Chowan University 2016 Lacrosse Media Guide 11
GO HAWKS
Chowan Lacrosse Table of Contents
Quick Facts
Quick Facts/ Contact Info.
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Location:
Murfreesboro, NC
Roster
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Enrollment::
1,532
Institutional Information
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President:
Dr. M. Christopher White
Head Coach
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Nickname:
Hawks
Assistant Coach
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School Colors:
Blue and White
Athletic Director:
Ozzie McFarland
Head Coach:
Melissa Nakasuji
Team Biographies
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2015 Season Results
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2016 Season Schedule
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Years as Head Coach: 2nd Season Affiliation:
NCAA Division II
Conference:
Independent
Contact Information Melissa Nakasuji Head Coach
252.398.1694 nakasm@chowan.edu
Ashley Wells 252.398.1239 Asst. to the Director of Athletics/ aewells0806@chowan.edu Hawks Haven Services Allie Kolezynski Assistant Athletic DirectorCommunications
252.398.6378 akolezynski0814@chowan.edu
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Meet the Team
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS #
Name
POS.
HT.
CL.
Hometown/High School
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Haley Haggard
G
5-9
Sr.
Barrington, NH / Oyster River HS
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Lasha Anderson
M
5-7
Jr.
Decatur, GA / Union Grove HS
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Charisse Wilcox
M
5-1
Jr.
Syracuse, NY / Corcoran HS
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Victoria BaezQuiroz
M
5-3
So.
Miami, FL / Flanagan HS
5
Evelyn McGrue
D
5-11
Sr.
Birmingham, AL / Ramsay HS
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Cindy Escobar
M
5-3
Sr.
Fresno, CA / Edison HS
7
Adriea Herndon
M
5-3
Sr.
Aurora, CO / Cherokee Trail HS
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Molly Clever
M
5-7
Sr.
Hatteras Island, NC / Cape Hatteras HS
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Mackenzie Reid
A
5-9
Sr.
Red Deer, Canada / Vimy Ridge Academy HS
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Jasmine Latney
A
5-7
Fr.
Arlington, VA / Wakefield HS
12
Arlayne Rattley
D
5-1
Sr.
Richmond, VA / Varina HS
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Jennifer Caird
M
5-4
Jr.
Angus, Ontario, Canada / Nottawasga Pines Secondary School
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Tyra Simons
D
5-7
Jr.
Somerdale, NJ / Sterling HS
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Sierra Burston
D
5-8
Jr.
Newnan, GA / Newnan HS
20
Tenciah Dixon
D
5-6
D
Atlanta, GA / Grady HS
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Chowan University Important University Telephone Contacts Admissions Office Business Office Registrar’s Office Financial Aid Office
(252) 398-4101 (252) 398-6252 (252) 398-1230 (252) 398-1229
Important Websites Chowan University Website Athletics Website NCAA Website NCAA Clearinghouse Website NCCAA Website
www.chowan.edu www.gocuhawks.com www.ncaa.org www.ncaaclearinghouse.com www.thenccaa.org
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
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
2016 HAWKS HEAD COACH MELISSA NAKASUJI Melissa Nakasuji enters her second season as the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. She took over the program in its third year of existence. During the 2014-2015 season the Hawks finished with a 4-8 record. Nakasuji produced the DII All-Independant Player of the Year, Mackenzie Reid. Reid, in addition to fellow teammates Sierra Burston and Adriea Herndon, also received DII All-Independent honors. Prior to taking the reins at Chowan, Nakasuji served a two-year coaching stint at Adrian College; first as an assistant coach, and then as head coach. She guided the program to two-straight MIAA regular season and tournament championships (2013, 2014), including a combined 18-0 conference record and 29-9 overall record. Adrian secured a berth to the NCAA Tournament in both seasons. In 2014, Nakasuji coached eight AllMIAA players, two All-Region selections and the MIAA Offensive Player of the Year and MIAA Rookie of the Year. Before coaching at Adrian, Nakasuji coached highly successful elite club programs in Ontario, Canada. She also gained valuable coaching experience through an internship at Limestone College under the guidance of head coach, Scott Tucker. Nakasiju competed for Limestone College from 2008-2011. She led the Lady Saints to four consecutive Conference Carolinas Regular Season and Tournament Championships. The squad made NCAA Division II Tournament appearances each of her four years at Limestone and played in the National Championship final her senior year. As a four-year starter for the Lady Saints, she competed in 79 games and compiled 61 ground balls, 24 draw controls and 20 caused turnovers. During Nakasuji’s playing career, the Lady Saints collected an impressive 70 wins. In 2011, she was recognized with All-American Honorable Mention honors and was selected to the prestigious IWLCA North-South All-Star Game. She earned All-Conference Carolinas recognition twice (2010, 2011) and earned All-Tournament honors in 2011. Nakasuji graduated from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2012 with a Bachelor of Educations. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from Limestone College and majored in both Physical Education and Strength & Conditioning with a minor in Coaching. The Ajax, Ontario Canada native currently resides in Murfreesboro, N.C.
