March 27, 2003
BONDELLIO SELECTED DIII KODAK ALL-AMERICAN and ECAC ALL-STAR
Clarkson University Women's Basketball player Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) added to her already lengthy list of post-season accolades as she was selected to the DIII Kodak Women's All-America team as an honorable mention for the second consecutive year. Bondellio also was named to the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference's All-Star team as a Second-team member on Thursday.
Bondellio, a senior forward, set several Golden Knights' standards in her final season at Clarkson. Bondellio averaged 18.0 points per game, the highest mark in school history, placing second in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA). She led the conference with 10.2 rebounds per contest, becoming Clarkson's all-time leading rebounder in the process.
Bondellio finished the regular season as the Golden Knights' second leading scorer in school history with 1,564 points, just 14 points shy of the 1,578 points that Melissa Smith scored in her career from 1986-1990. In addition to the rebounding record, Bondellio also increased her own standard of free throws made at Clarkson, continuing to 388 free throws, 150 more than the next closest Golden Knights' player. She also holds the record for highest scoring average in a career with 1,564 points in 100 games, giving her an average of 15.6 points per contest, a half point more than Smith averaged in her 105-game career.
March 11, 2003
GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2002-03 SEASON WRAP UP
Unfavorable circumstances surrounded the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team from time to time during the 2002-03 season. With just a little bit of fortune, the Golden Knights could have turned their 12-13 overall record into a 17-8 mark, having lost five games by three points or less, including three on last-second shots. Despite the heroics of other teams, the Golden Knights, guided by first-year head coach Ann Parks and assistant Art Siebert, enjoyed a season that will go down as one of the most remarkable seasons in Clarkson history.
The Golden Knights started the season with a 4-0 record, their best start since the 1989-90 campaign, with wins over Medaille, Hilbert, Plattsburgh and Middlebury. With a tournament championship at the start of 2003 in Baltimore, Clarkson improved to 6-1, but a streak of bad luck hit the Knights as they lost seven of their next nine games, including six single-digit defeats. The Golden Knights finished outside of the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Conference (UCAA) post-season tournament with a 5-9 record.
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) made her final season at Clarkson a memorable one, finishing with 449 points and an average of 18.0 per game, the highest single-season average in Golden Knights' history. Bondellio came within just 14 points of Melissa Smith's career record of 1,578 points and broke several career marks at Clarkson. Bondellio ended her career with 900 rebounds and 388 free throws made and also set a single-season mark for free throws made (121). Bondellio's 18.0 points per game ranked second in the UCAA while her 10.2 rebounds per contest was the high-mark in the conference. She also made 44 3-pointers, the most in the UCAA. Her performance during the season helped her gain UCAA First-Team All-Star accolades along with four UCAA Forward of the Week honors.
Senior co-captain Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) may not have put up the numbers that Bondellio did, but her early-season contributions helped the Golden Knights to their strong start. Martin scored 29 in a win over Middlebury to help push Clarkson to 4-0 and then surpassed that performance with a Clarkson single-game record of 34 points against Cazenovia, which would later be tied by Bondellio against William Smith. Martin was among the leaders in the NCAA in free throw percentage throughout most of the season, hitting a high mark of 88.6 percent midway through the year, finishing with a 82.6 percentage which ranked first in the UCAA. She also tied a Clarkson mark with 24 consecutive free throws made. Martin averaged 14.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per contest, both ranking in the top six in the UCAA, and came within 20 points of reaching 1,000 in her career as a Golden Knight. She also finished first in the UCAA in offensive rebound (3.48 per game) and fifth in blocks (25). Martin was named UCAA Forward of the Week and ECAC Co-Player of the Week for the week ending January 13, 2003.
Senior Natalie Muren (Hempstead, NY) put forth a significant effort in her only season at Clarkson, providing valuable minutes off the bench. Muren scored 4.9 points per game and averaged 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.5 assists per game despite playing just 18 minutes per game. Also helping out in the frontcourt were Sarah Guest (Middleburgh, NY), Michelle Pelkey (Schuylerville, NY) and Theresa Creten (Hadley, NY) who combined to play 40 games.
Junior Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) took another step forward this year for the Golden Knights, starting 25 games and averaging 8.0 points per game, reaching double-digits in 12 contests. She also finished seventh in the UCAA in 3-point field goals made with 32. Sophomore Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) continued to show promise at point guard, dishing out 97 assists at a clip of 3.9 per game, the second best mark in the conference. Fernandez is already among the top playmakers in the Clarkson history and needs just 11 more assists to become only the seventh Golden Knights' player to reach 200 in her career.
Also helping out in the backcourt this season was freshman Erika Fritjofson (East Barre, VT), who became the first Clarkson freshman to start every game in a season since the 1996-97 season. Fritjofson averaged 4.5 points per contest. In addition to Fritjofson, Ashley Janisewski (Chateaugay, NY) and Jamie Folsom (Alexandria Bay, NY) provided quality minutes for the Knights. Folsom made the most of her minutes this season, scoring 11 points in 23 minutes this season.
