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Meredith College Athletics History Meredith athletics took on a new life with the completion of Weatherspoon Gymnasium in 1970. Weatherspoon is still the home

Meredith College Athletics Program THE DIVISION III EXPERIENCE

Meredith athletics teams

MEDICAL SERVICES

In addition to the academic and fitness

participate in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic

programs available, the athletic training staff provides excellent

Association. Meredith College fully supports the Division III

care for participants. The athletic training support staff consists of

experience that allows the student athlete to enjoy competitive

head athletic trainer, Sharon Malley, student athletic trainers from

sports and other activities throughout their college years. Division

the University of North Carolina and on-call physicians. Some of the

III athletics offers student-athletes the opportunity to become

services and equipment provided in the Weatherspoon Gymnasium

Riding the wave of momentum built in the 1970s, Meredith athletics

well-rounded individuals who successfully integrate athletics and

include a whirlpool, hydrocollator, ultrasound, injury ice and

earned state and conference titles in the 1980s. In 1980, the golf

academics while experiencing all aspects of college life. Division III

electrical stimulation. Meredith College serves as a clinical site for the UNC-Chapel Hill Undergraduate Athletic Training Program.

of the basketball and volleyball teams, training facilities and athletics offices. The first full-semester golf team was launched in 1976.

The volleyball and tennis teams saw their first winning seasons during the 1970s.

team won the NCAIAW state championship while the tennis team

athletics feature athletes who can receive only academic financial

Meredith College students have participated in athletic events on

took the conference title. Also in that year, the Student Government

assistance and athletics departments that are staffed and funded

campus for more than 100 years. Athletics at Meredith College began

Association adopted the angel

like any other department in the College.

in 1904 with the advent of Meredith’s Athletic Association. In addition

as the school’s official mascot.

to sponsoring other student activities around campus, the athletic

The golf team finished second

ACADEMICS

association began to sponsor sports in 1937. The original sports

in the AIAW Division III national

is exemplified by its athletics teams. Each year, the USA South

An instructor in the Department of Health, Exercise & Sports

at Meredith included basketball and tennis. Meredith’s basketball

tournament in 1981, making

Athletic Conference recognizes its student-athletes’ hard work in the

Sciences at Meredith, Coach Zinn assists in the development and

program began with two teams, the Reds and the Blues. The first

it the first bid for a Meredith

competitive games against other schools were held in 1904 with two

classroom by naming an Academic All-Conference team. A student-

implementation of conditioning and weight training programs for all

athletics team to compete for a

games against St. Mary’s College.

athlete must have earned a 3.0 GPA in each of the two semesters

of Meredith sports.

national championship. Softball

of a given year to be eligible. The athletics department also offers

was added as a varsity sport during

a special Athletics Director’s List that recognizes the athletes that

the 1985-86 academic year. The most recent varsity sports to be added

COMMUNITY SERVICE

receive a 3.5 each of the two semesters. During the 2007-08 season,

College are committed to much more than sports. Members from

48.7% of Meredith’s student athletes finished with a 3.0 or higher

each team are elected to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee

and 20% received the Athletics Director’s award with a 3.5 or higher.

that organizes support for each sport and also coordinates

In the early years, Meredith athletic activities included swimming, soccer, horseback riding, tennis, baseball, basketball, golf, football and field hockey. The first events were primarily inter-class competitions.

were soccer in 1993 and cross country in 2005.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

The program is headed

by Meredith’s Strength and Conditioning Coach David Zinn who Meredith College’s commitment to academics

is a certified personal trainer and sports conditioning specialist.

The student athletes at Meredith

In November 1937, Meredith

In recent years at Meredith, there has been an increase in the

aligned with the Virginia Field

competitiveness of the athletics programs on a regional and national

community service. Some of their past volunteer work includes

Hockey Association and

level in Division III. The program has had five NCAA tournament

Special Olympics of Wake County, Habitat for Humanity, Service

became a part of the United

bids across three different sports since 2001 (basketball 2001,

Raleigh, and the USA South Athletic Conference’s Cans Across the

States Conference.

2003; tennis 2003, 2007; and soccer 2007). During the summer

Conference and Pennies for a Purpose.

The 1940s and 1950s brought some big victories for the basketball team. In 1944, Meredith’s freshmansophomore basketball team hosted the Peace Junior

of 2007 the name of the sports teams was changed to “Avenging Angels” to emphasize the prowess of Meredith athletes. The 2007-08 season marked the first year of competition in the USA South Athletic Conference.

College (now Peace College) team. The outcome was a victory for

Meredith is committed to blending

Meredith, and the game marked the beginning of the heated cross-

intercollegiate athletics with a strong academic

town rivalry between the two Raleigh women’s colleges. In 1952, the

program. Student-athletes follow the same

basketball team pulled out impressive victories against the University

academic requirements and standards as other

of North Carolina and Duke. The field hockey team continued this

students; they must maintain good academic

trend in 1952 by defeating both the Tar Heels and the Blue Devils.

standing with the College, be full-time students and follow the rules of the NCAA. The athletic program maintains the same high standards set for other departments and the same commitment to the education and personal development of student-athletes.

Meredith College Quick Facts General Information Location: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... Raleigh, N.C. Founded: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. 1891

Contents IFC History of Meredith Athletics

Enrollment: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. 2,298

1 Table of Contents and Quick Facts

Nickname: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... Avenging Angels

2 2008/09 Season Preview/Roster

Colors: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maroon, Black and White Affiliation:.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... NCAA Division III

4 Coaching Staff/Previous Records

Conference: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA South Athletic Conference

6 Player Profiles

President: .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... Maureen Hartford

8 Schedule and Opponents

Athletics Director: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Myers (Elon/1978) Assistant Athletics Director/SWA: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Weaver (Virginia/2001)

9 2007/08 Season Review

Faculty Athletics Representative: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... Michael Novak

10 USA South/Media Coverage

Department Assistant: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... Dawn Granger

13 Facilities

Athletics Department Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... (919) 760-8205 Athletics Web Site: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.meredith.edu/athletics

14 About Meredith College

Mailing Address: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, N.C. 27607

16 About Raleigh, N.C.

Sports Information Director (SID)/Assistant Athletics Director: ................... ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Jarvis (Virginia Tech/1994)

IBC The Meredith Athletics Experience

SID Office Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... (919) 760-8811 SID Email:.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jarvisgr@meredith.edu

Basketball Head Coach (Years).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. David Zinn Alma Mater/Year.. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... West Virginia/1995 Phone.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... (919) 760-8310 E-Mail.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . zinndav@meredith.edu

CREDITS: The 2008-09 Meredith College Media Guide is a publication of the Meredith College Athletics Department in conjunction with the Office of Marketing. Editor: Meredith Sports Information Director Greg Jarvis; Editorial Assistance: Melyssa Allen, Gaye Hill, Karen T. Dunton, Kristi EavesMcLennan; Layout and Design: Vanessa F. Harris, Mary Rose;

Meredith Records (Years).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 32-63 (4)

Photography: Greg Jarvis, David Timberlake, Megan Morr, Jon

Assistant Coaches.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Luckadoo, Kevin Walker

Gardiner and Meredith College Archives

2006-07 Record.. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 6-18 Arena.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weatherspoon Gymnasium

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2008-09 Basketball Season Preview The 2008-09 Meredith basketball team looks to fit some key newcomers into their mix of veteran leadership. The Avenging Angels add six new players to the team while featuring four returning starters and nine returning letter winners, including two of the top three scorers and the top rebounder from last year.

“This year’s team is still young but after last year, understands better what the expectations are and what it will take to succeed in our league. I am pleased that this group is particularly eager to learn, is willing to work hard, and is committed to both the program and to each other,” said Head Basketball Coach David Zinn.

