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86 2008-09 Liberty Women’s Basketball
VCU/PRESEASON WNIT
VCURams • Nov. 14, 7 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Richmond, Va.Founded: 1838Enrollment: 32,000Nickname: RamsColors: Black & GoldConference: Colonial Athletic AssociationHome Arena: Alltel PavilionCapacity: 7,500President: Dr. Eugene P. TraniAthletic Director: Norwood TeagueOffice Phone: (804) 828-4000
Team InformationHead Coach: Beth CunninghamAlma Mater, Yr.: Notre Dame, ‘97Record at VCU: 81-68 (Five Seasons) Career Record: Same as AboveAssociate Head Coach: Curt KassabAssistant Coaches: Julia Huddleston, Amaka
AguguaBasketball Office Phone: (804) 828-23752007-08 Record: 26-8Conference Record/Finish: 13-5/3rdPostseason Results: Lost to Michigan in Second
Round of WNIT TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Patrick JanssenOffice Phone: (804) 828-8496E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (804) 827-1010 Fax Number: (804) 828-9428Web Site: www.vcuathletics.com
Series InformationSeries Record: VCU leads, 21-9Last Liberty Win: Nov. 25, 2003, 62-43Last VCU Win: Dec. 16, 2000, 62-60
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 at Liberty Nov. 16-23 Preseason WNIT Nov. 25 EAST CAROLINA Nov. 29 at Albany Dec. 3 at Richmond Dec. 7 GEORGETOWN Dec. 15 MORGAN STATE Dec. 19 at Radford Dec. 21 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Dec. 28 LONGWOOD Dec. 30 AMERICAN Jan. 5 at Old DominionJan. 8 GEORGE MASONJan. 11 at James MadisonJan. 15 WILLIAM & MARYJan. 18 DELAWAREJan. 22 HOFSTRAJan. 25 at UNC WilmingtonJan. 29 at William & MaryFeb. 1 OLD DOMINIONFeb. 5 UNC WILMINGTONFeb. 8 at DelawareFeb. 12 at TowsonFeb. 15 JAMES MADISONFeb. 19 GEORGIA STATEFeb. 22 at HofstraFeb. 26 at DrexelMar. 1 NORTHEASTERNMar. 4 at Georgia State
2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 CENTRAL CONN. STATE W, 98-44Nov. 13 at American W, 71-38Nov. 18 at St. Joseph’s W, 54-47Nov. 25 APPALACHIAN STATE W, 72-53Dec. 1 at East Carolina W, 64-53Dec. 5 RICHMOND W, 60-51Dec. 8 RADFORD W, 67-52Dec. 16 at Georgetown L, 43-57Dec. 21 at Longwood W, 64-48Dec. 27 MORGAN STATE W, 70-56Dec. 28 BOSTON UNIV. W, 76-65Jan. 6 at Northeastern W, 77-65Jan. 9 WILLIAM & MARY W, 73-53Jan. 13 GEORGIA STATE W, 63-48Jan. 17 at Old Dominion L, 66-86Jan. 20 at James Madison W, 61-60Jan. 24 at UNC Wilmington W, 73-52Jan. 27 HOFSTRA W, 71-46Jan. 31 TOWSON L, 59-67Feb. 3 at George Mason W, 63-51Feb. 7 at Delaware L, 37-42Feb. 10 DREXEL W, 65-61Feb. 14 UNC WILMINGTON L, 58-64
Feb. 17 at Georgia State W, 76-43Feb. 21 OLD DOMINION L, 67-87Feb. 24 at Hofstra W, 80-61Feb. 28 JAMES MADISON W, 62-56Mar. 2 DELAWARE W, 55-33Mar. 6 at William & Mary W, 61-57Mar. 14 vs. Northeastern W, 51-50Mar. 15 vs. James Madison W, 69-60Mar. 16 vs. Old Dominion L, 64-71Mar. 22 at Charlotte W, 80-67Mar. 24 at Michigan L, 57-75
Beth Cunningham Quanitra Hollingsworth
2008 Preseason Women’s National Invitation
Tournament (WNIT)Nov. 14-23, 2008
Notes• All teams are guaranteed three games.• If Liberty defeats VCU on Nov. 14, the Lady Flames will play at the winner of North Carolina/
Western Carolina in the second round.• If Liberty loses to VCU, the Lady Flames will play two games as part of a four-team consolation
bracket, Nov. 21-23.
Other Participating TeamsArizona StateConference: Pac-10 Conference2007-08 Record: 22-11Postseason Finish: NCAA Second RoundHead Coach: Charli Turner ThorneTop Returning Scorer: Lauren Lacey (12.6 ppg)
Ball StateConference: Mid-American Conference (MAC)2007-08 Record: 15-15Postseason Finish: MAC Tourn. QuarterfinalsHead Coach: Kelly PackardTop Returning Scorer: Porchia Green (13.0 ppg)
Cleveland StateConference: Horizon League2007-08 Record: 19-14Postseason Finish: NCAA First RoundHead Coach: Kate Peterson AbiadTop Returning Scorer: Kailey Klein (19.8 ppg)
Illinois StateConference: Missouri Valley Conference2007-08 Record: 26-7Postseason Finish: NCAA First RoundHead Coach: Robin PingetonTop Returning Scorer: Kristi Cirone (16.7 ppg)
IndianaConference: Big 10 Conference2007-08 Record: 18-15Postseason Finish: WNIT Second RoundHead Coach: Felisha Legette-JackTop Returning Scorer: Jamie Braun (14.5 ppg)
LafayetteConference: Patriot League2007-08 Record: 14-16Postseason Finish: Patriot League Tourn. Quarter-finalsHead Coach: Tammy SmithTop Returning Scorer: Cristin Zavocki (9.3 ppg)
Middle Tennessee StateConference: Sun Belt Conference2007-08 Record: 22-12Postseason Finish: WNIT Second RoundHead Coach: Rick InsellTop Returning Scorer: Chelsia Lymon (9.4 ppg)
North CarolinaConference: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)2007-08 Record: 33-3Postseason Finish: NCAA Elite EightHead Coach: Sylvia HatchellTop Returning Scorer: Rashanda McCants (15.8ppg)
OklahomaConference: Big 12 Conference2007-08 Record: 22-9Postseason Finish: NCAA Second RoundHead Coach: Sherri CoaleTop Returning Scorer: Courtney Paris (18.6 ppg)
Robert MorrisConference: Northeast Conference2007-08 Record: 23-10Postseason Finish: NCAA First RoundHead Coach: Sal BuscagliaTop Returning Scorer: Sade Logan (24.7 ppg)
TulaneConference: Conference USA2007-08 Record: 16-14Postseason Finish: Conf. USA Tourn. First RoundHead Coach: Lisa StocktonTop Returning Scorer: Ashley Langford (11.9ppg)
UC RiversideConference: Big West Conference2007-08 Record: 14-16Postseason Finish: Big West Tourn. SemifinalsHead Coach: John MargaritisTop Returning Scorer: Seyram Gbewonyo (13.2ppg)
Western CarolinaConference: Southern Conference2007-08 Record: 25-9Postseason Finish: WNIT First RoundHead Coach: Kellie HarperTop Returning Scorer: Brooke Johnson (11.9ppg)
XavierConference: Atlantic 10 Conference2007-08 Record: 24-9Postseason Finish: NCAA First RoundHead Coach: Kevin McGuffTop Returning Scorer: Amber Harris (15.3 ppg)
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HARTFORD/GEORGE WASHINGTON
HartfordHawks • Nov. 28, 3 p.m. • Washington, D.C.
General InformationLocation: West Hartford, Conn.Founded: 1877Enrollment: 4,796Nickname: HawksColors: Scarlet & WhiteConference: America East ConferenceHome Arena: Chase ArenaCapacity: 3,508President: Walter HarrisonDirector of Athletics: Patricia H. MeiserOffice Phone: (860) 768-5050
Team InformationHead Coach: Jennifer RizzottiAlma Mater, Yr.: Connecticut, ‘96Record at Hartford: 172-104 (Nine Seasons) Career Record: Same as AboveAssistant Coaches: Brian Mik, Bill Sullivan, Tanika
PriceBasketball Office Phone: (860) 768-46532007-2008 Record: 28-6Conference Record/Finish: 14-2/1st Postseason Results: Lost to Texas A&M in
Second Round of NCAA TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/4Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Dan RuedeOffice Phone: (860) 768-4501E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (860) 768-5042 Fax Number: (860) 768-4068Web Site: www.HartfordHawks.com
Series InformationSeries Record: First MeetingLast Liberty Win: N/ALast Hartford Win: N/A
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 DARTMOUTH Nov. 18 PROVIDENCE Nov. 21 vs. Duke Nov. 22 vs. DePaul/Southern Nov. 25 at Ohio State Nov. 28 vs. LibertyNov. 29 vs. George Washington/
South Alabama Dec. 3 at Quinnipiac Dec. 6 ST. JOSEPH’S Dec. 10 at Louisville Dec. 21 at Bowling GreenDec. 31 at Connecticut Jan. 7 BINGHAMTONJan. 10 at MaineJan. 13 UMBCJan. 21 at Boston Univ.Jan. 24 STONY BROOKJan. 27 at VermontJan. 31 ALBANYFeb. 4 at New HampshireFeb. 7 MAINEFeb. 11 at BinghamtonFeb. 15 MARIST Feb. 18 at UMBCFeb. 21 at AlbanyFeb. 24 BOSTON UNIV.Feb. 28 at Stony BrookMar. 4 VERMONTMar. 7 NEW HAMPSHIRE
2007-08 ResultsNov. 11 at Kansas L, 72-76Nov. 13 at Providence W, 77-60Nov. 16 COLUMBIA W, 57-33Nov. 20 at BYU W, 70-59Nov. 23 vs. UAB W, 83-74Nov. 24 at Hawaii W, 76-63Nov. 25 vs. Virginia W, 70-53Dec. 1 at Massachusetts L, 60-72Dec. 7 ST. JOHN’S W, 64-62Dec. 9 HOFSTRA W, 73-42Dec. 12 at Marist W, 49-32Dec. 22 MICHIGAN STATE W, 54-51Dec. 29 at Connecticut L, 24-70Jan. 5 at Boston Univ. L, 60-62Jan. 13 VERMONT W, 67-58Jan. 16 at New Hampshire W, 71-56Jan. 19 at Maine W, 56-38Jan. 22 BINGHAMTON W, 62-45Jan. 26 ALBANY W, 63-55Jan. 29 at Stony Brook W, 70-55Feb. 5 UMBC W, 67-39Feb. 9 BOSTON UNIV. W, 61-54Feb. 13 at Vermont L, 66-69
Feb. 16 NEW HAMPSHIRE W, 74-44Feb. 20 at Binghamton W, 71-63Feb. 27 at Albany W, 57-43Mar. 1 MAINE W, 67-45Mar. 5 STONY BROOK W, 81-46Mar. 8 at UMBC W, 78-68Mar. 14 STONY BROOK W, 72-41Mar. 15 ALBANY W, 60-40Mar. 16 BOSTON UNIV. W, 61-45Mar. 22 vs. Syracuse W, 59-55Mar. 24 vs. Texas A&M L, 39-63
Jennifer Rizzotti Erica Beverly
George WashingtonColonials • Nov. 29, 3/5:30 p.m. • Washington, D.C.
