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OUR MISSION The mission of Covenant College is to explore and express the preeminence of Jesus Christ in all things. We educate Christians to engage culture and cultures, to examine and unfold creation, and to pursue biblical justice and mercy in community. With the student-faculty relationship and strong teaching and scholarship at the foundation, our Christ-centered community seeks to help students mature in three primary areas: - Identity in Christ - Biblical frame of reference - Service that is Christ-like We offer the world biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places.
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ON THE COVER The 2014-15 seniors (from back to front and left to right) Colton McGriff, Bryant Engbers, Ryan Burns, Teron Ferguson, Jake DeLaney, Jay Zeigler, Nate Frierson, Matt Brunjes (cover design by Andrew Mindeman, cover photo by Anna Dove)
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Head Coach
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Assistant Coach/Managers 12 2014-15 Season Preview
Layout design by Tad Evearitt Written by Andrew Mindeman Photos by Anna Dove, Andrew Mindeman and Covenant Communications Dept.
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Players 16 2013-14 Season In-Review 38 Program History
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Compliance 53 2014-15 Schedule Back Cover
Location: Lookout Mountain, GA Enrollment: 1,173 Year Founded: 1955 Nickname: Scots Colors: Royal Blue and White Affiliation: NCAA Division III Conference: USA South Athletic President: Dr. J. Derek Halvorson Director of Athletics: Kyle Taylor SID: Andrew Mindeman School Website: www.covenant.edu
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Brad Voyles
Kyle Taylor
Tim Sceggel
President
VP for Student Development
Director of Athletics
Assoc. Director of Athletics
Mark Duble
Meredith Atwood
Rodney Miller
Andrew Mindeman
Asst. Director of Athletics
SWA/Head Athletic Trainer
Faculty Athletics Representative
Sports Information Director
Brad Clark
Catherine Kercher
Ben Wharton
T.J. Zinke
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Grad Assistant for Athletic Admin
Director of Athletic Marketing
Asst. Athletic Trainer
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dr. J. Derek Halvorson
Andrew Johansen Sports Information Intern
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NCAA DIVISION III
MEMBERSHIPS
In 2013, Covenant became full members of the NCAA Division III following a four year transitional period from 2009-2013. The largest division, in terms of number of schools and number of participants, is Division III comprised by more than 170,000 student-athletes at 444 mostly smaller institutions. Academics are the primary focus for Division III student-athletes. The division minimizes the conflicts between athletics and academics and keeps student-athletes on a path to graduation through shorter practice and playing seasons, the number of contests, no redshirting and regional competition that reduces time away from academic studies. Student-athletes are integrated on campus and treated like all other members of the general student-body, keeping them focused on being a student first. The college experience is a time of learning and growth — a chance to follow passions and develop potential. For student-athletes in Division III, all of this happens most importantly in the classroom and through earning an academic degree. The Division III experience provides for passionate participation in a competitive athletic environment, in which student-athletes push themselves to excellence and build upon their academic success with new challenges and life skills. And student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their full passions and find their potential through a comprehensive educational experience. The Three D’s: Discover Division III student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions beyond the classroom and field of play…to discover themselves. Develop Division III institutions provide an environment that encourages student-athletes to develop into well-rounded adults. Small class sizes, the ability to participate in more than one sport, and an emphasis on participating activities outside of the classroom are all hallmarks of the Division III experience. Dedicate Division III institutions expect student-athletes to dedicate themselves to achieving their potential. Student-athletes must manage their busy schedules, keep up with class work and face the same challenges as the rest of the student-body.
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In 2013, Covenant became members of the USA South Athletic Conference. The conference is comprised of schools from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. All told, the USA South has 13 full-fledged members along with one associate member in football. In volleyball and women’s basketball, the conference is split into two divisions (North and South). Covenant plays in the South division in those sports with Huntingdon, LaGrange, Maryville and Piedmont. In all sports, with the exception of cross country, the top eight teams in the conference regular season standings advance to participate in the conference tournament. Full Conference Members: Averett University (Danville, Va.) Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, Ga.) Ferrum College (Ferrum, Va.) Greensboro College (Greensboro, N.C.) Huntingdon College (Montgomery, Ala.) LaGrange College (LaGrange, Ga.) Mary Baldwin College (Staunton, Va.) Maryville College (Maryville, Tenn.) Meredith College (Raleigh, N.C.) Methodist University (Fayetteville, N.C.) North Carolina Wesleyan College (Rocky Mount, N.C.) Piedmont College (Demorest, Ga.) William Peace University (Raleigh, N.C.)
Conference Administration Commissioner: Rita Wiggs Assoc. Commissioner: Mike Christie President: Kandis Schram Vice-President: Sharon Spalding
Conference Info Website: www.usasouth.net Twitter: @usa_south Instagram: @usa_south
Associate Members: Christopher Newport University (Newport News, Va.) - Football 2013-14 USA South Final Men’s Basketball Standings Conf. Overall W-L W-L Maryville 13-1 18-8 Averett 9-5 12-14 Huntingdon 9-5 12-15 LaGrange* 9-5 18-11 N.C. Wesleyan 8-6 13-13 Methodist 7-7 10-16 Ferrum 6-8 11-16 Greensboro 6-8 12-15 Piedmont 4-10 9-16 Covenant 3-11 8-17 William Peace 3-11 9-16
2014-15 USA South Preseason Poll Rank Team (1st place votes) Pts. 1 Maryville (10) 100 2 Averett (1) 82 3 Ferrum 76 4 N.C. Wesleyan 73 5 LaGrange 65 6 Greensboro 44 7 Huntingdon 42 8 Methodist 39 9 Piedmont 33 10 Covenant 30 11 William Peace 21
* indicates USA South Tournament champion and NCAA automatic berth
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BARNES PE CENTER HOME OF THE SCOTS Barnes Physical Education Center was built in 1972 and named in honor of Covenant’s second president, Dr. Marion D. Barnes. The facility plays host to the Scots’ men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs as well as other athletic department needs. During the summer of 2013, Barnes PE Center received a facelift with new interior paint jobs and championship banners honoring all 13 of Covenant’s athletic programs. New bleachers were installed in October of 2013 to update the facility further. Seating capacity is set at 650. The main floor houses the game court to go along with offices for athletic administration. On the first floor are located an aerobic exercise room, weight room and more office space. The third floor has additional coaches and faculty offices and a classroom. Although a small venue, Barnes can become loud and raucous as spectators sit close to the action. In 2012-13, the Scots men’s basketball team used their home-court advantage to secure a 9-3 home record.
FACTS: Built: 1972 Seating Capacity: 650 Largest Men’s Basketball Crowd (since 2010): 1,000 - Nov. 15, 2011 vs. Berry
Admissions Policy While there is no charge for admission to regular season games, there may be a charge for postseason events and tournaments. No free admission or season passes can be used for USA South Athletic Conference championships or tournaments. No tobacco, alcohol or animals are allowed at any athletic events held at Covenant College.
Kyle Taylor HEAD COACH
Head Coach
Kyle Taylor will enter his sixth year at the helm of the men’s basketball program in 2014-15. Taylor is also in his second year of serving as the school’s Director of Athletics. During his first four years, Taylor increased the win total each year and steadily built Covenant into a quality basketball program on the court. In 2012-13, the Scots registered their first winning season in 14 years with a 1311 overall mark. Taylor’s team saw a slight drop-off in wins during the 2013-14 campaign in the program’s first year in the USA South Athletic Conference. Taylor is encouraged by the improvements he has seen in the program each year. He is insistent about changing the culture of the program and focused on developing his guys into godly men on and off the court. Meekness, Servanthood, Accountability, Discipline, and Passion are the core values Taylor has implemented for the men’s basketball program over the past five years. He feels blessed by the opportunities he has had to communicate with some great recruits and enjoyed the opportunity to coach many of them. On the court, Taylor is committed to working toward developing a team that is a successful regional power each year. He is passionate about coaching a team that is exciting to watch, competitive, disciplined, up tempo offensively, and great in transition play. The men’s basketball program is committed first to developing players that represent Christ on and off the court. As young men who will graduate and go into all kinds of disciplines, the coaching staff believes it is important that players learn to represent Christ, Covenant College, their academics, and their families with class. The basketball program at Covenant is therefore both a place to understand how to play competitive basketball for the glory of God and also develop into godly men who will continue to be used for Kingdom work upon graduating. An important part of the basketball program during Taylor’s time at Covenant has been the opportunity to travel
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Taylor is a native of Salinas, Calif. He graduated from UCLA in 2005 with a double major in Business/Economics and Political Science. He received his M.S. in Health and Physical Education from Northwest Missouri State in 2008. Kyle and his lovely wife Shannon have two children (Kade and Quinn), and reside on Lookout Mountain. They are members at Rock Creek Fellowship, where he serves as an elder.
Coaching Record Year College Record 2009-10 Covenant 3-22 2010-11 Covenant 6-21 2011-12 Covenant 8-18 2012-13 Covenant 13-11 2013-14 Covenant 8-17 Total: 38 wins, 89 losses in five seasons
Contact Information Education e-mail Alma Mater: UCLA (‘05) kyle.taylor@covenant.edu (B.A.) Business/Economics, Political Science office phone 706.419.1516
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(M.S.) Physical Education - NW Missouri St. (‘08)
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ASSISTANT COACHES
Peter Wilkerson
Full-time Assistant and JV Coach Peter Wilkerson will enter his first season in 2014-15 as the full-time assistant coach for head coach Kyle Taylor. Wilkerson replaces Brian Millar, who departed Covenant to become the Athletic Director at St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School in Wailuku, Hawaii. Wilkerson, a graduate of Covenant in 2013, spent one season at Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. His job duties included game analytics, redshirt development and overseeing the recruit database for the NCAA Division II program. “I’m excited about the opportunity to coach not only at the colle-
About Wilkerson
giate level, but at my alma mater,” said Wilkerson.
Alma Mater: Covenant (‘13) Degree: History (B.A.)
“I am very excited about Coach Wilkerson’s return to Covenant,”
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commented Taylor. “He had a great experience at Maryville University and learned a lot from a very good college basketball coach in Kevin Carroll. Maryville runs the same offense we do, so I’m excited
Office: 706.419.1530 Email: peter.wilkerson@covenant.edu
to learn and integrate the variations and teaching points that Peter learned under Coach Carroll.” During his time as a student at Covenant, Wilkerson was a part of the men’s basketball program as either a player or a student assistant for Taylor. Wilkerson graduated in 2013 with a degree in History. “I really needed someone who could recruit, and recruit to Covenant College specifically,” continued Taylor. “Peter knows this place well and will work incredibly hard on the recruiting trail.”
