he mission for Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide opportunities for ...
provide opportunities for young men and women to participate in an athletic program of the highest quality, resulting in an expe-
rience that becomes an integral and valued component of their total university educational experience. These opportunities will be aligned with the core values of the University and the NCAA Division II philosophy. The Department will place student success as its highest priority and will cultivate and maintain an environment that encourages lifelong learning, community service, competitive success and development of character and leadership skills. An athletic culture that values integrity, diversity, gender equity, high academic achievement and sound fiscal management will be developed to reflect this mission and philosophy.
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he mission for Intercollegiate Athletics is to
University, the University of Rhode Island, St. John’s University, Seton Hall
program has set a unique standard of excellence in academics
University, Fordham University, Fairfield University, Manhattan College and
and athletics, a trend that will continue in the years ahead. The
Marist College.
Owls consistently rank among the top Division II programs in the NCAA, as
The University’s Athletic Department is engaged in developing concepts
evidenced by 75 individual National Championships and 10 Team
of excellence for its student-athletes and all of its athletics programs.
Championships. In addition, the Owls have produced more than 700 All-
Southern Connecticut annually ranks among the top-15 percent in the
Americans, which ranks among the best in the nation.
Learfield Sports Directors Cup, which is based on overall competitive
The Owls sponsor 19 intercollegiate programs (eight men, 11 women)
excellence based on NCAA post-season performance.
and are full-fledged members of the Northeast-10 Conference. The
As the state of Connecticut’s only NCAA Division II public university,
gymnastics program has a conference affiliation with the Eastern Collegiate
Southern offers student-athletes academic and competitive opportunities
Athletic Conference.
unmatched by any other college or university in the region. Now in the midst
From the Olympics to the Super Bowl to the Pan American Games, current student-athletes and athletic alumni continually carry the Southern Connecticut State University name on the world’s biggest stages. The Owls’ teams annually compete against some of the top athletic and academic institutions in the nation, including: Yale University, Brown
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outhern Connecticut State University’s outstanding athletic
of a $230 million building and renovation program, Southern maintains stateof-the-art training and competition facilities for all of its athletic programs.
Southern student-athletes enjoy unprecedented travel opportunities to high profile regional and national competitions. Southern is also proud to offer scholarships to deserving student-athletes.
University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, the University of North
For the latest information on Southern Connecticut State University
Carolina, the University of Virginia, Wake Forest University, the University of
athletics, including current statistics, outlooks, schedules and scores, visit
Connecticut, the University of Massachusetts, Providence College, Rutgers
www.SouthernCTowls.com or call the Athletics Department at 203-392-6047.
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Team National Titles 10
Individual National Titles 75
Men’s Soccer 1987, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999
Women’s Outdoor Track (2)
Men’s Gymnastics 1973, 1975, 1976
Women’s Indoor Track (1)
Women’s Basketball 2007
Women’s Gymnastics (1)
Kateema Riettie - javelin (2001, 2002)
Paula Brunetto - 1,500 meters (1987)
Christie Clark Deary - vault (1983)
Men’s Gymnastics (27) John Crosby - all-around (1971, 1972, 1973); floor exercise (1971, 1972, 1973); vaulting (1972, 1973); parallel bars (1971, 1972, 1973); horizontal bar (1973) Peter Kormann - all-around (1975, 1976); floor exercise (1975, 1976); vaulting (1976); horizontal bar (1976); still rings (1976) Jim Amerine - all-around (1968); still rings (1968, 1969) Jay Whelan - all-around (1974); floor exercise (1974); still rings (1974) Jim Yearwood - pommel horse (1970) Dave Mesagno - pommel horse (1976)
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Men’s Swimming and Diving (18)
Men’s Indoor Track (6) Sean Mahon - high jump (1995, 1996)
Ben Michaelson - 50 freestyle (2002, 2003);
Ken Blanchard - 35-pound weight (1985)
100 freestyle (2002, 2003); 100 butterfly (2001, 2002, 2003);
Dan Bourque - 35-pound weight (1998)
200 butterfly (2001, 2002, 2003) Patrick Tully - one-meter diving (1987, 1988); three-meter diving (1987,1988) Jim Kohnowich - 100 freestyle (1969) Mike Ludwig - 200 breaststroke (1965) Chris Hamilton - one-meter diving (1993) Popo Alejandro - three-meter diving (1998)
