saints basketball - Limestone College
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saints basketball - Limestone College
0 SAINTS BASKETBALL 1 SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE CONTENTS Quick Facts……………………………………….2 Season Outlook Season Outlook…………………………………3-5 2004 Roster……………………………………….6 2004 Schedule…………………………………….7 Coach and Player Personnel Head Coach Larry Epperly..……………………...8 Assistant Coaches…………....…..……………….9 Seniors……………………………………….10-12 Juniors…………………………………………...13 Sophomores………………………………….14-16 Freshmen……………………………………..16-17 Opponents 2004 Opponents……………………………...18-19 2003 Results……………………………………..19 Stats 2003 Stats………………………………………..20 Career Records……………………………….21-22 Single Season Records……………………….23-24 Athletic Department Athletic Directory……………………………….25 Athletic Training………………………………..26 Athletic Support Saints Club………………………………………27 Facilities Limestone Athletic Facilities………………...28-29 Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference CVAC Information……………………………...29 Limestone College Limestone College Information……….Back Cover 2004-2005 Media Guide Credits The 2004-2005 Limestone Men’s Basketball Media Guide was written, designed, and edited by Sports Information Director Josh Lacy with editorial assistance from Dr. Walt Griffin, Adrienne Behling, and Josh Crotzer. 2 2004 Quick Facts College Information Location……………………………………….Gaffney, SC Enrollment……………………………………………....619 Founded………………………………………………..1845 President…………………………………...Dr. Walt Griffin Athletic Information Athletic Director……………………………..Larry Epperly Asst. AD for Compliance..………………...Dennis Bloomer Senior Women’s Administrator ………….Cyndi McMahan Nickname…………………………………………….Saints Colors………………………………………..Blue and Gold Affiliation……………………………….NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Information Conference……….Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference Head Coach…………………………Larry Epperly (8th Yr.) Overall Record………………………....202-266 (17 Years) Record at Limestone…………...…...…….72-116 (7 Years) Assistant Coach…........................................Dennis Bloomer Assistant Coach…………………………….Mackie Walker Facility………………………………...Timken Gymnasium 2003 Record……………………………………………9-20 Letter Winners Returning/Lost..…………………………8/1 Newcomers………………………………………………...4 Media Information SID……………………………………………….Josh Lacy SID Phone……………………………………864-488-8219 SID Fax………………………………………864-902-0714 SID Email…………………………….jlacy@limestone.edu Website Address……………………….www.limestone.edu SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 OUTLOOK 0 4 - 0 5 O U T L O O K 3 LIMESTONE COLLEGE The Limestone College men’s basketball team returns to the floor this fall looking for a big improvement from last year. High expectations are justified considering the return of four starters and the return of Darrell Tate to Limestone. Also, the addition of assistant coach Dennis Bloomer gives the Saints even more experience on the bench. With most of the team intact and another year of experience under their belt, this year’s squad will look to cause trouble in the very competitive Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. Last year’s growing pains – the team featured seven freshmen and no seniors – are gone as roster now features three seniors, two juniors, five sophomores, and four freshmen. Head Coach Larry Epperly is in his eighth season as head coach at Limestone. The Saints have put together a very talented group of players for the upcoming season. “We have the people and experience in place,” said Coach Epperly. “Now we just have to get every one on the same page and working together toward a CVAC Championship.” Limestone’s career leader in points, Brandon Shipman, is back after a stellar junior campaign in which he averaged 17.9 points per game and garnered 2nd team all-conference honors. He shot 48.5 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from 3-point range. He also shot an outstanding 85.3 percent from the foul line. This season Brandon will extend his school record for NCAA Division II points which stands at 1,111 after three seasons. Shipman brings a deadly element to the Saints game with a shooting prowess second to none in the CVAC. He forces an opponent’s defense to have to extend out, which opens up the lane for post play. Brandon’s fellow backcourt mate, Marquintus Jones, is back for his junior season. Jones, a 6’3 sophomore from Denmark, Tennessee, will bring athleticism and defense for the Saints. Jones had a major scare during Christmas break last season when his car collided with a truck on his way home for the break. He was hospitalized for several days with neck and back injuries. The Saints thought they had lost Jones for the season. However, “Q” showed a toughness that few players possess and returned to the Limestone lineup in a game at Pfeiffer University on January 17, barely a month after his accident. Jones scored 9 points that night in a loss to the NCAA tournament bound Falcons, but he had earned a new respect from his teammates and coaches. His leadership and intensity alone will make the Saints a better team. Jones averaged 12.2 points per game and is also the team’s leading returning rebounder with 4.8 per game. At the point guard position, the reliable Shawn Poppie returns for his sophomore season. Poppie led the team in assists, steals, and minutes played last season as a freshman. His steadiness at the point guard position earned him the reins of the team early last year and he looks to continue to improve with three years of eligibility remaining. One of the highlights of Poppie’s freshman season was on the road against Mars Hill December 13, when he nailed the game-winning three pointer as time expired, to give Limestone its first win of the season. Poppie had a great spring by working out in the weight room and in individual workouts. The coaching staff looks for Poppie to have another great year. The frontcourt positions will be filled by senior forward Ben Touchberry and returning forward/center Darrell Tate. Touchberry had a solid first season as a Saint after red-shirting the 2002-2003 season. He averaged 9.3 points per game and shot 41 percent from behind the arc. Touchberry is a tough match-up because of his combination of size and shooting ability. Ben will also see some time in the Saints lineup at the “3” position when the team decides to go with a bigger lineup. Tate, a junior from Gaffney High School, returns to the team after a two-year absence. Tate’s return is a major boost to Limestone’s roster. He brings size, experience, SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 OUTLOOK 0 4 - LIMESTONE COLLEGE and skill into the post position. As a sophomore, Tate averaged 16.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game and was named All-CVAC honorable mention. A tough inside/outside game makes Darrell a very difficult player to defend. The Saints will enjoy his return with his aggressive style of play, rebounding prowess, and toughness. With a strong returning core and several key newcomers the Saints have high hopes this season, with a CVAC championship within their reach. GUARD: 0 5 The 2004-2005 team will be as talented as ever in the backcourt. Shawn Poppie will lead the offense. Shawn’s consistency is what the team has been looking for at the point guard position. Poppie averaged 5.2 assists per game last season and remarkably led the team in defensive rebounds. Poppie’s only career non-starting game was the first game of the season against USC-Spartanburg. Following that game he started 28 consecutive contests. Poppie’s best scoring night came in a matchup against the NCAA Division II National Player of the Year from Queens, Spencer Ross. That night Poppie scored 20 points, and had 8 rebounds and played 40 minutes. Poppie finished the season averaging 9.5 points per game, 5.2 assists per game, while shooting 47 percent from the field and 39 percent from behind the line. O U T L O O K Poppie will be joined in the backcourt by an experienced group of players. Sophomore Marquintus Jones is Limestone’s “Mr. Versatility.” He can handle the ball, guard taller players, and rebound the basketball. Jones scored over 20 points in 5 games last year, despite sitting out 6 games after a car accident over the holidays left him hospitalized. Jones became an inspiration to the team and upon his return to the lineup, the Saints reeled off 5 consecutive CVAC victories. Jones flirted with a triple double November 22 against North Greenville, compiling 17 points, 12 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists. Jones will continue to use athleticism to get by defenders on the drive and create open shots for teammates as well as knock down the open 3. 