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Chesnavich and Rotz Named to the Philadelphia Inquirer Area All Academic Team

Philadelphia, Pa. (May 19, 2010) - University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball players Erin Chesnavich and Melissa Rotz have been named to the 2009-10 Philadelphia Inquirer Area All-Academic Team. Chesnavich and Rotz are amongst the six student-athletes selected to this year’s women’s basketball Area All-Academic team. The team is voted on by the sports information offices of the 28 area institutions in the Philadelphia-metropolitan area.

Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly High School/Pittston, Pa.) , a senior, becomes one of the first two area women's basketball players to earn Area all-Academic honors three times with her selection this year. Rotz (Central Dauphin High School/Harrisburg, Pa.), a junior, was named to the team for the second straight year.....more

Rotz and Flannery Named to CACC Winter All-Academic Team
Rotz has highest g.p.a. amongst all honorees

New Haven, Conn. (4/1/10) – University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball player Melissa Rotz and men's basketball player Kyle Flannery have been named to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Winter All-Academic Team as announced by the conference office today. Rotz (Central Dauphin High School/Harrisburg, Pa.) and Flannery (Monmouth Academy/Lakewood, N.J.) are amongst the 25 women’s basketball players and nine men’s player to earn 2009-10 CACC Winter All-Academic honors.

In order to be named to the CACC All-Academic team, recipients must have participated in a winter CACC Championship sport, be at least a sophomore academically and athletically, have been a student at their current school for at least two semesters, and achieve a cumulative grade-point-average of 3.50 or higher......more

Chesnavich Named to All-CACC Women’s Basketball Team
Caitlin Shaw earns honorable mention All-CACC

New Haven, Conn. (3/2/10) - University of the Sciences in Philadelphia senior forward Erin Chesnavich was named to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team in balloting released today. Chesnavich was chosen as a Second Team selection. The voting was done by the league’s 14 head coaches. This year’s selection marks the third consecutive selection for Chesnavich, who earned first team honors in 2007-08 and 2008-09.

In addition, junior Caitlin Shaw was named as an honorable mention selection to this year's team.......more

Marissa Chesnavich has Career High in USP's Final Game of the Season (2/28/10)

Marissa Chesnavich recorded a career high 25 points and was just three assists shy of a triple double as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball team closed out their 2009-10 season with an 83-56 win over Concordia College Sunday at the Bobby Morgan Arena.

The Devils finish the season with a 12-15 record and an 8-11 record in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Games. Concordia finishes up with a 1-26 record and a 1-18 conference mark.

The younger Chesnavich (Bishop O'Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) connected on seven of 10 shots from the field and was 11-for-14 from the free throw line. In addition the junior forward pulled down ten rebounds and dished out seven assists. Caitlin Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/Eatontown, N.J.) added 16 points (5-8 FG, 6-10 FT) and four steals and the older Chesnavich, Erin(Bishop O'Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.), in her final collegiate game, scored 12 points (6-12 FG) and had three blocks. Also playing in her final collegiate game was senior guard Kaitlin DuRoss (Ocean City HS/Sea Isle City, N.J.) DuRoss had scored seven points, grabbed five rebounds and had three assists.........more

Chesnavich leads Devils to Win over Eagles (2/27/10)

Erin Chesnavich scored a game-high 20 points and Caitlin Shaw added 19 as the University of the Sciences women's basketball team defeated Post University 81-58 Saturday afternoon at the Bobby Morgan Arena.

USP improves to 11-15 overall and 7-11 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Post falls to 6-21 overall and 2-17 in league play.

