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UALBANY ATHLETICS COMPLETES NCAA DIVISION | CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Albany, N.Y. — The NCAA Division | Committee on Athletics Certification recently announced that Univer-
sity at Albany and fourteen other Division | member institutions have successfully completed the
Association's second cycle of athletics certification.
UAlbany was certified by the NCAA on August 21 along with Clemson University, East Carolina
University, Elon University, Florida International University, Illinois State University, Montana State Univer-
sity, Samford University, University of South Alabama, U.S. Naval Academy, Portland State University,
Southern University, Long Beach State University, University of North Carolina-Wilmington and Saint
Louis University.
"NCAA certification verifies that the University at Albany and its intercollegiate athletics prog ram
are operating with integrity under the principles and standards that promote institutional control," Director
of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Lee McElroy commented. "The certification process, led by University
President Dr. Karen R. Hitchcock, was a two-year, university-wide project that incorporated self-study,
peer review and evaluation.”
The purpose of athletics certification is to ensure integrity in the institution's athletics program and
to assist insitutions in improving their athletics departments. NCAA legislation mandating athletics
certification was adopted in 1993.
The certification process, which is a self-study led by an institution's chief executive officer, in-
cludes a review of these primary components: governance and commitment to rules compliance; aca-
demic integrity; fiscal integrity; equity; welfare; and sportsmanship. Dean of Rockefeller College of
Public Affairs and Policy Frank Thompson chaired UAlbany's internal review.
A designation of certified means that an institution operates its athletics program in substantial
conformity with operating principles adopted by the Division | membership. The second round of athlet-
ics certifications is being completed on a 10-year cycle rather than the five-year cycle used during the
initial certification processs. All 325 active Division | members participate in the certification process.
UAlbany upgraded its 19-sport program for men and women to the Division | level in September 1999.
The Division | committee on Athletics Certification preliminarily reviews an institution's certification
materials, and then provides a list of issues identified during the evaluation. The university then has a
; period of approximately one year to respond in writing to the issues before a final certification decision is
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UALBANY NAMES FOOTBALL CAPTAINS FOR 2003 SEASON
Albany, N.Y. — University at Albany head football coach Bob Ford announced
today that Jon George, Gary Jones and David Parks have been voted team
captains for the 2003 season. The defending Northeast Conference and ECAC
champions open their schedule on Saturday, September 6 at Northeastern.
Kickoff is 12:30 p.m. ET.
George, a senior fullback from Scotia, N.Y. (Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake), will
serve in a captain’s role for the second straight season. He rushed for the most
yards by an Albany fullback since 1995 with 642 yards and four touchdowns last
year. George, who earned second-team AII-NEC honors as a junior, also caught
12 passes for 108 yards.
Jones, a senior tailback from Ravena, N.Y. (Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk),
established nine school single-season records last fall, as he ran for 1,509 yards
and scored 23 touchdowns. A Walter Payton Award candidate, Jones has been
chosen to the Street & Smith’s, Football Gazette and The Sports Network
preseason Division I-AA All-America teams.
Parks, a senior defensive tackle from West Henrietta, N.Y. (Rush-Henrietta),
was a second-team AII-NEC selection last year, plus was voted the team’s top
defensive lineman for second consecutive season. He made 31 tackles, including
5.0 Sacks for minus-45 yards, and led a unit that was ranked fifth nationally in
rushing defense at 92.3 yards per game.
***UAlbany’s football media luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 26.
The event will be held in the Recreation and Convocation Center’s Athletic
Hall of Fame Room on campus. A barbecue-style lunch will be served at
11:30 a.m. Albany’s coaching staff, team captains and other selected
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Head Coach Bob Ford,
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team captains, and selected players
will be in attendance.
A Barbecue-Style Lunch with Grilled Chicken, Pulled
Pork, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs will be served.