4 Senior and leading scorer Brandon Shipman will be another huge key to the Saints success this season. Brandon previously was known as a pure outside shooter, but he has expanded his game and last season connected on 115 of 213 shots that were inside the three-point arc. But true to his nature, Shipman shot 42 percent from behind the arc as well, on his way to averaging 17.9 points per game. Against Lees-McRae, Brandon scored a career high 31 points, making 10 of 14 shots from the field and draining 7 of 9 from 3-point land. Shipman scored in double figures in all but four games last season, and he scored over 20 points on 12 occasions while shooting a team high 85 percent from the foul line. The Saints look for more of the same from Brandon as he will finish his career as Limestone’s all time leader in points, steals and games played. Alex Bailey will be asked to take on a much bigger role for Limestone this season. Bailey, the all-time leader in made threepointers in South Carolina prep history and former South Carolina Player of the Year for 1A, averaged 19 minutes per game last year. This season, he looks to receive more playing time after a very successful freshman campaign in which he averaged 6.4 points per game and shot 36 percent from the three point line. Bailey is a deep scoring threat who will force defenders out. In a game against Pfeiffer last season, Bailey dropped 18 points on the Falcons, ranked 2nd in the nation, connecting on 4 three pointers. Also at the guard spot will be senior Pat McCormack. Pat returns after a season in which his fellow teammates named him team MVP because of his SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 OUTLOOK 0 4 leadership and work ethic. McCormack’s leadership to the team is indispensable. Adding depth at the guard position will be Jereme Schmotzer. Jereme red-shirted last season and will give the Saints solid minutes backing up Shawn Poppie and Marquintus Jones. Jereme is the son of Coker College head coach Dan Schmotzer. Competing for playing time will be Kenny White. Kenny played high school basketball at Spring Valley High School (Columbia, SC), and played AAU basketball with the likes of pro players Ed Scott and Rolando Howell. - 0 5 O U T L O O K 5 LIMESTONE COLLEGE FORWARD: The forward positions may be filled by a multitude of players this season. Ben Touchberry should get the nod at the “4” spot. Ben averaged 9.3 points and 23 minutes per game while starting 15 games last season. In the season opener against USC-Spartanburg, Touchberry scored a team-high 23 points and pulled down 4 rebounds. Ben is a difficult matchup for defenders because he is a deadly shooter at 6’6”. He is also expected to guard some of the quicker wings and forwards from other teams. Backing up Touchberry at the forward spot will be two freshmen: Antonio Golden and Jamaal Dawkins. Golden was a highly recruited player for Georgia powerhouse Creekside High School. Every starter from his team the last two years has signed to play college basketball. Golden was a team captain on that team. An all-around athlete, Golden earned 11 varsity letters while at Creekside, including letters in basketball, cross country, and track. His size and shooting ability give him the chance to play inside and outside. Dawkins is a local product from Chesnee, South Carolina. He scored over 1,000 career points at Chesnee, was a 3-time all region selection, and was named all-state as a senior. CENTER: Returning to Limestone is forward/center Darrell Tate. Tate brings a strong resume with him, having recorded Limestone’s single season rebounding and field goal percentage records as a sophomore. In the 2001-2002 season, Darrell averaged 16.1 points per game and posted a field goal percentage of 57.5 percent in his first two years. Darrell’s ability to shoot the ball will allow him to play on the perimeter as well as in the post. In a game against rival USC-Spartanburg in 2001, Darrell scored 24 points and pulled down 18 rebounds on the way to a Saints victory. Limestone hopes it will see much more of that as Tate projects to be one of the top post players in the conference. Colin Pond will see considerable time at the “5” spot. Colin’s strength and size help him to be a menace in the paint. Last season Pond averaged 3.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in only 13 minutes of playing time per game. In a game against Lees-McRae, in which Pond played his 2nd most minutes of the season, he scored 7 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to go along with 2 blocked shots. Also seeing action inside will be sophomore Bryant Camp. Camp played just 10 minutes per game last season, but has worked hard this summer and seeks more consistency in his game. His best game came against St. Andrews last season when he scored 13 points in 11 minutes to go along with 3 blocks. Sumner Benton will also help anchor the middle for the Saints. Benton, brings a different element to the Saints’ post game. He is a wide-body, but has excellent footwork and has a knack for scoring in the middle. Last season, against Queens University of Charlotte, Benton matched up with 6’11” center Moustapha Diouf and had one of his best games, scoring 11 points and bringing down 10 rebounds for his first career double-double. SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2004-2005 ROSTER NUMERICAL ROSTER No 2 10 11 12 15 20 21 22 23 32 33 34 40 42 44 50 SAINTS BY POSITION Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Hometown Previous School Jereme Schmotzer G 6-2 165 So Hartsville, SC Hartsville HS Shawn Poppie G 6-0 175 So Crescent City, IL CPCI Alex Bailey G 6-2 175 So Blacksburg, SC Blacksburg HS Devon Dingle* G 6-0 160 Fr Manning, SC Scott’s Branch HS Ben Touchberry F 6-6 200 Sr Blacksburg, SC Presbyterian Col. Andre Coleman* G 6-3 160 Fr Clermont, FL East Ridge HS Darrell Tate F 6-6 215 Jr Gaffney, SC Gaffney HS Jamaal Dawkins F 6-5 200 Fr Chesnee, SC Chesnee HS Kenny White G 6-2 230 Fr Columbia, SC Spring Valley HS Pat McCormack F 6-3 190 Sr. East Meadow, NY General MacArthur HS Brandon Shipman G 6-3 185 Sr Asheville, NC T.C. Roberson HS Marquintus Jones G 6-3 190 Jr Denmark, TN Southside HS Colin Pond C 6-7 210 So Cary, NC Cary HS Bryant Camp F 6-7 235 So Asheboro, NC Asheboro HS Antonio Golden F 6-7 225 Fr Fairburn, GA Creekside HS Sumner Benton C 6-5 245 So Charlotte, NC Harding HS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No Name 11 50 42 Alex Bailey Sumner Benton Bryant Camp Pos Ht Wt Yr Hometown G 6-2 175 So Blacksburg, SC C 6-5 245 So Charlotte, NC F 6-7 235 So Asheboro, NC Blacksburg HS Harding HS Asheboro HS 20 22 12 Andre Coleman* Jamaal Dawkins Devon Dingle* G 6-3 160 Fr Clermont, FL F 6-5 200 Fr Chesnee, SC G 6-0 160 Fr Manning, SC East Ridge HS Chesnee HS Scott’s Branch HS 44 34 32 Antonio Golden Marquintus Jones Pat McCormack F 6-7 225 Fr Fairburn, GA Creekside HS G 6-3 190 Jr Denmark, TN Southside HS F 6-3 190 Sr. East Meadow, NY General MacArthur HS 40 10 2 Colin Pond Shawn Poppie Jereme Schmotzer C 6-7 210 So Cary, NC G 6-0 175 So Crescent City, IL G 6-2 165 So Hartsville, SC Cary HS CPCI Hartsville HS 33 21 15 Brandon Shipman Darrell Tate Ben Touchberry G 6-3 185 Sr Asheville, NC F 6-6 215 Jr Gaffney, SC F 6-6 200 Sr Blacksburg, SC T.C. Roberson HS Gaffney HS Presbyterian Col. 23 Kenny White G 6-2 230 Fr Columbia, SC Spring Valley HS SAINTS BY YEAR Seniors (3): Brandon Shipman, Pat McCormack, Ben Touchberry Juniors (2): Marquinuts Jones, Darrell Tate: Sophomores (6): Alex Bailey Sumner Benton, Bryant Camp, Colin Pond, Shawn Poppie, Jereme Schmotzer: Freshmen (3): Andre Coleman*, Devon Dingle*, Jamaal Dawkins, Antonio Golden, Kenny White. Previous School * - Indicates Redshirt this season 6 Guard (8): Alex Bailey, Andre Coleman*, Devon Dingle*, Marquintus Jones, Shawn Poppie, Jereme Schmotzer, Brandon Shipman, Kenny White: Forward (5): Bryant Camp, Jamaal Dawkins, Antonio Golden, Pat McCormack, Darrell Tate, Ben Touchberry: Center (2): Sumner Benton, Colin Pond. SAINTS BASKETBALL SAINTS BY STATE South Caroline (7), North Carolina (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (1), New York (1), Tennessee (1). 2004-2005 SCHEDULE LIMESTONE COLLEGE Day Date Opponent Location Time Mon Nov 1 Athletes in Action Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Tue Nov 16 North Greenville^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. F-S Nov 19-20 Upstate Tip-Off Doubleheader Spartanburg, SC Fri Nov 19 Lenoir-Rhyne College Spartanburg, SC 6:00 p.m. Sat Nov 20 Southern Wesleyan University Spartanburg, SC 6:00 p.m. Mon Nov 29 USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC 7:30 p.m. Sat St .Andrews Presbyterian College*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Wed Dec 8 Queens University of Charlotte*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Thu Dec 16 USC Upstate Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Sat Dec 18 Newberry College Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Thu Jan 6 Coker College*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Sat Jan 8 Belmont Abbey College*^ Belmont, NC 7:30 p.m. Mon Jan 10 Lees-McRae College*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Thu Jan 13 Erskine College*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Sat Jan 15 Barton College*^ Wilson, NC 7:30 p.m. Mon Jan 17 Pfeiffer University*^ Misenheimer, NC 7:30 p.m. Sat North Greenville College^ Tigerville, SC 4:00 p.m. Mon Jan 24 Anderson College*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Thu Jan 27 Queens University of Charlotte*^ Charlotte, NC 7:30 p.m. Sat Jan 29 Mount Olive College*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Mon Jan 31 St. Andrews Presbyterian College*^ Laurinburg, NC 7:30 p.m. Thu Feb 3 Erskine College*^ Due West, SC 7:30 p.m. Sat Feb 5 Belmont Abbey College*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Mon Feb 7 Lees-McRae College*^ Banner Elk, NC 7:30 p.m. Sat Barton College*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Mon Feb 14 Pfeiffer University*^ Gaffney ,SC 7:30 p.m. Sat Coker College*^ Hartsville, SC 4:00 p.m. Mon Feb 21 Anderson College*^ Anderson, SC 