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Quick Facts Location:
Murfreesboro, NC
Enrollment::
1,400
President:
Dr. M. Christopher White
Nickname:
Hawks
School Colors:
Blue and White
Athletic Director:
Ozzie McFarland
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Head Coach:
Taylor Furlough
Accommodation Listings
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Years at Chowan:
4th Season
2014 Season Results
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Facility:
Hawkins Field
2015 Season Schedule
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Affiliation:
NCAA Division II
Conference:
CIAA
Quick Facts/Contact Information
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Roster
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Institutional Information
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Head Coach
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Assistant Coach
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Team Biographies
Contact Information Taylor Furlough Head Baseball Coach
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(252) 398-6479 furlot@chowan.edu
Ashley Wells
(252) 398-1239
Asst. to the Director of Athletics
aewells0806@chowan.edu
Allie Kolezynski
(252)398-6378
Director of Athletic Communications
akolezynski0814@chowan.edu
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CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS # NAME POS. HT. 1 Bailey Lipscomb RHP 5-9 2 Tyler Burden INF/RHP 6-1 3 Garrison Vick INF 5-10 4 Spencer McGhee INF/RHP 5-10 5 Marvin Harrell Jr. OF 6-0 6 Tanner Woods INF 5-10 7 Will Edwards LHP 6-1 8 Blake Eure INF 5-7 9 Evan Hart RHP 6-3 10 Stephen Hux RHP/OF 6-2 11 Carter Siweck RHP 5-11 12 Brandon Terry C 5-7 14 Cullen Cicotte C/INF 6-2 15 Will Gurganus INF/OF 6-0 16 Scott Edge RHP 6-1 17 Tre Harper RHP 6-3 18 Bobby Mason RHP 6-1 19 Aaron Akers OF 5-8 20 Jacob Nester INF 6-0 21 Wade Wyatt Jr. OF 5-10 22 Josh Martin C 6-2 24 Devin Daniels OF 6-1 25 Aaron Flanagan C 6-3 28 Cody Smith LHP 6-4 31 Emory Chopp RHP 6-1 32 Kyle Cross INF 6-3 35 Austin McGhee INF/RHP 6-5 36 Ian Benner RHP 6-3 37 Travis Weyant INF 5-8
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HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Kill Devil Hills, NC/ First Flight School Aulander, NC/ Hertford County HS Rocky Mount, NC/ Nash Central HS Virginia Beach, VA/ Bayside HS Harrellsville, NC/ Hertford County HS Newport News, VA/ Menchville HS Rocky Mount, NC/ Rocky Mount HS Suffolk, VA/ UVA Wise Mechanicsville, MD/ Chopticon HS Hampton, VA/ Hampton HS Stafford, VA/ Colonial Forge HS Cofield, NC/ Hertford County HS Wake Forest, NC/ Heritage HS Williamston, NC/ Riverside HS Columbia, NC/ Pitt Community College Lenoir, NC/ West Caldwell HS Sterling, VA/ Parkview HS North Chesterfield, VA/ Manchester HS Kernersville, NC/ East Forsyth HS Greensville, SC/ N. Greenville University Hayes, VA/ Gloucester HS Nags Head, NC/ First Flight HS Suffolk, VA/ Isle of Wright Academy Rocky Mount, NC/ Rocky Mount HS Newport News, VA/ Menchville HS Grimesland, NC/ DH Conley HS Chester, VA/ Thomas Dale HS Hampton, VA/ Bethel HS St. Paul’s, NC/ St. Paul’s HS
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Important University Telephone Contacts Admissions Office Business Office Registrar’s Office Financial Aid Office
(800) 488-4101 (252) 398-6252 (252) 398-1230 (252) 398-1229
Important Websites Chowan University Athletics NCAA NCAA Clearinghouse NCCAA CIAA
www.chowan.edu www.gocuhawks.com www.ncaa.org www.ncaaclearinghouse.com www.thenccaa.org www.theciaa.com
Chowan University is a four-year co-education intuition. It is the second oldest of North
Carolina's seven Baptist Colleges. Chowan opened in 1848 as a four year college for women, Chowan Baptist Female institute. It was renamed Chowan College in 1910, admitted male students in 1931, and established itself as one of the leading junior colleges in the South in 1937. In 1992 the college returned to four year status. In April of 2006 Chowan President, Dr. M. Christopher White announced the changing of the institutions name from Chowan College to Chowan University. The University fulfills its mission with a careful blend of both liberal arts and professional courses. Recognizing that such a blend of knowledge and experience is particularly suited to the needs of contemporary society. Chowan takes as priority the need to connect general education with specialized education, theoretical learning with practical learning, and intellectual skills with vocational skills. Set amid 300 acres of woodlands embracing beautiful Lake Vann, Chowan’s main entrance leads gracefully around a college green to an antebellum mansion known as the McDowell Columns Building. Sixteen major buildings of contemporary design provide air-conditioned residence, academic and recreational facilities. The small-town university campus attracts students from at least twenty seven states and several countries each year. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools fully accredits Chowan University to offer the bachelor’s degree.