Women’s Swimming (7) Kristen Frost – 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 1000 freestyle, 1650 freestyle (2008) Amanda Thomas – 200 individual medley (2011, 2012), 400 individual medley (2012)
Mike Drummey - pole vault (1995) Nick Lebron - heptathlon (2012)
Men’s Outdoor Track (13) Bill Borden - hammer (1981, 1982) Frank Bredice - hammer (1971, 1972) Wayne Durrigan - hammer (1976, 1977) Ken Blanchard - hammer (1986) Dan Bourque - hammer (1998) Mike Drummey - pole vault (1995) Greg Gassner - hammer (1983) Dave Gibeault - pole vault (1981) George Jerome - hammer (1970) Chris Sagnella - javelin (1992)
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since its founding it 1948, the Owls’ football team consistently ranks among the top NCAA Division II programs in the
Northeast and is a contender for NCAA Championship action. Groomed by experienced coaches, the Owls routinely earn coveted spots on All-America, All-Region, All-New England, All-ECAC and All-Northeast-10 Conference teams. Distinguished alumni include Joe Andruzzi, three-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots; Jacques Cesaire, a defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers; Chris Palmer, offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans and former head coach of the Cleveland Browns; and Kevin Gilbride, offensive coordinator for the New York Giants and former head coach of the San Diego Chargers.
For more information, please contact the football office at 203-392-6010.
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he Southern Connecticut State University field hockey team has produced numerous All-Americans and has posted multiple NCAA Tournament appearances throughout its storied history.
The Owls play their home contests at Jess Dow Field, Southern’s state-ofthe-art multi-purpose outdoor athletic complex. Southern Connecticut is the only university or college in Connecticut to offer Division II competition in field hockey.
For more information, please contact the field hockey office at 203-392-5981.
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ince the Owls’ men’s soccer team first assembled in 1968,
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Southern Connecticut has emerged as an intercollegiate soccer powerhouse. The Owls six Division II team championships
are more than any other program in the nation (1987, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999). Southern Connecticut has produced some of the most accomplished student-athletes in the nation, including numerous All-America, All-Region and All-New England honorees. The Owls have also had a significant impact on the international level as well as within Major League Soccer.
For more information, please contact the men’s soccer office at 203-392-6018.
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and within the region, the women’s soccer program has blossomed since its inception in 1996. The program turns out
numerous All-Region, All-New England and All-Conference selections annually. The Owls play their home contests at Jess Dow Field, Southern’s state-of-the-art multi-purpose outdoor athletic complex.
For more information, please contact the women’s soccer office at 203-392-5759.
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he men’s cross country program has been a presence on both the regional and national scenes throughout its rich history. The Owls have produced a host of All-America, All-Region, All-New
England and All-Conference performers. The team competes against some of the top competition in the region during its fall campaign.
For more information, please contact the men’s cross country office at 203-392-6023.
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produced numerous NCAA qualifiers, as well as many All-Region, All-New England and All-Conference performers. The team competes against some of the top competition in the region during its fall campaign.
For more information, please contact the women’s cross country office at 203-392-6019.
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resurgence on the court has returned the volleyball program
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back among the top programs in the region over the past several years. One of the most storied programs in Southern
Connecticut history, the Owls remain one of only four Division II programs in the state and the only Division II public institution with the sport offering.
For more information, please contact the volleyball office at 203-392-6022.
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the Southern Connecticut State University men’s basketball team has a rich tradition of success on the hardwood. The
Owls have made numerous conference and NCAA Tournament appearances throughout their history, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 1997. Southern Connecticut plays its home contests at Moore Field House, the Owls’ state-of-the-art multi-purpose indoor athletic facility.
For more information, please contact the men’s basketball office at 203-392-6017.
