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PSAG STANDINGS
PSAC

16-3
15-4
11-8
14-6
9-7
8-10
6-11

4-2
4-2
4-2
3-3
3-3
2-4
1-5

Eastern Division

Overall

PSAC

Millersville
Bloomsburg
West Chester
Kutztown
East Stroudsburg
Mansfield
Cheyney

16-4
14-4
11-7
12-7
8-12
3-16
7-12

6-0
5-1
4-2
3-3
2-4
1-5
0-6

Shippensburg
Indiana
California
Edinboro
Slippery Rock
Clarion
Lock Haven

MoComli Fleldlinuso
6:00 pm

The Boro Lineup
PROBABLE STARTERS (Record: U-6.3^ PSAG West]

Overall

Western Division

Saturday, January 30.1038
Edlnlinm.PA

Wednesday’s Results
Slippery Rock 87 ................... Edinboro 74
West Chester 62 ....East Stroudsburg 42
Millersville 65............................Bloomsburg56
Kutztown 85................................... Mansfield56
Indiana(PA) 77...................Lock Haven 70
California 81 ............................... Clarion 58
Shippensburg 83......... Pitt-Johnstown 65

Saturday’s Contests
Indiana(PA) at Bloomsburg
Cheyney at East Stroudsburg
Kutztown at Millersville
West Chester at Mansfield
California at Edinboro
Shippensburg at Clarion
Slippery Rock at Lock Haven

Game Day Info
THE SERIES
Edinboro leads the series with the
Vulcans, 27-12.
The two squads met earlier this season
on January 9 at California’s Hamer Hall
with the Vulcans taking an 82-70 victory
over the Fighting Scots.
In that game,
Cal’s Heather Corby led all scorers and
rebounders with a 30-point and 13 board
performance. It was the Fighting Scots’
second game after losing leading scorer

Pos.
G
G
C
F
F

No.
50
34
40
33
21

Name
Meghan Miller
Jessica Rowe
Kelli Torboli
Marin Hightower
Dana Polakowski

Ht.
5-7
5-8
6-0
6-1
5-11

OFF THE BENCH
F
F
G

13
3
12

Kim Vay
Korie Morton
Julie McNees

PPG
12.4
14.9
10.9
19.8
6.6

Hometown
Wexford, PA
Columbus, OH
Washington, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Edinboro, PA

Yr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.

5-10 So.
Fr.
5-9
So.
5-6

Herminie, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Beaver Falls, PA

6.2
6.2
1.7

RPG
65 asts.
66 asts.
10.1
8.4
6.9
4.8
4.2
1.8

HEAD COACH: STAN SWANK{^2{h season at Edinboro, 211-121)

Scouting CaliforniaIPA)
PROBABIE STARTERS (Record: 11-8. A-2 PSAC West]
Pos. No.
G
10
G
14
G
21
F
20
C
42

Name
Shalonda Byas
Cindy Dove
Rachel Hall
Heather Corby
Shujuane Brown

Ht.
5-7
5-7
5-8
6-2
6-0

Yr.
Sr.
Fr.
Fr.
Sr.
So.

Hometown
Windsor, ONT
Frederick, MD
Mississauga, ONT
Winnipeg, MAN
West Mifflin, PA

OFF THE BENCH
G
F
F

32
22
51

Liz Monroe
Vaniah Palmer
Molly Manley

So.
5-7
5-10 So.
5-10 Fr.

Verona, PA
Akron, OH
Hinckley, OH

PPG
14.7
7.2
4.6
18.8
10.1
7.1
4.3
4.1

RPG
4.3
73 asts.
2.5
13.3
8.1
1.5
4.2
3.3

HEAD COACH: TOM KENDALL (4ih season at California, 56-42)
The California(PA) Vulcans enter the con­
fines of McComb Fieldhouse with an 11-8
overall and 4-2 PSAC West record. After
their commanding 81-58 victoiy over Clarion
on Wednesday, head coach Tom Kendall’s
squad has now won as many games as they
did in the entire 1997-98 season, when they
went 11-15.
The Vulcans, first in the conference in
team rebounding margin (+9.2 rpg), wrapped
up the first half of PSAC action with a 4-2
ledger, dropping contests to Shippensburg
(82-65) and Indiana (74-59).
Last
Wednesday, they defeated Clarion, 81-59,
benefitting from a 26-point and 14-rebound
performance by sophomore center Shujuane
Brown.
The Cal offense is led by a trio of scorers
averaging in double figures, including senior
forward Heather Corby, who also leads the
PSAC in rebounding (13.3 rpg) and in blocks
(67, 3.53 bpg). The conference’s secondbest scorer at 18.8 points per contest, she
had 16 points and 17 rebounds in the win
over Clarion.
Earlier this season against
Edinboro, Corby led all scorers with 30
points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks... senior

