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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2011-12 MEDIA GUIDE
Lindsay Sundberg - F Fifth 3-Pt FG All-Time
Daniela Tarailo - G PBC All-Academic
Hannah DeGraffinreed - F PBC All-Conference
Kayla Harris - F PBC Freshman of the Year
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GENERAL School ............................................................ USC Aiken Address ...................................... 471 University Parkway City, State ............................................ Aiken, S.C. 29801 Founded ...................................................................1961 Enrollment ...............................................................3,250 Nickname ..............................................................Pacers Colors (PMS) ............... Cardinal (201), Navy (295), White Arena ................................................Convocation Center Capacity ..................................................................3,600 National Affiliation ..................................NCAA Division II Conference ..................................................... Peach Belt Chancellor ....................................... Dr. Thomas Hallman Alma Mater/Year ...................................The Citadel, 1969 Athletic Director ........................................ Randy Warrick Alma Mater/Year ..............................North Carolina, 1977 Athletic Department Phone ......................(803) 641-3486 Ticket Office Phone ..................................(803) 641-3486
Administration/Support Staff ............2-3 Dr. Tom Hallman, Chancellor ............... 4 Randy Warrick, AD .............................. 4 Athletic Administration .....................5-6 Basketball Support Staff ..................... 7 Quality Inn & Suites ............................. 7 University of South Carolina Aiken ...... 8 Convocation Center .......................9-10 Sponsors Page .................................. 11 Cheer/Dance ..................................... 12 Peach Belt Conference ..................... 13 Roster/Team Picture .......................... 14 Head Coach Mike Brandt .............15-17 Assistant Coach Jennifer Brock ........ 18 Prospectus ...................................19-21 2011-12 Pacers ............................22-40 Days Inn Downtown Aiken ................ 40 Mike Brandt Era............................41-42 All-Time Roster .............................43-44 2010-11 Final Statistics ..................... 45 2010-11 In Review............................. 46 All-Time Opponents .....................47-48 Record Book ................................47-51 Honors and Awards ......................52-53 South Carolina Education Lottery ..... 54 State Farm ......................................... 55 USC Aiken Sports Information .......... 56
HISTORY First Year of Women’s Basketball .........................1976-77 Overall All-Time Record .......................................544-442 First Year of NCAA Women’s Basketball.............. 1990-91 Overall NCAA All-Time Record.............................328-275 No. Years in NCAA Tournament/Last .....................4/2011 Last Post-season Opponent .............................#6 Lander Result ................................(L) 85-68 in Regional Semifina COACHING STAFF Head Coach .................................................. Mike Brandt Alma Mater/Year ............................... Sterling (Kan.), 1986 Record at USCA (yrs.) ......................167-105 (Nine Years) Career Record (yrs.) ............................ 420-234 (22 years) Women’s Basketball Office Phone ............(803) 641-3491 Best Time of Day to Reach ................................Mornings Assistant Coach .........................................Jennifer Brock ........................................ West Texas A&M, 2006 Alma Mater/Year ........................................West Athletic Trainer ........................................... Brandon Aiken Assistant Athletic Trainer ................................Lauren Tyler TEAM INFORMATION 2010-11 Overall Record .............................................27-6 2010-11 Conference Record ......................................16-2 2010-11 Conference Finish ...........................T-First (East) Starters Returning/Lost ...............................................2/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ......................................8/3
CREDITS Written, Compiled, and Designed Brian Hand Editor John Stockstill Assistant Editors Mike Brandt, Jennifer Brock, Travis Broome, Matt Bedenbaugh, Nicholas Daniels, Lauren Locklear, Troy Watson, Ondino Griffiths Cover Design Milledge Austin Photography Credits Scott Webster; Rodney Hair; Ginny Southworth; Shawn Knox; Brad Fields; Jennifer Conner; Angie Osbon; Mike Brandt; Lindy Brown; Ken Gerlinger; Charles Gantt; Willis Glasgow; Milledge Austin; Cindy Hilbrich On the Cover Clockwise from top left - Lindsay Sundberg, Daniela Tarailo, Hannah DeGraffinreed, Kayla Harris
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ADMINISTRATION/ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF
Dr. Tom Hallman Dr. Suzanne Ozment Dr. Deb Kladivko Chancellor Executive Vice Vice Chancellor for Chancellor for Student Life and Academic Affairs Services
Note: Area code for all numbers listed above is (803).
Vince Alexander Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Dr. Andy Dyer Faculty Athletic Representative
Randy Warrick Athletic Director
Mike Brandt Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Jennifer Brock Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Travis Broome Assistant Sports Information Director
Michael Carlisle Head Golf Coach
Glenn Cox Head Volleyball Coach
Steven Dahm Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Tim Hall Associate AD/ Administration & External Services
Brian Hand Assistant AD/ Communications/ SID
Spring Sports Baseball 641-3410 Softball 641-3462 Golf 641-3528 Men’s Tennis 641-3357 Women’s Tennis 641-3357 Support Staff Athletic Training 641-3367 Compliance 641-3331 Sports Information 641-3252 SAAC 641-3301 Athletic Dept. Fax 641-3441 SID Fax 641-3759 Press Row 643-6854 Press Box 641-2864
Brandon Aiken Assistant AD/ Head Athletic Trainer
Dr. Deidre Martin Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
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Administration Chancellor 641-3434 Academic Affairs 641-3201 Student Life 641-3588 Advancement 641-3448 Faculty Ath. Rep. 641-3443 Athletic Director 641-3406
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Michael Holder Assistant Head Baseball Coach
Janet Joy Cheerleading/ Dance Team
Kara Kreutzer Head Women’s Cross Country Coach
Billie Murphy Administrative Assistant
Ike Ofoje Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Kenny Thomas Head Baseball Coach
Lauren Tyler Assistant Athletic Trainer
Angie Osbon Assistant AD/ Business/SWA
Susan Vodicka Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Brett Longpre Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Jerry Snyder Head Softball Coach
Jason Walck Assistant Baseball Coach
Erin Ward Assistant Softball Coach
The University of South Carolina Aiken is an equal opportunity institution.
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USC AIKEN Dr. Thomas Hallman USC Aiken Chancellor
Dr. Tom Hallman is in his 11th year as Chancellor of USC Aiken. He was born in Charleston, S.C., and earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in political science from The Citadel in 1969. He later earned a Master of Education degree from The Citadel and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Carolina. His resume includes a diverse set of experiences. Dr. Hallman has served as an infantry officer in the 82nd Airborne Division,
a high school teacher and coach, co-owner and creative director of an advertising agency, executive director of a school-to-work initiative and 24 years of work in public higher education in South Carolina. Since 1983, Dr. Hallman has served in various administrative roles at USC Aiken. He was the vice chancellor for administration, overseeing the areas of enrollment services and institutional planning, and briefly served as interim chancellor prior to his inauguration in 2001. Additionally, Dr. Hallman has served as an institutional liaison with several regional groups in matters related
to sponsored research and local economic development. He is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Aiken Kiwanis Club, founding member and past Chairman of the Aiken County Forum and former Chair of Leadership Aiken County. He also completed a one-year term as President of the Peach Belt Conference in 2003-04. Dr. Hallman is married to the former Susan West, of Woodruff, S.C., a nurse practitioner with a private practice in Augusta, Ga. They have two children, David, 19, and Caroline, 17.
Randy Warrick his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1977 and then his Master of Arts in Teaching in 1978. While earning his master’s degree, he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach. In the same season, the team advanced to the College World Series. Warrick is a member of the College Athletic Management’s Editorial Board, PBC Awards Committee, NCAA Division II AD’s Association Board of Directors, Greater Augusta Sports Council Board and is the most recent past chairman of the NCAA Division II National Golf Committee. Warrick is married to Martha Blankenship Warrick of Augusta, Ga. They have one son, Tripp, who is a junior at USC Aiken. The Warrick family resides in North Augusta, S.C.
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Director of Athletics
advanced to the College World Series, the highlight of his coaching career. Warrick was born in Rocky Mount, N.C. and attended Rocky Mount High School. He was an All-Conference player in football, basketball and baseball. Upon graduation from high school, Warrick went to Louisburg Junior College, where he played baseball Randy Warrick is in his 25th year as for two years. Director of Athletics at the University of In 1975, Warrick earned his South Carolina Aiken. He was hired at Associate of Arts degree from USCA in 1978 as head baseball coach and Louisburg and was drafted by the intramural director and has served many Kansas City Royals, but decided different duties during his tenure. to stay in school. Warrick then While coaching baseball for 11 years, moved on to the University of Warrick also served as an assistant North Carolina at Chapel Hill, basketball coach during the 1978-79 season where he received a two-year and acting golf coach in 1989-90. baseball scholarship. While at North As baseball coach, Warrick compiled Carolina, he earned Atlantic Coast a 392-146 record, while earning various Conference All-Academic honors coaching awards. In 1986, his team two straight years. He earned
USC AIKEN Associate Athletic Director/ Administration & External Services
Tim Hall
(South Carolina, 1990 South Carolina, 1992) Tim Hall is in his 21st year as a member of the USC Aiken athletic department. Hall first joined the program in 1990 as a graduate assistant. In 1993, he was hired on as the university’s full-time NCAA Compliance Coordinator. In August 1997, the Batesburg-Leesville native was promoted to Assistant Athletic
Director. In September 2003, Hall was promoted again, this time to the position of Associate Athletic Director for Administration and External Services. In this role, Hall oversees NCAA compliance and academic support. In addition, he assists with home game administration and fundraising. A 1990 graduate of the University of South Carolina, Hall received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration. In 1992, he earned a Master’s in Student Personnel Services from USC as well. In his time at USC Aiken, Hall has been on a number of campus committees, including the first year academic advisor program and the enrollment management action team in the strategic planning process. Hall is married to the former Jenny Fulmer and they have three sons, Jordan, Ethan and Wyatt.
Assistant Athletic Director/ Business & Student Services, SWA
Angie Osbon Angie Osbon is in her 12th year as a member of the USC Aiken athletic department. Osbon became the department’s business manager in 1999. Through the years, she has earned a number of other titles, including Senior Woman Administrator, Student Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor and Cheerleading, Mascot and Dance Team Director. In 2007, Osbon received the Outstanding Committment to Student Development Award from the Office of Student Life. In September 2003, the Aiken, S.C., native was promoted to the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Business and Student Services. Osbon earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USC Aiken in 1992. In 1996, Osbon received her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. In 2002, Osbon was named Student Organization Advisor of the Year and was selected to the Who’s Who Among Cheerleading Coaches. In addition, she has been a member of the first year academic advisor program and a staff facilitator for orientation. The former Angie Mathis is married to Rick Osbon and they have three children, Reagan, Gemma and Sterling.
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(USC Aiken, 1992 South Carolina, 1996)
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Brian Hand
(North Greenville, 2003 Middle Tennessee, 2004) Brian Hand is in his fourth year as the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Promotions/Sports Information Director at USC Aiken. Hand came to USC Aiken from Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. Hand left PC after serving for almost three years as the Director of Sports Information and Game Operations for the Blue Hose athletic department. Prior to accepting his position with PC, Hand worked as a public affairs assistant with the Southern Conference. Hand also worked as an intern with the Greenville Lions professional soccer team and as a sports clerk with The Greenville News before moving to Nashville, Tenn., in 2004 to serve as a media relations assistant with the Pacific Coast League’s Nashville Sounds, then the Class AAA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. A native of Greer, S.C., Hand completed his undergraduate studies at North Greenville University in Tigerville, S.C. in 2003. He holds a Master’s Degree in Sport Management from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Hand is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). He is married to the former Amy Prater of Pelzer, S.C. They are the proud parents of Alexander (three).
Assistant Athletic Director/ Head Athletic Trainer
Brandon Aiken
Brandon Aiken is in his 11th year as head athletic trainer and 12th overall at USC Aiken. Aiken, a native of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., joined the USC Aiken training staff in 1997 as a graduate assistant. He served in that capacity for three years until stepping into the head position in 2000. He was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine prior to the 2009-10 athletic year. A 1997 graduate of Saint Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, N.C., Aiken received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine. Aiken is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Aiken also served as assistant and head athletic trainer at Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center in Aiken, S.C. for more than three years. At Hitchcock, he worked with high school, college and professional athletes as well as general outpatient rehabilitation. Aiken guided the USC Aiken athletic training staff to back-to-back (2007-08 and 2008-09) Peach Belt Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year awards.
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(St. Andrews College, 1997)
USC AIKEN BASKETBALL SUPPORT STAFF
Joe Kucharski
Travis Broome
Public Address Announcer 10th Year
Assistant SID First Year
Travis Broome is in his first year as Assistant Sports Information Director at USC Aiken. Broome has been a student assistant in the athletic department for the past two years. He has also been a part of the video webcasts seen on pacersports. com and the bi-weekly review show, “Inside Pacer Athletics.” Broome has been an active part of numerous groups on campus. He was the Secretary/Treasurer of the Student Government Association, a Pacesetter, a video blogger and President of his fraternity. Broome is a native of Jackson, S.C. When not in the office, he is in his senior year at USC Aiken working on a Communication degree with a Business minor. He is the most recent recipient of the Chris Whitlaw Memorial Scholarship, which is a scholarship for journalism students.
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Joe Kucharski is in his 10th year as the “Voice of the Pacers.” A native of St. Louis, Mo., Kucharski graduated from St. Louis University in 1977. While at SLU, he provided statistics and analysis for the Billiken hockey and softball teams. Kucharski completed his graduate studies at the University of Utah, where he bowled for the Utes in the Inter-Mountain Collegiate Conference. He briefly held the record for the highest three-game series ever bowled in Salt Lake City. He has bowled a 300 game and is a member of the Bowling Hall of Fame. Kucharski and his family moved from New Jersey to Aiken in 1994. He works in operations for GlaxoSmithKline in Aiken. When not at USC Aiken sporting events, Kucharski enjoys playing golf and heads the chain gang for Schofield football.
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The University of South Carolina Aiken was chartered in 1961 after entering into an agreement with the University of South Carolina to establish a two-year center in Aiken. The Aiken Center opened its doors in September 1961 to 139 students. Temporarily housed in Banksia, a renovated mansion in Aiken, the Center consisted of three full-time faculty members (one of whom served as Director of the Center). In 1968, the Center underwent an institutional selfstudy and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a branch of the University of South Carolina and as a junior college. The first associate degrees were awarded in June 1968. The campus of USC Aiken moved from Banksia to its present site in 1972 and physical changes began to occur rapidly. At first, the permanent campus consisted of 100 acres and one multipurpose building which housed all university operations. A library was completed in 1975 and additional land was donated that increased the campus to 144 acres. In October 1977, the Student Activities Center was opened. A classroom building was occupied in 1978 and one
year later, an auxiliary services building was added. An apartment complex for students, Pacer Downs, was ready for occupancy in the fall of 1984. More construction additions to the campus included completion of the Etherredge Center, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, the Business and Education Building and the Alan B. Miller Nursing Building. Additional land was acquired increasing the campus to 400 acres. Academic and organizational changes also occurred rapidly. The faculty formalized its organizational structure and redefined its role in the governance of the institution in 1974-75. Also, the students reorganized their governing body and more precisely defined their role on campus; the administration and staff structures were overhauled and expanded to meet the demands of the growing academic programs. When the full-time equivalent student enrollment reached 1,066 in the fall of 1975, the USC Aiken campus was permitted to plan for senior level courses and to create a number of baccalaureate degree programs. In that same year, USCA received approval as a four-year branch campus by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina and USCA was designated a Recognized Candidate for Senior College Accreditation. In September 1976, the Board
of Trustees granted academic autonomy to the Aiken Campus. The first bachelor’s degrees were granted in May 1977 and USCA became a fully accredited senior college. Presently, the college community is comprised of more than 3,200 students, over 100 full-time faculty, approximately 110 staff members and 28 administrators. USCA awards bachelor’s degrees in more than 20 major areas of study, master’s degrees in two areas, and offers a varied program of continuing education courses for the wider community. Today, USC Aiken offers students a liberal education designed to develop an understanding of human experience which will equip them for life in a free society. To accomplish this, the University provides students with an opportunity to discover learning processes which enable them to grow personally and socially. It promotes students’ interaction within a community of active scholars and artists and it encourages students to use the knowledge which they gain to deal with the problems of a rapidly changing world.
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USC AIKEN CONVOCATION CENTER Home of the Pacers
As USC Aiken Athletics has grown, its place in context of the University as a whole has evolved. With heightened importance comes the need for new tools for success. The Convocation Center, which opened in April 2007, is the grandest tool yet that will equip the Pacer programs with opportunities to succeed. A vision some 15 years in the making, the construction of the facility came to fruition only because of the dedication and hard work of campus and community leaders. Funding for the $17 million, 100,000 square foot facility came from both public and private sources. With a groundbreaking ceremony on December 9, 2005, construction in earnest began with a 14-month
Weight Training Area: A state-of-the-art weight training area will allow student-athletes to maximize their potential.