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basketball team has enjoyed a long history of success. The Owls won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 and
have made numerous national post-season appearances. Mary Anne O’Connor and Sue Rojcewicz were members of the 1976 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, which won a silver medal at Montreal. The Owls have enjoyed a strong alumni presence in the college basketball coaching community. Joan Bonvicini is the head coach at Seattle University and has served as head coach at the University of Arizona and Long Beach State University in a distinguished career with more than 600 victories. Marnie Dacko has served as the head coach at the University of Massachusetts and Cornell University. Cathy Inglese is the head coach at the University of Rhode Island after previous stops at Boston College and the University of Vermont. She has totaled more than 400 victories in her coaching career. The Owls also have a sizable footprint in the business community, including Carol Stiff, currently the Vice President, Programming and Acqusitions at ESPN. For more information, please contact the women’s basketball office at 203-392-6002.
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ith a proud tradition spanning more than half a century, the
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Southern Connecticut State University men’s swimming and diving program has left an indelible mark on the NCAA
record book. The Owls have captured 18 individual NCAA titles in their history and perennially rank among the top teams in the nation. Former Owl Ben Michaelson captured 10 NCAA titles during his collegiate career and went on to win multiple gold medals at the Pan American Games. SCSU has also dominated the Northeast-10 Conference since joining the league a decade ago and has produced nearly 200 All-Americans.
For more information, please contact the men’s swimming and diving office at 203-392-6026.
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he benchmark for all others to emulate within the Northeast-10 Conference, the Southern Connecticut State University women’s swimming and diving program has impacted the national stage
with seven NCAA individual championships all-time. Having produced nearly 50 All-Americans, the Owls are among the top programs in the Division II ranks. SCSU has also claimed the Northeast-10 title every season since joining the league. The Owls compete at the Hutchinson Natatorium, a world-class venue inside Moore Field House.
For more information, please contact the women’s swimming and diving office at 203-392-6026.
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200 All-Americans, the men’s indoor and outdoor track and field program is one of the best in Division II. The Owls
regularly compete against some of the top teams in the nation, including numerous Division I powers during the course of the season. The team has also dominated the Northeast-10 Conference with 20 straight league championships.
For more information, please contact the men’s track and field office at 203-392-6023.
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he women’s indoor and outdoor track and field programs are a formidable presence on the national level. Southern Connecticut has captured numerous Northeast-10 Conference titles all-time,
while its student-athletes regularly receive All-America, All-Region and All-New England honors. Javelin thrower Kateema Riettie collected two NCAA titles in that event and later participated in international competition for her native Jamaica. The Owls regularly compete against some of the top teams in the nation, including numerous Division I powers, during the course of the season.
For more information, please contact the women’s track and field office at 203-392-6019.
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storied program that annually ranks among the best in the nation, the gymnastics program has a rich history. Christie Clark-Deary won the first NCAA title by an Owl female in any
sport in vaulting, and the team has gone on to produce more than 25 AllAmericans since then. SCSU has also claimed 13 ECAC Championships and competes against some of the top programs in the sport, including numerous Division I teams.
For more information, please contact the gymnastics office at 203-392-8874.
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ith a decorated history that spans half a century, the
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Southern Connecticut State University baseball team ranks among the top programs in Division II on an annual basis.
The Owls have made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including trips to the College World Series in 2005 and 2011, and have been a regular in the national polls over the last decade. Several Owls have also moved on to the professional ranks following the conclusion of their collegiate careers. SCSU plays at one of the newest college baseball facilities in the nation, The Ballpark at Southern Connecticut.
For more information, please contact the baseball office at 203-392-6021.
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ne of the top programs in the region, the Southern
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Connecticut State University softball team has made numerous NCAA Tournament appearances in its history.
The Owls captured Northeast-10 Conference Tournament titles in 2010 and 2011, and reached the College World Series in 2012. SCSU plays its home games at the newly refurbished Pelz Field.
For more information, please contact the softball office at 203-392-6022.
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he Southern Connecticut State University women’s lacrosse team is the newest Owls program and competes in the Northeast-10 Conference. The team plays its home contests
at Jess Dow Field, Southern’s state-of-the-art multi-purpose outdoor athletic complex.
For more information, please contact the women’s lacrosse office at 203-392-5981.
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University is committed to providing student-athletes with
the best campus facilities for successful team play and individual growth and performance. The university, which is in the midst of a $230 million building and renovation effort, proudly maintains an aggressive program for maintenance and upkeep on all of its
Jess Dow Field edicated in November of 1988, Jess Dow Field is a multi-
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million dollar stadium facility which can accommodate football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and track and field.
