Bulldog Basketball - 2011-2012 by Union University

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball

Antoine Hall

Skyler Vaden

2011-2012

UNION UNIVERSITY Schedule Date Opponent OCTOBER Mon 31 Central Baptist College (Ark.)

Time

Location

7:00 p.m.

Conway, Ark.

NOVEMBER SAT 5 BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY (Miss.) ! Fri 11 Lindenwood University (Mo.) % Sat 12 McKendree University (Ill.) % TUE 15 CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY (Ky.) Sat 19 Tougaloo College (Miss.) MON 21 CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGE (Ark.)

4:00 p.m. TBA TBA 7:00 p.m. TBA 7:00 p.m.

UNION Lebanon, Ill. Lebanon, Ill. UNION Jackson, Miss. UNION

Union Thanksgiving Classic Fri 25 Freed-Hardeman vs. Tougaloo $ FRI 25 MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY (Ill.) $ Sat 26 Freed-Hardeman vs. McKendree $ SAT 26 TOUGALOO COLLEGE (Miss.) $

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

Union UNION Union UNION

Tue 29

TBA

Jackson, Miss.

DECEMBER Fri 9 William Carey University (Miss.) MON 12 EMMANUEL COLLEGE (Ga.)

TBA 7:00 p.m.

Henderson, Tenn. UNION

JANUARY Mon 2 THU 5 Sat 7 THU 12 Sat 14 MON 16 Thu 19 Sat 21 THU 26 Sat 28

Campbellsville University (Ky.) BETHEL UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) * LYON COLLEGE (Ark.) * Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) * MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.) * Cumberland University (Tenn.) * Blue Mountain College (Miss.) * TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * William Carey University (Miss.)

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. TBA

Campbellsville, Ky. UNION Pulaski, Tenn. UNION Henderson, Tenn. UNION Lebanon, Tenn. Blue Mountain, Miss. UNION Hattiesburg, Miss.

FEBRUARY Thu 2 SAT 4 Thu 9 SAT 11 MON 13 Thu 16 SAT 18 Thu 23 Tue 28

Bethel University (Tenn.) * MARTIN 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.) * TranSouth Conference Tournament - First Round

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. 7:00 p.m.

McKenzie, Tenn. UNION Batesville, Ark. UNION UNION Mayfield, Ky. UNION Nashville, Tenn. Higher Seed

MARCH Thu 1 Sat 3 Tue 6 Wed 14

TranSouth Conference Tournament - Quarterfinals TranSouth Conference Tournament - Semifinals TranSouth Conference Tournament - Championship NAIA National Championships (March 14-20)

7:00 p.m. Higher Seed 7:00 p.m. Higher Seed 7:00 p.m. Higher Seed Municipal Auditorium - Kansas City, Mo.

Belhaven University (Miss.)

! – Homecoming

% McKendree Classic

$ Union Thanksgiving Classic

* - TranSouth Conference Game

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Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

UNION UNIVERSITY Director of Athletics Tommy Sadler • tsadler@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5218 Senior Women’s Administrator/Life in the Balance Coach Katie Woodruff • kwoodruf@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5171 Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Keith Absher • kabsher@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5367 Compliance Officer Dr. Gary Williams • gwilliam@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5139 Athletic Secretary Teresa Thomas • tthomas@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5130 University Location/Information 1050 Union University Drive | Jackson, TN 38305 Main Switchboard: (731) 668-1818 Athletics Phone: (731) 661-5130 Athletics Fax: (731) 661-5182 Website: www.uu.edu/athletics Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 4,205 Sports Information Director Steven Aldridge • saldridge@uu.edu Phone: (731) 661-5027 Fax: (731) 661-5182 Sports Information Graduate Assistant Alicia Howson, Jackson, Tenn. Student Assistants Caroline George, Selmer, Tenn. Tyler Boone, Clarksville, Tenn. Melissa Farrell, Jackson, Tenn. Michelle Piper, Carthage, Tenn.

Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Niven (3rd season) • dniven@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5132 Alma Mater: Oklahoma Baptist University (1996) Record at Union: 52-15 (.776) Career Record: Same Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Trevor Lydic (2nd season) • Tydic@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5286 Alma Mater: Asbury (Ky.) University (2000) Men’s Basketball Quick Facts Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affiliation: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Gym: Fred DeLay Gymnasium Fred DeLay Gymnasium Capacity: 2,200

Quick facts, table of contents, media outlets TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Schedule...................................................................................................................................................2 Media Outlets & Quick Facts....................................................................................................................................3 Union University Information.................................................................................................................................4 Letter from the President.........................................................................................................................................5 Director of Athletics................................................................................................................................................6 Athletic Staff Directory............................................................................................................................................7 Athletic Administration...........................................................................................................................................8 Athletic Training Staff and Students..........................................................................................................................9 Head Coach Information.......................................................................................................................................10 Coaching Staff/Support Staff................................................................................................................................11 Roster........................................................................................................................................12 Season Outlook....................................................................................................................................................13 Player Profiles..................................................................................................................................................14-21 Previous Season Summary....................................................................................................................................22 Previous Season Stats and Results.........................................................................................................................23 TranSouth Conference Recap & NAIA Information..................................................................................................24 Opponent Information..........................................................................................................................................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.....................................................................................................................................................32-33 Players in the Pros..................................................................................................................................................34 Media Roster.........................................................................................................................................................35 Team Photo..................................................................................................................................outside back cover

UNION UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS - MEDIA OUTLETS ELECTRONIC MEDIA • www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics • www.transouth.org • www.naia.org • www.victorysportsnetwork.com • www.jacksonsun.com • www.wbbttv.com • www.jacksonnewsnow.com/sports • www.radio.pressbox1.com

Previous Season Overall record: 26-7 Conference Finish: 14-2 (T- 1st Place) Post Season: TranSouth Tournament (3rd Place) Final Ranking: No. 12

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Team National Tournament History Years: 14 appearances (1958, 92, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11) Wins-Losses (%): 7-14 (.333)

Cover Design Scott Heit, Director of Creative Services Sarah Belcher, Graphic Design Specialist Interior Design and Layout Steven Aldridge, Sports Information Director Alicia Howson, Sports Information Graduate Assistant Caroline George, Sports Information Student Assistant Photography Sports Information Office Morris Abernathy, Photographer Photography Student Staff Writing, Editing Union Sports Information Office Printing Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc. (Jackson, Tenn.)

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Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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university profile

Current Programs of Study

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 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states and 33 countries. Student to Faculty Ratio: 11:1 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 Southern Baptist life. 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; 60 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper, The Torch literary journal, and “Jackson 24/7” daily television news program. 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 56 schools nationally “where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching.” Union was listed among 46 “schools to watch” across the nation. Overall, the magazine ranks Union 15th among regional universities in the South, which means Union has been classified as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997 and has ranked among the top 20 regional universities in the South for five consecutive years. Editors also identify Union as an “A+ option for serious B students.” Princeton Review Princeton Review ranks Union among the top schools in the Southeast. Nationally, 623 schools received this regional ranking, which is only accorded to about 25% of the nation’s colleges and universities. Chronicle of Higher Education: Great Colleges to Work For After a survey of 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities, the magazine chose 30 four-year institutions for its honor roll of Great Colleges to Work For. Union not only made that short list, but was also among only three schools to be recognized in 11 separate rating categories. 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. 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 among a select group of institutions that has made the list in each of the years it has been compiled. College Access and Opportunity Guide Union is listed among 284 U.S. colleges “committed to serving and supporting today’s firstgeneration, 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.”

