2010-2011Bulldog Basketball by Union University

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Schedule

Date Opponent NOVEMBER SAT 6 TRUETT-McCONNELL COLLEGE (Ga.) HOMECOMING Fri 12 Missouri Bap�st University # Sat 13 McKendree University (Ill.) # TUE 16 LIFE UNIVERSITY (Ga.) Sat 20 William Carey University (Miss.) MON 22 CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY (Ky.)

Time

Loca�on

4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

UNION Lebanon, Ill. Lebanon, Ill. UNION Ha�esburg, Miss. UNION

Union Thanksgiving Classic (Nov. 26-27) Fri 26 Freed-Hardeman vs. Tougaloo FRI 26 MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY (Ill.) $ Sat 27 Freed-Hardeman vs. Mckendree Sat 27 Union women vs. Tougaloo SAT 27 TOUGALOO COLLEGE (Miss.) $

5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

UNION UNION UNION UNION UNION

MON 29

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY (Miss.)

7:00 p.m.

UNION

DECEMBER Fri 3 Sat 4 Fri 10 Sat 11

Life University (Ga.) Carver Bible College (Ga.) Faulkner University (Ala.) % Victory University (Tenn.) %

6:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Marie�a, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Henderson, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn.

JANUARY Mon 3 Thu 6 SAT 8 Thu 13 SAT 15 Mon 17 THU 20 SAT 22 Thu 27

Campbellsville University (Ky.) Bethel University (Tenn.) * MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.) * Lyon College (Ark.) * FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * Mid-Con�nent University (Ky.) * CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (Miss.) * Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) *

6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Campbellsville, Ky. McKenzie, Tenn. UNION Batesville, Ark. UNION Mayfield, Ky. UNION UNION Nashville, Tenn.

FEBRUARY THU 3 Sat 5 THU 10 Sat 12 Mon 14 THU 17 Sat 19 THU 24

BETHEL UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * Mar�n Methodist College (Tenn.) * LYON COLLEGE (Ark.) * Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) * Cumberland University (Tenn.) * MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.) * Blue Mountain College (Miss.) * TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) *

8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

UNION Pulaski, Tenn. UNION Henderson, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn. UNION Blue Mountain, Miss. UNION

7:00 p.m.

Higher Seed Kansas City, Mo.

MARCH TranSouth Conference Tournament (March 1, 3, 5, 8) NAIA Na�onal Tournament (March 16-22)

* - denotes a conference match # - McKendree Classic $ - Union Thanksgiving Classic % - Freed-Hardeman Classic HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPS All �mes are Central Standard Time For more informa�on, visit

www.uu.edu/athletics 2

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven TranSouth Championships, 13 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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Director of Athle�cs Tommy Sadler • tsadler@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5218 Athle�c Secretary Teresa Thomas • �homas@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5130 University Loca�on/Informa�on 1050 Union University Drive | Jackson, TN 38305 Main Switchboard: (731) 668-1818 Athle�cs Phone: (731) 661-5130 Athle�cs Fax: (731) 661-5182 Website: www.uu.edu/athle�cs Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 4,186 Sports Informa�on Director Steven Aldridge • saldridge@uu.edu Phone: (731) 661-5027 Fax: (731) 661-5182 Student Assistants Emily Davis, Hendersonville, Tenn. Allison Caldwell, Lexington, Tenn. Tyler Boone, Clarksville, Tenn. Melissa Ferrell, Jackson, Tenn. Emily Clement, Jackson, Tenn. Andrew Key, Nashville, Tenn.

Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Niven (2nd season) • dniven@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5132 Alma Mater: Oklahoma Bap�st University (1996) Record at Union: 28-6 (.824) Career Record: Same Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Trevor Lydic (1st season) • Tydic@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5286 Alma Mater: Asbury (Ky.) University (2000) Men’s Basketball Volunteer Assistant Coach Ben Easley (first season) Men’s Basketball Quick Facts Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affilia�on: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Gym: Fred DeLay Gymnasium Fred DeLay Gymnasium Capacity: 2,200 Previous Season Overall record: 28-6 Conference Finish: 14-2 (1st Place) Post Season: TranSouth Tournament (1st Place) Final Ranking: No. 10 Team Na�onal Tournament History Years: 13 appearances (1958, 92, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10) Wins-Losses (%): 7-13 (.350)

Cover Design Sco� Heit, Union Director of Crea�ve Services Sarah Belcher, Union Graphic Design Specialist Interior Design and Layout Steven Aldridge, Union Sports Informa�on Director Photography Union Sports Informa�on Office Morris Abernathy, Union Photographer Union Photography Student Staff Wri�ng, Edi�ng Union Sports Informa�on Office Prin�ng Tennessee Industrial Prin�ng, Inc. (Jackson, Tenn.)

Quick facts, table of contents, media outlets TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Schedule...................................................................................................................................................2 Media Outlets & Quick Facts....................................................................................................................................3 Union University Informa�on.................................................................................................................................4 Le�er from the President.........................................................................................................................................5 Director of Athle�cs................................................................................................................................................6 Athle�c Staff Directory............................................................................................................................................7 Head Coach Informa�on.........................................................................................................................................8 Coaching Staff/Athle�c Trainer................................................................................................................................9 Roster........................................................................................................................................10 Season Outlook....................................................................................................................................................11 Player Profiles..................................................................................................................................................12-21 Previous Season Summary....................................................................................................................................22 Previous Season Stats and Results.........................................................................................................................23 TranSouth Conference Recap & NAIA Informa�on..................................................................................................24 Opponent Informa�on..........................................................................................................................................25 Union Honor Roll...................................................................................................................................................26 Year-by-Year Records/Championship History.......................................................................................................27 Cheerleaders..............................................................................................................28 You Can Win Here!.................................................................................................................................................29 Graduate Here!.....................................................................................................................................................30 1,000 Point Club....................................................................................................................................................31 Record Book.....................................................................................................................................................32-34 Media Roster.........................................................................................................................................................35 Team Photo..................................................................................................................................outside back cover

UNION UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS - MEDIA OUTLETS ELECTRONIC MEDIA • www.uu.edu/athle�cs • www.facebook.com/UUAthle�cs • www.twi�er.com/UUAthle�cs • www.transouth.org • www.naia.org • www.victorysportsnetwork.com • www.jacksonsun.com • www.wbb�v.com • www.jacksonnewsnow.com/sports • www.radio.pressbox1.com PRINT • The Jackson Sun | Jackson, TN 38301 | (731) 425-9636 | sports@jacksonsun.com TELEVISION

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university information

www.uu.edu/about/ Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America’s top 150 cities for business and careers. Student Body: More than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 40 states and 35 countries. Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 84% Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with filtered Internet and cable connections. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence commons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Building. Students receive a Union e-mail account and private file storage space on the Union network. Activities: More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 70 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper and The Torch, a literary journal. Campus: Union University’s main campus in Jackson and its extension campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville cover 360 acres. The wooded Jackson campus features pine groves, sycamores, a variety of oaks including Shumardi oaks lining the great lawn, elm, dogwoods, sweet gums and cherry trees. There are more than 40 major buildings and excellent athletic facilities. More than $120 million in new campus construction has been completed during the past decade, including several new Georgian-Colonial classroom buildings that support state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Most of Union’s on-campus housing was constructed in 2008. Student-suggested design features were incorporated in each new building; all residence buildings include a private bedroom for each student. The campus is situated along the U.S. 45 bypass in north Jackson and is adjacent to one of Jackson’s largest concentration of retail establishments and restaurants. Campus Visits: Visit our campus anytime to meet with faculty or visit a class. You are also invited to join us for a Union Preview Day. This year’s Preview Days schedule is found at http://www.uu.edu/campusvisits or call 1.800.33.UNION. Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Major Recognitions * U.S.News & World Report: Union is ranked as one of only 80 schools nationally “where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching.” This new category debuted in 2010. For a second consecutive year, Union was listed among 77 “schools to watch” across the nation. Overall, the magazine ranks Union 16th among master’s universities in the South, which means Union has been classified as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997. Editors also identify Union as an “A+ option for serious B students.” * Princeton Review: Princeton Review ranks Union among the top 141 schools in the Southeast. Nationally, 640 schools received this regional ranking, which is only accorded to about 25% of the nation’s colleges and universities. * Forbes: In its second annual “America’s Best Colleges” edition, Forbes editors evaluated 600 of the nation’s 4,000 colleges and universities based on the quality of the education they provide, and how much their students achieve. Union ranked 278th on the Forbes list -- up four places from last year -- and was one of only two institutions in Tennessee west of Nashville selected for inclusion. * America’s 100 Best College Buys: An objective and independent research company surveys more than a thousand U.S. colleges and universities each year, then analyzes the information to find out which schools offer the best education for the dollar based upon academic performance indicators and comparative costs. Union University has been among schools identified as “America’s 100 Best College Buys” since 1998. * President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll: Initiated in 2006, this award recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Union is also one of only 160 institutions named to the list for three straight years, and one of only six four-year schools in Tennessee with that distinction. * College Access and Opportunity Guide: Union is listed among 220 U.S. colleges “committed to serving and supporting today’s first-generation, low-income and traditionally underserved college-bound students.” Union is one of only four Tennessee institutions so honored. * Colleges of Distinction: Union and the other schools chosen for inclusion in this guide exhibit four distinctives of superior colleges and universities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes. * Templeton Foundation: Union is listed in the Foundation’s guide entitled Colleges that Encourage Character Development. Schools included in this listing have “exemplary programs, presidents, and colleges and universities that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.”

