2010-11 UNCG Wrestling Roster
Name Scott Acosta Elijah Adams Matt Barbo Keith Brown Marc Bryan Eric Chandler Josh Craig Michael Crowley Maisson Davis Angel Garcia Tony Gardner Derek Golner Mike Gregory Robert Gribschaw Jared Holliday Jamel Johnson Nic Lagriola Ivan Lopouchanski Donald McNeil Brett Miller Jordan Nevseta Daniel Ownbey James Payne Manny Ramirez Justin Rice Cody Rodebaugh Andrew Saunders Travis Sheehy Byron Sigmon Aaron Smith Alejandro Soto-Perez Peter Sturgeon Tony Thompson Caylor Williams Terrence Zaleski Head coach: Jason Loukides Assistant coaches: Daren Burns, Nate Parmenter
Wt. Class 5-7 6-1 5-6 5-10 5-11 5-7 5-7 5-5 5-9 5-7 5-11 5-9 6-4 5-8 6-4 5-5 5-8 5-10 6-2 5-11 6-2 5-7 5-11 5-3 5-11 5-7 5-11 6-0 5-10 5-11 5-7 6-0 5-7 6-2 5-9
Ht. 125 184 141 165 165 133 125 141 174 133 184 157 285 125 184 133 157 149 285 174 184 141 285 125 157 157 184 165 174 149 141 285 141 197 174
Quick Facts UNIVERSITY FACTS Location..................................................................................... Greensboro, N.C. Founded....................................................................................................... 1891 Enrollment.................................................................. 17,467 (13,453 undergrad) Nickname................................................................................................Spartans Colors...................................................................................... Gold, White & Navy Stadium................................................................................Fleming Gym (1,833) Affiliation....................................................................................... NCAA Division I Conference..............................................................................................Southern Chancellor..................................................................................Dr. Linda P. Brady Director of Athletics.............................................................................Kim Record Alma mater......................................................................................Virginia, 1984 Athletics Department phone...........................................................336-334-5952 Ticket Office phone........................................................................336-334-3250 SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE Sports Information Director...........................................................Mike Hirschman Email................................................................................... mwhirsch@uncg.edu Cell phone.................................................................................... 336-202-5331 Asst. SID (wrestling contact)............................................................. David Percival Email......................................................................................drperciv@uncg.edu Cell phone.................................................................................... 336-420-7518 Asst. SID................................................................................................. Phil Perry Email...................................................................................... pdperry@uncg.edu Cell phone....................................................................................336-207-2383 Sports Information phone.............................................................. 336-334-5615 Sports Information fax................................................................... 336-334-3182 Press box phone.............................................................................336-334-5625 SID Office address......................................................................... UNCG Athletics .......................................................................................................PO Box 26168 ................................................................................Greensboro, NC 27402-6168 Website............................................................................ www.uncgspartans.com UNCG wrestling INFORMATION Head coach................................................................................... Jason Loukides Alma mater....................................................................................Edinboro, 1994 Email........................................................................................jcloukid@uncg.edu Record at UNCG........................................................................ 34-31 (Four years) Career record................................................................................................Same Assistant coach................................................................Daren Burns (UNCG ‘08) Assistant coach...........................................................Nate Parmenter (UNCG ‘03) Wrestling Office phone...................................................................336-334-5050 2009-10 Overall record................................................................................... 8-7 2009-10 SoCon record........................................................................... 4-1 (2nd) Starters returning/lost.................................................................................... 8/2 Newcomers....................................................................................................... 15
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Hometown/Previous School Archdale, N.C./Trinity Raleigh, N.C./Southeast Raleigh South Salem, N.Y./John Jay Burlington, N.C./Williams Painesville, Ohio/St. Ignatius Miami, Fla./G. Holmes Braddock Chapel Hill, N.C./Chapel Hill Voorhees, N.J./Eastern Regional San Mateo, Calif./Hillsdale Diamond Bar, Calif./San Dimas Reisterstown, Md./Calvert Hall College Tyngsboro, Ma./Tyngsboro Dracut, Mass./Greater Lowell Technical Hatboro, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham Burlington, N.J./Burlington Township Winston-Salem, N.C./North Forsyth Parkland, Fla./Cardinal Gibbons Hollywood, Fla./South Broward Kingston, Pa./Wyoming Seminary Centreville, Va./Centreville Charlotte, N.C./Ardrey Kell Fairview, N.C./Enka Asheville, N.C./Erwin Fayetteville, N.C./Jack Britt Weaverville, N.C./North Buncombe Felton, Calif./Coast Redwood Geneva, Ill./Montini Catholic Buford, Ga./North Gwinnett Claremont, N.C./Bandys Mooresville, N.C./Lake Norman Laurinburg, N.C./Scotland Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park Mooresville, N.C./Mooresville Senior Melbourne, Fla./Palm Bay Jacksonville, N.C./Haveloc
Table of Contents Table of contents, quick facts, roster..................................................................1 Coaching staff................................................................................................2-4 Player profiles...............................................................................................5-14 2009 review.....................................................................................................15 2009 SoCon review..........................................................................................16 The Southern Conference................................................................................. 17 UNCG record book..................................................................................... 18-20 All-time honors................................................................................................21 All-time results.......................................................................................... 22-25 All-time roster..................................................................................................26 This is UNCG.............................................................................................. 27-30 UNCG administration..................................................................................31-32 UNCG Athletics Hall of Fame...................................................................... 33-36 Spartan Club............................................................................................. 37-38 Spartan success..............................................................................................39
Credits The 2010 University of North Carolina at Greensboro wrestling media guide was written by David Percival, UNCG assistant sports information director. This guide was designed using Adobe Creative Suite CS4. Editorial assistance provided by Sports Information Director Mike Hirschman, Assistant Sports Information Director Phil Perry and Sports Information student assistant Chris Parker. Photography by WG Sports, John Bell, Chris English, Jerry Wolford, Sideline Sports, Rod Wyatt and others.
On the Cover Captains Jenn Partenheimer, Katie Evans and Kelsey Kearney
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Jason Loukides Head coach Fifth year at UNCG Edinboro, 1994
Jason Loukides enters his fifth season as head coach of UNCG’s wrestling program and his seventh season overall with the team. In his fourth year at the helm, Loukides took the Spartans into unchartered territory as the team claimed the Southern Conference Tournament Championship outright for the first time in school history. The team also sent four wrestlers to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, which was the most wrestlers sent to nationals since 2006. The team finished the 2009-10 seasons with an 8-7 overall dual record and a 4-1 mark in the Southern Conference to earn runner-up honors. At the SoCon Championships, the team scored 81.5 points to earn top honors. The Spartans also had three individuals claim titles as Ivan Lopouchanski (141 pounds), Victor Hojilla (165 pounds) and Byron Sigmon (174 pounds) won their respective weight classes to qualify for the NCAA Championships. 184-pounder Andrew Saunders also earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Championships, where he finished one match away from becoming the first All-American in UNCG history. Prior to the SoCon Championships, Lopouchanski and Sigmon earned All-SoCon honors and Lopouchanski joined teammates Eric Chandler and Travis Sheehy on the SoCon All-Freshman Team. In 2008-09, Loukides and the Spartans wrapped up the dual season with a 7-11 mark overall, while compiling a 4-1 record in Southern Conference matches to finish second in the league. The Spartans turned in another great finish at the SoCon Championships as they scored 73 team points to earn runner-up honors. Mikal McKee won the SoCon Championship at 184 pounds to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Chris Bencivenga also qualified for the NCAA Championships with his runner-up finish and Byron Sigmon earned an at-large bid to nationals, which marked the second-straight season he made it to nationals. Bencivenga was also named Co-Wrestler of the Year by the SoCon during the regular season and McKee and senior Ben Wilmore earned All-SoCon honors. In 2007-08, Loukides guided the Spartans to a 9-9 overall record and a 3-2 mark in the Southern Conference. As a team, UNCG finished third at the Mat Jam/SoCon Championships with 71.5 points. Individually, Jeff Hedges (133 lbs.), Byron Sigmon (165 lbs.) and Daren Burns (197 lbs.) were crowned champions in their respective weight classes and advanced to the NCAA National Championships. Hedges, Sigmon and Burns also received All-Conference honors, along with Ryan Hsu.
their 100th win in dual meet competition with a 29-9 victory over Liberty on Feb. 21, 2007. Additionally, the Liberty match marked the 200th dual in program history since wrestling was instituted at UNCG in 1993. Additionally, the Spartans posted a 10-4 mark in Loukides’ first season, marking the first winning season by a first-year head coach in program history. Also in 2006-07, the Spartans finished second at the Mat Jam/SoCon Championships for the second year in a row, totaling 75 points. Two Spartans also claimed individual championships. Joe Lowe claimed his third-straight conference title at 174, while Joe Sheffield won at 285 lbs. Prior to becoming head coach of the Spartans, Loukides served as an assistant coach under Tom Shifflet for two seasons. He helped UNCG to a 23-11 mark in dual matches. The Spartans won a school record 12 matches in Loukides’ first year as assistant in 2004-05 and fell just shy of that mark at 11-6 in the 2005-06 season. Before coming to UNCG, Loukides spent six years in the Army’s World Class Athlete Program, located in Colorado Springs, CO. Loukides served as a coach for Edinboro University’s Scotsmen Wrestling Club team from 1996-97. He also served two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Slippery Rock University. Loukides’ major accomplishments on the mat include an opportunity to participate at the World Championships in Greece as a 2001 World Team Member. In 2003, he earned a silver medal in Greco International wrestling at the Pan American Games and earned a bronze medal in the freestyle division of the World Military Championships. In addition, Loukides placed fourth at the U.S. National Championships and fifth at the U.S. Olympic Trials during the summer of 2006. He has earned All-American honors in both Greco-Roman and Freestyle at the Cadet, Junior, University, and Senior competative levels. At national powerhouse Edinboro, where he was a college teammate of Shifflet’s and competed under wrestling legend Bruce Baumgartner, Loukides finished third in the 1994 EWL Championships at 190 lbs. He advanced to the NCAA Championship held in Chapel Hill, NC, where he was seeded 12th and won his first round match to advance to the third round of wrestlebacks. Loukides still ranks 23rd alltime at Edinboro on the school’s all-time win list, graduating with a career mark of 82-38-2. He was also a part of Edinboro’s 1994 EWL Regular Season Championship squad. Loukides earned a bachelor of arts degree in specialized studies from Edinboro University in 1994 and a computer systems management degree from Colorado Christian University in 2001. He received his master’s degree in environmental education from Slippery Rock University in 2000 and is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas at the Permian Basin.
Loukides helped UNCG to a pair of milestones in his first season. The Spartans picked up
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Daren Burns
Assistant coach Second year at UNCG UNCG, 2008
UNCG alumnus Daren Burns enters his second season as an assistant coach for the Spartan wrestling team. Prior to becoming a full-time assistant in 2009-10, Burns spent the 2008-09 season working as a volunteer assistant with the Spartans. In 2008-09, in addition to being a volunteer coach for the UNCG wrestling team, Burns was the head coach for the Y.E.S. Greensboro wrestling club. The club, which stands for Youth, Education & Sport, is a freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling club for student-athletes to better their abilities on the mat and in the classroom. Burns has also been a clinician at the UNCG wrestling camps since 2004, helping campers learn the intricacies of the sport. Burns ended his career after the 2007-08 season as the most decorated wrestler to ever wear a UNCG singlet. He finished with a career record of 107-35 and an amazing 54-11 in dual matches. His 107 wins currently stand as the most in school history. Burns is the only wrestler in school history to win four Southern Conference wrestling championships. He is also the only wrestler to qualify for the NCAA Championships four times. As a sophomore and redshirt senior, Burns finished in the top 12 at the NCAA Championships. In 2004, he was also named the SoCon Freshman of the Year after winning the conference championship at 197 pounds. Burns also found success wrestling in national and international competition in freestyle and Greco-Roman events. In 2005, Burns won a bronze medal at the Pan American Championships in the freestyle division. He continued his freestyle success in 2007 when he won a silver medal at the University Nationals and qualified for the U.S. World Team Trials. He showed his Greco-Roman abilities in 2008 when he claimed the Western Regional Championship. He also qualified for the USA Olympic Trials in Greco-Roman that same year. Burns recently earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science from UNCG in December 2008. He has aspirations of going back to school to get his MBA in the near future.
Nate Parmenter Assistant coach Second year at UNCG UNCG, 2003
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UNCG alumnus Nate Parmenter enters his second season as an assistant coach at UNCG. Parmenter will work with the light weights as a coach and will also assist in the recruiting efforts and summer camp. In addition to his coaching duties with the team, Parmenter is also an assistant coach with the Youth, Education and Sport (Y.E.S.) wrestling club. A native of Canandaigua, N.Y., Parmenter was a four-year wrestler for the Spartans from 1999-2003 where he wrestled 157 and 165 pounds. He graduated in 2003 magna cum-laude with a bachelor’s degree in accounting as well as a minor in economics.
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Byron Sigmon
5-10 • 174 lbs. • R-Senior Claremont, N.C. Bandy’s
2009-10: Went 29-13 as a junior at 174 pounds for the Spartans … won the 174-pound individual title at the Southern Conference Championships, pinning VMI’s Evan Dill and defeating J.C. Oddo from The Citadel … qualified for the NCAA Championships for the third-straight season … earned All-SoCon honors for the second time in his career … earned All-American honors at the 2010 University Nationals with an eighth place finish in the 79 kg freestyle bracket … won 13 straight matches going into the NCAA Championships … had a perfect 5-0 record in Southern Conference dual matches … pinned nine opponents during the season, while not being pinned once … won the 174 pound title at the UNC Pembroke Open, where he pinned two opponents … came in fourth place at the NC State Open. 2008-09: Battled a knee injury throughout the season which limited his participation during the year ... rebounded after losing his first round match at the SoCon Championships James from Oklahoma in the consolation bracket ... opened the year by finishing in fourth to finish in third place ... earned an at-large bid to make it to the NCAA Championships place at the NC State Open ... scored a first period pin over Ohio State’s Jeremy Sanders for the second straight year ... had a tough draw at the NCAA Championships where he ... advanced to the finals of the Navy Classic with a pin and a major decision before narface No. 11 seed Quentin Wright from Penn State in the first round and 12th ranked Jeff rowly falling, 3-2, in the finals to Navy’s Luke Rebertus ... won his first two matches at the prestigious Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational before falling to No. 1 Steve Luke from Michigan ... came back from his injury to go 3-1 in SoCon dual matches, including a pin Byron Sigmon’s career statistics over VMI’s Andrew Szymborski. Year Overall SoCon Duals Falls 2006-07 13-5 --- --- 2 2007-08: Was 16-16 on the season, 4-1 in the Southern Conference, 9-9 in duals and 7-7 2007-08 16-16 4-1 9-8 5 in tournaments... Mat Jam/SoCon Champion at 165 lbs., defeating Appalachian State’s 2008-09 17-12 3-1 5-4 4 Tommy Hutchinson and Chattanooga’s Nick Davis... earned a berth to the NCAA Cham2009-10 29-13 5-0 12-3 9 pionships... tallied 11 decisions, three falls, and one major decision... was third at the TOTAL 75-46 12-2 26-15 20 North Carolina State Open, going 3-1 with wins over Maryland’s Ricky Tippett, Old Dominion’s T.C. Pendleton and North Carolina State’s Jalil Dozier... quickest fall was 1:17 against Tippett. 2006-07: Redshirted High School: Three-time state champion at 152 pounds... state runner-up in 2003 at 145 pounds... finished career with the longest win streak (115) at Bandys High School and the Midwest Region... helped Bandys capture two state championships... earned All-American Academic award. Club: An 11-year member of the Trojan Wrestling Club... earned eight All-American honors... two-time national champion and a three-time state champion... also finished as a national runner-up twice. Personal: Byron Alexander Sigmon... born January 15, 1988 in Hickory, NC... son of Ronnie and Deborah Sigmon... has two brothers, Jason and Shawn... brother, Jason, wrestled at UNC Pembroke... cousin, Eric Burns, wrestled at Appalachian State, and cousin, Daren Burns, was a standout wrestler at UNCG... majoring in leisure services management at UNCG.
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Andrew Saunders 5-11 • 184 lbs. • Senior Geneva, Ill. Montini Catholic
2009-10: Went 33-14 as he moved up to 184 pounds and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Championships … advanced to the Round of 12 at the NCAA Championships, which is one match away from being an All-American, before being eliminated … finished in third place at the SoCon Championships … came in seventh place at the prestigious Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational … went 4-1 in Southern Conference dual matches … earned runner-up honors at the NC State Open … also finished in second place at the UNC Pembroke Open … pinned 11 opponents during the season, including a pin over Patrick Bradshaw from Edinboro at the NCAA Championships … won his final seven dual matches of the year heading into the SoCon Championships … had a 12-3 record in dual matches. 2008-09: Wrestled as the starter at 157 pounds for the Spartans as a sophomore ... was
Andrew Saunders’ career statistics Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall 9-10 19-16 33-14 61-40
SoCon 1-1 5-0 4-1 10-2
Duals 3-4 9-9 12-3 24-16
Falls 3 5 11 19
runner-up at the 2009 Southern Conference Championships ... advanced to the finals of the NC State Open by winning his first four matches before falling to No. 15 Jason Johnstone of Ohio State ... went 3-4 at the Navy Classic to come in second place, including a first period pin over Matt Gittleman from Franklin and Marshall ... won six of his final seven matches to end the regular season, with his only loss coming to eventual national champion Jordan Burroughs from Nebraska ... scored an 18-0 tech fall over Tanner LaValliere of Dakota Wesleyan at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational ... recorded first period pins over Chattanooga’s Brandon Wright and NC State’s Wesley Little. 2007-08: Wrestled at both 149 lbs. and 157 lbs. ... Was 9-10 on the season with a 1-1 SoCon record and 3-4 dual meet and 6-6 tournament marks... recorded five decisions, three falls and one default... opened the season with a 31-second fall over Liberty’s Peter Crawford at the North Carolina State Open... defeated Steven Young of Mesa State with a 3:22 fall at the Cliff keen Invitational in Las Vegas, NV... lone SoCon win was a 5:40 fall over VMI’s Vince Cole at 157 lbs. High School: 2007 graduate of Montini Catholic High School in Lombard, IL... four-year letter winner in wrestling for the Broncos... four-time Illinois State qualifier and all-conference... team finished second at Illinois State tournament in 2007... finished fourth in the Ironman Invitational and the Super 32. Club: Wrestled three years at Izzy Style in Lombard, IL under coach Izzy Martinez. Personal: Andrew James Saunders... born August 26, 1989 in Geneva, IL... son of Greg and Diane Saunders... has a brother, Alex, and a sister, Allison... majoring in geography at UNCG.
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Peter Sturgeon 6-0 • 285 lbs. • R-Junior Winter Park, Fla. Winter Park
2009-10: Went 32-15 as the starter at 285 pounds … his 32 wins marked the fourth-most wins in a single season in school history … earned runner-up honors at the Southern Conference Championships … won the 285 pound title at the NC State Open with four wins, including a pin against Zachary Burke from Gardner-Webb … fought his way back through the consolation bracket to come in third place at the UNC Pembroke Open where he went 7-1 … came in eighth place at the Southern Scuffle … had five pins on the season. 2008-09: Went 2-9 on the year while seeing some time as the starter at 197 pounds ... went 2-1 at the Davidson Open to finish runner-up ... defeated Anderson’s Zach Anderson and Limestone’s Waholi Revels to advance to the finals where he narrowly lost, 6-5, to Glenn Holmes ... also competed at the NC State Open, Navy Classic and Southern Scuffle. 2007-08: Redshirted.
Peter Sturgeon’s career statistics Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall 1-2 2-9 32-15 35-26
SoCon --- --- 2-3 2-3
Duals --- 0-2 9-6 9-8
Falls 0 0 5 5
High School: 2007 graduate of Winter Park High School in Winter Park, FL... four-time letterwinner for the Wildcats wrestling at both 171 and 215 lbs. ... named MVP 200507... finished third at the state tournament... also a four-year letter winner in football as a defensive tackle. Personal: Peter Donald Sturgeon... born August 4, 1988 in Bangor, ME... son of Jeff and Patty Sturgeon... two brothers Patrick and Matthew... majoring in finance at UNCG.
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Manny Ramirez
5-3 • 125 lbs. • R-Junior Fayetteville, N.C. Jack Britt
2009-10: Went 7-9 as a redshirt sophomore at 125 pounds … won a bronze medal at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games in the 55 kg freestyle weight class where he represented Puerto Rico … qualified for the games by winning the World Team Trials … also represented Puerto Rico at the Canada Cup Wrestling Championship where he came in fourth place … finished went 4-2 to open the year at the Virginia Tech Open with a pin, technical fall and a 6-4 win over conference foe Ben Altman from Davidson … went 1-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open and the Southern Scuffle … bumped up to 133 pounds to get into the starting lineup at the Old Dominion Duals … pinned Taylor Wilde from Duquesne in a dual match in the first period. 2008-09: Redshirted the season ... won the Puerto Rican National Championship in free-
Manny Ramirez’s career statistics Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall Redshirted 5-4 7-9 14-16
SoCon
Duals
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--- 1-3 1-3
Falls 0 2 2
style at 55 kg ... represented Team Puerto Rico’s freestyle team at 55 kg at the 2009 Pan-American Championships for the second consecutive season ... came in fourth place after going 4-2 at the Hokie Open ... won back-to-back major decisions over Appalachian State’s Austin Annas (17-5) and Duke’s Peter Terrezza (16-6) ... defeated Newberry’s Willie Jarman 15-3 at the NC State Open. 2007-08: Was 2-3 on the season, competing at the North Carolina State Open and the Southern Scuffle... opened the season with a 7-5 decision over North Carolina State’s Jay Coman... also topped Virginia Tech’s Steve Armor in a 8-6 decision. High School: 2007 graduate of Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, NC...wrestled four years with the Buccaneers... finished with 185 career wins...four-time all-conference, twotime regional champion, two-time conference champion, and two-time all-region...finished in fifth-place at the North Carolina State Tournament his junior and senior year...team was back-to-back regional champions. Personal: Manuel Jose Ramirez... born May 20, 1989 in El Paso, TX... son of Jose and Yanis Ramirez of Fayetteville, NC... has two siblings, Jenice and Victor... majoring in communication studies at UNCG.
