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Aushiana Ivy Freshman, Shannon
Tyre Mallard Freshman, Caledonia
Basketball Game Day Monday, January 27 vs. Mississippi Delta CC 5:30/7:30 p.m.
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Letter from the President Dear Friends of Northeast:
Thank you for your support of the athletic efforts of Northeast Mississippi Community College. Each coach and each athlete has worked hard to ensure that our teams are ready to give performances that make you proud to be a “Tiger Fan.� Northeast exists to provide educational, recreational and social resources for students and supporters to grow and enjoy their accomplishments. While you are on campus, I hope you have a safe and enjoyable visit. I trust you will use this opportunity to get to know our students, coaches and staff. We are always ready to assist you to enjoy your time with us. Thank you for everything that you do to encourage and support our efforts. We are always glad to have you on our campus. Sincerely, Johnny L. Allen President
Board of Trustees
T. Jack Ramsey
Chairman Tenure of Service: 1983 Tishomingo County/ Banker
Bill Breedlove
Tenure of Service: 1999 Prentiss County Businessman
Ben McClung
Tenure of Service: 2013 Tishomingo County Superintendent of Education
Troy Holliday
Vice Chairman Tenure of Service: 1964 Tippah County Businessman
John O. Cunningham Secretary Tenure of Service: 1995 Prentiss County Businessman
Randle Downs
Tonya Butler Farris
Tenure of Service: 2012 Prentiss County Superintendent of Education
Sam McCoy
Tenure of Service: 1988 Prentiss County Businessman
Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Businesswoman
Gina Smith
Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Superintendent of Education
Ken Basil
Tenure of Service: 2008 Union County Superintendent of Education
Douglas Jackson
Tenure of Service: 1995 Tippah County Retired Educator
Luzene Triplett
Tenure of Service: 2002 Prentiss County Retire Educator
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Alvie Blakeney
Tenure of Service: 2011 Tishomingo County Retire Businessman
Tracie Langston
Tenure of Service: 2004 Prentiss County Businesswoman
Vance Witt
Tenure of Service: 2007 Union County Businessman
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2013-14 Basketball Coaches Men’s Staff
Women’s Staff
Years 2011-Present 2009-2011 2006-2009 2003-2006 2001-2003 1998-2001 1996-1998 1994-1996
Brian Alexander
Cord Wright
Lady Tiger Head Coach
Tiger Head Coach
Third Year
First Year
Position School/Organization Head Coach NEMCC Head Coach Tupelo Rock-N-Rollers Assistant Coach (W&M) Itawamba CC Assistant Coach Campbell Univ. Assistant Coach Southeastern Louisiana University Assistant Coach University of Southern Mississippi Assistant Coach Columbus High School Student Assistant NEMCC
Position School/Organization Head Coach NEMCC Assistant Coach UL-Monroe Assistant Coach Univ. of North Alabama Graduate Assistant Coach Univ. of North Alabama Assistant Coach Spartanburg Methodist College Student Assistant Limestone College
Paul Nixon
Nick Coln
Lady Tiger Assistant Coach
Tiger Assistant Coach
First Year
Third Year
Years Position School/Organization 2013-Present Assistant Coach NEMCC 2005-13 Head Coach Columbia University 2002-05 Assistant Coach Indiana University 1999-2002 Assistant Coach/ University of Southern Mississippi Recruiting Coordinator 1997-99 Assistant Coach/ University of Nevada-Reno Recruiting Coordinator 1993-97 Assistant Coach Marshall University
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Years 2013-Present 2010-2013 2005-2010 2003-2005 2002-2003 2001-2002
Years 2010-Present 2009-10 2002-09
Position Assistant Coach Head Coach Head Coach
Northeast Mississippi Community College
School/Organization NEMCC Olive Branch High School Alcorn Central High School
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Athletic Support Staff David Robbins Dean of Students Athletic Director
Chassie Kelly Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students/Athletic Director
Matt Werner
Blake Long
Athletic Facilities/ Head Equipment Manager
Sports Information Director
Hope Kingsley, ATC
Karri Davis
Head Athletic Trainer
Cheerleading Coach
Jeremy Kennedy
Don Knowles
Voice of the Tigers WNAU 1470 AM
Operations Manager Sodexo, USA
Bus Drivers Phillip Moore (left) Marvin Ozbirn (right)
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2013-14 Northeast Basketball Rosters
Women’s Head Coach: Brian Alexander (3rd year - Mississippi State University) Women’s Assistant Coach: Paul Nixon (1st year - Vanderbilt University) Women’s Student Assistant: Daniel Rowland Men’s Head Coach: Cord Wright (1st year - Limestone College) Assistant Coach: Nick Coln (3rd year - University of Louisiana at Monroe) Manager: Johnathan Scales
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Player
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Lady Tigers Ht.