March 3, 2003
PARKS NAMED KNIGHTS' FULL-TIME COACH
After guiding the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team this past season as the interim coach, Ann Parks has assumed the regular head coaching duties for the team.
Parks led the Golden Knights to a 12-13 overall mark and 5-9 record in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Conference (UCAA). It was the team's most successful season since 1994-95. Before taking over as the head coach last September, Parks had served as the Knights' top assistant the previous two years.
"She is going to do a tremendous job and did a great job over her interim appointment," said Clarkson University Athletic Director Sean T. Frazier. "She has proven herself as an assistant and now as a head coach. She is perfect for the job and I am looking for some great things from her in the future."
Parks was a four-year (1995-99) standout at Nazareth College in Rochester. While at Nazareth, Parks played in three NCAA Women's Basketball Tournaments, was a two-time Empire Athletic Association (EAA) All-Star and served as the Golden Flyers team captain in her senior campaign. A native of Plattsburgh, NY, Parks came to Clarkson in 2000 after serving one year as an assistant women's basketball coach at Potsdam State. She also serves as Clarkson's women's tennis coach.
February 28, 2003
BONDELLIO NAMED UCAA FIRST-TEAM ALL-STAR
Clarkson University Women's Basketball player Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) was selected to the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) All-Star team, garnering a First-Team selection for her performance this season.
Bondellio, a senior forward, set several Golden Knights' standards in her final season at Clarkson. Bondellio averaged 18.0 points per game, the highest mark in school history, and she also made 121 free throws, breaking a standard she had set last season. She placed second in the UCAA in scoring average and led the conference with 10.2 rebounds per contest, becoming Clarkson's all-time leading rebounder in the process.
Bondellio finished the regular season as the Golden Knights' second leading scorer in school history with 1,564 points, just 14 points shy of the 1,578 points that Melissa Smith scored in her career from 1986-1990. In addition to the rebounding record, Bondellio also increased her own standard of free throws made at Clarkson, continuing to 388 free throws, 150 more than the next closest Golden Knights' player. She also holds the record for highest scoring average in a career with 1,564 points in 100 games, giving her an average of 15.6 points per contest, a half point more than Smith averaged in her 105-game career.
Bondellio's list of personal accolades increased considerably this season when she was named the UCAA Forward of the Week on four occasions. She was also selected as a Verizon Academic All-America. She was named to the UCAA Second-Team last year, the UCAA First-Team in 2000-01, and was chosen as the UCAA Rookie of the Year in the 1999-2000 season.
February 24, 2003
BONDELLIO SELECTED AS UCAA FORWARD OF WEEK, AGAIN
Clarkson University Women's Basketball player Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) saw her list of accolades continue to grow as she was selected for the fourth time in six weeks as the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Forward of the Week. It is also the third time in four weeks that she has been tagged for the honor.
Bondellio started the week with 14 points and four rebounds in a 65-49 loss to St. Lawrence and followed that up with a 28-point, 12-rebound performance in a 64-56 win over Skidmore. The Golden Knights ended the regular season with a 87-55 loss to Union, but Bondellio scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds and three assists in the game.
Bondellio finished the regular season averaging 18.0 points and 10.2 rebounds per contest, both among the UCAA leaders.
February 24, 2003
BONDELLIO NAMED VERIZON ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA
Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) of the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team has been named to the 2003 Verizon Academic All-American Women's Basketball District I Third-Team for her performance on the court and in the classroom.
Bondellio, a 6-0 senior forward, was selected to the team with a 3.32 GPA in Business and Physical Therapy. She was the only student-athlete on any of the three teams to have accumulated her GPA as a double major.
Bondellio finished the regular season among the leaders in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) in scoring, rebounding and free throw percentage.
February 22, 2003
BONDELLIO 14 SHORT OF SCORING MARK AFTER LOSS TO UNION
Senior forward Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, but the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team saw a small lead evaporate quickly in the first half before falling to Union 87-55 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afternoon at Schenectady, NY.
With her 21-point performance on Saturday, Bondellio moves to 1,564 career points at Clarkson, 14 points short of Melissa Smith's school-record of 1,578. Bondellio and the Golden Knights, who fell to 12-13 overall and 5-9 in the UCAA, now await for a possible post-season bid in eithr the ECAC Upstate or New York State Tournament.
Clarkson led 25-24 with less than five minutes remaining in the first half against the Dutchmen, who finished with a 21-3 regular season record, but Union went on a 15-2 run to end the half to take a 41-27 lead. Union didn't slow down in the second half, scoring 46 more points. The Dutchmen shot 10-for-15 from beyond the 3-point line in the game.
Seniors Natalie Muren (Hempstead, NY) and Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) each finished with eight points for the Golden Knights. Clarkson outrebounded Union 39-30.
