Bulldog Basketball - 2011-2012

2011-2012

Men’s Basketball

Skyler Vaden

Antoine Hall

2 Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

UNION UNIVERSITY Schedule

Date Opponent Time LocationOCTOBERMon 31 Central Baptist College (Ark.) 7:00 p.m. Conway, Ark.

NOVEMBERSAT 5 BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY (Miss.) ! 4:00 p.m. UNIONFri 11 Lindenwood University (Mo.) % TBA Lebanon, Ill.Sat 12 McKendree University (Ill.) % TBA Lebanon, Ill.TUE 15 CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY (Ky.) 7:00 p.m. UNIONSat 19 Tougaloo College (Miss.) TBA Jackson, Miss.MON 21 CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGE (Ark.) 7:00 p.m. UNION

Union Thanksgiving Classic Fri 25 Freed-Hardeman vs. Tougaloo $ 5:00 p.m. Union FRI 25 MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY (Ill.) $ 7:00 p.m. UNION Sat 26 Freed-Hardeman vs. McKendree $ 2:00 p.m. Union SAT 26 TOUGALOO COLLEGE (Miss.) $ 4:00 p.m. UNION

Tue 29 Belhaven University (Miss.) TBA Jackson, Miss.

DECEMBERFri 9 William Carey University (Miss.) TBA Henderson, Tenn.MON 12 EMMANUEL COLLEGE (Ga.) 7:00 p.m. UNION

JANUARY Mon 2 Campbellsville University (Ky.) 6:00 p.m. Campbellsville, Ky.THU 5 BETHEL UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 8:00 p.m. UNIONSat 7 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) * 4:00 p.m. Pulaski, Tenn.THU 12 LYON COLLEGE (Ark.) * 8:00 p.m. UNIONSat 14 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) * 4:00 p.m. Henderson, Tenn.MON 16 MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.) * 8:00 p.m. UNIONThu 19 Cumberland University (Tenn.) * 8:00 p.m. Lebanon, Tenn.Sat 21 Blue Mountain College (Miss.) * 4:00 p.m. Blue Mountain, Miss.THU 26 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 8:00 p.m. UNIONSat 28 William Carey University (Miss.) TBA Hattiesburg, Miss.

FEBRUARYThu 2 Bethel University (Tenn.) * 8:00 p.m. McKenzie, Tenn.SAT 4 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.) * 4:00 p.m. UNIONThu 9 Lyon College (Ark.) * 8:00 p.m. Batesville, Ark.SAT 11 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 4:00 p.m. UNIONMON 13 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 8:00 p.m. UNIONThu 16 Mid-Continent University (Ky.) * 8:00 p.m. Mayfield, Ky.SAT 18 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (Miss.) * 4:00 p.m. UNIONThu 23 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) * 8:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn.Tue 28 TranSouth Conference Tournament - First Round 7:00 p.m. Higher Seed

MARCHThu 1 TranSouth Conference Tournament - Quarterfinals 7:00 p.m. Higher SeedSat 3 TranSouth Conference Tournament - Semifinals 7:00 p.m. Higher SeedTue 6 TranSouth Conference Tournament - Championship 7:00 p.m. Higher SeedWed 14 NAIA National Championships (March 14-20) Municipal Auditorium - Kansas City, Mo.

! – Homecoming % McKendree Classic $ Union Thanksgiving Classic * - TranSouth Conference Game All times are listed as central time zone

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3Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

UNION UNIVERSITY Quick facts, table of contents, media outlets

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.Schedule...................................................................................................................................................2Media Outlets & Quick Facts....................................................................................................................................3Union University Information.................................................................................................................................4Letter from the President.........................................................................................................................................5Director of Athletics................................................................................................................................................6Athletic Staff Directory............................................................................................................................................7Athletic Administration...........................................................................................................................................8 Athletic Training Staff and Students..........................................................................................................................9Head Coach Information.......................................................................................................................................10Coaching Staff/Support Staff................................................................................................................................11Roster........................................................................................................................................12Season Outlook....................................................................................................................................................13Player Profiles..................................................................................................................................................14-21Previous Season Summary....................................................................................................................................22Previous Season Stats and Results.........................................................................................................................23TranSouth Conference Recap & NAIA Information..................................................................................................24Opponent Information..........................................................................................................................................25Union Honor Roll...................................................................................................................................................26Year-by-Year Records/Championship History.......................................................................................................27Cheerleaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 You Can Win Here!.................................................................................................................................................29Graduate Here!.....................................................................................................................................................301,000 Point Club....................................................................................................................................................31Record Book.....................................................................................................................................................32-33Players in the Pros..................................................................................................................................................34Media Roster.........................................................................................................................................................35Team Photo..................................................................................................................................outside back cover

DirectorofAthletics Tommy Sadler • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5218

Senior Women’s Administrator/Life in the Balance Coach Katie Woodruff • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5171

FacultyAthleticRepresentative Dr. Keith Absher • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5367

ComplianceOfficer Dr. Gary Williams • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5139

AthleticSecretary Teresa Thomas • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5130

UniversityLocation/Information 1050 Union University Drive | Jackson, TN 38305 Main Switchboard: (731) 668-1818 Athletics Phone: (731) 661-5130 Athletics Fax: (731) 661-5182 Website: www.uu.edu/athletics Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 4,205

SportsInformationDirector Steven Aldridge • [email protected] Phone: (731) 661-5027 Fax: (731) 661-5182

SportsInformationGraduateAssistant Alicia Howson, Jackson, Tenn.

Student Assistants Caroline George, Selmer, Tenn. Tyler Boone, Clarksville, Tenn. Melissa Farrell, Jackson, Tenn. Michelle Piper, Carthage, Tenn.

Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Niven (3rd season) • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5132 Alma Mater: Oklahoma Baptist University (1996) Record at Union: 52-15 (.776) Career Record: Same

Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Trevor Lydic (2nd season) • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5286 Alma Mater: Asbury (Ky.) University (2000)

Men’s Basketball Quick Facts Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affiliation: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Gym: Fred DeLay Gymnasium Fred DeLay Gymnasium Capacity: 2,200

Previous Season Overall record: 26-7 Conference Finish: 14-2 (T- 1st Place) Post Season: TranSouth Tournament (3rd Place) Final Ranking: No. 12 TeamNationalTournamentHistory Years: 14 appearances (1958, 92, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11) Wins-Losses (%): 7-14 (.333)

Cover Design Scott Heit, Director of Creative Services Sarah Belcher, Graphic Design Specialist

Interior Design and Layout Steven Aldridge, Sports Information Director Alicia Howson, Sports Information Graduate Assistant Caroline George, Sports Information Student Assistant

Photography Sports Information Office Morris Abernathy, Photographer Photography Student Staff

Writing,Editing Union Sports Information Office

Printing Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc. (Jackson, Tenn.)

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UNION UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS - MEDIA OUTLETSELECTRONIC MEDIA

• www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics • www.transouth.org • www.naia.org • www.victorysportsnetwork.com • www.jacksonsun.com • www.wbbttv.com • www.jacksonnewsnow.com/sports • www.radio.pressbox1.com

PRINT • The Jackson Sun | Jackson, TN 38301 | (731) 425-9636 | [email protected]

TELEVISION • WBBJ TV ABC 7 | Jackson, TN 38301 | (731) 424-4515 | [email protected] • EPlus TV 6 JEA Cable | Jackson, TN 38302 | (731) 422-7500 | [email protected]

RADIO • WBFG 93.1 FM | Jackson, TN 38305 | www.Gracebroadcasting.com | (731) 664-9497 • WBFG 96.5 FM | Lexington, TN 38351 | (800) 301-9930 | [email protected] • WJAK 1460 AM Fox Sports | Jackson, TN 38301 | www.jacksonnewsnaow.com | (731) 427-9616 • WDXI 1310 AM | Jackson, TN 39301 | (731) 424-1310 • WNWS RADIO 101.5 FM | Jackson, TN 38301 | www.wnws.com | (731) 423-8101 • WTJS 1390 AM NEWS RADIO | Jackson, TN 38301 | www.wtjs.com | (731) 427-3316


UNION UNIVERSITY university profile

www.uu.edu/about/Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America’s top 150 cities for business and careers.

Student Body: More than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states and 33 countries.

StudenttoFacultyRatio: 11:1

Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 84%

Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affili-ated with Southern Baptist life.

Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with filtered Internet and cable connections. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence commons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Build-ing. Students receive a Union e-mail account and private file storage space on the Union network.

Activities: More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 60 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper, The Torch literary journal, and “Jackson 24/7” daily television news program.

Campus: Union University’s main campus in Jackson and its extension campuses in Ger-mantown and Hendersonville cover 360 acres. The wooded Jackson campus features pine groves, sycamores, a variety of oaks including Shumardi oaks lining the great lawn, elm, dogwoods, sweet gums and cherry trees.

There are more than 40 major buildings and excellent athletic facilities. More than $120 million in new campus construction has been completed during the past decade, including several new Georgian-Colonial classroom buildings that support state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Most of Union’s on-campus housing was constructed in 2008. Student-suggested design features were incorporated in each new building; all residence buildings include a private bedroom for each student.

The campus is situated along the U.S. 45 bypass in north Jackson and is adjacent to one of Jackson’s largest concentration of retail establishments and restaurants.

Campus Visits: Visit our campus anytime to meet with faculty or visit a class. You are also invited to join us for a Union Preview Day. This year’s Preview Days schedule is found at http://www.uu.edu/campusvisits or call 1.800.33.UNION. Office hours: Monday, Wednes-day, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

MajorRecognitionsU.S.News & World ReportUnion is ranked as one of only 56 schools nationally “where the faculty has an unusual com-mitment to undergraduate teaching.” Union was listed among 46 “schools to watch” across the nation. Overall, the magazine ranks Union 15th among regional universities in the South, which means Union has been classified as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997 and has ranked among the top 20 regional universities in the South for five consecutive years. Editors also identify Union as an “A+ option for serious B students.”