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Alejandro Soto-Perez 5-7 • 141 lbs. • R-Junior Laurinburg, N.C. Scotland County UNC Pembroke
2009-10: Went 6-20 as the starter at 149 pounds … started the year at the UNC Pembroke Open, where he went 3-2 with a pair of pins … went 1-2 at the NC State Open with a first period pin over The Citadel’s Max Morrill … defeated Davidson’s Ben Thompson by pin in the second period in a SoCon dual match … also competed at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and Southern Scuffle. 2008-09: Redshirted the season ... competed unattached at the UNC Pembroke Open, his only tournament of the year ... defeated Cumberland’s Ricky Starr, 11-7, in the first round before getting injured in his second match and injury defaulting in his final match. Prior to UNCG: (at UNC Pembroke): Attended UNC Pembroke during the Spring 2008 se-
Alejandro Soto-Perez’s career statistics Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall 2-4 2-4 6-20 10-28
SoCon --- --- 1-2 1-2
Duals 0-2 --- 2-10 2-12
Falls 1 0 4 5
mester... practiced with the team, but did not compete in any matches... (at St. Andrews Presbyterian College): Attended St. Andrews Presbyterian College during the Fall 2007 semester... Was 2-4 at 141 lbs., registering one fall and one major decision... quickest fall took 1:57 and was against Longwood’s Shawn Nelson at the UNC Pembroke Classic... only major decision of the season also came at the UNC Pembroke Classic, defeating Spartanburg Methodist’s Fred Tucker 11-2. High School: Two-time letterwinner at 130 lbs. for Scotland High School, wrestling under coach Joel McCanna... was a Southeast Conference champion... state qualifier... garnered all-conference and all-region honors. Personal: Alejandro Carlo Soto-Perez... born July 17, 1989 in Stuftgart, Germany... son of Luis Soto and Ana Perez... has two siblings, Gabriel and Adrian... majoring in criminology at UNCG.
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Ivan Lopouchanski 5-10 • 149 lbs. • R-Sophomore Hollywood, Fla. South Broward
2009-10: Had an incredible redshirt freshman season that saw him win the 141 pound Southern Conference title and advance to the NCAA Championships … had a 33-10 record for the season, including a 4-1 mark in the conference … his 33 wins are tied for the second-most wins in a single season … started the year by winning by winning six matches to claim the 141 pound title at the Virginia Tech Open … also won the 141 pound title at the NC State Open as he defeated four opponents … finished in third place at the UNC Pembroke Open … avenged his lone regular-season loss in the SoCon by defeating Davidson’s Vitaly Radsky in the SoCon Championship finals, 8-3 … fell to a pair of top-20 wrestlers at the NCAA Championships … started the year with an impressive 17-1 record. 2008-09: Sat out as a redshirt season ... had two third-place finishes in the two tour-
Ivan Lopouchanski’s career statistics Year 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall Redshirt 33-10 33-10
SoCon
Duals
4-1 4-1
9-3 9-3
Falls 5 5
naments he wrestled unattached ... went 5-1 at the Hokie Open to begin the season ... pinned Duke’s Dan Adamo in the first period before falling to Virginia Tech’s Peter Yates ... he rebounded to win the final two matches to claim third place ... also went 5-1 at the Davidson Open ... had a pair of seven point wins to begin the tournament before defeating Duke’s Mike Bell by major decision, 11-1. High School: 2008 Florida State Champion while attending South Broward High School, wrestling for coach Allen Held... also finished fourth at Super 32 and eighth at senior nationals in 2008... attended Cardinal Gibbons in Fort Lauderdale during the 2006-07 school year, finishing as the state runner-up... placed third at the state meet in 2006 as a member of South Broward’s team. Personal: Ivan A. Lopouchanski... born July 1, 1988 in Russia... son of Alexandr Lopushanskiy and Marina Lopushanskaya... has two brothers, Alexandr and Michael... majoring in finance at UNCG.
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Travis Sheehy
6-0 • 165 lbs. • R-Sophomore Buford, Ga. North Gwinnett
2009-10: Had a 17-10 record as the starter at 157 pounds … earned SoCon All-Freshman team honors … named the SoCon Academic All-Conference Team … had a 4-1 record in Southern Conference dual matches … won the 157-pound title at the UNC Pembroke Open by winning four matches, including a pin over Limestone’s Zachery McKeone … opened the year by coming in third place at the Virginia Tech Open, where he had a pin in just 37 seconds and a pair of major decisions … had five pins on the season … went 2-2 at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, one of those wins being by pin over Wisconsin’s Greg Burke.
Travis Sheehy’s career statistics Year 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall 11-7 17-10 28-17
SoCon --- 4-1 4-1
Duals --- 6-4 6-4
Falls 1 5 6
2008-09: Redshirted the season ... went 4-2 wrestling at the NC State Open to kick off the season ... scored a 17-0 tech fall over Bill Glance from Newberry and a first period pin against Josh Delmontagne of Anderson at the NC State Open ... had a 3-2 record at the Hokie Open, including a tech fall over King’s Patrick Spano ... scored a 16-1 tech fall over Tony Clark from Duquesne at the Penn State Open. High School: Wrestled at North Gwinnett High School under coach Steve Hassenger, helping the Bulldogs place at the state meet all four years... set county and school records for career wins (228) and career pins (148)... competed one year at 119 lbs. and 135 lbs., while wrestling for two years at 152 lbs. ... two-time National High School Coaches Association All-American... four-time all-state and all-county honoree. Personal: Travis Gregory Sheehy... born on June 22, 1989 in Atlanta, GA... son of Greg and Terry Sheehy... has a brother named Chad... majoring in business administration at UNCG.
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Angel Garcia
5-7 • 133 lbs. • R-Sophomore Diamond Bar, Calif. San Dimas
2009-10: Went 18-6 as the starter at 133 pounds during an injury-plagued season … finished in third place at the SoCon Championships after going 3-1 at the tournament … went 6-1 at the Virginia Tech Open to come in fifth place to start the season … followed that up with a third-place finish at the UNC Pembroke Open, where he won four matches by major decision … missed nearly two months with a hand injury before coming back to win a pair of dual matches against Duquesne and Campbell before the SoCon Championships. 2008-09: Redshirted the season as a freshman ... went 4-6 while wrestling in three tournament unattached ... took fourth place at the Davidson Open while wrestling unattached ... also wrestled at the Hokie Open and the Southern Scuffle. High School: Four-time letterwinner at 125 lbs. at San Dimas High School... was a fourtime California Interscholastic Federation champion... advance to the state champion-
Angel Garcia’s career statistics Year 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall 7-7 18-6 25-13
SoCon --- --- ---
Duals --- 2-1 2-1
Falls 0 1 1
ship meet all four years, placing second as a senior and third as a junior... was also a masters champion as a senior. Club: Competed for Team One in San Dimas, CA... member of the national team. Personal: Angel A. Garcia... born June 14, 1990 in Baldwin Park, CA... son of Hector Garcia and Kim Garcia... has a sibling named Lxandria... majoring in philosophy at UNCG.
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Brett Miller
5-11 • 165 lbs. • R-Sophomore Centreville, Va. Centreville
2009-10: Redshirted the season … went 5-8 at 165 pounds as an unattached wrestler at four tournaments … started the year going 2-2 at the Virginia Tech Open where he recorded a pin over Newberry’s John Nichols and a major decision against Ohio’s Josh Kassil … also went 2-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open … competed in the NC State Open and Southern Scuffle, as well. 2008-09: Began the season wrestling unattached at the first five tournaments ... moved into the starting lineup at 174 pounds when Byron Sigmon was sidelined with a knee injury ... went 4-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open with three pins, including a 33 second pin
Brett Miller’s career statistics Year 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall 11-21 5-8 16-29
SoCon 0-1 --- 0-1
Duals 0-9 --- 0-9
Falls 4 2 6
over Cumberland’s Miles Taylor ... pinned UNCP’s Teague Little at the NC State Open in the first period ... went 2-2 at the Davidson Open with two 15-0 tech fall wins over Limestone’s Jeremiah Perkins and UNC Pembroke’s Jamar Jackson ... also had a 2-2 record at the Hokie Open. High School: Four-time letterwinner at 171 lbs. under coach Joe Radon at Centreville High School... totaled 124 careerwins, which ranked fifth all-time... was a Concorde District champion and placed second in the Northern Region... also played football, lettering three times as a noseguard... earned all-district and all-region honors. Personal: Brett C. Miller... born June 13, 1990 in Centreville, VA... son of Mark Miller and Elizabeth Miller... father, Mark, wrestled for four years at Virginia Tech... brother, Colin, plays football for Central Michigan... uncle, Doug Thompson, was a member of Tennessee’s track and field team... majoring in business administration at UNCG.
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Matt Barbo
Robert Gribschaw
5-6 • 141 lbs. • R-Sophomore South Salem, N.Y. John Jay
2009-10: Went 3-18 on the year wrestling at 141 and 149 pounds … went 2-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open with wins over wrestlers from The Citadel and St. Andrews … opened the season by going 1-2 at the Virginia Tech Open, including a third-period pin over Joe Burns from Chattanooga … bumped up to 149 pounds in January to move into the starting lineup … also wrestled at the Southern Scuffle and NC State Open. 2008-09: Redshirted the season. Wrestled unattached at the Hokie Open and Southern Scuffle. High School: Wrestled at the 119 lb. and the 130 lb. weightclasses for coach Bill Swertfager at John Jay High School... earned one letter at each weight... finished third in Section One in the 119 lb. weightclass in 2007... was fourth in Section One at 130 lbs. as a senior... helped high school to a conference championship and a Section One Dual Meet title.
5-8 • 125 lbs. • R-Sophomore Hatboro, Pa. Hatboro-Horsham
2009-10: Did not compete. 2008-09: Redshirted the 2008-09 season. High School: Wrestled four seasons for coach Grlenn Kaiser at Hatboro Horsham High School in Horsham, Pa. ... named first-team all-league and third-team all-league as a senior ... was a freestyle and greco-roman all-american while competing in club wrestling ... recorded the most wins on his high school team ... also lettered in golf for one season in high school. Personal: Robert Colin Gribschaw ... born July 14, 1989 in Horsham, Penn. ... son of Andrew and Bonnie Gribschaw ... has one sibling, Jason, who wrestled four years at the University of Maryland ... majoring in hotel and restaurant management at UNCG.
Club: Competed for four years at Iowa Style Wrestling for coach John Degl in Chappaqua, NY. Personal: Matt Philip Barbo... born October 20, 1990 in Mount Kisco, NY... son of Robert and Vida Barbo... has two brothers, Justin and Andrew, and two sisters, Merry and Michelle... majoring in English at UNCG.
Matt Barbo’s career statistics Year 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall 0-4 3-14 3-18
SoCon --- 0-2 0-2
Duals --- 0-6 0-6
Falls 0 1 1
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Eric Chandler
5-7 • 133 lbs. • Sophomore Miami, Fla. G. Holmes Braddock
2009-10: Made an immediate impact as a freshman for the Spartans by earning the starting spot at 125 pounds and going 23-16 for the year, including a 4-1 mark in Southern Conference matches … named to the SoCon All-Freshman team … earned runner-up honors at the SoCon Championships … was one of just eight wrestlers in the nation to be named to the NWCA Academic All-Freshman Team … earned All-American honors at the FILA Junior Nationals in Greco-Roman after coming in fourth place in the 63kg bracket … finished in fourth place at the Virginia Tech Open to begin the year, including recording a pin in his first collegiate match … earned fourth-place honors at the UNC Pembroke Open, as well … battled back at the UNCG Southern Scuffle to earn eighth-place honors
Eric Chandler’s career statistics Year 2009-10 TOTAL
Overall 23-16 23-16
SoCon 4-1 4-1
Duals 7-6 7-6
Falls 8 8
… went 2-2 at the prestigious Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational … recorded eight pins in his first collegiate season. High School: Wrestled four varsity season for coaches Saul Tejada and Sergio Hernandez at G. Holmes Braddock High School in Miami, Fla. ... finished a decorated high school career with a 132-3 record ... won three state championships, with his only other finish at the state championship being second place his junior year ... holds the school record for the most state championships ... became the first four-time regional champion and first four-time district champion ... also won the Greater Miami Athletic Conference championship all four years, becoming just the second person all-time to accomplish that feat ... placed seventh at the USA Wrestling Senior Nationals ... he finished his career by never losing to another wrestler in his conference ... did not give up one takedown during his senior season ... was also a three-year letterwinner on the cross country team. Personal: Eric Gilbert Chandler ... born February 1, 1990 in Miami, Fla. ... son of David Cuervo and Yolanda Rojas ... has six other siblings, Gabriel Chandler, who wrestles for Lindenwood Univeristy, Salean McRay, Lazaro Gonzalez, Steven Gonzalez, Sara Rojas and Jocelyn Chandler ... majoring in pre-business administration at UNCG.
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Caylor Williams
6-2 • 197 lbs. • R-Freshman Melbourne, Fla. Palm Bay
Jamel Johnson
5-5 • 133 lbs. • R-Sophomore Winston-Salem, N.C. North Forsyth
2009-10: Redshirted the season … went 14-10 in unattached competition … came in fourth place at the 2010 University Nationals in the 96 kg Greco-Roman bracket to earn All-American honors … was also named All-American at the 2010 FILA Junior Nationals by coming in fourth place in the 96 kg Greco-Roman bracket … came in third place at the NC State Open with a 4-1 record, including a pin over Old Dominion’s Victor Njomo and a major decision against NC State’s Andrew Tumlin … finished in eighth place at the Southern Scuffle … went 3-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open … also competed at the Nittany Lion Open and Virginia Tech Open.
2009-10: Redshirted the season … went 8-6 as an unattached wrestler … earned AllAmerican honors at the 2010 FILA Junior Nationals with his fifth place finish in the 63 kg freestyle bracket … also earned All-American honors at the 2010 University Nationals after coming in eighth place in the 60 kg Greco-Roman bracket … started the year 3-2 after the Virginia Tech Open, where he scored a pin over Chris Woltz from North Carolina and a major decision … went 4-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open, including a second period pin over Casey Gashaw from St. Andrews … also wrestled at the NC State Open where he pinned Chattanooga’s Logan Biddy.
High School: Earned four varsity letters for coach Sean Ballard at Palm Bay High School in Melbourne, Fla. ... won the 3A 189 pound state championship as a senior by pinning his opponent in the final ... had a perfect 50-0 record as a senior ... won the Cape Coast Conference championship his final three years ... was a three-time state qualifier and also a two-time regional champion ... won the district championship his final two seasons ... came in third place at 189 pounds during his junior season.
High School: Earned four varsity letters at North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, N.C. for coach Gene Bowles ... finished third at 135 pounds at the state championships as a senior ... was a state qualifier as a sophomore and junior too ... won the regional championship his final two seasons ... was a team captain and named wrestler of the year for his team as a senior ... recorded the most wins in school history ... was a two-time county champion ... also letter in football for two seasons and track for one year.
Personal: Caylor Ryan Williams ... born January 7, 1991 in Palm Bay, Fla. ... son of Ronny and Sheila Williams ... has three siblings, Lance Lopez, Lamar Lopez and Jared Williams ... majoring in criminology at UNCG.
Personal: Jamel R. Johnson ... born June 9, 1991 in Winston-Salem, N.C. ... son of Lesley and Barbara Johnson ... currently undecided on a major at UNCG.
Michael Crowley
5-5 • 141 lbs. • R-Freshman Voorhees, N.J. Eastern Regional
2009-10: Redshirted the season … had a 10-10 record in unattached competition … opened the year by going 3-2 at the Virginia Tech Open, including wins over Jake Vonderbruegge from North Carolina and Jeremy Sandoval from Chattanooga … also went 3-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open where he had his first pin of the year … recorded a first period pin over Kelin Bidelspach from Campbell at the Southern Scuffle … also competed at the NC State Open and Nittany Lion Open. High School: Wrestled four years at 119 pounds and 130 pounds in Vorhees, N.J. at Eastern Regional High School for coach Michael Booth ... was a three-time state qualifier and two-time Region 7 champion ... also was a three-time District 26 champion ... helped lead his team to a No. 1 ranking in South Jersey in 2008 and a District 26 championship ... was a 2007 Cadet Greco-Roman All-American ... also was a varsity football player in high school.
Justin Rice
5-11 • 157 lbs. • R-Freshman Weaverville, N.C. North Buncombe
2009-10: Redshirted the season … had a 2-5 record as an unattached wrestler in three tournaments … went 2-2 at the Virginia Tech Open, including a pin over Old Dominion’s Adam Watson … also competed at the Nittany Lion Open and Southern Scuffle. High School: Earned four varsity letters at North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, N.C. for coach Lance Robinson ... won the 3A State Championship at 145 pounds as a senior ... recorded a school record 177 wins during his four-year career ... earned all-conference honors during his final three seasons ... was a regional champion as a junior and senior ... a state qualifier as a junior and sophomore ... also played four years of football. Personal: Justin Alan Rice ... born on May 3, 1991 in Clearwater, Fla. ... son of Adrian and Charmaine Rice ... currently undecided on a major at UNCG.
Personal: Michael J. Crowley ... born March 17, 1991 in Voorhees, N.J. ... son of Joe and Kristine Crowley ... has two sisters, Alexa and Chelsea ... majoring in criminology at UNCG.
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Aaron Smith
5-11 • 149 lbs. • R-Freshman Mooresville, N.C. Lake Norman
2009-10: Redshirted the season … went 6-10 in unattached competition at five tournaments … came in fourth place at the Davidson Open with a 3-2 record, including a 15-0 technical fall over Limestone’s Chase Johnson … also went 3-2 at the Virginia Tech Open … competed at the UNC Pembroke Open, NC State Open and Southern Scuffle, as well. High School: Wrestled four seasons at Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, N.C. for coach Morgan Fore ... came in fourth place at the state championships at 130 pounds as a senior ... finished in fifth place at 119 pounds at the state championships as a junior ... earned all-state honors as a junior and senior ... was a three-time conference champion ... won the Greco-Roman state championship wrestling for the club North Carolina Elite ... was a state qualifier in Ohio as a sophomore ... set the school record for the most nearfalls in a season with 96 ... earned academic all-state honors twice and was a four-time scholar athlete ... also a member of the National Honor Society.
Mike Gregory
6-4 • 285 lbs. • R-Freshman Dracut, Mass. Greater Lowell Technical
2009-10: Redshirted the season … had a 2-9 record at an unattached wrestler … earned All-American status at the FILA Junior Nationals with a fifth place finish in the 120 kg weight class … went 2-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open with a pin over Daniel Rowe from UCF and a 5-1 decision over Charlie Wolff from Davidson … also competed at the Virginia Tech Open, NC State Open, Nittany Lion Open and Southern Scuffle. High School: Competed for coach Tom Cassidy at Greater Lowell Technical High School in Tyngsboro, Mass. ... won the Division II State Championships twice ... finished as the runner-up at the all-states two times during his four years ... also placed at the New Englands two times as a heavyweight ... represented Massachusetts Gold at the 2008 Brute Scholastic Duals.
Personal: Michael Peter Gregory ... born October 5, 1990 in Springfield, Mass. ... son of Peter Gregory and Artemis Goor ... has three siblings, Kosta, George and Sara ... majoring Personal: Aaron Thomas Smith ... born on May 31, 1990 in Payton, Ohio ... son of Skip in fitness leadership at UNCG. and Michele Smith ... his father was a Division II All-American at Wright State ... has one brother, Josh ... majoring in pre-nursing at UNCG.
Marc Bryan
5-11 • 165 lbs. • R-Freshman Painesville, Ohio St. Ignatius
2009-10: Redshirted the season … went 5-8 on the year in unattached competition … went 3-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open, including a technical fall over Bryan Glace from Anderson … had a 1-2 record at the Virginia Tech Open to begin the year … scored an 11-2 major decision over Vincent Salyer from Gardner-Webb at the NC State Open … also competed at the Southern Scuffle.
Josh Craig
5-7 • 125 lbs. • R-Freshman Chapel Hill, N.C. Chapel Hill
2009-10: Redshirted the season … went 2-5 in unattached competition … went 2-2 at the UNC Pembroke Open with wins over Steven McLeod from Newberry and John Hellinger from The Citadel … also competed at the Southern Scuffle and Virginia Tech Open.
High School: Earned four varsity letters at Chapel Hill High School for coach Wilson Diaz ... went 46-8 during his senior season that saw him finish second at the state championHigh School: Earned four varsity letters at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio ships at 119 pounds in the 4A division ... named to the all-state team after his senior for coach Mark Sullivan ... placed in fifth place at the state championships as a senior season ... was a three-time all-conference performer ... qualified for the state championat 171 pounds ... finished in fifth place at the prestigious Walsh Ironman Tournament at ships during his junior year. 160 pounds during his junior year ... came in eighth place at the USA Wrestling Folkstyle Junior Nationals as a junior. Personal: Joshua Scott Craig ... born November 17, 1990 in Waterloo, Iowa ... son of John and Tanya Craig ... has one younger sibling, Austin ... currently undecided on a major at Personal: Marc E. Bryan ... born October 9, 1990 in Cleveland, Ohio ... son of Patrick and UNCG. Rosanne Bryan ... has one older sister, Christina, and two younger brothers, Matt and Danny ... majoring in physics at UNCG.
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Scott Acosta
5-7 • 125 lbs. • Freshman Archdale, N.C. Trinity
Elijah Adams
6-1 • 184 lbs. • Freshman Raleigh, N.C. Southeast Raleigh
Prior to UNCG: Attended Davidson County Community College during the 2009-2010 High School: Wrestled three years at Southeast Raleigh High School for coach Jeff Smith school year, but didn’t compete athletically. … finished as the 4A runner-up at 171 pounds as a senior … came in fourth-place at the state championships as a junior at 171 pounds … finished in third place at the regional High School: Earned four varsity letters wrestling for coach Kyle Spencer at Trinity High championships as a senior after winning a regional championship title his junior season School in nearby Trinity, N.C. … finished as the 3A runner-up at 119 pounds as a senior … also competed one year in track where he was a member of the 4x400 meter state at the state championships … was also a regional champion as a senior … earned all- championship team … earned all-conference honors in the only season he competed in conference honors as a senior and junior … qualified for the state championship as a cross country, as well. junior at 112 pounds … earned the Most Outstanding Wrestler award for his team as a senior … collected 150 wins during his four seasons. Personal: Elijah Adams … born May 7, 1992 in Fort Pierce, Fla. … son of Derrick and Rosiland Adams … has an older brother, Derrick Jr. … majoring in media studies at UNCG. Personal: Edward Scott Acosta, Jr. … born Sept. 16, 1990 in High Point, N.C. … son of Eddie Acosta and Kim Bledsoe … has one younger sibling, Jessica … majoring in special education at UNCG.
Keith Brown
5-10 • 165 lbs. • Freshman Burlington, N.C. Williams
High School: Earned four varsity letters during his career wrestling at Williams High School in Burlington, N.C. for coach Stephen Stremple … had a perfect 39-0 record as a senior as he claimed the 3A state championship at 160 pounds … he claimed third-place honors at 152 pounds at the state championship as a junior … was also a state qualifier as a sophomore.
Maisson Davis
5-9 • 174 lbs. • Freshman San Mateo, Calif. Hillsdale
High School: Wrestled all four years at Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Calif. for coaches Geo Aguilar and Ernie Nunez … earned four varsity letters … qualified for the state tournament twice in his four years … battled injuries and was forced to default from the state championships as a senior … was a three-time league champion … played defense as a junior and senior on the school’s water polo team … also played a season of football during his sophomore year.
