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2006-07 Union University Bulldog Basketball Schedule

Date Opponent Time LocationNOVEMBERSAT 4 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (ILL.)! 4:00 PM UNIONFri 10 Harris-Stowe State University (Mo.) $ 5:00 pm Lebanon, Ill.Sat 11 McKendree College (Ill.) $ 7:00 pm Lebanon, Ill.Fri 17 Oklahoma Christian University # 8:00 pm Oklahoma City, Okla.Sat 18 Oklahoma Baptist University # 6:00 pm Oklahoma City, Okla.FRI 24 MCKENDREE COLLEGE (ILL.) % 8:00 PM UNION SAT 25 HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIV. (TEXAS) % 8:00 PM UNION

DECEMBERSAT 2 MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY (W. VA.) 4:00 PM UNION SAT 9 OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 4:00 PM UNION Mon 18 Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.) 7:00 pm Kankakee, Ill.

JANUARYThu 4 Cumberland University (Tenn.) * 8:00 pm Lebanon, Tenn.Sat 6 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) * 4:00 pm Nashville, Tenn.THU 11 MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.) * 8:00 PM UNIONSat 13 Bethel College (Tenn.) * 4:00 pm McKenzie, Tenn.Mon 15 Lyon College (Ark.) * 8:00 pm Batesville, Ark.THU 18 CRICHTON COLLEGE (Tenn.) * 8:00 PM UNION SAT 20 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 4:00 PM UNION Mon 22 Mountain State University (W. Va.) 6:00 pm Beckley, W. Va.Thu 25 Lambuth University (Tenn.) * 8:00 pm Jackson, Tenn.SAT 27 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.) * 4:00 PM UNION

FEBRUARYTHU 1 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 8:00 PM UNION SAT 3 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIV. (Tenn.) * 4:00 PM UNION Thu 8 Mid-Continent University (Ky.) * 9:00 pm Mayfield, Ky.SAT 10 LYON COLLEGE (Ark.) * 4:00 PM UNION MON 12 BETHEL COLLEGE (Tenn.) * 8:00 PM UNION Wed 14 Crichton College (Tenn.) * 7:00 pm Memphis, Tenn.Sat 17 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) * 4:00 pm Henderson, Tenn.THU 22 LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 8:00 PM UNION Sat 24 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) * 4:00 pm Pulaski, Tenn.Mon 26 TranSouth Conference Tournament (1st Round) 7:00 pm Higher Seed

MARCHThu 1 TranSouth Conference Tournament (Quarters) 7:00 pm Higher SeedSat 3 TranSouth Conference Tournament (Semis) 7:00 pm Higher SeedTue 6 TranSouth Conference Tournament (Championship) 7:00 pm Higher SeedWed 14 NAIA National Tournament (March 14-20) Kansas City, Mo. Note: All times listed in Central Standard Time! - Homecoming$ - McKendree Classic# - Oklahoma Christian Classic% - Union Thanksgiving Classic* - TranSouth Conference Games


Sports Information Director:Steven AldridgePhone: (731) 661-5027Fax: (731) 661-5182E-mail: [email protected] Information Assistants:Heidi Davis, Hendersonville, TennesseeJessica Bandy, Cartersville, GeorgiaAllison Caldwell, Lexington, Tennessee

Quick FactsDirector of Athletics:Dr. David Blackstock ([email protected])(731) 661-5277Associate Director of Athletics: Tommy Sadler ([email protected])(731) 661-5218Athletic Secretary:Teresa Thomas ([email protected])(731) 661-5130

Head Men’s Basketball Coach: Ralph Turner (13th year)Office Phone: (731) 661-5286Alma Mater: Lipscomb University (1979)Record at Union: 290-122Career Record: Same

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaches: David Niven (10th year)Alma Mater: Oklahoma Baptist (1996)Office Phone: 731-661-5132

Graduate Assistant Coach: Chima Abakwue (2nd season)

Previous SeasonOverall record: 28-6Conference Finish: 9-3 (T-1st place)Post Season: NAIA National TournamentFinal Ranking: No. 5

Team National Tournament HistoryYears: 10 (1958, 92, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06)Wins-Losses (%): 4-10 (.286)

UNION UNIVERSITY Bulldogs

Location: 1050 Union University DriveJackson, Tennessee 38305Phone: (731) 661-5130Fax: (731) 661-5182Website: www.uu.edu/athleticsFounded: 1823Enrollment: 3,100 Nickname: BulldogsColors: Red & WhiteAffiliation: NAIAConference: TranSouth ConferenceGymnasium: Fred DeLay GymnasiumCapacity: 2,200

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.2006-07 Schedule.................................................................................................2Media Outlets & Quick Facts..................................................................................3Union University Information..................................................................................4Administration............................................................................................5Head Coach Information........................................................................................6Coaching Staff Information....................................................................................7Player Profiles..................................................................................................8-12Season Summary , Student Assistants ..................................................................12Season Outlook...................................................................................................13Athletic Staff........................................................................................................14Athletic Training Staff, Cheerleaders.....................................................................15TranSouth Conference........................................................................................16NAIA Information & Opponent Information...........................................................17Career Stats (active players)...............................................................................18Previous Season Stats.........................................................................................19Union Honor Roll..................................................................................................20Record Book..................................................................................................21-232006-07 Roster and Team Photo................................................outside back cover

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THE PATRIOT 97.7 FM WTNERobin Cude, Steve Hemann

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www.gracebroadcasting.comListen to Gerry Neese, “The Voice of the Lady Bulldogs” live on 97.7 FM, or live on the web at gracebroadcasting.com and

uu.edu/athletics.

THE JACKSON SUNwww.jacksonsun.com245 West LafayetteJackson, TN 38301(731) 425-9636(731) 425-9639 FAX

WBBJ-TV CHANNEL 7 (ABC)www.wbbjtv.com346 Muse StreetJackson, TN 38301(731) 424-4515(731) 424-9299 FAX

WDXI 1310 AMOne Radio Park DriveJackson, TN 39301(731) 424-1310

WNWS RADIO 101.5 FM/SPORTSTALKwww.wnws.com101 North HighlandJackson, TN 38301(731) 423-8101(731) 423-8304 FAX

WBFG 96.5 FM584 Smith StreetLexington, TN 38351(800) 301-9930731-968-0380 [email protected]

WTJS 1390 AM NEWS RADIOwww.wtjs.com122 Radio Road Jackson, TN 38301(731) 427-3316(731) 427-4576 FAX

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Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville.

Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts university. Founded in 1823, Union University is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention.

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Education and Master of Science in Nursing.

Campus: Academic facilities include the 225,000 square-foot Penick Academic Complex, the 30,000 square-foot Blasingame Academic Complex, newly added Jennings Hall, and Hammons Hall. Residential/student facilities include men’s and women’s apartment villages, commons buildings, and the 52,000 square-foot Hyran E. Barefoot Student Union Building. Athletic facilities include a 2,200-seat gymnasium, a lighted 700-seat baseball stadium, a lighted 300-seat softball park, olympic-size indoor swimming pool, a lighted soccer field, an 18,000 square foot field house with 9,000 square foot indoor turf room, and a wellness facility.

Faculty: Of our faculty 82.7% hold earned doctorates or the highest degree in their field.

Student/Faculty Ratio: 12-to-1

Enrollment: 3,100

History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Accreditation: Union University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033-4097, Telephone 404.679.4501) to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and education doctorate degrees.

