2015-2016 UConn-Avery Point Women`s Basketball

2015-2016
UConn-Avery Point
Women’s Basketball
About UConn at Avery Point
The University of Connecticut Avery Point campus is located on
73 scenic acres at the southernmost point of Groton,
Connecticut. Currently, the school has four different four-year
majors (American Studies, English, Marine Sciences and
Maritime Studies). In addition, many of our students are
choosing to major in one of the over one hundred other
majors available at UConn and will transition to the main
campus to complete their degree after successfully completing
a specified number of academic credits here at Avery Point.
Students who attend Avery Point have the opportunity to learn
in small classes and enjoy the personal attention that our campus provides. We offer hundreds of classes in
all academic areas. In the rare event that a student wants to take a class that is not offered at Avery Point,
she can take the class on the Storrs campus and remain eligible to play sports at Avery Point.
Avery Point has many of the features students would find at a four-year school. The school has a
multi-million dollar Student Center, university Dining Services at Mort’s Cafe, library, 24-hour UConn police
unit, the UConn Co-op bookstore, state of the art computer labs, an Academic Center with free tutoring,
employment opportunities, an Art Gallery, a large number of student clubs and activities, including a
Waterfront Program offering sailing and sea kayaking, and three intercollegiate sports teams (Baseball,
Avery Point Academics
Classes at Avery Point are designed to challenge students. Our
students get extra attention because of the small class size, but
they will be completing the same coursework as students at the
main campus in Storrs. Members of the Women’s Basketball
team are required to successfully complete at least four classes
each semester. The coaching staff will encourage and support all
athletes through academic monitoring and mandatory study
hours. Following the successful completion of two years (most
majors) on the Avery Point campus, each student-athlete has the
opportunity to transition to the main campus in Storrs or to
transfer to another four-year institution. The coaching staff
believes that all student-athletes are “students first”.
Cost
Currently, full-time Connecticut students pay approximately
$5,662 for tuition and fees each semester. Students can expect
the total cost for a year on our campus to be extremely
affordable in comparison to other colleges and universities, even
if they live in an off-campus apartment. There are also numerous
opportunities for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. If you
would like more information on tuition and fees, contact Joyce
Wood at (860) 405-9007 or via e-mail at
joyce.wood@uconn.edu.
Student Life
Students at Avery Point enjoy many of the same extracurricular options as students on the Storrs campus,
but on a smaller scale. We have a full-time Student Activities Director who coordinates on and off-campus
events and all of our students integrate readily into campus life. Many different clubs and activities are
available for our students to participate in. We have a full gym, pool and weight room, a newly built Student
Center and a thriving Waterfront Program. Avery Point students are also eligible to participate in many
extracurricular activities on the Storrs campus however, transportation is not provided.
Off- Campus Housing
Avery Point does not have any on-campus residence halls. We do,
however, have many students who take advantage of the housing
options off-campus. Off-campus apartments vary in price depending
on amenities, size and number of roommates. Area Groton
apartment complexes that have leased to Avery Point students in
previous years include Country Glen, The Ledges, Groton Towers,
Peppertree, Groton Estates, Groton Townhouses. Prospective students are encouraged to research the available options to find the
apartment most suitable for them There is public transportation
available through the city of Groton SEAT bus transit operation. In addition, a more supervised housing
option is available through a partnership with nearby Mitchell College where UConn students have the
opportunity to live in student housing at Mitchell. For more information regarding housing, please contact
Lisa Hastings, Community Outreach Program Coordinator at UConn Avery Point at (860) 405-9262 or via
e-mail at Lisa.hastings@uconn.edu.
Admissions
For the second consecutive year, UConn has secured the No
19 position in the U.S. News & World Report annual
collegiate rankings for the nation’s best public
universities. One of the reasons for this prestigious award is
the quality of students that the university
attracts. Admissions criteria will vary depending upon the
academic program the student is interested in. Students
must apply online at uconn.admissions.edu using the
Common Application and must have their SAT or ACT scores
sent directly from the College Board to the UConn Admissions Office in Storrs. UConn offers majors and
minors in over 100 academic area. To learn details about gaining admission into any program or to arrange
a campus visit and tour, please contact the Avery Point Admissions Office at 860-405-9026.