Personal: Keith T. Brown … born Nov. 25, 1991 in New York, N.Y. … son of Charlene Brown … has one younger brother, Finese … majoring in recreation and parks management at Personal: Maisson T. Davis … born July 25, 1992 in Bakersfield, Calif. … son of Timothy UNCG. and Sandra Davis … has three older siblings, Dain, Blaiz and Marina … majoring in kinesiology at UNCG.
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Tony Gardner
5-11 • 184 lbs. • Freshman Reisterstown, Md. Calvert Hall College
High School: Earned four varsity letters while wrestling at Calvert Hall College High School for coach Roy Lobdell … won his weight class as a senior at the Maryland Independent School (MIS) State Championships as a senior … came in fourth place at the National Prep Wrestling Tournament to earn All-America honors his final year … also won his conference tournament his senior season … finished third place at the state championships as a junior and fifth during his sophomore season … came in sixth place at the prestigious Beast of the East Wrestling Tournament … won his match at the Maryland Virginia Senior All-Star Classic meet … set the school record for the most wins in a single season with 55 as a senior … was a member of the cross country team his first three years and helped them win the state championship each season.
Derek Golner
5-9 • 157 lbs. • Freshman Tyngsboro, Mass. Tyngsboro
High School: Earned four varsity letters wrestling for coach Jim Tansey at Tyngsboro High School … became just the eighth wrestler in Massachusetts history to win four state titles … won the 160 pound title at the New England High School Wrestling Championships as a senior … he advanced to the All States Championships where he won the event as a senior and sophomore … claimed third-place honors at the New England Championships his junior year … he finished as the runner-up at the All States as a junior. Personal: Derek James Golner … born June 11, 1992 in Nashua, N.H. … son of Barry and Lisa Golner … has one older sibling, Mike, and one younger, Alec … majoring in sociology at UNCG.
Personal: Anthony Allen Edward Gardner … born February 25, 1992 in Baltimore, Md. … son of Gil and Lee Gardner … has two older siblings, Carrie and Trip … majoring in chemistry at UNCG.
Jared Holliday
6-4 • 184 lbs. • Freshman Burlington, N.J. Burlington Township
High School: Was a four-year letterwinner in wrestling at Burlington Township High School for coach Brad Klotz … came in fourth place at 189 pounds as a senior at the New Jersey State Championships … earned All-America honors at the 2010 FloNationals … finished in first place in region seven and disctrict 26 as a senior … earned eighth-place honors as a junior at the state championships … came in second place at regionals and third place at districts as a junior … also earned second place honors at districts as a sophomore … helped his team to a county championship his junior year … played one season of baseball and golf, as well … also a member of the National Honor Society.
Nic Lagriola
5-8 • 157 lbs. • Freshman Parkland, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons
High School: Earned four varsity letters at Cardinal Gibbons High School for coach Frank Pettineo … helped lead his team to three state titles in his four years … his team also won the regional and district titles all four years … won the regional and district title at 152 pounds as a senior … was also a state qualifier as a junior. Personal: Nicholas James Lagriola … born Aug. 12, 1992 in Wayne, N.J. … son of Joseph and Jane Lagriola … majoring in finance at UNCG.
Personal: Jared Avery Lawrence Frederick Holliday … born April 14, 1992 in Willingboro, N.J. … son of Robert and Alicia Holliday … has five siblings, Robert, Chelsea, Avery, Nijewel and Ariel … majoring in international business at UNCG.
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Donald McNeil
6-2 • 285 lbs. • Freshman Kingston, Pa. Wyoming Seminary
High School: Wrestled his first three years at King Philip Regional High School before moving to Wyoming Seminary, where he wrestled two years for coach John Gordon … won the 215 pound title at the National Prep School Championships his final year at Wyoming Seminary, pinning all of his opponents … he also finished in fourth place at the FloNationals after his final season … came in fourth place at Prep Nationals and finished in seventh at the Walsh Ironman his first year at Wyoming Seminary … was a Massachusetts D-2 state champion as a sophomore and junior … came in second place at the New England Wrestling Championships his sophomore season … also a state qualifier as a freshman … was involved in student government all three years at King Philip.
Jordan Nevseta
6-2 • 184 lbs. • Freshman Charlotte, N.C. Ardrey Kell
High School: Earned four varsity letters wrestling at Ardrey Kell High School for coach Tim Higgins … came in sixth place at the North Carolina State Championships at 171 pounds as a senior … won the 4A West Regional his senior year … was a conference champion as a senior and junior … also a state qualifier as a junior … finished his senior year with a 49-4 record … was a four-year captain in wrestling … also played three years of football as a free safety where he earned two varsity letters … earned two varsity letters in track, as well.
Personal: Daniel J. Nevseta … born March 1, 1992 in Jacksonville, Fla. … son of Floyd and Crystal Nevseta … have one older brother, Christopher, and one younger sibling, Davon … Personal: Donald Martin McNeil … born Aug. 23, 1991 in Newton, Mass. … son of Andrew majoring in mathematics at UNCG. and Betsy McNeil … has one sibling, Ian … currently undecided on a major at UNCG.
Daniel Ownbey
5-7 • 141 lbs. • Freshman Fairview, N.C. Enka
High School: Was a four-time letterwinner in wrestling at Enka High School for coach Mark Harris … won the 3A 135 pound state championship as a senior … claimed the 3A 125 pound state championship his junior season … had a 110-1 record during his final two years … finished as the runner-up at the state championships as a sophomore … also won his regional as a sophomore … was a three-time All-American at the NHSCA National Open, including winning the event twice … he also earned All-America honors at Fargo after finishing in eighth place in freestyle.
James Payne
5-11 • 285 lbs. • Freshman Asheville, N.C. Erwin
High School: Wrestled all four years at Erwin High School for coach Taylor Godleski … finished as the 3A heavyweight runner-up as a senior at the North Carolina High School State Championships … also won the 3A west regional his senior season … earned allconference honors as a senior and junior … also was named to the Citizen-Times All-WNC team his final two years.
Personal: James Richard Payne … born January 13, 1992 in Hendersonville, N.C. … son of Richard and Lisa Payne … has four siblings, Josh Creasman, Silina Beddingfield, Austin Personal: Daniel Benjamin Ownbey … born June 25, 1991 in Asheville, N.C. … son of Mark and Justin … majoring in kinesiology at UNCG. and Gina Ownbey … majoring in mathematics at UNCG.
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Cody Rodebaugh 5-7 • 157 lbs. • Freshman Felton, Calif. Coast Redwood
High School: Earned a varsity letter all four years wrestling at Coast Redwood High School for coach Ken Pallostrini … won the 140 pound California Interscholastic Federation State Championship as a junior, pinning his final three opponents to become the first state champion at his school … claimed runner-up honors as a senior at 145 pounds at the CIF State Championships … won the section championship his final three years … was an all-league performer all four years … qualified for the CIF State Championships all four years.
Santonio Thompson
5-7 • 141 lbs. • Freshman Mooresville, N.C. Mooresville Senior
High School: Wrestled all four years for coach Ben Watson at Mooresville Senior High School … won the 4A state championship at 135 pounds as a senior … finished his senior season with a 45-5 record … qualified for the state championships as a junior and sophomore, as well … claimed runner-up honors in the 4A West Regional as a senior … also played three seasons of football where he earned two varsity letters and was a twotime letterwinner in track & field.
Personal: Santonio Antione Thompson Jr. … born March 29, 1992 in Charlotte, N.C. … Personal: Jonathan Cody Rodebaugh … born Nov. 13, 1991 in Stanford, Calif. … son of son of Sylvester Robertson and Maxine Pearson … has two siblins, Tykiah Thompson and Danny Rodebaugh and Debbie Shirley … majoring in business administration at UNCG. Jasmine Johnson … majoring in business administration at UNCG.
Terrence Zaleski
5-9 • 174 lbs. • Freshman Jacksonville, N.C. Havelock
High School: Earned four varsity letters wrestling for coach Ed Cruz at Havelock High School … wrestled his first three seasons at White Oak High School … won the 3A state championships at 152 pounds as a senior … finished his senior year with a 50-2 record and recorded 154 wins over his four-year career … earned runner-up honors as a junior as he lost in overtime in the 3A state championship match … was also a state qualifier as a sophomore … named the 2010 Athlete of the Year at his school. Personal: Terrence Mosley Zaleski … born April 16, 1992 in Jacksonville, N.C. … son of Willie and Helen Williams … majoring in accounting at UNCG.
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2009-10 Season Statistics 2009-10 Team Results Date Nov. 8 Nov. 14 Nov. 19 Nov. 21 Dec. 4-5 Dec. 29-30 Jan. 3 Jan. 3 Jan. 3 Jan. 9 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Jan. 27 Feb. 2 Feb. 10 Feb. 13 Feb. 19 Feb. 23 March 6 March 18-19 Totals
Opponent/Tournament Score Overall Record Virginia Tech Open No Team Score 53-34 UNC Pembroke Open No Team Score 80-37 Utah Valley L, 17-21 5-5 NC State Open No Team Score 29-23 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational 26th (29.5 pts.) 19-20 Southern Scuffle 22nd (26.5 pts.) 25-47 vs. Rider L, 9-38 3-7 at No. 24 Old Dominion L, 7-36 2-8 vs. Purdue L, 9-30 3-7 The Citadel* W, 32-9 8-2 at Appalachian State* W, 28-13 7-3 vs. Gardner-Webb W, 38-11 7-3 at No. 15 Virginia Tech L, 15-29 3-7 Chattanooga* L, 12-26 3-7 Davidson* W, 40-9 7-3 at Liberty W, 23-15 6-4 at NC State L, 14-19 4-5 VMI* W, 32-7 8-2 Duquesne W, 40-3 9-1 at Campbell W, 38-6 8-2 at SoCon Championships 1st (81.5 pts.) 17-9 NCAA Championships t-43rd (7 pts.) 4-8 310-244
SoCon Record 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 8-2 7-3 0-0 0-0 3-7 7-3 0-0 0-0 8-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 33-17
Duals Record 0-0 0-0 5-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-7 2-8 3-7 8-2 7-3 7-3 3-7 3-7 7-3 6-4 4-5 8-2 9-1 8-2 0-0 0-0 83-66
Tournament Record 53-34 80-37 0-0 29-23 19-20 25-47 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 17-9 4-8 227-178
2009-10 Individual Results
Matt Barbo Casey Boyle Jeremy Cannon Eric Chandler Angel Garcia Victor Hojilla Ivan Lopouchanski Manny Ramirez Andrew Saunders Travis Sheehy Byron Sigmon Alejandro Soto-Perez Peter Sturgeon Ryan Sughrue
Overall Record 3-14 8-14 8-6 23-16 18-6 19-20 33-10 7-9 33-14 17-10 29-13 6-20 32-15 24-10
SoCon Record 0-2 3-2 0-0 4-1 0-0 2-3 4-1 0-0 4-1 4-1 5-0 1-2 2-3 4-1
Duals Record Tournament Record 0-6 3-8 5-8 3-6 1-0 7-6 7-6 16-10 2-1 16-5 6-9 13-11 9-3 24-7 1-3 6-6 12-3 21-11 6-4 11-6 12-3 17-10 2-10 4-10 9-6 23-9 11-3 13-7
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2009 Southern Scuffle results 2008 Individual Results
2008 Team Results
1. Cornell.........................164 points 2. Minnesota.......................... 151.5 3. Indiana............................... 131.5 4. Edinboro............................... 97.5 5. Virginia.................................96.5 6. Ohio.....................................85.5 7. Kent State.............................75.5 8. Bloomsburg............................. 74 9. North Carolina......................68.5 10. Navy...................................62.5 11. Penn...................................62.5 12. Army...................................... 60 13. Cal State Bakersfield..........55.5 14. Michigan............................... 54 15. Old Dominion......................... 53 16. Liberty................................... 39 17. Air Force................................. 32 18. George Mason.................... 31.5 19. NC State................................ 30 20. Gardner-Webb....................29.5 21. Lock Haven............................ 27 22. UNCG.................................26.5 23. Hofstra............................... 24.5 24. Appalachian State..............20.5 25. Duke................................... 18.5 26. Virginia Tech....................... 16.5 27. The Citadel.......................... 12.5 28. Boston................................... 10 29. Princeton.............................. 9.5 30. Sacred Heart........................... 7 31. Campbell.............................. 4.5
Year 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Team Champions
School Points Cornell.......................... 164 Cornell.......................... 139 Minnesota..................... 182 Missouri..................... 179.5 Minnesota..................... 192 Minnesota..................... 169 Missouri........................ 185
Individual Champions
125 lbs. 2009 Angel Escobedo (Indiana) 2008 Paul Donahoe (Edinboro) 2007 Jayson Ness (Minnesota) 2006 Troy Nickerson (Cornell) 2005 Troy Nickerson (Cornell) 2004 Bob Lowe (Minnesota) 2003 Bob Lowe (Minnesota) 133 lbs. 2009 Jayson Ness (Minnesota) 2008 Ricky Deubel (Edinboro) 2007 Mack Reiter (Minnesota) 2006 Adam Frey (Cornell) 2005 Shawn Bunch (Edinboro)
125 lbs. 1. Angel Escobedo, Indiana 2. Troy Nickerson, Cornell 3. Zachary Sanders, Minnesota 4. Frank Lomas, Cal State Bakersfield 5. Eric Morrill, Edinboro 6. Ross Gitomer, Virginia 7. Matthew Snyder, Virginia 8. Eric Chandler, UNCG 133 lbs. 1. Jayson Ness, Minnesota 2. Dan Mitcheff, Kent State 3. Mike Grey, Cornell 4. Bryan Ortenzio, Penn 5. John Trumbetti, Lock Haven 6. Jordan Thome, Army 7. Jeremy Shaw, North Carolina 8. Ashton Osterberg, Edinboro 141 lbs. 1. Kyle Dake, Cornell 2. Michael Thorn, Minnesota 3. Nick Nelson, Virginia 4. Germane Lindsey, Ohio 5. Cole Von Ohlen, Air Force 6. Elijah Nacita, Cal State Bakersfield 7. Derek Valenti, Virginia 8. Zach Kemmerer, Penn 2004 Shawn Bunch (Edinboro) 2003 Sean Markey (The Citadel) 141 lbs. 2009 Kyle Dake (Cornell) 2008 Joe Caramanica (NC State) 2007 Manuel Rivera (Minnesota) 2006 Manuel Rivera (Minnesota) 2005 Cory Cooperman (Lehigh) 2004 Nate Gulosh (Navy) 2003 Scott Moore (Virginia) 149 lbs. 2009 Matthew Kyler (Army) 2008 Darrion Caldwell (NC State) 2007 Mike Roberts (Boston) 2006 Mike Keefe (Chattanooga) 2005 Dustin Schlatter (Minnesota) 2004 Dustin Manotti (Cornell) 2003 Jeremy Spates (Missouri) 157 lbs. 2009 Thomas Scotton (UNC) 2008 Gregor Gillespie (Edinboro) 2007 CP Schlatter (Minnesota) 2006 Seth Martin (Lock Haven)
149 lbs. 1. Matthew Kyler, Army 2. Cesar Grajales, Penn 3. Torsten Gillespie, Edinboro 4. Frank Gayeski, Liberty 5. Bobby Ward, NC State 6. Frank Hickman, Bloomsburg 7. John Nicholson, Old Dominion 8. David Zilverberg, Minnesota 157 lbs. 1. Thomas Scotton, North Carolina 2. Kurt Kinser, Indiana 3. Bryce Saddoris, Navy 4. Matt Moley, Bloomsburg 5. Dan Gonsor, Virginia 6. Clay Tucker, Ohio 7. Mallie Shuster, Kent State 8. David Johnson, Michigan 165 lbs. 1. Dustin Schlatter, Minnesota 2. Rick Schmelyun, Bloomsburg 3. Jarrod King, Edinboro 4. Paul Young, Indiana 5. Justin Kerber, Cornell 6. Chris Brown, Old Dominion 7. Stephen Burak, Penn 8. Paul Gillespie, Hofstra 174 lbs. 1. Mack Lewness, Cornell 2. Chris Henrich, Virginia 3. Scott Glasser, Minnesota 4. Trevor Perry, Indiana 5. Ryan Patrovich, Hofstra 2005 Dustin Manotti (Cornell) 2004 Travis Piccard (The Citadel) 2003 Tommy Burleson (Missouri) 165 lbs. 2009 Dustin Schlatter (Minnesota) 2008 Mack Lewness (Cornell) 2007 Mack Lewness (Cornell) 2006 Deonte Penn (Edinboro) 2005 Matt Pell (Missouri) 2004 Matt Nagel (Minnesota) 2003 Tyron Woodley (Missouri) 174 lbs. 2009 Mack Lewness (Cornell) 2008 Steve Anceravage (Cornell) 2007 Alton Lucas (Hofstra) 2006 Ben Askren (Missouri) 2005 Ben Askren (Missouri) 2004 Joe Mazzurco (Cornell) 2003 Ben Askren (Missouri) 184 lbs. 2009 Christopher Honeycutt (Edinboro) 2008 Dustin Kilgore (Kent State) 2007 Kirk Smith (Boise State)
6. Bagna Tovuujav, George Mason 7. Jacob Ison, Ohio 8. Phil Moricone, Edinboro 184 lbs. 1. Christopher Honeycutt, Edinboro 2. Dustin Kilgore, Kent State 3. Michael Salopek, Virginia 4. Thomas Spellman, Virginia Tech 5. Steve Bosak, Cornell 6. Nick Purdue, Ohio 7. Eric Cameron, Indiana 8. Jonathan Fausey, Virginia 197 lbs. 1. Cam Simaz, Cornell 2. Erik Schuth, Ohio 3. Anthony Biondo, Michigan 4. Dennis Drury, North Carolina 5. Jesse Strawn, Old Dominion 6. Sonny Yohn, Minnesota 7. Matt Powless, Indiana 8. Caylor Williams, UNCG 285 lbs. 1. Nathan Everhart, Indiana 2. Scott Steele, Navy 3. Christopher Birchler, Edinboro 4. Dustin Porter, Gardner-Webb 5. Ziad Haddad, North Carolina 6. Joshua Arnone, Cornell 7. Brendan Barlow, Kent State 8. Peter Sturgeon, UNCG
2006 2005 2004 2003
Roger Kish (Minnesota) Roger Kish (Minnesota) Roger Kish (Minnesota) Nick Cantoe (Rider)
197 lbs. 2009 Cam Simaz, Cornell 2008 Brandon Hasley (CS Bakersfield) 2007 Hudson Taylor (Maryland) 2006 Max Askren (Missouri) 2005 Jerry Rinaldi (Cornell) 2004 Daren Burns (UNCG) 2003 Damion Hahn (Missouri) 285 lbs. 2009 Nathan Everhart (Indiana) 2008 Jermail Porter (Kent State) 2007 Ed Pendergast (Navy) 2006 Cole Konrad (Minnesota) 2005 Cole Konrad (Minnesota) 2004 Cole Konrad (Minnesota) 2003 Cole Konrad (Minnesota)
2 2 • S o u t h e r n C o n f e r e nc e uncg s pa r ta n s . c o m
The Southern Conference The Southern Conference, which began its 90th season of intercollegiate competition in 2010, is a national leader in emphasizing the development of the student-athlete and in helping to build lifelong leaders and role models. The Southern Conference has been on the forefront of innovation and originality in developing creative solutions to address issues facing intercollegiate athletics. From establishing the first conference basketball tournament (1921), tackling the issue of freshman eligibility (1922), developing women’s championships (1984), to becoming the first conference to install the 3-point goal in basketball (1980), the Southern Conference has been a pioneer. The Southern Conference is the nation’s fifth-oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association. Only the Big Ten (1896), the Missouri Valley (1907), the Pacific 10 (1915) and the Southwestern Athletic (1920) conferences are older in terms of origination. Academic excellence has been a major part of the Southern Conference’s tradition. Hundreds of Southern Conference student-athletes have been recognized on ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica and all-district teams. A total of 19 Rhodes Scholarship winners have been selected from conference institutions. The conference currently consists of 12 members in five states throughout the Southeast and sponsors 19 varsity sports and championships that produce participants for NCAA Division I Championships. The Southern Conference offices are located in the historic Beaumont Mill in Spartanburg, S.C. A textile mill that was in operation from 1880 until 1999, Beaumont Mill was renovated in 2004 and today offers the league first-class meeting areas and offices as well as a spacious library for storage of the conference’s historical documents. Membership history On Feb. 25, 1921, representatives from 14 of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (SIAA) 30 members met at Atlanta’s Piedmont Hotel to establish the Southern Intercollegiate Conference. On hand at the inaugural meeting were officials from Alabama, Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn), Clemson, Georgia, Georgia School of Technology (Georgia Tech), Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi A&M (Mississippi State), North Carolina, North Carolina State, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) and Washington & Lee. Dr. S.V. Sanford of Georgia was chosen as acting chairman and N.W. Dougherty of Tennessee was named secretary. The decision to form a new athletic conference was motivated by the desire to have a workable number of conference games for each league member. With 30 schools in the SIAA by the early 1920s, it was impossible to play every school at least once during the regular season and many schools went several years between playing some conference members. In addition, in 1920, the SIAA voted down proposed rules that an athlete must be in a college a year before playing on its teams and refused to abolish a rule permitting athletes to play summer baseball for money. Play began in the fall of 1921 and a year later, six more schools joined the fledgling league, including Tulane (which had attended the inaugural meeting
but had elected not to join), Florida, Louisiana (LSU), Mississippi, South Carolina and Vanderbilt. VMI joined in 1925 and Duke was added in 1929. By the 1930s, membership in the Southern Conference had reached 23 schools. C.P. “Sally” Miles of Virginia Tech, president of the Southern Conference, called the annual league meeting to order on Dec. 9, 1932, at the Farragut Hotel in Knoxville, Tenn. Georgia’s Dr. Sanford announced that 13 institutions west and south of the Appalachian Mountains were reorganizing as the Southeastern Conference. Members of the new league included Alabama, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Florida, Georgia, Georgia School of Technology, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mississippi A&M, University of the South, Tennessee, Tulane and Vanderbilt. According to the minutes of the meeting, Dr. Sanford stated that the division was made along geographical lines. Florida’s Dr. J.J. Tigert, acting as spokesman for the withdrawing group, regretted the move but believed it was necessary as the Southern Conference had grown too large. The resignations were accepted and the withdrawing schools formed the new league, which began play in 1932. The Southern Conference continued with membership of 10 institutions including Clemson, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina, Virginia, VMI, Virginia Tech and Washington & Lee. The second major shift occurred some 20 years later. By 1952, the Southern Conference included 17 colleges and universities. Another split occurred when seven schools – Clemson, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina and Wake Forest – departed to form the Atlantic Coast Conference, which began play in 1953. The revamped Southern Conference included members The Citadel, Davidson, Furman, George Washington, Richmond, VMI, Virginia Tech, Washington & Lee, West Virginia and William & Mary. Today, the league continues to thrive with a membership that includes 12 institutions and a footprint that spans five states: Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Georgia. Current league members are Appalachian State, College of Charleston, The Citadel, Davidson, Elon, Furman, Georgia Southern, UNC Greensboro, Samford, Chattanooga, Western Carolina and Wofford. Leadership John Iamarino was officially named commissioner of the conference on Jan. 2, 2006. Iamarino has promoted the Southern Conference through an ambitious agenda that has improved competition, upgraded compliance-related matters, launched the conference’s Hall of Fame and increased the marketing and brand awareness of the conference and its member institutions. The Southern Conference named its first commissioner in December 1950. Duke head football coach Wallace Wade made the transition from Blue Devil football coach to athletics administration as the first person at the helm of the conference. Lloyd Jordan replaced Wade as the commissioner in 1960 and served a 14-year term until Ken Germann became the league head in 1974. Germann was the commissioner for 13 years and orchestrated
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the league’s expansion to include women’s athletics. In 1987, he was succeeded by Dave Hart, who spearheaded the transfer of the league office from Charlotte, N.C., to Asheville, N.C. Wright Waters succeeded Hart upon his retirement in 1991. Under Waters’ leadership, the Southern Conference expanded to 12 members, added three women’s sports and posted record revenue from the basketball tournament. Waters, who is currently the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference, was followed by Alfred B. White in 1998. White, a veteran member of the NCAA office, introduced the current conference logo and elevated the conference’s commitment to marketing and development of corporate partners. Danny Morrison headed the conference from 2001-2005 and orchestrated the league’s move from Asheville, N.C., to Spartanburg, S.C. Under Morrison’s leadership, the conference increased its marketing and promotional efforts. Championship history The first Southern Conference Championship was the league basketball tournament held in Atlanta in 1922. The North Carolina Tar Heels won the tournament to become the first recognized league champion in any sport. The Southern Conference Tournament remains the oldest of its kind in college basketball. Commissioner Germann spearheaded the Southern Conference’s expansion to include women’s athletics during the 1983-84 season. That year, league championships were held in volleyball, basketball and tennis. Cross country joined the mix in 1985 and the league began holding indoor and outdoor track championships in 1988. Most recently, the conference instituted golf and softball championships in the spring of 1994 and added soccer in the fall of 1994. The Germann Cup, named in honor of the former commissioner, annually recognizes the top women’s athletics programs in the conference. From their humble beginnings, women’s athletics have become an integral part of the Southern Conference and its success. The Southern Conference declares champions in 10 men’s sports – football, soccer, cross country, basketball, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, baseball, tennis and golf - and nine women’s sports – soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, indoor track and field, outdoor track & field, tennis, golf and softball.
