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LANCASTER, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall is set to open the 2014 women's basketball season with the annual Terry Greene Tip-Off Tournament on Saturday.
The Diplomats will play Hood on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., while Elizabethtown faces off against Marywood at 7:30 p.m. The consolation game (5:30 p.m.) and Championship (7:30 p.m.) are set for Sunday.
To watch the season preview video for the 2014-15 F&M women's basketball team, click here.
The 2014-15 Diplomats
F&M hopes to use a mixture of freshmen and upperclassmen to finish as one of the top-five teams in the Centennial Conference (CC) and secure a playoff spot.
The Diplomats must find a way to replace four seniors, including three starters (Kristina McCarthy, Emma Lisle, and Sam Plunkett). McCarthy, who was named to the All-CC Second Team last year, led the 2013 squad with 15.8 points per game and 11.0 rebounds a game, while Lisle averaged 7.7 points a game and 8.0 rebounds. Plunkett sank 20 three-pointers last season for F&M.
The Diplomats return six letter winners from last year's team, including Kara Bacile and Sarah Haddon. Four freshmen join the squad, including a guard and three forwards.
Key Returners
G - Kara Bacile. Sr.
G - Leslie Bacile, Sr.
F - Carli Studnicky, Jr.
G - Emily Wetz, Jr.
F - Sarah Haddon, So.
Players to Watch
Bacile appeared in all 25 games last season, averaging 22 minutes per game. Haddon started in 23 of 25 contests with 7.0 points per game to go along with 5.1 rebounds. Junior Emily Wetz rejoins the team after missing last season with a knee injury, while Studnicky returns to the forward position after appearing in 24 games last season.
The Road Ahead
After the Terry Greene Tournament this weekend, F&M begins CC action on Nov. 19 when the Diplomats host McDaniel at 7:00 p.m. The first away game will be a non-conference matchup at York (Pa.) on Nov. 22 at 1:00 p.m.
Other non-CC opponents include at Cedar Crest (Dec. 8, 7:00 p.m.), home against Alvernia (Dec. 13, 1:00 p.m.), and home versus Susquehanna (Dec. 31, 1:00 p.m.).
Follow Along
All of your favorite Diplomat athletic teams are available on social media. Follow them on Twitter, like them on Facebook and subscribe to the Diplomats Youtube page for frequent highlight videos of games throughout the season.
All home contests at the Mayser Center are streamed in HD video, free of charge. Fans can follow the action through the live stats page, found here.