General InformationLocation: Washington, D.C.Founded: 1821Enrollment: 20,220Nickname: ColonialsColors: Buff & BlueConference: Atlantic 10 ConferenceHome Arena: Charles E. Smith Athletic CenterCapacity: 5,000President: Steven KnappDirector of Athletics: Jack KvanczOffice Phone: (202) 994-6650
Team InformationHead Coach: Mike BozemanAlma Mater, Yr.: Fairleigh Dickinson, ‘88Record at George Washington: First SeasonCareer Record: First SeasonAssistant Coaches: Katie Rokus, Kristeena
Alexander, Richard MooreBasketball Office Phone: (202) 994-63872007-2008 Record: 27-7Conference Record/Finish: 12-2/T-1stPostseason Results: Lost to Rutgers in Sweet 16
of NCAA TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Jesse HookerOffice Phone: (202) 994-8604E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (202) 994-1776Fax Number: (202) 994-2713Website: www.GWsports.com
Series InformationSeries Record: George Washington leads, 2-1Last Liberty Win: Nov. 26, 1976, 55-46Last GW Win: Dec. 10, 2006, 74-66
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 UMBCNov. 17 COPPIN STATE Nov. 21 at Western Kentucky Nov. 23 at Kentucky Nov. 28 SOUTH ALABAMA Nov. 29 HARTFORD/LIBERTY Dec. 2 TENNESSEE Dec. 16 TROY Dec. 19 AUBURN Dec. 21 PRINCETON Dec. 27 LOYOLA (MD) Dec. 29 at Rutgers Jan. 3 at Texas A&M Jan. 5 at Rice Jan. 10 at RichmondJan 14 ST. JOSEPH’SJan. 17 at FordhamJan. 21 VILLANOVAJan. 24 DUQUESNEJan. 28 at DaytonJan. 31 at La SalleFeb. 4 RICHMONDFeb. 8 RHODE ISLANDFeb. 11 at XavierFeb. 14 at St. LouisFeb. 18 MASSACHUSETTSFeb. 21 ST. BONAVENTUREFeb. 25 at CharlotteMar. 1 TEMPLE
2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 at UMBC W, 79-59Nov. 12 at Virginia W, 70-68Nov. 14 KENTUCKY W, 75-65Nov. 18 RUTGERS L, 42-67Nov. 23 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE W, 65-60Nov. 24 WESTERN KENTUCKY W, 80-63Nov. 27 at James Madison L, 55-80Nov. 30 vs. UNLV L, 61-62Dec. 1 vs. Samford W, 64-57Dec. 8 at Villanova W, 67-52Dec. 18 LOYOLA MARYMOUNT W, 85-46Dec. 20 TEXAS A&M WOT, 66-65Dec. 30 PEPPERDINE W, 82-68Jan. 3 at Auburn W, 68-66Jan. 6 BROWN W, 98-22Jan. 13 XAVIER W, 56-46Jan. 16 at Rhode Island W, 48-45Jan. 19 at Temple L, 66-68Jan. 23 LA SALLE W, 50-32Jan. 26 CHARLOTTE W, 76-54Jan. 29 DAYTON W, 81-73Feb. 2 at Duquesne W, 73-65Feb. 10 RICHMOND W, 78-51
Feb. 13 at Massachusetts W, 69-45Feb. 16 at St. Bonaventure L, 60-63Feb. 20 ST. LOUIS W, 82-58Feb. 24 at St. Joseph’s W, 61-53Feb. 27 at Richmond W, 75-59Mar. 1 FORDHAM W, 66-27Mar. 8 vs. Rhode Island W, 70-43Mar. 9 vs. Xavier L, 59-63Mar. 22 vs. Auburn W, 66-56Mar. 24 vs. California W, 55-53Mar. 30 vs. Rutgers L, 42-53
Mike Bozeman Jessica Adair
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South AlabamaJaguars • Nov. 29, 3/5:30 p.m. • Washington, D.C.
General InformationLocation: Mobile, Ala.Founded: 1963Enrollment: 14,003Nickname: JaguarsColors: Blue, Red & WhiteConference: Sun Belt ConferenceHome Arena: The Mitchell CenterCapacity: 10,000President: V. Gordon MoultonDirector of Athletics: Joe Gottfried Office Phone: (251) 460-7121
Team InformationHead Coach: Rick PietriAlma Mater, Yr.: South Alabama, ‘87Record at South Alabama: 133-101
(Eight Seasons) Career Record: Same as AboveAssistant Coaches: Bobby Brasel, Aisha Stewart,
Eric WiseBasketball Office Phone: (251) 460-79612007-2008 Record: 20-11Conference Record/Finish: 10-8/3rd
(East Division)Postseason Results: Lost to Arkansas State in
Quarterfinals of Sun Belt TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/3Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Kevin BeasleyOffice Phone: (251) 414-8033E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (251) 460-7418Fax Number: (251) 460-7297Web Site: www.USAJaguars.com
Series InformationSeries Record: South Alabama leads, 1-0Last Liberty Win: N/ALast South Alabama Win: Dec. 3, 1994, 70-56
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 NICHOLLS STATE Nov. 17 UAB Nov. 20 SOUTHERN MISS Nov. 24 MERCER Nov. 28 at George WashingtonNov. 29 vs. Hartford/LibertyDec. 2 HOUSTON BAPTIST Dec. 6 at Southern Dec. 11 at Memphis Dec. 13 at Western Illinois Dec. 17 WESTERN KENTUCKYDec. 20 at Florida International Dec. 29 OHIOJan. 1 at Florida AtlanticJan. 4 MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATEJan. 7 at Louisiana-MonroeJan. 14 TROYJan. 18 at Arkansas State Jan. 21 UALRJan. 24 at Louisiana-Lafayette Jan. 28 at DenverJan. 31 NEW ORLEANSFeb. 4 NORTH TEXASFeb. 8 at Western Kentucky Feb. 11 FLORIDA INTERNATIONALFeb. 15 FLORIDA ATLANTICFeb. 18 at Middle Tennessee Feb. 21 LOUISIANA-MONROEFeb. 28 at Troy2007-08 Results
Nov. 9 SPRING HILL W, 98-35
Nov. 11 SAM HOUSTON STATE W, 72-54
Nov. 13 at Ohio W, 73-59
Nov. 17 TULSA W, 42-34
Nov. 23 vs. Villanova L, 58-83
Nov. 24 vs. UMKC W, 69-56
Nov. 27 at Mercer W, 57-39
Dec. 1 STETSON W, 54-43
Dec. 4 at Southern Miss W, 76-74
Dec. 13 SOUTHERN W, 57-39
Dec. 19 TROY W, 58-48
Dec. 22 MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE L, 46-80
Dec. 30 KENTUCKY L, 56-66
Jan. 3 at Florida Atlantic W, 72-62
Jan. 6 WESTERN KENTUCKY L, 63-75
Jan. 12 at New Orleans WOT, 68-65
Jan. 17 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL L, 51-66
Jan. 19 at UALR L, 58-67
Jan. 23 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE W, 76-65
Jan. 27 DENVER W, 48-40
Jan. 31 at North Texas L, 53-87
Feb. 2 at Louisiana-Monroe W, 61-51
Feb. 6 ARKANSAS STATE L, 58-70
Feb. 10 at Troy W, 69-66
Feb. 14 at Middle Tennessee State L, 46-66
Feb. 16 FLORIDA ATLANTIC L, 39-65
Feb. 20 at Western Kentucky L, 51-61
Feb. 27 NEW ORLEANS W, 55-50
Mar. 1 at Florida International W, 62-47
Mar. 5 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE W, 49-40
Mar. 8 ARKANSAS STATE L, 52-53
Rick Pietri Shakira Nettles
James MadisonDukes • Dec. 2, 7 p.m. • Harrisonburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Harrisonburg, Va.Founded: 1908Enrollment: 17,500Nickname: DukesColors: Purple & GoldConference: Colonial Athletic AssociationHome Arena: JMU Convocation CenterCapacity: 7,156President: Dr. Linwood H. RoseAthletics Director: Jeff BourneOffice Phone: (540) 568-6164
Team InformationHead Coach: Kenny BrooksAlma Mater, Yr.: James Madison, ‘92Record at JMU: 122-62 (Six Seasons) Career Record: Same as AboveAssistant Coaches: Jackie Smith Carson, Nikki
Davis, Sean O’ReganBasketball Office Phone: Contact SID2007-2008 Record: 24-10Conference Record/Finish: 16-4/T-2ndPostseason Results: Lost to Kentucky in Third
Round of WNIT TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/3Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Milla Sue WisecarverOffice Phone: (540) 568-6154E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (540) 568-6710 Fax Number: (540) 568-3703Web Site: www.JMUSports.com
Series InformationSeries Record: James Madison leads, 4-1Last Liberty Win: Dec. 4, 2007, 79-66Last JMU Win: Nov. 29, 2006, 74-64
