This is OUR House - Cheyney University

This is OUR House
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Basketball
Table of Contents
General Information ............................................................................................................ 1
Cheyney Today .................................................................................................................. 2
2010-11 Preview ................................................................................................................. 3
Head Coach ......................................................................................................................... 4
Assistant Coaches ............................................................................................................... 5
Player Profiles ..................................................................................................................6-8
2009-10 Final Statistics....................................................................................................... 9
2010-11 Opponents ......................................................................................................10-12
2010-11 Schedule .............................................................................................................. 13
Athletics Staff ................................................................................................................... 14
Athletic Department Vision Statement ............................................................................. 15
2010-11 Roster .................................................................................................................. 16
Team Information
Cheyney University
of Pennsylvania
2009-2010 Record: 16-12
2009-2010 PSAC Record: 9 -5
Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3
Lettermen Returning/Lost: 3/8
Location:
Cheyney, PA
Founded:
1837
Enrollment:
1,500
Nickname:
Wolves
President:
Dr. Michelle Howard-Vital
Director of Athletics: China Jude
Athletic Department Phone:
(610) 399-2287
Colors:
Royal Blue and White
Home Court:
Cope Hall (1,500)
Affiliation:
Pennsylvania State Athletic
Conference (PSAC)
Eastern Division
Coaching Staff
Head Coach:
Dominique Stephens
Alma Mater:
North Carolina Central ’92
Overall Coaching Record/yrs.: 34-21/2 years
Record at Cheyney/yrs.:
Same
Assistant Coaches:
Ellis Gindraw, Keith Wall,
Greg Benjamin
Basketball Office Phone:
610-399-2267
Sports Information Director:
Office Phone:
Office Fax:
Home Phone:
Press Row:
e-mail:
Lenn Margolis
610-399-2143
610-399-2532
610-519-0578
610-399-2026
lmargolis@cheyney.edu
National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division II
Mailing Address:
Cheyney University
1837 University Circle
P.O. Box 200
Cheyney, PA 19319-0200
Media Services
The Cheyney University Sports Information Office provides game programs, rosters and updated statistics prior
to every game. Game statistics and play by play will be available to all working members of the media shortly
after the game. Coaches and team members of both teams will be available for interviews approximately ten
minutes after the conclusion of the contest. Those individuals desiring phone, fax and internet service prior to
or following the game should contact the sports information office at least 48 hours prior to the event. Working
press credentials can be obtained by contacting the Sports Information Director at least 48 hours prior to the contest. For interviews on non game days please contact the Sports Information Director at least 48 hours prior to
the desired interview. Every effort will be made to accommodate the request. Home and cell numbers of players
and coaches will not be released under any circumstances.
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Cheyney Today
Founded in 1837 as the Institute for Colored Youth, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is the
oldest of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America. The founding of Cheyney
University was made possible by Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist who bequeathed
$10,000, one tenth of his estate, to design and establish a school to educate the descendents of
the African race.
Born on a plantation in the West Indies, Richard Humphreys came to Philadelphia in 1764.
Having witnessed the struggles of African Americans competing unsuccessfully for jobs due to
the influx of immigrants, he became interested in their plight. In 1829, race riots heightened and
it was that year Richard Humphreys wrote his will and charged thirteen fellow Quakers to design an institution: “...to instruct the descendents of the African Race in school learning, in the
various branches of the mechanic Arts, trades and Agriculture, in order to prepare and fit
and qualify them to act as teachers....”
The school began in Philadelphia as the Institute for Colored Youth and successfully provided
free classical education for qualified young people. In 1902, the Institute moved to George
Cheyney’s farm, 25 miles west of Philadelphia. In 1913, the name was changed to Cheyney
State Teachers College; in 1921, the State Normal School at Cheyney; and in 1959, Cheyney
State College. In 1983, Cheyney joined the State System of Higher Education as Cheyney
University of Pennsylvania.