Princeton ReviewPrinceton Review ranks Union among the top schools in the Southeast. Nationally, 623 schools received this regional ranking, which is only accorded to about 25% of the nation’s colleges and universities.

ChronicleofHigherEducation:GreatCollegestoWorkForAfter a survey of 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities, the magazine chose 30 four-year institutions for its honor roll of Great Colleges to Work For. Union not only made that short list, but was also among only three schools to be recognized in 11 separate rating categories.

America’s 100 Best College BuysAn objective and independent research company surveys more than a thousand U.S. col-leges and universities each year, then analyzes the information to find out which schools offer the best education for the dollar based upon academic performance indicators and comparative costs.

President’sHigherEducationCommunityServiceHonorRollInitiated in 2006, this award recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support in-novative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Union is among a select group of institutions that has made the list in each of the years it has been compiled.

College Access and Opportunity GuideUnion is listed among 284 U.S. colleges “committed to serving and supporting today’s first-generation, low-income and traditionally underserved college-bound students.” Union is one of only four Tennessee institutions so honored.

CollegesofDistinctionUnion and the other schools chosen for inclusion in this guide exhibit four distinctives of superior colleges and universities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.

TempletonFoundationUnion is listed in the Foundation’s guide entitled Colleges that Encourage Character Devel-opment. Schools included in this listing have “exemplary programs, presidents, and colleges and universities that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.”

Art* Ceramics Digital Media Studies Drawing Graphic Design Painting Photography Sculpture

Biology* General Biology Cell Biology Zoology Conservation Biology

Business Administration* Accounting Actuarial Science Business Administration Economics International Business Management Management for Non-Business Professionals Marketing

Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Physics Chemistry* Medical Technology

Communication Arts Advertising Broadcast Journalism Digital Media Studies Film Studies Journalism Media Communications Photojournalism Public Relations Speech Theatre and Speech* Theatre

Computer Science Computer Information Systems Computer Science Digital Media Studies Information Technology

Education* Elementary Education Learning Foundations: Grades Pre K-3, K-6, 4-8 Special Education: Modified and Comprehensive Teacher Licensure, Secondary Areas

Engineering Mechanical Concentration Electrical Concentration

English* Literature Creative Writing

History*

Honors General Honors Discipline-specific honors

International & Intercultural Studies Global Studies Regional Studies Study Abroad

Language Applied Linguistics French* Spanish* Teaching English as a Second Language*

Mathematics Actuarial Science Mathematics* Statistics

Music Church Music Christian Studies Communication Arts Music Management Music Marketing Music Education Band* Choral* Music Theory Performance Organ Piano Voice

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Physical Education, Wellness and Sport Athletic Training Health Education* Physical Education* Sport Communication Sport Management Sport Marketing Sports Medicine and Wellness Sport Ministry

Physics* Engineering Physics Physical Science Physics

Political Science*

Pre-professional Programs Chiropractics Cytotechnology Dentistry Dental Hygiene Health Information Management Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Podiatry Veterinary Medicine

Psychology

Social Work

Sociology and Family Studies Family Studies Sociology

Theology & Missions Biblical Studies - Languages Christian Ministry and Missions Christian Studies Christian Thought and Tradition Philosophy Sport Ministry

*Teacher Licensure Available

Graduate Programs of Study Doctor of Education Doctor of Pharmacy Doctor of Ministry Doctor of Nursing Practice Education Specialist Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Master of Business Administration Master of Christian Studies Master of Education Master of Science in Nursing Master of Social Work Master of Urban Education

Current Programs of Study


UNION UNIVERSITY letter from the president

“Dear Friends of Union University Athletics:

Thank you so much for your support of Union University athletics. A commitment to excellence is one of our four core values across the Uni-versity best demonstrated in our numerous quality academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For 15 straight years, Union has been listed as a Top Tier University in the South by U. S. News and World Report. One of the fastest growing private institutions in the entire South, Union University continues to make strides in all aspects of our work, and athletics is no exception.

For eight straight seasons, Union has been the recipient of the TranSouth Conference All-Sports Trophy. This recognition speaks well of all of our coaches and athletes. We salute all of those who serve Union university so faithfully in our Department of Athletics. This year begins a year of transi-tion for the Union athletic program. Your encouragement for our pro-gram during this time will be greatly appreciated. We thank each of you for your support of the Union University athletic teams and for support

of our distinctive Christ-centered mission.”


UNION UNIVERSITY director of athletics

Tommy Sadler enters his 27th year of service at Union University, and the third in his role as the Director of Athletics for Union. Sadler was named to this position after serving the 2008-09 year as the acting athletics director. He follows in the footsteps of Dr. David Blackstock, who had been Union’s Athletic Director for the past 34 years.

Sadler, a native of Jackson, is a 1972 graduate of South Side High School and a 1976 graduate of Union University. During his time at Union, Sadler played four years of baseball for the Bulldogs. In 1981, he received his Master of Education from the University of Memphis.

His tenure at Union began in 1985 as director of public relations. After a year in that role, he became the university’s director of corporate and foundation support, a position he held for 10 years. In 1996, Sadler then moved into his previous role as associate director of athletics.

Sadler earned the Union University Staff Member of the Year in 1994. In 2010, Sadler was named the TranSouth Conference Athletic Director of the Year.

Sadler has also been very active in athletics at the conference level. He is beginning his ninth year as the president of the TranSouth Conference, of which Union is a member. Prior to this time as president, he served the conference as its vice president.

“Tommy Sadler has faithfully served Union University in a variety of ways through the years, but his key contribution has been in his work with the athletic department,” Dockery said. “He is respected by all of our coaches, by those who support the athletic program and by the leadership of the university. At this transitional time in the life of our athletic department, I know of no one better to help us chart a future course for that department than Tommy Sadler.”

Sadler and his wife Michelle, a teacher in the Jackson-Madison County School District, make their home in Jackson.

Tommy SadlerDirector of Athletics

1050 Union University DriveJackson, TN 38305

Phone: 731-661-5218Email: [email protected]


UNION UNIVERSITY athletic staff directory

NAME TITLE EMAIL PHONE (731)ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery University President 661-5180 Tommy Sadler Director of Athletics [email protected] 661-5218 Dr. Linn Stranak Department Chair of PEWS [email protected] 661-5288 Katie Woodruff SWA/Life in the Balance Coach [email protected] 661-5171 Teresa Thomas Athletics/PEWS Secretary [email protected] 661-5130 Dr. Keith Absher Faculty Athletic Representative [email protected] 661-5367 Gary Williams Compliance Officer [email protected] 661-5139

ATHLETIC TRAINING Kristy Johnson Head Athletic Trainer [email protected] 661-5439 Cliff Pawley Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Director [email protected] 661-5529 Sarah Davenport Ziegler Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Clinical Coordinator [email protected] 661-5280 Jennifer Farroll Associate Athletic Trainer/Assistant Professor [email protected] 661-5024 Karen Tankersley Sinclair Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] 661-5439 FACILITIES Andy Rushing Director of Athletic Facilities [email protected] 661-5333

SPORTS INFORMATION Steven Aldridge Sports Information Director [email protected] 661-5207 Alicia Howson Graduate Assistant

BASEBALL Brent Fronabarger Head Baseball Coach [email protected] 661-5489 Justin Hogan Assistant Baseball Coach [email protected] 661-6511 David Maristany Graduate Assistant Coach Matt Fike Graduate Assistant Coach

BASKETBALL (Men) David Niven Head Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5132 Trevor Lydic Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5286 BASKETBALL (Women) Mark Campbell Head Women’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5344 Katie Woodruff Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5171 Kaitlin Dudley Graudate Assistant 661-5575 Kayla Hudson Graduate Assistant 661-5575 CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Head Cheerleading Sponsor [email protected] 661-5299 Becky Ranfeld Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor

CROSS COUNTRY (Men and Women) Dr. Gary Johnson Head Cross Country Coach [email protected] 661-5246 GOLF (Men) Andy Rushing Head Men’s Golf Coach [email protected] 661-5333

SOCCER (Men) Clovis Simas Head Men’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-5533 Michael Lee Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-6590

SOCCER (Women) Brandon Boylan Head Women’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-5293 Isaac Brooks Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-6589

SOFTBALL Heather Hall Head Softball Coach [email protected] 661-5141 Ashton Strode Graduate Assistant

VOLLEYBALL Kelly Elliott Head Volleyball Coach [email protected] 661-5970 Ariel Apolinario Assistant Volleyball Coach [email protected] 661-5451

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StaffDirectory:www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory

UNION UNIVERSITY Athletics administration

Tommy SadlerDirector of AthleticsPhone: 731-661-5218Email: [email protected]



KatieWoodruffSWA/Life in the Balance CoachPhone: 731-661-5171Email: [email protected]

Dr. Keith AbsherFaculty Athletic RepresentativePhone: 731-661-5367Email: [email protected]

Dr. Gary WilliamsCompliance OfficerPhone: 731-661-5139Email: [email protected]

Teresa ThomasAthletics SecretaryPhone: 731-661-5130Email: [email protected]

Andy RushingDirector of Athletic FacilitiesPhone: 731-661-5333Email: [email protected]

Steven AldridgeSports Information DirectorPhone: 731-661-5027Email: [email protected]


UNION UNIVERSITY Training staff

Karen SinclairAssistant Athletic TrainerPhone: 731-661-5439Email: [email protected]

Kristy JohnsonHead Athletic TrainerPhone: 731-661-5439Email: [email protected]

CliffPawleyAssociate Athletic Trainer ATEP Program DirectorPhone: 731-661-5529Email: [email protected]

Sarah ZieglerAssociate Athletic TrainerATEP Clinical CoordinatorPhone: 731-661-5280Email: [email protected]

Jennifer FarrolAssociate Athletic TrainerATEP Assistant ProfessorPhone: 731-661-5024Email: [email protected]




David Niven begins his third season as the Union University men’s basketball head coach, and his 15th season with the Bulldog program. In his first two seasons at Union, Niven served as a volunteer assistant coach, and then became full-time in 1999. In 2003, Niven earned the position of associate head coach for the Union men’s basketball program and became head coach in 2009. He spent the 1996-97 season as an assistant coach at Oklahoma Baptist.

