2003 Yellowjackets

Soccer

Montana State University-BillingsMen’s Soccer Media Guide

2003 Yellowjackets

#0 Jess Feldtman #1 Yacine Zerizef #2 Lucas Sanchez #3 Richard Watkins #4 Jeff Marsich

#5 Andres Calabro #6 Dustin Kono #7 Robbie Thimm #9 Thomas Pertuit #10 A.J. Reyes

#11 Jesse Spann #12 Damian Wandler #13 Patrick Boltz #14 Victor Sargent

#22 Kevin Petritz#18 Matthew Holm#17 Brian Palmer#16 Billy Dess

#15 Vincent Stefano

Shaun Hansen

Brian Hunter Gordie Vierck

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Table of ContentsGENERALWelcome from the A.D. ........................................ 1About MSU-Billings ............................................ 27About MSUB Athletics ........................................ 28-29Athletic Training .................................................. 30Sports Information ............................................... 33Administration ..................................................... 31-32Hall of Fame ......................................................... 34Division II Facts & Figures .................................. 35-38

COACHESDoug Seigle .......................................................... 6David Austin ........................................................ 6

STUDENT-ATHLETESPatrick Boltz ......................................................... 10Andres Calabro .................................................... 8Billy Dess ............................................................. 10Jess Feldtman ....................................................... 7Shaun Hansen ...................................................... 12Matthew Holm ..................................................... 11Brian Hunter ......................................................... 12Dustin Kono ........................................................ 8Jeff Marsich ......................................................... 8Brian Palmer ......................................................... 11Thomas Pertuit ..................................................... 9Kevin Petritz ......................................................... 11A.J. Reyes ............................................................ 9Lucas Sanchez ..................................................... 7Victor Sargent ....................................................... 10Jesse Spann ......................................................... 9Vincent Stefano .................................................... 10Robbie Thimm ...................................................... 10Gordie Vierek ........................................................ 11Damian Wandler ................................................... 9Richard Watkins ................................................... 7Yacine Zerizef ....................................................... 7

2003 SEASON INFORMATIONRoster ................................................................... 2Schedule .............................................................. 3Outlook ................................................................ 4-5Opponents ........................................................... 13-16

2002 SEASON INFORMATIONStatistics .............................................................. 17Schedule & Results .............................................. 18

HISTORYIndividual Game Records ..................................... 19Individual Season Records .................................. 20Individual Career Records .................................... 21Team Game Records ............................................. 22Team Season Records .......................................... 23Miscellaneous Records ........................................ 24Opponent Series Records .................................... 25-26

UNIVERSITY INFORMATIONAddress: 1500 University Drive

Billings, MT 59101Founded: 1927Enrollment: 4,343Chancellor: Dr. Ronald P. Sexton (Oregon ‘71)

ATHLETICS INFORMATIONNickname: YellowjacketsColors: Cobalt Blue & YellowAffiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: IndependentAthletics Director: Dr. Gary Gray (Oregon ‘83)Administrative Assistant: Denise WyniaAthletics Phone: 406-657-2369Sports Information Director: Travis ElamSports Information Phone: 406-657-2100Sports Information Fax: 406-657-2919Senior Woman Administrator: Krista MontagueSWA Phone: 406-657-2061Athletics Trainer: Patrick Hughes, ATCTeam Physician: Dr. James Elliott (OrthopedicSurgeons)

CREDITSPhotography: Megan SturlaugsonContent: MSU-Billings Sports Information Office

Welcome from the A.D.August, 2003

Dear Friend of Yellowjacket Athletics:

Greetings! Welcome to another exciting fall semester of men’s Yellowjacket soccer. I sincerely hope youwill find the information contained in this media guide helpful and informative.

As you look through this soccer media guide, you will notice the presence of many corporate sponsors. Iencourage you to visit the business locations of our many corporate partners and tell them how much youappreciate their involvement in our intercollegiate athletics program. The role they play in our program issignificant, and I hope you will join me in thanking them for their involvement. Many of these corporatepartners have been with us for many years. It is our continuing pleasure to develop and enhance theseimportant partnerships in Billings and the surrounding area.

Similarly, I sincerely thank you for your interest. I encourage you to become even more actively involved inany aspect of Yellowjacket Athletics. I would be happy to explain any number of ways you can getinvolved, such as joining the Yellowjacket Athletic Association by joining a sport’s booster club, volunteeringto help at games or other events, serving on a sport advisory committee, etc.

We are indeed very proud of the fine tradition this university has developed in the academic and athleticarenas. Since day one in 1927 we have had a Yellowjacket Athletics program. Our university leadershiphas historically and consistently valued the role played by Yellowjacket Athletics in the overall highereducation experience of our students. Our current university administation, under the leadership of Dr.Ronald Sexton, Chancellor, has continued that same belief system.

We are very proud of the academic achievement of each Yellowjacket. We are very pleased with the factthat each team continues to maintain team grade point averages above 3.0. Last year, for the third year in arow, our women’s cross country team led all NCAA Division II schools in the nation with the highest gradepoint average. Our student-athletes are indeed scholar-athletes.

Again, I hope you enjoy this publication, and I look forward to getting your feedback on this or any otheraspect of our Yellowjacket Athletics program. Cheer hard and cheer loud. I invite you to bring a friend tocheer with you. I hope you enjoy the season. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Gary R. Gray, Ed. D.

Athletic Director and Professor

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2003 RosterNUMERICAL ROSTER

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

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No. Name Pos. Yr. Hometown/Previous School 0 Jess Feldtman GK So. Lander, WY/Bethany College 1 Yacine Zerizef GK So. Casper, WY/University of Wyoming 2 Lucas Sanchez MF Sr. Park City, UT/Park City HS 3 Richard Watkins MF Sr. Alzada, MT/National American University 4 Jeff Marsich D So. Laurel, MT/Maranatha College 5 Andres Calabro MF Sr. Cipolletti, Argentina/Mount Senario 6 Dustin Kono F So. Aberdeen, SD/University of Evansville 7 Robbie Thimm MF Sr. Park City, UT/Park City HS 8 Thomas Pertuit MF Jr. Billings, MT/University of Portland10 A.J. Reyes MF Fr. Quartz Hill, CA/Antelope Valley College11 Jesse Spann F So. Rock Springs, WY/Rock Springs HS12 Damian Wandler D Sr. North Platte, NE/North Platte HS13 Patrick Boltz D So. Kaneohe, HI/Seattle Pacific14 Victor Sargent MF Fr. Billings, MT/Billings Senior HS15 Vincent Stefano D Jr. Palmdale, CA/Quartz Hill HS16 Billy Dess D Sr. Great Falls, MT/C.M. Russell HS17 Brian Palmer F Jr. Laramie, WY/Laramie HS18 Matthew Holm D Fr. Billings, MT/Billings Senior HS22 Kevin Petritz GK Jr. Butte, MT/Butte HS

Shaun Hansen D Fr. Cody, WY/Cody HSBrian Hunter GK Fr. Cody, WY/Cody HSGordie Vierck GK Sr. Pasco, WA/Pasco HS

Name No.Bales, Kyle 8Boltz, Patrick 13Calabro, Andres 5Dess, Billy 16Feldtman, Jess 0Hansen, ShaunHolm, Matthew 18Hunter, BrianKono, Dustin 6Marsich, Jeff 4Palmer, Brian 17

Name No.Pertuit, Thomas 9Petritz, Kevin 22Reyes, A.J. 10Sanchez, Lucas 2Sargent, Victor 14Spann, Jesse 11Stefano, Vincent 15Timm, Robbie 7Vierck, GordieWandler, Damian 12Watkins, Richard 3Zerizef, Yacine 1

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2003 Schedule

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Day/Date Opponent Time Location

Thu., Aug. 28 vs. California State University-Stanislaus * 3:00 p.m. Arcata, CA

Fri., Aug. 29 at Humboldt State University * 4:00 p.m. Arcata, CA

Mon., Sep. 1 at Humboldt State University 4:00 p.m. Arcata, CA

Thu., Sep. 4 vs. Colorado Christian University % 2:00 p.m. Salt Lake City, UT

Fri., Sep. 5 vs. Biola University % 2:00 p.m. Salt Lake City, UT

Sat., Sep. 6 at Westminster College % 2:30 p.m. Salt Lake City, UT

Fri., Sep. 12 at University of Mary 4:30 p.m. Bismarck, ND

Sat., Sep. 13 vs. Morningside University 10:00 a.m. Bismarck, ND

Fri., Sep. 19 at Seattle Pacific University 4:00 p.m. Seattle, WA

Sun., Sep. 21 at Seattle University TBA Seattle, WA

Mon., Sep. 22 at Western Washington University 7:00 p.m. Bellingham, WA

Fri., Sep. 26 at Regis University 3:30 p.m. Denver, CO

Sat., Sep. 27 at University of Colorado-Colo. Springs TBA Colorado Springs, CO

Sat., Oct. 4 University of Mary $ 11:30 a.m. Yellowjacket Field

Sun., Oct. 5 Westminster University $ 12:00 p.m. Yellowjacket Field

Sat., Oct. 18 vs. Huron University 10:00 a.m. Bismarck, ND

Sat., Oct. 25 Laramie Community College # 3:00 p.m. Yellowjacket Field

Home games in bold* Humboldt State Tournament% Westminster Tournament$ MSU-Billings Tournament

# Exhibition

2003 Outlook

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When asked about the upcoming season, MSU-Billings head men’s soccer coach Doug Seigle says simply,“Our goal is to make a name for ourselves.” After posting a 6-11 record last year in his first season with theYellowjackets, Seigle recruited strength, defense and speed to make sure MSUB is respected, if not feared, onthe field.

“Our defense is much stronger physically,” said Seigle. “We brought in a couple players and the players wealready had on the roster matured. Defense is one area where we’re greatly improved. As long as we stayorganized, we should be difficult to score against.”

While the Jackets have added muscle and intensity on the field, Seigle also believes that the goalkeeperposition will be key to MSUB’s success. “Our biggest competition (for playing time) in the preseason hasbeen at the goalkeeper position. We have a lot of keepers in camp and I think we’ll be much stronger there.”

While much of the focus has been on defense during the off season, Seigle also feels that the Yellowjacketswill be a more balanced offensive team in 2003. Last year midfielder Mark Cipolla was the only player toscore double-digit goals after netting 11 in 17 games. Cipolla and the team’s second-leading goal scorer, MikeGallegos who scored six goals, are both gone. Instead of leaving a void, Seigle thinks opportunities will openfor other players to get their shots.

“Last year we only had one player who scored a lot of goals for us,” remarked Seigle. “This year in themidfield we have two or three players who could score double-digit goals for the season. Robbie Timm,Thomas Pertuit and A.J. Reyes will score some goals this year. They’re creative players who have goodmoves with the ball.”

