2008 Lincoln Memorial University Men's Soccer Guide by LMU Sports Information

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY MEN’S SOCCER GUIDE RAILSPLITTER QUICK FACTS LOCATION: Harrogate, Tennessee ENROLLMENT: 3,254 (Fall 2007) COLORS: Blue & Gray HOME FIELD: Field Yet To Be Named AFFILIATION: NCAA Division II CONFERENCE: South Atlantic Conference

PRESIDENT: Dr. Nancy Moody AD: Roger Vannoy SID: Rusty Peace SID OFFICE: (423) 869-6236 SID FAX: (423) 869-6376 ASSISTANT SID: Bill Porter

TEAM FACTS NICKNAME: Railsplitters HEAD COACH: Helio D’Anna ALMA MATER: Univ. of Campinas/1988 LMU RECORD: 68-22-6 6th Year OFFICE: (423) 869-6245 FAX: (423) 869-6382 HOME: (606) 546-8270 ASSIST: Paula Fantini OFFICE: (423) 869-6340 GRAD ASSISTANT: John Williams GRAD ASSISTANT: Adriano de Moraes 2007 RECORD: 20-4-1 SAC RECORD: 5-1-1(2007 SAC Champs)

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WELCOME...

2008 SOCCER GUIDE

Welcome to the 2008 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Guide. The guide covers the men’s soccer program, the second covers the men’s soccer program and the final section covers general information on Lincoln Memorial University and the South Atlantic Conference. As always, we welcome your coverage of the Lincoln Memorial University soccer programs. If we can assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact the Sports Information Office at (423) 869-6236.

CONTENTS......

LMU SOCCER FACT SHEET.........................2 CONTENTS & CREDITS...............................3 HEAD COACH HELIO D’ANNA............................................4 ASSISTANT COACHES.................................5 PRESEASON IN BRAZIL.............................6 RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK..............7 2007 ROSTER/TEAM PHOTO.........................8 MEET THE RAILSPLITTERS......................9-21 RUN AT THE NATIONAL CHAMPPIONSIP.....22 REMEMBERING THE GREATEST SEASON....23 2007 Season Results.................................24 PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS........................25-26 SEASON-BY-SEASON RECORDS...................27 SERIES RECORDS......................................28 THIS IS LINCOLN MEMORIAL...................29 THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE.........30 NCAA ...................................................31

CREDITS The 2008 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Media Guide was designed and produced by Sports Information Director Rusty Peace and Sports Information Assistant Bill Porter. Photography was provided by Ray Welch, with action photos taken by Steve Taylor. Additional photographs were taken by the Lincoln Memorial University Sports Information Department personnel. Special thanks to, Head Soccer Coach Helio D’Anna, Director of Publications/ Webmaster Regina Burns and Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Kinesiology Dr. Katherine Pebworth for providing editorial assistance.

ATHLETIC SUPPORT STAFF PHONE DIRECTORY Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Jack Mansfield (423) 869-6251 Compliance Officer Mike Smith (423) 869-6241

Athletics Director Roger Vannoy (423) 869-6241 Sports Information Director Rusty Peace (423) 869-6236 Assistant Sports Information Director Bill Porter (423) 869-6376 Head Athletic Trainer Josh Holt (423) 869-6378 Assistant Athletic Trainer Lucius Wilson (423) 869-6423 Senior Woman Administrator Dr. Pam Moon (423) 869-6393

HEAD COACH HELIO D’ANNA Coach Helio D’Anna, or simply Coach “L” (as he is known throughout the soccer world), begins his sixth season as head coach of the LMU soccer program after helping the men’s team capture two a South Atlantic Conference regular season and tournament title in 2007, back-to-back Appalachian Region titles in 2006 and 2007, and back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division II Final Four. Last season’s run at the national title ended in the championship match where LMU lost 1-0 to Franklin Pirece A product of São Paulo, Brazil, D’Anna served as head men’s soccer coach for nearby Union College before coming to the Lincoln Memorial University program. D’Anna guided Union to four Mid-South Conference Championships and was named Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year each of those seasons. Coach D’Anna’s 1999 and 2001 teams earned trips to the NAIA Region XI Championship match, and the 2001 team finished the season ranked No. 3 in the country. D’Anna majored in physical education at UniCamp-Brazil, and coached and played at different soccer clubs in Brazil as well as the American High School of Campinas. His soccer background also includes coaching and instructing at clinics and internships such as São Paulo Club (former back-to-back world champions), Clemson University Soccer Camp, Post-to-Post Soccer, Brazilian Soccer Academy, BRUSA, Brazilian Soccer Training Center and Cincinnati-Brazil Soccer. D’Anna now possesses an overall winning record of 226-112-24 in his collegiate career as a head coach (167-82-17 with the men and 59-30-5 with the women). Coach D’Anna is part of the Olympic Development Program as a coach in the state of Kentucky. He and his wife, Debbie, reside in Barbourville, Kentucky.

D’ANNA’S COLLEGIATE RECORD (Men)

Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Total

Record 9-11-0 10-7-2 15-3-1 13-9-0 13-9-1 17-5-0 16-4-2 6-12-3 6-10-2 12-3-1 15-3-1 15-2-3 20-4-1 167-82-19

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Coach D’Anna has captured two NCAA Division II Regional titles, two Elite-8 crowns, made two trips to the NCAA Division II Final Four and one trip to the NCAA Division II National Championship since taking over the helm of LMU’s men’s soccer program.

ASSISTANT COACHES

Assistant Coach Paula Fantini

A former women’s soccer star at nearby Union College, Paula Fantini joined the LMU coaching staff last year after obtaining a double major in physical education and sports management, minors in health and general business and a master’s in health and physical education. Now in her second year as assistant coach for the LMU soccer program, Fantini is pursuing her second master’s degree in business. As a student-athlete, Fantini excelled on and off the field. She was a Dean’s List honoree every semester at Union, and was a three-time Academic all-conference honoree, as well as a two-time All-American Scholar Athlete. She was named all-conference and all-region three times, and was named All-American twice. Fantini has a strong coaching background in both club soccer (Impact USA Nike) and in college soccer (University of Campinas). “Her resume speaks for itself ,” says LMU Head Coach Helio D’Anna. “She was and still is a phenomenal player and has already proven to have tremendous coaching skills. More importantly, she is a person of excellence and that is what we always associate our program with at LMU. We are thrilled to have her on board with our men’s and women’s soccer program.”

Graduate Assistant Coach Jon Williams Jon begins his second season as graduate assistant with the LMU soccer programs after a stellar four-year career as a player for Coach D’Anna. During four seasons under Coach “L”, Williams was part of a program that captured 48 wins and only 18 losses and seven ties, in addition to a Gulf South Conference Championship title in 2005, an NCAA Appalachian Region Championship in 2006, an NCAA Elite-8 title in 2006 and earned the University’s first trip in men’s soccer to the NCAA Final Four in 2006. From his defensive position, Williams played in 55 games in his collegiate career, scoring two goals and handing out two assists for a total of six career points. As graduate assistant coach, Williams is involved with all phases of the program including working with the keepers and will pursue a master’s degree in education.

Graduate Assistant Coach Adriano de Moraes

Although Adriano only played one season with the Railsplitters, his contributions were evident in the Railsplitter’s two Appalachian Region titles, their two Elite-8 wins a SAC Tournament title, two trips to the final four, and last year’s national championship appearance.

As a graduate assistant coach, de Moraes brings to the table a great deal of soccer knowledge, quality leadership and a work ethic that is second to none. In addition to being involved with team and individual workouts, de Moraes also works with the keepers and is pursuing a master’s degree in education.

PRESEASON IN BRAZIL

2008 RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK In the progression of a program, one thing is for sure, great players will graduate and great opportunities will present new ones. That is definitely what 2008 will be all about. The legacy built over the past three or four years will be entrusted to a new array of talent. Although the pressure will be there, so is the excitement from these young players. The 2008 roster will have a great balance of returners, transfers, newcomers and freshmen. Leandro Pereira (Daktronics National Player of the Year), Felipe Nogueira (Daktronics First Team All-American), Aaron McEnna (Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference) Pedro Canineu and Gavin MacLeod are among the returning starters. Greg Lewandowski, Ian Richardson, Jimmy Vandenhurk and Jemele Juber are among those with aspirations to step up and compete for playing time this season. Transfers Willian Moura, Renato Segalla, Victor Plaza, and Rodrigo Brito Martins will be welcomed additions to the roster. Freshmen Ross Buckley, Michael Watkins and James McLeish are among the top young players coming in to begin their collegiate careers. In reality, all returning and new players are of great talent and will be key to the team’s performance this season. These players will “wear” a bull’s eye on their jerseys as all opponents will be gunning to try to knock off the defending South Atlantic Conference, Appalachian Region and National Runners-up. Critical regional games with Barton, Clayton State, Pfeiffer, Bellarmine and Francis Marion will be tough. The South Atlantic Conference schedule will also be closely contested as all teams in the league seem poised to challenge. The facility upgrades the Railsplitters are facing will also pose a challenge. As the project completion has been delayed, the LMU soccer teams will be playing more games on the road than usual. Having had the chance to exerience the pre-season in Brazil, the team will bring all the preparation and team bonding to fruition. Unity will be a critical ingredient in overcoming the challanges the Railsplitters will face this season. Let the games begin!

The 2008 RAILSPLITTERS Defending South Atlantic Conference & Appalachian Region Champions & NCAA Division II National Runners-up

No. Name Position Class Ht. Hometown 00 David Lambach GK RS 5’11” Morristown, TN 0 Andrew Livingston GK Fr. 6’1’ Lawrenceburg, KY 1 Michael Watkins GK Fr. 6’1” Statesville, NC 2 James Shariff D Fr. 6’0” Toronto, Ontario, Canada 3 Felipe Nogueira D Jr. 6’0” Uberaba, Brazil 4 Brito Martins D Fr. 6’2” Sorocaba, Brazil 5 Pedro Canineu M Jr. 5’10” Sorocaba, Brazil 6 Ross Buckley M Fr. 5’10” Bury, England 7 Willian Moura F Fr. 6’1” Newtown, CT 8 Victor Plaza M Fr. 5’11” Jundiai, Brazil 9 Ian Richardson F Sr. 6’2” North Lanarkshire, Scotland 10 Renato Segalla M Jr. 6’1” Santo Andre, Brazil 11 Leandro Pereira F Jr. 6’0” Brasilia, Brazil 12 Kyle Norris M Fr. 5’3” Sheridan, AR 13 Tom Clark D Fr. 6’1” Kent, England 14 Jemele Juber M So. 5’8” Clarkston, GA 15 Adam Huber M So. 5’10” Murfreesboro, TN 16 Kyle Gross D Jr. 5’11” Victoria, Canada 17 Aaron McKenna D/M So. 5’9” Birmingham, England 19 Jimmy Vandenhurk F So. 6’1” Walland, TN 20 James McLeish M Fr. 6’1” Amprior, Canada 21 Gavin MacLeod D Sr. 6’0” Glasgow, Scotland 22 Greg Lewandowski M So. 5’9” Toronto, Canada 23 Andrew Bayerl M Fr. 6’0” Milford, OH 24 Robbie Curtis F Fr. 6’4” Ozark, MO 25 Peter Fraser M/D Fr. 5’10” Kanata, Canada Head Coach: Helio D’Anna Assistant Coach: Paula Fantini Graduate Assistant Coaches: Adriano de Moraes & John Williams

MEET THE 2008 RAILSPLITTERS

# 00 David Lambach ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Morristown, Tennessee MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Paul & Elaine Lambach COACH’S COMMENTS: “David could surprise a lot of people this year. He is young but has some mileage as a keeper. As he gets stronger and continues to mature, he will be a great keeper for us in the future.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Do you know that Lincoln Memorial University, Carson-Newman College and Tusculum College used to be members of the Smokey Mountain Athletic Conference, the Volunteer State Athletic Conference and the Tennessee Valley Athletic Conference when they were at the NAIA level?

# 0 Andrew Livingston ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Lawrenceburg, KY MAJOR: Biology PARENTS: Tim & Judy Livingston COACH’S COMMENTS: “Andrew has solid fundamentals and a very good soccer pedigree. His adjustment to the college game should happen quickly and with that, our future in the net is a bright one.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, current Assistant Coach Paula Fantini is a former player of Coach D’Anna’s from his Union days and is the third assistant coach under D’Anna since he took over the program in 2003?

MEET THE 2008 RAILSPLITTERS

# 1 Michael Watkins .............................................. HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Statesville, North Carolina MAJOR: Marketing PARENTS: Dennis & Pat Watkins COACH’S COMMENTS: “Michael is a very athletic goalkeeper with excellent potential for college. As he gets stronger and more experienced, he will become a very important player for us.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, LMU goalkeeper Brent Cole holds the school record for career shutouts (12), most ties (5), most wins (47) and lowest goals against average (1.00)?

# 2 James Shariff

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HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Toronto, Ontario, Canada MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Charles & Elizabeth Shariff

COACH’S COMMENTS: “James is technical and has very good potential. As he works on his strength to better adapt to college soccer, he will become a solid assist to our team.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, Lincoln Memorial University’s 2007 trip to the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer National Championship is the first time in the history of the South Atlantic Conference that any team has ever earned chance to play for the national title?

MEET THE 2008 RAILSPLITTERS

# 3 Felipe Nogueira ................................................

HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Junior (1st Team All-SAC, 1st Team All-American) HOMETOWN: Uberaba, Brazil MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Jose Ernani & Cristiana Vieira COACH’S COMMENTS: “Felipe is a superstar defender and a very important player for us. He can defend, start the offense and even score. I expect him to have another All-American season in 2008.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2006 2007 Total

GP 20 25 45

GS 20 25 45

G 6 11 17

A 3 1 4

Pts 15 23 38

Shots 25 50 75

Shot% .240 .220 .227

SOG 15 23 38

SOG% .600 .460 .507

GW 1 4 5

# 4 Brito Martins ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’2” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Sorocaba, Brazil MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Joao & Mary Martins COACH’S COMMENTS: “Brito has all the necessary tools to be a huge impact for us. He is strong and experienced and will nicely fill the shoes of our outgoing seniors.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, when Lincoln Memorial University’s Leandro Pereira earned 2007 Daktronics Men’s Soccer Player of the Year it was the first time ever an LMU athlete received such an award?

MEET THE 2008 RAILSPLITTERS

# 5 Pedro Canineu ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Sorocaba, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Paulo & Maria Canineu COACH’S COMMENTS: “Pedro has good potential to be an important player for us. Fitness is the critital component and if he arrives for preseason in shape, he will have a great year. He has very good skills and understanding of the game. Possibly his most important trait is that he wants to succeed.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total

GP 20 20

GS 20 20

G 2 2

A 6 6

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 10 19 .105 7 .368 1 10 19 .105 7 .368 1

# 6 Ross Buckley

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HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Bury, England MAJOR: Physcial Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Jeff & Mary Buckley

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Ross could be a key signee for us this year. His left foot skills and flank capabilities make him a perfect complement to our style of play. He has pace and the smarts to gel with our other players immediately.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, former Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer forward Nelson Pizzaro became the first Railsplitter player in the history of the men’s soccer program to play United States Major League Soccer?.

MEET THE 2008 RAILSPLITTERS

# 7 Willian Moura ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Newtown, Connecticut MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Anegil & Filomena Moura COACH’S COMMENTS: “Willian has tremendous speed and skills. He will be critical in anchoring our offense and will bring a new dimension to our roster. I expect him to score a lot of goals this year.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, as of the beginning of the 2008 season, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer team has won every South Atlantic Conference Tournament match and every Appalachian Region match they have played?

# 8 Victor Plaza ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Jundiai, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Walmir & Rosana Plaza COACH’S COMMENTS: “Victor will have very little time to adjust to the college level; However, he is very capable of being an immediate impact on our program. He has great skills and obviously understands the Brazilian style of play. He could be an exciting player to watch.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, in 2004 Railsplitter sophomore Frederico Moojen became the first LMU men’s soccer player ever to lead the nation in goals scored in a season? In only his first season, Moojen was also ranked second in total points scored.

MEET MEET THE THE 2008 2001 RAILSPLITTERS RAILSPLITTERS

# 9 Ian Richardson ................................................

HEIGHT: 6’2” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: North Lanarkshire, Scotland MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Andrew & Angela Richardson COACH’S COMMENTS: “Ian is ready to take it to the next level. His strength, touch and left foot are perfect for the game. With the services that we’ll be able to provide for him this year, we will see him score many times.”

2005 2006 2007 Total

GP 11 10 15 36

GS 4 0 0 4

LMU CAREER STATISTICS G A Pts Shots Shot% 0 1 1 3 .000 2 3 7 10 .200 2 0 4 16 .125 4 4 12 29 .138

SOG 2 6 7 15

SOG% .667 .600 .438 .517

GW 1 0 0 0

# 10 Renato Segalla ................................................

HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Santo Andre, Brazil MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Marcelo & Aparecida Segalla

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Renato is strong, skilled and experienced. He has played in the USA for two years and knows what to expect. He will be an immediate impact and could be one of our top players this year.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, before Lincoln Memorial University adopted men’s soccer as a collegiate sport in the late 1980’s that no soccer player from Brazil had ever played for LMU’s men’s or women’s soccer program?

MEET THE 2008 RAILSPLITTERS

# 11 Leandro Pereira ................................................

HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Junior (1st Team All-SAC, 1st Team All-American Daktronics National Player of the Year) HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Coelis Martins COACH’S COMMENTS: “Leandro can do anything he wants on the field. He obviously can score, but he can also create and make everyone around him better. He quietly goes about his game to stack points and wins. He is all about the little things and will always be a threat to the opponents net.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2006 2007 Total

GP 19 25 44

GS 19 24 43

G 22 23 45

A 9 9 18

Pts 53 55 108

Shots 79 109 188

Shot% .278 .211 .239

SOG 42 53 95

SOG% .532 .486 .505

GW 3 6 9

# 12 Kyle Norris

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HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Sheridan, Arkansas MAJOR: History PARENTS: Carla Norris

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Kyle is quick and smart and can be a tough match-up for anyone. He knows the game and by being surrounded by so many great players, he will get better and have a bright future at LMU.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Lincoln Memorial University 2008 men’s soccer record of 20-4-1 was the best single-season record in Railsplitter soccer history? The 2008 season finish surpassed the old marks of 15-3-1 set in 2005 and 15-23 set in 2006.

MEET THE 2008 RAILSPLITTERS

# 13 Tom Clark ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Kent, England MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: John & Deborah Clark COACH’S COMMENTS: “Tom is a smooth technical defender who can get through difficult situations with ease. His positioning is excellent and he will always make the right decisions.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer team received it’s highest NCAA ranking ever in September of 2008 after defeating Delta State University and Barton College? The Railsplitters were ranked No. 1 according to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll.

# 14 Jemele Juber

............................................... HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Clarkston, Georgia MAJOR: Pre-Pharmacy PARENTS: Juber & Genet Juber COACH’S COMMENTS: “Jemele can run for days. He is deceivingly strong and will not let down his guard during the game. He can be an important flank player for us this year.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total

GP 14 14

GS 0 0

G 0 0

A 0 0

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 4 .000 2 .500 0 0 4 .000 2 .500 0

MEET THE 2008 RAILSPLITTERS

# 15 Adam Huber

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HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Murfreesboro, Tennessee MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Roger & LeAnn Huber

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Adam is a hard working player and has a great attitude. He knows the challenges ahead and is willing to put in the effort to accomplish his goals. He is a good player to have on our roster.”

2007 Total

GP 8 8

GS 0 0

LMU CAREER STATISTICS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0

# 16 Kyle Gross ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Victoria, Canada MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Bob & Maureen Gross COACH’S COMMENTS: “Kyle has great potential and could be a factor with improved fitness and confidence. He has solid skills and is composed on the ball. He should have a breakthrough year for us this season.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2006 2007 Total

GP 3 8 11

GS 0 0 0

G 0 0 0

A 0 0 0

Pts 0 0 0

Shots 1 0 1

Shot% .000 .000 .000

SOG 0 0 0

SOG% .000 .000 .000

GW 0 0 0

MEET THE 2008 RAILSPLITTERS

# 17 Aaron McKenna ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore (Preseason All-SAC) HOMETOWN: Birmingham, England MAJOR: Mathematics PARENTS: Christopher & Lynn McKenna COACH’S COMMENTS: “Aaron is a star in the making. He had a superb first year and now knows what our league is about. He is crafty, smart and tough to beat. Without a doubt, he will have a great year this season.” LMU CAREER STAISTICS 2007 Total

GP 25 25

GS 11 11

G 1 1

A 3 3

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 5 8 .125 5 .625 0 5 8 .125 5 .625 0

# 19 Jimmy Vandenhurk

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HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Walland, Tennessee MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: John & Kay Vandenhurk

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Jimmy has great potential and a bright future. He is stong, powerful and can be a lethal scorer. He continues to get better every day and should have a break-through year as a sophomore.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total

GP 17 17

GS 0 0

G 1 1

A 0 0

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 2 12 .083 4 .333 1 2 12 .083 4 .333 1

2007 RAILSPLITTERS MEET THE 2008

# 20 James McLeish ................................................

HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Amprior, Canada MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Polly McLeish

COACH’S COMMENTS: “James was a late addition to the team and is a welcomed surprise. He is no stranger to the Brazilian game of soccer and having spent time in Brazil while training, he could do well this season. He is a great athlete and we are glad to have him in our program.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, Canadian and former Railsplitter men’s soccer player John Payette still High School: ranks as LMU’s all-time leader in total points (113) and is tied for most career goals (48)? 2003 Statistics: Payette played Career Statstics:soccer for the Railsplitters from 1993 to 1995 and set the two records in only three Club Team:seasons of collegiate play.

# 21 Gavin MacLeod ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Glasgow, Scotland MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Murdo & Barbara MacLeod

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Gavin is now a seasoned player and has a great deal of confidence. He has worked hard for what he has accomplished and will be eager to finish his collegiate career on a strong note this season. He always stays fit and takes care of his body. He can also be a vocal leader on the field.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG 2005 16 8 0 0 0 2 .000 0 2006 6 1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 2007 25 24 0 0 0 4 .000 1 Total 47 33 0 0 0 6 .000 1

SOG% .000 .000 .250 .167

GW 0 0 0 0

2007 RAILSPLITTERS MEET THE 2008

#22 Greg Lewandowski ................................................

HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Toronto, Canada MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Jerzy & Iwona Lewandowski

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Greg is very strong and tough. He has a die-hard attitude and will always give his best effort when he steps on the pitch. He is an important player for us.”

2007 Total

GP 23 23

GS 1 1

LMU G 1 1

CAREER STATISTICS A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG%GW 1 3 11 .091 4 .364 1 1 3 11 .091 4 .364 1

# 23 Andrew Bayerl ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Milford, Ohio MAJOR: Pre-Med PARENTS: Diane Henly & Chris Bayerl

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Andrew is another very strong player that has a good understanding of the game of soccer. He is smart and will adjust to the college game soon.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program has only had four head coaches in the history of the program? Craig Rasmusson, Mike Varga, Jeff Winterberger, and Helio D’Anna.

2007 RAILSPLITTERS MEET THE 2008

#24 Robbis Curtis ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’4” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Ozark, Missouri MAJOR: Pre-Med PARENTS: Gary & Teresa Curtis COACH’S COMMENTS: “Robbie is a great athlete with a really nice touch for a big guy. He will read the game just as well as our top players and will fit right in. He could be a surprise signee this season.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, Lincoln Memorial University offically began a men’s soccer program in the fall of 1987? At that time, the University was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and of the Tennessee Valley Athletic Conference (TVAC).

# 25 Peter Fraser ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Midfielder/Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Kanata, Canada MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Peter & Heather Fraser

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Peter has very good potential and a great attitude. He has a passion for doing things right and will bring that attitude to the roster. I expect good things from him this year.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program has been nationally ranked in the past four seasons? The University’s highest ranking came on September 2, 2008 when the Railsplitters were ranked as the nation’s No. 1 team. Their highest season finish was No. 2 in 2007.

MEET THE RAILSPLITTERS 2007 RUN AT2007 THE NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Members of the LMU men’s soccer team stand for the National Anthem before the 2007 NCAA Division II title match with each man in his own minute.

LMU All-American Leandro Pereira leads the Railsplitter’s offensive attack in LMU’s 2-1 win over Northern Kentucky University in the 2007 Elite 8 finals.

REMEMBERING THE GREATEST SEASON IN RAILSPLITTER MEN’S SOCCER HISTORY

2007 RAILSPLITTER RESULTS Date Opponent Site Aug 24 Charleston H Aug 26 Lewis H Aug 31 Salem International H Sep 02 Barry A Sep 08 Newberry* H Sep 12 Tusculum* H Sep 15 Pfeiffer H Sep 18 Anderson A Sep 22 Brevard H Sep 26 Carson-Newman A Sep 30 Presbyterian A Oct 02 Maryville H Oct 06 Lenoir-Rhyne* A Oct 13 Catawba* H Oct 20 Alderson-Broaddus H Oct 23 Mars Hill A Oct 27 Wingate A Food Lion SAC Tournament Oct 30 Catawba H Nov 02 Carson-Newman N Nov 04 Tusculum N NCAA Appalachian Region Tournament Nov 09 Wingate N Nov 11 Carson-Newman N NCAA Quarterfinals Nov 18 Northern Kentucky N NCAA Soccer Final Four Nov 30 Montevallo N Dec 02 Franklin Pierce N * - South Atlantic Conference Match

Score W 8-1 L 2-3 W 11-0 L 0-3 W 6-1 W 3-2 W 2-0 W 2-1 W 5-0 W 1-0 W 3-1 W 3-0 W 2-1 W 3-2 W 7-0 T 1-1 L 0-3

Rec. 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 6-2-0 7-2-0 8-2-0 9-2-0 10-2-0 11-2-0 12-2-0 13-2-0 13-2-1 13-3-1

W 4-0 W 1-0 W 3-1

14-3-1 15-3-1 16-3-1

205 75 150

W 2-1 W 2-1

17-3-1 18-3-1

80 115

W 2-1

19-3-1

703

W 1-0 (OT2) 20-3-1 L 0-1 20-4-1

383 512

LMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Felipe Nogueira has become one of the most feared defenders in the country having earned 2007 All-American

SAC 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 5-0-0 5-0-1 5-1-1

Att. 80 100 70 267 100 100 70 100 100 100 219 140 450 220 100 5-0-1 198

RAILSPLITTER RECORDS GOALS

INDIVIDUAL

Game: 5 - John Payette vs. Lipscomb ..................... 9/21/95 4 on 9 occasions, most recently by Leandro Pereira vs. Alderson-Broaddus10/20/07 Leandro Pereira vs. Charleston...............8/24/07

POINTS

Game: 11 - Diogo Silvy vs. Delta State .................. 10/23/04 11 - John Payette vs. Lipscomb ................... 9/21/95 10 - Larry Reeves at Carson-Newman ....... 9/30/87 10 - Saleh Badahman at Carson-Newman .... 9/30/87 9 on 4 occasions

Season: 25 - Frederico Moojen ....................................... 2005 24 - Brett Scaccia............................................. 1992 23 - Leandro Pereira ..................................... 2007 23 - Frederico Moojen .................................... 2004 22 - Leandro Pereira ..................................... 2006

Season: 57 - Brett Scaccia............................................. 1992 56 - Frederico Moojen ....................................... 2005 55 - Leandro Pereira ..................................... 2007 53 - Leandro Pereira ..................................... 2006 53 - Frederico Moojen .................................... 2004

Career: 48 - John Payette.......................................1993-1995 Frederico Moojen ...........................2004-2005 45 - Leandro Pereira........................2006-present 42 - Dave Swaney......................................1995-1998 39 - David Mwendapole............................1998-2000

Career: 113 - John Payette......................................1993-1995 111 - Diogo Silvy......................................2003-2006 109 - Frederico Moojen .......................... 2004-2005 108 - Leandro Pereira.......................2006-present 108 - Dave Swaney....................................1995-1998

ASSISTS Game: 3 on 8 occasions, most recently by Marcelo Galafassi vs. Salem Intl. ............... 8/31/07

SHOTS Game: 14 - Frederico Moojen vs. Delta State ....... 10/23/04 12 - Leandro Pereira vs. A-B.................10/20/07 12 - Leandro Pereira vs. Charleston.......8/24/07 11 - Dexter Cox vs. Bluefield (VA) ............... 9/7/93 10 on 4 occasions

Season: 13 - Eddie Escobar........................................... 1996 12 - Diogo Silvy ................................................ 2004 10 - Claudio Rico .............................................. 2006 10 - Leonardo de Barros .................................... 2006 10 - Diogo Silvy ................................................ 2005

Season: 126 -Frederico Moojen ...................................... 2005 109 - Leandro Pereira.....................................2007 93 - Nelson Pizarro.........................................2007 80 - Frederico Moojen ..................................... 2004 79 - Leandro Pereira ..................................... 2006

Career: 35 - Diogo Silvy ..................................... 2003-2006 26 - Eddie Escobar.....................................1996-1999 25 - Edmond Bogonko..............................1998-2001 24 - David Swaney.....................................1995-1998 23 - Nelson Pizarro...................................2004-2007 23 - Leonardo de Barros...........................2005-2007

Career: 210 - Diogo Silvy ................................... 2003-2006 206 - Frederico Moojen .......................... 2004-2005 188 - Leandro Pereira.......................2006-present 176 - David Swaney ...................................1995-1998 173 - John Payette......................................1993-1995

RAILSPLITTER RECORDS INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING RECORDS

TEAM RECORDS

SAVES Game: 19 - Ben Eckert vs. UAB ............................. 9/4/93 14 - Ben Madsen at Union (KY) ................. 10/4/00 12 - Ben Madsen vs. Montevallo ................. 9/28/01 11 - Justin Wilde at Catawba ..................... 10/30/04 11 - Justin Wilde vs. King .......................... 10/25/03

GOALS Game: 11 - vs. Salem International.......................... 8/31/07 11 - vs. Delta State ................................... 10/23/04 11 - vs. Hillsdale .......................................... 9/6/98 Season: 74 - ................................................................ 2006

Season: 156 - Tom Hardwick...........................................1994 142 - Ben Madsen.............................................2001 118 - Chad Newton.............................................1995 109 - Ben Eckert................................................1993 105 - Paul Hammond ......................................... 2002

ASSISTS Game: 10 - vs. Delta State ................................... 10/23/04

Career: 334 - Ben Madsen......................................1999-2001 202 - Chad Newton....................................1995-1996 198 - Brent Cole......................................2004-2007 169 - Tom Hardwick...................................1993-1995 138 - Justin Wilde .......................................2003-2004

POINTS Game: 32 - vs. Delta State ................................... 10/23/04

TEAM GOALKEEPING RECORDS

SHOTS Game: 56 - vs. Salem International.......................... 8/31/07

SAVES Game: 19 - vs. UAB ............................................... 9/4/93 14 - at Union (KY) ..................................... 10/4/00 12 - at Catawba ....................................... 10/30/04 12 - at Montevallo ...................................... 9/28/01 11 - vs. King ............................................ 10/25/03

Season: 62 - ................................................................ 2006

Season: 192 - ............................................................. 2007

Season: 480 - ............................................................. 2006

Season: 156- ............................................................... 1994 154- ...................................................... 1995 135- ............................................................... 1996 127- ..............................................................2002 122- ............................................................. 1993

Captains Nelson Pizzaro & Claudio Rico accept the NCAA Division II Runner-up trophy following LMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss to Franklin Pierce in the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship.

RAILSPLITTER SEASON-BY-SEASON RECORDS

Season Results: 1987 - 7 - 4 - 0 1988 - 8 - 6 - 1

Coaches History: Jonas Holdeman (1987-1988) 15-10-1 .596

1989 - 6 - 12 - 1 1990 - 8 - 8 - 2 *1992 - 2 - 15 - 0 1992 - 12 - 8 - 0 1993 - 10 - 10 - 0 1994 - 10 - 9 - 0 1995 - 7 - 13 - 0 1996 - 11 - 6 - 3 1997 - 10 - 8 - 1

Spencer Smith 14-20-3

(1989-1990) .419

Craig Rasmuson (1991-1993) 24-33-0 .421 Mike Varga 50-45-4

(1994-1998) .525

Jeff Winterberger (1999-2002) 20-51-4 .293 Helio D’Anna (2003-Present) 68-22-8

1998 - 12 - 9 - 0 1999 - 7 - 10 - 1 2000 - 5 - 10 - 2 2001 - 2 - 18 - 0 2002 - 6 - 13 - 1 2003 - 6 - 10 - 2 2004 - 12 - 3 - 1 2005 - 15 - 3 - 1 2006 - 15 - 2 - 3 2007 - 20 - 4 - 1 Total: *First Season as an NCAA Division II Institution.

2007 senior Marcelo Galafassi was instrumental in the Railsplitter’s success last season and had arguably his best game in the NCAA Division II National Championship against Franklin Pierce.

1987-90 - NAIA 1991-present - NCAA Division II

RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDS Opponent Alabama Birmingham Alabama-Huntsville Alderson-Broaddus Anderson Asbury Barry Barton Bellarmine Belmont Berea Birmingham Southern Bluefield (VA) Brevard* Brewton Parker Bryan Campbellsville Campbell (NC) *Carson-Newman *Catawba Central Arkansas Charleston (WV) Christian Brothers Cincinnati The Citadel Clayton State Concord (WV) Concordia (MI) Covenant Crown (TN) Cumberland (KY) Cumberland (TN) David Lipscomb Davis & Elkins Dayton Delta State Eastern Michigan Findlay Florida Southern Fort Lewis Francis Marion Franklin Pierce Freed Hardeman Gardner-Webb Georgetown (KY) Guilford Harding Hillsdale Indianapolis Kentucky Wesleyan King Lambuth Lee Lees McRae Lewis *Lenoir-Rhyne Liberty Life Limestone Longwood

W 0 4 2 1 4 1 First 2 2 3 0 3 2 1 0 3 0 10 5 3 2 8 0 1 First 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 First 0 1 2 First 1 5 1 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 4 2

L 4 11 0 0 0 2 Meeting 5 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 8 3 5 1 8 1 0 Meeting 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 2 2 0 1 1 3 1 Meeting 1 0 1 Meeting 0 1 0 2 2 3 1 0 0 1 1 4 1 1 1

T 1 0 0 0 0 0

Lynn Opponent Marshall *Mars Hill Martin Methodist Maryville Milligan Missouri-Rolla Montevallo Montreat Morehead State Morehouse *Newberry UNC-Greensboro North Greenville Northern Kentucky Nova Southeastern Oakland City Ouachita Baptist Pfeiffer Presbyterian Queens Radford Rollins Salem International Shawnee State Shepherd USC-Aiken USC-Upstate Saint Leo Southern Indiana Southern Wesleyan Spalding Spring Hill Sue Bennett Tampa Tennessee Temple Tennessee Wesleyan Thomas *Tusculum Union (KY) Warren Wilson West Florida West Virginia Tech West Virginia Wesleyan Wheeling Jesuit *Wingate Wofford Total:

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0

0 W 0 6 1 3 4 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 1 3 1 2 4 2 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 4 0 0 0 1 3 1 1 0 4 4 1 6 7 1 4 1 1 1 1 0 191

* South Atlantic Conference Opponents Bold - 2008 Opponents

3 L 2 3 0 1 3 0 12 0 1 1 1 1 0 4 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 0 8 3 0 7 0 1 0 3 1 181

0 T 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Lincoln Memorial University was founded in 1897 as a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln and his philosophy and ideals. Its inception dates from an occasion in the fall of 1863 when the President was meeting with General Oliver Otis Howard to discuss military operations in and around the Cumberland Gap and East Tennessee area. The President expressed his appreciation for the loyalty that the people of the region had shown to the Union during this time of Civil War. Pointing to the area on the map, Mr. Lincoln said, “General Howard, if you come out of all this horror and misery alive, and I hope that you may, I want you to do something for these people who have been shut out from the world all these years. If I live, I will do all I can to aid you and between us we may do them the justice they deserve. Please remember, and if God is good to us we may be able to speak of it later!” Mr. Lincoln did not live to see his dream fulfilled, but O.O. Howard (who also was a founder of Howard University) never forgot those words. In 1895, he traveled to the Cumberland Gap area to address a small academy that was operated by a Congregational minister, the Rev. A.A. Myers, and his wife Ellen. While he was there, the General remembered Lincoln’s request and joined with the Myers and several prominent friends to lay the groundwork for a university honoring the slain President. It was to be an institution whose mission and principles would exemplify the life of Abraham Lincoln. The philosophy articulated by these founders as a guide for University programs and curriculum was based on the following principles which were exemplified in the life of Abraham Lincoln: individual liberty; the privileges and responsibilities of the American government; love and respect for the fellow people; personal initiative, individual effort; unselfish leadership; an appreciation for the common people; free enterprise; and belief in a personal God. Now in its 111th year of operation, LMU has grown into a progressive university, offering over 30 majors. LMU’s Fall 2007 enrollment was 3,254 students and there were 153 faculty members at the main campus and ten extended-campus sites. The main campus is also home to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, which houses one of the largest Lincoln collections in the country.

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS Location: Harrogate, TN Founded: 1897 Enrollment: 3,254 (Fall 2007 Figures) Nickname: Railsplitters Colors: Blue & Gray Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: South Atlantic Conference President: Dr. Nancy Moody Athletic Director: Roger Vannoy Sports Information Director: Rusty Peace Head Athletic Trainer: Josh Holt Main Athletics Phone Number: (423) 869-6285

Division II Student-Athlete Perspectives Catching up with four former Division II stars Niki Arinze

McLain “Mac” Schneider

“I decided to finish my basketball career at a Division II institution because on my recruiting trip, they showed me that academically and athletically, they had strong programs. I was studying business and Henderson State has one of the best business programs in Arkansas, and the basketball team won the conference title the previous year, so they were a perfect fit for me. At Henderson State, I had more free time to do things outside of playing basketball, but I was still able to further my education and graduate.” Niki Arinze, Niki Arinze played basketball at a Henderson State Division I university for the first two years of his career and then transferred to Henderson State University. While at Henderson State, Arinze was named to the all-South Region first team, was an all-American and was the Gulf South Conference Player of the Year two times. He graduated from Henderson State in 2002 with a degree in business, then played professional basketball for the New Castle Eagles in the British Basketball League.

“I was initially attracted to the University of North Dakota because I could receive a wonderful education while playing on a quality football team in my home state. Division II provided the perfect balance for me, giving me a solid education while playing on a national championship football team. I found a balance that I couldn’t find in Division I or Division III. I cannot thank the people at North Dakota enough for giving me my experience at North Dakota that helped begin my law career. ” As an offensive lineman at North McLain “Mac” Schneider, Dakota, Mac Schneider was a key North Dakota member of the 2001 Division II national championship team. Academically, he graduated with summa cum laude honors as a history major and political science minor and was named to several academic all-district, all-conference and all-America teams. Schneider is currently working in Washington, D.C., as the press secretary for North Dakota Rep. Earl Pomeroy.

“I chose a Division II institution because of the family-like atmosphere and genuine care and concern for my well-being. The network you build with your coaches and professors in Division II is unbelievable and helps with career placement and graduate-school recommendations. While on campus, being at a Division II school gave me opportunities to expand my interests in other areas like student government, volunteering and others, while still being an athlete. From the beginning, I felt a sense of home in Division II and Brianna Williams, since then, I have realized it was one Mount Olive of the best decisions I ever made.” Although heavily recruited by Division I institutions, Brianna Williams chose to attend Division II Mount Olive College as a basketball studentathlete. She also served as chair of the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She is currently working as an associate chemist with Laboratory Corporation of America and is a full-time graduate student at East Carolina University, where she tutors student-athletes. Williams aspires to become a biology or physical sciences professor.

“Coming out of high school, everyone thinks that to be a successful athlete, you have to play Division I. I could have gone to any Division II school I wanted, but I went Division I because of the status associated with it. I thought I had to play Division I. I was highly criticized for my move (to Christian Brothers), but I played on an excellent team. While at Christian Brothers, we beat all the Division I teams we played. When a top Division II team is playing other top programs, the competition is comparable (to Missy Gregg, Division I). I won a national chamChristian Brothers pionship at my Division II institution, something I never could have done at my Division I school.” Missy Gregg, standout soccer forward, transferred to Division II Christian Brothers University after having a successful two-year career at a Division I university. She rewrote the soccer records for goals scored and assists in both Division I and Division II, earning a national championship with Christian Brothers as a senior. Named the Honda Award Division II Woman Athlete of the Year, two-time Gulf South Conference Player of the Year, NSCAA Player of the Year and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Female Amateur Athlete of the Year, Gregg also earned Dean’s List honors.

NCAAsports.com

Missy Gregg Brianna Williams

2008 RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE August 8/28 8/30 September 9/5 9/7 9/10 9/13 9/17 9/20 9/27 October 10/1 10/4 10/8 10/11 10/18 10/21 10/24 10/28 November 11/1

OPPONENT

SITE

Delta State University Barton College

Barbourville, KY 1:00 p.m. Wilson, NC 3:00 p.m.

Bellarmine University Shepherd University Asbury College Clayton State University *Tusculum College *Newberry College Georgetown College

Louisville, KY Harrogate Wilmore, KY Morrow, GA Greeneville, TN Newberry, SC Harrogate

*Carson-Newman College Francis Marion College King College *Lenoir-Rhyne University *Catawba College Pfeiffer College *Brevard College *Mars Hill College

Jefferson City, TN 4:00 p.m. Florence, SC 2:00 p.m. Bristol, TN 5:00 p.m. Harrogate 4:30 p.m. Salisbury, NC 7:00 p.m. Meisenheimer, NC 4:00 p.m. Brevard, NC 4:00 p.m. Harrogate 3:00 p.m.

*Wingate University Harrogate SAC Tournament TBA Appalachian Regional Tournament TBA

*Indicates South Atlantic Conference Opponent

TIME

6:30 3:00 4:00 2:30 7:00 3:00 3:00

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

3:30 p.m. TBA TBA