Art* Ceramics Digital Media Studies Drawing Graphic Design Painting Photography Sculpture Biology* General Biology Cell Biology Zoology Conservation Biology Business Administration* Accounting Actuarial Science Business Administration Economics International Business Management Management for Non-Business Professionals Marketing Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Physics Chemistry* Medical Technology Communication Arts Advertising Broadcast Journalism Digital Media Studies Film Studies Journalism Media Communications Photojournalism Public Relations Speech Theatre and Speech* Theatre Computer Science Computer Information Systems Computer Science Digital Media Studies Information Technology Education* Elementary Education Learning Foundations: Grades Pre K-3, K-6, 4-8 Special Education: Modified and Comprehensive Teacher Licensure, Secondary Areas Engineering Mechanical Concentration Electrical Concentration English* Literature Creative Writing History* Honors General Honors Discipline-specific honors International & 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 Band* Choral* Music Theory Performance Organ Piano Voice Nursing Physical Education, Wellness and Sport Athletic Training Health Education* Physical Education* Sport Communication Sport Management Sport Marketing Sports Medicine and Wellness 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 Family Studies Sociology Theology & Missions Biblical Studies - Languages Christian Ministry and Missions Christian Studies Christian Thought and Tradition Philosophy Sport Ministry *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 Master of Urban Education

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 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 15 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 eight 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. This year begins a year of transition for the Union athletic program. Your encouragement for our program during this time will be greatly appreciated. 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 • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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director of athletics Tommy Sadler enters his 27th year of service at Union University, and the third in his role as the Director of Athletics for Union. Sadler was named to this position after serving the 2008-09 year as the acting athletics director. He follows in the footsteps of Dr. David Blackstock, who had been Union’s Athletic Director for the past 34 years. Sadler, a native of Jackson, is a 1972 graduate of South Side High School and a 1976 graduate of Union University. During his time at Union, Sadler played four years of baseball for the Bulldogs. In 1981, he received his Master of Education from the University of Memphis. His tenure at Union began in 1985 as director of public relations. After a year in that role, he became the university’s director of corporate and foundation support, a position he held for 10 years. In 1996, Sadler then moved into his previous role as associate director of athletics.

Sadler earned the Union University Staff Member of the Year in 1994. In 2010, Sadler was named the TranSouth Conference Athletic Director of the Year. Sadler has also been very active in athletics 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 time as president, he served the conference as its vice president.

Tommy Sadler

Director of Athletics 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 contribution has been in his work with the athletic department,” Dockery said. “He is respected by all of our coaches, by those who support the athletic program and by the leadership of the university. At this transitional time in the life of our athletic department, I know of no one better 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 • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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athletic staff directory Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics Staff Directory: www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory

NAME ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery Tommy Sadler Dr. Linn Stranak Katie Woodruff Teresa Thomas Dr. Keith Absher Gary Williams

TITLE

PHONE (731)

University President Director of Athletics tsadler@uu.edu Department Chair of PEWS lstranak@uu.edu SWA/Life in the Balance Coach kwoodruf@uu.edu Athletics/PEWS Secretary tthomas@uu.edu Faculty Athletic Representative kabsher@uu.edu Compliance Officer gwilliam@uu.edu

661-5180 661-5218 661-5288 661-5171 661-5130 661-5367 661-5139

Head Athletic Trainer Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Director Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Clinical Coordinator Associate Athletic Trainer/Assistant Professor Assistant Athletic Trainer

kjohnson@uu.edu cpawley@uu.edu saiegler@uu.edu jfarroll@uu.edu ksinclair@uu.edu

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

Director of Athletic Facilities

arushing@uu.edu

661-5333

SPORTS INFORMATION Steven Aldridge Alicia Howson

Sports Information Director saldridge@uu.edu Graduate Assistant

661-5207

BASEBALL Brent Fronabarger Justin Hogan David Maristany Matt Fike

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

bfronaba@uu.edu jhogan@uu.edu

661-5489 661-6511

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

dniven@uu.edu tlydic@uu.edu

661-5132 661-5286

ATHLETIC TRAINING Kristy Johnson Cliff Pawley Sarah Davenport Ziegler Jennifer Farroll Karen Tankersley Sinclair FACILITIES Andy Rushing

BASKETBALL (Men) David Niven Trevor Lydic BASKETBALL (Women) Mark Campbell Katie Woodruff Kaitlin Dudley Kayla Hudson CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Becky Ranfeld

Head Women’s Basketball Coach mcampbel@uu.edu Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach kwoodruf@uu.edu Graudate Assistant Graduate Assistant

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

Head Cheerleading Sponsor Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor

tgiddens@uu.edu

661-5299

gjohnson@uu.edu

661-5246

arushing@uu.edu

661-5333

CROSS COUNTRY (Men and Women) Dr. Gary Johnson Head Cross Country Coach GOLF (Men) Andy Rushing Head Men’s Golf Coach 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 Softball Coach Graduate Assistant

hhall@uu.edu

661-5141

VOLLEYBALL Kelly Elliott Ariel Apolinario

Head Volleyball Coach Assistant Volleyball Coach

kelliott@uu.edu aapolinario@uu.edu

661-5970 661-5451

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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Athletics administration Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics Staff Directory: www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory

Tommy Sadler

Katie Woodruff

Dr. Keith Absher

Dr. Gary Williams

Director of Athletics Phone: 731-661-5218 Email: tsadler@uu.edu

SWA/Life in the Balance Coach Phone: 731-661-5171 Email: kwoodruf@uu.edu

Faculty Athletic Representative Phone: 731-661-5367 Email: kabsher@uu.edu

Compliance Officer Phone: 731-661-5139 Email: gwilliam@uu.edu

Teresa Thomas

Andy Rushing

Steven Aldridge

Athletics Secretary Phone: 731-661-5130 Email: tthomas@uu.edu

Director of Athletic Facilities Phone: 731-661-5333 Email: arushing@uu.edu

Sports Information Director Phone: 731-661-5027 Email: saldridge@uu.edu

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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Training staff Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics Staff Directory: www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory

Kristy Johnson

Karen Sinclair

Head Athletic Trainer Phone: 731-661-5439 Email: kjohnson@uu.edu

Assistant Athletic Trainer Phone: 731-661-5439 Email: ksinclair@uu.edu

Cliff Pawley

Sarah Ziegler

Jennifer Farrol

Associate Athletic Trainer ATEP Program Director Phone: 731-661-5529 Email: cpawley@uu.edu

Associate Athletic Trainer ATEP Clinical Coordinator Phone: 731-661-5280 Email: saiegler@uu.edu

Associate Athletic Trainer ATEP Assistant Professor Phone: 731-661-5024 Email: jfarroll@uu.edu

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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head coach David Niven begins his third season as the Union University men’s basketball head coach, and his 15th season with the Bulldog program. In his first two seasons at Union, Niven served as a volunteer assistant coach, and then became full-time in 1999. In 2003, Niven earned the position 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 Baptist. 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 titles, and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament. Niven followed that first season with a 26-7 overall record and 14-2 league mark. Union shared the regular season championship and advanced to another NAIA National Tournament. Niven’s career record as a head coach is 52-15 (.776).