Academic Programs Accounting Allied Heath American Studies Biology Business -Applied Business -Business Admin. -Small Business Management -Small Business Administration Chemistry Church Music Coaching Counseling Criminal Justice Drama Elementary Education English Environmental Biology Exercise Science
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Fine Art Studies Graphic Communications Graphic Design History History (Contemporary) History Education Humanities Studies Information Studies Innovative Ministry Leadership Innovative Music Ministry Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Marketing Music Music Business/Technology Music Education Physical Education Physical Education/ Teacher Education Emphasis
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Pre-Professional -Pre-Dentistry -Pre-Law -Pre-Medicine -Pre-Nursing -Pre-Physical Therapy -Pre-Veterinary Medicine Printing Production and Imagery Technology Psychology Psychology (General Experimental) Public History Religion Science Social Science Sports Management Studio Art Teacher Education
Taylor Furlough Head Coach Taylor Furlough enters his fourth season at the helm of the Chowan University baseball program. The Hawks finished the 2013-14 season with an 18-26 overall record and 15-5 finish in CIAA play with several players earning CIAA accolades. Two players earned First Team honors, three were tabbed to the All-CIAA Second Team, and three garnered All-Rookie recognition, highlighted by Tanner Woods earning Rookie of the Year honors. In his second season as head coach, Furlough guided the Hawks to a 21-27 overall record, and second place finish at the CIAA Championship. Under Furlough’s direction, the Hawks had two players named to the CIAA All-Rookie Team, a CIAA Second Team selection, and four players named to the CIAA All-Tournament Team. In his first season Furlough led the Hawks to a 25-23 record. Prior to being named head coach, Furlough served as an assistant coach under Aaron Carroll. In Furlough's first season as assistant coach (2008), he helped the Hawks to the most successful season in program history after posting a 36-20 record. That season, Chowan garnered a NCCAA South Region Championship and finished in fourth place at the NCCAA National Championship Tournament. In 2011, Furlough helped Chowan gain their sixth winning season in the last seven years. Furlough worked with the Hawks pitching staff and helped produce All-CIAA performers Brett Garrett, Ryan Moore, and John DesChamps in 2011. Furlough is no stranger to the Chowan baseball program after playing four seasons under Aaron Carroll. As part of the pitching staff in 2005, he helped the Hawks to an appearance at the NCCAA World Series. That same season, Furlough posted a team-low 1.20 ERA with a 4-1 record and five saves. Furlough then spent two seasons on the Chowan football staff as an offensive backs and wide receivers coach prior to being hired by Carroll in January of 2008.
About Coach Furlough Education Chowan University Playing Career Chowan University: NCCAA World Series appearance. 1.20 ERA with 4-1 record and 5 saves. Coaching Career Baseball: 4th season as head coach at Chowan. Assistant coach for 4 years at Chowan. Football: 2 seasons on Chowan football staff as an offensive backs and wide receivers coach
Furlough is a native of Columbia, North Carolina and was a standout football and baseball player at Columbia High School. He received his B.A. in Mathematics from Chowan in 2005. He is married to Stephanie Myane Furlough, a 2008 Chowan graduate. The two have an infant daughter, Lennox, and they reside in Murfreesboro.
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Bryan Hill enters his fourth season as the Hawks' top assistant baseball coach. However, Hill is no stranger to Chowan University. Hill spent four years as a starting pitcher and outfielder for the Hawks (2005-2009) and spent the 2010 season as a volunteer assistant under then-Head Coach Aaron Carroll. As a player for Chowan, Hill holds the career record for innings pitched (267.1). In 2006, Hill was named to the All NCCAA South Region Team as a left-handed pitcher.