Upperclassman leadership for this squad will come from two seniors, Lizzie Creech and Keyotta Sanford, as well as two juniors, Brittany Cornelius and Hunter Johnson. Four players (Cornelius, Johnson, Courtney Kreber and Mary Woessner) attended the Meredith LeaderShape Institute this past summer and all have returned more vocal and confident in their leadership abilities, which has influenced the new players and is helping in the creation of a tight unit.

Returnees #41 Lizzie Creech, senior, Guard/Forward – Creech is back for her senior campaign after starting 16 games last year. “Lizzie has become

The schedule is as tough as ever, starting with a tip-off tournament in

more of a vocal leader and after fully recovering from shoulder surgery,

Pennsylvania at Wilson College and ending on Senior Night in Febru-

has plans to make great contributions in her senior year,” said Zinn.

ary against Mary Baldwin. Meredith will face two competitive teams at Wilson before traveling to Greensboro to take on two Old Dominion Athletic Conference members in Guilford and Roanoke. The Avenging Angels will continue their home and away series with Salem College in November before hosting non-conference opponent Bennett College.

Meredith will begin their USA South Athletic Conference schedule in December with a trip to Northern Virginia to play at Mary Baldwin and Shenandoah while the second half of the season will consist of 16 games, all in USA-South league play, against some of the top teams in the South.

“We learned a lot in our first season of competition in the USA South last year and are looking forward to our second year in the league. We have a challenging schedule, playing 25 NCAA D-III teams including a very competitive USA South league slate, but I am looking forward to seeing how we respond,” said Zinn.

This year also sees changes to the coaching staff. The addition of Robert Luckadoo and the retention of Kevin Walker have proven to be very positive thus far. Coach Luckadoo brings outstanding knowledge from his time as an assistant at Freedom and McDowell High Schools while Coach Walker gained invaluable experience working with the program last year.

“Both are hard-working, have commanded great respect from the players, and have done an excellent job teaching in practice. We are all excited to have both of these gentlemen on the staff and I have no doubts that they will continue to add important teaching and feedback in both practices and games,” said Zinn.

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#23 Keyotta Sanford, senior, Guard – Sanford appeared in 12 games last year and will complement guard depth with her speed and tenacious defense. “Keyotta has made great improvements each year she has played and she intends to contribute to our efforts this season,” said Zinn.

#22 Brittany Cornelius, junior, Guard – Cornelius is returning for her junior year after averaging more than 17 points and seven rebounds as a sophomore. She was named to the 2007-08 USA South Women’s Basketball Honorable Mention Team, North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association Second Team, and the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District (District 3) Second Team. Last year, Cornelius finished in the top 15 of the USA South in five different categories, including scoring and rebounding. “Brittany has provided outstanding leadership in the preseason and we look for that to continue. She provides a positive example every day as an outstanding worker who is committed to earning more success,” said Zinn.

#42 Hunter Johnson, junior, Forward – Johnson came on strong at the end of her sophomore year, earning seven starts and finishing fifth on the team in scoring. “Hunter is a good shooter and capable of being a great rebounder. She comes into this year in the best physical shape of her career and has already proven to be an important voice on the court,” said Zinn.

#21 Suzanne Gasperini, sophomore, Forward – Gasperini has shown much improvement over last year when she appeared in 15 games.

“Suzanne is working extremely hard in practice and I think she provides a needed boost to our rebounding and defensive efforts,” said Zinn.

#12 Caitlin McAllister, sophomore, Guard – McAllister makes her sophomore debut after gaining a lot of experience at the point position late

Incoming Class #5 Ally Stephenson, freshman, Guard – Stephenson is recovering from

last year, starting six games and finishing third on the team in assists.

a knee injury that ended her standout senior season at Northern Nash

“Caitlin is a very capable passer and she hopes to become more of an

High School. “Ally has gained respect from all her teammates with

offensive threat this year,” said Zinn.

her work ethic and passing ability. As she develops, Ally will have the

#24 Whitley Turner, sophomore, Forward/Center – Turner is a sopho-

opportunity to run our offense,” said Zinn.

more returning after starting 22 games last year while averaging almost

#10 Erika Ramos, freshman, Guard – Ramos is a freshman point guard

11 points and five rebounds per game as a freshman. Named to the

from El Paso, Texas. “Erika gives 100 percent every possession and

2007 Gallaudet Holiday Invitational All Tournament Team, Turner

has made great improvements since arriving at Meredith. She has

ranked in the top 15 of the USA-South in three categories including

proven to be a very scrappy defender and she will contribute for the

No. 2 in blocked shots per game. “We are looking forward to Whitley

team at the point position,” said Zinn.

building off a strong rookie season as a post threat for us. Her defense and shooting touches will contribute to us this year, “said Zinn.

#13 Molly Mitchell, freshman, Guard – Mitchell, a newcomer from Piedmont High School, is a tough defender who is picking up the offense

#31 Mary Woessner, sophomore, Guard/Forward – Woessner appeared

quickly and will add depth at the guard spot. “Molly is proving to be a

in 21 games as a freshman, but comes into this year much-improved

quick study and she has a great deal of potential,” said Zinn.

physically. “Mary is a capable outside threat and she will be important to our defensive attack as well,” said Zinn.

#30 Megan Rahn, sophomore, Guard/Forward – Rahn is an athletic newcomer to the program with the potential to make an immediate impact.

#32 Courtney Kreber, sophomore, Guard – Kreber performed very well

“Megan has done a great job adjusting to the college level and she will

last January, starting seven games late in the year before a broken foot

have the opportunity to see time at a number of different positions on

cut her season short. Despite her injury, Kreeber ranked high among

the floor,” said Zinn.

category leaders in the USA South finishing 4th in 3-point field goal percentage and 11th in three point field goals average made per game.

#33 Meredith Franklin, freshman, Guard/Forward – Franklin comes to

“With Courtney fully recovered, we are looking forward to good produc-

Meredith after an outstanding high school career at New Bern High

tion from her at the guard spot. I have also been impressed with her

School. “Meredith is learning our style, but has shown the ability to

increased self-confidence and leadership abilities,” said Zinn.

shoot well from the outside. We feel she is going to add depth and outside shooting to our perimeter,” said Zinn.

#44 Kristin Stewart, sophomore, Forward/Center – Stewart is a sophomore post player who missed her freshman year because of injury.

#40 Kourtney Barnes, senior, Guard/Forward – Barnes is a walk-on ju-

“Kristin adds much-needed strength, size and power to our post game

nior from Raleigh, N.C. “Despite playing through knee pain, Kourtney

and will be looked to as a threat in the low block,” said Zinn.

is working hard every day and adds both athleticism and rebounding to the post,” said Zinn.

2008-09 Basketball Roster No. Name

Yr.