Niven is deeply committed to excellence both on and off the court. He aligns himself with the identity, 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.”

David Niven

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

Union president Dr. David S. Dockery says, “Dave has demonstrated over and over again his deep commitment to the identity, 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 attitude of his team both on and off the court.” During his time at Union, Niven has assumed the responsibility of coordinating the recruiting 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 10 players that have gone on to play professional basketball in the United States and countries all over the world.

More importantly, the statistic he is most proud of is the 41 players that have graduated during his time 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 after basketball.” Niven, a 1996 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, spent his playing career at OBU and finished with a four-year career record 121-24. In those four years, he played on teams that were ranked No. 1 in the NAIA, advanced to the NAIA National Championship game, and Coaching Records (1969-Present) two Final Fours. He also (a complete list can be found in the record book) became the first player to help lead the Bison to Current Head Coach (Year-by-Year) four consecutive national Year Head Coach Record, TSAC tournaments. While at OBU in 1997, as assistant 2010-11 David Niven 26-7, 14-2 coach for the Bison, Niven 2009-10 David Niven 26-8, 14-2 received his Master of Career: 52-15 (.765) Education degree from Past Union Coaches East Central University Year Head Coach Record in Ada, Oklahoma. He received valuable coaching 1994-2009 Ralph Turner 362-151 (.706) experience as the Bison 1989-94 Rick McCormick 88-74, (.543) went 36-4 and made it to 1987-89 Bob Ward 30-34, (.469) the 1997 NAIA National 1974-87 Jim Swope 185-160, (.536) Championship Finals. 1974-75 Jim Simmons 41-61, (.402) Niven and his wife Mandy Beth have been married for eight years. They have three 1967-68, 69-71 Bill Henry 52-24 (.684) children, Jacob (5), Zack (4) and Emma (2).

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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assistant coach and support Staff Lydic enters his second season as the assistant coach for the Union men’s basketball program. Lydic came to Union after spending three seasons (2007-2010) as the assistant coach at Pearl River (Miss.) Community College. Lydic, a native 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.

After graduation, Lydic returned home to work as the administrative assistant for the men’s basketball program at Colorado State University. In 2003-04, he was promoted to director of basketball operations 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. In 2004, Lydic started work as a graduate assistant at Valdosta (Ga.) State University where he earned his masters degree in Physical Education. He then moved to west Tennessee where he worked as the assistant coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin 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. Union head coach David Niven says, “Trevor brings  passion and enthusiasm to his work here at Union.  He is a tireless 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 Trevor Lydic off of it.  He shares my passion for seeing our Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach players deepen their faith as they continue to grow in their personal relationships with Christ.”

1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-5286 Email: tlydic@uu.edu

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.

Scott Cravey

Student Assistant Class: Sophomore Major: Philosophy Hometown: Orlando, Fla.

Cheraka McIntosh Student Assistant Class: Junior Major: Elementary Education Hometown: Amory, Miss.

Wesley Klipfel

Athletic Training Student Class: Senior Major: Athletic Training Hometown: Jackson, Tenn.

Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

UNION UNIVERSITY Roster NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 3 5 13 15 21 22 23 24 32 33 34 35 42

Name Hgt. David Lane 6-1 Skyler Vaden 6-2 Giosha Koguashvili 6-4 Anthony Freeman, Jr. 6-8 Pedro Faller 6-0 Leventrice Gray 6-7 Antoine Hall 6-6 Will Duncan 6-2 Eric Leisey 6-8 Samuel Danache 6-4 Dani Marti 6-8 AJ Roberts 6-4 Paul Valdor 6-7

Wgt. 175 175 180 215 185 210 200 175 205 205 200 200 210

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

Pos. G G G F G F G G F G F G F

Hometown Akron, Ohio Los Angeles, Calif. Republic of Georgia Portland, Ore. Espirito Santo, Brazil Birmingham, Ala. Douglasville, Ga. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Lititz, Pa. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Valencia, Spain Fresno, Calif. Cap Haitien, Haiti

Prior School Northern State Univ. Bakersfield CC Hamilton Heights Christian Chemeketa CC Hamilton Heights Christian Jacksonville State University Gadsden State CC Duncan Christian Academy Warwick HS New American School Univ. of Rio Grande Niagara County CC Notre Dame HS

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. 33 24 21 15 22 23 13 3 32 34 35 5 42

Name Samuel Danache Will Duncan Pedro Faller Anthony Freeman, Jr. Leventrice Gray Antoine Hall Giosha Koguashvili David Lane Eric Leisey Dani Marti AJ Roberts Skyler Vaden Paul Valdor

Hgt. 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-8 6-7 6-6 6-4 6-1 6-8 6-8 6-4 6-2 6-7

Wgt. 205 175 185 215 210 200 180 175 205 200 200 175 210

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

Pos. G G G F F G G G F F G G F

Hometown Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Tuscaloosa, Ala. Espirito Santo, Brazil Portland, Ore. Birmingham, Ala. Douglasville, Ga. Republic of Georgia Akron, Ohio Lititz, Pa. Valencia, Spain Fresno, Calif. Los Angeles, Calif. Cap Haitien, Haiti

Prior School New American School Duncan Christian Academy Hamilton Heights Christian Chemeketa CC Jacksonville State University Gadsden State CC Hamilton Heights Christian Northern State Univ. Warwick HS Univ. of Rio Grande Niagara County CC Bakersfield CC Notre Dame HS

Head Coach: David Niven (3rd season) Assistant Coach: Trevor Lydic (2nd season) Student Assistants: Cheraka McIntosh, Scott Cravey Trainer: Cliff Pawley Athletic Training Student: Wesley Klipfel

ROSTER BY STATE Alabama......................................2 California......................................2 Georgia........................................2 Pennsylvania................................1 Ohio.............................................1 Oregon.........................................1 Outside of USA.............................4

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Danache - (Da NASH) Dani Marti - (DAN e MAR te) Giosha Kogushvili - (GEE oh sha KWASH vee lee) Leventrice - (la VEN triss) Leisey - (LIE - zee) Valdor - (VAL-door)

ROSTER BY CLASS Senior...........................................4 Junior...........................................4 Sophomore..................................0 Freshman.....................................5

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season outlook

The Union University men’s basketball team enters the 2011-12 season under the leadership of David Niven, now in his third season as head coach. The Bulldogs are looking to continue the momentum of last year’s TranSouth regular season co-championship and a 14th appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. However, Union will do so with an almost entirely new squad. Union returns three players, two of which started last season. Four Bulldogs graduated last season, including Stan McNeil, who was selected to the TranSouth All-Conference team. They bring back two returning starters who saw a significant amount of playing time, Skyler Vaden and Antoine Hall. Union will look to several players among the group of ten newcomers to contribute to this season’s success.