guard Shalonda Byas contributed 11 points
versus Clarion. She averages 14.7 points per
game, and put up 15 points against the Scots
the first time around... Shujuane Brown was
the high-scorer for the Vulcans against
Clarion with 26 points. A strong presence on
the blocks. Brown averages 10.1 points and
8.1 rebounds each time out... a pair of fresh­
man guards, Cindy Dove and Rachel Hall,
solidify the Cal backcourt. Dove adds 7.2
points per game and currently posts a teamhigh 73 assists... Hall scored 12 points
against the Fighting Scots in the first half of
the conference season. She averages 4.6
points and 2.5 rebounds per game... sopho­
more guard Liz Monroe has started in 11 of
19 games this season, and averages just
over seven points per game. Monroe leads
the Vulcans in long-distance shooting, with 28
made three-pointers this season... forward
Vaniah Palmer averages 4.3 points per
game, and has appeared in all 19 contests...
freshman forward Mollie Manley recorded a
big game against Edinboro earlier this sea­
son, shooting 5 of 6 from the floor for 10
points. She averages 4.1 points per game.

BimOROWOlmrSBASmBmEAMENOm-nBCaBfornlamBamB
Marin Hightower to illness. Despite the
efforts of Jessica Rowe and Meghan Miller,
who recorded 28 and 20 points, respective­
ly, Edinboro could not stop the Vulcans’
attack.

EDDmORO BASKETBAU AT A GLANCE
The Fighting Scots, 14-6 overall, are 91 while at home, but have struggled outside
of McComb Fieldhouse, posting a 3-4
away-game record.
In updated PSAC statistics, Edinbcro
leads the conference in three-point fsesd
goal percentage, shooting 36.4-percent.
The Scots are also third in scoring offense
(76.8 points per game).

THE LAST TIME OUT
Last Wednesday, the Fighting Scots
were unable to shake their on-the-road
woes, as they fell by the 87-74 margin to
Slippery Rock University. The Rock shot
51.7-percent from the floor with three play­
ers scoring in double-figures, including
Heather Kearney, who recorded her 13th
double-double of the season. The Scots,
held to just 38-percent shooting, fought
back after being down as much as 24
points in the second half, but were unable
to make up the total difference.

The Fightini: Scots
SCOUTINS THE SCOTS
Junior forward Marin Hightower reas­
sumed her spot underneath the basket two
games ago after being sidelined due to ill­
ness for close to a whole month. In those
two games, Hightower picked up where
she had left off, leading the way for the
Scots with 17 and 20 points, respectively.
She now averages 19.8 points and 8.4
rebounds per game... Jessica Rowe has
proven without a doubt that she is not
afraid to shoot the ball, putting up 25 field
goals attempts (for a total 17 points) versus
Slippery Rock. One of the best on the
squad at creating plays, Rowe leads the
team with 66 assists in addition to scoring
an average 14.9 points per game. Rowe
was selected the PSAC West Player of the
Week (1/25) for the second consecutive
week after helping the Scots to wins oveir
Indiana(PA) and Lock Haven... senior
Meghan Miller was limited to just nine field
goal attempts against Slippery Rock, hitting
two, including one three-pointer, for a total
five points. Miller continues to lead the
PSAC in field goal percentage outside the
arc, shooting 42.9-percent (45-105). She
leads the Scots with 50 steals for the sea­
son... senior center Kelli Torboli had her
ninth double-double of the' year against
Slippery Rock, connecting for 11 points and
gathering 10 caroms. Hampered by back
problems, Torboli has still managed to post
an average 10.9 points and 10.1 rebounds
per game... Dana Polakowski averages
6.6 points and 6.9 rebounds each time out

for the Fighting Scots. The 5-11 junior has
a knack for getting rebounds - she
grabbed 17 boards against Lock Haven
and 13 caroms in the Scots’ two wins over
Lake Superior State and Shippensburg...
key reserve Korle Morton came off,the
bench to score nine points versus Slippery
Rock on Wednesday.
Morton averages
6.‘2 points and 4.2 rebounds a contest...
speedy sophomore guard Julie McNees
has’seen steadily increasing playing time
since the semester break. She scored two
points and grabbed three rebounds on the
road at Slippery Rock... providing support
in the frontcourt is sophomore Kim Vay.’
Vay averages 6.2 poin*-s and 4.8 rebounds
pec garne... a string
other players who
have seen the court o. at least a few min­
utes of quality time include Cara Peyton
and Michelle Bowen.
Peyton, a junior
guard, has appeared in 10 games, and
shot 2 for 3 from the floor for four points
against Slippery Rock. Bowen, a freshman
center, has seen spot duty down low, and
has continued to progress.

RGHTING SCOTS IN THE PSAC STATISTICS
Here’s a look at how Edinboro ranks in the
latest PSAC statistics, through games of
January 27:
♦ Meghan Miller is 1 st in three-point field
goal percentage (42.9%), 2nd in threepoint field goals made (45), and 5th in steals
(50,2.5 spg)
♦ Marin Hightower is 2nd in scoring (19.8 ppg),
2nd in field goal percentage (54.8°/o), and 7th
in rebounding (8.4 rpg)
♦ Jessica Rowe is 9th in scoring (14.9 ppg)
and 5th in 4ee ftirow percentage (80.9%)

♦

Kelli Tortxjli is fifth in rebounding (10.1) and
fourth in blocks (1.95 bpg)

NEXT FOH THE FIGHTING SCOTS
Edinboro will remain at home to host
Clarion
University
on
Wednesday,
February 3, with the tip-off scheduled for 6
p.m.

