2013-14 Lincoln Memorial University Men's Basketball Guide

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2013-14 Media Guide

“It’s not just about winning championships; it’s about being a champion.”

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Table of Contents

2012-13 Season Review............ 4-5 2013-14 Season Preview........... 6-7 Championship Basketball........ 8-9 Elite Staff...............................10-11 Game Day at Tex Turner.......12-13 National Spotlight.................14-15 First Class Facilities...............16-17 Campus Life..........................18-19 Player Development..............20-21 Elite Academics....................22-23 Success After LMU................24-25 The Players...........................26-43 The Coaches.........................44-53 Program Records..................54-62 This is LMU................................ 63 South Atlantic Conference.....64-65 Media Info/Staff Directory......... 66

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2012-13 Season Review

NOTES ON THE 2012-13 SEASON

-The Railsplitters compiled a 25-6 mark and a 15-3 record in league play to earn their second South Atlantic Conference regular-season title in three seasons. LMU clinched at least a share of the regular-season laurels with a 63-60 win at Wingate before sealing the outright championship with a 82-65 win over Catawba in the regular-season finale.

-On the offensive end, Lincoln Memorial was one of the most effective and efficient teams in the South Atlantic Conference. As a unit, the Railsplitters finished second in the league in points per game (76.5) and three-point field goal percentage (40.3%) while leading the way in overall field-goal percentage with a 49.2 percent clip. LMU crested the 90-point mark five times in the 2012-13 season.

-The Railsplitters were equally dominant on the defensive end, leading the league by limiting their foes to 40.0 percent shooting. Lincoln Memorial also made their money on the glass, as they held a plus-8.2 rebounding margin to lead the South Atlantic Conference.

-Lincoln Memorial was ranked in each of the NABC/Division II Coaches Polls released during the 2012-13 season, extending their South Atlantic Conference record streak to 42-straight weeks ranked. The Railsplitters opened the year at No. 18 and ascended as high as 10th in the nation on January 29.

-For the second-consecutive year, the Railsplitters had four individuals honored with All-South Atlantic Conference honors. Jake Troyli and Vincent Bailey nabbed All-SAC First Team distinction while Lorenza Ross was named to the Second Team. Tim Pierce rounded out the Railsplitters’ representation in the SAC awards with a selection to the SAC All-Freshman Team.

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball -LMU displayed a balanced offensive output throughout the 2012-13 season with six different players averaging at least seven points. Vincent Bailey led the way with 13.5 points per, while Jake Troyli (12.6), Wally Jones (10.9) and Lorenza Ross (10.2) also posted double-digit averages. Cam Carden and Dustin Craig added 9.8 and 7.3 averages respectively.

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-Fronted by Jake Troyli’s team-leading 38 blocks, the Railsplitters turned away 120 shots last season which ranks third all-time in school history, trailing the 2009-10 team that recorded 176 blocks.

-The Railsplitters notched their fourth-straight 20-win season dating back to the 2009-10 campaign. For the third-consecutive year, the ‘Splitters topped the 25-win plateau.

-LMU finished the season with a plus-10.5 scoring margin, averaging 76.5 points per contest while limiting their opponents to 66.0.

Despite the lack of close games, the Railsplitters finished with an 8-2 mark in games decided by five or less points including a stretch of seven-straight wins in games such as that. The Railsplitters also finished with a perfect 3-0 mark in games that went into overtime.

-LMU swept six of their 9 South Atlantic Conference opponents during the regular season (Carson-Newman, Lenoir-Rhyne, Tusculum, Wingate, Mars Hill, Brevard) and split the home-away doubleheader with the other three (Anderson, Catawba, Newberry).

The Railsplitters finished 3-0 against Tusculum and Carson-Newman after wins in the 2013 Food Lion SAC Championship.

-The Railsplitters were selected second in the South Atlantic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll behind Wingate. LMU earned two of the 10 first-place votes while the Bulldogs brought in five first-place tallies.

Final NCAA Division II Statistical ranks:

11th in Won-Lost Percentage (80.6) 11th in Rebound Margin (8.2) 13th in Field-Goal Percentage (49.2) 14th in Scoring Margin (10.5) 15th in Three-Point Field Goal Percentage (40.3) 20th in Field-Goal Percentage Defense (40.0) 5

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2013-14 Season Outlook

Railsplitters Looking To Continue SAC Reign

Who’s Back

The Railsplitters return seven players from the 2012-13 South Atlantic Conference regular-season championship squad including three of their topseven scorers.

Headlined by the return of junior Lorenza Ross (Savannah, GA/Richmond Hill) and senior Chance Jones (Knoxville, TN/Austin-East), the Railsplitters boast an experienced group in the backcourt heading into the 2013-14 campaign.

Ross was named to the All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team after compiling 10.2 points per game while dishing out a team-leading three assists a night. In 27 appearances, Ross recorded double-figures 16 times and dished out five or more assists on four occasions. Jones, meanwhile, churned out 6.2 points per game and led the team in steals with 25 total. The 6’2” guard came on strong late in the season with four double-digit scoring performances in the team’s last six games, including an 18-point showing against Barton in the NCAA Southeast Regional semifinal.

Who’s Back

At the head of the returning front court players, Vincent Bailey (Jennings, FL/Centennial), who earned 2012-13 All-South Atlantic Conference First Team honors, returns for his senior season at LMU after leading the team in scoring (13.5) and rebounding (7.4) last season. Bailey churned out eight doubledoubles last season and notched doublefigure scoring in 23 of his 28 appearances. He capped the season with 12-straight doubledigit performances.

Bailey’s efforts inside will be aided by the growth of redshirt-junior Keenan Peterson (College Park, GA/Banneker). The 6’10” and 250 pound forward looks to build on the 201213 season in which he averaged 2.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in 16 appearances.

Along with that duo, the Railsplitters’ backcourt will be buoyed by the return of junior C.J. Wakeley (Alachua, FL/Santa Fe) and sophomore Tim Pierce (Albany, GA/Albany). Wakeley tallied 4.4 points, 1.8 assists and two rebounds a night before suffering a season-ending foot injury against Lenoir-Rhyne in January. Pierce, a SAC AllFreshman Team selection, notched double-figure scoring three times in route to a 4.7 average in his debut with the Railsplitters.

A Look Inside the Numbers

Category 12-13 Return Lost Minutes 6,301 2,966 3,335 Points 2,372 1,149 1,223 Field Goals 891 434 457 3-Pointers 181 51 130 Free Throws 409 230 179 Rebounds 1,216 517 699 Assists 402 214 188 Blocks 120 38 82 Steals 168 73 95

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Returning Leaders

Category Points Field Goals Field Goal Pct. 3-Pointers 3-Point Pct. Free Throws Rebounds Assists Blocks Steals

Vincent Bailey (13.5) Vincent Bailey (158) Vincent Bailey (.608) Lorenza Ross (17) C.J. Wakely (.444) Vincent Bailey (61) Vincent Bailey (206) Lorenza Ross (86) Vincent Bailey (22) Lorenza Ross (15)

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The Railsplitters’ roster boasts ten new players, with five of those returning for their second season in the program after red-shirting the 201213 campaign.

In the back court, the Railsplitters will be buoyed by the debuts of Curtis Webb (Spartanburg, SC/ Dorman), Luquon Choice (Laurens, SC/Laurens), Ray Mobley (Atlanta, GA/South Gwinnett) and Hunter Spaw (Bean Station, TN/Grainger) after that group opted to redshirt last season to spend a year getting acclimated to Josh Schertz’s system.

At 6’4” and 200 pounds, Webb looks to provide a physical defensive and athletic offensive presence. Webb was an All-State selection in 2011 and 2012 at Dorman High School. Luquon Choice will add another big-bodied guard to the fray, chalking in at 6’3” and 225 pounds. Choice was named to the All-State Team following his senior season at Laurens High School. Ray Mobley and Hunter Spaw can provide deep shooting threats in the Railsplitters’ rotation, as Mobley averaged 15 points a game his junior season while Spaw set the Grainger High School single-season record for three-pointers with 99 during his senior campaign.

2013-14 Season Outlook Fresh Faces

a 6’8”, 220 pound forward, was ranked as the fifthbest center in Ohio after churning out 9.9 points and 7.7 rebounds a night at Canton McKinley High. Maniacci, meanwhile, comes in at 6’9” and 200 pounds. The Union, Kentucky native was ranked among the top-five players in Northern Kentucky after notching 10.8 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.9 blocks per game.

Rounding out the recruiting class, the Railsplitters made two significant additions to the back court with Devin Hankins (Huntsville, AL/Sparkman) and Gerel Simmons (Accokeek, MD/Brevard College) electing to continue their careers at LMU. Hankins was an Alabama 6A All-State selection backed by his 15.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.8 steals per game. Simmons also joins the program after spending last season with South Atlantic Conference rival Brevard College where he notched 14.3 points and 4.5 rebounds a night.