ADMISSIONSUnion University seeks to educate students to be servant leaders, ready to carry out the vocation to which God has called them, and equipped with the abilities necessary to think Christianly and perform skillfully in the world. To this end, Union University seeks to recruit and admit quality undergraduate students of qualified preparation and good character. Students qualifying for Unconditional Admission to Union University must meet two of the following three criteria: 1) 22 ACT/1010 SAT 2) 2.5 Core GPA 3) Top 50% of Graduating Class. Students who qualify for Unconditional Admission must have a minimum of an 18 ACT/850 SAT and a 2.0 Core GPA regardless of whether or not either of these criteria were utilized to qualify for admission. These two criteria serve as a “floor” for Unconditional Admission. All students desiring a challenging, faith-based education are invited to apply. Students may apply on-line at www.uu.edu or by calling 1-800-33UNION. We welcome you.

FACTS ABOUT UNION UNIVERSITY

STAY INFORMED ABOUT BULLDOG ATHLETICSVisit the Union University Athletics website (www.uu.edu/athletics) for news, stats, player information, photos, and more. To be placed on the Union University Fan or Media e-mail list contact [email protected]. For results following Bulldog contests, call the Bulldog Hotline at (731) 661-5463.

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, Wednesday, 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. Rankings:

• Listed in U.S. News & World Report’s top tier universities for nine consecutive years

• Carnegie Foundation’s “Top Tier University” • Time magazine’s “500 Best Colleges” • The Princeton Review’s five “highly selective” private

universities in Tennessee • The Templeton Foundation Guide for Colleges That

Encourage Character Development • America’s Best College Buys • America’s Best College Scholarships

FINANCIAL AIDWe are committed to creating financial aid packages that bring the cost of Union within reach of every student accepted to the University. Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus work. Of our students, 80% receive financial aid.

HOW TO GET TO UNIONTake Interstate 40 to Exit 80-B North (Highway 45 By-Pass). Turn left at the first light onto Union University Drive. The campus entrance will be on the left beside BancorpSouth.

UNION ATHLETICSThe University offers ten varsity athletic programs and one junior varsity program in which student-athletes may participate. Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Men’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Volleyball and junior varsity soccer. Union is a Division I member of the NAIA (National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics).

Union athletes have consistently received national recognition through participation in National Championship Tournaments, rankings in NAIA National Polls, and naming of athletes as All-Americans and Academic All-Americans.

Several Union athletes have taken their talents into the professional arena as players and coaches.

For more information contact:Union University1050 Union University DriveJackson, Tennessee 38305(731) 661-50001-800-33UNIONE-mail: [email protected] visit Union’s home page athttp://www.uu.edu

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Blackstock begins his 33rd season as athletic director at Union University, In the spring of 2006, Dr. Blackstock returned to the coaching ranks as he took over the softball head coaching duties. Over his career, Blackstock has coached baseball, women’s basketball, and softball in addition to his athletic director duties.

Dr. David Blackstock will be leading an athletic department that is currently made up of 10 varsity sports (women: soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, softball; men: soccer, cross country, basketball, baseball, golf) and two junior varsity sports (men’s and women’s soccer). For his efforts as athletic director during the 2003-04 season, Blackstock was voted the TranSouth Conference AD of the Year.

Blackstock spent 17 seasons at the helm of the women’s basketball program at Union, where he compiled a 509-89 overall record, earning his 500th career victory during the 1998-99 season. Numerous accomplishments have been a part of his basketball coaching career, including the 1998 NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship. In addition to the national title, Blackstock was named NAIA Coach of the Year and was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1999.

Blackstock began his campaign at Union University as a baseball player in 1960 where he played for the Bulldogs until 1964. In 1967, Blackstock graduated from Memphis State University with a Master of Education degree and then moved to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he received his doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi. Blackstock then returned to Union in 1973 as athletic director and instructor in the physical education department.

Blackstock took over the baseball program in 1977 where he eventually guided the team to a third place finish in the NAIA World Series in 1983, the only season Union has participated in the event. It was at that same time that Blackstock turned his attention to the women’s basketball program. During the Lady Bulldog campaign, Blackstock went to the NAIA District 24 finals 11 times, capturing five district crowns, the 1998 national championship, and 12 conference championships. He guided the team to 10 national tournament berths in his final 12 seasons, participating three times in the title game.

He and his wife, Armita, have two children, a daughter Dixie Blackstock Waddell and a son, Rebel.

David S. Dockery was elected the 15th president of Union University on December 8, 1995. Since that time the university has seen an increase in student enrollment from 1975 in the Fall of 1996 to 3,100 in 2006. The number of donors to the university has increased from around 2000 to over 4300. The significant increase in giving to the university during this period has included twelve of the largest gifts in Union’s long history. Dr. Dockery is providing leadership for a major five year strategic plan called Union 2010: A Vision for Excellence. The plan will be enabled by a $110 million campaign, of which nearly $80 million has been raised.

During his tenure the university has seen a strong increase in commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Union has been listed among the top tier institutions in the South each of the past ten years by U.S. News and World Report. Union has also been recognized during this time by Peterson’s Competitive College Guide, the Time/Princeton Review, and Templeton’s Colleges that Encourage Character Development.

The university has added several new degree programs including undergraduate majors in digital media studies, engineering, physics, sports medicine, political science, and ethics, among others, and graduate programs in business, intercultural studies, Christian studies, nursing, and education, including the doctor of education program and a graduate program in nurse anesthesia. Faculty development programs have been greatly enhanced and the breadth of student services has been visibly increased. A new campus master plan has seen the addition of two residence halls, the Miller Tower, Jennings Hall, Hammons Hall, the Fesmire baseball/softball complex, Fesmire Athletic Fieldhouse, and a soccer complex. Construction began on White Hall, a new 63,000 square foot science facility in 2005. A branch campus was established in Germantown, TN in 1997, which offers programs in education, business, nursing, and Christian studies.

Dockery is the author or editor of twenty-five books including The Holman Bible Handbook, Biblical Interpretation Then and Now, Theologians of the Baptist Tradition, and Shaping a Christian Worldview. In addition he has contributed to nearly thirty others including some of the most important reference books of the past decade such as The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, The Holman Bible Dictionary, The Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, and Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart. He is the author of almost 200 articles, chapters, and book reviews. A much sought after speaker on issues of higher education and cultural issues, Dockery has been invited to present lectures at numerous colleges, universities, and seminaries across the country. He has been quoted in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Washington Times, The Tennessean, The Commercial Appeal (Memphis), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Birmingham News, The Courier-Journal (Louisville), The Baltimore Sun, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Religion News Service, Bloomberg.com, and numerous denominational publications, among others. His articles have be published in Touchstone, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, and numerous other publications.

In 2002 Dockery was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves on the board of directors of several civic groups and local foundations. Dockery also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the Board of Reference of Prison Fellowship, the Executive Committee of the Consortium for Global Education, and the board of TICUA. He has served on the board of Christianity Today where he also serves as a consulting editor.

Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1952, Dockery holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and masters degrees from Grace Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Texas Christian University. He holds the Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas system. Dockery and his wife, Lanese, have three sons: Jonathan (who is married to the former Sarah Phillips), Benjamin, and Timothy (who is married to the former Andrea Signaigo).