Current Programs of Study Art* * Ceramics * Digital Media Studies * Drawing * Graphic Design * Painting * Photography * Sculpture Biology* * General Biology * Cell and Molecular Biology * Zoology * Conservation Biology Business Administration* * Accounting * Economics * International Business * Management * Marketing Chemistry * Chemistry* * Chemical Physics * Medical Technology Christian Studies * Biblical Studies * Biblical Studies – Languages * Christian Ethics * Church History * Philosophy – Christian Studies * Philosophy – General Studies * Sport Ministry * Youth Ministry Communication Arts * Advertising * Broadcast Journalism * Digital Media Studies * Film Studies * Journalism * Media Communications * Photojournalism * Public Relations * Theatre and Speech* Computer Science * Computer Information Systems * Computer Science * Digital Media Studies Education* * Elementary Education: Pre K-3, K-6 or Middle Grades 4-8 * Special Education: Modified K-12 and Comprehensive K-12 * Teacher Licensure, Secondary Areas Engineering * Mechanical Concentration * Electrical Concentration English* * Literature * Writing History* Honors * Interdisciplinary Honors * Interdisciplinary Studies Intercultural Studies * Global Studies * Regional Studies * Study Abroad

Language * Applied Linguistics * French* * Spanish* * Teaching English as a Second Language* Mathematics * Actuarial Science * Mathematics* * Statistics Music * Church Music * Christian Studies * Communication Arts * Music Management * Music Marketing * Music Education o Band* o Choral* * Music Theory * Performance o Organ o Piano o Voice Nursing Physical Education, Wellness and Sport * Athletic Training * Health Education* * Physical Education* * Sport Communication * Sport Management * Sport Marketing * Sports Medicine - Exercise Science * Sport Ministry Physics* * Engineering Physics * Physical Science * Physics Political Science* Pre-professional Programs * Chiropractics * Cytotechnology * Dentistry * Dental Hygiene * Health Information Management * Medicine * Occupational Therapy * Optometry * Pharmacy * Physical Therapy * Physician Assistant * Podiatry * Veterinary Medicine Psychology Social Work Sociology and Family Studies * Criminal Justice * Family Studies * Sociology *Teacher Licensure Available Graduate Programs of Study * Doctor of Education * Doctor of Pharmacy * Doctor of Ministry * Doctor of Nursing Practice * Education Specialist * Master of Arts in Education * Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies * Master of Business Administration * Master of Christian Studies * Master of Education * Master of Science in Nursing * Master of Social Work

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven TranSouth Championships, 13 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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letter from the president

“Dear Friends of Union University Athletics: Thank you so much for your support of Union University athletics. A commitment to excellence is one of our four core values across the University best demonstrated in our numerous quality academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For 14 straight years, Union has been listed as a Top Tier University in the South by U. S. News and World Report. One of the fastest growing private institutions in the entire South, Union University continues to make strides in all aspects of our work, and athletics is no exception. For seven straight seasons, Union has been the recipient of the TranSouth Conference All-Sports Trophy. This recognition speaks well of all of our coaches and athletes. We salute all of those who serve Union university so faithfully in our Department of Athletics. We thank each of you for your support of the Union University athletic teams and for support of our distinctive Christ-centered mission.”

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven TranSouth Championships, 13 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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Director of athletics Tommy Sadler enters his 26th year of service at Union University, and the second in his role as the Director of Athle�cs for Union. Sadler was named to this posi�on a�er serving the 2008-09 year as the ac�ng athle�cs director. He follows in the footsteps of Dr. David Blackstock, who had been Union’s Athle�c Director for the past 34 years. Sadler, a na�ve of Jackson, is a 1972 graduate of South Side High School and a 1976 graduate of Union University. During his �me at Union, Sadler played four years of baseball for the Bulldogs. In 1981, he received his Master of Educa�on from the University of Memphis. His tenure at Union began in 1985 as director of public rela�ons. A�er a year in that role, he became the university’s director of corporate and founda�on support, a posi�on he held for 10 years. In 1996, Sadler then moved into his previous role as associate director of athle�cs.

Sadler earned the Union University Staff Member of the Year in 1994. In 2010, Sadler was named the TranSouth Conference Athle�c Director of the Year. Sadler has also been very ac�ve in athle�cs at the conference level. He is beginning his ninth year as the president of the TranSouth Conference, of which Union is a member. Prior to this �me as president, he served the conference as its vice president.

Tommy Sadler

Director of Athle�cs 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-5218 Email: tsadler@uu.edu

“Tommy Sadler has faithfully served Union University in a variety of ways through the years, but his key contribu�on has been in his work with the athle�c department,” Dockery said. “He is respected by all of our coaches, by those who support the athle�c program and by the leadership of the university. At this transi�onal �me in the life of our athle�c department, I know of no one be�er to help us chart a future course for that department than Tommy Sadler.” Sadler and his wife Michelle, a teacher in the Jackson-Madison County School District, make their home in Jackson.

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven TranSouth Championships, 13 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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athletic staff directory

Union Athle�cs • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) NAME ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery Tommy Sadler Dr. Linn Stranak Teresa Thomas Dr. Keith Absher

TITLE

PHONE (731)

University President Director of Athle�cs Department Chair of PEWS Athle�cs/PEWS Secretary Faculty Athle�c Representa�ve

tsadler@uu.edu lstranak@uu.edu �homas@uu.edu kabsher@uu.edu

661-5180 661-5218 661-5288 661-5130 661-5367

ATHLETIC TRAINING Kristy Johnson Cliff Pawley Sarah Davenport Jennifer Farroll Karen Tankersley

Head Athle�c Trainer ATEP Coordinator/Athle�c Trainer Athle�c Trainer/Instructor Athle�c Trainer/Instructor Athle�c Trainer

kjohnson@uu.edu cpawley@uu.edu sdavenpo@uu.edu jfarroll@uu.edu ktankersley@uu.edu

661-5439 661-5529 661-5280 661-5024 661-5439

FACILITIES Andy Rushing

Director of Athle�c Facili�es

arushing@uu.edu

661-5333

SPORTS INFORMATION Steven Aldridge

Sports Informa�on Director

saldridge@uu.edu

661-5207

BASEBALL Brent Fronabarger Joseph Talley JT Taylor David Maristany

Head Baseball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach Graduate Assistant Coach Graduate Assistant Coach

bfronaba@uu.edu jtalley@uu.edu

661-5489 661-5956

BASKETBALL (Men) David Niven Trevor Lydic Ben Easley

Head Men’s Basketball Coach dniven@uu.edu Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach tlydic@uu.edu Volunteer Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

661-5132 661-5286

BASKETBALL (Women) Mark Campbell Ka�e Woodruff Kiely Schork Kaitlin Dudley

Head Women’s Basketball Coach Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Graduate Assistant Women’s Basketball Graudate Assistant Women’s Basketball

mcampbel@uu.edu kwoodruf@uu.edu

661-5344 661-5171 661-5575 661-5575

CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Becky Ranfeld

Head Cheerleading Sponsor Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor

tgiddens@uu.edu

661-5299

CROSS COUNTRY (Men and Women) Dr. Gary Johnson Head Cross Country Coach

gjohnson@uu.edu

661-5246

GOLF (Men) Andy Rushing

Head Men’s Golf Coach

arushing@uu.edu

661-5333

SOCCER (Men) Clovis Simas Michael Lee

Head Men’s Soccer Coach Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

csimas@uu.edu mlee@uu.edu

661-5533 661-6590

SOCCER (Women) Brandon Boylan Isaac Brooks

Head Women’s Soccer Coach Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

bboylan@uu.edu ibrooks@uu.edu

661-5293 661-6589

SOFTBALL Heather Hall Ashton Strode

Head So�ball Coach Graduate Assistant

hhall@uu.edu

661-5141

VOLLEYBALL Kelly Ellio� Ariel Apolinario

Head Volleyball Coach Assistant Volleyball Coach

kellio�@uu.edu aapolinario@uu.edu

661-5970 661-5451

www.uu.edu/athletics Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven TranSouth Championships, 13 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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head coach David Niven begins his second season as the Union University men’s basketball head coach, and his 14th season with the Bulldog program. In his first two seasons at Union, Niven served as a volunteer assistant coach, and then became full-�me in 1999. In 2003, Niven earned the posi�on of associate head coach for the Union men’s basketball program and became head coach in 2009. He spent the 1996-97 season as an assistant coach at Oklahoma Bap�st. In his first season as head coach, Niven posted a 26-8 record overall and a 14-2 mark in the TranSouth. His team earned the conference regular season and tournament �tles, and advanced to the NAIA Na�onal Tournament. Niven is deeply commi�ed to excellence both on and off the court. He aligns himself with the iden�ty, mission and vision of Union in both his coaching and mentoring of his players. He is devoted to the development of his players physically, academically and spiritually.

“I feel a calling upon my life to fulfill the Great Commission as a college basketball coach”, says Niven. “I want to teach my players how to place their hope in eternal things and not the things of this world.” Union president Dr. David S. Dockery says, “Dave has demonstrated over and over again his deep commitment to the iden�ty, mission and vision of this university. His life exemplifies a ‘team above self’ mind set that will, I am sure, characterize in days ahead the a�tude of his team both on and off the court.”

David Niven

Men’s Basketball Head Coach 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-5132 Email: dniven@uu.edu

During his �me at Union, Niven has assumed the responsibility of coordina�ng the recrui�ng efforts for the Bulldogs. He has recruited and signed numerous All-Americans, as well as, the 2002 NAIA Player of the Year. Niven has also signed eight players during his �me as assistant coach that have gone on to play professional basketball in the United States and countries all over the world. More importantly, the sta�s�c he is most proud of is the 36 players that have graduated during his �me as their academic advisor. “No coaching staff in the country will place more emphasis on the academic success of our players than we do here at Union”, says Niven. “Each player will have the commitment from our staff to prepare them for life a�er basketball.”

Niven, a 1996 graduate of Oklahoma Bap�st University, spent his playing career at OBU and finished with a four-year career record 12124. In those four years, he played on teams that were ranked No. 1 in the NAIA, advanced to the NAIA Na�onal Championship game, and two Final Fours. He also became the first player to help lead the Bison to four consecu�ve na�onal tournaments. While at OBU in 1997, as assistant coach for the Bison, Niven received his Master of Educa�on degree from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. He received valuable coaching experience as the Bison went 36-4 and made it to the 1997 NAIA Na�onal Championship Finals. Niven and his wife Mandy Beth have been married for six years. They have three children, Jacob (4), Zack (3) and Emma (1).

Coaching Records (1969-Present) Current Head Coach (Year-by-Year) Year Head Coach Record, TSAC 2009-10 David Niven 26-8, 14-2 Career: 26-8 (.765) Past Union Coaches Year Head Coach Record 1994-2009 Ralph Turner 362-151 (.706) 1989-94 Rick McCormick 88-74, (.543) 1987-89 Bob Ward 30-34, (.469) 1974-87 Jim Swope 185-160, (.536) 1974-75 Jim Simmons 41-61, (.402) 1967-68, 69-71 Bill Henry 52-24 (.684)

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assistant coach and athletic trainer

Lydic enters his first season as the assistant coach for the Union men’s basketball program. Lydic came to Union a�er spending three seasons (2007-2010) as the assistant coach at Pearl River (Miss.) Community College. Lydic, a na�ve of Colorado Springs, Colo., earned his degree in exercise science from Asbury (Ky.) College in 2000. Lydic started his coaching career at Asbury where he was the student assistant coach for the men’s basketball team during the 1999-2000 campaign.

