2009-10 Outlook and History
2009-10 Outlook
Under third year coach Lynn Hersey, "setting the standard" remains the motto for the 2009-10 Smith basketball season. Seeking a high standard of excellence on the court, in the classroom and throughout the community, this year's team is focused to challenge for a NEWMAC title, set a team GPA of 3.3 and join the Friends of Jaclyn ((a charitable organization that improves the quality of life for children suffering with pediatric brain tumors). The program returns nine players, including four starters from last season's squad, and will welcome the addition of a strong first year class.
Leading the way for Smith will be seniors Berit Schelde, Lisa Marie Vuono and Megan Kiefer. Schelde, the two-time team MVP and the NEWMAC's eleventh leading scorer, will look to provide leadership and offense from the guard position. Vuono will be looked upon for experience in the post and Kiefer will solidify depth in the point guard position. Vuono and Kiefer will both anchor the Smith defense.
Junior shooting guard Jessica Welk, the team's second leading scorer, will team up with Schelde to give the Pioneers a strong outside scoring option. Along with Welk, junior point guard Anna Veltri will bring some experience to the back-court and will provide Smith with a strong play-maker to distribute the ball. Valerie Driscoll, a senior guard, will add strong penetration to the hoop from the off guard position. Sophomore forward Bethany McGann will fill a key role in the post with her athleticism and quickness while fellow classmates Lucca Troutman and Caroline Karacunas will round out the guard rotation providing solid defensive play.
The program looks to utilize the talents of the first year class along with the experience of the returning players to build on their goals of competiting each day, building a strong team dynamic and ultimately winning a NEWMAC championship.
Team Honors
| Year | Seven Sisters | NEWMAC Season Finish | NEWMAC Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
2009-10 |
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2008-09
|
not held
|
9th place
|
DNQ
|
2007-08 |
not held |
9th place |
DNQ |
| 2006-07 | 4th place | 8th place | Quarterfinalist |
| 2005-06 | 3rd Place | 9th Place | DNQ |
| 2004-05 | 5th Place | 9th Place | DNQ |
| 2003-04 | 3rd Place | 6th Place | Quarterfinalist |
| 2002-03 | 5th Place | 9th Place | DNQ |
| 2001-02 | 4th Place | 10th Place | DNQ |
| 2000-01 | 6th Place | 10th Place | DNQ |
| 1999-00 | 6th Place | 10th Place | DNQ |
Past 10 year history only.