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 RADFORDNov. 20 at MarylandNov. 27 vs. E. MichiganNov. 28 vs. Boston CollegeDec. 2 LIBERTYDec. 5 at GeorgetownDec. 14 at Virginia TechDec. 18 UMBCDec. 21 BUCKNELLDec. 28 at St. Francis (N.Y.)Dec. 30 at SienaJan. 4 at George MasonJan. 8 TOWSONJan. 11 VCUJan. 15 at DelawareJan. 18 DREXELJan. 22 GEORGE MASONJan. 25 at Old DominionJan. 29 at TowsonFeb. 1 at HofstraFeb. 5 WILLIAM & MARYFeb. 8 NORTHEASTERNFeb. 12 HOFSTRAFeb. 15 at VCUFeb. 19 UNCWFeb. 22 at Georgia StateFeb. 26 at William & MaryMar. 1 OLD DOMINIONMar. 4 at UNCW2007-08 Results
Nov. 10 HARVARD W, 89-73Nov. 13 at Bucknell W, 73-53Nov. 16 at UMBC W, 74-61Nov. 18 WAKE FOREST W, 64-53Nov. 27 GEORGE WASHINGTON W, 80-55Nov. 30 SAVANNAH STATE W, 85-46Dec. 4 at Liberty L, 66-79Dec. 7 at Clemson L, 60-69Dec. 20 MARYLAND L, 65-71Dec. 29 vs. Pittsburgh L, 61-69Dec. 31 at Wagner W, 100-48Jan. 6 UNCW W, 79-39Jan. 10 GEORGIA STATE W, 93-49Jan. 13 at Old Dominion L, 57-82Jan. 17 at George Mason W, 63-46Jan. 20 VCU LOT, 60-61Jan. 24 HOFSTRA W, 80-64Jan. 27 at Towson W, 60-56Jan. 31 GEORGE MASON W, 81-61Feb. 3 at William & Mary W, 69-53Feb. 7 at Northeastern W, 80-58Feb. 10 TOWSON W, 79-52Feb. 14 WILLIAM & MARY W, 77-60
Feb. 17 at Drexel L, 67-74Feb. 21 at Hofstra W, 68-54Feb. 24 DELAWARE W, 64-55Feb. 28 at VCU L, 56-62Mar. 2 OLD DOMINION W, 76-63Mar. 6 at UNCW W, 68-60Mar. 14 vs. William & Mary W, 53-46Mar. 15 vs. VCU L, 60-69Mar. 20 RADFORD W, 80-58Mar. 22 at Indiana W, 86-81Mar. 26 at Kentucky L, 76-84
Kenny Brooks Dawn Evans
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AUBURN/ST. PAUL’S
AuburnTigers • Dec. 7, 3 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Auburn, Ala.Founded: 1856Enrollment: 24,137Nickname: TigersColors: Burnt Orange & Navy BlueConference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)Home Arena: Beard-Eaves-Memorial ColiseumCapacity: 10,500President: Dr. Jay GogueAthletics Director: Jay JacobsOffice Phone: (334) 844-4750
Team InformationHead Coach: Nell FortnerAlma Mater, Yr.: Texas, ‘82Record at Auburn: 71-53 (Four Seasons)Career Record: 88-64 (Five Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Kerry Cremeans, Mark
Simons, Ayesha WhitfieldBasketball Office Phone: (334) 844-92002007-2008 Record: 20-12Conference Record/Finish: 7-7/6thPostseason Results: Lost to George Washington
in First Round of NCAA TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/6Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Matt CrouchOffice Phone: (334) 844-9709E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (334) 844-1933Fax Number: (334) 844-9807Web Site: www.auburntigers.com
Series InformationSeries Record: First Meeting Last Liberty Win: N/ALast Auburn Win: N/A
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 at Alabama A&MNov. 17 TEMPLENov. 19 at Georgia SouthernNov. 23 OHIO STATENov. 26 at UABNov. 29 vs. N.C. StateNov. 30 at Florida InternationalDec. 3 NORTH CAROLINA A&TDec. 5 SAM HOUSTON STATEDec. 7 at LibertyDec. 19 at George WashingtonDec. 21 at Coppin StateDec. 29 vs. DuquesneDec. 30 vs. Brown/MiamiJan. 3 STEPHEN F. AUSTINJan. 8 at South CarolinaJan. 11 FLORIDAJan. 18 at ArkansasJan. 22 ALABAMAJan. 25 TENNESSEEJan. 29 at GeorgiaFeb. 1 at LSUFeb. 5 OLE MISSFeb. 8 at AlabamaFeb. 12 KENTUCKYFeb. 15 at Mississippi StateFeb. 19 at VanderbiltFeb. 22 GEORGIAMar. 1 ARKANSAS2007-08 Results
Nov. 11 DETROIT W, 91-47
Nov. 14 TROY W, 77-61
Nov. 17 UAB W, 93-66
Nov. 21 at Oakland W, 71-63
Nov. 24 vs. Winston-Salem State W, 70-37
Nov. 25 at Ohio State W, 67-58
Nov. 30 vs. UC Riverside W, 64-47
Dec. 2 at Arizona State W, 75-69
Dec. 5 COLGATE W, 99-47
Dec. 15 at Texas A&M L, 60-62
Dec. 17 at Stephen F. Austin W, 61-49
Dec. 19 at Sam Houston State W, 80-36
Dec. 28 vs. Davidson W, 66-59
Dec. 29 at St. Joseph’s L, 69-71
Jan. 3 GEORGE WASHINGTON L, 66-68
Jan. 10 at Tennessee L, 52-85
Jan. 13 GEORGIA W, 82-52
Jan. 20 at Kentucky L, 55-62
Jan. 24 LSU L, 59-79
Jan. 27 at Alabama W, 62-48
Feb. 3 MISSISSIPPI STATE W, 68-42
Feb. 7 at Florida L, 67-73
Feb. 10 at Arkansas W, 73-68
Feb. 14 ALABAMA W, 74-49
Feb. 17 SOUTH CAROLINA W, 83-72
Feb. 21 at Ole Miss L, 68-76
Feb. 24 at Georgia L, 56-68
Feb. 28 VANDERBILT L, 56-73
Mar. 2 ARKANSAS W, 74-57
Mar. 6 vs. Arkansas W, 73-51
Mar. 7 vs. Vanderbilt L, 44-49
Mar. 22 vs. George Washington L, 56-66
Nell Fortner DeWanna Bonner
St. Paul’sTigers • Dec. 13, 2 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Lawrenceville, Va.Founded: 1888Enrollment: 695Nickname: TigersColors: Orange & BlackConference: CIAAHome Arena: Taylor-Whitehead GymnasiumCapacity: 1,200President: Dr. Robert L. Satcher, Sr.Athletics Director: LeRoy BacoteOffice Phone: (434) 848-1866
Team InformationHead Coach: Serena King-ColemanAlma Mater, Yr.: UNC Greensboro, ‘98Record at St. Paul’s: 26-85 (Four Seasons)Career Record: 31-107 (Five Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Bernard Coleman, Gwen
JacksonBasketball Office Phone: (434) 848-18322007-2008 Record: 11-15Conference Record/Finish: 6-12/2nd
(East Division)Postseason Results: Lost to Johnson C. Smith in
Quarterfinals of CIAA TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/3Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Jameson GibbsOffice Phone: (434) 848-1828E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: N/AFax Number: (434) 848-1833Web Site:www.saintpauls.edu/spctigers/spc_tigers.htm
Series InformationSeries Record: St. Paul’s leads, 2-0 Last Liberty Win: N/ALast St. Paul’s Win: Jan. 6, 1988, 82-80
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 11 CHOWANNov. 18 LINCOLNNov. 22 vs. Columbia UnionNov. 23 at District of ColumbiaNov. 28 at West Virginia StateNov. 29 at Bloomfield StateDec. 6 BOWIE STATEDec. 13 at LibertyDec. 16 at St. Augustine’sDec. 19 at CatawbaDec. 31 at Lenoir-RhyneJan. 6 ST. AUGUSTINE’SJan. 10 VIRGINIA UNIONJan. 13 at Fayetteville StateJan. 17 JOHNSON C. SMITHJan. 20 SHAWJan. 22 at Elizabeth City StateJan. 24 FAYETTEVILLE STATEJan. 27 at LivingstoneJan. 29 at Johnson C. SmithJan. 31 VIRGINIA STATEFeb. 3 at ShawFeb. 7 ELIZABETH CITY STATEFeb. 10 LIVINGSTONEFeb. 12 at Virginia UnionFeb. 14 at Bowie StateFeb. 16 at LincolnFeb. 19 at Virginia State
2007-08 ResultsNov. 16 at Lincoln W, 82-64
Nov. 17 vs. Wilberforce W, 87-57
Nov. 26 QUEENS WOT, 67-56
Nov. 29 ST. AUGUSTINE’S L, 63-74
Dec. 15 at Bowie State L, 58-70
Dec. 18 at Catawba L, 59-73
Dec. 31 CATAWBA W, 61-59
Jan. 2 vs. Columbia Union WOT, 67-65
Jan. 3 vs. District of Columbia L, 46-62
Jan. 9 at St. Augustine’s L, 46-54
Jan. 12 at Virginia Union W, 64-63
Jan. 15 FAYETTEVILLE STATE L, 68-72
Jan. 19 at Johnson C. Smith L, 59-66
Jan. 22 at Shaw L, 65-68
Jan. 24 ELIZABETH CITY STATE W, 63-59
Jan. 26 at Fayetteville State L, 80-95
Jan. 29 LIVINGSTONE L, 62-69
Jan. 31 JOHNSON C. SMITH WOT, 56-54
Feb. 2 at Virginia State W, 52-49
Feb. 5 SHAW L, 57-72
Feb. 9 at Elizabeth City State L, 57-64
Feb. 12 at Livingstone L, 69-84
Feb. 14 VIRGINIA UNION W, 72-52
Feb. 16 BOWIE STATE L, 54-56
Feb. 21 VIRGINIA STATE W, 64-51
Feb. 26 vs. Johnson C. Smith L, 50-55
Serena King-Coleman Tatiana Ellis
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WINSTON-SALEM/VANDERBILT
Winston-SalemLady Rams • Dec. 20, 2 p.m. • Winston-Salem, N.C.