7:30 p.m. Sat Mount Olive College*^ Mount Olive, NC 4:00 p.m. Dec 4 Jan 22 Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 * - Indicates CVAC Game ^ - Indicates Doubleheader with Women’s Team 7 SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2004-2005 COACHES C O A C H I N G S T A F F 8 Head Coach/Athletic Director: Larry Epperly As well as serving as the head men’s basketball coach, Coach Epperly is also Limestone’s Athletic Director. The 2004-2005 season marks Epperly’s eighth year at the helm of the men’s basketball program. His responsibilities include all aspects of running a competitive athletic program. Epplery has also been an integral part of fundraising and increasing booster club membership. A veteran of the collegiate ranks, Epperly will enter his 18th season as a collegiate head basketball coach. Last season Coach Epperly led the Saints to the second round of the CVAC tournament and big regular season wins at home over nationally ranked Mount Olive College and Belmont Abbey College. In the past three seasons, Limestone has finished higher than their preseason forecast by the CVAC Coaches’ Poll. A native of Christiansburg, VA, Epperly has been instrumental in the success of Limestone’s basketball program on and off the court. During his tenure, every player that has finished his eligibility has graduated from Limestone. Last season Limestone’s team GPA was 3.47. He also sponsors Fellowship of Christian Athletes events and leads a Bible study group on campus. Epperly came to Limestone after a ten-year stint as the head coach at the University of South Carolina at Aiken. There, he also served as assistant athletic director. At USC Aiken, Epperly experienced a great deal of success. In the 1992-1993 season he led the Pacers to the Peach Belt Conference regular season and tournament championships finishing with a record of 22-7. His efforts that year earned him Peach Belt Coach of the Year honors. After finishing a playing career at Emory and Henry College, Epperly spent a year on staff at Emory and Henry as an assistant. He then continued his coaching career as an assistant at Ohio University from 19781981. He served as an assistant at the University of Richmond from 1981-1985 under Head Coach Dick Tarrant, during which time he recruited NBA star Johnny Neumann. At Richmond, Epperly was a part of a staff that won two Colonial Athletic Conference championships, and had two appearances in the NIT as well as one NCAA Tournament appearance in which the Spiders advanced to the second round. Following his successful stay at Richmond, Epperly coached on the staff of James Madison and Virginia Commonwealth University. Epperly holds a bachelor of arts degree from Emory and Henry College and a master of science in physical education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He and his wife Jenny make their home in Blacksburg, SC, with their children Tyler and Elizabeth. SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 COACHES C O A C H I N G S T A F F LIMESTONE COLLEGE Assistant Coach: Mackie Walker Mackie Walker is in his third season as an assistant coach at Limestone College. In the spring, Walker was promoted to top assistant when Corey Fox took over the women’s basketball program at Limestone. Walker serves the Limestone basketbal program in all aspects including recruiting, scouting, film breakdown, and on-floor instructing. Walker previously worked in an administrative capacity with the men’s basketball team at Virginia Comonwealth University. He also received his master’s degree in coaching administration from VCU. While working on his master’s degree, Walker served as an assistant coach at the Collegiate School in Richmond, VA. Walker also helped to coordinate and manage the first VCU SportsCenter Showcase, which gives college graduates a chance to play in front of pro scouts from the NBDL and Europe. A 2001 graduate of Wofford College, Walker spent three years working as a student assistant for the Wofford men’s basketball team under Head Coach Richard Johnson. He has worked basketball camps across the country including the Tubby Smith Camp at the University of Kentucky, UNC Charlotte camp for Bobby Lutz, Eddie Fogler’s camps at South Carolina and Morgan Wooten’s camps in Maryland. He has also served as coach and administrator at many events for talent scout Bob Gibbons, including the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions and Bob Gibbons Evaluation Clinics. A native of Aiken, SC, Walker played four years of high school basketball in Augusta, GA. He curently makes his home in Spartanburg, SC. Assistant Coach/Asst. AD for Compliance: Dennis Bloomer Dennis Bloomer returns to the men’s basketball coaching staff after serving as the head women’s basketball coach at Limestone for 16 seasons. Coach Bloomer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the men’s program this year, having served as a men’s assistant from 1981-1990. He also currently serves the College as the assistant athletic director for compliance. Coach Bloomer will assist the men’s basketball program in every phase including scouting and film breakdown. A 1985 graduate of Limestone College, Bloomer is the senior member of the athletic department and has served in many capacities. Bloomer’s first eight seasons at Limestone saw him guide a very successful softball program, before he took charge of the Lady Saints basketball program. The softball team won 74% of their games (210-75) under his guidance. Bloomer’s tenure as softball coach was capped by the winning of the 1989 NAIA District 6 Championship, a Bi-District Title, and a trip to the NAIA National Tournament. Bloomer’s career has included an eight-year reign as the college’s athletic director in the 1990’s. In his time as athletic director, Bloomer oversaw and played an instrumental role in the athletic department’s transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II and later acceptance into the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. A native of Gaffney, SC, Bloomer and his wife Gina have two children, Trey and Keri. 9 SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2004-2005 PLAYER BIOS SENIORS: 2003-2004: Pat made two starts for the Saints in his junior campaign…his contributions cannot be measured in stats…for his hard work and leadership, his teammates voted him team MVP. 2002-2003: Averaged 1.25 points and 1.2 rebounds per game…set a career high in points (7) and in minutes(19) Hometown – against USCS…had 6 points and 9 rebounds against LeesEast Meadow, NY McRae, his rebound total led the team that day and was also a Previous School – career high…played in 12 games scoring in 3 of those games, General MacArthur HS he shot 39% from the field and 71% from the free throw line. 2001-2002: Played in 3 games for the Saints…hit all of his free-throws as a freshman…played a season high 10 minutes vs. Anderson. Personal: Parents: James and Christine McCormack... Pat is a double major in Computer Information Systems and History...Pat is also a member of the Cross Country team…his favorite NBA player is Wally Szerbiak. Highlights: Pat scored a career high 7 points against USCS in 19 minutes in his sophomore season….Pat was named team MVP in his junior year. Coach Epperly: “Pat has come a long way in his career. He has improved every season and has made strides to become the best he can be. Pat is the type of kid that every team needs. He brings it every day in practice and the guys have a great deal of respect for him.” #32 Pat McCormack Class – Senior Pos – Forward Height – 6-3 Weight – 190 Stats: Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 03-04 15/2 1/2 50.0 0/0 0.0 2/3 66.7 4 0.27 0 2 2 0.1 10 3 4 2 2 02-03 12/0 5/13 38.5 0/3 0.0 5/7 71.4 15 1.25 5 9 14 1.2 9 3 1 2 3 01-02 3/0 0/2 0.0 0/2 0.0 4/4 100.0 4 1.33 0 2 2 0.7 1 0 3 0 0 Total 30/2 6/17 35.3 0/5 0.0 11/14 78.6 23 0.77 5 13 18 0.6 20 6 8 4 5 10 SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2004-2005 PLAYER BIOS 2003-2004: Named 2nd-team All-CVAC…led the team in points (518), 3 pointers (65), and points per game (17.9)…His 518 points set a single season NCAA Division II record at Limestone and gave him the career scoring record with 1,111 career points. 2002-2003: Starting guard who averaged 12.2 points per Hometown – game and was third on the team with 3.44 rebounds per Asheville, NC game… had 16 games in double figures including a career Previous School – high of 27 vs. Longwood… started in 23 of 27 games for the T.C. Roberson HS Saints...leading scorer in 3 games… scored in double figures in 8 out of the last 10 games of the season… finished the season hitting 56 3-pointers including 8 out of his last 12. 