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Opponents
We compete in Division III, Region 21 of the NJCAA and play approximately 25 regular season
games. Included in our schedule are 20-22 games against teams like CCRI, Dean, Massasoit, and Mass
Bay. We play a rigorous schedule to prepare us for the post season and also for the benefit of our players
who wish to transfer. Our scrimmages in the past have been against NCAA schools.
Student – Athletes
The coaching staff is always looking to add additional
players. Each recruit must be dedicated to the program,
herself, and the rigors of academia. Our athletes maintain a
course load of at least twelve credits during each semester,
participate in an off-season conditioning program, help raise
money, and participate in numerous volunteer programs.
Local Community
The University of Connecticut at Avery Point is located approximately three miles from downtown
Groton. This town of approximately 30,000 has multiple grocery stores, fast food restaurants, a movie
theater, shopping centers, and nice restaurants. It is also only a few minutes from the Crystal Mall in
Waterford, 45 minutes from Providence and an hour and a half from Boston.
2015-2016 Women’s Basketball
Front Row (left to right): Shayla Perez, Mia Dupuis, Chelsea Alfonso
Middle Row (left to right): Briana Padewski, Jessica Korzec, Carynn Bartolucci, Emily
Fuentes
Back Row (Left to right): Gabriella Dombek, Bridget Kaiser, Falecia Cabral, Daija
Relaford
Women's Basketball Roster
2015-2016
Number
Name
Year
Position
Height
Hometown/Last School
2
Chelsea Alfonso
So.
G
5'3"
Stonington, CT/Stonington HS
13
Falecia Cabral
So.
F
6'2"
Stonington, CT/ Cuesta College, Stonington HS
14
Mia Dupuis
Fr.
G
5'5"
Meriden, CT/Wilcox Tech HS
20
Emily Fuentes
So.
F
5'9"
Chester, CT/Dean College, Valley Regional HS
21
Gabriella Dombek
So.
F/C
6'0"
Glastonbury, CT/ECSU, Glastonbury HS
23
Briana Padewski
So.
G
5'9"
Lebanon, CT/Lyman Memorial HS
24
Shayla Perez
Fr.
F
5'10"
Waterbury, CT/Crosby HS
25
Carynn Bartolucci
So.
G/F
5'9"
East Lyme, CT/East Lyme HS
32
Bridget Kaiser
So.
F
5'10"
Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy
33
Jess Korzec
So.
G
5'8"
West Brookfield, MA/Quaboag Reg. HS
44
Daija Relaford
Fr.
F
5'10"
Hamden, CT/Hamden HS
Head Coach
George Hardison
george.hardison@uconn.edu, (860) 625-4968
Assistant Coaches
Michelle Lagrotteria
Lawrence Wilson
Athletic Director
Roger Bidwell
r.bidwell@uconn.edu, (860) 405-9185
Campus Address
1084 Shennecossett Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
2015-2016 Women's Basketball Schedule
OCTOBER
Saturday
17
Roxbury Jamboree
Boston, MA
TBA
NOVEMBER
Thursday
Sunday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Tuesday
Tuesday
5
8
10
12
14
17
24
**Gateway C.C.
Monroe C.C.
*Bunker Hill C.C.
**CCRI
*Massasoit C.C.
**Dean College
*Holyoke C.C.
HOME
HOME
Boston, MA
HOME
Brockton, MA
Franklin, MA
HOME
6:00
1:00
6:00
6:00
1:00
7:00
6:00
DECEMBER
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
1
3
15
Post University JV
**Dean College
*Roxbury C.C.
HOME
HOME
Boston, MA
6:00
6:00
6:00
Saturday
19
*Quinsigamond C.C.
