Wildcats looking to avenge 81-59 loss to Orangewomen on Jan. 10.
February 19, 1999 Villanova Wildcats
Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 - Noon
Series Information ROUND ONE: Saturday's contest between Villanova and Syracuse is the second time this season that the two teams have met. On Jan. 10 at Manley Field House, Syracuse crushed the Wildcats, 81-59. Syracuse raced out of the gates in the first meeting as they led 11-0 to start the game. With the 'Cuse leading 30-20 with 7:03 remaining in the first half, the Wildcats went on a 14-4 run to tie the game at 34-34 before Syracuse scored the last five points of the half, including a halfcourt shot at the buzzer by Ernestine Austin to lead 39-34 at intermission. Syracuse came out on fire in the second half, as the Orangewomen used a 22-7 run to take a commanding 61-41 lead at the 11:29 mark. From this point, Syracuse would cruise to the victory. In the win, the Orangewomen were led by Paula Moore who had 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting and Ernestine Austin who tallied 15 points including a perfect 3-for-3 effort from behind the arc. Also in double figures for the Orangewomen were Jaime James with 13 and Jazmine Wright with 12. Villanova was led by Jenn Sliwa who had 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting and Mary Beth Snell who was a perfect 4-of-4 from the field and 3-of-3 from three-point range. Syracuse shot a sizzling 52.6 percent and a perfect 6-of-6 from three-point land, while the 'Cats shot 39.7 percent from the field and made good on 8-of-18 from three-point range. The 81 points scored by Syracuse equals the most points given up by Villanova this year. The Wildcats also yielded 81 points to Providence in an overtime loss.
Head Coach Harry Perretta Harry Perretta is in his 21st year as the head coach of the Villanova women's basketball program. In his tenure at Villanova, Perretta has compiled a 378-219 record. Against Big East competition, Perretta has registered a 168-127 mark. During his career on the Main Line, Perretta has guided the Wildcats to three NCAA Tournament appearances, two Big East Tournament Championships and eight Philadelphia Big 5 titles. In 1981-82, he led Villanova to the AIAW Final Four. Last season, Perretta and his team earned an invite to the inaugural WNIT. Perretta, who is the all-time winningest coach in Villanova women's basketball history, recorded his 375th this season at Pittsburgh with a 61-45 win. Perretta is a 1978 graduate of Lycoming College.
Head Coach Marianna Freeman
TEAM COMPARISON
LAST TIME OUT:VILLANOVA: Villanova is coming off a 65-39 loss at Boston College on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Boston College jumped out to a quick start, outscoring Villanova 27-10 in the first 17:45 of the opening half. The Wildcats would rally in the final 1:48 to cut the Eagle lead to 29-17 at intermission. Villanova struggled in the first half from the field, connecting on just 7-of-37 from the floor for 19 percent, while the Eagles were 13-of-25 from the field for 52 percent. Boston College broke the game open at the beginning of the second half, as the Eagles raced to a 41-21 advantage at the 15:55 mark. Boston College was led by freshman forward Becky Gottstein who had 16 points and eight rebounds, while Alissa Murphy netted 13 points. Jamie Cournoyer tallied 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Sophomore guard Lauren Pellicane led the 'Cats with eight points, while freshman forward Stephanie Baker tallied six points and seven rebounds. For the game, the 'Cats were just 16-of-69 for 23 percent, while Boston College was 30-of-51 for 59 percent. From three-point range, Villanova made just 5-of-33. SYRACUSE: On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Syracuse lost at No. 9 Notre Dame by a score of 82-60. The Irish led 46-25 at halftime, but only outscored the Orangewomen, 36-35, in the second half. Notre Dame was paced by Sheila McMillen who scored a game-high 20 points including a 6-for-14 effort from three-point range and Niele Ivey who netted 17 points to go with nine assists. Also scoring double figures for the Irish were Ruth Riley with 16 and Ericka Haney who had 12. Syracuse was paced by Leigh Aziz who came off the bench to score 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting and Jaime James who netted 13 points and recorded six rebounds. Paula Moore added 12 points and six rebounds for Syracuse. For the game, Notre Dame shot 47.5 percent from the floor, while Syracuse shot 32.3 percent from the field.
