Off the bench: Sophomore Kamile Nacickaite led the team in three-point percentage (.402) and should provide depth on the wing.
In passing: Coming off its first-ever CAA title in program history, Drexel was picked to repeat as conference champion in 2009-10. As long as Marginean stays healthy, Rosseel continues to be a viable second option and the younger players continue to make strides, there's no reason that can't happen.
La Salle
Coach: Tom Lochner (64-80, sixth season)
Last season: 10-19, 1-13 Atlantic 10
Starting five: Jamie Walsh (G, Sr., ranked ninth in the A-10 in three-point percentage at .391); Tara Lapetina (G, Sr., tied for the team lead in three-point percentage at .391 and ranked third in assists with 54); Ashley Gale (G, Jr., led the Explorers in steals with 42 and blocks with 17); Jenna Gilbert (F, So., started in 20 of her 29 games played); Morgan Robertson (F, Sr., finished first on the team in both scoring at 12.3 ppg and rebounding at 8.1 rpg, named to CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine All-District First Team)
Off the bench: Junior Chelsea Conner came off the bench to score six points in La Salle's exhibition loss to Holy Family Nov. 7 and should give the Explorers some quality minutes up front.
In passing: The Explorers return four starters and start three seniors. However they were still chosen to finish in the penultimate spot in the 14-team A-10.
Penn
Coach: Mike McLaughlin (no record, first season)
Last season: 9-19, 6-8 Ivy League
Starting five: Sarah Bucar (G, Sr., started 17 games before getting injured, finished third on the team with 17 three-pointers); Caitlin Slover (G, Sr., played in all 28 games, led the Quakers in rebounding in five games); Sara Ely (G, So., played in 17 games as a rookie); Kim Adams (G, Jr., played in just one game last season, selected to Ivy League All-Rookie team as a freshman); Amy Donovan (F, Sr., sat out the entire 2008-09 season).