In his first season as head coach, Niven posted a 26-8 record overall and a 14-2 mark in the TranSouth. His team earned the conference regular season and tournament titles, and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament. Niven followed that first season with a 26-7 overall record and 14-2 league mark. Union shared the regular season championship and advanced to another NAIA National Tournament.

Niven’s career record as a head coach is 52-15 (.776).

Niven is deeply committed to excellence both on and off the court. He aligns himself with the identity, mission and vision of Union in both his coaching and mentoring of his players. He is devoted to the

development of his players physically, academically and spiritually.

“I feel a calling upon my life to fulfill the Great Commission as a college basketball coach”, says Niven. “I want to teach my players how to place their hope in eternal things and not the things of this world.”

Union president Dr. David S. Dockery says, “Dave has demonstrated over and over again his deep commitment to the identity, mission and vision of this university. His life exemplifies a ‘team above self’ mind set that will, I am sure, characterize in days ahead the attitude of his team both on and off the court.”

During his time at Union, Niven has assumed the responsibility of coordinating the recruiting efforts for the Bulldogs. He has recruited and signed numerous All-Americans, as well as, the 2002 NAIA Player of the Year. Niven has also signed 10 players that have gone on to play professional basketball in the United States and countries all over the world.

More importantly, the statistic he is most proud of is the 41 players that have graduated during his time as their academic advisor. “No coaching staff in the country will place more emphasis on the academic success of our players than we do here at Union”, says Niven. “Each player will have the commitment from our staff to prepare them for life after basketball.”

Niven, a 1996 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, spent his playing career at OBU and finished with a four-year career record 121-24. In those four years, he played on teams

that were ranked No. 1 in the NAIA, advanced to the NAIA National Championship game, and two Final Fours. He also became the first player to help lead the Bison to four consecutive national tournaments. While at OBU in 1997, as assistant coach for the Bison, Niven received his Master of Education degree from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. He received valuable coaching experience as the Bison went 36-4 and made it to the 1997 NAIA National Championship Finals.

Niven and his wife Mandy Beth have been married for eight years. They have three children, Jacob (5), Zack (4) and Emma (2).

Coaching Records (1969-Present)(a complete list can be found in the record book)

Current Head Coach (Year-by-Year)Year Head Coach Record, TSAC2010-11 David Niven 26-7, 14-2 2009-10 David Niven 26-8, 14-2 Career: 52-15 (.765)Past Union CoachesYear Head Coach Record 1994-2009 Ralph Turner 362-151 (.706)1989-94 Rick McCormick 88-74, (.543)1987-89 Bob Ward 30-34, (.469)1974-87 Jim Swope 185-160, (.536)1974-75 Jim Simmons 41-61, (.402)1967-68, 69-71 Bill Henry 52-24 (.684)

David NivenMen’s Basketball Head Coach



UNION UNIVERSITY head coach


Lydic enters his second season as the assistant coach for the Union men’s basketball program. Lydic came to Union after spending three seasons (2007-2010) as the assistant coach at Pearl River (Miss.) Community College.

Lydic, a native of Colorado Springs, Colo., earned his degree in exercise science from Asbury (Ky.) College in 2000. Lydic started his coaching career at Asbury where he was the student assistant coach for the men’s basketball team during the 1999-2000 campaign.

After graduation, Lydic returned home to work as the ad-ministrative assistant for the men’s basketball program at Colorado State University. In 2003-04, he was promoted to director of basketball operations at Colorado State. During

the 2002-2003 season Colorado State won the Mountain West Conference Tournament and played in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

In 2004, Lydic started work as a graduate assistant at Valdosta (Ga.) State University where he earned his masters degree in Physical Education. He then moved to west Tennessee where he worked as the assistant coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin for one season. From 2007-10, Lydic was the assistant coach at Pearl River (Miss.) Community College. While at Pear River, the team won 61 games and Lydic was a key part of leading the team to the 2009-10 Mis-sissippi JUCO State Championship with a 24-5 record.

Union head coach David Niven says, “Trevor brings passion and enthusiasm to his work here at Union. He is a tireless worker and has really raised the level of our individual workouts. Trevor

really enjoys working with players to help them improve their skills on the floor and in their lives off of it. He shares my passion for seeing our players deepen their faith as they continue to grow in their personal relationships with Christ.”

Lydic also served as the head coach for Crossover Ministries and News Release Basketball summer traveling basketball teams that toured all across Europe.

Lydic is the son of Gary and Debi Lydic, who reside in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trevor LydicMen’s Basketball Assistant Coach



UNION UNIVERSITY assistant coach and support Staff


Wesley KlipfelAthletic Training Student

Class: SeniorMajor: Athletic TrainingHometown: Jackson, Tenn.

Scott CraveyStudent Assistant

Class: Sophomore Major: Philosophy

Hometown: Orlando, Fla.

Cheraka McIntoshStudent Assistant

Class: JuniorMajor: Elementary Education

Hometown: Amory, Miss.

UNION UNIVERSITY Roster


PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Danache - (Da NASH)Dani Marti - (DAN e MAR te)Giosha Kogushvili - (GEE oh sha KWASH vee lee)Leventrice - (la VEN triss)Leisey - (LIE - zee)Valdor - (VAL-door)

ROSTER BY STATE

Alabama......................................2California .....................................2Georgia .......................................2Pennsylvania................................1Ohio.............................................1Oregon.........................................1Outside of USA ............................4

ROSTER BY CLASS

Senior ..........................................4Junior ..........................................4Sophomore .................................0Freshman ....................................5

NUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Hgt. Wgt. Class Pos. Hometown Prior School3 David Lane 6-1 175 SR G Akron, Ohio Northern State Univ.5 Skyler Vaden 6-2 175 SR G Los Angeles, Calif. Bakersfield CC13 Giosha Koguashvili 6-4 180 FR G Republic of Georgia Hamilton Heights Christian15 Anthony Freeman, Jr. 6-8 215 JR F Portland, Ore. Chemeketa CC21 Pedro Faller 6-0 185 FR G Espirito Santo, Brazil Hamilton Heights Christian22 Leventrice Gray 6-7 210 SR F Birmingham, Ala. Jacksonville State University23 Antoine Hall 6-6 200 SR G Douglasville, Ga. Gadsden State CC24 Will Duncan 6-2 175 FR G Tuscaloosa, Ala. Duncan Christian Academy32 Eric Leisey 6-8 205 FR F Lititz, Pa. Warwick HS33 Samuel Danache 6-4 205 JR G Port-Au-Prince, Haiti New American School34 Dani Marti 6-8 200 JR F Valencia, Spain Univ. of Rio Grande35 AJ Roberts 6-4 200 JR G Fresno, Calif. Niagara County CC42 Paul Valdor 6-7 210 FR F Cap Haitien, Haiti Notre Dame HS

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Name Hgt. Wgt. Class Pos. Hometown Prior School33 Samuel Danache 6-4 205 JR G Port-Au-Prince, Haiti New American School24 Will Duncan 6-2 175 FR G Tuscaloosa, Ala. Duncan Christian Academy21 Pedro Faller 6-0 185 FR G Espirito Santo, Brazil Hamilton Heights Christian15 Anthony Freeman, Jr. 6-8 215 JR F Portland, Ore. Chemeketa CC22 Leventrice Gray 6-7 210 SR F Birmingham, Ala. Jacksonville State University23 Antoine Hall 6-6 200 SR G Douglasville, Ga. Gadsden State CC13 Giosha Koguashvili 6-4 180 FR G Republic of Georgia Hamilton Heights Christian3 David Lane 6-1 175 SR G Akron, Ohio Northern State Univ.32 Eric Leisey 6-8 205 FR F Lititz, Pa. Warwick HS34 Dani Marti 6-8 200 JR F Valencia, Spain Univ. of Rio Grande35 AJ Roberts 6-4 200 JR G Fresno, Calif. Niagara County CC5 Skyler Vaden 6-2 175 SR G Los Angeles, Calif. Bakersfield CC42 Paul Valdor 6-7 210 FR F Cap Haitien, Haiti Notre Dame HS

Head Coach: David Niven (3rd season)Assistant Coach: Trevor Lydic (2nd season)Student Assistants: Cheraka McIntosh, Scott CraveyTrainer: Cliff PawleyAthleticTrainingStudent: Wesley Klipfel

UNION UNIVERSITY season outlook


The Union University men’s basketball team enters the 2011-12 season under the leadership of David Niven, now in his third season as head coach. The Bulldogs are looking to continue the momentum of last year’s TranSouth regular season co-championship and a 14th appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. However, Union will do so with an almost entirely new squad.

Union returns three players, two of which started last season. Four Bulldogs graduated last season, including Stan McNeil, who was selected to the TranSouth All-Conference team. They bring back two returning starters who saw a significant amount of playing time, Skyler Vaden and Antoine Hall. Union will look to several players among the group of ten newcomers to contribute to this season’s success.

Union has four seniors this season, two of which are returning for a senior year of action. Vaden and Hall started for Union last season, with Vaden starting in 32 of the 33 games and Hall starting in 30 games. The returning seniors will be called upon this season for leadership. Two newcomers round out the senior class. David Lane and Leven-trice Gray transferred to Union for their last season of college basketball. They will both be expected to contribute in major ways to this team.

