Big South Conference Quick Facts Address ........................7233 Pineville-Matthews Rd. Suite 100 Charlotte, N.C. 28226 Phone ........................................................704-341-7990 Fax ............................................................704-341-7991 Website ..............................www.BigSouthSports.com Founded......................................................................1983 President .................. Dr. Nido R. Qubein, High Point Vice President..................Penelope W. Kyle, Radford Secretary ..............Dr. Anne Ponder, UNC Asheville Commissioner......................................Kyle B. Kallander Associate Commissioner ....James F. Companion, Jr. Associate Commissioner ........................Dawn Turner Assistant Commissioner/PR ................Mark Simpson Director of Marketing ................................Chad Cook Director of Multimedia Development ..Mark Bryant Asst. Director of Public Relations ........Nic Bowman Director of Finance & Administration ......Nancy Perkins Public Relations Assistant..................Deandra Danch Marketing Assistant ..................................John Brown Compliance/Admin. Assistant ..........Sherika McLean Full Time Members (10) ..........Charleston Southern Coastal Carolina Gardner-Webb High Point Liberty Presbyterian College Radford UNC Asheville Virginia Military Institute Winthrop Future Member....................................Campbell (2011) Championship Sports (18) ..............................Baseball Men’s & Women’s Basketball Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Football Men’s & Women’s Golf Men’s & Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s & Women’s Tennis Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track Volleyball
Lynchburg, Va.
Lexington, Va.
Radford, Va.
Asheville, N.C.
Buies Creek, N.C.
Boiling Springs, N.C.
High Point, N.C. Clinton, S.C. Conway, S.C. Rock Hill, S.C.
Charleston, S.C.
Mileage Between Big South Conference Institutions CSU CCU
GWU HPU
LU
PC
RU
ASHE
VMI WU
CSU
X
113
227
284 410 156 390
267
439
CCU
113
X
267
193 295 197 300
295
348 200
GWU
227
267
X
131
253 73
195
79
279
53
HPU
284
193
131
X
115 193
114
156
162
94
LU
410
295
253
115
X
313
95
295
50
222
PC
156
197
73
193
313
X
266
104
350
75
RU
390
300
195
114
95 266
X
217
90
140
ASHE 267
295
79
156 295 104 217
X
304
161
VMI
439
348
279
162
90
304
X
264
WU
180
200
53
94
140
161
264
X
50 350 222 75
180
2010-11 BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE Date Oct. 30
Championship Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Nov. 4-5 & 7 Women’s Soccer Nov. 11-12 & 14 Men’s Soccer Nov. 18-20 Volleyball Feb. 27-28 Men’s Indoor Track & Field Women’s Indoor Track & Field Mar. 1, 3, 5 Men’s Basketball Mar. 11-13 Women’s Basketball Apr. 11-13 Women’s Golf Apr. 18-20 Men’s Golf Apr. 21-23 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Apr. 21-23 Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis May 12-14 Softball May 24-28 Baseball
The George F. “Buddy” Sasser Cup Originally known as the Commissioners Cup, the Sasser Cup was renamed in 2000 to honor the retiring George F. "Buddy" Sasser, who served as the Big South Commissioner from 1989-1996, and as the Athletic Director at Coastal Carolina from 1986-89 and 1996-00. It is awarded annually to the member institution with the most athletic success for that year based on Regular Season and Championship performance. 2009-10 - Liberty 2008-09 - Liberty 2007-08 - Liberty 2006-07 - Coastal Carolina 2004-05 - Coastal Carolina 2003-04 - Coastal Carolina 2002-03 - Liberty 2001-02 - Liberty 2000-01 - Coastal Carolina 1999-00 - Liberty 1998-99 - Liberty 1997-98 - Liberty 1996-97 - UNC Greensboro 1995-96 - UNC Greensboro 1994-95 - UNC Greensboro 1993-94 - Campbell 1992-93 - Campbell 1991-92 - Campbell 1990-91 - Coastal Carolina 1989-90 - Coastal Carolina 1988-89 - Coastal Carolina 1987-88 - Coastal Carolina 1986-87 - Winthrop 1985-86 - Winthrop
Host Radford Radford Radford High Point Winthrop Clemson, S.C. Clemson, S.C. Highest Seeds High Point Ninety Six, S.C. Ninety Six, S.C. VMI VMI Winthrop Winthrop Winthrop VMI
2009-10 Champion Liberty Liberty High Point Winthrop Coastal Carolina Liberty Liberty Winthrop Liberty Charleston Southern Coastal Carolina Liberty Liberty Winthrop Winthrop Radford Coastal Carolina
League Championship Breakdown by School 101 83 58 36 24 16 7 0 0 0
Liberty Coastal Carolina Winthrop Radford Charleston Southern UNC Asheville High Point Gardner-Webb VMI Presbyterian College
Presbyterian College is eligible for Men’s Tennis & Softball championships; all other sports are eligible beginning in 2012-13.