Bryan Hill Assistant Coach
Hill graduated from Chowan in May of 2009 and worked locally as a personal trainer for one year. He volunteered as the Hawks' strength and conditioning coach and helped the team with day-today field coaching for the 2009-2010 season. After one season, Hill left to pursue coaching full time as an assistant coach at Jackson State Community College in Jackson, Tennessee. At JSCC, Hill served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Athletic Department and as the baseball team's pitching coach. Hill has worked several baseball camps over his coaching career. While working with members of the pitching staff, Hill has guided Brett Garrett, Ryan Moore, and John DesChamps to earn AllCIAA recognition. He has also been a part of two CIAA Championship game appearances. He remains active in developing student-athletes throught the Coastal Plain League in the summer. Hill has served as head coach of the Edenton Steamers for two seasons and earned Coastal Plains League Coach of the Year honors in 2013. He is married to Jacqueline Ferns Hill of Chesapeake, Virginia, and they reside in Murfreesboro.
Bob Horton enters his ninth season as a volunteer assistant with the Hawks baseball pro-
Bob Horton Assistant Coach
gram. Informally, he has helped the team over the past nine seasons in several different areas including field maintenance and recruiting. Horton assists in the day-to-day operation of the program while helping to maintain Hawkins Field. Horton is a native of Northampton County, North Carolina and attended East Carolina University. He has two sons, Clay, who is 24 and serves in the United States Marine Corp, and Kyle who is 21.
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#9 Evan Hart 6’3” • Senior • RHP Mechanicsville, MD (Chopticon HS) Off the field with Evan NICKNAME: Big E MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: Pulled Pork SPORTS IDOL: Greg Maddux PREGAME RITUAL: Listen to music WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap, Rock, and Country ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Dean’s List ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: CIAA Rookie Team FAVORITE HOBBIES: Playing basketball, working out, and working on cars PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Keith and Christina Hart SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Adam (19)
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#2 Tyler Burden 6’1” • Junior • INF/RHP Aulander, NC/ Hertford County HS
Off the field with Tyler NICKNAME: Birddog MAJOR: Criminal Justice FAVORITE FOOD: Steak SPORTS IDOL: Chipper Jones PREGAME RITUAL: Say a prayer WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Country ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Rawlings All-Region and All conference FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing and hunting PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Chris and Sharon Burden SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Justin (28)
#8 Blake Eure 5’7” • Junior • INF Suffolk, VA/ UVA Wise
Off the field with Blake NICKNAME: Eure MAJOR: Elementary Education FAVORITE FOOD: Chinese SPORTS IDOL: Justin Upton PREGAME RITUAL: Listen to “Oldie” by Odd Future WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap, Hip Hop ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Kappa Delta Pi ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: CIAA- All tournament 2014 FAVORITE HOBBIES: Playing video games, weight lifting, and going to the beach PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Todd and Laura Eure SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Tim (26)
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#11 Carter Siweck 5’11” • Junior • RHP Stafford, VA/ Colonial Forge HS
Off the field with Carter NICKNAME: Splashy, CJ MAJOR: Sport Management FAVORITE FOOD: Parmesan Chicken SPORTS IDOL: Jose Fernandez PREGAME RITUAL: Shag fly balls and listen to music WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap, Reggae, Electronic ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Dean’s list, and President’s list FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing and hiking PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Eric and Julieanne Siweck SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Adam Cleland (30) Joscelyn Cleland (27) Shannon Siweck (16)
#15 Will Gurganus 6’0” • Junior • INF/OF Williamston, NC/ Riverside HS
Off the field Will NICKNAME: Gurg MAJOR: Criminal Justice FAVORITE FOOD: Steak SPORTS IDOL: Chipper Jones PREGAME RITUAL: Singing ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Social Science Honor Society FAVORITE HOBBIES: Hunting and fishing PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Ken and Rene Gurganus SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Mika (27)
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#16 Scott Edge 6’1” • Redshirt Junior • RHP Columbia, NC/ Pitt Community College