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Jake DeLaney Student Assistant
Jake DeLaney will be a part of the coaching staff in his senior year as a student assistant. Due to an injury, DeLaney decided not to play in the 2014-15 season. From Birmingham, Ala., and a product out of Oak Mountain High School, DeLaney played three years for the Scots and appeared in 55 total games. He matched a single-game career-high in points twice in his junior year and set a single-game career-best in assists against Sewanee. DeLaney was born on January 18, 1993. His parents are Kevin and Jane DeLaney and he has three siblings (Jess, Jena and Jilli). His favorite bible verse is James 1:2-4. DeLaney is majoring Interdisciplinary Studies.
David Bayly
Student Manager
Alan Craig
Student Manager
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Samuel Moore Student Manager
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2014-15 SEASON PREVIEW
Experienced Scots Looking for Breakout Season LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN – In his sixth year as head coach of the Covenant men’s basketball program, Kyle Taylor has arguably his most talented and experienced team yet heading into the start of the 2014-15 season. The Scots, coming off a tough 8-17 record in the 2013-14 campaign, return all five starters and 16 players total. Additionally, seven seniors and five juniors make up the majority of Taylor’s 17-man roster. Even with all the experience returning, the Scots were picked to finish 10th in the 11-team USA South in the league’s preseason poll. “The difference between second and 11th in the conference is very minimal,” said Taylor who has piled up 38 wins in five years as head coach. “Just a few points separate those teams and if you play well on the right night you can finish very high in the standings. If you don’t, you’ll struggle.” The Scots found themselves in the latter category a season ago. Although Covenant played tight with opponents into the final minutes of several games, the Scots could not get over the hump on many occasions. In their final seven games, Covenant lost four of those contests by single digits. Taylor hopes that the experience from last season, mixed with the talent his team possesses, will turn Covenant’s fortunes around this season. “We need to play disciplined basketball,” continued Taylor. “Limiting turnovers, getting defensive rebounds and doing the little things will go a long way towards where we finish this season.” Senior Colton McGriff is Covenant’s top returning scorer from last season. The senior from Birmingham, Ala., averaged a career-high 15.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game last season, both leading the team, and was named to the USA South All-Conference third team. He was a two-time USA South Player of the Week honoree.
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“I really feel like Colton can have a big year,” added Taylor. “With the guys he has around him, I want him to score but also be more efficient in the way he scores.” Starting point guard Nate Frierson also returns coming off a career season a year ago. A senior from Laurel, Md., Frierson registered 7.8 points and 2.9 assists per game, both career-highs, in 2013-14. Frierson also continued to excel in the classroom as he was selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team and also earned academic honors from the USA South and NABC. “Nate is a cerebral guy who understands what we are trying to do out there,” said Taylor. “He is a disciplined player who can control the tempo of the game.” Taylor also expects breakout seasons from junior forward Chris Boyd as well as senior Teron Ferguson and junior Daniel Garrett. Boyd is coming off a year in which he averaged 7.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and over one block per game. Ferguson, who has been hampered by injuries throughout his career, was able to stay healthy and contributed significantly and is one of two team captains this year. Garrett played the second semester and ended up averaging 7.9 points per game, second-most on the team. “If Chris can stay healthy and stay out of foul trouble, I expect him to have a breakout year,” said Taylor of Boyd. “Also Teron and Daniel fit well into our style of play and will be important players this year, especially defensively.” Returning to Covenant this year is TJ Cox. Cox played two years for the Scots before leaving school for a year. Cox scored 8.7 points and dished out 3.5 assists per game in his sophomore season in 2012-13. “He brings the ability to create offensively,” noted Taylor of Cox. “When the play breaks down he can create something for himself or his teammates. He is a vocal leader and has a confidence about him. He has willed us to victories in the past and he can help turn some close losses into wins.” Overall, Taylor sees a team with talent to finish in the upper half of the USA South standings and earn a berth into the conference tournament. The top eight teams in the final conference standings qualify for the tournament. “I want us to give ourselves a legitimate chance to compete in the USA South tournament,” said Taylor. “This group of seniors wanted to turn Covenant into a contender when they arrived here four years ago. They have a lot of work to do to attain that goal, but that’s the challenge.” Covenant opens the season on the road against Stevenson in Owings Mills, Md., on Nov. 15. The Scots also play Goucher and Birmingham Southern on the road before opening the home portion of their schedule on Nov. 25 against Oglethorpe. The Scots will also face non-conference foes Emory and Sewanee at home before USA South play begins. “We have a tough non-conference schedule, but I’m excited for our guys and believe it will equip us well for conference play,” added Taylor. “I want our guys to be battled tested before USA South play begins.” Covenant will play its first four USA South games on the road before hosting North Carolina Wesleyan on Friday, Jan. 16. The USA South tournament is scheduled for Feb. 26-28 and the top-seeded team will host.
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2014-15 ROSTER
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Z Arima Nate Frierson Micah Turner Will Portlock Ben Phelps Matt Brunjes Ryan Burns Jay Zeigler TJ Cox Matt den Dulk Chris Boyd Teron Ferguson Robby Bell Colton McGriff Daniel Garrett Connor Sears Bryant Engbers
NUMERICAL ROSTER Year Pos. Ht.
Hometown/High School
So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr.
Herriman, Utah / Herriman Laurel, Md. / Chapelgate Christian Snellville, Ga. / Covenant Christian Winter Haven, Fla. / Lakeland Christian Asheville, N.C. / Asheville Christian Jupiter, Fla. / Jupiter Christian Niceville, Fla. / Rocky Bayou Christian Columbus, Ga. / Shaw Charlotte, N.C. / Ardrey Kell Grand Rapids, Mich. / NorthPointe Christian Detroit, Mich. / Cherokee (Ga.) Nassau, Bahamas / Coral Springs Christian (Fla.) Coral Springs, Fla. / Coral Springs Christian Birmingham, Ala. / Oak Mountain Antioch, Tenn. / Hume Fogg Academic Franklin, Tenn. / Homeschool Sioux Falls, S.D. / Sioux Falls Christian
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6’1” 5’9” 5’10” 6’2” 5’9” 5’11” 6’1” 5’9” 5’10” 6’3” 6’6” 6’1” 6’3” 6’6” 6’1” 6’5” 6’6”
Head Coach: Kyle Taylor (6th Year; UCLA ‘05) Assistant Coach: Peter Wilkerson (1st year; Covenant ‘13) Student Assistant: Jake DeLaney (Sr.) Student Managers: David Bayly, Tyler Brautigam, Alan Craig, Samuel Moore Roster Breakdown: Seniors: 7 Juniors: 5 Sophomores: 5 Freshmen: 0 Returning Letterwinners: 16 Returning Starters: 5
Alphabetical Roster (last name) Arima, Z 0 Bell, Robby 30 Boyd, Chris 22 Brunjes, Matt 11 Burns, Ryan 12 Cox, TJ 14 den Dulk, Matt 15 Engbers, Bryant 52 Ferguson, Teron 24 Frierson, Nate 1 Garrett, Daniel 42 McGriff, Colton 32 Phelps, Ben 10 Portlock, Will 3 Sears, Connor 50 Turner, Micah 2 Zeigler, Jay 13
Roster Breakdown by State: Alabama - 1 Florida - 4 Georgia - 2 Maryland - 1 Michigan - 2 North Carolina - 2 South Dakota - 1 Tennessee - 2 Utah - 1 Outside U.S. - 1 (Bahamas)
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NATE FRIERSON
Senior • PG • 5’9” • Laurel, MD History Major • Political Science Minor
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2013-14 (Junior): Played in all 25 games, making 22 starts... Averaged a career-best 7.8 points per game with 2.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game... Scored a career-high 23 points, while making 12-of-15 from the free throw line, in an overtime win over Berry (Dec. 14)... Set a career-high with six assists twice against Sewanee (Nov. 20) and at LaGrange (Jan. 22)... Voted to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team... Earned NABC Honors Court accolades... USA South All-Academic performer 2012-13 (Sophomore): Saw action in all 24 games while making 13 starts… Averaged 2.4 points, 1.8 assists and 2.3 rebounds per contest… Scored a career-high 15 points while going 4-of-6 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line in a 69-60 over Huntingdon that clinched a winning season for the Scots (Feb. 21)… Earned NCCAA Scholar-Athlete honors 2011-12 (Freshman): Played in all 26 games, making 10 starts… Averaged 16.2 minutes per game with 2.2 points and 1.1 assists… Had a season-high 10 points on 3-of-5 shooting with five rebounds and three assists against Piedmont (Jan. 25)... Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA) and Great South All-Academic selection High School: Attended Chapelgate Christian Academy… MIAA undefeated conference champion in 2010 and 2011… Eagle Classic All Tournament Team in 2010… MCST Division I All Tournament Team in 2010 and 2011… Chosen to the MIAA All Conference Team (2010, 2011)… All County Team, Howard County (2011)… Chapelgate Athletic Prize Award (2011)… C. Markland Kelly Athletic Service Award (2011)… Named varsity team-captain his sophomore through senior years Personal: Born February 23, 1993 in Laurel, Md. … Parents are Frick and Amy Frierson… Has three younger siblings: Gordie, Lydia, and Matthew… Favorite Bible verse is Joshua 24:15… Majoring in History with a minor in Political Science… Wants to pursue working in the government, as a basketball coach, and work with inner-city youth Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A 2011-12 26-10 422/16.2 21 - 55 .382 6 - 24 .250 8 - 11 .727 1 36 37 1.4 23 29 2012-13 24-13 485/20.2 20 - 58 .345 6 - 22 .273 12 - 14 .857 4 52 56 2.3 35 42 2013-14 25-22 648/25.9 62 - 156 .397 14 - 41 .341 57 - 72 .792 7 61 68 2.7 56 73
TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 28 0 21 56 2.2 31 0 29 58 2.4 44 1 21 195 7.8
TOTAL 75-45 1555/20.7 103-269 .383 26 - 87 .299 77 - 97 .794 12 149 161 2.1 114 144 103 1 71 309 4.1
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COLTON McGRIFF
Senior • F • 6’6” • Birmingham, AL Economics Major
