High Praise For The Hangar

Atlanta, Ga. - Stonehill College has recently been named the "Best Host Institution" in all of Division II by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association it was recently announced with the organization's release of its annual superlatives list.

"I'd like to congratulate all of our 2008 WBCA Superlative winners," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "In just its second year, we are continuing to see growing popularity in this program on all levels. We hope to see even more members involved in the years to come."

"The Hangar", as Merkert Gymnasium is affectionately known, provides one of the best homecourt advantages in New England. The Skyhawks are a combined 27-5 at the friendly confines over the past three seasons (.843 winning percentage), including a 5-1 mark this season. That doesn't bode well for the rest of its Conference foes, as Stonehill will play five of its final eight games in front of home fans.

Nominations for the WBCA Superlatives were submitted through an online survey form. The top vote-getters for each superlative were then voted on through a balloting process, with the top vote-getter for each category being named the winner.

Division II Superlatives:
Most Inspirational: Barbara Stevens (Bentley)
Most Likely to get a Technical Foul: David Smith (Bellarmine)
Best Pep Band: North Dakota
Rising Star: Ashlee Kelly (Mercy)
Best Coaching Combo: Barbara Stevens/Christine White (Bentley)
Most Fun to Watch (Coach or School): North Dakota
Best Community Support: North Dakota
Best Tradition: North Dakota
Best Host School: Stonehill
Most Competitive Coach: Gene Roebuck (North Dakota)