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Team Accomplishments Conference Tournament Champions
UNCG Conference Tournament Finish
NCAA Champions
UNCG NCAA Tournament Finish
1994..........................................N/A 1995.......................... George Mason 1996.......................... George Mason 1997..............App. State, VMI, UNCG 1998............................ Chattanooga 1999............................ Chattanooga 2000............................ Chattanooga 2001....................Appalachian State 2002............................ Chattanooga 2003....................Appalachian State 2004............................... The Citadel 2005............................ Chattanooga 2006............................ Chattanooga 2007............................ Chattanooga 2008............................ Chattanooga 2009............................ Chattanooga 2010....................................... UNCG
1993-94.....................................N/A 1994-95.............................6th (CAA) 1995-96.............................3rd (CAA) 1996-97.......................T-1st (SoCon) 1997-98........................ 2nd (SoCon) 1998-99........................ 2nd (SoCon) 1999-00.........................3rd (SoCon) 2000-01......................... 5th (SoCon) 2001-02......................... 5th (SoCon) 2002-03........................ 5th (SoCon) 2003-04........................ 5th (SoCon) 2004-05........................3rd (SoCon) 2005-06....................... 2nd (SoCon) 2006-07........................ 2nd (SoCon) 2007-08.........................3rd (SoCon) 2008-09....................... 2nd (SoCon) 2009-10......................... 1st (SoCon)
1993-94.......................Oklahoma St. 1994-95.................................... Iowa 1995-96.................................... Iowa 1996-97.................................... Iowa 1997-98.................................... Iowa 1998-99.................................... Iowa 1999-00.................................... Iowa 2000-01...........................Minnesota 2001-02...........................Minnesota 2002-03......................Oklahoma St. 2003-04......................Oklahoma St. 2004-05......................Oklahoma St. 2005-06......................Oklahoma St. 2006-07...........................Minnesota 2007-08.................................... Iowa 2008-09................................... Iowa 2009-10.................................... Iowa
1993-94.............. 7th (East Regional) 1994-95.......................t-69th (of 82) 1995-96......................... 40th (of 80) 1996-97.......................t-58th (of 69) 1997-98....................... t-71st (of 84) 1998-99.......................t-64th (of 70) 1999-00.......................t-47th (of 78) 2000-01.......................t-68th (of 72) 2001-02......................t-72nd (of 72) 2002-03....................................N/A 2003-04......................t-60th (of 80) 2004-05......................t-47th (of 69) 2005-06...................... t-31st (of 69) 2006-07.......................t-60th (of 74) 2007-08.........................t-41st (of 74 2008-09......................t-58th (of 76) 2009-10.......................t-43rd (of 77)
Individual Accomplishments Conference Champions
Mikal McKee 2009 SoCon
184 lbs.
Kevin Artis 2004 SoCon 2006 SoCon
149 lbs. 141 lbs.
Trey Burlingame 1997 SoCon
Dax Pecaro 1999 SoCon 2000 SoCon
184 lbs. 184 lbs.
142 lbs.
Daren Burns 2004 SoCon 2005 SoCon 2006 SoCon 2008 SoCon
197 lbs. 197 lbs. 197 lbs. 197 lbs.
Eric Sanders 1996 CAA 1997 SoCon
190 lbs. 190 lbs.
Greg Forbes 2002 SoCOn
Melvin Saunders 1998 SoCon 1999 SoCon 2000 SoCon
142 lbs. 149 lbs. 149 lbs.
Hwt
Jeff Hedges 2008 SoCon
133 lbs.
Byron Sigmon 2008 SoCon 2010 SoCon
165 lbs. 174 lbs. 150 lbs. 158 lbs. 158 lbs. 118 lbs.
Jamie Hensch 1998 SoCon 1999 SoCon
167 lbs. 174 lbs.
Joe Stanton 1995 CAA 1996 CAA 1997 SoCon
Victor Hojilla 2010 SoCon
165 lbs.
Corey Williams 1998 SoCon
Joe Kemmerer 2005 SoCon
125 lbs.
John Kimble 2001 SoCon
Hwt
Ivan Lopouchanski 2010 SoCon
141 lbs.
Joe Lowe 2005 2006 2007
174 lbs. 174 lbs. 174 lbs.
SoCon SoCon SoCon
Freshman of the Year 2004 2005
Daren Burns 197 lbs. Joe Kemmerer 125 lbs.
NCAA Qualifiers Kevin Artis 2004................................... 149 lbs. 2006....................................141 lbs. Chris Bencivenga 2009................................... 149 lbs.
Trey Burlingame 1997................................... 142 lbs. 1998................................... 150 lbs.
Daren Burns 2004................................... 197 lbs. 2005................................... 197 lbs. 2006................................... 197 lbs. 2008................................... 197 lbs. Greg Forbes 1999................................... 197 lbs. 2002.......................................... Hwt Jeff Hedges 2008................................... 133 lbs. Jamie Hensch 1998................................... 167 lbs. 1999....................................174 lbs. Victor Hojilla 2010................................... 165 lbs. Dock Kelly 1996................................... 126 lbs. Joe Kemmerer 2005................................... 125 lbs. Ivan Lopouchanski 2010....................................141 lbs. Joe Lowe 2005....................................174 lbs. 2006....................................174 lbs. 2007....................................174 lbs. Joe Herron 2000....................................141 lbs.
John Kimble 2001.......................................... Hwt Mikal McKee 2009................................... 184 lbs.
Dax Pecaro 1999................................... 184 lbs. 2000................................... 184 lbs. Eric Sanders 1996................................... 197 lbs. 1997................................... 190 lbs. Andrew Saunders 2010................................... 184 lbs. Melvin Saunders 1998................................... 142 lbs. 1999................................... 149 lbs. 2000................................... 149 lbs. Tyler Shovlin 2006.......................................... Hwt Byron Sigmon 2008................................... 165 lbs. 2009....................................174 lbs. 2010....................................174 lbs. Joe Stanton 1994................................... 150 lbs. 1995................................... 158 lbs. 1996................................... 158 lbs. 1997................................... 158 lbs. Corey Williams 1998................................... 118 lbs.
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all-time single-season wins Name Daren Burns Ivan Lopouchanski Andrew Saunders Mikal McKee Peter Sturgeon Joe Kemmerer Daren Burns Chris Bencivenga Kevin Artis Byron Sigmon Kevin Artis Joe Stanton Jeff Hedges Joe Sheffield Joe Stanton Joe Stanton Tyler Shovlin Joe Lowe Joe Stanton Trey Burlingame Joe Lowe Chris Bencivenga Dax Pecaro Ryan Sughrue Eric Browne Jeff Hedges Joe Lowe Eric Chandler Dock Kelly Daren Burns Ryan Hsu Joe Sheffield OT Johnson Ben Stark Dock Kelly David Johnson David Johnson Joe Lowe Daren Burns Keith Ritter Chris Bencivenga Melvin Saudners Melvin Saunders Dax Pecaro Jamie Hensch Andrew Krieger Chris Bencivenga Mark Ring Victor Hojilla Angel Garcia OT Johnson Mike Hawkes Jamie Hensch Marcus Hannah Travis Sheehy Ben Stark Byron Sigmon Mark Mayer Bill Kopecky
Year 2007-08 2009-10 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2004-05 2004-05 2008-09 2005-06 2009-10 2003-04 1996-97 2007-08 2006-07 1994-95 1993-94 2005-06 2006-07 1996-97 1996-97 2005-06 2006-07 1999-00 2009-10 1993-94 2006-07 2004-05 2009-10 1995-96 2003-04 2007-08 2008-09 2004-05 1994-95 1994-95 2003-04 2004-05 2006-07 2005-06 2003-04 2005-06 1998-99 1999-00 1998-99 1996-97 2004-05 2004-05 2005-06 2009-10 2009-10 2003-04 1998-99 1996-97 2007-08 2009-10 1995-96 2008-09 1993-94 1999-00
Dual Overall Weight W-L W-L 197 15-3 35-8 141 9-3 33-10 184 12-3 33-14 184 8-5 33-14 285 9-6 32-15 125 15-2 31-7 197/285 16-1 30-6 141 13-3 30-12 141 14-3 29-9 174 12-3 29-13 141 14-0 28-6 158/167 14-0 28-6 133 15-3 28-11 285 12-2 28-12 n/a 15-0 27-4 150 9-3 27-9 285 13-3 27-10 174/184 14-0 26-7 158 11-0 25-6 142/150 11-3 25-12 174 14-2 24-5 141 14-0 24-6 184 8-0 24-8 197 11-3 24-10 118 8-7 24-15 133 13-1 23-6 174/184 12-4 23-13 125 7-6 23-16 126 9-1 22-7 197 12-3 22-9 285 12-6 22-12 285 14-4 22-13 157/165 12-5 22-14 n/a 9-4 21-12 n/a 7-7 21-13 133 9-6 21-14 141 9-8 21-15 174 13-0 20-6 197 11-5 20-10 165 8-6 20-13 133 9-7 20-14 149 n/a 19-4 149 6-2 19-8 184 n/a 19-8 167/177 10-1 19-9 149 10-5 19-13 133 11-6 19-14 165 8-9 19-15 165 6-9 19-20 133 2-1 18-6 149/157 8-7 18-15 133 n/a 17-8 167 8-0 17-8 149 8-5 17-9 157 6-4 17-10 275 6-3 17-10 174 5-4 17-11 142 6-3 17-12 174 4-4 17-13
Name Year Victor Hojilla 2008-09 Byron Sigmon 2007-08 Joe Stanton 1995-96 Corey Williams 1999-00 Mitchell Johnson 2008-09 Nick Clark 2006-07 Cody Harrington 2005-06 Jamie Hensch 1998-99 Greg Forbes 1998-99 Kevin Butswinkas 1993-94 Eric Sanders 1996-97 Joe Lowe 2003-04 Nate Miklusak 1993-94 Melvin Saunders 197-98 John Kimble 2003-04 Mikal McKee 2007-08 Jamie Hensch 1995-96 Melvin Saunders 1997-98 Eric Sanders 1995-96 Greg Forbes 1997-98 John Kimble 2002-03 Mark Ring 2004-05 David Johnson 2002-03 Mike Hawkes 1996-97 Stacey Grady 1993-94 Mitchell Johnson 2007-08 Chris Bullins 2008-09 Ben Stark 1996-97 Joe Sheffield 2005-06 Joe Herron 1999-00 Charles Jones 2003-04 Eric Sanders 1994-95 Jon Woodburn 1995-96 Andrew Krieger 2005-06 Mike Hawkes 1995-96 Mark Ring 2007-08 Mark Ring 2006-07 Keith Ritter 2002-03 Brett Miller 2008-09 Steve MaClamrock 2003-04 Matt Dunn 1999-00 Scott Fisher 2004-05 Mitchell Johnson 2006-07 Tony Svendsen 1993-94 Kane Smith 2005-06 Greg Booth 1993-94
Dual Overall Weight W-L W-L 165 6-8 17-13 165 9-8 17-16 158/167 10-2 16-6 133 7-1 16-9 125 12-6 16-9 197 8-6 16-15 157/149 8-8 16-15 174 n/a 15-5 197 n/a 15-5 126 15-8 15-8 190 n/a 15-9 174/184 5-9 15-13 190 5-8 15-16 142/150 n/a 14-11 285 6-7 14-15 174 6-11 14-18 167/177 8-3 13-6 142 n/a 13-9 190 7-2 12-4 190 n/a 12-5 285 10-6 12-10 157/165 5-7 12-10 133 9-5 12-11 126 n/a 12-13 134 6-6 12-13 125 9-9 12-17 165 3-1 11-3 275 6-1 11-6 285 1-0 11-6 141 4-1 11-7 174/184 7-5 11-9 n/a 7-4 11-9 134/126 6-5 11-10 149/157 4-2 11-10 118 6-6 11-11 157 6-10 11-14 165 6-8 11-15 157/165 6-10 11-15 174 0-9 11-21 184 2-4 10-10 197 3-5 10-12 165/174 6-8 10-14 133 5-8 10-15 158 3-10 10-17 184 4-10 10-17 167 1-11 10-20
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top-10 single-season wins 118 lbs. Year 1993-94 1995-96 1997-98 1996-97 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1993-94 1997-98 1993-94
W-L (Dual Record) 24-15 (8-7) 11-11 (6-6) 8-4 (N/A) 6-10 (4-6) 2-5 (2-5) 2-6 (2-2) 1-2 (0-0) 1-2 (1-2) 1-3 (N/A) 1-4 (1-4)
# Name 1. Joe Kemmerer 2. Jeff Hedges Eric Chandler 4. Mitchell Johnson 5. Mitchell Johnson 6. Kevin Bradley 7. Kevin Bradley Justin Walp 9. Tony Stewart 10. Dusty Smith Kyle Terrell
125 lbs. Year 2004-05 2006-07 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 1998-99 1999-00 2005-06 2000-01 2003-04 2003-04
W-L (Dual Record) 31-7 (15-2) 23-6 (13-1) 23-16 (7-6) 16-9 (12-6) 12-17 (9-9) 7-8 (N/A) 6-11 (2-2) 6-17 (2-12) 5-6 (N/A) 3-5 (0-0) 3-24 (1-13)
# 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Name Dock Kelly Kevin Butswinkas Mike Hawkes Mike Hawkes Dock Kelly Cain Beard Ed Ledesma Jon Woodburn
126 lbs. Year 1995-96 1993-94 1996-97 1997-98 1993-94 1993-94 1995-96 1997-98
W-L (Dual Record) 22-7 (9-1) 15-8 (15-8) 12-13 (N/A) 8-4 (N/A) 7-14 (N/A) 3-4 (3-4) 2-2 (1-0) 1-4 (N/A)
# Name 1. Jeff Hedges 2. David Johnson 3. Chris Bencivenga 4. Chris Bencivenga 5. Angel Garcia 6. Mike Hawkes 7. Corey Williams 8. David Johnson 9. Mitchell Johnson 10. Casey Boyle
133 lbs. Year 2007-08 2003-04 2005-06 2004-05 2009-10 1998-99 1999-00 2002-03 2006-07 2009-10
W-L (Dual Record) 28-11 (15-3) 21-14 (9-6) 20-14 (9-7) 19-14 (11-6) 18-6 (2-1) 17-8 (N/A) 16-9 (7-1) 12-11 (9-5) 10-15 (5-8) 8-14 (5-8)
# 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8.
Name Stacey Grady Aaron Gilson Eric Plunkett Brandon Lemmons David Forbes Nick Hollick Corey Sadd Jeremy Blakenship
134 lbs. Year 1993-94 1997-98 1996-97 1993-94 1997-98 1995-96 1993-94 1993-94
W-L (Dual Record) 12-13 (6-6) 6-4 (N/A) 5-6 (3-1) 5-11 (2-5) 3-2 (N/A) 2-4 (0-0) 2-4 (2-4) 1-4 (1-4)
# 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Name Ivan Lopouchanski Chris Bencivenga Kevin Artis Kevin Artis Chris Bencivenga David Johnson Joe Herron Corey Williams Tripp Rogers Anthony Warren
141 lbs. Year 2009-10 2008-09 2005-06 2003-04 2006-07 2004-05 1999-00 1998-99 2005-06 2000-01
W-L (Dual Record) 33-10 (9-3) 30-12 (13-3) 29-9 (14-3) 28-6 (14-0) 24-6 (14-0) 21-15 (9-8) 11-7 (4-1) 9-4 (N/A) 7-1 (0-1) 7-2 (N/A)
# 1. 2. 3.
Name Trey Burlingame Mark Mayer Melvin Saunders
142 lbs. Year 1996-97 1993-94 1997-98
W-L (Dual Record) 24-12 (N/A) 17-12 (6-3) 13-9 (N/A)
# 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7.
Name Eric Browne Mike Hawkes Corey Williams Kevin Bradley Kevin Bradley Jordan Krause Kevin Bradley Jason Woolard Jordan Krause Kevin Vecim
4. 5. 8.
Brandon Lemmons Eric Plunkett Dax Pecaro Jay Regan Aaron Gilson Marcus Bell Darrell Stewart
1995-96 1997-98 1997-98 1993-94 1997-98 1993-94 1993-94
5-6 (0-3) 3-2 (N/A) 3-2 (N/A) 3-4 (0-0) 1-1 (N/A) 1-4 (0-0) 1-8 (0-2)
# Name 1. Melvin Saunders Melvin Saunders Andrew Krieger 4. Marcus Hannah 5. Andrew Krieger Cody Harrington Ben Wilmore 8. Andrew Saunders 9. Alejandro Soto-Perez 10. Andrew Krieger
149 lbs. Year 1998-99 1999-00 2004-05 2007-08 2005-06 2005-06 2008-09 2007-08 2009-10 2007-08
W-L (Dual Record) 19-4 (N/A) 19-8 (6-2) 19-13 (10-5) 17-9 (8-5) 9-6 (3-0) 9-10 (7-7) 9-11 (6-8) 8-9 (2-3) 6-20 (2-10) 5-2 (0-0)
# 1. 2. 4. 6.
Name Joe Stanton Paul Cardone Chad Starling Jerry Frushion Chad Denton Trey Burlingame Melvin Saunders Jerry Frushion
150 lbs. Year 1993-94 1996-97 1996-97 1996-97 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 1997-98
W-L (Dual Record) 27-9 (9-3) 4-6 (3-2) 4-10 (1-4) 3-5 (0-0) 3-10 (2-2) 1-0 (N/A) 1-2 (N/A) 1-3 (N/A)
# Name 1. Andrew Saunders 2. Travis Sheehy 3. Mark Ring 4. Cody Harrington Nate Berryman 6. Keith Ritter Gregg Fox Terry Garbis Nate Berryman 10. Andrew Krieger
157 lbs. Year 2008-09 2009-10 2007-08 2005-06 2006-07 2002-03 1999-00 1998-99 2005-06 2006-07
W-L (Dual Record) 19-15 (9-9) 17-10 (6-4) 11-14 (6-10) 7-5 (1-1) 7-20 (2-12) 6-9 (N/A) 6-12 (5-5) 6-12 (N/A) 6-13 (2-8) 4-2 (1-0)
# 1. 2. 3.
Name Joe Stanton Tony Svendsen Billy Osbourne
158 lbs. Year 1996-97 1993-94 1997-98
W-L (Dual Record) 25-6 (11-0) 10-17 (3-10) 3-9 (N/A)
# 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Name Keith Ritter Mark Ring Victor Hojilla Victor Hojilla Byron Sigmon Mark Ring Nate Parmenter Craig McIntosh Craig McIntosh Keith Ritter Scott Fisher
165 lbs. Year 2003-04 2005-06 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 1999-00 2005-06 2006-07 2002-03 2003-04
W-L (Dual Record) 20-13 (8-6) 19-15 (8-9) 19-20 (6-9) 17-13 (6-8) 16-16 (9-8) 11-15 (6-8) 9-6 (0-0) 6-6 (0-0) 5-6 (1-0) 5-6 (N/A) 5-8 (0-1)
# 1. 2. 3. 4. 7. 8.
Name Jamie Hensch Greg Booth Jamie Hensch Joe Stanton Paul Cardone Brian Coon Tracey Daye Walter Scott
167 lbs. Year 1996-97 1993-94 1997-98 1996-97 1997-98 1993-94 1997-98 1993-94
W-L (Dual Record) 17-8 (8-0) 10-20 (1-11) 5-3 (N/A) 3-0 (3-0) 3-2 (N/A) 3-3 (0-0) 1-2 (N/A) 1-13 (0-6)
# Name 1. Byron Sigmon 2. Joe Lowe
174 lbs. Year 2009-10 2005-06
W-L (Dual Record) 29-13 (12-3) 24-5 (14-2)
3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Joe Lowe Byron Sigmon Bill Kopecky Jamie Hensch Mikal McKee Charles Jones Tray Brawley Craig McIntosh
2006-07 2008-09 1999-00 1998-99 2007-08 2003-04 2004-05 2006-07
20-6 (13-0) 17-11 (5-4) 17-13 (4-4) 15-5 (N/A) 14-18 (6-11) 11-8 (7-4) 5-1 (0-0) 5-4 (1-0)
