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Women's Hoops Preps for Providence, Jan. 2
January 1, 1999 Villanova Wildcats (4-6,0-2)
Saturday, January 2, 1999
Series Information
A FEW-BRIGHT-SPOTS: Despite losing 74-43 to No. 1 ranked Connecticut on Tuesday, Dec. 29, there were a few positives that could be found in the setback. After falling behind 46-13 at halftime, the Wildcats outscored the Huskies, 30-28, in the second half becoming the only team to outscore Connecticut in half this season. Also, the 74 points scored by Connecticut was its lowest output of the season. Connecticuts previous low was 88 against Rhode Island. Entering Tuesdays game with Villanova, the Huskies were averaging 103.0 ppg.
Big East Standings
Big East Overall
Team W L Pct. W L Pct.
Connecticut 3 0 1.000 10 0 1.000
Rutgers 3 0 1.000 10 2 .833
Pittsburgh 1 0 1.000 6 3 .667
Boston College 2 1 .667 10 1 .909
Miami 2 1 .667 7 3 .700
St. Johns 1 1 .500 6 7 .462
Seton Hall 1 1 .500 4 6 .400
Providence 1 1 .500 2 7 .222
Notre Dame 1 2 .333 9 2 .818
West Virginia 1 2 .333 5 5 .500
Georgetown 0 2 .000 6 4 .600
VILLANOVA 0 2 .000 4 6 .400
Syracuse 0 3 .000 4 7 .364
Villanova Probable Starters
Pos. No. Name PPG. RPG. G 4 Shanette Lee 6.5 4.3 G 32 Lauren Pellicane 8.2 1.9 C 22 Brandi Barnes 13.4 6.6 F 20 Shannon Ferretti 2.0 0.7 F 24 Jenea Skeeters 8.4 4.4Villanova Off the Bench Pos. No. Name PPG. RPG. G 3 Mimi Riley 5.8 2.9 G 31 Mary Beth Snell 1.4 1.1 F 51 Stephanie Baker 4.9 3.9 F 10 Jenn Sliwa 7.9 3.7 Providence Probable Starters Pos. No. Name PPG. RPG. F 20 Jen Gombotz 7.0 4.8 F 33 Kerri Sullivan 5.1 4.3 C 15 Monika Roberts 10.3 4.9 G 03 Christy Vozab 12.4 2.7 G 14 Meghan Hinds 10.3 3.7Providence Off the Bench Pos. No. Name PPG. RPG. G 10 Farrah Thomas 7.8 2.4 C 44 Dana Simonelli 4.3 3.1 F 41 C. Hawley-Stewart 1.9 1.6
Head Coach Harry Perretta
Head Coach Jim Jabir
Team Comparison VU PC 10 Games played 9 595 Points scored 572 59.5 Avg. points per game 63.6 39.9 Fg pct. 36.4 31.6 3-point fg. Pct. 30.4 61.5 Free throw Pct. 65.1 588 Points allowed 740 58.8 Opp. points per game 82.2 338 Total rebounds 315 33.8 Avg. reb. per game 35.0 162 Assists 108 132 Turnovers 177 13.2 Avg. to. per game 19.6 WILDCATS DOWN ONE: Saturdays game with Providence will be the 36th meeting between the two schools. Providence holds a slim 18-17 advantage in the all-time series. CLOSE GAMES: The Wildcats and Friars have played a number of close games against one another. Of the 35 previous contests played in the series, six have been two-point games and three others have been one point contests. In the six two-point games, Providence has won five times, while the Cats have captured two of the three one-point games. DOUBLE OVERTIME HISTORY: Besides playing close games, Villanova and Providence have also played three double overtime games with the Friars winning all three games.
