The Rocket

Morrow Field House is packed. The bleachers are full, and the field house is standing room only to watch Slippery Rock University men's basketball play. The bleachers under the basket are full and the tiny gym is swelling with Rock pride. It's 1990 and SRU basketball is ranked No.… Post the First Comment

Division I athletics. The big time. The spotlight. This is what most athletes dream of. For Chere' Marshall, Division I basketball at St. Bonaventure University (N.Y.) was a realization of that dream, or so she thought. Chere' has been playing basketball since she was a "little tyke" in the third grade.… Post the First Comment

The Slippery Rock University women's basketball team is undergoing a virtual overhaul for the 2009-2010 season, bringing about a youth movement that could present the Rock women with a challenging season ahead. SRU's women's basketball program added nine freshmen to the roster this year, some of which, will be taking on a significant role SRU women's coach Laurel Heilman said.… Post the First Comment

Claude Chalk isn't like many basketball players found at Slippery Rock University. Sure, he loves to shoot the three, he has good post defense and a determination to get to loose balls. His talent may separate him from the average player, but what makes him so noticeable is that on game days Chalk can be found sitting on the bench.… Post the First Comment

Off seasons for most athletes are pretty routine, and consist of yearly rituals, which consist of conditioning, and practice. For Slippery Rock senior point guard Nikki Presto, the offseason began a little earlier than she's used to. Just 17 minutes into a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference match up against the Gannon University Golden Knights, and after being 2-4 from the field with four points, Presto's season faced a sudden setback.… Post the First Comment