Worcester, MA
12:00
JANUARY
Thursday
7
*Gateway C.C.
Saturday
9
Sunday
Thursday
Monday
10
14
18
Warwick, RI
CCRI INVITATIONAL
(Mercer C.C.)
Warwick, RI
*Holyoke C.C.
Holyoke, MA
Post University JV
Waterbury, CT
Tuesday
Saturday
19
23
Sunday
Wednesday
Saturday
24
27
30
CCRI - INVITATIONAL
(Genessee C.C.)
*Quinsigamond C.C.
*Bunker Hill C.C.
Brookdale C.C.
(Lincroft, NJ)
*Massasoit C.C.
*Roxbury C.C.
New Haven
6:00
1:00
12:00
6:00
1:00
HOME
HOME
6:00
1:00
HOME
HOME
HOME
12:00
6:00
1:00
FEBURARY
Saturday
Thursday
Thursday
6
11
18
*Bristol C.C.
**CCRI
Navy Prep
HOME
Warwick, RI
Newport, RI
MARCH
February 27 - February 28 NJCAA Division 3 New England Tournament Site: TBA
March 10 - March 12
Division 3 National Tournament
Site: Lincroft, NJ
*New England Region 21 Opponent
** Division III New England Regional Opponent
1:00
5:00
7:00
2014-2015 Season Recap
The 2014-2015 campaign for the UConn-Avery Point was very successful. Due to a
coaching change in the 2013-2014 season that resulted in the lack of a team for that year,
the Pointers started 2014-2015 with only 6 players and finished with 5. Playing only 17
games including two in the Region XXI tournament, the team finished with an overall
record of 11-6, losing twice to Roxbury (who would eventually contend for the national
championship). The Pointers averaged 59 points, 33 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game.
The team was also honored by several post season awards. Briana Padewski was voted
First Team All-New England Region XXI, Carynn Bartolucci was voted Second Team All-New
England Region XXI, Marissa Moncata was voted Honorable Mention All-New England
Region XXI, and Coach Hardison was voted Coach of the Year All-New England Region XXI.
The hard work and dedication paid off for the program!!
2014-2015 Season Statistics
Meet The Head Coach
Coach George Hardison was named the head coach at the University of
Connecticut at Avery Point by Athletic Director Roger Bidwell in August of
2013. Coach Hardison was named Region XXI Coach of the Year for the 2014
-2015 season, and the team compiled a record of 11-6 overall. Prior to this,
he was an assistant coach at the Community College of Rhode Island for the
2011-2013 seasons. During the 2011-2012 season, CCRI compiled a record
of 19-12 with a Region XXI NJCAA Championship, and also won the Super
Regional XV/XXI NJCAA Championship. In 2012-2013, CCRI was 25-7, won
the Region XXI NJCAA Championship, were named the District N NJCAA
Champions, and made an appearance in the Division II NJCAA National
Tournament in East Peoria, IL. Coach Hardison has been a head coach with the Connecticut Storm since
2006, coaching a variety of teams ranging from 7 Premier to 10 Premier. Currently, he will be coaching this
year’s 10 Premier team. Coach Hardison has been coaching in Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island
for the past 15 years, with a strong background in camp and clinic work, recruiting, and player development.
Coach Hardison has also spent several years coaching in the Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) and the
Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL). He was an assistant coach at Stonington, Westerly, and New
London High Schools over several seasons, with many postseason conference and state tournament
appearances. During the 2007-2008 season, Coach Hardison was the head coach at Wheeler High School in
North Stonington, CT. The team had a record of 15-10, and reached the Class S state tournament semi-final
game. Coach Hardison is the founder and co-director of The Hoop Academy Basketball Camp, which has been
in operation since 1999. The Hoop Academy has camps and clinics throughout Southeastern Connecticut and
Rhode Island year round. The camp is operated by Coach Hardison and his wife,
Colleen Hardison, who is also a Connecticut Storm coach and the Head Girls’ Basketball
Coach at East Lyme High School. He has also been a science teacher with Stonington
Public Schools since 2004.