2/7/90 at Providence PC 89, VU 87 1/24/92 at Villanova VU 82, PC 80
CENTER-OF-ATTENTION: For the first time in years, the Villanova Wildcats have a presence at center with 6-3 sophomore Brandi Barnes who has started her Villanova career off in fine fashion. After 10 games, Barnes leads Villanova in scoring (13.4 ppg), rebounding (6.6 rpg), blocked shots (9) and field goal percentage (53.6%). Barnes sat out last season after transferring from the University of Maryland. GETTING-OFFENSIVE: In 10 game this season, Brandi Barnes has grabbed a team-best 66 rebounds. Of her 66 boards, 32 have been offensive rebounds. CAREER-HIGH FOR BAKER: Redshirt freshman Stephanie Baker came off the bench to score a career-high 10 points on 3-of-6 shooting in last Tuesdays loss to No.1 Connecticut. Baker also had a strong game at the foul line making 4-of-5 from the charity stripe. Before this 4-of-5 performance from the foul line, Baker was just 3-of-15 from the free throw stripe. A 1997 third team Parade Magazine High School All-American, Baker has emerged as one of Villanovas top reserves. After 10 games, she is averaging 4.9 ppg., 3.9 rpg., and is shooting 46.7 percent from the field (21-of-45) in 13.2 minutes per game.
BEHIND-THE-ARC: Sophomore guard Lauren Pellicane has been shooting the ball extremely well from three-point range. In the last six games, the Deer Park, N.Y. native is 18-of-33 (.545) from behind the stripe. Her best outing of the season came against Temple on Dec. 5, when she made 7-of-10 from the field, including a 6-of-9 effort from three-point range for a career-high 20 points. In addition, she tallied a career-best eight assists versus the Owls. Against Notre Dame on Dec. 12, Pellicane scored 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting including a 5-of-9 effort from three-point range. For the year, Pellicane is averaging 8.2 ppg., 3.0 assists per game and she has made a team-high 24 three-point field goals. Pellicane is also one of the teams top defenders. DEFENSE: Strong defense has always been a trademark of Harry Perretta coached teams. Dating back to the 1994-95 campaign, Villanova has never given up more than 60 points per game in a season. After 10 games this year, Villanova is yielding just 58.8 ppg. and have held two opponents under 50 points and five opponents under 60 points. The Wildcats are currently 18th in the country in scoring defense. Last season, the Wildcats held their opponents to just 56.4 ppg, which led the Big East Conference and ranked sixth nationally. In 17 of the teams 19 wins in 1997-98, Villanova held its opponents under 60 points and they held seven teams under 50 points. SKEETERS TIES CAREER-HIGH: Junior forward Jenea Skeeters did not do much in the scoring department last Tuesday versus Connecticut as she was held scoreless on 0-of-2 shooting. However, Skeeters did manage to contribute in other ways, including tying a career-high with four assists and pulling-down four rebounds. The other time she tallied four assists in her career also came against Connecticut on March 2, 1997 in the first round of the Big East Tournament. CHASING HISTORY: Senior point guard Shanette Lee is on pace to become the all-time assist leader in Villanova womens basketball history. Entering play versus Connecticut, Lee has 444 career assists which places her fifth on the all-time list. She is just 77 assists short of Lynn Tighes all-time career best of 521 assists. Tighe is currently Villanovas Senior Womens Administrator. TOP-RESERVES: Redshirt freshman Stephanie Baker and sophomore Mimi Riley have emerged as head coach Harry Perrettas top reserves. Baker, the first forward/center of the bench, has been very productive in the minutes she has logged. Averaging 13.2 minutes per contest, Baker is averaging 4.9 ppg. and 3.9 rpg. Of her 39 rebounds, 13 have been offensive. Riley is a versatile performer who sees time at both guard spots as well as the small forward slot. Riley is currently averaging 5.8 ppg., 2.9 rpg. and 1.9 apg. Known for her slashing ability, Riley has improved her jump shot from a year ago. She is currently 21-of-51 (41.2%) from the field
VILLANOVA BY THE NUMBERS:
RECORDS...
WILDCATS RECORD WHEN... When Scoring 60 or more points: 3-2
VILLANOVA TEAM HIGHS... Blocked Shots: 7 vs. Temple
VILLANOVA TEAM LOWS... Blocked Shots: 0 vs. Florida
BACK TO-ACTION: Last season, three Villanova Wildcats redshirted the 1997-98 season. All three, including Lauren Pellicane, Stephanie Baker and Therese Pennefather are currently on the 1998-99 active roster. Pellicane, a redshirt sophomore, is currently the teams starting two-guard and is averaging 8.2 ppg., 1.9 rpg and 3.0 apg. She also has made a team-best 24 three-point field goals. Baker, a redshirt freshman, came to Villanova with some lofty credentials after being named to the 1997 Parade Magazine All-American third team. Pennefather, also a redshirt freshman, will help add depth in the Villanova backcourt.