Chesnavich (Bishop O'Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) connected on nine of 13 shots from the field for her second straight 20-point effort. Erin also added seven rebounds and four blocked shots. Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/ Eatontown, N.J.) shot 8-12 en route to her 19 points. Alyssa Hamm (Academy Park HS/Sharon Hill, Pa.) added 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3FG). Melissa Rotz (Central Dauphin HS/Harrisburg, Pa.) had five assists without a turnover and Marissa Chesnavich (Bishop O'Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) had a game high eight rebounds and also had four blocked shots. All ten players for the Devils had at least one field goal during the game...........more

Rally Falls Short as Tigers Defeat Devils(2/23/10)

The University of the Sciences women's basketball team came close to pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the 2009-10 season they gave Holy Family University a scare with a late rally before the Tigers hung on to win, 63-55 at the Campus Center in northeast Philadelphia Tuesday night.

The Devils fall to 10-15 overall and 6-11 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Holy Family remains undefeated in conference play, improving to 17-0 and sports an overall record of 24-1. The win was the Tigers 101st consecutive regular season conference win.

Erin Chesnavich (Bishop O'Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) led USP with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Colleen Christian (Central Bucks HS/Warrington, Pa.) added 13 points while Melissa Rotz (Central Dauphin HS/Harrisburg, Pa.) chipped in ten...........more

Sciences Snaps Losing Streak (2/21/10)

Colleen Christian scored a game-high 15 points as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball team halted their seven game losing streak with an 80-58 win over Chestnut Hill College Sunday afternoon at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

USP is now 10-14 overall and 6-10 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Chestnut Hill falls to 4-22 overall and 3-15 in league play.

Christian (Central Bucks South HS/Warrington, Pa.) was one of four Devils players in double figures. The junior guard connected on five of eight shots from the field including three three-point shots. Erin Chesnavich (Bishop O'Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) added 14 points (7-11 FG) and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds while Caitlin Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/ Eatontown, N.J.) contributed 12 (4-9 FG, 4-5 FT) and Marissa Chesnavich (Bishop O'Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) 11. Shaw led the Devils with four assists and two steals while Carolyn Edwards (St. Basil's Academy/Huntington Valley, Pa.) added three blocked shots...........more

Devils Lose Seventh Straight Game (2/20/10)

Bloomfield College handed the University of the Sciences women's basketball team their seventh straight loss, 77-58 Saturday afternoon in Bloomfield, New Jersey.

The loss drops the Devils record to 9-14 overall and 5-10 in conference games. The Deacons improve to 11-13 overall and 11-6 in conference play.

Caitlin Shaw led the Devils with 21 points (7-11 FG, 7-9 FT) and 10 rebounds. Alyssa Hamm added ten points and Marissa Chesnavich added nine points and five rebounds. Hamm led Sciences with three assists...........more

Low Scoring Affair as Firebirds Edge Devils (2/18/10)

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball team lost their sixth consecutive game Thursday night in Washington D.C., scoring a season low 37 points in a 40-37 loss to the University of the District of Columbia.

The loss drops the Devils record to 9-13.

A pair of seniors led the Devils with Kaitlin DuRoss netting 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-4 3FG) and Erin Chesnavich adding 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-4 FT) and to go along with a team high nine rebounds.............more

Rally Falls Short Against Rams (2/16/10)

A late rally by the University of the Sciences women's basketball team fell short as they dropped their fifth straight game, 72-65 to Philadelphia University Tuesday night at the Bobby Morgan Arena.

The loss drops the Devils record to 9-12 overall and 5-9 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. The Rams improve to 13-10 overall and 11-4 in league games.

Alyssa Hamm (Academy Park HS/Sharon Hill, Pa.) led four USP players in double figures with 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3FG). Marissa Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) added 13 (5-10 FG).............more

Cougars Hand Devils Fourth Straight Loss (2/13/10)

Caldwell College rallied from a six point second half deficit in the second half to hand the University of the Sciences women's basketball team their fourth consecutive loss, 67-61 Saturday afternoon at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The loss drops the Devils record to 9-11 overall and 5-8 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Caldwell improves to 12-10 overall and 8-7 in league play. Sciences is now two games behind Wilmington University for the fourth and final playoff spot in the CACC Southern Division.

