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In set one, Shawnee State jumped out to an early 15-6 lead.  The two teams then exchanged points back and forth, before Shawnee State closed the door on the Crusaders taking set one 25-19.  The Crusaders kept set two close.  After a 9-9 tie, Shawnee State took control to go onto win the set 25-18.  Shawnee State built a 16-11 lead in the third set only to watch it drizzle away.  Capital fought back taking an 18-17 lead.  The lead volleyed back and forth and knotted at 21-21.  Freshman Kirsti Yates then served up two points for the Bears, giving them the 23-21 advantage.  Capital sided out making the score 23-22, but Shawnee State answered for game point and then put it away with a kill by senior Jami Turrill. 

Turrill had a stellar game as she tallied a triple-double, slamming down a career-high 27 kills and 11 blocks to go along with 15 digs.  Senior Heather Koehler added nine kills and career-high eight blocks.  Sophomore Alex Pohl contributed a career-high 11 blocks and five kills.  Senior Haley Halcomb set up 42 assists.  Tiffany Dailey led the Bears' defense with 18 digs. 

Shawnee State travels to the Taylor Invitational this weekend.  Friday the Bears face a tough #10 Taylor squad at 3:00 p.m., followed by St. Ambrose at 5:00 p.m.  Saturday Shawnee State faces Aquinas at 10:00 a.m. and then Marian at 12:00 p.m.  The Bears return home on Thursday, September 16 for a conference match against the University of the Cumberlands.  Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.

All first-time freshmen must meet two of the three entry level requirements:
    1.) A score of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT; and/or
    2.) An overall high school grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale; and/or
    3.) Graduating in the top half of the student's high school graduation class.

Eligibility requirements for upperclassmen:
    1.) Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of classes
    2.) Must have passed 24 hours in the last two semesters
    3.) Juniors must have passed 48 overall hours and obtained a 2.0 GPA
    4.) Seniors must have passed 72 overall hours and obtained a 2.0 GPA

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Halcomb, recorded a double-double in the Bears sweep over Point Park as she tallied 30 assists and 18 digs.  She also recorded a double-double in Shawnee State's loss to Northwestern Ohio recording 41 assists and 10 digs.  She also added two service aces and three solo blocks on the week. 

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BEARS HOLDING YOUTH BASEBALL CAMP
8/31/2010

Shawnee State University Baseball Head Coach Ted Tom is pleased to announce December 20^th-22^nd as the dates for the very first Shawnee State University Youth Baseball Camp.  This is a fantastic opportunity for boys and girls between the ages of 6-14 to learn the fundamental building blocks of baseball directly from the SSU coaching staff and players.  Camp will run each day from 9am until noon featuring defensive instruction for infield and outfield play, offensive instruction, and pitching and catching.  The Bears are coming off a historical season in which they won their first ever regular season American Mideast Conference championship and saw Coach Tom named AMC Coach of the Year.  Each camper will receive in-depth instruction on his or her play in what promises to be a fun and informative camp.  Cost for the three day camp is $40 per player.  Please contact Chris Moore at (740) 821-4351 or cmoore@shawnee.edu with any questions you may have. 

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"It is an incredible honor to be inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame," said Coach Robin Hagen-Smith.  "I am proud to be affiliated with the NAIA organization and all it represents.  I would like to thank all the players and staff who have been associated with our basketball program at Shawnee State University.  It has been a rewarding experience for me to coach so many outstanding student athletes who have contributed greatly to our success.  I have truly been blessed, and it has been a privilege to be involved in the teaching and coaching profession over the years."

Robin Hagen-Smith started her coaching career in 1983 when Shawnee State was still a community college.  In 1989 she guided the Bears transition from community college into the NAIA as a four-year institution.  In her 27 years of coaching, Robin Hagen-Smith has posted an overall record of 640-187 and is one of the NAIA all-time winningest active coaches and overall winningest coaches ever.  During her tenure at Shawnee State she has led the Bears to 17 national tournament appearances, 10 conference championships, National Runner-up in 2010, and a National Championship in 1999.  Hagen-Smith has received many coaching awards that include MOC and AMC Coach of the Year honors six times, 1997-1998 WBCA IKON Coach of the Year, 1999 NAIA National Coach of the Year, 1999 Dispatch Women's Ohio Basketball Coach of the Year, and in 2008 was named the NAIA Region IX Coach of Character. 

Hagen-Smith played basketball for Shawnee State Community College from 1979-1981 and then transferred to the University of Rio Grande.  In 1989 she was inducted into the Rio Grande Athlete Hall of Fame and in 1998 she was inducted into the South Webster Hall of Fame.  She received the Portsmouth Spirit of Leadership Award in 1999.  Hagen-Smith was inducted into Shawnee State's Athletic Hall of Fame with the Inaugural Class in 2000 and was inducted in 2009 as part of the NAIA National Championship Team.  In 2010 she was inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame. 

Coach Hagen-Smith is also active off the court as she is a full-time faculty member at Shawnee State, Shawnee State's Champions of Character Liaison and is also active in her church.  Hagen-Smith and her husband, Gregg, who has been her assistant since 1988, have two children, Ali and Aleza. 

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Shawnee Turf is scheduled to be open for the Bears' first home game on September 8th.  The women's team kick off their home season against Mountain State at 2:00 p.m. with the men's game against Ohio Valley Christian at 4:00 p.m. 

Shawnee State will hold an opening ceremony for the field on Alumni Weekend on September 25 as the Bears take on St. Catharine in a conference doubleheader.  

Venters made his debut with the Colonials on Tuesday against the Brockton Rox.  Venters pitched five innings allowing one run on six hits, one walk while striking out four in the Colonials 2-1 loss. 

Venters, a 2008 graduate, was a four-year letter winner in baseball at Shawnee State.  He accumulated a 15-16 record on the mound and a career ERA of 4.48. 

Bryan Spille and Cody Robbins has been named NAIA Scholar Athletes in golf. Spille, a junior from Cincinnati, Ohio has earned this honor for the second consecutive year.  He is a Biology major and has accumulated a grade point average of 3.96. 

Robbins, a junior from Piketon, Ohio is a Business Administration major and has accumulated a grade point average of 3.6.

Brian Ramey was named an NAIA Scholar Athlete in baseball for the second consecutive year.  Ramey, a senior from Franklin Furnace, Ohio graduated from Shawnee State with a degree in Business Administration and accumulated a grade point average of 3.88 over his four-year career. 

Katie Daniel was named an NAIA Scholar Athlete in softball for the second consecutive year.  Daniel, a senior from Catlettsburg, Kentucky is a Mathematical Science major and has accumulated a 3.6 grade point average. 

To be eligible to be NAIA Scholar Athlete, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and have achieved junior academic status to qualify. 

Bryan Spille                           Cody Robbins

Brian Ramey                           Katie Daniel

Gesick, a sophomore from Pickerington, Ohio, was named AMC Player of the Year as he lead the conference with a .438 batting average.  On the season he batted .385, while leading the Bears with 74 hits, 12 homeruns, 62 RBI's, and 56 runs scored.  He was second on the team with 17 doubles. 

Butler, a junior from Spring, Texas, batted .339 this season and led the Bears with 74 hits and 19 doubles.  He was second the team with 11 homeruns and 52 runs batted in.

Only 12 Shawnee State baseball players have earned All-American status.  They are the first to earn the status in the past six years.

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Gesick waits for a pitch in the AMC Tournament game versus Mt. Vernon

Butler makes contact for a double in the AMC Tournament game versus Mt. Vernon

HAGEN-SMITH AND '99 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM INDUCTED INTO OHIO BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
5/26/2010

Coach Hagen-Smith took over Shawnee State when it was just a community college and has bolstered the program into a perennial national contender at the NAIA level.  Over her 27 years, Coach Hagen-Smith has led the Bears to a remarkable record of 636-186, including a record of 560-134 in the NAIA.  Coach Hagen-Smith has led the Bears to seventeen national tournament appearances, finishing with 11 Sweet Sixteen's, two Elite Eight's, one Final Four, one National Runner-up, and a National Championship in 1999.  During her tenure at Shawnee State, Coach Hagen-Smith has captured 10 conference championships, including six consecutive titles from 1997-2002.  Coach Hagen-Smith has been named MOC and AMC Coach of the Year six times, 1997-1998 WBCA IKON Coach of the Year, 1998-1999 NAIA National Coach of the Year, 1998-1999 Dispatch Women's Ohio College Basketball Coach of the Year, and in 2007-2008 was named the NAIA Region IX Coach of Character Award Winner. 

Joining Robin Hagen-Smith in the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame was the 1999 National Championship Women's Basketball Team.  The team defeated St. Francis 80-65 in the championship game to capture the title.  The Bears compiled a 31-2 record that season and were American Mideast Conference regular season champions.  Members of the 1999 Women's Basketball Team include NAIA National Player of the Year Erica Hayes, Brandi Baker, Carrie Brisker, Mamie Brisker, Cheri Griffith, Becky Holden, Brandy Humphrey, Susie Kline, Brandi Munn, Steffani Slone, Kelli Smith and Sarah Ward. 

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"Pink Out"

CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES TAKEN DURING THE "PINK OUT", WHICH TOOK PLACE DURING SSU 2010 HOMECOMING.

New Pictures Posted, click here to view slideshow of the day!
 

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