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The University is in the process of redesigning its athletic web site.  
We will launch the site shortly.  In the meantime, in an effort to download
information more quickly, we are removing some photos for the time being.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Kevin Southard
Sports Information Director

Freshman Mia Collarini
Landmark Conference 1st-Team Selection (2008)
 		Softball

The University of Scranton joined  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.)
Head Coach Colleen Mahon
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All-Time Results
All-Time Roster
Career Records
Single-Season Records
Year-by-Year Results		 Links
Landmark Conference
NCAA Sports
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Head Coach - Colleen Mahon
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Colleen Mahon has made the transition from a successful playing career to coaching.

A native and current resident of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, Mahon was a two-sport standout at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in behavioral science with a minor in art in 2005.

Her experience as a standout on the Ranger field hockey and softball teams has served her well in her capacity of head coach of both of those same programs at The University of Scranton

She has continued the Royals's winning ways in field hockey, leading the team to 27 wins in three seasons, including back-to-back tournament berths (2005, 2006) in Scranton's previous affiliation with the Freedom Conference of the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation.  The Royals also reached the championship game of the Freedom Conference tournament in 2006.

In two seasons, the softball team has enjoyed a dramatic about-face.  After winning only seven games in her inaugural campaign, Mahon guided the Royals to a school-record 27 wins and a berth in the Landmark Conference tournament this past spring with a roster that included six freshmen and seven sophomores among its 19 players.  

As a four-year letter-winner on the Drew University field hockey team, Mahon was a four-time all-Freedom Conference first-team selection and was named the league's rookie and player of the year in 2001 and 2004, respectively.  She is also the Rangers' all-time leader in assists (47) and consecutive games played and started (85).  She was also named third-team all-American by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) in 2004.

In three seasons as a member of the Ranger softball team, she batted .332, which is 10th on the school's all-time list, and finished fourth in career stolen bases (22).    She earned all-regional honors in 2003 after leading Drew with a .358 batting average.  During her tenure, Drew posted a 65-40 (.619) record.  She capped off her career by being named the Drew University Alumni Association Female Athlete of the Year in 2005.

Coaching Highlights

Winning Seasons (1)
2008 (*27-14)

*School-Record

All-Freedom Conference Selections (1)
Mary Beth Vogel (2nd-team, 2007)

All-Landmark Conference Selections (2)
Mia Collarini (1st-team, 2008)
Mary Beth Vogel (1st-team, 2008)

Jim Mahon
Assistant Coach

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2009 Schedule (subject to change; Spring Break trip to be announced)

Day Date * Opponent Direction Box Score Summary Time
Sat. Mar. 21 * at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (DH) Directions TBA
WED. MAR. 25 WILKES (DH) Directions 3:00 PM
Fri. Mar. 27 at Penn State-Hazelton (DH) Directions 3:00 pm
Sat. Mar. 28 * at Juniata (DH) Directions TBA
MON. MAR. 30 BAPTIST BIBLE (DH) Directions TBA
WED. APR. 1 KEYSTONE (DH) Directions 6:00 PM
SAT. APR. 4 * CATHOLIC (DH) Directions TBA
Tue. Apr. 7 * at Moravian (DH) Directions 3:00 pm
THU. APR. 9 LYCOMING (DH) Directions TBA
SAT. APR. 11 * SUSQUEHANNA (DH) Directions TBA
Tue. Apr. 14 at Misericordia (DH) Directions 3:15 pm
SAT. APR. 18 * DREW (DH) Directions TBA
Tue. Apr. 21 at Lebanon Valley (DH) Directions 3:00 pm
WED. APR. 22 MARYWOOD Directions 6:00 PM
Fri. Apr. 24 Landmark Conference Tournament
TBA
Sat. Apr. 25 Landmark Conference Tournament
TBA


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2008 Roster
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For Players' Career Statistics, Please Click Here
For Players' Game-by-Game Statistics, Click Here

Editor's Note: To print a particular player's game-by-game statistics, please scroll down on the right-side of the document after you click on game-by-game statistics.  Note the page, and then print that page or else you will end up printing each player's game-by-game statistics. 



1st row (l-r):  Nikki Malloy, Jessica Williams, Sarah Capodice, Isabel Mendez, Molly Matyas, Kaitlin Verdon
2nd row (l-r):  Sarah Downey, Erin Moreau, Mia Collarini, Kasey Borbidge, Bridgett McGinley
3rd row (l-r):  Head Coach Colleen Mahon, Annie Zeleniak, Samantha Russo, Ashley Garbarino, Mary Beth Vogel,
Ashley Boyers, Ashley Regan, Assistant Coach Jim Mahon

Editor's Note:  Freshman Tara Shoebridge was ill when photo was taken.
No. Name Pos. B/T Yr. Hometown/High School
00 Mia Collarini
 IF R/R Fr. Jessup, Pa./Valley View
 4
 Sarah Capodice
 OF
 R/R
 Jr.
 Cranford, N.J./Cranford
 6 Kaitlin Verdon
 SS/2B R/R Fr. Gillette, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional
 7
 Isabel Mendez
 P
 R/R
 Jr.
 Rutherford, N.J./Rutherford
 9
 Sarah Downey
 2B
 R/R
 So.
 Sellersville, Pa./Lansdale Catholic
10
 Jessica Williams
 OF
 R/R
 So.
 Highland Mills, N.Y./Monroe Woodbury
11 Annie Zeleniak
 IF R/R Fr. Taylor, Pa./Scranton Preparatory
14
 Erin Moreau
 IF/OF
 L/L
 Sr.
 Nanuet, N.Y./Nanuet
15 Katie Johansen
 P/OF R/R Fr. West Hempstead, N.Y./West Hempstead
17 Ashley Garbarino
 OF R/R Fr. Peckville, Pa./Scranton Preparatory
19
 Ashley Regan
 1B/OF
 L/R
 So.
 Old Forge, Pa./Old Forge
20
 Nikki Malloy
 C
 R/R
 Fr.
 Shavertown, Pa./Bishop Hoban
21
 Molly Matyas
 3B
 R/R
 Jr.
 Scranton, Pa./Scranton Preparatory
22
 Mary Beth Vogel
 IF
 R/R
 Sr.
 Havertown, Pa./Cardinal O'Hara
24
 Kasey Borbidge
 P/IF
 R/R
 Fr.
 Glenolden, Pa./Springfield
25
 Bridgett McGinley
 OF
 R/L
 Sr.
 Philadelphia, Pa./Merion Mercy Academy
27
 Samantha Russo
 2B
 R/R
 So.
 Manalapan, N.J./Manalapan
34
 Ashley Boyers
 Utility
 R/R
 So.
 Port Chester, N.Y./The Ursuline School
44
 Tara Shoebridge
 2B R/R Fr. Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills

Head Coach:  Colleen Mahon (Drew '05, 2nd year, 7-19, .269, entering 2008 season)
Assistant:  Jim Mahon
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Quick Facts

Name:  The University of Scranton
Founded: 1888
Location: Scranton, Pa.  18510 
Affiliation: Society of Jesus
President: Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., Ph.D.
Enrollment: 3,600 undergraduates
Nickname: Royals
Colors: Purple and White
Athletic Affiliations: NCAA III, MAC, ECAC
Conference:  Landmark Conference
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)
Head Coach: Colleen Mahon
Mailing Address:  The University of Scranton, 209 Long Center, Scranton, Pa.  18510
Sports Information Dir.: Kevin F. Southard: 570-941-7571 (Phone) /570-941-4223 (Fax)

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