Trevor Lydic

A�er gradua�on, Lydic returned home to work as the administra�ve assistant for the men’s basketball program at Colorado State University. In 2003-04, he was promoted to director of basketball opera�ons at Colorado State. During the 2002-2003 season Colorado State won the Mountain West Conference Tournament and played in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305

In 2004, Lydic started work as a graduate assistant at Valdosta (Ga.) State University where he earned his masters degree in Physical Educa�on. He then moved to west Tennessee where he worked as the assistant coach at the University of Tennessee at Mar�n for one season. From 2007-10, Lydic was the assistant coach at Pearl River (Miss.) Community College. While at Pear River, the team won 61 games and Lydic was a key part of leading the team to the 2009-10 Mississippi JUCO State Championship with a 24-5 record.

Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Phone: 731-661-5286 Email: tlydic@uu.edu

Union head coach David Niven says, “Trevor brings passion and enthusiasm to his work here at Union. He is a �reless worker and has really raised the level of our individual workouts. Trevor really enjoys working with players to help them improve their skills on the floor and in their lives off of it. He shares my passion for seeing our players deepen their faith as they con�nue to grow in their personal rela�onships with Christ.” Lydic also served as the head coach for Crossover Ministries and News Release Basketball summer traveling basketball teams that toured all across Europe. Lydic is the son of Gary and Debi Lydic, who reside in Des Moines, Iowa. Ben Easley begins his first season as an assistant coach for the Union University men’s basketball program. Easley came to Union a�er serving two seasons as an assistant coach for Lane (Tenn.) College. Easley began his coaching career while a�ending the University of Kentucky as a scout member, film assistant, camp counselor/director, and middle school coach. As a middle school coach, Easley lead the lower-level to five winning seasons including a tournament runner-up and championship. He also assisted the upper-level to the same accomplishments from 1999-2003. A�er gradua�ng from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Kinesiology and Health, Easley returned to Louisville, Ky. to pursue a high school teaching and coaching s�nt spanning five seasons with Derek Smith All-Stars AAU and various high schools in the area. In 2008, Easley relocated to Jackson, Tenn. to serve as an assistant coach at Lane College. During those two seasons at Lane, Easley contributed to the Dragon’s conference tournament runner-up finish in 2009 and a two-year record of 38-20. During the summer of transi�on, Easley helped form an AAU team in Jackson called Jackson Elite. He led them to two first, second, and third place finishes during the 2010 summer AAU season.

Ben Easley

Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305

Currently, Easley is the assistant director for Boston Cel�cs’ Rajon Rondo and Atlanta Dream’s Angel McCoughtry’s basketball camps hosted in Louisville, Ky. Union head coach David Niven says, “Ben makes a great deal of sacrifices to help make our team be�er. He has already shown a passion for the game of basketball and our players. Ben is a good teacher as he works with both our guards and our post players in prac�ce and individual workouts. We are blessed to have a coach of Ben’s caliber and background to be a part of our program.” Easley earned his master’s degree from Union University in the summer of 2010 in Special Educa�on.

Cliff Pawley enters his tenth year as full �me faculty at Union University and begins his sixth year at the helm of Union’s Athle�c Training Educa�on Program. He was previously appointed as ATEP Clinical Coordinator and Associate Head Athle�c Trainer for Union University’s men’s basketball team. Pawley holds current memberships in good standing with the Na�onal Athle�c Trainer’s Associa�on and the Tennessee Athle�c Trainer’s Society. He was cer�fied by the Na�onal Athle�c Trainer’s Associa�on Board of Cer�fica�on in 1990 and has been licensed to prac�ce in the state of Tennessee by the State Board of Medical Examiners since 2001. Pawley originally hails from Elkville, Illinois where he graduated from Elverado High School in 1980. Following four years of service in the United States Navy, Pawley pursued degrees from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (Bachelor of Science, 1990) and University of Louisiana - Monroe (Master of Educa�on, 1992) in athle�c training and exercise physiology respec�vely. His background of professional prac�ce includes 10 years of service at three private physical therapy prac�ces in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Fairhope, Alabama and Bay Mine�e, Alabama in which he was responsible for coordina�ng outreach sports medicine programs for Pascagoula, Moss Point, Daphne and Baldwin County High Schools. Pawley began teaching as an adjunct instructor at the University of Mobile and Faulkner State Community College before accep�ng a faculty appointment at Union in 2001. Pawley is married to the former Chris�e Manasco of Amory, Mississippi who is currently a clinical educator with METI Corpora�on. They they have one child, Bethany, who is twelve years old and they share their home with their dog Beau. The Pawley’s are ac�ve members at First Bap�st Church in Jackson.

Cliff Pawley, M.ED., ATC

Men’s Basketball Athletic Trainer 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-5529 Email: cpawley@uu.edu

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Roster

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 3 5 15 20 21 22 23 24 32 33 44 45 RS

Name CJ Davis Skylar Vaden Brady Sheppard Stan McNeil Daniel Kelley Antoine Joseph Antoine Hall Hollis Belton Veljko Petrovic Samuel Danache Shane Burrell Roland Banhoro Paul Valdor

Hgt. 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-8 6-8 5-11 6-7 6-4 6-8 6-7 6-8

Wgt. 180 175 160 160 190 205 200 190 220 195 275 245 220

Class SO JR SO SR SO SR JR FR SR SO JR SR FR

Poss. G G G G F G G/F G F G/F F C F

Hometown Nashville, Tenn. Los Angeles, Calif. Milan, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Pe�onville, Hai� Douglasville, Ga. Halls, Tenn. Nis, Serbia Port-Au-Prince, Hai� Los Angeles, Calif. Puaga, Burkina Faso Cap Hai�en, Hai�

Prior School Los Angeles City College Bakersfield CC Milan HS Jackson State CC Nashville Central Chris�an Pere Foisset HS Gadsden State CC Halls HS February Technical HS New American School Trinidad State CC Lycee Technique Notre Dame HS

Wgt. 245 190 275 195 180 200 205 190 160 220 160 175 220

Class SR FR JR SO SO JR SR SO SR SR SO JR FR

Poss. C G F G/F G G/F G F G F G G F

Hometown Puaga, Burkina Faso Halls, Tenn. Los Angeles, Calif. Port-Au-Prince, Hai� Nashville, Tenn. Douglasville, Ga. Pe�onville, Hai� Nashville, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. Nis, Serbia Milan, Tenn. Los Angeles, Calif. Cap Hai�en, Hai�

Prior School Lycee Technique Halls HS Trinidad State CC New American School Los Angeles City College Gadsden State CC Pere Foisset HS Nashville Central Chris�an Jackson State CC February Technical HS Milan HS Bakersfield CC Notre Dame HS

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. 45 24 44 33 3 23 22 21 20 32 15 5 RS

Name Roland Banhoro Hollis Belton Shane Burrell Samuel Danache CJ Davis Antoine Hall Antoine Joseph Daniel Kelley Stan McNeil Veljko Petrovic Brady Sheppard Skylar Vaden Paul Valdor

Hgt. 6-7 5-11 6-8 6-4 6-1 6-8 6-8 6-3 6-1 6-7 6-1 6-2 6-8

Head Coach: David Niven (2nd season) Assistant Coach: Trevor Lydic (1st season) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Ben Easley (1st season) Student Assistants: Leslie Piercey, Sco� Cravey Trainer: Cliff Pawley (10th season) Student Trainer: Amy Dougan ROSTER BY STATE California.....................................2 Georgia .......................................1 Tennessee ...................................5 Outside of USA............................5

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Antoine (an TWON) Banhoro (Ban HAR oh) Burrell (BUR rel) Danache (Da NASH) Veljko Petrovic (vel ko PEH tro vic)

ROSTER BY CLASS Senior..........................................4 Junior ..........................................3 Sophomore .................................4 Freshman ....................................2

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season outlook

The Union University men’s basketball team enters the 201011 season with a new excitement. It is David Niven’s second season as head coach of the Bulldogs. Union is coming off of back-to-back TranSouth Conference Titles and a second straight appearance in the NAIA Na�onal Tournament. Union also welcomes in Trevor Lydic who is in his first season as assistant coach at Union a�er spending the last three years at Pearl River Community College. Ben Easley is also new to the coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach a�er spending last season as an assistant coach at Lane (Tenn.). Union graduated five players, including NAIA All-American Greg Truvillion. However, a solid group of three returning starters will help Union with a run at a third straight conference �tle. Union also brings four impact newcomers to the floor this season, led by redshirt sophomore guard CJ Davis. Stan McNeil returns a�er being named a second team all-conference performer in 2009-10. Samuel Danache returns for his sophomore year a�er being named to the TranSouth all-freshman team a year ago. Antoine Joseph and Roland Banhoro join McNeil as the three returning starters from last season. Niven says, “We’re excited about 2010-11. We have a great group of returning players along with a solid recrui�ng class. It should be a fun year at Union!” The senior class has four players, including three players that are comple�ng their fourth year at Union. Joseph, Banhoro and Veljko Petrovic each look for their third conference �tle. Joseph and Banharo have started during their career and will be called on to be leaders in their final season. McNeil returns a�er leading Union last season in three pointers made. Three juniors, all newcomers to the program, will look to make immediate impacts this season. Shane Burrell, Skyler Vaden and Antoine Hall will also see plenty of ac�on this season as they look to help offset the offense lost last season to gradua�on. The sophomore class has four players, all of which were at Union last season. Danache, Daniel Kelley and Brady Sheppard return and will look to take advantage of increased opportuni�es to contribute this season. Davis was a red-shirt last season, but is expected to play a major role in Union’s success from the point guard posi�on this year. The two freshmen on the roster are Hollis Belton and Paul Valdor who will work to increase his skills and contribu�ons to the program over their first season. Union again will navigate through one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the NAIA. Union faces NAIA powers and na�onal tournament par�cipants including McKendree (Ill.) twice, Life (Ga.) twice, Campbellsville (Ky.) twice, William Carey (Miss.) twice, Faulkner (Ala.) and Tougaloo (Miss.) once. Union also faces tough compe��on in the TranSouth with teams such as Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.), Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.), Cumberland (Tenn.) and Mar�n Methodist (Tenn.), all of which have made trips to the na�onal tournament in recent years. Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven TranSouth Championships, 13 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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bulldog players

#20

STAN McNEIL

6-1 • 160 lb. • Senior • Guard Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Previous School: Jackson State CC Birthday: October 9

Coach’s Comments. Stan has really embraced his role as one of our leaders this season. Stan demonstrates that he cares about his teammates both on and off the floor. On the floor, Stan will again be one of the best shooters in our league this year. He will play primarily the shoo�ng guard for us. Union Career. (‘09-’10)...played in all 34 games for Union, star�ng 27 �mes...averaged 10.3 points and made a team-high 72 three pointers at a 34% clip...was named second team allconference and was a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. McNeil spent two seasons playing basketball at Jackson State Community College. He played his high school basketball at Treadwell High School in Memphis. McNeil averaged 20 points, three assists, and two steals per game at Jackson State. He led the region with 89 made three pointers as a sophomore, while se�ng a Jackson State record with 104 made three pointers as a freshman. He was selected as a first team All-Conference and All-Region performer as a sophomore. McNeil was also selected as a 2008-09 Pre-Season NJCAA Honorable Men�on All-American.