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Paul Woodson (Cincinnati, OH/Aiken Technical) is the lone addition to the front court from the Railsplitters’ group of redshirts. Coming in at 6’9” and 185 pounds, Woodson is a long, lanky and versatile forward who collected 13.5 points, 13.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game his senior year at Aiken Technical High.

Along with those five redshirts, the Railsplitters welcome five entirely new players for the 2013-14 campaign.

Three of those five players are expected to become staples in the post as Dawud FisherGrace (Bedford, OH/Bedford), Mike Mills (Canton, OH/Canton McKinley) and Louis Maniacci (Union, KY/Cooper) are set to fortify the Railsplitters’ front court. At 6’10” and 295 pounds, Fisher-Grace provides a mammoth presence in middle of the lane for Lincoln Memorial. Despite waiting until his sophomore year of high school to pick up the game, Fisher-Grace averaged seven points and seven boards a game his senior year. Mike Mills,

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Three Titles in Three Years

Over the past three seasons, the Railsplitters have established themselves as the most dominant team in the South Atlantic Conference, winning two SAC regularseason titles and one SAC tournament championship.

The 2010-11 campaign saw Lincoln Memorial roll off a 27-3 record with a South Atlantic Conference record 16-2 mark in league play. The Railsplitters clinched the first SAC regular-season title on February 12, 2011 with an 84-72 win over Newberry. After earning the No. 1 seed for Food Lion SAC Championship, LMU claimed victories over Carson-Newman, Tusculum and Wingate over a four-day stretch to capture the 2011 SAC Championship.

Two seasons later, the Railsplitters returned to the top of the South Atlantic Conference regular-season standings after running off a 15-3 mark in league play.

LMU ensured at least a share of the regular-season championship with a 63-60 victory at Wingate on February 27th. Three days later, the Railsplitters grabbed the outright championship by throttling Catawba, 82-65, in the regular-season finale at Tex Turner Arena.

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball Championship Basketball SAC Statistical Rankings Field Goal Percentage 2009-10: 1st (48.1%) 2010-11: 1st (49.5%) 2011-12: 1st (49.9% 2012-13: 1st (49.2%)

Scoring Margin

2009-10: 1st (+13.4) 2010-11: 1st (+17.2) 2011-12: 1st (+17.0) 2012-13: 1st (+10.5)

Field Goal Percentage Defense 2008-09: 1st (40%) 2009-10: 1st (37%) 2010-11: 1st (39%) 2011-12: 1st (37%) 2012-13: 1st (40%)

Rebounding Average 2008-09: 1st (40.7) 2009-10: 1st (43.5) 2011-12: 1st (40.7) 2012-13: 1st (39.2)

Scoring Defense

2011-12: 1st (62.4)

Rebounding Margin 2009-10: 1st (+8.0) 2010-11: 1st (+10.6) 2011-12: 1st (+10.9) 2012-13: 1st (+8.1)

Noteworthy Acheivements

-Lead the South Atlantic Conference in overall wins since the 2008-09 season with 112 wins.

The Railsplitters lead Anderson by 21 wins over that stretch.

-Lead the South Atlantic Conference in overall winning percentage (74.6%) and conference winning percentage (70.1%) since the 200809 season.

-Posted the second-highest win total in a single season in South Atlantic Conference history with 27 during the 2010-11 campaign.

The Railsplitters also rolled off the most consecutive wins in SAC history with 22 to open the 2010-11 season.

-Became the first team in South Atlantic Conference to earn the No.1 national ranking on January 10, 2012 after opening the season with a 14-0 mark.

-LMU enters the 2013-14 season riding a South Atlantic Conference record streak of 42-consecutive weeks ranked in the NABC/ Division II Coaches Poll. The Railsplitters broke into the poll on December 8, 2010 and they have not been absent since that time.

-First South Atlantic Conference team to garner the No.1 ranking in the NCAA Southeast Region poll, which occured in three-consecutive seasons from 2011-2013.

-Only team to be ranked in every Southeast Region poll since the 2009-10 season.

-Lead the Southeast Region in winning percentage since the 2009-10 campaign, winning 81.1% of their games.

-Ranked among the top five in the NCAA Division II in winning percentage since the 2009-10 season.

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Elite Staff

HEAD COACH JOSH SCHERTZ JOSH SCHERTZ AT LINCOLN MEMORIAL (FIVE SEASONS) -2010-11 South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year -2011 & 2013 Clarence Gaines DII Coach of the Year Finalist -2013 Jack Bennett Award Finalist -2013 Red Auerbach College Coach of the Year Finalist -74.6 career winning percentage (Leads the South Atlantic Conference) -112-38 record -Average of 22.4 wins per season -Average of 12.4 South Atlantic Conference wins per season -Four-straight 20-win seasons -Three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances -Second-winningest coach in school history -Led LMU to first NCAA Tournament victory against King on March 10, 2012.

-Led LMU to No.1 national ranking for first time in school history on January 10, 2012.

-Rolled off the two longest winning streaks in school history.

-Won 22-straight in 2010-11 season and 15-straight in 2011-12.

-Accumulated the most postseason wins in school history with nine.

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Elite Staff

CAMERON WHICKER 3RD SEASON ASSISTANT COACH

KEEGAN BELL 1ST SEASON ASSISTANT COACH

TONY MARTIN 2ND SEASON

Davis Fisher 1ST SEASON

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH

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TEX TURNER ARENA

-Opened: 1991 -Capacity: 5,009 -Seasons: 19 -LMU’s Record Under Schertz: 67-9 12

Game Day at Tex Turner

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Game Day at Tex Turner

TEX TURNER ARENA

The Tex Turner Arena has been the home of the Railsplitters since 1991. Since then, it has become known as one of the top basketball facilities at the Division II level. The arena replaced the Mary E. Mars Gymnasium, which had been the home of LMU basketball since 1948.

The 87,000 square foot complex seats 5,009 for basketball contests, with another 1,000 portable seats available for other events. The distance from the playing floor to the roof is 40 feet, the equivalent of a two-story building. The arena is 230 feet (east to west) and 282 feet (north to south). It contains over 81,866 square feet of floor space, and over 4 million cubic feet of space.

The arena was named after former LMU football and basketball standout B. Frank “Tex” Turner, who donated the funds for its construction. Work on the multi-million dollar facility began on May 7, 1988 and on Feb. 2, 1991 the Railsplitters held their first contest in the facility when they hosted the University of Alabama-Huntsville in a doubleheader. The men lost 85-69.

Since Josh Schertz’s arrival in 2008, the Railsplitters have been nearly unbeatable in Tex Turner Arena. Over that span, LMU has accumulated a 67-9 clip including a 15-0 record at home during

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National Spotlight

LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSTS ANDERSON ON THE

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National Spotlight

On January 12, 2013, the Railsplitters hosted South Atlantic Conference foe Anderson, and the CBS Sports Network selected that contest to broadcast as a part of their 2013 NCAA Division II Basketball Game of the Week schedule, which featured a total of nine Division II men’s and women’s games. With more than 3,500 fans in attendance inside of Tex Turner Arena, the reach of the CBS Sports Network provided the Lincoln Memorial University men’s basketball program with a platform into the national spotlight. The Railsplitters contest against the Trojans was available to 99 million homes nationwide.

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First Class Facilities Jerry Burnette Locker Room Suite

Renovated and dedicated in 2011, the Jerry Burnette Locker Room Suite features 19 wood lockers, showers, a 60-inch flat scree television with surround sound and cable, a washer and dryer, wireless internet access and a training room entrance. Players have 24/7 locker room access via the keyless entry system.

Steven Day-Doug Barnard Media Room

Opened in 2011, the Steven Day-Doug Barnard Media Room offers theater-style seating for 24 athletes with a 100-inch projector screen. The media room is used primarily for film study and gametape review.

Luxurious Living

Students are treated to apartment living at Lincoln Memorial, and each apartment features three bedrooms, a fully-furnished living room, a full-size washer and dryer and a full-size kitchen. Each individual room (housed by one student) is fully-furnished with a full bathroom and a walk-in closet.

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First Class Facilities Alternative Dining

Along with the dining hall, which offers three nutritional meals per day, LMU Dining Services provide alternate options with Wow Cafe and The Campus Grounds. Wow Cafe is open for lunch and dinner on the second floor of the Student Center, featuring an American grill and wingery. The Campus Grounds is a cafe that offers a variety of hot and cold beverages as well as smaller meals and deserts.