Contact: Brian DePasquale
018-442-3072 or bdepasquale@uamail.albany.edu
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UALBANY PICKED TO FINISH THIRD IN PRESEASON AMERICA EAST POLL
Boston, Mass. - The University at Albany has been picked to finish third in the America East
Conference women’s volleyball preseason poll as announced on Thursday, Aug. 21 by the
conference office. Defending America East champion New Hampshire was chosen to repeat its
title in voting by the head coaches, while Northeastern was picked second.
The Great Danes, who achieved their first winning season in Division I, went 16-15 last
season, 5-7 in conference play, and advanced to the semifinals of the America East
Tournament for the first time in school history.
Head coach Kelly Sheffield, whose team led the country in aces per game a year ago,
returns for his third season. Honorable mention All-America East setter Jill Dombrowski, who
set the single-season assists record last season with 1,283, returns as well as sophomore
outside hitter Eileen Nicole Rodriguez, the NCAA record-holder for aces in a season.
Sheffield added six players in the offseason, including sophomore transfer Ashley Green
from Memphis, freshman setter Blair Buchanan, freshman outside hitter Ashley DeNeal and
freshman outside hitter Shelby Goldman.
The top four teams in the conference advance to the America East Championship with
the winner receiving an automatic NCAA berth. Albany begins its 2003 season on Friday,
August 29 in Niagara Falls, N.Y. against Niagara as part of the Western New York Volleyball
Tournament.
America East Conference Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll
1. New Hampshire (7) 49; 2. Northeastern (1) 44; 3. Albany 35; 4. UMBC 29; 5. Stony Brook
28; 6. Maine 17; 7. Hartford 13; 8. Binghamton 10.
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UALBANY PICKED TO FINISH SIXTH IN PRESEASON AMERICA EAST POLL
Boston, Mass. - The University at Albany has been picked to finish sixth in the America East
Conference women’s field hockey preseason poll as announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20 by the
conference office. Two-time defending America East champion Northeastern was chosen to
repeat its title in voting by the head coaches, while New Hampshire, which tied for the regular-
season title last year, was picked second.
The Great Danes went 5-12 last season and finished sixth in the conference with a 0-5
mark.
Head coach Deborah Fiore enters her ninth year with the Great Danes. Fiore’s squad
will be led by senior All-America East performer Lisa Burline, who ranks fourth in school history
} in points (43) and goals (19). Also returning are all-rookie team members Tina Bryson and
Devon Switzer.
Six new faces appear on the 2003 roster for Fiore, including high school All-Americans
Kristina and Marisa Maze (Glens Falls H.S.). Kristina, a forward who scored 67 goals and 20
assists last year, and Marisa, a goalkeeper who went 22-1 with eight shutouts, were both named
Co-Players of the Year by The Post Star.
The top four teams in the conference advance to the America East Championship with
the winner receiving an automatic NCAA berth. Albany begins its 2003 season on Saturday,
August 30 in Storrs, Conn. against Lehigh at the UConn Classic.
America East Conference Field Hockey Preseason Poll
1. Northeastern (6) 36; 2. New Hampshire 28; 3. Maine 26; 4. Boston U. (1) 24; 5. Vermont 16;
6. Albany 11; 7. UMBC 6.
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UALBANY IS UNANIMOUS CHOICE TO DEFEND NEC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Four Players on All-Northeast Conference Preseason Squad
Somerset, N.J. — Following its first Northeast Conference and ECAC Division I-AA
Classic championships, the University at Albany is the unanimous preseason choice to
capture its second straight NEC football title, in voting by the conference's head
coaches.
UAlbany won its first-ever NEC championship with an 8-4 record in 2002. The
Great Danes capped their season with a victory over previously unbeaten Duquesne in
the ECAC Classic.
“It is always tough to win a championship, but it is twice as challenging to repeat,”
offers Albany coach Bob Ford, who has 194 career victories at the collegiate level. “Our
team knows how to win and we have good leadership. We also have good team
chemistry. However, you can’t dictate it, you have to hope you hold on to it. Both our
offensive and defensive line should be very good, but we will need to solidify our
quarterback and inside linebacker positions early on.”