February 21, 2003
BONDELLIO STILL HAS SHOT AT CLARKSON SCORING MARK
Senior forward Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team defeated Skidmore College 64-56 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Friday night at Saratoga Springs, NY.
Bondellio now has 1,543 career points, just 35 points shy of Melissa Smith's school-mark of 1,578. With a record-breaking performance against Union on Saturday, Bondellio could end her collegiate career with another Golden Knights' standard. Clarkson does also have a chance at a post-season berth, which would also give Bondellio another opportunity to top Smith's record.
Bondellio shot 8-for-16 from the field, including 4-for-7 from beyond the 3-point line, and made eight of her 10 free throw attempts for 28 points. Senior forward Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) added 13 points and three rebounds for the Golden Knights, who improved to 12-12 overall and 5-8 in the UCAA. Martin is now within 28 points of 1,000 in her career. Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) scored 11 points while sophomore point guard Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) added seven points, three steals and a career-high 11 rebounds.
The Golden Knights led by 15 at the half after shooting 52 percent from the floor and holding the Thoroughbreds to 22 percent shooting in the opening 20 minutes.
February 18, 2003
SAINTS LATE RUNS BEATS CLARKSON, 65-49
The Clarkson University Women's Basketball team gave St. Lawrence a scare on their home court Tuesday night, but ultimately the Saints outlasted the Golden Knights, winning their 14th straight game with a 65-49 victory over Clarkson in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game.
Tuesday's win was by no means an easy one for the Saints , however, as Clarkson cut a 14-point St. Lawrence lead to 53-48 when Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) converted on a layup from Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) with 4:28 to play.
The Saints responded by turning up the defensive pressure, forcing seven turnovers and finishing the game on a 12-1 run. The Saints hit four of their next five shots, capped by a 3-pointer by Katie Griffith to give the Saints a 62-48 lead.
Senior forward Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) led all scorers with 14 points, while Martin scored 13 and grabbed eight rebounds and Erika Fritjofson (East Barre, VT) added 10.
St. Lawrence improved to 21-2 overall, 12-0 UCAA, while Clarkson fell to 11-12, 4-8.
February 18, 2003
BONDELLIO NAMED UCAA FORWARD OF THE WEEK FOR THIRD TIME
For the third time in five weeks, Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) of the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team has been named the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Forward of the Week for the time of February 10-16.
Bondellio, a 6-0 senior, scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a loss at RIT and then scored 16 points with 13 rebounds in a win at home versus William Smith. In a one-point loss to Hamilton on Saturday, Bondellio scored 20 points and added eight rebounds, surpassing 1,500 career points in the process, becoming just the second player in Clarkson Women's Basketball history to reach the lofty total.
Bondellio is second in the UCAA in scoring at 17.5 points per game and leads the conference in rebounding (10.5 per game) by a margin of one per game. She also leads the conference in 3-point field goals made (35) and is fifth in free-throw percentage (78.2 percent). Bondellio recently broke her own record for free throws made in a single season, amassing 104 in 22 games so far this season.
February 15, 2003
NELSON'S LATE STEALS SPOILS SENIOR DAY FOR KNIGHTS
Missy Nelson scored 15 points and made three steals as Hamilton defeated the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team 55-54 in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.
Hamilton improved to 12-9 overall and 7-4 in the UCAA while Clarkson evened their record at 11-11 and fell to 5-7 in the UCAA.
The Golden Knights used a pair of 3-pointers by Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) in the early going to build a 16-9 lead, but Hamilton went on a 17-2 run over the next seven minutes to take an eight-point advantage. Two free throws from Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) in the final seconds of the half trimmed Hamilton's lead to one, 28-27. Bondellio scored 11 points and grabbed five rebounds in the first half to lead the Golden Knights.
In the second half, the Golden Knights enjoyed a 52-47 lead with 3:15 remaining, but Nelson scored four of Hamilton's final eight points and added two steals in the waning minutes to lead Hamilton to the victory. Trailing by one in the final minute, the Golden Knights turned the ball over when Nelson made a steal with 11 seconds left. She missed both free throws, but a last-second desperation shot from Bondellio fell to the right of the basket.
Bondellio led the Golden Knights with 20 points, surpassing 1,500 career points in her Clarkson career. Bondellio also added eight rebounds and two steals in 39 minutes. Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) added 10 points, six rebounds and three steals.
February 14, 2003
KNIGHTS BEAT HERONS FOR 2ND TIME IN 23 GAMES
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team defeated William Smith 63-56 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Friday night at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.
The win was just Clarkson's second in the last 23 meeting against the Herons, who fell to 8-12 overall and 3-7 in the UCAA.