Career Totals Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

OFF

DEF

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2009-10

125

313

209

349

Total

125

313

209

349

Career Highs

Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2009-10

Total

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#22

ANTOINE JOSEPH

6-8 • 205 lb. • Senior • Guard Hometown: Haiti Previous School: Pere Foisset HS Birthday: October 27

Coach’s Comments. Antoine comes back for his senior year as one of the best athletes in the country. Antoine is one of the best defenders on our team. He can guard just about every posi�on on the floor. He really does a great job of disrup�ng shots from our opponents’ post players. Antoine has con�nued to improve his outside shoo�ng and decision making. I expect this to be Antoine’s best season ever. Union Career. (‘09-’10)...played in all 34 games for Union with 16 starts...averaged 7.6 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per game...led the team with 47 blocks. (‘08-’09)...played in all 35 games for Union, star�ng five �mes...averaged 6.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. (‘07-’08)...played in 29 games for the Bulldogs...averaged 2.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Before Union. Joseph prepped at Pere Roisset High School were he averaged 23 points per game. He also posted a 40-percent field goal percentage.

Career Totals Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

OFF

DEF

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2007-08

2008-09

170

111

150

216

2009-10

177

154

201

100

260

Total

177

411

170

127

194

110

316

426

134

209

537

Career Highs Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

Total

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#32

VELJKO PETROVIC

6-7 • 220 lb. • Senior • Forward Hometown: Nis, Serbia Previous School: February Technical HS Birthday: July 26

Coach’s Comments. V is entering his senior year with a much be�er opportunity to contribute than in years past. He understands how to play and get shots for himself within the flow of the game. He is a good passer and shooter and can be a versa�le player offensively. He is also strong enough and smart enough to guard both 4’s and 5’s on the other team. Union Career. (‘09-’10)...played in 16 games for Union...averaged 2.3 points and grabbed 1.3 rebounds per game. (‘08-’09)...played in 16 games...averaging 1.9 points per game. (‘07-’08)...played in 29 games for the Bulldogs. Before Union. Petrovic played four seasons at February Technical High School. He averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals per game.

Career Totals Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

OFF

DEF

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

Total

116

Career Highs

Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

Total

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#45

ROLAND BANHORO

6-7 • 245 lb. • Senior • Center Hometown: Puaga, Burkina Faso Previous School: Lycee Technique Birthday: February 3

Coach’s Comments. Roland comes back for his senior year as the player that has improved the most over his four year career. Roland has always been one of the hardest workers around. He is also showing great leadership this season as another guy that really cares about his teammates first. Roland is a great rebounder with the ability to get double digit rebounds quickly. This should be Roland’s best year as a Bulldog. Union Career. (‘09-’10)...played in all 34 games for Union with 15 starts...averaged a career best 8.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. (‘08-’09)...played in 33 games for Union...averaged 6.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. (‘07-’08)...played in 31 games for the Bulldogs, star�ng 18...averaged 4.5 points and 5.4 points per game. Roland was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman Team. Before Union. Banhoro averaged 12 points and 15 rebounds per game in high school.

Career Totals Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

OFF

DEF

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2007-08

121

101

167

141

2008-09

115

101

162

207

2009-10

120

195

166

236

297

Total

256

431

132

224

197

368

565

105

211

645

Career Highs Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

Total

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#15

Brady Sheppard

6-1 • 160 lb. • Sophomore • Guard Hometown: Milan, TN Previous School: Milan HS Birthday: September 15

Coach’s Comments. Brady con�nues to improve his skills. He has a very high understanding of the game and the way we like to play it. Brady is one of our best shooters and will make you pay if le� open. Brady will play the point and also shoo�ng guard posi�ons. Union Career. (‘09-’10)...played in 10 games for Union as a freshman. Before Union. Sheppard prepped at Milan High School where he played basketball and football. He was named game captain, all-academic, all-district, all-district tournament and all-region following his senior year. Sheppard was also named Milan’s Most Valuable Offensive Player and was selected to the West Tennessee All-Star Game. He averaged 11.3 points per game while making 57 three pointers as a senior. Sheppard shot 85 percent from the free throw line, 52 percent from the field and 44 percent from behind the arc. In 2006, he helped lead his team to the Gibson County Christmas Tournament Championship. Off the court, Sheppard was a four-�me Academic Excellence award winner, three-�me scholar athlete, Boys State delegate and a Des�na�on Imagina�on State and Global finalist.

Career Totals Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

OFF

DEF

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2009-10

Total

Career Highs Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2009-10

Total

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#21

Daniel Kelley

6-3 • 190 lb. • Sophomore • Guard Hometown: Nashville, TN Previous School: Nashville Central Christian Birthday: February 1

Coach’s Comments. Daniel returns as another player compe�ng for minutes on the wing. He has an incredibly quick release and can get his shot off from almost anywhere. Daniel’s role will be to make the open three poniter and guard both smaller quick guards and bigger forwards. Daniel is also the best student that I have ever coached. Union Career. (‘09-’10)...played in 12 games for Union as a freshman. Before Union. Kelley comes to Union a�er playing four seasons of basketball for Nashville Central Chris�an where he averaged 14.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. He also played four years of soccer during high school. Kelley was named Co-Captain in both his junior and senior seasons, while also being named All-American and selected as an All-Star. He was named AllTournament on four occasions including MVP of the Chick-Fil-A Classic. In his four years, Kelley scored 1,488 points, grabbed 517 rebounds and recorded 309 assists. In his career, he shot 52 percent from the field, 40 percent from behind the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. Off the court, Kelley earned the Presiden�al Scholarship at Union University. He is a member of the Na�onal Society of High School Scholars, was named Outstanding Senior and was vice president of the La�n Club.

Career Totals Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

OFF

DEF

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2009-10

Total

Career Highs Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2009-10

Total

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#33

Samuel Danache

6-4 • 195 lb. • Sophomore • Guard Hometown: Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Previous School: New American School Birthday: July 13

Coach’s Comments. Sam comes back a�er showing a great deal of promise as a freshman. He is one of the best scorers on our team. His outside shoo�ng consistency has improved and that will be a big factor in the outcome of his sophomore season. Sam also is beginning to see the importance of defense. He can and should be one of the best defenders on our team. Sam is quite possible the strongest wing in the na�on. Union Career. (‘09-’10)...played in all 34 games for Union, staring three �mes...averaged 7.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team. (‘08’09)...Red Shirt. Before Union. Danache prepped at New American School in Hai� where he played basketball. Danache was named MVP and Slam Dunk Champion his senior year. He averaged 25 points per game, seven assists per game, and eight rebounds per game.

Career Totals Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

OFF

DEF

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2009-10

176

116

247

Total

176

116

247

Career Highs Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2009-10

Total

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Skyler Vaden

6-2 • 175 lb. • Junior • Guard Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. Previous School: Bakersfield CC Birthday: December 8

Coach’s Comments. Skyler has been a great late pickup for our team over the summer. We signed him because of his ability to defend and handle the ball. Skyler will be one of our best defensive players both on and off the ball. He has great strength for the guard posi�on. He has also shown a tremendous ability to get to the basket and make the open shot. Skyler will play all three guard posi�ons for us this year. Union Career. (‘10-’11)...First season at Union. Before Union. Vaden transferred to Union a�er spending two seasons at Bakersfield (Calif.) Community College. He averaged 11.7 points, four assists and two steals per game. Vaden was named first team all-conference in the Western State Conference. He ranked No. 3 in the conference with his 2.3 steals per game. Vaden, a na�ve of Los Angeles, played his high school basketball at Washington (Calif.) Prep. He averaged 17 points per game as a senior and was named first team in the Marine League.

Antoine Hall

6-6 • 200 lb. • Junior • Guard Hometown: Douglasville, GA. Previous School: Gadsden State CC Birthday: October 25

#23

Coach’s Comments. Antoine is another late pickup over the summer that will really help us this season. Antoine can play the 3 and the 4 and will be a really good shooter for our team. Last season he was one of the best shooters in Alabama. Antoine will be a player that can guard many spots on the floor. We expect him to be a versa�le defender and shooter on the wings. Union Career. (‘10-’11)...First season at Union. Before Union. Hall transferred to Union from Gadsden State (Ala.) Community College. While at Gadsden State, Hall averaged 11.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. He led the team with a conference 3-point shoo�ng percentage of .413. The Douglasville na�ve posted season highs in a game versus Beville State (Ala.) where he scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds, including a 5-for-6 effort from behind the arc. Hall played his high school basketball for Douglasville High School. He averaged 15 points and four rebounds and was a 3-year varsity player. As a senior, Hall was named to the all-district team.