ScheduleThe Yellowjackets will find out early in the season just how much they’ve improved. They’ll play six gameson their first road trip, with four of the six coming against Division II competition. MSUB will open the seasonat the Humboldt State Tournament in Arcata, California over Labor Day weekend, facing HSU and Cal State-Stanislaus. They were originally scheduled to play Grand Canyon as well, but the Antelopes dropped out ofthe tournament at the last moment. To make up for the lost game, MSUB will face Humboldt State again onMonday, September 1. The Yellowjackets will drive from Arcata to Salt Lake City for the WestminsterTournament on September 4-6 before returning to Billings.

“The big thing with our schedule,” said Seigle, “is that we start right out of the gate with six games before weeven start classes. By the time we get home we’ll have six games under our belts, and we think thatexperience will help us later in the season. It’s somewhat of a disadvantage playing on the road, but on theother hand it gets you away from a lot of things and lets you focus on the objective.”

In 2002 the Yellowjackets played 16 of their 17 official games on the road. This season won’t be muchdifferent with 14 of 16 games being played away from the Magic City. The biggest change in the schedulemight be its format. Last year the Jackets missed a lot of class time with weekly road trips. This year Seiglehas worked hard to schedule road games in bunches to reduce missed class time.

“The road schedule is definitely a challenge,” he added. “It would be nice to have more home games, andwe’ll keep trying to get teams to come here in the future. But we’re not going to be scared to play on theroad.”

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GoalkeepersLast season Yacine Zerizef (So., Casper, WY) and Kevin Petritz (Jr., Butte, MT) split time in goal for theYellowjackets. Seigle lists five goalkeepers on this year’s roster and thinks the competition will help theteam. An area of concern a year ago, the Jackets’ keepers might be one of the strengths this year. JessFeldtman (So., Lander, WY) could challenge Zerizef and Petritz for the starting job even though Seiglesays both returnees have worked hard in the off season to improve. Gordie Vierek (Sr., Paco, WA) andBrian Hunter (Fr., Cody, WY) will also add depth.

MidfieldersThe biggest improvement to the Yellowjackets’ midfield is its depth. Lucas Sanchez (Sr., Park City, UT) isback to 100 percent after recovering from an injury sustained two seasons ago. He played in 16 games in2002. Richard Watkins (Sr., Alzada, MT) adds experience after transferring from National American.Andres Calabro (Sr., Cipolletti, Argentina), considered a great leader and fiery competitor, returns aftersitting out last season. Calabro played on the tennis team last year after playing both soccer and tennis inprevious years. Robbie Timm (Sr., Park City, UT) will be in his first year of college competition after oncebeing considered a Division I caliber prospect. Thomas Pertuit (Jr., Billings, MT) worked hard in the offseason and reported to camp in great condition. He is the highest returning scorer (eight points in 2002)and should provide a spark to the offense as he sees more touches this year. A.J. Reyes (Fr., Quartz Hill,CA) redshirted in 2002 and is a creative player with a lot of physical talent. Victor Sargent (Fr., Billings,MT) is a Senior HS graduate who may have played himself into a starting position during fall camp.

ForwardsThe forwards are less experienced than the midfielders, but add a physical presence. Jesse Spann (So.,Rock Springs, WY), who played in every game last year as a true freshman, is considered one of thehardest working players on the team. He is bigger and stronger after an off season of workouts and addsversatility. Brian Palmer (Jr., Laramie, WY) didn’t get many touches last year, but has a knack for scoringgoals when he gets the ball in front of the box. Dustin Kono (So., Aberdeen, SD) is a Division I transferfrom University of Evansville who is the fastest player on the team. He will add speed and energy to a teamthat relies heavily on size and strength.

DefendersThe identity of the 2003 Yellowjackets could likely stem from the defense. Seigle likes the size and strengthhe can put on the field and thinks that the Jackets’ physical play will force other teams out of their style.Vincent Stefano (Jr., Palmdale, CA) is the leader of the defense. He’s the strongest player on the teamand will be moving back to his natural position of marking back after playing sweeper in 2002. DamianWandler (Sr., North Platte, NE) worked hard in the off season and came into camp in the best shape of hiscareer. Billy Dess (Sr., Great Falls, MT) has worked to recover from a broken leg and looks to be 100percent healthy. Stefano, Wandler and Dess each played in at least 16 games in 2002. Jeff Marsich (So.,Laurel, MT) transfers from Maranatha College and adds energy and strength to the defense. Patrick Boltz(So., Kaneohe, HI) has battled some injuries in the preseason, but is expected to be the defense’s anchoronce the season starts. Matthew Holm (Fr., Billings, MT) is another Senior HS grad who is developinginto a good college player.

Coaches

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Doug Seigle enters his second season as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach for theYellowjackets. Seigle, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, guided MSU-Billings to a 6-11 record in his first season.

Seigle played college soccer at Viterbo College in La Crosse, Wisconsin, wherehe was a three-time NAIA All-America selection. He was a four-year starter atgoalkeeper at Viterbo and still holds school records for career wins and careershutouts. As a senior, he was selected to play in the Umbro Senior SoccerBowl. In 2002, Seigle was inducted into Viterbo’s Wall of Fame.

Since finishing college, Seigle has been coaching and playing professionallythroughout the Midwest and Southeast. Seigle has played for the TallahasseeScorpions and Tupelo Houndogs of the Eastern Indoor Soccer League as wellas the Omaha Flames, Sioux City Breeze, and Atlanta Express of the United

States Independent Soccer League.

For the past four years Seigle has been the assistant men’s coach at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Hehas also coached and directed numerous youth camps and has been active in youth soccer programs andcamps since 1987.

“Over the past twenty years, I have gained great experience with my success as both a player and coach,”said Seigle. “This has helped me prepare to run a quality collegiate soccer program. I’m confident thatMSU-Billings has the potential to be that quality program.”

David Austin enters his first season as an assistant coach with the Yellowjacketsafter playing for MSU-Billings for four seasons. He played from 1997 to 2001,missing one season due to injury.

Austin completed his eligibility in the fall of 2001, playing in all 16 of theYellowjackets’ games and helping the squad to a program-best 7-7-2 record.The 2001 team that posted that .500 record was also responsible for theprogram’s best one-season improvement, bettering the 2002 season’s 3-16mark.

As a senior, Austin led the Yellowjackets with eight goals and was second on theteam with 17 points. His 0.50 goals per game average as a senior is the fourth-

best single season average in school history. He also scored eight goals in fifteen games in the 1998 season,for a 0.53 goals per game average, third-best in school history. Austin graduated as the Yellowjackets’ all-time leader for total points (45), total goals (28), and goals per game (0.56)

Austin will work with forwards and midfielders this season, sharing his offensive experience with the 2003Yellowjackets. He will also have responsibilities with practice preparation, game preparation, and teamtravel.

Yellowjacket Profiles

Jess Feldtman#0 SophomoreLander, WY

Yacine Zerizef#1 SophomoreCasper, WY

Lucas Sanchez#2 Senior

Park City, UT

Richard Watkins#3 Senior

Alzada, MT

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Yacine Zerizef is in his second season with the Yellowjackets as a goalkeeper. Heplayed in 14 games for MSU-Billings as a true freshman in 2002, logging 732 minutes.Zerizef led the Yellowjackets last season with a 1.97 goals-against average after allowingjust 16 goals. He posted 36 saves for a .692 save percentage. Zerizef graduated in2001 from Kelly Walsh High School where he lettered two years in soccer. As a seniorhe earned first team all-conference, first team all-region and second team all-state honorsafter posting a 0.50 goals-against average. As a junior Zerizef helped his team toconference and regional championships and a runner-up finish at the state tournament.

Lucas Sanchez is in his third season with the Yellowjackets. As a junior in 2002, heplayed in 16 of 17 games, registering three assists and 11 shots. As a sophomore,Sanchez played in all 16 games, scoring two goals and one assist. He attended Univer-sity of Utah and Mesa Community College before coming to MSU-Billings. A 1997graduate of Park City High School, Sanchez lettered four times in soccer. He was athree-time all-state selection as a striker and played in four state championship games.Sanchez help PCHS to state titles in 1994 and 1995 and runner-up finishes in 1996 and1997.

Jess Feldtman is in his first season with the Yellowjackets. The sophomore goalkeepertransfers to MSU-Billings from Bethany College in Kansas where he played basketballand soccer. He earned Academic All-Conference honors as a freshman in soccer andqualified for the dean’s list with honors both semesters at Bethany. Feldtman graduatedin 2001 from Lander Valley High School where he played soccer, basketball, footballand ran track. As a senior he was selected first team all-conference, all-region and all-state after allowing just 0.60 goals per game. He was also an all-state basketball playerand an all-conference football player, participating in state tournaments in all three sports.

Richard Watkins is in his first season with the Yellowjackets. He transferred to MSU-Billings after playing one season at National American University. A 2000 graduate ofKickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri, Watkins lettered in soccer three years.He helped his team to the district finals as a senior, the district semifinals as a freshmanand the district quarterfinals as a junior.

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Yellowjacket Profiles

Jeff Marsich#4 Sophomore

Laurel, MT

Andres Calabro#5 Senior

Cipolletti, Argentina

Dustin Kono#6 SophomoreAberdeen, SD

Robbie Thimm#7 Senior

Park City, UT

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Dustin Kono is in his first season with the Yellowjackets. The sophomore forwardtransferred to MSU-Billings from University of Evansville, an NCAA Division I school.At Evansville, Kono played in 14 of 20 games as a true freshman defender/midfielder. A2002 graduate of Aberdeen Central High School, he lettered four years in soccer, fouryears in track and one year in hockey. As a senior, he was a soccer team captain andwas named the team’s Most Valuable Player. He earned all-state honors after helpinghis team to a 7-6-6 record and a third place finish at the state tournament. Kono scoredeight goals and four assists as a senior. He also helped the track team to the 2002 statechampionship.

Jeff Marsich in in his first year with the Yellowjackets. He transfers to MSU-Billings afterplaying for two seasons at Maranatha College, a Division III school in Minnesota.Marsich was named to the freshman all-conference team in 2001. A 2001 graduate ofLaurel High School, Marsich lettered four times in soccer, twice in basketball and twicein wrestling. He helped the Locomotives soccer team to two divisional championshipsand two third place finishes at the state tournament. He earned first team All-MCAAhonors three times and was a two-time team captain. The Locomotives finished 11-3-2in his senior season.

Andres Calabro returns to the Yellowjacket soccer team after taking the 2002 seasonoff. He played in 11 games in 2001. Calabro is also on the Yellowjacket tennis teamwhere he has played #1 doubles for the past two seasons. Before coming to MSU-Billings, he played soccer for two years at Mount Senario College, an NAIA school inWisconsin. He earned all-conference honors in 1998 and was named a team captain in1999, helping the team qualify for the NAIA national tournament. A 1992 graduate ofColegio N-17 Patagonia, Calabro played four years of rugby. His high school rugbyteam captured four divisional championships.

Robbie Thimm is in his first season with the Yellowjackets. The 2003 season will be hisfirst season of collegiate soccer. A 1997 graduate of Park City High School, Thimmlettered in soccer four years. He was a three-time first team all-state selection andhelped Park City to four state championship games. During Thimm’s career, Park Citycaptured two state titles and finished runner-up twice.

