fell to Manhattanville College 5-2 on Wednesday evening in an ECAC West First Round game.



Manhattanville held the No. 4 seed while Neumann entered the postseason as the No. 5 seed.



After playing to a scoreless first period, Brandon Gagne (so. Pembroke, Ontario / Pembroke Lumber Kings (CCHL) put the Knights on the board with a power play goal 2:27 into the second. Jon Low (so. Haddonfield, N.J. / Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (AtJHL) and Ryan Luiten (fr. Anchorage, Alaska / Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) tallied the assists. The Valiants answered back with their own power play goal three minutes later. Manhattanville didn't leave the scored tied for long and took a 2-1 lead at the 7:09 mark of the second.



Early in the third period, Manhattanville added to its lead for a 3-1 game. Matt Zendejas (fr. Upland, Calif. / Hampton Road Whalers (USPHL) got Neumann to within one, 3-2, at the 8:12 mark. Shayne Morrissey (fr. St. John's, Newfoundland / Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) and Chris Bournazos (jr. Naperville, Ill. / Owatonna Express (NAHL) added the assists. With time winding down in regulation, the Valiants added an insurance goal and then netted an empty net goal with 36 seconds remaining to seal the win.



Manhattanville moves onto the ECAC West semifinals against Utica this weekend.



Braely Torris made 37 saves in net. Manhattanville outshot Neumann 42-22. Each team netted a power play goal and the teams had only five penalties called.



Neumann finishes its season 9-12-5.
 
Two Knights Receive CSAC Weekly Honors



ASTON, Pa. ? Two Knights received weekly honors from the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) for the week ending March 23.



Joel Maynard (sr. Easton, Pa. / Wilson), of the men's tennis team, was named the Player of the Week. Maynard helped the Knights to a 2-0 week to improve to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in conference action. In a 6-3 win at Lancaster Bible, he picked up a 7-5, 6-4 win. In CSAC action against Rosemont, he won his singles flight 6-1, 6-2. He also Maynard also went 2-0 in doubles action.



Neumann is at Eastern on Monday afternoon and then opens at home on Tuesday against Albright.



Lex McIntyre (so. Mullica Hill, N.J. / Kingsway), of the women's lacrosse team, was named to the CSAC Honor Roll. McIntyre scored four goals and added an assists while causing six turn overs in a 1-1 week. She had three goals and assisted on a fourth in a 15-3 win against Immaculata. She scored one of Neumann's six goals against nationally ranked TCNJ on Saturday.



Neumann is currently 3-3 overall and 1-0 in the CSAC. The Knights first two games this week have been postponed due to the weather. Neumann looks to get back on the field on Thursday at Rutgers-Camden and then host Marywood on Saturday.
 
From: [/B]"Jill C Weigel"
To: [/B]"Jill C Weigel"
Sent: [/B]Friday, July 11, 2014 10:23:52 AM
Subject: [/B]Neumann's Grayson Named NCAA Statistical Champion for RBI Per Game




Grayson Named NCAA Statistical Champion for RBI Per Game

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. ? Danielle Grayson (so. Williamstown, N.J. / Williamstown), of the Neumann University softball team, was named the 2014 NCAA Division III Statistical Champion for Runs Batter in per game.

During the 2014 season, Grayson knocked in 53 runs, for an average of 1.47 per game, to lead Division III.

The sophomore had 47 hits including nine doubles and five homeruns, over just 36 contests in a crazy weather shortened season. She batted .431 from the plate and scored 21 runs as the Knights went 24-12 overall and 19-3 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC).

For the season, Grayson received a handful of accolades. She was named to the CSAC First team All-Conference, CSAC All-Academic, the NFCA third team All-Region and the Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area Academic Team.

Grayson joins former Knight Jenn Goslin as an NCAA Statistical Champion from Neumann. Goslin was the statistical champion for on-base percentage in 2010 and home runs and RBI in 2008.
 
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