The junior class is made up of one returning player and three newcomers. Samuel Danache played in all 33 games last season for Union. Dani Marti, AJ Roberts and Anthony Freeman, Jr. round out the junior class and will be called upon often to help the Bulldogs this season and next year.

The freshman class is the biggest class on the Bulldog roster with five players. Paul Valdor is a red-shirt freshman who sat out last year and spent that time in practice working on his game. Four true freshmen make up a large portion of the Bulldog roster this season. They include Giosha Koguashvili, Pedro Faller, Will Duncan and Eric Leisey. Each will have opportunities to contribute to the program early in their careers.

Once again, Union faces a tough non-conference schedule this season with teams that have participated in the national tournament in recent years. Of Union’s 14 non-conference games, 12 will be played against national tour-nament teams Belhaven (Miss.), McKendree (Ill.), William Carey (Miss.), Tougaloo (Miss.), Emmanuel (Ga.) and Campbellsville (Ky.). Union will also face an improving TranSouth Conference, who boasted Martin Methodist as a national tournament semifinalist last season. Union, Martin Methodist and Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) all advanced to the national tournament.

Coach Niven and second year assistant coach, Trevor Lydic will work hard to build this team and merge the new-comers into the Union system. This talented squad hopes to be playing for a ninth TranSouth title and a 15th ap-pearance in the national tournament in March. Union is playing in their final season of NAIA competition as the school looks to begin its NCAA DII membership process in 2012-13.

UNION UNIVERSITY bulldog players


Coach’s Comments. Skyler will be one of the best returning players in our conference this season. After playing only at the point last year, he will have the chance to play at both the point and off guard spots. Skyler has a great feel for getting to the basket and creating shots for himself and his teammates. He should be our stopper on the defensive end as well.

Union Career. (‘10-’11)...Vaden started and played in 32 games....recorded 303 points....20 3-pointers.....was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

Before Union. Vaden transferred to Union after spending two seasons at Bakersfield (Calif.) Community College. He averaged 11.7 points, four assists and two steals per game. Vaden was named first team all-conference in the Western State Conference. He ranked No. 3 in the conference with his 2.3 steals per game. Vaden, a native of Los Angeles, played his high school basketball at Washington (Calif.) Prep. He averaged 17 points per game as a senior and was named first team in the Marine League.

Skyler Vaden6-2 • 175 lb. • Senior • Guard Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.Previous School: Bakersfield CC Birthday: December 8 #5

Career Totals

Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS

2010-11 32 105 223 20 54 73 101 29 119 148 101 29 7 81 69 303

Total 32 105 223 20 54 73 101 29 119 148 101 29 7 81 69 303

Career Highs

Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS

2010-11 32 7 13 3 5 7 9 11 9 3 1 22

Total 32 7 13 3 5 7 9 11 9 3 1 22

Antoine Hall6-6 • 200 lb. • Senior • Guard Hometown: Douglasville, GA.Previous School: Gadsden State CC Birthday: October 25



Coach’s Comments. Antoine comes back as one of the best perimeter shooters in our conference. He shot a very good percentage last year and with improved post players this year we expect that to be even better. Antoine continues to be the vocal leader of our team. He does a great job of setting the tempo for practice each day.

Union Career. (‘10-’11)...Hall played in 30 games, starting 30 times....recorded 383 points....87 3-pointers.....named one-time TranSouth Player of the Week....was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

Before Union. Hall transferred to Union from Gadsden State (Ala.) Community College. While at Gadsden State, Hall averaged 11.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. He led the team with a conference 3-point shooting percentage of .413. The Douglasville native posted season highs in a game versus Beville State (Ala.) where he scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds, including a 5-for-6 effort from behind the arc. Hall played his high school basketball for Douglasville High School. He averaged 15 points and four rebounds and was a 3-year varsity player. As a senior, Hall was named to the all-district team.

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Career Totals


2010-11 33 122 277 87 206 52 59 29 63 92 28 18 5 57 52 383

Total 33 122 277 87 206 52 59 29 63 92 28 18 5 57 52 383

Career Highs


2010-11 33 11 19 7 13 6 7 7 3 3 1 30

Total 33 11 19 7 13 6 7 7 3 3 1 30

Samuel Danache6-4 • 195 lb. • Junior • Guard Hometown: Port-Au-Prince, HaitiPrevious School: New American School Birthday: July 13



Coach’s Comments. Sam comes back in his junior year with more experience than anybody. After redshirting as a freshman, Sam is entering his fourth year with the program. Sam is one of the strongest guards on our team. He has the ability to get all the way to the rim very quickly and has proven he can finish with either hand.

Union Career. (‘08-’09)...Red Shirt. (‘09-’10)...played in all 34 games for Union, staring three times...averaged 7.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team. (‘10-’11)...played in 33 games, starting 3 times... scored 137 points.

Before Union. Danache prepped at New American School in Haiti where he played basketball. Danache was named MVP and Slam Dunk Champion his senior year. He averaged 25 points per game, seven assists per game, and eight rebounds per game.

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Career Totals


2009-10 34 82 176 15 58 68 90 20 96 116 31 17 7 70 51 247

2010-11 33 46 104 6 26 39 53 14 41 55 25 4 3 34 33 137

Total 67 128 280 21 84 107 143 34 137 171 56 21 10 104 84 384

Career Highs


2009-10 34 9 12 2 4 10 10 7 4 3 1 18

2010-11 33 6 9 1 5 6 7 7 4 1 1 16

Total 37 9 12 2 5 10 10 7 4 3 1 18

David Lane6-1 • 175 lb. • Senior • Guard Hometown: Akron, OhioPrevious School: Northern State Univ. Birthday: April 14

Leventrice Gray6-7 • 210 lb. • Senior • Forward Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.Previous School: Jacksonville State Univ. Birthday: June 15



Coach’s Comments. David comes in with the opportunity to make us a much faster team his season. He is the quickest player on our team and will be very tough to stay in front of. His ability to shoot the 3 as well as get to the basket make him a tough cover. He comes in with the mentality of making his teammates better and can really help our guys with his ability to create shots for them.

Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union.

Before Union. Lane transferred to Union from Northern State (S.D.) University where he played one season of basketball. While at Northern State, Lane averaged 12 points, six assists and four rebounds per game. Lane spent his first two years of college at Santa Barbara (Calif.) City College where he averaged 20 points, six assists and five rebounds per game. he was named first team all-conference and was a listed among the top-100 JUCO players in California. Lane prepped at Cuyahogo Falls (Ohio) High School.

#3

Coach’s Comments. Boss is a former teammate of Antoine Hall. Boss has already shown leadership both on and off the floor this year. He is the best jumper on our team and maybe anywhere. I expect Boss to be a difficult match up for many post players because of his athleticism. He should be a guy we can count on to clean things up on the glass at both ends of the floor.


Before Union. Gray transferred to Union from Jacksonville State (Ala.) University where he played one season. His first two seasons of college basketball were played at Gadsden State (Ala.) Community College. Gray averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game at Gadsden State. Gray prepped at Ramsay High School where he helped lead his team to the Alabama 5A State Title as a sophomore. He averaged 14 points and six rebounds in high school. He was the team leader in rebounds twice and top scorer as a senior. In track, Gray won the high jump and long jump.

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Anthony Freeman, Jr.6-8 • 215 lb. • Junior • Forward Hometown: Portland, Ore.Previous School: Chemketa CC Birthday: February 13

Dani marti6-8 • 200 lb. • Junior • Forward Hometown: Valencia, SpainPrevious School: Univ. of Rio Grande Birthday: October 20



Coach’s Comments. Anthony has been a great addition to our team this off season as we look to replace our entire front court. He runs like a deer and will give other post players problems with his speed in transition. Anthony also has great vision for a big man. He passes as well as any post I have coached. He will be another guy that creates offense for his teammates with his ability to pass.


Before Union. Freeman transferred to Union from Chemeketa (Ore.) Community College where he played two seasons. He helped lead his team to the 2010 league title at Chemeketa while being named second team All-NWAAC. In his sophomore year at Chemeketa, Freeman scored 13.5 points and averaged 9.5 rebounds per game. Freeman prepped at Tualatin (Ore.) High School where he helped win back-to-back league titles in 2008 and 2009. Freeman was named second team all-league, McDonald’s All-American Nominee and was named to the Oregon second team all-defense.

#15

Coach’s Comments. Dani brings another element to our front court that is a good compliment to our team. He gives us a player at the 4 with the skills of a perimeter player. Dani is a smart player that handles the ball, passes, and shoots better than most players at his position. Dani is also a sneaky athlete with the ability to finish well at the rim.


Before Union. Marti transferred to Union from the University of Rio Grande (Ohio) where he played two seasons. He averaged 8.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Marti shot 44% from the field and 42 percent from behind the arc.

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aj roberts6-4 • 200 lb. • Junior • Guard Hometown: Fresno, Calif.Previous School: Niagra County CC Birthday: May 21

Giosha koguashvili6-4 • 180 lb. • Freshman • Guard Hometown: Republic of GeorgiaPrevious School: Hamilton Heights Christian Birthday: May 20



Coach’s Comments. AJ is a really good wing for our team because of his versatility. He is one of the better passers on our team but his greatest strength is his ability to get to the basket. AJ also uses his length and athleticism and is one of the best perimeter defenders we have. He has the ability to change the game at both ends of the floor.


Before Union. Roberts transferred to Union from Niagra County (N.Y.) Community College where he played two seasons of basketball. He was named third team all-region as a freshman and first team all-region as a sophomore in junior college. Roberts earned the Team MVP award both seasons. In junior college, he averaged 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks per game. Roberts prepped at Niagara Catholic (N.Y.) High School where he played basketball and football. He led his basketball team to the 2005 and 2007 MMCC Title, along with a Catholic State runner-up in 2007. In high school basketball, Roberts earned first team all-Catholic, defensive MVP, team MVP twice, and team captain three times. His football honors included first team all-Catholic, team MVP, captain and first team all-state.