Meet The Coaching Staff
Assistant Coach Michelle Lagrotteria is starting her first year at the
University of Connecticut at Avery Point this 2015-2016 season. Prior
Michelle attended Rhode Island College as a Chemistry Major and was part
of the Women’s Basketball team that went on to win their conference in
the 2013-2014 season. Coach Lagrotteria has also worked with Cocah
Hardison at a number of Hoop Academy camps as well as coached with him
during the summer as an Assistant to the Connecticut Storm travel team.
Before coaching for the Storm organization Michelle has been a competitor
for that program since she was 9 until she was a junior in high school.
Coach Lagrotteria attended East Lyme High School from which she
graduated in 2012, at which she also played on the basketball team.
Coach Lawrence Wilson is starting his first season at the University of
Connecticut at Avery Point. Coach Wilson graduated from Stonington High
School class of 2011 from which he received the 2010 MLK Jr. Trust Fund
Scholarship Recipient. Lawrence is currently a University of Connecticut
senior communications major and is in his final semester at the Storrs
campus. Lawrence also attended Hoop Academy Basketball Camps as a kid
and has now helped Coach Hardison teach at them for the past 4
summers.
2015-2016 Guards
2015-2016 Posts
Meet the Team
#13 Falecia Cabral (Co-Captain)
Sophomore, Forward, 6’2”, Stonington, CT
Freshman Year: Earned Grossmont Women’s Tournamet MVP, Allan
Hancock All Tournament Team, Western California State Conference
Honorable mention and was co-captain her freshman year at Cuesta
College. Falecia also averaged 10.5 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per
game, 2.0 assists per game, and 1.1 steals per game.
#23 Briana Padewski (Co-Captain)
Sophomore, Guard, 5’8”, Lebanon, CT
Freshman Year: Earned NJCAA Divison III AllNew England First Team, and attended the
NJCAA Region 21 All-star game. Briana also
holds the school record for most points
scored in a single game (39). Briana averaged
19 points per game last season along with 8.6
rebounds per game, 2.3 assists per game,
and 3.5 steals per game.
Meet the Team
#33 Jessica Korzec
Sophomore, Guard, 5’8”, West Brookfield, MA
Freshman Year: Earned LEC All-Rookie team, LEC All-Defensive team, ECAC
Rookie of the Week, LEC Rookie of the Week(3x), 4th in LEC for steals, 4th in LEC
for fgp. Jessica averaged 11.5 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, 1.8
assists per game, and 2.2 steals per game.
#25 Carynn Bartolucci
Sophomore, Guard, 5’9”, East Lyme, CT
Freshman Year: Earned NJCAA Region
XXI Second Team Selection with 16.3
points per game, 9.2 rebounds per
game, 3.4 assists per game, and 2.1
steals per game.
Meet the Team
#21 Gabriella Dombek
Sophomore, Forward, 6’0”,Glastonbury, CT
High School: CCC All Conference Player,
Made All Tournament Player for Winter
Tournament Senior Year, High School team
won the CCC Conference Title 3 years in a
row. Gabi averaged 8.0 points per game,
10.0 rebounds per game, 5.0 assists per
game, and 1.0 steals per game.
#2 Chelsea Alfonso
Sophomore, Guard, 5’1”, Pawcatuck, CT
Freshman Year: Earned 7.1 point
per game, 5.4 rebounds per game
and 1.1 assists per game.
Meet the Team
#20 Emily Fuentes
Sophomore, Forward, 5’10”, Chester, CT
Freshman Year: Earned a 3.3 total GPA
as a Psychology major.
.
#32 Bridget Kaiser
Sophomore, Forward, 5’9”, Norwich, CT
Freshman Year: Earned a 2.8 her
freshman year academically.