Today, Cheyney University students represent a variety of races, cultures, and nationalities who
receive education instruction beyond the vision of Richard Humphreys. Cheyney graduates still
become teachers, but students also enter careers such as journalism, medicine, business, science,
law, communication, and government service. The university offers baccalaureate degrees in
more than 30 disciplines and the master’s degree in education.
Cheyney University is proud of its more than 10,000 graduates. Well known alumni include
the late journalist Ed Bradley of the CBS program “60 Minutes;” Robert W. Bogle, publisher
and CEO of the Philadelphia Tribune, the oldest newspaper continuously owned an operated
by an African American; Gladys Styles Johnston, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at
Kearney; State Representative Michael Horsey who represents the 190th district in Philadelphia
County; State Representative Thaddeus Kirkland who represents the 159th district in Delaware
County; Robert L. Woodson, Founder and President of the National left for Neighborhood Enterprise (NCNE), Washington, D.C.; Samuel J. Patterson, CEO of Shepard Patterson Systems
and Information Consulting Firm; and Ambassador (retired) Joseph M. Segars.
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2010-11 Cheyney University
Men’s Basketball Preview
Bray to Lead Cheyney
Sharif Bray is one of the most prolific scorers in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
Last season, his first back in collegiate ball, Bray averaged 21.7 points per game. Joining Bray
in the back court will be Rob Townsend, Bruce Kennedy and Amarildo Matos. All three saw
substantial minutes a year ago and will be a key component for Coach Dominique Stephens and
his staff if the Wolves are to get back to the PSAC postseason. Last season, the Wolves finished
16-12 overall and 9-5 in the PSAC before falling to East Stroudsburg in the quarterfinals.
According to Stephens all three (Matos, Kennedy and Townsend) have really stepped up their
game. They all worked very hard over the summer and we should see the fruits of their efforts
this season. Matos averaged 4.3 points while shooting 40% from behind the arc. Kennedy
averaged over five points a game last season. Townsend shot over 50% from the field averaging
4.9 points per contest.
“The front court was a shortcoming last season,” stated Stephens. With the addition of David
Burton, Antonio Boyd, Anthony Juene and Javon Beatty, Cheyney looks to have filled some of
the pieces that were previously missing. Burton transferred from the University of the District
of Columbia, Boyd from Philadelphia CC and Juene from Holy Family.
“We decided to keep a lot of players on the roster this year. The players are going to have to
battle in practice just to see who dresses for a game,” stated Stephens.
Bruce Kennedy (10) and Antonio Boyd (1) run the fast break.
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Dominique Stephens
Head Coach…Third Year
After serving as the interim head coach during the 2008-09 season and leading the Wolves to the PSAC play-offs, Dominique Stephens was named head
coach. Stephens is a native of Philadelphia and younger brother of Cheyney
University women’s head coach and former Temple All-American women’s
basketball player Marilyn Stephens.
Stephens has been part of many championships and great team from Philadelphia and Durham, NC. From past to present, Stephens was a member of the
Dobbins High School Football team and 1984 basketball team that consisted
of Doug Overton, Bo Kimble, and the late Hank Gathers. That famous hoop
squad went onto win the Philadelphia Public League Championship. After
high school, Stephens enrolled at North Carolina Central University. As a
sophomore, NCCU posted a 26-3 mark. The following year the NCCU won the NCAA Division II title with a
28-4 season. The championship season, Stephens was named to the NCAA Tournament Team. His senior year,
the Eagles went 28-5. Stephens was inducted into the North Carolina Central University Hall of Fame in 1995.
After college Stephens signed to play professionally in the Philippians Basketball League. In
2000, he was a member of the Lancaster Storm
of the Eastern Basketball League. While always
dreaming to play in the NBA, Stephens continued
his schooling earning his Bachelors of Science in
Mathematics from NCCU in 1992. Stephens went
on to earn a Masters of Science in Human Services
from Springfield College in 2002.
