Gannon Records Highest Finish Ever in National Sports Directors' Cup

Gannon Records Highest Finish Ever in National Sports Directors' Cup

Gannon's name was flying high on the national scene during the 2009-10 academic year.

Dan Teliski, Director of Athletics Media Relations

7/16/2010 11:05:11 AM

ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon athletic department arguably produced its best year in school history during the 2009-10 academic campaign. Gannon finished 79th out of 293 NCAA Division II schools in the final Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings recently released by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).

The 79th-place finish was Gannon’s best in school history, surpassing the previous high of 82nd place set during the 2008-09 campaign. The Golden Knights ranked eighth among Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) schools and first among the local institutions.

Grand Valley State claimed its seventh consecutive Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup, accumulating 1,021.50 points. The Lakers finished 318.5 points ahead of second-place California (Pa.) (703). Central Missouri (672.50), Minnesota State Mankato (660.50) and St. Cloud State (Minn.) (643.50) completed the top five.

PSAC schools included in the standings were California (Pa.) (2nd, 703), Indiana (Pa.) (13th, 574), Kutztown (16th, 492.75), Shippensburg (18th, 470.75), West Chester (42nd, 362), Bloomsburg (51st, 323), East Stroudsburg (58th, 294.50), Gannon (79th, 247.75), Clarion (80th, 245.50), Slippery Rock (84th, 220), Mercyhurst (87th, 216.50), Lock Haven (99th, 202.25), Edinboro (116th, 177), Millersville (149th, 119) and Mansfield (163rd, 92).

Gannon’s winter sports led the charge, securing 80 percent (197.75) of the points. It represented the 17th-highest winter total among NCAA Division II schools. The women’s basketball team received 83 points after advancing to the NCAA Division II Final Four. The wrestling team earned 69.75 points with an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Division II National Championship. The women’s swimming team added 45 points by placing 29th at its respective national championship.

Gannon kick started the year with 50 points during the fall season. The women’s volleyball and women’s soccer teams both received 25 points for participating in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

For the complete 2009-10 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup NCAA Division II final standings, please click here.

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Athletes of the Week

Katie Joseph

Women's Swimming and Diving

Joseph was a five-time winner at last weekend’s Indiana (Pa.) Invitational, helping the Gannon women’s swim team split a pair of dual match-ups against IUP and Bloomsburg. The true freshman won the 100-yard freestyle (54.04) for the seventh time in eight attempts, posting a PSAC-qualifying time every time. She won the 200-yard freestyle (1:58.47) for the fourth time this season while producing her seventh conference-qualifying time during the event in eight attempts. Joseph also finished third in the 200 IM (2:17.48) during her first attempt of the year. The McDonald, Ohio, native was part of three relay teams that won titles. Her 200-yard freestyle relay team captured its sixth title in as many attempts, her 400-yard freestyle relay team won its sixth title in eight tries and her 800-yard freestyle relay team captured its third title in as many attempts. Joseph has won 15 individual titles and been part of 18 relay titles this season. She has produced 23 PSAC-qualifying times and four NCAA “B” cut times this season.

Nick Wolhaupter

Men's Swimming and Diving

Wolhaupter was a quadruple-winner at last weekend’s Indiana (Pa.) Invitational, helping the Gannon men’s swim team split a pair of dual match-ups against IUP and Bloomsburg. The true freshman won the 50-yard freestyle (22.03) for the third time in six attempts, producing a PSAC-qualifying time for the fifth time. He won the 100-yard freestyle (48.53) for the fifth time in seven attempts, recording a conference-qualifying time five times. Wolhaupter then finished third in the 100-yard butterfly while producing his fifth PSAC-qualifying time during that event in six attempts. The Watertown, Wis., native was part of two relay teams that won titles. His 200-yard freestyle relay team won its third title in eight attempts and his 400-yard medley relay team captured its first championship in three tries. Wolhaupter helped his 400-yard freestyle and 800-yard freestyle relay teams finish second. He has won 12 individual titles and been part of nine relay titles this season. Wolhaupter has produced 23 PSAC-qualifying times this season.

Which Gannon student-athlete's performance was most impressive during the week of January 23-29?

Kelley Sundberg (WB) - Recorded 10 points, eight assists and five steals during a victory against Slippery Rock.
Darrell Blanton (MB) - Recorded his seventh double-double of the season with 25 points and a season-high 15 rebounds against Slippery Rock.
Adam Blazek (MB) - Scored a season-high 23 points and added six rebounds against Slippery Rock.
Adam Weinell (WRES) - Defeated Kody Young of Mercyhurst, who was ranked fifth in the region, via a takedown for 7-5 overtime decision.
Ethan Swope (WRES) - Recorded an 11-3 major decision against rival Mercyhurst as the region's top-ranked wrestler.
Katie Joseph (WS) - Was a five-time winner at the IUP Invitational, winning two individual events and being part of three relay titles.
Nick Wolhaupter (MS) - Was a quadruple-winner at the IUP Invitational, winning two individual events and was part of two relay titles.
Matt Turek (WRES) - Defeated Desmond Moore of Kutztown, who was ranked fifth in the region, by an 8-3 score.

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