# 1. 2. 5. 6.
Name Eric Rice Jason Leone Mike Gialanella Mike Gialanella Jamie Hensch Lee Bowman Tyler Brodnick Mike Buscema
177 lbs. Year 1993-94 1993-94 1996-97 1995-96 1996-97 1993-94 1997-98 1993-94
W-L (Dual Record) 5-18 (3-10) 3-4 (1-0) 3-5 (2-2) 3-14 (2-7) 2-1 (2-1) 1-2 (0-0) 1-3 (1-3) 1-11 (1-4)
# 1. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8.
Name Andrew Saunders Mikal McKee Dax Pecaro Dax Pecaro Steve McClamrock Kane Smith Scott Snyder Joe Lowe Kane Smith Nick Clark Steve McClamrock
184 lbs. Year 2009-10 2008-09 1999-00 1998-99 2003-04 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 2002-03
W-L (Dual Record) 33-14 (12-3) 33-14 (8-5) 24-8 (8-0) 19-8 (N/A) 10-10 (2-4) 10-17 (4-10) 8-13 (2-7) 6-1 (1-0) 6-9 (3-1) 6-10 (4-7) 6-12 (N/A)
# 1. 3. 5. 6.
Name Eric Sanders Nate Miklusak Eric Sanders Greg Forbes J.J. Early Larry Alexander Thomas Hurst
190 lbs. Year 1996-97 1993-94 1995-96 1997-98 1993-94 1995-96 1993-94
W-L (Dual Record) 15-9 (N/A) 15-16 (4-8) 12-4 (7-2) 12-5 (N/A) 4-7 (3-1) 2-2 (1-1) 2-2 (2-2)
# Name 1. Daren Burns 2. Ryan Sughrue 3. Daren Burns 4. Daren Burns 5. Nick Clark 6. Greg Forbes 7. Matt Dunn 8. Jeremy Cannon 9. Jeremy Cannon 10. Kane Smith
197 lbs. Year 2007-08 2009-10 2003-04 2005-06 2006-07 1998-99 1999-00 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08
W-L (Dual Record) 35-8 (15-3) 24-10 (11-3) 22-9 (12-3) 20-10 (11-5) 16-15 (8-6) 15-5 (N/A) 10-12 (3-5) 8-6 (1-0) 6-9 (5-5) 4-6 (0-0)
# 1. 2. 3. 4.
Name Ben Stark Ben Stark Cedrick Moore Cedrick Moore R.J. Ward
275 lbs. Year 1995-96 1996-97 1996-97 1995-96 1996-97
W-L (Dual Record) 17-10 (6-3) 11-6 (6-1) 5-6 (3-2) 3-5 (1-2) 3-5 (1-1)
# 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Name Peter Sturgeon Joe Sheffield Tyler Shovlin Ryan Hsu Joe Sheffield John Kimble John Kimble Joe Sheffield Ryan Hsu Joe Sheffield
285 lbs. Year 2009-10 2006-07 2005-06 2007-08 2008-09 2003-04 2002-03 2005-06 2006-07 2004-05
W-L (Dual Record) 32-15 (9-6) 28-12 (12-2) 27-10 (13-3) 22-12 (12-6) 22-13 (14-4) 14-15 (6-7) 12-10 (10-6) 11-6 (1-0) 8-8 (0-0) 8-15 (3-6)
* Records may be incomplete due to missing statistics
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single-season wins (Multiple weights)
Name Wt. Class Record Joe Stanton 158/167 28-6 * 25-6 / 11-0 at 158 Joe Lowe 174/184 26-7 * 6-1 overall / 5-1 in tournaments at 184 Trey Burlingame 142/150 25-12 24-12 at 142 Joe Lowe 174/184 23-13 OT Johnson 157/165 22-14 Jamie Hensch 167/177 19-9 * 17-8/8-0 at 167 OT Johnson 149/157 18-15 * 8-6/6-5 at 157 Joe Stanton 158/167 16-6 Ryan Sughrue 184/197 16-14 *2-2 at 197 Cody Harrington 157/149 16-15 * 7-6 overall/1-2 in tournaments at 157 Joe Lowe 174/184 15-13 * 11-9/1-3 at 174 Melvin Saunders 142/150 14-11 * 13-9 at 142 Jamie Hensch 167/177 13-6 Mike Hawkes 126/134 12-14 *12-13 at 126 Mark Ring 157/165 12-10 Charles Jones 174/184 11-9 * 11-8/7-4 174 Andrew Krieger 149/157 11-10 * 9-6/3-0 at 149 Jon Woodburn 134/126 11-10 Keith Ritter 157/165 11-15 * 5-6 at 165 Scott Fisher 165/174 10-14 Jon Woodburn 134/126/142 9-17 Dax Pecaro 158/177 9-15 Nate Berryman 149/157 9-13 * 8-12 at 149 Paul Rasmussen 150/158 9-11 Andrew Saunders 149/157 9-10 * 1-1 overall and in duals at 157 Tripp Rogers 133/141 9-8 *9-7 at 133
Career wins
Name Daren Burns (2003-08) Joe Stanton (1993-97) Chris Bencivenga (2004-09) Joe Sheffield (2004-07) Joe Lowe (2003-06) Byron Sigmon (2006-present) David Johnson (2001-05) Andrew Saunders (2007-present) Kevin Artis (2003-04, 05-06) Dax Pecaro (1996-00) Mark Ring (2004-08) Jamie Hensch (1995-99) Melvin Saunders (1997-00) Jeff Hedges (2006-08) Dock Kelly (1993-96) Ben Stark (1994-97) Mike Hawkes (1995-99)
Year 1996-97
2006-07 1996-97 2004-05 2004-05 1996-97 2003-04 1995-96 2008-09 2005-06 2003-04 1997-98 1995-96 1996-97 2004-05 2003-04 2005-06 1995-96 2002-03 2004-05 1996-97 1996-97 2003-04 1995-96 2007-08 2003-04
Kevin Pietropinto 141/149 9-8 * 8-4 at 141 SteveMcClamrock 184/197 8-12 *2-0 at 197 Mike Hawkes 126/134 8-6 *8-4 at 126 Jeremy Cannon 174/184 8-8 * 3-3 overall/1-0 duals/2-3 in tournaments at 174 Manny Ramirez 125/133 7-9 * 0-3 in duals at 133 Nate Parmenter 165/174 7-8 Tray Brawley 165/174 7-7 *5-1 at 174 Aaron Gilson 134/142 7-5 * 6-4 at 134 Andrew Krieger 149/141 7-5 * 3-3 overall/2-2 in tournaments at 141 Andrew Krieger 149/157 7-4 * 3-2 overall/1-0 in duals/2-2 in tournaments at 149 Charles Jones 165/174/184 6-11 Freddy Valoy 174/184 6-10 Craig McIntosh 165/174 6-7 * 0-1 in duals at 174 Tripp Rogers 133/141 6-4 * 3-2/3-2 at 141 Chad Starling 150/142 5-11 Eric Sanders 190/Hwt 5-10 * 0-1 at Hwt Criag McIntosh 165/174 5-6 * 5-4 overall/4-4 in tournaments at 174 Ben Wilmore 133/149 4-7 Kane Smith 197/184 4-6 * 0-2 in tournaments at 184 Billy Osbourne 165/174 4-5 Nick Kaufman 167/177 4-3 Marcus Hannah 141/157 3-6 * 0-2 in duals at 157 Ryan Tripp 149/157 3-1 Victor Hojilla 165/174 3-5 * 0-1 in duals at 174 Alex Pierce 174/184/197 2-15 Eric Plunkett 118/126 2-5
2003-04 2002-03 1997-98 2007-08 2009-10
2002-03 2004-05 1997-98 2007-08 2006-07 2004-05 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 1995-96 1996-97 2006-07 2004-05 2007-08 1998-99 1997-98 2005-06 2002-03 2007-08 2002-03 1995-96
(MIN. 30) Overall W-L (Dual W-L) 107-35 (54-11) 98-25 (48-5) 93-46 (47-16) 69-46 (30-12) 62-31 (31-15) 62-41 (26-15) 62-52 (31-22) 61-40 (24-16) 57-15 (28-3) 55-33 53-54 (25-34) 52-23 52-23 51-17 (28-4) 50-34 (23-22) 49-28 (21-8) 48-39
Name Overall W-L (Dual W-L) Mikal McKee (2007-09) 47-32 (14-16) Andrew Krieger (2004-08) 44-32 (15-8) OT Johnson (2003-05) 40-29 (20-12) Keith Ritter (2001-04) 40-46 (17-24) Ryan Sughrue (2008-10) 39-24 (15-8) Victor Hojilla (2007-10) 39-38 (12-18) Eric Sanders (1994-97) 38-23 (23-11) Mitchell Johnson (2006-10) 38-41 (26-23) Greg Forbes (1997-99, 2001-02) 37-14 Corey Williams (1997-01) 37-20 Peter Sturgeon (2007-present) 36-25 (9-8) Ivan Lopouchanski (2008-present) 33-10 (9-3) Trey Burlingame (1996-98) 33-18 John Kimble (1999-04) 31-33 * wrestled two matches in 2001-02 before receiving a medical redshrit Ryan Hsu (2006-08) 30-20 (12-6)
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All-Time Results Date 12/4 12/4 12/4 12/11 12/11 1/8 1/8 1/22 1/29 1/29 2/5 2/5 2/6 2/16 2/19 3/5
1993-94 (3-12) Head Coach: Denny Moore Opponent Result Howard L, 15-24 Chicago St. W, 39-9 Davidson W, 33-9 at NC State L, 11-26 WILLIAM & MARY L, 4-36 AMERICAN L, 16-31 APPALCHIAN ST. L, 9-38 at The Citadel L, 12-23 at Clemson L, (-1)-37 vs. Pittsburgh% L, 6-32 GEORGIA STATE L, 13-26 DUKE L, 9-34 at Davidson W, 34-9 CAMPBELL L, 18-23 vs. Georgia State L, 6-25 NCAA East Regional# 7th
% - Clemson, S.C. # - Millersville, Pa. 1994-95 (6-9-1, 1-4 CAA) Head Coach: Denny Moore Date Opponent Result 12/3 at Clemson L, 13-24 1/2 at Chicago State W, 36-9 1/15 THE CITADEL W, 43-3 1/15 WILLIAM & MARY* W, 34-10 1/20 at Appalachian State T, 19-19 1/27 at George Mason* L, 3-37 1/28 at Howard L, 16-33 1/28 vs. Coppin State% W, 31-14 1/28 vs. Delaware State% W, 34-14 2/5 vs. Old Dominion *$ L, 14-26 2/5 at Virginia Tech* L, 14-26 2/10 at Campbell L, 17-24 2/19 GEORGIA STATE L, 16-34 2/25 at Duke L, 11-34 3/3 CAA Tournament# 6th 3/22-24 NCAA Tournament t-69th *denotes CAA match % - Washington DC $ - Blacksburg, Va. # - Fairfax, Va. 1995-96 (9-4, 1-3 CAA) Head Coach: Denny Moore Date Opponent 12/2 Virginia Tech* 12/2 ANDERSON 12/31 at Chicago State 1/13 vs. American*& 1/19 APPALACHIAN STATE 1/20 at The Citadel 1/26 GEORGE MASON* 2/10 at North Carolina 2/13 CAMPBELL 2/24 DUKE 2/25 at Old Dominion* 2/25 vs. Norfolk State% 2/25 vs. Wilkes% 3/8 CAA Tournament$ 3/21-23 NCAA Tournament! * denotes CAA match & - Harrisonburg, Va. % - Norfolk, Va. $ - Fairfax, Va. ! - Minneapolis, Minn.
Date 12/30 12/30 1/10 1/10 1/17 1/17 1/18 1/26 2/1 2/5 2/8 2/15 2/16 2/16 2/16 3/1-2 3/20
1996-97 (9-5-1, 3-2 SoCon) Head Coach: Denny Moore Opponent at Chicago State vs. Marquette% OLD DOMINION ANDERSON vs. Delaware State$ at Campbell THE CITADEL* CHATTANOOGA* at Appalachian State* NORTH CAROLINA at Davidson* at VMI* NC STATE DAVIDSON COPPIN STATE Socon Tournament& NCAA Tournament@
Result W, 40-16 T, 19-19 L, 17-22 W, 55-0 W, 37-6 W, 36-4 W, 31-12 W, 22-19 L, 18-19 L, 3-40 W, 37-5 L, 15-23 L, 22-24 W, 45-6 W, 25-21 t-1st t-58th
* denotes SoCon match % - Chicago, Ill. & - Greensboro, N.C. $ - Buies Creek, N.C. @ - Cedar Falls, Iowa
Date 1/17 1/21 1/22 1/30 1/31 1/31 1/31 2/3 2/6 2/7 2/7 2/20 2/20 2/28 3/16
1997-98 (10-3, 4-1 SoCon) Head Coach: Denny Moore Opponent at Chattanooga* at North Carolina CAMPBELL APPALACHIAN STATE* CHICAGO STATE COPPIN STATE ANDERSON DUKE at The Citadel* at Davidson* vs. Norfolk State% VMI* at NC State SoCon Tournament# NCAA Tournament
Result L, 16-24 L, 6-40 W, 25-15 W, 20-18 W, 40-12 W, 38-9 W, 38-12 W, 24-18 W, 27-12 W, 41-6 W, 43-6 W, 32-13 L, 6-37 2nd t-71st
* denotes SoCon match % - Davidson, N.C. # - Greensboro, N.C. Result L, 19-26 W, 49-4 W, 41-8 W, 31-10 W, 20-17 W, 34-12 L, 15-21 L, 10-27 W, 26-10 W, 20-17 L, 10-28 W, 38-7 W, 27-22 3rd 40th
Date 1/19 1/22 1/22 1/23 1/28 1/31 1/31 1/31 1/31 2/2 2/6 2/10 2/15 2/27 3/18
1998-99 (8-5, 2-3 SoCon) Head Coach: Denny Moore Opponent Result NORTH CAROLINA L, 3-35 at Campbell W, 38-3 vs. Delaware State% W, 42-7 THE CITADEL* W, 38-3 at Appalachian State* L, 11-26 DAVIDSON* W, 36-6 HOWARD W, 25-12 COPPIN STATE W, 27-15 NORFOLK STATE W, 37-0 at Duke W, 24-18 CHATTANOOGA* L, 19-23 at VMI* L, 16-19 NC STATE L, 19-23 SoCon Tournament# 2nd NCAA Tournament& t-64th
* denotes SoCon match % - Buies Creek, N.C. # - Greensboro, N.C. & - Cleveland, Ohio
1999-00 (4-4, 2-3 SoCon) Head Coach: Denny Moore Date Opponent Result 1/20 DUKE W, 25-12 1/22 THE CITADEL* W, 23-12 1/27 APPALACHIAN STATE* L, 13-24 1/29 DUQUESNE W, 22-15 1/29 DAVIDSON* W, 32-9 2/6 at Chattanooga* L, 13-27 2/12 VMI* L, 15-25 2/14 at NC State L, 19-23 2/26 SoCon Tournament% 3rd 3/16-18 NCAA Tournament$ t-47th * denotes SoCon match % - Chattanooga, Tenn. $ - St. Louis, Mo.
Date 1/11 1/13 1/13 1/13 1/20 1/27 1/27 1/31 2/3 2/3 2/10 2/18 2/20 3/3 3/15
2000-01 (5-8, 2-3 SoCon) Head Coach: Denny Moore Opponent ILLINOIS at Virginia Tech vs. Howard& vs. American& at The Citadel* at North Carolina ANDERSON at Appalachian State* at Davidson* vs. Duke at VMI* CHATTANOOGA* NC STATE SoCon Tournament% NCAA Tournament#
Result L, 0-47 L, 14-30 W, 32-21 W, 29-21 L, 16-23 L, 0-41 W, 25-10 L, 11-23 W, 19-13 L, 10-27 W, 22-20 L, 0-40 L, 9-27 5th t-68th
* denotes SoCon match % - Chapel Hill, N.C. & - Blacksburg, Va. # - Iowa City, Iowa
Date 1/19 1/19 1/26 1/26 1/26 1/31 2/3 2/10 2/15 2/17 2/19 3/8 3/20
2001-02 (3-8, 1-4 SoCon) Head Coach: Denny Moore Opponent DUKE HOWARD ANDERSON DAVIDSON* NORTH CAROLINA APPALACHIAN STATE* at Chattanooga* VMI* DUQUESNE THE CITADEL* at NC State SoCon Tournament% NCAA Tournament$
Result L, 13-26 W, 33-6 W, 35-6 W, 48-3 L, 0-35 L, 7-32 L, 12-26 L, 3-36 L, 14-21 L, 16-21 L, 3-43 5th t-72nd
* denotes SoCon match % - Raleigh, N.C. $ - Albany, N.Y.
Date 12/10 1/7 1/11 1/11 1/15 1/18 1/26
2002-03 (1-15, 1-4 SoCon) Head Coach: Tom Shifflet Opponent Result CAMPBELL L, 19-19 (0-1) OLD DOMINION L, 17-23 vs. Binghamton% L, 16-28 vs. Franklin & Marshall% L, 13-36 at Davidson* W, 32-9 at North Carolina L, 9-36 at Appalachian State* L, 7-40
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1/30 2/2 2/2 2/8 2/8 2/8 2/14 2/23 2/26 3/8
at NC State CHATTANOOGA* ANDERSON at VMI* at Virginia vs. Millersville GARDNER-WEBB at The Citadel* at Duke SoCon Tournament&
L, 9-34 L, 15-33 L, 15-28 L, 6-40 L, 8-41 L, 10-37 L, 18-33 L, 7-42 L, 19-23 5th
* denotes SoCon match % - Raleigh, N.C. & - Boone, N.C. 2003-04 (9-6, 2-3 SoCon) Head Coach: Tom Shifflet Date Opponent Result 11/26 at Campbell W, 31-7 1/10 vs. Virginia Tech% L, 12-24 1/10 vs. No. 1 Illinois% L, 3-40 1/15 DAVIDSON* W, 35-8 1/23 at Appalachian State* L, 12-22 1/28 NC STATE L, 16-22 1/31 ANDERSON W, 31-12 1/31 NORTH CAROLINA W, 20-20 (1-0) 2/7 at Chattanooga* L, 13-32 2/11 DUKE W, 25-16 2/14 at Old Dominion W, 23-19 2/14 vs. Maryland$ W, 27-12 2/17 at Gardner-Webb W, 28-9 2/20 VMI* W, 21-13 2/24 THE CITADEL* L, 9-32 3/6 SoCon Tournament# 5th 3/18-20 NCAA Tournament! t-60th * denotes SoCon match % - Raleigh, N.C. $ - Norfolk, Va. # - Charlottesville, Va. ! - St. Louis, Mo. 2004-05 (12-5, 4-1 SoCon) Head Coach: Tom Shifflet Date Opponent Result 11/17 ANDERSON W, 28-15 11/17 CAMPBELL W, 42-3 1/8 vs. Northwestern^ L, 12-27 1/8 vs. Cleveland State^ W, 26-13 1/8 vs. Ohio^ W, 22-14 1/19 at Davidson* W, 39-6 1/21 APPALACHIAN STATE* W, 27-7 1/26 NC STATE L, 12-24 1/29 vs. Duquesne W, 39-4 1/29 at Maryland W, 27-11 2/3 OLD DOMINION L, 15-20 2/6 CHATTANOOGA* L, 6-28 2/8 at Duke W, 22-13 2/12 at Virginia Tech L, 12-26 2/16 at VMI* W, 28-9 2/19 at The Citadel* W, 18-16 2/22 GARDNER-WEBB W, 36-5 3/5 Mat Jam/SoCon Championship# 3rd 3/17-19 NCAA Tournament& t-47th * denotes SoCon match ^ - Columbus, Ohio # - Greensboro, N.C. & - St. Louis, Mo.
Date 11/12 11/12 11/12 1/6 1/6
2005-06 (11-6, 3-1 SoCon) Head Coach: Tom Shifflet Opponent Result ANDERSON W, 40-3 VIRGINIA W, 25-9 GARDNER-WEBB W, 43-3 at Campbell W, 37-9 DAVIDSON* W, 38-12
1/14 1/15 1/21 1/25 1/27 2/1 2/5 2/11 2/15 2/18 2/18 2/22 3/5 3/16-18
at Edinboro L, 9-29 at Buffalo W, 22-20 at Appalachian State* W, 19-18 DUKE W, 23-9 THE CITADEL* W, 27-10 at NC State L, 17-22 at Old Dominion L, 16-22 MARYLAND L, 18-28 VMI W, 22-14 vs. Missouri# L, 12-30 at Chattanooga* L, 9-27 at Gardner-Webb W, 18-17 Mat Jam/SoCon Championship# 2nd NCAA Tournament^ t-31st
* denotes SoCon match # - Lexington, Va. ^ - Oklahoma City, Okla. 2006-07 (10-4, 3-1 SoCon) Head Coach: Jason Loukides Date Opponent Result 12/14 CAMPBELL W, 37-12 1/10 GARDNER-WEBB W, 36-9 1/10 BUFFALO L, 14-22 1/14 APPALACHIAN STATE* W, 30-15 1/19 at VMI* W, 29-13 1/20 at Virginia L, 15-20 1/24 at Davidson* W, 38-3 1//27 CHATTANOOGA* L, 18-24 1/31 VIRGINIA TECH W, 27-15 2/3 GEORGE MASON W, 21-16 2/10 at The Citadel* W, 28-15 2/15 NC STATE L, 18-21 2/17 at Duke W, 30-13 2/21 LIBERTY W, 29-9 3/3 Mat Jam/SoCon Championship# 2nd 3/15-17 NCAA Tournament^ t-60th * denotes SoCon match # - Raleigh, N.C. ^ - Auburn Hills, Mich.