Union has four seniors this season, two of which are returning for a senior year of action. Vaden and Hall started for Union last season, with Vaden starting in 32 of the 33 games and Hall starting in 30 games. The returning seniors will be called upon this season for leadership. Two newcomers round out the senior class. David Lane and Leventrice Gray transferred to Union for their last season of college basketball. They will both be expected to contribute in major ways to this team. The junior class is made up of one returning player and three newcomers. Samuel Danache played in all 33 games last season for Union. Dani Marti, AJ Roberts and Anthony Freeman, Jr. round out the junior class and will be called upon often to help the Bulldogs this season and next year. The freshman class is the biggest class on the Bulldog roster with five players. Paul Valdor is a red-shirt freshman who sat out last year and spent that time in practice working on his game. Four true freshmen make up a large portion of the Bulldog roster this season. They include Giosha Koguashvili, Pedro Faller, Will Duncan and Eric Leisey. Each will have opportunities to contribute to the program early in their careers. Once again, Union faces a tough non-conference schedule this season with teams that have participated in the national tournament in recent years. Of Union’s 14 non-conference games, 12 will be played against national tournament teams Belhaven (Miss.), McKendree (Ill.), William Carey (Miss.), Tougaloo (Miss.), Emmanuel (Ga.) and Campbellsville (Ky.). Union will also face an improving TranSouth Conference, who boasted Martin Methodist as a national tournament semifinalist last season. Union, Martin Methodist and Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) all advanced to the national tournament. Coach Niven and second year assistant coach, Trevor Lydic will work hard to build this team and merge the newcomers into the Union system. This talented squad hopes to be playing for a ninth TranSouth title and a 15th appearance in the national tournament in March. Union is playing in their final season of NAIA competition as the school looks to begin its NCAA DII membership process in 2012-13. Union University Men’s Basketball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Eight TranSouth Championships, 14 NAIA National Tournament Appearances

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bulldog players

Skyler Vaden

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

Coach’s Comments. Skyler will be one of the best returning players in our conference this season. After playing only at the point last year, he will have the chance to play at both the point and off guard spots. Skyler has a great feel for getting to the basket and creating shots for himself and his teammates. He should be our stopper on the defensive end as well. Union Career. (‘10-’11)...Vaden started and played in 32 games....recorded 303 points....20 3-pointers.....was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Vaden transferred to Union after 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 native 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.

Career Totals Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

OFF

DEF

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2010-11

105

223

101

119

148

101

303

Total

105

223

101

119

148

101

303

Career Highs Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2010-11

Total

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bulldog players

#23

Antoine Hall

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

Coach’s Comments. Antoine comes back as one of the best perimeter shooters in our conference. He shot a very good percentage last year and with improved post players this year we expect that to be even better. Antoine continues to be the vocal leader of our team. He does a great job of setting the tempo for practice each day. Union Career. (‘10-’11)...Hall played in 30 games, starting 30 times....recorded 383 points....87 3-pointers.....named one-time TranSouth Player of the Week....was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. 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 shooting percentage of .413. The Douglasville native 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.

Career Totals Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

OFF

DEF

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2010-11

122

277

206

383

Total

122

277

206

383

Career Highs Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2010-11

Total

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bulldog players

#33

Samuel Danache

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

Coach’s Comments. Sam comes back in his junior year with more experience than anybody. After redshirting as a freshman, Sam is entering his fourth year with the program. Sam is one of the strongest guards on our team. He has the ability to get all the way to the rim very quickly and has proven he can finish with either hand. Union Career. (‘08-’09)...Red Shirt. (‘09-’10)...played in all 34 games for Union, staring three times...averaged 7.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team. (‘10-’11)...played in 33 games, starting 3 times... scored 137 points. Before Union. Danache prepped at New American School in Haiti 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

2010-11

104

137

Total

128

280

107

143

137

171

104

384

Career Highs Year

FGM

FGA

3PM

3PA

FTM

FTA

REB

AST

STL

BLK

PTS

2009-10

2010-11

Total

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bulldog players

David Lane

6-1 • 175 lb. • Senior • Guard Hometown: Akron, Ohio Previous School: Northern State Univ. Birthday: April 14

Coach’s Comments. David comes in with the opportunity to make us a much faster team his season. He is the quickest player on our team and will be very tough to stay in front of. His ability to shoot the 3 as well as get to the basket make him a tough cover. He comes in with the mentality of making his teammates better and can really help our guys with his ability to create shots for them. Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union. Before Union. Lane transferred to Union from Northern State (S.D.) University where he played one season of basketball. While at Northern State, Lane averaged 12 points, six assists and four rebounds per game. Lane spent his first two years of college at Santa Barbara (Calif.) City College where he averaged 20 points, six assists and five rebounds per game. he was named first team all-conference and was a listed among the top-100 JUCO players in California. Lane prepped at Cuyahogo Falls (Ohio) High School.

Leventrice Gray

6-7 • 210 lb. • Senior • Forward Hometown: Birmingham, Ala. Previous School: Jacksonville State Univ. Birthday: June 15

#22

Coach’s Comments. Boss is a former teammate of Antoine Hall. Boss has already shown leadership both on and off the floor this year. He is the best jumper on our team and maybe anywhere. I expect Boss to be a difficult match up for many post players because of his athleticism. He should be a guy we can count on to clean things up on the glass at both ends of the floor. Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union. Before Union. Gray transferred to Union from Jacksonville State (Ala.) University where he played one season. His first two seasons of college basketball were played at Gadsden State (Ala.) Community College. Gray averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game at Gadsden State. Gray prepped at Ramsay High School where he helped lead his team to the Alabama 5A State Title as a sophomore. He averaged 14 points and six rebounds in high school. He was the team leader in rebounds twice and top scorer as a senior. In track, Gray won the high jump and long jump.

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bulldog players

Anthony Freeman, Jr. 6-8 • 215 lb. • Junior • Forward Hometown: Portland, Ore. Previous School: Chemketa CC Birthday: February 13

#15

Coach’s Comments. Anthony has been a great addition to our team this off season as we look to replace our entire front court. He runs like a deer and will give other post players problems with his speed in transition. Anthony also has great vision for a big man. He passes as well as any post I have coached. He will be another guy that creates offense for his teammates with his ability to pass. Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union. Before Union. Freeman transferred to Union from Chemeketa (Ore.) Community College where he played two seasons. He helped lead his team to the 2010 league title at Chemeketa while being named second team All-NWAAC. In his sophomore year at Chemeketa, Freeman scored 13.5 points and averaged 9.5 rebounds per game. Freeman prepped at Tualatin (Ore.) High School where he helped win back-toback league titles in 2008 and 2009. Freeman was named second team all-league, McDonald’s All-American Nominee and was named to the Oregon second team all-defense.

Dani marti

6-8 • 200 lb. • Junior • Forward Hometown: Valencia, Spain Previous School: Univ. of Rio Grande Birthday: October 20

#34

Coach’s Comments. Dani brings another element to our front court that is a good compliment to our team. He gives us a player at the 4 with the skills of a perimeter player. Dani is a smart player that handles the ball, passes, and shoots better than most players at his position. Dani is also a sneaky athlete with the ability to finish well at the rim. Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union. Before Union. Marti transferred to Union from the University of Rio Grande (Ohio) where he played two seasons. He averaged 8.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Marti shot 44% from the field and 42 percent from behind the arc.