2013-14 (Junior): Played in 25 games on the season, starting 24... Named to USA South AllConference third team... Was twice named USA South Player of the Week (Dec. 9 and Dec. 16)... Was the Scots leader in both points (15.4) and rebounds (7.2) per game... Tallied six double-doubles, including a run of three straight from Dec. 7-14... Scored a career-high 35 points against Bethany Lutheran (Dec. 7)... Also notched a career-high in rebounds when he pulled down 14 against Birmingham Southern (Dec. 13)... Had nine games with at least 20 points... Earned GABCA All-State second team honors for second straight season 2012-13 (Sophomore): Played in all 24 games and made 21 starts… Led the team in scoring with 11.3 points per game… Also grabbed 4.6 rebounds per contest which was second on the team… Scored double figures in 17 games, including the final nine games of the year… Had a season-high 21 points on the strength of a career-high five 3-pointers in a victory over Grace Bible (Mich.) (Dec. 8, 2012)… Named to NCCAA Mid-East All-Region second team and Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA) second team 2011-12 (Freshman): Played in all 26 contests, starting six… Had 10 games of double-digit points… Had one double-double with a career-high 22 points and 11 rebounds at Maryville (Jan. 11)… Averaged 9.2 points (second on the team), 5.3 rebounds and made 76.2 percent from the free throw line… Led team with 137 rebounds… Named to the Great South Athletic Conference All-Freshman team High School: Attended Oak Mountain High School… Was selected to the All-Area team his senior year… Was Salutatorian of his graduating class and was a National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta member Personal: Born October 28, 1992 in Birmingham, Ala. … Parents are Joel and Laurie McGriff… Has two siblings, Bronson and Kierson… His father Joel played basketball at Chattahoochee Community College, mother Laurie swam for the University of Minnesota… Brother, Bronson, played baseball at Samford University, and grandfather, Bill McGriff, played basketball for Auburn University… Favorite bible verse is Proverbs 21:31… Majoring in Economics… Aspires to continue his basketball career and start a global business based on serving other people Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A 2011-12 26-6 578/22.2 80 - 212 .377 16 - 69 .232 64 - 84 .762 46 91 137 5.3 54 18 2012-13 24-21 623/26.0 96 - 243 .395 27 - 90 .300 53 - 69 .768 33 78 111 4.6 30 22 2013-14 25-24 716/28.6 145 - 363 .399 18 - 83 .217 76 - 127 .598 22 158 180 7.2 76 22
TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 56 1 23 240 9.2 53 1 30 272 11.3 64 0 18 384 15.4
TOTAL 75-51 1917/25.6 321 - 818 .392 61 - 242 .252 193 - 280 .689 101 327 428 5.7 160 62 173 2 71 896 11.9
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RYAN BURNS
Senior • G • 6’1” • Niceville, FL Philosophy Major • Business Minor
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2013-14 (Junior): Appeared in 16 games, averaging 9.3 minutes per game... Had a career-high six points and four rebounds against LaGrange (Feb. 22)... Averaged 2.9 points and 1.8 rebounds per game while shooting 72.7 percent from the free throw line... Earned NABC Honors Court accolades for his work in the classroom 2012-13 (Sophomore): Did not play due to an injury 2011-12 (Freshman): Appeared in eight games averaging 0.8 points, 0.3 assists and 0.4 rebounds… Saw a season-high 11 minutes at Florida Christian and had two rebounds and an assist (Jan. 9)... Earned a spot on the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA) All-Academic team High School: Attended Rocky Bayou Christian School… All-County first team, Team MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Christian Athlete of the Year, member of 1,000 point club… Was a part of the Florida All-State Academic Team Personal: Born April 14, 1993 in Las Vegas, Nev. … Parents are Debi and Kevin Burns… Has an older sister, Kathryn… Favorite Bible verses are Ephesians 2:1-10 and Romans 12:1-10… Majoring in Philosophy with a minor in Business… Aspires to attend law school or seminary after his time at Covenant with the intention of pursuing a vocation in politics or full-time ministry… Has a deep passion for musical worship.
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2011-12 8-0 45/5.6 3 - 13 .231 0 - 3 .000 0 - 0 .000 2 1 3 0.4 8 3 9 0 5 6 0.8 2013-14 16-0 149/9.3 15 - 43 .349 1 - 11 .091 16 - 22 .727 15 13 28 1.8 20 8 15 0 7 47 2.9 TOTAL 24-0 194/8.1 18 - 56 .321 1 - 14 .071 16 - 22 .727 17 14 31 1.3 28 11 24 0 12 53 2.2
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BRYANT ENGBERS
Senior • F/C • 6’6” • Sioux Falls, SD Business Major • Music Minor
2013-14 (Junior): Played in 21 games, making six starts and averaging 16.2 minutes per game... Against Oglethorpe (Nov. 26), he scored 17 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the floor, including a 3-pointer, and 6-for-6 from the free throw line... Had a careerhigh 10 rebounds and two blocks at Berry (Nov. 15)... Averaged 5.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game 2012-13 (Sophomore): Appeared in 23 games, making one start… Averaged 8.6 minutes per game… Scored 2.1 points per game with 1.8 rebounds… Had six blocked shots for the year… Earned the start against Berry (Nov. 15, 2012) 2011-12 (Freshman): Made six starts and played in 21 games… Scored a career-high 26 points, on 10-of-12 shooting, to go along with seven rebounds against Piedmont (Jan. 25)… Averaged 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game… Scored double figures five times… Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA) All-Academic selection High School: Attended Sioux Falls Christian High School Personal: Married to the former Christine Core... Majoring in Business with a minor in Music
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A 2011-12 21-6 352/16.8 54 - 122 .443 14 - 39 .359 23 - 37 .622 24 47 71 3.4 52 12 2012-13 23-1 197/8.6 15 - 41 .366 4 - 13 .308 15 - 18 .833 18 24 42 1.6 25 10 2013-14 21-6 340/16.2 43 - 91 .473 6 - 26 .231 23 - 34 .676 23 32 55 2.6 44 13
TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 42 5 12 145 6.9 25 6 3 49 2.1 21 8 5 115 5.5
TOTAL 65-13 889/13.7 112 - 254 .441 24 - 78 .308 61 - 89 .685 65 103 168 2.6 121 35 88 19 20 309 4.8
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TERON FERGUSON
Senior • F • 6’1” • Nassau, Bahamas Business Major
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2013-14 (Junior): Played in 24 games during the year, making one start... Played increasing minutes as the season progressed... During his last three games, he averaged 11.7 points and seven rebounds in 20 minutes of playing time per game... Recorded his first career double-double with a career-high 13 points and 10 rebounds against Birmingham Southern (Dec. 13)... Averaged 4.0 points and 3.9 rebounds per game on the season, while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor... Earned USA South All-Academic honors 2012-13 (Sophomore): Played in four games before suffering an injury… Played 10 minutes against both Berry (Nov. 15, 2012) and Emory & Henry (Nov. 16, 2012)… Scored four points on the season 2011-12 (Freshman): Appeared in five games averaging four minutes per contest… Scored four points against Roanoke (Dec. 30, 2011) and Rust (Jan. 27)… Was 3-of-6 from the field for the year and averaged 1.6 rebounds per game... Earned Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA) All-Academic team High School: Attended Coral Springs Christian Academy in Florida… Was a Honor Roll student and a member of the National Honor Society Personal: Born September 28, 1992 in Nassau, Bahamas… His mother is Tremell Smith… Favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 16:33… Majoring in Business… Aspires to be a successful businessman and hopes to open a business in the US or back home in the Bahamas.
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A 2011-12 5-0 20/4.0 3 - 6 .500 0 - 0 .000 2 - 4 .500 2 6 8 1.6 2 0 2012-13 4-0 37/9.3 1 - 4 .250 0 - 0 .000 2 - 3 .667 0 2 2 0.5 7 2 2013-14 24-1 314/13.1 30 - 54 .556 6 - 7 .857 29 - 52 .558 33 60 93 3.9 55 13
TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 1 0 1 8 1.6 3 1 2 4 1.0 23 5 26 95 4.0
TOTAL 33-1 371/11.2 34 - 64 .531 6 - 7 .857 33 - 59 .559 35 68 103 3.1 64 15 27 6 29 107 3.2
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MATT BRUNJES
Senior • G • 5’11” • Jupiter, FL Interdisciplinary Studies Major
2011-14 (Freshman-Junior): Has played in four games, averaging six minutes per contest... First game came against Maryville (Feb. 1, 2012) against Maryville where he made a 3-pointer... Appeared in three games as a junior in 2013-14 High School: Attended Jupiter Christian... Was a Palm Beach County honorable mention selection in 2009-10 and 2010-11. Personal: Born Oct. 19, 1992 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. ... Parents are Bob and Amy Brunjes... Has two brothers, Mike and Danny... Favorite bible verse is 1 Corinthians 9:25... Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Coaching, Sports Management, and Business Management... Favorite teams are the Miami Heat and Florida Gators. Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2011-12 1-0 1/1.0 1 - 1 1.000 1 - 1 1.000 0 - 0 .000 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3.0 2012-13 3-0 25/8.3 1 - 3 .333 0 - 2 .000 0 - 0 .000 1 3 4 1.3 2 1 1 0 1 2 0.7 TOTAL 4-0 26/6.5 2 - 4 .500 1 - 3 .333 0 - 0 .000 1 3 4 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 5 1.3
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JAY ZEIGLER
Senior • G • 5’9” • Columbus, GA Business Major
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2011-14 (Freshman-Junior): Appeared in three games as a junior, playing a total of 12 minutes... Played in one varsity game as a freshman and had one steal against Maryville (Feb. 1) High School: Attended Shaw High School Personal: Born May 23, 1992 in Tallahassee, Fla. … Parents are Elyon and Verrester Zeigler… Majoring in Business with Accounting and Marketing concentrations… Aspires to become a marketing director or manager for a Fortune 500 company… Favorite athlete is NBA player Derrick Rose… Favorite team is the Chicago Bulls… Avid sneaker collector Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2011-12 1-0 1/1.0 0 - 0 .000 0 - 0 .000 0 - 0 .000 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2013-14 3-0 12/4.0 0 - 1 .000 0 - 0 .000 0 - 0 .000 0 3 3 1.0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 TOTAL 4-0 13/3.3 0 - 1 .000 0 - 0 .000 0 - 0 .000 0 3 3 0.8 1 0 1 0 1 0 0.0
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CHRIS BOYD
Junior • F/C • 6’6” • Detroit, MI Interdisciplinary Studies Major
2013-14 (Sophomore): Played in 24 games, making 19 starts... Finished tied for fourth on the team in points averaging 7.2 per game and was second in rebounding with 5.6 per contest... Scored in double figures seven times during the year, including a career-high 15 points against Ferrum (Jan. 3)... Recorded his first career doubledouble against Huntingdon (Feb. 19) with 10 points and a career-high 10 rebounds... Had a career-best five blocks against Berry (Dec. 14) and Huntingdon (Feb. 1)... Covenant’s representative on the USA South All-Sportsmanship team 2012-13 (Freshman): Saw action in all 24 games and made eight starts... Averaged 4.0 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 44.4 percent from the field… Had a season-high 11 points in an NCCAA Mid-East region tournament game against Hiwassee (March 7)… Had five or more rebounds in a game four times High School: Attended Cherokee High School in Georgia… Was selected as team captain Personal: Born December 22, 1993 in Detroit, Mich…. Parents are Danielle Butler and Christopher Boyd Sr… Has a sister, Marcelle Butler… Enjoys all things Detroit… Favorite Bible verse is Deuteronomy 31:6… Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies… Aspires to manage a top corporation of some sort.