General InformationLocation: Winston-Salem, N.C.Founded: 1892Enrollment: 5,557Nickname: Lady RamsColors: Red & WhiteConference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
(MEAC)Home Arena: LJVM Coliseum AnnexCapacity: 4,200Chancellor: Dr. Donald J. ReavesDirector of Athletics: Dr. Percy ‘Chico’ CaldwellOffice Phone: (336) 750-2141
Team InformationHead Coach: Dee StokesAlma Mater, Yr.: Charlotte, ‘93Record at Winston-Salem State: 11-46
(Two Seasons)Career Record: 61-98 (Six Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Michelle Fortier,
Kristina BaughBasketball Office Phone: (336) 750-34092007-2008 Record: 3-25Conference Record/Finish: N/APostseason Results: N/ALetterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/2Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Trevin Q. GoodwinOffice Phone: (336) 750-2909E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (336) 750-2143Fax Number: (336) 750-2144Web Site: www.WSSURams.com
Series InformationSeries Record: First MeetingLast Liberty Win: N/ALast WSSU Win: N/A
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 at Elon Nov. 15 vs. UNC Wilmington Nov. 19 NAVY Nov. 24 at Wake Forest Nov. 28 vs. Bowling Green Nov. 29 vs. Florida Gulf Coast Dec. 4 GARDNER-WEBB Dec. 6 at South Carolina StateDec. 20 LIBERTYDec. 22 CAMPBELL Dec. 31 at Furman Jan. 10 at UMESJan. 12 at Delaware StateJan. 17 at HowardJan. 19 at HamptonJan. 24 NORTH CAROLINA A&TJan. 26 NORFOLK STATEJan. 31 at Florida A&MFeb. 2 at Bethune-CookmanFeb. 7 MORGAN STATEFeb. 9 COPPIN STATEFeb.11 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Feb.14 HOWARDFeb.16 HAMPTONFeb.21 at North Carolina A&TFeb.23 at Norfolk StateFeb.28 FLORIDA A&MMar. 2 BETHUNE-COOKMANMar. 5 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE2007-08 Results
Nov. 14 at Virginia Tech L, 43-67
Nov. 20 RADFORD L, 50-75
Nov. 24 vs. Auburn L, 37-70
Nov. 25 vs. Colgate L, 39-58
Dec. 1 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE L, 52-74
Dec. 3 at USC Aiken L, 58-70
Dec. 13 ELON L, 36-71
Dec. 17 at Johnson C. Smith L, 51-70
Dec. 21 at Wake Forest L, 40-84
Dec. 29 ALABAMA STAE L, 35-50
Jan. 12 UMES L, 46-82
Jan. 14 DELAWARE STATE L, 27-49
Jan. 19 HOWARD W, 63-61
Jan. 21 HAMPTON L, 38-58
Jan. 26 at North Carolina A&T L, 51-71
Jan. 28 at Norfolk State L, 61-62
Feb. 2 FLORIDA A&M L, 36-67
Feb. 4 BETHUNE-COOKMAN W, 56-51
Feb. 9 at Morgan State L, 38-75
Feb. 11 at Coppin State L, 44-85
Feb. 13 LONGWOOD L, 52-65
Feb. 16 at Howard L, 62-91
Feb. 18 at Hampton L, 41-65
Feb. 23 NORTH CAROLINA A&T L, 41-80
Feb. 25 NORFOLK STATE L, 45-69
Mar. 1 at Florida A&M L, 32-59
Mar. 3 at Bethune-Cookman L, 39-66
Mar. 6 at South Carolina State W, 64-58
Dee Stokes Keoshia Worthy
VanderbiltCommodores • Dec. 22, 3 p.m. • Nashville, Tenn.
General InformationLocation: Nashville, Tenn.Founded: 1873Enrollment: 6,532Nickname: CommodoresColors: Black & GoldConference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)Home Arena: Memorial GymnasiumCapacity: 14,168Chancellor: Nicholas S. ZepposSenior Woman Administrator: Candice StoreyOffice Phone: (615) 322-4653
Team InformationHead Coach: Melanie BalcombAlma Mater, Yr.: Trenton State, ‘84Record at Vanderbilt: 146-52 (Six Seasons) Career Record: 309-156 (15 Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Vicky Picott, Lisa
Cermignano, Kim RosamondBasketball Office Phone: (615) 343-84822007-2008 Record: 25-9Conference Record/Finish: 11-3/3rdPostseason Results: Lost to Maryland in Sweet
16 of NCAA TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/1Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Chris WeinmanOffice Phone: (615) 343-0019E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (615) 320-0436Fax Number: (615) 343-7064Web Site: www.vucommodores.cstv.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Vanderbilt leads, 1-0Last Liberty Win: N/ALast Vanderbilt Win: March 22, 2003, 54-44
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTINov. 16 at Western KentuckyNov. 19 EASTERN KENTUCKYNov. 21 at East Tennessee StateNov. 23 at MichiganNov. 28 DAVIDSONNov. 29 ST. JOSEPH’S/VIRGINIA TECHDec. 2 RADFORDDec. 4 at Cal State FullertonDec. 6 at UC RiversideDec. 19 TENNESSEE STATEDec. 21 UT-MARTINDec. 22 LIBERTYDec. 30 NOTRE DAMEJan. 3 at Iowa StateJan. 8 at AlabamaJan. 11 TENNESSEEJan. 18 LSUJan. 22 at GeorgiaJan. 25 at South CarolinaJan. 29 ARKANSASFeb. 1 ALABAMAFeb. 5 at Mississippi StateFeb. 8 at KentuckyFeb. 12 FLORIDAFeb. 15 GEORGIAFeb. 19 AUBURNFeb. 22 at Ole MissMar. 1 at Tennessee2007-08 Results
Nov. 9 UAB W, 92-51Nov. 11 FURMAN W, 68-51Nov. 14 at Indiana State LOT, 72-77Nov. 20 at Clemson W, 74-56Nov. 23 BELMONT W, 104-43Nov. 25 IOWA STATE W, 62-53Nov. 28 DUKE W, 68-55Dec. 1 vs. St. Mary’s W, 90-69Dec. 2 at California L, 59-67Dec. 6 WESTERN KENTUCKY W, 75-54Dec. 9 COLORADO L, 51-62Dec. 22 LIPSCOMB W, 92-37Dec. 30 OLD DOMINION L, 65-80Jan. 2 SOUTH FLORIDA W, 75-48Jan. 5 at Princeton W, 81-48Jan. 10 MISSISSIPPI STATE W, 72-50Jan. 13 at LSU L, 51-62Jan. 17 GEORGIA W, 67-59Jan. 20 at Tennessee L, 63-79Jan. 27 OLE MISS W, 83-50Jan. 31 at Florida W, 66-56Feb. 3 at Georgia W, 61-54Feb. 7 SOUTH CAROLINA W, 78-48
Feb. 10 at Alabama W, 92-47Feb. 14 KENTUCKY W, 66-49Feb. 17 TENNESSEE L, 68-81Feb. 21 at Arkansas W, 63-50Feb. 28 at Auburn W, 73-56Mar. 2 ALABAMA W, 83-54Mar. 7 vs. Auburn W, 49-44Mar. 8 vs. Tennessee L, 48-63Mar. 22 vs. Montana W, 75-47Mar. 24 vs. West Virginia W, 64-46Mar. 29 vs. Maryland L, 66-80
Melanie Balcomb Christina Wirth
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NORTH CAROLINA A&T/LAFAYETTE
North Carolina A&TAggies • Dec. 29, 5 p.m. • Blacksburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Greensboro, N.C.Founded: 1891Enrollment: 10,660Nickname: AggiesColors: Blue & GoldConference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
(MEAC)Home Arena: Corbett Sports CenterCapacity: 5,700Chancellor: Dr. Stanley F. BattleAthletics Director: Wheeler BrownOffice Phone: (336) 256-0285
Team InformationHead Coach: Patricia Cage-BibbsAlma Mater, Yr.: Grambling, ‘72Record at N.C. A&T: 51-40 (Three Seasons)Career Record: 422-246 (23 Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Tarrell Robinson,
Freddie MurrayBasketball Office Phone: (336) 256-21732007-2008 Record: 25-8Conference Record/Finish: 15-1/1st Postseason Results: Lost to South Carolina in
First Round of WNIT TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/1Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Darlene MitchellOffice Phone: (336) 334-7141E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (336) 334-7405Fax Number: (336) 334-7181Web Site: www.ncataggies.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads, 5-3Last Liberty Win: Nov. 16, 2007, 68-64Last N.C. A&T Win: Feb. 15, 1996, 44-43
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 vs. Ole Miss Nov. 16 vs. Davidson/WinthropNov. 21 ELON Nov. 28 vs. Buffalo Nov. 29 vs. East Carolina/N.C. Central Dec. 3 at Auburn Dec. 6 NORFOLK STATE Dec. 20 at Campbell Dec. 29 vs. LibertyDec. 30 vs. Virginia Tech/LafayetteJan. 1 at Kentucky Jan. 5 at Charlotte Jan. 10 at Morgan State Jan. 12 at Coppin State Jan. 17 UMES Jan. 19 DELAWARE STATEJan. 24 at Winston-Salem State Jan. 26 at South Carolina State Jan. 31 at Howard Feb. 2 at Hampton Feb. 7 FLORIDA A&M Feb. 9 BETHUNE-COOKMAN Feb. 14 at UMES Feb. 16 at Delaware State Feb. 21 WINSTON-SALEM STATE Feb. 23 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE Feb. 28 HOWARD Mar. 2 HAMPTON Mar. 5 at Norfolk State 2007-08 Results
Nov. 9 at Stetson W, 78-60
Nov. 16 LIBERTY L, 64-68Nov. 19 at Elon W, 53-46
Nov. 23 vs. UNC Asheville W, 88-62
Nov. 24 vs. Boston Univ. W, 62-54
Nov. 27 USC UPSTATE W, 92-54
Dec. 1 at Norfolk State W, 68-39
Dec. 5 at Virginia Tech L, 56-85
Dec. 16 at N.C. State L, 61-75
Dec. 19 CAMPBELL W, 66-41
Dec. 30 at Texas A&M L, 65-74
Jan. 2 at Baylor L, 48-89
Jan. 12 MORGAN STATE W, 97-78
Jan. 14 COPPIN STATE W, 61-50
Jan. 19 at UMES W, 72-59
Jan. 21 at Delaware State W, 64-57
Jan. 26 WINSTON-SALEM STATE W, 71-51
Jan. 28 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE W, 85-66
Feb. 2 HOWARD W, 93-58
Feb. 4 HAMPTON W, 73-41
Feb. 9 at Florida A&M W, 69-53
Feb. 11 at Bethune-Cookman W, 89-55
Feb. 16 UMES W, 105-79
Feb. 18 DELAWARE STATE W, 78-53
Feb. 23 at Winston-Salem State W, 80-41
Feb. 25 at South Carolina State W, 86-67
Mar. 1 at Howard W, 84-71
Mar. 3 at Hampton L, 84-85
Mar. 6 NORFOLK STATE W, 93-60
Mar. 12 vs. Florida A&M W, 76-65
Mar. 14 vs. Hampton WOT, 74-71
Mar. 15 vs. Coppin State L, 70-72
Mar. 21 at South Carolina L, 74-102