Yellowjacket Profiles

Thomas Pertuit#9 Junior

Billings, MT

A.J. Reyes#10 FreshmanQuartz Hill, CA

Jesse Spann#11 Sophomore

Rock Springs, WY

Damian Wandler#12 Senior

North Platte, NE

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Jesse Spann is in his second season with the Yellowjackets. He played in all 17 gamesfor MSU-Billings last year as a true freshman, scoring two goals and five points whilegetting off 14 shots. Spann graduated in 2002 from Rock Springs High School wherehe was one of the best players in the state. As a senior, he was named the GatoradePlayer of the Year for Wyoming after guiding Rock Springs to its third conferencechampionship, a runner-up finish at the state tournament and a top-20 national ranking.Spann scored 11 goals and had 20 assists for 42 points as a senior. He was a three-time all-conference selection and a two-time all-state selection.

Damian Wandler is in his fourth season as a Yellowjacket. He has established himselfas one of the team’s on-field leaders from his defensive position. He played in all 17games for the Yellowjackets as a junior in 2002, nine of 16 games as a sophomore in2001, and 14 of 17 games as a true freshman in 2000. Wandler graduated in 1999from North Platte High School where he lettered four times in soccer and two timesin basketball. He was a three-time all-conference selection as a defender and helpedthe soccer team to Nebraska state quarterfinals.

Andrew Reyes is in his second year at MSU-Billings after redshirting in 2002. Hegraduated in 2000 from Quartz Hill High School where he helped the team to three-straight Golden League Championships and back-to-back appearances in the CIFplayoffs. Reyes lettered four times in soccer, two times in track and once in cross-country. He was a team captain in soccer as a junior and senior. After graduating fromQuartz Hill, Reyes attended Antelope Valley College for a year and a half.

Thomas Pertuit is in his third year with the Yellowjackets as a midfielder. He has playedin every game in his collegiate career, appearing in all 16 as a freshman and all 17 as asophomore. In 2002 Pertuit scored two goals and four assists for eight points. Heregistered 21 shots and 10 shots on goal. As a freshman, he scored three points withthree assists. Pertuit graduated in 2000 from Billings Senior High School where heplayed for his father, Don. He lettered three times in soccer and led the Broncs to theState AA Championship as a senior. He earned all-state honors as a senior and wasnamed the team’s Most Valuable Player.

Yellowjacket Profiles

Patrick Boltz#13 Sophomore

Kaneohe, HI

Victor Sargent#14 FreshmanBillings, MT

Vincent Stefano#15 Junior

Palmdale, CA

Billy Dess#16 Senior

Great Falls, MT

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Billy Dess is in his third season with the Yellowjackets as a defender. Dess played in 16of 17 games for the Yellowjackets last year as a junior. He started ten games, registeringone assist and four shots from his defender position. Dess played in eight of 16 games asa sophomore, also scoring one assist that season. He graduated from Charlie M. RussellHigh School in Great Falls in 1999 after lettering four times in soccer, once in football andonce in basketball. Dess was the Rustlers’ points leader as a freshman and as a senior,scoring four goals his senior season. The Rustlers made two straight playoff appearancesduring his career. Dess also played in the Montana Olympic Development program from1994 to 1999.

Vincent Stefano is in his third season for the Yellowjackets as a defender. One of theYellowjackets’ strongest players, Stefano played in 16 of 17 games in 2002 as a sopho-more and all 16 games as a freshman in 2001. He was named the team’s most valuabledefensive player for the past two years. A native of Palmdale, he graduated in 2001 fromQuartz Hill High School where he lettered two years in soccer. Stefano helped QuartzHill to the California State Championship as a senior. In his junior season, Quartz Hilladvanced to the State quarterfinals. Stefano was named the team’s best defensive playertwice.

Patrick Boltz is in his first season with the Yellowjackets. The sophomore defenderattended Seattle Pacific for two years and lettered in soccer as a true freshman. A 1998graduate of Punahou High School in Honolulu, Boltz lettered three times in soccer, fourtimes in football and once in track. As a senior he was the Honolulu Bulletin Player ofthe Year and NSCAA Player of the Year as a sweeper. He also earned first team all-league, all-region and all-state honors. In three seasons, Boltz played in three statechampionship games, helping his team to state titles in 1996 and 1998 and a runner-upfinish in 1997.

Victor Sargent is in his first season with the Yellowjackets after graduating in 2003 fromBillings Senior High School. He helped the Broncs to an unbeaten regular season lastyear, placing second in the Eastern Division with an 8-0-4 record. Senior lost to FlatheadHS in the consolation game of the state tournament and finished with an overall record of10-2-4. He was a team captain and earned all-state honors as a midfielder in 2002. Hegraduated with a 4.00 GPA and was a valedictorian at Senior HS this spring. He wasalso a member of Senior High’s last state championship team in 1999.

Yellowjacket Profiles

Brian Palmer#17 Junior

Laramie, WY

Matthew Holm#18 FreshmanBillings, MT

Kevin Petritz#22 JuniorButte, MT

Gordie Vierck Senior

Pasco, WA

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Kevin Petritz is in his third year with the Yellowjackets as a goalkeeper. He played in 14of 17 games last season, leading the team with 797 minutes played. He allowed 26goals for a 2.94 goals-against average. He led the Yellowjackets with 47 saves whileposting a .644 save percentage. Petritz graduated from Butte High School in 2001where he lettered three times in soccer, four times in basketball and once in football. Hehelped the Bulldogs to two soccer divisional berths in three seasons and earned Aca-demic All-State honors three times. Petritz was named the team’s most improved playerin 1999.

Brian Palmer is in his third season with the Yellowjackets. As a forward in 2002, Palmerplayed in all 17 games, starting one. He registered one assist and launched eight shots.In his freshman campaign in 2001, Palmer played in eight of 16 games, scoring fourgoals. His 1.00 points per game that season was third-highest on the team. Palmer is a2001 graduate of Laramie High School where he lettered three times each in soccer,cross-country and Nordic skiing. He was Laramie’s leading scorer in 2000 and 2001,earning all-conference, all-region and all-state honors in 2001 when he scored ten goals.Laramie HS captured the Wyoming State Championship in 2000 and the SoutheastConference Championship in 1999.

Matthew Holm is in his first year with the Yellowjackets. He graduated in 2003 fromBillings Senior High School where he lettered two years in soccer. He earned the team’sMost Improved Player award as a junior midfielder and the team’s Hardest Workeraward as a senior midfielder. As a senior, Holm scored 21 points on five goals and 11assists. In both of his seasons with the Broncs, Senior finished in the top four at the statetournament. Holm also played on the Bozeman Apex Premier team, which achieved atop-20 regional ranking. Holm earned a Presidential Academic Award and an AmericanLegion Academic Honors award at Senior HS.

Gordie Vierck returns to the Yellowjackets for his second season. The last time heplayed was the 2001 season when he started all 16 games in goal for MSU-Billings. In2001, Vierck played 1475 minutes, allowing 27 goals while making 93 saves. His 5.81saves per game is third-best in Yellowjacket history, as are his 93 saves. He postedthree solo shutouts in the 2001 season, a current Yellowjacket record. A 1999 graduateof Pasco High School, Vierck lettered three years in soccer. He was the team MVP as ajunior and first team all-conference as a senior. Pasco captured league, district and statechampionships his senior season and was ranked #4 nationally by the NHSCA.

Yellowjacket Profiles

Brian HunterFreshmanCody, WY

Shaun HansenFreshmanCody, WY

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Shaun Hansen is in his first year with the Yellowjackets. He graduated in 2003 fromCody High School where he lettered in soccer four years. He also lettered in footballtwice. He was a kicker, linebacker and tight end for the Cody HS football team. As adefensive center back on the soccer team, he helped the team to post a .875 goals-against average in his senior season. Cody HS captured the conference title in Hansen’sjunior senior season and was runner-up in his senior season.

Brian Hunter is in his first season with the Yellowjackets. He graduated in 2003 fromCody High School where he lettered in soccer four years and in football two years. Heearned honorable mention all-conference honors as a football defensive back in his seniorseason. As a goalkeeper, Hunter was named to the all-conference second team as asophomore and junior and the all-region second team as a junior. In his senior year CodyHS was 6-2 in the conference for second place. A three-year starter at goalkeeper,Hunter also led CHS to one conference title.

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2003 OpponentsCalifornia State University-Stanislaus

Thursday, Aug. 28 at Arcata, CA

Nickname: WarriorsLocation: Turlock, CAEnrollment: 7,000School Colors: Red and GoldField: Warrior Soccer FieldAffiliation: NCAA IIConference: California Collegiate Athletic AssociationHead Coach: Eric MiloSoccer Phone: 209-667-3802Athletic Director: Milton RichardsAthletics Phone: 209-667-3566Sports Info. Director: Hung P TsaiSID Phone: 209-667-3168SID Fax: 209-667-3084Website: www.csustan.edu/athletics2002 Record: 5-14-0Last Meeting: CSUS 2, MSUB 1 (2OT), 9/29/01Series Record: 0-1-0

Colorado Christian UniversityThursday, Sept. 4 at Salt Lake City, UT

Nickname: CougarsLocation: Lakewood, COEnrollment: 2,700School Colors: Blue, White, and GoldField: C.C.U. Soccer FieldAffiliation: NCAA IIConference: Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceHead Coach: Gary EvansSoccer Phone: 303-963-3186Athletic Director: Lisa ParkerAthletics Phone: 303-963-3187Sports Info. Director: Aimee DavissonSID Phone: 303-963-3185SID Fax: 303-238-1217Website: www.ccu.edu2002 Results: L 3-1 (at Colorado Christian)Series Record: 1-1-0

Biola UniversityFriday, Sept. 5 at Salt Lake City, UT

Nickname: EaglesLocation: La Mirada, CAEnrollment: 4,200School Colors: Red and WhiteField: Al Barbour FieldAffiliation: NAIAConference: GSACHead Coach: Bryan KudermanSoccer Phone: 562-944-0351 x5965Athletic Director: Dr. Dave HolmquistAthletics Phone: 562-944-0351Sports Info. Director: Den CarlsonSID Phone: 562-903-4889SID Fax: 570-903-4890Website: www.biola.edu/eaglesports2002 Record: 15-6-1Last Meeting: FirstSeries Record: 0-0-0

University of Colorado-CO SpringsSaturday, Sept. 27 at Colorado Springs, CO

Nickname: Mountain LionsLocation: Colorado Springs, COEnrollment: 7,200School Colors: Black and GoldField: 4-Diamonds Sports ComplexAffiliation: NCAA IIConference: Rocky Mountain AthleticHead Coach: Flavio MazzettiSoccer Phone: 719-262-3575Athletic Director: Randy CuberoAthletics Phone: 719-262-3075Sports Info. Director: Doug FitzgeraldSID Phone: 719-262-3003SID Fax: 719-262-3029Website: www.uccs.edu/athletics2002 Record: 7-10-02002 Results: MSUB 3, UCCS 1, 8/30/02 at Salt LakeSeries Record: 1-1-5

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University of MaryFriday, Sept. 12 at Bismarck, NDSaturday, Oct. 4 at Yellowjacket Field