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2012-13 24-8 357/14.9 40 - 90 .444 0 - 0 .000 15 - 21 .714 20 51 71 3.0 54 15 37 9 6 95 4.0 2013-14 24-19 566/23.6 69 - 175 .394 0 - 0 .000 35 - 56 .625 38 97 135 5.6 91 26 46 37 11 173 7.2 TOTAL 48-27 923/19.2 109 - 265 .411 0 - 0 .000 50 - 77 .649 58 148 206 4.3 145 41 83 46 17 268 5.6
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TJ COX
Junior • PG • 5’10” • Charlotte, NC Interdisciplinary Studies Major
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2012-13 (Sophomore): Played in 15 games, making 10 starts... Averaged 24.9 minutes per game... Was second on the team in scoring at 8.7 points per game to go along with 3.3 assists per contest... Scored a career-high 15 points in an overtime win at Sewanee (Jan. 22)... Scored in double-digits seven times... Recorded six assists three times against Hope (Dec. 7), Johnson (Jan. 4) and Florida Christian (Jan. 19) 2011-12 (Freshman): Made 16 starts and appeared in 22 games as a freshman... Averaged 6.3 points and 2.8 assists per game in 23.7 minutes... Recorded a career-high nine assists against North Carolina Wesleyan (Dec. 10)... Scored a season-high 14 points twice in a span of three games against Rust (Jan. 27) and LaGrange (Feb. 4) High School: Attended Ardrey Kell High School... Set school records for assists in a career and is the all-time career free throw percentage leader... Broke single-season school record for assists... Played AAU basketball for Illinois Rising Stars and the Carolina Kings Personal: Born October 19, 1992 in Colorado Springs, Colo. ... Parents are Tim and Diane Cox... Has two older brothers, Phil and Steve, along with two older sisters, Melissa and Chrissy... Favorite bible verse is Psalm 49:2...Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Business, Psychology and Coaching
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2011-12 22-16 521/23.7 44 - 138 .319 18 - 57 .316 33 - 42 .786 9 30 39 1.8 39 62 74 0 24 139 6.3 2012-13 15-10 374/24.0 52 - 105 .495 12 - 37 .324 14 - 17 .824 3 16 19 1.3 35 49 50 0 17 130 8.7 TOTAL 37-26 895/24.2 96 - 243 .395 30 - 94 .319 47 - 59 .797 12 46 58 1.6 74 111 124 0 41 269 7.3
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DANIEL GARRETT
Junior • G • 6’1” • Antioch, TN Interdisciplinary Studies Major
2013-14 (Sophomore): Returned to the team and played for the first time since the 2010-11 season... Made seven starts on the year and averaged 7.9 points per game, good for third on the team... Also averaged 4.0 rebounds while shooting 56.1 percent from the floor... Established career-highs with 23 points and nine rebounds in an overtime win against LaGrange (Jan. 22)... Had six other games where he scored in double figures... Earned USA South All-Academic honors 2010-11 (Freshman): Appeared in five games averaging 7.8 minutes in each contest High School: Attended Hum Fogg Academic High School Personal: Born October 2, 1991 in Nashville, Tenn. ... Parents are Robert, Sr. and Janice Garrett... Has a brother, Robert, Jr., who played basketball at Trevecca Nazarene from 2001-04... Favorite bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2010-11 5-0 39/7.8 1 - 6 .167 0 - 0 .000 3 - 4 .750 4 0 4 0.8 0 2 2 0 3 5 1.0 2013-14 15-7 290/19.3 46 - 82 .561 9 - 23 .391 18 - 26 .692 22 38 60 4.0 38 17 31 7 24 119 7.9 TOTAL 20-7 329/16.5 47 - 88 .534 9 - 23 .391 21 - 30 .700 26 38 64 3.2 38 19 33 7 27 124 6.2
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MICAH TURNER
Junior • G • 5’10” • Snellville, GA Interdisciplinary Studies Major
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2013-14 (Sophomore): Played in 24 games, starting 21... Averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and one assist per game in 20.5 minutes... Scored a career-high 13 points against Berry (Nov. 15)... Also set career-highs in rebounds (7), steals (4), and assists (5) during the season 2012-13 (Freshman): Saw playing time in nine games averaging 7.6 minutes per contest… Scored six points on the season… Played a season-high 18 minutes at Emory (Feb. 19)… Tallied 10 rebounds and five assists for the year High School: Attended Covenant Christian Academy… Earned a spot on the Honor Roll for three years… National Honor Society and Beta Club member… Three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball… Won four state championships (three in football and one in baseball)… Was named All-State in all three sports… Captain of all three sports… Caught 100 passes for 1110 yards and 18 touchdowns in senior year of football Personal: Born January 12, 1994… Parents are Carson and Anita Turner… Has five siblings: Paul, Rebekah, Joe, Jesse, and John… Favorite bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6… Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies… Aspires to become an athletic director at the college or high school level while coaching football or basketball… Favorite teams are any teams from Atlanta… Favorite athlete is NBA player Kyrie Irving
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2012-13 9-0 68/7.6 3 - 11 .273 0 - 3 .000 0 - 2 .000 3 7 10 1.1 8 5 7 0 7 6 0.7 2013-14 24-21 490/20.4 64 - 128 .500 4 - 12 .333 31 - 53 .585 26 52 78 3.3 37 24 35 5 33 163 6.8 TOTAL 33-21 558/16.9 67 - 139 .482 4 - 15 .267 31 - 55 .564 29 59 88 2.7 45 29 42 5 40 169 5.1
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MATT DEN DULK
Junior • F • 6’3” • Grand Rapids, MI Interdisciplinary Studies Major
2013-14 (Sophomore): Played in 10 contests, averaging 2.7 minutes per game... Matched a career-high with four points against Oglethorpe (Nov. 26) 2010-11 (Freshman): Saw playing time in nine game with a season-high 13 minutes against Johnson (Jan. 4)… Scored a season-high four points in a 69-60 win at Huntingdon (Feb. 21) High School: Attended NorthPointe Christian High School Personal: Born December 8, 1993… Parents are CJ and Linda den Dulk… Has four siblings: Jake, David, Lydia, and Rachel… Favorite Bible verse is Psalms 121:1-3… Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies… Favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2012-13 9-0 32/3.6 3 - 11 .273 1 - 7 .143 1 - 2 .500 0 7 7 0.8 5 0 2 0 0 8 0.9 2013-14 10-0 27/2.7 2 - 6 .333 0 - 0 .000 5 - 7 .714 5 6 11 1.1 4 1 6 2 1 9 0.9 TOTAL 19-0 59/3.1 5 - 17 .294 1 - 7 .143 6 - 9 .667 5 13 18 0.9 9 1 8 2 1 17 0.9
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Z ARIMA
Sophomore • G • 6’1” • Herriman, UT English, History Majors
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2013-14 (Freshman): Saw action in 21 games during the season... Scored a career-high 13 points in 19 minutes against Emory & Henry (Nov. 16)... Followed that performance up with an eight point effort on 4-of-4 shooting in 11 minutes against Sewanee (Nov. 20)... Also played baseball and was a vital member of the Scots’ run to the USA South championship... Earned USA South All-Academic honors High School: Attended Herriman High School… Was All-Region for basketball and baseball, honorable mention for All-State in basketball… 4A Offensive MVP in baseball… Team captain for both baseball and basketball Personal: Born June 17, 1995 in Meridian, Idaho… Parents are Harry and Mary Arima… Has one sibling, Fumio… Favorite bible verse is John 3:16… Majoring in English and History… Aspires to be in politics and to coach baseball and basketball at some point… Favorite baseball team is the Baltimore Orioles and his favorite athlete is Bo Jackson
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2013-14 21-0 182/8.7 17 - 49 .347 2 - 13 .154 20 - 25 .800 13 16 29 1.4 28 15 26 0 7 56 2.7 TOTAL 21-0 182/8.7 17 - 49 .347 2 - 13 .154 20 - 25 .800 13 16 29 1.4 28 15 26 0 7 56 2.7
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ROBBY BELL
Sophomore • G • 6’3” • Coral Springs, FL Pre-Engineering Major