Pos. Ht. Hometown (High School)

5

Ally Stephenson

FR

G

5’4”

Rocky Mount, N.C. (Northern Nash)

10

Erika Ramos

FR

G

5’6”

El Paso, Texas (Ysleta)

12

Caitlin McAllister

SO

G

5’9”

Raleigh, N.C. (St. David’s School)

13

Molly Mitchell

FR

G

5’9”

Monroe, N.C. (Piedmont)

21

Suzanne Gasperini

SO

F

5’11”

South Boston, Va. (Halifax County)

22

Brittany Cornelius

JR

G

5’9”

Rockwell, N.C. (East Rowan)

23

Keyotta Sanford

SR

G

5’6”

Creedmor, N.C. (South Granville)

24

Whitley Turner

SO

F/C

6’0”

Wilmington, N.C. (Eugene Ashley)

30

Megan Rahn

SO

G/F

6’0”

Raleigh, N.C. (Broughton)

31

Mary Woessner

SO

G/F

5’9”

Hillsborough, NC (Mid. Col. Durham Tech)

32

Courtney Kreber

SO

G

5’5”

Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Catholic)

33

Meredith Franklin

FR

G/F

5’8”

New Bern, N.C. (New Bern)

40

Kourtney Barnes

SR

G/F

5’11”

Raleigh, N.C. (Enloe)

41

Lizzie Creech

SR

G/F

5’9”

Hickory, N.C. (Hickory)

42

Hunter Johnson

JR

F

5’10”

Washington, N.C. (Pungo Christian Academy)

44

Kristin Stewart

SO

F/C

6’2”

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head coach and Previous Records David Zinn enters his

In three seasons, the Tigers set a number of school records and one

fifth year as head coach of the

NCAA II record for 3-point shooting before Zinn came to Meredith.

Meredith College basketball team. During the 2005-06 season, Zinn led the team to a 13-11 record and the Association of Division III Independents Northeast Regional championship. He also was named as the NCAA Division III Association of Independents Coach of the Year.

Zinn began his coaching career with two years of teaching World History and coaching basketball and track at James Wood High School in Winchester, Va. Zinn then went to the University

A veteran of summer basketball camps, Coach Zinn has served on the staff of some of the top camps in the nation including Tennessee, Oklahoma, Duke, North Carolina State, Purdue, Michigan State, Virginia Tech, Princeton, and the Five-Star Basketball Camp for Girls, among others.

Coach Zinn was busy during the summer of 2008 with coaching and presenting. He traveled to the University of Rhode Island to serve as a guest coach for girls’ basketball at the United States Scholar-Athlete Games and represented the United States by serving as head coach of a girls’ basketball travel squad in the Caribbean Classic Basketball Tournament in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Zinn also had the opportunity to present a seminar on athletic conditioning at the National Coaching Educators’ Conference in Park City, Utah.

of Tennessee as a graduate student where he taught undergraduate

A strong proponent of academics, Coach Zinn is a 1995 graduate of

physical education courses and worked for the Total College Sports

West Virginia University, with a degree in Secondary Education. Zinn

Network (TCSN), covering the 1998 National Champion University

has also earned two master’s degrees: one in Sports Administration

of Tennessee Lady Volunteer Basketball team.

from the University of Tennessee and one in Secondary Education from

Coach Zinn then worked for two years at Cumberland College (Ky.)

Cumberland College.

as the Assistant Varsity and Head Junior Varsity Coach on the staff of

In addition to his duties with the basketball team, Coach Zinn teaches

Melissa Irvin. In those two years, the Lady Indians amassed a record

undergraduate courses as an Assistant Professor in the Health, Exercise,

of 48-18, set several school records, and reached the Sweet 16 of the

and Sports Science Department, works as an undergraduate advisor for

NAIA National Tournament in 2001. In 2001, Coach Zinn took over an

Meredith students and serves as the Strength and Conditioning Coach

NCAA II program at Salem International University (W.Va.) as the head

for Meredith athletes. He is also an active member of the WBCA.

coach, sports information director and sports management professor.

previous records Basketball Year

W

L

Coach

2007-08

6

18

Zinn

2006-07

4

19

Zinn

2005-06

13

11

Zinn

2004-05

9

15

Zinn

Coach David Zinn- Meredith Career

4

W

L

Seasons

Winning %

32

63

4

0.337

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Assistant coaches and managers Robert Luckadoo enters his first season as assistant coach of the Meredith College basketball team. Luckadoo joins Coach David Zinn’s staff and also serves as Meredith’s head softball coach.

Coach Luckadoo has been involved in coaching women’s athletics for most of the past 18 years, and has experience in coaching women’s

student managers

basketball at the middle school and high school levels of play. Coach Luckadoo has served as a Head women’s JV coach and assistant varsity women’s coach at Northwestern 4A women’s basketball powerhouse Freedom High School in Morganton, N.C. Most recently, he served as an assistant women’s basketball coach to Head Coach Mike Silver, and perennial NC State women’s basketball power, McDowell High School in Marion, N.C., where he helped both teams make runs through the NCHSAA state playoffs.

Coach Luckadoo is a native of Rutherford County, N.C., a 1983 graduate of East Rutherford High School (Forest City, N.C.) and a 1988 graduate of NC State University. Luckadoo, a strong proponent of higher education, completed a master’s degree in sports management in June 2008 from the United States Sports Academy. He is a

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North Carolina Certified Science teacher and has worked as an instructor of Physics and Physical Science in McDowell and Burke County in North Carolina. Luckadoo and his wife, Paula, have two daughters, Lindsay, age 19, and Sara, age 17.

Kevin Walker enters his second year as assistant coach with the basketball team at Meredith College.

Walker has many years of playing and coaching experience at various levels. His last coaching position was as an Assistant Coach at Neuse Baptist Church.

He has coached in various recreational leagues while attending East Carolina University from 1989-1992

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including at the AAU level. His playing experience stems from his career at Matoaca (Va.) High School.

He also participated in Coach Morgan Wooten’s basketball camp in Takoma Park, Md. Walker is the supervisor of the copy center at Meredith College. In 2006, Walker received the Presidential Staff Award in recognition of exemplary service to the Meredith community.

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Player Profiles

#5

Ally Stephenson

#10

Erika Ramos

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshman Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’4” Hometown. . . . . . . . . Rocky Mount, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . . . . Northern Nash

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshman Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’6” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . El Paso, Texas High School.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ysleta

#21

suzanne gasperini

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophomore Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’11” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . South Boston, Va. High School.. . . . . . . . . . . Halifax County

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#22

Brittany Cornelius

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’9” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . Rockwell, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Rowan

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#12

Caitlin McAllister

#13

Molly Mitchell

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophomore Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’9” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . St. David’s School

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshman Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’9” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monroe, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piedmont

#23

keyotta Sanford

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’6” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . Creedmor, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . . . South Granville

#24

Whitley Turner

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophomore Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/C Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6’0” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . . . . Eugene Ashley

#30

Megan Rahn

#31

Mary Woessner

#32

Courtney Kreber

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophomore Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G/F Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6’0” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Broughton

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophomore Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G/F Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’9” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . Hillsborough, N.C. High School.. . . Mid. Col. Durham Tech

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophomore Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’5” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . Charlotte Catholic

#40

#41

#42

Kourtney Barnes

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G/F Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’11” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enloe

Lizzie Creech

Class .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G/F Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’9” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hickory, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hickory

Hunter Johnson

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’10” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . Washington, N.C. High School.. . Pungo Christian Academy

#33

Meredith Franklin

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshman Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G/F Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5’8” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . New Bern, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bern

#44

Kristin Stewart

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophomore Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/C Height.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6’2” Hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanford, N.C. High School.. . . . . . . The O’Neal School

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2008-09 Schedule and opponents Averett University

Meredith College

Shenandoah University

Location – Danville, Va. Enrollment – 900 (Co-Ed) Nickname – Cougars Colors – Blue and Gold Conference – USA South 2007-08 Record (Conference) –10-16 (8-10) Head Coach – Katrina Williams (Roanoke, ’04) Record at School 10-16 Sports Information Director – Drew Wilson Sports Info Phone – (434) 791-5621

Location – Raleigh, N.C. Enrollment – 2,298 (Women’s) Nickname – Avenging Angels Colors – Burgundy, Black and White Conference – USA South 2007-08 Record (Conference) – 6-18 (3-15) Head Coach – David Zinn (West Virginia ’95) Record at School – 32-63 Sports Information Director – Greg Jarvis Sports Info Phone – (919) 760 – 8811