Patricia Cage-Bibbs Amber Bland
LafayetteLeopards • Dec. 30, 5 p.m. • Blacksburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Easton, Pa.Founded: 1826Enrollment: 2,403Nickname: LeopardsColors: Maroon & WhiteConference: Patriot LeagueHome Arena: Allan P. Kirby Sports CenterCapacity: 3,500President: Daniel H. WeissAthletic Director: Bruce McCutcheonOffice Phone: (610) 330-5470
Team InformationHead Coach: Tammy SmithAlma Mater, Yr.: East Stroudsburg, ’82Record at Lafayette: 41-159 (Seven Seasons)Career Record: 154-227 (14 Seasons)Assistant Coaches: LaRonda Murphy, Jen WedoBasketball Office Phone: (610) 330-54752007-2008 Record: 14-16Conference Record/Finish: 6-8/6th Postseason Results: Lost to Lehigh in
Quarterfinals of Patriot League TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/4Starters Returning/Lost: 4/2
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Katie MeierOffice Phone: (610) 330-5518E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (610) 330-5454Fax Number: (610) 330-5519Web Site: www.GoLeopards.com
Series InformationSeries Record: First MeetingLast Liberty Win: N/ALast Lafayette Win: N/A
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 at Middle Tennessee StateNov. 17-23 Preseason WNIT Nov. 25 at Mount St. Mary’s Nov. 29 TEXAS PAN-AMERICAN Dec. 1 at Marist Dec. 3 PENN Dec. 5 NJIT Dec. 7 BRYANT Dec. 16 at La Salle Dec. 19 at Rutgers Dec. 21 RICE Dec. 29 at Virginia TechDec. 30 vs. Liberty/N.C. A&TJan. 2 PRINCETONJan. 10 HOLY CROSSJan. 14 at ColgateJan. 17 at NavyJan. 21 BUCKNELLJan. 24 at LehighJan. 28 ARMYJan. 31 AMERICANFeb. 7 at Holy CrossFeb. 11 COLGATEFeb. 14 NAVYFeb. 18 at BucknellFeb. 21 LEHIGHFeb. 25 at ArmyFeb. 28 at American
2007-08 ResultsNov. 12 MONMOUTH W, 65-64
Nov. 15 at Cornell L, 56-71
Nov. 17 MOUNT ST. MARY’S L, 51-55
Nov. 20 at Columbia L, 62-65
Nov. 24 at Princeton W, 78-68
Nov. 27 ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.) W, 64-54
Nov. 29 at Coppin State W, 62-56
Dec. 1 at NJIT W, 61-53
Dec. 5 at Penn W, 71-56
Dec. 8 at Vermont L, 45-46
Dec. 28 at Texas-Pan American L, 55-60
Dec. 29 vs. Lamar L, 64-67
Jan. 2 MORGAN STATE W, 83-62
Jan. 4 LA SALLE L, 54-70
Jan. 8 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON W, 66-59
Jan. 12 at Holy Cross LOT, 70-77
Jan. 16 COLGATE W, 57-52
Jan. 19 NAVY W, 60-44
Jan. 23 at Bucknell WOT, 64-58
Jan. 26 LEHIGH W, 48-45
Jan. 30 at Army L, 46-57
Feb. 2 at American L, 54-68
Feb. 9 HOLY CROSS L, 48-60
Feb. 13 at Colgate W, 56-48
Feb. 16 at Navy L, 44-53
Feb. 20 BUCKNELL L, 45-68
Feb. 23 at Lehigh W, 59-43
Feb. 27 ARMY L, 41-51
Mar. 1 AMERICAN LOT, 57-60
Mar. 8 vs. Lehigh L, 51-62
Tammy Smith Cristin Zavocki
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Virginia TechHokies • Dec. 30, 7 p.m. • Blacksburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Blacksburg, Va.Founded: 1872Enrollment: 30,000Nickname: HokiesColors: Chicago Maroon & Burnt OrangeConference: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)Home Arena: Cassell ColiseumCapacity: 9,847Chancellor: Dr. Charles StegerDirector of Athletics: Jim WeaverOffice Phone: (540) 231-6796
Team InformationHead Coach: Beth DunkenbergerAlma Mater, Yr.: Randolph-Macon, '88Record at Virginia Tech: 72-52 (Four Seasons)Career Record: 137-102 (Eight Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Shellie Greenman,
Stacy Cantley, Angela CrosbyBasketball Office Phone: (540) 231-49982007-2008 Record: 15-15Conference Record/Finish: 2-12/T-10thPostseason Results: N/ALetterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/1Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Torye HurstOffice Phone: (540) 231-8823E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (540) 231-3048Fax Number: (540) 231-6984Web Site: www.hokiesports.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Virginia Tech leads, 14-0Last Liberty Win: N/ALast Virginia Tech Win: Nov. 19, 2007, 73-68
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 UNC GREENSBORONov. 18 RADFORDNov. 20 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRALNov. 23 at George MasonNov. 28 vs. St. Joseph’sNov. 29 vs. Davidson/VanderbiltDec. 4 at WisconsinDec. 14 JAMES MADISONDec. 19 vs. IUPUIDec. 20 vs. Jacksonville/SMUDec. 29 LAFAYETTEDec. 30 LIBERTY/N.C. A&TJan. 5 PRESBYTERIANJan. 8 FLORIDA STATEJan. 11 at Boston CollegeJan. 16 DUKEJan. 18 at MarylandJan. 21 VIRGINIAJan. 25 LONGWOODJan. 28 at ClemsonFeb. 1 N.C. STATEFeb. 2 USC UPSTATEFeb. 5 at North CarolinaFeb. 8 at VirginiaFeb. 12 MIAMIFeb. 15 at Wake ForestFeb. 19 at DukeFeb. 22 WAKE FORESTFeb. 26 GEORGIA TECH2007-08 Results
Nov. 11 HIGH POINT W, 103-64
Nov. 14 WINSTON-SALEM STATE W, 67-43
Nov. 19 LIBERTY W, 73-68
Nov. 23 vs. USC L, 64-65
Nov. 24 vs. Prairie View A&M W, 74-66
Nov. 27 WOFFORD W, 75-60
Nov. 30 MINNESOTA W, 68-62
Dec. 2 UAB W, 77-71
Dec. 5 NORTH CAROLINA A&T W, 85-56
Dec. 16 at Charlotte L, 55-76
Dec. 20 vs. Texas-San Antonio W, 84-59
Dec. 21 vs. Robert Morris W, 76-67
Dec. 29 FURMAN W, 82-49
Dec. 30 EAST CAROLINA W, 72-46
Jan. 3 BOSTON COLLEGE L, 53-63
Jan. 6 at Florida State L, 63-67
Jan. 10 NORTH CAROLINA L, 59-79
Jan. 13 at Virginia L, 57-70
Jan. 17 CLEMSON L, 73-84
Jan. 20 DARTMOUTH WOT, 80-73
Jan. 25 at N.C. State L, 50-60
Feb. 1 at Duke L, 50-85
Feb. 4 MARYLAND LOT, 71-74
Feb. 7 at Wake Forest L, 50-67
Feb. 11 at Miami WOT, 81-73
Feb. 17 VIRGINIA L, 53-62
Feb. 22 DUKE L, 60-72
Feb. 29 at Georgia Tech L, 43-76
Mar. 2 WAKE FOREST W, 61-56
Mar. 6 vs. Boston College L, 47-57
Beth Dunkenberger Brittany Cook
Gardner-WebbBulldogs • Jan. 3, 7 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
Feb. 9, 7 p.m. • Boiling Springs, N.C.
General InformationLocation: Boiling Springs, N.C.Founded: 1905Enrollment: 3,900Nickname: BulldogsColors: Red & BlackConference: Big South ConferenceHome Arena: Paul Porter ArenaCapacity: 5,000President: Dr. Frank BonnerDirector of Athletics: Chuck BurchOffice Phone: (704) 406-4340
Team InformationHead Coach: Rick ReevesAlma Mater, Yr.: Indiana State, ‘81Record at Gardner-Webb: 50-69 (Four Seasons)Career Record: 317-307 (22 Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Krystal Reeves-Evans,
Deondra CarterBasketball Office Phone: (704) 406-43522007-2008 Record: 13-18Conference Record/Finish: 8-8/T-5thPostseason Results: Lost to Jacksonville in
Semifinals of Atlantic Sun TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/5Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Brent C. HagerOffice Phone: (704) 406-3981E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (704) 406-4349Fax Number: (704) 406-4739Web Site: www.gwusports.com
Series InformationSeries Record: First MeetingLast Liberty Win: N/ALast Gardner-Webb Win: N/A
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 at HoustonNov. 17 VIRGINIA-WISE Nov. 22 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Nov. 25 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE Nov. 29 TENNESSEE TEMPLE Dec. 2 at Wofford Dec. 4 at Winston-Salem State Dec. 16 at East CarolinaDec. 19 at Georgetown Dec. 28 vs. Bowling Green Dec. 29 vs. Dayton/Lipscomb Jan. 1 MONTREAT Jan. 3 at LibertyJan. 5 at RadfordJan. 10 at UNC AshevilleJan. 12 at High PointJan. 17 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNJan. 24 WINTHROPJan. 26 PRESBYTERIANJan. 28 at Appalachian StateJan. 31 at Coastal CarolinaFeb. 7 RADFORDFeb. 9 LIBERTYFeb. 14 HIGH POINTFeb. 16 UNC ASHEVILLE Feb. 21 at PresbyterianFeb. 23 at WinthropFeb. 28 at Charleston SouthernMar. 5 COASTAL CAROLINA2007-08 Results
Nov. 10 MONTREAT W, 98-53
Nov. 13 GEORGETOWN L, 63-72
Nov. 16 vs. Georgia State L, 59-63
Nov. 17 at UNC Asheville L, 60-76
Nov. 21 APPALACHIAN STATE W, 67-65
Nov. 24 IUPUI L, 54-66
Nov. 27 at South Carolina State L, 56-62
Nov. 30 at Cornell L, 59-72
Dec. 1 vs. Florida Gulf Coast L, 56-60
Dec. 4 WOFFORD L, 68-75
Dec. 15 at Longwood L, 57-66
Dec. 17 UNC ASHEVILLE W, 82-70
Jan. 2 HIGH POINT W, 75-62
Jan. 5 LIPSCOMB W, 82-70
Jan. 7 BELMONT W, 75-62
Jan. 12 at East Tennessee State W, 82-71
Jan. 14 at USC Upstate W, 73-56
Jan. 19 at Campbell L, 49-66
Jan. 26 FLORIDA GULF COAST L, 65-76
Jan. 28 STETSON LOT, 68-71
Feb. 2 at Jacksonville L, 53-84
Feb. 4 at North Florida W, 67-51
Feb. 9 at Kennesaw State L, 61-72
Feb. 11 MERCER W, 76-65
Feb. 16 CAMPBELL W, 61-51
Feb. 23 USC UPSTATE W, 65-45
Feb. 25 EAST TENNESSEE STATE L, 76-88
Feb. 28 at Lipscomb L, 60-72
Mar. 1 at Belmont L, 58-69
Mar. 6 vs. Campbell W, 57-56
Mar. 7 vs. Jacksonville L, 57-68
Rick Reeves Laura Povilonyte
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WinthropEagles • Jan. 10, 7 p.m. • Rock Hill, S.C.