Off the field with Scott NICKNAME: Scotty P MAJOR: Sport Management FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza SPORTS IDOL: Derek Jeter PREGAME RITUAL: Listen to music WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Country and Hip Hop FAVORITE HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, and playing golf PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Paul and Cecelia Edge SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Justin (30)
#18 Bobby Mason 6’1” • Junior • RHP Sterling, VA/ Parkview HS
Off the field with Bobby MAJOR: Criminal Justice FAVORITE FOOD: Pasta SPORTS IDOL: Nolan Ryan PREGAME RITUAL: Listen to music PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Chris and Bill Mason SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Andrew (23) Katie (14)
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#21 Wade Wyatt Jr. 5’11” • Junior • OF Greensville, SC/ N. Greenville University
Off the field with Wade NICKNAME: Lil Wade MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: Pasta SPORTS IDOL: Mike Trout PREGAME RITUAL: Say prayer WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap, Country, Rock n Roll FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing, watching Baseball Tonight, and hanging with my team PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Wade Wyatt Sr. and LaShelia Mack Wyatt SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Cascile Harrell (31)
#22 Josh Martin 6’2” • Junior • C Hayes, VA/ Gloucester HS
Off the field with Josh NICKNAME: Martin MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: Asian food SPORTS IDOL: Chipper Jones PREGAME RITUAL: Eat a hot pocket WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? All Genres ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Leadership scholar FAVORITE HOBBIES: Traveling, fishing, and going to the beach PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Jeff and Carrie Martin SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Melaina (9)
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#35 Austin McGhee 6’5” • Junior • INF/RHP Chester, VA/ Thomas Dale HS
Off the field with Austin NICKNAME: Big Cat MAJOR: Physical Education FAVORITE FOOD: Crab legs SPORTS IDOL: Derek Jeter PREGAME RITUAL: Meditation WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap and Pop ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Played in the CPL FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing, reading, and outdoor activities PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Scott SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Hunter (15)
#5 Marvin Harrell Jr. 6’0” • Redshirt Sophomore • OF Harrellsville, NC/ Hertford County HS
Off the field with Marvin NICKNAME: MJ MAJOR: Physical Education FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken SPORTS IDOL: Lorenzo Cain PREGAME RITUAL: Listen to music and say a prayer WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap, R&B, and Hip Hop ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, and dirt bikes PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Marvin Harrell Sr. and Karen Tann SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Ivin (11)
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#6 Tanner Woods 5’10” • Sophomore • INF Newport News, VA/ Menchville HS
Off the field with Tanner NICKNAME: 10 Tan MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: BBQ SPORTS IDOL: Michael Jordan PREGAME RITUAL: Put on uniform the same way WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap, Reggae, Country ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 2014 Rookie of the year, 2014 2 nd team all-conference third basemen, 2014 All-Rookie team third basemen FAVORITE HOBBIES: Playing video games and hanging with friends PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Terry and Melanie Woods SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Lindsey Howard (31), Elizabeth Toler (31), Hunter (17) Landon (17)
#10 Stephen Hux 6’2” • Sophomore • RHP/OF Hampton, VA/ Hampton HS
Off the field with Stephen NICKNAME: Hux MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: Steak SPORTS IDOL: Randy Johnson PREGAME RITUAL: Listen to music and stretch WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Country, Rap, Reggae, Hip Hop, and Rock ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: President’s list 2013-2014 ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 2013-2014 CIAA Rookie team for pitching FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing, riding four wheelers, and hanging with friends PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Steve and Alice Hux SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Joseph Carries (27) Allison (19)
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#25 Aaron Flanagan 6’3” • Redshirt Sophomore • C Suffolk, VA/ Isle of Wright Academy
Off the field with Aaron NICKNAME: Flanny MAJOR: Criminal Justice FAVORITE FOOD: Everything edible SPORTS IDOL: David Ortiz PREGAME RITUAL: Pine tar on my bat FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing, boating, beach, eating food, and lifting PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Mark and Shelia Flanagan SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: David (26)