Nickname: MaraudersLocation: Bismarck, NDEnrollment: 2,003School Colors: Royal Blue and OrangeField: Hegeholz FieldAffiliation: NAIAConference: DAC 10Head Coach: Donovan GibsonSoccer Phone:Athletic Director: Al BortkeAthletics Phone: 701-255-7500Sports Info. Director: Heidi BaleSID Phone: 701-255-7500SID Fax: 701-255-7687Website: www.umary.edu2002 Results: MSUB 1, UM 0, 9/26/02 at MSUB

MSUB 0, UM 1, 11/1/02 at MarySeries Record: 5-5-0

Huron UniversitySaturday, Oct. 18 at Bismarck, ND

Nickname: Screaming EaglesLocation: Huron, SDEnrollment: 650School Colors: Burgundy, Silver, and GreyField: Tiger StadiumAffiliation:Conference: DAC 10Head Coach: Brad SmithSoccer Phone:Athletic Director: Garney HenleyAthletics Phone: 605-352-8721Sports Info. Director:SID Phone:SID Fax:Website: www.huron.eduLast Meeting: FirstSeries Record: 0-0-0

Humboldt State UniversityFriday, Aug. 29 at Arcata, CAMonday, Sept. 1 at Arcata, CA

Nickname: LumberjacksLocation: Arcata, CAEnrollment: 7,000School Colors: Green and GoldField: Redwood BowlAffiliation: NCAA IIConference: GNACHead Coach: Alan ExleySoccer Phone: 707-826-5941Athletic Director: Dan CollenAthletics Phone: 707-826-6011Sports Info. Director: Dan PambiancoSID Phone: 707-826-3631SID Fax: 707-826-5446Website: www.hsujacks.com2002 Results: MSUB 0, Humboldt 1, 10/13/02 at Nampa, IDSeries Record: 0-4-1

Morningside UniversitySaturday, Sept. 13 at Bismarck, ND

Nickname: MustangsLocation: Sioux City, IAEnrollment: 1,100School Colors: Maroon and WhiteField: Dible Soccer ComplexAffiliation: NAIAConference: Great Plains AthleticHead Coach: Tom MaxonSoccer Phone: 712-274-5343Athletic Director: Jerry SchmutteAthletics Phone: 712-274-5192Sports Info. Director: Dave RebstockSID Phone: 712-274-5127SID Fax: 712-274-5578Website: www.morningside.edu2002 Record: 14-6Last Meeting: MSUB 13, MU 0, 10/20/01 at Rapid CitySeries Record: 1-0-0

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Regis UniversityFriday, Sept. 26 at Denver, CO

Nickname: RangersLocation: Denver, COEnrollment: 1,100School Colors: Navy Blue and GoldField: Regis FieldAffiliation: NCAA IIConference: Rocky MountainHead Coach: Matt McDowellSoccer Phone: 303-458-4359Athletic Director: Barbara SchroederAthletics Phone: 303-458-4070Sports Info. Director: Jeff DugganSID Phone: 303-458-4052SID Fax: 303-964-3539Website: www.regis.edu/athletics2002 Record: 9-8-12002 Results: MSUB 0, Regis 4 , 10/18/02 at RegisSeries Record: 0-3-0

2003 OpponentsSeattle Pacific University

Friday, Sept. 19 at Seattle, WA

Nickname: FalconsLocation: Seattle, WAEnrollment: 3,615School Colors: Maroon and WhiteField: Interbay StadiumAffiliation: NCAA IIConference: Great NorthwestHead Coach: Cliff McCrathSoccer Phone: 206-281-2968Athletic Director: Tom BoxAthletics Phone: 206-281-2085Sports Info. Director: Frank Mac DonaldSID Phone: 206-281-2741SID Fax: 206-281-2266Website: www.spu.edu/depts/athletics2002 Record: 11-6-22002 Results: MSUB 0, SPU 3, 10/7/02 at SeattleSeries Record: 0-3-0

Seattle UniversitySunday, Sept. 21 at Seattle, WA

Nickname: RedhawksLocation: Seattle, WAEnrollment: 6,100School Colors: Scarlet and WhiteField: Soccer FieldAffiliation: NCAA IIConference: Great NorthwestHead Coach: Peter FewingSoccer Phone: 202-296-5498Athletic Director: Dr. Nancy GerouAthletics Phone: 206-296-6400Sports Info. Director: Jason LichtenbergerSID Phone: 206-296-5915SID Fax: 206-296-2154Website: www.seattleu.edu/student/us2002 Results: MSUB 2, Seattle 5, 10/5/02 at SeattleSeries Record: 0-2-0

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Westminster CollegeSaturday, Sept. 6 at Salt Lake City, UTSunday, Oct. 5 at Yellowjacket Field

Nickname: GriffinsLocation: Salt Lake City, UTEnrollment: 2,500School Colors: Purple and GoldField: Soccer FieldAffiliation: NAIAConference: Frontier ConferenceHead Coach: Chris DorachSoccer Phone: 801-832-2337Athletic Director: Tommy ConnorAthletics Phone: 435-832-2336Sports Info. Director: Daron ParkSID Phone: 435-832-2335SID Fax: 801-474-2511Website: www.westminstercollege.edu2002 Record: 9-112002 Results: MSUB 1, WC 3, 9/19/03 at Nampa, IDSeries Record: 1-5-

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Western Washington UniversityMonday, Sept. 22 at Bellingham, WA

Nickname: VikingsLocation: Bellingham, WAEnrollment: 12,300School Colors: Black, Slate Bule, and WhiteField: Bellingham’s Civic StadiumAffiliation: NCAA IIConference: GNACHead Coach: Travis ConnellSoccer Phone: 360-650-3413Athletic Director: Lynda GoodrichAthletics Phone: 360-350-3109Sports Info. Director: Paul MadisonSID Phone: 360-650-3108SID Fax: 360-650-3495Website: www.wwu.edu2002 Record: 15-4-1Last Meeting: MSUB 0, WWU 2, 9/28/02 at BellinghamSeries Record: 0-5-0

2002 Season Statistics

Name GP GS Min GA Avg Saves Pct

Kevin Petritz 14 9 797 26 2.94 47 .644

Yacine Zerizef 13 8 732 16 1.97 36 .692

Team 17 1530 42 2.47 86 .672

Opponents 17 1530 19 1.65 52 .732

Offensive Statistics

Goalkeeper Statistics

Team Season Leaders in bold blue

Name GP GS G A Pts Sh Sh% SOG SOG% PK-Att

Lucas Sanchez 16 12 0 3 3 11 .000 3 .273 0-0

Sam Hartpence 3 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0

Joe Ferguson 17 12 3 0 6 14 .214 6 .429 0-0

Mark Cipolla 17 14 11 2 24 61 .180 24 .393 2-2

Tyler Garrett 17 9 1 0 2 9 .111 4 .444 0-0

Thomas Pertuit 17 14 2 4 8 21 .095 10 .476 0-0

Jesse Spann 17 9 2 1 5 14 .143 6 .429 0-0

Damien Wandler 17 11 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0-0

Aaron Wandler 14 3 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0-0

Mike Gallegos 17 14 6 3 15 11 .545 8 .727 0-0

Vincent Stefano 16 12 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0

Billy Dess 16 10 0 1 1 4 .000 0 .000 0-0

Brian Palmer 17 1 0 1 1 8 .000 0 .000 0-0

Kyle Bales 17 14 3 0 6 10 .300 3 .300 0-0

Hugh Kinnear 17 4 0 3 3 4 .000 1 .250 0-0

Cory Dunning 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0

Colby Ankeney 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0

Team 17 28 18 74 169 .166 66 .391 2-2

Opponents 17 43 31 117 246 .175 99 .402 2-2

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2002 ResultsDate Opponent Result Goals Scored AssistsAug. 30 Colorado-CO Springs W, 3-1 Tyler Garrett

Mike GallegosKyle Bales

Aug. 31 Concordia-Irvine L, 0-3

Sept. 1 Westminster College L, 2-5 Thomas PertuitJesse Spann

Sept. 5 Whitman College L, 3-4 Mark CipollaMark CipollaMark Cipolla Lucas Sanchez

Sept. 7 Whitworth College L, 0-3

Sept. 19 Westminster College W, 3-1 Joe Ferguson Mark CipollaMark Cipolla Mike GallegosMike Gallegos Thomas Pertuit

Setp. 20 Northwest Nazarene W, 5-1 Mark Cipolla Mike GallegosMark Cipolla Thomas PertuitMark Cipolla Billy DessMike Gallegos Lucas SanchezJesse Spann Lucas Sanchez

Sept. 26 MARY W, 1-0 Mark Cipolla Brian Palmer

Sept. 28 Western Washington L, 0-2

Sept. 29 Simon Fraser L, 2-7 Thomas PertuitMark Cipolla

Oct. 5 Seattle L, 2-5 Joe Ferguson Lucas SanchezMike Gallegos Mark Cipolla

Oct. 7 Seattle Pacific L, 0-3

Oct. 12 Northwest Nazarene W, 3-0 Kyle BalesMike Gallegos Hugh KinnearJoe Ferguson Jesse Spann

Oct. 13 Humboldt State L, 0-1

Oct. 18 Regis L, 0-4

Oct. 20 Colorado Christian W, 3-1 Mike Gallegos Thomas PertuitMark Cipolla Mike GallegosKyle Bales Hugh Kinnear

Nov. 1 Mary L, 0-1

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Individual Game Records

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POINTSNo. Player, Opponent .................................................................................... Date8 Brian Palmer vs. Morningside ................................................................ Oct. 20, 20016 Mark Cipolla vs. Northwest Nazarene .................................................... Sept. 20, 20026 Mark Cipolla vs. Whitman ...................................................................... Sept. 5, 20025 Lucas Sanchez vs. Morningside ............................................................ Oct. 20, 20015 Mark Cipolla vs. CSU-Monterey Bay ..................................................... Sept. 30, 20015 Dave Austin vs. CSU-Maritime .............................................................. Sept. 21, 20014 Dave Austin vs. Morningside ................................................................ Oct. 20, 20014 Mark Cipolla vs. Morningside ............................................................... Oct. 20, 20014 Dave Austin vs. National American ....................................................... Oct. 7, 20014 Chris Newton vs. CSU-Maritime ............................................................ Sept. 21, 20014 Mike Gallegos, vs. Northwest Nazarene ................................................ Oct. 20, 20004 Adnan Smajlovic, vs. Northwest Nazarene ............................................ Oct. 20, 20004 Dave Austin, vs. Northwest Nazarene ................................................... Aug. 28, 19994 Dave Austin, vs. U.S. International ........................................................ Aug. 19984 Chris Newton vs. Northwest Nazarene .................................................. Sept. 22, 2001