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2016 HAWKS ASSISTANT COACH KYLE SMITH Kyle Smith enters his first season with the Hawks and serves as the Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach. He noted, "I am so excited to be part of a developing program and am thankful to Coach Nakasuji for bringing me in at such an exciting time". Prior to joining the staff at Chowan, Smith served as the Women’s Lacrosse Coach and Program Director at Otay Ranch High School in California during the 2014-15 season. While serving in that capacity, Smith was responsible for the development and supervision of the varsity and junior varsity programs. Under Smith's direction, the Otay varsity lacrosse team posted a 19-2 overall record and made an appearance in the Division 2 State Semi Finals. The team had four First Team All-Conference recipients and four Second Team All-Conference honorees. That same season, the program enjoyed an 11-game win streak and a Mesa Conference Championship. Smith also gained experience as the Assistant Coach and Vice President of the Black Widow LAX Women’s Lacrosse Club. As part of the organization, Smith organized practice and tournament schedules, developed practice plans and was an integral part of player recruitment and skill development and budget management. Additionally, Smith served as an Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator for the Olympian High School men’s varsity lacrosse program in 2014. After the program posted a 4-16 record in their inaugural season, Smith helped guide the team to a 13-7 record the following season including a Semi-Final playoff appearance in the state’s Division 2 playoff. Smith also coached the South Bay Outlaws Boy’s Lacrosse Club for three seasons. Smith has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University and gained Professional Trainer/Nutritional Specialist Certifications from the International Sports Science Association in Carpenteria, California. The Chesterfield, Michigan native currently resides in Murfreesboro with his wife, Kelly.
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Meet the 2016 Hawks #00 Haley Haggard Goal Keeper • Senior Barrington, NH/Oyster River HS
Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2013 14-13 2014 12-9 2015 3-0 Career: 29-22
MIN 804:30 572:52 0 1377.22
GA 226 125 0 351
GA AVG 16.86 13.09 0 9.98
SVS 118 87 0 205
SV% .343 .410 .000 .251
W-L-T 2-11-0 4-7-0 0-0-0 6-18-0
FACED 428 220 0 648
#1 Lasha-Salome Anderson Midfield • Junior Decatur, GA/Union Grove HS Off the field with Lasha... Nickname: Lasha Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: Grapes Sports Idol: Sanya Richards-Ross Pregame Ritual: Pray & focus on my assignment What’s on your iPod? Gospel & hip-hop Academic Achievements: Dean’s list Favorite Hobbies: Exercise, cooking & self-photography Parent/Guardian’s Names: Steven Roberts & Tia Anderson Sibling(s) Name & Age: Lael-Salome (22) & Judah (20) Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2014 7-0 2015 8-1 Career: 15-1
G 0 1 1
A 0 0 0
PTS 0 1 1
SH 0 5 5
SHOT% .000 .200 .100
77
SOG 0 2 2
SOG% .000 .400 .200
GB 0 4 4
T/O 1 2 3
CT 0 2 2
Meet the 2016 Hawks #3 Charisse Wilcox Midfield • Junior Syracuse, NY/Corcoran HS
Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2014 13-11 2015 12-11 Career: 25-22
G 34 26 60
A 4 3 7
PTS 38 29 67
SH 67 56 123
SHOT% .507 .464 .486