Meet the Team
#24 Shayla Perez
Freshman, Guard, 5’7”, Waterbury, CT
Freshman Year: Earned 3.271 GPA with a
major in Allied Health. Shayla also made
Deans List for the Spring of 2015 and is a
member of the UConn Honor Society and a
U.S. Army Soldier.
.
#44 Daija Relaford
Freshman, Forward, 5’10”, Hamden, CT
High School: Earned Honors student,
most improved, driven and inspire
award, Hamden Rotary Club award and
Student Athlete Award
Meet the Team
#14 Mia Dupuis
Freshman, Guard, 5’3”, Meriden, CT
High School: Earned CSC Central 1st Team AllConference, 2015 CIAC Scholar Athlete, 2014,
2015 CSC Girl’s Singles Tennis Tournament
Champion, High School Tennis and Basketball
Champion. Mia averaged 12.5 points per
game, 3.4 rebounds per game, 8.2 assists per
game, and 1.8 steals per game.
Sophomore Captains
Briana Padewski and Falecia Cabral
Program Alumni
Antingnani, Kiera 2007-08
Cruz, Angie 2010-11
Moncato, Marissa 2014-15
Asmus, Amy 2006-08
Demers, Brittany 2008-09
Oakes, Ashley 2012-13
Badorek, Alyssa 2010-11
Dillon, Aunisha 2012-13
Paige, Ryanne 2012-13
Barette, Brittany 2007-08
Ferguson, Laura 2006-07
Paternostro, Sarah 2008-10
Bastian, Melissa 2011-12
Harrison, Michelle 2011-12
Peterson, Crista 2007-09
Beauprez, Elise 2011-12
Holter, Shannon 2006-07
Pope, Becca 2010-12
Bellantoni, Jenna 2011-12
Ierardi, Jacquelin 2007-08
Reilly, Brianna 2008-10
Berthiaume, Megan 2007-08
Jarmon, Alysia 2006-07
Riera, Jackie 2012-13
Blakley, Alyssa 2008-10
Kozlowski, Kaitlyn 2008-10
Scovill, Elizabeth 2006-08
Bouten, Kim 2012-13
LeBlanc, Catherine 2009-10
Smith, Natalie 2008-09
Brandt, Brittany 2010-11
Manning, Karen 2008-10
Vaidya, Monal 2006-07
Brown, Hermisha 2007-08
Marchinkoski, Alex 2011-12
Wells, Mikayla 2012-13
Bugnacki, Amanda 2011-12
Massey, Briana 2006-07
Wilcox, Samantha 2009-10
Carpenter, Casey 2006-08
McDonald, Ally 2011-12
Willis, Marybeth 2009-10
Cassabria, Alayna 2010-11
Meyer, Allie 2010-11
Winters, Jessica 2007-08
Cooper, Haley 2012-13
Woodring, Kristen 2007-09
Basketball After UCAP
Becca Pope- UConn Avery Point (2010-2012), University of Connecticut (2012-present), NCAA Division I Big
East Conference
Allison McDonald- UConn Avery Point (2011-2012), Wilmington University (2012- present), NCAA Division
II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Sarah Paternostro- UConn Avery Point (2008-2010), Daniel Webster College (2010- 2012), NCAA Division III
New England Collegiate Conference
Kristen Woodring- UConn Avery Point (2007-2009), University of Hawaii at Hilo (2010- 2011), NCAA Division II Pacific West Conference
Karen Manning- UConn Avery Point (2008-2010), Eastern Connecticut State University (2010- 2011), NCAA
Division III Little East Conference
Former All-Americans
Rebecca Pope (Nonnewaug H.S.), 2011-12 NJCAA Division III All-America Second Team Rebecca Pope
(Nonnewaug H.S.), 2011-12 WBCA Coaches’ Junior/Community College AllAmerica Team, Honorable
Mention
Karen Manning (Bolton H.S.), 2009-10 NJCAA Division III All-America Second Team
Katie Dembinski (Griswold H.S.), 1996-97 NJCAA Division III All-America Third Team
Awards and Honors
2014-2015
Briana Padewski (Lyman Memorial H.S.), 2014-15 NJCAA Division III All-New England First Team
Carynn Bartolucci (East Lyme H.S.), 2014-15 NJCAA Division III All-New England Second Team
Marissa Moncato (Haddam Killingworth H.S.), 2014-15 NJCAA Division III All-New England Honorable Mention
George Hardison, 2014-15 NJCAA Division III New England Region XXI Coach of the Year
2011-2012