Four UAlbany players were named to the Preseason All-Northeast Conference
Team. Senior tailback Gary Jones (Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk) rushed for 1,509 yards
and scored 23 touchdowns last year. He earned Associated Press second-team All-
America honors, and was the NEC offensive player of the year.
Offensive linemen Geir Gudmundsen (6-6, 315) and Mike Laroche (6-4, 280)
join Jones on the All-NEC offense. Gudmundsen and Laroche (Queensbury) have each
made 22 consecutive starts at the left and right tackle positions, respectively. Senior
defensive end John Bolt (Watervliet) was also named to the NEC preseason squad.
The 6-foot-4, 250-pound defender had 30 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, last season.
The Great Danes open their 2003 schedule at Northeastern on Sept. 6. The
Huskies shared last year’s Atlantic 10 Conference championship and made their first
NCAA playoff appearance.
Northeast Conference Football Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Albany (7), 2. Stony Brook (1), T3. Robert Morris, T3. Sacred Heart, T3. Wagner, 6.
Central Connecticut State, 7. Monmouth, 8. St. Francis, Pa.
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UALBANY PICKED TO FINISH 10TH INPRESEASON AMERICA EAST POLL
Boston, Mass. - The University at Albany has been picked to finish 10th in the America East
Conference women’s soccer preseason poll as announced on Tuesday, Aug. 19 by the
conference office. Defending America East champion Hartford was chosen to repeat its title in
voting by the head coaches, while Boston U. was picked second.
The Great Danes went 4-14-1 last season and finished ninth in the conference with a 1-7-
O mark.
Head coach Kalekeni Banda begins his first season at the helm of the Great Dane
program. Banda, who previously was the head men's coach at Wisconsin, returns to coaching
women for the first time since 1987. He guided his squads to a 125-20-10 mark during his
© eight-year tenure with the Minutewomen.
Returning for Coach Banda is two-time All-America East player junior Sara Rickard, who
has led the Great Danes in scoring her first two seasons. Also coming back is junior goalkeeper
Erika Van Zandt, who ranked 12th in the country in saves per game, and senior defender
Vanessa Vukov.
The top six teams in the conference advance to the America East Championship with the
winner receiving an automatic NCAA berth. Albany begins its 2003 season on Saturday, August
30 at Varsity Field against Marist.
America East Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Poll
1. Hartford (7) 89; 2. Boston U. (2) 71; 3. New Hampshire 61; 4. Stony Brook 51; 5. Maine (1)
48; 6. Northeastern 43; 7. Binghamton 36; 8. Vermont 24; 9. UMBC 22; 10. Albany 11.
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UALBANY PICKED TO FINISH SEVENTH IN PRESEASON AMERICA EAST POLL
Boston, Mass. - The University at Albany has been picked to finish seventh in the America East
Conference men’s soccer preseason poll as announced on Monday, Aug. 18 by the conference
office. Defending America East champion Northeastern was chosen to repeat its title in voting
by the head coaches, while Boston U. was picked second.
The Great Danes went 9-6-2 last season and finished tied for fourth in the conference
with a 4-2-2 mark, but missed the postseason tournament due to the tiebreaker formula.
Fourth-year head coach Johan Aarnio returns 12 letterwinners from last season's squad
including America East Goalkeeper of the Year Bouna Coundoul and second team all-league
selection Rodrigo Marion. Among the leading scorers coming back are sophomore forward
© Nick Leddy, who totaled three goals and three assists, and sophomore midfielder Savvas
Theofilou, who tallied two goals and three assists.
Aarnio will add 12 newcomers to his team including NSCAA High School All-American
Peter Squeglia (Mohonasen), who set a Section II high school record with 118 career goals,
including 39 last year alone. Also starting his first year with the Great Danes is Joshua Lenoff,
a member of the 2001 St. Benedict's Prep National Championship team, and Stephan Hall, a
two-time all-state player from Colorado.
The top six teams in the conference advance to the America East Championship with the
winner receiving an automatic NCAA berth. Albany begins its 2003 season on Saturday, August
30 at Varsity Field against Marist.