Athletic Training: The center for rehabilitation as well as strength and conditioning is top notch.
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Outside view of the Convocation Center at sunset. John C. Troutman Family Lobby: See the history of Pacer Athletics from its inception The main arena seats 3,600 for athletic events. in 1961 to the present.
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each side of the arena above the main competition floor, allowing the possibility for up to three teams to practice simultaneously. Overlooking the main competition floor is the VIP room, which gives the department a facility with a beautiful backdrop to host meetings, conferences or banquets. In addition, the building consists of eight spacious locker rooms, including ones dedicated for the men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The first weight training facility exclusively for the student-athlete is also housed next to the athletic training room.
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time table laid out for the project’s completion. With China Construction as the builders of the project, Chinese National Television was on hand for the historic groundbreaking. In addition to giving the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs a state-of-the-art facility in which to practice and play, the athletic department as a whole has expanded space and modern offices in which to operate. Visitors to the building are greeted initially by the beautiful John C. Troutman Family Lobby, highlighted by the Lew Perkins Wall of Champions. The lobby works as a museum of Pacer greatness, both past and present. The Wall of Champions is a dedication to Lew Perkins, the former USC Aiken basketball coach and athletic director and former Director of Athletics at the University of Kansas. The lobby also includes trophy cases dedicated to each sport and a hanging banner featuring a prominent student-athlete from each sport’s past. The main arena has a seating capacity of 3,600 for athletic events. The men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams all practice and hold home events in the arena, which has state-of-the-art sound and scoreboard systems. One practice floor is located on
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2011-12 USC Aiken Cheerleaders Front Row: (left-to-right): Tiana Simmons, Arin Wright, Aubrey Howard, Christy Roberts, Brittany Henning Back Row (left-to-right): Amber Nesbit, Ali Graves, Gabrielle Davis, Jordyn Eads, Daysha Cooper, Ashleigh Coleman, Cierra Powell, Erin Nickson, Bria Johnson, Haley Sams, Alexis Toomey
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2011-12 USC Aiken Dance Team Victoria Oliver, Heather Meade, Stephanie Harper, Celeste Workman, Ashton Celec, Gabrielle Wilkins, Whitney Arnold, Morgan Martin, Sherri Bracy, Alyssa Stuart
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USC AIKEN golf has won three straight national titles from 2004-06 while AASU women’s tennis has captured four titles overall. The 2010-11 season was one of the most memorable the league has ever had. Clayton State became the first PBC women’s basketball team to capture a national championship. The Columbus State men’s tennis team reached the national semifinals while the Clayton State and Armstrong Atlantic State women’s tennis teams also played in the national semifinals. The North Georgia softball team made an unprecedented third straight appearance in the NCAA Women’s College World Series, while Columbus State’s Meshack Koyiaki registered a runner-up finish at the Men’s Cross Country National History: Championships. In all, 46 Peach Entering its 22nd year of Belt teams made appearances in existence in 2011-12, the Peach Belt the NCAA postseason, including Conference has become one of the seven men’s tennis teams and six elite Division II conferences in the each in the sports of men’s golf and nation. Since its inception in 1990women’s tennis. 91, the Peach Belt has developed The seven charter members a consistent history of excellence of the conference were Armstrong which continues to this day with Atlantic State University, Columbus 30 national championships and 27 State University, Francis Marion national finalists. University, Georgia College & State Starting with only two chamUniversity, Lander University, USC pionships in 1991, in men’s and Aiken and USC Upstate. The name women’s basketball, the conference Peach Belt Athletic Conference was has expanded to 13 championship adopted in January of 1990 and sports with the addition of women’s modified to Peach Belt Conference golf in the fall of 2009. in May of 2000. The conference traces its roots Augusta State joined the conback to November of 1988 when 11 ference in 1991 and UNC Pembroke schools first met in Greenville, S.C. became the ninth member on July to form a Division II conference. 1, 1992. They were followed by Following a second meeting on Dec. Kennesaw State University on July 3, 1989, five of those 11 schools, 1, 1994, Clayton State University plus two others, formed the Peach on July 1, 1995 and the University Belt and begin play in the fall of of North Florida on July 1, 1997. 1990. Kennesaw State and North Florida The Peach Belt was less than a departed for the Division I ranks year old before capturing a national in 2005, and USC Upstate did the championship. The Columbus State same in 2007. The conference welgolf team took the honor by winning comed in North Georgia College & the 1992 national crown, the first State University in 2005 and Georgia of three golf championships the Southwestern State University in Cougars own. One year later, the 2006. In 2009-10, the Peach Belt Lander men’s tennis team began expanded to 13 members, the most their record-breaking run of eight the league has ever had, with the straight national titles, the first PBC additions of Montevallo and Flagler. dynasty. Since then, USCA men’s The two schools also returned a
league presence to Florida and broke new ground in Alabama. David Brunk was named the second PBC commissioner in May of 2007. Brunk replaced Marvin Vanover, who was the first PBC commissioner from 1991 to 2007. Brunk is charged with continuing the strong growth of the conference as its second era begins. Dr. Kendall Blanchard, president of Georgia Southwestern State University, began the second of his two-year term as the league president in July of 2011. The conference currently holds championships in 13 sports, six for men and seven for women. They are men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, softball and men’s and women’s golf.
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Vision Statement: The Peach Belt Conference is committed to providing through its dependent collegiate members, a forum for student participation in athletic, academic and cocurricular events under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II. We will exemplify the characteristics of a premier intercollegiate conference that prides itself on the inclusion of students of all demographic groups who wish to participate in a well-rounded sports program. Our institutions, our academic goals, our athletic aspirations reflect a communality of purpose and a commitment to excellence in the classroom and on the playing field.
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Name Pos. Brittany Hill G Andrea Paphites G Mackenzie Reese F Mia Antoine G Brittany Bowen G Porsha Martin F Lexy Williams G Daniela Tarailo G Lindsay Sundberg F Kayla Harris F Hannah DeGraffinreed F Tiffani Moody C Emily O’Rourke C
Yr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. R-Fr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr.
Ht. Hometown/Previous School 5-8 Mechanicsville, Va./Quinnipiac 5-8 Virginia Beach, Va./Princess Anne HS 5-10 Madison, Wis./Edgewood HS 5-8 Stone Mountain, Ga./Dominion Christian HS 5-7 Ellicot City, Md./Mt. Hebron HS 5-10 Douglasville, Ga./South Paulding HS 5-8 Aiken, S.C./Georgia Southern 5-10 Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point HS 5-11 Mansfield, Conn./E.O. Smith HS 5-11 Raleigh, N.C./Wakefield HS 5-10 Raleigh, N.C./Merrimack College 6-5 Raleigh, N.C./Ohio Valley University 6-2 Baraboo, Wis./Baraboo HS
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Standing (left-to-right): Head Coach Mike Brandt, Mackenzie Reese, Porsha Martin, Kayla Harris, Tiffiani Moody, Emily O’Rourke, Hannah DeGraffinreed, Assistant Coach Jennifer Brock Seated (left-to-right): Brittany Hill, Lexy Williams, Brittany Bowen, Daniela Tarailo, Andrea Paphites, Mia Antoine, Lindsay Sundberg
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Head Coach: Mike Brandt (10th Season) Assistant Coach: Jennifer Brock (First Season)
USC AIKEN Mike Brandt
After what can only be described as a magical season in 2010-11, Mike Brandt enters his 10th season as the USC Aiken Women’s Basketball Coach in the 2011-12 season. Brandt became USC Aiken’s all-time wins leader during the 2010-11 season. He begins the upcoming year with 167 wins as the head mentor of USC Aiken women’s basketball. Brandt also eclipsed the 400 career win plateau in the 2010-11 campaign. He now has 420 victories as a head coach. Under the guidance of Brandt, the USC Aiken women’s basketball program has become one of the better programs in the extremely tough Peach Belt Conference. Under Brandt, USC Aiken has won a schoolrecord 15 or more games in each of the last five seasons. The Pacers have claimed 20 or more victories in four of the last five seasons. The Convocation Center, home to USC Aiken basketball since 2007-08, once again proved to be a tough place for opponents to earn a victory as the Pacers improved their record inside the friendly confines of the facility to 43-12 during the regular season over the last four years. The 2010-11 season was truly a year to remember for the USC Aiken women’s basketball team.
The record-setting year concluded with USC Aiken having won a school-record 27 games. The Pacers also won their first ever NCAA Tournament game and claimed a share of the Peach Belt Conference East Division title. The Pacers closed out the year having won 22 of their last 26 games. They were ranked 13th in the final poll of the 2010-11 season. USC Aiken defeated the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 ranked teams for the first time in program history over the course of the season and the Pacers were the only team to defeat eventual national champion Clayton State. Making its fourth appearance (2002, 2005, 2009 and 2011) in an NCAA Regional, USC Aiken – the third seed in the regional – claimed win No. 1 in the NCAA Tournament with a thrilling 69-66 win over Tusculum in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Quarterfinals on Friday, March 11. Lander would conclude USC Aiken’s magical season one day later in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Semifinals. The loss left the Pacers with a school-record 27-6 record overall. USC Aiken had two players earn All-Conference accolades with Hannah DeGraffinreed and Kayla Harris chosen All-PBC. DeGraffinreed was chosen to the league’s Second-Team, while Kayla Harris was a Third-Team selection. Kayla Harris was also tabbed as the PBC Freshman of the Year. DeGraffinreed along with teammate Triahna Harris were selected to the Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament Team. Kayla Harris completed her impressive freshman campaign by being named to the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional All-Tournament Team. Kayla Harris became the first USC Aiken women’s basketball player in program history to garner region All-Tournament accolades.
PERSONAL Hometown: Sterling, Colorado Date Hired: Sept. 3, 2002 EDUCATION High School: Sterling, Colo. (1981) College: • Associate’s in Liberal Arts from Northeastern JC (1984) • Bachelor’s in Physical Education from Sterling College (1986) • Master’s of Education from Southwestern College (1988) COLLEGE COACHING CAREER USC Aiken 2010-11 27-6 .818 2009-10 15-13 .536 2008-09 22-12 .647 2007-08 20-8 .714 2006-07 20-9 .690 2005-06 11-17 .393 2004-05 19-13 .594 2003-04 14-14 .500 2002-03 19-13 .593 Total............... 167-105 .614 JUNIOR COLLEGE CAREER Northeastern Junior College 2001-02 29-7 .806 2000-01 23-10 .697 1999-00 21-10 .677 1998-99 23-9 .719 1997-98 22-10 .688 1996-97 20-10 .667 1995-96 17-11 .607 1994-95 15-13 .536 1993-94 17-10 .630 1992-93 16-13 .552 1991-92 20-10 .667 1990-91 21-6 .778 1989-90 9-10 .474 Total............... 253-129 .662
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The accolades for the Pacers were not just confined to the court, as Deandra Schirmer was named to the Capital One District Three Women’s Basketball Academic All-District Third-Team in the college division for her efforts in the classroom. Schirmer, along with teammates Triahna Harris and Daniela Tarailo, were also chosen to the Peach Belt Conference AllAcademic Team. Brandt and the USC Aiken women’s basketball team finished the 2009-10 season with a 15-13 record. The Pacers closed out the 2009-10 season by winning nine of their last 12 games. USC Aiken’s Peach Belt Conference record of 10-8 earned the Pacers the No. 3 seed in the PBC East Division. The Pacers season ended in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Marvin Vanover Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Championship with a 75-64 loss to nationally-ranked No. 17 Francis Marion. Senior forward Catherine Cain was named to the PBC Women’s All-Conference Team as a Second-Team selection. In 2008-09, USC Aiken advanced all the way to the PBC Tournament championship game. The Pacers dropped their bid for their first PBC Tournament championship, but they were awarded for a strong 2008-09 season with a trip to the their third ever NCAA Division II Tournament. USC Aiken eventually bowed out in the first round of the tournament to regional finalist and PBC rival Francis Marion. Despite the loss in the first round of USC Aiken’s second trip to the Division II Tournament under Brandt, the Pacers’ 2008-09 season was one of the brightest in school history. The coaching veteran reached the century mark of 100 NCAA Division II wins with a 77-67 home win over UNC Pembroke on February 18, 2008. Adding his high school coaching and his time as an assistant men’s basketball coach, Brandt has been on the winning side of the scoreboard over 500 times. Brandt will be the first to admit he loves to win games – but he will also emphasize – there is more to it than winning games. He prides his coaching in helping young people develop themselves in all walks of life. It is evident in his coaching that he tries to instill the basic life fundamentals of hard work, honesty, academic integrity, discipline and strong personal character. Those qualities have proven to be a winner for both USCA and the mentor. Both seem to be a nice fit, as each one compliments the other. USCA and Mike Brandt emphasize many of the same traits in their philosophy and teachings. In coaching circles, Brandt is regarded as one of the leading coaches that will teach his team to run the Flex Offense. The Flex is a disciplined and continuity offense that most teams fear trying to defend. Many of the ‘locals’ enjoy watching the flow of the offense and can see the play developing prior to witnessing a great back-cut for a lay-up or a wide open three-point shot for a shooter. There are many options for players as they run the offense and it is usually easy to spot the players that have experienced success executing that playing style. On the defensive side of the court, Brandt stresses aggressive person to person defense. He also will mix up the pressure with a soft zone press and even incorporate a half court trap at times. Because of his strategy of “mixing things up,” his teams have consistently ranked at the top of the scoring defense category. In Brandt’s 21 years of college coaching, his teams have reached the magical “20-wins” 12 times. Only two of those years have they finished below .500. Prior to coming to Aiken, S.C., Brandt coached for 13 years in his hometown of Sterling, Colo. at Northeastern Junior College. While there, Brandt finished with a string of six twenty-win seasons, climaxed by a trip to the NJCAA National Basketball Championships. His 2001-02 Plainswomen team finished 9th in the country – losing in overtime in the opening round to the eventual National Champions.
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USC AIKEN BRANDT VS. OPPONENTS (Entering Season)
Allen.......................................................... 1-0 American International............................. 1-0 Anderson.................................................. 2-0 Armstrong Atlantic State.......................... 9-7 Augusta State......................................... 9-11 Augustana................................................ 1-0 California (PA)........................................... 1-0 Carson-Newman...................................... 3-3 Catawba................................................... 3-2 Claflin........................................................ 3-1 Clayton State............................................ 6-8 Coker........................................................ 1-0 College of Charleston............................... 1-1 Columbus State...................................... 5-10 Converse.................................................. 2-0 Delta State................................................ 1-0 Findlay...................................................... 1-0 Flagler....................................................... 4-0 Florida Tech.............................................. 1-0 Fort Valley State....................................... 0-1 Francis Marion...................................... 10-11 Furman..................................................... 0-1 Georgia College........................................ 9-8 Georgia Southern..................................... 0-1 Georgia Southwestern.............................. 5-2 Glenville State.......................................... 1-0 Goldey-Beacom....................................... 1-0 Henderson State...................................... 0-2 Kennesaw State....................................... 1-3 Lander.................................................. 11-11 Lenoir-Rhyne............................................ 5-1 Limestone................................................. 3-0 Mars Hill................................................... 2-1 Montevallo................................................ 4-0 Mount Olive.............................................. 0-1 Newberry.................................................. 3-1 North Carolina Central.............................. 1-0 UNC Pembroke...................................... 15-4 North Florida............................................. 1-3 North Georgia........................................... 6-4 North Greenville........................................ 1-0 Philadelphia.............................................. 1-0 Presbyterian............................................. 4-0 Queens (NC)............................................. 1-0 Saint Paul’s............................................... 2-0 Shaw......................................................... 3-1 USC Upstate............................................ 7-3 Southwest State (MN).............................. 1-1 Tampa....................................................... 2-0 Tusculum.................................................. 3-0 Virginia State............................................ 2-0 Voorhees................................................... 2-0 West Virginia Tech.................................... 1-0 Wingate.................................................... 1-1 Winthrop................................................... 0-1 Winston-Salem State............................... 2-0 Total (at USCA)................................ 167-105 USC AIKEN COACHING HISTORY
Johanna Gibbs Dru McPherson Mike Brandt Phil Stern Gail Moody-Johnson Chris Faust
1976-81 1981-82 2002-pres. 1998-02 1986-98 1982-86
Above: Mike and Gina with children Amaura and Jaiden.
