When billionaire businessman Tom Golisano pledged $10 million to
Niagara University Wednesday, several familiar faces were in the crowd
to support him.

Among those the Buffalo Sabres owner introduced were Larry Quinn, the
Sabres minority owner, and Darcy Regier, the team's general manager.

The last person to whom Golisano called everyone's attention was
tennis star Monica Seles. At one time, Seles was ranked number one in
the world. She's also known as the tennis player who was brutally
attacked during a match. In 1993, a fan of another tennis player
stabbed Seles in the back during one of her matches in Germany.

After Golisano answered questions about his contribution, reporter
Addie Bradshaw asked what everyone in the audience wanted to know:
What was Monica Seles doing at Niagara University?

Golisano asked Seles if she wished to answer; and, when she declined,
Golisano said, "Monica and I are friends. I'll tell you when we met.
The first, the outdoor hockey game January 1st, Monica was a guest at
the game and we've been friends ever since."