2013-14 (Freshman): Made 17 starts and appeared in all 25 games... Scored a career-high 17 points, going 5-of-7 from 3-point land, in an overtime win at LaGrange (Jan. 22)... Averaged 4.7 points in 16.6 minutes per game... Earned USA South All-Academic honors High School: Attended Coral Springs Christian… Recorded the school’s best career won-loss record of 71-20… Three-year varsity starter and two-year varsity team captain… 2013 3A State runner-up and 2012 District champions… School’s career leader in free throw percentage, second in 3-pointers made… 2011 Kreul Classic 3-point Shootout champion… Class Valedictorian… Headmaster’s Honor Roll, National Honor Society member… Wendy’s High School Heisman state finalist Personal: Born November 1, 1994 in Coral Springs, Fla. … Parents are Doug and Gwen Bell… Has one sister, Jessica… Favorite bible verse is 1 Corinthians 10:31… Majoring in Pre-Engineering… Plans to move on to Georgia Tech to obtain a degree in Civil Engineering and aspires to work in that career field… Favorite teams are the Miami Heat and Duke Blue Devils… Favorite athletes are NBA player Stephen Curry and NFL player Tim Tebow
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2013-14 25-17 416/16.6 36 - 113 .319 32 - 99 .323 14 - 22 .636 10 29 39 1.6 32 10 19 2 15 118 4.7 TOTAL 25-17 416/16.6 36 - 113 .319 32 - 99 .323 14 - 22 .636 10 29 39 1.6 32 10 19 2 15 118 4.7
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BEN PHELPS
Sophomore • G • 5’9” • Asheville, NC Interdisciplinary Studies Major
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2013-14 (Freshman): Appeared in all 25 games on the year... Was fourth-best on the team with a 7.2 points per game average... Shot 44.1 percent from the field, and led the team shooting 42.9 percent from 3-point range... Scored a career-high of 14 points on three different occasions... Made all 15 of his free-throw attempts... Earned a spot on the USA South All-Academic team High School: Attended Asheville Christian Academy… Reached a career total of 1,300 career points at the high school level… Set school record for most 3-pointers in a career with over 200 in three seasons while shooting 46 percent from the 3-point line Personal: Born November 9, 1993… Parents are Chris and Susie Phelps… Favorite bible verse Philippians 4:13… Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies… Aspires to coach basketball at the collegiate level
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2013-14 25-0 337/13.5 63 - 143 .441 38 - 89 .427 15 - 15 1.000 3 12 15 0.6 24 9 20 0 9 179 7.2 TOTAL 25-0 337/13.5 63 - 143 .441 38 - 89 .427 15 - 15 1.000 3 12 15 0.6 24 9 20 0 9 179 7.2
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WILL PORTLOCK
Sophomore • PG • 6’2” • Winter Haven, FL Interdisciplinary Studies Major
2013-14 (Freshman): Played in 21 games during the season, making three starts... Recorded seasonhighs in points with eight to go along with six rebounds and five assists against Piedmont (Feb. 20)... Made his first career start against Huntingdon (Feb. 19) and started the final three games of the season High School: Attended Lakeland Christian School Personal: Born August 25, 1994 in Winter Haven, Fla. … Parents are Sam and Victoria Portlock… Has three siblings, Sam, Lily, and Ann… Favorite Bible verse is Philippians 2:4… Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies
Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2013-14 21-3 263/12.5 20 - 59 .339 1 - 10 .100 8 - 12 .667 8 24 32 1.5 39 33 22 4 9 49 2.3 TOTAL 21-3 263/12.5 20 - 59 .339 1 - 10 .100 8 - 12 .667 8 24 32 1.5 39 33 22 4 9 49 2.3
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CONNOR SEARS
Sophomore • F • 6’5” • Franklin, TN Biology Major • Psychology Minor
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2013-14 (Freshman): Played in five contests... Averaged 2.4 rebounds per game in 9.4 minutes per contest... Posted career-highs in points (6) and rebounds (5) against Huntingdon (Feb. 19) High School: Was homeschooled... Played basketball with the Nashville Christian Warriors Personal: Born on January 28, 1994... Parents are Ian and Anne Sears... His father, Ian, played basketball at Covenant in 1978... Has four siblings, Callum, Andrew, Lachlan and Emily... Brother, Callum, played basketball at Covenant from 2009-13 and amassed over 1,000 career points... Favorite bible verse is Isaiah 43... Majoring in Physical Therapy... Favorite basketball team is Duke, favorite athlete is Brian Scalabrine Career Stats |----TOTAL----| |-----3-PTS-----| |-----REBOUNDS-----| Season GP-GS Min/Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. PF A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 2013-14 5-0 47/9.4 4 - 6 .667 0 - 0 .000 2 - 2 1.000 3 9 12 2.4 8 2 2 0 2 10 2.0 TOTAL 5-0 47/9.4 4 - 6 .667 0 - 0 .000 2 - 2 1.000 3 9 12 2.4 8 2 2 0 2 10 2.0
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2014-15 Team Picture
Back row (left to right): Alan Craig (Student Manager), Kyle Taylor (Head Coach), Z Arima, Will Portlock, Connor Sears, Chris Boyd, Bryant Engbers, Colton McGriff, Matt den Dulk, Robby Bell, Daniel Garrett, Peter Wilkerson (Assistant Coach), Tyler Brautigam (Student Manager), David Bayly (Student Manager); Front row (left to right): Ben Phelps, Jay Zeigler, Matt Brunjes, Nate Frierson, Teron Ferguson, Ryan Burns, Jake DeLaney, TJ Cox, Micah Turner. Not pictured: Samuel Moore (Student Manager)
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2013-14 SEASON IN REVIEW
The Covenant men’s basketball team entered its first year as members of the USA South Athletic Conference in 2013-14. The competition was tough as the Scots finished the season with an 8-17 overall record. The overall record marked the first time in the Kyle Taylor coaching era that the Scots did not improve their record from the previous season. 2013-14 also marked the first season that Covenant did not have a senior on the varsity roster. Junior forward Colton McGriff earned third team AllUSA South honors after averaging 15.4 points per game to go along with a team-high 7.2 rebounds per contest. Fellow junior Nate Frierson had a career season as he averaged 7.8 points and 2.9 assists per game. Sophomore Chris Boyd posted 7.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per contest. Freshman Ben Phelps shot nearly 50 percent from 3-point land for the majority of the season before finishing at 42.7 percent for the year. Phelps tallied 7.2 points per game in his rookie season. Playing in the second semester, Daniel Garrett was a spark offensively for the Scots as he averaged 7.9 points, four rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.
The overall record might have been a disappointment, but Covenant looks to be strong next season as McGriff and Frierson return to lead a host of rising seniors along with several other key contributors.
Awards:
USA South Player of the Week Colton McGriff - twice (Dec. 9, Dec. 16)
USA South All-Conference Colton McGriff - 3rd Team Chris Boyd - All-Sportsmanship
Georgia Basketball Coaches Association All-State Colton McGriff - 2nd Team CoSIDA Academic All-District Nate Frierson
Other freshmen Will Portlock, Robby Bell and Z Arima played key roles throughout the season. Covenant got out to a fast start in non-conference play. After exhibition games against NCAA Division I opponents Kennesaw State and Chattanooga, the Scots opened the regular season with a 71-65 victory at Berry. Covenant bounced back from a loss to Emory & Henry with consecutive wins over SAA foes Sewanee and Millsaps to improve to 3-1 on the season. The Scots took a long road trip to Minnesota to face Crown and Bethany Lutheran. After dropping a heartbreaker to Crown in the final seconds, the Scots responded with a 94-76 win over Bethany Lutheran as McGriff scored a career-high 35 points. Covenant entered USA South play with a 5-5 record after a 94-90 overtime victory against Berry before Christmas Break. The Scots edged Ferrum 71-68 to open conference action but would lose the next five games. A two-game win streak followed, including a victory in overtime against eventual USA South Tournament champion, and NCAA Tournament participant, LaGrange. The Scots would come close several times in the final month of the season but could not claim another victory.