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92-45 17-10 167-105 64-47 162-173 38-49
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Preparation is a key to coaching, and the Pacer guru tends to get his teams to consistently improve and finish strong as both the game and season goes on. As confirmation, Brandt’s Pacers enter the upcoming year owning a 68-3 record over the last four years when leading with five minutes to go in regulation. Challenging games are not a threat to Brandt either, as his teams at USC Aiken are 15-20 overall against ranked opposition. The Pacers have won 12 of their last 24 against ranked foes. A two game sweep over Division I competition in the 200708 season proves that Brandt and the Pacers are not afraid to accept any challenge. Overall, USC Aiken is 4-4 against Division I competition under Brandt, including 4-2 over the last three seasons. In the 2010-11 season, USC Aiken downed College of Charleston, 81-48, in Charleston, S.C. Numerous players of his have achieved All-American, All-Region and All-Conference awards on the court. He also has had over 100 players earn academic honors as well, including national academic honors. Brandt attended Sterling High School (Sterling, Colo.) and participated in basketball, baseball and tennis. He finished his high school career as the all-time leader in scoring, assists, steals, free throw percentage and consecutive free throws. As point guard at Northeastern (Colo.) Junior College, Brandt helped set a school record winning 21 out of 22 of the last regular season games. After his two-year stint, Brandt stayed with his Sterling ties and attended Sterling College in Sterling, Kan. Brandt completed his playing career by being named a District X All-Star. Upon completion of his playing career, he began coaching in high school while earning his master’s degree in Education. Brandt and his wife Gina are the proud parents of son Jaiden Lee Patriot Brandt and daughter Amaura Lyn America Brandt. Gina is a professor at Augusta State University. Jaiden, a junior, is currently attending and running cross country at Augusta State, while Amaura is a senior at Augusta Christian School. The parents also promote well-rounded children as both Jaiden (piano, voice) and Amaura (violin, piano) are also vested in the arts.
USC AIKEN Jennifer Brock
University of South Carolina Aiken head women’s basketball coach Mike Brandt announced the appointment of Jennifer Brock as assistant women’s basketball coach on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Brock joins the USC Aiken women’s basketball program after spending the last four years on the West Texas A&M coaching staff. Brock replaces Cindy Hilbrich, who was hired as the Montevallo head women’s basketball coach in late April. Brandt is excited about Brock joining a Pacer women’s basketball program that is coming off a record-breaking season. “The search was full of outstanding applicants,” mused Brandt. “We had over 100 - which bodes well for our program - and the pool was very strong. I am very excited to have Jennifer on board. She comes from a nationally competitive program and knows what it takes to win at this level as both a coach and a player. Her experiences as a coach in the Elite Eight were a great selling point for her selection. By being there and experiencing it, one would think our players will have to believe it when she says something like: ‘That’s not good enough!’ She will be coming in with much enthusi-
asm and a winning attitude.” Since the commencement of the 2008-09 season, Brock has served as West Texas A&M’s second assistant. She spent the 2007-08 season as a graduate assistant coach. During her four years on the bench with West Texas A&M, the Buffs acquired a record of 10126. West Texas A&M was 26-5 in 2007-08, 28-6 in 2008-09, 30-4 in 2009-10 and 17-11 in 2010-11. The Buffs also won the South Division crown in the Lone Star Conference in three of the last four seasons. West Texas A&M won the Lone Star Conference Tournament in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The Buffs were the top seed in the South Central region in the NCAA Tournament in 2008, 2009 and 2010. In 2009, the Buffs advanced to the Elite Eight after winning the South Central region. Prior to joining the West Texas A&M coaching staff, Brock was a standout for the Buffs on the hardwood with West Texas A&M going 101-25 in her career as a student-athlete. The Buffs obtained the Lone Star South Division championship three times during her playing career, while also winning one Lone Star Conference Tournament Championship. West Texas A&M advanced to the semifinals of the South Central region three times in her career. A point guard, Brock concluded her career as a two-time Lone Star Conference Academic Honor Roll selection. She was also a two-time Lone Star Honorable Mention selection. Brock compiled an average of 7.8 points per game (954 total),
PERSONAL Hometown: Lubbock, Texas Date Hired: June 21, 2011 EDUCATION High School: Abernathy High School (Abernathy, Texas) College: • Bachelor of Arts degree in English from West Texas A&M (2006) •
Master’s of Science in Sports and Exercise Science from West Texas A&M (2008)
3.4 rebounds per game (422 total) and a .733 free throw percentage in addition to 554 assists and 218 steals in her career. Brock is in West Texas A&M’s record books in a number of categories, including first in assists in a season (222 in 2005-06), second in assist average in a season (6.9 in 2005-06), third in career assists (554). She is also third in career free throws made (410) and career free throws attempted (559) for sixth place in career free throw percentage (.733). Additionally, Brock is ninth in free throws made in a season (125 in the 2005-06), fourth in career games played (124), sixth in career steals (218), sixth in assists in a game (14 on Feb. 11, 2006) and 17th in career points (954, 2002-07). Brock graduated from West Texas A&M with her Master’s in Sports and Exercise Science in May of 2008. She picked up her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from West Texas A&M in May of 2006.
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A Look Ahead... The 2010-11 season was truly a year to remember for the University of South Carolina Aiken Women’s Basketball team. The record-setting year concluded with USC Aiken having won a school-record 27 games. The Pacers also won their first ever NCAA Tournament game and claimed a share of the Peach Belt Conference East Division title. The Pacers closed out the year having won 22 of their last 26 games. The Pacers were ranked as high as eighth nationally and finished the year ranked a program-best 13th in the final poll of the 2010-11 season. The Pacers are primed for another run at a Peach Belt Conference championship in the upcoming season as they return eight letterwinners and two starters. Brandt feels that if his team is able to navigate an extremely tough schedule, then it could be a very special year. “When you finish the regular season with the No. 2, No. 6 and No. 8 nationally-ranked teams from your conference and you have the defending national champions in that mix, you know the Peach Belt will be a great challenge,” mused Brandt, who is the all-time wins leader in USC Aiken Women’s Basketball history. “We tried to schedule a tough non-conference slate to help prepare us for that test. Seven of our eight non-
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conference games are against formidable regional opponents – so it will be important for us to jump out of the gate ready to play. We have a great nucleus of players coming back and I am very excited with the new signees. Hopefully, they will blend in well and our team chemistry will be comparable to last year’s.” The two returning starters for USC Aiken both were named to the Peach Belt All-Conference team last season. Hannah DeGraffinreed was selected to the league’s SecondTeam, while Kayla Harris was a Third-Team selection. Harris was also dubbed the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year. DeGraffinreed, who was also tabbed to the 2011 Peach Belt All-Tournament team, averaged 11.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Harris led the Pacers with 12.3 points per game. She also brought down 4.5 boards per contest. In helping to lead the Pacers to their first ever NCAA Tournament victory, Harris was selected to the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional All-Tournament Team. She became the first USC Aiken Women’s Basketball player to accomplish the feat. The tandem forms a potent line-up in the post for the Pacers, but they are not the only players returning in the area. USC Aiken also welcomes back forwards Porsha Martin, Lindsay Sundberg and Tiffani Moody.
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Martin played in 29 games for the Pacers in the 2010-11 season, averaging 2.2 points per game. A threat every time that she gets the ball beyond the arc, Sundberg knocked down 35 3-pointers last season. Moody finished her first season in a Pacer uniform in the 201011 season with 140 rebounds. The Pacers also return guards Mia Antoine, Brittaney Bowen and Daniela Tarailo. Antoine made an appearance in 32 Pacer games, averaging 1.2 points per outing. Bowen averaged 3.0 points per contest in 31 appearances. Tarailo led the Pacers with 45 3-pointers in the 2010-11 season. Tarailo started 13 games for the Pacers and played in all 33. The returners join a strong incoming class that includes one transfer and three prep signings. Brittany Hill comes to USC Aiken after one season at NCAA Division I Quinnipiac. Emily O’Rourke joins USC Aiken out of Baraboo High School in Baraboo, Wis., while Andrea Paphites comes to Aiken out of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Va. Mackenzie Reese played her high school basketball at Edgewood High School in Madison, Wis. The Pacers also welcome back Lexy Williams, who missed a great deal of the 2010-11 season, appearing in only five games.
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USC AIKEN HANNAH DEGRAFFINREED
Senior Forward • 5-10 Raleigh, N.C. Merrimack College
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2010-11 (JUNIOR SEASON): Named to the Peach Belt Conference All-Conference Second Team ... Chosen to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament All-Tournament Team ... Finished year playing and starting in all 33 Pacer games ... Averaged 11.9 points and team-best 5.8 rebounds per game ... Shot 53.8 percent from the field ... Hit 75 percent of her free throw attempts ... Set a new PBC Tournament record by going a perfect 7 for 7 from field in quarterfinal victory over Francis Marion at Convocation Center ... Scored in double figures 24 times ... Claimed two double-doubles, including finishing with 17 points and 14 rebounds in USC Aiken’s win over then No. 2 Lander on Feb. 23, 2011. 2009-10 (SOPHOMORE SEASON): Ended sophomore campaign averaging team second-best 10.1 points and team second-best 6.0 rebounds per game ... Also averaged 1.5 assists per game ... Played in all 28 games, making 11 starts ... Scored career-high 27 points in USC Aiken’s win over Glenville State on Nov. 20, 2009 ... Also procured 16 rebounds in win over Glenville State to obtain one of four double-doubles on the 2009-10 season ... Hit career-high 11 free throws in wins over Glenville State and Wingate (Nov. 30, 2009) ... Concluded year shooting 54.9 percent from the field. MERRIMACK COLLEGE: Finished second in the Northeast-10 Conference in rebounding as a freshman, bringing down 10.0 rebounds per game ... She was also seventh in the league in field goal percentage at 50 percent (100-for-200) ... An imposing presence underneath who can log minutes, Degraffinreed blocked an average of .89 shots per game and finished eighth in the conference in minutes played.
PERSONAL: Hannah is the daughter of Paul and Carmelitta DeGraffinreed ... Born on June 30, 1990 ... She is majoring in Sociology.
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MILLBROOK HIGH SCHOOL: A First-Team All-Conference selection in both basketball and track, Degraffinreed was also an Academic All-Conference selection ... A member of the school’s 1,000-point club, she guided her high school team as the team’s Co-Captain and Co-MVP in 2007-08 to the North Carolina 4A East Sectional Championship ... Her efforts led to her being named Millbrook’s Female Athlete of the Year in 2008.
USC AIKEN DeGraffinreed’s Career Statistics
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Points: FG: FGA: 3FG: 3FGA: REB: A: BLKS: FT: FTA: S: Min:
27 vs. Glenville St. (11/20/09) 8 vs. Two Opponents 16 vs. Francis Marion (01/12/11) N/A 2 vs. Two Opponents 16 vs. Glenville St. (11/20/09) 6 vs. Two Opponents 3 vs. Three Opponents 11 vs. Two Opponents 14 vs. Glenville St. (11/20/09) 4 vs. FMU (1/12/11) 38 vs. Two Opponents
Hannah DeGraffinreed’s Scoring Stats at USC Aiken
Year G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Pts Avg 2010-11 33-33 884 26.8 135-251 .538 0-3 .000 123-164 .750 393 11.9 2009-10 28-11 669 23.9 107-195 .549 0-3 .000 70-105 .667 284 10.1 Totals 61-44 1553 25.4 242-446 .544 0-6 .000 193-269 .709 677 11.1
Hannah DeGraffinreed’s Rebounding Stats at USC Aiken Year 2010-11 2009-10 Totals
Off Def Tot 70 121 191 57 111 168 127 232 359
Avg PF 5.8 57 6.0 43 5.9 100
FO A 2 62 0 42 2 104
TO Blk S 77 25 43 66 23 20 143 48 63
Year G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Pts Avg 2007-08 28-28 960 34.3 100-200 .500 0-0 .000 50-82 .610 250 8.9 Totals 28-28 960 34.3 100-200 .500 0-0 .000 50-82 .610 250 8.9
Hannah DeGraffinreed’s Rebounding Statistics at Merrimack College Year Off Def Tot 2007-08 102 177 279 Totals 102 177 279
Avg PF 10.0 70 10.0 70
FO A 1 64 1 64
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TO Blk S 92 25 27 92 25 27
Hannah DeGraffinreed’s Scoring Statistics at Merrimack College
USC AIKEN LINDSAY SUNDBERG Senior Forward • 5-11 Mansfield, Conn. E.O. Smith HS
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2010-11 (JUNIOR SEASON): Moved into top-five in school history in 3-pointers made with her 35 treys during junior season ... Sundberg begins senior season with 100 3-pointers in her career ... Played in 31 games for USC Aiken, starting two ... Shot 87.5 percent from the free throw line ... Scored in double figures three times ... Finished with season-high 11 points in USC Aiken’s dominating win over NCAA Division I College of Charleston. 2009-10 (SOPHOMORE SEASON): Knocked down a team-best 42 three-pointers over the course of the season ... The 42 three-pointers on the year helped her move into the top-12 in school history all-time in three-point field goals made with 65 ... Sundberg scored in double figures seven times during the 2009-10 season ... Scored season-high 15 points in games with Lenoir-Rhyne and North Georgia ... In both games, she was 5-for-8 from beyond the arc ... Played in all 28 games, averaging 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
E.O. SMITH HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 19.8 points, 13.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.3 steals per game … Led the Panthers to an 18-7 record and an undefeated conference run … Drained 57 three-pointers for 41% during senior year ... Was a two-time Captain … Earned Central Connecticut All-Conference her junior and senior years … Was selected twice to the All-State Team by the Hartford Courant (2006-07 and 2007-08) … Played in the Connecticut High School Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game and the Jewish Community Center School Boy-Girl Classic … Named to the 2007-08 Connecticut High School Coaches Association Class L All-State Team, an honor that was given to only eight players in each of the state’s four classes. PERSONAL: Lindsay is the daughter of Jack and Kathleen Sundberg ... Born on November 16, 1989 ... She is majoring in Special Education.
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2008-09 (FRESHMAN SEASON): Played in 34 games for the Pacers, averaging 4.1 points per game ... Shot 44 percent from the field (44-for-100) ... Also brought down an average of 2.1 rebounds per game ... Scored career-high 17 points in home win over UNC Pembroke ... In total, scored in double figures on five separate occasions.
USC AIKEN Sundberg’s Career Statistics
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Points: 17 vs. UNCP (02/16/09) FG: 5 vs. Three Opponents FGA: 9 vs. Five Opponents 3FG: 5 vs. Two Opponents 3FGA: 9 vs. Two Opponents REB: 8 vs. Wingate (11/30/09) A: 4 vs. Three Opponents BLKS: 2 vs. Flagler (01/20/10) FT: 4 vs. UNCP (02/16/09) FTA: 4 vs. UNCP (02/16/09) S: 2 vs. Five opponents Min: 28 vs. Two Opponents
Lindsay Sundberg’s Rebounding Stats at USC Aiken Year Off Def Tot 2010-11 17 53 70 2009-10 31 64 95 2008-09 27 46 73 Totals 75 163 238
Avg PF 2.3 29 3.4 36 2.1 41 2.6 106
FO A 0 25 0 34 0 24 0 83
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TO Blk S 15 1 19 41 6 15 33 1 15 89 8 49
Lindsay Sundberg’s Scoring Stats at USC Aiken Year G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Pts Avg 2010-11 31-2 460 14.8 45-138 .326 35-114 .307 7-8 .875 132 4.3 2009-10 27-1 543 19.4 63-170 .371 42-131 .321 10-20 .500 178 6.4 2008-09 34-0 462 13.6 44-99 .440 22-56 .393 28-35 .800 138 4.1 Totals 92-3 1465 15.9 152-407 .379 99-301 .340 45-63 .725 448 4.9
USC AIKEN MIA ANTOINE Junior Guard • 5-8 Stone Mountain, Ga. Dominion Christian HS
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2010-11 (SOPHOMORE SEASON): Played in 32 games for USC Aiken ... Averaged 1.7 points and 1.1 rebounds per game ... Dealt one assist per game ... Shot 91.7 percent from free throw line ... Scored career-high 12 points in home win over rival Augusta State. 2009-10 (FRESHMAN SEASON): Concluded freshman campaign averaging 4.7 minutes per game ... Shot 45.5 percent from the floor ... Scored 14 points in total and brought down eight total rebounds during freshman season ... Scored career-high three points in USC Aiken’s game with Georgia Southwestern (01/04/10). DOMINION CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL: Antoine was named to the Georgia Independent School Association All-State Team ... A First-Team All-Region pick as well, Antoine was named All-Cobb County Honorable Mention and the Cobb County Player of the Month for December of 2008 ... A member of the Cobb County All-Star Team, Antoine averaged 14.1 points per game and 7.0 rebounds per game in the 2008-09 season ... The 14.1 points per game were good for seventh in the state of Georgia among point guards, while her rebounding numbers left her third in the state among point guards ... Antoine dished out an average of 5.3 assists per game (seventh in Georgia) ... She also swiped an average of 8.2 steals per game, which was the top among all Georgia women’s basketball players.
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PERSONAL: Mia is the daughter of Michael and Maggie Antoine ... Born on March 14, 1991 ... She is majoring in Early Childhood Education.
