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She made the most famous shot in Cal U basketball history, but Megan Storck earned her Hall of Fame induction for her effective play over four years.

Still, she will always be remembered for her three-point swish, tossed with 28.6 seconds left in Cal’s 75-72 NCAA National Championship victory over Drury (Mo.) on March 27, 2004.

“It was just a moment that you won’t forget the rest of your life,” she said. “The last few minutes of that game the emotions were just running so high and I still get choked up about talking about all these years later. I wish I could bottle that emotion and open it whenever I want to go back to it. It was just a dream come true from when I was little girl playing. It’s just something you never forget.”

A three-year starting point guard and four-year letter-winner, Storck played for the Vulcans from 2002-2003 through 2005-2006.

She finished her career with 1,409 points, 767 career assists, 359 steals and 160 three-point baskets. Her career assists total remains a team and PSAC record, as does her single-season total of 285 assists in 2004. Her 132 steals in 2004 still ranks second in PSAC history and her three-point total is second in team history.

Though understandably proud of her individual records, Storck quickly defers credit to her teammates.

“Everyone talks about the assists and the fact is that I was very fortunate to have four other girls on the floor who were great scorers,” Storck said. “You could just throw the ball up and Sarah (McKinney) or Sameera (Philyaw) could go put it in. The other players made the records possible.”

Success came early in Storck’s collegiate playing career. She was voted the 2003 PSAC-West Freshman of the Year after averaging 10 points per game with 122 assists, 70 steals and 35 three-point baskets. That year Cal rolled to its first undefeated PSAC-West season (12-0), won a second consecutive PSAC championship, and advanced to the national semifinals before losing by two points and finishing 33-2 overall. Storck led all scorers, with 17 points, in the 14-point national quarterfinal win over North Florida.

The following year she was named the 2004 Elite Eight Tournament MVP after producing three consecutive “double-doubles,” including a 16-point, 10-assist effort and the clutch game-winner in the nationally televised finals. Storck averaged 14 points per game as the Vulcans achieved a school-best 35-1 overall record.

Storck continued to emphasize Cal’s team-oriented style as the reason the Vulcans won the national title and even made her memorable wining basket happen.

“We would not have been to that point in the game if it wasn’t for my teammates,” she said. “I remember Erin Dillon hitting a big three-pointer late in the game to stop Drury’s rally. I would have never been in position to make that shot if it wasn’t for my teammates.”

In Storck’s final two seasons, Cal went 26-6 and 26-5. The Vulcans won their fourth conference crown in five years her senior season, and they advanced to the NCAA Regional semifinals in 2005.

Storck reflected proudly about the team’s ability to maintain its championship caliber of play. She and Lisa Gottuso were co-captains in 2005-2006.

“My final two years were more rewarding to me because of the countless hours and work that we as a team put into making sure that the program stayed at that level,” she said. “My senior year we weren’t the most talented but played the best as a team and I will always be proud that we won the conference championship that year.”

During Storck’s four years on the team, Cal and former head coach Darcie Vincent compiled an amazing 120-14 (.895) cumulative record with a 46-2 PSAC-West mark. Storck helped the Vulcans win four straight PSAC-West titles and NCAA tourney appearances, three conference titles, two consecutive Final Four showings and the coveted national championship.

“It’s amazing when you say 120 wins for a career.” Storck said. “Not many people can say that and I was very fortunate to have come in at the right time and be the point guard of a great basketball team. Cal’s women’s basketball program has such a rich tradition and I am honored to be part on its Hall of Fame list.”

Storck was a first-team all-conference selection in 2004 and 2006, and she earned second-team honors in 2005. She remains the only player in Cal history with 1,000 career points, 500 career assists, 300 career steals, and 100 career three-pointers.

Her exceptional career and ability to perform in the clutch make her an ideal addition to the hall of fame according to 2000 inductee and current assistant coach Annie Malkowiak ’94, ’96.

“When the game was on the line she was one who wanted the ball in her hands,” Malkowiak said. “Megan was never outworked and gave her all each and every day. She was simply one of the greatest players in school history.”

A three-time Academic All-District selection, she received her bachelor’s degree in sport management in 2006. Storck enjoyed her time at Cal U on and off the court.

“My entire time at Cal was a pleasant experience from the first time I stepped on campus,” said Storck. From people at the student union to professors like Dr. (Ayana) Lyles everyone was nice and helpful.”

Storck also appreciated the support of Cal U President Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.

“Dr. Armenti was one of my mentors and had such a big influence on everything I did at Cal,” Storck said. “I have to thank him a lot because he invests so much of his time to Cal and the women’s basketball program.”

Originally from Macungie, Pa., Storck is a graduate of Emmaus High School, where she helped the Hornets win consecutive district titles while scoring 1,320 career points and averaging five steals and 4.1 assists per game. She also competed in field hockey and track and field.

Since her undergraduate days at Cal U, Storck has earned a teaching certificate in health and physical education from Edinboro and is pursuing her master’s degree in education.

Storck resides in Conneaut Lake, Pa., where she is a health and physical education teacher at Linesville High School. For the past three years she has also been an assistant coach for the Lions’ varsity basketball team.

“I try to coach my players and help the program by emulating the same type of team and program that Coach (Darcie) Vincent ran,” she said. “Playing at Cal has helped earn the respect of my players and I carry the knowledge I learned from Cal. Hopefully someday I can be a head coach and build my own program.”

As many alumni, Storck is impressed with Cal’s growth and looks forward to visiting the new Convocation Center.

“I thought Hamer Hall was the best place to play in the PSAC and now they’re going to be playing such a great place,” said Storck. “Any student that goes to Cal is getting the best of the best. It’s turned into a tremendous university for anyone no matter of what degree they’re getting or sport they will play.”

updated 10/26/11