Christopher Newport

Methodist University

Location – Winchester, Va. Enrollment – 3,300 (Co-Ed) Nickname – Hornets Colors – Red, White and Blue Conference – USA South 2007-08 Record (Conference) 11-15 (9-9) Head Coach – Michelle Guyant-Holloway (Northern Michigan, ’97) Record at School – 28-24 Sports Information Director – Scott Musa Sports Info Phone (540) 665-5417

Location – Newport News, Va. Enrollment – 4,600 (Co-Ed) Nickname – Captains Colors – Royal Blue and Silver Conference – USA South 2007-08 Record (Conference) 21-7 (14-4) Head Coach – Carolyn Hunter (Southwestern ’87) Record at School - 176-72 Sports Information Director – Francis Tommasino Sports Info Phone – (757) 594-7884

Location – Fayetteville, N.C. Enrollment – 2,200 (Co-ed) Nickname – Monarchs Color – Green and Gold Conference – USA South 2007-08 Record (Conference) – 19-8 (14-4) Head Coach – DeeDee Jarman (UNC Wilmington ’89) Record at School – 176-120 Sports Information Director – Kirbie Britt Sports Info Phone – (910) 630-7172

Ferrum College

N.C. Wesleyan College

Location – Ferrum, Va. Enrollment – 1,200 (Co-Ed) Nickname – Panthers Colors – Black and Gold Conference – USA South 2007-08 Record (Conference) 17-10 (14-4) Head Coach - Bryan Harvey (Roanoke ’94) Record at School - 52-30 Sports Information Director – Gary Holden Sports Info Phone – (540) 365-4306

Location – Rocky Mount, N.C. Enrollment – 1,200 (Co-Ed) Nickname – Battling Bishops Colors – Blue and Gold Conference – USA South 2007-08 Record (Conference) 7-18 (4-14) Head Coach – John Brackett (N.C. Wesleyan ’88) Record at School – 187-290 Sports Information Director – Rikki C. Rich Sports Info Phone – (252) 985-5271

Greensboro College

Peace College

Location – Greensboro, N.C. Enrollment – 1,301 (Co-Ed) Nickname – The Pride Colors – Green, White, and Silver Conference – USA South 2007-08 Record (Conference) 21-8 (15-3) Head Coach – Jason Tuggle (UNCG ’97) Record at School – 111-55 Sports Information Director – Bob Lowe Sports Info Phone – (336) 272-7102

Location – Raleigh, N.C. Enrollment – 700 (Women’s) Nickname – Pacers Colors – Green, Black and White Conference – USA South 2007-08 Record (Conference) 5-20 (1-17) Head Coach – Kelly Johnson (East Carolina, ’77) Record at School – 45-59 Sports Information Director – Wendy Jones Sports Info Phone – (919) 508-2331

Guilford College

Roanoke College

Location – Greensboro, N.C. Nickname – Quakers Colors – Maroon and White Conference – Old Dominion 2007-08 Record (Conference) 11-14 (6-14) Head Coach – Stephanie Flamini (West Chester University ’94) Record at School – 107-97 Sports Information Director – Dave Walters Sports Info Phone – (336) 316-2107

Mary Baldwin College Location – Staunton, Va. Enrollment – 806 (Women’s) Nickname – Fighting Squirrels Colors – Yellow, White and Green Conference – USA South 2007–08 Record (Conference) –11-14 (8-10) Head Coach – John Stuart (Va. Wesleyan ’79) Record at School – 23-29 Sports Information Director – Paul Yee Sports Info Phone – (540) 887-7153

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Location – Salem, Va. Enrollment – 2,006 (Co-Ed) Nickname – Maroons Colors – Maroon and Gray Conference – Old Dominion 2007-08 Record (Conference) 16-11 (13-7) Head Coach – Susan Dunagan (Radford ’70) Record at School – 644-289 Sports Information Director – Brad Moore Sports Info Phone – (540) 375-2344

Salem College Location – Winston-Salem, N.C. Enrollment – 1,100 (Women’s) Nickname – Spirits Colors – Gold and Royal Blue Conference – Association of Division III Independents 2007-08 Record (Conference) 9-14 (N/A) Head Coach – Jim Jackson (Mars Hill ’67) Record at School – 28-37 Sports Information Director – Jay Callahan Sports Info Phone – (336) 721-2648

Wilson College Location - Chambersburg, Pa. Nickname – Phoenix Colors – Blue and White Conference – North Eastern Athletic Conference 2007-08 Record (Conference) 0-17 Head Coach – Allison Steiger Sports Information Director - Shelly Novak Sports Info Phone – (717) 264-4141

Schedule Date

NOVEMBER 15 Sat 16 Sun 19 Wed 21 Fri 22 Sat 25 Tues

DECEMBER 2 Tues 13 Sat 14 Sun JANUARY 6 Tues 8 Thur 10 Sat 11 Sun 15 Thurs 17 Sat 19 Mon 22 Thurs 27 Tues 31 Sat

Opponent

Time

vs. Penn State-Abingdon # vs. Wilson # vs. SALEM vs. Roanoke % vs. Guilford % @ Salem

6 p.m.

3 p.m.

7 p.m. W 6 p.m.

4 p.m.

7 p.m.

vs. BENNETT @ Mary Baldwin * @ Shenandoah *

7 p.m. W 2 p.m.

2 p.m.

vs. N.C. WESLEYAN * @ Averett * vs. SHENANDOAH * vs. FERRUM * @ Methodist * @ Chris. Newport * @ Greensboro * vs. PEACE * vs. AVERETT * @ Ferrum *

7 p.m. W 7 p.m.

2 p.m. W 2 p.m. W 7 p.m.

2 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m. W 7 p.m. W 2 p.m.

FEBRUARY 2 Mon @ Peace * 7 p.m.

4 Wed @ N.C. Wesleyan * 7 p.m.

8 Sun vs. CHRIS. NEWPORT * 2 p.m. W PINKZONE Game vs. METHODIST * 7 p.m. W 12 Thurs 16 Mon vs. GREENSBORO * 7 p.m. W 21 Sat vs. MARY BALDWIN * 2 p.m. W 24 Tues USA South Tournament TBA

Quarterfinals

27 Fri USA South Tournament TBA Semifinals

28 Sat USA South Tournament TBA

Finals

* - USA South Conference Game # - Wilson College Tip-Off Classic % - Guilford College Classic W - Web cast on Meredith athletics web site Home Games in bold Schedule is subject to change.

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The 2008-09 sports season will feature at least 32 Meredith College athletics events to be broadcast live and archived on the athletics web site. Last season was the first time Meredith athletic events were available online. All broadcasts can be found on Meredith’s official athletics web site at www.meredith.edu/athletics.

Georgia

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Meredith’s athletics broadcasting team is made up of (left to right) faculty member Dan Fountain, student Amanda Bitler, faculty member Michael Novak and faculty member Gregory Vitarbo (not shown).

The USA South Athletic Conference is home to 11 institutions, five in Virginia, five in North Carolina and one in Tennessee. The conference consists of Averett University, Christopher Newport University, Ferrum College, Greensboro College, Peace College, Shenandoah University, Methodist University, Mary Baldwin College, Meredith College and North Carolina Wesleyan College. The Tennessee institution, Maryville College, entered the conference in 2005 as a football-only member.