America East Conference Men's Soccer Preseason Poll
1. Northeastern (8) 80; 2. Boston U. (1) 66; 3. New Hampshire (1) 56; 4. Vermont 55; 5. Hartford
04; 6. UMBC 45; 7. Albany 37; 8. Binghamton 25; 9. Stony Brook 17; 10. Maine 13.
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UALBANY NAMES WINNIE CORRIGAN ASSISTANT WOMEN’S SOCCER COACH, JENN ARBUCKLE
ASSISTANT VOLLEYBALL COACH AND TRACY BARCLAY ASSISTANT FIELD HOCKEY COACH
ALBANY, N.Y. - University at Albany Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Lee McElroy announced today
the hiring of Winnie Corrigan as assistant women’s soccer coach, Jenn Arbuckle as assistant volleyball
coach and Tracy Barclay as assistant field hockey coach.
Corrigan served as the men’s soccer goalkeeper coach at Union College during the spring of 2002.
During that period she was a volunteer assistant coach for the Bethlehem High School girls' varsity team
and a substitute teacher in the same school district. Corrigan has also been the goalkeeper/assistant coach
within the girls’ division for the Capital United/Black Watch, a premier soccer club in the Capital Region, and
for the Albany Alley Cats, an under-17 girls team.
A native of Delmar, N.Y., Corrigan earned a B.A. in English with a minor in French from Davidson
College in North Carolina in 2001. She was the MVP of the Wildcats in 1999 and was named first-team All-
Southern Conference. Corrigan holds three goalkeeping records at Davidson including single-season goals
ainst average (0.84), shutouts in a season (8) and career goals against average (1.03). She also earned
=~ Class of 1986 Award and Susan K Roberts Award for Outstanding Female Athlete.
Arbuckle recently served as the head coach of the Oahu Volleyball Club 12s, a junior olympic squad.
Her initial coaching experience was as the assistant volleyball coach for Virginia Tech from 1997-99. During
her tenure she aided in on-court training, recruiting, setting up travel plans, scheduling tournaments and
supervising the academic progress of the athletes. Arbuckle also worked with the strength and conditioning
departments at Radford, West Virginia Wesleyan and Virginia Tech.
A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Arbuckle received her M.S. in health promotions from Virginia Tech in
May of 2001. Five years earlier, she earned her B.S. in psychology, also from Virginia Tech. She was a
four-year outside hitter for the Hokies helping the team win the Metro Conference Championship in 1992. In
her senior year, Arbuckle was a member of the Atlantic-10 all-conference team and a member of the A-10
Academic all-conference team. She made the athletic director's honor roll six out of eight semesters.
Barclay recently finished her fifth year as the head coach of the Union College field hockey squad.
She also served as an assistant for one season prior to that appointment. In her first year with the
Dutchwomen, she led the team to the a New York State postseason tournament appearance.
A native of Schenectady, N.Y., Barclay came to Union in the summer of 1998 after serving as the
assistant field hockey coach at Dickinson College. She also spent a year at Shippensburg University, a
Division I] school in Pennsylvania, as an assistant in both field hockey and lacrosse. Barclay earned a
bachelor of science degree in May of 1994 from the University of Massachusetts where she was captain of
the 1993 team. A scholarship player, she was a member of the squad that reached the Final Four in 1992
and also helped UMass to the Atlantic 10 championship on two occasions. Barclay was voted to the Atlantic
10 all-tournament team as well as to the all-conference squad.
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UALBANY FOOTBALL RANKED IN NATIONAL PRESEASON POLLS
Albany, N.Y. — Head coach Bob Ford's University at Albany football team is ranked in
both the Football Gazette and The Sports Network Division I-AA mid-major preseason
polls. The Great Danes are second in Football Gazette’s listing and third in The Sports
Network rankings. Dayton was voted No. 1 by both national polls.
UAlbany won its first-ever Northeast Conference title last year with an 8-4 record.
The Great Danes capped their season with a victory over previously unbeaten Duquesne
in the ECAC Football Classic.