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bulldog players

aj roberts

6-4 • 200 lb. • Junior • Guard Hometown: Fresno, Calif. Previous School: Niagra County CC Birthday: May 21

#35

Coach’s Comments. AJ is a really good wing for our team because of his versatility. He is one of the better passers on our team but his greatest strength is his ability to get to the basket. AJ also uses his length and athleticism and is one of the best perimeter defenders we have. He has the ability to change the game at both ends of the floor. Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union. Before Union. Roberts transferred to Union from Niagra County (N.Y.) Community College where he played two seasons of basketball. He was named third team all-region as a freshman and first team all-region as a sophomore in junior college. Roberts earned the Team MVP award both seasons. In junior college, he averaged 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks per game. Roberts prepped at Niagara Catholic (N.Y.) High School where he played basketball and football. He led his basketball team to the 2005 and 2007 MMCC Title, along with a Catholic State runner-up in 2007. In high school basketball, Roberts earned first team all-Catholic, defensive MVP, team MVP twice, and team captain three times. His football honors included first team all-Catholic, team MVP, captain and first team all-state.

Giosha koguashvili

6-4 • 180 lb. • Freshman • Guard Hometown: Republic of Georgia Previous School: Hamilton Heights Christian Birthday: May 20

#13

Coach’s Comments. Gio comes in as a freshman with the ability to make an immediate impact on our program. He is a strong guard with a number of skills that make us better. Gio defends well both on and off the ball. At the offensive end, he can shoot it well but is another guy with really good vision when he puts it on the floor. Gio can finish at the basket for himself but also is quite adept at creating shots for his teammates. Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union. Before Union. Koguashvili prepped at Hamilton Heights (Tenn.) Christian Academy where he played basketball. He averaged 17.9 points and grabbed 5.4 rebounds per game. He also helped his U17 club team to a national championship in 2009. Koguashvili was named the Most Talented Player in 2009.

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bulldog players

Pedro faller

6-0 • 185 lb. • Freshman • Guard Hometown: Espirito Santo, Brazil Previous School: Hamilton Heights Christian Birthday: July 3

#21

Coach’s Comments. Pedro comes in as a point guard but may also have the chance to play some as a shooting guard as well. The most difficult position for a freshman to grasp is that of a point guard. Fortunately, Pedro shoots it well enough that he will have some opportunities to help us in other areas as he develops that part of his game. Pedro also has very good quickness which translates to very good on the ball defense. Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union. Before Union. Faller prepped at Hamilton Heights (Tenn.) Christian Academy where he played two years of basketball. He led the team with 18.1 points per game. Faller also grabbed 6.2 rebounds per game and dished out 6.0 assists per game.

Will Duncan

#24

6-2 • 175 lb. • Freshman • Guard Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Ala. Previous School: Duncan Christian Academy Birthday: September 10

Coach’s Comments. Will joins our team as a walk-on from Alabama. He brings energy and enthusiasm to practices every day. Will exemplifies a team first attitude every day as he works very hard to make his teammates better. Will plays defense hard and shoots the ball from the perimeter with good consistency. Will has the attitude necessary to help make his teammates better. Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union. Before Union. Duncan played his high school basketball for the Tuscaloosa Warriors. He helped lead his team to the ACSC regular season title in 2010. Duncan was named team captain three times while earning all-conference honors three times. As a senior, Duncan averaged 22.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.1 steals per game. He posted career highs of 35 points and 13 rebounds while producing 14 career double-doubles. Off the court, Duncan was the National Honor Society President, graduate of the Forerunners Leadership Program and earned the Christian Character Award.

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bulldog players

Eric leisey

6-8 • 205 lb. • Freshman • Forward Hometown: Lititz, Pa. Previous School: Warwick HS Birthday: November 10

#32

Coach’s Comments. Eric joins our team as a walk-on that has already made tremendous progress during our preseason practices. He has good hands and feet which are paramount to being a good post player. He has proven that he can catch some tough passes and finishes well around the basket. As he continues to add strength and experience Eric has a chance to be a very good player for us. Union Career. (‘11-’12)...First season at Union. Before Union. Leisey prepped at Warwick (Pa.) High School where he played four seasons of basketball. He was selected co-captain as a senior, while also being named to the Lancaster-Lebanon first team All-Defense. Leisey averaged eight points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots per game. Off the court, Leisey was named to the distinguished honor roll in each of his four years of high school.

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 made vast improvements in his game coming off a red-shirt season last year. Paul continues to improve his post game and is developing the ability to score around the basket. Paul’s best attribute is that he can really stretch the defense. Paul is a big guy that can cause some match-up problems because he can really shoot it from anywhere. Union Career. (‘10-’11)...first season at Union (red-shirt). Before Union. Valdor played high school basketball at Notre Dame in Haiti. He helped lead his team to championships in 2003 and 2004.

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previous season summary

The Union University Bulldogs are coming off last season as TranSouth Regular Season Co-Champions. The Bulldogs participated in their 14th NAIA National Tournament as an 11-seed. Union finished the season 26-7 overall and 14-2 in conference play. Union started the season with a three game-win streak, but then dropped three straight. However, Union then rattled off nine straight wins that pushed their record to 12-3. Union had two more winning streaks during the conference season, both equaling seven games. Union went into the conference tournament with the 2-seed, but lost in the semifinals. The Bulldogs entered the NAIA National Tournament with an 11-seed but lost in the first round. Postseason honors were given to several Union players. CJ Davis was named an NAIA All-American honorable mentioned. Stan McNeil and Davis were named first team all-conference performers. Shane Burrell was named to the all-conference second team. Five players received TranSouth Scholar Athlete honors including Brady Sheppard, Daniel Kelley, Roland Banharo, Antoine Hall and Skyler Vaden. Hall was named the TranSouth Conference Player of the Week 22

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Previous season stats & Results Union University Bulldog Basketball 2010-11 Season Stats

Combined Season Stats

Record: All Games Conference Non-Conference

Player

Overall (26-7) (14-2) (12-5)

Home (13-4) (7-1) (6-3)

Away (11-2) (7-1) (4-1)

Neutral (2-1) (0-0) (2-1)

TOTAL 3-PT REBOUNDS GP GS MIN AVG FG FGA PCT FG FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT R/G PF

3 CJ Davis 5 Skyler Vaden 15 Brady Sheppard 20 Stan McNeil 21 Daniel Kelley 22 Antoine Joseph 23 Antoine Hall 24 Hollis Belton 32 Veljko Petrovic 33 Samuel Danache 44 Shane Burrell 45 Roland Banhoro TEAM

31 32 10 33 16 33 33 5 33 33 31 32

Union University

6620

865 1868 .463 290

770 .377 595 846 .703 377 991 1368 41.5 554405 543

75 172 2615 79.2

Opponents

6437

867 2155 .402 236

736 .321 354 551 .642 390 739 1129 34.2 667375 401

69 209 2324 70.4

TEAM STATISTICS

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 SCORE BY PERIODS Opponents Union University

4 765 24.7 135 32 960 30.0 105 0 34 3.4 2 30 1041 31.5 125 0 53 3.3 4 23 907 27.5 106 30 799 24.2 122 0 10 2.0 0 11 504 15.3 32 3 351 10.6 46 15 658 21.2 120 19 538 16.8 68

312 223 7 274 14 237 277 5 77 104 224 114

OPP

2615 2324 79.2 70.4 8.8 865-1868867-2155 .463 .402 290-770 236-736 .377 .321 8.8 7.2 595-846 354-551 .703 .642 1368 1129 41.5 34.2 7.2 405 375 12.3 11.4 543 401 16.5 12.2 4.3 0.7 0.9 172 209 5.2 6.3 75 69 2.3 2.1 0 0 17-0 13-0 3-0

1st 2nd OT1 TOTAL 1075 1247 2 2324 1285 1318 12 2615

.433 .471 .286 .456 .286 .447 .440 .000 .416 .442 .536 .596

56 162 .346 127 164 .774 20 54 .370 73 101 .723 2 5 .400 5 9 .556 78 167 .467 23 37 .622 2 9 .222 4 4 1.00 28 98 .286 88 119 .739 87 206 .422 52 59 .881 0 5 .000 0 0 .000 4 12 .333 34 57 .596 6 26 .231 39 53 .736 7 26 .269 108 176 .614 0 0 .000 42 67 .627

Date 11/06/10 11/12/10 11/13/10 11/16/10 11/20/10 11/22/10 11/26/10 11/27/10 11/29/10 12/03/10 12/04/10 12/10/10 12/11/10 01/03/11 01/06/11 01/08/11 01/13/11 01/15/11 01/17/11 01/20/11 01/22/11 01/27/11 02/03/11 02/05/11 02/12/11 02/14/11 02/17/11 02/19/11 02/21/11 02/28/11 03/03/11 03/05/11 03/16/11

11 29 0 5 1 76 29 0 51 14 68 67 26

75 119 1 59 4 179 63 0 70 41 189 137 54

Opponent h Truett-McConnell n Missouri Baptist Univ a McKendree University h Life University a William Carey University h Campbellsville Univ h McKendree University h Tougaloo College h William Carey University a Life University a Carver College h Faulkner University n Victory Univeristy a Campbellsville Univ * a Bethel University TN * h Martin Methodist College * a Lyon College * h Freed-Hardeman Univ * a Mid-Continent Univ * h Cumberland University TN * h Blue Mountain College * a Trevecca Nazarene Univ * h Bethel University TN * a Martin Methodist College * a Freed-Hardeman Univ * a Cumberland University TN * h Mid-Continent Univ * a Blue Mountain College * h Lyon College * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ # h Mid-Continent Univ # h Freed-Hardeman Univ ^ n Carroll College

86 148 1 64 5 255 92 0 121 55 257 204 80

Score

2.8 4.6 0.1 1.9 0.3 7.7 2.8 0.0 3.7 1.7 8.3 6.4

A TO BLK ST PTS P/G

69 64 69101 6 1 31 94 8 1 80 25 52 28 0 0 65 17 33 25 83 41 57 8

79-69 W 86-67 W 69-63 W 61-63 L 75-85 L 66-71 L 87-75 W 84-65 W 86-74 W 107-94 W 79-72 W 90-85 W 94-73 W 79-70 W 89-78 W 62-73 L 72-56 W 94-89 W 92-77 W 72-59 W 87-66 W 68-65 W 77-75 W 74-84 L 93-82 W 73-62 W 77-67 OT W 73-54 W 73-40 W 70-57 W 88-50 W 76-95 L 63-69 L

81 81 6 39 6 64 57 2 30 34 86 41 16

1 7 0 0 0 32 5 0 6 3 11 10

35 29 0 18 0 36 18 0 11 4 9 6

453 303 11 351 14 328 383 0 102 137 355 178

14.6 9.5 1.1 10.6 0.9 9.9 11.6 0.0 3.1 4.2 11.5 5.6

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

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

2010-11 TRANSOUTH STANDINGS No. 1. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8.

Team Conf. Martin Methodist * # ^ 14-2 UNION (Tenn.) * ^ 14-2 Freed Hardeman ^ 12-4 Cumberland (Tenn.) 11-5 Bethel (Tenn.) 8-8 Trevecca Nazarene 5-11 Mid-Continent 4-12 Lyon 2-14 Blue Mountain 2-14

Overall 34-3 26-7 22-12 18-12 19-12 11-18 11-20 9-21 8-22

* regular season co-champions # tournament champion/#1 seed ^ national tournament appearance

2010-11 TRANSOUTH HONORS Player of the Year James Justice, Martin Methodist Freshman of the Year Aaron Farris, Lyon College Co-Coaches of the Year Andy Sharpe, Martin Methodist Winston Bennett - Mid-Continent

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Cedric Austin - Freed-Hardeman, SR, Harvest, Ala. Andre Crudup - Bethel (Tenn.), SR, Springville, Miss. CJ Davis - Union (Tenn.), JR, Nashville, Tenn. Chris Ferguson - Mid-Continent, JR, Oakland, Calif. Michael France - Trevecca Nazarene, JR, Shelbyville, Tenn. James Justice - Martin Methodist, JR, Memphis, Tenn. Ree McCrory - Martin Methodist, JR, Columbus, Ga. Stanley McNeil - Union (Tenn.), SR, Memphis, Tenn. Walter Simon - Cumberland (Tenn.), SO, Dresden, Germany Kyle Teichmann - Freed-Hardeman, SO, Brentwood, Tenn. SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Slater Belew - Lyon (Ark.), SO, Chattanooga,Tenn. Shane Burrell - Union (Tenn.), JR, Los Angeles, Calif. Chris Leggett - Martin Methodist, SR, Meridian, Miss. Lakendrick McCullum - Blue Mountain, SR, Laurel, Miss. Graciano Negron - Cumberland (Tenn.), SO, Chicago, Ill. ALL FRESHMAN TEAM Aaron Farris - Lyon (Ark.), FR, Mountain View, Ark. Jarvis Fisher - Blue Mountain, FR, Pine Bluff, Ark. Reginald Gilmore - Freed-Hardeman, FR, Chattanooga, Tenn. Caleb Hardy - Bethel (Tenn.), FR, Cunningham, Ky. Anthony LaBellarte - Lyon (Ark.), FR, Nixa, Mo.

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The NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports. Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation (www.championsofcharacter.org). Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator are committed to the true spirit of competition through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

NAIA at a Glance • • • • • •

Nearly 300 member colleges and universities 23 national championships 650,000 students First to include black colleges and students in championships First to include women in national championships First to develop system-wide character initiative with substantive programming

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opponent information

TranSouth Opponents BETHEL UNIVERSITY

BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY

January 5 at Union February 2 in McKenzie, Tenn.