USC AIKEN Antoine’s Career Statistics
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Points: 12 vs. Augusta State (2/02/11) FG: 5 vs. Augusta State (2/02/11) FGA: 5 vs. Augusta State (2/02/11) 3FG: 2 vs. Augusta State (2/02/11) 3FGA: 2 vs. Two Opponents REB: 5 vs. Tusculum (11/14/10) A: 4 vs. Two Opponents BLKS: 1 vs. Georgia College (2/12/11) FT: 5 vs. Limestone (11/20/10) FTA: 6 vs. Limestone (11/20/10) S: 3 vs. North Georgia (01/17/11) Min: 24 vs. Augusta State (2/02/11)
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Mia Antoine’s Rebounding Stats at USC Aiken Year Off Def Tot 2010-11 10 24 34 2009-10 2 6 8 Totals 12 30 42
Avg PF 1.1 44 0.3 10 0.7 54
FO A 0 33 0 6 0 39
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TO Blk S 44 1 20 13 0 2 57 1 22
Mia Antoine’s Scoring Stats at USC Aiken
Year G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Pts Avg 2010-11 32-0 413 12.9 19-55 .345 4-11 .364 11-12 .917 53 1.7 2009-10 23-0 107 4.7 5-11 .455 0-0 .000 4-7 .571 14 0.6 Totals 55-0 520 8.8 24-66 .400 4-11 .364 15-19 .744 67 1.2
USC AIKEN BRITTANY BOWEN Sophomore Guard • 5-7 Ellicot City, Md. Mt. Hebron HS
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2010-11 (SOPHOMORE SEASON): Played in 31 games ... Averaged 3.0 points per game ... Perfect 20 for 20 from the free throw line during season ... Scored 10 points in victory over Goldey-Beacom. 2009-10 (FRESHMAN SEASON): Averaged 3.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per game during freshman season ... Played in 27 games, making four starts ... Played an average of 12.2 minutes per outing ... Hit upon 78.9 percent of attempts from the charity stripe ... Scored career-high 14 points in game with UNC Pembroke on Jan. 6, 2010. MT. HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL: Bowen was a four-year varsity player at Mount Hebron High School ... Received Most Improved plaudits after her sophomore season, Bowen helped lead her team to a perfect 28-0 record during her junior season in 2007-08 ... Mount Hebron, en route to the perfect record, obtained the county, region and state championship ... Chosen First-Team All-Howard County ... During her senior season in 2008-09, Bowen, who averaged 13.7 points per game, was once again named First-Team All-Howard County ... Her 84.5 percent free throw shooting led her conference along with her 4.4 steals per game ... Bowen also knocked down a conference-best 54 three-pointers.
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PERSONAL: Brittany is the daughter of Otis Bowen and Elizabeth Hudak ... Born on March 25, 1991 ... She is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.
USC AIKEN Bowen’s Career Statistics
CAREER HIGHS
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Points: 14 vs. UNCP (01/06/10) FG: 4 vs. Three Opponents FGA: 10 vs. CSU (01/10/10) 3FG: 4 vs. UNCP (01/06/10) 3FGA: 9 vs. UNCP (01/06/10) REB: 5 vs. Flagler (02/07/11) A: 4 vs. Two Opponents BLKS: 1 vs. Three Opponents FT: 6 vs. Shaw (12/14/10) FTA: 6 vs. Shaw (12/14/10) S: 3 vs. AASU (02/19/11) Min: 24 vs. UNCP (01/06/10)
Brittany Bowen’s Rebounding Stats at USC Aiken Year Off Def Tot 2010-11 6 19 25 2009-10 10 29 39 Totals 16 48 64
Avg PF 0.8 25 1.4 17 1.1 42
FO A 0 19 0 25 0 44
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TO Blk S 33 2 21 25 1 13 58 3 34
Brittany Bowen’s Scoring Stats at USC Aiken Year G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Pts Avg 2010-11 31-0 307 9.9 27-96 .281 18-69 .261 20-20 1.000 92 3.0 2009-10 27-4 329 12.2 27-100 .270 18-72 .250 15-19 .789 87 3.2 Totals 58-4 636 11.1 54-196 .276 36-141 .256 35-39 .895 179 3.1
USC AIKEN TIFFANI MOODY Junior Center • 6-5 Raleigh, N.C. Ohio Valley
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2010-11 (SOPHOMORE SEASON): Led the Pacers with 44 blocks (already 10th-best in school history) ... Played in 33 games, starting five ... Shot 54 percent from beyond arc ... Averaged 3.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game ... Posted 1.3 blocks per game ... Set career high with five blocks in win over Shaw ... Scored 13 in loss to No. 1 Lander in Greenwood ... Grabbed 14 rebounds in home win over Augusta State. OHIO VALLEY: During her freshman season at Ohio Valley in 2008-09, Moody averaged seven points and seven boards ... She also led the Fighting Scots in field goal percentage and blocked shots during her freshman campaign ... She was redshirted during the 2009-10 season so she will have three full years of eligibility remaining with the Pacers. GARNER HIGH SCHOOL: During her senior year at Garner, Moody averaged six points, seven rebounds and three blocks per game ... She was selected First-Team All-Conference in the Greater Neuse Conference for her efforts over the course of the season ... Moody helped lead her high school team to back-to-back regular season conference championships and a tournament championship during her time at Garner ... For her AAU team, the Garner Flames, she helped guide the team to the Eastern Regional Championship in 2007 and a fourth place finish in the state of North Carolina.
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PERSONAL: Tiffani is the daughter of Charles and Tina Moody ... Born on February 4, 1990 ... She is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.
USC AIKEN Moody’s Career Statistics
Points: FG: FGA: 3FG: 3FGA: REB: A: BLKS: FT: FTA: S: Min:
CAREER HIGHS
13 vs. Lander (1/22/11) 6 vs. Lander (1/22/11) 9 vs. C-N (11/13/10) 1 vs. Six Opponents 1 vs. 11 Opponents 14 vs. Augusta State (2/02/11) 3 vs. Two Opponents 5 vs. Shaw (12/14/10) 2 vs. Three Opponents 4 vs. Two Opponents 1 vs. Six Opponents 23 vs. Two Opponents
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Tiffani Moody’s Rebounding Stats at USC Aiken
Year Off Def Tot 2010-11 41 99 140 Totals 41 99 140
Avg PF 4.2 47 4.2 47
FO A 0 26 0 26
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TO Blk S 57 44 6 57 44 6
Tiffani Moody’s Scoring Stats at USC Aiken
Year G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Pts Avg 2010-11 33-5 478 14.5 44-125 .352 6-11 .545 12-29 .414 106 3.2 Totals 33-5 478 14.5 44-125 .352 6-11 .545 12-29 .414 106 3.2
USC AIKEN DANIELA TARAILO Junior Guard • 5-10 Crown Point, Ind. Crown Point HS
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2010-11 (SOPHOMORE SEASON): Knocked down a team-best 45 3-pointers ... Played in 33 games, starting 13 ... Hit 77.7 percent of free throws ... Scored in double figures 15 times ... Set a new career high with 24 points in USC Aiken’s home win over Flagler ... Hit five 3-pointers in victory. 2009-10 (FRESHMAN SEASON): Played in 27 games for the Pacers during freshman season, averaging 12.1 minutes per game ... In total, averaged 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per game ... Knocked down 16 three-pointers ... Scored career-best 17 points in win over Montevallo on Feb. 11, 2010. CROWN POINT HIGH SCHOOL: A member of the varsity team at Crown Point all four years, Tarailo was a Team Captain during her junior and senior seasons ... An IBCA/IHSAA Top-60 Senior and a Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top-60 Workout Invitee, Tarailo was also the president of Crown Point’s Student Athletic Council ... An All-Indiana Honorable Mention selection, Tarailo averaged 17.6 points per game and 6.0 rebounds per game as a senior ... A strong shooter, Tarailo shot 48 percent from the field in total ... She connected on 40 percent of her shots from beyond the arc during her senior season ... Her efforts during her senior season led to her being named Crown Point’s Female Athlete of the Year ... She was also named All-Area and All-Conference after her senior campaign.
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PERSONAL: Daniela is the daughter of Nick and Kathy Tarailo ... Born on June 24, 1990 ... She is majoring in Biology.
USC AIKEN Tarailo’s Career Statistics
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 24 vs. Flagler (02/07/11) FG: 8 vs. Flagler (02/07/11) FGA: 15 vs. Flagler (02/07/11) 3FG: 5 vs. Two Opponents 3FGA: 8 vs. UNCP (02/16/11) REB: 8 vs. Two Opponents A: 4 vs. Three Opponents BLKS: 2 vs. Georgia College (11/17/10) FT: 6 vs. AASU (02/19/11) FTA: 8 vs. AASU (02/19/11) S: 6 vs. Flagler (02/07/11) Min: 34 vs. Flagler (02/07/11)
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Daniela Tarailo’s Scoring Stats at USC Aiken
Daniela Tarailo’s Rebounding Stats at USC Aiken Year Off Def Tot 2010-11 43 65 108 2009-10 22 27 49 Totals 65 92 157
Avg PF 3.3 59 1.8 24 2.6 83
FO A 0 39 0 19 0 58
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TO Blk S 57 4 36 24 0 8 81 4 44
Year G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Pts Avg 2010-11 33-13 753 22.8 100-271 .369 45-126 .357 49-63 .778 294 8.9 2009-10 27-0 326 12.1 40-115 .348 16-42 .381 18-29 .621 114 4.2 Totals 60-13 1079 17.5 140-386 .359 61-168 .369 67-92 .700 403 6.7
USC AIKEN KAYLA HARRIS Sophomore Forward • 5-11 Raleigh, N.C. Wakefield HS
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2010-11 (FRESHMAN SEASON): Named Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year ... Also chosen to PBC All-Conference Third-Team ... Ended tremendous freshman campaign by being named to the 2011 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional All-Tournament Team ... Harris led the Pacers in her freshman season with 12.3 points per game ... She averaged 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game ... She plucked a steal a game ... Harris shot 43.8 percent from the field ... Harris scored in double figures 20 times, scoring a career-high 23 twice ... She claimed her first career double-double in a Pacer home win over UNC Pembroke. WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, Harris averaged 18 points and 7.5 rebounds per game ... She was chosen the Raleigh Sports Club Student-Athlete of the Week during her senior campaign ... Harris averaged 12 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game as a junior ... She was almost a 50 percent shooter from the field, ending her junior campaign having connected on 48.1 percent of her shots from the floor ... In the classroom, she was a member of the National Achievers Society and the National Society of High School Scholars ... She was also tabbed as a United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete.
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PERSONAL: Kayla is the daughter of Deron and Karen Medley .. Born on October 23, 1991 ... She is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.
USC AIKEN Harris’ Career Statistics
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 23 vs. Two Opponents FG: 10 vs. Clayton State (01/15/11) FGA: 17 vs. Montevallo (02/10/11) 3FG: 2 vs. Seven Opponents 3FGA: 6 vs. FMU (1/12/11) REB: 10 vs. UNCP (1/05/11) A: 6 vs. FMU (12/01/10) BLKS: 2 vs. UNC Pembroke (01/05/11) FT: 8 vs. Georgia College (2/12/11) FTA: 11 vs. Georgia College (2/12/11) S: 3 vs. Two Opponents Min: 35 vs. Tusculum (03/11/11)
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Kayla Harris’ Rebounding Stats at USC Aiken Year Off Def Tot 2010-11 53 90 143 Totals 53 90 143
Avg PF 4.5 91 4.5 91
FO A 1 54 1 54
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TO Blk S 84 8 33 84 8 33
Kayla Harris’ Scoring Stats at USC Aiken
Year G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Pts Avg 2010-11 32-16 766 23.9 138-315 .438 21-68 .309 97-141 .688 394 12.3 Totals 32-16 766 23.9 138-315 .438 21-68 .309 97-141 .688 394 12.3
USC AIKEN PORSHA MARTIN Sophomore Forward • 5-10 Douglasville, Ga. South Paulding HS
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2010-11 (FRESHMAN SEASON): Played in 29 games ... Averaged 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per game ... Shot 40.3 percent from the field ... Scored a career-high seven points in a road win over Flagler ... Also grabbed career-best six rebounds in game. SOUTH PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL: Named First-Team All-Region as a senior ... Also chosen team Most Valuable Player as a senior ... Became the first member of the 1,000-point, 500-rebound club at South Paulding ... Member of the All-A Honor Roll in all four of her years of high school ... Secretary of the Beta Club and the President of the Spanish Society ... Member of the National Honor Society.
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PERSONAL: Porsha is the daughter of Jerome and Nicole Martin ... Born on July 7, 1992 ... She is majoring in Biology.
USC AIKEN Martin’s Career Statistics
CAREER HIGHS
15
Points: FG: FGA: 3FG: 3FGA: REB: A: BLKS: FT: FTA: S: Min:
7 vs. Flagler (12/04/10) 3 vs. Flagler (12/04/10) 7 vs. North Georgia (01/17/11) 1 vs. Two Opponents 1 vs. Five Opponents 6 vs. Flagler (12/04/10) 3 vs. Two Opponents 1 vs. Two Opponents 2 vs. Three Opponents 2 vs. 12 Opponents 4 vs. Flagler (12/04/10) 20 vs. Flagler (12/04/10)
Porsha Martin’s Rebounding Stats at USC Aiken Year Off Def Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk S Kayla Rebounding Stats at USC Aiken 2010-11 9 Harris’ 32 41 1.4 20 0 17 19 2 11 Totals 9 32 41 1.4 20 0 17 19 2 11
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Porsha Martin’s Scoring Stats at USC Aiken
Year G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Pts Avg 2010-11 29-0 251 8.7 25-62 .403 2-5 .400 13-22 .591 65 2.2 Totals 29.0 251 8.7 25-62 .403 2-5 .400 13-22 .591 65 2.2
USC AIKEN LEXY WILLIAMS Guard • 5-8 • R-Freshman Aiken, S.C. Georgia Southern
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2010-11 (FRESHMAN SEASON): Limited to five games played. GEORGIA SOUTHERN: Williams returns to Aiken after spending her freshman year at Georgia Southern ... Williams did not participate in a contest for the Eagles as she was redshirted, meaning she will have four years to suit up as a Pacer. AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL: Williams was a four-year starter at Aiken High School ... She was the leading scorer for the Hornets during her junior and senior campaigns ... She was Team Captain and Most Valuable Player both seasons, while also claiming All-Conference plaudits both of the seasons ... She was invited to play in the Georgia-South Carolina All-Star Game at the conclusion of her prep career. PERSONAL: Lexy is the daughter of Tony and Carla Williams ... Born on November 5, 1990 ... She is majoring in Biology.
BRITTANY HILL Guard • 5-8 • Sophomore Mechanicsville, Va. Quinnipiac
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ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL: Hill scored over 1,200 points during her high school career ... Led the district in scoring her senior year, averaging over 21 points per game for the Raiders ... Also led the team in scoring, steals, assists and rebounds her senior year ... Earned multiple awards during playing career, including team MVP, Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro Team, Coach’s Leadership Award, All-Central Region Team, All-Capital District and Richmond Times Dispatch In-Sync Basketball Tournament All-Tournament Team ... Four-year All-Academic Team member for the Central Region and Capital District ... Team Captain her junior and senior year ... Was goalkeeper for Atlee soccer team her senior year ... Named Captial District Player of the Year ... First-Team Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro Team ... First-Team AllCentral Region ... First-Team All-Capital District ... Capital District All-Academic Team and Team Most Valuable Player in soccer. PERSONAL: Brittany is the daughter of David and Tracey Hill ... Born on April 18, 1992 ... She is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.
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QUINNIPIAC: During her freshman season at Quinnipiac in 201011, Hill saw action in every game for the Bobcats, making four starts ... While playing the point, she averaged 15 minutes per game and contributed 2.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, two assists and one steal per contest.
USC AIKEN EMILY O’ROURKE Center • 6-2 • Freshman Baraboo, Wis. Baraboo HS
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BARABOO HIGH SCHOOL: O’Rourke was a four-year starter in basketball at Baraboo High School, where she averaged eight points and seven rebounds per game ... Averaged better than 50% in field goals (53%) and free throws (56%) ... Named All-Conference Honorable Mention after her sophomore year ... All-Conference First-Team during her junior and senior seasons ... Member of Badger Conference All-Star Team ... Served as Team Captain her senior year ... Also an accomplished four-year varsity swimmer for the Thunderbirds ... Set the school record in the backstroke (57:88) ... All-State Honorable Mention swimmer after her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons ... AllState swimmer her senior year ... Served as swim team Captain her junior and senior seasons ... Named 2010-11 Baraboo HS Female Athlete of the Year and earned the Golden B Athlete Award ... Served on Student Council (Two years) and was a member of National Honor Society ... Graduated with High Honors. PERSONAL: Emily is the daughter of Patrick and Debra O’Rourke ... Born on May 17, 1993 ... She is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.
ANDREA PAPHITES Guard • 5-8 • Freshman Virginia Beach, Va. Princess Anne HS
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PERSONAL: Andrea is the daughter of Tassos and Dolores Paphites ... Born on November 19, 1992 ... Father Tassos played basketball, tennis and soccer while in college and played basketball professionally in Greece ... She is undecided on her major.