Fifteen starters, including eight on offense and seven on defense, return from that
championship squad. Senior tailback Gary Jones leads the returnees after rushing for
1,509 yards and scoring 23 touchdowns last year. He earned Associated Press second-
team All-America recognition. Jones and offensive tackles Geir Gudmundsen (6-6, 315)
and Mike Laroche (6-4, 280) were named as preseason All-Americans.
The Great Danes, who begin practice on Thursday, Aug. 14, open their schedule
at Northeastern on Sept. 6. The Huskies shared last year’s Atlantic 10 Conference
championship and made their first NCAA playoff appearance.
The Sports Network Preseason I-AA Mid-Major Poll
1. Dayton (11-1), 2. Duquesne (11-1), 3. Albany (8-4), 4. Morehead State (9-3), 5. Stony
Brook (8-2), 6. Sacred Heart (7-3), 7. Davidson (7-3), 8. Wagner (7-4), 9. San Diego (5-
9), 10. Marist (7-4).
Football Gazette Preseason I-AA Mid-Major Poll
1. Dayton (11-1), 2. Albany (8-4), 3. Duquesne (11-1), 4. Morehead State (9-3), 5.
Davidson (7-3), 6. Stony Brook (8-2), 7. Sacred Heart (7-3), 8. San Diego (5-5), 9. St.
Peter's (7-5), 10. Austin Peay (7-5).
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MARISA MAZE SETS FRESHMAN RECORD IN 5-4 LOSS TO LAFAYETTE
Storrs, Conn. — Freshman goalkeeper Marisa Maze (Glens Falls H.S.) recorded the
second highest number of saves in a game by a freshman with 24, as Albany lost a
heartbreaker to Lafayette, 5-4, on the second day of the UConn Field Hockey Classic at
the George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex. Maze was also named the Great
Danes’ MVP of the Classic as she totaled 30 saves in two contests.
The Great Danes, who defeated Lehigh, 5-1, in their opener the previous day, fell
to 1-1 on the season, while the Leopards improved to 1-1 with the victory.
Junior forward Alexis Johnson scored twice to lead her team in scoring.
Johnson's first goal came with six seconds left in the first half, as the Great Danes drew
even at two apiece. Junior Kristi Clausi gave Albany the lead in the final period, when
her team was awarded a penalty stroke as Johnson was pushed by Leopard goalkeeper,
Casey Devin. Clausi lifted the ball to right center of the net past Devin for a 3-2
advantage.
Lafayette rallied with three straight goals. Casey Gallagher tied the contest,
before Meredith Hahn gave her team the lead for good by converting a pass from
Stephanie Goldman with 17:06 remaining. Senior midfielder Jennifer Stone turned in a
three-goal performance, while Devin finished with 12 saves.
The Great Danes will face La Salle in their home opener on Friday, Sept. 5 at
Rensselaer’s Harkness Field in Troy, N.Y. Game time is 1:00 p.m.
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Lafayette — Jennifer Stone 3-0, Casey Gallagher 1-1, Meredith Hahn 1-0, Melissa
Farrand 0-1, Stephanie Goldman 0-1; Goalkeeper: Casey Devin (70:00, 12 saves, 4
GA)
Albany — Alexis Johnson 2-0, Tina Bryson 1-0, Kristi Clausi 1-0, Amber Morris 0-1:
Goalkeeper: Marisa Maze (70:00, 24 saves, 5 GA)
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TINA BRYSON SCORES TWICE TO LIFT ALBANY OVER LEHIGH, 5-1
- Storrs, Conn. — Sophomore forward Tina Bryson scored a career-high two goals with an
assist to power Albany to a 5-1 non-league victory over Lehigh in first-day action of the
UConn Field Hockey Classic on Saturday afternoon at the George J. Sherman Family
Sports Complex. It was the season opener for both teams.
senior Lisa Burline tallied her 20th career goal and notched two assists, while
juniors Danielle Costello and Amber Morris added a goal each. Bryson snapped a 1-1
tie with 13:50 left in the opening period to give her team the lead for good.