Feb. 16, 7 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Rock Hill, S.C.Founded: 1886Enrollment: 6,306Nickname: EaglesColors: Garnet & GoldConference: Big South ConferenceHome Arena: Winthrop Coliseum Capacity: 6,100President: Dr. Anthony J. DiGiorgioAthletic Director: Tom HickmanOffice Phone: (803) 323-2129
Team InformationHead Coach: Bud ChildersAlma Mater, Yr.: Charleston Southern, ‘79Record at Winthrop: 42-79 (Four Seasons)Career Record: 417-318 (26 Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Jodi Davis, Laquanda
Dawkins, Chris VozabBasketball Office Phone: (803) 323-2129
ext. 62322007-2008 Record: 20-12Conference Record/Finish: 7-5/3rd Postseason Results: Lost to Radford in
Semifinals of Big South TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/0Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Brett ReddenOffice Phone: (803) 323-2129 ext. 6246E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (803) 323-2129, ext. 6246Fax Number: (803) 323-2433Web Site: www.winthropeagles.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads, 34-7Last Liberty Win: Feb. 2, 2008, 76-51Last Winthrop Win: Feb. 27, 2008, 52-56
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 DAVIDSON Nov. 16 OLE MISS/N.C. A&TNov. 22 NEWBERRY Nov. 25 at Clemson Nov. 29 at Xavier Nov. 30 vs. Tennessee-Martin Dec. 7 GEORGE MASON Dec. 13 at Georgia State Dec. 18 vs. Georgia Tech Dec. 20 vs. Memphis/Texas-Arlington Dec. 30 CAMPBELL Jan. 3 at Presbyterian Jan. 6 JOHNSON C. SMITH Jan. 10 LIBERTYJan. 12 RADFORDJan. 17 COASTAL CAROLINAJan. 19 HIGH POINT Jan. 24 at Gardner-Webb Jan. 31 at UNC Asheville Feb. 2 at Charleston Southern Feb. 7 PRESBYTERIAN Feb. 10 LONGWOOD Feb. 14 at Radford Feb. 16 at Liberty Feb. 23 GARDNER-WEBB Feb. 28 at High Point Mar. 2 at Coastal Carolina Mar. 6 UNC ASHEVILLE Mar. 9 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN2007-08 Results
Nov. 9 NORTH TEXAS W, 77-56
Nov. 10 NAVY W, 47-33
Nov. 11 RICE LOT, 54-63
Nov. 14 at South Carolina State W, 70-58
Nov. 18 at Tulane L, 52-63
Nov. 23 at East Carolina W, 66-61
Nov. 24 vs. Jacksonville W, 50-49
Nov. 26 at Norfolk State W, 68-63
Dec. 2 at Davidson L, 63-68
Dec. 9 JOHNSON C. SMITH W, 65-45
Dec. 17 GEORGIA STATE W, 67-57
Dec. 20 at Wichita State L, 42-66
Dec. 30 at George Mason L, 56-67
Jan. 5 at Charlotte L, 45-82
Jan. 9 at Longwood W, 69-60
Jan. 12 CONVERSE W, 76-52
Jan. 16 USC UPSTATE W, 78-42
Jan. 19 PRESBYTERIAN W, 66-48
Jan. 23 at High Point W, 68-67
Jan. 26 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W, 75-66
Jan. 30 COASTAL CAROLINA L, 47-52
Feb. 2 at Liberty L, 51-76
Feb. 6 at UNC Asheville W, 75-54
Feb. 9 RADFORD L, 57-65
Feb. 12 at Charleston Southern W, 77-53
Feb. 16 HIGH POINT W, 65-47
Feb. 23 at Coastal Carolina W, 66-52
Feb. 27 LIBERTY W, 56-52Mar. 1 at Radford L, 54-67
Mar. 5 UNC ASHEVILLE L, 60-63
Mar. 14 vs. Charleston Southern W, 76-41
Mar. 15 vs. Radford L, 44-50
Bud Childers Ashley Fann
East Tennessee StateBuccaneers • Jan. 13, 7 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Johnson City, Tenn.Founded: 1911Enrollment: 13,389Nickname: BuccaneersColors: Navy Blue & Old GoldConference: Atlantic Sun ConferenceHome Arena: Memorial CenterCapacity: 6,000President: Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr.Athletic Director: Dave MullinsOffice Phone: (423) 439-4343
Team InformationHead Coach: Karen KempAlma Mater, Yr.: Berry, ‘85Record at ETSU: 194-204 (14 Seasons)Career Record: Same as AboveAssistant Coaches: DeShawne Blocker, Josh
Wick, Kelvin LongBasketball Office Phone: (423) 439-53302007-2008 Record: 21-12Conference Record/Finish: 14-2/1stPostseason Results: Lost to Oklahoma State in
First Round of NCAA TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/5Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Kevin BrownOffice Phone: (423) 439-5263E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (423) 439-5329Fax Number: (423) 439-6138Web Site: www.ETSUBucs.com
Series InformationSeries Record: East Tennessee State leads, 7-4Last Liberty Win: Jan. 8, 2008, 64-60Last ETSU Win: Jan. 6, 1999, 80-69
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 at EvansvilleNov. 17 at Chattanooga Nov. 21 VANDERBILT Nov. 26 APPALACHIAN STATE Dec. 1 at Georgia Dec. 5 at MercerDec. 12 at Kentucky Dec. 18 at Kennesaw State Dec. 28 at Wake Forest Jan. 3 JACKSONVILLE Jan. 5 NORTH FLORIDA Jan. 8 at Florida Gulf Coast Jan. 10 at Stetson Jan. 13 at Liberty Jan. 15 BELMONTJan. 17 LIPSCOMB Jan. 22 CAMPBELL Jan. 26 USC UPSTATE Jan. 29 at Jacksonville Jan. 31 at North Florida Feb. 5 STETSONFeb. 7 FLORIDA GULF COAST Feb. 13 at Lipscomb Feb. 15 at Belmont Feb. 19 at Campbell Feb. 23 at USC Upstate Feb. 26 KENNESAW STATE Feb. 28 MERCER
2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 at Western Kentucky L, 73-90
Nov. 16 vs. Delaware State WOT, 75-72
Nov. 17 at Samford L, 72-91
Nov. 20 CHATTANOOGA L, 69-70
Nov. 24 EVANSVILLE W, 77-74
Dec. 1 UNC ASHEVILLE W, 72-53
Dec. 6 at Davidson L, 61-79
Dec. 16 at Xavier L, 67-76
Dec. 20 at Radford L, 67-73
Dec. 22 at Georgetown L, 52-75
Jan. 2 at Alabama W, 73-62
Jan. 5 USC UPSTATE W, 96-55
Jan. 8 LIBERTY L, 60-64
Jan. 12 GARDNER-WEBB L, 71-82
Jan. 14 CAMPBELL W, 72-53
Jan. 16 at Appalachian State L, 70-73
Jan. 19 at Lipscomb W, 77-55
Jan. 21 at Belmont W, 73-63
Jan. 25 NORTH FLORIDA W, 57-39
Jan. 28 at Jacksonville W, 80-74
Feb. 2 KENNESAW STATE W, 81-77
Feb. 4 MERCER W, 88-57
Feb. 9 at Stetson W, 73-62
Feb. 11 at Florida Gulf Coast L, 66-71
Feb. 16 LIPSCOMB W, 89-65
Feb. 18 BELMONT W, 102-59
Feb. 23 at Campbell W, 78-61
Feb. 25 at Gardner-Webb W, 88-76
Mar. 1 at USC Upstate W, 84-56
Mar. 5 vs. Mercer W, 83-62
Mar. 7 vs. Lipscomb W, 84-64
Mar. 8 vs. Jacksonville W, 75-72
Mar. 22 vs. Oklahoma State L, 73-85
Karen Kemp Siarre Evans
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PresbyterianBlue Hose • Jan. 17, 5 p.m. • Clinton, S.C.
March 2, 7 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Clinton, S.C.Founded: 1880Enrollment: 1,200Nickname: Blue HoseColors: Garnet & BlueConference: Big South ConferenceHome Arena: Ross E. Templeton ArenaCapacity: 2,500President: Dr. John V. GriffithAthletic Director: Dr. William “Bee” CarltonOffice Phone: (864) 833-8240
Team InformationHead Coach: Ronny FisherAlma Mater, Yr.: Furman ‘90Record at Presbyterian: First SeasonCareer Record: First SeasonAssistant Coaches: Eric Burrow, Monique
Dawson, Nichole Bennett Basketball Office Phone: (843) 833-82482007-2008 Record: 2-24Conference Record/Finish: N/A Postseason Results: N/ALetterwinners Returning/Lost: 4/7Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Caroline MorrisOffice Phone: (864) 833-8252E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (864) 833-8330Fax Number: (864) 833-8323Web Site: www.gobluehose.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads, 1-0Last Liberty Win: Jan. 26, 2008, 88-41Last Presbyterian Win: N/A
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 USC UPSTATENov. 16 at ClemsonNov. 21 at East CarolinaNov. 24 COLGATENov. 26 MONTREATDec. 2 at Georgia StateDec. 4 OHIO Dec. 15 at Wake ForestDec. 18 STETSONDec. 20 at ArmyJan. 3 WINTHROPJan. 5 at Virginia TechJan. 12 at UNC AshevilleJan. 17 LIBERTYJan. 19 RADFORDJan. 24 at High PointJan. 26 at Gardner-WebbJan. 31 at Charleston SouthernFeb. 2 at Coastal CarolinaFeb. 7 at WinthropFeb. 9 ALLENFeb. 14 UNC ASHEVILLEFeb. 17 LONGWOODFeb. 21 GARDNER-WEBBFeb. 23 HIGH POINTFeb. 28 at RadfordMar. 2 at LibertyMar. 6 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNMar. 9 COASTAL CAROLINA2007-08 Results
Nov. 9 at UNC Wilmington L, 59-91
Nov. 11 at East Carolina L, 52-97
Nov. 15 BUFFALO L, 68-76
Nov. 17 at Kennesaw State L, 66-86
Nov. 24 at Ohio L, 55-86
Nov. 26 at Cincinnati L, 47-80
Dec. 1 at College of Charleston L, 51-74
Dec. 4 at South Carolina State W, 63-62
Dec. 8 at UNC Asheville L, 54-87
Dec. 15 at West Virginia L, 26-93
Dec. 18 EAST CAROLINA L, 53-76
Dec. 20 at Georgia Southern L, 35-66
Dec. 22 at Stetson L, 61-68
Dec. 28 at Radford L, 49-70
Dec. 29 vs. Kent State L, 36-66
Jan. 2 at Georgia L, 49-93
Jan. 5 UNC ASHEVILLE L, 64-68
Jan. 8 RADFORD L, 54-67
Jan. 12 at High Point L, 58-76
Jan. 15 at Charleston Southern L, 56-81
Jan. 19 at Winthrop L, 48-66
Jan. 26 at Liberty L, 41-88
Jan. 30 at Elon L, 51-82
Feb. 13 at USC Aiken L, 49-66
Feb. 16 CONVERSE W, 85-74
Feb. 24 at Longwood L, 58-73
Ronny Fisher Kaitlin Moore
UNC AshevilleBulldogs • Jan. 19, 7 p.m. • Asheville, N.C.