Dr. David S. Dockery, University President

Dr. David Blackstock, Athletic Director

Office Phone: 731-661-5286 • Email: [email protected]

Turner, a 1979 graduate of David Lipscomb University, is now in his 13th season as the head coach of the Bulldogs. Coach Turner has led the Bulldogs to eight NAIA National Tournaments in his 12 years as head coach. Turner’s career coaching record at Union University is 290-122 (.704 winning percentage).

Turner has led the Union Bulldogs to five TranSouth Regular Season and Tournament Championships (1998, 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2006). Dating back to the beginning of the TranSouth Conference in the 1996-97 season, Turner’s Bulldogs have won five of the 10 championships.

Turner began his coaching career at the junior high and high school level in Georgia and Tennessee before moving to the collegiate level at Oklahoma Christian University. Returning to his Alma Mater, Turner served as an assistant coach at Lipscomb for nine years, winning an NAIA National Championship in 1986. Then in 1994, Turner accepted his first college head coaching position at Union University. In his career, he has coached college basketball’s all-time leading scorer, all-time assists leader, all-time steals leader, and all-time leading shot

blocker. He has coached 26 NAIA All-Americans in his career and has had 13 players to take their talents to the professional level.

In addition to his coaching duties at Union University, has served on the USA Basketball Selection Committee. This committee selects players to represent the United States in the World Games, Pan-Am Games, and other International events.

Turner also takes his knowledge of basketball to the national level by serving on the NAIA All-American Committee and the NAIA Championship Tournament Committee that organizes the men’s national basketball tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. He also has served as the NAIA National Rater for the TranSouth Conference.

Under the guidance of Turner, summer basketball camps at Union University have continued to grow. Through Turner’s hard work and dedication, Union averages over 1,500 boys and girls during the camps.

Turner’s goal for the men’s basketball program is more than concentrating on the score of a game. His desire is to not only see that his players be a part of the best teams that Union has ever had, but for those individuals to be the best people Union has ever had.

He and wife, Sherrie, have two daughters, Andrea, a junior at Union, and Alison, a freshman at Union.

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

Year Head Coach Record (Conf.)

2005-06 Ralph Turner(290-122, .704)

28-6 (9-3)

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 (10-8)

1994-95 Ralph Turner 12-22

1993-94 Rick McCormick(88-74, .543)

14-18

1992-93 Rick McCormick 21-10




1988-89 Bob Ward(30-34, .469)

18-16

1987-88 Bob Ward 12-18

1986-87 Jim Swope(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(41-61, .402)

8-17

1973-74 Jim Simmons 11-17



1970-71 Bill Henry(30-21, .588)

15-9

1969-70 Bill Henry 15-12


Ralph Turner, Head Coach

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Cliff Pawley, Men’s Basketball TrainerCliff Pawley has been the head trainer for the men’s basketball team since 2001-02 season. In the fall of 2005, he was promonted to ATEP Program Director after serving four years as the Director of Athletic Training Education here at Union. Pawley is originally from Elkville, Illinois.

Pawley earned his B.S. is Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Southern Illinois University and his Master of Education degree in Exercise Physiology form the University of Louisiana-Monroe. In 1990, Pawley was NATA Certified and is licensed by the Tennessee Board of Health.

Pawley is married to the former Christie Manasco of Amory, Mississippi. They are the proud parents of their daughter, Bethany (7).

Chima Abakwue is in his second season with the Union coaching staff as he works toward his masters degree and teaching licenses. Abakwue, of Cedar Hill, Texas, was a four-year starter for the Bulldogs from 2001-04.

During the season between his graduation and returning to Union as a graduate assistant, Abakwue spent time with the Harlem Ambassadors and also with the World Basketball Association’s Cleveland Magic.

While at Union, Abakwue set numerous three-point records. He set the record for three pointers made in a season (134), three-pointers made in a game (10), and three pointers made in a career (401). Over his four years at Union, Abakwue scored 1,834 points and shot an amazing .405 (401-991) from behind the arc. He led the TranSouth Conference in three pointers made in three of the four seasons he play for Union.

Abakwue earned several honors as well. He was named to the TranSouth All-Conference team in 2002 and 2004, and the TranSouth All-Freshman team in 2001. As a senior, Abakwue was named an NAIA All-American in 2004.In high school at Grace Prep Academy, Abakwue was the Dallas area leading scorer and the private school player of the year. He averaged 26 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals per game. Abakwue was named All-District and All-State his senior year.

Office Phone: 731-661-5132 • Email: [email protected]

David Niven, a 1996 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, begins his 10th season as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs after spending the 1996-97 season as an assistant coach at Oklahoma Baptist. In his first two seasons at Union, Niven served as a volunteer assistant coach, and then became full-time in 1999.

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, but the statistic he is most proud of is the 26 players that have graduated during his time as their academic advisor.

Niven 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 is married to the former Mandy Beth Wells of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Niven and his wife are the proud new parents of their first child, Jacob, born June 8, 2006.

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David Niven, Assistant Coach

Chima Abakwue, Graduate Assistant Coach

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#5 Marcus CooperClass: Senior

Position: GuardPrevious School: Vincennes Univ.

High School: Southeast Whitfield HSHometown: Dalton, Ga.

Height: 5-11Weight: 160

Birthdate: April 12

Coach’s Comments. Marcus has everything you look for in a point guard. He sees the floor extremely well. He makes everyone on our team a better player. Union Career. (‘03-’04)...averaged 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game...started at point guard most of the season...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team. (‘04-’05) played and started in 31 games, averaging 33.5 minutes per game, compiling 7.5 points, 3.9 assists and an outstanding 49 percent three-point shooting percentage. (‘05-’06) played in all 34 teams games, starting 24 games...averaged 4.5 points per game and 3.0 assists per game.Before Union. Cooper played one semester at Vincennes University and due to an early season injury, sought a medical red-shirt. Cooper was rated the No. 1 point guard as both a high school junior and senior in the state of Georgia. He played his high school basketball at Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton, Georgia. As a senior, he led his team to a 24-3 record while averaging 19 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals. He was named first team All-State in both his junior and senior seasons and was an honorable mentioned McDonald’s All-American.

#44 Pierry ValmeraClass: Senior

Position: CenterPrevious School: Nicholas Copernic HS

Hometown: Port-au-Prince, HaitiHeight: 6-8Weight: 250

Birthdate: September 29

Coach’s Comments. Pierry worked very hard going into his senior season to become quicker and more agile in the post. He has excellent footwork and finds a variety of ways to score in the post. He’s a very athletic post player and has a lot of natural ability. He is very strong and will continue to be fun to watch this season for the Bulldogs.Union Career. (‘02-’03)...red-shirt. (‘03-’04)...averaged 8.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game...played in all 34 team games...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team. (‘04-’05) played in all 33 games while posting averages of 19.2 minutes, 11.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game…named to the NAIA All-American Honorable Mention team and TranSouth Conference First-Team. (‘05-’06) played in 28 games on the season...averaged 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.Before Union. Valmera averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks per game at Nicholas Copernic High School in Haiti.