Edinboro Career Scoring Leaders
Edinboro Caroer Assist Lenders
Rank PiaverfYeaisI
2 Karen Urey (198589)

Assists
442

3 Me^KuilWkr(1995i3ieseti^

405

Desiree/\lexander(199O02)
Lori Montgomery (1992-96)
/\ndnea Martre (1988-90)
Sheilah Collins (1974-77)
Robyn Boyd (1982-86)

392
382
340
323
302

J^sica Rowe (1996-presen^

291

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Rank Player fYeatsI
2. Sarah Bishop (1986-90)

Points
1672

3.

Meghan Miller (1995-prBsenl)

1401

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

ShaunaNevel (1992-96)
Lori Mon^omery (1992-96)
Tina Skidmore (1977-81)
Heather Gates (1994-98)
Tammy Wbiker-Stiode (1990-92)
JeannineJean-Pierre (1991-93)
Audrey Scott (1976-80)
Ellen Mulligan (1980^)

1384
1356
1337
1320
1273
1203
1191
1169

1Z Jessica Rowe (1996-presenl)

13.

Amy l^pelje (1994-98)

1166
1105

Facts c Ficukes
EDINBORO
14-6......................
3-3........................
9-1........................
3-4........................
76.8......................
67.5......................
41.5......................
37.1......................
36.4......................
29.6......................
65.2......................
+3.8......................
18.3......................
21.0......................

CALIFORNIA(PA)

..... Record........................................ ............................ 11-8
..... PSAC Record.................................... ...............................4-2
...... Record at Home ............................... ...............................7-2
...... Record on the Road............... »... ...............................3-4
..... Points per Game......................... ............................ 72.4
..... Opponent Points per Game......... ..... ,......................62.8
...... Field Goal Percentage...................... ............................ 40.4
...... Opponent Field Goal Percentage ............................ 35.0
...... 3-Point Percentage........................... ............................ 25.5
...... Opponent 3-Point Percentage....... ............................ 27.4
...... Free Throw Percentage................... ............................ 71.5
...... Rebound Margin............................... ............................ +9.2
...... Turnovers per Game......................... ............................ 20.0
...... Opponent Turnovers per Game.... ............................ 20.7

Leading Scorer...........................................EUP:
........................................................................ CAL:
Leading Rebounder..................................... EUP:
...........................................................................CAL:
Leading Assists............................................ EUP:
...........................................................................CAL:
Leading Steals............................................... EUP:
...........................................................................CAL:
Leading BlockedShots................................EUP:
...........................................................................CAL:

Marin Hightower - 19.8 ppg.
Heather Corby - 18.8 ppg.
Kelli Torboli - 10.1 rpg.
Heather Corby ~ 13.3 rpg.
Jessica .Rowe -- 66 assists
Cindy Dove - 73 assists
Meghan Miller -- 50 steals
Heather Corby - 42 steals
Kelli Torboli -- 39 blocks
Heather Corby - 67 blocks

Bdinboro University of Pennsylvania
1998-99 Fighting Scots Numerical Roster
Yr

Hometo>A/n/High School

5-5
5-6
5-10
5-7
5-11
6-1
5-5
6-1
5-8

Fr
Fr
So
So
Jr
Jr
Fr
Fr
Jr
Jr

Pittsburgh, PA/Woodland Hills
Wilkinsburg, PA/Wilkinsburg
South Beaver, PA/Blackhawk
Lowber, PA/Yough
Cincinnati, OH/McAuley
Edinboro, PA/General McLane
Fairmont, WV/East Fairmont
Pittsburgh, PA/Chartiers Valley
Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy
Columbus, OH/ St. Francis DeSales

F

6-0

Sr

Washington, PA/Trinity

Shaylyn Rosello

G

5-8

Fr

Wasington, PA/Washington

45

Michelle Bowen

C

6-0

Fr-

Rochester, NY/Churchville-Chili

50

Meghan Miller

G

5-7

Sr

Wexford, PA/North Catholic

Name

Pos

3
10
12
13
14
21
31
32
33
34

Korie Morton
Kelli Stovell
Julie McNees
Kim Vay
Cara Peyton
Dana Polakowski
Courtney Cable
Gina Flukas
Marin Hightower
Jessica Rowe

G/F
G
G
F
G
G/F
C
G
F
G

40

Kelli Torboli

44

No

Ht
5-11

Head Coach: Stan Swank (Purdue University, 1976)
Assistant Coach: Pam Artman (Edinboro University, 1995)
Volunteer Assistant Coach: Lou Zadecky
Student Assistant Coach: Tami Piljuga