Class
Pos.
Lexy Lindsey
5-6
Freshman
Guard
Golden
Red Bay
11
Kiki Gwyn
5-2
Sophomore
Guard
Corinth
Kossuth
12
Antionette Riddle
5-9
Sophomore
Guard
Tupelo
Tupelo
14
Ayana Ragin
5-10
Freshman
Forward
Baldwyn
Baldwyn
15
Daisha Williams
5-8
Freshman
Guard
Columbus
Columbus
22
Teresa Mays
5-10
Freshman
Guard
Oakland, Tenn.
Wooddale
25
Angelia Allen
5-9
Sophomore
Guard
Belmont
30
Kierra Erby
5-7
Sophomore
Guard
Columbus
32
Kay K Tate
5-8
Sophomore
Guard
33
Aushiana Ivy
5-10
Freshman
Guard
Tupelo
Shannon
35
Jasmine Allen
5-8
Freshman
Guard
Booneville
Booneville
42
Katie Foster
6-0
Freshman
Forward
Tigers
Dyersburg, Tenn. Dyersburg
Burnsville Alcorn Central
Ht.
0
Al Azulphar
6-11 250
Freshman
Center Norwalk, Conn. Brien McMahon
1
Tyre Mallard
6-4
183
Freshman
Guard
Caledonia
3
Cannon Edwards
6-3
175
Freshman
Guard
Petal
5
Marcus Hogan
6-4
215
Freshman
Guard
Jackson
10
Ladarius Waits
5-11 168 Sophomore Guard
Athletic Director: David Robbins (1st year - Millsaps College)
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Dimario Jackson
5-10 160
12
Darius Leach
5-8
Sports Information Director: Blake Long (1st year - University of Mississippi)
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El Paso Johnson-Pitts 6-5
202
Freshman
Guard Millington, Tenn.
22
Reggie Patterson
6-3
183
Freshman
Guard
Head Equipment Manager: Matt Werner (2nd year - NEMCC)
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Keldrick Lesley
6-1
150 Sophomore Guard
Booneville
Booneville
Athletic Trainer: Hope Kingsley (2nd year - University of Southern Miss)
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Dexter Stafford
6-4
187
Freshman
Biggersville
Biggersville
30
Ben Seely
6-9
250
Freshman Forward
Hamilton
33
Chris Echols
5-11 183
Freshman Forward
Lamar
H.W. Byers
35
Cameron Shorty
6-5
Senatobia
Senatobia
President: Dr. Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D. (9th year - Mississippi State University)
Student Trainer: Mersades Carter 6
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Columbus
Player
Videographer: Thomas Logan Agnew
Class
Belmont
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Statisticians: Bryson Ward, Tony Pams
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Hometown High School
Hometown
Olive Branch
High School
Caledonia Petal Provine Olive Branch
Freshman Forward
Brusly, La.