The AstroPlay artificially-surfaced playing field, resurfaced in 2011, is surrounded by an eight-lane, state-of-the-art 400-meter track surface. Directly adjacent to Southern’s Moore Field House, Dow Field is lighted and has seating for 6,000.
facilities. Southern’s world-class venues are easily accessible to all students. In addition to accommodating the athletic needs of hundreds of Owls’ student-athletes and thousands of fans, SCSU is proud to support high school and community play as a host site for statewide tournaments, regional contests and special events, such as Special Olympics.
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an eight-lane pool with both one- and three-meter diving boards and a Colorado timing system. In addition to serving as the
meet facility for the Owls, Hutchinson Natatorium has also hosted numerous collegiate and scholastic championship events.
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complex. The main arena, with a permanent seating capacity of 2,800, has a six-lane, artificially-surfaced track (200 meters).
The fieldhouse is utilized for all major indoor events and can accommodate multiple practice sessions simultaneously. Drop curtains and netting allow the main arena to accommodate a complete baseball or softball infield for practice as well as the traditional indoor programs. Moore Field House also has complete weight-training facilities, a new state-of-the-art athletic training facility, locker rooms and equipment rooms.
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The Ballpark at Southern
Pelz Gymnasium
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as one of the top collegiate facilities in the Northeast. The facility measures 330 feet in left field, 375 feet in left center
and right center field, 400 feet to straight away center field and 310 feet down the right field line. There is both stadium and bleacher seating that provides tremendous sightlines from behind home plate. Since playing their home games at The Ballpark at Southern Connecticut, the Owls have enjoyed a tremendous home field advantage.
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growing list of uses, which includes physical education classes, recreation and intramural action and volleyball. The facility
also includes a six-lane pool and an auxiliary gymnasium for gymnastics.
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elz Field was recently refurbished and serves as the home of
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the Owls’ softball program. The on-campus facility is a superior venue that provides student-athletes with the ability for
outstanding competition and training.
rience that becomes an integral and valued component of their total university educational experience. These opportunities will be aligned with the core values of the University and the NCAA Division II philosophy. The Department will place student success as its highest priority and will cultivate and maintain an environment that encourages lifelong learning, community service, competitive success and development of character and leadership skills. An athletic culture that values integrity, diversity, gender equity, high academic achievement and sound fiscal management will be developed to reflect this mission and philosophy.
Mission
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he mission for Intercollegiate Athletics is to
University, the University of Rhode Island, St. John’s University, Seton Hall
program has set a unique standard of excellence in academics
University, Fordham University, Fairfield University, Manhattan College and
and athletics, a trend that will continue in the years ahead. The
Marist College.
Owls consistently rank among the top Division II programs in the NCAA, as
The University’s Athletic Department is engaged in developing concepts
evidenced by 75 individual National Championships and 10 Team
of excellence for its student-athletes and all of its athletics programs.
Championships. In addition, the Owls have produced more than 700 All-
Southern Connecticut annually ranks among the top-15 percent in the
Americans, which ranks among the best in the nation.
Learfield Sports Directors Cup, which is based on overall competitive
The Owls sponsor 19 intercollegiate programs (eight men, 11 women)
excellence based on NCAA post-season performance.
and are full-fledged members of the Northeast-10 Conference. The
As the state of Connecticut’s only NCAA Division II public university,
gymnastics program has a conference affiliation with the Eastern Collegiate
Southern offers student-athletes academic and competitive opportunities
Athletic Conference.
unmatched by any other college or university in the region. Now in the midst
From the Olympics to the Super Bowl to the Pan American Games, current student-athletes and athletic alumni continually carry the Southern Connecticut State University name on the world’s biggest stages. The Owls’ teams annually compete against some of the top athletic and academic institutions in the nation, including: Yale University, Brown
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outhern Connecticut State University’s outstanding athletic
of a $230 million building and renovation program, Southern maintains stateof-the-art training and competition facilities for all of its athletic programs.
Southern student-athletes enjoy unprecedented travel opportunities to high profile regional and national competitions. Southern is also proud to offer scholarships to deserving student-athletes.
University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, the University of North
For the latest information on Southern Connecticut State University
Carolina, the University of Virginia, Wake Forest University, the University of
athletics, including current statistics, outlooks, schedules and scores, visit
Connecticut, the University of Massachusetts, Providence College, Rutgers
www.SouthernCTowls.com or call the Athletics Department at 203-392-6047.