California University of Pennsylvania
1998-99 Vulcans Numerical Roster
No

Name

Pos

Ht

Yr

Hometown/High School

10

Shalonda Byas

G

5-7

Sr

Windsor, ONT/Walkersville

14

Cindy Dove

G

5-7

Ff

Frederick, MD/Gov. T Johnson

20

Heather Corby

F

6-2

Sr

Winnipeg, MAN/Kelvin

21

Rachel Hall

G

5-8

Fr

Mississauga, ONT/Erindale Sec Sch

22

Vaniah Palmer

F

5-10

So

Akron, OH/St. Vincent St. Mary’s

32

Liz Monroe

G

5-7

So

Verona, PA/Oakland Catholic

42

Shujuane Brown

C/F

6-0

So

West Mifflin, PA/West Mifflin

44

Joanne Ferry

C

6-0

So

Norwich, ENGLAND/Hewitt School

51

Mollie Manley

F

5-10

Fr

Hinckley, OH/Walsh Jesuit

Head Coach: Tom Kendall (University of Alberta 1977)
Assistant Coaches: Gail Kendall, Tina Moynihan and Skip Koskoski

Edinboro Ui\ivERsnT Athletic Fend Drive
Dear Friends of the Fighting Scots;

List

Helving accepted the challen: e of leading Edinboro
Un..'ersity’s athletic depart­
ment into the 21st century, I
am excited about spear­
heading this annual athletic
fund drive for the direct ben­
efit of our student-athletes.
With the growing cost of
education, the importance of
private funding for our ath­
letic program is vital to the
continued success we have
all enjoyed here at Edinboro University. With no
state appropriation for athletic scholarships, we
depend on labor-intensive, fundraising events, as
well as the generous support of our alumni and
friends, to supplement our scholarship-fund.
The efforts of our University employees during
our summer camp season continue to be the major
sot *s of our financial development. Although the
Ur f'sity has enjoyed athletic success in the
1990s, our sports teams continue to be funded well
below the National Collegiate Athlefic Association
(NCAA) allowable limit. Overall, it is the goal of
Edinboro University to give the bfest quality educa­
tion and athletic experience possible to our studentathletes. We not only want our students to have the
opportunity to compete, but to be the very best they
can be.
At Edinboro University, we will do everything pos­
sible to generate the resources necessary to stay
competitive, but we need your ongoing support to
continue to improve upon our rich athletic tradition.
We are excited about hearing from you soon, as
you join us on our mission to provide a quality ath­
letic program for the entire Edinboro family.
Sincerely,

_

Bruce R. Baumgartner, Director of Athletics
World and Olympic Champion

of

Benefits
Varsity
^50

Appropriate Tax Deduction*
★
Newsletter (quarterly)
★
Recognition (football program)
★
Season Ticket (all events)
★
Athletic T-Shirt
Athletic Sweatshirt
Athletic Media Guides
Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
Athletic Polo Shirt
Season Ticket (family pass, ail events)
Preferred Parking (Sox Harrison Stadium)
Dinner with Athletic Director and President

Scots
$100
★
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★

Captains Coaches Athletic Director President
$1,000
$2,500
$500
$250
★
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★
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★

Ronald Clark
Patrick F. Coleman
Jonathan & Colleen
Conley
Nick & Karla Crank
Capt. Charles Cross
A. James Cutri
Denis DiLoreto
Edwin D. Dombrowski
Dr. James F. Drane
Tim Faller
Michael Fellmeth
John Ferraro
Kathleen Finger
Dr. & Mrs. F.F. Florek'
Bob & Denise Flukas
Tim Flynn
Richard Formosa
Fran Furlong
Bernard Gainey
Nancy Gainey
Bob Gamba
Marian Gillette
Jose Gonzalez
Robert Corny
Joyce M. Gromen
Tim Gugino
Allan Hall
Frank Harac^
John T. Hardin
Wiliiam Hathaway
Sam & Dot Hawley
Elizabeth Hazen

★
★
★
★
★
★
★
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★

* Under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the amount of a contribution that is deductible for federal income tax
purposes is limited to the excess of the amount contributed over the value of any goods or services provided to the donor by
Edinboro University. The Fighting Scot Booster Club Advisory Board will notify contributors as to the value of any such items.
IMPORTANT: Contribution can be made SPORT SPECIFIC - a portion will go directly to the sport you designate.

For more information and a brochure containing more detaiis,
piease caii Sue Marshaii at 814-732-2776, ext. 224.

What is the Fighting Scot Booster Club? Providing support
to Edinboro University’s athletic program Is the Fighting Scot Booster Club.
Organized In the early 1980’s, It was formed around a core of devoted, loyal alum­
ni, friends and representatives of Edinboro University. It Is an advisory group ded­
icated to the support and advancement of Fighting Scot athletics. The club Is the
vehicle by which Individuals, businesses, and corporations may. make contribu­
tions to the overall athletic program or designate a portion to a specific sport.
The club’s primary mission Is to provide financial support for the athletic teams
while promoting community awareness and involvement in the entire program. Its
objective of providing athletic scholarships in support of student-athletes and their
goals, parallels the department’s mission of furthering community awareness of all
athletic teams, as well as rallying support around University advocates.
i
Why Support the Booster Club? Your generous membership
affords Edinboro University the opportunity to offer a higher quality athletic and
academic experience to its student-athletes. State monies are not available for
athletic scholarships, making the Booster Club and the department’s fundraising
efforts the sole means of raising money for yearly scholarships and endowments.
With your Assistance, contihuing our winning tradition - as well as assisting in the
development of our student-athletes as leaders of tomorrow - will be a reality!

Edinboro University Annual Athletic Fund Drive Supporters
Ken & Ann Adams
William Alexander
Brent Allen
Kip & Cheryl Allen
Lori S. Apgar
Gary Astorino
James C. Barto
J. Jude Basile
Bruce & Linda
Baumgartner
Lois & Bob Baumgartner
Gerard J. Beattie
Leo Bemis
Edward C. Berube, Jr.
Robin Betza
Jeff Biat-iick
Launt: .Crance) Bloom
Jamr-* Bowen
David < Bridger
John
Mitcne'i D. Brourman
Matthew A. Brown
Scx)tt & Lynn Browning
Eric Brugel
Michael & Cynthia Bucell
Kenneth B. Burkley
Jeffrey Burton
Benjamin F. Calderone
Ida Mae Calderone
Dustin & Wendi Calhoun
David L. Carr
William Celio
Jennifer Cherry

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Rob Lowther
Marianne Heck
Melvin & Jane Henderson Lisa Lucas
John & Susan Hennifi
Andrew Lutz
Mary Lytle
Arthur Hochman
Tom & Kandi Hollman
Ronal Madow
Emil & Patty Magdik
Mario Houston
Charlie & Theresa Malec
Dr. & Mrs. Frank Hudak
George Mamras
Al Huntley
Rebecca A. Manship
Frank Jakovac
Debbie Marcinko
Thomas Jambro
Sue Marshall
Diane Jamison
John
McBride
Todd & Sarah Jay ,
Keith McCauley
Raymond Jeglinski
Charles W. McCleary
Naomi Johnson & Earl
Bob McConnell
Jacobs
Mike McCoy
Angela & Danny Jones
James & MaryLou
Henry Katzwinkel
McDonald
Pat Kennedy
Flora McGuigan
.Robert Kem
Jon McWherter
Dr. & Mrs. Mo Kian
Dr. & Mrs. Gary Means
Frank J. Koch
Robert A. Mengerink
David Korenich
Robert Minor
Daniel Kysor
Thomas J. Mira
John B. Lane
Jody Mooradian
Tom Lane
Richard & Gretchen Lang Mark F. Moosa
Homer Mosco
Dwight P. Langendorfer
Chris & Debra Myers
Robert J. Lawrence
Jolene Nagel
Ed Ledrick
L. & Jean Nanns
James S. Lee
Sharon Navoney
Todd Lee
Patricia Nemeth
Scott Legacy
Dr. Thomas H. Nuhfer
Dr. J. Blair Logan

(As of 1/13/99)

Paul E. Nyberg
Dr. Glenn W. Olsen
Rege O'Neill
Edward Operini
Ray & Pam Overholt
Fred Pandrok
Janet C. Papiernik
Ron & Kathy Pappafava
Bob Parker
William Patterson
Paul Pfeiffer
Pete Philley
Thomas Price
Jack Podowski
James Ravannack
Richard Reese
Mamie Repasky
Fred & Gayle Richetta
Curtis Robinson
John Sanborn
Humbart "Smokey"
Santillo
Bill & Teresa Scherr
Cletus Schirra
Steve Secules
Da vid Seigh
Jim Sekel
Matt & Cindy Seth
Ray & Kim Seth
David J. Sheneman
Joseph Shesman
Tom Shifflet
Sue & Bob Siar

Douglas Sidle
Mr. & Mrs. Simon
Greg Sirb
David & Kym Snell
George Starzec
James Stevens
Arthur E. Steves
Al & Mary Stone
John Stonis
Kate Strosser
Ronal J. Susmarski
Harry K. Thomas
Connie Thompson
Kenneth Torboli
Bernard & Linda
Twardowski
Keith J. Vay
Gerry Vensel
Margaret VAfeilker
Bob Wallace
Timothy P. Ward
Mark Weidner
Allan Weisel
Becky Werling-Uszak
Bernie Whitman
Andrea Williams
Jack Williams
Michael M. Zahorchak
Paul E. Zarenko
David M. Zewe
Anthony W. Zumpetta

ThB CallfornialPaJ GaniB

PSAC Preview
Western Division

Overall

PSAC

17-2
15-5
15-4
10-9
6-11

5-1
5-1
4-2
3-3
3-3
1-5
0-6

1A2
5-13

McGuaib FMdlmusa
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The Boru Lineup

PSAC STANDINGS
lndiana(Pa.)
California(Pa.)
Clarion
Edinboro
Slippery Rock
Shippensburg
Lock Haven

Saturday. January 30. Olflfl
EdInliom.PA

PROBABLE STARTERS LRecoiH: 10-8,3-3 PSAC West]
Pos. No. Name
F
F
C
G
G

4
5
55
30
22

Michael Johnson
Jean Paul
Rob Schodt
Jarrod Graham
Adam Kaufman

Ht

Wt

Yr.

Hometown

Ppg-

6-5
6-3
6-8
6-1
5-11

195
185
225
175
165

So.
Sr.
So.
Fr.
So.