The game was close throughout, with neither team enjoying more than a six-point advantage at any time in the first half. Trailing 49-48 with 9:36 remaining, Clarkson went on a 11-2 run over the next seven minutes to take an eight-point lead. The Golden Knights sunk their free throws in the waning minutes and ended the game with a seven-point advantage. William Smith struggled from the field in the second half, shooting just 22.2 percent (6-for-27).
For the first time this season, the Golden Knights, who improved to 11-10 overall and 4-6 in the UCAA, had four players reach double-figures in points. Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) and Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) each scored 13 points and freshman Erika Fritjofson (East Barre, VT) scored 11 points for Clarkson. Martin also added 10 rebounds.
Laura Hadwin scored a team-high 14 points and added seven rebounds for the Herons. Pria Young and Tara Brisson each scored 13 points for William Smith.
February 11, 2003
RIT HOT SHOOTING DROPS KNIGHTS, 60-51
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored a game-high 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, but the Rochester Institute of Technology shot 66.7 percent from the floor in the second half to defeat the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team 60-51 in a non-league game Tuesday evening at RIT's Clark Gym.
Bondellio shot 10-for-21 from the floor in 37 minutes, but never reached the free throw line. Clarkson shot just four times from the free throw line, well below their average for attempts this season.
Sophomore guard Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) scored nine points and added three assists and five steals for the Golden Knights, who evened their record at 10-10 on the season. Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) added six points and seven rebounds while Natalie Muren (Hempstead, NY) scored eight points, grabbed six rebounds and made three steals for Clarkson.
The Golden Knights return to Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action this weekend when they host William Smith and Hamilton. Bondellio needs just 35 points to reach 1,500 in her career at Clarkson. Only two other players in Clarkson basketball history, male or female, have reached that total.
February 8, 2003
RPI FREE THROWS DO IN KNIGHTS
After enjoying a healthy free throw margin on Friday night, the Clarkson Women's Basketball team had a reversal of fortune against Rensselaer as the Red Hawks sank 29 of their 39 free throw attempts to defeat the Golden Knights 63-52 in an Upstate Colelgiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afernoon at Rensselaer's Robison Gym.
The Golden Knights, who fell to 10-9 overall and 3-6 in the UCAA, struggled from the floor in the first half, shooting just 24.1 percent. Things didn't improve much in the second half as Clarkson shot just 34.6 percent. Clarkson could have made the game much closer had it not been for the foul trouble that was suffered by the team's top three scorers, Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY), Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) and Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY), all of whom fouled out.
Martin scored a team-high 15 points while Sweeney added 14 points for the second straight game. Linda Bondellio was held to a season-low nine points, but added seven rebounds, playing just 20 minutes.
February 7, 2003
KNIGHTS FREE THROWS SINK VASSAR, 60-53
Senior co-captain Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) shot 5-for-6 from the free throw line, heading an 18-for-22 team performance, as the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team defeated Vassar 60-53 Friday night at Poughkeepsie, NY.
Martin scored 13 points and added three blocks and five steals for the Golden Knights, who improved to 10-8 overall and 3-5 in the UCAA. Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored a game-high 15 points and added 11 rebounds, her third straight double-double, to lead Clarkson. Junior guard Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) tied a season-high with 4 points and added six rebounds.
The Golden Knights shot 18-for-22 from the free throw line while Vassar attempted just two free throws in the entire game. Clarkson committed only nine fouls while the Brewers had 16.
February 4, 2003
BONDELLIO NAMED UCAA FORWARD of the WEEK
For the second time in three weeks, senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) has been selected as the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Forward of the Week for the week of January 26-February 2.
Bondellio averaged 20 points per game in two weekend contests against UCAA foes Union and Skidmore. In a 66-63 loss to undefeated Union, Bondellio scored 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, shooting 6-for-13 from
the floor and 10-for-11 from the free throw line. She also added four assists and two blocks in that game. In a 59-38 win over Skidmore, Bondellio scored 15 points and contributed 11 rebounds. Her fifth rebound of that game made Bondellio the all-time leading rebounder in Clarkson women's basketball history, surpassing All-American Melissa Smith's total of 817.
Bondellio is averaging 17.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game through 17 games this season, ranking second in points and first in rebounds, respectively, in the UCAA. Bondellio also ranks first in the UCAA in
defensive rebounds (8.1 per game) and 3-pointers made (28), and is 8th in free throw percentage (.775).
Bondellio is currently the second all-time leading scorer in Clarkson history with 1,418 career points, trailing Melissa Smith by 160 points. Her 824 rebounds are the highest total in women's history at Clarkson, and just 47 behind the Clarkson men's leader. She is also first in free throws made with 356, easily outdistancing Smith's 238 free throw made from 1986-1990.
February 1, 2003
RECORDS FALL IN KNIGHTS WIN OVER SKIDMORE
Senior forward Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team beat Skidmore 59-38 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium. Bondellio's fifth rebound of the game helped set a new standard at Clarkson as she surpassed All-American Melissa Smith with her 818th career board.