Brusly
145 Sophomore Forward
Booneville
Booneville
Guard
212 Sophomore Guard
Baldwyn
Northeast Mississippi CoMMuNity ommunity College
Millington Baldwyn
Hamilton
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Lady Trojans
Player Wynettea Redding India Overstreet Antonique McGee Kellie Stevens Ashanti Spencer Kalesha Williams Mary Washington Aqueshia Kimble Jasmine Joyner Krystal Nailer Tarameisha Young Alexus Ward Marie McGee Crystal Johnson Niya Head
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Player
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Ht. 5-5 5-8 5-7 5-6 5-10 5-8 5-7 5-8 5-6 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-10 6-1 5-10
Class Fresh. Soph. Fresh. Soph. Soph. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Soph. Fresh. Soph. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh.
Pos. Guard Guard Guard Guard Forward Guard Guard Forward Guard Guard Guard Guard Forward Center Forward
Trojans
Hometown Shaw Hernando Pace Rolling Fork Bentonia Pace Charleston Charleston Springdale, La Shaw Benoit Winona Collins Memphis, Tenn Lexington
President Dr. Larry Nabors Athletic Director Dominio Bellipanni Assistant Athletic Director & Compliance Vanessa Farrell Athletic Trainer Dominio Bellipanni Sports Information Director Joe Wilson
Ht.
Wt.
Class
Pos.
Hometown
Johnny Rucker
6-4
190
Soph.
Guard
Yazoo
3
Marquarius Boddie
6-1
170
Soph.
Guard
Memphis, Tenn
4
Gregory Junearick
6-3
185
Soph.
Guard
Shelby
5
Zamarlus Griffin
5-10
165
Fresh.
Guard
Memphis, Tenn
10 Rashad Allen
6-3
180
Fresh.
Guard
Fordyce, Ark
11 Deandre Lacy
6-3
180
Fresh.
Guard
Greenwood
14 Anthony Mabon
5-10
160
Fresh.
Guard
Holly Springs
15 Darius Duke
6-1
190
Fresh.
Guard
Ashland
20 Tyler Shoemaker
6-2
170
Fresh.
Guard
Bruce
22 El’Devonta Walden
6-1
155
Fresh.
Guard
Lexington
23 James Evans
6-7
220
Soph.
Center
Starkville
24 D’ante Russell-Hall
6-6
200
Soph.
Forward
Wayne County
32 Nathaniel Watkins
6-5
240
Soph.
Forward
Greenville
33 Kel’Drek Young
6-7
205
Fresh.
Forward
Greenville
34 Michael Sapp
6-9
220
Fresh.
Center
Holcomb
Women’s Head Coach Burnadette McDonald Assistant Women’s Coach Shomari Davis Women’s Managers Ashaki Spencer, Raven Johnson Men’s Head Coach Derrick Fears Assistant Men’s Coach Terrance Washington Vol. Assistant Men’s Coach Jeffery Price Men’s Manager Raphael Woods
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No. 10 Lexy Lindsey Freshman Guard
No. 11 Kiki Gwyn Sophomore Guard
No. 12 Antionette Riddle Sophomore Guard
No. 14 Ayana Ragin Freshman Forward
No. 15 Daisha Williams Freshman Guard
No. 22 Teresa Mays Freshman Guard
No. 25 Angelia Allen Sophomore Guard
No. 30 Kierra Erby Sophomore Guard
No. 32 Kay K Tate Sophomore Guard
No. 33 Aushiana Ivy Freshman Guard
No. 35 Jasmine Allen Freshman Guard
No. 42 Katie Foster Freshman Forward
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No. 0 Al Azulphar Freshman Center
No. 1 Tyre Mallard Freshman Guard
No. 3 Cannon Edwards Freshman Guard
No. 5 Marcus Hogan Freshman Guard
No. 10 Ladarius Waits Sophomore Guard
No. 11 Dimario Jackson Freshman Forward
No. 12 Darius Leach Sophomore Forward
No. 20 El Paso Johnson-Pitts Freshman Guard
No. 22 Reggie Patterson Freshman Guard
No. 23 Keldrick Lesley Sophomore Guard
No. 24 Dexter Stafford Freshman Guard
No. 30 Ben Seely Freshman Forward
No. 33 Chris Echols Freshman Forward
No. 35 Cameron Shorty Sophomore Guard
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Aushiana Ivy
Basketball
Tyre Mallard
Athletes return from knee injuries to make impact