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SCOTS Covenant Men's Basketball Covenant Season Schedule/Results & Leaders (as of Oct 29, 2014) All games RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE
OVERALL 8-17 3-11 5-6
Date 11/15/13 11/16/13 11/20/13 11/23/13 11/26/13
Opponent at Berry College vs Emory & Henry SEWANEE MILLSAPS at Oglethorpe
12/03/13 12/06/13 12/07/13 12/13/13
at Emory University at CROWN at Bethany Lutheran BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN
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BERRY COLLEGE *FERRUM
01/04/14 01/10/14
*AVERETT *METHODIST
64-75 57-63
L L
01/11/14 01/14/14 01/17/14
*GREENSBORO at Sewanee *at N.C. Wesleyan
66-72 51-68 63-86
L L L
01/18/14
Wot W
**at William Peace University
94-90 71-68
AWAY 4-8 2-4 2-4 Att. 500 55 573 345 260
High Points (22)Colton McGriff (16)Bryant Engbers (19)Colton McGriff (26)Colton McGriff (17)Bryant Engbers
190 125 175 125
(16)Bryant Engbers (21)Colton McGriff (35)Colton McGriff (13)Teron Ferguson (13)Colton McGriff 133 (26)Colton McGriff 85 (15)Chris Boyd 77 (24)Colton McGriff 91 (10)Ben Phelps (10)Nate Frierson 96 (17)Colton McGriff 312 (15)Colton McGriff 404 (14)Ben Phelps
W
78-76
22 (26)Colton McGriff
Wot
98-95 51-66 74-80
L L
288 (23)Daniel Garrett 503 (9)Robby Bell (22)Colton McGriff
1/22/14 01/25/14 2/1/2014
*at LaGrange *MARYVILLE *at Huntingdon
2/5/2014 02/10/14
*at Maryville (Tenn.) *PIEDMONT
49-79 70-78
L L
448 (13)Chris Boyd 237 (13)Teron Ferguson
02/19/14 02/20/14
*HUNTINGDON *at Piedmont College
81-84 74-78
L L
217 (11)Colton McGriff 158 (14)Colton McGriff
02/22/14
*LAGRANGE
58-97
L
405 (10)Chris Boyd (10)Teron Ferguson
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Season Results
NEUTRAL 0-1 0-0 0-1 High Rebounds (10)Bryant Engbers (7)Colton McGriff (7)Colton McGriff (11)Colton McGriff (6)Micah Turner (6)Chris Boyd (7)Bryant Engbers (8)Chris Boyd (11)Colton McGriff (14)Colton McGriff (13)Colton McGriff (8)Teron Ferguson (8)Colton McGriff (11)Colton McGriff (7)Colton McGriff (7)Chris Boyd (9)Colton McGriff (4)Colton McGriff (6)Chris Boyd (6)Daniel Garrett (6)Colton McGriff (4)Chris Boyd (4)Colton McGriff (4)Daniel Garrett (11)Colton McGriff (8)Colton McGriff (5)Colton McGriff (5)Chris Boyd (7)Teron Ferguson (8)Teron Ferguson (8)Chris Boyd (10)Chris Boyd (6)Will Portlock (6)Colton McGriff (9)Chris Boyd
* - Conference game Attendance Summary
Home Away Neutral Total
Games
Attend
Avg/Game
12 12 1 25
2887 2882 55 5824
241 240 55 233
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Year-by-Year Records
PROGRAM HISTORY
Year Record (Conf.) Coach 1957-58 2-11 Unknown 1958-59 1-6 Bob Woodson 1959-60 5-10 Unknown 1960-61 1-9 Wally Higgins 1961-62 5-13 Wally Higgins 1962-63 5-8 (4-2 MCCC) Will Solomon 1963-64 6-10 (4-2 MCCC) & Jim Cox 1964-65 4-11 Charles Anderson 1965-66 7-14 Charles Anderson 1966-67 6-12^ (SCAC) Charles Anderson 1967-68 13-18 (8-6 SCAC) Walter Bowman 1968-69 10-17 (5-9 SCAC) Walter Bowman 1969-70 13-19 (6-8 SCAC) Walter Bowman 1970-71 15-14 (9-6 SCAC) Walter Bowman 1971-72 6-27 Walter Bowman 1972-73 4-16 Walter Bowman 1973-74 11-15 Gene Fitzgerald 1974-75 8-16 (1-6 SCAC) Gene Fitzgerald 1975-76 11-13 Gene Fitzgerald 1976-77 13-16 Gene Fitzgerald 1977-78 9-19 Gene Fitzgerald 1978-79 8-18 Gene Fitzgerald 1979-80 6-22 Gene Fitzgerald 1980-81 8-22 Will Stern 1981-82 10-20 Gene Fitzgerald 1982-83 15-16 Gene Fitzgerald 1983-84 16-15 Gene Fitzgerald 1984-85 17-14 ! Gene Fitzgerald 1985-86 18-15 Gene Fitzgerald 1986-87 22-13 *! Gene Fitzgerald 1987-88 11-21 Gene Fitzgerald
Year Record (Conf.) Coach 1988-89 10-22 Gene Fitzgerald 1989-90 11-23 (3-15 TVAC) Gene Fitzgerald 1990-91 8-23 (TVAC) Gene Fitzgerald 1991-92 10-24, 4-14 TVAC) Gene Fitzgerald 1992-93 12-22 (7-13 TVAC) Ken Brooks 1993-94 19-16 (12-8 TVAC) Ken Brooks 1994-95 13-20 (9-13 TVAC) Ken Brooks 1995-96 19-13 (14-6 TVAC) Ken Brooks 1996-97 12-23 (8-10 TVAC) Ken Brooks 1997-98 9-15 (8-10 TVAC) Ken Brooks 1998-99 16-13 (10-8 TVAC) Ken Brooks 1999-00 5-25 (2-16 TVAC) Bill Dennison 2000-01 8-22 (7-13 AAC) Bill Dennison 2001-02 7-23 (5-15 AAC) Bill Dennison 2002-03 6-25 (4-18 AAC) Lance Richardson 2003-04 10-20 (7-15 AAC) Lance Richardson 2004-05 14-15 (12-10 AAC) Lance Richardson 2005-06 14-18 (12-8 AAC) Lance Richardson 2006-07 9-23 (5-13 AAC) Andy Euler 2007-08 9-22 (5-13 AAC) Andy Euler 2008-09 2-29 (1-17 AAC) Nathan Kirkpatrick 2009-10 3-22 Kyle Taylor 2010-11 6-21 Kyle Taylor 2011-12 8-18 (2-6 GSAC) Kyle Taylor 2012-13 13-11 Kyle Taylor 2013-14 8-17 (3-11 USA South) Kyle Taylor ^ indicates incomplete record * most wins in a season & Midwestern Conf. of Christian Colleges regular season champs ! NCCAA National Tournament appearance
Coaching History Name W-L Seasons Kyle Taylor 38-89 5 (2009-Present) Nathan Kirkpatrick 2-29 1 (2008-09) Andy Euler 18-45 2 (2006-08) Lance Richardson 44-78 4 (2002-06) Bill Dennison 20-70 3 (1999-2002) Ken Brooks 100-122 7 (1992-99) Gene Fitzgerald 214-325 18 (1973-80, 1981-92) Will Stern 8-22 1 (1980-81) Walter Bowman 61-111 6 (1967-73) Charles Anderson 17-37 3 (1964-67) Jim Cox 6-10 1 (1963-64) Will Solomon 5-8 1 (1962-63) Wally Higgins 6-22 2 (1960-62) Bob Woodson 1-6 1 (1958-59)
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SCOTS Conference Championships Year Conf. 1963-64 MCCC
National Tournament Appearances Title Regular Season (4-2)
Finish 4th place (1-2)
Results W, 75-74 vs. George Fox (Ore.) L, 78-94 vs. Eastern College (Pa.) L, 75-86 vs. Bethel (Tenn.) Year Association 1985 NCCAA
PROGRAM HISTORY
MCCC - Midwestern Conference of Christian Colleges
Year Association 1987 NCCAA
Finish First Round (0-1)
Results L, 55-68 vs. Taylor (Ind.)
NAIA All-Americans Year Name 2005-06 Josh Suddath 2000-01 Dave Dennison
USA South All-Conference Awards Team 3rd Team Honorable Mention
NCCAA All-Americans Year Name 1993-94 Nathan Unruh 1992-93 Tommy Brown 1987-88 Robert Cummings 1986-87 Robert Cummings 1985-86 Robert Cummings 1984-85 Eddie Salter 1979-80 Jeff Klein 1976-77 Bob Signorino
Team 3rd Team All-Sportsmanship
USA South Players of the Week Team 1st Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team
Year Name 2013-14 Colton McGriff 2013-14 Colton McGriff
Date Dec. 9 Dec. 16
USA South All-Academic Year Name 2013-14 Z Arima, Robby Bell, Ryan Burns, Teron Ferguson, Nate Frierson, Daniel Garrett, Ben Phelps
CoSIDA Academic All-District
Previous All-Conference Awards (since 2000)
Year Name 2013-14 Nate Frierson
Year Name Conf. Team 2011-12 Callum Sears GSAC All-Conf. 2008-09 Stephen Buchanan AAC All-Fresh 2007-08 Dan Nielson AAC 2nd Team 2006-07 Jacob Skogen AAC 2nd Team 2006-07 Caleb Skogen AAC 3rd Team 2005-06 Josh Suddath AAC 1st Team 2005-06 Nate Beers AAC 3rd Team 2004-05 Josh Suddath AAC 2nd Team 2003-04 Tim Mahla AAC All-Fresh 2003-04 Josh Suddath AAC All-Fresh 2002-03 Jonathan McClellan AAC All-Fresh 2001-02 Calvin Jackson AAC All-Conf. 2001-02 Joseph Dickerson AAC All-Fresh 2001-02 Joseph Adams AAC HM All-Fresh 2001-02 Jeremy Mason AAC HM All-Fresh 2000-01 Dave Dennison AAC All-Conf. 1999-00 Dave Dennison AAC HM All-Conf.
NABC Honors Court Year Name 2013-14 Ryan Burns 2013-14 Nate Frierson 2010-11 Logan Dahms 2010-11 Jon DeVries 2010-11 Stephen Johnson
Year Name 2013-14 Colton McGriff 2013-14 Chris Boyd
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All-Time Records vs. Opponents
PROGRAM HISTORY
Opponent Alabama-Huntsville Alice Lloyd Athens College Atlanta Baptist Atlanta Christian *Averett Baptist Christian Baruch Belhaven Berea Berry Bethany Lutheran Bethel (Tenn.) Birmingham Southern Blackburn Bluefield Boyce Brevard Bryan Calvary Bible Calvary College Cedarville Central Christian Charleston Southern Chattanooga City Clayton State Cleveland State CC Columbus State Crichton Crown (Minn.) Cumberland (Tenn.) Dalton JC Defiance DeVry Institute Eastern Kentucky Eastern Mennonite Eckerd Eden Seminary Embry-Riddle Emmanuel (Ga.) Emory Emory & Henry Evangel Faulkner *Ferrum Fisk Florida Christian Free Will Baptist Freed-Hardeman Georgetown (Ky.) Goucher Grace Bible (Mich.) Graceland Bible Grand Rapids Baptist Grand Rapids Bible
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W-L 0-1 12-16 0-1 0-2 17-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 11-10 1-0 2-3 0-7 0-1 12-27 1-0 3-10 23-39 2-3 2-1 0-1 6-1 0-2 4-2 0-1 1-4 0-4 2-0 2-1 1-1 1-3 0-1 1-0 0-1 2-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 6-6 0-4 2-1 0-2 0-2 1-2 0-2 0-2 3-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-0 1-1