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PRINCESS ANNE HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 14 points, 7 assists, 5 steals and 6 rebounds during her career playing for the Cavaliers ... Paphites also amassed over 1,200 points and 1,000 assists during her high school career ... Was named to the VHSL East vs. West AllStar Team and the Virginia vs. North Carolina All-Star Team for Team Virginia ... Named the Most Outstanding Player at the Snow Valley Basketball Academy at Westmont College ... Also won the Coaches Award, which is annually given to the best all around player and floor leader.
USC AIKEN MACKENZIE REESE Forward • 5-10 • Freshman Madison, Wis. Madison Edgewood HS
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MADISON EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport athlete at Madison Edgewood ... Competed in basketball, volleyball and soccer ... Averaged 13.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game on the hardwood for the Crusaders ... For her career, Reese finished with 719 points, 408 rebounds, 113 steals and 84 assists ... 2009 All-Conference and AllCity Honorable Mention ... 2010 First-Team All-Conference, First-Team All-City, Second-Team All-Area ... 2011 Unanimous First-Team All-Conference, First-Team All-City, First-Team All-Area, WBCA First-Team All-State, WBCA All-Star Team ... Badger Conference All-Star Team, Associated Press All-State Honorable Mention ... Edgewood Co-Captain ... Earned All-Conference, All-Area and All-State accolades in volleyball ... Had State Tournament record for kills in a match with 16 ... All-Conference and AllArea in soccer ... Named Wisconsin State Journals Female Prep Athlete of the Year ... Nominated for Triple Play Triple Threat Award ... Member of National Honor Society, Honor Roll and High Honor Roll ... Earned the Hoffman Excellence Award ... Honored as sole female three sport student-athlete in graduating class.
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PERSONAL: Mackenzie is the daughter of Dave Reese and Shelley Koechel ... Born on September 5, 1993 ... Grandmother Dorothy Sarazin Smith played professional baseball as a pitcher for the AAGPBL South Bend Blue Sox from 1944-1946 and is in the Baseball Hall of Fame ... She is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.
USC AIKEN The Mike Brandt Era... Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 26 Nov. 30 Dec. 2 Dec. 4 Dec. 14 Dec. 17 Dec. 18 Jan. 4 Jan. 7 Jan. 11 Jan. 13 Jan. 15 Jan. 18 Jan. 22 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 15 Feb. 19 Feb. 22 Feb. 26 Mar. 1 Mar. 6 Mar. 8
vs. Southwest State vs. Augustana vs. Findlay Voorhees Lenoir-Rhyne at Mars Hill at Augusta State* NC Central UNC Pembroke* at Kennesaw State* at Claflin (OT) at Queens (NC) at Carson-Newman Claflin at Clayton State* (OT) Francis Marion* Armstrong Atl. State* at USC Upstate* Kennesaw State* (OT) at Columbus State* North Florida* Lander* at North Florida* Columbus State* (OT) at Lander* at GC&SU* at UNC Pembroke* USC Upstate* at Francis Marion* Augusta State* vs. UNC Pembroke# vs. AASU#
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63-75 70-62 72-52 73-51 80-75 67-53 48-50 62-29 66-49 59-57 67-74 63-46 76-74 77-51 61-62 68-66 69-80 70-53 69-74 49-73 54-62 90-77 51-52 67-76 72-63 52-56 76-59 71-54 64-63 55-58 67-51 63-69
2003-04 14-14, 6-10 PBC HOME: 9-6, AWAY: 3-7, NEUTRAL: 2-1 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 22 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Dec. 2 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 16 Dec. 17 Jan. 3 Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan. 21 Jan. 24 Jan. 31 Feb. 4 Feb. 7 Feb. 11 Feb. 14 Feb. 16 Feb. 18 Feb. 21 Feb. 25 Feb. 28 Mar. 2
vs. Florida Tech vs. Virginia State at Georgia Southern Saint Paul’s Newberry at Catawba Mars Hill (OT) Carson-Newman Allen Fort Valley State Presbyterian at USC Upstate* at Kennesaw State* UNC Pembroke* Columbus State* Francis Marion* at GC&SU* Clayton State* at Francis Marion* at AASU* Augusta State* at Lander* at UNC Pembroke* USC Upstate* North Florida* at Augusta State* Lander* vs. Columbus St.#
W W L W W L W W W L W W L W L L W L L L W L W W L L L L
81-70 57-39 58-61 93-45 77-44 58-74 77-71 61-46 90-33 70-79 74-57 68-58 63-67 78-53 61-66 63-70 80-77 52-62 62-63 54-67 73-45 70-72 80-60 57-45 59-65 55-58 73-86 53-59
2004-05 19-13, 9-7 PBC HOME: 12-2, AWAY: 5-9, NEUTRAL: 2-2 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 16 Nov. 19 Nov. 20
vs. Henderson State vs. Philadelphia vs. AASU at Newberry Tampa Virginia State
L W W L W W
56-63 62-55 67-60 64-66 69-61 78-55
Nov. 24 Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Dec. 1 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 15 Jan. 2 Jan. 5 Jan. 12 Jan. 15 Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 26 Jan. 31 Feb. 2 Feb. 5 Feb. 7 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 23 Feb. 26 Mar. 3 Mar. 11
at Limestone California (PA) Saint Paul’s Catawba West Virginia Tech at Furman at Car.-Newman (OT) at Presbyterian USC Upstate* at UNC Pembroke* at Columbus State* at Francis Marion* GC&SU* UNC Pembroke* at Clayton State* Francis Marion* Armstrong Atl. State* Kennesaw State* at Augusta State* Lander* at USC Upstate* at North Florida* Augusta State* (OT) at Lander* vs. Lander# at Shaw%
W W W W W L L W W W L L W W L W W L L W L W L W L L
68-64 77-68 70-31 69-63 63-48 62-79 70-73 71-59 63-36 70-48 60-61 55-57 64-62 69-54 76-86 66-49 64-54 74-85 49-50 67-58 51-56 55-48 64-67 62-54 62-71 48-77
2005-06 11-17, 7-13 PBC HOME: 7-8, AWAY: 3-8, NEUTRAL: 1-1 Nov. 15 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 22 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Dec. 1 Dec. 3 Dec. 30 Jan. 4 Jan. 7 Jan. 11 Jan. 14 Jan. 18 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 Feb. 4 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 11 Feb. 15 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 25 Mar. 1
Carson-Newman Tampa Mount Olive Newberry at Catawba vs. Lenoir-Rhyne Limestone North Georgia* Armstrong Atl. State* at Columbus State* Clayton State* at Francis Marion* USC Upstate* UNC Pembroke* at Lander* at GC&SU* at North Georgia* GC&SU* at AASU* at Augusta State* Columbus State* at Clayton State* Francis Marion* at USC Upstate* Augusta State* at UNC Pembroke* Lander* vs. Augusta State#
L W L W L W W L L W L L L W W W L L L L L L W L W L W L
54-61 70-59 62-66 70-59 50-62 65-62 73-64 63-73 70-75 78-66 57-79 52-64 51-56 60-48 71-58 68-56 59-78 57-79 62-67 58-64 51-56 56-60 57-51 68-69 53-47 62-77 70-54 52-53
2006-07 20-9, 11-5 PBC HOME: 9-1, AWAY: 9-6, NEUTRAL: 2-2 Nov. 15 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 21 Nov. 24 Nov. 30 Dec. 2 Dec. 5 Dec. 16 Dec. 29 Dec. 31 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 10
at Coker vs. Catawba vs. Mars Hill at GCSU Voorhees Claflin at Augusta State at Claflin at Converse at Presbyterian at Winston-Salem St. USC Upstate* Augusta State* at UNC Pembroke*
W W L L W W L W W W W W W L
72-34 74-63 70-71 57-71 80-31 72-65 56-66 65-47 77-63 58-50 61-56 53-49 69-62 54-66
Jan. 13 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 24 Jan. 27 Jan. 31 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. 10 Feb. 14 Feb. 17 Feb. 21 Feb. 24 Mar. 1 Mar. 3
at Columbus St.* (OT) at Francis Marion* GCSU* UNC Pembroke* at Clayton State* Francis Marion* Armstrong Atl. State* at North Georgia* Lander* at USC Upstate* at Georgia SW* North Georgia* at Lander* vs. Augusta State# vs. Columbus St# (OT)
74-75 64-68 69-68 45-55 68-64 73-44 78-58 60-71 63-55 81-71 62-40 57-55 62-53 59-49 64-70
2007-08 20-8, 13-7 PBC HOME: 13-3, AWAY: 7-5, NEUTRAL: 0-0 Nov. 20 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 28 Dec. 1 Dec. 3 Dec. 7 Dec. 15 Jan. 2 Jan. 5 Jan. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 19 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 23 Feb. 27 Mar. 2 Mar. 6
Catawba at # 7 Clayton State* Coker Augusta State* AASU* Winston Salem St. Converse at Montevallo Shaw at North Georgia* at Francis Marion* Ga Southwestern* at Columbus State* at Augusta State* Lander* GC&SU* at UNC Pembroke* at AASU* #18 Francis Marion* North Georgia* Presbyterian at Ga Southwestern* UNC Pembroke* at Lander* Columbus State* Clayton State* at GCSU* vs. Lander#
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69-61 67-63 84-57 59-71 74-68 70-58 98-63 73-65 62-55 83-93 66-89 67-35 75-61 37-48 78-83 81-70 56-45 65-77 81-71 76-59 66-49 75-43 77-67 72-80 69-50 72-61 83-71 67-68
2008-09 22-12, 12-8 PBC HOME: 13-3, AWAY: 5-7, NEUTRAL: 4-2 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 19 Nov. 24 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 13 Dec. 31 Jan. 2 Jan. 3 Jan. 5 Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 19 Jan. 21 Jan. 24 Jan. 28 Jan. 31 Feb. 2 Feb. 4 Feb. 7 Feb. 14
American Internat. Delta State Southwest Minnesota Anderson Newberry (OT) Tusculum at Wingate at AASU* Montevallo at Col. of Charleston Shaw North Georgia* at Augusta State* Francis Marion* at Ga. Southwestern* Columbus State* Augusta State* at Lander* at GCSU* at UNC Pembroke* AASU* Clayton State* at Francis Marion* at North Georgia* Ga. Southwestern*
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57-48 62-52 76-63 64-46 80-76 70-61 66-72 55-63 74-54 71-80 80-60 56-48 72-68 75-57 71-68 76-62 60-61 81-75 66-78 66-61 60-56 49-55 45-67 73-63 55-69
2002-03 19-13, 9-10 PBC HOME: 8-5, AWAY: 8-6, NEUTRAL: 3-2
USC AIKEN The Mike Brandt Era... UNC Pembroke* Lander* at Columbus State* at Clayton State* GCSU* vs. GCSU# vs. Clayton State# vs. Lander# vs Francis Marion&
W 55-49 W 78-70 L 72-80 L 59-67 W 67-58 W 62-48 W 73-57 L 53-64 L 83-101
2009-10 15-13, 10-8 PBC HOME: 7-6, AWAY: 6-7, NEUTRAL: 2-0 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 24 Nov. 30 Dec. 2 Dec. 5 Dec. 12 Dec. 17 Dec. 19 Jan. 4 Jan. 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Jan. 25 Feb. 3 Feb. 8 Feb. 11 Feb. 13 Feb. 17 Feb. 20 Feb. 24 Mar. 2
at Anderson vs. Glenville State vs. North Greenville at Lenoir-Rhyne Wingate Francis Marion* at Winthrop GCSU Lenoir-Rhyne Carson-Newman Ga. Southwestern* at UNC Pembroke* at AASU* Columbus State* Francis Marion* at Clayton State* at North Georgia* Flagler* Lander* Augusta State* at Augusta State* at Flagler* Montevallo* at GCSU* UNC Pembroke* AASU* at Lander* at Francis Marion#
W W W L W L L L W L L L W L L W W W L W W W W L W W L L
57-48 93-77 56-44 59-57 75-71 69-65 62-53 72-59 63-51 78-64 62-57 55-52 64-60 58-56 79-77 57-56 68-55 66-51 76-59 62-42 72-47 67-44 70-59 57-54 74-65 75-58 74-52 75-64
*Peach Belt Conference Game #Peach Belt Conference Tournament Game &Southeastern Regional Tournament Game
Feb. 19 Feb. 23 Mar. 2 Mar. 5 Mar. 6 Mar. 11 Mar. 12
at Armstrong Atlantic* #2 Lander* Francis Marion# #1 Clayton State# Georgia College# Tusculum@ #6 Lander@
W 73-65 W 66-59 W 71-66 W 7 3-72 (OT) L 62-49 W 69-66 L 85-68
% = Lady Bearcat D-2 Tip-Off Classic $ = West Florida Thanksgiving Classic ^ = Nationally televised on CBS College Sports # = Peach Belt Conference Tournament @ = NCAA Division II Southeast Regional * = Peach Belt Conference Game
2007-08 Lady Pacers
2008-09 Lady Pacers
2010-11 27-6, 16-2 PBC HOME: 11-2, AWAY: 12-2, NEUTRAL: 4-2 DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME/RESULT Nov. 13 vs Carson-Newman% W 62-36 Nov. 14 vs #3 Tusculum% W 61-48 Nov. 17 at Georgia College (non-conf) L 74-55 Nov. 20 at Limestone W 64-51 Nov. 22 at College of Charleston W 81-48 Nov. 26 vs Goldey-Beacom$ W 76-64 Nov. 27 vs Henderson State$ L 62-57 Nov. 29 Lenoir-Rhyne W 70-41 Dec. 1 Francis Marion* W 66-64 Dec. 4 at Flagler* W 69-42 Dec. 11 at Columbus State* W 45-38 Dec. 14 Shaw University W 76-54 Dec. 16 at Lenoir-Rhyne W 75-68 Jan. 3 at Georgia Southwestern* W 70-61 Jan. 5 UNC Pembroke* W 68-38 Jan. 8 Armstrong Atlantic* W 91-61 Jan. 12 at Francis Marion* W 74-66 (OT) Jan. 15 #5 Clayton State*^ L 66-60 Jan. 17 North Georgia* W 74-35 Jan. 22 at #1 Lander* L 78-56 Jan. 24 at Augusta State* W 59-48 Feb. 2 Augusta State* W 97-43 Feb. 7 Flagler* W 65-46 Feb. 10 at Montevallo* W 69-59 Feb. 12 Georgia College* W 46-43 Feb. 16 at UNC Pembroke* W 58-52
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2010-11 Lady Pacers 2006-07 Lady Pacers
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Feb. 16 Feb. 18 Feb. 21 Feb. 25 Feb. 28 Mar. 5 Mar. 7 Mar. 8 Mar. 13
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It includes all players listed on varsity, but not junior varsity, rosters.