The Stephens File
2008 - Present – Cheyney UniversityCheyney, PA
Head Coach
2003-2008 – Cheyney UniversityCheyney, PA Assistant Coach
1999-2001 – Lancaster StormLancaster, PA Player/Coach
1993-94 – Durham HS-Durham, NC
JV Coach/ Varsity Assistant
1992-93 – Northern HS-Durham, NC
JV Assistant Coach
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Ellis Gindraw
Assistant Coach…Third Year
Previously, Coach Gindraw served as a volunteer assistant for the past two seasons with the
Wolves. A 2004 graduate of Cheyney, Gindraw was the captain of the basketball team that
played in the NCAA Division II Eastern Regional Semi –Final finishing the season with a 23-8
mark. He received his Bachelor of Science in recreation and leisure management. Gindraw is
currently pursuing his Masters in Education Administration at Cheyney.
A graduate of Strawberry Mansion High School in 1998, Grindraw played at the Community
College of Philadelphia. While at CCP, his 1999-00 squad won a conference and state championship with a record of 28-3. The following season, Gindraw found himself averaging 18
points and six rebounds per game while at Manor Jr. College where he helped guide the team to
the championship game. Gindraw played his junior and senior seasons at Cheyney. Gindraw has
coached in the AAU circuit and the Sonny Hill League since 2004.
Gindraw is married to the former Latosha Morris. They have three children.
Keith Wall
Assistant Coach…Second Year
Wall was a member of the Wolves Men’s Basketball team from 1986-1990. He was the six man
on an impressive Wolves team that made the PASC playoffs all of his four years. He was named
captain as a sophomore and continued in that role his final two seasons. During his four seasons with the Wolves, Cheyney posted an impressive 29 win season with a record of 69-44. He
graduated from Cheyney with a Degree in Criminal Justice and Social Welfare in 1991. Keith
is a active member of the C-Club and Cheyney Alumni Association. Keith is a native of Philadelphia and graduate of Simon Gratz High School. He played on the basketball at Gratz in 1986
and was third team All-Public and third team All- City. He also served as a Volunteer Assistant
Coach at Simon Gratz High School from 1994 to 2008.
He continues to be active in basketball circles as an instructor with John Chaney and Sonny Hill
community league in Philadelphia. Wall is currently working as Warrant Officer with the First
Judicial District of Pennsylvania, a position he has held for more than 10 years. Coach Wall has
received numerous awards and recognitions in the community for his services to youth, but most
notable was his inductions into Cheyney University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009.
Greg Benjamin
Assistant Coach…Second Year
Gregory Benjamin is a native of Philadelphia, PA and a graduate Overbrook High School and
Cheyney State College of Pennsylvania. He later earned a Masters of Business Administration
Degree from Wilmington College with specialization in Personnel Administration and Marketing. Deciding to work in education, Benjamin received his certification of education from the
State of Delaware.
Benjamin worked in the Christina and Redclay School Districts in Delaware, as an Administrator, Teacher, Advisor, Dean of students, Head Tennis Coach and Head Basketball Coach.
Coach Benjamin passion is mentoring students toward and through the education process from
entrance to graduation. His mentees have obtained college degrees from outstanding institutions such as, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, University of Delaware, Howard
University, Delaware State and Cheyney University.
Coach Benjamin was the Head Boys Basketball Coach for Newark High School for over 16
years. He is one of three coaches who had the opportunity to coach in three Delaware High
School Championship Games: 1997, 2001, 2008. He had worked in several prestigious Basketball
camps including: Eastern Invitational, Hoop Group and Keystone Invitational. Coach Benjamin
has also worked with legendary coaches such as John Chaney, Vivian Stringer, Mike Brey, Phil
Martelli , John Thompson Jr. and Jim Boeheim. Coach Benjamin has received numerous awards
and recognitions for his services to youth.
