The University of Scranton began competing in the Landmark Conference in the fall of 2007. Conference members include:
The Catholic University of America
(Washington, DC)
Drew University
(Madison, N.J.)
Goucher College
(Baltimore, Md.)
Juniata College
(Huntingdon, Pa.)
Moravian College
(Bethlehem, Pa.)
Susquehanna University
(Selinsgrove, Pa.)
United States Merchant Marine Academy
(Kings Point, N.Y.)
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Head
Coach - Elizabeth K. Steege
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Elizabeth Steege became the tenth head women's tennis coach in University of Scranton history in the fall of 2006.
Her short tenure has already produced back-to-back winning seasons and
consecutive postseason tournament berths, including a championship
match appearance in Scranton's first year as a member of the Landmark
Conference. Individually, five of her players have earned
all-conference recognition.
A resident of nearby Clarks Summit, Steege enjoyed a successful career
on the high school and collegiate level. At Lackawanna Trail High
School, she was a sectional and nationally-ranked player who won four
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) District II
girls' singles titles. She also competed in the state
championships four times.
Upon graduation from Lackawanna Trail, she attended Fairfield
University (Conn.), an NCAA Division I program that competes in the
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). A four-year
letter-winner on the Stags' women's tennis team, she captured the MAAC
doubles title in 1998 and was also a member of two MAAC championship
teams and two others that advanced to the championship match. A
Dean's List student, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
English Writing in 2000.
Coaching Highlights
Winning Seasons (2)
2006 (6-5), 2008 (9-7)
Freedom Conference Tournament Appearances (1)
2006
Landmark Conference Tournament Appearances (1)
2008
All-Freedom Conference Selections (2)
Gretchen Sullivan (1st)
Danielle Red (2nd)
All-Landmark Conference Selections (5)
Danielle Red (1st-team, singles; 2nd-team, doubles)
Gretchen Sullivan (2nd-team, singles)
Kelly Costello (2nd-team, doubles)
Sarah Costello (2nd-team, doubles)
Danielle Wylie (2nd-team, doubles)
The University
of Scranton All-Time Coaching Records
| Name |
Year(s) |
Season(s) |
Record |
Pct. |
| Martha Jardine |
1976 |
1 |
4-4 |
.500 |
| Donna Zimmerman |
1977-1979
|
3
|
29-8
|
.784
|
| Lynn Shope |
1980-81 |
2 |
15-7 |
.682 |
| Linda Brownell |
1982-83 |
2 |
16-6-1 |
.727 |
| Joe Schirra |
1985-89 |
4 |
19-23 |
.463 |
| Doug Brickel |
1989-1995 |
8 |
83-21 |
.798 |
| Mike Strong |
1996-2000 |
5 |
53-13 |
.803 |
| Jane Johnson |
2001-2004 |
4
|
29-19 |
.604 |
| Jack Lennox |
2005 |
1 |
10-3 |
.769 |
| Liz Steege |
2006-present |
2 |
15-12 |
.556 |
| TOTALS |
1976-2008 |
31 |
273-116-1 |
.701 |
2008-2009 Schedule & Results (0-1)
| Day |
Date |
Opponent |
Directions |
Box Score |
Summary |
Time |
| Wed. |
Sept. 17 |
at Bloomsburg, L, 0-9 |
|
Box Score |
Summary |
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2009
Roster
| Name |
Ht. |
Yr. |
Hometown/High School |
Kelly Costello
|
5-6
|
So.
|
Branchville, N.J./High Point Regional
|
Caroline Curtin
|
5-10 |
Jr. |
Shirley, N.Y./William Floyd |
Beth Lappin
|
5-7
|
Jr.
|
Westminster, Md./Westminster
|
| Moira McGinn |
|
Fy. |
North Wales, Pa./Gwynedd-Mercy |
Meghan O'Connor
|
5-1
|
Jr.
|
Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Warde
|
Chelsea Paskman
|
5-4
|
So.
|
Chalfont, Pa./Central Bucks South
|
| Kirsten Wentworth |
|
Fy. |
Clarks Summit, Pa./Scranton Preparatory |
Danielle Wylie
|
5-4
|
Fr.
|
Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland
|
Deirdre Wylie
|
5-4
|
So.
|
Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland
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Head Coach: Elizabeth Steege (Fairfield '00, 3rd year, 15-12 {.556} entering 2009 season)
Quick Facts
Founded: 1888
Location: Scranton, Pa. 18510
Affiliation: Society of Jesus
President: Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J..
Enrollment: 3,600 Undergraduates
Nickname: Royals
Colors: Purple and White
E-mail Address: athletics@scranton.edu
Mailing Address: 209 Long Center, The University of
Scranton, Scranton, Pa. 18510
Athletic Affiliations: NCAA III, ECAC
Conference: Landmark
Conference Members: The
Catholic University of America, Drew University, Goucher College,
Juniata College, Moravian College, Susquehanna University, United
States Merchant Marine Academy
Athletic Director: Toby Lovecchio (The University of Scranton
'85)
Phone: 570-941-7440
Assistant Athletics Directors: Paul
Cutrufello, Becky Davis (SWA),
Steve Klingman (Assoc. AD), Kevin Southard (SID)
Senior Woman Administrator: Janice Winslow
Head Coach: Liz Steege (Fairfield '00, 3rd year, 15-12, .556)
Phone: (570) 941-7440
Sports Information Director: Kevin Southard
S.I.D. Phone/Fax: (570) 941-7571/(570) 941-4223
S.I.D. e-mail address: southardk2@scranton.edu
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