Both teams struggled from the field in the first half as they combined to score 39 total points in the first 20 minutes. The Thoroughbreds shot 29.2 percent from the floor while Clarkson struggled at a 25.9 percent clip. The Golden Knights took advantage of second-chance opportunities and turnovers in the early going, racing out to a 18-9 lead. The Thoroughbreds closed the gap to five at the half, as the Golden Knights led 22-17.
In the second half, Clarkson improved slightly from the field, but more importantly the Golden Knights took advantage of their free-throw shooting, converting 13 of 19 attempts. Skidmore made only five of their 11 attempts and continued to have difficulty from the field, shooting just 33.3 percent.
Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) led all scorers with 19 points, shooting 9-for-12 from the free throw line. Martin tied a Clarkson school record by hitting her first two free throws, extending her streak to 24 straight free throws made. She missed two more attempts after her streak was broken, but is still among the leaders in the nation with a free throw percentage of .865. Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) also added 14 points and four rebounds for the Golden Knights, who improved to 9-8 overall and 2-5 in the UCAA.
Senior Andrea Paulson led the Thoroughbreds, who fell to 5-13 overall and 0-7 in the UCAA, with 11 points and nine rebounds. Freshman Lauren Jones added nine points for Skidmore.
January 31, 2003
KNIGHTS FALL THREE POINTS SHORT OF UNDEFEATED UNION
Taryn Scinto made two free throws with eight seconds remaining in the second half to help lead Union to a 66-63 win over the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.
Despite being out rebounded by nine and allowing 16 free throws in the first half and taking only five, the Golden Knights trailed at the half by only two as the two teams spent most of the first half trading baskets. Clarkson held Union, which improved to 15-0 overall and 6-0 in the UCAA, to 10-for-28 shooting from the floor and caused 11 turnovers. Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) contributed 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
The Golden Knights, who fell to 8-8 overall and 1-5 in the UCAA, trailed by 11 points with 4:49 remaining, but went on a 8-0 run in 1:42 to cut the lead to three points. After a lay up by Linda Bondellio with 25 seconds remaining, the Golden Knights pulled to with 64-63. Scinto's free throws made the final tally, but only a missed desperation 3-pointer by Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) kept the game from going to overtime.
Erika Eisenhut led Union with 18 points, shooting 5-for-8 from the floor and 5-for-6 from the free throw line. Melissa Marra added 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists and four steals and Kate DeSorrento added 15 points and five steals.
Bondellio scored a game-high 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to go a long with four assists and two blocks to lead the Golden Knights. Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) scored 13 points, shooting 6-for-8 from the floor, and grabbed six rebounds. Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) contributed seven points, eight assists and four steals.
January 25, 2003
GOLDEN KNIGHTS 13-0 RUN STOPS VASSAR
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored 20 points, including three 3-pointers in the second half, as the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team defeated Vassar College 61-57 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.
Trailing by seven points with 11 minutes remaining in the second half, the Golden Knights went on a 13-0 run to take a six-point lead with six and a half minutes remaining and held on for their first league win of the season (8-7 overall, 1-4 UCAA).
Bondellio scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 31 minutes, while senior co-captain Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) added 10 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists. Martin made six consecutive free throws, extending a streak in which she has made 38 of her last 41 attempts. Martin is shooting 88 percent from the free throw line this season, ranking among the leaders in the country. Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) scored a season-high 14 points, shooting 4-for-9 from beyond the 3-point line.
Carleen Aubee scored a game-high 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Brewers (3-10, 1-4 UCAA). Stacey Tiamfook added 14 points while Natalie Serkowski scored 10 points for Vassar.
January 24, 2003
RED HAWKS SINK KNIGHTS WITH FREE THROWS
Kaitlyn Saunders scored 17 points, shooting 4-for-10 from the floor and 9-for-12 from the free throw line, to help lead Rensselaer past the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team 67-57 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Friday evening at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.
The Red Hawks, who improved to 9-4 overall and 3-1 in the UCAA, made 10 of their final 12 free throws in the last 10 minutes of the second half to hold on to a slim lead. Rensselaer shot 24-for-28 from the free throw line for the game, offsetting the 9-for-10 performance by the Golden Knights, who fell to 7-7 overall and 0-4 in the UCAA.
Senior co-captain Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) scored 18 points and grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds to lead Clarkson. Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored 17 points and added nine rebounds. Bondellio's 17 points helped her surpass Stephanie Sealer on Clarkson's all-time scoring list. Bondellio now ranks as the second all-time leading scorer in Clarkson history with 1,358 points, trailing only All-American Melissa Smith (1,578). Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) added 10 points for Clarkson. In addition to Saunders 17 points, Kristin Kaczynski scored 18 points, shooting 6-for-13 from the floor and 5-for-6 from the free throw line. Jacqueline Ferrari added eight points and five rebounds while Karen Wood and Caitlin Vestal each netted six points.