Date 11/26 12/16 12/16 12/16 12/16 1/6 1/13 1/16 1/20 1/20 1/22 1/23 2/3 2/5 2/5 2/13 2/20 2/23 3/8 3/20
2007-08 (9-9, 3-2 SoCon) Head Coach: Jason Loukides Opponent at Campbell at Ohio% vs. No. 12 Ohio State% vs. No. 20 Pittsburgh% vs. Findlay% THE CITADEL* at Appalachian State* VMI* DAVIDSON* VIRGINIA vs. American at Gardner-Webb at Virginia Tech vs. George Mason at Liberty at NC State DUKE at Chattanooga* SoCon Championship# NCAA Tournament^
Result W, 31-12 W, 27-16 L, 6-39 L, 4-35 L, 15-20 W, 35-3 L, 14-22 W, 33-12 W, 30-9 L, 10-24 W, 23-18 W, 38-3 W, 20-18 L, 17-18 L, 15-21 W, 23-17 L, 14-21 L, 17-25 3rd t-41st
11/29 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/11 1/14 1/17 1/17 1/25 1/29 2/3 2/11 2/14 2/21 2/25 3/8 3/20-22
vs. Binghamton% vs. Purdue& at No. 21 Old Dominion& vs. George Mason APPALACHIAN STATE* at VMI* at Virginia vs. Rutgers CHATTANOOGA* at Davidson* LIBERTY NC STATE vs. No. 4 Nebraska at The Citadel* CAMPBELL SoCon Championships# NCAA Tournament^
L, 18-22 L, 9-30 L, 6-33 L, 16-25 W, 36-7 W, 35-9 L, 13-27 L, 16-25 L, 18-28 W, 34-3 W, 25-13 W, 30-7 L, (-1)-43 W, 24-6 W, 33-6 2nd t-58th
* denotes SoCon match % - Journeyman/BRUTE Duals (Troy, N.Y.) & - Old Dominion Duals (Norfolk, Va.) # - Charleston, S.C. ^ - St. Louis, Mo. 2009-10 (8-7, 4-1 SoCon) Head Coach: Jason Loukides Date Opponent 11/19 UTAH VALLEY 1/3 vs. Rider& 1/3 at No. 24 Old Dominion& 1/3 vs. Purdue 1/9 THE CITADEL* 1/14 at Appalachian State* 1/17 vs. Gardner-Webb 1/17 at Virginia Tech 1/24 at Chattanooga* 1/27 DAVIDSON* 2/2 at Liberty 2/10 at NC State 2/13 VMI* 2/19 DUQUESNE 2/23 at Campbell 3/6 SoCon Championships# 3/18-19 NCAA Tournament^
Result L, 17-21 L, 9-38 L, 7-36 L, 9-30 W, 32-9 W, 28-13 W, 38-11 L, 15-29 L, 12-26 W, 40-9 W, 23-15 L, 14-19 W, 32-7 W, 40-3 W, 38-6 1st t-43rd
* denotes SoCon match & - Old Dominion Duals (Norfolk, Va.) # - Davidson, N.C. ^ - Omaha, Neb.
* denotes SoCon match % - Ohio Duals (Athens, Ohio) # - Chattanooga, Tenn. ^ - St. Louis, Mo.
Date 11/29 11/29 11/29
2008-09 (7-11, 4-1 SoCon) Head Coach: Jason Loukides Opponent Result vs. American% L, 13-18 vs. Bloomsburg% L, 6-35 vs. No. 22 Lehigh% L, 6-36
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All-Time series records Opponent..........................W........ L........ T..............First................. Last American............................ 3..........3.........0...........1993-94....... 2008-09 Anderson............................ 8..........1.........0...........1995-96....... 2005-06 Appalachian State.............7........ 9........ 1...........1993-94.......2009-10 Binghamton........................ 0..........2.........0...........2002-03....... 2008-09 Bloomsburg........................ 0..........1.........0...........2008-09....... 2008-09 Buffalo............................... 1..........1.........0...........2005-06....... 2006-07 Campbell..........................11....... 3........ 0...........1993-94.......2009-10 Chattanooga.....................1........ 13...... 0...........1996-97.......2009-10 Chicago State..................... 5..........0.........0...........1993-94....... 1997-98 The Citadel........................12...... 5........ 0...........1993-94.......2009-10 Clemson............................. 0..........2.........0...........1993-94....... 1994-95 Cleveland State.................. 1..........0.........0...........2004-05....... 2004-05 Coppin State...................... 4..........0.........0...........1994-95....... 1998-99 Davidson...........................17....... 0........ 0...........1993-94.......2009-10 Delaware State................... 3..........0.........0...........1994-95....... 1998-99 Duke................................... 8..........6.........0...........1993-94....... 2007-08 Duquesne........................... 3..........1.........0...........1999-00....... 2009-10 Edinboro............................. 0..........1.........0...........2005-06....... 2005-06 Findlay................................ 0..........1.........0...........2007-08....... 2007-08 Franklin & Marshall............ 0..........1.........0...........2002-03....... 2002-03 Gardner-Webb...................7........ 1........ 0...........2002-03.......2009-10 George Mason...................1........ 4........ 0...........1994-95.......2008-09 Georgia State..................... 0..........3.........0...........1993-94....... 1994-95 Howard............................... 4..........2.........0...........1993-94....... 2001-02 Illinois................................ 0..........2.........0...........2000-01....... 2003-04 Lehigh................................ 0..........1.........0...........2008-09....... 2008-09
Opponent..........................W........ L........ T..............First................. Last Liberty..............................3........ 1........ 0...........2006-07.......2009-10 Marquette.......................... 0..........0.........1...........1996-97....... 1996-97 Maryland............................ 2..........1.........0...........2003-04....... 2005-06 Millersville.......................... 0..........1.........0...........2002-03....... 2002-03 Missouri............................. 0..........1.........0...........2005-06....... 2005-06 Nebraska............................ 0..........1.........0...........2008-09....... 2008-09 Norfolk State...................... 3..........0.........0...........1995-96....... 1998-99 North Carolina...................1........ 7........ 0...........1995-96.......2003-04 NC State............................. 2..........13.......0...........1993-94....... 2009-10 Northwestern...................... 0..........1.........0...........2004-05....... 2004-05 Ohio................................... 2..........0.........0...........2004-05....... 2007-08 Ohio State.......................... 0..........1.........0...........2007-08....... 2007-08 Old Dominion...................... 1..........8.........0...........1994-95....... 2009-10 Pittsburgh........................... 0..........2.........0...........1993-94....... 2007-08 Purdue................................ 0..........2.........0...........2008-09....... 2009-10 Rider.................................. 0..........1.........0...........2009-10....... 2009-10 Rutgers............................... 0..........1.........0...........2008-09....... 2008-09 Utah Valley......................... 0..........1.........0...........2009-10....... 2009-10 Virginia............................... 1..........4.........0...........2002-03....... 2008-09 Virginia Tech......................2........ 6........ 0...........1994-95.......2009-10 VMI...................................9........ 5........ 0...........1996-97.......2009-10 William & Mary................... 1..........1.........0...........1993-94....... 1994-95 Wilkes................................ 1..........0.........0...........1995-96....... 1995-96 Wisconsin.........................First Meeting............................................... * 2010-11 Opponents in Bold
uncg coaching history Year Coach 1993-94 Denny Moore 1994-95 Denny Moore 1995-96 Denny Moore 1996-97 Denny Moore 1997-98 Denny Moore 1998-99 Denny Moore 1999-00 Denny Moore 2000-01 Denny Moore 2001-02 Denny Moore 2002-03 Tom Shifflet 2003-04 Tom Shifflet 2004-05 Tom Shifflet 2005-06 Tom Shifflet 2006-07 Jason Loukides 2007-08 Jason Loukides 2008-09 Jason Loukides 2009-10 Jason Loukides All-time Record * denotes NCAA East Regional finish
Overall Record 3-12 6-9-1 9-4 9-5-1 10-3 8-5 4-4 5-8 3-8 1-15 9-6 12-5 11-6 10-4 9-9 7-11 8-7 124-121-2
Conf. Record N/A 1-4 1-3 3-2 4-1 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-4 1-4 2-3 4-1 3-1 3-1 3-2 4-1 4-1 40-37
Conf. Finish N/A 6th (CAA) 3rd (CAA) t-1st (SoCon) 2nd (SoCon) 2nd (SoCon) 3rd (SoCon) 5th (SoCon) 5th (SoCon) 5th (SoCon) 5th (SoCon) 3rd (SoCon) 2nd (SoCon) 2nd (SoCon) 3rd (SoCon) 2nd (SoCon) 1st (SoCon)
NCAA Finish 7th* t-69th 40th t-58th t-71st t-64th t-47th t-68th t-72nd N/A t-60th t-47th t-31st t-60th t-41st t-58th t-43rd
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all-time roster A
Name Year Weight Dual Larry Alexander 1995-96 190 1-1 Career Total 1-1
Overall 2-2 2-2
Kevin Artis 2003-04 141 Kevin Artis 2005-06 141 Career Total
14-0 14-3 28-3
28-6 29-9 57-15
Name Year Weight Dual Cain Beard 1993-94 126 3-4 Career Total 3-4
Overall 3-4 3-4
B
Marcus Bell 1993-94 142 Marcus Bell 1994-95 --- Career Total
0-0 0-1 0-1
1-4 0-4 1-8
Shawn Bellanca 1994-95 --- Career Total
4-10 4-10
8-14 8-14
Chris Bencivenga 2004-05 133 11-6 19-14 Chris Bencivenga 2005-06 133 9-7 20-14 Chris Bencivenga 2006-07 141 14-0 24-6 Chris Bencivenga 2008-09 141 13-3 30-12 Career Total 47-16 93-46 Jeremy Benfield 1997-98 Hwt Career Total
0-1 0-1
0-1 0-1
Tom Benson 1998-99 Hwt Career Total
--- ---
2-2 2-2
Nate Berryman 2003-04 149/157 3-5 Nate Berryman 2005-06 157 2-8 Nate Berryman 2006-07 157 2-12 Career Total 7-25 * 8-12 at 149 (2003-04)
9-13 6-13 7-20 22-46
Luke Baily 2000-01 174 Career Total
--- ---
2-2 2-2
Jeremy Blankenship 1993-94 134 Career Total
1-4 1-4
1-4 1-4
Josh Bocks 2000-01 184 Career Total
--- ---
1-2 1-2
Greg Booth 1993-94 167 Career Total
1-11 1-11
10-20 10-20
Casey Boyle 2006-07 125/133 1-4 1-4 Casey Boyle 2007-08 133 0-0 1-2 Casey Boyle 2008-09 133 5-13 5-19 Casey Boyle 2009-10 133 5-8 8-14 Career Total 11-25 15-39 Lee Bowman 1993-94 177 Career Total
0-0 0-0
1-2 1-2
Kevin Bradley 1995-96 118 0-0 1-2 Kevin Bradley 1996-97 118 4-6 6-10 Kevin Bradley 1997-98 118 2-5 2-5 Kevin Bradley 1998-99 125 --- 7-8 Kevin Bradley 1999-00 125 2-2 6-11 Career Total 8-13* 22-36 Tomas Bravo 1998-99 197 Tomas Bravo 1999-00 184 Career Total
--- 0-0 0-0*
0-1 5-4 5-5
Tray Brawley 2003-04 174 Tray Brawley 2004-05 165/174 Tray Brawley 2005-06 174 Career Total
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
4-6 7-7 0-2 11-15
*5-1 at 174 (2004-05)
Chad Denton 1995-96 142/150 1-4 Chad Denton 1996-97 150 0-2 Chad Denton 1998-99 165 --- Career Total 2-12*
1-10 3-10 4-10 9-41
Tyler Brodnick 1997-98 177 Career Total
1-3 1-3
1-3 1-3
Eric Browne 1993-94 118 Career Total
8-7 8-7
24-15 24-15
Keith Dillard 2007-08 157 Career Total
0-0 0-0
1-2 1-2
Justin Brusino 1999-00 174 Career Total
0-0 0-0
3-4 3-4
Matt Dunn 1999-00 197 Matt Dunn 2000-01 197 Matt Dunn 2001-02 197 Career Total
3-5 --- 3-4 6-9*
10-12 2-2 3-4 15-18
Wallace DuVall 2000-01 184 Career Total
--- ---
Trey Burlingame 1996-97 142/150 11-3 25-12 Trey Burlingame 1997-98 142/150 --- 8-6 Career Total 11-3* 33-18 * 24-12 at 142 (1996-97) Daren Burns 2003-04 197 12-3 22-11 Daren Burns 2004-05 197/285 16-1 30-6 Daren Burns 2005-06 197 11-5 20-10 Daren Burns 2007-08 197 15-3 35-8 Career Total 54-11 107-35 Josh Bunting 2003-04 149 Career Total
0-0 0-0
3-7 3-7
Mike Buscema 1993-94 177 Career Total
1-4 1-4
1-11 1-11
Kevin Butswinkas 1993-94 126 Kevin Butswinkas 1994-95 --- Career Total
3-0 0-0 3-0
15-8 1-2 16-10
Beau Byrtus 1994-95 --- Career Total
0-0 0-0
2-3 2-3
C
Name Year Weight Dual Overall Jeremy Cannon 2006-07 174 0-0 3-6 Jeremy Cannon 2007-08 174/184 4-3 8-8 Jeremy Cannon 2008-09 197 5-6 6-10 Jeremy Cannon 2009-10 197 1-0 8-6 Career Total 10-9 25-30 Paul Cardone 1996-97 150 Paul Cardone 1997-98 167 Career Total
3-2 --- 3-2*
4-6 3-2 7-8
Wade Cecill 1998-99 133 Wade Cecill 1999-00 141 Wade Cecill 2000-01 133 Wade Cecill 2001-02 141 Career Total
--- 0-0 --- 0-0 0-0*
4-2 3-2 1-2 0-3 8-9
Mark Clark 2004-05 157 Mark Clark 2005-06 157 Career Total
0-0 0-0 0-0
1-2 0-2 1-4
Nick Clark 2006-07 197 8-6 16-15 Nick Clark 2007-08 184 4-7 6-10 Career Total 12-13 22-25 Greg Cohen 2001-02 141 Career Total
0-0 0-0
0-5 0-5
Brian Coon 1993-94 167 Career Total
0-0 0-0
3-3 3-3
Name Year Weight Dual Tracey Daye 1996-97 142 0-0 Tracey Daye 1997-98 167 --- Tracey Daye 1998-99 174 --- Career Total 0-0
Overall 0-2 1-2 0-1 1-5
D
Chad Denton
1994-95
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1-6
1-11
E
Name Year Weight Dual J.J. Early 1993-94 190 3-1 Career Total 3-1
0-2 0-2 Overall 4-7 4-7
F
Name Year Weight Dual Overall Scott Fisher 2003-04 165 0-1 5-8 Scott Fisher 2004-05 165/174 6-8 10-14 Scott Fisher 2005-06 174/184 0-1 0-3 Career Total 6-10 15-25 *0-1/0-1 at 184 (2005-06) Gregg Fox 1999-00 157 Gregg Fox 2000-01 149 Career Total
2-5 --- 2-5*
6-12 2-2 8-14
Brian Franz 1995-96 134 Career Total
0-0 0-0
0-2 0-2
David Forbes 1997-98 134 Career Total
--- ---
3-2 3-2
Greg Forbes 1997-98 190 Greg Forbes 1998-99 197 Greg Forbes 2001-02 Hwt Career Total
--- --- 8-2 8-2*
12-5 15-5 10-4 37-14
Jerry Frushon 1994-95 --- 3-10 9-16 Jerry Frushon 1996-97 150 0-0 3-5 Jerry Frushon 1997-98 150 -- 1-3 Jerry Frushon 1998-99 165 --- 1-1 Career Total 3-10* 14-25
G
Name Year Weight Terry Garbis 1998-99 157 Terry Garbis 1999-00 165 Terry Garbis 2000-01 157 Terry Garbis 2001-02 174 Career Total Kevin Garney 1993-94 158 Career Total
Dual Overall --- 6-12 1-5 3-7 --- 1-2 4-6 8-13 5-11* 18-34 0-0 0-0
0-2 0-2
Mike Gialanella 1995-96 177 2-7 3-14 Mike Gialanella 1996-97 177 2-2 3-5 Career Total 4-9 6-19Wes Gibson 1999-00 125 0-0 0-1 Wes Gibson 2000-01 133 --- 2-4 Wes Gibson 2001-02 133 2-5 3-7 Wes Gibson 2002-03 141 6-7 6-11 Career Total 8-12* 11-23 Aaron Gilson 1997-98 134/142 --- Career Total --- *6-4 at 134 (1997-98) Stacey Grady Stacey Grady
1993-94 1994-95
134 ---
6-6 6-6
7-5 7-5 12-13 8-10
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Career Total
12-12 20-23
H
Name Year Weight Dual Jamil Hamdan 1994-95 --- 0-1 Career Total 0-1
Overall 2-3 2-3
Marcus Hannah 2005-06 141/157 0-2 3-8 Marcus Hannah 2006-07 149 2-11 2-17 Marcus Hannah 2007-08 149 8-5 17-9 Marcus Hannah 2008-09 149 0-4 1-6 Career Total 10-22 23-40 * 0-2/0-2 at 157 (2005-06) Cody Harrington 2005-06 157/149 8-8 Career Total 8-8 * 7-6/1-2 at 157 (2005-06)
16-15 16-15
Mike Hawkes 1995-96 118 6-6 11-11 Mike Hawkes 1996-97 126/134 7-7 12-14 Mike Hawkes 1997-98 126/134 --- 8-6 Mike Hawkes 1998-99 133 --- 17-8 Career Total 13-13* 48-39 * 12-13 at 126 (1996-97) * 8-4 at 126 (1997-98) Jeff Hedges 2006-07 125 Jeff Hedges 2007-08 133 Career Total
13-1 15-3 28-4
23-6 28-11 51-17
Jamie Hensch 1995-96 167/177 8-3 13-6 Jamie Hensch 1996-97 167/177 10-1 19-9 Jamie Hensch 1997-98 167 --- 5-3 Jamie Hensch 1998-99 174 --- 15-5 Career Total 18-4* 42-23 *17-8/8-0 at 167 (1996-97) Joe Herron 1999-00 141 Career Total
4-1 4-1
11-7 11-7
Nick Hollick 1995-96 134 Career Total
0-0 0-0
2-4 2-4
Victor Hojilla 2007-08 165/174 0-1 3-5 Victor Hojilla 2008-09 165 6-8 17-13 Victor Hojilla 2009-10 165 6-9 19-20 Career Total 12-18 39-38 Ryan Hsu 2006-07 285 Ryan Hsu 2007-08 285 Ryan Hsu 2008-09 285 Career Total
0-0 12-6 0-0 12-6
8-8 22-12 4-2 34-22
Thomas Hurst 1993-94 190 Career Total
2-2 2-2
2-2 2-2
J
Name Year Weight David Johnson 2001-02 133 David Johnson 2002-03 133 David Johnson 2003-04 133 David Johnson 2004-05 141 Career Total
Dual Overall 4-3 8-12 9-5 12-11 9-6 21-14 9-8 21-15 31-22 62-52
Mitchell Johnson 2006-07 133 5-8 10-15 Mitchell Johnson 2007-08 125 9-9 12-17 Mitchell Johnson 2008-09 125 12-6 16-9 Career Total 26-23 38-41 OT Johnson 2003-04 149/157 8-7 18-15 OT Johnson 2004-05 157/165 12-5 22-14 Career Total 20-12 40-29 * 8-6/6-5 at 157 (2003-04) Chris Johnston 1998-99 157 Chris Johnston 2000-01 149 Career Total Charles Jones Charles Jones
--- --- ---
1-1 3-2 4-3
2001-02 165 0-0 2003-04 174/184 7-5
6-3 11-9
Charles Jones 2004-05 165/174 3-5 6-11 Career Total 10-10 23-23 *11-8/7-4 at 174 (2003-04) Pat Jones 1994-95 --- Career Total
0-1 0-1
0-5 0-5
Name Year Weight Dual Nick Kaufman 1997-98 167/177 --- Career Total ---
Overall 4-3 4-3
Jake Keene 2005-06 125/133 0-1 Career Total 0-1 *0-1/0-1 at 133 (2005-06)
1-5 1-5
K
Dock Kelly 1993-94 126 7-14 7-14 Dock Kelly 1994-95 --- 7-7 21-13 Dock Kelly 1995-96 126 9-1 22-7 Career Total 23-22 50-34 Joe Kemmerer 2004-05 125 Career Total
15-2 15-2
31-7 31-7
John Kimble 1999-00 Hwt 1-0 3-4 John Kimble 2000-01 Hwt --- 2-2 John Kimble 2001-02 Hwt 0-0 0-2 John Kimble 2002-03 Hwt 10-6 12-10 John Kimble 2003-04 Hwt 6-7 14-15 Career Total 17-13* 31-33
Joe Lowe 2006-07 174/184 14-0 Career Total 31-15 * 11-9/1-3 at 174 (2003-04) * 1-0/6-1 at 184 (2006-07)
26-7 62-31
Mike Lowery 1996-97 142 0-0 Mike Lowery 1997-98 150/158 --- Mike Lowery 1998-99 174 --- Career Total 0-0*
0-2 0-4 0-1 0-7
Eric Luke 2004-05 133 Career Total
2-2 2-2
0-0 0-0
M
Name Year Weight Dual Overall Mark Mast 1994-95 142 2-11 7-19 Career Total 2-11 7-19 Mark Mayer 1993-94 142 Career Total
6-3 6-3
17-12 17-12
Steve McClamrock 2002-03 184/197 8-8 8-12 Steve McClamrock 2003-04 184 2-4 10-10 Career Total 10-12 18-22 * 2-0 at 197 (2002-03) Craig McIntosh 2005-06 165/174 Craig McIntosh 2006-07 165/174 Craig McIntosh 2007-08 184 Craig McIntosh 2008-09 184 Career Total * 0-1/0-1 at 174 (2005-06) * 0-0/0-2 at 165 (2006-07)
0-1 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-1
6-7 5-6 1-2 5-7 17-22
Brian King 1999-00 Hwt Brian King 2000-01 Hwt Career Total
2-5 --- 2-5*
6-11 3-6 9-17
Bobby Kizis 2004-05 149 Career Total
0-1 0-1
5-11 5-11
Jordan Krause 1996-97 118 Jordan Krause 1997-98 118 Career Total
2-2 --- 2-2*
2-6 1-3 3-9
Andrew Krieger 2004-05 149 10-5 Andrew Krieger 2005-06 149/157 4-2 Andrew Krieger 2006-07 149/157 1-0 Andrew Krieger 2007-08 141/149 0-1 Career Total 15-8 * 9-6/3-0 at 149 (2005-06) * 1-0/3-2 at 149 (2006-07)
19-13 11-10 7-4 7-5 44-32
Bill Kopecky 1999-00 174 Career Total
4-4 4-4
17-13 17-13
Joe Kowalski 2001-02 157 Career Total
0-0 0-0
0-5 0-5
Ryan Kuzel 2003-04 174 Career Total
0-0 0-0
1-4 1-4
Name Year Weight Dual Ed Ledesma 1995-96 126 1-0 Career Total 1-0
Overall 2-2 2-2
Brandon Lemmons 1993-94 134 Brandon Lemmons 1994-95 --- Brandon Lemmons 1995-96 142 Career Total
2-5 0-2 0-3 2-10
5-11 0-2 5-6 10-19
Jason Leone 1993-94 177 Jason Leone 1994-95 --- Career Total
1-0 0-0 1-0
3-4 0-2 3-6
Toby Otwell 1998-99 157 Career Total
Matt Lerer 2006-07 149 Career Total
0-0 0-0
2-5 2-5
2003-04 174/184 5-9 2004-05 174/184 12-4 2005-06 174 14-2
15-13 25-13 24-5
Name Year Weight Dual Overall Nate Parmenter 1999-00 165 2-5 9-6 Nate Parmenter 2000-01 165 --- 2-2 Nate Parmenter 2001-02 157 3-7 6-13 Nate Parmenter 2002-03 165/174 3-2 7-8 Career Total 6-9* 24-29
L
Joe Lowe Joe Lowe Joe Lowe
Mikal McKee 174 2007-08 6-11 Mikal McKee 184 2008-09 8-5 Career Total 14-16
14-18 33-14 47-32
Randy Mielnick 1994-95 --- Career Total
0-0 0-0
0-2 0-2
Ryan Midgett 2001-02 197 Career Total
3-7 3-7
5-10 5-10
Nate Miklusak 1993-94 190 Career Total
4-8 4-8
15-16 15-16
Cedrick Moore 1994-95 -- Cedrick Moore 1995-96 Hwt Cedrick Moore 1996-97 Hwt Cedrick Moore 1997-98 Hwt Cedrick Moore 1998-99 Hwt Career Total
0-0 1-2 3-2 --- --- 4-4*
0-4 3-5 5-6 0-7 4-11 12-33
Markley Morrison 2006-07 285 Markely Morrison 2007-08 285 Career Total
0-0 0-0 0-0
1-4 2-2 3-6
Brian Mullaney 2001-02 157 Career Total
0-0 0-0
6-9 6-9
Name Year Weight Dual Doug O’Leary 2001-02 141 0-0 Career Total 0-0
Overall 1-2 1-2
O
Billy Osbourne 1997-98 158 --- Billy Osbournce 1998-99 165/174 --- Career Total --- --- ---
3-9 4-5 7-14 1-1 1-1
P
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Dax Pecaro 1996-97 158/177 2-5 Dax Pecaro 1997-98 142 --- Dax Pecaro 1998-99 184 --- Dax Pecaro 1999-00 184 8-0 Career Total 10-5 * includes one draw (1998-99)
9-15 3-2 19-8 24-8 55-33
Daniel Paciti 2001-02 125 Career Total
3-1 3-1
8-7 8-7
Stephen Pegram 2001-02 149 Career Total
0-0 0-0
0-4 0-4
Alex Pierce 2001-02 165 0-1 Alex Pierce 2002-03 174/184 1-11 Career Total 1-12
3-3 2-15 5-18
Kevin Pietropinto 2003-04 141/149 0-2 Career Total 0-2 * 8-4 at 141 (2003-04)
9-8 9-8
Eric Plunkett 1995-96 118/126 Eric Plunkett 1996-97 134 Eric Plunkett 1997-98 142 Eric Plunkett 1998-99 141 Eric Plunkett 1999-00 141 Career Total
0-0 3-1 --- --- 1-2 4-3
R
2-5 5-6 3-2 5-7 1-5 16-25
Name Year Weight Dual Manny Ramirez 2008-09 125 --- Manny Ramirez 2009-10 125 1-3 Career Total 1-3
Overall 5-4 7-9 12-13
Paul Rasmussen 1995-96 150/158 3-6 Career Total 3-6
9-11 9-11
Jay Reagan 1993-94 142 Career Total
0-0 0-0
3-4 3-4
Brett Reed 2003-04 Hwt Brett Reed 2004-05 Hwt Career Total
0-2 1-6 1-8
5-11 1-9 6-20
Eric Rice 1993-94 177 Career Total
3-10 3-10
5-18 5-18
Mark Ring 2004-05 157/165 5-7 12-10 Mark Ring 2005-06 165 8-9 19-15 Mark Ring 2006-07 165 6-8 11-15 Mark Ring 2007-08 157 6-10 11-14 Career Total 15-34 53-54 Keith Ritter 2001-02 157 3-8 9-18 Keith Ritter 2002-03 157/165 6-10 11-15 Keith Ritter 2003-04 165 8-6 20-13 Career Total 17-24 40-46 * 5-6 at 165 (2002-03) Tripp Rogers 2003-04 133/141 Tripp Rogers 2004-05 141 Tripp Rogers 2005-06 141 Tripp Rogers 2006-07 133/141 Career Total * 9-7 at 133 (2003-04) * 1-0/3-2 at 133 (2006-07)
0-2 0-0 0-1 1-0 1-3
9-8 2-3 7-1 6-4 24-16
Todd Ryan 1994-95 --- Career Total
0-0 0-0
2-4 2-4
Dual 2-4 2-4 2-4
Overall 2-4 3-9 5-13
1994-95 --- 7-4 1995-96 190 7-2 1996-97 190/Hwt 9-5
11-9 12-4 15-10
S
Name Year Weight Corey Sadd 1993-94 134 Corey Sadd 1994-95 --- Career Total Eric Sanders Eric Sanders Eric Sanders
Career Total * 15-9 at 190 (1996-97)
23-11 38-23
Andrew Saunders 2007-08 149/157 3-4 Andrew Saunders 2008-09 157 9-9 Andrew Saunders 2009-10 184 12-3 Career Total 24-16
9-10 19-16 33-14 61-40
Melvin Saunders 1997-98 142/150 --- Melvin Saunders 1998-99 149 --- Melvin Saunders 1999-00 149 6-2 Career Total 6-2* * 13-9 at 142 (1997-98)