SOG 62 46 108
SOG% .925 .821 .873
GB 31 29 60
T/O 35 20 55
CT 5 18 23
SOG% .857
GB 8
#4 Victoria Baez-Quiroz Midfield • Sophomore Miami, FL/Flanagan HS Off the field with Victoria... Nickname: Vicky BQ Major: History/Pre-Law Favorite Food: Pizza Sports Idol: Kris Bryant Pregame Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your iPod? Kygo, Kendrick Lamar & Gente de Zona Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, Outstanding Freshman in History, Dept. , Honor’s College & Alpha Lambda Delta Favorite Hobbies: Dancing, running & swimming at the beach Parent/Guardian’s Names: Manuel Baez & Lydia Quiroz Sibling(s) Name & Age: Izabella (8), Maria (21), Alessa (27), Ely (19) & Denis (16) Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2015 10-2
G 1
A 2
PTS 3
SH 7
8
SHOT% SOG .143 6
T/O 5
CT 6
Meet the 2016 Hawks #5 Evelyn McGrue Defense • Senior Birmingham, AL/Ramsay HS Off the field with Evelyn... Nickname: Ev Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: French Fries Sports Idol: Taylor Thornton Pregame Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your iPod? A lot of J. Cole Academic Achievements: President’s & Dean’s Lists, Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman’s Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Phi Epsilon Kappa Honor Society & Honors College Student Association Favorite Hobbies: Reading, sleeping, watching Netflix, & styling natural hair Parent/Guardian’s Names: & James (Jr.) & Vivian McGrue Sibling(s) Name & Age: James McGrue, III (27) & Gregory McGrue (25) Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2013 14-13 2014 13-11 2015 10-9 Career: 37-33
G 0 2 1 3
A 0 0 1 1
PTS 0 2 2 4
SH 0 3 1 4
SHOT% .000 .667 1.000 .556
SOG 0 3 1 4
SOG% .000 1.000 1.000 .667
GB 7 12 8 27
T/O 7 12 8 27
CT 5 5 7 17
#6 Cindy Escobar Midfield • Senior Fresno, CA/Edison HS Off the field with Cindy... Major: Exercise Science/Coaching Minor Favorite Food: French Fries with ketchup Sports Idol: Kobe Bryant Pregame Ritual: Blasting hype music in the van on way to the game What’s on your iPod? Drake, Logic & Beyonce Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Athletic Achievements: Co-Captain for 3 consecutive years Favorite Hobbies: Napping, spending time with friends & playing with my dogs Parent/Guardian’s Names: Omar & Gilda Escobar Sibling(s) Name & Age: Omar Jr. (14) Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2013 14-13 2014 13-11 2015 11-9 Career: 38-33
G 1 4 6 11
A 1 1 5 7
PTS 2 5 11 18
SH 6 11 14 31
SHOT% .167 .364 .429 .320
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SOG 5 11 10 26
SOG% .833 1.000 .714 .849
GB 22 24 12 58
T/O 19 25 14 58
CT 3 8 3 14
Meet the 2016 Hawks #7 Adriea Herndon Midfield • Senior Aurora, CO/Cherokee Trail HS Off the field with Adriea... Nickname: Dri Major: Business Management Favorite Food: All foods Sports Idol: Alison Felix Pregame Ritual: Listening to music & taking a nap What’s on your iPod? Everything from Guns N’ Roses to Beyonce Academic Achievements: Dean’s & President’s Lists, Who’s Who, Honor’s College Assoc. Outstanding Junior & Senior & Brown Lady Award, Pi Gamma Mu Academic Award, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society & Pi Gamm a Mu Honor Society Athletic Achievements: Rookie of the Year, All-Independent All-Freshman, First & Second Team, Sportsmanship Award, Scholar Baller Award & D2ADA Award Favorite Hobbies: Napping, eating, listening to music, playing with my dog & hanging out with friends Parent/Guardian’s Names: Paul & Patheath Herndon Sibling(s) Name & Age: Alexandria Herndon (19) Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2013 14-13 2014 13-11 2015 12-11 Career: 39-35
