Hall of Fame
Melissa Tobie was one of the most decorated student-athletes in Montclair State history and holds the distinction of being one of 15 at the time her playing career ended in Division III women's basketball history to record 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds. She is one of two in the history of Montclair State's women's basketball program to hit this milestone, joining Carol Blazejowski. The team posted a 107-14 overall record, including a 58-6 record in the NJAC, and Tobie was a driving force that led the Red Hawks to a third-place finish in her final year in 2014-15.
Tobie is second all-time in points (2,041), free-throws made (503), and blocked shots (251); third in steals (314) and points per game (16.9); and sixth in rebounds (1,003). She is in the top 10 in 11 career categories, six in single-season records, and 10 in single-game records. Tobie scored over 30+ points in a game three times, including a career-best 33 points against Kean on February 15, 2014.
The Elizabeth, NJ native tallied 39 double-doubles over her four seasons as the Red Hawks won three consecutive NJAC Championships. Tobie helped the Red Hawks punch their ticket to the Final Four for the first time in 2014-15, scoring 22 points with 11 rebounds in the Sectional Final victory over Salisbury. In the third-place game against Tufts, Tobie punctuated her career by scoring 20 points and grabbing 16 rebounds, including the 1,000th board of her career.
She began her career as the NJAC Rookie of the Year and was named to D3hoops.com All-Region First Team all four seasons. The only three-time NJAC Player of the Year in program history, Tobie was named a First Team All-American by D3hoops.com twice and was named a WBCA All-American three times. During her junior and senior campaigns, she was a WBCA Top-10 All-American and the D3hoops.com Atlantic Region Player of the Year. At the conclusion of her senior campaign, Tobie was the runner-up for the Division III National Player of the Year.