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#24 Deywane LeeClass: Senior

Position: ForwardPrevious School: Univ. of Evansville

Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Height: 6-8Weight: 225

Birthdate: March 10

Coach’s Comments. Deywane is extremely long and athletic, a great rebounder and is a very good passer and ball handler for his size. He has a knack for scoring around the basket.Union Career. (‘05-’06) played in all 34 team games while starting 33 games...averaged 12.1 points and a team high 7/7 rebounds per game...named second team All-Conference.Before Union. While at Cordova High School, Lee helped lead his team to the state tournament in Murfreesboro. He averaged 22 points and 11 rebounds as a senior. In doing so, Lee was named first team All-State, first team All-Metro, and first team All-District. He also was a three-time Best of Preps selection by the Commercial Appeal. His father, Keith, is the University of Memphis’ all-time leading scorer and rebounder. As a sophomore at Evansville, a member of the NCAA Div. I Missouri Valley Conference, Lee averaged seven points and five rebounds per game in 25 contests, starting 11 for the Aces while shooting .548 from the floor. Lee produced double-doubles against Illinois-Chicago and Southwest Missouri State while scoring a career-high 17 points against Eastern Illinois. He reached double figures in points seven times as a sophomore.

#54 Ben FrederickClass: Senior

Position: CenterPrevious School: Bartlett HSHometown: Memphis, Tenn.


Birthdate: August 22

Coach’s Comments. Ben has proven himself as one of the best post players in the country over the past three years. He is a load at 6-foot-10 and 260 lbs and has all the tools to be a great player. He has good hands, good feet, and the ability to score from the post and perimeter. Ben is one of the dominate post players, not only in the conference, but in the nation.Union Career. (‘03-’04)...averaged 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game...played in all 34 team games...was named a first team All-Conference performer, an NAIA honorable mentioned All-American, and was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team. (‘04-’05) played in 33 games, averaging 18.8 minutes and 11.9 points per game, while grabbing 4.4 rebounds…named to the TranSouth Conference First-Team. (‘05-’06) played in 34 games while starting 27...led Union with 14.9 points per game...averaged 5.4 rebounds per game...was named first team All-Conference.Before Union. Frederick led Bartlett High School to a state championship as a sophomore. He was named to the all-tournament teams at the state, region, and district levels. As a junior, Frederick was named the district Player of the Year and also was selected to the all-tournament teams on the region and district levels. Frederick also was named to the Memphis All-Metro team. He averaged 18 points per game and going into his senior season, Frederick was named as one of the top 10 players in the state by numerous publications.




#12 Alan NorthClass: SophmorePosition: Guard

Previous School: Jackson Christian Hometown: Jackson, Tenn.



Coach’s Comments. Alan is a very hard worker who has a chance to be a great shooter, and he understands the game very well. He has been showing signs of being a real threat from deep range this season.Union Career. (‘05-’06) played in 22 team games...averaged 1.2 points and 0.5 rebounds per game.Before Union. North played at Jackson Christian School, where he was named District Tournament MVP his junior and senior years. He was also an All-Region and All-State selection during his high school career. North set school records for all-time leading scorer(1,675), most three-point field-goals in a season(102) and most points in a season(720).

#32 Mack BealimClass: Senior

Position: GuardPrevious School: Lawson State CC

Hometown: Lawson, Ala.Height: 6-5Weight: 215


Coach’s Comments. Mack proved last season to be one of the toughest match-ups on our team. He also was the team’s best defender, always getting the assignment to guard the opponents best player. He is a very well-rounded player. Mack is one of our best handlers and passer and can really rebound from the guard position. Union Career. (‘05-’06) played in 31 team games and started 30...averaged 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game...named first team All-Conference.Before Union. Bealim averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists last season at Lawson State. He was named as the team MVP and was also the team captain. For his efforts last season, Bealim was named to the All-Region team, All-Region Tournament Team, and was an Alabama JUCO All-Star. Bealim played his high school basketball at Livingston High School. There, he was the MVP of the 2003 Alabama State Tournament as he led his team to the 4A State Title. Bealim was a McDonalds All-American nominee and was a two-time All-State performer in high school.




#21 Brian LakeClass: SophomorePosition: Forward

Previous School: Middle TennesseeHometown: Bolivar, Tenn.


Birthdate: October 10

Coach’s Comments. Brian is one of the most versatile players on our team. he brings exceptional athleticism and can play the two, three, and four positions on our team. His great combination of size and strength with the ability to handle the ball and shoot make him one of the toughest match-ups for the Bulldog’s opponents.Union Career. (‘06-’07)...first season at Union.Before Union. Lake played in 12 games in the fall of 2005 for Middle Tennessee State, including four starts. He averaged 6.3 points per game in those 12 games. He posted eight points in 20 minutes of play in an exhibition game versus Union in November os 2005. His career high at MTSU was a 17-point effort versus Florida International. Lake led his Bolivar High School team to their first ever basketball state title in 2004 with a 31-4 overall record. He was named the MVP of the state tournament after averaging a double-double during the tournament. Lake was a 2004 Mr. Basketball finalist and was named the Jackson Sun Player of the Year. He tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds in the title game versus Jackson South Side. He was also named to the Tennessee Sports Writers All-State Team, was a Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association All-State selection, an Associated Press All-State pick, and named to the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association All-Star basketball team.

#23 Ryan MerrimanClass: Junior

Position: ForwardPrevious School: Chattanooga State

Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn.Height: 6-6Weight: 220

Birthdate: October 11

Coach’s Comments. Ryan can play both inside and outside. He will stretch defenses from the four spot with his ability to shoot from long range. Ryan also has shown a knack for the ball with a good ability to rebound. He is a good passer who understands the game.Union Career. (‘06-’07)...first season at Union.Before Union. Merriman spent two seasons at Chattanooga State where he averaged 12 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. He was named to the junior college All-State team. Merriman prepped at Chattanooga Central High School and was named the District 6 AAA Player of the Year as a senior.

#33 Tony BrownClass: Sophomore

Position: GuardPrevious School: Kirtland CC

Hometown: Battle Creek, Mich.Height: 6-1Weight: 180


Coach’s Comments. Tony is an explosive guard from either the one or two position. He is the quickest player on the team and can create big problems for defense in transition. Tony is a point guard that has the ability to make every one on the floor a better player with his passing skills.Union Career. (‘06-’07)...first season at Union.Before Union. Brown came to Union after spending his freshman season at Kirtland Community College. Brown averaged 21 points and seven assists as a freshman to help earn his third team NJCCA All-American status. He was also named All-Region and All-Conference at Kirtland. Prior to his first season of college basketball, Brown prepped at Battle Creek High School in his hometown of Battle Creek, Michigan.

#3 Tacuma AlexanderClass: FreshmanPosition: Forward

Previous School: Harding AcademyHometown: Memphis, Tenn.


Birthdate: June 4

Coach’s Comments. Tacuma is long and athletic and is working hard to improve his perimeter shooting. He becomes very hard to guard when he is making three’s. Tacuma has proven to be a very good on the ball defender with his quickness and long arms.Union Career. (‘06-’07)...first season at Union.Before Union. Alexander played his high school basketball at Harding Academy in Memphis. He averaged 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists as a senior. Alexander was named Best of the Preps in Memphis by the Commercial Appeal and was also named All-Region and All-Tournament.

The Newcomers

Ashley OldhamClass: Senior

Hometown: Martin, Tenn.Birthdate: March 4

Major: Athletic Training

Athletic Training Student

Adam WilsonClass: Freshman

Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.Birthdate: May 2

Major: History Education

Student Assistant Coach


#35 Kennedy OkelloClass: FreshmanPosition: Forward

Previous School: Laiser Hill AcademyHometown: Mombossa, Kenya


Birthdate: July 6

Coach’s Comments. Kennedy has already proven to be one of the hardest working players on our team. He has shown an eagerness to learn the American game of basketball and we expect him to be an integral part of our program after his redshirt season.Union Career. (‘06-’07)...(Red-Shirt) first season at Union.Before Union. Okello play basketball at Laiser Hill Academy. He avgeraged 26 points and 20 rebounds and led the team to the Eastern Central Africa Championship.