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Team National Titles 10
Individual National Titles 75
Men’s Soccer 1987, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999
Women’s Outdoor Track (2)
Men’s Gymnastics 1973, 1975, 1976
Women’s Indoor Track (1)
Women’s Basketball 2007
Women’s Gymnastics (1)
Kateema Riettie - javelin (2001, 2002)
Paula Brunetto - 1,500 meters (1987)
Christie Clark Deary - vault (1983)
Men’s Gymnastics (27) John Crosby - all-around (1971, 1972, 1973); floor exercise (1971, 1972, 1973); vaulting (1972, 1973); parallel bars (1971, 1972, 1973); horizontal bar (1973) Peter Kormann - all-around (1975, 1976); floor exercise (1975, 1976); vaulting (1976); horizontal bar (1976); still rings (1976) Jim Amerine - all-around (1968); still rings (1968, 1969) Jay Whelan - all-around (1974); floor exercise (1974); still rings (1974) Jim Yearwood - pommel horse (1970) Dave Mesagno - pommel horse (1976)
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Men’s Swimming and Diving (18)
Men’s Indoor Track (6) Sean Mahon - high jump (1995, 1996)
Ben Michaelson - 50 freestyle (2002, 2003);
Ken Blanchard - 35-pound weight (1985)
100 freestyle (2002, 2003); 100 butterfly (2001, 2002, 2003);
Dan Bourque - 35-pound weight (1998)
200 butterfly (2001, 2002, 2003) Patrick Tully - one-meter diving (1987, 1988); three-meter diving (1987,1988) Jim Kohnowich - 100 freestyle (1969) Mike Ludwig - 200 breaststroke (1965) Chris Hamilton - one-meter diving (1993) Popo Alejandro - three-meter diving (1998)
Women’s Swimming (7) Kristen Frost – 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 1000 freestyle, 1650 freestyle (2008) Amanda Thomas – 200 individual medley (2011, 2012), 400 individual medley (2012)
Mike Drummey - pole vault (1995) Nick Lebron - heptathlon (2012)
Men’s Outdoor Track (13) Bill Borden - hammer (1981, 1982) Frank Bredice - hammer (1971, 1972) Wayne Durrigan - hammer (1976, 1977) Ken Blanchard - hammer (1986) Dan Bourque - hammer (1998) Mike Drummey - pole vault (1995) Greg Gassner - hammer (1983) Dave Gibeault - pole vault (1981) George Jerome - hammer (1970) Chris Sagnella - javelin (1992)
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since its founding it 1948, the Owls’ football team consistently ranks among the top NCAA Division II programs in the
Northeast and is a contender for NCAA Championship action. Groomed by experienced coaches, the Owls routinely earn coveted spots on All-America, All-Region, All-New England, All-ECAC and All-Northeast-10 Conference teams. Distinguished alumni include Joe Andruzzi, three-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots; Jacques Cesaire, a defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers; Chris Palmer, offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans and former head coach of the Cleveland Browns; and Kevin Gilbride, offensive coordinator for the New York Giants and former head coach of the San Diego Chargers.
For more information, please contact the football office at 203-392-6010.
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he Southern Connecticut State University field hockey team has produced numerous All-Americans and has posted multiple NCAA Tournament appearances throughout its storied history.
The Owls play their home contests at Jess Dow Field, Southern’s state-ofthe-art multi-purpose outdoor athletic complex. Southern Connecticut is the only university or college in Connecticut to offer Division II competition in field hockey.
For more information, please contact the field hockey office at 203-392-5981.
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ince the Owls’ men’s soccer team first assembled in 1968,
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Southern Connecticut has emerged as an intercollegiate soccer powerhouse. The Owls six Division II team championships
are more than any other program in the nation (1987, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999). Southern Connecticut has produced some of the most accomplished student-athletes in the nation, including numerous All-America, All-Region and All-New England honorees. The Owls have also had a significant impact on the international level as well as within Major League Soccer.
For more information, please contact the men’s soccer office at 203-392-6018.