Pittsburgh, PA
Naples, FL
Erie, PA
Harrisburg, PA
Coraopolis, PA

14.9
6.5
13.1
55 asts.
2.7
7.2
3.0
3.7
11.3 136 asts.

6-6
6-7
6-4

215
200
180

Sr.
So.
Fr.

Allentown, PA
Rankin, PA
Cleveland, OH

Rpg.

OFF THE BENCH
Eastern Division

Overall

PSAC

West Chester
Bloomsburg
Kutztown
Millersville
Mansfield
Cheyney
East Stroudsburg

15-3
12-6

5-1
5-1
3-2
2-4
2-3
2-4
1-5

10-8
12-6
8-10
9-9
4-16

F
F
F

15
44
3

Troy Stout
Ian Johnson
James Dickerson

7.9
8.9
3.6

6.8
5.7
1.6

HEAD COACH: Greg Walcavich (177-98, 10th year; 330-160, 16th year overall)

ScnuTiNG Califurnmipai

Wednesday’s Results
Slippery Rock 92 . ................. Edinboro 86
lndiana(Pa.) 76 .... ........... Lock Haven 63
California(Pa.) 81.. .....................Clarion 66
Bloomsburg 61...... .............. Millersville 50
West Chester 70... .East Stroudsburg 60
Kutztown 80........... .................Mansfield 60

Saturday’s Contests
California(Pa.) at Edinboro
Shippensburg at Clarion
Slippery Rock at Lock Haven
Cheyney at East Stroudsburg
Kutztown at Millersville
West Chester at Mansfield
Bloomsburg at Pitt-Johnstown

Game Day Info
THE GAME STORY
Does Edinboro have another upset left?
The Fighting Scots have already knocked
off nationally-ranked foes St. Rose, Central
State and lndiana(Pa.). The lUP contest
occurred ten days ago, and left the Scots
with plenty of life in the PSAC race. But
Wednesday’s 92-86 loss at Slippery Rock
cast a shadow of doubt as the Boro begins
second half action.
Coach Greg
Walcavich’s team is now 10-9 overall and
3-3 in league play, tied with Slippery Rock
while trailing lUP and California(Pa.), the
frontrunners at 5-1 each, and 4-2 Clarion.
The Vulcans, meanwhile, have run off five

PROBABLE STARTERS [RBGord: 15-5.5-1 PSAC West]
Pos. No. Name
F
F
C
G
G

32
34
42
13
24

Stewart Davis
Seth Martin
Eric Watson
Tamar Ross-Williams
Melvin Myers

Ht.

Wt.

Yr.

Hometown

Ppg-

Rpg-

6-6
6-8
6-8
6-2
6-4

240
215
218
175
180

Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.

Allison, PA
Zanesville, OH
Bentleyville, PA
Compton, CA
Chesapeake, WV

10.6
15.9
12.8
14.6
13.0

7.2
6.9
8.8
5.9
57 asts.

6-0
6-2
6-0

160
175
170

Fr.
So.
So.

Kiski, PA
Orrville, OH
Marion, OH

4.9
5.9
2.7

28 asts.
44 asts.
27 asts.

OFF THE BENCH
G
G
G

12
20
14

Matt Molinaro
Cedric Simpson
Cort Hamilton

HEAD COACH: Bill Brown (55-21, 3rd year; 175-137, 13th year overall)
California(Pa.) is the co-leader of the
PSAC West with a 5-1 ledger, and is 15-5
overall ... the Vulcans feature a rarity, as
all five starters are averaging double fig­
ures in scoring. That adds up to 79.9 ppg.,
a figure which ranks second in the confer­
ence in scoring average ... Cal has sur­
vived the loss of standout guard Vincent
Graham. The senior was lost for the sea­
son due to a knee injury after ten games ...
Cal’s leading scorer is Seth Martin. The
6’8” sophomore played a year ago at Ohio
University, and has adjusted nicely to
Division II ball, averaging 15.9 ppg., along
with 6.9 rpg. Martin is shooting 56.0 per­
cent from the floor, although he brings just
a 45.9 percent chart from the line ... Martin
is joined in the frontcourt by 6’8” senior
Eric Watson (12.8 ppg., 8.8 rpg.) and 6’6”,
240 lb. senior Stewart Davis (10.6 ppg.,
7.2 rpg.). Watson was a first team All-

PSAC West selection a year ago, and
owns 40 blocked shots. Davis is shooting
54.6 percent from the floor ... juniors
Tamar Ross-Williams (14.6 ppg., 5.9
rpg.) and Melvin Myers (13.0 ppg.) make
up the backcourt. Ross-Williams is anoth­
er newcomer, hailing from Fullerton (CA)
College. He has 45 assists and a teamhigh 39 steals, while shooting 80.3 percent
(57 of 71) from the line. Ross-Williams
dropped in 21 markers in Wednesday’s
win over Clarion. Myers leads the Vulcans
with 59 assists, and is also the top threepoint threat with 38 in 87 tries ... the lead­
ing bench performer is sophomore guard
Cedric Simpson, who contributes 5.9
ppg. with 44 assists. He is also near-per­
fect at the line (28 of 30)... freshman Matt
Molinaro is another dependable reserve.
Of his 31 baskets, 25 have come from
beyond the three-point arc.