The Newcomers

2005-06 Season Summary...The 2005-06 season for Union was a historic season as Union peaked in the NAIA National Rankings at the No. 1 spot for the first time in the program’s history. The Bulldogs posted a 28-6 overall record and finished with a league best 9-3 record. During the season, Union knocked off Mountain State twice, both times, as MSU was ranked No. 1 in the NAIA. Union began the season with nine straight wins and won 13 of their first 14 games. During the season, Union went 9-4 versus teams ranked in the NAIA Top 25 final rankings.

Union lost two in a row for the only time all season in mid February, games in which they held leads late. However, from that point Union won eight games in a row to seal the TranSouth regular season co-championship and win the TranSouth Tournament for the second straight

season and fifth in 10 years.

Union advanced to their eighth national tournament in nine years, but lost to eventual national champion, Texas Wesleyan College.

Union players and coaches received numerous honors following the 2005-06 season. Kinley Sellers and Corey Burkett each were named NAIA All-Americans. Sellers, Burkett, and Ben Frederick were named first team All-Conference performers. Deywane Lee was named a second team All-Conference performer. Sellers was selected as the TranSouth Conference Newcomer of the Year, while Union head coach

Ralph Turner was voted as the TranSouth Coach of the Year. Several player earned TranSouth Player of the Week honors including Corey Burkett, Deywane Lee, Ben Frederick, and Kinley Sellers twice.

In the NAIA National rankings, Union was No. 6 in the preseason poll and No. 5 in the final poll. Union peaked at No. 1 and dropped to as low as No. 17. Of the 12 polls during the year, Union was out of the top-10 just one time.



2006-07 Season Outlook...

Union University looks to follow up on an outstanding regular season in which the Bulldogs peaked at No. 1 in the NAIA for the first time in school history. Included in last season’s 28-6 record, Union was 9-4 versus teams ranked in the final NAIA poll, and were the only team to beat No. 1 Mountain State during the regular season (twice).

This season, Union is eyeing their 9th NAIA national tournament appearance in the past 10 seasons (highest finish was a quarterfinal appearance in 1999). The Bulldogs lost two of their top three scorers from last year (Kinley Sellers-14.2 and Corey Burket-12.6), however, have added some new and very talented players. NCAA DI transfer Brian Lake and JUCO transfer Tony Brown join the team along with others. Union has a very experienced and talented senior class made up of five players who each started at some point during last season. Three of the five seniors, Ben Frederick, Marcus Cooper, and Pierry Valmera, are four-year players.

Five seniors make up one of the most talented classes in recent history for Union. Post players Ben Frederick and Pierry Valmera have each been NAIA All-Americans in different seasons during their career. Marcus Cooper, a very explosive guard has been a starter for the majority of this career. Deywane Lee and Mack Bealim each joined Union for their junior seasons, but each made great contributions to the teams success in 2005-06. All five of these players started at some point during last season and each will be called on to lead this team deep into the NAIA postseason.

Newcomer Ryan Merriman, a transfer from Chattanooga State Community College, is the lone junior on this years team. Merriman’s ability to shoot the ball will make him a valuable player on this team.

The sophomore class is made up of three players, two of which are newcomers to the Bulldog program. The lone sophomore returner, Alan North of Jackson, has continued to improve and with his confidence in making big shots on the rise, he will be a valuable player off the bench. The two sophomore transfers are two of the most talented transfer player in quite some time. Brian Lake, of Bolivar, joined

Union this season after spending the past two years at Middle Tennessee State University. Tony Brown transferred to Union from Kirtland Community College after being named a JUCO All-American as a freshman.

Two freshman complete the 2006-07 roster for Union. Tacuma Alexander joins Union from Harding Academy and brings a great deal of athletic ability to the team. He will get his opportunity to contribute early in his career for the Bulldogs. Kennedy Okello joins Union from Mombasa, Kenya and will redshirt this season as he continues to learn and add strength for his upcoming Union career.

This Union team has definitely reloaded to make a run at their third straight TranSouth Championship and another national tournament appearance. This senior class has been to the national tournament in each of their three seasons with Union. The experience is there and the time is now for this very talented Union team.


UNION UNIVERSITY Athletic Staff


Dr. David BlackstockDirector of Athletics

Tommy SadlerAssociate Director

of Athletics

Teresa ThomasAthletic Department

Secretary

Don RichardFaculty Athletic Representative

Andy RushingDirector of

Athletic Facilities

Kristie JohnsonHead Trainer

Cliff PawleyATEP Coordinator

Sarah DavenportTrainer/Instructor

Steven AldridgeSports Info. Director

Heidi DavisSID Student Assistant

Jessica BandySID Student Assistant

Allison CaldwellSID Student Assistant

Adam RainesGraduate Assistant

Athletic Training Staff



Union University Cheerleaders

Front Row (L to R): Jilian McQueen, Lindsey Stack, Jenni Sadler, Becky Ranfeld, Ashley Bugg, Brittany ClarkBack Row (L to R): Natalie Morris, Jennifer Hinson, Trey Boyd, Peaches Hughes, Shameka Davis, Cara Chism

Coaches (Not Pictured): Tina Giddens & Heather Kee

Front row (left to right): Chesley Tharpe, Amber Bryant, Cassie Kohlhause, Hannah McKinney; Second row (left to right): Sean Wadley, Clayton Stockett, Adam Raines (Graduate Assistant), Ashley Oldham, Andrea Mulhollen, Lori Legeiza, Logan Nash; Third row (left to right): Sarah Davenport (ATEP Clinical Coordiator), Joel Bain (Student Assistant), Rachel Watson, Monica Schirmer, Brandon Thornsberry, Megan Lange, Joel Ferrell, David Holsinger, Cliff Pawley (ATEP Program Director).

2005-06 TranSouth Standings

No. Team Conf. Overall1. UNION * # ^ 9-3 28-61. Trevecca Nazarene * ^ 9-3 26-73. Crichton 8-4 18-123. Lyon 8-4 15-145. Martin Methodist 4-8 15-176. Freed-Hardeman 3-9 11-217. Cumberland 1-11 5-26

* regular season co-champions # tournament champion^ NAIA National Tournament participants

2005-06 TranSouth HonorsTRANSOUTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Alex Renfroe, Trevecca Nazarene University

TRANSOUTH NEWCOMER OF THE YEARKinley Sellers, Union University

TRANSOUTH COACH OF THE YEARRalph Turner, Union University

Kevin Jenkins, Lyon College

TRANSOUTH FIRST TEAMAlex Renfroe Trevecca Nazarene

KINLEY SELLERS UNION UNIVERSITYJonathan Loe Crichton College

Norris Weintz Lyon CollegeJonathan Donaldson Lyon College

COREY BURKETT UNION UNIVERSITYCollins Onyando Trevecca NazareneDeshawn Danzey Crichton College

BEN FREDERICK UNION UNIVERSITYDeon Moorer Martin Methodist

TRANSOUTH SECOND TEAMJerod Perry Trevecca NazareneJosh Helton Trevecca Nazarene

Janis Ivanovskis Cumberland UniversityDEWAYNE LEE UNION UNIVERSITY

Nathan Aaron Freed-Hardeman

TRANSOUTH ALL-FRESHMAN TEAMKristoffer Smith Freed-HardemanAjaye Ebenezer Crichton CollegeBrian Odour Trevecca Nazarene