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Coach’s Comments. Gio comes in as a freshman with the ability to make an immediate impact on our program. He is a strong guard with a number of skills that make us better. Gio defends well both on and off the ball. At the offensive end, he can shoot it well but is another guy with really good vision when he puts it on the floor. Gio can finish at the basket for himself but also is quite adept at creating shots for his teammates.


Before Union. Koguashvili prepped at Hamilton Heights (Tenn.) Christian Academy where he played basketball. He averaged 17.9 points and grabbed 5.4 rebounds per game. He also helped his U17 club team to a national championship in 2009. Koguashvili was named the Most Talented Player in 2009.

#13

Pedro faller6-0 • 185 lb. • Freshman • Guard Hometown: Espirito Santo, BrazilPrevious School: Hamilton Heights Christian Birthday: July 3

Will Duncan6-2 • 175 lb. • Freshman • Guard Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Ala.Previous School: Duncan Christian Academy Birthday: September 10



Coach’s Comments. Pedro comes in as a point guard but may also have the chance to play some as a shooting guard as well. The most difficult position for a freshman to grasp is that of a point guard. Fortunately, Pedro shoots it well enough that he will have some opportunities to help us in other areas as he develops that part of his game. Pedro also has very good quickness which translates to very good on the ball defense.


Before Union. Faller prepped at Hamilton Heights (Tenn.) Christian Academy where he played two years of basketball. He led the team with 18.1 points per game. Faller also grabbed 6.2 rebounds per game and dished out 6.0 assists per game.

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Coach’s Comments. Will joins our team as a walk-on from Alabama. He brings energy and enthusiasm to practices every day. Will exemplifies a team first attitude every day as he works very hard to make his teammates better. Will plays defense hard and shoots the ball from the perimeter with good consistency. Will has the attitude necessary to help make his teammates better.


Before Union. Duncan played his high school basketball for the Tuscaloosa Warriors. He helped lead his team to the ACSC regular season title in 2010. Duncan was named team captain three times while earning all-conference honors three times. As a senior, Duncan averaged 22.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.1 steals per game. He posted career highs of 35 points and 13 rebounds while producing 14 career double-doubles. Off the court, Duncan was the National Honor Society President, graduate of the Forerunners Leadership Program and earned the Christian Character Award.

#24

Eric leisey6-8 • 205 lb. • Freshman • Forward Hometown: Lititz, Pa.Previous School: Warwick HS Birthday: November 10

Paul Valdor6-8 • 220 lb. • Freshman • Forward Hometown: Cap Haitien, HaitiPrevious School: Notre Dame HS Birthday: August 28



Coach’s Comments. Eric joins our team as a walk-on that has already made tremendous progress during our preseason practices. He has good hands and feet which are paramount to being a good post player. He has proven that he can catch some tough passes and finishes well around the basket. As he continues to add strength and experience Eric has a chance to be a very good player for us.


Before Union. Leisey prepped at Warwick (Pa.) High School where he played four seasons of basketball. He was selected co-captain as a senior, while also being named to the Lancaster-Lebanon first team All-Defense. Leisey averaged eight points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots per game. Off the court, Leisey was named to the distinguished honor roll in each of his four years of high school.

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Coach’s Comments. Paul has made vast improvements in his game coming off a red-shirt season last year. Paul continues to improve his post game and is developing the ability to score around the basket. Paul’s best attribute is that he can really stretch the defense. Paul is a big guy that can cause some match-up problems because he can really shoot it from anywhere.

Union Career. (‘10-’11)...first season at Union (red-shirt).

Before Union. Valdor played high school basketball at Notre Dame in Haiti. He helped lead his team to championships in 2003 and 2004.

#42

UNION UNIVERSITY previous season summary


The Union University Bulldogs are coming off last season as TranSouth Regular Season Co-Champions. The Bulldogs participated in their 14th NAIA National Tournament as an 11-seed. Union finished the season 26-7 overall and 14-2 in conference play.

Union started the season with a three game-win streak, but then dropped three straight. However, Union then rattled off nine straight wins that pushed their record to 12-3. Union had two more winning streaks during the conference season, both equaling seven games. Union went into the confer-ence tournament with the 2-seed, but lost in the semifinals. The Bulldogs entered the NAIA National Tournament with an 11-seed but lost in the first round.

Postseason honors were given to several Union players. CJ Davis was named an NAIA All-American honorable mentioned. Stan McNeil and Davis were named first team all-conference performers. Shane Burrell was named to the all-conference second team. Five players received TranSouth Scholar Athlete honors including Brady Sheppard, Daniel Kelley, Roland Banharo, Antoine Hall and Skyler Vaden. Hall was named the TranSouth Conference Player of the Week

UNION UNIVERSITY Previous season stats & Results


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Union University Bulldog Basketball2010-11 Season Stats

Combined Season Stats

Record: Overall Home Away NeutralAll Games (26-7) (13-4) (11-2) (2-1)Conference (14-2) (7-1) (7-1) (0-0)Non-Conference (12-5) (6-3) (4-1) (2-1)

TOTAL 3-PT REBOUNDS# Player GP GS MIN AVG FG FGA PCT FG FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT R/G PF A TO BLK ST PTS P/G

3 CJ Davis 31 4 765 24.7 135 312 .433 56 162 .346127 164 .774 11 75 86 2.8 69 64 81 1 35 453 14.65 Skyler Vaden 32 32 960 30.0 105 223 .471 20 54 .370 73 101 .723 29 119 148 4.6 69101 81 7 29 303 9.5

15 Brady Sheppard 10 0 34 3.4 2 7 .286 2 5 .400 5 9 .556 0 1 1 0.1 6 1 6 0 0 11 1.120 Stan McNeil 33 30 1041 31.5 125 274 .456 78 167 .467 23 37 .622 5 59 64 1.9 31 94 39 0 18 351 10.621 Daniel Kelley 16 0 53 3.3 4 14 .286 2 9 .222 4 4 1.00 1 4 5 0.3 8 1 6 0 0 14 0.922 Antoine Joseph 33 23 907 27.5 106 237 .447 28 98 .286 88 119 .739 76 179 255 7.7 80 25 64 32 36 328 9.923 Antoine Hall 33 30 799 24.2 122 277 .440 87 206 .422 52 59 .881 29 63 92 2.8 52 28 57 5 18 383 11.624 Hollis Belton 5 0 10 2.0 0 5 .000 0 5 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.032 Veljko Petrovic 33 11 504 15.3 32 77 .416 4 12 .333 34 57 .596 51 70 121 3.7 65 17 30 6 11 102 3.133 Samuel Danache 33 3 351 10.6 46 104 .442 6 26 .231 39 53 .736 14 41 55 1.7 33 25 34 3 4 137 4.244 Shane Burrell 31 15 658 21.2 120 224 .536 7 26 .269108 176 .614 68 189 257 8.3 83 41 86 11 9 355 11.545 Roland Banhoro 32 19 538 16.8 68 114 .596 0 0 .000 42 67 .627 67 137 204 6.4 57 8 41 10 6 178 5.6TEAM 26 54 80 16

Union University 33 6620 865 1868 .463 290 770 .377595 846 .703 377 991 1368 41.5554405 543 75172 2615 79.2

Opponents 33 6437 867 2155 .402 236 736 .321354 551 .642 390 739 1129 34.2667375 401 69209 2324 70.4

TEAM STATISTICS UU OPP

SCORING 2615 2324Points per game 79.2 70.4Scoring margin 8.8 -

FIELD GOALS-ATT 865-1868867-2155Field goal pct .463 .402

3 POINT FG-ATT 290-770 236-7363-point FG pct .377 .3213-pt FG made per game 8.8 7.2

FREE THROWS-ATT 595-846 354-551Free throw pct .703 .642

REBOUNDS 1368 1129Rebounds per game 41.5 34.2Rebounding margin 7.2 -

ASSISTS 405 375Assists per game 12.3 11.4

TURNOVERS 543 401Turnovers per game 16.5 12.2Turnover margin 4.3 -Assist / turnover ratio 0.7 0.9

STEALS 172 209Steals per game 5.2 6.3

BLOCKS 75 69Blocks per game 2.3 2.1

ATTENDANCE 0 0Home games-Avg/Game 17-0 13-0Neutral site-Avg/Game - 3-0

SCORE BY PERIODS 1st 2nd OT1 TOTALOpponents 1075 1247 2 2324Union University 1285 1318 12 2615

Date Opponent Score W L Record Attend

11/06/10 hTruett-McConnell 79-69 W 1-0 011/12/10 nMissouri Baptist Univ 86-67 W 2-0 011/13/10 aMcKendree University 69-63 W 3-0 011/16/10 hLife University 61-63 L 3-1 011/20/10 aWilliam Carey University 75-85 L 3-2 011/22/10 hCampbellsville Univ 66-71 L 3-3 011/26/10 hMcKendree University 87-75 W 4-3 011/27/10 hTougaloo College 84-65 W 5-3 011/29/10 hWilliam Carey University 86-74 W 6-3 012/03/10 aLife University 107-94 W 7-3 012/04/10 aCarver College 79-72 W 8-3 012/10/10 hFaulkner University 90-85 W 9-3 012/11/10 nVictory Univeristy 94-73 W 10-3 001/03/11 aCampbellsville Univ 79-70 W 11-3 001/06/11 * aBethel University TN 89-78 W 12-3, 1-0 001/08/11 * hMartin Methodist College 62-73 L 12-4, 1-1 001/13/11 * aLyon College 72-56 W 13-4, 2-1 001/15/11 * hFreed-Hardeman Univ 94-89 W 14-4,3-1 001/17/11 * aMid-Continent Univ 92-77 W 15-4, 4-1 001/20/11 * hCumberland University TN 72-59 W 16-4, 5-1 001/22/11 * hBlue Mountain College 87-66 W 17-4, 6-1 001/27/11 * aTrevecca Nazarene Univ 68-65 W 18-4, 7-1 002/03/11 * hBethel University TN 77-75 W 19-4, 8-1 002/05/11 * aMartin Methodist College 74-84 L 19-5, 8-2 002/12/11 * aFreed-Hardeman Univ 93-82 W 20-5 9-2 002/14/11 * aCumberland University TN 73-62 W 21-5, 10-2 002/17/11 * hMid-Continent Univ 77-67 OTW 22-5, 11-2 002/19/11 * aBlue Mountain College 73-54 W 23-5, 12-2 002/21/11 * hLyon College 73-40 W 24-5, 13-2 002/28/11 * hTrevecca Nazarene Univ 70-57 W 25-5, 14-2 003/03/11 #hMid-Continent Univ 88-50 W 26-5 003/05/11 #hFreed-Hardeman Univ 76-95 L 26-6 003/16/11 ^nCarroll College 63-69 L 26-7 0

Note:*#^

denotes a conference game. denotes a conference tournament game.denotes a national tournament game.