Meetings First 2005-06 1992-93 1966-67 1971-72 1966-67 2013-14 1970-71 2008-09 1999-00 1974-75 1983-84 2013-14 1976-77 1971-72 1983-84 1989-90 2011-12 2000-01 1966-67 1962-63 1968-69 2008-09 1961-62 2006-07 1966-67 1992-93 1967-68 1967-68 1983-84 1983-84 1994-95 1968-69 2010-11 1989-90 2008-09 1969-70 1973-74 1961-62 2006-07 1966-67 2010-11 2012-13 1958-59 1983-84 2010-11 1999-00 2011-12 1995-96 2006-07 2006-07 N/A 1995-96 1991-92 1974-75 1966-67
Last 2005-06 2004-05 1966-67 1971-72 1995-96 2013-14 1970-71 2008-09 1999-00 1976-77 2013-14 2013-14 2007-08 2013-14 1983-84 2011-12 2011-12 2005-06 2009-10 1963-64 1970-71 2008-09 1963-64 2008-09 1968-69 1992-93 1968-69 1993-94 1989-90 2013-14 1994-95 1970-71 2010-11 1989-90 2008-09 1976-77 1973-74 1961-62 2008-09 1993-94 2013-14 2013-14 1958-59 1994-95 2013-14 2000-01 2012-13 2011-12 2006-07 2006-07 N/A 2012-13 1991-92 1974-75 1970-71
Opponent *Greensboro College Greenville (Ill.) Hesston College High Point Hiwassee Hope *Huntingdon Jacksonville State Johnson Kentucky Christian King Knoxville *LaGrange Lambuth Lee Liberty Life Lincoln Memorial Lindsey Wilson Lipscomb Logan College Manhattan Bible Maranatha Martin Methodist *Maryville (Tenn.) McKenzie Mercer Messiah *Methodist Middle Tennessee State Midwest Bible Miles Milligan Millsaps Missouri-Normandy Mobile Montreat Motlow State Mount Olive *N.C. Wesleyan North Georgia Northeast Bible Northeast JC Northeastern Christian Oakwood Oglethorpe Ozark Bible Palm Beach Atlantic Pensacola Christian Philadelphia Pharmacy *Piedmont Piedmont Bible Pikeville Pillsbury Reinhardt
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W-L 0-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 2-2 0-1 2-8 0-2 9-4 4-0 13-25 1-1 9-6 0-2 7-39 0-3 0-3 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-3 3-2 1-0 0-3 4-22 1-3 0-2 1-1 0-3 0-1 1-1 0-1 10-34 1-4 0-1 0-1 11-24 1-1 0-1 0-3 2-4 1-0 0-3 1-0 4-3 1-2 0-3 2-0 1-0 0-1 4-10 2-0 0-1 1-0 1-6
Meetings First 2010-11 1961-62 1961-62 2001-02 1969-70 2012-13 2009-10 1993-94 1966-67 1973-74 1983-84 1971-72 1994-95 2005-06 1966-67 1974-75 1993-94 1971-72 1989-90 1983-84 1958-59 1961-62 1976-77 1997-98 1971-72 1967-68 1989-90 1969-70 1999-00 2003-04 1958-59 1971-72 1983-84 1973-74 1961-62 1993-94 1992-93 1969-70 1991-92 2010-11 1970-71 1989-90 1968-69 1969-70 2001-02 2011-12 1961-62 1983-84 1991-92 1976-77 1967-68 1970-71 2006-07 1970-71 2002-03
Last 2013-14 1961-62 1961-62 2006-07 2012-13 2012-13 2013-14 1994-95 2012-13 1983-84 2008-09 1976-77 2013-14 2007-08 2006-07 1999-00 1995-96 1971-72 2006-07 1995-96 1961-62 1963-64 1976-77 2005-06 2013-14 1968-69 1998-99 1976-77 2013-14 2003-04 1958-59 1971-72 2009-10 2013-14 1961-62 1993-94 2008-09 1969-70 1991-92 2013-14 2004-05 1989-90 1969-70 1969-70 2009-10 2013-14 1962-63 1991-92 1991-92 1976-77 2013-14 1971-72 2006-07 1970-71 2009-10
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SCOTS All-Time Records vs. Opponents W-L 1-1 0-1 1-2 0-6 0-2 3-1 0-3 0-2 1-4 0-1 7-15 3-10 0-2 2-0 1-0 1-1 2-2 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-2 0-3 11-54 15-30 0-2 17-2 1-1 8-6 9-8 3-15 1-0 19-20 17-19 4-3 2-0 0-1 0-2 1-0
Meetings First 2011-12 2011-12 2010-11 1966-67 1963-64 1961-62 1962-63 2003-04 1961-62 1963-64 1969-70 1971-72 1958-59 1973-74 1983-84 1992-93 1971-72 2010-11 1970-71 N/A 1995-96 1989-90 1966-67 1976-77 1998-99 1966-67 1991-92 1969-70 1973-74 2001-02 2008-09 1989-90 1991-92 1967-68 1998-99 1971-72 1999-00 2013-14
Last 2012-13 2011-12 2011-12 1974-75 1963-64 1963-64 1963-64 2008-09 1963-64 1963-64 2013-14 2007-08 1958-59 1973-74 1983-84 1992-93 1995-96 2010-11 1971-72 N/A 2007-08 2000-01 2011-12 2009-10 1999-00 1991-92 1991-92 1976-77 1995-96 2009-10 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 1992-93 1999-00 1971-72 2010-11 2013-14
Notes: - Atlanta Christian is now Point University -Crown (Minn.) was known as St. Paul Bible in first meeting -Dalton JC is now Dalton State -Faulkner was known as Alabama Christian in first meeting - Southern Tech is now known as Southern Polytechnic State -Liberty was known as Lynchburg Baptist in first meeting -Crichton was known as Mid-South Bible in first meeting and later became Victory University -Johnson was known as Johnson Bible for first 12 meetings and is now Johnson (Tenn.) University -Florida Christian is now known as Johnson (Fla.) University -Southern Wesleyan was known as Central Wesleyan for first two meetings
PROGRAM HISTORY
Opponent Rhodes Roanoke Rust St. Bernard St. Louis Boys Club St. Louis Christian St. Louis College Pharm. Samford Sanford-Brown Scott Air Force Base Sewanee Shorter SIU-East St. Louis Southeastern Bible Southeastern Baptist Southern Tech Southern Wesleyan Spalding Spring Arbor Stevenson Tennessee-Martin Tennessee Tech Tennessee Temple Tennessee Wesleyan Thomas (Ga.) Toccoa Falls Tomlinson Trevecca Nazarene Tusculum Union (Ky.) Urbana Virginia Intermont UVA-Wise Warren Wilson Wesley (Miss.) West Georgia Wheaton (Ill.) *William Peace
Bold indicates 2014-15 opponent * indicates USA South member Complete results from 1957-58, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1964-66, 1972-73, 1975-76, 1977-83, 1984-89, 1990-91, 1996-97 are not available
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All-Time Roster
PROGRAM HISTORY
Abernathy, Bryan Adams, Joseph Alexander, Rod Allen, Skip Andrews, Bill Arima, Z Arnold, Brandon Arnold, David Avery, Ambrose Avery, J.R. Ball, Clint Ballagh, Bob Barbee, Rob Barber, Brock Barger, George Barker, Larry Barker, Steve Barker, Will Barnard, Sean Beebe, Don Beers, Bruce Beers, Justin Beers, Nate Bell, Austin Bell, Billy Bell, Robby Belz, Joel Betz, Rod Bingham, Keith Birchler, Larry Black, Bryant Bollier, Jon Bonner, Jeffery Bostrom, Jared Boyd, Chris Boykin, Dane Bowman, Sam Bowman, Scott Britt, Ben Brooks, Darrell Brown, David Brown, Micah Brown, Tommy Brunjes, Matt Bruu, Bobby Bryan, Jim Buchanan, Stephen Burdett, Mark Burgess, John Burns, Keith Burns, Ryan Burroughs, Bob Burton, David Byrd, Richard Caines, Render Caldwell, Michael Cannon, Dan Cameron, Willie Carroll, Clayton Carter, Ron Casby, Joe
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1990-91 2001-05 1968-72 1985-87 1965-66 2013-14 2013-14 1981-82 1987-88 2008-09 1994-98 1965-66 1960-63 2008-09 1958-59 1978-80 1983-85 1957-59 1988-89 1970-72,73-74 1977-80 2006-07 2003-06 1999-03 1984-85 2013-14 1958-59 1984-85 1990-94 1961-64 1962-63 2006-07 2005-06 1998-00 2012-14 2006-08 2009-10,12-13 1975-76 2005-06 1989-90 1963-64 1998-99 1989-93 2011-14 1983-84 1958-60 2008-10 1986-90 1960-62 1990-91 2011-14 1960-62 1981-82 1987-88 1965-66 2009-10 1957-60 2000-01 2009-10 1977-79 1993-95
Caskey, Rick Chambers, Kacey Chaney, Damien Chapman, Chip Clark, Will Cleveland, Ben Coad, Jac Coffman, Barrett Coleman, Trevor Collins, Twin Compton, John Coogler, Jim Cornett, Dell Coulter, Felix Court, Brian Cox, Jim Cox, TJ Cramer, Curt Cromartie, Mike Crosson, Reed Cummings, Robert Cunningham, James
1981-82 2010-11 2009-13 1983-85 2010-11 1958-59 1971-72 1991-93 2001-02 2004-05 1965-66 1981-82 1992-96 1973-74 1997-99 1960-64 2011-13 1986-90 1973-76 2005-09 1984-88 2004-08
Dahms, Logan Danek, Joey Daniels, Reid Darling, Zach Davidson, Jimmy Davis, Brian Davis, Matt DeKuiper, Bill DeKuiper, Brian DeLaney, Jake DeMaster, Ron Den Dulk, Matt Dengler, John Dennison, Dave DeVries, Jon DeWitt, Mark Dickerson, Joseph Dillon, Douglas Dirkse, Chad Discher, Ray Doerfel, James Donaldson, Donald Dye, Richard Dykstra, Arlan
2009-11 2009-13 1998-99 2005-06 2005-06 1993-94 1996-98 1976-78 2006-07 2011-14 1975-76 2012-14 1965-67 1997-01 2009-13 1990-91 2001-02 1991-92 1985-86 1958-61 1992-93 1966-67 1962-63 1961-62
Eberwein, Buddy Eidsmoe, Justin Eldridge, Davis Ellis, Mike Engbers, Bryant Engel, Scott Engle, Richard Ernst, Jay Essenburg, Michael Evans, Brian Evans, James
1965-68 2009-10 2007-09 1974-75 2011-14 1983-85 1985-89 1998-99 1981-82 1983-84 1986-87
Fain, Chris Farmer, Phil Faulk, Drew Ferguson, Teron
2002-05 2000-01 2007-08 2011-14
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1997-99 1986-90 1962-63 2012-13 2008-12 1991-92 1957-58 2011-14 1981-82,83-84
Gambrell, Matt Garrett, Daniel Gaydos, Tim George, Andrew Germain, Kris Gerry, David Gilbert, Daniel Giroux, Brian Gosling, Chuck Gray, Mac Green, Jim Greer, Steve Griffin, Danny Grimes, Jim Grismore, Craig
2007-08 2010-11,13-14 1992-94 1999-03 1995-96 1977-78,79-80,81-82 2003-04 1995-97 1957-58 1965-69 1983-84 1979-80,81-82 1979-80 1990-93 1973-77
Haas, Carl Hall, Chris Hall, Tom Hamby, James Hammond, Aaron Hampton, Caleb Hancock, David Hardman, Mike Harless, Russell Harris, Randy Harrman, Nathan Hathorne, Mel Heins, Phillip Hellings, Eric Hendley, Andrew Hendricks, Keith Herndon, Nick Higgins, Leroy Higgins, Wallace Hildebrandt, Sean Hilger, Eddy Hodges, Tom Holland, Wess Holloway, Ron Holt, Chuck Hood, David Hopson, George Houpt, Bob Huisman, Brant