GOALSNo. Player, Opponent .................................................................................... Date4 Brian Palmer, vs. Morningside ............................................................... Oct. 20, 20013 Mark Cipolla vs. Northwest Nazarene .................................................... Sept. 20, 20023 Mark Cipolla vs. Whitman ...................................................................... Sept. 5, 20022 Dave Austin vs. Morningside ................................................................ Oct. 20, 20012 Mark Cipolla vs. Morningside ............................................................... Oct. 20, 20012 Lucas Sanchez vs. Morningside ............................................................ Oct. 20, 20012 Dave Austin vs. National American ....................................................... Oct. 7, 20012 Mark Cipolla vs. CSU-Monterey Bay ..................................................... Sept. 30, 20012 Chris Newton vs. Northwest Nazarene .................................................. Sept. 22, 20012 Dave Austin vs. CSU-Maritime .............................................................. Sept. 21, 20012 Mike Gallegos, vs. Northwest Nazarene ................................................ Oct. 20, 20002 Adnan Smajlovic, vs. Northwest Nazarene ............................................ Oct. 20, 20002 Dave Austin, vs. Northwest Nazarene ................................................... Aug. 28, 19992 Dave Austin, vs. U.S. International ........................................................ Aug. 1998

ASSISTSNo. Player, Opponent .................................................................................... Date2 Lucas Sanchez vs. Northwest Nazarene ................................................ Sept. 20, 20022 Thomas Pertuit vs. Northwest Nazarene ................................................ Sept. 20, 20022 Chris Newton vs. CSU-Maritime ............................................................ Sept. 21, 2001

SAVESNo. Player, Opponent .................................................................................... Date19 Jacob Shepherd, vs. Colorado Mines .................................................... Aug. 26, 200018 Paul Corcoran, vs. National American .................................................... Oct. 21, 199914 Kyle Bales, vs. Simon Fraser .................................................................. Oct. 1, 200013 Paul Corcoran, vs. Simon Fraser ............................................................ Oct. 16, 199912 Jacob Shepherd, vs. Seattle ................................................................... Oct. 28, 200012 Jacob Shepherd, vs. Metro State ........................................................... Aug. 25, 200012 Dave Thorvilson, vs. Metro State .......................................................... Oct. 25, 199812 Dave Thorvilson, vs. Gonzaga ............................................................... Oct. 2, 199811 Gordie Vierck vs. Westminster ............................................................... Sept. 20, 200110 Gordie Vierck vs. Whitworth .................................................................. Sept. 14, 200110 Gordie Vierk vs. Metro State .................................................................. Aug. 26, 2001

Individual Season Records

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POINTSPlayer ............................................. Year Games Goals Assists PointsMark Cipolla ................................... 2002 17 11 2 24Dave Austin .................................... 2001 16 8 3 19Dave Austin .................................... 1998 15 8 2 18Mark Cipolla ................................... 2001 14 8 1 17Chris Newton .................................. 2001 16 6 4 16Mike Gallegos ................................. 2002 17 6 3 15Mike Gallegos ................................. 2000 19 5 4 14Adnan Smajlovic ............................ 2000 18 6 2 14Kyle Bales ....................................... 2001 16 6 1 13Chris Newton .................................. 2000 18 5 1 11

GOALSPlayer ............................................. Year Games GoalsMark Cipolla ................................... 2002 17 11Dave Austin .................................... 2001 16 8Dave Austin .................................... 1998 15 8Mark Cipolla ................................... 2001 14 8Kyle Bales ....................................... 2001 16 6Chris Newton .................................. 2001 16 6Mike Gallegos ................................. 2002 17 6Adnan Smajlovic ............................ 2000 18 6Chris Newton .................................. 2000 18 5Mike Gallegos ................................. 2000 19 5

ASSISTSPlayer ............................................. Year Games AssistsThomas Pertuit ............................... 2002 17 4Chris Newton .................................. 2001 16 4Mike Gallegos ................................. 2000 19 4Chris Jacky ..................................... 2000 18 4Mike Gallegos ................................. 2002 17 3Hugh Kinnear ................................. 2002 17 3Lucas Sanchez ................................ 2002 16 3Dave Austin .................................... 2001 16 3Thomas Pertuit ............................... 2001 16 3Jesse Goff ....................................... 1999 14 3

SAVESPlayer ............................................. Year Games SavesJacob Shepherd .............................. 2000 18 129Paul Corcoran ................................. 1999 15 111Gordie Vierck ................................... 2001 16 93Dave Thorvilson ............................. 1998 13 74Kevin Petritz ................................... 2002 14 47Yacine Zerizef .................................. 2002 13 36

Individual Career Records

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POINTSPlayer .......................................................Years Games PointsDave Austin ...............................................1997-01 50 45Mark Cipolla ..............................................2001-02 33 41Chris Newton .............................................1998-01 60 33Mike Gallegos ............................................2000-02 40 31Adnan Smajlovic .......................................1998-00 41 24Joey Murphy .............................................1996-99 29 10

GOALSPlayer .......................................................Years Games GoalsDave Austin ...............................................1997-01 50 28Mark Cipolla ..............................................2001-02 33 19Chris Newton .............................................1998-01 61 14Mike Gallegos ............................................2000-02 40 12Adnan Smajlovic .......................................1998-00 41 10

ASSISTSPlayer .......................................................Years Games AssistsMike Gallegos ............................................2000-02 40 7Dave Austin ...............................................1998-01 50 5Chris Newton .............................................1998-01 60 5Chris Jacky ................................................1999-00 32 4Adnan Smajlovic .......................................1998-00 41 4Mark Cipolla ..............................................2001-02 33 3Jesse Goff ..................................................1999 14 3

SAVESPlayer .......................................................Years Games SavesPaul Corcoran ............................................1998-99 22 133Jacob Shepherd .........................................2000 18 129Gordie Vierck ..............................................2001 16 93Dave Thorvilson ........................................1996-98 13 74Kevin Petritz ..............................................2002 14 47Yacine Zerizef .............................................2002 13 36

GOALS AGAINST AVERAGEPlayer .......................................................Years GA Min. GAA.Gordie Vierck ..............................................2001 16 1475 1.02Yacine Zerizef .............................................2002 16 732 1.97Dave Thorvilson ........................................1996-98 34 1108 2.76Kevin Petritz ..............................................2002 26 797 2.93Paul Corcoran ............................................1998-99 67 1830 3.30Jacob Shepherd .........................................2000 61 1629 3.37

Team Game Records

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POINTSNo. ....................... Opponent Date29 ........................ Morningside Oct. 20, 200117 ........................ Northwest Nazarene Sept. 20, 200214 ........................ Northwest Nazarene Oct. 20, 200013 ........................ CSU-Maritime Sept. 21, 20019 .......................... Colorado Christian Oct. 20, 20029 .......................... Westminster Sept. 19, 20029 .......................... Penn State-Behrend Oct. 6, 20009 .......................... College of Notre Dame Sept. 1998

GOALSNo. ....................... Opponent Date13 ........................ Morningside Oct. 20, 20015 .......................... Northwest Nazarene Oct. 20, 20025 .......................... CSU-Maritime Sept. 21, 20015 .......................... Northwest Nazarene Oct. 20, 20003 .......................... Colorado Christian Oct. 20, 20023 .......................... Northwest Nazarene Oct. 12, 20023 .......................... Westminster Sept. 19, 20023 .......................... Whitman Sept. 5, 20023 .......................... Colorado-Colorado Springs Aug. 30, 20023 .......................... National American Oct. 28, 20013 .......................... CSU-Monterey Bay Sept. 30, 20013 .......................... Northwest Nazarene Sept. 22, 20013 .......................... Penn State-Behrend Oct. 6, 20003 .......................... Concordia (NE) Sept. 2, 20003 .......................... Mary Sept. 27, 19983 .......................... Sioux Falls Sept. 19983 .......................... College of Notre Dame Sept. 19983 .......................... U.S. International Aug. 1998

ASSISTSNo. ....................... Opponent Date5 .......................... Northwest Nazarene Sept. 20, 20024 .......................... Northwest Nazarene Oct. 20, 20003 .......................... Colorado Christian Oct. 20, 20023 .......................... Westminster Sept. 19, 20023 .......................... Morningside Oct. 20, 20013 .......................... CSU-Maritime Sept. 21, 20013 .......................... Penn State-Behrend Oct. 6, 20003 .......................... College of Notre Dame Sept. 1998

SAVESNo. ....................... Opponent Date19 ........................ Colorado Mines Aug. 26, 200018 ........................ National American Oct. 21, 199916 ........................ Metro State Oct. 25, 199814 ........................ Simon Fraser Oct. 1, 200013 ........................ Metro State Aug. 25, 200013 ........................ Simon Fraser Oct. 16, 199913 ........................ Mary Sept. 20, 199811 ........................ Westminster Sept. 20, 2001

Team Season Records

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TEAM SCORING AVERAGEYear ............................................ Games No. Avg.2001 ................................................ 16 39 2.442002 ................................................ 17 28 1.652000 ................................................ 19 22 1.161998 ................................................ 15 17 1.131999 ................................................ 16 11 0.69

GOALSYear ............................................ Games Goals2001 ................................................ 16 392002 ................................................ 17 282000 ................................................ 19 221998 ................................................ 15 171999 ................................................ 16 11

TEAM DEFENSEYear ............................................... GA Minutes GAA.2001 ................................................ 31 1.942002 ................................................ 42 1530 2.471998 ................................................ 43 1158 3.342000 ................................................ 69 1730:24 3.591999 ................................................ 58 1380 3.78

SAVES PER GAMEYear ............................................ Games Number Avg.2000 ................................................ 19 144 7.581999 ................................................ 16 111 6.941998 ................................................ 15 96 6.402001 ................................................ 16 95 5.942002 ................................................ 17 86 5.06

SAVESYear ............................................ Games Number2000 ................................................ 19 1441999 ................................................ 16 1111998 ................................................ 15 962001 ................................................ 16 952002 ................................................ 17 86

SHUTOUT PERCENTAGEYear ............................................ Games Number Pct.2001 ................................................ 16 3 0.192002 ................................................ 17 2 0.121999 ................................................ 16 1 0.062000 ................................................ 19 1 0.05

SHUTOUTSYear ............................................ Games Shutouts2001 ................................................ 16 32002 ................................................ 17 21999 ................................................ 16 12000 ................................................ 19 1

Miscellaneous Records

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FASTEST GOAL FROM START OF GAMETime ................................................ Player Opponent Date2:00 .................................................. Dave Austin Morningside Oct. 20, 20013:00 .................................................. Mark Cipolla Morningside Oct. 20, 20015:00 .................................................. Chris Newton Concordia (NE) Sept. 2, 20006:25 .................................................. Adnan Smajlovic Northwest Nazarene Oct. 20, 20007:53 .................................................. Chris Newton Whitman Sept. 16, 20017:54 .................................................. Kyle Bales National American Oct. 28, 20018:48 .................................................. Mike Gallegos Colorado College Oct. 5, 2000

FASTEST CONSECUTIVE GOALSTime ................................................ Players Opponent Date0:24 .................................................. Mark Cipolla Whitman Sept. 5, 2002........................................................ Mark Cipolla

0:27 .................................................. Joe Ferguson Seattle University Oct. 5, 2002........................................................ Mike Gallegos

1:00 .................................................. Dave Austin Morningside Oct. 20, 2001........................................................ Mark Cipolla