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2010-11 TRANSOUTH STANDINGS

No. Team Conf. Overall1. Martin Methodist * # ^ 14-2 34-31. UNION (Tenn.) * ^ 14-2 26-73. Freed Hardeman ^ 12-4 22-124. Cumberland (Tenn.) 11-5 18-125. Bethel (Tenn.) 8-8 19-126. Trevecca Nazarene 5-11 11-187. Mid-Continent 4-12 11-208. Lyon 2-14 9-218. Blue Mountain 2-14 8-22

* regular season co-champions # tournament champion/#1 seed^ national tournament appearance

2010-11 TRANSOUTH HONORSPlayer of the Year

James Justice, Martin Methodist

Freshman of the YearAaron Farris, Lyon College

Co-Coaches of the Year Andy Sharpe, Martin Methodist

Winston Bennett - Mid-Continent

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Cedric Austin - Freed-Hardeman, SR, Harvest, Ala. Andre Crudup - Bethel (Tenn.), SR, Springville, Miss. CJ Davis - Union (Tenn.), JR, Nashville, Tenn. Chris Ferguson - Mid-Continent, JR, Oakland, Calif. Michael France - Trevecca Nazarene, JR, Shelbyville, Tenn. James Justice - Martin Methodist, JR, Memphis, Tenn. Ree McCrory - Martin Methodist, JR, Columbus, Ga. Stanley McNeil - Union (Tenn.), SR, Memphis, Tenn. Walter Simon - Cumberland (Tenn.), SO, Dresden, Germany Kyle Teichmann - Freed-Hardeman, SO, Brentwood, Tenn.

SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Slater Belew - Lyon (Ark.), SO, Chattanooga,Tenn. Shane Burrell - Union (Tenn.), JR, Los Angeles, Calif. Chris Leggett - Martin Methodist, SR, Meridian, Miss. Lakendrick McCullum - Blue Mountain, SR, Laurel, Miss. Graciano Negron - Cumberland (Tenn.), SO, Chicago, Ill.

ALL FRESHMAN TEAM Aaron Farris - Lyon (Ark.), FR, Mountain View, Ark. Jarvis Fisher - Blue Mountain, FR, Pine Bluff, Ark. Reginald Gilmore - Freed-Hardeman, FR, Chattanooga, Tenn. Caleb Hardy - Bethel (Tenn.), FR, Cunningham, Ky. Anthony LaBellarte - Lyon (Ark.), FR, Nixa, Mo.

About the NAIAThe purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and to the principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the total educational process.The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association.

The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribution of overall athletic opportunity and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics program. That is to say, an athletics program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall participation opportunities and resources currently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa.

Advancing sport with innovative changeThe NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports.

Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation (www.championsofcharacter.org).

Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator are committed to the true spirit of competition through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

NAIA at a Glance• Nearly 300 member colleges and universities • 23 national championships • 650,000 students • First to include black colleges and students in championships • First to include women in national championships • First to develop system-wide character initiative with substantive programming

UNION UNIVERSITY transouth recap & NAIA Information


TranSouth OpponentsBETHEL

UNIVERSITYBLUE MOUNTAIN

COLLEGECUMBERLAND

UNIVERSITYFREED-HARDEMAN

UNIVERSITYJanuary 5 at UnionFebruary 2 in McKenzie, Tenn.

Head Coach: Jeff Britt2010-11 Record: 19-12, 8-8Record vs. Union: 33-38Location: McKenzie, Tenn.Nickname: WildcatsColors: Purple & Gold

January 21 in Blue Mountain, Miss.February 18 at Union

Head Coach: J.D. Parker2010-11 Record: 8-22, 2-14Record vs. Union: 0-8Location: Blue Mountain, Miss.Nickname: ToppersColors: Blue & Gold

January 19 in Lebanon, Tenn.February 13 at Union

Head Coach: Lonnie Thompson2010-11 Record: 18-12, 11-5Record vs. Union: 11-40Location: Lebanon, Tenn.Nickname: BulldogsColors: Maroon & White

January 14 in Henderson, Tenn.February 11 at Union

Head Coach: Jason Shelton2010-11 Record: 22-12, 12-4Record vs. Union: 29-65Location: Henderson, Tenn.Nickname: LionsColors: Maroon, White, & Gold

LYONCOLLEGE

MARTIN METHODISTCOLLEGE

MID-CONTINENTUNIVERSITY

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January 12 at UnionFebruary 9 in Batesville, Ark.Head Coach: Kevin Jenkins2010-11 Record: 9-21, 2-14Record vs. Union: 8-30 Location: Batesville, Ark.Nickname: PipersColors: Crimson Red & Navy

January 7 in Pulaski, Tenn.February 4 at UnionHead Coach: Andy Sharpe2010-11 Record: 34-3, 14-2Record vs. Union: 10-25Location: Pulaski, Tenn.Nickname: RedHawksColors: Red & White

January 16 at UnionFebruary 16 in Mayfield, Ky.Head Coach: Winston Bennett2010-11 Record: 11-20, 4-12Record vs. Union: 1-12Location: Mayfield, Ky.Nickname: CougarsColors: Blue & Gold

January 26 at UnionFebruary 23 in Nashville, Tenn.Head Coach: Sam Harris2010-11 Record: 11-18, 5-11Record vs. Union: 28-46Location: Nashville, Tenn.Nickname: TrojansColors: Purple & White

Non-Conference OpponentsBELHAVEN UNIVERSITYNovember 5 at UnionNovember 29 in Jackson, Miss.Record vs. Union: 1-2 Location: Jackson, Miss.Nickname: BlazersColors: Green & Gold

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITYNovember 15 at UnionJanuary 2 in Campbellsville, Ky.Record vs. Union: 7-10Location: Campbellsville, Ky.Nickname: TigersColors: Maroon, White & Gray

CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGEOctober 31 in Conway, Ark.November 21 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 0-4 Location: Conway, Ark.Nickname: MustangsColors: Blue & Silver

EMMANUEL COLLEGEDecember 12 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Franklin Springs, Ga.Nickname: LionsColors: Blue & Gold

LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITYNovember 11 in Lebanon, Ill.Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: St. Charles, Mo.Nickname: LionsColors: Black & Gold

MCKENDREE UNIVERSITYNovember 12 in Lebanon, Ill.November 25 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 4-12 Location: Lebanon, Ill.Nickname: BearcatsColors: Purple & White

TOUGALOO COLLEGENovember 19 in Jackson, Miss.November 26 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 1-8Location: Tougaloo, Miss.Nickname: BulldogsColors: Scarlet & Royal Blue

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITYDecember 9 in Henderson, Tenn.January 28 in Hattiesburg, Miss.Record vs. Union: 5-14 Location: Hattiesburg, Miss.Nickname: CrusadersColors: Red, Black & White

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NAIA NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR Robert Joseph 2002

NAIA All-NATIONAL TOURNAMENT TEAM Gaylon Moore - 1999 Mack Bealim - 2007

NAIA ALL-AMERICANS Richard Rice – 1979 Rico McClean – 1993 Kirk Goehring – 1997 Tryrian Ridges – 1998, 1999, 2000 Gaylon Moore – 1998, 1999, 2000 Anthony Brooks – 2001 Robert Joseph – 2002 Chima Abakwue - 2004 Ben Frederick - 2004 Corey Burkett - 2005, 2006 Pierry Valmeria - 2005 Kinley Sellers - 2006 Mack Bealim - 2007 Deywane Lee - 2007 Matt Neaville - 2008, 2009 Brian Lake - 2008, 2009 Greg Truvillion - 2009, 2010 CJ Davis - 2011

NAIA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Michael Davis – 1996 Elvis Ochieng – 1999 Steve Poindexter – 2000 Michael Katrosh – 2002 Brian Johnson – 2002 Jonathan Kee - 2003, 2004 Daniel Kelley - 2011

ALL-TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE TEAM Kirk Goehring – 1997 Matt Hoover – 1997 Tryrian Ridges – 1998, 1999, 2000 Gaylon Moore – 1998, 1999, 2000 Anthony Brooks – 2001 Enelio Moreno – 2001 Zach Wiggs – 2001 Robert Joseph – 2002 Chima Abakwue – 2002, 2004 Bruno Martinessi – 2002, 2003, 2005 Ben Frederick - 2004, 2005, 2006 Corey Burkett - 2005, 2006 Kinley Sellers - 2006 Deywane Lee - 2006, 2007 Pierry Valmera - 2005, 2007 Mack Bealim - 2007 Matt Neaville - 2008, 2009 Brian Lake - 2008, 2009

ALL-TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE TEAM (Cont.) Greg Truvillion - 2009, 2010 Stan McNeil - 2010, 2011 CJ Davis - 2011 Shane Burrell - 2001

