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Kampf Focuses on Foundation in First Year; Season Preview
Brittany Murtha and Owen Ward
8/30/2010 5:11:29 PM
Philadelphia, PA – (8/29/2010) – A new chapter begins for the cross country programs as new Head Coach Bill Kampf takes command of the Chestnut Hill College runners. Junior Owen Ward (Croydon, PA) and senior Brittany Murtha (Magnolia, N.J.) assume captain duties for their respective teams; each is expected to lead the Griffins on their journey to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Championship Meet.
Ward and Murtha have been pillars for the Chestnut Hill College cross country programs. Ward was a CACC All-Conference selection as a freshman and he led the Griffins in all but one race as a sophomore, while Murtha is a two-year captain for a growing women’s team. Both sides are still looking to add numbers before competition begins with Wilmington University Invitational Sunday, September 12.
As currently constructed, the men’s team returns Ward and senior Tassilo Von Gleichen (Wayne, PA) while welcoming first-time competitor, freshman Anthony Dormann (Allentown, PA). Von Gleichen was the Griffins’ third best men’s finisher at the 2009 CACC Championship Meet (44th, 32:35.82) while Ward paced the Griffins with a 21st place finish (29:44.45). The women’s team welcomes sophomore Courtney Waldron (Farmingham, MA) and freshman Miranda Ward (Croydon, PA) to the roster. They join Murtha, who placed 43rd (24:19.02) at the last year’s conference championships.
In his first year, Coach Kampf is looking to establish a foundation for the future of the Chestnut Hill College cross country programs. He will rely on Ward and Murtha, as captains, to help foster team spirit, growth, and success as the Griffins race toward the 2010 CACC Championship Meet.
11.06.11
Men's Cross Country
Chestnut Hill
NCAA DII East Regional Meet
10.23.11
Men's Cross Country
Chestnut Hill 245
CACC Championship Meet*
10.08.11
Men's Cross Country
Chestnut Hill 229
Jack St. Clair Memorial Meet
10.01.11
Men's Cross Country
Chestnut Hill 112
Belmont Classic
9.24.11
Men's Cross Country
Chestnut Hill 275
Philadelphia Metro Meet
9.17.11
Men's Cross Country
Chestnut Hill
University of Delaware Invitational
9.10.11
Men's Cross Country
Chestnut Hill 132
Wilmington University (Del.) Invitational
6th of 6
Athletes of the Week
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Men's Basketball
DiRugeris Earns Second CACC Honorable Mention
New Haven, CT – (1/30/2012) – Including a career performance at Felician College on Saturday, January 28, Chestnut Hill College junior guard Mark DiRugeris Jr. (Woodbury, NJ) averaged 21.5 points-per-game (PPG) while leading the Griffins to two Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) wins last week. For his efforts, DiRugeris was recognized with his second honorable mention for the CACC Player of the Week award.
After providing eight points, a rebound, and an assist in a 72-57 win over Dominican College on January 24, DiRugeris offered a career night in a 15-point triumph, 78-63, at Felician College on January 28. He hit all four of his first-half three-point attempts (4-of-4, 100.0%) to total 18 points in the opening period and carry Chestnut Hill College (12-6, 7-2) to a 15-point halftime advantage. DiRugeris kept the pedal down in the second half, depositing another 17 points and leading the Griffins to victory over Felician College with 35 points, four rebounds, and two assists. For the week, he was 11-of-21 (.524) from the floor, 6-of-8 (.750) from three-point range, and 15-of-16 (.938) from the throw line.
This year, DiRugeris is leading the Griffins in scoring (15.9 PPG), while also contributing 3.2 rebounds-per-game (RPG), 34 assists, four blocks, and 26 steals. He is carrying a .468 (102-of-218) field goal percentage, a .494 (40-of-81) three-point percentage, and a .891 (90-of-101) free throw percentage. DiRugeris earned his first CACC weekly honorable mention for his efforts during the week ending December 11, 2011; 22.0 PPG and 4.7 RPG while totaling 10 assists and six steals in conference wins over Holy Family University (12/6), Wilmington University (12/8), and Caldwell College (12/10).
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Men's Basketball
Saintilus Serves as Honorable Mention
For CACC Rookie of the Week
New Haven, CT – (1/23/2012) – Freshman forward Alssene Saintilus (Irvington, NJ) recorded his first collegiate double-double to lead Chestnut Hill College against Philadelphia University on January 16 and earn himself an honorable mention for this week’s Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Rookie of the Week. Saintilus provided 15 points and ten rebounds in the Griffins 56-42 loss to Philadelphia University, in addition to two blocks and one steal on defense.
Saintilus was 6-of-9 (66.7%) from the field, 1-of-2 (50.0%) from three-point range, and 2-of-4 (50.0%) from the free throw line as the leading performer in last week’s lone contest. Headlining a miserable team shooting performance (14-of-52, 26.9%), Saintilus was a steady performer against the Rams. His consistency helped Chestnut Hill College (12-7, 5-2) keep within range of the Rams, as he offered seven points, six rebounds, a block, and a steal in a 26-9 run that placed the home team one point ahead of their opponents, 38-37, with seven minutes left to play (6:57). Unfortunately, the Griffins struggled to generate offense down the stretch, leaving the Rams to a 19-4 closing run and eventual victory.
Saintilus has recorded double figures in six games this season, while grabbing double digit rebounds twice as a freshman. For the season, he is averaging 8.1 points-per-game (PPG) and 4.1 rebounds-per-game (RPG), while also contributing a team-high 27 blocks, 11 steals, and four assists.
The men’s basketball team returns to action on Tuesday, January 24, when they host Dominican College in a 7:00 p.m. CACC contest.
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