Appolo Fitness and Training Center

Located in the lower concourse of Tex Turner Arena, the Appolo Fitness and Training Center is a modern facility complete with the latest equipment and one of the most dedicated health care teams in the Southeast. Led by Head Athletic Trainer Donald Grigsby, the athletic training staff provide studentathletes with the best available care for his or her injuries. Along with the A.T. staff, a wide array of health care providers from LMU’s DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine are available at all times.

LMU Weight Room

Renovated prior to the start of the 2013-14 academic year, the LMU Weight Room features four Olympic squat racks, dumbbells ranging from five to 120 pounds, free weights and a plethora of strength building equipment.

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Campus Life

THIS IS LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Lincoln Memorial President Dr. B. James Dawson

Lincoln Memorial University is indeed a unique institution. It exists today because President Abraham Lincoln envisioned a school to serve the people of this distinctive region. We are an academic community committed to the success of every student who chooses to learn with us. The years ahead will challenge every institution of higher education to be creative and provide opportunities for learning that reflect the ever changing environment created by the infusion of technology in our daily lives.

At our core we are a University that provides pathways to career opportunities built upon a foundation of the liberal arts. This fine institution has expanded in recent years to provide many professional programs. We are growing rapidly as a result of this effort to provide relevant academic offerings. To insure the quality of our ever- growing curriculum we are committed to full accreditation of each new degree added. The reputation of LMU is directly tied to the success of our graduates who leave here prepared to be leaders and accept the challenge of bringing honor to their alma mater and in the process uphold the highest standards of character reflected in the life of our namesake.

It is exciting to be a part of this academic community just now. The unprecedented growth has provided opportunities to attract highly qualified faculty and staff members who share our belief that education holds the greatest promise for a brighter tomorrow. Alumni and friends of LMU continue to invest in our mission and allow the University to expand campus facilities keeping abreast of the rapid paced growth. As you journey through our website you must know that we are pleased to share our many successes. Each individual associated with LMU joins with me now in saying welcome, we are glad you have an interest in our learning community.

Please feel free to contact anyone here who can be helpful or assist you in any way as you learn more about Lincoln Memorial University.

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ON YOUR CAMPUS

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Player Development

D’Mario Curry (2008-11) -1,509 career points (15th all-time) -195 career blocks (1st all-time) -753 career rebounds (5th all-time) -Three-time All-SAC First Team (‘09, ‘10, ‘11) -2009-10 Daktronics All-Region Second Team -2009-10 NABC All-Region Second Team -2011 SAC Tournament Most Valuable Player -2010-11 Daktronics All-Region Second Team

Brandon Armstrong (2008-12) -193 career three-point field goals (4th all-time) -310 career assists (9th all-time) -145 career steals (10th all-time) -1,140 career points -2008-09 SAC All-Freshman Team -2011-12 All-SAC First Team

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Player Development Desmond Johnson (2008-12)

-1,433 career points (11th all-time) -828 career rebounds (3rd all-time) -69 career blocked shots (T-8th all-time) -Two-time All-SAC selection -Two-time SAC All-Tournament Team selection -2008-09 SAC Freshman of the Year -2010-11 SAC Player of the Year -2010-11 Daktronics All-Region First Team

Vincent Bailey (2010-Present) -854 career points -489 career rebounds (13th all-time) -57 career blocked shots (11th all-time) -2010-11 SAC All-Freshman Team -2011-12 All-SAC Second Team -2012-13 All-SAC First Team

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Elite Academics

University Mission Statement Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The University strives to give students a foundation for a more productive life by upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln’s life: a dedication to individual liberty, responsibility, and improvement; a respect for citizenship; recognition of the intrinsic value of high moral and ethical standards; and a belief in a personal God. The University is committed to teaching, research, and service. The University’s curriculum and commitment to quality instruction at every level are based on the beliefs that graduates must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in an era of rapidly and continuously expanding communication technology, must have an appreciable depth of learning in a field of knowledge, must appreciate and understand the various ways by which we come to know ourselves and the world around us, and must be able to exercise informed judgments.

The University believes that one of the major cornerstones of meaningful existence is service to humanity. By making educational and research opportunities available to students, Lincoln Memorial University seeks to advance life throughout the Appalachian region and beyond through teaching, research, and service.

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Men’s Basketball Mission Statement

-We are committed to the process of being champions in three main areas: 1. In the Classroom 2. Socially 3. On the Court

-We will be champions in character, preparation, and our appearance on campus and in the community.

-We will work towards the goal of being not only a good team, but becoming dominant both on and off the floor.

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Success After LMU

A 2013 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, Jake Troyli logged 1,536 minutes in his twoyear stay with the Railsplitters, compiling 700 points, 314 rebounds and 52 blocks over that span. Troyli was named All-South Atlantic Conference First Team at the completion of the 201213 regular season. The Massachusetts native was recently profiled as an emerging artist by the studio@620, as his original oil paintings and hand drawn pen and ink illustrations have garnered praise in the art community.

During his three-year run with the Railsplitters, D’Mario Curry established himself as one of the most dominant players in school history. The Detroit, Michigan native registered 1,509 points (15th all-time), 753 rebounds (5th all-time) and 195 blocked shots (1st all-time). Curry was a three-time All-SAC First Team selection (‘09, ‘10, ‘11). Following his time with LMU, Curry signed professionally to play overseas. In 2012-13, D’Mario appeared in 32 games, tallying 8.6 points per game, for Shinshu BW in Japan. Prior to that, Curry played the 2011-12 campaign with Aarhus BF in Denmark.

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Success After LMU

A centerpiece of the Railsplitter revival from 2009-2013, Dustin Craig appeared in 86 games during his four-year career, logging 411 points, 313 rebounds, 56 blocks and 32 steals. The Knoxville, Tennessee native represented the ideal student-athlete, as he was awarded the B. Frank Turner Award at the 2012 LMU Athletic Banquet, which is presented to the athlete best exemplifying the combination of athletic performance, academic success and community service. The 2013 graduate of Lincoln Memorial is currently pursuing his masters degree in business.

A pivotal piece of a dominant four-year run for the Railsplitters, Wally Jones recorded 714 points, 142 assists, 79 steals and 123 three pointers while appearing in 103 career games. The Greensboro, North Carolina native was honored with the President’s Award at the 2013 LMU Athletic Banquet, which is given to an athlete that has overcome great adversity during his time with the program. Jones’ senior season was cut short when he suffered a torn ACL in the second to last regular-season contest.

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The Players

2013-14 Roster

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Roster Breakdown

Numerical Roster

0 - Lorenza Ross 1 - Chance Jones 3 - Tim Pierce 4 - Dawud Fisher-Grace 5 - Curtis Webb 10 - Hunter Spaw 11 - C.J. Wakeley 12 - Gerel Simmons 20 - Curtis McMillion 21 - Devin Hankins 22 - Vincent Bailey 23 - Ray Mobley 31 - Keenan Peterson 32 - Luquon Choice 33 - Mike Mills 35 - Paul Woodson 44 - Louis Maniacci

Jr. Sr. So. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Jr. Jr. R-So. Fr. Sr. R-Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. Fr. R-Fr. Fr.

Savannah, GA/Richmond Hill Knoxville, TN/Austin-East Albany, GA/Albany Bedford, OH/Bedford Spartanburg, SC/Dorman Bean Station, TN/Grainger Alachua, FL/Santa Fe Accokeek, MD/Brevard Fayetteville, NC/Trinity Christian Huntsville, AL/Sparkman Jennings, FL/Centennial Atlanta, GA/South Gwinnett College Park, GA/Banneker Laurens, SC/Laurens Canton, OH/Canton McKinley Cincinnati, OH/Aiken Technical Union, KY/Cooper

Ross, Lorenza Simmons, Gerel Spaw, Hunter Wakeley, C.J. Webb, Curtis Woodson, Paul

Jr. Jr. R-Fr. Jr. R-Fr. R-Fr.