Ponce Palmer Cumberland UniversityShun Trevillian Freed-Hardeman



Head Coach.................Jason Ficca2005-06 Record..............15-17 (4-8)Record vs. UU .........................6-18Location................... Pulaski, Tenn.Nickname..................... RedhawksColors................ Red, White, & Blue

HeadCoach..............Jason Shelton2005-06 Record..............11-21 (3-9)Record vs. UU ........................25-54Location............. Henderson, Tenn.Nickname.............................. LionsColors......................... Gold & White

Head Coach...................Jeff Walker2005-06 Record.............18-12 (8-4) Record vs. UU............................1-7 Location................. Memphis, Tenn.Nickname........................ ... CometsColors....................... Silver & Black

Head Coach.......................Jeff Britt 2005-06 Record.................NA (NA) Record vs. UU.........................33-28Location................ McKenzie, Tenn.Nickname.......................... WildcatsColors........................ Purple & Gold

Head Coach................ Kevin Burton2005-06 Record................23-8 Record vs. UU........................33-44 Location................... Jackson, Tenn.Nickname............................ EaglesColors................ Navy Blue & White

CRICHTON COLLEGEJanuary 18 at Union

February 14 in Memphis, Tenn.

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITYJanuary 20 at Union

February 17 in Henderson, Tenn.

BETHEL COLLEGEJanuary 13 in McKenzie, Tenn.

February 12 at Union

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGEJanuary 27 at Union

February 24 in Pulaski, Tenn.

LAMBUTH UNIVERSITYJanuary 25 in Jackson, Tenn.


Head Coach........Lonnie Thompson2005-06 Record.............5-26 (1-11) Record vs. UU..........................8-31Location................. Lebanon, Tenn.Nickname........................ BulldogsColors.................... Maroon & White

Head Coach..............Kevin Jenkins 2005-06 Record.............15-14 (8-4) Record vs. UU..........................6-20Location.................. Batesville, Ark.Nickname............................. ScotsColors.................... Maroon & White

Head Coach..................Sam Harris 2005-06 Record...............26-7 (9-3) Record vs. UU........................26-38 Location................ Nashville, Tenn.Nickname.......................... TrojansColors...................... Purple & White

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITYJanuary 4 in Lebanon, Tenn.

Feburary 1 at Union

LYON COLLEGEJanuary 15 in Batesville, Ark.


TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITYJanuary 6 in Nashville, Tenn.

February 3 at Union

Head Coach...........Hershell Spears2005-06 Record.................NA (NA) Record vs. UU............................0-2Location................... Mayfield, Ky.Nickname.......................... CougarsColors.......................... Blue & Gold

MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITYJanuary 11 at Union

February 8 in Mayfield, Ky.

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIV.Nov. 18 in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Dec. 9 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 0-0

Location: Shawnee, Okla.Nickname: Bison

Colors: Green & Gold

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIV.Nov. 17 in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Record vs. Union: 1-0Location: Oklahoma City, Okla.

Nickname: EaglesColors: Maroon & Gray

OLIVET NAZARENE UNIV. Nov. 4 at Union

Dec. 18 in Kankakee, Ill.Record vs. Union: 0-1

Location: Bourbonnais, Ill.Nickname: Tigers

Colors: Purple & Gold

NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Throughout its history, the NAIA has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate sports. Since its introduction of intercollegiate championship basketball in 1937, the NAIA has maintained the highest standards while administering first-rate athletics programs.

With its major emphasis on educational development, it was natural for the NAIA to strengthen academic eligibility requirements. All NAIA participating student-athletes must maintain a certain grade-point-average (GPA) while accumulating credit hours for a declared academic degree. Unlike other associations, NAIA student-athlete academic eligibility is monitored on a semester-by-semester basis.

The NAIA includes more than 60,000 participating student-athletes. The NAIA offers 24 separate championships in 13 sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, football, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

For more information on the NAIA, visit their web site at www.naia.org.

Non-Conference Opponents

NAIA Champions of Character A Character Development Initiative

Mission StatementThe NAIA “Champions of Character” initiative will create an environment in which every NAIA student-athlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership, and sportsmanship.

Vision StatementWhen researching the NAIA’s place in the history of sport and higher education, several consistencies are apparent, including its dedication to academic achievement along with athletic excellence. Also apparent is the organization’s role as a trailblazer in providing equal opportunities for all student-athletes. Above all, there is an expectation of ethical behavior and a commitment to scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership.

Throughout its history, the NAIA and its members have used sport informally as a vehicle for character development. Because the athletic arena has become a microcosm of society, the time has come to bring a more formal emphasis to character development on every level and especially in sport. The NAIA “Champions of Character” initiative, through awareness, education and community involvement, will continue to develop an atmosphere of integrity in sport. Character and cooperation will grace our youth as they compete in athletics and life.



HARRIS-STOWE STATE UNIV.Nov. 10 in Lebanon, Ill.Record vs. Union: 0-2

Location: St. Louis, Mo.Nickname: Hornets

Colors: Brown & Gold

HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITYNov. 25 at Union

Record vs. Union: 0-3Location: Houston, Texas

Nickname: HuskiesColors: Royal & Orange

MCKENDREE COLLEGENov. 11 in Lebanon, Ill.

Nov. 24 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 2-4Location: Lebanon, Ill.Nickname: Bearcats

Colors: Purple & White

MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITYDec. 2 at Union

January 22 in Beckley, W. Va.Record vs. Union: 1-4

Location: Beckley, W. Va.Nickname: Cougars

Colors: Blue, White & Black



CAREER TOTALS AND HIGHS FOR ACTIVE PLAYERSBEN FREDERICK CAREER TOTALSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS2003 UU 34 200 359 9 27 129 173 55 124 179 26 5 46 68 101 5382004 UU 33 156 277 6 17 75 89 38 107 145 22 7 24 49 55 3932005 UU 34 193 333 13 32 109 139 60 125 185 45 9 36 54 62 508Total 101 549 969 28 76 313 401 356 356 509 93 21 106 171 218 1439

BEN FREDERICK CAREER HIGHSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS2003 UU 34 10 21 1 4 9 14 13 4 1 6 292004 UU 33 10 20 2 2 13 16 9 3 2 4 272005 UU 34 12 21 2 6 8 12 11 4 2 5 27

MARCUS COOPER CAREER TOTALSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS2003 UU 33 67 151 24 68 53 76 12 91 103 124 42 3 82 69 2112004 UU 31 70 160 45 105 49 62 11 80 91 120 40 1 71 65 2342005 UU 34 45 117 32 80 31 40 3 84 87 96 44 0 50 66 153Total 98 182 428 101 253 133 178 255 255 281 340 126 4 203 200 598

MARCUS COOPER CAREER HIGHSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS2003 UU 33 5 10 3 5 7 9 9 13 5 2 162004 UU 31 7 13 4 8 6 9 6 11 4 1 182005 UU 34 4 10 4 9 6 6 5 10 4 0 13

PIERRY VALMERA CAREER TOTALSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS2003 UU 34 123 265 0 0 31 62 61 124 185 14 14 41 60 96 2772004 UU 33 169 296 0 4 56 108 68 87 155 27 19 38 58 102 3942005 UU 28 107 215 0 1 52 90 45 80 125 9 11 35 48 87 266Total 95 399 776 0 5 139 260 291 291 465 50 44 114 166 285 937