#31 Emory Chopp 6’1” • Sophomore • RHP Newport News, VA/ Menchville HS
Off the field with Emory MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: Mac and cheese SPORTS IDOL: Justin Verlander PREGAME RITUAL: Call my parents the night before WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap and Reggae FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing, hunting, and playing basketball PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Todd and Sarah Chopp SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Bailey (17)
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#32 Kyle Cross 6’3” • Sophomore • INF Grimesland, NC/ DH Conley HS
Off the field with Kyle NICKNAME: Cross MAJOR: Psychology FAVORITE FOOD: Steak SPORTS IDOL: Russell Wilson PREGAME RITUAL: Read my uncles obituary and listen to music WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap, Reggae, Hip Hop, and Country ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: President’s list ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: All- Rookie team 1st baseman FAVORITE HOBBIES: Reading, playing basketball, working out, sleeping, and shooting skeet PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Adam and Nichole Cross SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Travis (17) Brock (15) Skyler (13)
#36 Ian Benner 6’3” • Sophomore • RHP Hampton, VA/ Bethel HS
Off the field with Ian NICKNAME: Benner MAJOR: Criminal Justice FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken SPORTS IDOL: Derek Jeter PREGAME RITUAL: Listening to music WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? All Genres FAVORITE HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, and mudding PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Craig and Susan Benner
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#1 Bailey Lipscomb 5’9” • Freshman • RHP Kill Devil Hills, NC/ First Flight School
Off the field with Bailey MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: Italian food SPORTS IDOL: Marcus Stroman PREGAME RITUAL: Relax and listen to music WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? All genres FAVORITE HOBBIES: Skim boarding and hanging out on the beach PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Trey and Nikki Lipscomb SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Lauren (28) Whitney (25)
#3 Garrison Vick 5’10” • Freshman • INF Rocky Mount, NC/ Nash Central HS
Off the field with Garrison NICKNAME: Garry MAJOR: Business (Information Systems) FAVORITE FOOD: Fried Chicken SPORTS IDOL: Derek Jeter PREGAME RITUAL: Listen to music WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Country and rock FAVORITE HOBBIES: Wakeboarding, fishing, and hunting PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Gary and Donna Vick
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#4 Spenser McGhee 5’10” • Freshman • INF/RHP Virginia Beach, VA/ Bayside HS
Off the field with Spencer MAJOR: Biology FAVORITE FOOD: McDouble SPORTS IDOL: Derek Jeter PREGAME RITUAL: Say a prayer WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Honors Graduate (Bayside High School) and Health Sciences Academy ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 4 year starter for Varsity team FAVORITE HOBBIES: Bowling and napping PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Mike and Bonnie McGhee SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Shledon (17)
#7 Will Edwards 6’1” • Freshman • LHP Rocky Mount, NC/ Rocky Mount HS
Off the field with Will NICKNAME: Will MAJOR: Undecided FAVORITE FOOD: BBQ SPORTS IDOL: Randy Johnson PREGAME RITUAL: Relax WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Country and Classic Rock FAVORITE HOBBIES: Hunting and fishing PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Al and Libby Edwards SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Abby (23) Katelyn (22)
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#12 Brandon Terry 5’7” • Freshman • C Cofield, NC/ Hertford County HS
Off the field with Brandon NICKNAME: Terry MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken SPORTS IDOL: Dustin Pedroia PREGAME RITUAL: Listen to music WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Country FAVORITE HOBBIES: Hunting and fishing PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Ronald and Jennifer Terry
#14 Cullen Cicotte 6’2” • Freshman • C/INF Wake Forest, NC/ Heritage HS
Off the field with Cullen MAJOR: Physical Education FAVORITE FOOD: Hot wings SPORTS IDOL: Mike Trout PREGAME RITUAL: Listen to music WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Country FAVORITE HOBBIES: Sleeping, hitting in the cage, and being with friends PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Jeff and Colleen Cicotte SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Madison (23)