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2007-08 Meredith Basketball year in review DATE

OPPONENT

SCORE

HIGH POINTS HIGH REBOUNDS HIGH ASSISTS

11-16-07

at Emory & Henry

L, 58-69

(27) Hall

(6) Cornelius and Hall

(4) Cornelius

11-17-07

vs. Oglethorpe

L, 54-96

(17) Hall

(9) Turner

(6) Hall

11-19-07

at Salem

W, 80-59

(21) Hall

(9) Hall

(9) Hall

11-24-07

at Gallaudet

W, 48-45

(14) Hall

(9) Turner

(4) Street

11-25-07

vs. Lebanon Valley

L, 59-76

(17) Cornelius

(6) Cornelius

(6) Hall

11-28-07

vs. SALEM

W, 76-58

(17) Hall

(13) Hall

(9) Hall

1-5-08

@ Shenandoah

W, 75-70

(24) Cornelius

(11) Cornelius

(8) Hall

1-6-08

@ Chris. Newport

L, 67-84

(31) Cornelius

(7) Cornelius

(9) Hall

1-10-08

vs. N.C. WESLEYAN

W, 62-47

(18) Cornelius

(11) Cornelius

(5) Hall

1-12-08

@ Ferrum

L, 71-88

(22) Cornelius

(6) Cornelius and Hall

(11) Hall

1-14-08

vs. METHODIST

L, 63-71

(19) Cornelius

(10) Hall

(10) Hall

1-17-08

vs. GREENSBORO

L, 63-84

(17) Cornelius

(9) Hall

(7) Hall

1-20-08

vs. FERRUM

L, 58-72

(17) Cornelius

(7) Turner

(7) Hall

1-22-08

@ Peace

L, 61-62

(20) Cornelius

(8) Cornelius

(8) Cornelius

1-24-08

vs. AVERETT

L, 63-69 OT

(18) Hall

(9) Cornelius

(9) Hall

1-26-08

vs. MARY BALDWIN

L, 51-57

(17) Cornelius

(12) Cornelius

(8) Hall

1-31-08

@ Methodist

L, 60-75

(32) Hall

(7) Hall

(7) Hall

2-8-08

@ N.C. Wesleyan

L, 59-66

(24) Cornelius

(6) Hall

(5) Hall

2-10-08

vs. CHRIS. NEWPORT

L, 79-91

(22) Hall

(8) Cornelius

(10) Hall

2-14-08

@ Averett

L, 45-49

(15) Cornelius

(12) Cornelius

(4) McAllister

2-16-08

vs. PEACE

W, 54-50

(20) Hall

(9) Hall

(8) Hall

2-17-08

vs. SHENANDOAH

L, 53-57

(19) Hall

(13) Cornelius

(7) Hall

2-20-08

@ Greensboro

L, 57-83

(24) Hall

(9) Cornelius

(4) Hall

2-22-08

@ Mary Baldwin

L, 72-88

(34) Cornelius

(9) Cornelius

(8) Hall

total FG-FGA

3 pts rebounds

## Player

GP_GS

MIN-AVG

Pct

FT-FTA

10 Hall, Nicole

24-24

918-38.2 184-456 .404 31-110

Pct 3FG-FGA

.282

42-83

12 McAllister, Caitlin

24-6

394-16.4

1-6

.167

11-31

.355

Tot

Avg

PF FO

.506 35 111 146

Pct

Off

6.1

63

1

166 140

11

81 441 18.4

0-3

.000

1.6

34

1

31

2

18

9

Def

29

38

A

TO

48

BLK STL PTS

Avg

23

1.0

13 Morton, Jennifer

2-0

9-4.5

2-2

1.00

0-0

.000

1-2

.500

2

2

4

2.0

1

0

0

0

0

0

5

2.5

21 Street, Amanda

14-13

354-25.3

15-53

.283

2-14

.143

13-20

.650

3

33

36

2.6

34

2

25

56

1

9

45

3.2

22 Cornelius, Brittany 24-24 834-34.8 155-351 .442 26-76

34 420 17.5

23 Sanford, Keyotta

12-0

24 Turner, Whitley

.342 84-121 .694 55 122 177

.200

0-2

.000

0-0

24-22

598-24.9 114-236 .483

0-3

.000

28-37

30 Hardee, Jessie

21-1

173-8.2

1-11

.091

0-0

.000

31 Woessner, Mary

21-0

120-5.7

8-18

.444

4-10

.400

32 Kreber, Courtney

18-7

358-19.9

35-90

.389

22-52

.423

33 Gasperini, Suzanne 15-0

45-3.8

2-10

7.4

85

5

58

98

4

1

4

5

0.4

3

0

0

3

0

0

.757 40

70

110

4.6

76

3

15

20

33

15 256 10.7

0-0

.000

8

17

25

1.2

18

0

2

9

6

6

2

0.1

2-3

.667

4

12

16

0.8

12

0

3

6

0

5

22

1.0

5-8

.625 10

27

37

2.1

21

0

9

25

0

8

97

5.4

.000

4

0.3

54-3.6

1-1

1.00

0-0

.000

0-0

.000

2

8

10

0.7

8

0

1

6

0

2

2

0.1

41 Creech, Lizzie

20-16

516-25.8

23-65

.354

11-32

.344

9-20

.450 10

52

62

3.1

48

1

21

34

1

14

66

3.3

42 Johnson, Hunter

24-7

454-18.9

45-92

.489

0-1

.000

15-24

.625 30

57

87

3.6

31

0

13

31

12

6

105

4.4

84

132

5.5

.317 199-321 .620 257 628 885

36.9

Team

Total

24

4827

596-1416 .421

Opponents

24

4827

594-1515 .392 102-335

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97-306

48

.304 376-562 .669 380 630 1010 42.1

0

17

434 13 344 493

70 198 1488 62.0

340

36 284 1666 69.4

4

318 411

2007-08 USA South year in review 2007-08 USA South Conference Standings

USA South Overall

School

W-L

PCT.

PF

PA

W-L

PF

PA

PCT.

Greensboro

15-3

.833

74.3

57.0

21-8

.724

74.2

61.2

Christopher Newport 14-4

.778

71.3

62.8

21-7

.750

72.9

63.4

Methodist

14-4

.778

67.3

55.6

19-8

.704

65.0

57.9

Ferrum

14-4

.778

71.2

61.9

17-10

.630

73.1

65.8

Shenandoah

9-9

.500

59.5

64.2

11-15

.423

59.4

67.7

Mary Baldwin

8-10

.444

63.1

66.7

11-14

.440

64.0

67.6

Averett

8-10

.444

50.8

57.8

10-16

.385

52.0

59.5

N.C. Wesleyan

4-14

.222

58.0

65.1

7-18

.280

57.7

64.3

Meredith

3-15

.167

61.8

70.2

6-18

.250

62.0

69.4

Peace

1-17

.056

55.8

71.8

5-20

.200

58.0

65.4

Complete 2007-08 USA Conference Statistics can be found at

www.usasouth.net/statistics/W-bkb/w-bkb_stats.htm 2007-08 All Conference Picks First Team

Second Team

Jessica Carter, Mary Baldwin Ali Davenport, Ferrum Dione Eccles, Greensboro Colandra Rollins, Christopher Newport Chelsie Schweers, Christopher Newport

Essence Chambers, N.C. Wesleyan Danielle Duncan, Greensboro Nicole Hall, Meredith Alexis Hargbol, Shenandoah Ashley Harris, Methodist

Player of the Year: Chelsie Schweers, Christopher Newport Rookie of the Year: Chelsie Schweers, Christopher Newport Coach of the Year: Jason Tuggle, Greensboro

Honorable Mention

All-Tournament Team

Brittney Bullock, Ferrum Miranda Carrasco, Ferrum Brittany Cornelius, Meredith Dezzire Gilliard, Methodist Katherine Flint, Shenandoah Taylor Poirier, Averett