Kaitlin DuRoss (Ocean City HS/Sea Isle City, N.J.) led the Devils with 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-7 FT) , seven rebounds and four assists. Alyssa Hamm (Academy Park HS/Sharon Hill, Pa.) added 10 points and a trio of USP players chipped in nine points each.............more

Rotz and Chesnavich Named to ESPN The Magazine Academic
All-District Women's Basketball Team

Philadelphia, Pa. (February 4, 2010) -University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball players Melissa Rotz and Erin Chesnavich were named to the 2010 ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District 2 women's basketball team as announced today by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Rotz (Central Dauphin High School/Harrisburg, Pa.), a junior, was chosen as a second team selection while Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly High School/Pittston, Pa.) , a senior was named as a third team selection in balloting done by District 2 sports information directors. Rotz and Chesnavich both earned third team honors in 2009.......more

Devils Rally Falls Short (2/4/10)

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball team nearly erased a 15-point second half deficit but came up short as they lost their second straight game in the state of Delaware, this time to Goldey-Beacom College, 56-52.

The loss drops the Devils record to 9-9 overall and 5-6 in Central Atlantic collegiate Conference games. Goldey-Beacom improves to 11-9 overall and 7-5 in league play.

Caitlin Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/Eatontown, N.J.) led the Devils with 20 points while Melissa Rotz (Central Dauphin HS/Harrisburg, Pa.) added a season-high 10. Marissa Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) grabbed 11 rebounds to lead all players. Alyssa Hamm (Academy Park HS/Sharon Hill, Pa.) had five assists and Shaw had a career high six steals.............more

Wildcats Snap Devils Win Streak (2/2/10)

The best shooting team in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference was anything but that Tuesday night as Wilmington University snapped the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball team’s five-game win streak with a 63-53 win at the Pratt Center in New Castle, Delaware.

The loss drops the Devils record to 9-8 overall and 5-5 in CACC games. Wilmington moves ½-game ahead of the Devils in the conference standings, upping their CACC record to 6-5. The Wildcats are 9-10 overall.............more

Devils Defeat Chargers for Fifth Straight Win (1/30/10)

Caitlin Shaw recorded her second consecutive double-double as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball team hung on to defeat Dominican College 45-42 Saturday afternoon at the Bobby Morgan Arena.

The win boosts the Devils record to 9-7 overall and 5-4 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Dominican College falls to 10-8 overall and 7-3 in league play.

Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/Eatontown, N.J.) led all scorers with 14 points while pulling down a career-high 15 rebounds.............more

Devils Defeat Firebirds in OT (1/28/10)

A key basket by Melissa Rotz and a free throw from Sarah Hickman helped secure a 66-64 overtime victory for the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball team Thursday night as they defeated University of the District of Columbia at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

USP climbs above the .500 mark for the first time this season with an 8-7 record. UDC falls to 8-13.

Marissa Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) led the Devils with 16 points (7-9 FG) and Caitlin Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/Eatontown, N.J.) recorded a double-double with 15 points (4-7 FG, 7-10 FT) and 12 rebounds. Alyssa Hamm (Academy Park HS/Sharon Hill, Pa.) added 10 points and Rotz (Central Dauphin HS/Harrisburg, Pa.) nine...............more

Devils Hang on to Defeat Rams (1/26/10)

Erin Chesnavich recorded a double-double and led three USP players in double figures as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball team built a big lead early in the game and hung on to defeat Philadelphia University 71-64 Tuesday night at the Gallagher Center in Philadelphia.

The Devils improve to 7-7 overall and 4-4 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Philadelphia University falls to 7-9 overall and 5-3 in league play. On the sidelines, the game featured new USP head coach Paul Stadelberger, going up against his mentor and head coach of the Rams, Tom Shirley. Stadelberger was an assistant under Shirley for 20 seasons before taking the head coaching position at USP this past summer. Shirley’s daughter Kristen is also a member of the USP coaching staff.

Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) led all players with 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-6 FT) while grabbing 15 rebounds...........more

Double-digit Deficit No Problem for Devils (1/23/10)

The odds were against the University of the Sciences Women’s Basketball Team during Saturday’s Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference crossover game against Felician College – their best player on the bench with foul trouble and trailing by ten points with less than nine minutes remaining. However the Devils overcame the odds; erased the deficit and recorded a 62-58 win over Felician College Saturday afternoon in Rutherford, New Jersey.

The win improves the Devils record to 6-7 overall and 3-4 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Felician falls to 9-6 overall, and 3-4 in league play..........more

Devils Defeat Griffins (1/21/10)

Caitlin Shaw and Erin Chesnavich recorded double-doubles to led four players in double figures as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball team defeated Chestnut Hill College 56-48 at the Sorgenti Arena in Philadelphia Thursday night.

The Devils improve to 5-7 overall with the win and 2-4 in Central Atlantic Collegiate conference games. Chestnut Hill falls to 2-13 overall and 1-6 in league play.

Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/Eatontown, N.J.) led the Devils with 13 points while grabbing 10 rebounds. Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) led all players with 13 rebounds while scoring ten points and recording a pair of blocked shots.........more

Lions Roar Past Devils in Second Half (1/19/10)

Georgian Court University’s Shaniqua Bacote and Lauren Staats combined for 28 points in the second half as they rallied from a three point deficit to defeat the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball team 67-61 at GCU’s Wellness Center in Lakewood, New Jersey Tuesday night.

The loss drops the Devils record to 4-7 overall and 1-4 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. The Lions improve to 5-10 overall, 3-5 in league games.

Caitlin Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/Eatontown, N.J.) led the Devils with 18 points, connecting on four of nine shots from the field and recording a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line........more

Hot Shooting Devils Handle Shock (1/16/10)

Alyssa Hamm recorded a double-double and Erin Chesnavich did not miss a shot from the field as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball team cruised to a 79-46 win over Washington Adventist University Saturday evening in Takoma Park, Maryland.

The win improves the Devils record to 4-6. The Shock fall to 0-18.

Every USP player put points on the board with Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly HS/Pittston, Pa.) and Hamm (Academy Park HS/Sharon Hill, Pa.) leading the way with 17 points apiece..............more

Chesnavich Named Sam Cozen Small College Player of the Week

Philadelphia, Pa. (January 12, 2010) - University of the Sciences women's basketball player Erin Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly High School/Pittston, Pa.) was honored as the Sam Cozen Small College Player of the Week by the Philadelphia Area Small College Coaches Association at their luncheon Tuesday at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.........

..........Chesnavich has started all nine games for the Devils this season and is the Devils leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 13.6 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Erin also leads the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) in field goal shooting percentage, hitting 59% of her shots and ranks tenth amongst all NCAA Division II players........more

Devils Fall to Warriors (1/09/10)

A 16-4 run late in the second half by Nyack College turned a close game into a rout as the University of the Sciences women’s basketball team lost for the third time in their last four games, 69-55 Saturday afternoon at Bowman Gym in Nyack, New York.

The loss drops the Devils record to 3-6 overall and 1-3 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Nyack improves to 6-5 overall and 3-0 in league contests..............more

Devils Hold Off Lightning for First CACC Win (1/7/10)

In a frenetic finish, the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball held off visiting Goldey Beacom College to earn their first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference win of the season Tuesday night, 50-47 at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The Devils improve to 3-5 overall and 1-2 in league play. Goldey Beacom falls to 3-8 overall and 0-4 in CACC games.............more

Tigers Cruise to Win over Devils (1/5/10)

Holy Family University placed four players in double figures as their women's basketball team won their 11th straight game, defeating the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 74-48 Tuesday night at USP's Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The loss drops the Devils record to 2-5 overall and 0-2 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games..............more

Wildcats Defeat Devils in USP's CACC Opener (12/12/09)

Erin and Marissa Chesnavich combined for 34 points but the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball team allowed Wilmington University to capitalize on nearly every miscue as the Devils dropped their conference opener 68-60 to the Wildcats Saturday afternoon at the Bobby Morgan Arena.