Please notify the USCA sports information office via email at sid@usca.edu if you have any corrections or additions so as this list can be made more accurate. The USCA sports information office reserves the right to make final determination on the content of this roster. --A-Agnew, Tammy........................ 1991-92 Allee, Mindy............................. 2002-07 Ansboro, Kerry......................... 1995-99 Antoine, Mia.......................2009-pres. Armstrong, Gladys................... 1977-80 --B-Baker, Carmen......................... 1991-92 Barnes, Angie.......................... 1987-90 Barnes, Lisa............................. 1984-88 Bechtold, Cathy....................... 1984-85 Bell, Darcel.............................. 1976-77 Bennett, Nichole...................... 2004-07 Blackhurst, Caroline................ 1987-88 Blassingame, Shawn............... 1993-95 Bosket, Annelle........................ 1988-89 Bowen, Brittany.................2009-pres. Bowers, Jackie........................ 1982-85 Bradley, Erica.......................... 1991-93 Bridges, Donna........................ 1986-88 Broadwater, LaToshia.............. 2005-08 Broadway, Kim......................... 1979-82 Brown, Kenya.......................... 1995-99 Burgo, Angela.......................... 1998-99 Burke, Katonya........................ 1996-97 Busby, Jennifer........................ 1991-95 Butler, Tabitha.......................... 1993-95 --C-Cain, Catherine........................ 2009-10 Carr, Elisenia........................... 1987-88 Cato, Sonya............................. 1992-94 Chandler, Kendra..................... 2005-10
All-Time Roster Chavous, Mirranda.................. 1992-93 Cleveland, Cassandra............. 1990-92 Coates, Nicole......................... 2008-09 Collins, Sandra........................ 1980-82 Contini, Terry........................... 1991-92 Coppin, Leysha........................ 1996-97 Cornwell, Jami......................... 1999-03 Cowart, Lisa............................. 1979-82 Coyle, Shannon....................... 2003-04 Crapps, Cameron.................... 2007-10 --D-Daniels, Mindy......................... 1980-82 Davis, Shirleen........................ 1990-93 Davis, Vernestine..................... 1979-83 Day, LeAnn.............................. 1996-99 Dean, Jackie............................ 1986-89 DeGraffinreed, Hannah.....2009-pres. Disney, Megan......................... 2007-08 Dixon, Roe............................... 1986-88 Dorsey, Tracey......................... 1982-83 Drummonds, Kedra................. 1997-98 --E-England, Tisha......................... 1988-92 Eubanks, Vonnie...................... 1976-78 --F-Ferreira, Telma.................... 1999-2002 Floyd, Konya............................ 1993-97 Folks, Debra............................ 1984-85 Fontaine, Briar..................... 1998-2000 Franklin, Kelley............. 1990-93, 94-95 Freeman, Charmane............... 1995-99 Freidrich, Tina.......................... 2008-10 --G-Gallant, Melissa....................... 2001-02 Garrett, Patricia....................... 1976-78 Gebhardt, Katie....................... 2001-05 Gerk, Janell............................. 1999-01 Gibbs, Jazlyn........................... 2008-09 Gibson, Mindy.......................... 1982-83 Gibson, Stephanie................... 1993-94 Goode, Porita.......................... 1987-88 Grant, Nola.............................. 2004-07 Greiner, Jessica....................... 1999-01 Griffin, Alicia............................. 1987-90 --H-Haltiwanger, Ethel.................... 1976-78 Hamilton, Torri......................... 1999-02 Harris, Kayla.......................2010-pres. Harris, Triahna..........................2007-11
Hart, Monica............................ 1986-87 Heaton, Jenny......................... 1998-99 Hebert, LaTonya...................... 1995-96 Hebert, Ronise......................... 1997-98 Heidlberg, Megan.................... 1998-99 Henry, April.............................. 1990-94 Henry, Margo........................... 1989-92 Hill, Brittany.......................2011-pres. Holsenback, Amy..................... 1993-94 Hope, Lindsay.......................... 1995-98 --I-Ingram, Pam............................ 1984-87 --J-Jackson, Allison....................... 2005-06 Jamison, Vernetta.................... 1984-85 Jennings, Ann.......................... 1979-82 Jeter, Melinda.......................... 1989-91 Johnson, Morgan..................... 2007-09 Jones, Keirston........................ 2005-06 Jones, Teresa.......................... 1988-92 --K-Keating, Erin............................ 1995-98 Kendrick, Sarah....................... 2002-04 Kennedy, Janet........................ 1982-83 Kennedy, Jennifer.................... 2001-03 Kilgore, Pat.............................. 1979-81 --L-Larsen, Erica........................... 2002-04 Latham, Karen......................... 1992-94 Lawrence, Katie....................... 2001-02 Legg, Meredith......................... 2005-09 Leppanen, Satu....................... 2005-09 Lewis, Audrey.......................... 1979-82 Liebelt, Sarah.......................... 2002-03 Lilly, Candice........................... 1994-97 Lincoln, Hope........................... 1988-89 --M-MacKie, Vertie......................... 1976-78 Mandic, Lana........................... 2003-05 Martin, Porsha....................2010-pres. Mathis, Karen.......................... 1977-81 Matthews, Alison...................... 1982-83 McClure, Lynne....................... 1976-77 McMahon, Christine................. 1996-98 McPherson, Dru....................... 1979-81 Melton, Wanda........................ 1977-78 Meyer, Sarah........................... 2007-08 Mills, Kasey............................. 2003-05 Mitchell, Katie.......................... 2002-04
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This all-time roster was compiled from USCA preseason media guides and post-season statistics from 1976-2008 (missing years 1978-79 and 1983-84).
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Moody, Tiffani....................2010-pres. Mosley, Patty........................... 1984-85 Mundy, Yvette.......................... 1981-82 --N-Nash, Marcia........................... 1987-91 Nold, Allison............................. 1999-03 Norman, Marissa..................... 2007-10 Norris, Doristine....................... 2007-09 Nottoli, Mary............................ 1987-88 --O-O’Rourke, Emily.................2011-pres. Owens, Lainie.......................... 1982-83 --P-Paphites, Andrea...............2011-pres. Pagan, Leigh........................... 1980-83 Palizza, Katie........................... 1999-03 Perry, Angela........................... 1994-95 Pinkney, Nakia..........................2007-11 Pound, Cindy........................... 1980-82 Prince, Cortina......................... 1987-91 Pulley, Gen-Nette.................... 2001-02 --Q---R-Ransom, Amy.......................... 2003-04 Ray, Cortney............................ 2000-02 Redditt, Gwen.......................... 1986-87 Reese, Mackenzie..............2011-pres. Reichert, Haylee...................... 2003-04 Richter, Dana........................... 1997-01 Rikard, Jan.............................. 1979-80 Roberts, Stella......................... 1991-93 Rogers, Kenya......................... 1994-97 Rokus, Katie............................ 1999-03 Ryans, Faye............................ 1976-78 Ryans, Melinda........................ 1989-93 --S-Satcher, Lynlee........................ 2007-08 Scarlato, Jessica..................... 1995-97 Schirmer, Deandra....................2009-11 Schwachenwald, Jen............... 1999-00 Scott, Sandra........................... 1986-87 Serbecic, Banazura................. 2003-05 Shealy, Beverly........................ 1982-83 Sherbert, Wanda..................... 1982-83 Simmons, Brittney................... 2007-09 Sims, Charita........................... 1988-92 Sims, Wanda........................... 1984-85 Sjöberg, Erika.......................... 2009-10 Skedsvold, Sandra.................. 1980-85
Skuce, Krista........................... 1982-83 Smith, Keisha.......................... 1990-94 Snyder, Katie........................... 1991-94 Soules, Alicia................ 2006-07, 08-09 Spain, Christale....................... 1994-98 Speller, Eboni.......................... 2004-05 Stallings, Joyce........................ 1977-78 Starnes, Megan....................... 2005-09 Stroman, Elaine....................... 1977-78 Sundberg, Lindsay............2008-pres. Szabo, Beata........................... 2003-05 Szabo, Julie............................. 2000-03 --T-Tarailo, Daniela..................2009-pres. Tate, Angelina.......................... 1988-91 Thomas, Darnell...................... 1976-77 Thomas, Jordon....................... 2004-08 Thomas, Kim................ 1979-81, 82-83 Thomas, Tia............................. 1986-88 Thurmond, Olivia..................... 1976-77 Thurmond, Sherry.................... 1976-77 --U---V-Van Horn, Kimberly.................. 1995-98 Virella, Gezel........................... 2003-05 --W-Washington, Mary.................... 1987-89 Weeks, Dawn.......................... 1980-83 Whisenhunt, Shelly.................. 1998-99 Whitlock, Ashley...................... 1977-78 Williams, Avonte...................... 2005-08 Williams, Barbara.................... 1979-82 Williams, Lexy....................2010-pres. Williams, Rosa......................... 1989-91 Williams, Terry......................... 1977-78 Williams, Treneka.................... 1995-96 Wilson, Marcia......................... 1986-87 Woodward, Veletta.................. 1984-85 Wooley, Mary........................... 1998-02 Wright, Tammy......................... 1984-85 --X---Y-Yeater, Michelle....................... 1987-89 Youd, Kylie............................... 2000-01 --Z--
2010-11 Season Overall Overall..................................................................... 27-6 Home....................................................................... 12-2 Away.........................................................................11-2 Neutral....................................................................... 4-2 Monthly Records November.................................................................. 6-2 December.................................................................. 5-0 January...................................................................... 6-2 February.................................................................... 7-0 March........................................................................ 3-2 Daily Records Monday...................................................................... 6-0 Tuesday..................................................................... 1-0 Wednesday............................................................... 6-1 Thursday................................................................... 2-0 Friday........................................................................ 2-0 Saturday.................................................................... 9-4 Sunday...................................................................... 1-1 Miscellaneous Leading at halftime.................................................. 24-1 Trailing at halftime..................................................... 3-5 Tied at halftime.......................................................... 0-0 Score first................................................................ 18-2 Opponent scores first................................................ 9-4 Leading with 5 min. to play...................................... 23-0 Trailing with 5 min. to play......................................... 4-6 Tied with 5 min. to play.............................................. 0-0 Games decided by 3 pts or less................................ 4-0 Games decided by 4-10 pts...................................... 9-2 Games decided by 11-plus pts................................ 14-4 Shoot 50% or higher.................................................. 4-0 Shoot less than 50%............................................... 23-6 Shoot higher % than opp......................................... 20-0 Shoot lower % than opp............................................ 7-6 Opp. shoot worse then 50%.................................... 25-5 Opp. shoot 50% or higher......................................... 2-1 Score less than 60 points.......................................... 4-4 Score 60-plus points................................................ 10-2 Score 70-plus points................................................ 10-0 Score 80-plus points.................................................. 3-0 Opp. score less than 50 pts..................................... 12-0 Opp. score less than 60 pts....................................... 5-0 Opp. score less than 70 pts....................................... 9-3 Opp. score less than 80 pts....................................... 1-2 Opp. score less than 90 pts....................................... 0-1 Outrebound opponent............................................. 18-2 Outrebounded by opponent....................................... 7-4 Rebounds are even................................................... 2-0 Committ less turnovers than opp............................. 22-2 Committ more turnovers than opp............................. 5-3 Tie opponents in turnovers........................................ 0-1 Make more 3FG than opp....................................... 15-2 Make less 3FG than opp........................................... 9-4 3FG are even............................................................ 3-0 Overtime.................................................................... 2-0 Games vs. Top 25 opponents.................................... 4-3 Games vs. NCAA Division I Foe................................ 1-0 Games vs. Regional Ranked opp.............................. 4-2 Games following a loss............................................. 5-0 Games following a win............................................ 21-6 Games vs. winning teams....................................... 15-6 Games vs. losing teams............................................ 9-0 Games vs. .500 teams.............................................. 3-0 Pacers vs. Conferences South Atlantic............................................................ 5-0 Conference Carolinas................................................ 1-0 Division I.................................................................... 1-0 DII Independent......................................................... 0-0 Central Atlantic Collegiate......................................... 1-0 Central Intercollegiate Athletic................................... 1-0 Gulf South................................................................. 0-1 Peach Belt............................................................... 18-5 (includes GC non-conference game)
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By the Numbers...
All-Time Roster
USC AIKEN 2010-11 Final Statistics Overall Record: 27-6 * Home: 11-2 * Away: 11-2 * Neutral: 5-2 Conference Record: 16-2 * Home: 8-1 * Away: 8-1 SUMMARY GP-GS Min FG% 3PT% FT% R/G A/G STL BLK PTS/G ----------------------------------------------------------------------------24 Harris, Kayla....... 32-16 23.9 .438 .309 .688 4.5 1.7 33 8 12.3 30 DeGraffinreed, Hann. 33-33 26.8 .538 .000 .750 5.8 1.9 43 25 11.9 22 Tarailo, Daniela.... 33-13 22.8 .369 .357 .778 3.3 1.2 36 4 8.9 03 Pinkney, Nakia...... 32-32 21.8 .413 .398 .761 3.1 0.9 37 1 9.1 31 Schirmer, Deandra... 33-31 22.1 .455 .000 .679 5.3 1.6 46 13 6.5 04 Harris, Triahna..... 33-33 26.9 .409 .290 .779 2.1 3.9 76 2 5.2 23 Sundberg, Lindsay... 31-2 14.8 .326 .307 .875 2.3 0.8 19 1 4.3 33 Moody, Tiffani...... 33-5 14.5 .352 .545 .414 4.2 0.8 6 44 3.2 12 Bowen, Brittany..... 31-0 9.9 .281 .261 1.000 0.8 0.6 21 2 3.0 15 Martin, Porsha...... 29-0 8.7 .403 .400 .591 1.4 0.6 11 2 2.2 11 Antoine, Mia........ 32-0 12.9 .345 .364 .917 1.1 1.0 20 1 1.7 21 Williams, Lexy...... 5-0 4.8 .125 .167 1.000 0.6 0.4 1 0 1.0 TM TEAM................ 33-0 0.0 .000 .000 .000 3.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 Total............... 33 .410 .330 .727 37.1 14.8 349 103 67.1 Opponents........... 33 .388 .322 .677 33.6 11.6 273 94 56.4 SCORING GP FG-FGA FG% 3FG-FGA 3PT% FT-FTA FT% PTS PTS/G -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Harris, Kayla....... 32 138-315 .438 21-68 .309 97-141 .688 394 12.3 DeGraffinreed, Hann. 33 135-251 .538 0-3 .000 123-164 .750 393 11.9 Tarailo, Daniela.... 33 100-271 .369 45-126 .357 49-63 .778 294 8.9 Pinkney, Nakia...... 32 102-247 .413 37-93 .398 51-67 .761 292 9.1 Schirmer, Deandra... 33 71-156 .455 0-3 .000 72-106 .679 214 6.5 Harris, Triahna..... 33 52-127 .409 9-31 .290 60-77 .779 173 5.2 Sundberg, Lindsay... 31 45-138 .326 35-114 .307 7-8 .875 132 4.3 Moody, Tiffani...... 33 44-125 .352 6-11 .545 12-29 .414 106 3.2 Bowen, Brittany..... 31 27-96 .281 18-69 .261 20-20 1.000 92 3.0 Martin, Porsha...... 29 25-62 .403 2-5 .400 13-22 .591 65 2.2 Antoine, Mia........ 32 19-55 .345 4-11 .364 11-12 .917 53 1.7 Williams, Lexy...... 5 1-8 .125 1-6 .167 2-2 1.000 5 1.0 Total............... 33 759-1851 .410 178-540 .330 517-711 .727 2213 67.1 Opponents........... 33 658-1695 .388 155-482 .322 390-576 .677 1861 56.4
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REBOUNDS TOTALS GP MIN OFF DEF TOT PF FO A TO A/TO HI ------------------------------------------------------------------------Harris, Kayla....... 32 766 53 90 143 91 1 54 84 0.6 23 DeGraffinreed, Hann. 33 884 70 121 191 57 2 62 77 0.8 22 Tarailo, Daniela.... 33 753 43 65 108 59 0 39 57 0.7 24 Pinkney, Nakia...... 32 697 42 58 100 41 1 30 43 0.7 18 Schirmer, Deandra... 33 729 80 95 175 65 1 54 44 1.2 15 Harris, Triahna..... 33 889 15 55 70 67 1 128 57 2.2 20 Sundberg, Lindsay... 31 460 17 53 70 29 0 25 15 1.7 11 Moody, Tiffani...... 33 478 41 99 140 47 0 26 57 0.5 13 Bowen, Brittany..... 31 307 6 19 25 25 0 19 33 0.6 10 Martin, Porsha...... 29 251 9 32 41 20 0 17 19 0.9 7 Antoine, Mia........ 32 413 10 24 34 44 0 33 44 0.8 12 Williams, Lexy...... 5 24 0 3 3 0 0 2 1 2.0 3 Total............... 33 6651 442 782 1224 545 6 489 551 0.9 97 Opponents........... 33 6651 361 748 1109 626 - 383 679 0.6 85
USC AIKEN 2010-11 In Review
ranked third nationally at the time. The Pacers would eventually drop a couple in the opening month of the year to enter December with a record of 6-2. The second month of the year commenced with USC Aiken downing then No. 25 Francis Marion, 66-64, at the Convocation Center on Dec. 1, 2010. The win over the Patriots would be the first of five for the Pacers in the month as USC Aiken would go a perfect 5-0 in December, entering the holiday break ranked 25th nationally with a record of 11-2. The ranking would be a sign of things to come as the Pacers would be ranked for the remainder of the 2010-11 season. USC Aiken would enter its nationally televised showdown with then No. 5 Clayton State at the Convocation Center on Jan. 15, 2011 riding a 10-game winning streak. The Pacers would fall in a thriller, 66-60, to the Lakers to snap the winning streak. After a win over North Georgia, USC Aiken would fall on the road to then national No. 1 Lander on Jan. 22, 2010. The loss to the Bearcats would be the last for a long time for the Pacers, who would close the regular season with a 66-59 revenge win over then No. 2 Lander at the Convocation Center on Feb. 23, 2011. The win over Lander earned USC Aiken a share of the PBC East Division with Lander as both would end conference play with identical 16-2 marks. After dispatching Francis Marion in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament quarterfinals, USC Aiken would hand national No. 1 Clayton State its first loss of the season in the PBC Tournament semifinals in overtime, 73-72. USC Aiken would not be able to claim its first conference tournament crown though with Georgia College pulling away from the Pacers down the stretch in the championship game. The victory over Clayton State, along with making the PBC Tournament Championship game, allowed the Pacers to move into the top 10 nationally for just the second time in school history prior to the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional. The Pacers were ranked eighth nationally entering the regional. Making its fourth appearance (2002, 2005, 2009 and 2011) in an NCAA Regional, USC Aiken – the third seed in the regional – claimed win No. 1 in the NCAA Tournament with a thrilling 69-66 win over Tusculum in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Quarterfinals on Friday, March 11. Lander would conclude USC Aiken’s magical season one day later in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Semifinals. The loss left the Pacers with a school-record 27-6 overall record. USC Aiken had two players earn All-Conference accolades with Hannah DeGraffinreed and Kayla Harris chosen All-PBC. DeGraffinreed was chosen to the league’s Second-Team, while Kayla Harris was a Third-Team selection. Kayla Harris was also tabbed as the PBC Freshman of the Year. DeGraffinreed along with teammate Triahna Harris were selected to the Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament Team. Kayla Harris completed her impressive freshman campaign by being named to the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional All-Tournament Team. Kayla Harris became the first USC Aiken women’s basketball player in program history to garner region All-Tournament accolades. The accolades for the Pacers were not just confined to the court, as Deandra Schirmer was named to the Capital One District Three Women’s Basketball Academic All-District Third-Team in the college division for her efforts in the classroom. Schirmer, along with teammates Triahna Harris and Daniela Tarailo, were also chosen to the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team. Along with being at the helm of the magical season, ninth-year head coach Mike Brandt became USC Aiken’s all-time wins leader during the 2010-11 season. He begins the upcoming year with 167 wins as the head mentor of USC Aiken women’s basketball. Brandt also eclipsed the 400-win plateau in the 2010-11 campaign. He now has 420 victories as a head coach.
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The 2010-11 season was truly a year to remember for the University of South Carolina Aiken women’s basketball team. The record-setting year concluded with USC Aiken having won a school-record 27 games. The Pacers also won their first ever NCAA Tournament game and claimed a share of the Peach Belt Conference East Division title. The Pacers closed out the year having won 22 of their last 26 games. They were ranked 13th in the final poll of the 2010-11 season. USC Aiken opened its 2010-11 season strongly at the Lady Bearcat D-2 Tip-Off Classic on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14, 2010 in Greenwood, S.C. with wins over traditional region powers Carson-Newman and Tusculum, who was
USC AIKEN All-Time Opponents L 0 0 0 20 38 0 3 0 3 3 0 3 4 1 19 1 25 13 5 1 4 26 2 0 0 16 1 0 0 0 1 1 45 2 1 1 21 2 2 1 0 0 2 2 2 14 1
LAST MTG. Dec. 16, 2003 Oct. 31, 2008 Nov. 18, 2009 Feb. 19, 2011 Feb. 2, 2011 Nov. 9, 2002 Jan. 1, 1985 Nov. 15, 1997 Feb. 21, 1991 Jan. 9, 1990 Nov. 26, 2004 Nov. 13, 2010 Nov. 20, 2007 Feb. 25, 1991 Nov. 22, 2010 Dec. 3, 1999 Dec. 5, 2006 Mar. 5, 2011 Dec. 7, 1990 Nov. 55, 2007 Feb. 25, 1989 Dec. 11, 2010 Dec. 7, 2007 Nov. 1, 2008 Dec. 3, 1994 Dec. 11, 1999 Nov. 18, 2000 Nov. 10, 2002 Feb. 7, 2011 Nov. 24, 1990 Nov. 15, 2003 Dec. 17, 2003 Mar. 2, 2011 Dec. 4, 2004 Nov. 25, 1995 Jan. 7, 1980 Mar. 6, 2011 Nov. 22, 2003 Jan. 3, 2011 Jan. 22, 1985 Nov. 20, 2009 Nov. 26, 2011 Nov. 27, 2010 Nov. 29, 1993 Dec. 14, 2000 Feb. 7, 2005 Mar. 3, 1981
STK W-5 W-1 W-2 W-5 W-4 W-1 L-1 W-1 W-5 L-1 W-1 W-1 W-2 W-4 W-1 L-1 W-3 W-1 W-2 W-5 W-4 W-1 W-4 W-1 W-2 W-3 W-2 W-1 W-4 W-1 W-1 L-1 W-3 L-1 L-1 L-1 L-1 L-2 W-1 L-1 W-1 W-1 L-2 L-2 L-1 L-3 L-1
SINGLE GAME
Most Points: 107 (USCA 107, Limestone 98), Nov. 17, 2000 Most Points Allowed: 103 (AASU 103, USCA 61), Feb. 13, 1999 Most Points, Both Teams: 205 (USCA 107, Limestone 98), Nov. 17, 2000 Fewest Points: 37 (USC Upstate 86, USCA 37), Jan. 13, 1999; 37 vs. Augusta State, 01/21/08 Fewest Points Allowed: 28 (USCA 77, Allen 28), Nov. 20, 1999; Conference Only: 34 (USCA 42, Augusta State 34), Dec. 1, 2001 Fewest Points, Both Teams: 76 (USCA 42, Augusta State 34), Dec. 1, 2001 Biggest Margin of Victory: 57 (USCA 90, Allen 33), Dec. 16, 2003 Worst Defeat: 51 (Kennesaw State 91, USCA 40), Jan. 16, 1995 Most Points in a Losing Effort: 89 (Francis Marion 93, USCA 89), Mar. 3, 1993 Most Field Goals Made: 41 vs. Limestone, Nov. 17, 2000 Most Field Goals Attempted: 89 vs. Lander, Feb. 2, 1994 Highest Field Goal Percentage: 65.3** vs. Newberry (32 of 49), Nov. 21, 2000 Most 3-Point Field Goals Made: 14 vs. Columbus State, Jan 19, 2008, vs. Voorhees, Dec. 15, 2001 Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 39 vs. Charleston Southern, Dec. 3, 1999 Highest 3-Point Field Goal Pct. (Min. 10 made 3FG): 66.7 vs. Newberry (10 of 15), Nov. 21, 2000 Most Free Throws Made: 42** vs. Augusta State, Jan. 22, 1992 Records vs. Opponents are since USCA began women’s basketball in Most Free Throws Attempted: 47 vs. 1976-77 • Peach Belt Conference members appear in BOLD. Johnson C. Smith, Jan. 20, 1992 Highest Free Throw Percentage: 1.000 vs. Mars Hill (18-18), Dec. 16, 1999
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OPPONENT W Allen................................................ 5 American International................... 1 Anderson (SC)................................ 2 Armstrong Atlantic State........... 17 Augusta State ............................ 29 Augustana (SD)............................... 1 Baptist.......................................... 14 Barber-Scotia................................. 1 Benedict....................................... 15 Brewton-Parker.............................. 1 California (PA)................................. 1 Carson-Newman............................ 3 Catawba......................................... 4 Central Wesleyan............................ 4 College of Charleston..................... 2 Charleston Southern...................... 0 Claflin.............................................. 7 Clayton State.............................. 10 Coastal Carolina........................... 11 Coker.............................................. 9 Columbia College......................... 15 Columbus State.......................... 13 Converse........................................ 6 Delta State...................................... 1 Elon................................................. 2 Erskine.......................................... 19 Fayetteville State............................ 3 Findlay............................................ 1 Flagler............................................ 4 Florida Southern............................. 1 Florida Tech.................................... 1 Fort Valley State............................. 0 Francis Marion............................ 22 Furman........................................... 1 Gardner-Webb................................ 0 Georgia........................................... 0 Georgia College ......................... 20 Georgia Southern........................... 1 Georgia Southwestern................. 5 Georgia State.................................. 0 Glenville State................................. 1 Goldey-Beacom............................. 1 Henderson State............................ 0 Jacksonville State........................... 0 Johnson C. Smith........................... 2 Kennesaw State............................. 4 Kentucky State............................... 0
Team Records
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OPPONENT W. L Lander.......................................... 38 38 Lees-McRae................................... 1 0 Lenoir-Rhyne.................................. 7 1 Limestone..................................... 18 7 Lincoln Memorial............................ 1 1 Livingstone..................................... 1 1 Lynn................................................ 0 1 Mars Hill.......................................... 4 2 Montevallo..................................... 4 0 Morris............................................. 9 2 Morris Brown.................................. 1 1 Mount Olive.................................... 0 1 Murray State................................... 0 1 Newberry...................................... 29 10 North Carolina................................ 0 1 North Carolina Central.................... 1 3 UNC Pembroke........................... 32 12 North Florida................................... 4 8 North Georgia............................... 6 4 North Greenville.............................. 1 0 Paine............................................... 3 5 Philadelphia.................................... 1 0 Presbyterian................................. 17 7 Queens (NC)................................... 4 1 Saint Andrews................................ 2 0 Saint Paul’s .................................... 3 0 Savannah State.............................. 0 2 Shaw............................................... 3 1 Shorter............................................ 1 0 Southwest Minnesota State........... 1 0 South Carolina................................ 0 1 USC Upstate................................ 34 25 South Carolina State...................... 0 1 Southwest State (Minn).................. 1 1 SUNY-Stony Brook......................... 0 1 Tampa............................................. 2 0 Tusculum........................................ 3 0 Virginia State................................... 2 0 Voorhees....................................... 21 3 West Virginia Tech.......................... 2 0 Wingate.......................................... 1 2 Winston-Salem State...................... 2 0 Winthrop......................................... 5 6 Wofford........................................... 4 1 Totals......................................... 545 441
LAST MTG. Mar. 12, 2011 Nov. 24, 2001 Dec. 16, 2011 Nov. 20, 2010 Feb. 18, 1991 Nov. 24, 2000 Dec. 1, 1995 Nov. 18, 2006 Feb. 10, 2011 Dec. 3, 1997 Feb. 10, 1993 Nov. 19, 2005 Jan. 27, 1990 Nov. 19, 2008 Nov. 22, 1991 Dec. 2, 2002 Feb. 16, 2011 Feb. 19, 2005 Jan. 17, 2011 Nov. 21, 2010 Dec. 16, 1997 Nov. 6, 2004 Feb. 13, 2008 Dec. 18, 2002 Nov. 27, 1999 Nov. 27, 2004 Feb. 7, 1994 Dec. 14, 2010 Nov. 17, 1989 Nov. 2, 2008 Feb. 24, 1979 Feb. 14, 2007 Mar. 1, 1978 Nov. 2, 2002 Nov. 22, 1997 Nov. 18, 2005 Mar. 11, 2011 Nov. 20, 2004 Nov. 24, 2006 Dec. 3, 2004 Nov. 3, 2009 Dec. 03, 2007 Dec. 5, 2009 Jan. 30, 1988
STK L-1 W-1 W-3 W-14 W-1 W-1 L-1 L-1 W-4 L-2 L-1 L-1 L-1 W-2 L-1 W-1 W-3 W-1 W-5 W-1 L-2 W-1 W-5 W-2 W-2 W-3 L-2 W-3 W-1 W-! L-1 W-2 L-1 W-1 L-1 W-2 W-3 W-2 W-4 W-2 W-1 W-2 L-2 W-2
Records vs. Opponents are since USCA began women’s basketball in 1976-77 • Peach Belt Conference members appear in BOLD.
Most Rebounds: 65 vs. Morris, Nov. 18, 1996 Most Assists: 32 vs. Converse College, Dec. 7, 2007 Most Blocks: 13 vs. Lander, Jan. 25, 1992 Most Steals: 32** vs. Morris, Nov. 26, 1990 Fewest Turnovers: 5** vs. Elon, Nov. 28, 1994 Most Disqualifications: 4** vs. Francis Marion, Jan. 2, 2000 Attendance: 3,234 vs. Augusta State (at “The Convocation Center” in Aiken, S.C.), Jan. 19, 2009
SEASON
Most Games Played: 34 in 2008-09 (Includes Postseason); 30 in 2008-09, 2004-05 and 2002-03 (Regular Season Only) Most Wins: 27 in 2010-11 Most Losses: 23 in 1995-96 Fewest Wins: 3 in 1995-96 Fewest Losses: 6 in 2010-11, 2001-02, 1990-91 Highest Winning Percentage: .818 in 2010-11 (27-6) Worst Winning Percentage: .115 in 1995-96 (3-23) Longest Winning Streak: 11 from Nov. 20, 2001 to Jan. 16, 2002 (Overall); 7 from Feb. 6, 2002 to Nov. 30, 2002 (Conference Only) Longest Losing Streak: 17** from Jan. 2, 1999 to Feb. 19, 1999; 16 from Jan. 2, 1999 to Feb. 16, 1999 (Conference Only) Longest Losing Streak (More than One Season): 19 from Feb. 18, 1995 to Jan. 24, 1996; 19 from Jan. 2, 1999 to Jan. 12, 2000 (Conference Only) Longest Home Winning Streak: 19 from Nov. 20, 2001 to Jan. 15, 2003 Longest Road Winning Streak: 7 from Nov. 20, 2010 to Jan. 12, 2011
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All-Time Opponents
USC AIKEN Scoring 1. Meredith Legg (2005-09).............. 1,480 2. Jami Cornwell (1999-03).............. 1,476 3. Christale Spain (1994-98)............. 1,405 4. Julie Szabo (2000-03).................. 1,309 5. Tisha England (1990-92).............. 1,157 6. Megan Starnes (2005-09)............. 1,072 7. Allison Nold (1999-03).................. 1,069 8. Mindy Allee (2002-07)...................... 858 9. Kendra Chandler (2005-10)............ 828 10. Avonte Williams (2005-08)............. 813
Jami Cornwell, a four-time All-Conference player, finished her career as the school leader in points (1,476), assists (568), and steals (317).
Rebounds 1. Christale Spain (1994-98)............1,230 2. Kenya Brown (1995-99)..................625 3. Jami Cornwell (1999-03)................618 4. Avonte Williams (2005-08)..............570 5. Allison Nold (1999-03)....................551 6. Sonya Cato (1992-95)....................544 7. Jordon Thomas (2004-08)..............509 8. Kendra Chandler (2005-10)............502 9. Morgan Johnson (2007-09)............493 10. Benazura Serbecic (2003-05).......485
Steals 1. Jami Cornwell (1999-03)....................317 2. Tisha England (1990-92)....................210 3. Triahna Harris (2007-11).....................194 4. Charmane Freeman (1995-99)...........171 5. Kasey Mills (2003-05).........................165 t6. Mindy Allee (2002-07)........................157 t6. Dana Richter (1997-01).....................157 8. Christale Spain (1994-98)...................144 9. Kendra Chandler (2005-10)................142 10. Megan Starnes (2005-09).................135
Team Records
Most Points: 2,270 in 2008-09 Highest Scoring Average: 72.5 in 1991 92 (2,102 in 29 games) Fewest Points: 1,597 in 1995-96 Lowest Scoring Average: 61.4 in 2005-06 (1,719 in 28 games); 61.4 in 1995-96 (1,597 in 26 games) Most Field Goals Made: 839 in 1990-91 Assists Most Field Goals Attempted: 2,050 in 1. Jami Cornwell (1999-03)....................568 1990-91 2. Triahna Harris (2007-11).....................438 Highest Field Goal Percentage: 45.5 in 3. Mindy Allee (2002-07).........................406 2007-08 (713 of 1,568) 4. Tisha England (1990-92)....................336 Most 3-Point Field Goals Made: 210 in 5. Dana Richter (1997-01)......................266 6. Julie Szabo (2000-03)........................264 1999-2000 7. Megan Starnes (2005-09)...................259 Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 600 8. Candice Lilly (1994-97).......................191 in 1999-2000 9. Meredith Legg (2005-09)....................186 Highest 3-Point Field Goal Pct.: 37.6 in 10. Jordon Thomas (2004-08)................170 2000-01 (205 of 545) 11. Tab Butler (1993-95).........................166 Most Free Throws Made: 598 in 2008-09 12. Sarah Kendrick (2002-04)................164 13. Kasey Mills (2003-05).......................162 Most Free Throws Attempted: 786 in 2008-09 Highest Free Throw Percentage: 77.7 in 2003-04 (351 of 452) Most Rebounds: 1,496 in 1990-91 Highest Rebounding Average: 49.9** in 1990-91 (1,496 in 30 games) Most Assists: 525 in 2003-04 Most Blocks: 114 in 2008-09 Most Steals: 356 in 1993-94 Home Attendance: 19,326 in 2010-11 Best Home Average Attendance: 1,487 (19,326 total) in 2010-11 Dana Richter ended her four-year USCA ca- Overall Attendance: 27,209 in 2008-09 reer ranked fourth in steals (157) and third Best Overall Average Attendance: 935 in assists (266). per game (26,192 total) in 2009-10 **Current Players are Bolded
MISCELLANEOUS
Consecutive Winning Seasons: 5 in 2006-11 Consecutive Non-Losing Seasons: 6 in 1999-05 Consecutive 20-Win Seasons: 3 in 2006-09 **Peach Belt Conference Record ***NCAA Division II Record NOTE: ALL RECORDS ARE SINCE USCA JOINED THE NCAA D-II IN 1990-91.
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USCA All-Time Career Leaders
USC AIKEN USCA All-Time Career Leaders
Individual Records
In just two seasons at USC Aiken, Janell Gerk’s 173 three-pointers ranks fourth all-time.
Three-Point Field Goals Made 1. Meredith Legg (2005-09)....................311 2. Kerry Ansbro (1995-99)......................205 3. Julie Szabo (2000-03)........................199 4. Janell Gerk (1999-01).........................173 5. Lindsay Sundberg (2008-pres.).......100 6. Nakia Pinkney (2007-11)......................96 7. Mindy Allee (2002-07)...........................95 8. Megan Starnes (2005-09).....................91 9. Kasey Mills (2003-05)...........................90 10. Keisha Smith (1990-94)......................77 Blocks 1. Morgan Johnson (2007-09)................136 2. Charita Sims (1990-92)......................119 3. Kenya Brown (1995-99)......................115 t4. Nola Grant (2004-07)...........................88 t4. Christale Spain (1994-98)....................88 6. Sonya Cato (1992-95)..........................79 7. Mary Wooley (1998-02)........................52 t8. April Henry (1990-94)..........................48 t8. Hannah DeGraffinreed (2009-pres.).48 10. Tiffani Moody (2010-pres.)...............44
Minutes Played 1. Jami Cornwell (1999-03).............. 3,653 2. Megan Starnes (2005-09)............. 3,219 3. Meredith Legg (2005-09).............. 3,103 4. Julie Szabo (2000-03).................. 3,072 5. Mindy Allee (2002-07)................... 3,053 6. Triahna Harris (2007-11)............... 3,050 7. Allison Nold (1999-03).................. 3,045 8. Christale Spain (1994-98)............. 2,566 9. Kerry Ansbro (1995-99)................ 2,550 10. Charmane Freeman (1995-99)... 2,490 11. Avonte Williams (2005-08).......... 2,365 12. Satu Leppanen (2005-09)........... 2,278 13. Dana Richter (1997-01).............. 2,276
Julie Szabo ranks fourth in scoring (1,309) despite playing just three seasons. **Current Players are Bolded
SINGLE GAME
Most Points: 37 by Tisha England (vs. Claflin, Dec. 5, 1991) Most Field Goals Made: 15 by Shawn Blassingame (vs. Kennesaw State, Feb. 13, 1995) Most Field Goals Attempted: 28 by Shawn Blassingame (vs. Queens (NC), Nov. 18, 1994) Highest Field Goal Pct. (Min. 9 made): 91.0 by Avonte Williams (10 of 11) vs. North Georgia, Feb. 9, 2008 Most 3-Point Field Goals Made: 10** by Janell Gerk (vs. Charleston Southern, Dec. 3, 1999); by Meredith Legg (vs. Shaw, Jan. 2, 2009) Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 27*** by Janell Gerk (vs. Charleston Southern, Dec. 3, 1999) Highest 3-Point FG Pct. (Min. 5 made): .1000 (5 of 5), Meredith Legg vs. Francis Marion, 01/07/09 Most Free Throws Made: 18 by Kasey Mills (vs. Lander, Feb. 12, 2005) Most Free Throw Attempts: 21 by Jami Cornwell (vs. GCSU, Feb. 26, 2000) Highest FT Pct. (Min. 10 made): 1.000 by Jami Cornwell (11 of 11) vs. Augusta State, Feb. 2, 2000; by Tisha England (11 of 11) vs. GCSU, Feb. 28, 1992 Most Rebounds: 22 by Christale Spain (vs. Lander, Jan. 14, 1995); Sonya Cato (vs. Newberry, Mar. 1, 1993) Most Defensive Rebounds: 17 by Christale Spain (vs. Lander, Jan. 14, 1995) Most Assists: 12 by Mindy Allee (vs. Kennesaw State, Feb. 7, 2005); by Jami Cornwell (vs. Mars Hill, Nov. 28, 2000); by Tisha England (vs. Queens (NC), Feb. 17, 1992) Most Blocks: 7 by Morgan Johnson (vs Francis Marion University, Feb. 6, 2008); 2 others tied (Kenya Brown and Sonya Cato) Most Steals: 10 by Tisha England (vs. Columbus State, Feb. 26, 1992)
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Games Played 1. Mindy Allee (2002-07)...................... 123 2. Triahna Harris (2007-11).................. 122 3. Nakia Pinkney (2007-11)................. 120 t4. Megan Starnes (2005-09)................117 t4. Meredith Legg (2005-09).................117 6. Allison Nold (1999-03)......................116 7. Satu Leppanen (2005-09).................113 8. Jami Cornwell (1999-03)..................111 9. Christale Spain (1994-98)................ 108 10. Kerry Ansbro (1995-99)................. 105
USC AIKEN Individual Records CAREER
Most Games Played: 34 by Morgan Johnson (2008-09), Megan Starnes (2008-09), Satu Leppanen (2008-09), Triahna Harris (2008-09) and Lindsay Sundberg (2008-09) Most Games Started: 34 by Morgan Johnson (2008-09), Megan Starnes (2008-09) and Triahna Harris (2008-09) Most Points: 677 by Tisha England, 1991-92 Highest Scoring Average: 23.3 by Tisha England (677 pts in 29 gm), 1991-92 Most Field Goals Made: 229 by Tisha England, 1991-92 Most Field Goals Attempted: 511 by Shawn Blassingame, 1994-95 Highest Field Goal Pct. (Min. 100 FGA): 59.7 by Morgan Johnson (111 of 186), 2007-08 Most 3-Point Field Goals Made: 111 by Janell Gerk, 1999-2000 Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 286 by Janell Gerk, 1999-2000 Highest 3-Point FG Pct. (Min. 3 att./gm): 47.5 by Meredith Legg (76 of 160), 2006-07 Most Free Throws Made: 199 by Tisha England, 1991-92 Most Free Throws Attempted: 247 by Tisha England, 1991-92 Most Consecutive FTs Made: 45** by Meredith Legg, 2005-06 Highest FT Pct. (Min. 100 FT): 88.6 by Julie Szabo (101 of 114), 2001-02 Most Rebounds: 331 by Sonya Cato, 1993-94 Highest Rebounding Average: 12.3 by Sonya Cato (331 in 27 gm), 1993-94 Most Assists: 179 by Tisha England, 1990-91 Highest Assist Average: 6.28 by Jami Cornwell (157 in 25 gm), 1999-2000 Most Blocks: 82 by Morgan Johnson, 2008-09 Most Steals: 107 by Tisha England, 1991 92 Most Minutes Played: 1,086** by Julie Szabo, 2002-03
Most Games Played: 123 by Mindy Allee, 2002-07 Most Minutes Played: 3,653 by Jami Cornwell, 1999-03 Most Points: 1,480 by Meredith Legg, 2005-09 Highest Scoring Avg: 20.0** by Tisha England (1157 in 57 gm),1990-92 Most Field Goals Made: 587 by Christale Spain, 1994-98 Most Field Goals Attempted: 1,151 by Christale Spain, 1994-98 Highest Field Goal Pct. (Min. 600 FGA): 51.0 by Christale Spain (587 of 1,151), 1994-98 Most 3-Point Field Goals Made: 311** by Meredith Legg, 2005-09 Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 764**, Meredith Legg, 2005-09 Highest 3-Point FG Pct. (Min. 100 3FG): 40.7 by Meredith Legg (311 of 764), 2005-09 Most Free Throws Made: 529 by Jami Cornwell, 1999-03 Most Free Throws Attempted: 717 by Jami Cornwell, 1999-03 Highest FT Pct. (Min. 200 FT): .882 (217 of 246), Meredith Legg, 2005-09 Most Rebounds: 1,221** by Christale Spain, 1994-98 Highest Rebounding Average: 11.3 by Christale Spain (1,221 in 108 games), 1994-98 Most Assists: 568 by Jami Cornwell, 1999-03 Highest Assist Average (Min. 300 A): 5.12 by Jami Cornwell (568 in 11 games), 1999-03 Most Blocks: 136 by Morgan Johnson, 2007-09 Most Steals: 317 by Jami Cornwell, 1999-03
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SEASON
USC AIKEN Honors and Awards
FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICANS Jami Cornwell (2000), Women’s Division II Bulletin Tisha England (1989), WBCA NCAA FRESHMAN PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR Gwen Redditt (1987), NCAA
NCAA DIVISION II SOUTHEAST REGION ALL-TOURNAMENT Kayla Harris (2011) CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Sarah Kendrick (2004), Third-Team Sandra Scott (1987) Leigh Pagan (1984) Paula Skedsvoid (1983) CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT Deandra Schirmer (2011), Third-Team Meredith Legg (2008), Second-Team Mindy Allee (2006), Second-Team Sarah Kendrick (2004), First-Team Jami Cornwell (2003), Second-Team Jami Cornwell (2002), Second-Team
Jami Cornwell (2001), Second-Team NAIA DISTRICT 6 ALL-ACADEMIC Michelle Yeater (1989) Sandra Scott (1987) Leigh Pagan (1984) Paula Skedsvoid (1983) Lisa Cowart (1981) DAKTRONICS ALL-REGION Meredith Legg (2008), First-Team Jami Cornwell (2002), Second-Team Julie Szabo (2002), Second-Team Jami Cornwell (2000), Second-Team KODAK/WBCA ALL-REGION Mindy Allee (2007), First-Team Julie Szabo (2002), First-Team Kim Thomas (1983), First-Team SCAIAW ALL-STATE Dru McPherson (1981) Barbara Williams (1981) Barbara Williams (1980) Faye Ryans (1979) Gladys Armstrong (1978) SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS WRITERS’ ALL-STATE Barbara Williams (1981) Faye Ryans (1979) NAIA DISTRICT 6 ALL-DISTRICT Tisha England (1991) Angelina Tate (1991) Angelina Tate (1990) Gwen Redditt (1987) Sandra Scott (1987) Sandra Collins (1984) Leigh Pagan (1984) Dawn Weeks (1984) Kim Thomas (1983) Sandra Collins (1982) Cindy Pound (1982) Dru McPherson (1981) Kim Thomas (1981) Barbara Williams (1981) PBC PLAYER OF THE YEAR Tisha England (1991)
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ALL-AMERICANS Mindy Allee (2007), Honorable Mention, Kodak/WBCA Julie Szabo (2002), Honorable Mention, Women’s Division II Bulletin Julie Szabo (2002), Honorable Mention, Kodak/WBCA Jami Cornwell (2001), Honorable Mention, Dodge Trucks Janell Gerk (2001), First-Team, Dodge Trucks Michelle Yeater (1989), Fourth-Team, Small Colleges Sandra Scott (1987), Honorable Mention, WBCA Gwen Redditt (1987), First-Team, Small Colleges Barbara Williams (1981), First-Team, Small Colleges Barbara Williams (1981), Second-Team, WBCA Faye Ryans (1979), First-Team, Small Colleges
USC AIKEN Honors and Awards PBC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Kayla Harris (2011) Jami Cornwell (2000)
Jami Cornwell (Jan. 21, 2002) Jami Cornwell (Jan. 8, 2001) Jami Cornwell (Dec. 13, 1999) Christale Spain (Feb. 2, 1997) Shawn Blassingame (Feb. 12, 1995) Sonya Cato (Jan. 31, 1994)
PBC ALL-CONFERENCE Kayla Harris (2011), Third-Team Hannah DeGraffinreed (2011), Second-Team Catherine Cain (2010), Second-Team Morgan Johnson (2009), First-Team Meredith Legg (2009), Second-Team Meredith Legg (2008), First-Team Mindy Allee (2007), First-Team Kasey Mills (2005), First-Team Jami Cornwell (2003), Second-Team Julie Szabo (2003), Second-Team Jami Cornwell (2002), First-Team Julie Szabo (2002), First-Team Jami Cornwell (2001), First-Team Julie Szabo (2001), Second-Team Jami Cornwell (2000), Second-Team Janell Gerk (2000), Second-Team Christale Spain (1998), Second-Team Christale Spain (1997), Second-Team Shawn Blassingame (1995), Second-Team Sonya Cato (1994), Second-Team Tisha England (1992), First-Team Tisha England (1991), First-Team Angelina Tate (1991), Second-Team
PEACH BELT CONFERENCE ALL-ACADEMIC Triahna Harris (2011) Deandra Schirmer (2011) Daniela Tarailo (2011) Marissa Norman (2010), First-Team Triahna Harris (2010), First-Team Nakia Pinkney (2010, First-Team Tina Friedrich (2010), First-Team Lindsay Sundberg (2010), First-Team Morgan Johnson (2009), First-Team Meredith Legg (2009), First-Team Satu Leppanen (2009), First-Team Megan Starnes (2009), First-Team Triahna Harris (2009), Third-Team PBC OUTSTANDING FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Sarah Kendrick (2003-04) WBCA TOP 25 TEAM HONOR ROLL 22nd, 2009-10 (3.442 GPA) 14th, 2000-01 (3.429 GPA)
PEACH BELT CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR Phil Stern (2002) Phil Stern (2000)
PEACH BELT CONFERENCE ALL-TOURNAMENT Triahna Harris (2011) Hannah DeGraffinreed (2011) Julie Szabo (2001) Jami Cornwell (2001) Tisha England (1992) PEACH BELT CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Hannah DeGraffinreed (Nov. 23, 2009) Morgan Johnson (Feb. 2, 2009) Morgan Johnson (Jan. 26, 2009) Meredith Legg (Jan. 12, 2009) Meredith Legg (Jan. 5, 2009) Meredith Legg (Jan. 21, 2008) Morgan Johnson (Nov. 26, 2007) Julie Szabo (Feb. 24, 2002)
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RETIRED JERSEYS Jami Cornwell (1999-03), #20 Tisha England (1988-92), #32 Faye Ryans (1976-79), #10
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USC AIKEN USC AIKEN SPORTS INFORMATION
The Sports Information Department is pleased to assist you with the coverage of USC Aiken women’s basketball. We provide pre-game information, statistics, publicity photos and other information. Publicity surrounding the women’s basketball program is handled by Brian Hand, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. He can be reached at (803) 641-3252, via fax at (803) 641-3759 or via email at bhand@usca.edu.
Credentials All requests for print, radio and television credentials should be made as soon as possible prior to an event by contacting Brian Hand. Only credentialed media will be allowed access to press areas of the Convocation Center.
in a designated media area following the NCAA’s recommended 10-minute cooling off period after the game. The locker room is closed to the media. Visiting Radio Phone lines are available on press row at the Convocation Center for visiting radio and media. A courtesy of 48 hours notice is requested for visiting radio outlets. Wireless Internet Wireless Internet is available for credentialed media throughout the Convocation Center.
Travis Broome
Brian Hand
Assistant SID First year at USCA
Assistant AD/SID (North Greenville, ‘03) Fourth year at USCA
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Interviews To arrange an interview with Head Coach Mike Brandt or any of the players, please contact the Sports Information Office. Postgame interviews can be conducted
2011-12 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent Location Time Nov. 5 Nov. 15 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 25 Nov. 26
(Sat.) (Tues.) (Sat.) (Sun.) (Fri.) (Sat.)
at Jacksonville (Exh.) Georgia College vs. Ferris State ! vs. Barton ! at Catawba @ vs. Barton @
Jacksonville, Fla. Aiken, S.C. Greenwood, S.C. Greenwood, S.C. Salisbury, N.C. Salisbury, N.C.
1:00 PM 7:00 PM 3:00 PM 2:00 PM 6:00 PM 4:00 PM
Dec. 1 Dec. 10 Dec. 12 Dec. 14 Dec. 17
(Thurs.) (Sat.) (Mon.) (Wed.) (Sat.)
Limestone Flagler * Anderson (S.C.) Armstrong Atlantic State * at Anderson (S.C.)
Aiken, S.C. Aiken, S.C. Aiken, S.C. Aiken, S.C. Anderson, S.C.
5:30 PM 1:30 PM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM 2:00 PM
Jan. 4 Jan. 7 Jan. 14 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 28
(Wed.) (Sat.) (Sat.) (Mon.) (Wed.) (Sat.) (Mon.) (Thurs.) (Sat.)
at Francis Marion * Columbus State * at Georgia College * Augusta State * at UNC Pembroke * North Georgia * Georgia Southwestern * at Montevallo * at Clayton St. *
Florence, S.C. Aiken, S.C. Milledgeville, Ga. Aiken, S.C. Pembroke, N.C. Aiken, S.C. Aiken, S.C. Montevallo, Ala. Morrow, Ga.
5:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 1:30 PM
Feb. 4 Feb. 8 Feb. 11 Feb. 15 Feb. 18 Feb. 22 Feb. 25
(Sat.) (Wed.) (Sat.) (Wed.) (Sat.) (Wed.) (Sat.)
at Armstrong Atlantic State * at Lander * UNC Pembroke * (Pink Zone) at Augusta State * Lander * Francis Marion * at Flagler *
Savannah, Ga. Greenwood, S.C. Aiken, S.C. Augusta, Ga. Aiken, S.C. Florence, S.C. St. Augustine, Fla.
5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 1:30 PM
Mar. 1-4 PBC Championship Columbus, Ga. TBA
Home Games Appear in BOLD * - Peach Belt Conference Games ! - Lander Lady Bearcats Tipoff Classic @ - Comfort Suites Classic