Savannah, GA/Richmond Hill Accokeek, MD/Brevard Bean Station, TN/Grainger Alachua, FL/Santa Fe Spartanburg, SC/Dorman Cincinnati, OH/Aiken Technical

By State

Georgia 4 Ohio 3 Tennessee 2 South Carolina 2 Florida 2 North Carolina 1 Kentucky 1 Maryland 1 Alabama 1

By Height

Dawud Fisher-Grace 6-10 Keenan Peterson 6-10 Paul Woodson 6-9 Louis Maniacci 6-9 Mike Mills 6-8 Vincent Bailey 6-7 Alphabetic Roster Curtis McMillion 6-6 Bailey, Vincent Sr. Jennings, FL/Centennial Curtis Webb 6-4 Choice, Luquon R-Fr. Laurens, SC/Laurens Lorenza Ross 6-3 Fisher-Grace, Dawud Fr. Bedford, OH/Bedford Tim Pierce 6-3 Hankins, Devin Fr. Huntsville, AL/Sparkman Luquon Choice 6-3 Jones, Chance Sr. Knoxville, TN/Austin-East Chance Jones

6-2 Maniacci, Louis Fr. Union, KY/Cooper 6-2 McMillion, Curtis R-So. Fayetteville, NC/Trinity Christian Gerel Simmons Ray Mobley 6-2 Mills, Mike Fr. Canton, OH/Canton McKinley Mobley, Ray R-Fr. Atlanta, GA/South Gwinnett Hunter Spaw 6-0 Peterson, Keenan R-Jr. College Park, GA/Banneker Devin Hankins 5-11 Pierce, Tim So. Albany, GA/Albany C.J. Wakely 5-11

By Weight

Dawud Fisher-Grace 295 Keenan Peterson 250 Vincent Bailey 245 Luquon Choice 225 Mike Mills 220

By Position Curtis McMillion 210 Guards: Ross, Jones, Pierce, Webb, Spaw, Wakeley, Simmons, Louis Maniacci 200 Hankins, Mobley, Choice (10) Curtis Webb 200 200 Forwards: Fisher-Grace, McMillion, Bailey, Peterson, Mills, Woodson, Chance Jones Lorenza Ross 195 Maniacci (7) Gerel Simmons 195

By Class Paul Woodson 185 Freshmen: 4 Juniors: 3 Tim Pierce 185 Redshirt Freshmen: 5 Redshirt Juniors: 1 Ray Mobley 175 Sophomores: 1 Seniors: 2 Hunter Spaw 175 Redshirt Sophomores: 1 Devin Hankins 175

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#22 Vincent Bailey Senior

6-7 245 Jennings, FL/Centennial 2012-13

All-South Atlantic Conference First Team selection...led the Railsplitters in scoring and rebounding, churning out 13.5 points and 7.4 boards per game...ranked fifth in the league in rebounding and 12th in scoring...finished the season shooting 60.8 percent which ranked fourth in the SAC...canned 61 of his 88 free throw attempts for a 69.3 percent average...tallied double figures in 23 games including a stretch of 12-straight to end the season...surpassed 20 points on five Career Highs Entering 2013-14 occasions...scored a season-high 21 points three Points: 24 times including two-consecutive 21-point outings at vs. OSU-Mansfield (11/25/11) home versus Lenoir-Rhyne (2/23) and on the road Rebounds: 14 against Wingate (2/27)...notched eight doublevs. Newberry (12/5/12) doubles...corralled a career-high 14 rebounds at Newberry (12/2) in only 27 minutes of action...

Assists: 2 (Two times) Most recent vs. Newberry (2/11/12) matched a career-high with three blocks against Anderson (1/12)...two-time Railsplitter of the Week Blocks: 3 (Two times) selection Most recent vs. Anderson (1/12/13) FG Made: 12 vs. OSU-Mansfield (11/25/11)

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2011-12

All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team selection...played in all 32 games and started 17 of those contests...led the Railsplitters in scoring while ranking second in rebounding and field goal percentage...notched 10.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while shooting at a 62.3 percent clip... ranked second in the SAC in field goal percentage...raked in 202 total rebounds, 135 of which came on the defensive end...led the team with 25 blocks...tallied double figures in 21 of his 32 appearances including a career-high 24 points against OSU-Mansfield (11/25)...added a 20-point outburst against Catawba (2/4)...posted four double-doubles, a number that was culminated with a 15-point, 12-rebound performance against King in the NCAA Southeast Region quarterfinals (3/10)

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2010-11

South Atlantic Conference All-Freshman Team...averaged 5.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game...appeared in 24 of the Railsplitters’ 30 games, starting eight of those contests...knocked down 52.9 percent of his shots and 73.1 percent of his free throws...finished third on the team with 10 blocks...tallied double figures in six of his 24 appearances including a stretch of four-straight from 1/22 to 2/02... notched one double-double performance with a season-high 15 points and 11 rebounds against Mars Hill (1/13)... grabbed eight rebounds against King (11/23)

Prep

Bailey played a pivotal role in leading his team to a 20-10 record and a berth into the Georgia State Tournament during his senior season. His accolades from that season include Roundball Classic AllTournament Team, First Team All-Region and First Team All-North Fulton County.

He tallied 16 points, ten boards, two assists and two blocks per game. He was named to the Florida All-State Team as a junior while competing for Hamilton High School.

Personal

Kinesiology major… Born September 27, 1991… Son of Vincent and Princess Bailey.

All-Time Ranks

Field goal percentage: 2nd (.601) Defensive rebounds: 11th (336) Blocked shots: 11th (57) Defense rebounds average: 12th (4.0) Rebounds: 13th (489) Rebounding average: 13th (5.8) Blocked shots average: 13th (0.7) Offensive rebounds: 15th (153)

Single-Season Ranks

Field goal percentage: 4th (2011-12) Field goal percentage: 7th (2012-13) Games played: t-12th (2011-12)

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball #1 Chance Jones Senior

6-2 200 Knoxville, TN/Austin-East 2012-13

Appeared in 30 of the team’s 31 games, starting five of those contests...compiled 6.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game...knocked down 59 of his 120 shot attempts for a 49.2 percent clip...drained 35.7 percent from three-point range (15-42)...finished the season shooting 75.4 percent from the charity stripe...tallied double-figure scoring in eight games with five such occurrences coming over the last seven games of the season...match a career-high with 18 points against Barton in Career Highs Entering 2013-14 the NCAA Southeast Regional semifinal (3/17)...

Points: 18 (Two times) churned out 16 points against Carson-Newman Most recent vs. Barton (3/17/13) (3/9)...pulled in at least five rebounds three times...

Rebounds: 6 handed out four assists three times...canned three vs. Tusculum (2/1/12) three-pointers in a 15-point performance against Assists: 4 (Three times) Most recent vs. Tusculum (3/6/13) Blocks: 2 (Three times) Most recent vs. King (3/10/12) FG Made: 6 vs. Mars Hill (2/6/13)

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Appeared in 21 of the Railsplitters’ 32 games, making five starts...tallied 4.5 points and 1.8 rebounds a night...knocked down 32 of 65 shot attempts for a 49.2 percent clip from the field... drained 11 of 30 three-point attempts for a 36.7 average...handed out 19 assists, blocked eight shots and notched nine steals...finished with double-digit points two times, headlined by a 12-point outburst against Brevard (1/18)...turned in three different nine-point efforts to finish just shy of doublefigures...corralled a career-high six rebounds against Tusculum (2/1)...finished a perfect 3-3 from the three-point line against OSU-Mansfield (11/25)...matched a career-high with four assists versus King (3/10)

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2010-11

Appeared in 24 of the team’s 30 games with 11 starts to his credit...notched 3.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game...knocked down 26 of 62 shot attempts for a 41.9 percent clip...drained six three-pointers...only missed four times from the free throw line, finishing with an 85.2 percent effort (23-27)...handed out 14 assists and tallied six steals...scored in 15 of his 24 appearances highlighted by a career-high 18 points against Newberry (1/8)...scored eight points against Mars Hill (2/9)...pulled in five rebounds two different times...dished out three assists against Lees-McRae (1/3)

Prep

Chance spent 2009-10 at Bridgeton Academy, where he averaged 16 points and five rebounds per contest. Upon his arrival at Austin-East High School, Jones jumped to 21 points and six boards per game, earning First Team All-State distinctions for his efforts. He was also named the MVP of the Rumble on the Ridge and the MVP of the District Tournament. His prep resume was rounded out by a selection to the All-Region Team as well as the 2009 Knoxville Prep Extra Team.

Personal

Kinesiology major… Born January 29, 1991…Son of Angela Jones.

Career Highs Entering 2013-14 FG Attempts: 11 vs. Catawba (3/2/13)

3FG Made: 3 (Two times) Most recent vs. Catawba (2/2/13) 3 FG Attempts: 4 (Three times) Most recent vs. Newberry (2/9/13) FT Made: 9 vs. Newberry (1/8/11) FT Attempts: 10 vs. Carson-Newman (3/9/13)

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Juniors

#32 Keenan Peterson R-Junior 6-10 250 College Park, GA/Banneker 2012-13

Appeared in 16 games with two starts to his credit... averaged 2.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per appearances...knocked down 15 of his 30 shot attempts for a 50 percent clip from the field... drained one three-pointer in four attempts (25%)... corralled 39 rebounds, blocked three shots and made four steals...churned out a career-high 11 points against Mars Hill (2/6) in only 13 minutes of work...scored eight points against Bob Jones (11/16)...grabbed a career-high nine rebounds Career Highs Entering 2013-14 in 16 minutes against Ohio Midwestern (11/10)...

