Kean University Athletics Inducts 24th Benisch Athletics Hall of Fame Class

Five individuals and two teams will be enshrined on Sunday, October 5th during a brunch on campus in their honor for their outstanding contributions to Kean University Athletics. This year's class consists of Nick Angisani, Bez Arslani, Shauna LaMaina, Carly Seidel, Jodi Valenti, the 1990-91 men's basketball team, and the 1995 women's volleyball team.

Key Takeaways:

• Nick Angisani, a former men's lacrosse player, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame for his outstanding achievements, including being named a USILA Honorable Mention All-American and selected to participate in the USILA Senior All-Star Game.
• Bez Arslani, a former men's volleyball player and current head coach, will be inducted for his impressive playing career, earning American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American honors and being tabbed the Skyline Player of the Year in both 2014 and 2015.
• Shauna LaMaina, a two-sport athlete, will be enshrined for her success in both field hockey and lacrosse, earning NFHCA First Team All-American honors and participating in the NFHCA Senior All-Star game.
• Carly Seidel, a former women's soccer player, will be inducted for her impressive career, earning NJAC Rookie of the Year and NJAC Offensive Player of the Year honors, and being named the Most Outstanding Player for the ECAC Metro Championship in 2012.
• Jodi Valenti, a former women's tennis player and current head coach, will be enshrined for her outstanding playing career, compiling 49 wins while playing singles matches, and earning NJAC Coach of the Year honors in 2015.
• The 1990-91 men's basketball team set a record for most wins in school history with 24-6 record and advanced to the Final Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
• The 1995 women's volleyball team won the NJAC championship and appeared in the NCAA tournament for the second time in program history.

Statistics:

• Nick Angisani compiled 111 points on 84 goals and 27 assists during his four-year career.
• Bez Arslani earned American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American honors in both 2014 and 2015.
• Shauna LaMaina participated in the NFHCA Senior All-Star game and earned NFHCA First Team All-American honors.
• Carly Seidel scored 38 goals and 21 assists, totaling 97 points, and helped the Cougars to the postseason three times.
• Jodi Valenti compiled 49 wins while playing singles matches and earned NJAC Coach of the Year honors in 2015.
• The 1990-91 men's basketball team finished the season with a 24-6 record.
• The 1995 women's volleyball team finished the season with a 35-6 overall mark.

Sources:

• Kean University Athletics news release, [exact citation not provided]