2001-2002: Candidate for Freshman of the Year in the CVAC… averaged 9.8 points per game and shot 28% from the arc… had a season high 26 points and set a career high with 8 rebounds against Erskine… in his first game as a college player he had 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 40 minutes in a Saints win… in a playoff win at Erskine he scored 13 points while hitting 3-of-4 3-point attempts… started in 22 games as a freshman. High School: Played on an excellent T.C. Roberson High School team… was team MVP and earned a selection to AllArea and All-Western Teams during his senior year… scored 20 points per game as a senior. Personal: Parents: Patty Shipman, Wofford and Angie Shipman, Sister: Amanda, Brothers: Ryan and Carson... Brandon is majoring in Business… favorite NBA player is Steve Kerr. Highlights: Brandon became Limestone's NCAA Division II leader in career points (1,111) and three pointers (156) in his junior year… He also set the single season scoring record with 518 points in his junior year...He has played in 83 games in three seasons with the Saints and is within striking distance of Limestone's career games played and career steals records. Coach Epperly: “Brandon is a pure sharpshooter with the ability to hit the open jumper. He makes defenses have to extend, which opens up our inside game. With Brandon on the floor, you know you have someone who can score and gets his teammates involved. Brandon was a 2nd team All-Conference player last season and we look for him to improve again this year.” #33 Brandon Shipman Class – Senior Pos – Guard Height – 6-3 Weight – 185 Stats: Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 03-04 29/26 115/213 54 65/158 41.1 93/109 85.3 518 17.9 19 45 64 2.2 56 64 74 5 41 02-03 27/23 120/260 46.2 56/131 42.7 33/43 76.7 329 12.2 36 57 93 3.4 55 33 33 2 31 01-02 27/22 95/247 38.5 35/126 27.8 39/57 68.4 264 9.78 5 54 59 2.2 33 46 39 1 16 Total 83/71 330/720 45.8 156/415 37.6 165/209 78.9 1111 13.4 60 156 216 2.6 144 143 146 8 88 11 SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2004-2005 PLAYER BIOS 2003-2004: Poured in 269 points in his junior season…ranked 5th on the team in points, 5th in 3-pointers, 6th in rebounds, and 2nd in 3-point percentage…Ben set career highs in nearly every category in his junior year. 2002-2003: Red-Shirt. 2001-2002: Played at Presbyterian College 2000-2001: Played at Presbyterian College High School: Played for his father Jim Touchberry…was named Mr. Basketball in Class A basketball…averaged 29 points and 12 rebounds per game…along with being named Mr. Basketball, Ben was also named to the All-State team. Personal: Parents: Jim and Christy. Ben is a Physical Education major and plans to follow in his dad’s footsteps, in teaching and coaching. His favorite NBA player is Kevin Garnett. Highlights: Ben poured in a season high 23 points against USC Spartanburg in the season opener…Ben also put up 21 against Gardner-Webb University and 20 against LenoirRhyne College. Coach Epperly: “Ben brings a deadly weapon to Limestone Basketball. A combination of size and outside shooting makes him difficult to defend. After a redshirt season and then his junior campaign, Ben enters his third year in the program. He has stepped up his role as a leader and will make an invaluable contribution to our team.” #15 Ben Touchberry Class – Senior Pos – Forward Height – 6-6 Weight – 200 Hometown – Blacksburg, SC High School – Blacksburg HS Stats: Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 03-04 29/15 02-03 Redshirt 68/138 49.3 28/68 41.2 49/59 83.1 269 9.3 24 57 81 2.8 53 27 38 5 8 01-02* 28/4 13/29 44.8 25/66 37.9 18/22 81.8 119 4.3 13 49 62 2.2 40 22 27 4 8 00-01* 20/0 10/14 71.4 6/13 46.2 4/6 66.7 42 2.1 4 7 11 0.6 8 5 14 1 0 Totals 77/19 91/181 50.3 59/147 40.1 71/87 81.6 430 5.6 41 113 154 2.0 101 54 79 10 16 * - Indicates stats from Presbyterian College 12 SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2004-2005 PLAYER BIOS JUNIORS: 2003-2004: Provided tremendous leadership throughout the season…missed 4 weeks due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident…ranked 2nd on the team with 218 points and 4th with 110 rebounds. 2002-2003: Averaged 8.8 points per game and was second on the team with 3.6 rebounds per game… scored a season-high 18 Hometown – points twice, the first time was in his first game as a college Denmark, TN player against Lenior-Rhyne and had a team high 7 rebounds… Previous School – shot 36.8% from the arc, connecting on 39 for the season… had Southside HS 37 steals in his freshman campaign. High School: Marquintus was a high school star, earning All-District, All-Region, and Honorable Mention All-State honors as a senior at Southside High School. Personal: Parents: Jesper Jones and Gloria Smith… Marquintus is a Physical Education Major… his favorite NBA player is Paul Pierce. Highlights: Ranks in Limestone’s top ten for NCAA Division II career points (10th), rebounds (10th), 3-pointers (5th), steels (9th), free throw percentage (10th), and 3-point percentage (2nd). Coach Epperly: “Marquintus is such a versatile player. Last season he had to play several different positions again for us and was successful in everything we asked him to do. He brings an intensity to practice and the game, which is unmatched. His leadership will be critical to our success. He will be a cornerstone of our team for the next two years.” Stats: #34 Marquintus Jones Class – Junior Pos – Guard Height – 6-3 Weight – 190 Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 03-04 23/20 02-03 56/112 50.0 43/98 43.9 40/67 59.7 281 12.2 25 27/22 84/207 40.6 39/106 Totals 50/42 140/319 43.9 82/204 36.8 32/45 71.1 239 8.85 20 40.2 72/112 64.3 520 10.4 45 #21 Darrell Tate Class – Junior Pos – Forward Height – 6-6 Weight – 215 Hometown – Gaffney, SC Previous School – Gaffney HS 85 110 4.8 39 42 51 6 23 78 98 3.6 163 208 4.2 52 62 47 2 37 91 104 98 8 60 2001-2002: Led the team in scoring with 436 points and in rebounds and blocks with Limestone NCAA Division II single season records of 226 and 19. 2000-2001: Ranked 3rd on the team with 292 points and 7 blocks while ranking 2nd with 101 rebounds as a freshman. Personal: Parents: Dora Henderson and Darrell Tate Sr…Grandparents: Jay and Gloria Tate…his favorite NBA player is Tim Duncan. Highlights: Ranks in Limestone’s top ten for NCAA Division II career points, rebounds, blocks, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and games played. Coach Epperly: “Darrell is the perfect complement to our program. He brings a great attitude and work ethic to the team. Darrell will see some time in the post and on the perimeter. His skills are very developed. Just his toughness and grit will make everyone better on our team.” Stats: Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 01-02 27/27 154/277 55.6 0/0 0.0 00-01 27/25 108/179 60.3 0/1 Totals 54/52 262/456 57.5 0/1 13 128/181 70.7 436 16.1 69 157 226 8.4 0.0 76/117 65.0 292 0.0 204/298 68.5 728 10.8 45 101 146 13.5 114 258 372 SAINTS BASKETBALL 92 32 72 19 14 5.4 99 6.9 191 17 43 7 49 115 26 28 14 LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2004-2005 PLAYER BIOS SOPHOMORES: 2003-2004: Ranked second on the team with 47 3pointers…played in all but one game as a freshman…tallied 180 points on the season High School: Alex was a three time All-Region player... Named Class A Mr. Basketball and Region II-A Player of the Year as a senior... Earned All-State honors in his senior year... Hometown – Set the South Carolina single season three-point record with Blacksburg, SC 115 in his senior season... Ranked 10th in the nation with most Previous School – three-pointers made in a career at time of graduation with 330. Blacksburg HS Personal: Parents: Barry and Morna Bailey. Alex is majoring in Sports Management. Highlights: Bailey’s 47 3-pointers as a freshman ranks 6th in Limestone NCAA Division II single season record book…he averaged 15.7 points in three games against Pfeiffer University, including 17 in the CVAC Tournament and a career high 18 at home. Coach Epperly: “Alex has so much potential as a basketball player. I think he learned more than anyone on our team last year. He is a great shooter who will continue to get better. He has a work ethic that rivals that of any player I have coached. I am happy to be able to coach Alex and help him improve. Stats: #11 Alex Bailey Class – Sophomore Pos – Guard Height – 6-2 Weight – 175 Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 03-04 28/4 14/29 48.3 47/134 35.1 11/14 78.6 180 6.4 5 31 36 1.3 29 23 30 2 8 Totals 28/4 14/29 48.3 47/134 35.1 11/14 78.6 180 6.4 5 31 36 1.3 29 23 30 2 8 2003-2004: Sumner played in 25 games as a freshman…112 rebounds ranked 3rd on the team…scored 178 points as a freshman. High School: Sumner played for a strong Harding High School team that won their conference championship in his freshman year and made the finals again in his sophomore Hometown – year. Charlotte, NC Personal: Parents: Marietta Johnson. Sumner is majoring in Previous School – Sports Management. Harding HS Highlights: Sumner turned in a double-double against Queens Univeristy of Charlotte with 11 points and 10 rebounds…scored a season high 17 points against Mars Hill College. Coach Epperly: “Last year Sumner brought a different dimension to our post game. At 6’5” he is undersized as a center, but Sumner has excellent footwork and knows how to use his body. Sumner will also see some time at the 4 spot this year and be able to use some of his other skills.” Stats: #50 Sumner Benton Class – Sophomore Pos – Center Height – 6-5 Weight – 245 Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 03-04 25/5 63/128 49.2 0/0 0.0 52/83 62.7 175 7.1 49 63 112 4.5 58 12 25 2 13 Totals 25/5 63/128 49.2 0/0 0.0 52/83 62.7 175 7.1 49 63 112 4.5 58 12 25 2 13 14 SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2004-2005 PLAYER BIOS 2003-2004: Bryant played in 24 games as a freshman…led the team with 16 blocked shots…16 blocks ranks 3rd on Limestone’s NCAA Division II single season list. High School: Bryant was named All-Conference in his senior season after averaging a double-double (14 points and 11 boards)... Also named best defensive