January 21 in Blue Mountain, Miss. February 18 at Union

January 19 in Lebanon, Tenn. February 13 at Union

January 14 in Henderson, Tenn. February 11 at Union

Head Coach: Jeff Britt 2010-11 Record: 19-12, 8-8 Record vs. Union: 33-38 Location: McKenzie, Tenn. Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple & Gold

Head Coach: J.D. Parker 2010-11 Record: 8-22, 2-14 Record vs. Union: 0-8 Location: Blue Mountain, Miss. Nickname: Toppers Colors: Blue & Gold

Head Coach: Lonnie Thompson 2010-11 Record: 18-12, 11-5 Record vs. Union: 11-40 Location: Lebanon, Tenn. Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Maroon & White

Head Coach: Jason Shelton 2010-11 Record: 22-12, 12-4 Record vs. Union: 29-65 Location: Henderson, Tenn. Nickname: Lions Colors: Maroon, White, & Gold

LYON COLLEGE January 12 at Union February 9 in Batesville, Ark. Head Coach: Kevin Jenkins 2010-11 Record: 9-21, 2-14 Record vs. Union: 8-30 Location: Batesville, Ark. Nickname: Pipers Colors: Crimson Red & Navy

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE January 7 in Pulaski, Tenn. February 4 at Union Head Coach: Andy Sharpe 2010-11 Record: 34-3, 14-2 Record vs. Union: 10-25 Location: Pulaski, Tenn. Nickname: RedHawks Colors: Red & White

MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY January 16 at Union February 16 in Mayfield, Ky. Head Coach: Winston Bennett 2010-11 Record: 11-20, 4-12 Record vs. Union: 1-12 Location: Mayfield, Ky. Nickname: Cougars Colors: Blue & Gold

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY January 26 at Union February 23 in Nashville, Tenn. Head Coach: Sam Harris 2010-11 Record: 11-18, 5-11 Record vs. Union: 28-46 Location: Nashville, Tenn. Nickname: Trojans Colors: Purple & White

Non-Conference Opponents BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY November 5 at Union November 29 in Jackson, Miss. Record vs. Union: 1-2 Location: Jackson, Miss. Nickname: Blazers Colors: Green & Gold

EMMANUEL COLLEGE December 12 at Union Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Franklin Springs, Ga. Nickname: Lions Colors: Blue & Gold

TOUGALOO COLLEGE November 19 in Jackson, Miss. November 26 at Union Record vs. Union: 1-8 Location: Tougaloo, Miss. Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Scarlet & Royal Blue

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY November 15 at Union January 2 in Campbellsville, Ky. Record vs. Union: 7-10 Location: Campbellsville, Ky. Nickname: Tigers Colors: Maroon, White & Gray

LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY November 11 in Lebanon, Ill. Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: St. Charles, Mo. Nickname: Lions Colors: Black & Gold

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY December 9 in Henderson, Tenn. January 28 in Hattiesburg, Miss. Record vs. Union: 5-14 Location: Hattiesburg, Miss. Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Red, Black & White

CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGE October 31 in Conway, Ark. November 21 at Union Record vs. Union: 0-4 Location: Conway, Ark. Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Blue & Silver

MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY November 12 in Lebanon, Ill. November 25 at Union Record vs. Union: 4-12 Location: Lebanon, Ill. Nickname: Bearcats Colors: Purple & 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 Burkett - 2005, 2006 Pierry Valmeria - 2005 Kinley Sellers - 2006 Mack Bealim - 2007 Deywane Lee - 2007 Matt Neaville - 2008, 2009 Brian Lake - 2008, 2009 Greg Truvillion - 2009, 2010 CJ Davis - 2011 NAIA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Michael Davis – 1996 Elvis Ochieng – 1999 Steve Poindexter – 2000 Michael Katrosh – 2002 Brian Johnson – 2002 Jonathan Kee - 2003, 2004 Daniel Kelley - 2011 ALL-TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE TEAM Kirk Goehring – 1997 Matt 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 Martinessi – 2002, 2003, 2005 Ben Frederick - 2004, 2005, 2006 Corey Burkett - 2005, 2006 Kinley Sellers - 2006 Deywane Lee - 2006, 2007 Pierry Valmera - 2005, 2007 Mack Bealim - 2007 Matt Neaville - 2008, 2009 Brian Lake - 2008, 2009

honor roll ALL-TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE TEAM (Cont.) Greg Truvillion - 2009, 2010 Stan McNeil - 2010, 2011 CJ Davis - 2011 Shane Burrell - 2001 ALL-TRANSOUTH FRESHMAN TEAM Patrick Whyte - 1997 Gaylon Moore - 1997 Anthony Brooks - 1998 Zach Wiggs - 2000 Will Harris - 2001 Chima Abakwue - 2001 Bruno Martinessi - 2002 Matt 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 Matt Neaville - 2009 TRANSOUTH NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Robert Joseph - 2002 Corey Burkett - 2005 Kinley Seller - 2006 Matt Neaville - 2008 Greg Truvillion - 2009 TRANSOUTH COACH OF THE YEAR Ralph Turner - 1998, 1999, 2002, 2006

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season & championship history CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

TranSouth Regular Season Titles - 8 1998, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011* *co-champions

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

Coach

Record (Conference)

2010-11

David Niven (Career: 52-15, .776)

26-7 (14-2)

2009-10

David Niven

26-8 (14-2)

2008-09

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

29-6 (14-2)

Year

2007-08

Ralph Turner

18-13 (12-8)

2010

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

2006-07

Ralph Turner

25-10 (14-4)

2005-06

Ralph Turner

28-6 (9-2)

2009

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

2004-05

Ralph Turner

24-9 (8-2)

2007

lost to Crichton (Tenn.) 89-85 OT

2003-04

Ralph Turner

24-10 (10-4)

2006

def. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) 92-79

2002-03

Ralph Turner

17-15 (5-9)

2005

def. Lyon (Ark.) 76-75

2001-02

Ralph Turner

31-5 (10-2)

2002

def. Martin Methodist (Tenn.) 68-61 OT

2000-01

Ralph Turner

24-12 (7-6)

2001

lost to Lee (Tenn.) 93-74

1999-00

Ralph Turner

25-9 (9-4)

1999

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

1998-99

Ralph Turner

35-3 (12-1)

1998

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

1997-98

Ralph Turner

30-5 (13-2)

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

Year

All-Time National Tournament Results

1984-85

Jim Swope

14-14

1958

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

1983-84

Jim Swope

18-12

1992

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

1982-83

Jim Swope

9-19

1998

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

1981-82

Jim Swope

13-17

1980-81

Jim Swope

15-13

1999

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

1979-80

Jim Swope

15-15

2000

1978-79

Jim Swope

20-8

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

1977-78

Jim Swope

20-11

2001

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

1976-77

Jim Swope

13-12

2002

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

1975-76

Jim Swope

11-15

2004

Barber-Scotia (N.C.) 61, (13) Union (Tenn.) 53 OT

1974-75

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

8-17

2005

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

1973-74

Jim Simmons

11-17

2006

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

1972-73

Jim Simmons

10-14

1971-72

Jim Simmons

12-13

2007

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

1970-71

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

15-9

1969-70

Bill Henry

15-12

2009

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

1967-68

Bill Henry

22-3

2010

Montana Western 82, (10) Union 79

2011

Carroll (Mont) 69, (11) Union 63

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

NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT HISTORY

National Tournament Appearances - 14 1958, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 National Tournament Finishes Elite Eight - 2 (1999, 2007) Sweet Sixteen - 3 (2000, 2002, 2009) National Tournament Seeds #2 - 2 (1999, 2002) #3 - 1 (2009) #5 - 2 (1998, 2006) #7 - 1 (2005) #10 - 1 (2010) #11 (2011) #12 (2007) #13 - 1 (2004) #14 - 1 (2000)