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Shane Burrell

6-8 • 275 lb. • Junior • Forward Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. Previous School: Trinidad State CC Birthday: July 25

#44

Coach’s Comments. Shane is a versa�le big man like some of best post players from previous years. Shane has great ball skills as a handler and passer. He has worked extremely hard condi�oning this off season and con�nues to improve as we approach the season. Shane can score and pass quite well in the post. If he becomes a great rebounder, he has the chance to be one of the best we’ve had. Union Career. (‘10-’11)...First season at Union. Before Union. Burrell transferred to Union from Trinidad State (Colo.) Community College. The forward averaged 14 points and a team high six rebounds per game. Burrell posted season highs with 30 points and 11 rebounds. As a freshman, Burrell played at Alabama A&M where he led the team with a 64-percent field goal percentage. Burrell played his high school basketball for Dorsey (Calif.) High School where he averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds. He was regarded as one of the top players in Los Angeles as a senior. Burrell played on an under 19 basketball team that traveled overseas.

CJ Davis

6-1 • 180 lb. • Sophomore • Guard Hometown: Nashville, Tenn. Previous School: Los Angeles City College Birthday: May 17

#32

Coach’s Comments. CJ really made the most out of his redshirt season last year. Because of his efforts, he is a much be�er player today and has put himself in a posi�on to be a leader on our team. CJ can score from anywhere and is an incredible finisher at the basket. He has really worked on his point guard skills and does a good job of crea�ng shots for his teammates. Union Career. (‘09-’10)...red-shirt season at Union. Before Union. Davis transferred to Union from Los Angeles City College where he played one season of basketball. His high school career started at Goodpasture (Tenn.) High School where he played three seasons, before playing his senior year at Southside High School in Atlanta. He helped lead his AAU Nashville Stallions team to the 2007 na�onal �tle. During high school, Davis was named district MVP three �mes, region MVP twice, twice named first team all-state, and finished runner-up in the player of the year vo�ng as a senior. He was named AAU Na�onal Tournament MVP as a senior and was named AAU Kentucky Hoopfest MVP as a junior. In his senior year at Southside, Davis averaged 28.6 points, 8.5 assists and 6.4 rebounds per game. In the AAU Na�onal Tournament, he posted 36.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Davis’ career high was 56 points in a game and is a member of the 1,000-point Club. Davis is the son of Clarence and Martha Davis.

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Hollis Belton

5-11 • 190 lb. • Freshman • Guard Hometown: Halls, Tenn. Previous School: Halls HS Birthday: May 11

#24

Coach’s Comments. Hollis came in as a student assistant and quickly found himself on the prac�ce floor. Not only does he serve our team willingly with a cheerful heart, but he really makes us be�er in prac�ce. Hollis is a nice shooter that really understands how to play. I am excited that Hollis has the opportunity to play on our team this season. Union Career. (‘10-’11)...first season at Union. Before Union. Belton prepped at Halls (Tenn.) High School where he played basketball, baseball and golf. He was named MVP and team captain as a senior in basketball. Belton scored 21.2 points and shot 89 percent from the free throw line. He was also named team captain for his baseball and golf teams. Belton was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society.

Paul Valdor

6-8 • 220 lb. • Freshman • Forward Hometown: Cap Haitien, Haiti Previous School: Notre Dame HS Birthday: August 28

#42

Coach’s Comments. Paul has been quite a surprise early into his redshirt season for our team. Paul is an excellent outside shooter. Considering his limited basketball background in Hai�, he has picked up both offensive and defensive concepts quickly. Paul’s main goals this season will be to get faster and stronger. If that occurs, he will contribute next year as a freshman. Union Career. (‘10-’11)...first season at Union (red-shirt). Before Union. Valdor played high school basketball at Notre Dame in Hai�. He helped lead his team to championships in 2003 and 2004.

Leslie Piercy

Student Assistant Class: Freshman Hometown: Newbern, Tenn.

Scott Cravey

Student Assistant Class: Freshman Hometown: Orlando, Fla.

Amy Dougan

Student Trainer Class: Senior Hometown: Gasden, Tenn.

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previous season summary

The Union University Bulldogs are coming off their second straight TranSouth Conference Championship season and second trip to the NAIA Na�onal Tournament. Union has now won seven conference �tles in the 14-year history of the TranSouth Conference and has par�cipated in 13 NAIA Na�onal Tournaments. The Bulldogs finished 26-8 overall and 14-2 in conference play. Union started the season, the first for new head coach David Niven, with a 4-3 record. However, Union started to gain its form, winning four in a row and five-ofseven entering conference play. Union won their first five conference games and also had a seven-game winning streak during league play finishing with just two losses. Union swept through the conference tournament, winning three games including a 75-65 win over Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) for the �tle. Union was ranked in each NAIA poll during the season and was ranked as high as No. 10 on five different occasions. Union entered the na�onal tournament as the No. 10 seed, but fell to Montana Western 82-79 in the first round. Union averaged 77.9 points per game and was among the best in the NAIA by allowing just 65.1 points per game and a .378 opponents field goal percentage. Union had two players to reach milestones during the season. Greg Truvillion recorded his 1,000th career point and 500th career rebound in the same game, while Tacuma Alexander also reached the 1000-point mark for his career. Postseason honors were accumulated by several Bulldogs. Truvillion was named an NAIA All-American and first team all-conference performer. Stan McNeil was named second team all-conference and Samuel Danache was named to the conference all-freshman team. Roland Banhoro, McNeil and Alan North were named TranSouth Scholar Athletes.

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Previous season stats & Results Union University Bulldog Basketball 2009-10 Season Stats

Record: All Games Conference Non-Conference

Player

Overall (26-8) (14-2) (12-6)

Home (16-3) (8-0) (8-3)

Away (9-5) (6-2) (3-3)

Neutral (1-0) (0-0) (1-0)

TOTAL 3-PT REBOUNDS GP GS MIN AVG FG FGA PCT FG FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT R/G PF 6 6 33 0 27 0 16 30 1 3 30 15

723 304 868 35 961 55 783 943 53 631 857 601

3 Tacuma Alexander 5 Alan North 13 Martez Hawkins 15 Brady Sheppard 20 Stan McNeil 21 Daniel Kelley 22 Antoine Joseph 23 Greg Truvillion 32 Velijko Petrovic 33 Samuel Danache 35 Keith Tolliver 45 Roland Banhoro TEAM

34 29 34 10 34 12 34 32 16 34 34 34

Union University

6814

930 1953 .476 227

676 .336 561 778 .721 369 1070 1439 42.3 578453 539 144 225 2648 77.9

Opponents

6785

819 2169 .378 177

593 .298 397 606 .655 402 787 1189 35.0 631321 460

TEAM STATISTICS

21.3 74 212 10.5 26 79 25.5 56 144 3.5 4 9 28.3 125 313 4.6 8 19 23.0 83 177 29.5 213 372 3.3 11 22 18.6 82 176 25.2 128 235 17.7 120 195

OPP

SCORING Points per game Scoring margin FIELD GOALS-ATT Field goal pct 3 POINT FG-ATT 3-point FG pct 3-pt FG made per game FREE THROWS-ATT Free throw pct REBOUNDS Rebounds per game Rebounding margin ASSISTS Assists per game TURNOVERS Turnovers per game Turnover margin Assist / turnover ratio STEALS Steals per game BLOCKS Blocks per game ATTENDANCE Home games-Avg/Game Neutral site-Avg/Game

2648 2212 77.9 65.1 12.8 930-1953819-2169 .476 .378 227-676 177-593 .336 .298 6.7 5.2 561-778 397-606 .721 .655 1439 1189 42.3 35.0 7.4 453 321 13.3 9.4 539 460 15.9 13.5 2.3 0.8 0.7 225 268 6.6 7.9 144 80 4.2 2.4 0 6108 19-0 14-436 1-0

SCORE BY PERIODS Opponents Union University

1st 1002 1276

2nd 1210 1372

TOTAL 2212 2648

.349 .329 .389 .444 .399 .421 .469 .573 .500 .466 .545 .615

24 17 7 2 72 6 35 28 3 15 18 0

Date 11/07/09 11/09/09 11/13/09 11/14/09 11/17/09 11/21/09 11/24/09 11/27/09 11/28/09 12/01/09 12/05/09 12/12/09 01/02/10 01/04/10 01/07/10 01/09/10 01/14/10 01/16/10 01/18/10 01/21/10 01/23/10 01/28/10 02/04/10 02/06/10 02/11/10 02/13/10 02/15/10 02/18/10 02/20/10 02/25/10 03/04/10 03/06/10 03/09/10 03/18/10

85 65 30 7 209 14 83 62 6 58 57 0

.282 82 105 .781 .262 0 0 .000 .233 41 65 .631 .286 0 2 .000 .344 27 39 .692 .429 1 2 .500 .422 59 88 .670 .452 137 186 .737 .500 12 16 .750 .259 68 90 .756 .316 77 97 .794 .000 57 88 .648

16 2 14 0 9 1 47 64 12 20 77 70 37

58 17 86 9 45 5 154 235 8 96 104 166 87

Opponent h William Woods University h Olivet Nazarene Univ n Harris-Stowe State Univer a McKendree University h Campbellsville University a William Carey University a Belhaven University h McKendree University h Life University h Hannibal-LaGrange College h Belhaven University a Olivet Nazarene Univ a Campbellsville University h William Carey University * h Bethel University * a Martin Methodist College * h Lyon College * a Freed-Hardeman University * h Mid-Continent Univ * a Cumberland University * a Blue Mountain College * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ * a Bethel University * h Martin Methodist College * a Lyon College * h Freed-Hardeman University * h Cumberland University * a Mid-Continent Univ * h Blue Mountain College * a Trevecca Nazarene Univ # h Lyon College # h Cumberland University # h Freed-Hardeman University ^ a Univ of Montana Western

74 19 100 9 54 6 201 299 20 116 181 236 124

A TO BLK ST PTS P/G

2.2 63 56 0.7 9 9 2.9 59136 0.9 5 1 1.6 32 52 0.5 5 3 5.9 100 24 9.3 74 91 1.3 8 3 3.4 51 31 5.3 100 36 6.9 70 11

Score

108-51 66-69 75-62 66-64 50-57 76-72 72-75 68-60 107-95 75-53 108-83 68-83 76-68 66-73 78-64 67-60 82-53 84-75 82-53 54-71 76-62 101-60 92-55 74-65 91-63 69-60 76-50 53-63 97-65 69-58 93-56 75-67 75-65 79-82

W L W W L W L W W W W L W L W W W W W L W W W W W W W L W W W W W L

50 9 81 1 41 4 63 102 2 70 63 40 13

5 1 3 0 1 0 47 28 2 7 20 30

15 12 45 0 22 1 32 35 3 17 28 11

254 7.5 69 2.4 160 4.7 10 1.0 349 10.3 23 1.9 260 7.6 591 18.5 37 2.3 247 7.3 351 10.3 297 8.7

80 268 2212 65.1

Record Attend 1-0 1-1 2-1 3-1 3-2 4-2 4-3 5-3 6-3 7-3 8-3 8-4 9-4 9-5 10-5, 1-0 11-5, 2-0 12-5, 3-0 13-5, 4-0 14-5, 5-0 14-6, 5-1 15-6, 6-1 16-6, 7-1 17-6, 8-1 18-6, 9-1 19-6, 10-1 20-6, 11-1 21-6, 12-1 21-7, 12-2 22-7, 13-2 23-7, 14-2 24-7 25-7 26-7 26-8

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Note:* denotes a conference game. #denotes a conference tournament game. ^denotes a national tournament game.