player as a senior. Hometown – Personal: Parents: James and Melissa Camp… Bryant is Asheboro, NC majoring in Business and Marketing and would like to own Previous School – his own business. Asheboro HS Highlights: Bryant’s 16 blocked shots in his freshman year ranks 3rd on Limestone’s NCAA Division II single season list…scored a season high 13 points against St. Andrews. Coach Epperly: “Bryant has improved greatly since last season. He had a good summer and you can tell he wants to help us win. Bryant has a hunger to learn the game and will continue to improve every day in practice.” Stats: #42 Bryant Camp Class – Sophomore Pos – Forward Height – 6-7 Weight – 235 Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 03-04 24/4 18/26 69.2 0/2 0.0 8/15 53.3 44 1.8 7 26 33 1.4 41 2 6 16 2 Totals 24/4 18/26 69.2 0/2 0.0 8/15 53.3 44 1.8 7 26 33 1.4 41 2 6 16 2 2003-2004: Played in 25 games including 15 starts as a freshman…ranked 5th on the team with 84 rebounds. High School: Colin was named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, and MVP in high school... Averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game in his senior year. Personal: Parents: Samuel and Susan Pond… Colin is Hometown – majoring in Accounting. Cary, NC Highlights: Colin made 15 starts as a freshman…scored 10 Previous School – points against USC Spartanburg…his 14 blocked shots ranks Cary HS 4th on Limestone’s NCAA Division II single season list. Coach Epperly: “Colin gained a wealth of knowledge last year as a freshman. We had to throw him right into the action last year and as a result he learned some valuable lessons. Now he will take those lessons and become an experienced veteran. Colin has the size the drive needed to succeed in the CVAC.” Stats: #40 Colin Pond Class – Sophomore Pos –Center Height – 6-7 Weight – 210 Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 03-04 25/15 34/70 48.6 0/0 0.0 12/28 42.9 80 3.2 41 43 84 3.4 44 8 18 14 4 Totals 25/15 34/70 48.6 0/0 0.0 12/28 42.9 80 3.2 41 43 84 3.4 44 8 18 14 4 15 SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2004-2005 PLAYER BIOS 2003-2004: Shawn started in all but one game as a freshman…His 150 assists rank 2nd at Limestone for NCAA Division II assists in a single season, while his 43 steals rank third…150 assists rank him 6th at Limestone for career assists. High School: Shawn was named All-Conference and AllArea three times in high school... Earned First Team All-State Hometown – honors as a junior... Earned Second Team All-State honors as Crescent City, IL a senior. Previous School – Personal: Parents: Bill and Kathie Poppie and Michelle CPCI Wessels … Shawn is majoring in Sports Management. Highlights: Shawn led the team in minutes as a freshman…scored a career high 20 points against Queens University of Charlotte…his 150 assists ranks 2nd on Limestone’s NCAA Division II single season list and 6th on the career list. Coach Epperly: “Shawn gives us a steadiness at the point guard position. He is solid with the ball and makes few mistakes. We love his passion and the energy that he brings to the court. Shawn led our team in minutes as a freshman last year and we know he will be an important piece of the puzzle again this year. He is a terrific kid to be around and we look for him to become a great point guard.” Stats: #10 Shawn Poppie Class – Sophomore Pos – Guard Height – 6-0 Weight – 175 Year G/GS FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA 3Pt% FTM/FTA FT% PTS AVG ORB DRB TR AVG PF AST TO BS ST 03-04 29/28 57/105 54.3 40/102 39.2 42/57 73.7 276 9.5 13 101 114 3.9 49 150 91 3 43 Totals 29/28 57/105 54.3 40/102 39.2 42/57 73.7 276 9.5 13 101 114 3.9 49 150 91 3 43 2003-2004: Redshirt High School: Jereme was named team MVP as a senior... Earned All-Region honors as a senior... Earned AllTournament honors at the Cel-River Classic during his senior year. Personal: Parents: Dan and Sheila Schmotzer…Jereme’s Hometown – father is the head coach at CVAC-rival Coker College. Hartsville, CS Coach Epperly: “Jereme redshirted last season. His father Previous School – Dan is the head coach at Coker, so Jereme understands the Hartsville HS game. He will give us some solid minutes at the guard position. Jereme’s knowledge and personality are positive influences on our team.” #2 Jereme Schmotzer Class – Sophomore Pos – Guard Height – 6-1 Weight – 165 FRESHMEN: #20 Andre Coleman Class – Freshman (red shirt) Pos – Guard Height – 6-3 Weight – 160 Hometown – Clermont, FL Previous School – East Ridge HS 16 High School: Andre was named Outstanding Male Senior Athlete at East Ridge High School…Led his teams to district championships in basketball, football, and track…Averaged 15.1 points in his senior year…2-time captain…2-time AllArea and All-Lake County selection…was his school’s alltime leading scorer at time of graduation. Personal: Parents: Sheila Coleman Coach Epperly: “Andre is such a great athlete. He would surely be able to help us this year, but having him redshirt will be a very positive thing for Andre. He is thin with long arms and has plenty of natural ability. He will develop into a tremendous player at Limestone.” SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 PLAYER BIOS #22 Jamaal Dawkins Class – Freshman Pos – Forward Height – 6-5 Weight – 200 Hometown – Chesnee, SC LIMESTONE COLLEGE High School: Jamaal had over 1,000 career points at Chesnee High School…named team MVP in his senior year…a 3-time All-Region selection, Jamaal was named All-State as a senior. Personal: Parents: Alfred and Joyce Dawkins. Coach Epperly: “Jamaal was an All-State high school player last year at Chesnee High School. He showed great skills and an ability to score from many spots on the floor. He will develop into a nice player at Limestone.” Previous School – Chesnee HS #12 Devon Dingle Class – Freshman (red shirt) Pos – Guard Height – 6-0 Weight – 160 Hometown – Manning, SC Previous School – Scott’s Branch HS #44 Antonio Golden Class – Freshman Pos –Forward Height – 6-7 Weight – 225 Hometown – Fairburn, GA Previous School – Creekside HS #23 Kenny White Class – Freshman Pos – Guard Height – 6-2 Weight – 230 Hometown – Columbia, SC High School: Devon was a team captain in his senior year at Scott’s Branch High School…named All-State, All-Region, and All-Area as a senior…shot 45% from behind the 3-point arc…averaged 20.1 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game. Personal: Parents: Jerry and Dianne Dingle. Coach Epperly: “Devon is going to be a huge help to us in practice this year. He will battle Shawn Poppie everyday. This year of practice and a year in the weight room will do wonders for him. He is a gifted athlete and he shoots the ball very well.” High School: Antonio led his team to a 17-10 record in his senior year…named most improved as a junior and team captain as a senior…a 4-year honor student…earned 11 varsity letters at Creekside High School including 3 in basketball, 4 in cross country and 4 in track. Personal: Parents: Theodore Golden. Coach Epperly: “Antonio is a freshman we signed from Atlanta. I was impressed by his ability to shoot the basketball at 6’7”. He will have a chance to play inside and outside for us. We are thrilled about his potential for our program.” High School: 2-time MVP of YMCA Christmas Tournament…All-Region in his senior year…averaged 21 points per game as a senior. Personal: Parents: Howard and Yvonne White Coach Epperly: “Kenny is a newcomer who brings depth to our backcourt. He is a solid shooter and a very strong kid. We are excited to have Kenny join our program.” Previous School – Spring Valley HS 17 SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 OPPONENTS Anderson College Location………………Anderson, SC Nickname………………........Trojans Conference…………………...CVAC Head Coach……Doug Novak (6th Yr) Assistant Coach………...Jason Taylor 03-04 Record..………………...13-15 03-04 CVAC Record..……….....9-11 SID…………………….Cobb Oxford SID Email………….coxford@ac.edu SID Phone……………864-231-2097 SID Fax………………864-226-8895 Coker College Location………………Hartsville, SC Nickname…………………….Cobras Conference…………………...CVAC Head Coach..Dan Schmotzer (17th Yr) Assistant Coach…………Terry Small 03-04 Record..………………….8-20 03-04 CVAC Record..……….....4-16 SID……………………….Paul Lyon SID Email………...pylon@coker.edu SID Phone……………843-383-8068 SID Fax………………843-383-8167 Lenoir-Rhyne College Location………………..Hickory, NC Nickname……………………....Bears Conference…………...South Atlantic Head Coach…….John Lentz (18th Yr) Assistant Coach...…........Bryan Lentz Assistant Coach.….Brian McLawhorn 03-04 Record..………………….19-9 SID……………………….John Karrs SID Email…………..karrsjd@lrc.edu SID Phone…………….828-328-7174 SID Fax……………….828-328-7399 North Greenville College Location………………Tigerville, SC Nickname………………….Crusaders Conference………………….NCCAA Head Coach……………...Chad Lister SID………………...…Kevin Nichols SID Email.……….knichols@ngc.edu SID Phone…………….864-977-7187 SID Fax…….…………864-977-7152 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIMESTONE COLLEGE Barton College Location………………...Wilson, NC Nickname…………………..Bulldogs Conference…………………...CVAC Head Coach…..Ron Lievense (8th Yr) Assistant Coach………...Ben Wilkins 03-04 Record..………………...17-10 03-04 CVAC Record..……….....12-8 SID…………………...John Hackney SID Email……jhackney@barton.edu SID Phone……………252-399-6515 SID Fax………………252-399-6516 Erskine College Location……………...Due West, SC Nickname……………….Flying Fleet Conference………….