EDlNBOROimSBASKEnALLBAMENOnS-ThBCaBfoniiatPaJBmB.
wins in their last six games, interrupted
only by a loss at lUP.
Included in that
stretch is an 81-69 triumph over the Scots
on January 9. Cal turned in a strong outing
on Wednesday, knocking Clarion out of a
three-way tie for first with a 78-66 decision.
;Now Edinboro would like to do the same to
the Vulcans, after having their own threegame winning streak snapped. The Scots
will have to contend with a Vulcan squad
that features all five starters scoring in dou­
ble digits. But Cal faces an Edinboro club
that thrives on the McComb Fieldhouse
environment, with a 9-2 record at home
and those three upset victories.

THE LAST TIME OITT
Edinboro let a three-point lead with just
under two minutes get away in dropping a
92-86 decision at Slippery Rock. The Rock
jumped out to a 12-0 advantage to start the
contest, but the Boro guard tandem of
Adam Kaufman and Jean Paul combined
for 52 points to fuel the comeback.
Kaufman turned in one of the best efforts of
his young career, with a career-best 28
points, along with 12 assists. Paul also
posted a career-high with 24 markers. Rob
Schodt continued his strong play with 16
points. The Boro committed a mere eight
turnovers, but was done in by a Slippery
Rock team which enjoyed a rare hot shoot­
ing night. The Rock entered the contest
ranked last in the PSAC in scoring offense
and field goal percentage, but tallied 92
points and“Shot 50.0 percent for the game.

beat th^ Boro - California(Pa.) in the final
home g^ iS of 1996-97 ... the Boro backcourt ha:: juietly become one of the most
effective »* the PSAC. That’s no surprise
with Adar» Kaufman, since the 5’11” point
^uard was a second team All-PSAC West
selection as a freshman. While still dis­
playing outstanding playmaking skills,
Kaufman has greatly improved his scoring,
now averaging 11.3 ppg. following eight
straight double-figure efforts. During that
stretch he is averaging 15.6 ppg. Kaufman
comes off a career-high 28-point effort
against Slippery Rock, adding 12 assists.
He leads the team in assists (143) and
steals (35), while canning 26 of 73 threepointers and shooting 78.5 percent from
the line (51 of 65). Kaufman already ranks
third in career assists with 416, and is sixth
in Division II this season ... while
Kaufman’s play is expected, Jean Paul has
been a very pleasant surprise
The 6’3"
senior played football and later oasketball
at Indiana University before joining the
Scots this year. He is averaging 13.1 ppg.
and is second on the team with 55 assists.
Paul is also the Scots’ top three-point
shooter, making 30 in 69 tries.
Like
Kaufman, he comes off a career-best on
Wednesday, finishing with 24 markers.
Paul has scored in double figures in nine of
the last ten games, and now has back-toback twenty-point efforts ... another sur-'
prise for the Scots has been the play of
Rob Schodt. The 6’8” sophomore scored
a career-high 20 points in a 71-69 upset

SERES RECORD

Facts t Fhuhes

California(Pa.) leads 71-64

LASTMEETflilG
January 9, 1998 California(Pa.) 81
Edinboro 69
The Vulcans limited Edinboro to just two
field goals over the last 7 1/2 minutes to
claim the victory. Cal won the game at the
free throw line, converting 16 of 28, while
the Fighting Scots made 7 of 12. In addi­
tion, the Vulcans shot 53.6 percent from the
floor, compared to Edinboro’s 43.8 percent.
Stewart Davis captured game scoring hon­
ors with 22 points, adding 13 rebounds.
Melvin Myers added 18 points. The Boro
featured four double figure operatives:
Terrance Smith (16 points), Jean Paul (13),
Adam Kaufman (13) and Ian Johnson (10).

EDINBORO

Edinboro has reached that juncture in
the season in which the Scots can ill afford
a loss if they are to secure one of four
PSAC West playoff spots.
The Boro
slipped to 10-9 overall and 3-3 in league
play after Wednesday’s loss at Slippery
Rock. The Scots are a different team at
McComb Fieldhouse, however, where they
are 9-2 and undefeated in league action. In
fact, the Scots have won their last twelve
contests against PSAC West foes at
McComb Fieldhouse. The last team to

CALIFORNIA(PA)
.15-5
...5-1
...9-0
...6-5
.79.9
.71.1
.46.9
.41.8
.39.5
.32.2
.64.2
.+3.5
.17.0
.16!9

10-9................................ ....Record.............................................................
3-3.................................. ....PSAC Record..................................................
9-2.................................. ....Record at Home ..............................................
1-7.................................. ....Record on the Road........................................
75.5................................ ....Points per Game..............................................
72.1................................ ....Opponent Points per Game..............................
44.0................................ ....Field Goal Percentage......................................
41.3................................ ....Opponent Field Goal Percentage....................
37.6................................ .... 3-Point Percentage..........................................
27.8........................................ ....Opponent 3-Point Percentage..........................
68.7................................ .... Free Throw Percentage....................................
-0.3 ................................ ....Rebound Margin..............................................
17.3................................ ....Turnovers per Game........................................
17.6................................ ....Opponent Turnovers per Game........................
Leading Scorer.............

