DeSales University Athletics

Russ was a standout four-year player on the women’s basketball team earning All-PAC (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference) First-Team honors as a junior and senior and All-PAC Second-Team honors as a sophomore.  Russ also earned All-ECAC South Region Second-Team honors in 1996-97.  She helped lead the Bulldogs to two NCAA Tournaments as well as two PAC Championships.  At the time of induction Russ’ career numbers still rank among the all-time leaders and among the top 10 three different statistical categories including points (1,448 – 5th), points per game (13.8 – 7th), and field goals made (584 – 3rd).  She also ranks among the leaders in three-pointers made (59 – 12th), free throws made (221 – 19th), rebounds (630 – 13th), steals (171 – 21st), blocks (70 – 12th), and double-doubles (10 – T-13th).