Freshman goalkeeper Marisa Maze (Glens Falls H.S.) recorded her first collegiate
win, allowing one goal and making six saves. Lehigh’s Jeanine Hoff totaled eight saves
as the Mountain Hawks were outshot, 19-16.
The Great Danes, who won their opening game for the second straight year, will
face Lafayette on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in round-robin play as the UConn Classic
continues.
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UConn Classic (Storrs, Conn.)
Lehigh (0-1) 1 0 - 1
Albany (1-0) 2 3 - .)
Lehigh — Scoring: Maureen Harrington 1-0; Goalkeeper(s): Jeanine Hoff (60:00, 8
saves, 5 GA).
Albany — Scoring: Tina Bryson 2-1, Lisa Burline 1-2, Danielle Costello 1-0, Amber
Morris 1-0, Amber Greiner 0-1, Alexis Johnson 0-1, Rhonda Corcoran 0-1;
Goalkeeper(s): Marisa Maze (60:00, 6 saves, 1 GA).
MEN’S SOCCER PLAYS TO 2-2 TIE WITH MARIST IN SEASON OPENER
Albany, N.Y.- Bruno Machado scored both goals for Marist, including the equalizer in
the 75th minute, as the Red Foxes earned a 2-2 double-overtime tie with Albany on
Saturday afternoon at Varsity Field. The match was the season opener for both teams.
Albany's Lucas Machado opened the scoring at the 14:55 mark on a header off a
cross from Yan Gbolo. The Red Foxes (0-0-1) evened the contest in the 32nd minute as
Machado, a 5-foot-10 midfielder, scored on a breakaway. Junior Savvas Theofilou put
the Great Danes back in front on a penalty kick after Gbolo, who was fouled in the box
by Marist goalkeeper Mike Valenti. Machado sent the game to overtime, tallying his
second goal with just over 15 minutes left.
Marist's Anthoney Graci had a chance for the game-winner in the final overtime.
His shot hit the crossbar and the follow-up by Kyle Nunes went wide of the net. Albany
(Q-0-1) also had an opportunity in the second extra, period, but Valenti stopped a short
blast by Peter Squelgia (Mohonasen H.S.) in the box. Albany's Bouna Coundoul
notched six saves, while Valenti turn aside five shots.
The Great Danes return to action this Wed., Sept. 3 at Syracuse. Game time is
7:00 p.m.
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Marist 2, Albany 2 (2OT)
Marist — Bruno Machado 2-0, Keith Detelj 0-1, Robert Vandyke 0-1; Goalkeeper:
Mike Valenti (110:00, 5 saves, 2 GA)
Albany — Lucas Machado 1-0, Savvas Theofilou 1-0, Yan Gbolo 0-1; Goalkeeper:
Bouna Coundoul (110:00, 6 saves, 2 GA)
UALBANY DROPS NON-CONFERENCE MATCH TO YOUNGSTOWN STATE
Buffalo, N.Y. — Abby Ettenhofer recorded nine kills and five block assists as
Youngstown State defeated Albany, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon at Canisius’ Koessler
Athletic Center during the second day of the Western New York Invitational.
Youngstown State (2-1) won in three sets, 30-28, 31-29 and 30-26, behind 11
team blocks, including 20 block assists. Amanda Cindric totaled 11 digs, while setters
Angie Pasquinelli and Beth Boscarelli had 18 and 10 assists, respectively.
Albany (1-2) was led by Ashlee Reed, who had 11 kills, while setter Jill
Dombrowski had 17 assists and Blair Buchanan added 13 helpers. Ashley DeNeal
chipped in with 10 digs.
Albany takes on crosstown-rival Siena on Tuesday, Sept. 2 in Loudonville, N.Y.
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UALBANY SPLITS A PAIR OF GAMES AT WESTERN NEW YORK INVITATIONAL
Niagara University, N.Y. - Sophomore middle hitter Ashlee Reed recorded 10 kills on 13
attacks as Albany defeated Niagara, 3-0 (30-11, 30-28, 30-20), on Friday afternoon in
the Gallagher Center during day one of the Western New York Invitational. The Great
Danes (1-1), dropped a five-set affair to Syracuse in their second match of the day.