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egularly one of the top teams in the Northeast-10 Conference
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and within the region, the women’s soccer program has blossomed since its inception in 1996. The program turns out
numerous All-Region, All-New England and All-Conference selections annually. The Owls play their home contests at Jess Dow Field, Southern’s state-of-the-art multi-purpose outdoor athletic complex.
For more information, please contact the women’s soccer office at 203-392-5759.
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he men’s cross country program has been a presence on both the regional and national scenes throughout its rich history. The Owls have produced a host of All-America, All-Region, All-New
England and All-Conference performers. The team competes against some of the top competition in the region during its fall campaign.
For more information, please contact the men’s cross country office at 203-392-6023.
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he women’s cross country program has enjoyed tremendous recent success to complement its long and successful history. Regularly ranked among the tops in the region, the Owls have
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produced numerous NCAA qualifiers, as well as many All-Region, All-New England and All-Conference performers. The team competes against some of the top competition in the region during its fall campaign.
For more information, please contact the women’s cross country office at 203-392-6019.
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resurgence on the court has returned the volleyball program
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back among the top programs in the region over the past several years. One of the most storied programs in Southern
Connecticut history, the Owls remain one of only four Division II programs in the state and the only Division II public institution with the sport offering.
For more information, please contact the volleyball office at 203-392-6022.
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ne of the winningest programs in New England at any level,
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the Southern Connecticut State University men’s basketball team has a rich tradition of success on the hardwood. The
Owls have made numerous conference and NCAA Tournament appearances throughout their history, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 1997. Southern Connecticut plays its home contests at Moore Field House, the Owls’ state-of-the-art multi-purpose indoor athletic facility.
For more information, please contact the men’s basketball office at 203-392-6017.
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basketball team has enjoyed a long history of success. The Owls won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 and
have made numerous national post-season appearances. Mary Anne O’Connor and Sue Rojcewicz were members of the 1976 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, which won a silver medal at Montreal. The Owls have enjoyed a strong alumni presence in the college basketball coaching community. Joan Bonvicini is the head coach at Seattle University and has served as head coach at the University of Arizona and Long Beach State University in a distinguished career with more than 600 victories. Marnie Dacko has served as the head coach at the University of Massachusetts and Cornell University. Cathy Inglese is the head coach at the University of Rhode Island after previous stops at Boston College and the University of Vermont. She has totaled more than 400 victories in her coaching career. The Owls also have a sizable footprint in the business community, including Carol Stiff, currently the Vice President, Programming and Acqusitions at ESPN. For more information, please contact the women’s basketball office at 203-392-6002.
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ith a proud tradition spanning more than half a century, the
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Southern Connecticut State University men’s swimming and diving program has left an indelible mark on the NCAA
record book. The Owls have captured 18 individual NCAA titles in their history and perennially rank among the top teams in the nation. Former Owl Ben Michaelson captured 10 NCAA titles during his collegiate career and went on to win multiple gold medals at the Pan American Games. SCSU has also dominated the Northeast-10 Conference since joining the league a decade ago and has produced nearly 200 All-Americans.
For more information, please contact the men’s swimming and diving office at 203-392-6026.
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he benchmark for all others to emulate within the Northeast-10 Conference, the Southern Connecticut State University women’s swimming and diving program has impacted the national stage
with seven NCAA individual championships all-time. Having produced nearly 50 All-Americans, the Owls are among the top programs in the Division II ranks. SCSU has also claimed the Northeast-10 title every season since joining the league. The Owls compete at the Hutchinson Natatorium, a world-class venue inside Moore Field House.
For more information, please contact the women’s swimming and diving office at 203-392-6026.
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200 All-Americans, the men’s indoor and outdoor track and field program is one of the best in Division II. The Owls
regularly compete against some of the top teams in the nation, including numerous Division I powers during the course of the season. The team has also dominated the Northeast-10 Conference with 20 straight league championships.
For more information, please contact the men’s track and field office at 203-392-6023.
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he women’s indoor and outdoor track and field programs are a formidable presence on the national level. Southern Connecticut has captured numerous Northeast-10 Conference titles all-time,
while its student-athletes regularly receive All-America, All-Region and All-New England honors. Javelin thrower Kateema Riettie collected two NCAA titles in that event and later participated in international competition for her native Jamaica. The Owls regularly compete against some of the top teams in the nation, including numerous Division I powers, during the course of the season.
