Lehigh University Athletics
One amazing Androlewicz after another
3/2/2006 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
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Siblings, you can’t live with them, and you can’t create a legacy without them. After growing up in the same household, a brother and sister might be eager to forge their own unique direction in life. While it is not uncommon for them to share similar interests, it is a bit rarer to see siblings share a love for the same sport. It is especially rare to see them both talented enough to compete in that sport on the Division I collegiate level. Lehigh University graduates Mike Androlewicz ’86 and Sherie (Androlewicz) Mischler ’90 were able to accomplish this feat and share their passion for basketball at Lehigh.
“I was very proud that my sister chose Lehigh to continue her education and basketball career,” said Mike. “I think the way our parents raised us, the values they instilled in us, and the fact that these values are shared by the Lehigh community, is a big part of why Sherie and I chose to attend and play ball at Lehigh.”
An accounting major, Mike was a basketball co-captain his senior year. Known for his comittment and desire to win, Mike was able to assume the role of shooting guard during his last season after a teammate was injured. Being named to the 1985-1986 All-East Coast Conference First Team was a great achievement during his Lehigh career.
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“I have many fond memories,” Mike said. “But perhaps the most memorable was winning the East Coast Conference Tournament in 1985 and going on to play Georgetown in the NCAA Tournament.”
Sherie Androlewicz also shared her brother’s interest in business and chose a finance major at Lehigh. Sherie was a three year captain of the women’s team and is remembered for her desire to win and her ability to hit the “big” shot at crunch time. “Sherie was a consumate teammplayer doing whatever she had to do to make her team and teammates successful,” said women’s head coach, Sue Troyan. “Whether it be passing, scoring, or shutting down the opponents best player, she gave it all for her team.”
Elected to Lehigh University’s Roger S. Penske Athletics Hall of Fame, Sherie’s name is all over the Lehigh record book for career points and career assists. Sherie led the Lehigh women’s team to its second best record ever in the 1989-1990 season with twenty-one wins and eight losses. As a sophmore and junior, Sherie earned second team all-league honors. As a senior, Sherie received
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With many athletic accomplishments to be proud of, Sherie’s fondest moment personifies her as a real team player. “It all came together for the team that day,” said Sherie. “We beat Manhattan College my senior year by one point. It was such an exciting game to be a part of. We were all working for a common goal and we achieved it.”
The success of both Mike and Sherie was very gratifying for each of them. “I was excited to come to Lehigh because my brother was such a respected member of the community. I felt proud,” Sherie said.
Sherie’s success also impacted her brother who felt so proud of her large impact on the Lehigh women’s program. “I could say that I taught her everything she knows about the game,” Mike said.
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The Androlewicz siblings each stay involved with basketball and with the Lehigh program. Mike frequently watches the men’s team play and has formed relationships with the coaching staff. Sherie is an avid reader of the Lehigh athletics website so she can keep up to date with the women’s team. While Mike doesn’t play basketball that much anymore, it still remains his favorite sport. Sherie can’t give up the game completely and remains an active player in women’s leagues over thirty where she lives.
Both Mike and Sherie remain highly respected members of the Lehigh Community. Sharing many similarities in their college careers, it was their offensive positions, leadership on the court, and amazing accomplishments that made this brother and sister team so memorable. Mike and Sherie were able to enjoy success academically, athletically, and socially. “I had a tremendous experience at Lehigh and I believe my sister did as well,” said Mike. “To be able to share the understanding with a family member is tremendous.”