Ali Davenport, Ferrum Nikki Wilborn, Greensboro Chelsie Schweers, Chris. Newport Danielle Duncan, Greensboro Colandra Rollins, Christopher Newport Dione Eccles, Greensboro (MVP)

2008-09 USA South Preseason Coaches Poll

All-Sportsmanship Team

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

School (1st Place) Total Pts. Greensboro (9) . .........81 Ferrum (1) .................70 Christopher Newport . ..60 Methodist....................59 Shenandoah ...............52 Averett .......................38 N.C. Wesleyan ............30 Peace ........................25 Meredith ....................23 Mary Baldwin .............13

Nikki Huffman, Averett Michele Russell, Chris. Newport Tiesha Terry, Ferrum Katie Freeman, Greensboro Lindsay Callison, Mary Baldwin Hunter Johnson, Meredith Chelsale Hester, Methodist Gretchen Tobias, N.C. Wesleyan Amanda Cross, Peace Whitney French, Shenandoah

SCORING ## Player-Team 1. SCHWEERS, C., CNU 2. CARTER, Jess, MBC 3. ECCLES, Dione, GC 4. ROLLINS, C., CNU 5. HALL, Nicole, MC

G 28 25 23 28 24

FG 217 192 150 187 185

3FG 80 66 62 0 31

FT Pts Avg/G 90 604 21.6 76 526 21.0 102 464 20.2 143 517 8.5 42 443 18.5

REBOUNDING ## Player-Team 1. ROLLINS, C., CNU 2. HAWKINS, Kara, MBC 3. DUNCAN, Danielle, GC 4. HARGBOL, Alexis, SU 5. DAVENPORT, Alex, FC

G OFF 28 121 23 98 29 138 26 93 27 101

DEF 202 154 145 152 143

TOT 323 252 283 245 244

Avg/G 11.5 11.0 9.8 9.4 9.0

FIELD GOAL PCT (Min. 3.0 made per game) ## Player-Team G FG 1. ROLLINS, Colandra, CNU 28 187 2. DAVENPORT, Alex, FC 27 148 3. DUNCAN, Danielle, GC 29 172 4. SCHWEERS, Chelsie, CNU 28 217 5. GILLIARD, Dezzire, MU 27 94

FGA 308 259 330 427 190

Pct .607 .571 .521 .508 .495

ASSISTS ## Player-Team 1. HALL, Nicole, MC 2. RUSSELL, Michele, CNU 3. LAWS, Caprice, FC 4. POIRIER, Taylor, AU 5. BURNETTE, Ashley, GC

Avg/G 6.88 5.50 4.19 3.96 3.59

G 24 28 27 26 22

Asst 165 154 113 103 79

FREE THROW PCT (Min. 2.0 made per game) ## Player-Team G FTM 1. WHITEHURST, Kristen, MU 26 67 2. ECCLES, Dione, GC 23 102 3. SCHWEERS, Chelsie, CNU 28 90 4. ROLLINS, Colandra, CNU 28 143 5. WRIGHT, Tonya, FC 26 84

FTA Pct 83 .807 128 .797 113 .796 187 .765 111 .757

STEALS ## Player-Team 1. CHAMBERS, Essence, NCWC 2. HALL, Nicole, MC 3. ECCLES, Dione, GC 4. FLINT, Katherine, SU 5. BURNETTE, Ashley, GC

G 25 24 23 26 22

Steals Avg/G 88 3.52 81 3.38 73 3.17 71 2.73 58 2.64

BLOCKED SHOTS ## Player-Team 1. WHITE, Kelly, CNU 2. TURNER, Whitley, MC 3. JACKSON, Candice, FC 4. DUNCAN, Danielle, GC 5. HESTER, Chelsale, MU

G 21 24 19 29 27

Blocks Avg/G 71 3.38 33 1.38 20 1.05 29 1.00 26 0.96

SCORING OFFENSE # Team 1. Greensboro 2. Ferrum 3. Christopher Newport 4. Methodist 5. Mary Baldwin

G 29 27 28 27 25

W-L Pts Avg/G 21-8 2151 74.2 17-10 1975 73.1 21-7 2041 72.9 19-8 1754 65.0 11-14 1601 64.0

SCORING DEFENSE # Team 1. Methodist 2. Averett 3. Greensboro 4. Christopher Newport 5. N.C. Wesleyan

G Pts 27 1563 26 1547 29 1774 28 1776 25 1608

Avg/G 57.9 59.5 61.2 63.4 64.3

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Meredith basketball records All Time Records vs. USA South

Scoring Leaders

coaching records

Averett Chris. Newport Ferrum Greensboro Mary Baldwin Methodist N.C. Wesleyan Peace Shenandoah

1,000 Point Club 1989-93 Sylvia Newman 1967 2004-07 Nicole Hall 1691 1989-91, 92-94 Jennifer Norris 1252 2000-04 Tina Harkness 1221 1999-03 Beth Vernon 1124 2000-04 Ruth Stephenson 1008

Year 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05

Meredith leads 33-16 CNU leads 3-0 Ferrum leads 6-4 Greensboro leads 24-21 Meredith leads 12-4 Methodist leads 40-16 Meredith leads 25-19 Meredith leads 16-9 Series tied 3-3

Meredith VS. peace Basketball Series Meredith College and Peace College have a basketball series that dates back to 1996, but the real rivalry is much older than that. The two Raleigh women’s colleges are located only three miles apart. To increase the rivalry even more, both members are also now in the USA South Athletic Conference. vs. Peace College (Meredith leads 16-9)

1996-1997 Meredith 39-90

Meredith 37-86 1997-1998 Meredith 34-65

Meredith 41-86 1998-1999 Meredith 64-75

Meredith 50-75 1999-2000 Meredith 62-70

Meredith 65-88 2000-2001 Meredith 49-80

Meredith 72-84 2001-2002 Peace 78-63

Meredith 68-75

2002-2003 Peace 83-74

Meredith 88-104

Meredith 65-84 2003-2004 Peace 83-73

Peace 86-73 2004-2005 Peace 56-53

Peace 73-55 2005-2006 Meredith 54-81

Peace 75-49 2006-2007 Peace 64-46

Meredith 74-69 2007-2008 Peace 62-61

Meredith 54-50

Year-By-Year Scoring Leaders 2007-08 Nicole Hall 441 2006-07 Nicole Hall 476 2005-06 Nicole Hall 428 2004-05 Nicole Hall 346 2003-04 Tina Harkness 346 2002-03 Tina Harkness 347 2001-02 Tracy Sumner 375 2000-01 Jen Schwachenwald 325 1999-00 Beth Goodale 386 1998-99 Beth Goodale 299 1997-98 NA NA 1996-97 Wendy Cooper 292 1995-96 Wendy Cooper 274 1994-95 Sara Bennett 259 1993-94 Christine Stanfield 304 1992-93 Sylvia Newman 455 1991-92 Sylvia Newman 625 1990-91 Sylvia Newman 466 1989-90 Sylvia Newman 421 1988-89 Treva Hartsell 287 1987-88 Treva Hartsell 162 1986-87 Susan Ellington 269 1985-86 Theresa Duffy 211 1984-85 Theresa Duffy 201 1983-84 Clare Lynn Brock 372 1982-83 Clare Lynn Brock 216

W 6 4 13 9

L 18 19 11 15

Coach Zinn Zinn Zinn Zinn

32 63 David Zinn Meredith Career 4 Seasons 0.337

2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89

13 18 15 16 15 21 21 19 16 10 15 19 14 17 17 14

9 7 9 7 7 2 2 3 5 13 7 1 9 3 5 8

Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell Hatchell

260 97 Carl Hatchel Meredith Career 16 Seasons 0.728

1986-87 1985-86 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81 1979-80 1978-79 1977-78