Rebecca Pope (Nonnewaug H.S.), 2011-12 NJCAA Division III All-New England First Team
Allison McDonald (Wolcott H.S.), 2011-12 NJCAA Division III All-New England Second Team
Alexandra Marchinkoski (Cromwell H.S.), 2011-12 NJCAA Division III All-New England Honorable Mention
Nate Stailey, 2011-12 NJCAA Division III New England Region XXI Coach of the Year
2009-2010
Karen Manning (Bolton H.S.), 2009-10 NJCAA Division III All-New England First Team
Sarah Paternostro (Glastonbury H.S.), 2009-10 NJCAA Division III All-New England First Team
Brianna Reilly (Chariho H.S.), 2009-10 NJCAA Division III All-New England Second Team
Marybeth Willis (Kennedy H.S.), 2009-10 NJCAA Division III All-New England Honorable Mention 2008-2009
Karen Manning (Bolton H.S.), 2008-09 NJCAA Division III All-New England First Team
Kristen Woodring (Mount Hope H.S.), 2008-09 NJCAA Division III All-New England Second Team
Sarah Paternostro (Glastonbury H.S.), 2008-09 NJCAA Division III All-New England Second Team
Brianna Reilly (Chariho H.S.), 2008-09 NJCAA Division III All-New England Honorable Mention
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Thank you to our current 2015-2016 Donors!
Tim and Sue Smith
Renegade Fitness
The Monroe Family
The Dupuis Family
The Perez Family
Robert J. Longo
Roger and Doreen Mainville
The Korzec Family
Gilbert and Carrie Napier
Rocco B. Carella, DDS
The Biasi Family
Lou and Pam Heller
Marian Storey
Friends of
Women’s Basketball
We are reaching out to people interested in becoming sponsors of our program for the 2015-2016 basketball
season. We are looking to take the program to new heights, and are reaching out for your support. We are in
the process of fundraising for the program in order to keep it moving in a very positive direction, and help
provide the kind of student-athlete experience the players can expect from the University of Connecticut, and
that these dedicated, hard working players deserve.
What your donations will do:
 Provide team equipment, apparel, and uniforms to the players.
 Increased travel budget to allow a stronger game schedule and travel larger radius.
 Create greater opportunities for the players to be visible to NCAA programs interested in them.
 Increased recruiting budget to allow the staff to continue to recruit high quality student-athletes.
Benefits of being a donor:
 An affiliation with the University of Connecticut as a donor/benefactor to the school.
 Donations are tax-deductible.
 Donations are made to the UConn Foundation, and will directly benefit the basketball program at UCAP.
 Recognition in game programs and on all web presence and social media associated with the program.
Please contact Coach Hardison at (860) 625-4968 or via e-mail at george.hardison@uconn.edu as soon as
possible to discuss your donation, or if you’d like to host a fundraising event.
Checks can be made out to “The UConn Foundation,” with “Friends of UCAP Women’s Basketball in the memo
line and sent to UConn-Avery Point, c/o Women’s Basketball, 1084 Shennecossett Rd., Groton, CT 06340.
To make a secure online donation via credit card, you can visit https://uconn.givecorps.com/ and type “22426
Avery Point Women’s Basketball” into the “Search” box on the top right-hand corner of the page. You will then
see a page that looks like the box below, and you will need to click the blue arrow that says “donate to…” and
follow the steps to insert their information.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a friend of UCAP Women’s Basketball!!