Women's Basketball 2/15/2021 12:00:00 AM

Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Killion '08

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Throughout the year we'll be highlighting Holy Family alumni in a new feature called 'Alumni Spotlight.' Today's edition we feature a two-time CACC Women's Basketball Player of the Year and a three-time CACC Champion, Kelly Killion '08. Killion ranks 10th all-time in scoring with 1,574 career points (3rd most in Division II era). She was part of the 2007-08 team that went 32-1 and advanced all the way to the NCAA Division II Regional Final for the first time in program history. The 2007-08 team was recently inducted into the CACC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2017. Killion is currently in her sixth season as Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania.

* Alumni interested in taking part in our Alumni Spotlight feel free to reach out to Greg Pellegrino, Sports Information Director at gpellegrino@holyfamily.edu

Name: Kelly Killion

Sport: Women's Basketball

Graduation Year: 2008

Degree: Elementary Education

Athletic/Academic Accomplishments at Holy Family:
• Graduated Cum Laude
• Three-Time Team Co-Captain (115-13) - 2006, 2007, 2008
• 3 x CACC Champion-2005, 2007, 2008
• 2 x CACC Player of the Year – 2007, 2008
• 3 x CACC 1st Team All CACC – 2006-2008
• CACC Rookie of the Year – 2005
• CACC 2nd Team All CACC- 2005
• 2 x CACC Conference All-Tournament Team - 2006, 2008
• 2 x CACC Conference Tournament MVP - 2005, 2007
• 2 x ECAC Second Team Selection - 2005, 2006
• 2 x ECAC First Team Selection - 2007, 2008
• Leader at HFU (DII era) in Assists-619 & 3 Pointers Made-313
• 3rd All-Time Scoring (DII era)-1574 points
• Tied 4th All-Time Steals (DII era)-152
• 1st in games started-127 & minutes played - 3983

Current Occupation: Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator-University of Pennsylvania

Since Holy Family I have…
I have been fortunate to continue my passion for basketball by coaching at three amazing institutions at the Division I level. I have spent six of those years at the University of Pennsylvania under the guidance of former Holy Family coach Mike McLaughlin. Additionally, I have coached at the College of William & Mary and Sacred Heart University under coach Ed Swanson. I have been fortunate enough to purchase a home in my hometown of Pennsauken, NJ, where I am able to spend a ton of time with my family and friends. However, the best thing I have done since Holy Family is decided to have a child! My boyfriend, EJ Bacerra and I are expecting our first child in December! Editors Note: Kelly and EJ welcomed Baby Eddie into the world in December.

Favorite HFU Memory:
While winning three CACC Championships during my time at Holy Family are extremely important to me, my favorite memory would be the time spent with my teammates and coaches. The wins and losses will always be a part of the game, but the relationships I built and sustain today have given me an invaluable piece of Holy Family.

Favorite Class or Professor:
Photography-Senior Year with Melissa Brooks. I thought it would be an easy course for spring semester of senior year, but I was wrong! It challenged me and it is one class I still talk about until this day!

When was the last time you visited HFU and why?
Last basketball season to watch the squad! I love coming back to see the games as much as I can.

Message for current and future Tigers?
Love what you do and love who you are doing it with! We may not have had the most talented teams but we loved competing and playing hard for our teammates and coaches which ultimately lead to our success. Invest time on and OFF the floor in yourself, teammates, coaches and Holy Family. I promise, you won't regret it! Your time is limited at Holy Family so enjoy every moment and do not rush to graduation. The real world is waiting to get its hands on you…make it wait! Have fun, be safe, laugh, love and hug your teammates! Those will be the memories you hold on to!

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