1:00 .................................................. Brian Palmer Morningside Oct. 20, 2001........................................................ Lucas Sanchez

1:04 .................................................. Mark Cipolla Northwest Nazarene Sept. 20, 2002........................................................ Mark Cipolla

2:00 .................................................. Brian Palmer Morningside Oct. 20, 2001........................................................ Brian Palmer

3:00 .................................................. Jeff Short Morningside Oct. 20, 2001........................................................ Brian Palmer

4:00 .................................................. Mark Cipolla CSU-Maritime Sept. 21, 2001........................................................ Dave Austin

4:05 .................................................. Mark Cipolla Whitman Sept. 5, 2002........................................................ Mark Cipolla

5:00 .................................................. Mike Gallegos Penn State-Behrend Oct. 6, 2000........................................................ Kyle Bales

CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH AT LEAST ONE GOALNo. ................................................... Player From To3 ...................................................... Mark Cipolla Sept. 19, 2002 Sept. 26, 20022 ...................................................... Mike Gallegos Sept. 19, 2002 Sept. 20, 20022 ...................................................... Chris Newton Oct. 20, 2001 Oct. 26, 20012 ...................................................... Kyle Bales Oct. 26, 2001 Oct. 28, 20012 ...................................................... Chris Newton Sept. 21, 2001 Sept. 22, 20012 ...................................................... Mike Gallegos Oct. 5, 2000 Oct. 6, 20002 ...................................................... Dave Austin Sept. 19, 1998 Sept. 20, 1998

CONSECUTIVE SHUTOUT MINUTESNo. ................................................... Player From To220:20 .............................................. Yacine Zerizef Sept. 19, 2002 Sept. 28, 2002161:51 .............................................. Gordie Vierck Sept. 3, 2001 Sept. 14, 2001142:30 .............................................. Gordie Vierck Sept. 21, 2001 Sept. 23, 2001140:50 .............................................. Gordie Vierck Oct. 14, 2001 Oct. 28, 2001127:23 .............................................. Kevin Petritz Oct. 7, 2002 Oct. 13, 2002115:23 .............................................. Yacine Zerizef Oct. 18, 2002 Nov. 1, 2002

All-Time Series Records

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Opponent #Gm Won-Lost 1st Meeting Last Meeting

CALIFORNIA (3-6-1)

Cal State-Maritime 1 1-0-0 September 21, 2001 September 21, 2001

Cal State-Monterey Bay 1 1-0-0 September 30, 2001 September 30, 2001

Cal State-Stanislaus 1 0-1-0 September 29, 2001 September 29, 2001

College of Notre Dame 1 1-0-0 August 30, 1998 August 30, 1998

Concordia-Irvine 1 0-1-0 August 31, 2002 August 31, 2002

Humboldt State 5 0-4-1 September 14, 1998 October 13, 2002

CANADA (0-5-0)

Simon Fraser 5 0-5-0 September 12, 1998 September 29, 2002

COLORADO (1-21-0)

Colorado Christian 3 1-1-0 September 26, 1996 October 20, 2002

Colorado College 1 0-1-0 October 5, 2000 October 5, 2000

Colorado School of Mines2 0-2-0 August 30, 1999 August 28, 2000

Metro State 4 0-4-0 September 25, 1998 August 26, 2001

Regis 3 0-3-0 September 12, 1999 October 18, 2002

Southern Colorado 3 0-3-0 September 5, 1997 September 10, 1999

Colorado 1 N/A September 25, 1996 September 25, 1996

UC-Colorado Springs 7 0-7-0 September 7, 1997 August 30, 2002

HAWAII (1-2-0)

BYU-Hawaii 1 1-0-0 November 6, 2000 November 6, 2000

Hawaii Pacific 2 0-2-0 September 13, 1998 November 4, 2000

IDAHO (5-3-0)Northwest Nazarene 7 5-2-0 September 25, 1997 October 12, 2002

Albertson College 1 0-1-0 September 26, 1997 September 26, 1997

All-Time Series Records

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Opponent #Gm Won-Lost 1st Meeting Last Meeting

Iowa (1-0-0)Morningside College 1 1-0-0 October 20, 2001 October 20, 2001

KANSAS (1-0-0)Ottowa of Kansas 1 1-0-0 September 21, 1996 September 21, 1996

NEBRASKA (1-1-0)Bellevue College 1 1-0-0 October 18, 1997 October 18, 1997

Concordia 1 0-1-0 September 2, 2000 September 2, 2000

NORTH DAKOTA (5-5-0)

Mary 11 5-5-0 October 26, 1996 November 1, 2002

PENNSYLVANIA (1-0-0)

Penn State-Erie Behrend 1 1-0-0 October 6, 2000 October 6, 2000

SOUTH DAKOTA (3-4-1)

NC/USI/NAU 7 2-4-0 September 22, 1996 October 28, 2001

Sioux Falls 2 1-0-1 September 22, 1998 October 22, 1999

UTAH (1-5-0)

Westminster 6 1-5-0 September 27, 1997 September 19, 2002

WASHINGTON (1-17-0)

Gonzaga 2 0-2-0 October 2, 1998 October 2, 1999

Seattle 2 0-2-0 October 28, 2000 October 5, 2002

Seattle Pacific 3 0-3-0 October 18, 1999 October 7, 2002

Western Washington 3 0-5-0 September 11, 1998 September 28, 2002

Whitman College 2 1-1-0 September 16, 2001 September 5, 2002

Whitworth College 4 0-4-0 September 17, 1999 September 7, 2002

About MSU-BillingsAt Montana State University – Billings one-on-one relationships with your faculty, staff, and classmates willmake the difference. Your academic experience will be highly personalized, from your first campus visit toyour last classroom discussion. In addition to receiving quality instruction, real-world experiences such asgroup projects, practicums, internships, and cooperative education programs will prepare you for yourchosen career.

Our commitment to access and excellence begins in the classroom and extends well beyond the boundariesof our campus.

Access√ Learn in small classes taught by professors at the top of their field√ Take classes online, in the evening, or in accelerated formats√ Receive help funding your college education through financial aid and scholarships√ Take advantage of the accommodating hours at Evening Student Services√ Visit one-on-one with an Academic Advisor to develop a plan of study√ Seek assistance from professional tutors in the Academic Support Center

Excellence√ Learn from faculty members who will challenge and prepare you for the real world√ Receive assistance from staff members who are friendly, helpful, and committed to your academic

success√ Access facilities that are consistently updated and improved to make an excellent environment for

learning√ Explore services that provide opportunities to discover new possibilities

MSU-Billings At A Glance√ Located in Montana’s largest city√ Over 100 programs of study√ 4,300 students enrolled√ 84% of faculty hold the highest degree in their field√ 85% of students receive financial assistance√ Compete in NCAA Division II Athletics√ Average class size of 25√ 112-acre campus√ Over 50 chartered student organizations

What our students say:My favorite thing about college is the sense of community you develop over the course of your first year andbeyond. I really like how the professors are easy to talk to and are willing to help you out in any way theycan.-Adam, Biology major from Hardin, Montana

I never thought I would know so many people, and they aren’t just acquaintances. We know all about eachother.-Amy, Elementary Education major from Big Timber, Montana

My favorite part of Billings is all of the great shopping and all of the fun things that most other towns inMontana do not have to offer.-Kyle, Elementary Education major from Fort Shaw, Montana

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About MSUB AthleticsMontana State University-Billings is an NCAA Division II member sponsoring twelve varsity sports,seven for women and five for men, plus co-ed cheerleading. The mission of MSU-Billings Athleticsis to provide opportunities for student-athletes that are high in both quantity and quality. By offeringa variety of teams for men and women as well as a broad range of academic programs, YellowjacketAthletics has continued to grow in recent years.

Fall Sports

The men’s soccer team faced a grueling road schedule in 2002, playing 16 of its 17 contests outsideof Montana. The Yellowjackets finished the season with a 6-11 highlighted by winning their firsttournament at the Northwest Nazarene Invitational. Doug Seigle will enter his second year at thehelm of the Jackets in 2003 with a team that he believes will be one of the strongest defensive squadsin the region. Seigle has added a balanced mix of transfers and high school players to a talentedgroup of returnees.

The Lady Jacket soccer team is in the midst of rebuilding after winning just twice in 16 games lastseason. The Yellowjackets played with a short roster for much of the year, sometimes suiting up only13 players. Second year coach Don Trentham has added depth and speed with one of the program’slargest-ever recruiting classes. With a strong home schedule that includes nine games atYellowjacket Field, 2003 could be turning point for the women’s soccer program at MSU-Billings.

The Yellowjacket volleyball team posted a 9-18 record in one of the most competitive conferences inNCAA II. The Jackets played four matches against eventual national champions in 2002, includingthree against NCAA II National Champion BYU-Hawaii and NAIA National Champion NationalAmerican. The season was highlighted by a 3-2 victory at Hawaii-Hilo after trailing 2-0. CoachPa’ulasi Matavao will boast the longest tenure of any Yellowjacket volleyball coach when he finisheshis fourth season in 2003. He also needs just five more victories to become the winningest coach inYellowjacket history.

The women’s cross-country team posted the highest team GPA among NCAA II teams for the thirdstraight year in 2002-2003. They have now been on the Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic list for eight years running. The Lady Jackets placed 16th at the West Regional Meet, ledby Ellen Swogger’s 47th place finish. Chelsea Lynnes wasn’t far behind in 59th place and bothrunners return this year.

The men’s cross-country team had as many as nine runners just a month before the season. By theend of the season, the Jackets were down to three runners and were unable to compete as a team.Freshman Brian Fosjord finished 90th at the Regional for the Jackets’ highest individual place.Coach Dave Coppock has a 2003 recruiting class that will put the Yellowjackets back into teamcompetition.

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About MSUB AthleticsWinter Sports

The men’s basketball team ran into one hurdle after another in defending their PacWestChampionship last season. Although they finished second in the nation for scoring and three-pointers, the Jackets were so severely depleted by injuries and illnesses by midseason that theyfinished the season with only eight healthy players. Returning from injury for the 2003-2004 seasonwill be leading scorer Jerett Skrifvars and assist leader Dave Carse. Coach Craig Carse has bolsteredthe roster with several transfers during the off-season and will be looking to return to the NCAATournament.

The Lady Yellowjacket basketball team qualified for the West Regional for the second straight yearafter posting a 20-6 regular season record. They earned the region’s No. 3 seed and defeated CentralWashington in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Jackets lost to No. 1-rankedSeattle Pacific in the regional semifinals. MSUB will have to rebuild in 2003-2004 after graduatingone of the program’s best recruiting classes of all time.

Spring Sports

The MSU-Billings softball team was one of the most improved teams in the Pacific WestConference, posting a 15-20 overall record in just its third year of competition. Coach JeffAumend’s squad notched program-bests in several statistical categories including batting average(.271) and runs scored (136). The Lady Jackets’ conference season was highlighted when they tookthree of four games from second place Hawaii-Hilo at the end of the season. MSUB returns a solidcore of starters for the 2004 season, most of whom will be sophomores and juniors.