Certain injuries can devastate the promising ca- up.” and running, Mallard had to overcome some difreers of athletes young and old. In the sport of basAlexander encouraged Ivy during each step of ficulty in his mind as well. ketball, for example, knee issues are one of the her therapy and was even one of the first people “It was very hard because I had never experitop concerns for players and coaches. at the hospital for her surgery. enced an injury like that,” he said. “It took a long Two Northeast Mississippi Community College “He just kept telling me it was going to be OK,” time for me to get back into the rhythm of the stars are proof, though, that an affliction such as said Ivy. “No matter what he was always there right game. I was kind of scared to go out there bethat does not have to be permanent. by my side.” cause of my knee.” Aushiana Ivy and Tyre Mallard both overcame The Tupelo native redeveloped into a wonderful But the thought of getting to participate with his surgeries on their knees and now play a predomi- player during the offseason and moved into a key teammates again kept Mallard going and he evennant role for the Lady Tigers and Tigers. role for Northeast during the 2013-14 campaign. tually returned to finish an outstanding final two Ivy enrolled at Northeast in the fall of Ivy has started in all 16 years with the Confederates. 2012 after graduating from Shannon contests for the Lady Tigers Now as a freshman at Northeast, the High School. But after falling victim to this year and is averaging 6-4, 183 pound guard can hardly tell he an injury, she was forced to take a red12.5 points and a team-high once had any issues with his knee. shirt to let the damaged area recover. 8.6 rebounds per game, “When I go outside in the winter time The 5-10 guard was torn at the time, which is the fifth best among it throbs some,” said Mallard. “Passed but now looks back on it as an opporathletes in the Mississippi that, it doesn’t hurt any.” tunity she had to hone in on some of Association of CommuMallard has served predominantly in a life’s other aspects. nity and Junior Colleges ball handler’s role off the bench for Cord “I was really upset about it because (MACJC). Wright, but recently received the first I knew that I wanted to play ball,” said She has scored in double start of his college career at East MisNo. 1 No. 33 Ivy. “But then again, it was kind of a figures in all but three of sissippi Community College. Tyre Mallard Aushiana Ivy blessing because I had the time to foNortheast’s outings this seaHe scored a collegiate-best 12 points Caledonia Shannon cus on my grades and academics.” son and has recorded five twice in wins over Dyersburg State While constantly improving herself in the class- double-doubles. Her 30.4 minutes per matchup (Tenn.) Community College and Gadsden State room, Ivy took part in rehab to rebuild the strength is second best on the squad behind Antionette (Ala.) Community College. Mallard averages 10 she had in those joints and muscles. Riddle and good for seventh in the state. minutes per outing and has the second-best free Lady Tigers head coach Brian Alexander saw a “She’s a good kid, a good player, works hard and throw percentage on the squad at 76.5. true competitor in Ivy while she went through this most importantly she wants to be a Lady Tiger,” “He’s a really good athlete,” said Wright. “He’s grueling period. Alexander said. “I’ve seen her grow by being able had to step out and handle it a little bit more and “She attacked rehab like a champ,” he said. “She to take her position, know what she’s supposed he’s gotten better at it. He’s working and all he can was going to need great focus and energy and she to do, and be able to teach others. That’s being continue to do is get better.” did just that.” a leader.” Mallard strives to do exactly what his coach asks Ivy kept her mind on a return to the gymnasium Mallard’s trauma came during the initial start of as he moves forward with the Tigers. while going through the agony that comes from re- his prep career as a sophomore at Caledonia. The “I feel like it’s going great. I’ve experienced a lot habbing a knee injury. blow to his knee knocked him out as the year was and I’ve learned a lot about basketball,” he said. “It was painful, but I knew it was for me to get bet- just beginning. “I see myself and my team getting better every ter,” she said. “So, I just went ahead and stepped As he began to ease his way back into shooting game.” 10