Points: 11 notched a career-high two blocks against Hiwassee vs. Mars Hill (2/6/13) (11/24) Rebounds: 9 vs. Ohio Midwestern (11/10/12) Assists: 2 vs. Hiwassee (11/26/11) Blocks: 2 vs. Hiwassee (11/24/12) FG Made: 5 vs. Mars Hill (2/6/13)

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2011-12

Appeared in 13 games...averaged 2.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per night...cashed in 15 of his 26 shot attempts for a 57.7 percent effort from the field...knocked down one of his three three-point attempts...compiled 44 rebounds, one block and three steals...poured in six points against OSUMansfield (11/25) and Ohio Midwestern (12/7)... grabbed eight rebounds in only 10 minutes of action against Brevard (1/18)...pulled down six rebounds two other times

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2010-11

Redshirted the 2010-11 season

Prep

As a senior at Banneker High School, Peterson helped lead his team to a 20-9 record, as they advanced to the second round of the Georgia State Tournament, losing to eventual 4A champs Miller Grove.

In total, Peterson notched 12 points, ten rebounds and 1.5 blocks per contest.

Personal

Business major‌ Born October 9th, 1991‌ Son of Howard Peterson and Kelli Pace.

Career Highs Entering 2013-14 FG Attempts: 10 vs. Mars Hill (2/6/13)

3FG Made: 1 (Two times) Most recent vs. Mars Hill (2/6/13) 3 FG Attempts: 2 (Two times) Most recent vs. Mars Hill (2/6/13) FT Made: 2 vs. OSU-Mansfield (11/25/11) FT Attempts: 2 (Four times) Most recent vs. Trevecca Nazarene (1/2/13)

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball #0 Lorenza Ross

Junior 6-3 195 Savannah, GA/Richmond Hill 2012-13

All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team selection...appeared in 29 games with 27 starts to his credit...accumulated 10.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per night...compiled a 45.1 percent clip from the field (114-253) and 41.5 percent mark from behind the three-point line (17-41)...led the team with 86 assists, hauled in 73 rebounds and notched 15 steals...scored in doublefigures 16 times highlighted by a career-high 20 points against UNC Pembroke in the NCAA SouthCareer Highs Entering 2013-14 east Regional quarterfinal...scored at least 15 points Points: 20 in eight other games...scored a previous careervs. UNC Pembroke (3/16/13) high with 18 points against Catawba (2/2)...handed Rebounds: 8 out five or more assists in five games...grabbed vs. Catawba (3/2/13) a career-high eight rebounds against Catawba (3/2)...drained four three-pointers against Catawba Assists: 6 (Three times) Most recent vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2/23/13) (2/2) Blocks: 1 (Four times) Most recent vs. Brevard (2/13/13) FG Made: 10 vs. UNC Pembroke (3/16/13)

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2011-12

South Atlantic Conference All-Freshman Team selection...appeared in 29 games and made four starts...accrued 4.7 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest...shot 42.4 percent from the floor (56-132) and canned six three-pointers... corralled 33 rebounds, dished out 44 assists and made 11 steals...crossed into double-digit scoring territory four times highlighted by 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting against Tusculum (2/29)...tallied 14 points against Augusta State (12/19)...handed out five assists against Catawba (12/3)...grabbed three or more rebounds three times...knocked down two of his six three-pointers on the season against Augusta State (12/19)

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In Ross’ final season at Richmond Hill High School, he was crowned with Region Player of the Year and named to the Georgia AllState Team after leading his team to a Region Championship. That season, Lorenza tallied 12.8 points per contest and led the team in assists at 4.4 per game.

Ross paired those numbers with 1.9 steals per game to bolster his resume. At the conclusion of his career at Richmond Hill, Ross was a two-time All-Region AAA First Team selection and a two-time Georgia AAA All-State selection.

Personal

Business major… Born September 12, 1993… Son of Lorenza and Monica Ross.

Career Highs Entering 2013-14 FG Attempts: 18 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2/23/13) 3FG Made: 4 vs. Catawba (2/2/13) 3 FG Attempts: 6 vs. Catawba (2/2/13) FT Made: 8 vs. Tusculum (11/28/12) FT Attempts: 14 vs. Tusculum (11/28/12)

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball #11 C.J. Wakeley Junior

5-11 175 Alachua, FL/Santa Fe 2012-13

Appeared in 14 games with two starts before suffering a season-ending injury against LenoirRhyne (1/19)...rounded out his stat ledger with 4.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game... knocked down 22 of 51 shot attempts for a 43.1 percent clip and drained four three-pointer with only nine attempts (44.4%)...finished 81.8 percent from the free throw line...accrued 30 rebounds, 27 assists and eight steals...1.6 assist/turnover ratio... fell just shy of a career-high effort with 11 points Career Highs Entering 2013-14 against Virginia-Wise (12/8)...scored nine points Points: 15 two other times...handed out five assists against vs. Tusculum (2/29/12) Virginia-Wise (12/8)...grabbed three or more Rebounds: 5 rebounds in six of his 14 appearances vs. OSU-Mansfield (11/25/11) Assists: 6 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2/25/12) Steals: 2 (Four times) Most recent vs. Virginia-Wise (12/8/12) FG Made: 5 vs. Tusculum (2/29/12)

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2011-12

Appeared in 27 games and made six starts... finished the season averaging 3.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game...notched a 36.3 percent clip from the field (29-80) and made good on seven three-point attempts...made 25 of 35 free throw attempts (71.4%)...accumulated 34 rebounds, 39 assists and 10 steals...scored double-figures in three of the final seven games including a careerhigh 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting against Tusculum (2/29)...added a 13-point game versus Anderson (2/18)...notched a career-high six assists against Lenoir-Rhyne (2/25)...compiled five assists two other times...raked in three or more rebounds four times

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During his stead at Santa Fe High School, Wakeley accrued a significant number of accolades, highlighted by him being named First Team All-State after leading his team to a 19-10 mark. Along with that, he was named the Gainesville Sun Player of the Year, as well as the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Class 3A North Central Player of the Year in his junior and senior seasons. He finished his senior campaign with a scoring average of 29 per game and an assist average of 3.8 per game. Wakeley added 2.4 steals per game and scored 40+ points on three separate occasions. He ranked among the scoring leaders throughout the entire state of Florida. CJ completed his career with over 1,900 points at Santa Fe High School.

Personal

Business major... Born June 11, 1993‌ Son of Charles and Wanza Wakeley.

Career Highs Entering 2013-14 FG Attempts: 10 vs. Virginia-Wise (12/8/12)

3FG Made: 2 (Two times) Most recent vs. Tusculum (2/29/12) 3 FG Attempts: 4 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2/25/12) FT Made: 6 vs. Anderson (2/18/12) FT Attempts: 7 vs. Anderson (2/18/12)

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Sophomores

#20 Curtis McMillion R-Soph. 6-6 210 Fayetteville, NC/Trinity Christian 2012-13

Appeared in 25 games...finished the season averaging 2.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.3 blocks per game...shot 47.6 percent from the field (20-42) and 84 percent from the free throw line (21-25)... accrued 63 rebounds and seven blocks total... posted a career-high nine points in back-to-back games against Hiwassee (11/24) and Tusculum (11/28)...added eight points against Bob Jones (11/16)...grabbed a career-high nine boards in only 14 minutes against Hiwassee (11/24)...corralled five Career Highs Entering 2013-14 or more rebounds in seven of his 25 appearances Points: 9 (Two times) Most recent vs. Tusculum 11/28/12 Rebounds: 9 vs. Hiwassee (11/24/12) Assists: 2 vs. Ohio Midwestern (11/10/12) Blocks: 3 vs. Catawba (3/2/13) FG Made: 4 vs. Bob Jones (11/16/12)

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Redshirted the 2011-12 season

Prep

As a senior at Trinity Christian High School, McMillion helped lead his team to the 1A NCISSA Championship, averaging 10 points and 10 rebounds per game. For his efforts, Curtis garnered NCISSA All-Conference and All-Tournament Team distinctions.

Personal

Kinesiology major‌ Born September 7, 1992‌ Son of Henrietta Jackson.

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#3 Tim Pierce Soph.

6-3 185 Albany, GA/Albany 2012-13

South Atlantic Conference All-Freshman Team selection...appeared in 28 games and made five starts... averaged 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game...finished with 44.7 percent clip from the field (46-103) and 40 percent effort from three (1435)...grabbed 41 rebounds, handed out 26 assists and notched 10 steals...tallied double-figure scoring three times highlighted by a career-high 14 points against Brevard (1/16)...added 13 points two other times... handed out three assists four times...knocked down Career Highs Entering 2013-14 three three-pointer against Catawba (2/2)...grabbed career-high five rebounds against Catawba (2/2) Points: 14 vs. Brevard (1/16/13)

Prep

Pierce ended his prep career by being named the Albany Herald Player of the Year after averaging 19 points, 7.6 boards and 5.1 assists per contest. He was a three-time First Team All-Region selection as well as a Assists: 3 (Four times) First Team All-State honoree in 2011 and 2012. In 2012, Most recent vs. Mars Hill (2/6/13) Pierce was named the Region Player of the Year while Steals: 2 (Three times) leading his team to the most wins in school history and Most recent vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (1/19/13) an Elite 8 appearance in the Class AA State Playoffs.