WEARING-RED: Three members of the 1998-99 Villanova team will redshirt this season. Megan Stewart, a junior from Maroochydore, Australia, will travel to Germany during the second semester to study and master a second language. She will have two years of eligibility remaining when she returns to action next season. Both freshmen on the roster, Nicole Druckenmiller and Daniela Schroeder, are redshirting the 1998-99 season. Druckenmiller is the younger sister of San Francisco 49er quarterback Jim Druckenmiller.
MAGIC 60: In the last two seasons, Villanova is 30-4 when holding opponents under 60 points. Thus far this year, Villanova is 3-2 when keeping the opponent under 60 points. Last season, the Cats were 17-2 when holding the opposition under 60 points, while in 1996-97, Villanova was a perfect 11-0 when keeping the opponent under 60 points. Also last season, the Wildcats were 14-4 when recording 60 or more points.
CAPTAINS: The Wildcats will have tri-captains this year as seniors Shannon Ferretti, Jenn Sliwa and Shanette Lee will serve this role for head coach Harry Perretta and the Wildcats.
Stephanie Baker
VILLANOVA: Top reserve along the Wildcat frontcourt...Mobile player who fits in well with the Villanova system...Averages 4.9 ppg., and 3.9 rpg in 13.2 mpg...Good shooting range...Strong rebounder with good basketball sense...Pulled-down one rebound in two assists versus Penn...Shot 3-of-5 versus UMES for seven points to go with four rebounds...Shot 4-of-8 for eight points in loss to Duke...Tallied best game of her young career against Florida with eight points (4-of-7 from the field) to go with five rebounds...Had eight points (4-of-8 shooting) and a career-best seven rebounds in 17 minutes of action versus LaSalle...Had four points, six rebounds, two assists and three blocks against Temple...Tallied four points (2-of-3 shooting) and four rebounds in 11 minutes at Notre Dame...Scored a career-high 10 points versus Connecticut on 3-of-6 shooting.
Career Highs
Points: 10 vs. UConn
(12/29/98)
Season Highs
Brandi Barnes
Sophomore 6-3 Center Joppatowne, Md. Joppatowne H.S.
VILLANOVA: Transfer from the University of Maryland who sat out the 1997-98 season...Has three years of eligibility beginning with the 1998-99 season...Starter in all 10 games...Leads team in scoring (13.4 ppg.), rebounding (6.6 rpg.), blocked shots (9), and field goal percentage (59-of-110 for 53.6%)...Strong presence in the middle with dominant rebounding ability...Good post moves with a soft touch...Grabbed a team-high eight rebounds and tallied six points in win over Penn...Scored a career-high 14 points against UMES in first round of PNC Wildcat Classic...Had 10 points (5-of-9 shooting) and nine rebounds versus Pepperdine...Played sensational in the Duke Thanksgiving Tournament...Recorded10 points on 5-of-11 shooting versus Duke and a team-high 12 points (6-of-10 from the field) and a team-best six rebounds versus Florida...Played just 14 minutes versus LaSalle due to illness...In those 14 minutes she made 3-of-4 from the field for six points and grabbed four rebounds...Tallied a career-best 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting versus Temple to go with eight rebounds and two blocked shots...Scored 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting versus St. Josephs and also pulled-down a career-high tying nine rebounds...Scored 18 points (9-of-17 from the floor) and grabbed seven rebounds at Notre Dame...Tallied a game-high 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting versus Connecticut, including a 5-of-8 effort from the foul line.
Career Highs
Points: 24 vs. temple (12/5/98)
Season Highs
Nicole Druckenmiller Freshman 6-0 Forward Northampton, Pa. Northampton H.S.
VILLANOVA: Redshirting the 1998-99 season...Tough performer with good skills...Possesses good post moves...Will provide Villanova with a physical force inside.