5 8 5 7 5 8 4 4 9 5

9 6 8 12 7 12 14 13 12 14

Chamblee Chamblee Chamblee Chamblee Chamblee Chamblee Chamblee Chamblee Chamblee Chamblee

60 107 Marie Chamblee Meredith Career 10 Seasons 0.359

Basketball Team Awards 1998 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003

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Aedrin Murray Aedrin Murray Mamie McKinney Wendy Cooper Beth Goodale Jessica Lineberry Julie Schramm Jen Schwachenwald Leigh Akers Holly Lowman Tina Harkness Ginger Moore Tracy Sumner Tina Harkness Jessica Lineberry Jen Schwachenwald

Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player Sportsmanship Award Allen Burris Coaches’ Award Most Valuable Player Most Improved Player Allen Burris Coaches’ Award Most Valuable Player Sportsmanship Award Allen Burris Coaches’ Award Most Valuable Player Sportsmanship Award Allen Burris Coaches’ Award Most Valuable Player Sportsmanship Award Allen Burris Coaches’ Award

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2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008

Tina Harkness Jenna Cheek Ruth Stephenson Nicole Hall Laurie Mulqueeny Nicole Miller Nicole Hall Nicole Miller Laurie Mulqueeny Nicole Hall Brittany Cornelius Whitney Collins Whitley Turner Brittany Cornelius Nicole Hall

Most Valuable Player Sportsmanship Award Allen Burris Coaches’ Award Offensive Most Valuable Player Defensive Most Valuable Player Allen Burris Coaches’ Award Offensive Most Valuable Player Defensive Most Valuable Player Allen Burris Coaches’ Award Offensive Most Valuable Player Defensive Most Valuable Player Allen Burris Coaches’ Award Defensive Player of the Year Competitor’s Award Allen Burris Coaches’ Award

Athletic Facilities

Basketball

Softball

Weatherspoon Gymnasium

Meredith Softball Complex

The Weatherspoon Gymnasium is home to the Meredith College

The softball complex has undergone several renovations in the last year.

basketball team. The facility provides up close seating for over 500

The addition of irrigation to the Bermuda field and infield improvements

spectators. The complex also includes locker rooms, athletics offices,

have stepped up the playing conditions to make it one of the best fields

a training room, a fitness center, a 5,000 square-foot dance studio

in the area. New dugouts and a press box have been planned for the future

and a six-lane, indoor swimming pool. The basketball team shares the

to increase comfort for the players and enhance the game atmosphere.

court with the volleyball team.

Tennis Cross Country

Meredith Tennis Complex

Meredith College Campus

The home of the Meredith tennis program includes six lighted tennis

The Cross Country team has plenty of room to run on the College’s

courts with windscreen. Over the summer of 2007, the courts were

225-acre campus. The sprawling campus and the Reedy Creek

resurfaced with a new color scheme - a “US Open Blue” inner court

Greenway provide a challenging place to train and hold meets.

surrounded by a green outer court. This new color scheme will help to

Meredith also hosts contests at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.

heighten the visibility of the ball for players and fans.

Soccer

Volleyball

New Complex under construction – 2008 games held at

Weatherspoon Gymnasium

Wake Med Soccer Park and WRAL Soccer Center

The Weatherspoon Gymnasium is home to the Meredith College volleyball

Meredith has played previous seasons on one of the best Bermuda

team. The volleyball team has full use of the facility during their season

surfaces in the South. Beginning in the 2009 season, the soccer

and the ability to set up two courts for special tournaments. The complex

team is slated to play in a new facility located on campus, which will

also includes locker rooms, athletics offices, a training room, a fitness

improve the playing environment even further.

center, a 5,000 square-foot dance studio and a six-lane, indoor swimming pool. The volleyball team shares the gym with the basketball team.

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About Meredith College

Academics and Special Programs • Meredith offers 45+ majors and concentrations at the undergraduate level.

• Meredith awards Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Music; Bachelor of Social Work; Master of Business Administration; Master of Arts in Teaching; Master of Education; and Master of Science in Nutrition degrees.

• Meredith’s innovative undergraduate general education curriculum encourages students to be involved and concerned citizens of their community and the world.

• In 2001, Meredith became the first women’s college to adopt a campus-wide laptop program as part of the Meredith Technology Initiative.

Full-time students receive a ThinkPad® loaded with professional and educational software to use on Meredith’s wireless campus.

• The Undergraduate Research Program supports student/faculty partnerships in the pursuit of research and creative activity in all fields.

College funds support these projects and underwrite travel costs for students presenting their work at conferences.

• Study abroad options include a summer program in Italy, Switzerland and England, plus a variety of semester and year-long travel opportunities throughout the world. Semester programs at the United Nations in New York City or in Washington, D.C., are also available.

• Post-baccalaureate certificate programs at Meredith include the Paralegal Program and the Dietetic Internship Program. Meredith offers numerous opportunities for coeducational graduate and professional study, and lifelong learning programs.

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Faculty

Academic Programs

• The undergraduate student-faculty ratio is approximately 10:1.

The average class size is 16.

Undergraduate Degrees Offered Bachelor Bachelor Bachelor Bachelor

of of of of

• There are 140 full-time and 120 part-time teaching faculty

Arts (B.A.) Music (B.M.) Science (B.S.) Social Work (B.S.W.)

members and 90% of full-time professors have earned doctoral or terminal degrees. Sixty-nine percent of the full-time faculty is female and 31% is male.

Majors and Concentrations Accounting Art Graphic Design Studio Art Biology Business Administration Chemistry Child Development Communication Interpersonal Communication Mass Communication Computer Information Systems Computer Science Dance Performance and Choreography Private Studio Teaching Economics English Environmental Studies Exercise and Sports Science Health and Wellness Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising and Design Design Merchandising

Foods and Nutrition French History Interior Design International Studies Mathematics Music Musical Theatre Music Performance Piano Pedagogy Political Science Law and Justice Psychology Public History Religion Social Work Sociology Spanish Theatre Musical Theatre Theatre Performance Women’s Studies

Campus and Facilities • Meredith College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital city.

Meredith students are part of the more than 108,000 college students who reside in the Research Triangle Park area, the country’s premier research and development hub.

• Meredith’s 225-acre campus includes a 1,200-seat amphitheater on a lake, seven residence halls, music library, art galleries, research greenhouse, music practice rooms, auditoriums, theater, concert halls, student center, computer labs, child care lab, learning center, autism lab, astronomy observation deck, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, dance studio, lighted tennis courts, putting green, soccer field and two miles of greenway connecting our campus to the community.

Campus Life • Total enrollment for 2007–08 was 2,202, which included 2,039 undergraduate degree students and 163 graduate-level. One hundred four non-degree students also took undergraduate courses.

Outcomes and alumnae satisfaction • Meredith has more than 18,000 alumnae living in all 50 states and abroad. With 30 chapters, the Alumnae Association continues to build relationships between alumnae and the College.

Licensure Programs

Pre-Professional Programs

Birth – Kindergarten (B-K) Elementary Education (K-6) Middle Grades (6-9) Communication Skills, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies Secondary Grades (9-12) Comprehensive Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies Special Subject Areas (K-12) Art, Dance, English as a Second Language, French, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, Theatre Workforce Development (7-12) Family and Consumer Sciences

Dentistry Law Medicine Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician’s Assistant Veterinary Medicine

Dual Degree Program Engineering

Graduate Programs Master of Business Administration Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Education Master of Science in Nutrition

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About Raleigh, N.C.