ALL-TRANSOUTH FRESHMAN TEAM Patrick Whyte - 1997 Gaylon Moore - 1997 Anthony Brooks - 1998 Zach Wiggs - 2000 Will Harris - 2001 Chima Abakwue - 2001 Bruno Martinessi - 2002 Matt Trammell - 2003 Ben Frederick - 2004 Marcus Cooper - 2004 Pierry Valmeria - 2004 Courtney Jones - 2005 Tacuma Alexander - 2007 Roland Banhoro - 2008 Allante’ McLemore - 2009 Samuel Danache - 2010

TRANSOUTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR Robert Joseph - 2002 Matt Neaville - 2009

TRANSOUTH NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Robert Joseph - 2002 Corey Burkett - 2005 Kinley Seller - 2006 Matt Neaville - 2008 Greg Truvillion - 2009

TRANSOUTH COACH OF THE YEAR Ralph Turner - 1998, 1999, 2002, 2006

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Year-By-Year Coaching Records (1969-Present)

Year Coach Record (Conference)

2010-11 David Niven (Career: 52-15, .776) 26-7 (14-2)

2009-10 David Niven 26-8 (14-2)

2008-09 Ralph Turner (Career: 362-151, .706) 29-6 (14-2)

2007-08 Ralph Turner 18-13 (12-8)

2006-07 Ralph Turner 25-10 (14-4)

2005-06 Ralph Turner 28-6 (9-2)

2004-05 Ralph Turner 24-9 (8-2)

2003-04 Ralph Turner 24-10 (10-4)

2002-03 Ralph Turner 17-15 (5-9)

2001-02 Ralph Turner 31-5 (10-2)

2000-01 Ralph Turner 24-12 (7-6)

1999-00 Ralph Turner 25-9 (9-4)

1998-99 Ralph Turner 35-3 (12-1)

1997-98 Ralph Turner 30-5 (13-2)

1996-97 Ralph Turner 22-11(10-8)

1995-96 Ralph Turner 18-15

1994-95 Ralph Turner 12-22

1993-94 Rick McCormick (Career: 88-74, .543) 14-18

1992-93 Rick McCormick 21-10




1988-89 Bob Ward (Career: 30-34, .469) 18-16

1987-88 Bob Ward 12-18

1986-87 Jim Swope (Career: 185-160, .536) 20-11

1985-86 Jim Swope 17-13

1984-85 Jim Swope 14-14

1983-84 Jim Swope 18-12

1982-83 Jim Swope 9-19

1981-82 Jim Swope 13-17

1980-81 Jim Swope 15-13

1979-80 Jim Swope 15-15

1978-79 Jim Swope 20-8

1977-78 Jim Swope 20-11

1976-77 Jim Swope 13-12

1975-76 Jim Swope 11-15

1974-75 Jim Simmons (Career: 41-61, .402) 8-17

1973-74 Jim Simmons 11-17



1970-71 Bill Henry (Career: 52-24, .684) 15-9

1969-70 Bill Henry 15-12

1967-68 Bill Henry 22-3

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS TranSouth Regular Season Titles - 8

1998, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011* *co-champions

TranSouth Tournament Titles - 7 1998, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010

Year TranSouth Tournament Title Game Results

2010 def. Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) 75-65

2009 def. Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) 105-78

2007 lost to Crichton (Tenn.) 89-85 OT

2006 def. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) 92-79

2005 def. Lyon (Ark.) 76-75

2002 def. Martin Methodist (Tenn.) 68-61 OT

2001 lost to Lee (Tenn.) 93-74

1999 def. Birmingham-Southern (Ala.) 62-59

1998 def. Birmingham-Southern (Ala.) 72-70

NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT HISTORY NationalTournamentAppearances-14

1958, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011

NationalTournamentFinishes Elite Eight - 2 (1999, 2007)

Sweet Sixteen - 3 (2000, 2002, 2009)

NationalTournamentSeeds #2 - 2 (1999, 2002) #3 - 1 (2009) #5 - 2 (1998, 2006)

#7 - 1 (2005) #10 - 1 (2010) #11 (2011) #12 (2007) #13 - 1 (2004) #14 - 1 (2000)

NationalTournamentWin-LossRecord:7-14 .333

Year All-TimeNationalTournamentResults

1958 Anderson (Ind.) 102, Union (Tenn.) 86

1992 (4) Biola (Calif.) 71, Union (Tenn.) 70

1998 Central Washington 73, (5) Union (Tenn.) 64

1999(2) Union (Tenn.) 58, Montana Tech 45 Union 66, Olivet Nazarene 56 Azusa Pacific 85, Union 77 (Quarterfinals)

2000 (14) Union (Tenn.) 73, College of West Virginia 67 Georgetown 66, Union 64 OT

2001 (5) Columbia (Mo.) 75, Union (Tenn.) 66

2002 (2) Union (Tenn.) 62, Westminster (Utah) 52 Barat 96, Union 87 OT

2004 Barber-Scotia (N.C.) 61, (13) Union (Tenn.) 53 OT

2005 John Brown (Ark.) 84, (7) Union (Tenn.) 72

2006 Texas Wesleyan 82, (5) Union (Tenn.) 64

2007(12) Union 75, California Baptist 62 Union 82, (5) Southern Nazarene (Okla.) 81 (4) Concordia (Calif.) 88, Union 68

2009 (3) Union 82, Science & Arts (Okla) 63Columbia 84, Union 64

2010 Montana Western 82, (10) Union 79

2011 Carroll (Mont) 69, (11) Union 63

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Front (L to R): Robyn Reynolds, Kayla Dubrule, Megan Mysinger, Lindsey Blackwood, Shelby Black, Shauna Raidy, Kayla SmithBack (L to R): Chelsea Frederick, Sarah Ford, Matthew Keithline, Morgan Hudson, Elizabeth Atkins

NAME CLASS HOMETOWN MAJOR Lindsey Blackwood Senior Jackson, Tenn. Digital Media/Comm. ArtsMegan Mysinger Senior Jackson, Tenn. PsychologyShelby Black Junior Jackson, Tenn. Graphic DesignElizabeth Atkins Sophomore Milan, Tenn. PsychologyMorgan Hudson Sophomore Savannah, Tenn. Dental HygieneRobyn Reynolds Sophomore Bradford, Tenn. BiologyKayla Dubrule Sophomore Newbern, Tenn. Social WorkKayla Smith Sophomore Marion, Ark. NursingChelsea Frederick Freshman New Johnsonville, Tenn. PreProfessionalSarah Ford Freshman Selmer, Tenn. NursingShauna Raidy Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio NursingMatthew Keithline Freshman Jackson, Tenn. Nursing

Coaches: Tina Giddens, Becky Ranfeld

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Olden Brooks

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No. Name (Seasons at Union) Total Points

1. Warren Olden (1990-94) 2,210

2. Marshal Brown (1987-91) 2,204

3. Richard Rice (1976-80) 1,954

4. Keith Reynolds (1973-77) 1,895

5. Anthony Brooks (1997-2001) 1,874

6. Chima Abakwue (200-04) 1,817

7. Jeff Richey (1962-66) 1,793

8. Ben Frederick (2003-06) 1,787

9. Tryrian Ridges (1997-2000) 1,780

10. Tony Jones (1979-83) 1,665

11. Matt Hoover (1995-99) 1,597

12. Gaylon Moore (1996-2000) 1,596

13. Paul Barrow (1988-92) 1,535

14. Rick Rudesill (1985-89) 1,508

15. Brian Lake (2006-09) 1,483

16. Bruno Martinessi (2001-05) 1,392

17. Matt Neaville (2007-09) 1,375

18. Will Harris (200-04) 1,259

19. Rico McClean (1991-93) 1,233

20. Kirk Goehring (1995-97) 1,222

21. Kenny Lloyd (1976-80) 1,210

22. Greg Truvillion (2008-10) 1,208

23. Clay Gray (1990-94) 1,180

24. Pierry Valmera (2003-07) 1,158

25. David Barham (1984-88) 1,145

26. Robert Ison (1988-90) 1,114

27. Tony Gillespie (1989-91) 1,106

28. Danny Montgomery (1981-85) 1,100

29. Steve Moore (1976-80) 1,073

30. Tacuma Alexander (2006-10) 1,011

31. Keiron Mitchelhill (1993-95) 1,009

1,000 Point Club

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INDIVIDUAL RECORDSSCORING:Most points, career 2,210, Warren Olden, 1991-94 2,204, Marshal Brown, 1988-91Most points, season 1.) 790, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01 2.) 784, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 3.) 767, Warren Olden, 1993-94 4.) 753, Matt Neaville, 2007-08 5.) 740, Kirk Goehring, 1995-96 6.) 706, Warren Olden, 1991-92 7.) 678, Marshal Brown, 1989-90 8.) 641, Tryrian Ridges, 1997-98 9.) 627, Richard Rice, 1977-78 10). 625, Rico McClean, 1991-92Most points, game 49, Anthony Brooks, 2/09/01 vs. Atlanta Christian University 46, James Bass, 1983-84 42, Robert Joseph, 3/05/02 vs. Martin Methodist College 40, Matt Neaville, 2/23/08 vs. Crichton College 40, Marshal Brown, 11/18/89 vs. Trevecca Nazarene University 34, Kirk Goehring, 11/17/95 vs. Texas CollegeScoring average, season 24.7, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01 24.3, Matt Neaville, 2007-08 24.0, Warren Olden, 1993-94 Scoring average, career 20.2, Rico McClean, 1991-93