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transouth recap & NAIA Information

2009-10 TranSouth Standings No. 1. 2. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 7. 9.

Team UNION * # ^ Freed-Hardeman Mid-Con�nent Trevecca Nazarene Cumberland Mar�n Methodist Bethel Lyon Blue Mountain

Conf. 14-2 12-4 12-4 11-5 9-7 6-10 5-11 2-14 1-15

Overall 26-8 22-11 24-13 21-10 12-17 18-13 13-18 7-23 1-32

* regular season champions # tournament champion ^ na�onal tournament appearance

2009-10 TranSouth Honors PLAYER OF THE YEAR Brandon Springer - Cumberland University FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Kyle Teichmann - Freed-Hardeman NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Ken Bingham - Freed-Hardeman COACH OF THE YEAR Winston Benne� - Mid-Con�nent

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Brandon Springer - Cumberland, SR, Nashville, Tenn. Greg Truvillion - Union University, SR, Lansing, Mich. Zack Frey - Freed-Hardeman, SR, Nashville, Tenn. Will Shackleford - Mar�n Methodist, SR, Andrews, S.C. Kenny Thomas - Mid-Con�nent, SR, Orange, N.J. Ma�hew Ellio� - Trevecca Nazarene, SR, Spring Hill, Tenn. Michael France - Trevecca Nazarene, SO, Shelbyville, Tenn. Ken Bingham - Freed-Hardeman, JR, Selmer, Tenn. Aubrey Bodison - Mar�n Methodist, SR, Tallahassee, Fla. Joshua Woodley - Mid-Con�nent, SR, Lake Worth, Fla. SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Stanley McNeil - Union Univeristy, JR, Memphis, Tenn. Andy Lee - Lyon College, JR, Hot Springs, Ark. Donald Harris - Bethel University, JR, Memphis, Tenn. LaKendrick McCullum - Blue Mountain, JR, Laurel, Miss. Jesse Moulton - Freed-Hardeman, JR, Pleasant View, Tenn. ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM Kyle Teichmann - Freed-Hardeman, FR, Brentwood, Tenn. Walter Simon - Cumberland, FR, Dresden, Germany Marquise Rudolph - Trevecca Nazarene, FR, Clarksville, Tenn. Slater Belew - Lyon College, FR, Cha�anooga, Tenn. Samuel Danache - Union University, FR, Port-Au-Prince, Hai�

About the NAIA

The purpose of the Na�onal Associa�on of Intercollegiate Athle�cs (NAIA) is to promote the educa�on and development of students through intercollegiate athle�c par�cipa�on. Member ins�tu�ons, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and to the principle that par�cipa�on in athle�cs serves as an integral part of the total educa�onal process. The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member ins�tu�on, the value of the conferences and Associa�on of Independent Ins�tu�ons (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a na�onal associa�on. The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribu�on of overall athle�c opportunity and resources, propor�onate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athle�cs administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athle�cs program. That is to say, an athle�cs program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall par�cipa�on opportuni�es and resources currently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa.

Advancing sport with innovative change

The NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes par�cipa�ng at nearly 300 member colleges and universi�es throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Associa�on of Independent Ins�tu�ons (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports. Since 1937, the NAIA has con�nued a long tradi�on of pushing the envelope and making a posi�ve difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cu�ng-edge addi�on to the NAIA’s proud history of innova�on (www.championsofcharacter.org). Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator are commi�ed to the true spirit of compe��on through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

NAIA at a Glance • • • • • •

Nearly 300 member colleges and universi�es 23 na�onal championships 650,000 students First to include black colleges and students in championships First to include women in na�onal championships First to develop system-wide character ini�a�ve with substan�ve programming

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opponent information

TranSouth Opponents BETHEL UNIVERSITY

BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY

January 6 in McKenzie, Tenn. February 3 at Union

January 22 at Union February 19 in Blue Mountain, Miss.

January 20 at Union February 14 in Lebanon, Tenn.

January 15 at Union February 12 in Henderson, Tenn.

Head Coach: Jeff Bri� 2009-10 Record: 13-18, 5-11 Record vs. Union: 33-36 Loca�on: McKenzie, Tenn. Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Vegas Gold & Purple

Head Coach: J.D. Parker 2009-10 Record: 1-32, 1-15 Record vs. Union: 0-6 Loca�on: Blue Mountain, Miss. Nickname: Toppers Colors: Blue & Gold

Head Coach: Lonnie Thompson 2009-10 Record: 12-17, 9-7 Record vs. Union: 11-38 Loca�on: Lebanon, Tenn. Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Maroon & White

Head Coach: Jason Shelton 2009-10 Record: 22-11, 12-4 Record vs. Union: 28-62 Loca�on: Henderson, Tenn. Nickname: Lions Colors: Maroon, White & Gold

LYON COLLEGE

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE

MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

January 13 in Batesville, Ark. February 10 at Union

January 8 at Union February 5 in Pulaski, Tenn.

January 17 in Mayfield, Ky. February 17 at Union

January 27 in Nashville, Tenn. February 24 at Union

Head Coach: Kevin Jenkins 2009-10 Record: 7-23, 2-14 Record vs. Union: 8-28 Loca�on: Batesville, Ark. Nickname: Scots Colors: Cardinal & White

Head Coach: Andy Sharpe 2009-10 Record: 18-13, 6-10 Record vs. Union: 8-25 Loca�on: Pulaski, Tenn. Nickname: RedHawks Colors: Red & White

Head Coach: Winston Benne� 2009-10 Record: 24-13, 12-4 Record vs. Union: 1-9 Loca�on: Mayfield, Ky. Nickname: Cougars Colors: Blue & Gold

Head Coach: Sam Harris 2009-10 Record: 21-10, 11-5 Record vs. Union: 28-44 Loca�on: Nashville, Tenn. Nickname: Trojans Colors: Purple, White & Gold

Non-Conference Opponents CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY

McKENDREE UNIVERSITY

November 22 at Union January 3 in Campbellsville, Ky. Record vs. Union: 6-9 Loca�on: Campbellsville, Ky. Nickname: Tigers Colors: Maroon, White & Grey

November 13 in Lebanon, Ill. November 26 at Union Record vs. Union: 4-10 Loca�on: Lebanon, Ill. Nickname: Bearcats Colors: Purple & White

CARVER BIBLE COLLEGE

MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

December 4 in Atlanta, Ga. Record vs. Union: 0-0 Loca�on: Atlanta, Ga. Nickname: Cougars Colors: Blue & Gold

November 12 in Lebanon, Ill. Record vs. Union: 0-3 Loca�on: St. Louis, Mo. Nickname: Spartans Colors: Navy and White

FAULKNER UNIVERSITY

TOUGALOO COLLEGE

December 10 in Henderson, Tenn. Record vs. Union: 0-1 Loca�on: Montgomery, Ala. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Blue, Gray & White

November 27 at Union Record vs. Union: 1-7 Loca�on: Tougaloo, Miss. Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Royal Blue and Scarlet Red

LIFE UNIVERSITY

TRUETT-McCONNELL COLLEGE

November 16 at Union December 3 in Marie�a, Ga. Record vs. Union: 4-4 Loca�on: Marie�a, Ga. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Green, White & Gold

November 6 at Union Record vs. Union: 0-0 Loca�on: Cleveland, Ga. Nickname: Bears Colors: Blue & Gold

VICTORY UNIVERSITY December 11 in Henderson, Tenn. Record vs. Union: 3-10 Loca�on: Memphis, Tenn. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Silver & Black

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY November 20 in Ha�esburg, Miss. November 29 at Union Record vs. Union: 4-13 Loca�on: Ha�esburg, Miss. Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Red, Black & White

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UNION UNIVERSITY NAIA NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR Robert Joseph 2002 NAIA All-NATIONAL TOURNAMENT TEAM Gaylon Moore - 1999 Mack Bealim - 2007 NAIA ALL-AMERICANS Richard Rice – 1979 Rico McClean – 1993 Kirk Goehring – 1997 Tryrian Ridges – 1998, 1999, 2000 Gaylon Moore – 1998, 1999, 2000 Anthony Brooks – 2001 Robert Joseph – 2002 Chima Abakwue - 2004 Ben Frederick - 2004 Corey Burke� - 2005, 2006 Pierry Valmeria - 2005 Kinley Sellers - 2006 Mack Bealim - 2007 Deywane Lee - 2007 Ma� Neaville - 2008, 2009 Brian Lake - 2008, 2009 Greg Truvillion - 2009, 2010 NAIA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Michael Davis – 1996 Elvis Ochieng – 1999 Steve Poindexter – 2000 Michael Katrosh – 2002 Brian Johnson – 2002 Jonathan Kee - 2003, 2004

honor roll ALL-TRANSOUTH FRESHMAN TEAM Patrick Whyte - 1997 Gaylon Moore - 1997 Anthony Brooks - 1998 Zach Wiggs - 2000 Will Harris - 2001 Chima Abakwue - 2001 Bruno Mar�nessi - 2002 Ma� Trammell - 2003 Ben Frederick - 2004 Marcus Cooper - 2004 Pierry Valmeria - 2004 Courtney Jones - 2005 Tacuma Alexander - 2007 Roland Banhoro - 2008 Allante’ McLemore - 2009 Samuel Danache - 2010 TRANSOUTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR Robert Joseph - 2002 Ma� Neaville - 2009 TRANSOUTH NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Robert Joseph - 2002 Corey Burke� - 2005 Kinley Seller - 2006 Ma� Neaville - 2008 Greg Truvillion - 2009 TRANSOUTH COACH OF THE YEAR Ralph Turner - 1998, 1999, 2002, 2006