Urban Life

complex minutes from Meredith. Major performance companies are:

With an energy all its own, Raleigh blends city life with Carolina

North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Theatre, the Carolina

charm. A population of more than 350,000 enjoys shopping, arts and

Ballet and the A. J. Fletcher Opera Institute. Major museums located

culture, and outdoor recreation—all within the city limits. And with

in Raleigh include: North Carolina Museum of Art; the North Carolina

an annual average high of 70 degrees, Raleigh buzzes with activity

Museum of History; the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences;

year-round including springtime strolls in Cameron Village, summer

the African American Cultural Complex; and Marbles, an interactive

concerts in the park, fall at the North Carolina State Fair and sledding

children’s museum. Raleigh is also home to movie theaters, music

in the occasional light snow.

and dance clubs and a lively theatre and gallery scene.

• The capital city of North Carolina has a population of more

Sports And Leisure

than 350,000

The area offers a variety of restaurants, specialty shops, clubs and

• Raleigh is located 150 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean and

galleries in bustling neighborhoods. Professional sports teams include

190 east of the Great Smoky Mountains

the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), the Carolina Mudcats (AA baseball),

• Raleigh has an annual average high of 70 degrees and low of 47

the Durham Bulls (AAA baseball) and the Carolina Railhawks (USL-1

• The mean annual temperature is 59.8

soccer). Raleigh has more than 50 miles of greenways, including two

• Diverse population—one third of Raleigh’s population is made up

miles of greenway connecting our campus to the community, as well

of minorities

as 150 parks and lakes.

• Home to three state museums of art, history and natural sciences • Three hospitals within the city

#1 Best City for Women Entrepreneurs (Raleigh-Cary, NC)-

• Raleigh is a true college town; in addition to Meredith College,

Raleigh is home to a variety of higher learning institutions: North Carolina State University, Peace College (women’s college), St. Augustine’s College, Shaw University.

Allbusiness.com, November 2006

#1 Best Place to Get a Job – “Forbes” Magazine, February 2007 #1 Hottest Job Market – Business 2.0, March 2004

• NC Central University, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University are

#2 Best City to live, work and play – Kiplinger.com, June 2008.

located within 30 minutes of Meredith’s campus

#2 Most Educated City – U.S. Census Bureau, May 2004

Arts And Culture There is always something to do in Raleigh, thanks to a wide variety of cultural and entertainment options. Major venues include: RBC Center; Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek; and the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, a four-theatre

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#2 Best Place for Business and Careers – Forbes Magazine, 2006 #4 Best Places to Live – “Money” Magazine, 2006 #4 City That Rocks – “Esquire” Magazine, April 2004 #6 Best City for Singles – “Forbes” Magazine, 2006

Meredith College Athletics History Meredith athletics took on a new life with the completion of Weatherspoon Gymnasium in 1970. Weatherspoon is still the home

Meredith College Athletics Program THE DIVISION III EXPERIENCE

Meredith athletics teams

MEDICAL SERVICES

In addition to the academic and fitness

participate in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic

programs available, the athletic training staff provides excellent

Association. Meredith College fully supports the Division III

care for participants. The athletic training support staff consists of

experience that allows the student athlete to enjoy competitive

head athletic trainer, Sharon Malley, student athletic trainers from

sports and other activities throughout their college years. Division

the University of North Carolina and on-call physicians. Some of the

III athletics offers student-athletes the opportunity to become

services and equipment provided in the Weatherspoon Gymnasium

Riding the wave of momentum built in the 1970s, Meredith athletics

well-rounded individuals who successfully integrate athletics and

include a whirlpool, hydrocollator, ultrasound, injury ice and

earned state and conference titles in the 1980s. In 1980, the golf

academics while experiencing all aspects of college life. Division III

electrical stimulation. Meredith College serves as a clinical site for the UNC-Chapel Hill Undergraduate Athletic Training Program.

of the basketball and volleyball teams, training facilities and athletics offices. The first full-semester golf team was launched in 1976.

The volleyball and tennis teams saw their first winning seasons during the 1970s.

team won the NCAIAW state championship while the tennis team

athletics feature athletes who can receive only academic financial

Meredith College students have participated in athletic events on

took the conference title. Also in that year, the Student Government

assistance and athletics departments that are staffed and funded

campus for more than 100 years. Athletics at Meredith College began

Association adopted the angel

like any other department in the College.

in 1904 with the advent of Meredith’s Athletic Association. In addition

as the school’s official mascot.

to sponsoring other student activities around campus, the athletic

The golf team finished second

ACADEMICS

association began to sponsor sports in 1937. The original sports

in the AIAW Division III national

is exemplified by its athletics teams. Each year, the USA South

An instructor in the Department of Health, Exercise & Sports

at Meredith included basketball and tennis. Meredith’s basketball

tournament in 1981, making

Athletic Conference recognizes its student-athletes’ hard work in the

Sciences at Meredith, Coach Zinn assists in the development and

program began with two teams, the Reds and the Blues. The first

it the first bid for a Meredith

competitive games against other schools were held in 1904 with two

classroom by naming an Academic All-Conference team. A student-

implementation of conditioning and weight training programs for all

athletics team to compete for a

games against St. Mary’s College.

athlete must have earned a 3.0 GPA in each of the two semesters

of Meredith sports.

national championship. Softball

of a given year to be eligible. The athletics department also offers

was added as a varsity sport during

a special Athletics Director’s List that recognizes the athletes that

the 1985-86 academic year. The most recent varsity sports to be added

COMMUNITY SERVICE

receive a 3.5 each of the two semesters. During the 2007-08 season,

College are committed to much more than sports. Members from

48.7% of Meredith’s student athletes finished with a 3.0 or higher

each team are elected to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee

and 20% received the Athletics Director’s award with a 3.5 or higher.

that organizes support for each sport and also coordinates

In the early years, Meredith athletic activities included swimming, soccer, horseback riding, tennis, baseball, basketball, golf, football and field hockey. The first events were primarily inter-class competitions.

were soccer in 1993 and cross country in 2005.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

The program is headed

by Meredith’s Strength and Conditioning Coach David Zinn who Meredith College’s commitment to academics

is a certified personal trainer and sports conditioning specialist.

The student athletes at Meredith

In November 1937, Meredith

In recent years at Meredith, there has been an increase in the

aligned with the Virginia Field

competitiveness of the athletics programs on a regional and national

community service. Some of their past volunteer work includes

Hockey Association and

level in Division III. The program has had five NCAA tournament

Special Olympics of Wake County, Habitat for Humanity, Service

became a part of the United

bids across three different sports since 2001 (basketball 2001,

Raleigh, and the USA South Athletic Conference’s Cans Across the

States Conference.

2003; tennis 2003, 2007; and soccer 2007). During the summer

Conference and Pennies for a Purpose.

The 1940s and 1950s brought some big victories for the basketball team. In 1944, Meredith’s freshmansophomore basketball team hosted the Peace Junior

of 2007 the name of the sports teams was changed to “Avenging Angels” to emphasize the prowess of Meredith athletes. The 2007-08 season marked the first year of competition in the USA South Athletic Conference.

College (now Peace College) team. The outcome was a victory for

Meredith is committed to blending

Meredith, and the game marked the beginning of the heated cross-

intercollegiate athletics with a strong academic

town rivalry between the two Raleigh women’s colleges. In 1952, the

program. Student-athletes follow the same

basketball team pulled out impressive victories against the University

academic requirements and standards as other

of North Carolina and Duke. The field hockey team continued this

students; they must maintain good academic

trend in 1952 by defeating both the Tar Heels and the Blue Devils.

standing with the College, be full-time students and follow the rules of the NCAA. The athletic program maintains the same high standards set for other departments and the same commitment to the education and personal development of student-athletes.

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