Wilmington improves to 3-5 overall and 1-2 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. USP falls to 2-4 overall and 0-1 in league play.............more

Shaw Propels Devils to Win over Lady Wolves (12/9/09)

Junior Caitlin Shaw recorded her first career double double as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball team held off a late charge by Cheyney University to defeat the Lady Wolves 59-53 Wednesday night at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The Devils improve to 2-3 with the win. Cheyney drops to 3-3.

Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/Eatontown, N.J.) produced a 19-point (7-12 FG, 5-8 FT), 12 rebound effort.............more

Chesnavich Named CACC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

New Haven, Conn. (12/7/09) – University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball player Erin Chesnavich (Bishop O’Reilly High School/Pittston, Pa.) was named to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for her performance for the week ending December 6, 2009.

Erin averaged 22.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots/game as the Devils recorded a 1-1 week. She was the USP’s high scorer in both games played by the Devils during the week...more

Devils Drop Game to Bears (12/5/09)

Facing their fourth Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference foe in as many games, the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia hoped to capitalize on their success earlier in the week against East Stroudsburg University as the visited Kutztown University to take on the Bears in a non-conference regional contest. The Bears, however had other plans as they scored 52 second half points to manhandle the Devils 87-54.

The loss drops the Devils record to 1-3. The 33-point margin was the Devils largest loss margin since losing to Southern Connecticut State 76-43 in the first round of the NCAA tournament back in 2006. Kutztown improves to 4-2.......more

Devils Rally to Defeat Warriors (12/1/09)

Erin and Marissa Chesnavich combined for 38 points and 25 rebounds as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball team rallied from a six point halftime deficit to defeat East Stroudsburg University 64-62 in overtime in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Tuesday night.

The win was the Devils first of the season as they improve to 1-2. East Stroudsburg falls to 0-3. ......more

Devils Succumb to Marauders Second Half Pressure (11/23/09)

Millersville University put a full court press on the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball team in the second half to come away with a 69-59 win Monday night at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The loss drops the Devils record to 0-2. The Marauders improve to 3-0......more

West Chester Defeats Devils in Season Opener (11/17/09)

A second half rally by the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's basketball team fizzled almost as quickly as it started as West Chester University handed the Devils a 75-62 loss in the season opener for both teams at Hollinger Field House in West Chester, Pennsylvania Tuesday night.

Junior Caitlin Shaw (Monmouth Regional HS/ Eatontown, N.J.) scored 11 of her team-high 16 points in the second half to pace the Devils. Shaw connected on seven of 11 shots from the field and added a pair of free throws.....more

Women's Basketball Team Picked Fifth in Pre-Season Poll

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women' basketball team has been picked fifth in the 2009-10 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Pre-Season basketball poll released Friday afternoon. The conference's 14 head coaches conducted the voting.

USP received 45 votes in the poll behind Georgian Court University's 51. Holy Family University was picked to win the Southern Division getting five first-place votes and 87 points.  The Tigers went 26-6 overall and 18-0 in league play last season.  Wilmington University also picked up five first-place votes and finished second in the poll with 84 points. Philadelphia University picked up the remaining four first-place votes and finishing thirds in the polling with 78 points.......more

USP Athletic Department Announces their Men’s and Women’s Basketball Schedules for 2009-2010

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia athletic department has released the 2009-2010 schedules for their men’s and women’s basketball teams......more

USP Women’s Basketball Team Announces their Incoming Class for 2009-10

Philadelphia, Pa. (July 1, 2009) - The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women’s basketball program is pleased to announce the addition of four players to their squad for the 2009-10 season.
A pair of 6-foot forwards will bring added depth to the front court for the Devils. Rebecca Ruggear.... .........more

Stadelberger Selected as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Athletic Director Bob Morgan are pleased to announce the hiring of Paul Stadelberger as the next head women’s basketball coach for the Devils. Stadelberger becomes the fifth head coach in the program’s history...........more

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