Feb. 28, 7 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
General InformationLocation: Asheville, N.C.Founded: 1927Enrollment: 3,500Nickname: BulldogsColors: Royal Blue & WhiteConference: Big South ConferenceHome Arena: Justice CenterCapacity: 1,100Chancellor: Dr. Anne PonderAthletics Director: Janet ConeOffice Phone: (828) 251-6922
Team InformationHead Coach: Betsy BloseAlma Mater, Yr.: James Madison, ‘84Record at UNC Asheville: 88-89 (Six Seasons)Career Record: 202-166 (13 Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Adell Harris, Summer Erb,
Katie Baldwin Basketball Office Phone: (828) 251-69052007-2008 Record: 12-18Conference Record/Finish: 3-9/7th Postseason Results: Lost to Radford in First
Round of Big South TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/2Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Everett HuttoOffice Phone: (828) 251-6931E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (828) 251-6992Fax Number: (828) 251-6386Web Site: www.uncabulldogs.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads, 36-7Last Liberty Win: March 1, 2008, 60-46Last UNC Asheville Win: Feb. 24, 2007, 54-51
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 FAIRFIELDNov. 15 MORGAN STATE/
WILLIAM & MARYNov. 18 at FurmanNov. 22 at Georgia SouthernNov. 24 MONTREATNov. 29 SOUTH CAROLINA STATEDec. 2 WESTERN CAROLINADec. 6 CHARLOTTEDec. 13 JOHNSON C. SMITHDec. 18 at CampbellDec. 29 at MarylandDec. 30 vs. Mississippi State/Marshall Jan. 3 at Coastal CarolinaJan. 5 at Charleston SouthernJan. 7 CARSON-NEWMANJan. 10 GARDNER-WEBBJan. 12 PRESBYTERIANJan. 17 RADFORDJan. 19 LIBERTYJan. 26 at High PointJan. 31 WINTHROPFeb. 7 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNFeb. 9 COASTAL CAROLINAFeb. 14 at PresbyterianFeb. 16 at Gardner-WebbFeb. 21 HIGH POINTFeb. 28 at LibertyMar. 2 at RadfordMar. 6 at Winthrop2007-08 Results
Nov. 12 MONTREAT W, 75-48
Nov. 16 DAVIDSON L, 56-69
Nov. 17 GARDNER-WEBB W, 76-60
Nov. 20 FURMAN W, 79-67
Nov. 23 vs. North Carolina A&T L, 62-88
Nov. 24 at UNC Greensboro W, 77-70
Nov. 28 at Western Carolina L, 74-89
Dec. 1 at East Tennessee State L, 53-72
Dec. 8 PRESBYTERIAN W, 87-54
Dec. 12 CAMPBELL W, 68-55
Dec. 17 at Gardner-Webb L, 70-82
Dec. 21 MERCER W, 66-60
Dec. 28 vs. Alabama A&M L, 63-66
Dec. 29 vs. Holy Cross L, 60-79
Jan. 3 at South Carolina L, 52-80
Jan. 5 at Presbyterian W, 68-64
Jan. 8 USC UPSTATE W, 62-52
Jan. 19 HIGH POINT L, 70-81
Jan. 26 COASTAL CAROLINA W, 63-54
Jan. 29 at Charleston Southern L, 61-74
Feb. 2 at Radford L, 49-68
Feb. 6 WINTHROP L, 54-75
Feb. 9 at Liberty L, 55-69
Feb. 13 at Coastal Carolina L, 46-54
Feb. 20 at High Point W, 79-63
Feb. 23 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN L, 71-82
Feb. 26 RADFORD L, 58-70
Mar. 1 LIBERTY L, 46-60
Mar. 5 at Winthrop W, 63-60
Mar. 14 RADFORD LOT, 64-72
Betsy Blose Ana Baker
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Charleston SouthernLady Buccaneers • Jan. 24, 2 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
Feb. 23, 7 p.m. • Charleston, S.C.
General InformationLocation: Charleston, S.C.Founded: 1964Enrollment: 3,286Nickname: Lady BuccaneersColors: Blue & GoldConference: Big South ConferenceHome Arena: CSU Field HouseCapacity: 789President: Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr.Athletic Director: Hank Small Office Phone: (843) 863-7678
Team InformationHead Coach: Julie Goodenough Alma Mater, Yr.: Texas-Arlington, ’91Record at CSU: 18-42 (Two Seasons)Career Record: 229-157 (14 Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Rachel Bullard,
Megan HoneycuttBasketball Office Phone: (843) 863-76802007-2008 Record: 8-22Conference Record/Finish: 3-9/6th Postseason Results: Lost to Winthrop in First
Round of Big South TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/4Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Niki TurnerOffice Phone: (843) 863-7688E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (843) 863-7683Fax Number: (843) 863-7676Web Site: www.csusports.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads, 37-5Last Liberty Win: Feb. 18, 2008, 99-42Last CSU Win: Jan. 18, 1999, 66-60
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 LIMESTONENov. 17 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTONNov. 20 at USC UpstateNov. 22 COKERNov. 24 CAMPBELLNov. 28 vs. North TexasNov. 29 vs. Arkansas StateDec. 13 at CharlotteDec. 16 SOUTHERN WESLEYANDec. 18 SAVANNAH STATEDec. 29 FURMANJan. 3 HIGH POINTJan. 5 UNC ASHEVILLEJan. 10 COASTAL CAROLINAJan. 13 at Savannah StateJan. 17 at Gardner-WebbJan. 20 at ClemsonJan. 24 at LibertyJan. 26 at RadfordJan. 31 PRESBYTERIANFeb. 2 WINTHROPFeb. 7 at UNC AshevilleFeb. 9 at High PointFeb. 14 at Coastal CarolinaFeb. 21 RADFORDFeb. 23 LIBERTYFeb. 28 GARDNER-WEBBMar. 6 at PresbyterianMar. 9 at Winthrop 2007-08 Results
Nov. 10 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN W, 73-58
Nov. 12 MARS HILL W, 76-64
Nov. 16 USC UPSTATE L, 68-80
Nov. 20 at Campbell L, 53-75
Nov. 24 at Bethune-Cookman L, 49-71
Nov. 26 at Savannah State L, 63-65
Nov. 29 at College of Charleston W, 55-53
Dec. 4 at South Carolina L, 26-72
Dec. 14 KENNESAW STATE L, 46-73
Dec. 16 at Clemson L, 62-75
Dec. 20 at Charlotte L, 55-84
Dec. 21 vs. Elon L, 51-64
Dec. 31 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON L, 39-71
Jan. 2 at Miami L, 56-88
Jan. 8 at Furman L, 56-71
Jan. 12 SAVANNAH STATE W, 64-41
Jan. 15 PRESBYTERIAN W, 81-56
Jan. 19 LIBERTY L, 53-82
Jan. 21 RADFORD W, 86-78
Jan. 26 at Winthrop L, 66-75
Jan. 29 UNC ASHEVILLE W, 74-61
Feb. 2 at High Point L, 70-77
Feb. 5 at Coastal Carolina L, 66-73
Feb. 12 WINTHROP L, 53-77
Feb. 16 at Radford L, 59-91
Feb. 18 at Liberty L, 42-99
Feb. 23 at UNC Asheville W, 82-71
Feb. 26 HIGH POINT L, 57-72
Mar. 5 COASTAL CAROLINA L, 45-58
Mar. 14 vs. Winthrop L, 41-76
Julie Goodenough Pam Tolbert
Coastal CarolinaChanticleers • Jan. 26, 7 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
Feb. 21, 2 p.m. • Conway, S.C.
General InformationLocation: Conway, S.CFounded: 1954Enrollment: 8,300Nickname: ChanticleersColors: Teal, Bronze & BlackConference: Big South ConferenceHome Arena: Kimbel ArenaCapacity: 1,039President: David A. DeCenzoAthletics Director: Warren “Moose” KoegelOffice Phone: (843) 349-2820
Team InformationHead Coach: Alan LeForceAlma Mater, Yr.: Cumberland, ‘57Record at CCU: 159-150 (11 Seasons)Career Record: 399-330 (26 Seasons)Assistant Coaches: Mark Kost, Frank Moorhead,
Shameka Montgomery Basketball Office Phone: (843) 349-29312007-2008 Record: 16-12Conference Record/Finish: 4-8/5th Postseason Results: Lost to High Point in First
Round of Big South TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Kimberly WarnerOffice Phone: (843) 349-6467E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (843) 349-2822Fax Number: (843) 349-2819Web Site: www.GoCCUsports.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads, 39-7Last Liberty Win: Feb. 16, 2008, 76-39Last CCU Win: Feb. 19, 1996, 70-55
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 ERSKINENov. 17 CAMPBELLNov. 19 at WoffordNov. 22 JACKSONVILLENov. 25 at College of CharlestonNov. 29 SOUTHERN VIRGINIANov. 30 COKERDec. 6 at ButlerDec. 13 at North CarolinaDec. 16 at South Carolina StateDec. 18 UNC WILMINGTONDec. 20 STETSONDec. 29 at Alabama StateJan. 3 UNC ASHEVILLEJan. 5 HIGH POINTJan. 10 at Charleston SouthernJan. 17 at WinthropJan. 24 at RadfordJan. 26 at LibertyJan. 31 GARDNER-WEBBFeb. 2 PRESBYTERIANFeb. 7 at High PointFeb. 9 at UNC AshevilleFeb. 14 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNFeb. 21 LIBERTYFeb. 23 RADFORDMar. 2 WINTHROPMar. 5 at Gardner-WebbMar. 9 at Presbyterian2007-08 Results
Nov. 11 WOFFORD W, 59-58
Nov. 14 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON W, 63-46
Nov. 17 at Stetson W, 51-41
Nov. 20 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE W, 59-54
Nov. 24 SOUTHERN VIRGINIA W, 87-46
Nov. 27 at Campbell W, 61-54
Dec. 1 CONVERSE W, 84-39
Dec. 5 at UNC Wilmington L, 46-74
Dec. 8 at Jacksonville L, 48-56
Dec. 17 NORTH CAROLINA L, 58-82
Dec. 20 vs. Alabama State W, 60-45
Jan. 3 COKER W, 86-47
Jan. 7 MORRIS W, 99-31
Jan. 15 at Savannah State W, 53-28
Jan. 19 RADFORD L, 54-71
Jan. 21 LIBERTY L, 44-71
Jan. 26 at UNC Asheville L, 54-63
Jan. 30 at Winthrop W, 52-47
Feb. 2 SAVANNAH STATE W, 59-50
Feb. 5 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W, 73-66
Feb. 9 at High Point L, 55-57
Feb. 13 UNC ASHEVILLE W, 54-46
Feb. 16 at Liberty L, 39-76
Feb. 18 at Radford L, 58-76
Feb. 23 WINTHROP L, 52-66
Mar. 1 HIGH POINT L, 59-65
Mar. 5 at Charleston Southern W, 58-45
Mar. 14 vs. High Point L, 51-62
Alan LeForce Amanda Stull
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High PointPanthers • Jan. 31, 2 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
March 9, 7 p.m. • High Point, N.C.