………...CVAC Head Coach…….Mark Peeler (6th Yr) Assistant Coach…………Travis Scott Assistant Coach……….Toby Harkins 03-04 Record..………………...14-15 03-04 CVAC Record..………….8-12 SID…………………Thomas Holland SID Email…….tholland@erskine.edu SID Phone…………….864-379-8799 SID Fax……………….864-379-8994 Mount Olive College Location…..………Mount Olive, NC Nickname..…………………..Trojans Conference…………………...CVAC Head Coach…...Bill Clingan (15th Yr) Assistant Coach...Joey Higgenbotham Assistant Coach……….Russell Royal 03-04 Record..………………….23-8 03-04 CVAC Record..………….15-5 SID………………..David Shulimson SID Email……dshulimson@moc.edu SID Phone…….919-658-2502 x3073 SID Fax………………919-658-1753 Pfeiffer University Location…………..Misenheimer, NC Nickname……………………Falcons Conference……………………CVAC Head Coach…......Dave Davis (9th Yr) Assistant Coaches….....Jared Hedrick, ……………Bobby Stewart, Bill Buck 03-04 Record..………………….31-3 03-04 CVAC Record…..…….…18-2 SID………………..….Bobby Stewart SID Email……bstewart@pfeiffer.edu SID Phone……..704-463-1360 x2421 SID Fax……………….704-463-5051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belmont Abbey College Location……………….Belmont, NC Nickname………………....Crusaders Conference…………………...CVAC Head Coach………Dale Kuhl (1st Yr) Assistant Coach………..Stephen Miss Assistant Coach………Frank Lowrey 03-04 Record..……………….....19-9 03-04 CVAC Record..……….....12-8 SID……………………….Matt Kline SID Email………mattkline@bac.edu SID Phone……………704-825-6541 SID Fax………………704-825-6570 Lees-McRae College Location…………….Banner Elk, NC Nickname…...………………..Bobcats Conference…………………....CVAC Head Coach……Randy Unger (6th Yr) 03-04 Record..…………………10-18 03-04 CVAC Record..…………..6-14 SID………………….Chris Perkinson SID Email……..cperkinson@lmc.edu SID Phone…………….828-898-2480 SID Fax……………….828-898-8742 Newberry College Location……………...Newberry, NC Nickname…………………….Indians Conference…………...South Atlantic Head Coach...................Shaun Golden Assistant Coach…………...Tim Kaine 03-04Record…………………..16-13 SID…………………….Scott McCain SID Email ………...scott.mccain@newberry.edu SID Phone…………….803-321-5667 SID Fax……………….803-321-5169 Queens University of Charlotte Location………………Charlotte, NC Nickname…………………….Royals Conference…………………...CVAC Head Coach……...Brian Good (1st Yr) 03-04 Record……..……..………21-8 03-04 CVAC Record…....………15-5 SID……………………………...TBA SID Phone…………….704-688-2817 SID Fax……………….704-337-2237 SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 OPPONENTS Southern Wesleyan University Location………………….Central, SC Nickname……...…………....Warriors Conference…………...SSAC (NAIA) Head Coach…….....Charles Wimphire 03-04 Record……..……………18-13 SID...………………….Mike Gillespie SID Email……...mgillespie@swu.edu SID Phone…………….864-644-5305 SID Fax……………….864-644-5903 . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIMESTONE COLLEGE St. Andrews Presbyterian College Location…………….Laurinburg, NC Nickname…………………...Knights Conference…………………...CVAC Head Coach……..Rob Perron (3rd Yr) Assistant Coach…………..Justin Furr Assistant Coach………Robbie Turner 03-04 Record……………………6-22 03-04 CVAC Record…...…….…4-16 SID……………………Kevin Buczek SID Email……...buczekkc@sapc.edu SID Phone…………….910-277-5751 SID Fax……………….910-277-5272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USC Upstate Location……………Spartanburg, SC Nickname…………………...Spartans Conference……………….Peach Belt Head Coach……Eddie Payne (2nd Yr) Assistant Coach……...……Jeff Smith Assistant Coach…………Steve Smith 03-04 Record……...…………...14-14 SID……………………...Bill English SID Email….benglish@uscpstate.edu SID Phone…………….864-503-5129 SID Fax……………….864-503-5130 . 2003-2004 Results 19 DAY Sat Fri-Sat Fri Sat Wed Sat Fri Tue Tue Thu Sat Mon Thu Sat Mon Sat Mon Thu Sat Thu Mon Thu Sat Mon Thu Sat Mon Thu Sat DATE Nov. 15 Nov. 21-22 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Dec. 3 Dec. 13 Dec. 19 Dec. 30 Jan. 6 Jan. 8 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 15 Jan. 17 Jan. 19 Jan. 24 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Jan. 31 Feb. 5 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 14 Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Feb. 26 Feb. 28 Tue Wed Mar. 2 Mar. 3 OPPONENT USC Spartanburg UPSTATE TIP-OFF DOUBLEHEADER Lenoir-Rhyne College North Greenville College Belmont Abbey College* Mars Hill College USC Spartanburg Gardner-Webb University Mount Olive College* Mars Hill College Barton College* St. Andrews Presbyterian College* Queens University of Charlotte* Pfeiffer University* Lees-McRae College* Anderson College* Coker College* Erskine College* St. Andrews Presbyterian College* Belmont Abbey College* Lees-McRae College* Coker College* Mount Olive College* Anderson College* Coker College* Queens University of Charlotte* Pfeiffer University* Erskine College* Barton College* CVAC TOURNAMENT Lees-McRae College Pfeiffer University SITE Gaffney, SC TIME 80-79 L Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg, SC Belmont, NC Mars Hill, NC Spartanburg, SC Boiling Springs, NC Mount Olive, NC Gaffney, SC Gaffney, SC Gaffney, SC Charlotte, NC Misenheimer, NC Gaffney, SC Gaffney, SC Hartsville, SC Gaffney, SC Laurinburg, NC Gaffney, SC Banner-Elk, NC Gaffney, SC Gaffney, SC Anderson, SC Hartsville, SC Gaffney, SC Gaffney, SC Due West, SC Wilson, NC 84-65 L 100-90 L 98-68 L 76-73 W 90-77 L 84-72 L 81-71 L 76-59 L 75-74 L (ot) 72-67 W 83-57 L 97-80 L 79-78 W 56-53 L PPD 73-63 L 85-79 W 75-73 W 83-74 W 75-65 W 98-86 W 85-78 L 82-71 L 95-87 L 114-85 L 54-50 L 80-67 L Gaffney, SC Misenheimer, NC 87-85 W 109-85 L SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE 2003-2004 STATS Record Overall Home Away Neutral All Games 9-20 6-7 3-11 0-2 Conference 7-13 5-5 2-8 0-0 Non-Conference 1-6 0-2 1-2 0-2 Playoff 1-1 1-0 0-1 0-0 Shooting Scoring Rebounding Ball Handling G/GS MIN FGM/FGA FG% 3PtM/3PtA3Pt%FTM/FTAFT% PTS Avg P/S ORB DRB TR Avg PF ASTTOBS ST # Name 11 Alex Bailey 28/4 488 50 Sumner Benton 25/5 411 42 Bryant Camp 24/4 239 24 Chance Cline 3/1 32 23 Donald Ray Johnson 28/25 844 34 Marquintus Jones 23/20 640 32 Pat McCormack 15/2 73 40 Colin Pond 25/15 316 10 Shawn Poppie 29/28 928 21 Demetrius Purvey 1/0 0 2 Jereme Schmotzer 0/0 0 33 Brandon Shipman 29/26 931 15 Ben Touchberry 29/15 671 Team Totals 29 5576 Opponents 29 5576 Shooting Field Goal % 2PT Goal % 3PT Goal % Free Throw % 14/29 63/128 18/26 2/4 101/210 56/112 1/2 34/70 57/105 0/0 0/0 115/213 68/138 48.3 49.2 69.2 50 48.1 50 50 48.6 54.3 0 0 54 49.3 47/134 0/0 0/2 0/0 27/77 43/98 0/0 0/0 40/102 0/0 0/0 65/158 28/68 35.1 0 0 0 35.1 43.9 0 0 39.2 0 0 41.1 41.2 529/1037 51 633/1187 53.3 250/640 222/593 39.1 37.4 LC Opponents 46.5 48 51 53.3 39.1 37.4 71.4 71.4 LC Opponents Scoring Total Points 2162(74.6) 2377(82) Pts off Turnovers 277(9.6) 431(14.9) 2nd Effort Points 218(7.5) 310(10.7) Pts Off Bench 485(16.7) 833(28.7) 3Pt Points 750(25.9) 666(23) Free Throw Pts 354(12.2) 445(15.3) Other Off.Possessions Pts per Possession Def. Efficiency 20 LC 2324(0) 0.93 43% Opponents 2414(0) 0.98 44% 11/14 52/83 8/15 0/2 45/59 40/67 2/3 12/28 42/57 0/0 0/0 93/109 49/59 78.6 62.7 53.3 0 76.3 59.7 66.7 42.9 73.7 0 0 85.3 83.1 180 178 44 4 328 281 4 80 276 0 0 518 269 6.4 1.06 7.1 1.05 1.8 1.26 1.3 0.8 11.7 1.04 12.2 1.16 0.3 1.33 3.2 0.95 9.5 1.17 0 0 0 0 17.9 1.22 9.3 1.14 5 49 7 0 56 25 0 41 13 0 0 19 24 69 354/496 71.4 216274.61.12 308 445/623 71.4 2377 82 1.14 396 Rebounding Total Rebound % Off. Rebound % Def. Rebound % Total Rebounds Off. Rebounds Def. Rebounds Team Rebounds Ball Handling Assists Turnovers Steals Def.Assists BH Error% 31 63 26 7 88 85 2 43 101 0 0 45 57 68 616 671 36 1.3 29 23 30 2 8 112 4.5 58 12 25 2 13 33 1.4 41 2 6 16 2 7 2.3 2 0 0 1 0 144 5.1 70 84 73 8 53 110 4.8 39 42 51 6 23 2 0.1 10 3 4 2 2 84 3.4 44 8 18 14 4 114 3.9 49 150 91 3 43 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 2.2 56 64 74 5 41 81 2.8 53 27 38 5 8 137 4 924 31.9453 415 415 64 197 106736.8418 414 354 82 210 LC Opponents 46.4 53.6 31.5 39.1 60.9 68.5 924(31.9) 1067(36.8) 308(10.6) 396(13.7) 616(21.2) 671(23.1) 137(4.7) 144(5) LC Opponents 415(14.3) 414(14.3) 415(14.3) 354(12.2) 197(6.8) 210(7.2) 0(0) 0(0) 18% 15% SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE CAREER RECORDS Limestone College NCAA Division II Career Records Points 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Rebounds Brandon Shipman (01/02-) Demarcio Downs (99/00-02/03) Antonio Mays (99/00-02/03) John Fant (97/98-99/00) Cord Wright (99/00-00/01) Darrell Tate (00/01-) Corey Nixon (98/99-00/01) Donald Ray Johnson (02/03-03/04) Terrell Holmes (97/98-01/02) Marquintus Jones (02/03-) 1,111 1,000 872 832 783 728 686 644 634 520 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Assists 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Antonio Mays (99/00-02/03) John Fant (97/98-99/00) Darrell Tate (00/01-) Terrell Holmes (97/98-01/02) Demarcio Downs (99/00-02/03) Cord Wright (99/00-00/01) Donald Ray Johnson (02/03-03/04) Corey Nixon (98/99-00/01) Brandon Shipman (01/02-) Marquintus Jones (02/03 -) 3-Pointers Demarcio Downs (99/00-02/03) Donald Ray Johnson (02/03-03/04) Corey Fox (00/01) Brandon Scott (97/98-98/99) Terrell Holmes (97/98-01/02) Shawn Poppie (03/04-) Brandon Shipman (01/02-) Eddie Oates (01/02-02/03) John Fant (97/98-99/00) Cord Wright (99/00-00/01) 264 190 187 180 173 150 143 138 128 123 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 7. 7. 9. 