He finished his career with 1,422 points to rank third in FG Made: 5 (Two times) school history.

Most recent vs. Catawba (2/2/13) Rebounds: 5 vs. Catawba (2/2/13)

Personal

Wildlife Fisheries major...Born November 5, 1993...Son of Patrick Pierce.

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Redshirt Freshmen

#32 Luquon Choice R-Fr.

6-3 225 Laurens, SC/Laurens Prep

After four stellar years at Laurens District High School, Choice will join Lincoln Memorial to continue his basketball career. Luquon was tabbed as one of the top 5A senior players in the state by the Carolina Basketball Association as well as being named to the 2011-12 All-State Team. At the conclusion of his senior season, Choice represented South Carolina in the Carolinas All-Star Basketball Classic, where he tallied ten points against top-level talent.

Personal

Son of Ollie and Audrey Patterson...plans to major in Business Management...born October 25, 1993.

#23 Ray Mobley R-Fr.

6-2 175 Atlanta, GA/South Gwinnett Prep

As a scoring guard out of South Gwinnett High School, Ray Mobley provides a deep-shooting threat that made him one of the top scorers in the area. During his junior season, Mobley led his team in scoring at 15 points per contest. He also tallied the singlegame record for points in game with 37 during that season.

Personal

Son of Gail and Raymond Mobley...plans to major in Chemistry... born on September 23, 1993

#10 Hunter Spaw R-Fr.

6-0 175 Bean Station, TN/Grainger Prep

Coming to Lincoln Memorial University from Grainger County High School, Spaw brings a sharpshooting prowess, as he set a school record for most three-pointers in a season with 99 during his senior campaign. At the conclusion of the season, Spaw tallied a 40% clip from beyond the arc.

Personal

Son of Hope Spaw...plans to major in Physical Therapy...born March 8, 1994.

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Redshirt Freshmen

#5 Curtis Webb R-Fr.

6-4 200 Spartanburg, SC/Dorman Prep

Curtis Webb concluded his prep career at Dorman High School with a vast number of honors to his credit, including Spartanburg Herald Player of the Year in 2012. That same year, Webb was crowned as the Region Player of the Year. Webb was an All-State selection in 2011 and made the jump to First Team All-State in 2012. For his career, he tallied better than 1,100 points while being voted team MVP in 2011 and 2012. Webb also competed in the North-South All-Star Game and the FCA All-Star Game.

Personal

Son of Daisy Webb...plans to major in Business...born November 10, 1994.

#35 Paul Woodson R-Fr.

6-9 185 Cincinnati, OH/Aiken Technical Prep

As a senior at Aiken Technical High School, Paul tallied 13.5 points, 13.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. He was rated as the fourth-best power forward in Ohio by Buckeye Prep Report while Triple Double Prospects knotted him as the sixth-best at his position in the state. In 2012, Woodson was named team MVP and earned Second Team All-CMAC distinctions. CincyPrepHoops. com ranked Woodson as the top at his position in Cincinnati as he recorded 25 double-doubles as a senior.

Personal

Son of Kathy and Paul Woodson...plans to major in Kinesiology... born March 17, 1994.

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Newcomers

#4 Dawud Fisher-Grace Fr.

6-10 295 Bedford, OH/Bedford Prep

Dawud Fisher-Grace graduated from Bedford High School where he led his team to the District Tournament semifinals as a senior. He averaged seven points, seven rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game during his senior campaign. Relatively new to the game, Fisher-Grace did not start playing basketball until his sophomore year of high school.

Personal

Born January 18, 1995 to John Grace and La’Tonya Fisher-Grace...Father played basketball and mother was a high school track star..Dawud has four other brothers, all of whom played football in high school. Plans to major in Business Management at LMU.

#21 Devin Hankins Fr.

5-11 175 Huntsville, AL/Sparkman Prep

Devin Hankins was an Alabama 6A All-State selection after leading his team to a runner-up finish in the state tournament. Hankins paced the Sparkman Senators throughout his senior season, averaging 15.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.8 steals per game while shooting 43.2% from three-point range for Coach James Coggins. At the conclusion of his junior and senior seasons, Hankins was named to the Huntsville Times All-Tournament Team and All-Area Team. In his senior season, he was selected to the Northwest Regional All-Tournament Team, earned Northwest Regional MVP laurels, and was named First Team Huntsville Times Elite Team.

Personal

The son of Marvin and Michelle Hankins, Devin was born October 31, 1994. He plans to major in Environmental Science at LMU.

#33 Mike Mills Fr.

6-8 220 Canton, OH/Canton-McKinley Prep

Mike Mills played at Canton McKinley High School for Coach Kieth Noft.

As a senior, he averaged 9.9 point, 7.7 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game. Mills was ranked as the fifth-best center in the state of Ohio.

Personal

The son of Marcus and Jacqueline Grafton, Mike was born on December 2, 1994...has a brother who plays football at the University of Akron... plans to major in Kinesiology at LMU.

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#44 Louis Maniacci Fr.

6-9 200 Union, KY/Cooper Prep

Louis Maniacci was a four-year varsity letterman at Cooper High School in Union, Kentucky for Coach Tim Sullivan. As a senior. Maniacci averaged 10.8 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.9 blocks per game. He was ranked among the top 5 players in Northern Kentucky. In his career at Cooper, Maniacci started 49 games, scored 619 points, grabbed 490 rebounds, shot 42% from the field, and blocked 161 shots. Maniacci was named to the NKAC All-Conference First Team and honored as the NKAC Defensive Player of the Year.

Personal

The son of Joe and Ann Maniacci, Louis was born August 29, 1994…he is undecided on his major.

#12 Gerel Simmons Jr.

6-2 195 Accokeek, MD/Brevard College 2012-13

2012-13: Gerel Simmons, a transfer from Brevard College, appeared in 26 games and started 17 of those contests for the Tornados during the 2012-13 season. While averaging 30.2 minutes a game, he ranked second on the team in scoring and rebounds, putting up 14.3 points per game and grabbing 4.5 rebounds a night as a sophomore for Brevard.

Simmons finished second in the South Atlantic Conference in three-point percentage, knocking down 57 of his 120 attempts (47.5%). The Accokeek, Maryland native made 48.1% of his shots from the field and 84.7% of his free throws on the season. Gerel will have to sit out the 2013-14 season due to transfer rules and will be eligible for the 2014-2015 season.

Prep

Simmons starred at North Point High School under the direction of Coach Jimmy Ball. Simmons was a member of the 4A All-State Team and he played in the Maryland State All-Star Game in the 2010-11 season.

Simmons was also tagged as an All-Conference selection and he was named a captain of the team prior to his senior season.

Personal

Simmons also competed on his prep cross country team, playing a leading role in his squad capturing the 2011 SMAC Cross Country Championship title. Off the court, he was awarded the four-year AFJROTC Award and was the acting Senior Master Sergeant when he graduated. He is the son of Gary and Sintrel Simmons.

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2013-14 Coaching Staff

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Head Coach Josh Schertz

Head Coach Josh Schertz Florida Atlantic ‘00 Entering 6th Season at Lincoln Memorial Bio

Since arriving in Harrogate, Tennessee as the 17th head coach of the Lincoln Memorial University basketball program in 2008, Josh Schertz has engineered one of the more remarkable turnarounds in college basketball history.

In his five seasons with the Railsplitters, Schertz has posted a 112-38 (74.7 winning percentage) record, won two South Atlantic Conference regular season titles and one league tournament championship. He has led LMU to four-consecutive 20-win seasons, three-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, nine postseason wins, and enters the 2013-14 season with a current South Atlantic record of 42-consecutive weeks ranked in the NABC Division II national rankings. The 20-win seasons, SAC regular season and tournament championships, as well as the postseason wins, NCAA Tournament appearances and national rankings are all first time occurrences for Lincoln Memorial basketball. In the five seasons prior to his arrival, Lincoln Memorial had won just 39 games overall, and had posted seven winning seasons all-time at the Division II level.

A two-time finalist for National Division II Coach of the Year (2011, 2013), Schertz has helped shape the Railsplitter basketball program into a national power. Under Schertz, Lincoln Memorial has posted the best five-year (112-38; 74.7%), four-year (98-24; 80.3%), three-year (78-15; 83.8%), and two-year (51-12; 81.0%) records in the Southeast Region. During the 2011-12 season Lincoln Memorial became the first team in South Atlantic Conference history to be ranked #1 in the Division II national poll.