14-11 19-4 19-8 52-23
Joe Scolaro 2000-01 149 Career Total
--- ---
2-2 2-2
Walter Scott 1993-94 167 Career Total
0-6 0-6
1-13 1-13
Joe Sheffield 2004-05 285 3-6 8-15 Joe Sheffield 2005-06 285 1-0 11-6 Joe Sheffield 2006-07 285 12-2 28-12 Joe Sheffield 2008-09 285 14-4 21-14 Career Total 30-12 68-47 Tyler Shovlin 2005-06 Hwt Career Total
13-3 13-3
27-10 27-10
Byron Sigmon 2007-08 165 9-8 16-16 Byron Sigmon 2008-09 174 5-4 17-12 Byron Sigmon 2009-10 174 12-3 29-13 Career Total 26-15 62-41 Dusty Smith 2003-04 125 Career Total
0-0 0-0
3-5 3-5
Kane Smith 2005-06 184 4-10 Kane Smith 2006-07 184 3-1 Kane Smith 2007-08 184/197 0-0 Career Total 7-11
10-17 6-9 4-6 20-32
Career Total
0-0
0-3
Kyle Terrell 2003-04 125 Kyle Terrell 2004-05 125 Kyle Terrell 2005-06 133 Career Total
1-13 0-0 0-0 1-13
3-24 0-4 0-2 3-30
Chris Tobin 2001-02 Hwt Career Total
0-0 0-0
5-4 5-4
Ryan Tripp 2001-02 149 0-0 Ryan Tripp 2002-03 149/157 3-1 Career Total 3-1
8-7 3-1 11-8
Michael Tyler 1993-94 150 Career Total
0-0 0-0
0-2 0-2
Name Year Weight Dual Freddy Valoy 2004-05 174/184 1-2 Freddy Valoy 2005-06 184 1-1 Freddy Valoy 2006-07 197 0-0 Freddy Valoy 2007-08 174 0-0 Career Total 2-3
Overall 6-10 2-4 1-2 0-2 9-18
V
Zach Ventra 2001-02 133 Career Total
0-0 0-0
1-2 1-2
Kevin Vecim 1993-94 118 Career Total
1-4 1-4
1-4 1-4
W
Name Year Weight Dual Overall Justin Walp 2005-06 125 2-12 6-17 Career Total 2-12 6-17 R.J. Ward 1996-97 Hwt R.J. Ward 1997-98 Hwt Career Total
1-1 --- 1-1
3-5 5-7 8-12
0-0 --- 5-3 5-3*
3-4 7-2 5-6 15-12
Scott Snyder 2006-07 184 Career Total
2-7 2-7
8-13 8-13
Anthony Warren 1999-00 141 Anthony Warren 2000-01 141 Anthony Warren 2001-02 141 Career Total
Tommy Snyder 2001-02 Hwt Career Total
0-0 0-0
7-3 7-3
Jason Wear 1994-95 --- Career Total
5-8 5-8
7-14 7-14
Joe Stanton 1993-94 150 9-3 Joe Stanton 1994-95 --- 15-0 Joe Stanton 1995-96 158/167 10-2 Joe Stanton 1996-97 158/167 14-0 Career Total 48-5 * 25-6/11-0 at 158 (1996-97)
27-9 27-4 16-6 28-6 98-25
Jeremey Wehby 1995-96 190 Career Total
0-1 0-1
0-5 0-5
Ron Williams 2001-02 174 Career Total
6-4 6-4
11-13 11-13
Ben Stark 1994-95 --- Ben Stark 1995-96 Hwt Ben Stark 1996-97 Hwt Career Total
9-4 6-3 6-1 21-8
21-12 17-10 11-6 49-28
Ben Wilmore 2004-05 133/149 0-1 Ben Wilmore 2006-07 141 0-0 Ben Wilmore 2007-08 141 3-14 Ben Wilmore 2008-09 149 6-8 Career Total 9-23
4-7 1-2 6-18 9-11 20-38
Chad Starling 1995-96 150/142 1-5 Chad Starling 1996-97 150 1-4 Career Total 2-9
5-11 4-10 9-21
Darrell Stewart 1993-94 142 Career Total
0-2 0-2
1-8 1-8
Tony Stewart 2000-01 125 Tony Stewart 2001-02 125 Career Total
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5-6 5-15 10-21
Tony Svendsen 1993-94 158 Career Total
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10-17 10-17
Name Year Weight Dual Scott Taylor 1996-97 177 0-1 Career Total 0-1
Overall 0-3 0-3
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Mike Teis
2001-02
141
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Jeremy Wolf 1994-95 --- Career Total
0-0 0-0
2-4 2-4
Jon Woodburn 1995-96 134/126 6-5 11-10 Jon Woodburn 1996-97 134/126 4-8 9-17 Jon Woodburn 1997-98 126 --- 1-4 Career Total 10-13* 21-31 Jason Woolard 1993-94 118 Career Total
1-2 1-2
1-2 1-2
Name Year Weight Dual Ryan Yonish 1995-96 134-142 0-4 Career Total 0-4
Overall 1-9 1-9
Y
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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro was first chartered back on February 18, 1891 as the State Normal and Industrial School. It was the first state-supported school for the higher education of women in North Carolina. Founded by Charles Duncan McIver, it became coeducational in 1963. Today, in its 119th year of existance, the campus covers 210 acres in downtown Greensboro and has an enrollment that exceeded 17,000 for the first time ever last year. For fall 2008, 17,467 students were enrolled, including 13,453 undergraduates.
Minerva
Charles Duncan McIver, founder of the State Normal and Industrial School (now UNCG), decided Minerva, Roman goddess of Wisdom, would be a good symbol for the school. Beginning with the first diploma in 1893, the head of Minerva has appeared on every diploma awarded by the institution. The class of 1907 donated the original Minerva statue - made of plaster - to the University. In 2003, the class of 1953 commissioned a replacement, made of bronze, and placed outside the Elliott University Center in the heart of campus.
UNIVERSITY FOUNDER Charles McIver Founded in 1891, UNCG is a diverse, studentcentered research university, linking the Triad and North Carolina to the world through learning, discovery and service. The university is organized into a College of Arts & Sciences and six professional schools, with more than 1,000 faculty members teaching in programs that offer 86 undergraduate, 56 master’s and 25 doctoral degrees. Among its highimpact projects are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, which are being created in partnership with North Carolina A&T.
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COLLEGE Avenue UNCG’s School of Nursing, which was established in 1966, is the third largest in North Carolina. It has three departments – Adult Health, Parent-Child and Community Practice – and is recognized for the excellence of its programs and the success of its graduates. The master’s program in nurse anesthesia was ranked eighth nationally by U.S. News and World Report. In addition, UNCG is the first institution in the UNC system to offer a combined Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration in health management.
Despite record numbers for enrollment, UNCG still enjoys a student-faculty ratio of 17:1 with a faculty totalling 1,080. More than 2,000 bachelor’s degrees and nearly 1,000 master’s and doctoral diplomas are awarded annually. Over the last several years, 75 percent of freshmen have returned the following year.
Moore Building opened in 2006
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The UNCG campus AND the Greensboro Skyline UNCG has long had a reputation for academic excellence, and student-athletes at UNCG are not an exception to the rule. At the end of each of the last five academic years, more than 40% of UNCG student-athletes held a grade-point-average of 3.0 or better, including 51% of them last year. In fall 2009, UNCG’s student-athletes had a combined GPA of 3.03. UNCG’s student-athletes combined for a 2.96 GPA for the 2009-10 academic year.
The School of Music, which was established in 1921, is rated as one of the Top 20 in the country and combines rigorous theory, history, and performance training with a broad liberal arts education. Pictured above, the university opened a $25.7 million state-of-the-art music facility in 1999. The school offers the only comprehensive slate of performance and music education degrees from the baccalaureate through the doctorate in North Carolina.
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UNCG Vision and Mission Statement The University of North Carolina at Greensboro will redefine the public research university for the 21st century as an inclusive, collaborative and responsive institution making a difference in the lives of students and the communities it serves. UNCG is a … • Learner-centered, accessible and inclusive community fostering intellectual inquiry to prepare students for meaningful lives and engaged citizenship; • Research university where collaborative scholarship and creative activity enhance quality of life across the lifespan; • Source of innovation and leadership meeting social, economic and environmental challenges in the Piedmont Triad, North Carolina and beyond; and • Global university integrating intercultural and international experiences and perspectives into learning, discovery and service.
Values Statement The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a community including students, faculty, staff, and alumni, will demonstrate its commitment to … • Inclusiveness – A welcoming and inclusive academic community, based on open dialogue and shared governance, offers a culture of caring with visible, meaningful representation of differences; • Collaboration – interdisciplinary, intercommunity, inter-institutional and international collaboration is reflected and rewarded in teaching, research, creative activity, community engagement and infrastructure; • Sustainability – Academics, operations and outreach are conducted with careful attention to the enduring interconnectedness of social equity, the environment, economy and aesthetics; • Responsibility – A public institution, the university responds to community needs and serves the public in a systematic fashion through the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity; and • Transparency – Goals, processes, decisions and outcomes are accessible and measurable, resulting in enhanced performance, trust and accountability.
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Dr. Linda Brady Chancellor
Dr. Linda P. Brady became the 10th chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro on Aug. 1, 2008. Brady, 62, succeeded Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan, UNCG’s first woman chancellor, who retired July 31, 2008, after almost 14 years in the post. In recommending Brady to the Board of Governors, UNC President Erskine Bowles said: “Over the past 25 years, Linda Brady has accumulated a wealth of leadership experience at highly respected public, urban universities, as well as in the halls of Washington. At each step along the way, she has proven herself to be an energetic leader who promotes collaboration, creative problem-solving, and real-life commitment to scholarship, research, and public service. … “With her broad experience in higher education and federal government, her demonstrated integrity and sound judgment, and her profound understanding of the global marketplace in which our students must compete, Linda Brady will be a forceful and effective leader for UNC Greensboro.” A native of New York City and the first member of her family to attend college, Brady graduated from Douglass College, the women’s division of Rutgers University, in 1969 with a degree in political science. She received a master’s degree in the field from Rutgers (1970) and a doctorate in political science from The Ohio State University (1974). She began her academic career as an assistant professor of political science at Vanderbilt University in 1973 and joined the faculty at Goucher College in Maryland three years later. From 1978 to 1985, Brady held several positions in the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. Among other roles, she served as a political analyst in the State Department’s Office of Disarmament and Arms Control and as special assistant for mutual and balanced force reductions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. She later served as a senior fellow in international security and arms control at the Carter Center of Emory University (1986-87) and as a distinguished professor of national security at the U.S. Military Academy (1991-92). From 1993 to 2001, Brady led the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she was also a professor of international affairs. She joined North Carolina State University in 2001 as Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and professor of political science, and over the next five years was credited with building the stature and visibility of the College, launching a number of new graduate degree programs, and significantly increasing external support for the humanities and social sciences at NC State. She left North Carolina in 2006 to become the chief academic and operating officer at the University of Oregon. Brady has authored or co-edited three books and numerous book chapters and scholarly articles in the fields of American foreign policy, international negotiation and arms control. Among other professional organizations, she is a member of the International Studies Association, the American Political Science Association, the International Institute for
Strategic Studies, and the Council on Foreign Relations. A past recipient of the Georgia Tech School of Social Sciences Teaching Award, she has earned the Superior Honor Award from the U.S. Department of State and is a two-time recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal from the Department of the Army. She was an American Council on Education Fellow in 1997-98, serving her fellowship year at the University of Iowa under the mentorship of President Mary Sue Coleman and Provost Jon Whitmore. Since moving to UNCG, Brady has become a member of the Greensboro Rotary Club. She is also on the Board of Directors for United Way of Greater Greensboro and the Greensboro Partnership. Brady is married to Gustav “Steve” Heyer, a retired Army officer. She has two adult stepsons and three grandchildren: Stephen Heyer and his wife, Suzanne, live in Richmond, Va., with their children Alyx, Megan and Andrew Casey, while Michael Heyer lives in Chicago, Ill. In accepting the position at UNCG, Brady said, “This is one of the very best jobs in American higher education. I am so grateful for this opportunity and humbled by the trust you have place in me. I shall not let you down.”
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Kim Record
Director of Athletics Kimberly S. “Kim” Record, was named to the post of director of intercollegiate athletics at UNCG on Sept. 27, 2009. Record, who most recently had served as a consultant with ISP Sports, was the senior associate director of athletics at Florida State Unviersity from 1995 to 2008, and held a succession of positions at the University of Virginia from 1984-1995, culminating with an appointment as associate director of athletics for administration. She emerged from a national search that drew 125 candidates, and Kim Record chats with members of the media and university community at her press is UNCG’s first female athletic director. There are only 29 female athletic conference on Sept. 27, 2009. directors in the NCAA Division I, with five of them in the UNC system. Record is only the second woman to hold an athletic director’s position The AD also took the lead role in strategic planning and in athletics facilities in the 89-year history of the Southern Conference. development. The athletics budget is approximately $8.8 million, and athletic “I am delighted that Kim Record is joining UNCG as director of intercol- scholarships provided for the 2009-10 academic year exceeded $2.1 million. legiate athletics,” said UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady upon Record’s hiring. In her 13 years at Florida State, she had a broad range of administrative du“She is the right person for this position, and she possesses the leadership, ties, including serving as a member of the Executive Management Team, which administration and fundraising skills that are essential to bringing greater suc- determined and implemented policy decisions for a 19-sport, $50 million intercess to Spartan athletics. I look forward to working with her to raise UNCG’s collegiate program. She directly supervised three sports programs – men’s and program to a higher level of visibility and excellence.” women’s basketball and women’s soccer – and monitored Title IX compliance. At UNCG, Record leads a program that fields men’s and women’s teams in Other areas included executive-level staffing; day-to-day departmental opera18 sports, 250 student-athletes and 57 employees. She succeeded Nelson E. tions; serving as liaison with the trademark licensing program; and oversight Bobb, UNCG’s first-ever AD who resigned from the post after directing Spartan for marketing, media and public relations, and radio and television contracts. athletics for 26 years. In construction, she facilitated FSU’s $6 million state-of-the-art soccer and Record is responsible for the leadership, administration, organization and softball stadium and its $10 million men’s and women’s basketball training finances of UNCG’s athletics program, which is undergoing a major shift in its center. She oversaw a project that showcased the history of athletics at FSU as men’s basketball program. The Spartan men’s basketball team began playing part of a $100 million facilities improvement plan. Her initial responsibilities as its games in the Greensboro Coliseum in 2009-10. associate director of athletics at FSU included oversight of men’s and women’s Among other responsibilities, she coordinates fundraising and operation of tennis, swimming & diving and softball. Record also held the designation of the Spartan Club with the vice chancellor for university advancement. She will senior woman administrator. oversee efforts to engage alumni, fans and the community with UNCG athletics. At Virginia, she supervised all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the department and specialized in external operations. She implemented marketing and promotional strategies for all 26 sports programs as associate director of athletics for external operations. She was the executive staff member of a capital campaign team created to raise $50 million. She came up through the ranks at Virginia, where she earned her bachelor’s degree, starting out as a sports information intern who was progressively promoted in the department to associate director of athletics for administration. As a consultant with ISP, Record provided marketing expertise in the area of athletics sports signage, including videoboards, scorer’s tables and other digital signage. She has also coordinated purchase and installation between vendor, institution and ISP. Within the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Record has served on both the executive committee and the Director’s Cup Committee. Within the NCAA, she served on the Women’s Soccer Committee and the Regional Soccer Committee. A native of Charlottesville, she graduated form Virginia and earned an M.S. degree in sports management from Florida State. She has two sons – Kyle, 22, a fourth-year student at the University of Virginia, and Josh, 17, a junior at Leon High School in Tallahassee, Fla. Kim Record with her sons Kyle (left) and Josh (right) shortly after being introduced as UNCG’s new director of athletics.
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Team Inductions
1982 Men’s Soccer Team
(Inducted 2004) Won the NCAA Division III National Championship without a home field … facilities at UNCG were under renovation at the time, forcing the team to play its games at near-by Grimsley High School … the team finished 19-3-0, including a 3-0 win over Wake Forest during the regular season and a 2-1 win over Plymouth State in double overtime in the NCAA quarterfinals.
1973 Women’s Golf Team
(Inducted 2004) Won the first national championship of any kind for UNCG, competing in the AIAW National Tournament in Massachusetts … defeated Rollins College on the final hole for the championship.
1981-1982 Women’s Basketball Team
1983 Women’s Tennis Team
(Inducted 2007) National runners-up in the first-ever NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament … amassed a record of 25-3, losing in overtime at Elizabethtown College (Pa.) … began a run of seven consecutive 20-win seasons for the women’s basketball program.
(Inducted 2008) With four freshmen and two sophomores, team compiled a 20-4 record, including 14-2 in the spring, and finished the NCAA Division III national runners-up … Amy Brown and Lisa Zimmerman earned All-American honors that season.
1983 Men’s Soccer Team
(Inducted 2009) Brought home the school’s second consecutive national title with a dominant season. Went 23-1-1 on the year, including outscoring its seven conference foes by a combined 44-1. Twelve of its first 13 matches were won by shutout. Won a thenNCAA record 23 matches, including rallying from a 2-0 deficit in the national title match to defeat Claremont.
Individual Inductions Lynne Agee - Women’s Basketball Coach (Inducted 2004) The first active head coach to be enshrined … first coach in NCAA history to lead her team to the NCAA Tournament in all three divisions … more than 500 career wins to her credit.
Jim Allen - Administrator (Inducted 2003) Former vice chancellor for student affairs … had oversight on program’s move from Division III to I.
Maxine Allen - Amateur Athlete (Inducted 2001) Garnered national attention as duckpin bowler … set world records and earned a top national ranking.
Mike Berticelli - Men’s Soccer Coach (Inducted 2000) Led UNCG to Division III national championships in 1982 and 1983 … guided UNCG to 70-9-5 record (86.3%) in four seasons.
Nelson Bobb - Administrator (Inducted February 2008) UNCG’s Director of Athletics for more than 25 years … Led the program through its transition from Division III to Division II to Division I and from the Big South Conference into the Southern Conference.
Mike Burke - Supporter (Inducted 2001) Led UNCG’s charge in scholarship fundraising … created first athletic endowment in 1987 … raised funds toward a total endowment now valued at more than $4 million.