General InformationLocation: High Point, N.C.Founded: 1924Enrollment: 3,500Nickname: PanthersColors: Purple & WhiteConference: Big SouthHome Arena: Millis CenterCapacity: 1,750President: Dr. Nido QubeinAthletic Director: Craig KeilitzOffice Phone: (336) 841-9276
Team InformationHead Coach: Tooey LoyAlma Mater, Yr.: High Point, ‘94Record at High Point: 115-90 (Seven Seasons)Career Record: Same as AboveAssistant Coaches: Karen Curtis McConico,
Katie Ralls Basketball Office Phone: (336) 841-4661 2007-2008 Record: 15-15Conference Record/Finish: 6-6/4th Postseason Results: Lost to Liberty in Semifinals
of Big South TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/2Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1
Sports InformationBasketball SID: April GoodeOffice Phone: (336) 841-4638E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (336) 888-6313Fax Number: (336) 841-9182Web Site: www.highpointpanthers.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads, 22-8Last Liberty Win: March 15, 2008, 80-43Last High Point Win: Feb. 10, 2007, 67-61
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 14 at VirginiaNov. 16 EMORY & HENRYNov. 19 at ArkansasNov. 24 at UNC GreensboroNov. 29 at MercerDec. 1 GEORGE MASONDec. 3 GEORGIA SOUTHERNDec. 5 at South CarolinaDec. 9 at CampbellDec. 20 CHOWAN Dec. 29 at Prairie View A&MDec. 30 at Texas-San AntonioJan. 3 at Charleston SouthernJan. 5 at Coastal CarolinaJan. 10 RADFORDJan. 12 GARDNER-WEBBJan. 15 ELONJan. 19 at WinthropJan. 24 PRESBYTERIANJan. 26 UNC ASHEVILLEJan. 31 at LibertyFeb. 7 COASTAL CAROLINAFeb. 9 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNFeb. 14 at Gardner-WebbFeb. 16 at RadfordFeb. 21 at UNC AshevilleFeb. 23 at PresbyterianFeb. 28 WINTHROPMar. 9 LIBERTY2007-08 Results
Nov. 10 KING W, 74-62
Nov. 11 at Virginia Tech L, 64-103
Nov. 14 at Oklahoma State L, 48-76
Nov. 19 at East Carolina W, 72-70
Nov. 24 LIVINGSTONE W, 70-32
Nov. 27 at UNC Wilmington L, 60-62
Nov. 29 CAMPBELL W, 71-47
Dec. 3 UNC GREENSBORO L, 64-74
Dec. 15 at Davidson L, 61-72
Dec. 17 ELON WOT, 77-71
Dec. 29 vs. Eastern Kentucky W, 76-63
Dec. 30 at St. Peter’s L, 51-68
Jan. 2 at Gardner-Webb L, 62-75
Jan. 5 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL W, 57-40
Jan. 12 PRESBYTERIAN W, 76-58
Jan. 19 at UNC Asheville W, 81-70
Jan. 23 WINTHROP L, 67-68
Jan. 26 at Radford L, 60-68
Jan. 29 at Liberty L, 57-76
Feb. 2 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W, 77-70
Feb. 6 at Longwood L, 60-67
Feb. 9 COASTAL CAROLINA W, 57-55
Feb. 12 RADFORD W, 63-54
Feb. 16 at Winthrop L, 47-65
Feb. 20 UNC ASHEVILLE L, 63-79
Feb. 23 LIBERTY L, 68-78
Feb. 26 at Charleston Southern W, 72-57
Mar. 1 at Coastal Carolina W, 65-59
Mar. 14 vs. Coastal Carolina W, 62-51
Mar. 15 vs. Liberty L, 43-80
Tooey Loy Mackenzie Maier
RadfordHighlanders • Feb. 2, 7 p.m. • Lynchburg, Va.
March 6, 7 p.m. • Radford, Va.
General InformationLocation: Radford, Va.Founded: 1910Enrollment: 9,122Nickname: HighlandersColors: Red & WhiteConference: Big South ConferenceHome Arena: Dedmon CenterCapacity: 5,000President: Penelope W. KyleDirector of Athletics: Robert LineburgOffice Phone: (540) 831-5228
Team InformationHead Coach: Tajama NgongbaAlma Mater, Yr.: George Washington, ‘97Record at Radford: First SeasonCareer Record: First SeasonAssistant Coaches: Mark Cook,
Felicia Burroughs, Tiffany TuckerBasketball Office Phone: (540) 831-51232007-2008 Record: 23-12Conference Record/Finish: 8-4/2ndPostseason Results: Lost to James Madison in
First Round of WNIT TournamentLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/3Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2
Sports InformationBasketball SID: Brian StanleyOffice Phone: (540) 831-5211E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (540) 831-5295Fax Number: (540) 831-5556Web Site: www.RadfordAthletics.com
Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads, 25-23Last Liberty Win: March 16, 2008, 66-65Last Radford Win: March 9, 2007, 57-55
2008-09 Schedule
Nov. 15 at James MadisonNov. 18 at Virginia TechNov. 25 at TowsonNov. 28 at St. Mary’sNov. 29 vs. La Salle/ IndianaDec. 2 at VanderbiltDec. 5 SOUTHERN VIRGINIADec. 13 at Mount St. Mary’sDec. 19 VCUDec. 22 at NavyDec. 28 AMERICANJan. 5 GARDNER-WEBBJan. 10 at High PointJan. 12 at WinthropJan. 15 at UNC AshevilleJan. 19 at PresbyterianJan. 24 COASTAL CAROLINAJan. 26 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNFeb. 2 at LibertyFeb. 7 at Gardner-WebbFeb. 14 WINTHROPFeb. 16 HIGH POINTFeb. 21 at Charleston SouthernFeb. 23 at Coastal CarolinaFeb. 28 PRESBYTERIANMar. 2 UNC ASHEVILLEMar. 6 LIBERTY2007-08 Results
Nov. 9 at TCU L, 63-74Nov. 16 at Miami (Ohio) L, 67-74Nov. 17 vs. Marshall W, 72-61Nov. 20 at Winston-Salem State W, 75-50Nov. 23 WILLIAM & MARY W, 71-58Nov. 25 at Hampton L, 54-71Nov. 30 NAVY W, 63-51Dec. 3 at Appalachian State W, 65-45Dec. 8 at VCU L, 52-67Dec. 16 at Wake Forest W, 52-44Dec. 20 EAST TENNESSEE STATE W, 73-67Dec. 22 at American W, 58-50Dec. 28 PRESBYTERIAN W, 70-49Dec. 29 UNC WILMINGTON W, 77-46Jan. 2 TOWSON L, 57-65Jan. 3 USC UPSTATE W, 76-34Jan. 5 VIRGINIA INTERMONT W, 93-44Jan. 8 at Presbyterian W, 67-54Jan. 17 at Longwood L, 69-70Jan. 19 at Coastal Carolina W, 71-54Jan. 21 at Charleston Southern L, 78-86Jan. 26 HIGH POINT W, 68-60Feb. 2 UNC ASHEVILLE W, 68-49
Feb. 6 LIBERTY L, 50-63Feb. 9 at Winthrop W, 65-57Feb. 12 at High Point L, 54-63Feb. 16 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W, 91-59Feb. 18 COASTAL CAROLINA W, 76-58Feb. 26 at UNC Asheville W, 70-58Mar. 1 WINTHROP W, 67-54Mar. 7 at Liberty L, 62-70Mar. 14 at UNC Asheville WOT, 72-64Mar. 15 vs. Winthrop W, 50-44Mar. 16 vs. Liberty L, 65-66Mar. 20 at James Madison L, 58-80
Tajama Ngongba Johnette Walker
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2009 Advance Auto Parts Big South Women’s
Basketball Championship
March 13-15, 2009 • Millis Center • High Point, N.C.
March 13 Quarterfinals
Game 1: No. 1 seed vs. No. 8 seed – TBAGame 2: No. 4 seed vs. No. 5 seed – TBAGame 3: No. 2 seed vs. No. 7 seed – TBAGame 4: No. 3 seed vs. No. 6 seed – TBA
March 14Semifinals
Game 5: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 – 2 p.m.(SportSouth)
Game 6: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 – 4 p.m.(SportSouth)
March 15Championship Game
Game 7: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6 – 4 p.m.(SportSouth)
Winner Advances to 2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship
All Times are EasternAll Times are tentative and subject to change
2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball
Championship
FIRST & SECOND ROUNDSMarch 21 & 23
The Pit/Bob King CourtAlbuquerque, N.M.
McKenzie ArenaChattanooga, Tenn.
Nationwide ArenaColumbus, Ohio
Arena at GwinnettDuluth, Ga.
Galen CenterLos Angeles, Calif.
Louis Brown Athletic CenterPiscataway, N.J.
Cox ArenaSan Diego, Calif.
Bank of America ArenaSeattle, Wash.
March 22 & 24
Pete Maravich Assembly CenterBaton Rouge, La.
E.A. Diddle ArenaBowling Green, Ky.
Comcast CenterCollege Park, Md.
Jack Breslin Student Events Center
East Lansing, Mich.
Carver-Hawkeye ArenaIowa City, Iowa
United Spirit ArenaLubbock, Texas
Joyce CenterNotre Dame, Ind.
Harry A. Gampel PavilionStorrs, Conn.
REGIONALSMarch 28 & 30
Haas PavilionBerkeley, Calif.
RBC CenterRaleigh, N.C.
March 29 & 31
Ford CenterOklahoma City, Okla.
Sovereign Bank ArenaTrenton, N.J.
FINAL FOURApril 5 & 7
Scottrade CenterSt. Louis, Mo.
Millis Center – Home of the 2009 Big South Women’s Basketball Championship