January 22, 2003
BONDELLIO NAMED UCAA FORWARD OF THE WEEKSenior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) was named Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Co-Forward of the Week for her three-game performance in the week of January 13-19. Bondellio was also named to the ECAC Player of the Week Honor Roll. She averaged 21.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game against Potsdam State and UCAA opponents Hamilton and William Smith.
Bondellio scored 15 points and added nine rebounds in 24 minutes in a 56-37 win over Potsdam State last Tuesday. She also scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against UCAA-foe Hamilton and followed up that performance with a career-high 34 points, tying a single-game school record, and also added 10 rebounds in a 65-64 loss against William Smith. Bondellio's 34 points included 13 field goals from the floor, which also tied another Clarkson school standard.
Bondellio leads the Golden Knights in both scoring (17.4 ppg) and rebounding (10.2 rpg) and ranks among the team leaders in assists, blocks, and steals. She also ranks second in the UCAA in scoring and rebounding and paces the league in defensive rebounds per game (7.8) and free throws made (68). Bondellio's all-star season has also pushed her into the upper rankings in women's basketball history at Clarkson. She has scored 1,341 career points, just one point shy of second place all-time at Clarkson. She has also compiled 777 rebounds in her career, only 40 behind the all-time Clarkson leader, Melissa Smith.
Bondellio looks to surpass Stephanie Sealer on the all-time scoring list at 8 p.m. this Friday, January 24, against UCAA opponent Rensselaer.
January 21, 2003
KNIGHTS DROP FOURTH STRAIGHT ON LAST SECOND LAY UP
Potsdam, NY - Laura Shockro drove to the basket and scored on a lay up in the final seconds to help lead Hartwick to a come-from-behind 53-52 non-league win over the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team Tuesday night at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.
The Golden Knights led by as many as seven points late in the second half, but the Hawks battled back to take their first lead since the opening minutes of the game at the 2:53 mark when Heather McGuerty scored on a lay up and completed a three-point play for a 51-48 lead. Clarkson came back with a lay up from Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) and two free throws by Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) in the next minute to reclaim the lead at 1:41. The two teams exchanged missed shots and turnovers before Shockro claimed the victory for Hartwick.
Martin led all scorers with 26 points and also grabbed nine rebounds for the Golden Knights, who fell to 7-6 overall, while Bondellio added 14 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 8-for-11 from the free throw line. Senior Natalie Muren (Hempstead, NY) added five assists and four steals in just 16 minutes while sophomore Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) contributed five assists and three steals.
Shockro led the Hawks, who improved to 5-8 on the season, with 18 points. McGuerty added 10 points and 14 rebounds while Sara Lambert (Massena, NY) scored 11 points.
January 18, 2003
BONDELLIO TIES SCHOOL MARK WITH 34 POINTS, KNIGHTS FALL 65-64
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) tied a school-record by scoring 34 points, equaling a mark set by teammate Jen Martin set just a week earlier, but the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team fell to perennial power William Smith 65-64 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Saturday afternoon at Geneva, NY.
Bondellio shot 13-for-26 from the floor, tying another school mark for most field goals in a game, set by Stephanie Sealer in 1991 against St. Lawrence. Bondellio's performance also pushed her over the 1300-point mark, becoming just the third women's player at Clarkson to reach the plateau.
Senior co-captain Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds for the Golden Knights. Martin and Bondellio combined to score all of Clarkson's 26 points in the first half. The rest of the Clarkson team combined for nine points in the game.
UCAA-leading scorer Laura Hadwin led William Smith with 20 points.
January 17, 2003
CONTINENTALS SQUEEZE OUT WIN OVER CLARKSON, 65-58
The Clarkson University Women's Basketball team struggled from the floor, shooting just 29.6 percent from the field, as Hamilton held off a late-charge by the Golden Knights, defeating Clarkson 65-58 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Friday night at Clinton, NY.
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, recording her 7th double-double of the season, to lead the Golden Knights, who fell to 7-4 overall and 0-2 in the UCAA. Junior Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) added 12 points and senior co-captain Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) added 11 points and seven rebounds for Clarkson.
Holly Erick scored 14 points to lead Hamilton while Jen Munoz added 13 points for the Continentals. Hamilton led by 11 points at the half, 34-23, and held on for the win, despite being outscored 35-31 in the second half.
January 14, 2003
GOLDEN KNIGHTS HOLD POTSDAM TO 37 POINTS, LOW SINCE '94
Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds in just 24 minutes as the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team routed Potsdam State 56-37 at the Bears' Maxcy Hall. The Golden Knights held the Bears to just nine first-half points and 37 for the game, the lowest total allowed by the Golden Knights since holding Utica to 29 points on November 19, 1994.
Junior Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) scored 12 points and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds for the Golden Knights, who improved to 7-3 on the season. Senior Natalie Muren (Hempstead, NY) and sophomore Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) each added eight points.