10. Brandon Shipman (01/02-) Cord Wright (99/00-00/01) Demarcio Downs (99/00-02/03) Andre Dorsey (01/02-02/03) Marquintus Jones (02/03 -) Maurice Corry (97/98-99/00) Phillip Keith (98/99-00/01) Corey Nixon (98/99-00/01) Corey Fox (00/01) Donald Ray Johnson (02/03-03/04) *Active Players in Bold 21 517 470 372 365 347 239 237 221 216 208 SAINTS BASKETBALL 156 103 96 88 82 77 75 75 67 62 LIMESTONE COLLEGE CAREER RECORDS Steals Blocks 1. Donald Ray Johnson (02/03-03/04) 2. Demarcio Downs (99/00-02/03) 3. Brandon Shipman (01/02-) 4. John Fant (97/98-99/00) 5. Terrell Holmes (97/98-01/02) 6. Cord Wright (99/00-00/01) 7. Antonio Mays (99/00-02/03) 8. Maurice Corry (97/98-99/00) 9. Marquintus Jones (02/03 -) 10. Jason Scott (98/99-99/00) 109 91 88 80 78 68 67 66 61 53 1. 2. 3. 3. 5. 5. Field Goal% (200 attempts) 1. Darrell Tate (00/01-) 2. Antonio Mays (99/00-02/03) 3. John Fant (97/98-99/00) 4. Bobby Styles (98/99-99/00) 5. Terrell Holmes (97/98-01/02) 6. Demarcio Downs (99/00-02/03) 7. Dekia Ruffin (99/00-00/01) 8. Corey Nixon (98/99-00/01) 9. Donald Ray Johnson (02/03-03/04) 10. Cord Wright (99/00-00/01) 262-456 337-622 350-350 105-200 239-487 363-754 127-270 266-507 252-548 258-563 Corey Fox (00/01) Marquintus Jones (02/03 -) Phillip Keith (98/99-00/01) Shawn Poppie (03/04-) Andre Dorsey (01/02-02/03) Cord Wright (99/00-00/01) Maurice Corry (97/98-99/00) Brandon Shipman (01/02-) Joe Clay (99/00-00/01) Donald Ray Johnson (02/03-03/04) 57.5% 54.1% 53.9% 52.5% 49.1% 48.1% 47.0% 46.9% 46.0% 45.8% 1. Corey Fox (00/01) 2. Demarcio Downs (99/00-02/03) 84-101 178-220 83.2% 80.9% 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 165-209 100-127 98-125 164-237 150-218 205-298 71-108 72-112 79.0% 78.7% 78.4% 69.2% 68.8% 68.5% 65.7% 64.3% Brandon Shipman (01/02-) Dekia Ruffin (99/00-00/01) Donald Ray Johnson (02/03-03/04) Cord Wright (99/00-00/01) Terrell Holmes (97/98-01/02) Darrell Tate (00/01-) Brandon Scott (97/98-98/99) Marquintus Jones (02/03 -) 67-151 82-204 75-190 40-102 88-229 103-268 77-205 156-415 53-144 62-172 Games Played 44.4% 40.2% 39.5% 39.2% 38.4% 38.4% 37.6% 37.6% 36.8% 36.1% 1. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Antonio Mays (99/00-02/03) Terrell Holmes (97/98-01/02) Demarcio Downs (99/00-02/03) Brandon Shipman (01/02-) Corey Nixon (98/99-00/01) John Fant (97/98-99/00) Phillip Keith (98/99-00/01) Donald Ray Johnson (02/03-03/04) 9. Darrell Tate (00/01-) 10. Eddie Oates (01/02-02/03) *Active Players in Bold 22 42 40 28 28 26 26 Free Throw% (100 attempts) 3-Point% (100 Attempts) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Corey Nixon (98/99-00/01) Antonio Mays (99/00-02/03) Terrell Holmes (97/98-01/02) John Fant (97/98-99/00) Darrell Tate (00/01-) Bobby Styles (98/99-99/00) SAINTS BASKETBALL 100 100 93 83 79 76 73 55 54 54 LIMESTONE COLLEGE SINGLE SEASON RECORDS Limestone College NCAA Division II Single Season Records Points 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Rebounds Brandon Shipman (03/04) Cord Wright (00/01) Darrell Tate (01/02) Corey Fox (00/01) Demarcio Downs (01/02) Demarcio Downs (02/03) Antonio Mays (02/03) Andre Dorsey (02/03)) Donald Ray Johnson (02/03) Brandon Shipman (02/03) 518 470 436 395 369 363 344 343 336 329 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Assists 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8. 10. Darrell Tate (01/02) Antonio Mays (02/03) John Fant (98/99) Cord Wright (00/01) Antonio Mays (01/02) John Fant (97/98) John Fant (99/00) Darrell Tate (00/01) Donald Ray Johnson (03/04) Terrell Holmes (98/99) 3-Pointers Corey Fox (00/01) Shawn Poppie (03/04) Donald Ray Johnson (02/03) Eddie Oates (01/02) Brandon Scott (97/98)) Demarcio Downs (02/03) Demarcio Downs (01/02) Donald Ray Johnson (03/04) Brandon Scott (98/99) Cord Wright (00/01) 187 150 106 103 96 94 87 84 84 69 1. 2. 3. 3. 5. 6. 7. 7. 9. 10. Corey Fox (00/01) Brandon Shipman (03/04) Andre Dorsey (02/03) Cord Wright (00/01) Brandon Shipman (02/03) Alex Bailey (03/04) Marquintus Jones (03/04) Cord Wright (99/00) Maurice Corry (98/99) Demarcio Downs (02/03) *Active Players in Bold 23 226 174 170 167 155 152 148 146 144 124 SAINTS BASKETBALL 67 65 60 60 56 47 43 43 41 40 LIMESTONE COLLEGE SINGLE SEASON RECORDS Steals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. Blocks Donald Ray Johnson (02/03) Donald Ray Johnson (03/04) Shawn Poppie (03-04) Brandon Shipman (03/04) Marquintus Jones (02/03) Cord Wright (99/00) Terrell Holmes (97/98) Antonio Mays (02/03) Demarcio Downs (02/03) John Fant (97/98) 56 53 43 41 37 37 36 35 33 32 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 6. 6. Field Goal% (100 attempts) 1. Darrell Tate (00/01) 2. John Fant (99/00) 3. John Fant (97/98) 4. Antonio Mays (01/02) 5. Darrell Tate (01/02) 6. Corey Nixon (99/00) 7. Terrell Holmes (98/99) 8. Terrell Holmes (97/98) 9. Bobby Styles (99/00) 10. Antonio Mays (02/03) 108-179 123-211 138-240 97-173 154-277 77-150 76-151 104-208 51-102 129-262 Darrell Tate (01/02) Corey Nixon (00/01) Bryant Camp (03/04) Colin Pond (0304) Corey Nixon (98/99) Bobby Styles (98/99) James Cable (97/98) Free Throw% (50 attempts) 60.3% 58.3% 57.5% 56.1% 55.6% 51.3% 50.3% 50.0% 50.0% 49.2% 1. Brandon Shipman (03/04) 2. Corey Fox (00/01) 3. Ben Touchberry (03/04) 4. Demarcio Downs (01/02) 5. Dekia Ruffin (99/00) 6. Donald Ray Johnson (02/03) 7. Donald Ray Johnson (03/04) 8. Dekia Ruffin (00/01) 9. Demarcio Downs (02/03) 10. Shawn Poppie (03/04) 3-Point% (50 Attempts) 1. Corey Fox (00/01) 2. Phillip Keith (98/99) 67-151 26-59 44.4% 44.1% 3. Marquintus Jones (03/04) 4. Brandon Shipman (02/03) 5. Phillip Keith (99/00) 6. Demarcio Downs (01/02) 7. Ben Touchberry (03/04) 8. Brandon Shipman (03/04) 9. Cord Wright (00/01) 10. Maurice Corry (97/98) 43-98 56-131 32-76 35-84 26-68 65-158 60-151 30-76 43.9% 42.7% 42.1% 41.7% 41.2% 41.1% 39.7% 39.5% *Active Players in Bold 24 19 17 16 15 14 14 14 SAINTS BASKETBALL 93-109 84-101 49-59 76-92 49-60 53-66 45-59 51-67 55-73 42-57 85.3% 83.2% 83.1% 82.6% 81.7% 80.3% 76.3% 76.1% 75.3% 73.7% ATHLETIC DIRECTORY LIMESTONE COLLEGE Position Administration Larry Epperly Dennis Bloomer Cyndi McMahan Josh Lacy Phone Number Dial 864-488 + ext. or 1-800-795-7151 Athletic Director/Head Men’s Basketball Asst. AD for Compliance/ Asst. Men’s Basketball Senior Women’s Administrator Sports Information Director Athletic Fax Saints Hotline ext. 4564 ext. 4561 ext. 8370 ext. 8219 864-902-0714 864-488-8225 Coaching Staff Eric Alsop Amy Bailey Thompson Tori Beeler Chris Campbell Jason Childs Thomas Costanzo Tyler Davis Donnie Elliot Chadd Fowler Corey Fox Matt Hayes Chris Hasbrouck Michelle Lare Doc Lemmons Tim Loesch Chico Lombardo Jimmy Martin Dr. Pete Meyers Chris Phenicie John Paul Roberts Ben Stehura Scott Tucker Kevin Vees Mackie Walker Benji Walton Head Men’s Soccer Coach Head Women’s Swimming Coach Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Head Cross Country Country Coach/Asst. Men’s Lacrosse Coach Student Assistant Men’s Soccer Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach Assistant Softball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach Head Women’s Basketball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Head Baseball Coach Head Softball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Head Wrestling Coach Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Assistant Wrestling Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Head Women’s Soccer Coach ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. Athletic Training Staff Matthew Bressler Troy Burger Vanessa Fullbright Gail Pace Adam Ranns Dawn Ranns Interim Head Athletic Trainer Strength and Conditioning Director of AT Education Program Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer ext. 4556 ext. 4402 ext. 4453 ext. 4556 ext. 4556 ext. 4536 25 SAINTS BASKETBALL 4584 4570 8365 4550 8230 8233 8350 4566 4426 4572 4426 4562 4542 4560 4620 4565 4566 4426 4549 8233 8232 4542 8346 8235 8229 ATHLETIC TRAINING LIMESTONE COLLEGE The Limestone Athletic Training Department provides support to all seventeen intercollegiate sports at the College and features six certified athletic trainers on the staff. The Athletic Training Department provides risk management and injury prevention, assessment, evaluation, and rehabilitation for all varsity athletes at Limestone College. The quality of personnel in the Athletic Training department is a major factor in all the success of Limestone’s athletic teams. Matt Bressler: Interim Head Athletic Trainer Matt Bressler received a bachelor of science from Appalachian State University and a master of science from the University of Memphis. Bressler serves as Interim Head Athletic Trainer and an approved clinical instructor. His sporting responsibilities include men’s and women’s cross county, men’s and women’s basketball, swimming, cheerleading, and baseball. Bressler joined the Limestone College Athletic Training Staff in August of 2004. Vanessa Fulbright: Director of the Athletic Training Education Program Vanessa Fulbright received a bachelor of science from Mars Hill College and a master of arts from Gardner-Webb University. Fulbright is responsible for the Athletic Training Education Program, and is fully involved in the accreditation process for the Limestone College Athletic Training Education Program. Her sporting responsibilities include Volleyball and Men’s and Women’s Tennis. Fulbright joined the Limestone College Athletic Training Staff in January of 2002. Troy Burger: Strength and Conditioning Coach/Athletic Trainer Troy Burger received a bachelor of science from Washington State University and a master of science from the University of Idaho. Burger serves