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Amber G
Christina Campion
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Jamell Bea
sley
Kate Flavin
Alison Mitchell
Melissa D
ymek
Saona Chapman
Roche
Kelly
Y O U N G S P I D E R S TA R S • 1 1
Richmond Facilities
The University of Richmond provides its student-athletes with top- refrigerator and microwave. Richmond players also have access to
notch facilities in the Robins Center.
a sauna, located next to the lounge.
The athletic department recently showed its commitment to both the The Spiders’ spacious locker room, with hardwood floors, contains
men’s and women’s basketball programs with the completion of large wooden built-in lockers with individually lit personal dressing
brand new state-of-the-art locker rooms.
areas. Bathroom and single shower facilities are adjacent to the
The million dollar facility, completed in the fall of 2002, includes a locker room.
player’s lounge, kitchen, video editing room and sauna in addition Additionally, the Richmond coaching staff utilizes a video-editing
to the locker room and shower/bathroom facilities. Furnished with room equipped with the most up-to-date technology.
papasan chairs and couches and equipped with a big-screen TV and
entertainment center, the team lounge gives players their own area
in which to relax. Included in the lounge is a mini-kitchen with a
1 2 • R I C H M O N D FA C I L I T I E S
Members of the men’s and women’s
basketball teams also have access to
their own weight training facility.
Completed in the fall of 2003, the 1,600
square foot contains the most advance
training equipment in the country. The
Spiders’ strength and conditioning
coach Jim Roney works year-round with
players in order to give them a
competitive edge on the court.
With their new, state-of-the-art locker
room and weightroom, the Spider team
members truly have their own “home”
within the confines of the Robins Center.
R I C H M O N D FA C I L I T I E S • 1 3
On the Road with the Spiders
During the past seven seasons, the University of Richmond women’s
basketball team has traveled extensively throughout the continental
United States. In addition, the Spiders have journeyed overseas to play.
In this span, Richmond has played games in 13 states, plus the District
of Columbia, and made three trips abroad.
In 2001, the Spiders spent six
days in St. Thomas while
competing in the U.S. Virgin
Islands Paradise Jam. During
the summer of 2000, Richmond
played exhibition games in both
France and England during a
ten-day excursion. In addition
to their on-court action, the
Spiders took time to visit
historical sites including the
Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame
Cathedral and Kensington
Palace.
14 • ON THE ROAD WITH THE SPIDERS
ON THE ROAD WITH THE SPIDERS • 15
Community Service
Richmond head coach Joanne Boyle believes
there is more to a player’s college basketball
experience than simply achieving on the
court. As a part of her philosophy, Boyle’s
players actively participate in community
service projects in the Richmond area.
Each team member chooses one project and
is required to volunteer at least one hour a
week at that location. Last season players
worked with a variety of organizations,
including the Boys and Girls Club of
Richmond, the YMCA, Saint Joseph’s Home
for the Elderly and the Richmond Midnight
Basketball League.
In addition, the Spiders are involved with
the GWIS (Girls/Women in Sports) program, conducting assemblies at local elementary and middle schools. As positive
role models, Richmond players share
their experiences with students, often
talking about the hard work and perseverance that is necessary to achieve
one’s goals.
The team also participates in a number of group service projects throughout the year.
Immersing themselves in community service allows the Richmond
Women’s Basketball Team to
become a positive influence in the
community, while simultaneously
giving them a chance to have fun
with those they are helping.
Richmond women’s basketball player Ebony Tanner speaks to students as part of the Spiders’ involvement with GWIS.
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irls Club
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Amber Goppert and Kate Flavin participate in the
University of Richmond’s Second Annual Community Service Day.
16 • COMMUNITY SERVICE
Kate Flavin and Saona Chapman
interact with students after an assembly.
at the
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Center.
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“…when I look
at certain players
and how they handle themselves,
I strive
to be that strong,
both mentally and physically.”