PIERRY VALMERA CAREER HIGHSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS2003 UU 34 9 19 0 0 5 5 11 4 2 3 182004 UU 33 11 16 0 1 5 10 9 3 2 4 252005 UU 28 9 12 0 1 5 8 11 3 2 5 20

DEYWANE LEE CAREER TOTALSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS2005 UU 34 175 314 0 3 60 113 112 151 263 79 27 38 69 73 410Total 34 175 314 0 3 60 113 151 151 263 79 27 38 69 73 410

DEYWANE LEE CAREER HIGHSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS2005 UU 34 10 18 0 1 7 10 16 5 3 4 26

ALAN NORTH CAREER TOTALSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS2005 UU 22 9 30 5 20 4 11 3 7 10 9 11 0 11 3 27Total 22 9 30 5 20 4 11 7 7 10 9 11 0 11 3 27

ALAN NORTH CAREER HIGHSYear Team GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS2005 UU 22 2 5 1 3 2 4 2 2 4 0 5


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DakStats 3000 by Daktronics Inc. Brookings, SD

Union University Bulldog Basketball2005-06 Season Stats

Record: Overall Home Away NeutralAll Games (28-6) (14-1) (11-3) (3-2)Conference (9-3) (5-1) (4-2) (0-0)Non-Conference (19-3) (9-0) (7-1) (3-2)

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

3 Kinley Sellers 32 19 881 27.5 151 337 .448 80 195 .410 72 92 .783 42 116 158 4.9 58 64 55 9 23 454 14.24 Chris Williams 18 0 44 2.4 7 21 .333 2 13 .154 6 10 .600 3 7 10 0.6 8 2 5 2 0 22 1.25 Marcus Cooper 34 24 904 26.6 45 117 .385 32 80 .400 31 40 .775 3 84 87 2.6 66 96 50 0 44 153 4.5

12 Alan North 22 0 132 6.0 9 30 .300 5 20 .250 4 11 .364 3 7 10 0.5 3 9 11 0 11 27 1.213 Courtney Jones 33 0 519 15.7 55 128 .430 27 64 .422 24 40 .600 21 54 75 2.3 35 24 27 2 11 161 4.922 Rod Ross 33 0 294 8.9 21 64 .328 8 31 .258 22 33 .667 4 30 34 1.0 19 26 18 0 14 72 2.224 Deywane Lee 34 33 884 26.0 175 314 .557 0 3 .000 60 113 .531 112 151 263 7.7 73 79 69 38 27 410 12.132 Mack Bealim 31 30 890 28.7 133 263 .506 5 25 .200 62 94 .660 64 115 179 5.8 70 81 89 5 31 333 10.735 Matt Trammell 13 0 51 3.9 1 7 .143 0 3 .000 0 4 .000 2 4 6 0.5 5 3 3 0 0 2 0.244 Pierry Valmera 28 7 441 15.7 107 215 .498 0 1 .000 52 90 .578 45 80 125 4.5 87 9 48 35 11 266 9.545 Corey Burkett 33 30 1074 32.6 146 342 .427 86 233 .369 37 53 .698 42 132 174 5.3 51 81 60 17 33 415 12.654 Ben Frederick 34 27 763 22.4 193 333 .580 13 32 .406 109 139 .784 60 125 185 5.4 62 45 54 36 9 508 14.9TEAM Rebounds 44 65 109 7

Union University Bulldogs 34 6876 1043 2171 .480 258 700 .369 479 719 .666 445 970 1415 41.6 538 519 496 144 214 2823 83.0

Opponents 34 6874 919 2183 .421 257 753 .341 408 613 .666 409 811 1220 35.9 610 432 506 96 250 2503 73.6

TEAM STATISTICS UU OPP

SCORING 2823 2503Points per game 83.0 73.6

Scoring margin 9.4 -

FIELD GOALS-ATT 1043-2171 919-2183Field goal pct .480 .421

3 POINT FG-ATT 258-700 257-7533-point FG pct .369 .341

3-pt FG made per game 7.6 7.6

FREE THROWS-ATT 479-719 408-613Free throw pct .666 .666

REBOUNDS 1415 1220Rebounds per game 41.6 35.9

Rebounding margin 5.7 -

ASSISTS 519 432Assists per game 15.3 12.7

TURNOVERS 496 506Turnovers per game 14.6 14.9

Turnover margin -0.3 -

Assist / turnover ratio 1.0 0.9

STEALS 214 250Steals per game 6.3 7.4

BLOCKS 144 96Blocks per game 4.2 2.8

ATTENDANCE 0 0Home games-Avg/Game 15-0 14-0

Neutral site-Avg/Game - 5-0

SCORE BY PERIODS 1st 2nd OT1 TOTALOpponents 1174 1300 29 2503Union University Bulldogs 1346 1443 34 2823

Date Opponent Score W L Record Attend

11/04/05 n Missouri Baptist College 104-83 W 1-0 011/05/05 n Concordia College 101-72 W 2-0 011/08/05 h Williams Baptist College 111-76 W 3-0 011/12/05 h Oklahoma City University 67-66 W 4-0 011/18/05 n Missouri Baptist College 82-79 W 5-0 011/19/05 a McKendree College 80-75 W 6-0 011/25/05 h William Carey College 80-50 W 7-0 011/26/05 h McKendree College 81-77 W 8-0 011/29/05 a Lindsey Wilson College 66-64 W 9-0 012/02/05 n LSU-Shreveport 86-92 L 9-1 012/03/05 a Houston Baptist Univ. 71-66 W 10-1 012/08/05 a Williams Baptist College 93-79 W 11-1 012/17/05 a Oklahoma City University 79-73 W 12-1 001/07/06 a Mountain State University 104-98 OT W 13-1 001/10/06 a Lambuth University 70-81 L 13-2 001/14/06 h Lindsey Wilson College 74-63 W 14-2 001/19/06 * a Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 61-68 L 14-3, 0-1 001/21/06 * h Crichton College 89-66 W 15-3, 1-1 001/26/06 * h Lyon College 74-73 W 16-3, 2-1 001/28/06 * a Cumberland University 89-71 W 17-3, 3-1 002/02/06 * h Martin Methodist College 71-54 W 18-3, 4-1 002/04/06 * a Freed-Hardeman University 91-64 W 19-3, 5-1 002/07/06 h Lambuth University 85-75 W 20-3 002/09/06 * a Crichton College 80-85 L 20-4, 5-2 002/11/06 * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 77-79 OT L 20-5, 5-3 002/13/06 * h Cumberland University 74-63 W 21-5, 6-3 002/16/06 * a Lyon College 88-66 W 22-5, 7-3 002/18/06 h Mountain State University 83-78 W 23-5 002/23/06 * a Martin Methodist College 86-83 W 24-5, 8-3 002/25/06 * h Freed-Hardeman University 76-51 W 25-5, 9-3 003/02/06 # h Cumberland University 104-103 OT W 26-5 003/04/06 # h Freed-Hardeman University 90-69 W 27-5 003/07/06 # a Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 92-79 W 28-5 003/16/06 ^ n Texas Wesleyan University 64-82 L 28-6 0

Note: *#^

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

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NAIA NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEARRobert Joseph 2002

NAIA ALL-AMERICANSRichard Rice – 1979Rico McClean – 1993Kirk Goehring – 1997

Tryrian Ridges – 1998, 1999, 2000Gaylon Moore – 1998, 1999, 2000

Anthony Brooks – 2001Robert Joseph – 2002Chima Abakwue - 2004Ben Frederick - 2004