Junior setter Jill Dombrowski, who recorded a match-high 26 assists, started off
the Niagara match by serving 11 straight points. Freshman Blair Buchanan, who was
making her collegiate debut, was the only other Great Dane in double figures, as she
dished out 12 assists. Albany hit .289 for the match, while the Purple Eagles hit at a .111
© clip led by Erin Graham’s 13 kills.
In the nightcap, Albany rallied from a two sets to none deficit to force a decisive
game five, but Syracuse took the final game, 15-13, to defeat the Great Danes for the
fifth consecutive time. The Orangewomen (1-0) were led by Kristen Conway, who had
20 kills, and Aila Dommestrup, who added 4/7 assists. Freshman Ashley DeNeal, who
recorded 12 kills, was one of four UA players with double-digit kills. Kristin Norton,
Ashley Green and Susan Spierre recorded 11 apiece.
Albany concludes its first weekend of action tomorrow at 11 a.m. against
Youngstown State.
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Albany (1-1) defeats Niagara (0-1) 3-0 (30-11, 30-28, 30-20)
syracuse (1-0) defeats Albany 3-2 (30-25, 30-17, 28-30, 28-30, 15-13)
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DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS & RECREATION
For Immediate Release Contact: Brian DePasquale
Monday, August 25, 2003 (518) 442-3072
UALBANY ATHLETICS COMPLETES NCAA DIVISION I CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Albany, N.Y. — The NCAA Division | Committee on Athletics Certification recently announced that Univer-
sity at Albany and fourteen other Division | member institutions have successfully completed the
Association's second cycle of athletics certification.
UAlbany was certified by the NCAA on August 21 along with Clemson University, East Carolina
University, Elon University, Florida International University, Illinois State University, Montana State Univer-
sity, Samford University, University of South Alabama, U.S. Naval Academy, Portland State University,
Southern University, Long Beach State University, University of North Carolina-Wilmington and Saint
Louis University.
"NCAA certification verifies that the University at Albany and its intercollegiate athletics program
are operating with integrity under the principles and standards that promote institutional control," Director
of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Lee McElroy commented. "The certification process, led by University
President Dr. Karen R. Hitchcock, was a two-year, university-wide project that incorporated self-study,
peer review and evaluation."
The purpose of athletics certification is to ensure integrity in the institution's athletics program and
to assist insitutions in improving their athletics departments. NCAA legislation mandating athletics
certification was adopted in 1993.
The certification process, which is a self-study led by an institution's chief executive officer, in-
cludes a review of these primary components: governance and commitment to rules compliance; aca-
demic integrity; fiscal integrity; equity; welfare; and sportsmanship. Dean of Rockefeller College of
Public Affairs and Policy Frank Thompson chaired UAlbany's internal review.
A designation of certified means that an institution operates its athletics program in substantial
conformity with operating principles adopted by the Division | membership. The second round of athlet-
ics certifications is being completed on a 10-year cycle rather than the five-year cycle used during the
initial certification processs. All 325 active Division | members participate in the certification process.
UAlbany upgraded its 19-sport program for men and women to the Division | level in September 1999.
The Division | committee on Athletics Certification preliminarily reviews an institution's certification
materials, and then provides a list of issues identified during the evaluation. The university then has a
period of approximately one year to respond in writing to the issues before a final certification decision is
rendered.
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NCAA ANNOUNCES ATHLETICS CERTIFICATION DECISIONS
INDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification announced decisions
today concerning the certification status of 15 Division I member institutions that have undergone the
Association's second cycle of athletics certification.
The following universities were certified:
© © University at Albany
© Clemson University
© East Carolina University
© Elon University
© Florida International University
© [Illinois State University
© Montana State University-Bozeman
° Samford University
© University of South Alabama
© U.S. Naval Academy
© Portland State University
© Southern University, Baton Rouge
© Long Beach State University
© University of North Carolina, Wilmington
© Saint Louis University
The purpose of athletics certification is to ensure integrity in the institution's athletics program and to
assist institutions in improving their athletics departments. NCAA legislation mandating athletics
certification was adopted in 1993.
