Le Moyne Athletics : WBB: 'PHINS OPEN SEASON WITH TWO GAMES AT GOLDEN BEAR CLASSIC.

November 14, 2008

LE MOYNE OPENS 33RD SEASON OF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL THIS WEEKEND WITH TWO GAMES AT GOLDEN BEAR CLASSIC.

SYRACUSE, NY – Le Moyne College women’s basketball coach Jeanne Murphy ’95 and the Dolphins open their season this weekend with a pair of games at the Kutztown University in the Golden Bear Classis. On Saturday, Le Moyne opens against Pitt-Johnstown at 1:00 PM. The ‘Phins return to the court the following day at 1:00 PM to square off against Slippery Rock.

In 2008-09, Le Moyne returns 11 letterwinners, including four starters, from last year's 15-13 squad. The Dolphins are led by junior all-conference selection Courtney Coryea (Mooers Forks, N.Y./Northeast Clinton). Coryea, named to the conference's Second Team as a sophomore, finished second on the team in scoring at 12.0 points per game and was the rebounding leader with 8.0 rebounds per game last season. Senior guard Kathleen Gladstone (Cleveland, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit) posted 10.6 points and 3.4 assists per game during her junior campaign, while senior forward Vanessa Holden (Suffern, N.Y./Immaculate Heart (N.J.) recorded 7.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest.

The Dolphins were selected to finish sixth in the Northeast-10 Conference preseason poll as voted on by the coaches.

Following the Golden Bear Classic this weekend, the Dolphins open their NE-10 schedule against St. Rose on Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30 PM. This game will be televised across New York State on Time Warner Sports. Also, the athletic department has designated this game as a ‘White Out’ as all in attendance are encouraged to support the Dolphins by wearing white. The first 1,000 fans on Wednesday will receive a FREE Le Moyne Dolphins t-shirt. Other promotional items will be distributed throughout the game. Tickets for the men’s and women’s doubleheader are only $5 for adults and $3 for youth (ages 12 and younger).

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November 14, 2008 LE MOYNE OPENS 33RD SEASON OF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL THIS WEEKEND WITH TWO GAMES AT GOLDEN BEAR CLASSIC. SYRACUSE, NY – Le Moyne College women’s basketball coach Jeanne Murphy ’95 and the Dolphins open their season this weekend with a pair of games at the Kutztown University in the Golden Bear Classis. On Saturday, Le Moyne opens against Pitt-Johnstown at 1:00 PM. The ‘Phins return to the court the following day at 1:00 PM to square off against Slippery Rock. In 2008-09, Le Moyne returns 11 letterwinners, including four starters, from last year's 15-13 squad. The Dolphins are led by junior all-conference selection Courtney Coryea (Mooers Forks, N.Y./Northeast Clinton). Coryea, named to the conference's Second Team as a sophomore, finished second on the team in scoring at 12.0 points per game and was the rebounding leader with 8.0 rebounds per game last season. Senior guard Kathleen Gladstone (Cleveland, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit) posted 10.6 points and 3.4 assists per game during her junior campaign, while senior forward Vanessa Holden (Suffern, N.Y./Immaculate Heart (N.J.) recorded 7.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest. The Dolphins were selected to finish sixth in the Northeast-10 Conference preseason poll as voted on by the coaches. Following the Golden Bear Classic this weekend, the Dolphins open their NE-10 schedule against St. Rose on Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30 PM. This game will be televised across New York State on Time Warner Sports. Also, the athletic department has designated this game as a ‘White Out’ as all in attendance are encouraged to support the Dolphins by wearing white. The first 1,000 fans on Wednesday will receive a FREE Le Moyne Dolphins t-shirt. Other promotional items will be distributed throughout the game. Tickets for the men’s and women’s doubleheader are only $5 for adults and $3 for youth (ages 12 and younger). GOLDEN BEAR CLASSIC CENTRAL