CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine—Each year the SMCC Athletics Department looks to recognize and honor former student-athletes, coaches, and/or administrators, as well as special supporters of the program. To date, 32 individuals and one team have been inducted into the elite SMCC Athletics Hall of Fame—this year will mark the 14th annual induction ceremony. For more information, criteria, and a complete listing of Hall of Fame inductees click HERE.
After careful consideration of all nominees, the Hall of Fame Selection Committee has chosen Michela Desjardins, Alisa Sweet, and Coach Phil Desjardins to head this year’s induction class. The inductees will be honored at a special ceremony held on Saturday, November 2 at Purpoodock Golf Club (300 Spurwink Avenue) in Cape Elizabeth.
Friends, family, and community supporters are welcome to attend the men’s and women’s basketball games prior and visit the new Hall of Fame display inside the HUB Athletics Building. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the induction ceremony at 7 p.m.
Admission: $20 pp
RSVP: by October 25 to Matt Richards at 207-741-5927 or mrichards@smccme.edu
Michela Desjardins (‘13 Women’s Soccer)
Michela Desjardins played two seasons for the women’s soccer program, recording 21 goals and 45 points. The crafty forward ranks 5th all-time in goals and 4th among players with two-year careers. Desjardins ranked 2nd in total goals and points among Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) players in 2012. She was named a YSCC All-Conference selection in 2012 and 2013 and a United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Honorable Mention All-American in the same seasons.
Alisa Sweet (’11 Women’s Basketball)
Alisa Sweet ranks sixth all-time in scoring (781 points) as a two-year member of the women’s basketball program (2010-2011). Sweet averaged near a double-double in 55 games played at 14.2 PPG and 9.9 REB/G. She logged a .450 career field goal percentage, .381 three-point percentage, and .594 free-throw percentage. Sweet ranks 3rd in PPG and 2nd in REB/G among players having played 50 or more games. The power forward was a YSCC All-Conference selection in 2010, crowned a conference champion in 2010 and 2011, and made USCAA national tournament appearances in the same seasons.
Coach Phil Desjardins (’12 Baseball)
Coach Desjardins stands as the all-time winningest baseball coach in SMCC history—amassing a 220-163 overall record (.574 win%) spanning a 16-season tenure (1996-2012). Desjardins won three YSCC championships (06, 07, 12) and made three USCAA national tournament appearances (08, 10, 11). Desjardins was named YSCC Coach of the Year in 2007 and coached to his best season a year later finishing 31-6. During his time at SMCC, Desjardins produced 6 USCAA All-Americans (7 selections) and will be inducted as the third Hall of Fame coach.
The ceremony will conclude with a special announcement to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the SeaWolves Athletic Club.
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