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March 28, 2011
University of Saint Mary Spires Men’s and Women’s Basketball Players Earn NAIA Honors
(Leavenworth, Kan.)—Three University of Saint Mary Spires Basketball players—one from the men’s team and two from the women’s team—have earned awards from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for their efforts on and off the court during the recently completed 2010-2011 basketball season.

From the men’s team, senior Brandon Coleman, a 6’3” guard from Kansas City, Mo., was named as an honorable mention to the NAIA’s Division II All-American Basketball Teams. Coleman—who led the Spires and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) in points per game this year with just over 17—was one of five KCAC players to earn the All-American nod.

From the women’s squad, Michelle Chrisman, a junior guard from Linwood, Kan., and Lauren Ceccucci, a senior guard and student manager from Flower Mound, Texas, were named as 2010-2011 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes.

Ceccucci and Chrisman are two of only 219 NAIA Division II women’s hoopsters to be selected for the honor nationwide. To be considered, nominees must be in at least their junior year academically and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

“I am proud of Brandon for his accomplishments on the court this season,” said USM Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jon Bishop. “Brandon also won a number of conference awards, including KCAC Newcomer of the Year.”

Mike Basler, USM’s head women’s basketball coach, added “Michelle is a great student-athlete and very deserving of this honor. She balances both academics and basketball and is successful at the highest levels in both.
“Lauren is a two-time recipient of this honor and has always been very dedicated and driven to be an academic all American. We are extremely proud of her.”

March 1, 2011
USM Spires Men’s and Women’s Basketball Players Named to All-Conference Teams

(Leavenworth, Kan.)—Three University of Saint Mary Spires—two from the USM Men’s Basketball Team and one from the Lady Spires squad—have been named to the Kansas Athletic Conference’s (KCAC) All-KCAC teams for the 2010-2011 basketball season.

From the men’s team, senior Brandon Coleman, a 6’3” guard out of Kansas City, Mo., was named KCAC Newcomer of the Year and as a unanimous selection to the All-KCAC First Team. J.E.B. Greenberg, a 6’2” sophomore guard from Leavenworth, Kan., was named to the All-KCAC Honorable Mention Team. More >>

Jan. 24, 2011
The university inducted three Saint Mary alums to the Spires Athletic Hall of Fame at a dinner and induction ceremony in Saint Joseph Dining Hall Friday evening. 

The 2011 Hall of Fame Class includes:

-- 2003 grad and Women’s Basketball player Kelly Day. During her Spires career, Day was named USM Female Scholar Athlete of the Year for 2002. She also was twice honored as an NAIA Academic All-American and was named KCAC All-Conference Honorable Mention for the 2002-2003 season.

-- Dallas Thompson, a 2005 grad, played on USM’s first ever varsity Football Team. During his time at Saint Mary—which saw him leave for a year to serve in the U.S. Army—Dallas was named KCAC All-Conference First Team in 2004, Second Team in 2003, and Honorable Mention in 2002.

-- Men’s Basketball player and Danville, Calif., resident Rob Williams, from the class of 2002. Rob won a number of honors during his two seasons with the Spires, including NAIA Academic All-American and KCAC Academic All-Conference nods in 2001, and NAIA and Verizon Academic All-American awards in 2002. He was also named Saint Mary Male Student Athlete of the year in 2002.

USM’s Athletic Hall of Fame is located in Ryan Sports Center. 

Early Arrival for Fall Athletes

Fall Athletes, please read this info to determine which group you fall into.

Residents who are fall athletes and have been cleared with the USM business office by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11 may move in on Saturday, Aug. 13, or Sunday, Aug. 14, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Maria Hall. If you are not on the list of cleared students provided to the residence life staff by the business office, you will not be able to check in at the residence halls.

Residents who are fall athletes and are not cleared with the business office by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, may move in on Monday, Aug. 16. Residents should proceed to Saint Mary Hall to be cleared with the university office before coming to Maria Hall for residence hall check-in. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m.

• Residents may not check in earlier than their scheduled time.

• Residents will not be allowed to check-in to the residence halls if they have not been cleared by the business office.

• If a resident needs to arrive after the scheduled check-in times, they may contact Kristin Jackson, director of residence life, to schedule a late arrival check-in time.

June 23, 2010
Hit the Links for Student-Athletes at University of Saint Mary
Annual Golf Classic
11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, Leavenworth Country Club

(Leavenworth, Kan.)—Swing away for University of Saint Mary student-athletes at USM's annual Golf Classic, 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at GreatLife Golf & Fitness at Leavenworth Country Club.

This year's edition of the annual charity event benefits the university's athletic department, and participants have the chance to enhance the college experience for Saint Mary student-athletes, and help USM improve its sports facilities and better support its athletic department.
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Register for USM Golf Classic

May 10, 2010
Two USM Spires Baseball Players Honored by KCAC

(Leavenworth, Kan.)— The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference named its All-Conference baseball teams this week, and two University of Saint Mary baseball players were among those honored for their performance on the field during the recently-completed 2010 baseball season. More >>

Conan Salanoa

(Leavenworth, Kan.)—The University of Saint Mary has named Conan Salanoa as its new Spires head volleyball coach. Salanoa is a former assistant volleyball coach with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Kangaroos, USM Athletic Director Rob Miller made the announcement Friday, April 9.

Salanoa will replace former Head Volleyball Coach Paul Lawson, who left USM last month to become head coach at Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wis.

"We are very pleased with the addition of Coach Salanoa to lead our volleyball program," Miller said. "His passion and desire to build a program while teaching and directing fundamental skills is very appealing." More >>

Feb. 10, 2010
University of Saint Mary Spires Guard Lands National and Conference Player of the Week Awards

(Leavenworth, Kan.)— The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has recognized the strong play of Spires basketball player Eric Avant, naming him Division II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his performance last week.

Avant, a 6’5” guard out of Olathe, Kan., also notched his second men’s basketball player of the week award for the season from the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.

In securing the awards, Avant averaged 30 points a game over three contests last week, while also averaging nearly 12 rebounds per game. Avant recorded four assists, two blocks, nine steals, and three double-doubles over the stretch while also connecting on 55 percent of his    field goals. More >

Jan. 25, 2010
University of Saint Mary Spires Guard Named KCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

(Leavenworth, Kan.)—USM sophomore Eric Avant has been named men’s basketball player of the week by the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) for his standout performances for the Spires in two conference games last week.

Avant, a 6’5” guard out of Olathe, Kan., averaged a double-double over those two games, scoring 25.5 points and grabbing 10.5 rebounds per game. Avant also chipped in three steals, shot 53 percent from the floor, and was 4 for 11 from three-point range last week.
The Spires lost the first of those two KCAC games—66-56 at Bethany College on Thursday, Jan. 21—and won the second, a 90-88 home victory over Southwestern College on Saturday, Jan. 23.

“Eric’s proved himself this year to be one of the better players in the league,” said USM Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jon Bishop. “He’s one of the main reasons why we’ve been successful this year and were successful last week.” More >

Jan. 22, 2010
University of Saint Mary Men's Basketball Program To Hold Additional Boys and Girls Hoops Clinic
9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; Registration Now Open

(Leavenworth, Kan.)—Building off the success of December's offering, the University of Saint Mary will hold another children's Basketball Skills Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon. on Saturday, Feb. 13. The clinic, which is intended for children ages 5 to 14, is hosted by the Spires Men's Basketball program and Head Men's Basketball Coach Jon Bishop. More >>