REBOUNDING:Most rebounds, career 1. 996, Richard Rice, 1976-80 2. 918, Marshal Brown, 1988-91 3. 854, Brian Lake, 2006-09 4. 827, Warren Olden, 1991-94Most rebounds, season 401, Joe Crisp, 1972-73 Most rebounds, game (regulation) 30, Billy Howard, 1971-72 Most rebounds, game (overtime) 31, Dan Rudesill, 1966-67 FIELD GOALS:Most field goals made, career 1. 865, Warren Olden, 1991-94 2. 845, Marshal Brown, 1988-91Most field goals made, season 338, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01 289, Warren Olden, 1991-92 282, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 250, Matt Neaville, 2007-08 Most field goals made, game 21, Joe Crisp, 1972-73 Field goal percentage, career .641, Warren Olden, 1990-94Field goal percentage, season .661, Warren Olden, 1993-94Field goal percentage, game .867, Kirk Goehring, 1995-96Field goal attempts, career 1,589, Marshal Brown, 1988-91 1,349, Warren Olden, 1990-94Field goal attempts, season 620, Matt Neaville, 2007-08 516, Matt Neaville, 2008-09 511, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01 510, Marshal Brown, 1989-90Field goal attempts, game 30, Matt Neaville, Mountain State University, 12-01-07 30, Matt Neaville, Oklahoma Baptist University, 11-10-07

THREE POINTERS:Most three-pointers, career 401, Chima Abakwue, 2000-2004 290, Matt Neaville, 2007-09 286, Clay Gray, 1991-94 Most three-pointers, season 153, Matt Neaville, 2007-08 137, Matt Neaville, 2008-09 134, Chima Abakwue, 2003-04

131, Clay Gray, 1993-94 Most three-pointers, game 11 (11-20), Matt Neaville, 2/28/08 vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.) 10 (10-17), Matt Neaville, 3/05/09 vs. Lyon (Ark.) 10 (10-22) (2OT), Matt Neaville, 2/23/08 vs. Crichton (Tenn.) 10 (10-11), Chima Abakwue, 12/13/02 vs. Logan (Mo.) 9, Clay Gray, 1993-94 9, Paul Barrow, 1989-90Three-point percentage, game (min. 4 made) 1.000 (7-of-7), Matt Hoover, 1995-96 1.000 (6-of-6), Michael Katrosh, 2001-02 1.000 (4-of-4, Matt Neaville, 11/04/08, vs. Williams Baptist 1.000 (4-of-4), Matt Trammell, Nov. 11, 2002 vs. Philander Smith Three-point percentage, career .453, Paul Barrow, 1988-90 Three-point percentage, season .491, Paul Barrow, 1989-90 .467 (78-167), Stan McNeil, 2010-11Three-point field goal attempts, career 783, Matt Neaville, 2007-09 667, Chima Abakwue, 2000-05 656, Clay Gray, 1990-94Three-point field goal attempts, season 422, Matt Neaville, 2007-08 361, Matt Neaville, 2008-09 314, Chima Abakwue, 2003-04 292, Clay Gray, 1993-94Three-point field goal attempts, game 25, Matt Neaville, vs. Mountain State University, 12/01/07 22, Matt Neaville, vs. Crichton College, 2/23/08 21, Matt Neaville, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 2/21/08 20, Matt Neaville, vs. Blue Mountain College, 02/28/08 20, Matt Neaville, vs. Blue Mountain College, 01/26/08 19, Chima Abakwue, Philander Smith College, 11/29/02

FREE THROWS:Most free throws made, career 497, Marshal Brown, 1988-91 480, Warren Olden, 1990-94 Most free throws made, season 231, Jeff Richey, 1965-66 Most free throws made, game 23, Keith Reynolds, 1975-76 Free-throw percentage, career .842, Richard Rice, 1976-80Free-throw percentage, season .894, Richard Rice, 1978-79 .894, Paul Barrow, 1988-89Free-throw percentage, game 1.000 (16-of-16), Eric Barnes, 1996-97Free-throw attempts, career 684, Warren Olden, 1990-94Free-throw attempts, season 389, Robert Joseph, 2001-02Free-throw attempts, game 28, Robert Joseph, March 5, 2002 vs. Martin Methodist CollegeMost consecutive free throws made 21, Matt Hoover, 1995-96 20, Matt Neaville, 2007-08

ASSISTS:Most assists, career 490, Tryrian Ridges, 1999-00Most assists, season 255, Marlon Shadd, 1993-94 255, Tryrian Ridges, 1997-98Most assists, game 19, James “Cle” Harris, 1985-86

STEALS:Most steals, career 265, Marshall Brown, 1988-91Most steals, season 109, Tony Gillespie, 1989-90 Most steals, game 8, Tony Gillespie, 1989-90

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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

TEAM RECORDS

BLOCKS:Most blocks, career 250, Anthony Brooks, 1998-01Most blocks, season 242, Robert Joseph, 2001-2002Most blocks, game 12, Robert Joseph, November 3, 2001 vs. Philander Smith 12, Robert Joseph, November 10, 2001 vs. Crichton College

DOUBLE-DOUBLES:Most double-doubles, career 32, Brian Lake, 2006-09 26, Greg Truvillion, 2008-10 16, Robert Joseph, 2001-02Most double-doubles, season 16, Greg Truvillion, 2009-10 16, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 14, Brian Lake, 2007-08 11, Brian Lake, 2008-09 10, Greg Truvillion, 2008-09

GAMES PLAYED:Most games played, career 136, Gaylon Moore, 1996-00Most games played, season 38, Tryian Ridges, Gaylon Moore, Marcus Price, Matt Hoover, Patrick Whyte, Anthony Brooks, 1998-99

WINS:Best season record 35-3, 1998-99 Best Winning Percentage .921, 1998-99 (35-3) .880, 1967-68 (22-3)Most wins in a season 35, 1998-99Most consecutive wins 18, 1998-99

SCORING:Most points in a game 150, vs. Naval Air Station, 1971-72 Most points in a half 79, vs. Jarvis Christian College, November 1, 1999Most points in a season 3,386, 1998-99Fewest points scored 20, vs. Howard College, 1935-36Fewest points allowed 9, vs. Mississippi College, 1935-36Scoring average, season 91.7, 1989-90 89.2, 2008-09 89.1, 1998-99 85.7, 2007-08 85.0, 2001-02 83.0, 2005-06 82.4, 2006-07 81.6, 2000-01

FIELD GOALS:Field goals made, game 49, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 2/28/08 48, vs. Williams Baptist (Ark.), 11/04/08 48, vs. Indiana University-Northwest, 1/0398 48, vs. Edward Waters College, 11/07/98 48, vs. Williams Baptist College, 2/25/99Field goals made, season 1162, 1998-99Field goals attempts, game 93, vs. Wesley College, 02/05/99 92, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/09 87, vs. Blue Mountain (MIss.), 01/26/08

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Field goal attempts, season 2,376, 1998-99 2,323, 2008-09 2,136, 2007-08Field goal percentage, game .706, vs. Knoxville College, November 26, 1996Field goal percentage, season .518, 1985-86Field goal percentage, half .821 (23-38) vs. Campbellsville (Ky.) 12/12/08 .731, 1997-98

THREE POINTERS:Three-point field goals made, game 23, vs. National Christian University, 01/05/02 21, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/28/08 20, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/09Three-point field goals made, season 361, 1998-99 334, 2007-08 332, 2008-09Three-point field goal attempts, game 52, vs. National Christian University, 01/05/02 49, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/90 45, vs. William Carey University, 11/23/07Three-point field goal attempts, season 975, 1998-99 973, 2007-08Three-point field goal percentage, game .667, vs. Campbellsville College, January 2, 1998 .667, vs. Crichton College, January 7, 2002Three-point field goal percentage, season .393, 1989-90 .355, 2008-09 .343, 2007-08

FREE THROWS:Free throws made, game 39, vs. Knoxville College, November 26, 1996 38, vs. Lambuth University, 3/3/07Free throws made, season 701, 1998-99Free throw attempts, game 1. 52, vs. Lambuth University, 3/3/07 2. 49, vs. Martin Methodist College, February 10, 1996 2. 49, vs. Mt. Senario College, November 1, 1997 2. 49, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University, February 14, 1998 Free throw attempts, season 942, 1998-99Free throw percentage, game 1.000 (23/23), vs. Lambuth University, January 6, 1997Free throw percentage, season .756, 1989-90

REBOUNDS:Rebounds, game 68, vs. Claflin University, 11/27/98 67, vs. Blue Mountain College, 02/28/08 66, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/09Rebounds, season 1,684, 1998-99

ASSISTS:Assists, game 37, vs. Crichton College January 7, 2002Assists, season 811, 2001-2002

BLOCKS:Blocked shots, game 18, vs. Pikeville College, December 5, 1997Blocked shots, season 288, 2001-2002

Steals:Steals, game 24, vs. Logan University, December 13, 2002Steals, season 362, 1989-90

TEAM RECORDS

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3 DAVID LANE 5 SKYLER

VADEN6-2, 175 lb., SR, GLos Angeles, Calif.

42 PAULVALDOR6-8, 210, FR, FCap Haitien, Haiti

15 ANTHONYFREEMAN, Jr.6-8, 215 lb., JR, FPortland, Ore.

32 ERICLEISEY6-8, 205 lb., FR, FLitiz, Pa. 34 DANI

MARTI6-8, 200 lb., JR, FValencia, Spain 35 AJ

ROBERTS6-4, 200 lb., JR, GFresno, Calif.

HEAD COACHDAVID NIVEN

Third Season (52-15, .776)

ASSISTANT COACHTREVOR LYDICSecond Season

13 GIOSHAKOGUASHVILI6-4, 180 lb., FR, GRepublic of Georgia

24 WILLDUNCAN6-2, 175 lb., FR, GTuscaloosa, Ala.23 ANTOINE

HALL6-6, 200, SR, GDouglasville, Ga.22 LEVENTRICE

GRAY6-7, 210 lb., SR, FBrimingham, Ala.21 PEDRO

FALLER6-0, 185 lb., FR, GEspirito Santo, Brazil

33 SAMUEL DANACHE6-4, 205, JR, GPort-Au-Prince, Haiti

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