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Griffins Grind Out Tie at Bloomsburg University
Chestnut Hill College Women's Soccer
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Bloomsburg, PA – (9/9/2010) – In 110 minutes of soccer, Bloomsburg University outshot Chestnut Hill College 19-2, but the Griffins were efficient with their chances and they earned a 1-1, tie against the Huskies. Freshman midfielder Kaelyn Pizarro (Berlin, NJ) tied the contest with her first collegiate goal at 69:28 and sophomore goalkeeper Jessica Veazey (Middletown, DE) led the defense in a final forty minutes of scoreless play.

 

After a scoreless first half, Bloomsburg University (1-0-1) grabbed the upper hand when sophomore midfielder Caroline Mountney (Flourtown, PA) and senior forward Kelsey Stoka (Langhorne, PA) teamed for a goal just 1:20 into the second frame. The Huskies outshot the Griffins 10-1 from that point on, but at 69:28 Pizarro scored that lone shot to knot the contest at 1-1. The Huskies took seven more shots through the end of regulation and two overtimes, but Veazey and the Chestnut Hill College (1-1-1) defense held firm. Freshman midfielder Steph Litty (Marlton, NJ) recorded the other Griffin shot and Veazey totaled seven saves in the tie   (1-1-1). Junior goalkeeper Frances Nicoletti (Haddonfield, NJ) made one save for the Huskies.

 

The women’s soccer team opens their Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) next with a trip to Caldwell College. The Griffins and Cougars kickoff at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11.

Calendar
11.01.11
Women's Soccer
Chestnut Hill
1
Georgian Court University
5
  Recap    Box
10.27.11
Women's Soccer
Chestnut Hill
0
Bloomsburg University
1
  Recap    Box
10.25.11
Women's Soccer
Chestnut Hill
3
Wilmington University (Del.)*
1
  Recap    Box
10.23.11
Women's Soccer
Chestnut Hill
5
Concordia College - New York*
0
  Recap    Box
10.22.11
Women's Soccer
Chestnut Hill
0
Dominican College*
1
  Recap    Box
10.19.11
Women's Soccer
Chestnut Hill
3
Holy Family University*
2
  Recap    Box
10.12.11
Women's Soccer
Chestnut Hill
0
Dowling College
2
  Recap    Box
Athletes of the Week
Mark DiRugeris Jr.
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).
Alssene Saintilus
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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