The Fibhting Scots

over I UP, then notched a career-high 11
rebounds against Lock Haven.
His 16point outing was his fourth straight double
figure game. Since joining the starting line­
up four games ago, he is averaging 16.5
ppg. For the year, the former McDowell
High School standout is averaging 7.2
ppg., while shooting a team-high 86.4 per­
cent (38 of 44) from the line ... sophomore
Michael Johnson remains the team’s
leading scorer. The high-flying 6’5” forward
averages 14.9 ppg., and is second in
rebounding at 6.5 per game. Johnson has
been in double figures in nine of the last
eleven games. He ranks sixth in Division II
in blocked shots (56) and is second on the
team in steals (33).
Johnson has also
made 16 three’s in 34 atten^pts .,. freshman
Jarrod Graham has started the last two
games. The 6’1” guard provides the Scots
with ballhandling and defense. He aver­
ages 3.7 ppg... another freshman seeing
more time of late is 6’4” forward James
Dickerson (3.6 ppg.) ... 6’7" sophomore
Ian Johnson has proven a valuable per­
former off the bench. In just under 19 min­
utes a game, Johnson is contributing 8.9
ppg. and 5.7 rpg. while shooting 51.9 per­
cent from the floor. He also has 18 blocked
shots ... senior Troy Stout has started 15
games in the middle. The 6’6” forward now
provides depth up front, along with 7.9 ppg.
and a team-leading 6.8 rpg. He is shooting
53.2 percent from the field.

................... EUP:
................... CAL:
Leading Rebounder........ ................... EUP:
................... CAL:
Leading Assists............. ................... EUP:
................. i.CAL:
Leading Steals....,.......... ................... EUP:
................... CAL:
.................... ^............
Leading Blocked Shots... ................... EUP:
................... CAL:

Michael Johnson - 14.9 ppg.
Seth Martin - 15.9 ppg.
Troy Stout - 6.8 rpg.
Eric Watson - 8.8 rpg.
Adam Kaufman - 143 assists
Melvin Myers ~ 57 assists
Adam Kaufman - 35 steals
Tamar Ross-Williams - 39 steals
Michael Johnson - 56 blocks
Eric Watson - 40 blocks

NEXT FOR THE EffiRTING SCOTS
Edinboro continues a three-game homestand on Wednesday, February 3, playing
another key PSAC contest against Clarion. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. at
McComb Fieldhouse.

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Bdinboro University of Pennsylvania
1998-99 Fighting Scots Numerical Roster
No

Name

Pos

Ht

Wt

Yr

Hometown/High School

3

James Dickerson

F

6-4

180

Fr

Cleveland, OH/Richmond Heights

4

Michael Johnson

F

6-5

195

So

Pittsburgh, PAAA/oodland Hills

5

Jean Paul

F

6-3

185

Sr

Naples, FL/Lely

15

Troy Stout

F

6-6

215

Sr

Allentown, PA/Dieruff

22

Adam Kaufman

G

5-11

165

So

Coraopolis, PA/Montour

23

John Yankovich

G

6-1

175

So

Edinboro, PA/General McLane

24

Terrance Smith

F

6-6

190

So

Philadelphia, PA/Simon Gratz

30

Jarrod Graham

G

6-t

175

Fr

Harrisburg, PA/George Junior Republic

44

Ian Johnson

F

6-7

200

So

Rankin, RA/Woodland Hills

55

Rob Schodt

C

6-8

225

So

Erie, PA/McDowell

Head Coach: Greg Walcavich (Rutgers University, 1973)
Assistant Coach: Brian Cupps (Wichita State University, 1994)
Student Assistant Coach: Patrick Cleary

California University of Pennsylvania
1998-99 Vulcans Numerical Roster
No

Name

Pos

Ht

Wt

Yr

12

Matt Nolinaro

G

6-0

160

Fr

Hometown/High School
North Vandergrift, PA/Kiski Area

13

Tamar Ross-Wlliams

G

6-2

175

Jr

Long Beach, CA/Fullerton JC

14

Cort Hamilton

G

6-0

170

So

Marion, OH/Elgin

20

Cedric Simpson

G

6-2

175

So

Orrville, OH/Orrville

24

Melvin Myers

F

6-4

180

Jr

Chesapeake, WV/East Bank

32

Stewart Davis

F

6-6

240

Sr

Allison, PA/Geibel

33

Aaron Kanitz

F

6-7

205

So

Circleville, OH/Circleville

34

Seth Martin

F

6-8

215

. So

Zanesville, OH/Zanesville

42

Eric Watson

F

6-8

218

Sr

Bentleyville, PA/Ringgold

50

Jim English

C

6-10

230

Jr

Clearfield, PA/Clearfield

Head Coach: Bill Brown (Ohio University 1974)
Assistant Coaches: Andrew Moore, Jamie Harless ahd Mike Yeater

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