The 2011 South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year recipient has set school and conference records for career winning percentage (74.7), most wins in a season (27), single season winning percentage (90.0), consecutive wins (22), consecutive conference wins (14), weeks nationally ranked (42), consecutive weeks nationally ranked (42) and highest national ranking (#1).

Schertz’ work has been recognized nationally as Collegeinsider. com named him one of the top 25 non-Division I head coaches in the country and SmallCollegeHoops.com named him the top non-Division I coach in the country under 40 years of age.

A finalist for the Red Auerbach College Coach of the Year and the Jack Bennett Award at the conclusion of the 2012-13 season, Schertz has coached 15 All-Conference selections in his five seasons at LMU.

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Bio

Lincoln Memorial’s run to the South Atlantic Conference regular season championship in 201213 was quite an accomplishment after losing two first-team all-conference selections and three starters from LMU’s 26-6 team of 2011-12. In 201213, LMU won its third South Atlantic Conference title in the last three seasons and appeared in the conference tournament championship game for the second time in three years. In 2012-13, LMU advanced to its third-consecutive NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Southeast Regional semifinals for the second-consecutive year. Additionally, LMU was nationally ranked all 15 weeks of the regular season for the second-straight year.

In 2011-12, Lincoln Memorial graduated its top two players but didn’t miss a beat as they became the first team in South Atlantic Conference history to be ranked #1 nationally. Lincoln Memorial went 14-4 in conference play, earned its second-straight NCAA Tournament bid and won its first NCAA Tournament game, advancing to the regional semifinals with a win over King University.

In 2010-11, LMU had a record setting season, going 27-3 and ripping off a school and conference record 22-game winning streak. LMU also won its first ever South Atlantic Conference regular season and tournament championships and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. For his efforts, Schertz was named South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year and was a finalist for Division II National Coach of the Year. On December 7, 2010, Lincoln Memorial broke into the NABC/Division II national polls for the first time in school history.

In 2009-10, Lincoln Memorial posted its first 20-win season at the Division II level and recorded its first ever postseason win. Lincoln Memorial was also regionally ranked for the first time during the 200910 season.

The Schertz File

Record: 112-38 SAC Record: 62-24 Record at Tex Turner: 67-9 Nonconference Record: 50-13

Championships

2010-11 SAC Regular Season 2011 SAC Tournament 2012-13 SAC Regular Season

In his inaugural season at Lincoln Memorial (200809), Schertz guided the Railsplitters to a 14-14 record including an 8-8 mark in conference play. It was the most overall wins for an LMU squad since 2002-03, while the 8 South Atlantic Conference wins was a school record at the time.

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Prior to his arrival in Harrogate, Schertz spent 10 seasons as an assistant/associate head coach at four different institutions. He was the Associate Head Coach at High Point University for five seasons as the Panthers went 87-66 and set school records for wins, conference wins, road wins, and highest RPI ranking. During his tenure as recruiting coordinator, two players, Danny Gathings (2004) and Arizona Reid (2007,2008) earned Big South Player of the Year honors a total of three times.

While at High Point, Schertz signed some of the best players in school history including 2,000 point scorers Arizona Reid and Nick Barbour along with all-time assist leader Mike Jefferson and all-time shot block leader Cruz Daniels.

Schertz came to High Point from Queens University (NC) where he spent two seasons as the associate head coach. The Royals went 49-14 including a school record 29 wins in 2002-03 when they advanced to the Final Four for the only time in school history. While in Charlotte Schertz landed Spencer Ross who was named 2004 National Division II Player of the Year along with 2003 CVAC Freshman of the Year Kendrick Harris.

Before joining Queens, Schertz spent two years at Lynn University (FL) serving as the Knights recruiting coordinator. While at Lynn, the Fighting Knights went 37-18, but the five-man recruiting class he signed in 2001 became his lasting legacy as they went on to lead Lynn to a school record 29 wins and a Final Four appearance in 2005. While at Lynn, Schertz signed two players named Sunshine State Conference Freshman of the Year as well as four players who earned AllConference honors.

Schertz began his career as an assistant coach at his alma mater Florida Atlantic University, where he spent one season working under Kevin Billerman.

Schertz, a 2000 graduate of Florida Atlantic University, also has a masters in education from Lynn University.

He and his wife Natalia have two sons: Jordan and Jaden. They reside in Harrogate, TN.

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Career Notes

School Records

Highest Winning Percentage: 90% (2011-12) Winningest Season (NCAA): 27-3 (2010-11) Longest Winning Streak: 22 (2010-11) Longest Home Winning Streak: 30 (2010-12) First National Ranking: December 8, 2010 First No. 1 National Ranking: January 10, 2012 First Trip to NCAA Tournament: 2010-11 First NCAA Tournament Win: vs. King (3/10/12) First Southeast Region Ranking: 2009-10 First No. 1 Southeast Region Ranking: 2010-11 Most Postseason Wins: 9 Most Conference Wins in Season: 16 (2010-11) First SAC Regular Season Title: 2010-11 First SAC Tournament Title: 2010-11

For the File

42-straight weeks nationally ranked Four-straight 20-win seasons Three-straight NCAA Tournaments Two-Time National Coach of the Year finalist Second-winningest coach in school history 2010-11 SAC Coach of the Year 2013 Jack Bennett Award Finalist 2013 Red Auerbach Coach of the Year Finalist

By the Season

2008-09: 14-14, 8-8 South Atlantic Conference 2009-10: 20-9, 9-7 South Atlantic Conference 2010-11: 27-3, 16-2 South Atlantic Conference 2011-12: 26-6, 14-4 South Atlantic Conference 2012-13: 25-6, 15-3 South Atlantic Conference

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Assistant Coaches

Assistant Coach Cameron Whicker High Point ‘11 Entering 3rd Season at Lincoln Memorial Bio

Cameron Whicker enters his third season with the Lincoln Memorial University men’s basketball program and second as an assistant coach after the Railsplitters finished the 2012-13 campaign with a 25-6 record that included a South Atlantic Conference regular-season championship and an appearance in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.

Whicker joined as a full-time assistant prior to the 2011-12 season after spending one season as the graduate assistant coach. In his first season as an assistant, Whicker played a pivotal roll in the Railsplitters’ 26-6 season that included yet another appearance in the NCAA Southeast Regional.

In his first year with LMU, Whicker’s role in the program included scouting, film exchange, academics and player development.

Whicker looks to continue to build on his success this season, as he embraces his new role and expands his responsibilities in his second season as a full-time member of the coaching staff.

“Cam possesses the three things I look for in hiring people: Energy, Intelligence, and Character. He enhanced our staff in a variety of ways last year, and will tackle this expanded role with the focus and commitment necessary to help us get better,” said Head Coach Josh Schertz.

A 2011 graduate of High Point University, Whicker earned a degree in Sports Management and served in various capacities with the HPU Men’s Basketball Team which included manager, student assistant coach and video coordinator. In his senior year at HPU, Cameron was a color analyst for the Big South Conference online broadcasts of men’s basketball games.

Whicker’s passion for coaching basketball began at an early age when he coached in local recreational leagues and assisted with area AAU teams throughout high school. Whicker also served as a student assistant coach for Hopewell High School which made it to the elite eight in the North Carolina 4-A State Tournament in 2006.

Cameron is a native of Huntersville, North Carolina and is a 2007 graduate of Hopewell High School.

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Assistant Coach Keegan Bell Tennessee-Chattanooga ‘11 Entering 1st Season at Lincoln Memorial Bio

Keegan Bell is entering his first season as the assistant men’s basketball coach at Lincoln Memorial University. Bell was selected among a strong field of candidates prior to the 2013-14 season to fill the vacancy left by Chris Cottrell, who took on the head coaching job at Davis & Elkins College after spending the last five seasons with the Railsplitters.

Keegan Bell comes to the Railsplitters boasting a strong resume with a plethora of playing and coaching experience against high-level competition. Prior to joining the LMU coaching staff, Bell served one year as the assistant basketball coach at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, a national powerhouse in the NCAA Division II. In his only season with the Chargers, UAH compiled a 25-6 mark, reaching the finals of the 2013 NCAA Division II South Regional. Among his many duties while at Alabama-Huntsville, Bell supervised offseason conditioning, assisted with scouting and weightlifting workouts, worked on player development and played a primary role in on-campus and off-campus recruiting.

Before becoming a full-time assistant at Alabama-Huntsville, Bell worked as a gym manager at the UAH Men’s Basketball Camps from 2008-2012. Bell also assisted with team camp schedules, managed the camp money and facility, and assisted player’s and coach’s schedules as a part of his duties.

Bell’s playing career has only recently ended, as he played professionally in Iceland from September to December of 2012.

While in Iceland, Bell was an assistant coach for a KR Youth Team, where he assisted with nutrition and weight development, directed practices and worked primarily with the guards.