as an approved clinical instructor for the clinical education program at Limestone College, and is the strength and conditioning coach for most sports. Burger joined the Limestone College Athletic Training Staff in January of 2003. Dawn Ranns: Athletic Trainer Dawn Ranns received a bachelor of science degree from Limestone College and a master of science degree from Furman University. Ranns is a member of the faculty as an Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic Training, and her sporting responsibilities include Women’s Soccer, Women’s Softball, and Women’s Lacrosse. Ranns joined the Limestone College Athletic Training Staff in August of 2003. Gail Pace: Athletic Trainer Gail Pace received a bachelor of science degree from Wingate University and a master of science from Mississippi State University. Pace serves as an assistant athletic trainer and approved clinical instructor. Her sporting responsibilities include men’s soccer, wrestling, softball, and men’s and women’s golf. Pace joined the Limestone College Athletic Training Staff in August of 2004. Adam Ranns: Athletic Trainer Adam Ranns received a bachelor of science degree from Limestone College. Ranns serves as an assistant athletic trainer and approved clinical instructor. His sporting responsibilities include men’s lacrosse, men’s basketball, swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, and cheerleading. Ranns joined the Limestone College Athletic Training Staff in September of 2004. 26 SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE COLLEGE SAINTS CLUB Levels of Membership Golden $50 to $99 Benefits: Pool Privileges Membership Card The Saints Club is Limestone College’s athletic booster club. Its purpose is to assist the total intercollegiate athletic program at Limestone College. The primary goal is to promote and provide financial assistance for our athletic teams. Our goal is to provide the best experience for our student-athletes and field teams that are highly competitive regionally and nationally. Your gift to the Saints Club is a commitment to continued athletic excellence at Limestone College. In order to continue our success, we need the continued support from our most loyal fans. Club members will receive numerous benefits from our many sponsors including access to the Limestone College pool, admission to the Hospitality Room at home basketball games, and discounts at area businesses. Limestone College is proud to sponsor 17 athletic teams at the NCAA Division II level including: Men Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Wrestling Women Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball To Become a Member: Send your name, address, telephone number, and email along with the amount you would like to contribute to: Limestone Athletics Attn: Cyndi McMahan 1115 College Dr. Gaffney, SC 29340 Please make checks payable to Limestone Saints Club. If joining at the Scholarship or Caggiano Memorial levels please include your shirt size (M, L, XL, XXL). 27 Century $100 to $249 Benefits: Hospitality Room Saints Souvenir Planner Pool Privileges Membership Card Fleur De Lis $250 to $499 Benefits: Season Tickets (2) (Basketball Home Games) Hospitality Room Saints Souvenir Planner Pool Privileges Membership Card Scholarship $500 to $999 Benefits: Season Ticket (4) (Basketball Home Games) Hospitality Room Pool Privileges Saints Gift Package Membership Card Caggiano Memorial $1000 and Above Benefits: Season Tickets (6 reserved seats) (Basketball Home Games) Hospitality Room Pool Privileges Saints Gift Package Membership Card SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE FACILITIES LIMESTONE COLLEGE Limestone Physical Education Center Limestone College made a major announcement in the summer of 2004. The College will build a new physical education center, expected to be completed early in the spring semester. The new facility will offer three classrooms, nine offices, locker rooms, Athletic Training Education facilities, a fitness center, and a wrestling practice facility. Located on Thompson street near Limestone Springs, the facility will be the first new building on the Limestone campus since the Timken Center was dedicated 30 years ago. The Physical Education facility will give Limestone’s Athletic Training Education Program the necessary space to meet accreditation standards of the American Medical Association’s Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, which will allow Limestone students to sit for the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Examination. In addition to the new Athletic Training facilities, the facility will also house a 3,900 square foot weight training facility which will be a great asset for Limestone’s approximately 350 varsity athletes as well as all other students, faculty, and staff. Limestone’s wrestling team, which begins competition in the 2004-2005 school year, will have a practice area in the new building, although the team will hold its matches in the Timken Center. The Timken Center, built in 1976, is the center of the Limestone Athletic Department, housing athletic offices, athletic training facilities, and classrooms. The Timken Center also houses Limestone’s basketball arena, a 1,500 seat facility that hosts men’s and women’s basketball games as well as volleyball and wrestling matches. Limestone’s junior Olympic sized pool is also located inside the Timken Center. Home to the Lady Saints Swimming Team, the pool features an 800 square foot observation balcony coupled with 2,500 square feet of deck space. Timken Center 28 Timken Gymnasium SAINTS BASKETBALL LIMESTONE FACILITIES LIMESTONE COLLEGE The recently remodeled Emmie Evans Rector Tennis Center is one of the top facilities in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. The facility includes eight lighted tennis courts and houses tennis offices and a club house area for student-athletes. Saints Field was given a face-lift this summer. Limestone’s game field for men’s and women’s soccer as well as men’s and women’s lacrosse was completely resurfaced and a full-size practice field was added immediately adjacent to it. In addition, the Saints also enjoy the use of three other practice fields Limestone’s athletic facilities also include a baseball and softball field complex. Bob Prevatte Field plays home to the baseball team while Lady Saints Softball Field hosts Jimmy Martin’s squad. ABOUT THE CAROLINAS-VIRGINIA ATHLETICS CONFERENCE The Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference is a NCAA Division II athletic conference made up of 11 schools from North Carolina and South Carolina. These schools include: Anderson College, Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Coker College, Erskine College, Lees-McRae College, Limestone College, Mount Olive College, Pfeiffer University, Queens University of Charlotte, and St. Andrews Presbyterian College. Each of the twelve CVAC sports has a season-ending tournament that leads to automatic NCAA qualification in Mens Basketball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Volleyball and NCAA regional selection opportunities in Women's Cross Country, Men's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Golf, Women's Tennis, Men's Tennis, and Baseball. CVAC Commissioner Dr. Alan Patterson says this about the conference, "The Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference is recognized regionally and nationally as a premier NCAA Division II conference which champions scholarship athletics working in concert with student athletes committed to academic success." The CVAC has roots in the Old North State Conference formed in 1938. The name changed to the Carolinas Conference with the first inclusion of South Carolina members, and in 1994 became the CVAC as Virginia membership was included and championship play was shifted to NCAA Division II. 29 SAINTS BASKETBALL 30 SAINTS BASKETBALL Curtis Administration Building Limestone College was established in 1845 by Dr. Thomas Curtis and his son, Dr. William Curtis, distinguished scholars born and educated in England. Limestone College was the first woman’s college in South Carolina and one of the first in the United States. In the late 1960s, Limestone College became fully coeducational. The campus is a unique combination of history and progress, with nine of our campus buildings included on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1991, Limestone College has completed renovations of several of its historic campus structures: the Montgomery Classroom Building, Ebert Residence Hall, Carroll Fine Arts Building, Hamrick Hall of Science, Eunice Ford Residence Hall, and Dixie Lodge Student Center. While the College’s ties to the past are visible in the many historic structures, these renovated facilities now house the modern technology necessary to maintain Limestone’s reputation as an outstanding liberal arts college. Dixie Lodge Limestone College is an accredited, independent, coeducational, four-year liberal arts institution chartered by the state of South Carolina. Limestone is a nondenominational Christian college. Our programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, or Associate of Arts degree. Today, Limestone College enrolls approximately 600 students in its day program and approximately 2,000 in the Block Program (located at various sites throughout South Carolina) and Virtual Campus Program (Internet Courses) combined. 31 SAINTS BASKETBALL