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Returning Players
Tyrone Blassingame – 21
F
6-5 Sr
205
Philadelphia, PA
George Washington HS
Career High:
Points: 7 vs East Stroudsburg (1/23/10)
Rebounds: 6 vs Bloomsburg (1/14/09)
Assists: 1 vs East Stroudsburg (1/24/09)
TOTAL
REBOUNDS
GP-GS Min FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT
FT-FTA PCT OFF-DEF
TOT AVG
PF
A
TO
BLk St
PTS AVG
08-09 15-5
135
7-20
350
0-0
000
2-3
667
14-9
23
1.5
23
1
4
6
5
16
1.1
09-10 28-24
421
27-60
450
0-0
000
6-12
500
25-27
52
1.9
85
9
19
19
11
60
2.1
Total
556
34-80
425
0-0
000
8-15
.533
39-36
75
1.7
108
10
23
25
16
76
1.8
43-29
Rob Townsend – 23
G
6-3 So
180
Philadelphia, PA
Cardinal Dougherty HS
Career High:
Points: 19 vs Kutztown (2/24/10)
Rebounds: 8 vs Lincoln (1/31/10)
Assists: 7 vs. West Chester (2/15/10)
TOTAL
REBOUNDS
GP-GS
Min.
FG-FGA
PCT
3FG-FGA
PCT
FT-FTA
PCT
OFF-DEF
TOT
AVG
PF
A
TO
BLk
St
PTS
AVG
08-09
27-5
2763
21-42
500
0-4
000
9-13
692
17-15
32
1.2
28
9
17
4
14
51
1.9
09-10
28-18
739
83-162
512
3-17
176
52-72
722
39-60
99
3.5
69
29
43
15
47
221
7.9
Total
55-23
1012
104-204
510
3-21
143
61-85
718
56-75
131
2.4
97
38
60
19
61
272
4.9
Bruce Kennedy – 10
G
6-0 Jr
175
Ambler, PA
Wissahicken HS/Lock Haven University
Career High
Points: 17 vs Millersville (2/17/10)
Rebounds: 5 vs Millersville (2/17/10)
Assists: 2 multiple occasions
08-09
09-10
Total
GP-GS
Min.
FG-FGA
TOTAL
PCT
3FG-FGA
PCT
FT-FTA PCT
OFF-DEF
TOT
AVG
PF
23-0
28-2
51-2
203
469
672
20-58
49-129
69-187
345
380
369
303
389
369
13-20
11-17
24-37
3-14
11-22
14-36
17
33
50
0.7
1.2
1.0
22
26
48
10-33
42-108
52-141
650
647
649
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REBOUNDS
A
TO
14
15
29
15
15
30
BLk
St
PTS
AVG
1
0
1
9
11
20
63
151
214
2.7
5.4
4.2
Sharif Bray – 5
G
6-3 Jr
175
Philadelphia, PA
Central HS/California (PA)
Career High
Points: 33 vs Pfeiffer (11/15/09)
Rebounds: 6 vs Bloomsburg (2/8/10)
Assists: 6 vs Millersville (2/17/10)
TOTAL
09-10
REBOUNDS
GP-GS
Min
FG-FGA PCT
3FG-FGA PCT
FT-FTA
PCT
Off-Def
Tot
AVG
PF
A
TO
BLk
St
PTS
AVG
28-27
961
193-447
67-176
154-181
851
18-67
85
3.0
94
73
84
5
33
607
21.7
432
381
Amarildo Matos – 12
G
6-3 Jr
180
Norristown, PA
Kennedy Kendrick HS
Career High
Points: 11 vs Kutztown (2/3/10)
Rebounds: 3 multiple occasions
Assists: 4 multiple occasions
TOTAL
09-10
REBOUNDS
GP-GS
Min
FG-FGA PCT
3FG-FGA PCT
FT-FTA
PCT
Off-Def
Tot
AVG
PF
A
TO
BLk
St
PTS
AVG
27-1
372
35-99
22-55
24-31
774
9-38
47
1.7
38
30
17
1
14
116
4.3
393
400
Newcomers
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Antonio Boyd
F 6-4 Jr 195
Philadelphia, PA
World Communication/
Community College of
Philadelphia
David Burton
F 6-5 Sr 220
Philadelphia, PA
Neuman HS/University of
the District of Columbia
34
43
Darryl Davis
G 6-0 Sr 160
Philadelphia, PA
Simon Gratz HS
Derrick Davis
G 6-0 Sr 171
Philadelphia, PA
Simon Gratz HS
7
22
2
Ed Draughn
F 6-4 So 185
Philadelphia, PA
Cardinal Dougherty HS
Brandon Epps
F 6-5 Fr 220
Philadelphia, PA
Penn Wood HS
32
15
Andre Flagg
F 6-2 So 220
Chester, PA
Chester HS