The men’s and women’s tennis teams hosted the second annual Pacific West Conference TennisChampionships in 2003, with each team placing fifth. The Yellowjackets, who traveled to Hawaiifor last year’s championships, hosted the four Hawaii schools and Western New Mexico. Billingstennis fans were able to enjoy watching top-notch tennis as well as the eventual men’s and women’snational champions. MSUB will return to Hawaii for the 2004 PacWest Championships.

Men’s and women’s golf made its debut at MSU-Billings in the 2002-2003 school year, increasingthe number of varsity sports sponsored at the school to 12. Dave Doherty, who is also the head golfprofessional at Pryor Creek Golf Club, guided eight men’s and five women’s players through theirfirst season. The men’s team closed the season with an impressive fifth place finish at thecompetitive Regis Invitational. Doherty expects big improvement from both squads after having afull year to recruit.

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MSUB Athletic Training Pat Hughes enters his second full year as the Yellowjackets’ head athletictrainer after serving as an assistant trainer for three years at MSU-Billings. Anative of North Vernon, Indiana, Hughes graduated in 1997 from PurdueUniversity where he worked with all of the Boilermakers’ sports teams,including the football team that featured Drew Brees. After graduating, he spent a year as an assistant trainer at Indiana WesleyanUniversity before moving to Billings. He served as assistant trainer for theYellowjackets for three years under Todd Hull before taking over the headtrainer duties in 2001. As a member of the Orthopedic Surgeons SportsMedicine Team, Hughes services all twelve varsity sports at MSU-Billings. Included in his sport medicine experience are game coverage for theTampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Timberwolves and event coverage

for the Pro Bull Riders Tour. Hughes currently lives in Billings with his wife Danielle.

Dr. James Elliott is the team doctor for Yellowjacket Athletics. Boardcertified in orthopedic surgery with fellowships in foot and ankle sports medi-cine, Dr. Elliott is the primary physician for a majority of the orthopedicsurgeries and treatments received by Yellowjacket student-athletes. Dr. Elliottin conjunction with Orthopedic Surgeons of Billings provides MSU-Billingswith its entire sports medicine staff, including the head trainer, assistant trainerand team doctor. In addition to his duties with Yellowjacket Athletics, Dr. Elliott is also theteam doctor for the Billings Mustangs, a Class A minor league affiliate of theCincinnati Reds that operates during the summer. Dr. Elliott received his undergraduate degree from Carroll College in Helena.He then went on to graduate from the University of Washington School ofMedicine WAMI program and performed his residency at the University of

Chicago Department of Orthopedics. Dr. Elliott is now affiliated with Orthopedic Surgeons, PSC, andspecializes in sports related trauma injuries.

A newcomer to Montana, John Townsend is taking over the responsibilities ofthe graduate assistant athletics trainer for the Yellowjackets. Townsend comesto MSU-Billings after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Trainingfrom the University of Central Florida in Orlando where he graduated withhonors. While in Orlando, he worked in a variety of athletic training settings,from inner-city high schools to NCAA Division I football teams. Townsendwas a member of the medical team for many large events such as the WaltDisney World Marathon and the Rotary Gridiron Classic college football all-star game. He plans to spend the next two years in Billings working with theYellowjacket athletes while pursuing a Master of Education in InterdisciplinaryStudies.

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Administration

Dr. Gary R. Gray is Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (NCAA Division II)and Professor (graduate program in sport management) at Montana StateUniversity-Billings. He is former Chair of the Department of Health andPhysical Education, former Associate Dean in the College of Education andHuman Services, and former Director of the Employee Wellness Program at thesame institution. He received his B.P.E. degree from the University of NewBrunswick (Canada), his M.S. degree from the University of Kentucky, and hisEd. D. degree from the University of Oregon. His doctoral dissertation studiedsport-related negligence lawsuits in school settings.

Dr. Gray has taught physical education and coached in schools, large and small,public and private, grades one through university, in the United States andCanada. He has been active in researching, writing, speaking, and consulting on

sport management issues and sport safety and risk management behaviors in a wide variety of sport andrecreational environments since 1983. Gray is the former and founding Editor of the Journal of Legal Aspectsof Sport and is a Past President of the Society for the Study of Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity(SSLASPA). He is an active member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Dance(AAHPERD) and served for many years on the Board of Directors as well as President of the School andCommunity Safety Society of America (SCSSA). Gray has also been active in the National Congress ofState Games by serving as the national Chair for insurance and risk management.

Gray has been at MSU-Billings since 1994. Prior to that he directed the undergraduate and graduateprograms in sport management at Iowa State University from 1987-1994. He went to Iowa State fromEastern Montana College, where he taught and coached from 1984-1987.

Dr. Ronald P. Sexton was named Acting Chancellor at MSU-Billings in July1994 and appointed Chancellor in March 1995 following an extensive nation-wide search. Dr. Sexton became the first Chancellor in the history of MontanaState University-Billings when the university was renamed from Eastern Mon-tana College in 1994. The name change was a result of restructuring of theMontana University System by the Board of Regents. MSU-Billings officiallybecame administratively affiliated with Montana State University in July 1994.

Before becoming Chancellor, Dr. Sexton was the Academic Vice President andProfessor of Special Education and Reading at MSU-Billings from 1987 to1994. He has held several administrative and academic positions at MSU-Billings since 1977.

Dr. Sexton earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Montana College in 1959. Sexton playedcollegiate baseball for the Yellowjackets and has been a strong proponent of Yellowjacket Athletics through-out his tenure at the university. He received his Master of Science degree from EMC in 1964 and earnedhis Ph.D. in Education from the University of Oregon in 1971.

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Administration

Travis Elam enters his second year as Director of Operations and Media Rela-tions and his third year overall with the Yellowjackets. He was a sports informa-tion graduate assistant during the 2001-2002 school year while completing hismaster’s degree in sport management. Elam graduated from MSU-Billings in1997 with an undergraduate degree in English education. He went on to teachEnglish and coach football at Browning High School and Augusta High Schoolbefore returning to Billings in 2000 as an assistant footbal coach at RockyMountain College. He coached running backs for two years at RMC whileworking toward his master’s degree at MSUB. He completed his master’s lastspring. In addition to his duties at MSU-Billings, Elam is also the ConferenceInformation Director for the six-member Pacific West Conference, which has itsmain office located in Billings.

Krista Montague started working as the Athletics Department Development &Marketing Director in July of 2002. She was also recently appointed to theposition of Senior Women Administrator, making her the highest-ranking femaleadministrator in the Athletics Department. Montague graduated from HyshamHigh School in 1995, where she earned a scholarship to play basketball atMSU-Billings. She was a four-year letter winner for the Jackets, graduating in1999 with the school record for career free throw percentage. As a senior,Montague helped lead MSUB to the West Regional Championship and its onlyElite Eight Appearance. Before joining the MSU-Billings Athletics staff full time,Montague worked for Deaconess Billings Clinic. During the summers of 2000and 2001, she was also the Athletics Department’s part time corporatepartnership director. Krista and her husband Brent live in the Billings Heightsarea and have three children, Dylan (9), Shayla (2), and Allie, who was born thissummer.

Denise Wynia begins her third year as Administrative Assistant for the Depart-ment of Intercollegiate Athletics. She graduated from Eastern Montana Collegein 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Office Adminis-tration Option. Wynia has been an administrative assistant at MSU-Billings since1986, working in the Biology and Physical Sciences Department and the Coun-seling and Human Services Department. She also served in the office of theDean of the College of Education and Human Services as well as the SpecialPrograms Assistant to the Dean’s Office. Wynia and her husband Kevin live onthe west end of Billings and have three children, Josh, John Michael, and Brittany.They also have two grandchildren, Kendra and Ethan. In 2002, Wynia receivedan MSU-Billings Staff Recognition Award for her outstanding work for theYellowjacket Athletics Department.

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Sports InformationThe MSU-Billings Sports Information Office consists of the Director of Media Relations and a smallstaff of student workers. The sports information staff performs a variety of duties for all 12Yellowjacket Athletics teams, including maintaining the Yellowjacket Athletics website; keepinggame statistics for all team sports; writing press releases; communicating with local, regional andnational media; and providing important information to other universities and the NCAA.

The goal of the MSU-Billings Sports Information Office is to provide fans and media with the mostcurrent and thorough information about Yellowjacket Athletics. At all home events, the sportsinformation staff uses StatCrew Automated Scorebook to record game statistics. Immediatelyfollowing an event, the staff writes a press release and distributes it along with the game statistics toa variety of media.

When the Yellowjackets are on the road, the sports information staff performs the same post-gameduties as it does when the teams are playing at home. Once game statistics are received from thehost school, they are posted on the website and distributed to the media along with a press release.

Those press releases and statistics are also posted on the Yellowjacket website soon after the gamefor Jacket fans around the world to view. The Yellowjacket Athletics website was designed inconjunction with Janna Myers, the university webmaster. The site was designed with threeobjectives in mind: provide as much information as possible, appear visually appealing withoutbeing overwhelming, and be easy and convenient to navigate.

In addition to maintaining the Yellowjacket Athletics website with all of the information fans andmedia need, the sports information staff distributes a weekly email newsletter with stories of the pastweek’s highlights and a schedule of upcoming events. (To subscribe to this free email newsletter,simply email you name and email address to telam@msubillings.edu.)

Yellowjacket Sports Information

Travis Elam, Director of Operations and Media RelationsPhone: 406-657-2100Fax: 406-657-2919Email: telam@msubillings.edu

Megan Sturlaugson, Assistant Sports Information DirectorPhone: 406-657-2100Fax: 406-657-2919Email: sturlaugsonm@hotmail.com

Yellowjacket Media Contacts

Billings GazettePhone: 406-657-1393Fax: 406-657-1208

KTVQ 2 TelevisionPhone: 406-252-5611Fax: 406-252-9938

ABC6/Fox 4 TelevisionPhone: 406-652-4743Fax: 406-652-6963

KULR 8 TelevisionPhone: 406-656-8558Fax: 406-655-2688

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Yellowjacket Hall of FameINDUCTION CLASS OF 1990Oscar Bjorgum Sr. (Coach)Gene Brosovich (Football)Ronald Ewing (Football)Richard Harkins (Football)Les Heins (Basketball)Loren Soft (Football)Bart Templeman (Football)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 1991Paul Carpenter (Track)Paul Champlin (Football)Kelly Crisp (Gymnastics)Harry “Mike” Harkins (Coach)Alice Ritzman (Basketball & Golf)Al Walker (Basketball)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 1992Nels Christiansen (Coach)Larry Jordan (Football & Rodeo)Ron Kowalski (Coach)John Novasio (Football)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 1993Darcy Conway (Basketball)Dennis Maggert (Baseball & Football)James Michel (Baseball & Football)Gordon Real Bird Sr. (Coach)Vic Uffelman (Wrestling)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 1994Reid Hagen (Service & Distinction)Robert Lee (Coach)William “Billy” Foster (Basketball)Larry Hanft (Football)William “Bill” Hilton (Football)Kelli Kenyon (Basketball)Harvey Munford (Basketball)John Polich (Coach)Deb Prevost (Basketball)Joe Rinella (Basketball)Jim Soft (Basketball)Oscar Wirtala (Basketball)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 1995John Patrick Smith (Coach)Dr. Harold “Shorty” Alterowitz (Coach)Jay Shaw (Coach)Thomas Downey (Service &