The certification process, which is a self-study led by an institution's chief executive officer, includes a
review of these primary components: governance and commitment to rules compliance; academic
} integrity; fiscal integrity; equity; welfare; and sportsmanship.
A designation of certified means that an institution operates its athletics program in substantial
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conformity with operating principles adopted by the Division I membership.
© The second round of athletics certifications is being completed on a 10-year cycle rather than the
five-year cycle used during the initial certification process. All 325 active Division | members
participate in the certification process.
The Division I Committee on Athletics Certification preliminarily reviews an institution's certification
materials, and then provides a list of issues identified during the evaluation. The university then has a
period of approximately one year to respond in writing to the issues before a final certification decision
is rendered. An institution's failure to satisfactorily respond to the committee may negatively impact
certification status.
The certification process is separate from the NCAA's enforcement program, which investigates
allegations of rules violations by NCAA member institutions. A decision of certified does not exempt
an institution from concurrent or subsequent enforcement proceedings.
The NCAA Committee on Infractions may ask the Committee on Athletics Certification to review an
institution's certification status as a result of the completed infractions case.
The members of the Committee on Athletics Certification are: Tom Davis, Sam Houston State
University; John Hardt, Bucknell University; Susan Hofacre, Robert Morris University; Pat Howey,
University of North Carolina, Wilmington; Jerry Kingston, Arizona State University; Colleen Lim,
Yale University; Jamie McCloskey, University of Florida; Fred Mims, University of Iowa; Rance
Pugmire, Utah State University; Paul Risser (chair), Chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for
Higher Education; Dawn Rogers, Xavier University; Greg Sankey, Southeastern Conference; Irene
© Shea, California State University, Sacramento; Richard L. Wallace, University of Missouri, Columbia;
and Brenda Weare, Conference USA.
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UALBANY IS UNANIMOUS CHOICE TO DEFEND NEC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Four Players on All-Northeast Conference Preseason Squad
somerset, N.J. — Following its first Northeast Conference and ECAC Division I-AA
Classic championships, the University at Albany is the unanimous preseason choice to
capture its second straight NEC football title, in voting by the conference’s head
coaches.
UAlbany won its first-ever NEC championship with an 8-4 record in 2002. The
Great Danes capped their season with a victory over previously unbeaten Duquesne in
the ECAC Classic.
“It is always tough to win a championship, but it is twice as challenging to repeat,”
offers Albany coach Bob Ford, who has 194 career victories at the collegiate level. “Our
team knows how to win and we have good leadership. We also have good team
chemistry. However, you can’t dictate it, you have to hope you hold on to it. Both our
offensive and defensive line should be very good, but we will need to solidify our
quarterback and inside linebacker positions early on.”
Four UAlbany players were named to the Preseason All-Northeast Conference
Team. Senior tailback Gary Jones (Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk) rushed for 1,509 yards
and scored 23 touchdowns last year. He earned Associated Press second-team All-
America honors, and was the NEC offensive player of the year.
Offensive linemen Geir Gudmundsen (6-6, 315) and Mike Laroche (6-4, 280)
join Jones on the All-NEC offense. Gudmundsen and Laroche (Queensbury) have each
made 22 consecutive starts at the left and right tackle positions, respectively. Senior
defensive end John Bolt (Watervliet) was also named to the NEC preseason squad.
The 6-foot-4, 250-pound defender had 30 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, last season.
The Great Danes open their 2003 schedule at Northeastern on Sept. 6. The
Huskies shared last year’s Atlantic 10 Conference championship and made their first
NCAA playoff appearance.
Northeast Conference Football Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Albany (7), 2. Stony Brook (1), T3. Robert Morris, T3. Sacred Heart, T3. Wagner, 6.
Central Connecticut State, 7. Monmouth, 8. St. Francis, Pa.
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