Anthony Juene
F 6-5 Jr 195
Chalfont, PA
Camden Catholic HS
55
30
Tyreese Oden
F 6-2 Fr 190
Philadelphia, PA
Simon Gratz HS
Michael Paeys
F 6-5 Fr 225
Pittsburgh, PA
Peabody HS
42
45
Donte Woody
F 6-4 So 210
Phoenixville, PA
Great Valley HS
Billy Winters
G 6-0 Fr 170
Hunlock Creek, PA
Northwest Area HS
33
24
Jayvon Beatty
F 6-8 Jr 178
Jersey City, NJ
St. Anthony’s HS/
Bergen CC
Randall Grant
F 6-4 So 170
Coatesville, PA
Coatesville HS/
Essex CC
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2009-10 Statistics and Results
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2010-11 Cheyney University
Men’s Basketball Opponents
University of the Sciences
Lincoln University
Date: November 13, 2010
Date: November 26, 2010
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Nickname: Devils
Colors: Blue and White
Arena: Athletic and Recreation Center
Conference: Central Athletic Collegiate
Conference (CACC)
Head Coach: Dave Pauly
2009-10 Record: 7-20
SID: Bob Heller
E-Mail: r.heller@usp.edu
Location: Lincoln, PA
Nickname: Lions
Colors: Blue and Orange
Arena: Rivera Hall
Conference: CIAA
Head Coach: John Hill
2009-10 Record:
SID: Chris Weeden
E-Mail: Cweeden@lincoln.edu
Bruce Hamburger
Goldey Beacom College
Chestnut Hill College
Date: November 20, 2010
Date: December 4, 2010
Location: Wilmington, DE
Nickname: Lightning
Colors: Navy Blue and Vegas Gold
Arena: Joseph West Jones Arena
Conference: Central Athletic Collegiate
Conference (CACC)
Head Coach: Chuck Hammond
2009-10 Record: 19-10
SID: Eric Zedalis
E-Mail: Zedalis@gbc.edu
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Nickname: Griffins
Colors: Scarlett, white and Gold
Arena: Sorgenti Arena
Conference: Central Athletic Collegiate
Conference
Head Coach: Jesse Balcar
2009-10 Record: 11-6
SID: Greg Gornick
E-Mail: Gornickg@chc.edu
Washington Adventist University
University of the District of
Columbia
Date: November 23, 2010
Date: December 11, 2010
Location: Takoma Park, MD
Nickname: Shock
Colors: Navy and Gold
Arena: The Pitt
Conference: Independent
Head Coach: Patrick Crarey
2009-10 Record: 6-18
SID: Jocelyn Daniels
E-Mail: jdaniels@wau.edu
Location: Washington, DC
Nickname: Firebirds
Colors: Maroon/Burgundy and Gold
Arena: Sports Complex
Conference: Independent
Head Coach: Jeff Ruland
2009-10 Record: 1-20
SID: Bernard Payton
E-Mail: bpayton@udc.edu
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Caldwell College
Arena: McComb Fieldhouse
Conference: PSAC West
Head Coach: Greg Walcavich
2009-10 Record: 11-16
SID: Bob Shreve
E-Mail: rshreve@edinboro.edu
Date: December 18, 2010
Location: Caldwell, NJ
Nickname: Cougars
Colors: Scarlett, White and Gold
Arena: Newman Center
Conference: Central Athletic Collegiate
Conference
Head Coach: Marc Corino
2009-10 Record: 4-23
SID: Matt McLagan
E-Mail: mmclagan@caldwell.com
Gannon University
Date: January 8, 2011
Location: Erie, PA
Nickname: Golden Knights
Colors: Red and Gold
Arena: Hammermill Center
Conference: PSAC West
Head Coach: John Reilly
2009-10 Record: 13-15
SID: Dan Teliski