G 8 19 23 50
A 4 15 7 26
PTS 12 34 30 76
SH 23 39 46 108
SHOT% .348 .487 .500 .445
SOG 17 36 39 92
SOG% .739 .923 .848 .837
#8 Molly Clever Midfield • Senior Hatteras Island, NC/Cape Hatteras HS Off the field with Molly... Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in Sports Studies Favorite Food: Green bean casserole Sports Idol: Candace Parker What’s on your iPod? 30 Seconds to Mars Academic Achievements: Dean’s list four semesters in a row Favorite Hobbies: Working out and hanging out at the beach Parent/Guardian’s Names: Dave & Bea Herrick Sibling(s) Name & Age: Annie Cleaver (19)
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GB 60 46 36 142
T/O 43 34 18 95
CT 23 19 30 72
Meet the 2016 Hawks #10 Mackenzie Reid Attack • Senior Red Deer, Canada/Vimy Ridge Academy HS Off the field with Mackenzie... Major: History/Pre-Law Favorite Food: Grilled-cheese sandwiches Sports Idol: Maurice Richard What’s on your iPod? Everything Academic Achievements: Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Alpha Theta, Honors College, Pi Gamma Mu, Alpha Chi, Dean’s & President’s Lists, Outstanding History Student Award, Pi Gamm Mu History Award, Commencement Marshal, Who’s Who & Phi Epsilon Kappa Athletic Achievements: All-Independent Team, 1st Team & Player of the Year, NCAA Statistical Award & D2 ADA Favorite Hobbies: Crocheting Parent/Guardian’s Names: Heather Reid Sibling(s) Name & Age: Nick (23), Billy (22) & Cerys (9)
Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2013 14-13 2014 13-10 2015 12-11 Career: 39-34
G 34 58 62 154
A 6 5 13 24
PTS 40 63 75 178
SH 77 101 93 181
#11 Jasmine Latney Attack • Freshman Arlington, VA/Wakefield HS Off the field with Jasmine... Nickname: Jazz Major: Biology/Criminal Justice Minor Favorite Food: Lasagna Sports Idol: Pierre Garcon Pregame Ritual: Pray What’s on your iPod? Empire’s Soundtrack Academic Achievements: Dean’s List and Honors College Member Athletic Achievements: 2nd Team All-Conference and AllTournament in high school Favorite Hobbies: Eat, work, watch television and take selfies Parent/Guardian’s Names: Duane Adams & Phyllis Latney Sibling(s) Name & Age: Janae Latney (25) & D’Angelo Latney (15) 1111
SHOT% .442 .574 .667 .561
SOG 58 88 80 226
SOG% .753 .871 .860 .828
GB 22 18 15 55
T/O 19 42 33 94
CT 4 9 6 19
Meet the 2016 Hawks #12 Arlayne Rattley Defense • Senior Richmond, VA/Varina HS Off the field with Arlayne... Major: Business Administration Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese Pregame Ritual: Listening to music What’s on your iPod? A little bit of everything Academic Achievements: Dean’s list Athletic Achievements: SAAC Rep Favorite Hobbies: Reading & hanging with friends Parent/Guardian’s Names: Michele Mellette Sibling(s) Name & Age: Charles (17)
Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2013 3-0 2014 7-1 2015 8-7 Career: 18-8
G 0 0 0 0
A 0 0 0 0
PTS 0 0 0 0
SH 0 0 0 0
SHOT% .000 .000 .000 .000
SOG 0 0 0 0
SOG% .000 .000 .000 .000
GB 0 5 8 13
#14 Jennifer Caird Midfield • Junior Ontario, Canada/Nottawasga Pines Secondary
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T/O 0 0 4 4