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WNAU AM 1470 Be sure to catch Northeast basketball games online at www.wnau1470.com or at 1470 on the AM dial
The Voice of The Tigers
WNAU taps thirty-two basketball contests for radio broadcasts
Fans of the Northeast basketball teams that cannot be in attendance at certain contests have a secondary option of keeping up with the action using their radio. For the second year in a row, WNAU 1470 AM out of New Albany will be the home for select Northeast hoops games over the airwaves during the 2013-14 campaign. The local station will broadcast a combined total of 32 regular season contests which began Monday, November 11 when the Lady Tigers and Tigers host Columbia State (Tenn.) Community College. Four additional non-division dates are scheduled for transmission. Each of them are home contests, include a lone men’s outing against Dyersburg State (Tenn.) Community College on November 21 and the January 13 women’s only matchup versus Jackson State (Tenn.) Community College. Doubleheaders at Bonner Arnold Coliseum versus Gadsden State (Ala.) Community College on December 2 and Jones County Junior College on January 7 will air on WNAU-AM as well. Every Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division game is slated for broadcast, beginning on December 5 when Northeast hosts archrival Itawamba. After a great gridiron season in the booth, Jeremy Kennedy remains in his role as the Voice of the Tigers for the 2013-14 Northeast hoops campaigns. Tune in to Kennedy fifteen minutes before every tipoff for the pregame show by setting your dial to 1470 AM. Those that cannot pick up the broadcast in their area can still listen to the Lady Tigers and Tigers by webcast. A link to WNAU-AM’s live Internet stream is available on the Northeast athletic website, www.nemccathletics.com.
Broadcast Schedule
NOVEMBER 11
Columbia St.
21
Dyersburg St.%
5:30/7:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
DECEMBER 2
Gadsden St.
5:30/7:30 p.m.
5
Itawamba*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
9
at Northwest Miss.*
5/7 p.m.
JANUARY 7
Jones County
5:30/7:30 p.m.
13
Jackson St. CC$
16
at East Mississippi*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
21
Coahoma*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
23
at Holmes*
6/8 p.m.
27
Mississippi Delta*
30
at Itawamba*
7 p.m.
5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 3
Northwest Miss.*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
10
East Mississippi*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
13
at Coahoma*
17
Holmes*
20
at Mississippi Delta*
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2013-14 Schedule
OCTOBER 6 15 22 29
Carrollton, Georgia Scrimmage vs. South Georgia St.! vs. Albany Tech.! vs. On the Rise Prep! Blue Mountain College! Blue Mountain College# at University of North Ala.#
2 4 7 11 18 19 21 25
at Dyersburg State% 6 p.m. at Gadsden St. 5:30/7:30 p.m. at Wallace St.-Hanceville^ 3/5 p.m. Columbia St. 5:30/7:30 p.m. Southwest Mississippi Classic Southern U.-Shreveport 1:30/3:30 p.m. Southwest Mississippi Classic Southwest Mississippi 5:30/7:15 p.m. Dyersburg St.% 7 p.m. at Columbia St. 5:30/7:30 p.m.
2 5 9 12
Gadsden St. Itawamba* at Northwest Miss.* at Jackson St. CC$
5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 5/7 p.m. 6 p.m.
7 9 13 16 21 23 27 30
Jones County Wallace St.-Hanceville Jackson St. CC$ at East Mississippi* Coahoma* at Holmes* Mississippi Delta* at Itawamba*
5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m.
3 10 13 17 20
Northwest Miss.* East Mississippi* at Coahoma* Holmes* at Mississippi Delta*
5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
^ Men’s Game First * North Division Contest $ Women Only
1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m.
! Men Only Scrimmage # Women Only Scrimmage % Men Only
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