Corey Burkett - 2005, 2006Pierry Valmeria - 2005Kinley Sellers - 2006

NAIA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANSMichael Davis – 1996Elvis Ochieng – 1999

Steve Poindexter – 2000Michael Katrosh – 2002Brian Johnson – 2002

Jonathan Kee - 2003, 2004

ALL-TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE TEAMKirk Goehring – 1997Matt Hoover – 1997

Tryrian Ridges – 1998, 1999, 2000Gaylon Moore – 1998, 1999, 2000

Anthony Brooks – 2001Enelio Moreno – 2001

Zach Wiggs – 2001Robert Joseph – 2002

Chima Abakwue – 2002, 2004Bruno Martinessi – 2002, 2003, 2005

Ben Frederick - 2004, 2005, 2006Corey Burkett - 2005, 2006

Pierry Valmera - 2005Kinley Sellers - 2006Deywane Lee - 2006

ALL-TRANSOUTH FRESHMAN TEAMPatrick Whyte – 1997Gaylon Moore – 1997

Anthony Brooks – 1998Zach Wiggs – 2000Will Harris – 2001

Chima Abakwue – 2001Bruno Martinessi – 2002

Matt Trammell – 2003Ben Frederick - 2004

Marcus Cooper - 2004Pierry Valmeria - 2004Courtney Jones - 2005

TRANSOUTH NEWCOMER OF THE YEARCorey Burkett - 2005Kinley Seller - 2006

TRANSOUTH COACH OF THE YEARRalph Turner - 1998, 1999, 2002, 2006

Bulldog Honor Roll



CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPSTranSouth Regular Season Titles

1998, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006

TranSouth Tournament Season Titles1998, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006

NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT HISTORYNational Tournament Appearances

1958, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006

National Tournament FinishesElite Eight - 1 (1999)

Sweet Sixteen - 2 (2000, 2002)

National Tournament Seeds#2 - 2 (1999, 2002)#5 - 2 (1998, 2006)

#7 - 1 (2005)#13 - 1 (2004)#14 - 1 (2000)

National Tournament Win-Loss Record/Results4-10 .286

Year All-Time National Tournament Results1958 Anderson (Ind.) 102, Union (Tenn.) 861992 (4) Biola (Calif.) 71, Union (Tenn.) 701998 Central Washington 73, (5) Union (Tenn.) 64

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

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

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

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

2004 Barber-Scotia (N.C.) 61, (13) Union (Tenn.) 53 OT2005 John Brown (Ark.) 84, (7) Union (Tenn.) 722006 Texas Wesleyan 82, (5) Union (Tenn.) 64

Individual Records



SCORING:Most points, career 1. 2,210, Warren Olden, 1991-94 2. 2,204, Marshal Brown, 1988-91Most points, season 790, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01Most points, game 49, Anthony Brooks, February 9, 2001 vs. Atlanta Christian UniversityScoring average, season 24.7, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01Scoring average, career 20.2, Rico McClean, 1991-93

REBOUNDING:Most rebounds, career 1. 996, Richard Rice, 1976-80 2. 918, Marshal Brown, 1988-913. 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 289, Warren Olden, 1991-94 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. 1,589, Marshal Brown, 1988-912. 1,349, Warren Olden, 1990-94Field goal attempts, season 1. 511, Anthony Brooks, 2000-012. 510, Marshal Brown, 1998-91

Field goal attempts, game 26, Anthony Brooks, February 9, 2001 vs. Atlanta Christian University

THREE POINTERS:Most three-pointers, career 1. 401 Chima Abakwue, 2000-20042. 286, Clay Gray, 1991-94 Most three-pointers, season 1. 134, Chima Abakwue, 2003-04 2. 131, Clay Gray, 1993-94 Most three-pointers, game 10 (10-11), Chima Abakwue, December 13, 2002 vs. Logan UniversityThree-point percentage, game (min. 4 made) 1.000 (7-of-7), Matt Hoover, 1995-961.000 (6-of-6), Michael Katrosh, 2001-021.000 (4-of-4), Matt Trammell, Nov. 11, 2002 vs. Philander SmithThree-point percentage, career .453, Paul Barrow, 1988-90 Three-point percentage, season .491, Paul Barrow, 1989-90 Three-point field goal attempts, career 1. 667, Chima Abakwue, 2000-2. 656, Clay Gray, 1990-94Three-point field goal attempts, season 292, Clay Gray, 1993-94Three-point field goal attempts, game 19, Chima Abakwue, Nov. 29, 2002 vs. Philander Smith College

FREE THROWS:Most free throws made, career 1. 497, Marshal Brown, 1988-912. 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, 1988-89

Free-throw percentage, game 1.000 (16/16), 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

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

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 College12, Robert Joseph, November 10, 2001 vs. Crichton College

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 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

FIELD GOALS:Field goals made, game 48, Indiana University-Northwest, January 3, 199848, vs. Edward Waters College, November 7, 199848, vs. Williams Baptist College, February 25, 1999Field goals made, season 1162, 1998-99Field goals attempts, game 93, vs. Wesley College, February 5, 1999Field goal attempts, season 2,376, 1998-99Field goal percentage, game .706, vs. Knoxville College, November 26, 1996Field goal percentage, season .518, 1985-86Field goal percentage, half .731, 1997-98


Team RecordsIndividual Records


THREE POINTERS:Three-point field goals made, game 23, vs. National Christian University, January 5, 2002Three-point field goals made, season 361, 1998-99Three-point field goal attempts, game 52, vs. National Christian University, January 5, 2002Three-point field goal attempts, season 975, 1998-99Three-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

FREE THROWS:Free throws made, game 39, vs. Knoxville College, November 26, 1996Free throws made, season 701, 1998-99Free throw attempts, game 49, vs. Martin Methodist College, February 10, 199649, vs. Mt. Senario College, November 1, 199749, 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, November 27, 1998Rebounds, season 1684, 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


2006-07 Union University Bulldog Roster

Head Coach: Ralph Turner (13th season)Assistant Coach: David Niven (10th season)Graduate Assistant: Chima Abakwue (second season)Men’s Basketball Trainer: Cliff PawleyStudent Assistant Coach: Adam WilsonAthletic Training Student: Ashley Oldham

No. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Class Hometown Prior School

3 Tacuma Alexander F 6-3 170 FR Memphis, Tenn. Harding Academy

5 Marcus Cooper G 5-11 160 SR Dalton, Ga. Vincennes University

12 Alan North G 6-2 180 SO Jackson, Tenn. Jackson Christian School

21 Brian Lake F 6-6 210 SO Bolivar, Tenn. Middle Tennessee State Univ.

23 Ryan Merriman F 6-6 220 JR Chattanooga, Tenn. Chattanooga State CC

24 Deywane Lee F 6-8 225 SR Memphis, Tenn. Univ. of Evansville

32 Mack Bealim G 6-5 215 SR Livingston, Ala. Lawson State CC

33 Tony Brown G 6-1 180 SO Battle Creek, Mich. Kirtland CC

44 Pierry Valmera C 6-8 250 SR Port-au-Prince, Haiti Nicholas Copernic HS

54 Ben Frederick C 6-10 260 SR Memphis, Tenn. Bartlett HS

RS-35 Kennedy Okello F 6-5 210 FR Mombasa, Kenya Laiser Hill Academy

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