CT 0 1 1 2
Meet the 2016 Hawks #15 Tyra Simons Defense • Junior Somerdale, NJ/Sterling HS Off the field with Tyra... Major: Biology Favorite Food: Chocolate Pregame Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your iPod? Everything but jazz & country Academic Achievements: Honors College, Tribeta & Alpha Lambda Delta Favorite Hobbies: Sleeping & watching Netflix Parent/Guardian’s Names: Herb Simons & Kai Banks
Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2014 12-11 2015 12-11 Career: 24-22
G 7 8 15
A 1 4 5
PTS 8 12 20
SH 17 18 35
SHOT% .412 .444 .428
SOG 10 15 25
SOG% .588 .833 .711
GB 14 15 29
T/O 14 21 35
CT 5 14 19
SH 12 0 12
SHOT% .667 .000 .334
SOG 13 0 13
SOG% 1.083 .000 .542
GB 24 10 34
#16 Sierra Burston Defense • Junior Newnan, GA/ Newnan HS
Career Stats: YEAR GP-GS 2014 13-11 2015 12-11 Career: 25-22
G 8 0 8
A 1 0 1
PTS 9 0 9
1313
T/O 14 12 26
CT 10 15 25
Meet the 2016 Hawks #20 Tenciah Dixon Defense • Freshman Atlanta, GA/Grady HS Off the field with Tenciah... Nickname: Ten Major: Sport Management Favorite Food: Hot wings Sport Idol: Candace Parker Pregame Ritual: Listen to hype music to get in game mood What’s on your iPod? Hip-hop, rap & R&B Favorite Hobbies: Work out, go out shopping & eat at fancy restaurants Parent/Guardian’s Names: Robin Dixon & Cheris Lenear Sibling(s) Name & Age: Coby Dixon (15), Casey Dixon (18), Nicholas Lenear (16), Demarcus Lenear (12) & Montavious Daniels (12)
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2015 CHOWAN LACROSSE RESULTS Date
Opponent
Location
Result
2/19
Columbia College
Columbia, SC
L 17-16
2/22
West Virginia Wesleyan University
Murfreesboro, NC
Postponed
2/28
Tusculum College
Gatlinburg, TN
L 23-11
3/1
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
Canceled
3/5
Coker College
Hartville, SC
L 8-21
3/10
Nyack
Murfreesboro, NC
L 23-14
3/13
Wilmington College (OH)
Murfreesboro, NC
W 20-2
3/21
University of District of Co-
Murfreesboro, NC
W 20-6
3/23
Truett McConnell College
Murfreesboro, NC
W 21-0
3/27
Colorado State University-
Murfreesboro, NC
L 14-10
3/30
Catawba College
Salisbury, NC
L 20-7
4/1
Wingate University
Wingate, NC
L 18-9
4/7
Brevard College
Brevard, NC
Postponed
4/11
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
L 12-7
4/15
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Murfreesboro, NC
W 20-7
Home contests are in BOLD
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2016 CHOWAN LACROSSE SCHEDULE Date
Opponent
Location
Time
2/17
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA
4:30pm
2/20
Wingate University
Murfreesboro, NC
1:00pm
2/22
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
4:00pm
2/27
Catawba College
Murfreesboro, NC
3:00pm
3/1
Alderson-Broaddus University
Philippi, WV
2:00pm
3/7
Newberry College
Murfreesboro, NC
2:00pm
3/8
UVA-Wise
Murfreesboro, NC
2:00pm
3/10
Edinboro University
Murfreesboro, NC
2:00pm
3/19
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV
1:30pm
3/22
Adams State University
Murfreesboro, NC
3:00pm
3/26
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA
1:00pm
3/28
Shorter University
Rome, GA
TBD
4/2
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC
1:00pm
4/6
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA
6:00pm
4/13
Coker College*
Murfreesboro, NC
2:30pm
Home contest are in BOLD *Denotes Senior Day
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