ALL-TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE TEAM Kirk Goehring – 1997 Ma� Hoover – 1997 Tryrian Ridges – 1998, 1999, 2000 Gaylon Moore – 1998, 1999, 2000 Anthony Brooks – 2001 Enelio Moreno – 2001 Zach Wiggs – 2001 Robert Joseph – 2002 Chima Abakwue – 2002, 2004 Bruno Mar�nessi – 2002, 2003, 2005 Ben Frederick - 2004, 2005, 2006 Corey Burke� - 2005, 2006 Kinley Sellers - 2006 Deywane Lee - 2006, 2007 Pierry Valmera - 2005, 2007 Mack Bealim - 2007 Ma� Neaville - 2008, 2009 Brian Lake - 2008, 2009 Greg Truvillion - 2009, 2010 Stan McNeil - 2010

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season & championship history CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Year-By-Year Coaching Records (1969-Present)

TranSouth Regular Season Titles - 7 1998, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010

Year

Coach

Record (Conference)

2009-10

David Niven (Career: 26-8, .765)

26-8 (14-2)

2008-09

Ralph Turner (Career: 362-151, .706)

29-6 (14-2)

2007-08

Ralph Turner

18-13 (12-8)

Year

2006-07

Ralph Turner

25-10 (14-4)

2005-06

Ralph Turner

28-6 (9-2)

2010

def. Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) 75-65

2004-05

Ralph Turner

24-9 (8-2)

2009

def. Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) 105-78

2003-04

Ralph Turner

24-10 (10-4)

2007

lost to Crichton (Tenn.) 89-85 OT

2002-03

Ralph Turner

17-15 (5-9)

2006

def. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) 92-79

2001-02

Ralph Turner

31-5 (10-2)

2005

def. Lyon (Ark.) 76-75

2000-01

Ralph Turner

24-12 (7-6)

2002

def. Mar�n Methodist (Tenn.) 68-61 OT

1999-00

Ralph Turner

25-9 (9-4)

2001

lost to Lee (Tenn.) 93-74

1998-99

Ralph Turner

35-3 (12-1)

1999

def. Birmingham-Southern (Ala.) 62-59

1997-98

Ralph Turner

30-5 (13-2)

1998

def. Birmingham-Southern (Ala.) 72-70

1996-97

Ralph Turner

22-11(10-8)

1995-96

Ralph Turner

18-15

1994-95

Ralph Turner

12-22

1993-94

Rick McCormick (Career: 88-74, .543)

14-18

1992-93

Rick McCormick

21-10

1991-92

Rick McCormick

19-15

1990-91

Rick McCormick

17-15

1989-90

Rick McCormick

17-16

1988-89

Bob Ward (Career: 30-34, .469)

18-16

1987-88

Bob Ward

12-18

1986-87

Jim Swope (Career: 185-160, .536)

20-11

1985-86

Jim Swope

17-13

1984-85

Jim Swope

14-14

1983-84

Jim Swope

18-12

1982-83

Jim Swope

9-19

TranSouth Tournament Titles - 7 1998, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 TranSouth Tournament Title Game Results

NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT HISTORY

Na�onal Tournament Appearances - 13 1958, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Na�onal Tournament Finishes Elite Eight - 2 (1999, 2007) Sweet Sixteen - 3 (2000, 2002, 2009) Na�onal Tournament Seeds #2 - 2 (1999, 2002) #3 - 1 (2009) #5 - 2 (1998, 2006) #7 - 1 (2005) #10 - 1 (2010) #12 (2007) #13 - 1 (2004) #14 - 1 (2000) Na�onal Tournament Win-Loss Record: 7-13 .350 Year

All-Time Na�onal Tournament Results

1958

Anderson (Ind.) 102, Union (Tenn.) 86

1992

(4) Biola (Calif.) 71, Union (Tenn.) 70

1998

Central Washington 73, (5) Union (Tenn.) 64

1999

(2) Union (Tenn.) 58, Montana Tech 45 Union 66, Olivet Nazarene 56 Azusa Pacific 85, Union 77 (Quarterfinals)

2000

(14) Union (Tenn.) 73, College of West Virginia 67 Georgetown 66, Union 64 OT

2001

(5) Columbia (Mo.) 75, Union (Tenn.) 66

2002

(2) Union (Tenn.) 62, Westminster (Utah) 52 Barat 96, Union 87 OT

1981-82

Jim Swope

13-17

1980-81

Jim Swope

15-13

1979-80

Jim Swope

15-15

1978-79

Jim Swope

20-8

1977-78

Jim Swope

20-11

1976-77

Jim Swope

13-12

1975-76

Jim Swope

11-15

1974-75

Jim Simmons (Career: 41-61, .402)

8-17

1973-74

Jim Simmons

11-17

2004

Barber-Sco�a (N.C.) 61, (13) Union (Tenn.) 53 OT

1972-73

Jim Simmons

10-14

2005

John Brown (Ark.) 84, (7) Union (Tenn.) 72

2006

Texas Wesleyan 82, (5) Union (Tenn.) 64

2007

(12) Union 75, California Bap�st 62 Union 82, (5) Southern Nazarene (Okla.) 81 (4) Concordia (Calif.) 88, Union 68

2009

(3) Union 82, Science & Arts (Okla) 63 Columbia 84, Union 64

2010

Montana Western 82, (10) Union 79

1971-72

Jim Simmons

12-13

1970-71

Bill Henry (Career: 52-24, .684)

15-9

1969-70

Bill Henry

15-12

1967-68

Bill Henry

22-3

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cheerleaders

Front (L to R): Holly Naylor, Kris�na Ratzel, Lindsey Blackwood, Shelby Black, Emily Bailey, Kayla Smith Back (L to R): Megan Mysinger, Ashleigh Lindsey, Abby Parker, Morgan Hudson, Karlie Roser, Whitney Baker

Name Ashleigh Lindsey Abby Parker Whitney Baker Lindsey Blackwood Megan Mysinger Holly Naylor Emily Bailey Shelby Black Kris�na Ratzel Karlie Roser Morgan Hudson Kayla Smith

Class SR SR JR JR JR JR SO SO SO FR FR FR

Hometown Jackson, Tenn. Sal�llo, Tenn. Lexington, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn. Hun�ngton, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Mount Juliet, Tenn. Savannah, Tenn. Savannah, Tenn. Marion, Ark.

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winning tradition

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graduation

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Olden

1,000 Point club

Abakwue

Richey

Frederick

Ridges

Hoover

Moore

Lake

Harris

Goehring

Valmera

Brooks

1,000 Point Club No.

Name (Seasons at Union)

Total Points

Warren Olden (1990-94)

2,210

Marshal Brown (1987-91)

2,204

Richard Rice (1976-80)

1,954

Keith Reynolds (1973-77)

1,895

Anthony Brooks (1997-2001)

1,874

Chima Abakwue (200-04)

1,817

Jeff Richey (1962-66)

1,793

Ben Frederick (2003-06)

1,787

Tryrian Ridges (1997-2000)

1,780

10.

Tony Jones (1979-83)

1,665

11.

Ma� Hoover (1995-99)

1,597

12.

Gaylon Moore (1996-2000)

1,596

13.

Paul Barrow (1988-92)

1,535

14.

Rick Rudesill (1985-89)

1,508

15.

Brian Lake (2006-09)

1,483

16.

Bruno Mar�nessi (2001-05)

1,392

17.

Ma� Neaville (2007-09)

1,375

18.

Will Harris (200-04)

1,259

19.

Rico McClean (1991-93)

1,233

20.

Kirk Goehring (1995-97)

1,222

21.

Kenny Lloyd (1976-80)

1,210

22.

Greg Truvillion (2008-10)

1,208

23.

Clay Gray (1990-94)

1,180

24.

Pierry Valmera (2003-07)

1,158

25.

David Barham (1984-88)

1,145

26.

Robert Ison (1988-90)

1,114

27.

Tony Gillespie (1989-91)

1,106

28.

Danny Montgomery (1981-85)

1,100

29.

Steve Moore (1976-80)

1,073

30.

Tacuma Alexander (2006-10)

1,011

31.

Keiron Mitchelhill (1993-95)

1,009

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record book

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS SCORING: Most points, career 2,210, Warren Olden, 1991-94 2,204, Marshal Brown, 1988-91 Most points, season 1.) 790, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01 2.) 784, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 3.) 767, Warren Olden, 1993-94 4.) 753, Ma� Neaville, 2007-08 5.) 740, Kirk Goehring, 1995-96 6.) 706, Warren Olden, 1991-92 7.) 678, Marshal Brown, 1989-90 8.) 641, Tryrian Ridges, 1997-98 9.) 627, Richard Rice, 1977-78 10). 625, Rico McClean, 1991-92 Most points, game 49, Anthony Brooks, 2/09/01 vs. Atlanta Chris�an University 46, James Bass, 1983-84 42, Robert Joseph, 3/05/02 vs. Mar�n Methodist College 40, Ma� Neaville, 2/23/08 vs. Crichton College 40, Marshal Brown, 11/18/89 vs. Trevecca Nazarene University 34, Kirk Goehring, 11/17/95 vs. Texas College Scoring average, season 24.7, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01 24.3, Ma� Neaville, 2007-08 24.0, Warren Olden, 1993-94 Scoring average, career 20.2, Rico McClean, 1991-93 REBOUNDING: Most rebounds, career 1. 996, Richard Rice, 1976-80 2. 918, Marshal Brown, 1988-91 3. 854, Brian Lake, 2006-09 4. 827, Warren Olden, 1991-94 Most rebounds, season 401, Joe Crisp, 1972-73 Most rebounds, game (regula�on) 30, Billy Howard, 1971-72 Most rebounds, game (over�me) 31, Dan Rudesill, 1966-67 FIELD GOALS: Most field goals made, career 1. 865, Warren Olden, 1991-94 2. 845, Marshal Brown, 1988-91 Most field goals made, season 338, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01 289, Warren Olden, 1991-92 282, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 250, Ma� Neaville, 2007-08 Most field goals made, game 21, Joe Crisp, 1972-73 Field goal percentage, career .641, Warren Olden, 1990-94 Field goal percentage, season .661, Warren Olden, 1993-94 Field goal percentage, game .867, Kirk Goehring, 1995-96