National Tournament Win-Loss Record: 7-14 .333

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Front (L to R): Robyn Reynolds, Kayla Dubrule, Megan Mysinger, Lindsey Blackwood, Shelby Black, Shauna Raidy, Kayla Smith Back (L to R): Chelsea Frederick, Sarah Ford, Matthew Keithline, Morgan Hudson, Elizabeth Atkins NAME Lindsey Blackwood Megan Mysinger Shelby Black Elizabeth Atkins Morgan Hudson Robyn Reynolds Kayla Dubrule Kayla Smith Chelsea Frederick Sarah Ford Shauna Raidy Matthew Keithline

CLASS HOMETOWN Senior Jackson, Tenn. Senior Jackson, Tenn. Junior Jackson, Tenn. Sophomore Milan, Tenn. Sophomore Savannah, Tenn. Sophomore Bradford, Tenn. Sophomore Newbern, Tenn. Sophomore Marion, Ark. Freshman New Johnsonville, Tenn. Freshman Selmer, Tenn. Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Freshman Jackson, Tenn.

MAJOR Digital Media/Comm. Arts Psychology Graphic Design Psychology Dental Hygiene Biology Social Work Nursing PreProfessional Nursing Nursing Nursing

Coaches: Tina Giddens, Becky Ranfeld

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winning tradition

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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.

Matt 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 Martinessi (2001-05)

1,392

17.

Matt 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, Matt 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 Christian University 46, James Bass, 1983-84 42, Robert Joseph, 3/05/02 vs. Martin Methodist College 40, Matt 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, Matt 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 (regulation) 30, Billy Howard, 1971-72 Most rebounds, game (overtime) 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, Matt 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 attempts, career 1,589, Marshal Brown, 1988-91 1,349, Warren Olden, 1990-94 Field goal attempts, season 620, Matt Neaville, 2007-08 516, Matt Neaville, 2008-09 511, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01 510, Marshal Brown, 1989-90 Field goal attempts, game 30, Matt Neaville, Mountain State University, 12-01-07 30, Matt Neaville, Oklahoma Baptist University, 11-10-07 THREE POINTERS: Most three-pointers, career 401, Chima Abakwue, 2000-2004 290, Matt Neaville, 2007-09 286, Clay Gray, 1991-94 Most three-pointers, season 153, Matt Neaville, 2007-08 137, Matt Neaville, 2008-09 134, Chima Abakwue, 2003-04

131, Clay Gray, 1993-94 Most three-pointers, game 11 (11-20), Matt Neaville, 2/28/08 vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.) 10 (10-17), Matt Neaville, 3/05/09 vs. Lyon (Ark.) 10 (10-22) (2OT), Matt 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), Matt Hoover, 1995-96 1.000 (6-of-6), Michael Katrosh, 2001-02 1.000 (4-of-4, Matt Neaville, 11/04/08, vs. Williams Baptist 1.000 (4-of-4), Matt Trammell, Nov. 11, 2002 vs. Philander Smith Three-point percentage, career .453, Paul Barrow, 1988-90 Three-point percentage, season .491, Paul Barrow, 1989-90 .467 (78-167), Stan McNeil, 2010-11 Three-point field goal attempts, career 783, Matt Neaville, 2007-09 667, Chima Abakwue, 2000-05 656, Clay Gray, 1990-94 Three-point field goal attempts, season 422, Matt Neaville, 2007-08 361, Matt Neaville, 2008-09 314, Chima Abakwue, 2003-04 292, Clay Gray, 1993-94 Three-point field goal attempts, game 25, Matt Neaville, vs. Mountain State University, 12/01/07 22, Matt Neaville, vs. Crichton College, 2/23/08 21, Matt Neaville, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 2/21/08 20, Matt Neaville, vs. Blue Mountain College, 02/28/08 20, Matt Neaville, vs. Blue Mountain College, 01/26/08 19, Chima Abakwue, Philander Smith College, 11/29/02 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 attempts, career 684, Warren Olden, 1990-94 Free-throw attempts, season 389, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 Free-throw attempts, game 28, Robert Joseph, March 5, 2002 vs. Martin Methodist College Most consecutive free throws made 21, Matt Hoover, 1995-96 20, Matt 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

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UNION UNIVERSITY INDIVIDUAL RECORDS 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 12, Robert Joseph, November 10, 2001 vs. Crichton College DOUBLE-DOUBLES: Most double-doubles, career 32, Brian Lake, 2006-09 26, Greg Truvillion, 2008-10 16, Robert Joseph, 2001-02 Most double-doubles, season 16, Greg Truvillion, 2009-10 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, Matt 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 consecutive wins 18, 1998-99 SCORING: Most points in a game 150, vs. Naval Air Station, 1971-72 Most points in a half 79, vs. Jarvis Christian 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 FIELD GOALS: Field goals made, game 49, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 2/28/08 48, vs. Williams Baptist (Ark.), 11/04/08 48, vs. Indiana University-Northwest, 1/0398 48, vs. Edward Waters College, 11/07/98 48, vs. Williams Baptist College, 2/25/99 Field goals made, season 1162, 1998-99 Field goals attempts, game 93, vs. Wesley College, 02/05/99 92, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/09 87, vs. Blue Mountain (MIss.), 01/26/08

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TEAM RECORDS Field goal attempts, 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. National Christian 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 attempts, game 52, vs. National Christian University, 01/05/02 49, vs. Blue Mountain (Miss.), 02/26/90 45, vs. William Carey University, 11/23/07 Three-point field goal attempts, 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 attempts, game 1. 52, vs. Lambuth University, 3/3/07 2. 49, vs. Martin 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 attempts, 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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Players in the pros

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DAVID LANE

6-1, 175 lb., SR, G Akron, Ohio

21 32 42

PEDRO FALLER

6-0, 185 lb., FR, G Espirito Santo, Brazil

ERIC LEISEY

6-8, 205 lb., FR, F Litiz, Pa.

PAUL VALDOR

6-8, 210, FR, F Cap Haitien, Haiti

media roster

SKYLER VADEN

6-2, 175 lb., SR, G Los Angeles, Calif.

22 33

LEVENTRICE GRAY

6-7, 210 lb., SR, F Brimingham, Ala.

SAMUEL DANACHE

6-4, 205, JR, G Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

13 23 34

GIOSHA KOGUASHVILI

6-4, 180 lb., FR, G Republic of Georgia

ANTOINE HALL

6-6, 200, SR, G Douglasville, Ga.

DANI MARTI

6-8, 200 lb., JR, F Valencia, Spain

HEAD COACH DAVID NIVEN Third Season (52-15, .776)

15 24 35

ANTHONY FREEMAN, Jr.

6-8, 215 lb., JR, F Portland, Ore.

WILL DUNCAN

6-2, 175 lb., FR, G Tuscaloosa, Ala.

AJ ROBERTS

6-4, 200 lb., JR, G Fresno, Calif.

ASSISTANT COACH TREVOR LYDIC Second Season

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