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Xavier University Athletics
Xavier Set to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of 2000 Atlantic 10 Champions
01.31.25 | Women's Basketball, All For One Fund
The team will be recognized at the women's basketball game on Feb. 5
CINCINNATI - Xavier Athletics is set to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the 1999-00 Atlantic 10 Championship Team. The women's basketball team will recognize the squad on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Cintas Center at halftime of the game vs Georgetown at 7 p.m.
Under the direction of head coach Melanie Balcomb, the team posted a 26-5 overall record with a 13-3 mark in A-10 action. The Musketeers won the A-10 Tournament with an 80-66 win over No. 1 seed George Washington, punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season. The A-10 Championship was the first in program history.
The team featured four future Xavier Athletics Hall of Fame members:Β Nicole Levandusky,Β Jennifer Phillips,Β Reetta Piipari andΒ Taru Tuukkanen.
Levandusky was also named the A-10 Tournament MVP, whileΒ Tuukkanen earned all-tournament team honors.
Levandusky and Tuukkanen were both name to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team, whileΒ Phillips was tabbed to the second team.Β Amy Waugh was also named the A-10 Rookie of the Year.
Kim Hotz and Jennifer Parr served as co-captains for the team.
Fans can purchase tickets to the game at GoXavier.com/Tickets or by contacting the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office at (513) 745-3411 x7 orΒ tickets@xavier.edu
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PLAYERS:Β Katie Griggs,Β Kim Hotz,Β Amy Hughes,Β Hilary Kulik,Β Nicole Levandusky,Β Kristen Lowry,Β Jennifer Parr,Β Elina Pasola,Β Jennifer Phillips,Β Reetta Piipari,Β Erin Senser,Β Taru Tuukkanen,Β Amy WaughΒ COACHES:Β Melanie Balcomb, Toby Metoyer, Kristin Schnieder, Tricia CullopΒ HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER: Jody JenikeΒ STUDENT TRAINERS: Davonna Brown, Angie WillisΒ STUDENT MANAGER: Brian Polark
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Under the direction of head coach Melanie Balcomb, the team posted a 26-5 overall record with a 13-3 mark in A-10 action. The Musketeers won the A-10 Tournament with an 80-66 win over No. 1 seed George Washington, punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season. The A-10 Championship was the first in program history.
The team featured four future Xavier Athletics Hall of Fame members:Β Nicole Levandusky,Β Jennifer Phillips,Β Reetta Piipari andΒ Taru Tuukkanen.
Levandusky was also named the A-10 Tournament MVP, whileΒ Tuukkanen earned all-tournament team honors.
Levandusky and Tuukkanen were both name to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team, whileΒ Phillips was tabbed to the second team.Β Amy Waugh was also named the A-10 Rookie of the Year.
Kim Hotz and Jennifer Parr served as co-captains for the team.
Fans can purchase tickets to the game at GoXavier.com/Tickets or by contacting the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office at (513) 745-3411 x7 orΒ tickets@xavier.edu
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1999-00 ROSTER
PLAYERS:Β Katie Griggs,Β Kim Hotz,Β Amy Hughes,Β Hilary Kulik,Β Nicole Levandusky,Β Kristen Lowry,Β Jennifer Parr,Β Elina Pasola,Β Jennifer Phillips,Β Reetta Piipari,Β Erin Senser,Β Taru Tuukkanen,Β Amy WaughΒ COACHES:Β Melanie Balcomb, Toby Metoyer, Kristin Schnieder, Tricia CullopΒ HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER: Jody JenikeΒ STUDENT TRAINERS: Davonna Brown, Angie WillisΒ STUDENT MANAGER: Brian Polark
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