Distinction)Evonne (Goroski) Bird (Basketball)Ernie Fortney (Basketball)James N. Noennig (Basketball)Theresa O’Donnell-Uhrich (Basketball)John Strange (Baseball & Football)William “Wondo” Wondolowski

(Football & Track)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 1996Darrell Hill (Basketball)Douglas Linehan (Football)Gene Espeland (Coach)Kas Ione (Basketball)Stephanie Hannah (Volleyball)Dr. Richard Gruber (Service &

Distinction)Patti Jo Eubank (Basketball)Randal Ecker (Baseball & Football)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 1997Jim Downsl (Track & Cross-Country)Jeffrey Griffeth (Gymnastics)Delmar Fried (Coach)Lynn Ahrens (Football)Freeman Blade (Basketball)Laura Sundheim (Coach)Russ Powers (Basketball)Bill Hill (Football)Shelley (Altrogge) Emerson (Basket-ball)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 1998Pete Conway (Basketball)James Dow (Football)Elwood “Woody” Hahn (Service &

Distinction)Ron Osborne (Basketball)James Polich (Coach)Terri (Wiederrick) Hein (Basketball)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 1999Blase Dilulo (Football)Don Blankenship (Track & Cross-

Country)Larry Noonan (Football)Sherry (McQuinn) McCarthy

(Basketball)Pat Douglass (Coach)Allen Rohrback (Gymnastics)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 2000Dave Blair (Volleyball)Don James (Service & Distinction)Tom Osborne (Basketball)Greg Shamens (Gymnastics)Colleen Day Wiechman (Basketball)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 2001Gary Gray (Volleyball)Jim Haugen (Honor & Distinction)Dan Korber (Football)Leo Lapito (Gymnastics)Harold Miller (Basketball)Tera Silvius (Basketball)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 2002Deb (Dianda) Bradburn (Volleyball)Curt Brott (Basketball)Brandy Hamblin-Hansen (Basketball)Dave Klarich (Tennis)Brent Montague (Basketball)Bob Uffelman (Wrestling)

INDUCTION CLASS OF 2003Wayne Beddow (Baseball)Bob Deming (Football, Basketball,

Baseball & Track)Heather (Reiter) Elkin (Basketball)David Harness (Gymnastics)Rishay Vollertsen (Volleyball)

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Almost every serioussports fan is familiar with thethree NCAA membership clas-sifications: Divisions I, II andIII. The public may be lessfamiliar with what the classifi-cations mean, especially inthe case of Division II.

In brief, Division I members are required to sponsor the mostsports and provide the most athletically related financial aid forstudent-athletes. Division III members, on the other hand, are pro-hibited from providing athletically related financial assistance.

So, what does it mean to be an NCAA Division II member? Morethan anything, it is a commitment to balance.

First, members are required to sponsor at least 10 varsity sports(at least five women’s sports) and offer at least a limited amount ofathletically related financial aid, although the requirement is far lessthan Division I’s. Those are the principal nuts-and-bolts standardsthat separate Division II from Divisions I and III.

But other, less tangible, considerations characterize Division IImembership. Student-athletes generally come from the area inwhich their institution is located. They are integrated with the stu-dent body. Many coaches and administrators perform other jobsor functions at their institutions, including teaching. Most Division

II student-athletes pay for school through a combination of schol-arship money, grants, student loans and employment earnings.The division’s philosophy emphasizes participation, and its finan-cial aid requirement helps ensure quality competition.

National championship opportunities in Division II are compara-ble to those in Divisions I and III. For 2003-04, Division II national-championship competition will be offered in the following sports:

Men WomenBaseball BasketballBasketball Cross countryCross country Field hockeyFootball GolfGolf LacrosseLacrosse RowingSoccer SoccerSwimming and Diving SoftballTennis Swimming and DivingIndoor track TennisOutdoor track Indoor trackWrestling Outdoor track

VolleyballIn addition, Division II institutions and student-athletes are eligi-

ble to compete in National Collegiate (all division) Championships inwomen’s bowling, men’s gymnastics, women’s gymnastics, men’svolleyball, men’s water polo and women’s water polo. Coed nationalchampionships also are conducted for all divisions in fencing, rifleand skiing.

Division II at a Glance

Total members....................................................28244 percent private56 percent public

Average undergraduate enrollment................3,726

Undergraduate enrollment

Enrollment Div. II schools Percent15,000+ ............................................2 0.77,500 - 14,999................................21 7.22,500-7,499 ..................................115 39.72,499 and below...........................132 52.4

Average number of student-athletes per DivisionII institution, 2001Men ....................................................................157Women................................................................105Total ....................................................................262

NCAA-Sponsored Championships for Division II,2003-04

No. sportsMen ......................................................................12Women..................................................................13

Average Number of Men’s and Women’s SportsSponsored per Division II Institution

Men ......................................................................6.5Women ................................................................7.0

Average Athletics Expenses per Institution

Division II, w/football ..............................$1.8 millionDivision II, w/o football ..........................$1.3 million

Division II, By the Numbers

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NCAA Division II continues to evaluate and strengthen academicstandards to help ensure that the student-athlete experience isfocused on education.

At the 2003 NCAA Convention, the Division II membershipvoted to increase the standard for initial academic eligibility byincreasing the minimum number of required high-school corecourses from 13 to 14. The membership also voted to strength-en the progress-toward-degree requirement by increasing thegrade-point average required after the first and second seasonsof competition. The Division II Academic Requirements Commit-tee also continues to study the academic performance of trans-fer student-athletes to determine if additional regulation in thatarea is desirable.

A Division II degree-completion program ($241,000 in 2003-04)provides grants to assist student-athletes who did not completetheir degree before their eligibility expired. A $1 million AcademicSupport Program to improve the Division II’s academic environ-ment for student-athletes also was initiated in 2003-04; this pro-gram helps provide additional staff, such as academic counselors

or advisors; tutoring pro-grams; the ability to grantscholarships (such as apostgraduate scholarshipprogram); or underwritecomputer labs.

Meanwhile, the division ismoving toward a “gradua-tion-success” report that willprovide an improved mea-sure of academic outcomesfor Division II student-ath-letes. The new method willbetter account for transferstudent-athletes and stu-dent-athletes who do notreceive athletically relatedfinancial aid. A final decisionon the alternate measure islikely in fall 2003.

Division II Academics

Division II challenged 90 student-athletes and administrators tostrengthen the Division II identity when the first Division II Leader-ship Action Academy was conducted in February 2003 in Indi-anapolis.

The participants teamed to provide a unique perspective,ultimately focusing on the Division II attributes of “reality,”

“family” and “balance.”

“I love that the volleyball team is my family,” said one stu-dent-athlete. “I know the players on the football and basketballteams. I know the people we’re playing, and I know the peoplein my classes.”

Another participant said he valued the fact that his presidentknew his name, his hometown and what position he plays.

The academies will be conducted in each of six regions over athree-year period.

Other Division II programs that directly benefit student-athletes:

• Health and safety grants ($250,000 in 2003-04). The grantsaddress issues such as hazing, misuse of alcohol and substanceabuse.

• Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee grants($250,000). The grants enhance the effectiveness of conferenceSAACs.

Division II Student-Athlete Programs

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Division II is a dynamic and engaging group of colleges, institutions, and co n-ferences of varying sizes and educational missions. Its members are committed to balancing the overall educational experience and academic success of st u-dents with participation in intercollegiate athletics.

Membership Facts (Source: September 2002 NCAA Membership Break-

down; 2001 NCAA Graduation Rates Summary)

Total Members—283

Active—271; Provisional—12

Composition

Private Institutions— 44%

Public Institutions—56%

Undergraduate Enrollment

Men—43%; Women—57%

Student-Athletes

Men—60%; Women—40%

Participation in Division II

Championships

Men—50%; Women—50%

Undergraduate Enrollment (Source: 2001 NCAA Graduation-Rates

Summary)

Enrollment Division II

Schools

Percent

15,000 & Above 2 0.7

7,500-14,999 21 7.2

2,500-7,499 115 39.7

2,499 and Below 152 52.4

Average is 3,306 students

Men Women

Low 4 4

High 13 12

Average 6.43 6.96

Number of Sports Sponsored (Source: 1982-2001 Participation Rates Statistics

Report)

Division II Growth (Total Number of Active Member Institutions)

1991-92 207 1995-96 246 1999-00 267

1992-93 223 1996-97 246 2000-01 264

1993-94 245 1997-98 254 2001-02 260

1994-95 247 1998-99 267 2002-03 271

Forecast for 2003-04 281

Division II Facts and Figures

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NCAA - Sponsored Championships (Source: 2001-02 Division II Championships Program)

Sports Participants

Men 12 5,942

Women 13 5,628

Total 25 11,570

Scholarship Equivalencies per Division II Institution

(Source: 1982-01 Participation Statistics Report)

Men Women

Highest Institu-tional Total

92.80 71.76

Average 35.18 24.41

Average Number of Student - Athletes per Division II Institution

(Source: 2001 NCAA Revenues and Expenses Report)

With

Football

Without

Football

Avg. Men 211 95

Avg. Women 117 80

Avg. Total 328 175

Smallest 126 46

Largest 782 598

Average Operating Expenses Per Division II Institution

(Source: 2001 NCAA Revenues and Expenses Report)

With Football

Without Football

Men $1,190,000 $670,000

Women 680,000 620,000

Nongender 430,000 260,000

Total $2,300,000 $1,550,000

Other Interesting Facts About Division II:

• Division II’s largest school has 22,845 undergraduate students; the smallest school h as 383 undergraduate students. • There is one Division II institution that is male only.

• There are three Division II institution s that are female only.

• Division II has 7 independent active member institutions.

• Division II has 22 active member voting confer ences.

• Division II has two active member institutions in Alaska; four active member institutions in Hawaii; and four provisio nal member institutions in Puerto Rico. • There are two historically black conferences affiliated with Division II (CIAA and SIAC )

• Division II schools (University of North Dakota and University of Minnesota, Duluth) have r e-cently won Division I Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey National Championships.

Division II Facts & Figures (Continued)

With Football

Without Football

1st Quartile of schools

$3,769,218 $2,509,264

2nd Quartile of schools

2,513,368 1,763,510

3rd Quartile of schools

1,786,014 1,232,092

4th Quartile of schools

1,128,557 691,669

Average Total Expenses by Quartile (Source: 2001 NCAA Revenues and Expenses Report)

Division II Athletics Programs are Unique Because : • Traditional rivalries with regional institutions dominate schedules of many Division II athletics programs. • Division II teams usually feature a number of local or in -state student -athletes.

• Many Divisio n II coaches perform other jobs or functions at their institutions, including teaching. • Many Division II student -athletes pay for school through a combination of scholarship money,

grants, student loans and employment earnings. • Most Division II athletics programs are financed in the institution’s budget, like other academic

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