1967-70 2006-09 1975-76 1984-85 1993-94 2011-12 1998-00 1981-82 1991-92 2004-05 2007-08 1960-61 1988-89 1994-95 2000-01 1984-88 1998-00 1976-78 1957-58 1995-98 1992-94 1977-78 1989-90 1966-67 1994-95 1988-89 1968-72 1967-70 1990-91
Jackson, Calvin Jackson, Darrell Jackson, Michael Jackson, Taylor James, Blake Jenkins, Joe Johannes, Arlo Johnsey, Brian
1998-03 1985-86 1986-87 2009-10 1988-91 1965-66 1958-59 1999-04
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Kaufmann, Steve Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Terry Kemp, Paul Kennedy, David Ketterer, Bill Kirkpatrick, Micah Kirkpatrick, Nathan Kiser, Dave Klein, Jeff Knight, Seth Knox, Don Kubin, Daniel
1965-67 1991-92 1973-76 1974-75 2007-08 1958-59 2002-03 2001-05 1962-64 1978-80 1999-01 1976-80 2012-13
Lakey, Zarome Lammers, Karl Lawrence, Joel Lawton, David Lecy, Lester Logterman, Joey Lovrien, Mark Luther, Jeremy Lutz, Al
2009-12 1975-76 1994-95 1966-67 1962-63 1993-97 2002-05 1994-97 1958-59
Maffet, Chris Maffet, Greg Maffet, John Mahla, Tim Malkus, Gerry Malone, Justin Marshall, James Martin, Zack Mason, Jeremy McArthur, Chris McClellan, Jonathan McGaughey, Dominique McDonald, Bruce McDonald, Tim McGriff, Colton McKinney, Danny McMahon, Craig Medford, Frank Miller, Edwin Miller, Nathaniel Moore, Bob Mori, Bob Morton, Dave Moser, Paul Moss, Dante Muller, Jack Murrell, Sam Mutcherson, Rosbie Nance, David Nida, Bob Nielson, Dan Northcutt, Richard
2003-07 2002-05 1989-92 2008-09,10-11 1991-92 1992-94 1965-67
1971-72,73-74 1968-72 1995-98 2003-04 1965-68 1998-01 2009-10 1979-80 2001-05 1990-91 2002-06 2007-11 1974-77 1981-82 2011-14 1979-80,81-82 1989-90 1959-60 1988-89 1992-95 1960-61,66-67 1988-89 1971-72 1971-72 2012-13 1961-64 1976-78,79-80 2010-13 1985-89 1973-75 2004-08 1983-85
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Oliver, Scott Olvera, Daniel Owens, Aaron Owens, Dave Owens, Eric Owens, Tim Parks, Jeff Patton, Trey Pauley, John Pearlman, Jared Pennington, Sam Peterson, David Peterson, Gus Phelps, Ben Pink, Max Plating, Zach Porter, Herb Portlock, Will Price, James Priddy, Tres Prys, Jeremy
1986-87 2010-11 1999-00 1967-68 2007-08 1979-80 1983-85 2013-14 1989-92 2013-14 1961-62 1959-64 1965-66 2013-14 2007-08 2011-12 1981-82,83-84 2013-14 1983-84 1989-91 1994-95
Quinn, Jeremy
1991-93
Raih, David Randall, Joe Rench, Aaron Render, Peter Reynolds, Blair Robinson, CJ Robinson, David Rowan, Alex Rowan, Josh Rustand, Paul
1974-77 2010-12 1995-96 1999-02 1976-78 2008-010 1963-64 1970-71 1990-91 1989-90
Salter, Eddie Sanderson, Dave Sandhoff, Jeff Sandri, John Schrader, Jim Schrader, John Scoggins, Ryan Sears, Callum Sears, Connor Sears, Ian Shaw, Andy Shaw, Peter Shelley, Warren Sherrill, Garrett Shuler, Clarence Sickert, Jayme Signorino, Bob Skogen, Caleb Skogen, Jacob Sligh, Matt Sluis, Jim Smith, Verne Solomon, Will Soltau, Scott Steele, David Stemmerman, Gil Strickland, John Suddath, Josh Sullivan, Brian
1983-85 1958-59 1988-89 1958-59 1963-64 1960-61 1993-94 2009-13 2013-14 1978-79 1970-71,73-74 1971-72 1961-62 1963-64 1976-77 1965-67 1973-77 2006-07 2006-07 2003-04 1981-82 1985-87 1962-63 1975-76 1976-77 1958-59 2009-10 2003-07 1989
Sutton, David
1959-60
Tallent, Don Talley, Jeff Tapp, Wade Taylor, Dennis Taylor, Matt Thomas, Cedric Thomason, Blake Thurman, Bob Tilton, Bruce Toner, Seth Trimiew, Oliver Tudor, John Tullidge, Archer Turner, Micah
1961-62 1970-71 2004-08 1971-72 2008-09 1995-99 1989-90 1957-58 1968-72 1996-99 1969-70 1973-75 1974-75 2012-14
Underwood, John Underwood, Nathaniel Unruh, Nathan Urie, Chad
1981-82 1987-88 1992-95 1993-95
Van Eck, Ethan Van Wechel, Steve Vann, Quincy Verner, Bart Vineyard, Jerry Vinson, Kerry Vonhof, Mike
1998-02 1965-66 1991-92 1989-90 1991-92 1969-70 1994-95,96-97
Walis, Ben Waid, Peter Walke, Tom Walker, Tari Walls, Jake Ward, Mark Weaver, John Weaver, Kym Weaver, Wayne Wendorf, Dave Werkema, Paul Weston, Bill White, Billy Whitfield, Carey Wildeman, Jim Wilding, Dave Williams, Julian Wilton, Rob Wilson, Jack Wilson, John Woodson, Bob Wright, Andre Wright, Darrius Wright, Kenny Wright, Mark Wright, Octavius
1958-59 1974-78 1965-69 1995-96 1995-99 1963-64,65-66 1996-99 1977-79 1984-88 1967-68 2009-12 1958-59 1983-87 1995-96 1961-62 1990-92 2000-02 2000-02 1967-68 1967-68 1957-60 1983-86 1991-92 1978-79 2002-03 2000-02
Yeargin, Carlos Young, Bruce Young, Steve Zeigler, Jay Zellner, Joe
1985-87 1967-70 1969-72 2011-12,13-14 1966-68
PROGRAM HISTORY
Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Dan Johnson, Michael Johnson, Stephen Jones, Brian Jones, Scott Judd, David
Complete rosters from the 1964-65, 1972-73, 1980-81 and 1982-83 seasons are missing and not included
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A booster is an individual that:
COMPLIANCE
• Promotes Covenant athletics program. • Makes a financial contribution to Covenant athletics or its booster organizations. • Assists in the recruitment of prospects for Covenant. • Provides benefits (e.g., jobs, occasional meals) to enrolled student-athletes. Once a booster.....Always a booster. It is important to remember that once an individual has been identified as a booster, he or she retains that status forever. If you have questions whether you are considered a booster of Covenant Athletics or if you have questions about what you may or may not do as a booster, please feel free to contact the Compliance Office at tim.sceggel@covenant.edu. What is an extra benefit? Fans and boosters may not provide anything to prospects or currently enrolled student-athletes (or their families) without prior approval from the Compliance Office. If a student-athlete and/or his or her family accepts any benefits of special consideration (e.g., transportation, clothing, money, meals, etc.) based on his or her athletic skill, the student-athlete will lose his or her eligibility and Covenant will be subject to NCAA penalties. Extra benefits can include, but, are not limited to: • Money, gifts, clothing, tickets for entertainment, haircut, and use of a car. • Free or reduced-cost room or board anywhere. • Free or reduced-cost merchandise or services. • Use of Athletics Department copy/fax machines, long distance telephone services or free use of a cell phone. • Typing or editing reports, papers, letters, etc. for a student-athlete. • A loan of money or the consigning of a note to arrange a loan. • The sale or trade of complimentary admissions for merchandise, services or debt repayment. • The sale or trade of ANY items a student-athlete has received for his or her participation in athletics (e.g., gear, clothing, awards). This list is not exhaustive. Please refrain from offering prospects and/or current student-athletes and their families and friends anything that is not available to all students or the general public. Any questions or concerns should be directed to: Tim Sceggel Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance & Operations Email: tim.sceggel@covenant.edu or phone: 706.419.1517
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MEN’S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE 2014-15
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2014-15 Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 11/15 at Stevenson Owings Mills, Md. 1:00 PM 11/17 at Goucher Towson, Md. 7:30 PM 11/22 at Birmingham Southern Birmingham, Ala. 8:00 PM 11/25 OGLETHORPE Lookout Mountain, Ga. 5:30 PM 12/5 at Millsaps Jackson, Miss. 8:00 PM 12/6 at Rhodes Memphis, Tenn. 5:00 PM 12/9 at Sewanee Sewanee, Tenn. 8:00 PM 12/10 EMORY Lookout Mountain, Ga. 5:30 PM 12/30 SEWANEE Lookout Mountain, Ga. 2:00 PM 1/2 at Ferrum* Ferrum, Va. 5:30 PM 1/3 at Averett* Danville, Va. 2:00 PM 1/9 at Methodist* Fayetteville, N.C. 5:30 PM 1/10 at Greesnboro* Greensboro, N.C. 4:00 PM 1/16 N.C. WESLEYAN* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 5:30 PM 1/17 WILLIAM PEACE* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 4:00 PM 1/21 LAGRANGE* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 5:30 PM 1/24 at Maryville* Maryville, Tenn. 3:00 PM 1/28 at Piedmont* Demorest, Ga. 5:30 PM 1/31 HUNTINGDON* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 2:00 PM 2/4 MARYVILLE* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 5:30 PM 2/10 BERRY Lookout Mountain, Ga. 7:00 PM 2/11 PIEDMONT* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 5:30 PM 2/14 BEREA Lookout Mountain, Ga. 2:00 PM 2/18 at Huntingdon* Montgomery, Ala. 6:30 PM 2/21 at LaGrange* LaGrange, Ga. 2:00 PM 2/26-28 at USA South Tournament TBD CAPS denotes home game * USA South game
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