E-Mail: teliski002@gannon.edu
Dominican College
Date: December 19, 2010
Location: Orangeburg, NY
Nickname: Chargers
Colors: Red and White
Arena: Henessy Center
Conference: Central Athletic Collegiate
Conference
Head Coach: Joe Clinton
2009-10 Record: 14-16
SID: Kelly Ann DiGiulo
E-Mail:kellyann.digiulo@dc.edu
Clarion University
Date: January 9, 2011
Location: Clarion, PA
Nickname: Golden Eagles
Colors: Blue and Gold
Arena: Tippin Gymnasium
Conference: PSAC West
Head Coach: Ron Righter
2009-10 Record: 18-11
SID: Rich Herman
E-Mail: rherman@clarion.edu
Lock Haven University
Date: January 3, 2011
Location: Lock Haven, PA
Nickname: Bald Eagles
Colors: Crimson and White
Arena: Thomas Fieldhouse
Conference: PSAC West
Head Coach: John WIlson
2009-10 Record: 6-19
SID: Doug Spatafore
E-Mail: dspatafo@lhup
East Stroudsburg University
Dates: January 12, 2011
February 5, 2011
Location: East Stroudsburg, PA
Nickname: Warriors
Colors: Red and Black
Arena: Koehler Fieldhouse
Conference: PSAC East
Head Coach: Jeff Wilson
2009-10 Record: 24-6
SID: Greg Knowlden
E-Mail: gknowlden@po-box.esu.edu
Edinboro University
Date: January 4, 2011
Location: Edinboro, PA
Nickname: Fighting Scots
Colors: Red and White
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Shippensburg University
Kutztown University
Dates: January 15, 2011
February 12, 2011
Dates: January 26, 2011
February 16, 2011
Location: Shippensburg, PA
Nickname: Red Raiders
Colors: Red and Blue
Arena: Heigis Fieldhouse
Conference: PSAC East
Head Coach: Dave Springer
2009-10 Record:
SID: Bill Morgal
E-Mail: wjmorgal@ship.edu
Location: Kutztown, PA
Nickname: Golden Bears
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Arena: Keystone Hall
Conference: PSAC East
Head Coach: Bernie Driscoll
2009-10 Record: 23-8
SID: Rob Knox
E-Mail: knox@kutztown.edu
Millersville University
Mansfield University
Dates: January 19, 2011
February 9, 2011
Dates: January 29, 2011
February 26, 2011
Location: Millersville, PA
Nickname: Marauders
Colors: Black and Gold
Arena: Pucillo Gymnasium
Conference: PSAC East
Head Coach: Fred Thompson
2009-10 Record: 8-19
SID: Ethan Hulsey
E-Mail: ehulsey@millersville.edu
Location: Mansfield, PA
Nickname: Mountaineers
Colors: Red and Black
Arena: Decker Gymnasium
Conference: PSAC East
Head Coach: Rich Miller
2009-10 Record: 19-9
SID: Steve McCloskey
E-Mail: smcclosk@mansfield.edu
Bloomsburg University
West Chester University
Dates: January 22, 2011
February 19, 2011
Dates: February 2, 2011
February 23, 2011
Location: Bloomsburg, PA
Nickname: Huskies
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Arena: Nelson Field House
Conference: PSAC East
Head Coach: John Sanow
2009-10 Record: 12-14
SID: Tom McGuire
E-Mail: tmcguire@bloom.edu
Location: West Chester, PA
Nickname: Golden Rams
Colors: Purple and Gold
Arena: Hollinger Field House
Conference: PSAC East
Head Coach: Damien Blair
2009-10 Record: 16-11
SID: Jim Zuhlke
E-Mail: jzuhlke@wcupa.edu
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University of Sciences in Phila.