Men’s All-Sports Award
Women's All-Sports Award
2009-10 -- Coastal Carolina 2008-09 -- Liberty 2007-08 -- Liberty 2006-07 -- Winthrop 2005-06 -- Coastal Carolina 2004-05 -- Liberty 2003-04 -- Liberty
2009-10 -- Liberty 2008-09 -- Coastal Carolina 2007-08 -- Liberty 2006-07 -- Coastal Carolina 2005-06 -- Coastal Carolina 2004-05 -- Coastal Carolina 2003-04 -- Coastal Carolina
Charleston Southern University
Situated on 300 acres, formerly the site of a rice and indigo plantation, Charleston Southern University is in the center of the Charleston metropolitan area. Mild winters and long summers allow many opportunities for outdoor recreation in a city which is famous for its gardens and plantations, miles of wide sandy beaches and major fine arts events.
Buccaneer Quick Facts
Founded..................................................................................1964 Enrollment............................................................................3,287 Nickname ..................................................................Buccaneers Colors ..............................................Navy Blue and Vegas Gold President ............................................Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr. Athletics Director ..................................................Hank Small Senior Woman Administrator ......Christie Faircloth-Dixon Faculty Athletics Rep...............................Dr. Todd Heldreth Website ......................................................www.csusports.com Institutional Website....................................www.CSUniv.edu Ticket Office ....................................................843-863-7213
Men’s Conference Sports (7)
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf and Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
Women’s Conference Sports (9)
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball
Coastal Carolina University Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Coastal Carolina offers baccalaureate programs in 40 fields of study including acclaimed programs in marine science, resort tourism and professional golf management. Graduate programs include an MBA as well as master's degrees in education and coastal marine and wetland studies. Chanticleer Quick Facts Founded..................................................................................1954 Enrollment............................................................................8,300 Nickname ................................................................Chanticleers Colors ..................................Coastal Green, Bronze and Black President........................................................David A. DeCenzo Athletics Director........................................Hunter Yurachek Senior Woman Administrator ..............................Cari Rosiek Faculty Athletics Representative ...Dr. Sharon Thompson Website ................................................www.goCCUSports.com Institutional Website....................................www.coastal.edu Ticket Office....................................................843-347-TIXX
Men’s Conference Sports (8)
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Track (Outdoor)
Women’s Conference Sports (9)
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball
Gardner-Webb University
Gardner-Webb is a thriving regional university which offers eight distinct degree programs, has a qualified faculty and a beautiful campus of over 200 acres. The University holds in high esteem its commitment to Christian principles and values as the best foundation for the development of human personality and social order. Programs designed to prepare teachers and ministers continue to be major objectives of the University.
Runnin’ Bulldog Quick Facts
Founded..................................................................................1905 Enrollment ..........................................................................4,000 Nickname ..........................................................Runnin’ Bulldogs Colors................................................Scarlet, Black and White President ..................................................Dr. A. Frank Bonner Athletics Director ................................................Chuck Burch Senior Woman Administrator............................Pam Scruggs Faculty Athletics Rep.............................................Chris Davis Website ..................................................www.GWUSports.com Institutional Website ..........................www.gardner-webb.edu Ticket Office ....................................................704-406-4340
Men’s Conference Sports (9)
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Tennis
Women’s Conference Sports (9)
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball
High Point University
With its beautiful campus containing modern facilities, wood acreage and well-manicured gardens, High Point University provides an ideal atmosphere for teaching and learning. Located on 75 acres in the city of High Point, North Carolina, the campus is spacious and open. The University is large enough to provide a wide variety of academic programs, yet small enough to permit individualized attention.
Panther Quick Facts
Founded..................................................................................1924 Enrollment............................................................................3,500 Nickname ........................................................................Panthers Colors ..............................................................Purple and White President ..........................................................Dr. Nido Qubein Athletics Director ................................................Craig Keilitz Senior Woman Administrator..............................April Wines Faculty Athletics Representative ............Dr. James Stitt Website ......................................www.HighPointPanthers.com Institutional Website....................................www.highpoint.edu Ticket Office ....................................................336-841-9276
Men’s Conference Sports (7)
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer and Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
Women’s Conference Sports (7)
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball
Liberty University
For more than 35 years, Liberty has produced graduates with the values, knowledge and skills required to impact the world. Individuals from all 50 states and more than 80 nations make up the diverse student body. The University is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the banks of the historic James River, in a region rich in history, culture and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Flame Quick Facts
Founded ..................................................................................1971 Enrollment ..........................................................................9,600 Nickname............................................................................Flames Colors ........................................................Red, White and Blue Chancellor ......................................................Jerry Falwell Jr. Athletics Director ................................................Jeff Barber Senior Woman Administrator ........................Meredith Eaker Faculty Athletics Rep.....................................William Gribbin Website ..............................................www.LibertyFlames.com Institutional Website ......................................www.liberty.edu Ticket Office ..................................................434-582-SEAT Men’s Conference Sports (9) Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Track (Indoor/Outdoor) Women’s Conference Sports (7) Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball
Presbyterian College
Grounded by its core values of liberal learning, Christian faith, service, honor, community and vigor - Presbyterian is a college that focuses on whole-person education and represents the best in service, honor, and community relationships. It remains true to its past while moving toward the future as one of the Southeast's leading institutions of high learning.