The Golden Knights outscored Potsdam 32-9 in the first half, holding Potsdam to 4-for-33 from the floor. Clarkson shot just over 30 percent from the field themselves, but made up for their shooting by dominating the offensive glass with 12 rebounds. Every Golden Knights' player scored except for Sarah Guest (Middleburgh, NY), who made key contributions in other areas, including five rebounds and a block.
January 14, 2003
MARTIN WINS UCAA FORWARD OF THE WEEK
For the first time this year, Clarkson University Women's Basketball forward Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) was named Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Forward of the Week for the week of January 5-12. Martin, a senior co-captain, made the selection process easy, averaging 26 points and 14 rebounds per game against Keuka and Cazenovia.
Martin scored 18 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, including seven offensive boards, against Keuka. She shot 7-for-11 from the floor and 4-for-5 from the free throw line. Against Cazenovia, Martin set a single-game school record with 34 points, shooting 11-for-15 from the field and 12-for-14 from the free throw line. Martin also added 14 rebounds against the Wildcats, including seven offensive rebounds.
Martin ranks second in points (16.3 ppg) and rebounds (9.2 rpg) for the Golden Knights. She leads the team in field goal percentage (.486), free throw percentage (.837), and offensive rebounds (38). Martin's early-season performance has pushed her to 13th on the Golden Knights all-time scoring list (769 points) and 7th on Clarkson's all-time rebounding list (542).
January 11, 2003
MARTIN DROPS SCHOOL-RECORD 34 POINTS IN LOSS
Senior forward Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) scored a school-record 34 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, but the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team fell for the second time in two days, dropping a tough 80-75 game to non-league opponent Cazenovia. The Golden Knights also fell to Keuka on Friday night, falling 62-60 on a last-second lay up by the Storm.
Martin's 34 points break a two-year mark that was held by teammate Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY). Bondellio scored 32 points against Union on February 10, 2001.
Martin shot 11-for-15 from the floor and made 12 of her 14 free throw attempts. She also added seven offensive and seven defensive rebounds. Bondellio scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while junior Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) scored 12 points for the Golden Knights, who fell to 6-3 on the season.
Friday night, Martin scored a game-high 18 points and added 14 rebounds (seven offensive), shooting 7-for-11 from the floor and 4-for-5 from the free throw line. Bondellio added 17 points and 10 rebounds while Sweeney scored nine points.
January 4, 2002
KNIGHTS CLAIM SECOND TOURNEY TITLE OF 2002-03
For the first time since the 1987-88 season, the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team has claimed two tournament titles in one year, gaining a 62-50 win over Waynesburg College in the championship game of the LeggsMason/Villa Julie Tournament in Baltimore, MD. Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) was named to the all-tournament team and scored a game-high 23 points in the win.
Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) was selected as the tournament MVP, scoring 12 points and grabbing five rebounds in the championship game after producing 16 points, 16 rebounds and six assists in the first round match up against John Jay College. Martin's 28 points in the tournament helped her move into 14th place on Clarkson's all-time scoring list. She is also within one rebound of ninth place on the Clarkson all-time leading rebounders chart.
The Golden Knights, who improved to 6-1 for the first time since the 1989-90 season, struggled from the field, hitting just 38 percent of their shots. However, Clarkson made up for their shooting woes from the floor by converting 20 of their 21 free throw attempts.
Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) added 11 points for the Golden Knights. Candice Eyerman led Waynesburg with 14 points, but shot just 6-for-19 from the floor, including 2-for-14 from beyond the 3-point line.
January 3, 2002
MARTIN SCORES 16, GRABS 16 BOARDS IN 63-46 WIN OVER JOHN JAY
The Clarkson University Women's Basketball team advanced to the championship game of the LeggsMason/Villa Julie Tournament after defeating John Jay 63-46 in the opening round played in Baltimore, MD Friday night. The Golden Knights will tip-off against Waynesburg in Saturday's championship game at 8:00 p.m. Waynesburg defeated host Villa Julie 60-28 in Friday's other first round game.
Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) scored 16 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and added six assists for the Golden Knights, who improved to 5-1 on the year. Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Clarkson. Bondellio's 11 rebounds pushed her into second place on Clarkson's all-time rebounding list, passing Michelle Arnold with her final rebound of the game. Junior guard Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) added 10 points for the Golden Knights while sophomore guard Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) contributed six points, four assists and four steals.
December 3, 2002
SECOND HALF SURGE SENDS SAINTS PAST KNIGHTS
The Clarkson University Women's Basketball team was held without a field goal for an eight minute stretch in the second half as the St. Lawrence Saints surged to a 76-44 win in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Tuesday evening at Clarkson's Alumni Gym. The loss ended a four-game winning streak for the Golden Knights, who dropped to 4-1 on the season.
Aliza Bogdanich scored a game-high 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Saints, who improved to 3-0 on the season. Katie Griffith added 13 points and five steals while Jessica Zuk and Kate Vlahakis each scored 10 points. The Saints are ranked 13th in the country according to DIII Hoops.