Goldey Beacom University
Washington Adventist University
Lincoln University at Temple Univ.
Chestnut Hill University
University of District of Columbia
Caldwell Tournament w/ Caldwell
Caldwell Tournament w/ Dominican
Lock Haven University
Edinboro University
Gannon University
Clarion University
East Stroudsburg University
Shippensburg University
Millersville University
Bloomsburg University
Kutztown University
Mansfield University
West Chester University
East Stroudsburg University
Millersville University
Shippensburg University
Kutztown University
Bloomsburg University
West Chester University
Mansfield University
All home games are in bold lettering
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Athletics Staff
Dr. Michelle
Howard-Vital
President
China Jude
Director of
Athletics
Constancia Hayes
Assistant Athletic
Director/Compliance
Lenn Margolis
Sports Information
Director
Lydia Harsley
Coordinator of
Student Athlete
Acacemics
Eric Acolatse
Athletic Business
Manager
Janet Manspeaker
Faculty Athletic
Representative
Ruffin Bell
Equipment Manager
Sinyan Whitfield
Administrative
Assistant
Mark Toney
Game Manager
Scott Uderman
Head Athletic
Trainer
Andrew Dunn
Assistant Athletic
Trainer
Mark Harrison
Head Women’s
Track Coach
James Williams
Head Men’s
Track Coach
Jeff Braxton
Head Football
Coach
Dominique Stephens
Head Men’s
Basketball Coach
Michael Blakeney
Head Bowling &
Tennis Coach
Marilyn Stephens
Head Women’s
Basketball Coach
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Sue Kilian
Head Volleyball
Coach
Department of Athletics…Vision Statement
The Mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania shall be to provide National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division II programs for men and women that are equally characterized
by excellence.
The primary philosophy of the Department of Athletics is that our staff and program develop and hold the concept of the
student-athlete at the highest level of significance. This important standard must be encouraged and supported and never
compromised, thus emphasizing to the student-athlete the importance of not only obtaining a degree but also in reaching
full academic and athletic potential. The Intercollegiate Athletics program shall reflect due regard for the athletics traditions of Cheyney University as well as future promise. The program shall fall within Cheyney’s abilities to provide appropriate facilities, financial capabilities of Cheyney University to fund adequately.
The goal of the Department of Athletics is consistent with the core mission of the University: to provide excellent educational opportunities for a diverse student population. Our student-athletes will be viewed as students first, and only then as
athletes. The department will focus on providing graduates who are successful, well rounded and prepared to make positive contributions to society.
Academics achievements in the classroom, together with the development of character, individual and team skills, the will
to win, and a sense of fair play and sportsmanship in athletic competition determines distinction in intercollegiate athletics
programs. Such groups including students, faculty and staff, alumni, community and friends at all levels of interest.
The Department of Athletics will strive to be a leader in areas of ethics, non-discrimination, diversity and authentic fiscal
integrity throughout the Cheyney University campus, the State of Pennsylvania and the country. At the time, student-athletes must be given the greatest preparation, motivation and support.
Last, but not least, it is the objective of the Department of Athletics to adhere in principle and fact to the rules and regulations of the University and National Collegiate Athletic Association.