Blue Hose Quick Facts
Founded..................................................................................1880 Enrollment ............................................................................1,200 Nickname......................................................................Blue Hose Colors ................................................................Garnet and Blue President ..................................................Dr. John V. Griffith Athletics Director ................................................Brian Reese Senior Woman Administrator ............................Dee Nichols Faculty Athletics Representative ..............Dr. Craig Powell Website ..................................................www.GoBlueHose.com Institutional Website ......................................www.presby.edu Ticket Office ....................................................864-833-8240
Men’s Conference Sports (7)
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer and Tennis Women’s Conference Sports (7) Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball
Radford University
Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, RU welcomes students from across the country and around the world.
Highlander Quick Facts
Founded ..................................................................................1910 Enrollment ............................................................................9,230 Nickname ..................................................................Highlanders Colors ..................................................................Red and White President ........................................................Penelope W. Kyle Athletics Director..........................................Robert Lineburg Senior Woman Administrator ........................Stephanie Ballein Faculty Athletics Representative ........Dr. Elizabeth Dore Website ........................................www.RadfordAthletics.com Institutional Website......................................www.radford.edu Ticket Office......................................................540-831-5228
Men’s Conference Sports (8)
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
Women’s Conference Sports (9)
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball
UNC Asheville
As the designated undergraduate liberal arts university in the University of North Carolina system, UNC Asheville combines strong academics with practical skills from internships, service learning and study abroad/study away programs to offer a distinctive intellectual and educational experience. Small classes, dedicated faculty and a nationally renowned Undergraduate Research Program foster student innovation and accomplishment. Bulldog Quick Facts Founded..................................................................................1927 Enrollment ..........................................................................3,500 Nickname ........................................................................Bulldogs Colors ......................................................Royal Blue and White Chancellor ........................................................Dr. Anne Ponder Athletics Director ..................................................Janet Cone Senior Woman Administrator..........................Julie Torbett Faculty Athletics Representative ....................Herman Holt Website ..............................................www.UNCABulldogs.com Institutional Website........................................www.UNCA.edu Ticket Office ....................................................828-251-6904 Men’s Conference Sports (7) Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis and Track (Indoor/Outdoor) Women’s Conference Sports (7) Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball
VMI
Virginia Military Institute is distinctive in the world of higher education because of its mission to prepare educated, honorable and steadfast leaders. The unique culture of VMI develops in cadets the highest standards of honor, respect, civility, self-discipline and professionalism. Graduates are prepared to face the challenges ahead, promote justice, watch-out for one another and exceed expectations around them.
Keydet Quick Facts
Founded ..................................................................................1839 Enrollment ............................................................................1,350 Nickname ..........................................................................Keydets Colors......................................................Red, Yellow and White Superintendent ............................General J.H. Binford Peay III Athletics Director ................................................Donny White Senior Woman Administrator ..........................Elizabeth Igo Faculty Athletics Representative ......Colonel Thomas Baur Website ..................................................www.VMIKeydets.com Institutional Website............................................www.VMI.edu Ticket Office ....................................................504-464-7266
Men’s Conference Sports (7)
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer and Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
Women’s Conference Sports (4)
Cross Country, Soccer and Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
Winthrop University
Nationally recognized for its quality and value, Winthrop is a learning community that embodies the characteristics essential to being one of the best universities of its kind. Winthrop's historic tree-lined campus is a setting of exceptional beauty, found approximately twenty minutes from Charlotte. The Winthrop Experience is one that prepares students to live, learn and lead for a lifetime.
Eagle Quick Facts
Founded..................................................................................1886 Enrollment............................................................................6,600 Nickname ............................................................................Eagles Colors ................................................................Garnet and Gold President ..............................................Dr. Anthony J. DiGiorgio Athletics Director ..............................................Tom Hickman Senior Woman Administrator ......................Norma McDuffie Faculty Athletics Representative ................Evelyne Weeks Website............................................www.WinthropEagles.com Institutional Website ....................................www.winthrop.edu Ticket Office ....................................................803-323-2345
Men’s Conference Sports (8)
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
Women’s Conference Sports (9)
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball