2010 LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Senior Karen Boleska
Senior Kristen Huffman
Senior Mandy Moran
Senior Raquel Abrile Senior Becky Thompson
Senior Julianna Childers
1 Women’s Soccer
Senior Ashley Wallace
Senior Jennah Kilroy
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S SOCCER GUIDE LADY RAILSPLITTER QUICK FACTS LOCATION: Harrogate, Tennessee ENROLLMENT: 3,948 (Fall 2009) COLORS: Blue & Gray HOME FIELD: Yet To Be Named AFFILIATION: NCAA Division II CONFERENCE: South Atlantic
PRESIDENT: B. Jim Dawson, Ed D AD: Roger Vannoy SID: Rusty Peace SID OFFICE: (423) 869-6236 SID FAX: (423) 869-6376 ASSISTANT SID: Bill Porter
TEAM FACTS NICKNAME: Lady Railsplitters HEAD COACH: Helio D’Anna ALMA MATER: Univ. of Campinas/1988 LMU RECORD: 70-36-2 7th Year OFFICE: (423) 869-6245 FAX: (423) 869-6382 HOME: (606) 546-8270 ASSIST: Adriano de Moraes OFFICE: (423) 869-6340 GRAD ASSIST COACH: Courtney Hollis 2009 RECORD: 7-8-3 SAC RECORD: 3-5-0
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2010 LADY RAILSPLITTER SOCCER GUIDE WELCOME...
Welcome to the 2010 Lincoln Memorial University Women’s Soccer Guide. This guide covers the women’s soccer program and gives general information about Lincoln Memorial University and the South Atlantic Conference. As always, we welcome your coverage of the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer. If we can assist you, please do not hesitate to contact the Sports Information Office at (423) 869-6236.
CONTENTS...... LMU WOMEN’S SOCCER FACT SHEET......2 CONTENTS & CREDITS..........................3 HEAD COACH HELIO D’ANNA.......................4 ASSISTANT COACHES...............................5 LADY SPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK.......6 2010 ROSTER/TEAM PHOTO.......................7 MEET THE LADY RAILSPLITTERS............8-20 2009 SEASON RESULTS..........................21 PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS.....................22-23 SERIES RECORDS..................................24 LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERISTY.................25 THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE........26
CREDITS The 2010 Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer guide was designed and produced by Sports Information Director Rusty Peace and Sports Information Assistant Bill Porter. Photography was provided by Ray Welch and the Lincoln Memorial University Sports Information Department. Special thanks to Head Soccer Coach Helio D’Anna, Director of Publications/Webmaster Regina Burns and Associate Professor of Physical Education and Kinesiology Katherine Pebworth and Sport Information Graduate Assistant Scott Erland for providing editorial assistance.
ATHLETICS SUPPORT STAFF DIRECTORY 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
Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Jack Mansfield (423) 869-6322 Compliance Officer Mike Smith (423) 869-6239 Keep Up With The Lady Railsplitters Online All Season Long At:
www.lmurailsplitters.com
Or By Calling The LMU Sportsline At:
Melissa Hayes (423) 869-6423 Senior Woman Administrator Stephanie Smith (423) 869-6393
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HEAD COACH HELIO D’ANNA Coach Helio D’Anna, or simply Coach “L” (as he is known throughout the soccer world), begins his eighth season as head coach of the LMU women’s soccer program after helping the Lady Railsplitters reach the NCAA Tournament three of the past six seasons. The Lady Railsplitters won the South Atlantic Conference regular season title and the tournament title in 2007, They then advancing to the quarterfinal round match of the NCAA Southeast Regional Tournament. In 2004 and 2005, they also advanced to nationals, including a deep trip to quarter finals of the national tournament. The women also won conference titles in 2004, 2005 and 2007. 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 where he 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, Postto-Post Soccer, Brazilian Soccer Academy, BRUSA, Brazilian Soccer Training Center and Cincinnati-Brazil Soccer. D’Anna possesses an overall winning record of 265-138-29 in his collegiate career as a head coach (188-94-20 with the men and 77-44-9 with the women). He and his wife Debbie reside in Barbourville, Kentucky. D’ANNA’S COLLEGIATE RECORD (Women)
Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 6 Years
Record 7-11-0 12-5-2 16-3-1 9-6-1 15-5-1 11-6-1 7-8-3 77-44-9
School LMU LMU LMU LMU LMU LMU LMU
Coach D’Anna has captured four NCAA Division II Regional tournament berths, two conference championships and one NCAA Regional title since taking over the helm of the Lady Railsplitter women’s soccer program in 2003.
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ASSISTANT COACHES/TEAM PHYSICIAN 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 as a player and as a coach, their two Elite-8 wins a SAC Tournament title, two trips to the final four and their 2007 national championship appearance. As an 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. He is pursuing a master’s degree in education.
Graduate Assistant Coach Courtney Hollis
After a solid career with the Lady Railsplitters from 2005 to 2008 that ranks her in the LMU record book as 8th all-time in career saves (54), Courtney has returned to her alma mater to assume the duties of graduate assistant coach for the women’s soccer program. Courtney will be working with the goalkeepers and will be involved with on-the-field training, weight room duties, equipment and game-day duties. Coach Hollis will be pursing a masters degree in couning.
Team Physician Dr. Howard Teitelbaum
Dr. Howard Teitelbaum enters his fourth season as the team physician for the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer program. Dr. Teitelbaum is professor of medicine at the University’s DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before coming to LMU, Teitelbaum coached soccer at the high school level in the State of California and was also a soccer referee and officiated at the college and professional level. Teitelbaum served as the state director of referee instruction for the State of Michigan for the United States Soccer Federation and is still a standing member of the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association.
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2010 LADY RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK The LMU women’s soccer team has had tremendous success in the past. The new generation is very aware of it and wants to build on this legacy as well as to achieve new heights. Although we are still predominently young, our roster now also has a good deal of maturity and seniority. The returning players and the incoming new class are deep and strong. The team has worked extremelly hard both last spring and during the summer. They feel they earned their success going into the season. The team spirit is tremnendous and the unity within the roster is palpable. That is a key ingredient to achieve our goals. Our roster has at least two players for every position on the field. We can play several formations and styles depending on the opponents: we can go big, with high pressure, or counter attack with quickness. We will be strong all over the field, including the midfield, defense and offense. Our possession will be very strong which has become a trademark of the program. Our leadership will also be strong and our veterans are hungry to finish their college career on a high note. Although in theory we return the majority of our starters from last year, we will have several position up for grabs, and that will create a healthy internal competition, keeping everyone on their toes. Our schedule is really strong this year with 13 regional matches. This will allow us to be in striking range for an at-large bid for nationals. We open the season with four straight regional matches and then our first conference bout. It is essential for us to hit the ground running during preseason. Our usual conference foes will be key matches (Carson Newman, Tusculum, Catawba, Wingate, and Lenoir Rhyne), as will the up and coming programs in the conference. Out of conference, Young Harris, Alabama Huntsville and Mount Olive will be great challenges as well. Key returners include Raquel Abrile and Karen Boleska on defense, Leanne Reid, Syd Bailey, and Sam Meek in the middle, and Sarah Taylor and Becky Thompson upfront. But high contributors from players such as Leslie Wilson, Sarah Thompson, Jessica Meyer, Julie Childers and Jenna Kilroy are also critical for us to be successful. However, all returners and all incoming players are expected to make important contributions. Our team wants to reestablish the LMU women’s soccer program as a contender in conference as well as achieve post season play. It’s a new season, new faces, but similar with similar goals and the mark has been set high.
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2010 LADY RAILSPLITTER NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name 00 Ashley Wallace 0 Emma Miller 1 Sarah Thompson 2 Monica Lindsey 3 Jennah Kilroy 5 Kristen Cook 6 Becky Thompson 7 Sydni Bailey 8 Abby Yother 9 Leslie Wilson 10 Samantha Meek 11 Caitlin Templeton 13 Meghan Hughes 14 Sarah Taylor 15 Karen Boleska 16 Julianna Childers 17 Leanne Reid 18 Jessica Meyer 19 Amanda Moran 20 Raquel Abrile 21 Teresa Doyle 22 Angelia Jones 24 Sarah Harvey 25 Kristen Huffman 26 Kayla Hanson
Position GK GK GK D D/M D/M F M M M M/F M M M D MF M M MF/F D D/M M F M GK
Ht. Yr. 5’6” Sr. 5’4” Fr. 5’7” So. 5’4” So. 5’7” Sr. 5’3” Fr. 5’6” Sr. 5’2” Jr. 5’1” Fr. 5’5” Jr. 5’3” Jr. 5’9” Fr. 5’4” So. 5’7” Jr. 5’10” Sr. 5’7” Sr. 5’6” Jr. 5’3” Jr. 5’1” Sr. 5’6” Sr. 5’4” Fr. 5’3” Fr. 5’4” Sr. 5’4” Sr. 5’10” RS-Jr.
Head Coach: Helio D’Anna Assistant Coach: Adriano de Moraes Graduate Assistant Coach: Courtney Hollis
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Hometown Lithia Springs, GA Knoxville, TN Frederick, MD Hixson, TN Sykesville, MD Little Rock, AR Frederick, MD Franklin, TN Cookeville, TN Norris, TN Tampa, FL Maryville, TN Oliver Springs, TN Ajax, Ontario, Canada Burlington, Ontario, Canada Titusville, FL Aberdeen, Scotland Orlando, FL Springfield, OH Campinas, Brazil Severn, MD Bowling Green, KY Daventry, England Lansing, KS Melbourne, FL
MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
............................................... #00 Ashley Wallace HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Lithia Springs, GA MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Ronnie & Robin Wallace
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Ashley is a seasoned keeper and has worked hard over her first two years with our program. She has good reflexes and handles the ball in the air well. She has good potential to contribute to the team.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS GOALIE 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 4 6 10
GS 0 1 1
Minutes 71:20 151:17 222:37
GA 3 1 4
GaAvg 3.79 0.59 1.62
Saves 3 9 12
W 0 1 1
L 0 0 0
T 0 0 0
Sho 0 0 0
# 0 Emma Miller
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HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Knoxville, Tennessee MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Kevin & Kathy Miller
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Emma is very agile and has cat-like reflexes. She has excellent leaping ability and covers the goal very well. Emma has a great personality and will do very well in college.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, in 2010 former Lady Railsplitter soccer players Ellen Husarik (1994-97) and Jammi McClead (1996-99) were named to the All-Time Gulf South Conference Women’s Soccer Team of the Decade?
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MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
............................................ # 1 Sarah Thompson HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Frederick, Maryland MAJOR: Education PARENTS: Jim & Laura Thompson
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Coming off of a stellar year as a freshman, Sarah has all the ingredients to take her game to a new level. She is strong and fearless and can shut an opponent down when she is on top of her game.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS GOALIE 2009 TOTAL
GP GS 18 15 18 15
Minutes GA GaAvg Saves 1548:03 28 1.63 80 1548:03 28 1.63 80
W L 6 8 6 8
T 3 3
Sho 2 2
................................................ # 2 Monica Lindsey HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Hixson, Tennessee MAJOR: Nursing PARENTS: John & CJ Lindsey COACH’S COMMENTS: “Monica had a very good spring season and should have that carry over to the fall. She is dedicated and has good talent as a defender. She is a smart player and has good fundamentals.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2009 TOTAL
GP 5 5
GS 0 0
G 0 0
A 0 0
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0
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MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
.............................................. # 3 Jennah Kilroy HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Sykesville, Maryland MAJOR: Psychology PARENTS: Patrick & Laurie Kilroy
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Jennah has tremendous potential and talent. She possesses very well and can strike the ball equally as effective. She is a leader and has experienced a lot of success in her collegiate career.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2009 TOTAL
GP 15 15
GS 3 3
G 1 1
A 1 1
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 3 9 .111 2 .222 0 3 9 .111 2 .222 0
................................................ # 5 Kristen Cook HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender/Midfield CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Little Rock, Arkansas MAJOR: Communications PARENTS: Tim & Kim Cook
COACH’S COMMENTS: Kristen is a tenacious defender. She is aggressive and very vocal on the field and has a great attitude. Kristen is also a quick, smart player that can defend and play from the back.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, former Lady Railsplitter Heloisa de Oliveira (2004-07) is the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer program’s only All-American?
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MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
............................................... # 6 Becky Thompson HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Frederick, Maryland MAJOR: Environmental PARENTS: Jim & Laura Thompson
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Becky is an incredible athlete and a ferocious forward. She is aggressive, fast, fearless and a constant threat. She scores and assists nearly everytime she is on the field and should have a banner year this season.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 21 18 12 51
GS 21 18 11 50
G 10 7 10 27
A 7 5 6 18
Pts 27 19 26 72
Shots Shot% 74 .135 66 .106 45 .222 185 .146
SOG 38 39 25 102
SOG% .514 .591 .556 .551
GW 3 3 3 9
SOG% .583 .143 .421
GW 0 0 0
................................................ # 7 Sydni Bailey HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Franklin, Tennessee MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Tim & Suzy Bailey
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Syd is the kind of player that does anything that needs to be done and does it well. She can play several positions and will always do it proficiently. She can shut opponents down and makes very few mistakes during the course of a match.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 18 18 36
GS 13 17 30
G 1 0 1
A 1 1 2
Pts 3 1 4
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Shots Shot% 12 .083 7 .000 19 .053
SOG 7 1 8
MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
# ............................................. 8 Abby Yother HEIGHT: 5’1” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Cookeville, Tennessee MAJOR: Nursing PARENTS: Mike & Julie Yother
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Abby is a very technical midfielder. She works very hard, she is fit and she plays smart. She is always involved in the play and will complete most of her passes. She can also score when needed.” LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, Lincoln Memorial University started women’s soccer in 1994? The Lady Railsplitter’s first head coach was Mike Varga who is now the head coach at the University of South Alabama.
# 9 Leslie Wilson
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HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Norris, Tennessee MAJOR: Psychology PARENTS: John & Molita Wilson
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Leslie is strong and when she is on top of her game she can dominate. She shoots well, reads the game and is a good play maker. She can play a number of positions on the field with the same proficiency.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 4 16 20
GS 4 14 18
G 1 0 1
A 1 0 1
Pts 3 0 3
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Shots Shot% 2 .500 15 .000 17 .059
SOG 2 5 7
SOG% 1.000 .333 .412
GW 0 0 0
MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
............................................... # 10 Samantha Meek HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Midfielder/Forward CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Tampa, Florida MAJOR: Physical Education/Kinesiology PARENTS: Randy & Cindy Meek
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Sam is very quick and smart. She shoots equally well with both feet and can score at a high level. She constantly moves and is capable of seeing the play developing two or three passes ahead.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 18 18 36
GS 18 16 34
G 4 4 8
A 1 2 3
Pts 9 10 19
Shots Shot% 39 .103 20 .200 59 .136
SOG 24 11 35
SOG% .615 .550 .593
GW 2 1 3
# 11 Caitlin Templeton ................................................
HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Maryville, Tennessee MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Chris & Stacie Templeton
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Caitlin is a pretty smooth operator in the midfield. She plays effortlessly and makes smart passes. She is also very good in set pieces and corner kicks. She should improve daily and do well in college.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer team has won three conference championships? The first was in 1997 under the direction of former Head Coach Mike Varga in the Gulf South Conference. The second was 2005 when the LMU was in it’s final year of the GSC. The last conference title was in 2007 as a member of the South Atlantic Conference.
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MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
#.............................................. 13 Meghan Hughes
HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Oliver Springs, Tennessee MAJOR: Pre-Medicine PARENTS: Tom & Lori Hughes
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Meghan is always working hard both on and off the field. She makes smart decisions and can defend as well as support. She strikes the ball well and can serve good crosses too.”
2009 TOTAL
GP 14 14
GS 0 0
LMU G 0 0
CAREER STATISTICS A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0
# 14 Sarah Taylor ................................................
HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Ajax, Ontario, Canada MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Brian & Sandy Taylor
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Sarah is an offensive threat anytime she has the ball. She can create off the dribble as well as distribute to the open man. Defensively she is tireless and tough to score on. She will be key to our success again this season.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 18 18 36
GS 18 17 35
G 2 13 15
A 1 4 5
Pts 5 30 35
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Shots Shot% 23 .087 61 .213 84 .179
SOG 10 29 39
SOG% .435 .475 .464
GW 0 1 1
MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
Karen Boleska # 15 ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Burlington, Ontario, Canada MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Frank & Grace Boleska
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Karen is a strong defender and good leader. She can destroy as well as pass from the back. She also has a powerful shot and is good in the air. She can shut down people and is ready to dominate this year.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP GS G 20 14 0 DID NOT PLAY 16 14 1 36 28 1
A 0
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 7 .000 2 .286 0
0 0
2 2
7 14
.143 .071
4 6
.571 .429
0 0
# 16 Julianna Childers ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Titusville, Florida MAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Stuart & Pamela Childers
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Julie is a smart player and can defend as well as support. When she is healthy, she can be dominant. She can use either foot well and can play on both sides of the field. Julie should have a strong senior year this season.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 21 18 15 54
GS 7 16 14 37
G 0 0 0 0
A 0 2 0 2
Pts 0 2 0 2
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Shots Shot% 12 .000 1 .000 5 .000 18 .000
SOG 4 1 2 7
SOG% .333 1.000 .400 .389
GW 0 0 0 0
MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
#.............................................. 17 Leanne Reid HEIGHT:
5’6” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Aberdeen, Scotland MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Ewen & Sheena Reid
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Leanne is able to take over games, both as an assist maker and a goal scorer. She is extremely skilled, finishes very well and can orchestrate the play from beginning to end. She is one of the best players in the league.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 18 18 36
GS 18 17 35
G 6 3 9
A 4 0 4
Pts 16 6 22
Shots Shot% 48 .125 48 .062 96 .094
SOG 24 30 54
SOG% .500 .625 .562
GW 4 2 6
Jessica Meyer #18 .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Orlando, Florida MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Michael & Kathryn Meyer
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Jessica is a very athletic and a hardworking player. She does a great job on the wings although she can play in the middle as well. She can make things happen out of hustle as well as from her skills.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 16 18 34
GS 1 3 4
G 0 2 2
A 0 1 1
Pts 0 5 5
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Shots Shot% 1 .000 6 .333 7 .286
SOG 1 3 4
SOG% 1.000 .500 .571
GW 0 0 0
MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
# 19 Mandi Moran ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’1” POSITION: Midfielder/Forward CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Springfield, Ohio MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Harold & Kimberly Moran
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Mandi is quick and deceivingly fast. She can do a good job playing on the sides and up front. When she is healthy, she can make things happen and can be a factor putting pressure on the ball.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 15 15 15 45
GS 0 0 1 1
G 1 0 0 1
A 1 1 1 3
Pts 3 1 1 5
Shots Shot% 8 .125 4 .000 10 .000 22 .045
SOG 2 4 5 11
SOG% .250 1.000 .500 .500
GW 0 0 0 0
Raquel Abrile # 20 ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Campinas, Brazil MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Luisa H.A. Abrile
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Raquel is a dominant defender with strengh and skill. She is fast and explosive and can make runs from the back. She never gives up on the play and can be one of the best defenders in the conference.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2009 TOTAL
GP 14 14
GS 13 13
G 0 0
A 1 1
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 1 1 .000 0 .000 0 1 1 .000 0 .000 0
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MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
# 21 Teresa Doyle ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Severn, Maryland MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Dennis & Anna Doyle
COACH’S COMMENTS: ‘“Tee’ is a technical player and a good athlete. She can defend, support and make smart plays and decisions. She has a great attitude and is always willing to work hard.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, despite leaving the Gulf South Conference after 2005, the LMU women are still ranked second in winning percentage (.654) and third in total wins (123)?
# 22 Angelia Jones .............................................
HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Bowling Green, Kentucky MAJOR: Education PARENTS: Mark & Deborah Jones
COACH’S COMMENTS: “AJ is a technical and smart player. She contribute at several positions and will play well at all of them. In addition, she is also a person of excellence and a great student.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Lady Railsplitter soccer team has twice finished the season ranked among the top 25 teams in the nation? The first time was 2004 when LMU made it to the Elite 8, finishing 8th in the country. The last time was 2005 when the Lady Railsplitters won the Gulf South Conference Tournament and were beaten in the first round of the NCAA Tournament finishing 25th.
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MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
# 24 Sarah Harvey ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Daventry, England MAJOR: Accounting PARENTS: Colin & Kathy Harvey
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Sarah decided to return and exhaust eligibility and we are thrilled with it. She is in the best shape of her collegiate career motivated to play her final season. She obviously knows our system and will help us tremendously.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2006 2008 2009 TOTAL
GP 14 13 17 44
GS 11 0 8 19
G 3 1 1 5
A 2 0 0 2
Pts 8 2 2 12
Shots Shot% 31 .097 6 .167 6 .167 43 .116
SOG 12 5 2 19
SOG% .387 .833 .333 .442
GW 2 1 0 3
# 25 Kristen Huffman
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HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Lansing, Kansas MAJOR: Veterinary Technology PARENTS: Larry & Lorree Huffman
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Kristen goes about taking care of business all the time and she does it quietly. She is a hard working player and has good technical skills. She is a steady presence and has good leadership skills.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS GP 2009 TOTAL
GS 3 3
G 0 0
A 0 0
Pts 0 0
Shots 0 0 0 0
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Shot% SOG SOG% GW .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0
MEET THE 2010 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
# 26 Kayla Hanson ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Redshirt Junior HOMETOWN: Melbourne, Florida MAJOR: Wildlife & Fisheries Management PARENTS: Hugh & Susan Hanson
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Kayla will be a dominant keeper in our league. Her size and hands are great, and she has pretty good foot skills.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer team has qualified for the NCAA Tournament three times since Head Coach Helio D’Anna took over the program in 2003?
Former all-conference Lady Railsplitters Camilla Verissimo (2005-07) shakes a Tusculum College defender. 20
2009 LMU Soccer Lincoln Memorial Combined Team Statistics (as of Aug 05, 2010) All games
2009 LADY RAILSPLITTER SEASON RESULTS RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Date Aug 27 Aug 29 Sep 02 Sep 06 % Sep 11 % Sep 13 Sep 16 * Sep 19 * Sep 23 Sep 29 Oct 02 * Oct 10 * Oct 13 * Oct 20 * Oct 24 * Oct 29 * Oct 31 Nov 04
Opponent ASBURY BARTON KING at Mount Olive at Georgia College vs South. New Hampshire TENNESSEE WESLEYAN at Brevard TUSCULUM at Cumberlands #5 COLUMBUS STATE at Lenoir-Rhyne NEWBERRY at #10 Carson-Newman CATAWBA MARS HILL at Wingate at #2 Tusculum
TEAM STATISTICS SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored per game Shot pct. Shots on goal-Attempts SOG pct. Shots/Game CORNER KICKS PENALTY KICKS PENALTIES Yellow cards Red cards ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral Site #/Avg
OVERALL 7-8-3 3-5 4-3-3
W W L To2 To2 Lot W W L W L L L Wo2 L W L To3
Score 2-0 6-0 0-1 1-1 0-0 3-4 4-1 3-2 4-5 3-0 1-3 1-2 0-1 3-2 1-2 4-2 1-3 0-0
Att. 75 100 110 109 235 37 100 100 100 50 100 400 90 75 75 75 188 214
LMUW
OPP
37-264 2.06 . 140 131-264 . 496 14.7 78 0-1
29-256 1.61 . 113 120-256 . 469 14.2 60 1-1
8 1
14 2
825 9/92 1/37
1371 8/171
HOME 4-5 1-3 3-2 ##
14 6 10 17 18 11 15 3 24 12 13 19 21 22 25 2 23 8 5 4 1 20 16 9 7 00
Player
Sarah Taylor Becky Thompson Samantha Meek Leanne Reid Jessica Meyer Mariana Machado Karen Boleska Jennah Kilroy Sarah Harvey Robyn Rowe Meghan Hughes Amanda Moran Erin Longworth Caroline Chadwell Kristen Huffman Monica Lindsey Victoria Baldwin Rafaela Patricio Jennifer Wilson Leanne Harkness Sarah Thompson Racquel Abrile Julianna Childers Leslie Wilson Sydni Bailey Ashley Wallace Total Opponents
Goalie 00 Ashley Wallace 1 Sarah Thompson ##
Total Opponents
Goals by Period Lincoln Memorial Opponents
gp 18 12 18 18 18 13 16 15 17 17 14 15 7 4 3 5 4 10 8 8 18 14 15 16 18 6 18 18 GP 5 18 18 18
NEUTRAL 0-1 0-0 0-1
g
a
pts
Min. 151:17 1548:03 1699:20 1699:20
GA
13 4 10 6 4 2 3 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 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 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 37 19 29 18
sh sh% sog sog% gw pk-att
30 61 .213 29 .475 26 45 .222 25 .556 10 20 .200 11 .550 6 48 .062 30 .625 5 6 .333 3 .500 5 13 .154 4 .308 2 7 .143 4 .571 3 9 .111 2 .222 2 6 .167 2 .333 0 6 .000 5 .833 0 1 .000 0 .000 1 10 .000 5 .500 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 2 .000 1 .500 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0 .000 0 .000 1 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0 .000 0 .000 1 1 .000 0 .000 0 5 .000 2 .400 0 15 .000 5 .333 1 7 .000 1 .143 0 0 .000 0 .000 93 264 .140 131 .496 76 256 .113 120 .469
1 28 29 37
GAAvg Saves
0.59 1.63 1.54 1.96
9 80 91 94
Pct
.900 .741 .758 .718
1st
2nd
OT
OT2
OT3
Total 37 29
1st
2nd
OT
OT2
OT3
Total 264 256
Saves by Period Lincoln Memorial Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
OT2
OT3
Total 91 94
Corners by Period Lincoln Memorial Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
OT2
OT3
Total 78 60
Fouls by Period Lincoln Memorial Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
OT2
OT3
Total 156 156
Shots by Period Lincoln Memorial Opponents
Former all-conference midfielder Patty Speilman steals the ball from a University of West Florida defender in the 2005 Gulf South Conference Tournament Championship match.
AWAY 3-2-3 2-2 1-0-3
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17 11
19 17
124 131 115 124 39 40 40 37 71 79
47 51 35 19 78 71
0 1
2 10 3 2 1 4 2 1
1 0
7 7 2 1 2 0 5 5
0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 8
W-L-T
1-0-0 6-8-3 7-8-3 8-7-3
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-1 Sho
0 2 4 4
LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS INDIVIDUAL
GOALS Game: 6 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. N. Greenville .... 8/26/04 4 - by 12
Season: 28 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2007 27 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2004 24 - Danielle dos Santos .................................. 2005 24 - Erin Alexander..........................................1996 23 - Krista Shamblin........................................1996 Career: 78 - Heloisa de Oliveira .......................... 2004-2007 58 - Erin Alexander...................................1994-1997 39 - Kristen Boujos ................................ 2004-2005 38 - Gretchen Dever.................................1998-2001 36 - Danielle dos Santos ......................... 2005-2006 ASSISTS
Game: 4 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. Union ................ 8/24/06 4 - Camilla Verissimo at Delta State ............ 9/23/05 4 - Liz DuQuesnay vs. Bluefield (VA) ......... 9/24/02 4 - Randi Timmons vs. Midway ................ 10/27/01 4 - Emily Davis vs. Campbellsville ............... 9/9/00 4- Gretchen Dever vs. Campbellsville ........... 9/9/00 4- Erin Alexander vs. UAH ...................... 10/13/96 4- Kilee Novak vs. Concord (WV) ............. 8/30/97
POINTS Game: 14 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. NGU ................ 8/26/04 13 - Gretchen Dever vs. Campbellsville ........ 9/9/00 11- Krista Shamblin vs. UAH .................... 10/13/96 10- Erin Alexander vs. UAH ..................... 10/13/96 9 - by 5 Season: 67 - Heloisa de Oliveira ................................ 2007 64 - Heloisa de Oliveira ................................. 2004 60 - Erin Alexander.............................................1996 56 - Danielle dos Santos .................................. 2005 54 - Krista Shamblin...........................................1996 Career: 200 - Heloisa de Oliveira ........................ 2004-2007 153 - Erin Alexander.................................1994-1997 90 - Kristen Boujos ................................ 2004-2005 90 - Gretchen Dever..................................1998-2001 88 - Krista Shamblin.................................1995-1996 SHOTS Game: 13 - Danielle dos Santos at Lander ....... .......9/23/06 13 -Emily Davis vs. Ouachita Baptist ......... 10/10/03 13 - Erin Alexander vs. Cumb. (KY) ......... 10/11/94 12 - Emily Davis vs. Campbellsville ............. 9/7/03 12 - Gretchen Dever vs. Midway ............... 10/27/01
Season: 13 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2006 13 - Yolanda Janiga..........................................1997 12 - Erin Alexander..........................................1996 11 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2007 11- Carol Lach.................................................1995
Season: 127 - Heloisa de Oliveira ................................. 2007 95 - Danielle dos Santos .................................. 2005 87 - Erin Alexander.............................................1996 82 - Krista Shamblin........................................1996 79 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2004
Career: 44 - Heloisa de Oliveira .......................... 2004-2007 37 - Erin Alexander...................................1994-1997 27 - Randi Timmons..................................2000-2003 23 - Camilla Verissimo.............................2005-2007 21 - Yolanda Janiga...................................1997-1998 21 - Carol Lach.........................................1995-1998
Career: 325 - Heloisa de Oliveira ....................... 2004-2007 234 - Erin Alexander.................................1994-1997 187 - Emily Davis.....................................2000-2003 185 - Becky Thompson....................2007-present 177 - Cindy Campbell .............................2001-2004
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LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING RECORDS
TEAM RECORDS
SAVES Game: 34 - Ellen Husarik vs. Carson-Newman....... 9/22/94 26 - Cindy Winterberger at Lynn ................ 9/17/99 22 - Katie Fennell at Christian Brothers..... 10/19/03 15 - Jennifer Haggerty at Union (KY) ......... 10/4/00 13 - Katie Fennell at UAH ........................... 10/5/01 13 - Jennifer Haggerty vs. C-N .................... 8/29/01
Game: 17 - vs. Campbellsville ................................. 9/9/00
GOALS
Season: 218 - Ellen Husarik............................................1994 110 - Ellen Husarik............................................1995 104 - Katie Fennell........................................... 2003 93 - Katie Fennell .............................................. 2002 91 - Katie Fennell .............................................2001 Career: 411 - Ellen Husarik.....................................1994-1997 306 - Katie Fennell ..................................2001-2004 232 - Stephanie Kwoka ...........................2003-2006 221 - Cindy Winterberger..........................1996-1999 164 - Jennifer Haggerty ...........................1999-2002
Season: 73 - ..................................................... 2005, 2007 ASSISTS
Game: 17 - vs. Campbellsville .................................. 9/9/00 Season: 57 - ................................................................... 1997 POINTS
Game: 51 - vs. Campbellsville ................................. 9/9/00 Season: 202 - ............................................................ 2005 SHOTS Game: 69 - vs. Campbellsville ................................. 9/9/00 Season: 490 - ............................................................ 2007
TEAM GOALKEEPING RECORDS SAVES Game: 34 - vs. Carson-Newman............................. 9/22/94 26 - at Lynn ............................................... 9/17/99 22 - at Christian Brothers .......................... 10/19/03 16 - at Christian Brothers .......................... 10/21/01 15 - at Union (KY) ..................................... 10/4/00 Season: 137 - ............................................................... 1995 131 - ................................................................. 2002 124 - ............................................................. 2001 117 - ................................................................. 2003 103 - .............................................................. 1996
All-American Heloisa de Oliveira rewrote the LMU women’s soccer record book during her four years with the Lady Railsplitters.
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LADY RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDS Opponent Alabama-Huntsville Anderson Armstrong Atlantic Asbury Barry Barton Bellarmine Belmont Abbey Bluefield (VA) Brevard* Bryan Campbellsville *Carson-Newman *Catawba Central Arkansas Christian Brothers Cincinnati Christian Clayton State Columbus State Concord Converse Covenant Cumberland (KY) Delta State Eckerd College Findlay Florida Southern Francis Marion Gardner Webb Georgetown (KY) Georgia College and State Harding Hillsdale Indianapolis Kentucky Wesleyan King Lambuth Lander Lee Lees-McRae *Lenoir-Rhyne Liberty Limestone Lindsey Wilson Longwood Lynn *Mars Hill Martin Methodist Maryville Midway Milligan Missouri-Rolla Montevallo Montreat Morehead State Mount Olive *Newberry North Alabama North Florida
W 7 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 2 5 1 7 7 1 1 1 1 2 1 11 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 1 1 9 1 0 3 1 0 7 1 1 1 3 9 0
L 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 10 4 2 5 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 0 2 0 2 1 5 0 0 0 3 1 0
T 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1
Opponent W North Greenville 1 Northern Kentucky 1 Oakland City 2 Ouachita Baptist 5 Pfeiffer 1 Piedmont 1 Presbyterian 3 Rollins 2 Saginaw Valley State 1 Salem International 1 USC-Aiken 3 USC-Upstate 1 Univ. of the South 1 Southern Indiana 0 Southern New Hampshire 0 Spalding 2 Spring Hill 1 Tampa 0 Tennessee-Chattanooga 1 Tennessee Tech 2 Tennessee Wesleyan 5 Transylvania 1 *Tusculum 8 Union (KY) 5 Virginia Intermont 1 Warren Wilson 1 West Florida 3 West Georgia 1 West Virginia Tech 1 *Wingate 3 LMU Overall Record: 181 *South Atlantic Conference Opponents Bold - 2009 Opponents
L 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 9 1 0 0 11 1 0 4 105
T 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 18
LMU Lady Railsplitter Season Records 1994 7-8-1 1995 10-9-1 1996 17-3-1 1997 17-2-2 (GSC Champions) 1998 14-3-2 1999 14-6-0 2000 8-11-0 2001 10-8-1 2002 7-11-1 2003 7-11-0 2004 12-5-2 (NCAA South Region Champions) 2005 16-3-1 (GSC Champions) 2006 9-6-1 2007 15-5-1 (SAC Champions) 2008 11-6-1 2009 7-8-3 LMU Lady Railsplitter Head Coaches Mike Varga 1994-1998 Jeff Winterberger 1999-2002 Helio D’Anna 2003-present
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65-25-7 39-36-2 77-44-9
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 113th year of operation, LMU has grown into a progressive university, offering over 30 majors. LMU’s Fall 2009 enrollment was 3,948 students and there were 153 faculty members at the main campus and extended-learning 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: 3,948 (Fall 2009 Figures) Nickname: Lady Railsplitters Colors: Blue & Gray Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: South Atlantic Conference President: B. James Dawson, Ed D Athletic Director: Roger Vannoy Sports Information Director: Rusty Peace Head Athletic Trainer: Josh Holt Main Athletics Phone Number: (423) 869-6285
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LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Construction on the new LMU Soccer stadium began in 2007. The field is adjacent to the site of Gibbs Field, the home of the LMU soccer teams from 1990-2007.
The settings include a 120x80 yard bermuda grass field, european style goals, and brand new score board. The large dugouts also feature storage areas and two bathrooms in addition to covered benches. Beginning in 2010, the plans are to add concrete stands to sit 200 people and a two story press box with a concession stand and bathrooms. At this point the LMU soccer locker rooms are located in the Tex Turner Arena but an area in a planned fieldhouse has been designated for locker rooms at the stadium site.
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THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE The South Atlantic Conference is in its 35th year of athletic tradition and excellence. The conference has enjoyed tremendous success due to dedicated people building a premier athletic conference throughout its history. The distant forerunner of the South Atlantic Conference was the North State Atlantic Conference (NSIAC). The NSIAC was formed when the “Little Six”, as it was called, broke from the North Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1930. These charter members included Lenoir-Rhyne College, Atlantic Christian, Catawba College, Guilford College, Elon College, and High Point University. The North State continued to grow over the next 30 years, adding Western Carolina (1933), East Carolina (1947) and Pfeiffer (1960). A name change became necessary when the league accepted Newberry as its first South Carolina member in 1961. The league took on the name Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAC) on May 20th of that year. The CIAC saw several changes in the following years as East Carolina withdrew from the league in 1962. Appalachian State and Western Carolina followed in 1971 and 1976. All three landed in the Southern Conference. The South Atlantic Conference was founded in 1975 solely as a football conference. The league received its name from a contest in which Kurt Brenneman of Greensboro, N.C. became the first to submit the SAC-8 moniker. The SAC-8 consisted of Carson-Newman College, Catawba College, Elon College, Gardner-Webb University, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Mars Hill College, Newberry College, and Presbyterian College. Dr. Fred Bentley, of Mars Hill College, was named league president for its inaugural year, by a vote of the member institutions. After the first season of play in the SAC-8, LenoirRhyne College captured the first football title. In 1989, the league’s 15th year of operation, the South Atlantic Conference became a comprehensive, allsports conference. That year the South Atlantic Conference sponsored 10 sports - football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s soccer, volleyball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis. Later the conference grew to 14 championship sports by adding women‘s soccer (1990), men’s and women’s cross country (1993) and women’s golf (1999). The South Atlantic Conference was composed of the same eight member institutions from 1975 until 1988, when Wingate University replaced Newberry College as the eighth member institution. Newberry later rejoined the conference in 1996.
Key Dates in SAC History 1930 -– North State Atlantic Conference formed when six schools broke from the North Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 1961 – Newberry joins league. Conference changes name to Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAC) 1975 – South Atlantic Conference formed as football league with eight schools, called the SAC-8. 1988 – Wingate replaces Newberry 1989 – SAC became an all-sports conference 1996 – Newberry rejoins conference 1998 – Tusculum joins conference 2006 – Lincoln Memorial joins conference 2007 – Brevard joins conference 2010 – Anderson joins conference
Tusculum College was admitted as a member of the league in 1998. In 2006, Lincoln Memorial University joined the league, followed by Brevard College in 2007. Anderson University became the league’s tenth member in 2010. Today the conference is a group of ten private, liberal & civic arts colleges and universities, similar in size and athletic philosophy. Since becoming eligible for NCAA Division II postseason play in 1993, the league has sent representatives from all of its sponsored sports to NCAA postseason play. The league membership now includes Anderson University in Anderson S.C.; Brevard College in Brevard, N.C.; Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn.; Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C.; Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C.; Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn.; Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C.; Newberry College in Newberry, S.C.; Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tenn.; and Wingate University in Wingate,
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2010 LADY RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE September 9/2 9/5 9/11 9/15 9/18 9/21 9/25 9/28 October 10/2 10/6 10/9 10/16 10/19 10/23 10/27 10/30 November
OPPONENT
SITE
TIME
Young Harris College University of Alabama-Huntsville Mount Olive College King College *Newberry College Asbury College *Brevard College Tennessee Wesleyan College
Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Bristol, TN Newberry, SC Wilmore, KY Brevard, NC Athens, TN
5:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
University of the Cumberlands *Carson-Newman College *Lenoir-Rhyne University *Catawba College *Tusculum College *Anderson University *Mars Hill College *Wingate University
Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Salisbury, NC Harrogate Anderson, SC Harrogate Harrogate
2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. noon 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
South Atlantic Conference Tournament TBA Southeast Regional Tournament TBA
*Indicates South Atlantic Conference Opponent
TBA TBA