Field goal a�empts, career 1,589, Marshal Brown, 1988-91 1,349, Warren Olden, 1990-94 Field goal a�empts, season 620, Ma� Neaville, 2007-08 516, Ma� Neaville, 2008-09 511, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01 510, Marshal Brown, 1989-90 Field goal a�empts, game 30, Ma� Neaville, Mountain State University, 12-01-07 30, Ma� Neaville, Oklahoma Bap�st University, 11-10-07 THREE POINTERS: Most three-pointers, career 401, Chima Abakwue, 2000-2004 290, Ma� Neaville, 2007-09 286, Clay Gray, 1991-94 Most three-pointers, season 153, Ma� Neaville, 2007-08 137, Ma� Neaville, 2008-09 134, Chima Abakwue, 2003-04 131, Clay Gray, 1993-94 Most three-pointers, game 11 (11-20), Ma� Neaville, 2/28/08 vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.) 10 (10-17), Ma� Neaville, 3/05/09 vs. Lyon (Ark.) 10 (10-22) (2OT), Ma� Neaville, 2/23/08 vs. Crichton (Tenn.) 10 (10-11), Chima Abakwue, 12/13/02 vs. Logan (Mo.) 9, Clay Gray, 1993-94 9, Paul Barrow, 1989-90 Three-point percentage, game (min. 4 made) 1.000 (7-of-7), Ma� Hoover, 1995-96 1.000 (6-of-6), Michael Katrosh, 2001-02 1.000 (4-of-4, Ma� Neaville, 11/04/08, vs. Williams Bap�st (Ark.) 1.000 (4-of-4), Ma� Trammell, Nov. 11, 2002 vs. Philander Smith (Ark.) Three-point percentage, career .453, Paul Barrow, 1988-90 Three-point percentage, season .491, Paul Barrow, 1989-90 Three-point field goal a�empts, career 783, Ma� Neaville, 2007-09 667, Chima Abakwue, 2000-05 656, Clay Gray, 1990-94 Three-point field goal a�empts, season 422, Ma� Neaville, 2007-08 361, Ma� Neaville, 2008-09 314, Chima Abakwue, 2003-04 292, Clay Gray, 1993-94 Three-point field goal a�empts, game 25, Ma� Neaville, vs. Mountain State University, 12/01/07 22, Ma� Neaville, vs. Crichton College, 2/23/08 21, Ma� Neaville, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 2/21/08 20, Ma� Neaville, vs. Blue Mountain College, 02/28/08 20, Ma� Neaville, vs. Blue Mountain College, 01/26/08 19, Chima Abakwue, Philander Smith College, 11/29/02

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UNION UNIVERSITY INDIVIDUAL RECORDS FREE THROWS: Most free throws made, career 497, Marshal Brown, 1988-91 480, Warren Olden, 1990-94 Most free throws made, season 231, Jeff Richey, 1965-66 Most free throws made, game 23, Keith Reynolds, 1975-76 Free-throw percentage, career .842, Richard Rice, 1976-80 Free-throw percentage, season .894, Richard Rice, 1978-79 .894, Paul Barrow, 1988-89 Free-throw percentage, game 1.000 (16-of-16), Eric Barnes, 1996-97 Free-throw a�empts, career 684, Warren Olden, 1990-94 Free-throw a�empts, season 389, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 Free-throw a�empts, game 28, Robert Joseph, March 5, 2002 vs. Mar�n Methodist College Most consecu�ve free throws made 21, Ma� Hoover, 1995-96 20, Ma� Neaville, 2007-08 ASSISTS: Most assists, career 490, Tryrian Ridges, 1999-00 Most assists, season 255, Marlon Shadd, 1993-94 255, Tryrian Ridges, 1997-98 Most assists, game 19, James “Cle” Harris, 1985-86 STEALS: Most steals, career 265, Marshall Brown, 1988-91 Most steals, season 109, Tony Gillespie, 1989-90 Most steals, game 8, Tony Gillespie, 1989-90 BLOCKS: Most blocks, career 250, Anthony Brooks, 1998-01 Most blocks, season 242, Robert Joseph, 2001-2002 Most blocks, game 12, Robert Joseph, November 3, 2001 vs. Philander Smith (Ark.) 12, Robert Joseph, November 10, 2001 vs. Crichton College

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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS DOUBLE-DOUBLES: Most double-doubles, career 32, Brian Lake, 2006-09 16, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 Most double-doubles, season 16, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 14, Brian Lake, 2007-08 11, Brian Lake, 2008-09 10, Greg Truvillion, 2008-09 GAMES PLAYED: Most games played, career 136, Gaylon Moore, 1996-00 Most games played, season 38, Tryian Ridges, Gaylon Moore, Marcus Price, Ma� Hoover, Patrick Whyte, Anthony Brooks, 1998-99

TEAM RECORDS WINS: Best season record 35-3, 1998-99 Best Winning Percentage .921, 1998-99 (35-3) .880, 1967-68 (22-3) Most wins in a season 35, 1998-99 Most consecu�ve wins 18, 1998-99 SCORING: Most points in a game 150, vs. Naval Air Sta�on, 1971-72 Most points in a half 79, vs. Jarvis Chris�an College, November 1, 1999 Most points in a season 3,386, 1998-99 Fewest points scored 20, vs. Howard College, 1935-36 Fewest points allowed 9, vs. Mississippi College, 1935-36 Scoring average, season 91.7, 1989-90 89.2, 2008-09 89.1, 1998-99 85.7, 2007-08 85.0, 2001-02 83.0, 2005-06 82.4, 2006-07 81.6, 2000-01

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TEAM RECORDS FIELD GOALS: Field goals made, game 49, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 2/28/08 48, vs. Williams Bap�st (Ark.), 11/04/08 48, vs. Indiana University-Northwest, 1/0398 48, vs. Edward Waters College, 11/07/98 48, vs. Williams Bap�st College, 2/25/99 Field goals made, season 1,162, 1998-99 Field goals a�empts, game 93, vs. Wesley College, 02/05/99 92, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/09 87, vs. Blue Mountain (MIss.), 01/26/08 Field goal a�empts, season 2,376, 1998-99 2,323, 2008-09 2,136, 2007-08 Field goal percentage, game .706, vs. Knoxville College, November 26, 1996 Field goal percentage, season .518, 1985-86 Field goal percentage, half .821 (23-38) vs. Campbellsville (Ky.) 12/12/08 .731, 1997-98 THREE POINTERS: Three-point field goals made, game 23, vs. Na�onal Chris�an University, 01/05/02 21, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/28/08 20, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/09 Three-point field goals made, season 361, 1998-99 334, 2007-08 332, 2008-09 Three-point field goal a�empts, game 52, vs. Na�onal Chris�an University, 01/05/02 49, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/90 45, vs. William Carey University, 11/23/07 Three-point field goal a�empts, season 975, 1998-99 973, 2007-08 Three-point field goal percentage, game .667, vs. Campbellsville College, January 2, 1998 .667, vs. Crichton College, January 7, 2002 Three-point field goal percentage, season .393, 1989-90 .355, 2008-09 .343, 2007-08

FREE THROWS: Free throws made, game 39, vs. Knoxville College, November 26, 1996 38, vs. Lambuth University, 3/3/07 Free throws made, season 701, 1998-99 Free throw a�empts, game 1. 52, vs. Lambuth University, 3/3/07 2. 49, vs. Mar�n Methodist College, February 10, 1996 2. 49, vs. Mt. Senario College, November 1, 1997 2. 49, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University, February 14, 1998 Free throw a�empts, season 942, 1998-99 Free throw percentage, game 1.000 (23/23), vs. Lambuth University, January 6, 1997 Free throw percentage, season .756, 1989-90 REBOUNDS: Rebounds, game 68, vs. Claflin University, 11/27/98 67, vs. Blue Mountain College, 02/28/08 66, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/09 Rebounds, season 1,684, 1998-99 ASSISTS: Assists, game 37, vs. Crichton College January 7, 2002 Assists, season 811, 2001-2002 BLOCKS: Blocked shots, game 18, vs. Pikeville College, December 5, 1997 Blocked shots, season 288, 2001-2002 Steals: Steals, game 24, vs. Logan University, December 13, 2002 Steals, season 362, 1989-90

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CJ DAVIS

6-1, 180, SO, G Nashville, Tenn.

21 32 RS

DANIEL KELLEY

6-3, 190, SO, G Nashville, Tenn.

VELJKO PETROVIC

6-7, 220, SR, F Nis, Serbia

PAUL VALDOR

6-8, 220, FR, F Cap Hai�en, Hai�

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SKYLER VADEN

6-2, 175, JR, G Los Angeles, Calif.

ANTOINE JOSEPH

SAMUEL DANACHE

6-8, 205, SR, G/F Pe�onville, Hai�

6-4, 195, SO, G/F Port-Au-Prince, Hai�

HEAD COACH DAVID NIVEN Second Season (28-6, .824)

BRADY SHEPPARD

ANTOINE HALL

6-1, 160, SO, G Milan, Tenn.

6-6, 200, JR, G/F Douglasville, Ga.

SHANE BURRELL

6-8, 275, JR, F Los Angeles, Calif.

ASSISTANT COACH TREVOR LYDIC First Season

20 24 45

STAN McNEIL

6-1, 160, SR, G Memphis, Tenn.

HOLLIS BELTON

5-11, 190, FR, G Halls, Tenn.

ROLAND BANHORO

6-7, 245, SR, C Burkina Faso

ASSISTANT COACH BEN EASLEY First Season

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Front Row (Le� to Right): Sco� Cravey (student assistant), Leslie Piercey (student assistant), Daniel Kelley, Stan McNeil, Brady Sheppard, CJ Davis, Hollis Belton, Amy Dougan (student trainer). Second Row (Le� to Right): Trever Lydic (assistant coach), David Niven (head coach), Skyler Vaden, Antoine Hall, Paul Valdor, Roland Banhoro, Antoine Joseph, Veljko Petrovic, Shane Burrell,