Marge Burns - Amateur Athlete (Inducted 2000) Holds record of 10 North Carolina State Amateur Golf titles … named Carolinas Outstanding Amateur five times … qualified and played in 14 USGA Amateur Championships, as well as six US Open Tournaments.
Joseph Caldeira - Men’s Golf (Inducted 2009) A second-team All-American selection in 1979 ... was the first male student-athlete to earn All-American honors in any sport ... finished 10th in the 1979 NCAA Division III Championship.
Renee Coltrane - Women’s Basketball (Inducted 2001) All-American as a junior (1983-84) … first women’s basketball player to exceed 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in a career.
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Wendy Engelmann-Gettings - Women’s Basketball Larry Hargett - Men’s Basketball Coach (Inducted 2002) Scored 1,378 points and dished out a schoolrecord 574 assists … was a third-team All-American in 1983-84.
Siggi Eyjolffson - Men’s Soccer (Inducted September 2008) Three-time All-American and two-time Academic All-American … UNCG’s all-time leading scorer with 185 points, recording 75 goals and 35 assists in his four seasons.
Mike Fleming - Supporter (Inducted 2000) UNCG supporter for more than two decades … UNCG named its basketball gymnasium the Michael Fleming Gymnasium on Dec. 1, 1994.
Dr. June Galloway - Administrator (Inducted February 2008) Served as the Coordinator of Women’s Athletics until her passing in 1974, helping to develop the first formal athletics program at UNCG.
Liz Gremillion - Volleyball (Inducted 2006) One of the best setters to ever play for the Spartans, recording over 4,000 assists in her career … named 1995 Big South Conference Player of the Year.
Belmar Gunderson - Amateur Athlete (Inducted 2000) Participated from 1952-56 at Women’s College … competed in four Wimbledons and 11 United States Lawn Tennis National Championships (now U.S. Open).
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Elizabeth House - Media / Supporter
(Inducted 2007) Coached UNCG to its first NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament berth, coming at the Division III level … finished the 1979-80 season 16-12 to earn its first NCAA bid.
(Inducted 2003) Former sports writer for The Carolinian and The News & Record covering UNCG athletics.
Lewis Johnstone - Men’s Soccer
Scott Hartzell - Men’s Basketball (Inducted 2006) Led UNCG to its first Division I NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bid, in which UNCG nearly upset Cincinnati … graduated as UNCG’s alltime leading scorer and set every UNCG 3-point shooting standard in his career … led the team in scoring in three of his four seasons.
Jason Haupt - Men’s Soccer (Inducted 2001) Two-time firstteam All-American … led UNCG to a Division III national championship in 1987 … UNCG’s all-time leader in goals scored with 77.
Winn Hazlegrove - Softball
(Inducted 2000) Led UNCG to three straight national playoff appearances … third all-time leading scorer in team history with 66 goals and 24 assists.
Ellie Jones - Women’s Tennis, Field Hockey, Women’s Basketball (Inducted 2003) One of UNCG’s most versatile student-athletes ever as she excelled in tennis, basketball and field hockey from 1969-73.
Dock Kelly - Wrestling
(Inducted 2005) Three-time CoSIDA Academic All-American honoree … one of UNCG’s greatest softball players, still ranked in the Top 10 in 20 statistical categories at the time of her induction (10 years after her graduation).
(Inducted 2006) One of UNCG’s firstever qualifiers for the NCAA Championships (1996) … compiled a 50-34 mark despite competing with birth defects that left him without part of an arm and a leg. Honored by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame with its Medal of Courage.
Dr. David B. Knight - Administrator
Pat Hielscher - Volleyball Coach (Inducted 2001) Coached UNCG’s first volleyball team in 1970 … guided Spartans to a 106-30 record and a NCAIAW state title in 1974.
Christine Hornak - Softball
(Inducted 2004) Not only a leader in the transition from Division III to Division I, but a leader on the national scene as UNCG’s Faculty Athletics Representative … became the only FAR to serve on the Div. I, II and III levels … served as chair of the NCAA’s first Division I Academics / Eligibility / Compliance Cabinet and served as a consultant to the NCAA on numerous academic reform issues.
Ethel Martus Lawther - Administrator
(Inducted 2009) Won 52 games over two seasons pitching for UNCG. Led the Spartans to their first-ever NCAA Tournament bid in 1997 while earning Big South Pitcher of the Year honors.
(Inducted 2003) Served 26 years as head of Department of Physical Education (1948-71) … developed both men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs after Women’s College became UNCG in 1963.
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Ali Lord - Women’s Soccer (Inducted 2007) UNCG’s record holder for single-season and career goals … tallied 20 or more goals in three seasons … had a single-season record 26 goals in 1996, earning All-American honors … Big South Player of the Year in 1996 and SoCon Player of the Year in 1998.
Carol Mann - Women’s Golf (Inducted 2002) LPGA Hall of Fame member … earned 38 LPGA victories in 22 years on tour.
Tom Martin - Men’s Basketball, Supporter (Inducted 2002) UNCG’s first male president of Alumni Board of Directors … served as tri-captain of the first two UNCG men’s basketball teams.
Jill Masterman - Field Hockey (Inducted 2000) In the days of AIAW, a four-year standout on field hockey team and was a cocaptain as a senior in 1977.
Tonka Maynor - Baseball (Inducted 2007) Ten years after graduation, still ranked on the Top 10 list at UNCG in every offensive statistical category … hit .363 in his four seasons at UNCG, logging 239 hits … holds UNCG record for career RBI with 171.
Andrew Mehalko - Men’s Soccer (Inducted 2002) Led UNCG to three (1983, 1985 and 1986) NCAA Division III national championships in his four seasons with the Spartans.
Jo Ann Messick - Women’s Basketball, Michael Parker - Men’s Soccer Coach Women’s Tennis, Field Hockey (Inducted 2006) Three-sport competitor at UNCG in the 1970’s … four-year standout in field hockey, earning Deep South All-Star accolades three times … six-time participant in National Field Hockey Festivals, including three while at UNCG.
Brian Moehler - Baseball (Inducted 2005) UNCG’s first player to be drafted in Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft … earned UNCG’s first-ever win over a Division I opponent and went onto pitch for Detroit and Florida in the major leagues.
Chancellor Emeritus, William E. Moran Administrator (Inducted 2000) Served as Chancellor from 1979-94 … guided UNCG from Division III to Division I in 1991 … created the Spartan Club.
Becky Morgan - Women’s Golf (Inducted 2007) One of the most notable athletic alumni as a member of the LPGA Tour … won the Big South individual championship three times and earned Big South Player of the Year (1995, 1996, 1997) … a three-time AllAmerican, won medalist honors 10 times … qualified for the NCAA Regional all four years, earning a spot in the national event three times … an Academic All-American in 1997 … holds the UNCG records for lowest 18-, 36- and 54-hole scores.
Laura Mussulman - Women’s Soccer (Inducted 2002) Member of first women’s soccer team … UNCG’s first great goalkeeper in women’s soccer with 18 career shutouts.
Missi Olson Kovachev - Volleyball (Inducted 2009) Led UNCG to 108 wins in her four seasons as a Spartan, despite the program being in transition during its climb to Division I ... helped the Spartans to 32 wins and an NCAA Division II Tournament appearance in 1990 ... compiled 1,600 career kills.
(Inducted 2005) Second active coach to be inducted (first male) … winner of more than 400 collegiate matches, including more than 300 at UNCG … led Spartans to NCAA Division III national championships in 1985, 1986 and 1987.
Dr. Frank Pleasants - Administrator (Inducted 2007) Served as the Coordinator of Men’s Athletics, helping to develop the first formal athletics program at UNCG beginning in 1967.
Angie Polk-Jones - Women’s Basketball (Inducted 2000) Led UNCG to a 93-22 mark in her four years (198589) … Division III All-American as a junior … UNCG’s all-time leading scorer with 1,585 points.
Nancy Porter, Women’s Golf Coach (Inducted 2005) One of the pioneers of women’s athletics at UNCG … coached the UNCG women’s golf team to the 1973 national championship … also considered one of UNCG’s first student-athletes, participating in women’s golf in the 1940s.
Eddie Radwanski - Men’s Soccer (Inducted 2000) Led UNCG to back-to-back Division III national championships in 1982 and 1983 … two-time Division III AllAmerican (1983 and 1984) … No. 1 draft pick in the 1985 Major Indoor Soccer League draft by the Dallas Sidekicks.
Cathy Roberts - Administrator (Inducted February 2008) Has spent virtually entire career - beginning as a student - working in athletics at UNC Greensboro, overseeing athletic facilities and operations and serving as the Senior Women’s Administrator.
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Bruce Shaw - Men’s Basketball (Inducted 2000) Led UNCG’s firstever men’s basketball teams … scored 1,401 points, becoming UNCG’s first 1,000-point scorer … two-time All-Dixie Conference honoree.
Joe Stanton - Wrestling (Inducted 2008) Compiled a 9825 mark in his four seasons at UNCG, qualifying for three NCAA championships to make him the first male to qualify for an NCAA championship as an individidual … was UNCG’s winningest wrestler for 11 years.
Mike Sweeney - Men’s Soccer (Inducted 2003) Amassed 55 goals and 27 assists in his three seasons at UNCG (1980-83) … member of 1982 and 1983 NCAA III national championship teams … led the team in scoring in 1981 and 1982 and was a first-team All-American in 1983.
Rita Wiggs - Women’s Basketball
Jim Swiggett - Coach, Administrator
(Inducted 2000) Led UNCG to state NCAIAW title and AIAW regional appearance in 1972 … led UNCG in scoring for four straight seasons and finished with 1,347 career points.
(Inducted 2006) Pioneer in men’s athletics at UNCG … served as men’s basketball coach from 1968-75 and started men’s golf program, serving as coach from 1967-79 … also served as the university’s second Men’s Intercollegiate Division Coordinator.
Karyn Thompson Voelz - Softball (Inducted 2008) Most prolific hitter in UNCG softball history. Inducted 12 years after graduation and still ranked in top six in 12 offensive categories … led UNCG to 149-86-2 mark and three NCAA play-in series during her time at UNCG.
Donna Friesen Wigton - Volleyball (Inducted 2003) Volleyball standout at UNCG (1970-73) … active contributor to the sport through coaching … part of officiating crew at 1996 Olympics and 1993 World University Games.
“The Big Five” (shown left to right) Chuck Hayes, Mike Weaver, Jim Melvin, Stanley Frank, Charlie Reid
Helped establish NCAA Division I athletic programs at UNCG through scholarship funding and support.
About the Hall of Fame:
The purpose of the UNCG Athletics Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those special individuals, who through their superior athletic achievements or by their outstanding service, have made long-lasting, exemplary contributions to the UNCG athletics program. Persons to be recognized for the excellence of their achievements may include former athletes, coaches, administrators and other individuals who brought recognition and honor to both themselves and to UNCG. Ceremonies are traditionally held each fall during Homecoming weekend.
Nominations should be sent to: Hall of Fame Committee - c/o Stacy Kosciak UNCG Department of Athletics PO Box 26168 Greensboro, NC 27402
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Additional Information Available Through: E-mail: sbmeadow@uncg.edu or online at www.uncgspartans.com
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The Spartan Club The Spartan Club is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to secure scholarship support for nearly 250 student-athletes who compete in 18 men’s and women’s NCAA Division I athletic programs at UNCG. UNCG proudly proclaims that 100 percent of Spartan Club contributions go directly to athletic scholarships for deserving studentathletes.
Methods of Giving Cash, Checks and Credit Card Gifts:
Provide the yearly financial resources needed to operate the athletic program. Payments may be spread over the course of a fiscal year (July 1-June 30), but all pledges must be paid by June 30. The university accepts cash, checks and credit cards (American Express, MasterCard, Visa).
Employer Matching Gifts:
Matching gifts double or triple the impact of your gift and increase your membership level. Be sure to enclose your matching gift form with application and donation and associate benefits.
Athletic Scholarship Endowments:
These provide tuition, room, meals, books and fees on an annual basis for a studentathlete. Pay tribute to someone’s life and accomplishments or leave your own legacy while strengthening UNCG’s athletic program.
Planned and Estate Gifts:
These gifts include life income arrangements from trusts, annuities, income funds, as well as life insurance policies and individual estate bequests, such as cash or real estate.
Endowed Athletic Scholarships
A named endowment to support athletic scholarships may be created with a commitment of $50,000 or more. The endowment generates income that is awarded to student-athletes on an annual basis. •Lynne C. Agee Fund •James H. Allen Fund •Alma W. Barrier Fund •Smith Barrier Fund •Dr. Richard and Sharon Beavers Scholarship Fund •Irwin Belk Fund •Aaron Michael Bobb Fund •Rich Brenner Endowed Fund •Mike & Nancy Burke Fund •Marge Burns Fund •Bush Family Fund •Bobbi Carson Fund •Robert A. and Mary C. Fleming Fund •The Michael B. Fleming Fund •Stanley and Dorothy Frank Fund •J. Douglas Galyon Fund
•Ellen Griffin Fund •Lester Earl Gross III Fund •Charles A. Hayes Fund •Becky Jackson Fund •Nathan & Robyn Jameson Fund •David Bates Knight Fund •C. Tomas Martin Fund •Karl Mayer Fund •Jim Melvin Fund •Charles C. Moyer Fund •Victor M. Nussbaum, Jr. Fund •Nancy Ann Porter Fund •Charles M. Reid Fund •Rayna Matea Taylor Fund •Edward & Carolyn Uprichard Fund •H. Michael Weaver Fund
Six additional funds that are on their way to reaching endowment status include: •Athena Gallins •Celebration of Women in Sport •Doug Hamilton •Michael H. Parker •David and Malinda Richbourg •Gary, Marilyn and Jordan Smith Fund
Annual Scholarships
An annual scholarship may be created with a commitment of $10,000 or more over a four-year period. •Richard A. and Sharon J. Beavers Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Bobb Family Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Bott Family Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Linda Brady and Steve Heyer Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •David L. and Martha P. Brown Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Marc and Janis Bush Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Mike and Cherry Callahan Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Clarida Family Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Doug M. Hamilton Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Raila M. Harris Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Nixon C. Henley Annual Athletic Scholarship •Karl Mayer Textile Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Brenda Tolbert King Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Kronenfeld Family Annual Scholarship Fund •LindBrook Development Annual Athletic Scholarship •Shawn Daniel Mulrooney Memorial Annual Athletic Scholarship •Piedmont Orthopedic Associates, Inc. Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Senn Dunn Annual Athletic Scholarship •Shamrock Corporation Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Mary and Art Winstead Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund •Perry R. Wyatt Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund
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Spartan Club Executive Committee Chair: Chuck Burns - Area Vice President, First Citizens Bank Marc Bush - Greensboro Sports Commission Samantha F. Brumbaugh ‘99 - Attorney at Cairo, Ferguson, Brumbaugh, Stroupe, PLLC Craig Cook ‘82 - President, Oakbrook Solutions, Inc. Michael H. Godwin - Attorney at Schell, Bray, Aycock, Abel & Livingston, PLLC Leaton Harris - Director of Business Operations, TEK Systems Kurt Kronenfeld ‘79 - Vice President, Senn Dunn Insurance Pete LaMuraglia ‘86 - Partner, Compass Financial Partners, LLC Ben Sirmons ‘74 - Assistant General Council, UNIFI, Inc. Michael Spohn ‘91 - CFO/Vice President, Old North State Trust, LLC Jeff Taylor ‘83 - CFO, Pope Companies Harrison Turner - Partner, Greensboro Dermatology Associates Ex-Officio Members Dr. Patti Stewart - Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, UNCG Dr. Terry Ackerman - Faculty Athletics Rep, UNCG Kim Record - Director of Athletics, UNCG Mike Roach - Director, Spartan Club Advisor C. Thomas Martin ‘70 - Former Director of Planning, City of Greensboro
UNCG Spartan Club PO Box 41230 Greensboro, NC 27404-1230 Director: Mike Roach
Phone: 336-334-5156 Fax: 336-334-5319 www.spartanclub.org Associate Director: Donegan Root
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Spartan Success Student-athletes at UNCG have enjoyed a tremendous amount of success over the years. Although the athletic department celebrated its 40th season in 2006-07, athletics at UNCG date back to the 1940s in the days before the university became co-ed. Golfer Nancy Porter, who went on to a successful pro career, is regarded as one of UNCG’s first student-athletes, competing in tournaments on the national level in the late 1940s. In 1963, as the university prepared to go co-ed, UNCG began to formally organize athletic teams. Women’s basketball, under head coach Ellen Griffin, women’s tennis, women’s golf and field hockey were started. LPGA Hall of Famer Carol Mann was on one of the early UNCG women’s golf teams. In 1967, UNCG began men’s athletics and the intercollegiate athletics program received formal recognition from the university. In the fall of 1967, the Spartan was adopted as the program’s mascot. In 1968, UNCG’s men’s teams joined the Dixie Athletic Conference, known today as the USA South Conference, on the NCAA Division III level. Women’s teams competed as part of the AIAW early on, with UNCG being one of the lead organizers of the organization. Two of the first men’s sports were basketball and bowling. In 1971, with the emergence of the five-player rule in women’s basketball, UNCG finished fourth in the National Collegiate Tournament. Two years later, the women’s golf team won the AIAW national title – UNCG’s firstever team national crown. Porter coached the squad and future professional golfer Donna Horton White was on the squad. Since then, UNCG has enjoyed a number of successes: • Five national titles in men’s soccer during the 1980s and a runner-up finish in women’s tennis. • An unprecedented five-year move from Division III to Division II to Division I. • A trip to the “Big Dance” – the NCAA men’s basketball tournament – in just its fifth year of Division I status. • Men’s soccer coach Michael Parker and women’s basketball coach Lynne Agee were the first to lead teams to the NCAA tournament in all three divisions. • A baseball squad built from scratch by Mike Gaski that made it to the NCAA tournament in just its fifth season of play. • A men’s soccer program that conquered all comers for two months to become the No. 1 team in the nation in 2004, the beginning of UNCG’s three straight NCAA tournament Round of 16 appearances and four in five years. • Kyle Hines, who became just the sixth player in college basketball history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 300 blocked shots in a career. • Individuals like wrestler Dock Kelly, who overcame birth defects that left him without legs, qualifying for the NCAA Championship. • Students like Siggi Eyjolffson, who earned Academic All-American honors three times. From major league pitcher Brian Moehler to MLS champion Alejandro Moreno to LPGA star Becky Morgan, Spartan alumni have gone on to successful careers in sports. That success isn’t just limited to the playing field, either. The late Doug Hamilton was one of the pioneers within MLS and played on the UNCG national championship teams of the 1980s. Eyjolffson returned to his native Iceland and is one of the top people in his native country’s soccer federation, currently serving as their women’s national team head coach. S p a r t a n athletics has had its success stories over the years … and the best is yet to come.
National Championships (6) Women’s Golf – 1973 (AIAW) Men’s Soccer – 1982 (NCAA III) Men’s Soccer – 1983 (NCAA III) Men’s Soccer – 1985 (NCAA III) Men’s Soccer – 1986 (NCAA III) Men’s Soccer – 1987 (NCAA III)
Conference Tournament Titles (42 overall; 30 in NCAA Div. I) Women’s Volleyball – 1981 Women’s Basketball – 1982 Women’s Volleyball – 1982 Women’s Volleyball – 1983 Women’s Basketball – 1983 Softball – 1983 Women’s Basketball – 1984 Women’s Volleyball – 1984 Women’s Basketball – 1985 Women’s Basketball – 1987 Women’s Basketball – 1988 Softball – 1988 Men’s Soccer – 1993 ** Softball – 1994 ** Women’s Soccer – 1994 ** Men’s Soccer – 1994 ** Softball – 1995 ** Men’s Golf – 1995 ** Women’s Golf – 1995 ** Men’s Tennis – 1995 ** Men’s Basketball – 1996 ** Men’s Golf – 1996 ** Women’s Golf – 1996 ** Softball – 1996 ** Women’s Soccer –1996 ** Men’s Soccer – 1996 ** Baseball – 1997 ** Women’s Tennis – 1997 ** Softball – 1997 ** Women’s Soccer –1997 Men’s Soccer –1998 Women’s Soccer –1998 Women’s Basketball – 1998 Men’s Basketball –2001 Women’s Soccer – 2001 Women’s Soccer – 2003 Men’s Soccer – 2005 Women’s Soccer – 2006 ++ Men’s Soccer – 2006 Men’s Soccer – 2008 Wrestling – 2010 Men’s Tennis – 2010
Conference Reg. Season Titles (76 overall; 42 in NCAA Div. I) Men’s Tennis – 1974 Men’s Basketball – 1981 Men’s Tennis – 1981 Women’s Volleyball – 1981 Men’s Soccer – 1981 Women’s Basketball – 1982 Softball – 1982 Women’s Tennis – 1982 Women’s Volleyball – 1982 Women’s Basketball – 1983 Softball – 1983 Women’s Tennis – 1983
Women’s Volleyball – 1983 Men’s Soccer – 1983 Women’s Basketball – 1984 Softball – 1984 Men’s Tennis – 1984 Women’s Tennis – 1984 Women’s Volleyball – 1984 Men’s Soccer – 1984 Women’s Basketball – 1985 Women’s Tennis – 1985 Men’s Soccer – 1985 Men’s Tennis – 1986 Women’s Tennis – 1986 Men’s Soccer – 1986 Men’s Basketball – 1987 Women’s Basketball – 1987 Women’s Tennis – 1987 Men’s Soccer – 1987 Men’s Basketball – 1988 Women’s Basketball – 1988 Men’s Tennis – 1988 Women’s Tennis – 1988 Softball – 1993 Women’s Basketball – 1993 Men’s Soccer – 1993 Women’s Soccer – 1993 Women’s Basketball – 1994 Baseball – 1994 ** Men’s Soccer – 1994 Women’s Soccer – 1994 Men’s Basketball – 1995 Women’s Basketball – 1995 Softball – 1995 Men’s Soccer – 1995 Women’s Soccer – 1995 Volleyball – 1995 Men’s Basketball – 1996 Women’s Basketball – 1996 Softball – 1996 Men’s Soccer – 1996 Women’s Soccer – 1996 Softball – 1997 Baseball – 1997 Women’s Basketball – 1997 ** Women’s Soccer – 1997 ** Men’s Soccer - 1997 ** Women’s Basketball – 1998 ** Baseball – 1998 ** Women’s Soccer – 1998 ** Men’s Soccer – 1998 ** Women’s Basketball – 1999 ** Women’s Soccer – 2000 ** Men’s Tennis – 2001 ** Women’s Soccer – 2001 ** Women’s Basketball – 2002 ** Men’s Basketball – 2002 Men’s Soccer – 2004 ** Women’s Soccer – 2004 ** Men’s Soccer – 2005 ** Women’s Soccer – 2006 ** Men’s Soccer – 2006 ** Women’s Soccer – 2007** Women’s Soccer – 2008** Women’s Soccer – 2009 ** ** denotes officially recognized conference champion
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