August 10, 2010

MCLAUGHLIN TABBED AS GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH AT SACRED HEART

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Aug. 10, 2010) – Former Molloy College women’s basketball standout Jenna McLaughlin (Carle Place, N.Y.) was recently named the graduate assistant coach at Division I and Northeast Conference program Sacred Heart University. She joins the Pioneers after a three-year playing career with the Lions, winning a pair of East Coast Conference titles in that time. At Sacred Heart, McLaughlin will be responsible for study hall and film exchange amongst other assigned responsibilities.

 
In 81 career games (21 starts) at Molloy, the Carle Place native totaled 240 points and 125 rebounds. She also dished out 93 assists and swiped 75 steals. Her greatest scoring performance was at University of Bridgeport on February 6, 2008, when she put up 13 points on 4-for-7 shooting (3-5 3-FG) in her only start of the year. Then, on December 6, 2008, McLaughlin had 12 points to go with three assists and three steals at Concordia College.
 
“I am ecstatic to be offered this position. Ever since I began playing college basketball, I knew that I had a true passion for coaching,” stated McLaughlin. “I am so excited to be a part of the Sacred Heart community, as well as Coach Swanson’s staff. I know that I will learn a great deal by working at such a successful program.”
 
McLaughlin will make her coaching debut on November 12 when Sacred Heart hosts Saint Peter’s College in a non-conference clash at the William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
-Provided by Molloy Sports Information department.