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds while senior co-captain Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) added seven points, six rebounds, and three assists. Senior Natalie Muren (Hempstead, NY) scored five points, grabbed five rebounds and made three steals in 16 minutes of action.
December 1, 2002
GOLDEN KNIGHTS START 4-0, FIRST TIME SINCE '89, MARTIN SCORES 29
Senior co-captain Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) scored a career-high 29 points on 11-for-17 shooting as the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team defeated Middlebury College 53-50 Sunday afternoon at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.
The Golden Knights, who improved to 4-0 on the season for the first time since the 1989-90 campaign, scored the game's final seven points. Martin scored two points on free throws and added the go-ahead lay up in the final minute for Clarkson.
Middlebury, which fell to 3-1 on the season, shot just 21.9 percent from the floor in the second half and 31.1 percent for the game, was led by Alexis Hollinger's 16 points. Kristin Hanley added 15 points and seven rebounds while Alexis Batten scored nine points. The Panthers shot just 1-for-11 from beyond the 3-point line, but made 11 of 12 free throw attempts.
Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored nine points, grabbed seven rebounds, and added six assists. Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) scored eight points and Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) had seven assists and four steals.
November 26, 2002
KNIGHTS MOVE TO 3-0 IN VICTORY OVER PLATTSBURGH STATE
Leading by just one point with only 1:31 remaining, the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team went on a 7-0 run to end the game and defeat Plattsburgh State 58-50 Tuesday afternoon at Plattsburgh's Memorial Hall Gymnasium.
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Golden Knights. Bondellio also added four blocks and shot 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, including two made free throws in the waning seconds. In three games this season, Bondellio is averaging over 21 points and 12 rebounds per game.
Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) added 11 points, five rebounds and two blocks for the Golden Knights, who improved to 3-0 on the season. Natalie Muren (Hempstead, NY) added eight points, four rebounds and five steals in just 20 minutes for Clarkson. Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) led the Golden Knights with six steals and four assists.
Sarah Jensen scored 11 points to lead the Cardinals, who fell to 1-2 on the season. Erin Hutchinson scored 10 points and made four steals for Plattsburgh State.
November 23, 2002
BONDELLIO SCORES 25 IN TOURNEY WIN OVER MEDAILLE
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) settled into the spot as third all-time leading scorer in Clarkson University Women's Basketball team history with a flourish, scoring 25 points and earning Medaille Tournament MVP honors in a 47-40 win by the Golden Knights over Medaille in the Championship game Saturday afternoon in Buffalo.
Bondellio's 25 points helped her surpass Brigitte Aldous on the all-time Clarkson scoring list, giving her 47 points in the young season. She also added 18 rebounds and three assists for the Knights. Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT), who was named to the All-Tournament team, recorded her first double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Martin now ranks 11th on Clarkson's all-time list in rebounding.
Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) contributed seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in the game. Fernandez recorded 10 assists and six steals in the tournament's two games.
November 22, 2002
GOLDEN KNIGHTS CRUSH HILBERT IN OPENING ROUND OF MEDAILLE TOURNEY
Senior co-captain Linda Bondellio (Watertown, NY) scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds as the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team handily defeated Hilbert 63-39 in the opening round of the Medaille Tournament. The Golden Knights will play in the championship round at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
Senior co-captain Jen Martin (Guildhall, VT) added 10 points and five rebounds for Clarkson while freshman Erika Fritjofson (East Barre, VT) scored nine points.
Bondellio's 22 points helped her pass Colleen Peck on the Golden Knights' all-time scoring list, placing her fourth in the history of the sport at Clarkson. She needs just two more points to move into a third-place tie with Brigitte Aldous.
August 28, 2002
PARKS NAMED INTERIM HEAD COACH
Ann Parks have been named interim head coach for the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team. Parks replaces Laura Habacker, who has taken a coaching position at Elms College after serving the past five years as the volleyball and women's basketball coach for the Golden Knights. Through five seasons guiding the women's basketball team, Habacker posted a 47-76
Parks has been with the Clarkson women's basketball program the past two years serving as the Knights' top assistant. She helped to guide the Green and Gold to 18 wins since the 2000-01 campaign, including a 10-15 overall record last season. Parks was a four-year (1995-99) standout at Nazareth College in Rochester. While at Nazareth, Parks played in three NCAA Women's Basketball Tournaments, was a two-time Empire Athletic Association (EAA) All-Star and served as the Golden Flyers team captain in her senior campaign. A native of Plattsburgh, NY, Parks came to Clarkson in 2000 after serving one year as an assistant women's basketball coach at Potsdam State. She also serves as Clarkson's women's tennis coach.
The Golden Knights open the 2002-03 women's basketball campaign on Friday, November 22 in the first round of the Medaille Tournament.