Shannon Ferretti
VILLANOVA: Provides depth at the center spot...Averaging 2.0 ppg. and 0.7 rpg. in 8.7 mpg...Has outstanding shooting range for a post player...Provides the Cats with offense at the center spot...Has good passing skills...Mobile player who is a good fit for the Wildcat style of play...Came off the bench to make 4-of-6 and score eight points in 20 minutes of action to help Villanova to 64-54 win over Pennsylvania...Made 1-of-3 shots from the field versus LaSalle...Was 2-of-2 from the field in loss at St. Josephs.
Career Highs
Points: 10 vs UConn
(2/22/98)
Season Highs
Points: 8 vs. Penn (11/14/98)
Shanette Lee Senior 5-7 Guard Philadelphia, Pa. Merion Mercy H.S.
VILLANOVA: All-Conference Candidate...Has started all nine games at the points...Averaging 6.5 ppg., 4.3 rpg., 4.7 apg., and 1.2 spg. in 30.1 mpg...Experienced performer with great court savvy...One of the top point guards in the Big East Conference...Utilizes her size and strength to score inside and outside...Tough defender with good leaping ability...Had outstanding outing versus Penn with a team-high 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting to go with team-best four assists...Posted a career-high 12 rebounds in win over Maryland Eastern Shore...Notched a season-high nine assists versus Duke...Tallied two points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals against LaSalle...Recorded eight points and eight assists versus Temple...Dominated game at point guard spot versus No. 6 Notre Dame, finishing with eight points, 12 assists and no turnovers...Scored seven points and grabbed three rebounds versus Connecticut.
Career Highs
Points: 16, two times
Season Highs
Points: 14 vs. Penn (11/14/98)
Jen Papay Sophomore 5-9 Guard Newtown, Pa. Archbishop Wood H.S.
VILLANOVA: Walk-on performer with a good work ethic and an outstanding attitude...First year with the program...Played in three games and has made 3-of-5 from the field with all three field goals being from behind the arc...Good outside shooter..Made first career appearance versus Duke and went one-for-one from three-point range...Played three minutes versus Temple and mad 2-of-3 from behind the three-point arc...Was 0-for-1 from three-point range against Connecticut.
Career Highs
Points: 6 vs. Temple
(12/5/98)
Season Highs
Points: Same as career
Lauren Pellicane
VILLANOVA: Intelligent player with good court instincts...Averages 8.2 ppg., 1.9 rpg., and 3.0 apg. in 33.7 mpg...Has made a team-high 24 three-point field goals...Starter in all 10 games at the two-guard spot...Fundamentally sound player with good three-point shooting range...Great passing skills...Hard worker who possesses a good knowledge of the game...Went 4-of-11 from the field including a 2-for-9 effort from behind the arc for 12 points versus Penn...Was 3-of-5 from three-point territory versus Florida...Registered a career-high tying five assists and no turnovers in victory over LaSalle...Scored a career-high 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting including a career-best six three-point field goals in nine attempts in addition to registering a career-high eight assists...Made 2-of-3 (all from three-point range) and had three assists versus St. Josephs...Connected on five three-point field goals versus Notre Dame for 15 points...Had three points, two assists and no turnovers versus Connecticut in 37 minutes of action.
Career Highs
Points: 20 vs. Temple
(12/5/98)
Season Highs
Points: Same as career
Therese Pennefather Freshman 5-9 Guard Manassas, Va. Manassas H.S.
VILLANOVA: Excellent shooter with three-point range...Will add depth in the Villanova backcourt...Played in five games thus far and is 1-of-7 from the field...Smart player with outstanding basketball instincts...Possesses a great knowledge of the game...Went 0-for-1 in two minutes versus Penn...Went 1-for-1 for two points and grabbed two rebounds and tallied one assist versus Temple...Played one minute versus Connecticut.
Career Highs
Season Highs
Points: Same as career
Mimi Riley Sophomore 5-9 Guard Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Archbishop Carroll H.S.
VILLANOVA: Fundamentally sound player...Versatile performer who can play both guard spots and the small forward slot...One of the teams top reserves...Averaging 5.8 ppg., and 2.9 rpg. in 23.4 mpg...Tremendous passer...Strong performer with great court vision...Shot 3-of-5 for eight points to go with three points and three assists...Tied her career-high with 14 points (5-of-9 from the floor) versus Pepperdine in the PNC Wildcat Classic Championship game...Pulled-down a season-best five rebounds versus Duke...Scored a career-high 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting against Lasalle including a perfect 5-of-5 from the foul line to go with four rebounds, two assists, a blocked shot and two steals...Scored seven points on 2-of-6 shooting versus Temple...Had two points and two assists against Notre Dame...Had four points on 2-of-5 shooting versus Connecticut.
Career Highs
Season Highs
Points: Same as career
Daniela Schroeder
VILLANOVA: Redshirting the 1998-99 season...Mobile player with great athleticism...Good shooting range that extends to three-point range...Hard worker.
Jenea Skeeters Junior 5-11 Forward Mishawaka, Ind. Mishawaka H.S. VILLANOVA: All-Conference candidate...Multi-dimensional player who can score outside and inside...Averaging 8.4 ppg., 4.4 rpg., and 2.3 apg. in 30.6 mpg...Starter at small forward in all 10 games...Shooting range extends to the three-point arc...Possesses great basketball instincts...Tough competitor with a strong work ethic...Made 5-of-8 from the field for 11 points to go with three assists and was a dismal 0-for-8 from the foul line...Tallied seven rebounds against both opponents in PNC Wildcat Classic...Tied season-high with three assists against Florida...Connected on 5-of-10 from the field for 10 points and had four rebounds versus LaSalle...Connected on 4-of-5 from the field versus Temple...Recorded a season-high 21 points on 9-of-20 shooting at St. Josephs in addition grabbing six rebounds and tallying three assists...Made 5-of-11 from the field for 15 points to go with five rebounds and a career-best five steals versus Notre Dame...Tied a career-high with four assists but was held scoreless (0-for-2 from the field) against Connecticut.
Career Highs
Points: 28 vs. Syracuse
(1/9/97)
Season Highs
Points: 21 vs. St.Josephs (12/9/98)
Jenn Sliwa Senior 6-1 Forward Valparaiso, Ind. Boone Grove H.S. VILLANOVA: All-Conference Candidate...Quick and explosive performer...Has started all 10 games at the forward spot...Averaging 7.9 ppg., 3.7 rpg., in 26.8 mpg...Has Connected on 11 three-point field goals...One of the teams top three-point shooters...Great post defender...Good rebounder...Possesses great quickness...Named to the All-Tournament Team of the PNC Wildcat Classic as she averaged 17.0 ppg and 8 rpg in the two games...Had 10 rebounds in the first round versus UMES and tallied a career-high 25 points and a career-best five three-point field goals in title game against Pepperdine...Scored a team-high 11 points versus Duke, including a 3-of-4 effort from three-point range...Recorded eight points and six rebounds in the win over LaSalle...Made 4-of-8 versus Temple and recorded 10 points...Tallied a career-high seven assists versus St. Josephs...Went 0-for-5 from the field with three steals and three assists at Notre Dame.
Career Highs
Season Highs
Points: 25 vs.Pepperdine (11/21/98)
Mary Beth Snell Junior 5-9 Guard Philadelphia, Pa. Nazareth Academy
VILLANOVA: Great three-point shooter...Deadly against zone defenses...Averaging 1.4 ppg., and 1.1 rpg in 9.2 mpg...Has great knowledge of the game...Smart player with good court sense...Possesses good passing skills...Made a three-pointer and tied a career-high with three rebounds versus Penn...Scored a season-high eight points on 3-of-5 shooting (2-of-3 from three-point range) and had two assists against LaSalle...Scored three points on a three-pointer versus Temple.
Career Highs
Season Highs
Rebounds: 3 vs. two teams
Megan Stewart
VILLANOVA: Redshirting 1998-99 season...Spending second semester in Germany on a study abroad program...Natural point guard who can also play the two-guard spot...Tremendous work ethic...Very good defensive player.
Career Highs
Points: 17 vs. Penn
(12/20/97)
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