The New and Improved…Below is just a sample of some of the new things
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New Website
Use of Social Media Sites
First Women’s National Track Finalist (2009and 2010)
McClendon Scholar
NCAA Game Environment Award
Hosted the PSAC Men’s Final Four
Hosted the 2011 PA State Bowling Championships
Facility Upgrades
Rebranding initiative…New Spirit Mark and
Logo
Community Service Projects
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15
Summer Sports Camps
Increased staff diversity by 50%
Creation of a golf program
One third of all student athletes have a gpa of
3.0 or better
Established first athletic endowment
Signed long term deal with Kelly Sports and
NIKE
Two PSAC Coaches of the Year (2008)
Only School to have brother and sister coaching basketball team in the NCAA
New Dorm to open August 2011
New Science Building to open Winter 2011
2010-11 Cheyney University
Men’s Basketball Roster
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Name
Ht
Wt Pos
Antonio Boyd
6-4
195
F
Yr
Hometown, High School
Jr
Philadelphia/World Communication/
Community College of Philadelphia
Brandon Epps
6-5
220 F
Fr
Philadelphia/Penn Wood HS
Sharif Bray
6-3
175 G
Sr
Philadelphia/Central HS/California
University of Pennsylvania
Bruce Kennedy
5-11 175 G
Sr
Ambler/Wissahicken/Lock Haven HS
David Burton
6-5
220 F
Sr
Philadelphia/Neuman/University of the
District of Columbia
Amarildo Matos
6-3
180 G
Sr
Norristown/Kennedy Kendrick HS
Anthony Juene
6-5
195 F
Jr
Chalfont/Camden Catholic HS
Tyrone Blassingame
6-6
215 F
Sr
Philadelphia/Northeast HS
Ed Draughn
6-4
185 F
So
Philadelphia/Cardinal Dougherty HS
Rob Townsend
6-3
180 G
Jr
Philadelphia/Cardinal Dougherty HS
Randall Grant
6-4
170 F
So
Coatesville/Coatesville HS/Essex CC
Michael Paeys
6-5
225 F
Fr
Pittsburgh/Peabody HS
Andre Flagg
6-2
220 F
So
Chester/Chester HS
Jayvon Beatty
6-8
178 F
Jr
Jersey City/St. Anthony’s HS/Bergen CC
Darryl Davis
6-0
160 G
Sr
Philadelphia/Simon Graztz HS
Donte Woody
6-4
210 F
So
Phoenixville/Great Valley HS
Derrick Davis
6-0
171 G
Sr
Philadelphia/Simon Gratz HS
Billy Winters
6-0
170 G
Fr
Hunlock Creek/Northwest Area HS
Tyreese Oden
6-2
190 F
Fr
Philadelphia/Simon Gratz HS
Head Coach: Dominique Stephens
Assistant: Ellis Gindraw, Keith Wall, and Greg Benjamin
Men’s Basketball Year by Year
PSAC Overall
1964-65
1965-66
1966-67
1967-68
1968-69
1969-70
1970-71
1971-72
1972-73
1973-74
1974-75
1975-76
1976-77
1977-78
1978-79
1979-80
14-0
14-0
13-1
14-0
14-4
13-1
13-1
12-2
12-2
11-3
11-3
13-1
12-2
13-0
11-2
12-0
23-1
26-1
27-3
22-7
25-3
25-3
23-6
22-6
23-5
19-7
16-9
25-5
20-8
27-2
24-7
23-5
PSAC Overall
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
9-3
11-1
12-2
9-5
11-3
13-1
8-6
8-4
7-5
7-5
6-6
4-8
3-9
3-9
3-9
9-3
16
27-5
26-6
26-6
15-12
16-9
24-6
19-8
16-14
16-12
18-10
15-12
11-15
8-18
10-16
8-17
16-11
PSAC Overall
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
8-4
5-7
3-9
8-4
6-6
8-4
4-8
10-2
3-9
6-6
6-6
10-2
10-4
9-5
17-11
11-13
10-15
16-10
14-12
17-10
13-14
23-8
4-20
13-14
15-15
19-10
18-9
16-12