Monday, June 11, 2007
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Steve Siechen
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Mercy College Men's Basketball Signs Steve Siechen for 2007-08
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. - Mercy College Head Men's Basketball Coach Tony Staffiere announced today that Steve Siechen (East Syracuse-Minoa, NY) from Onondaga Community College has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to attend Mercy and play men's basketball beginning in the fall of 2007.
"We're excited to have Steve join the program and he should add versatility with his size and ability to shoot the three-point shot," said Staffiere.
The 6-foot-4 forward, averaged 14.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assist per contest last season. As a co-captain, Siechen helped guide the team to a 23-8 record and a Mid-State Athletic Conference Championship. He netted 30 points twice last season and was the leading scorer in 10 games for the Lazers.
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(Photo courtesy of John E. Koegel Photography) |
Siechen received numerous honors last season. They included First Team All-Mid-State Athletic Conference, Second Team NJCAA Region III All-Region, and MSAC Championship Tournament Most Valuable Player. He was named the NJCAA National Player of the Week and Region III Male Athlete of the Week in late February. At the conclusion of the season Siechen was named to the Region III Senior All-Star Game.
About Mercy College Athletics
Mercy College is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II institution and a member of the East Coast Conference (ECC). The College sponsors 15 men's and women's sports. To learn more about Mercy's Department of Athletics and Recreation, call (914) 674-7220 or visit http://www.mercyathletics.com/.