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#17 Tre Harper 6’3” • Freshman • RHP Lenoir, NC/ West Caldwell HS Off the field with Tre NICKNAME: Tre, Trigga, T-Raw MAJOR: Undecided FAVORITE FOOD: Steak SPORTS IDOL: Derek Jeter PREGAME RITUAL: Take a nap WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Hip Hop and Country ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: All-County Team, All- Conference Team, and All-Tournament Team FAVORITE HOBBIES: Playing basketball and fishing PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Al and Jerri Harper SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Sonya (38) Wendy (33) Anna (33)
#19 Aaron Akers 5’8” • Freshman • OF North Chesterfield, VA/ Manchester HS
Off the field with Aaron NICKNAME: Akers MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: Steak SPORTS IDOL: Jason Variteck PREGAME RITUAL: Say prayer WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Country ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Honors society FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing, and hunting PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Lee and April Akers
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#20 Jacob Nester 6’0” • Freshman • INF Kernersville, NC/ East Forsyth HS
Off the field with Jacob NICKNAME: Nester MAJOR: Undecided FAVORITE FOOD: Okra with Texas Pete SPORTS IDOL: Steph Curry PREGAME RITUAL: Say prayer, smile and focus on the positives WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap, Country, and 90’s rock ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Honors society FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing and playing basketball PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Tony Nester and Jan Miller SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Carleigh (22)
#24 Devin Daniels 6’1” • Freshman • OF Nags Head, NC/ First Flight HS
Off the field with Devin NICKNAME: Double D Johnny Bravo MAJOR: Undecided FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken SPORTS IDOL: Bryyce Harper and Phil Heath PREGAME RITUAL: Listening to music FAVORITE HOBBIES: Weight lifting PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Brock Daniels, Janet Davis, and Angela Gallance SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Gunner (17)
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#28 Cody Smith 6’4” • Freshman • LHP Rocky Mount, NC/ Rocky Mount HS
Off the field with Cody NICKNAME: Codon MAJOR: Physical Education FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken wing SPORTS IDOL: Clayton Kershaw PREGAME RITUAL: Say prayer WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing, and hunting PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: Randy and Sarah Smith SIBLING(S) NAME AND AGES: Randy Taylor (25) Nichol Taylor (22) Brittany Stallings (19) Elizabeth (19)
#37 Travis Weyant 5’8” • Freshman • INF St. Paul’s, NC/ St. Paul’s HS
Off the field with Travis NICKNAME: T-RAV MAJOR: Exercise Science FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken Alfredo SPORTS IDOL: Brandon Phillips PREGAME RITUAL: Eating WHAT’S ON YOUR Ipod? Rap and Hip Hop FAVORITE HOBBIES: Swimming and going to church PARENT/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: John (grandfather) and April Odom
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Partial Listing of Accommodations Murfreesboro * Bed and Breakfast M & N Bed & Breakfast 252.398.4511 * Bed and Breakfast Home of Carol Piper 252.398.3531 * Barnes House B&B 252.398.3676
Chowan University stands in the old Albemarle region of North Carolina between the Roanoke and Chowan Rivers in the northeast corner of the state. The Murfreesboro area was first settled during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when the principal inhabitants were several Indian Tribes such as the Chowanokes. Today, the stately old homes seem to whisper of the storied colonial and antebellum days. Murfreesboro is located approximately 60 miles from Norfolk, Virginia and 120 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina. Murfreesboro is the location of the boyhood home of Dr. Walter Reed, discoverer of the cure for yellow fever, and home to Richard Jordan Gatling, the inventor of the Gatling Gun. Tours and special events are offered throughout the year by local groups.
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* The Commons Bed & Breakfast 252.398.4052 Ahoskie (13 miles south of campus) * Ahoskie Inn 252.398.4165 * Tomahawk Inn 252.332.3194 * Jernigan House B&B 252.209.5455 Franklin, VA (22 miles north of campus) * Franklin Inn 757.562.4100 * Comfort Inn 757.569.0018 * Days Inn 757.562.2225 * Super 8 Motel 757.562.2888 * The Pace House Inn 757.516.6263 Roanoke Rapids (I-95, Exit 173) (35 miles west of campus) * Days Inn 252.536.4867 * Hampton Inn 252.537.7555 * Holiday Inn Express 252.536.2300 ext 171 * Interstate Inn 252.536.4111 * Jameson Inn 252.533.0022 * Orchard Inn
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2014 Season Results DATE 4/18/2014
Location Petersburg,VA
Result Virginia State 21, Chowan University 2
4/17/2014
Petersburg,VA
Chowan University 13, Saint Augustine's 4
4/17/2014
Petersburg,VA
Virginia State 8, Chowan University 6
4/12/2014 4/12/2014
Thomasville, N.C. Thomasville, N.C.
Brevard 8, Chowan 4 Chowan 3, Brevard 2
4/8/2014
Wilson, N.C.