BAD NIGHT: Villanova is coming off one of its worst nights of the year last Wednesday at Boston College. In the loss, the 'Cats scored a season-low 39 points and shot a season-worst 23.2 percent from the field. For the game, the Wildcats missed more shots than the Eagles attempted, as Villanova was just 16-of-69 from the field including a dismal 5-of-33 from behind the arc, compared to Boston College who was 30-of-51. The 33 three-point attempts is a season-high for the Wildcats. FAREWELL SENIORS: Saturday's game with Syracuse will be the final home game for Villanova seniors Shannon Ferretti, Shanette Lee and Jenn Sliwa. Together, the three have helped lead Villanova to a 66-43 mark over the last four seasons. Entering play against Syracuse, Sliwa ranks in the top 20 all-time at Villanova in three different categories including scoring (18th with 890 points), rebounding (12th with 475) and assists (20th with 161), while Lee rates second all-time on the Wildcat career assist list with 508 and she is 14th in rebounding with 452 rebounds. During their careers on the Main Line, Lee has played in 109 games, while Sliwa has played in 105 games and Ferretti has played in 104 contests. SKEETERS REACHES 900: In last Wednesday's game at Boston College, Villanova junior forward Jenea Skeeters scored six points giving her 900 for her career. The 900 career points ranks her 18th on Villanova's all-time scoring chart. Skeeters is just 34 points shy of Lynn Tighe who is 17th on the all-time list with 934 points. DIAL LONG DISTANCE: After 24 games, sophomore guard Lauren Pellicane is 58-of-154 (37.7 %) from three-point land. Her 58 three-pointers ties her for second in the Big East for triples made. For the season, Pellicane has had at least one three-pointer in 21 of Villanova's 24 games and she has made three or more triples on eight occasions. Pellicane is averaging 8.9 ppg., 2.2 rpg, and 2.5 apg. in a team-leading 32.0 minutes per game. Pellicane replaced graduated senior Jenny Higgins at the two-guard this season. Last season, Higgins led the country with 100 three-point field goals.
LIMITING TURNOVERS: As is the case with most Harry Perretta coached teams, Villanova does a good job of limiting turnovers. The Wildcats have been especially good in the last two games where they have committed a combined 15 turnovers in the last two contests (6 vs. WVU/ 9 vs. BC)l. For the season, Villanova has committed 307 turnovers for an average of 12.7 per game. The Wildcats have had 10 or less turnovers eight times this season. In Perretta's 21 years as the Wildcats head coach, Villanova has never averaged more than 15 turnovers a game in one season.
SECOND BEST: Senior point guard Shanette Lee moved into second place on the all-time Villanova assist list with her three assists last Wednesday at Boston College. Lee currently has 508 career assists which places her second to Lynn Tighe (1983-87), who is the all-time leader with 521 assists. Tighe is currently Villanova's Senior Women's Administrator.
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 24 games this year, Villanova is yielding just 58.6 ppg. and have held five opponents under 50 points and 13 opponents under 60 points. The Wildcats are currently second in the Big East and 11th in the nation 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 team's 19 wins in 1997-98, Villanova held its opponents under 60 points and they held seven teams under 50 points. MAGIC 60: In the last three seasons, Villanova is 38-5 when holding opponents under 60 points. Thus far this year, Villanova is 9-3 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. 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.
VILLANOVA BY THE NUMBERS:
RECORDS...
Overall 12-12 Big 5 3-1
WILDCATS RECORD WHEN... When Scoring 60 or more points 8-3
VILLANOVA TEAM HIGHS... Blocked Shots 7 vs. Temple
VILLANOVA TEAM LOWS... Blocked Shots 0 vs. Florida/Miami Stephanie Baker
Freshman 6-1 Forward
VILLANOVA: Top reserve along the Wildcat frontcourt...Mobile player who fits in well with the Villanova system...Averages 3.7 ppg., and 3.6 rpg in 13.6 mpg...Good shooting range...Strong rebounder with good basketball sense...Pulled-down one rebound and had 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...Was 2-of-4 for four points to go with two rebounds versus Providence...Grabbed six rebounds and had a career-high three assists in 17 minutes against WVU...Scored four points and pulled down five boards against No. 13 Rutgers...Tallied three points, three rebounds and one block in 18 minutes of play against St. John's...Played only two minutes due to injured ribs at Rutgers...Had career game against Seton Hall with a career-high11 points (4-of-5 shooting), a career-best eight rebounds in a career-high 22 minutes of action...Scored five points and grabbed six rebounds in 14 minutes of action at St. John's...Tallied six rebounds in 16 minutes of action versus West Virginia...Scored six points on 3-of-6 shooting and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds in 24 minutes of action at Boston College.
Brandi Barnes
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 24 games...Second on the team in scoring (10.3 ppg.), and leads the team rebounding (5.9 rpg.), blocked shots (19), and field goal percentage (108-of-234 for 46.2%)...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. Joseph's 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...Recorded 10 points and nine rebounds against Providence...Made 6-of-10 for 13 points in win at WVU. ..Posted eight points, five assists and two blocks versus Rutgers...Tied a career-high with two assists against the Scarlet Knights...Registered 10 points and seven rebounds in win over St. John's...Recorded first career double-double with 11 points and a career-high 12 rebounds at Providence with five of her rebounds being offensive...Scored eight points on 4-of-7 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in win over Miami...Strong outing at Pittsburgh with 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting to go with four rebounds, a career-high three assists, two blocks and one steal...Had nine points, a career-best three blocks, seven rebounds and her first career three-pointer at Rutgers...Tallied nine points, three rebounds and a steal at St. John's...Tallied six points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals versus Notre Dame...Scored nine points and tallied a team-high eight rebounds in win over West Virginia. Nicole Druckenmiller
Freshman 6-0 Forward
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
Senior 6-2 Center
VILLANOVA: Provides depth at the center spot...Averaging 1.2 ppg. and 1.0 rpg. in 6.7 mpg...Started two games at forward...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. Joseph's...Made first start of the season versus Providence and scored two points and grabbed a season-best six rebounds to go with two blocks...Started against WVU and scored two points on 1-of-4 shooting...Had two points and one rebound at Syracuse...Went 1-for-1 from the field in loss at Providence...Had two points and four rebounds at Pittsburgh.
Shanette Lee
VILLANOVA: All-Conference Candidate...Has started all 24 games at the point...Averaging 6.7 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 4.6 apg., and 1.3 spg. in 31.6 mpg...Leads team in assists (111) and steals (32)...Just 13 assists short of becoming the all-time assist leader in Villanova women's basketball history...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....Recorded eight points, six rebounds and four assists in win over Providence...Recorded nine assists and a season-high four steals at WVU...Tallied four points, and five assists against the No. 13 Rutgers Scarlet Knights...Played 42 minutes at Providence, scoring a career-high 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting to go with five rebounds and four assists...Made 5-of-9 for 10 points versus Miami to go with four assists and two steals...Connected on 4-of-8 from the field for eight points in addition to tallying four assists and two rebounds in win at Pittsburgh...Posted three points, six rebounds, a game-high three steals and four assists at Rutgers...Tallied six points, six rebounds, six assists and three assists versus Seton Hall...Recorded a game-high five assists at St. John's...Went 3-of-3 from the field versus Notre Dame, but played just 20 minutes due to foul trouble and eventually fouled out...Had 13 points including a 5-of-6 effort from the foul line in last two minutes to go with six assists, two rebounds and a blocked shot against West Virginia...Registered six points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in loss at Boston College.
Jen Papay
VILLANOVA: Walk-on performer with a good work ethic...First year with the program...Played in 11 games and has made 4-of-13 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...Missed only three-point attempt versus St. John's...Went 0-for-2 from three-point range at Pittsburgh...Went 1-of-2 from long distance in win over Seton Hall...Missed only three-point attempt versus Notre Dame...Went 0-for-1 from three-point range and tallied one steal at Boston College. Lauren Pellicane
Sophomore 5-7 Guard
VILLANOVA: Intelligent player with good court instincts...Averages 8.9 ppg., 2.2 rpg., and 2.5 apg. in 32.0 mpg...Has made a team-high 58 three-point field goals which ties her for second in the Big East...Starter in all 24 games at the two-guard spot...Has had two 20-point games this season (20 vs. Temple/ 24 vs. WVU)...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 versus Temple...Made 2-of-3 (all from three-point range) and had three assists versus St. Joseph's...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...Played a solid all-around floor game against Providence with eight points, four rebounds, three assists and no turnovers...Registered a career-high 24 points on 7-of-10 shooting including a career-high tying six three-pointers in nine attempts in victory at WVU...Scored nine points on three, three-point field goals at Syracuse...Tallied a career-high three steals to go with five points, four assists and three rebounds in win against St. John's...Recorded six points, three assists, one steal and one rebound in win over Miami...Went 4-of-10 from behind the arc for a team-high tying 12 points in win at Pittsburgh...Recorded an all-around good game versus Seton Hall with nine points (three, three-point field goals), four rebounds, six assists and no turnovers...Scored a game-high 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting including a 4-of-6 effort from three-point range in victory at St. John's...Scored eight points on 3-of-6 shooting versus Notre Dame...Tallied a game-high 19 points on 5-of-10 shooting (4-of-9 from three-point range) and tied a career-high with five rebounds...Scored a team-high eight points in loss at Boston College.
Theresa Pennefather
VILLANOVA: Excellent shooter with three-point range...Will add depth in the Villanova backcourt...Played in 15 games thus far and is 2-of-13 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...Made 1-of-2 from the foul line at WVU...Notched a career-high three assists versus Syracuse...Missed only three-point field goal attempt at Rutgers...Played four minutes versus Notre Dame going 0-for-1 from three-point range and grabbing one rebound...Played five minutes at Boston College and made 1-of-3 from the field.
Mimi Riley
VILLANOVA: Fundamentally sound player...Versatile performer who can play both guard spots and the small forward slot...One of the team's top reserves...Averaging 5.6 ppg., and 3.2 rpg. in 24.3 mpg...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...Posted career-highs of 11 rebounds and two blocks to go with five points and two assists in victory over Providence...Had six points, one rebound, one assist and a season-high tying two steals versus WVU...Recorded a career-best eight assists to go with nine points in loss at Syracuse...Registered five points, five rebounds and three assists versus St. John's...Netted nine points on 3-of-9 shooting at Providence...Scored four points and recorded six rebounds, three assists and two steals versus Miami...Scored seven points on 2-of-2 shooting from the field, a 1-for-1 effort from three-point range and 2-of-2 from the charity stripe versus Pittsburgh...Was 2-of-5 from the field for four points to go with two rebounds, two assists and a blocked shot versus Seton Hall...Did not play at St. John's due to a sprained ankle...Connected on 4-of-7 from the field for eight points and four rebounds in home loss to Notre Dame...Registered four points, five rebounds and five assists in win over West Virginia...Scored five points and had three rebounds and one assist at Boston College.
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
VILLANOVA: All-Conference candidate...Multi-dimensional player who can score outside and inside...Averaging a team leading 10.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg.(second on team), 2.3 apg. and 1.0 spg (second on team) in 32.0 mpg...Starter at small forward in all 24 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. Joseph's 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...Made 7-of-12 from the field for a game-high 18 points versus Providence...Made 6-of-8 from the field for 12 points and grabbed six rebounds against WVU...Led the Wildcats with 10 points against No. 13 Rutgers...Scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds at Syracuse...Tallied 10 points, six rebounds and two steals in win over St. John's...Connected on 8-of-15 from the field for a team-high 19 points in addition to tallying five rebounds and three assists in loss at Providence...Scored a game-high 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting to go with three assists and three steals in victory over Miami...Played an all-around outstanding game versus Pittsburgh with 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting to go with a career-high tying five steals and a career-high tying four assists...Scored a game-high 17 points on 7-of-15 shooting to go with a season-high tying seven rebounds and a career-high five assists at Rutgers...Scored nine points including a 7-of-8 effort from the foul line versus Seton Hall...Scored nine points and pulled-down six rebounds to go with three assists at St. John's...Scored a team-high 12 points and tallied three steals versus Notre Dame...Had nine points on 4-of-8 shooting versus West Virginia.
Jenn Sliwa
VILLANOVA: Quick and explosive performer...Has started 22 of 24 games at the forward spot...Averaging 8.1 ppg., 3.3 rpg., in 25.8 mpg...Has Connected on 37 three-point field goals which places her second on the team in that category...One of the team's 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. Joseph's...Went 0-for-5 from the field with three steals and three assists at Notre Dame...Came off the bench versus Providence to tally seven points, five assists and three rebounds...Recorded six points and five rebounds versus No. 13 Rutgers...Scored a team-high 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including a 2-of-4 effort from behind the arc in loss at Syracuse...Played great post defense and registered eight points, three rebounds and two assists versus St. John's...Had six points, three rebounds and two assists at Providence...Scored 13 points including four three-point field goals and tallied four rebounds, two assists and one steal against Miami...Tallied nine points, a team-high five rebounds, three assists and one steal at Pittsburgh...Scored nine points on three triples in loss at Rutgers...Made 6-of-14 from the field and 5-of-12 from three-point range for team-high 18 points versus Seton Hall...Scored seven points, tallied a team-high seven rebounds, three steals and three assists at St. John's...One of only two players in double figures versus Notre Dame with 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting.
Mary Beth Snell VILLANOVA: Great three-point shooter...Sees majority of playing time against zone defenses...Averaging 2.8 ppg., and 1.3 rpg in 10.4 mpg...Third on the team in three-point field goals with 18...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...Tied her career-high and established a season-high with three assists versus Providence...Made 1-of-3 from three-point range versus WVU...Netted a season-high 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting, including a 3-of-3 effort from behind the arc at Syracuse...Scored nine points on 3-of-5 shooting from three-point range versus St. John's...Scored six points on 2-of-5 shooting and a 1-for-2 effort from the foul line and tied a season-high with three rebounds in game at Providence...Netted eight points on 3-of-6 shooting including a 2-of-5 effort from behind the arc...Scored five points on 2-of-4 shooting (1-of-3 from behind the arc) and grabbed a career-high four rebounds in victory over Seton Hall...Connected on 2-of-4 from three-point range for six points at St. John's...Tallied five points on 2-of-5 shooting and three rebounds in win against West Virginia...Pulled-down three rebounds at Boston College.
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.
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