St. John's University Athletics
St. Johns Freshman Mary Pat Statler has jersey honored at Womens Basketball Hall of Fame
10/18/2001 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
The St. Johns University freshmans accomplishments include being named Gatorade Player of the Year for West Virginia. Statler, a point guard, led her team in scoring, averaging over 20 points per game. As a junior, she averaged 18.0 points, 5.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per contest. An all-state second team selection at Oak Glen high school, Statler was also named to the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference second team, the East Liverpool Review first team and the all-valley second team. Statler, who is also an outstanding student, was ranked 71st in the nation as a high school point guard by the All-Star Girls Report Recruiting Guide.
The Womens Basketball Hall of Fame, located in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is the worlds only hall of fame dedicated solely to the athletic achievements of women. Visitors are treated to such exhibits as a riveting video showcasing the history of the womens game, memorabilia from more than 100 years of basketball, inspirational halftime speeches from legendary coaches, a number of interactive exhibits and an opportunity for visitors to showcase their talents. Whether you are a basketball fan or not, the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame serves as an extraordinary place of achievement, as it comes to life with the stories of those who have given their hearts and souls to the game. For more information call (865) 633-9000 or visit www.wbhof.com.