Barton 13, Chowan 6
4/8/2014 4/6/2014
Wilson, N.C. Cary, NC
Barton 9, Chowan 5 Chowan 8, Saint Augustine's 7
4/6/2014
Cary, NC
Chowan 23, Saint Augustine's 3
4/5/2014 4/5/2014
Cary, NC Cary, NC
Saint Augustine's 7, Chowan 0 Chowan 7, Saint Augustine's 4
4/1/2014
Chowan University
Chowan 10, Lincoln 5
4/1/2014
Chowan University
Chowan 14, Lincoln 2
3/31/2014 3/31/2014
Chowan University Chowan University
Chowan 8, Lincoln (PA) 3 Chowan 13, Lincoln (PA) 3
3/26/2014
Mount Olive, N.C.
Mount Olive 8, Chowan 0
3/26/2014 3/23/2014
Mount Olive, N.C. Elizabeth City, NC
Mount Olive 17, Chowan 5 Chowan University 6, Elizabeth City State 1
3/23/2014
Elizabeth City, NC
Chowan University 4, Elizabeth City State 1
3/22/2014 3/22/2014
Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City, NC
Chowan University 8, Elizabeth City State 3 Chowan University 13, Elizabeth City State 5
3/16/2014
Chowan University
Chowan 4, Virginia State 2
3/16/2014
Chowan University
Chowan 2, Virginia State 0
3/15/2014 3/15/2014
Chowan University Chowan University
Chowan 13, Virginia State 2 Chowan 2, Virginia State 1
3/12/2014
Aiken, SC
USC Aiken 17, Chowan 4
3/11/2014 3/9/2014
Aiken, SC Chowan University
USC Aiken 10, Chowan 2 Mercyhurst 4, Chowan 3
3/9/2014
Chowan University
Mercyhurst 2, Chowan 0
3/5/2014 3/5/2014
Pembroke, N.C. Pembroke, N.C.
UNC Pembroke 10, Chowan 8 UNC Pembroke 10, Chowan 3
3/1/2014
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem State 20, Chowan 2
3/1/2014
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem State 3, Chowan 1
3/2/2014 3/2/2014
Winston-Salem, N.C. Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem State 4, Chowan 2 Winston-Salem State 9, Chowan 6
2/23/2014
Chowan University
East Stroudsburg 9, Chowan 7
2/23/2014 2/22/2014
Chowan University Chowan University
East Stroudsburg 9, Chowan 7 East Stroudsburg 5, Chowan 4
2/22/2014
Chowan University
East Stroudsburg 7, Chowan 5
2/17/2014 2/17/2014
Chowan University Chowan University
Millersville 9, Chowan 2 Millersville 5, Chowan 3
2/2/2014
Hartsville, S.C.
Coker College 6, Chowan 2
2/2/2014
Hartsville, S.C.
Coker College 12, Chowan 3
2/1/2014
Hartsville, S.C.
Chowan 7, Coker College 1
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2015 Baseball Schedule DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
2/1/2015
Coker College (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
2/3/2015
Barton College
Murfreesboro, NC
2:00pm
2/7/2015
West Liberty University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
2/8/2015
West Liberty University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
2/11/2015
Barton College (DH)
Wilson, NC
1:00pm, 3:00pm
2/14/2015
Post University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
2/15/2015
Post University
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm
2/21/2015
East Stroudsburg University (DH) East Stroudsburg University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
2/28/2015
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
3/1/2015
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (DH) Salem International University
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
Murfreesboro, NC
TBD
3/7/2015
Salem International University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
3/10/2015
USC Aiken
Aiken, SC
6:00pm
3/11/2015
USC Aiken
Aiken, SC
4:00pm
3/14/2015
Winston-Salem State University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
3/15/2015
Winston-Salem State University (DH) Virginia State University (DH) Virginia State University (DH) Barton College
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
Petersburg, VA
1:00pm, 2:00pm
Petersburg, VA
1:00pm, 3:00pm
Murfreesboro, NC
1:00pm
3/28/2015
St. Augustine's University (DH)
Cary, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
3/29/2015
St. Augustine's University (DH)
Cary, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
4/7/2015
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC
6:00pm
4/8/2015
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC
4:00pm
4/11/2015
The Lincoln University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
4/12/2015
The Lincoln University (DH) Bluefield State College (DH) Bluefield State College (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
12:00pm, 2:00pm
Bluefield, WV
TBD, TBD
Bluefield, WV
TBD, TBD
2/22/2015
3/6/2015
3/21/2015 3/22/2015 3/24/2015
4/18/2015 4/19/2015
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