For more information, please contact the women’s track and field office at 203-392-6019.
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storied program that annually ranks among the best in the nation, the gymnastics program has a rich history. Christie Clark-Deary won the first NCAA title by an Owl female in any
sport in vaulting, and the team has gone on to produce more than 25 AllAmericans since then. SCSU has also claimed 13 ECAC Championships and competes against some of the top programs in the sport, including numerous Division I teams.
For more information, please contact the gymnastics office at 203-392-8874.
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Southern Connecticut State University baseball team ranks among the top programs in Division II on an annual basis.
The Owls have made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including trips to the College World Series in 2005 and 2011, and have been a regular in the national polls over the last decade. Several Owls have also moved on to the professional ranks following the conclusion of their collegiate careers. SCSU plays at one of the newest college baseball facilities in the nation, The Ballpark at Southern Connecticut.
For more information, please contact the baseball office at 203-392-6021.
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Softball
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ne of the top programs in the region, the Southern
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Connecticut State University softball team has made numerous NCAA Tournament appearances in its history.
The Owls captured Northeast-10 Conference Tournament titles in 2010 and 2011, and reached the College World Series in 2012. SCSU plays its home games at the newly refurbished Pelz Field.
For more information, please contact the softball office at 203-392-6022.
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Women’s Lacrosse
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he Southern Connecticut State University women’s lacrosse team is the newest Owls program and competes in the Northeast-10 Conference. The team plays its home contests
at Jess Dow Field, Southern’s state-of-the-art multi-purpose outdoor athletic complex.
For more information, please contact the women’s lacrosse office at 203-392-5981.
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University is committed to providing student-athletes with
the best campus facilities for successful team play and individual growth and performance. The university, which is in the midst of a $230 million building and renovation effort, proudly maintains an aggressive program for maintenance and upkeep on all of its
Jess Dow Field edicated in November of 1988, Jess Dow Field is a multi-
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million dollar stadium facility which can accommodate football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and track and field.
The AstroPlay artificially-surfaced playing field, resurfaced in 2011, is surrounded by an eight-lane, state-of-the-art 400-meter track surface. Directly adjacent to Southern’s Moore Field House, Dow Field is lighted and has seating for 6,000.
facilities. Southern’s world-class venues are easily accessible to all students. In addition to accommodating the athletic needs of hundreds of Owls’ student-athletes and thousands of fans, SCSU is proud to support high school and community play as a host site for statewide tournaments, regional contests and special events, such as Special Olympics.
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Moore Field House
Hutchinson Natatorium ocated inside of Moore Field House, Hutchinson Natatorium has
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an eight-lane pool with both one- and three-meter diving boards and a Colorado timing system. In addition to serving as the
meet facility for the Owls, Hutchinson Natatorium has also hosted numerous collegiate and scholastic championship events.
ames W. Moore Field House is Southern’s primary indoor athletic
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complex. The main arena, with a permanent seating capacity of 2,800, has a six-lane, artificially-surfaced track (200 meters).
The fieldhouse is utilized for all major indoor events and can accommodate multiple practice sessions simultaneously. Drop curtains and netting allow the main arena to accommodate a complete baseball or softball infield for practice as well as the traditional indoor programs. Moore Field House also has complete weight-training facilities, a new state-of-the-art athletic training facility, locker rooms and equipment rooms.
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The Ballpark at Southern
Pelz Gymnasium
edicated in 2001, The Ballpark at Southern Connecticut ranks
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as one of the top collegiate facilities in the Northeast. The facility measures 330 feet in left field, 375 feet in left center
and right center field, 400 feet to straight away center field and 310 feet down the right field line. There is both stadium and bleacher seating that provides tremendous sightlines from behind home plate. Since playing their home games at The Ballpark at Southern Connecticut, the Owls have enjoyed a tremendous home field advantage.
elz Gymnasium was recently renovated to accommodate its
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growing list of uses, which includes physical education classes, recreation and intramural action and volleyball. The facility
also includes a six-lane pool and an auxiliary gymnasium for gymnastics.
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Pelz Field
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elz Field was recently refurbished and serves as the home of
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the Owls’ softball program. The on-campus facility is a superior venue that provides student-athletes with the ability for
outstanding competition and training.