- Kelly Roche, Freshman
17
Melissa Dymek
21
Guard • Senior • 5-9
Hazleton, Pennsylvania • Hazleton Area
AS A JUNIOR IN 2002-2003
Played in 12 games before suffering a knee injury in
mid-January … scored a season-high four points
against VCU … 7-of-8 from the free throw line on the season … scored
ten points on the season … three assists against Northwestern …
played career-high 16 minutes against VCU.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2001-2002
Appeared in 12 games for the Spiders ... averaged 0.8 ppg in 4.3 minutes
per contest ... scored in five of 12 games with a season-high three points
versus La Salle ... played 14 minutes against Kansas State ... had nine
points, seven rebounds, five assists and one steal on the season ... shot
9-of-15 (.600) from the free throw line.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2000-2001
Limited to seven games due to a leg injury ... averaged 1.6 ppg, 0.9
apg, and 2.4 mpg off the bench ... scored in four of the seven games
in which she appeared ... scored a season-high six points (2-of-2 on
3-pointers) in a conference win against UNC Wilmington ...
recorded a season-high four assists in a Spiders’ victory against East
Carolina ... shot a perfect 100% from the floor, finishing 3-of-3 from
the field, including 2-of-2 from behind the arc.
HIGH SCHOOL
CLOSE
MELISSA UP
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1 8 • P L AY E R P R O F I L E S
Averaged 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 4.4 steals
per contest ... led her division in scoring during her final
season ... shot 65% from three-point territory and 74% from
the free throw line ... paced team to conference championship
and to the district semifinals as a senior ... named Wyoming
Valley Conference Most Valuable Player and the conference’s
Player of the Year following her senior season ... scored 1,000
points over the course of her career ... led team to a 21-5 record
as a junior ... scored a career-high 34 points twice in high
school … accounted for 37 points in AAU competition ...
played for the AAU team Pennsylvania Pride … squad
captured the U.S. Junior National 15-and-under crown ...
inducted into the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Is the daughter of Jerry and Marybeth Dymek … has one
younger brother, Chris … born September 26, 1982.
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Dymek’s Career Statistics
Year
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
CAREER
GP-GS
7-0
12-0
12-0
31-0
Min/Avg
17/2.4
51/4.3
65/5.2
130/4.2
FGM-FGA
3-3
0-8
1-15
4-26
FG%
1.000
.000
.067
.154
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2-2
0-7
1-6
3-15
3FG%
1.000
.000
.167
.200
FTM-FTA
3-4
9-15
7-8
19-27
FT%
.750
.600
.875
.704
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REB/AVG
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7/0.6
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P L AY E R P R O F I L E S • 1 9
Amber Goppert
24
Guard • Senior • 5-10
Malone, New York • Franklin Academy
AS A JUNIOR IN 2002-2003
Played in and started 31 games … scored in doublefigures on 23 occasions … reached 1,000 point
plateau against St. Bonaventure in the Atlantic 10
Tournament … recorded first triple-double in Richmond program history
against St. Bonaventure with 20 points, 11 rebounds and ten assists in 36
minutes of play … was the only player in the conference to register a tripledouble … named to the 2003 Atlantic 10 third team and All-Defensive team …
led team in assists with 151 … finished fourth in the conference in assists …
dished out 5+ assists in 15 games … recorded two double-doubles on the year
… ranked second on the team in steals (61) … made three-plus steals in ten
games, including a career-high seven against Stony Brook … scored 19 points
against then #24 UCSB on a 7-10 shooting performance … took ten-plus trips
to the free throw line on three occasions … played a career-high 41 minutes
against Temple.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2001-2002
Played in all 30 games with 26 starts ... named to both the All-Atlantic 10
third team and the All-Defensive Team … finished among the top five in
four conference statistical categories: first in steals (2.60), fourth in both
scoring (15.8) and field goal percentage (.488) and fifth in free throw
percentage (.811) ... shot 44.9% on three-pointers (31-of-69) ... played 27.6
minutes per contest ... scored 20+ points on 11 occasions, which tied for
second in the A-10 ... led Richmond in scoring 12 times … scored 10+
points on 24 occasions ... her 475 points rank ninth for points in a single
season …finished second for the program’s single season steal mark (78) ...
had three-plus steals in 14 games … led
LOSE
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