After graduating Hazel Green High School (Hazel Green, AL), Keegan made his way to Vanderbilt University in the fall of 2007 to continue his education and his playing career. Following a one-year stay with the Commodores, Bell transferred to the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga to complete his career.

With the Mocs, Bell left an indelible mark, leaving the program as the all-time leader in assists. Bell capped his career with 538 total assists, shattering the previous mark by 124. While at UTC, Bell earned a B.A. in Business with a specialization in Government and Non-profit Management.

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Grad. Assistant Coach Tony Martin Lincoln Memorial ‘12 Entering 2nd Season at Lincoln Memorial Bio

Martin is entering his second season as the graduate assistant after a four-year career at Lincoln Memorial University, where he laid the foundation for one of the biggest turnarounds in Division II basketball.

Tony, a native of Cincinatti, Ohio, helped transcend a program that won only eight games prior to his arrival into a national powerhouse, as the Railsplitters compiled a 87-32 mark in his four seasons. During his last two seasons in which Martin served as a captain, Lincoln Memorial notched a two-year stretch of 53-9.

In four years, LMU asserted one of the top homecourt advantages in the country with a 54-7 record within Tex Turner Arena.

For his career, Tony finished with 226 rebounds, 196 points, 25 steals and a .496 field-goal percentage. He ranks 14th all-time at Lincoln Memorial University in games played with 105.

In his first season as a graduate assistant coach, Martin helped guide the Railsplitters to a 25-6 overall record, a South Atlantic Conference regular-season title and an appearance in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.

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Volunteer Assistant Davis Fisher North Carolina ‘13 Entering 1st Season at Lincoln Memorial Bio

Davis Fisher brings a wealth of knowledge with him as he begins his first season on staff for the Lincoln Memorial University Men’s Basketball Program after graduating from University of North Carolina in May. He will serve as a volunteer/graduate assistant for the Railsplitters for the 2013-2014 season while looking to build upon the incredible success that they have had over the past few years. Some of his primary responsibilities will be handling the program’s film exchange, equipment management, recruiting, scouting, on-court coaching and player development, and assisting with the team’s academic progress.

While at UNC, Fisher was a student manager for the Men’s Basketball Program for three seasons after transferring from High Point University. During that three-year span, the Tar Heels won the regular season conference championship in back-to-back seasons (2011-2012 and 2012-2013) and reached the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament in those same seasons. During his time as a manager, his primary responsibilities included assisting the team with practice, games, travel, and other events such as camps, clinics, and community outreach. Fisher was a part of Carolina teams that saw five players drafted in the 2012 and 2013 NBA drafts (Harrison Barnes, Kendall Marshall, John Henson, Tyler Zeller and Reggie Bullock).

Fisher served in the same capacity during his two years at High Point University while also having a more expanded role within the men’s basketball program. Some of his responsibilities included team travel, practice duties, equipment management, video scouting and editing, and various administrative responsibilities. He also helped set up, organize, work, and coach the individual and team summer camps for HPU. Fisher has worked numerous basketball camps throughout his career including North Carolina, Davidson, Elon, High Point, and various high school camps. He also helped coach the 17U Cary Cougars during the summer of 2011.

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Final 2012-13 Statistics

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball Points

Pos. Name 1.

Nick Sanford 2.

Keith Beck 3.

Don Burton 4.

Doug Potter 5.

Brownell Bryant 6.

Darrell Cox 7.

Rick Trivett 8.

Andrew Lewis 9.

Craig Zeigler 10.

Steve Marsee 11. Desmond Johnson 12.

Lawrence Buell 13.

Roger Lundy 14.

Terry Cain 15.

D’Mario Curry 16.

Jimmy Miller 17.

Bill Cain 18.

Danny Gibbs 19.

Kenny Jones 19.

Brandon Armstrong

Seasons (1986-90) (1982-86) (1954-58) (1973-76) (1944-49) (1985-89) (1967-71) (1978-82) (1998-02) (1977-81) (2008-12) (1986-89) (1956-59) (1970-74) (2008-11) (1997-01) (1992-96) (1969-73) (1975-79) (2008-12)

Field Goals Made

Pos. Name 1.

Nick Sanford 2.

Keith Beck 3.

Darrell Cox 4.

Craig Zeigler 5.

Desmond Johnson 6.

Charles Slappey 7.

Mark Cartwright

Lawrence Buell 9.

Jimmy Miller 10.

D’Mario Curry

Seasons (1986-90) (1983-86) (1985-89) (1998-02) (2008-12) (1976-78) (1975-77) (1986-89) (1997-01) (2008-11)

Pts. 3629 2526 2032 1797 1779 1753 1730 1708 1662 1501 1433 1395 1372 1363 1354 1341 1262 1225 1140 1140 FGM 1299 817 696 552 528 501 497 497 495 486

3-Point Field Goals Made

Pos. Name 1.

Nick Sanford 2.

Cam Carden 3.

Craig Zeigler 4.

Brandon Armstrong 5.

Lawrence Buell 6.

David Hopper 7.

Jamie Shannon 8.

Stuart Miller 9.

Wally Jones 10.

Beau Brown

Seasons (1986-90) (2009-13) (1998-02) (2008-12) (1986-89) (1989-93) (2001-03) (2008-10) (2009-13) (2006-08)

Free Throws Made

Pos. Name 1.

Nick Sanford 2.

D’Mario Curry 3.

Desmond Johnson 4.

Darrell Cox 5.

Craig Zeigler 6.

Keith Beck 7.

Bill Cain 8.

Jimmy Miller 9.

Jasper Mallory 10.

Lawrence Buell

Seasons (1986-90) (2008-11) (2008-12) (1985-89) (1998-02) (1983-86) (1992-96) (1997-01) (1997-99) (1986-89)

Scoring Average

Pos. Name 1.

Nick Sanford 2.

Doug Potter 3.

Jasper Mallory 4.

Keith Beck 5.

Mark Cartwright 6.

Rick Trivett 7.

Jerald Hyatt 8.

Charles Slappey 9.

Don Burton 10. Roger Lundy 11.

Craig Zeigler 12.

Fred Lee 13.

Lawrence Buell 14.

D’Mario Curry 15.

Troy Coleman

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Seasons (1986-90) (1973-76) (1997-99) (1983-86) (1975-77) (1967-71) (1984-86) (1976-78) (1954-58) (1956-59) (1998-02) (1975-77) (1986-89) (2008-11) (1993-95)

3-FGM 297 245 226 196 178 168 154 124 123 116 FTM 734 375 364 361 332 330 323 266 229 223 Avg. 31.0 19.8 19.5 19.2 18.8 18.6 18.1 17.8 17.5 17.2 17.1 16.9 16.6 16.5 16.4

Career Records

Rebounds

Pos. Name 1.

Keith Beck 2.

Kenny Jones 3.

Desmond Johnson 4.

Nick Sanford 5.

D’Mario Curry 6.

Charles Slappey 7.

Darrell Cox 8.

Lawrence Buell 9.

Dwight Windom 10.

Roderick Robinson

Seasons (1982-86) (1975-78) (2008-12) (1986-90) (2008-11) (1976-78) (1985-89) (1986-89) (2001-03) (1985-89)

Rebound Average

Pos. Name 1.

Charles Slappey 2.

Kenny Jones 3.

Dwight Windom 4.

Howard Jackson 5.

Keith Beck 6.

D’Mario Curry 7.

Lawrence Buell 8.

Kenneth Fox 9.

Toron Clark 10. Desmond Johnson

Seasons (1976-78) (1976-78) (2001-03) (1998-00) (1983-86) (2008-11) (1986-89) (2004-06) (1997-99) (2008-12)

Field Goal Attempts

Pos. Name 1.

Nick Sanford 2.

Keith Beck 3.

Darrell Cox 4.

Craig Zeigler 5.

Bill Cain 6.

Jimmy Miller 7.

Lawrence Buell 8.

Kenny Jones 9.

Desmond Johnson 10. Brandon Armstrong

Seasons (1986-90) (1983-86) (1985-89) (1998-02) (1992-96) (1997-01) (1986-89) (1975-78) (2008-12) (2008-12)

Pos. Name 1.

Fred Lee 2.

Toby Howell 3.

Steve Hampton 4.

Nick Sanford 5.

Bill Cain 6.

Mike Comparato 7.

Lawrence Buell 8.

Tim Sullivan 9.

Brandon Armstrong 10.

Roderick Robinson

Reb. 11.9 11.3 11.0 10.8 10.1 9.2 8.0 7.4 7.3 7.0

Pos. Name 1.

Fred Lee 2.

Toby Howell 3.

Steve Hampton 4.

Lawrence Buell 5.

Mark Cartwright

FGA 2485 1452 1248 1189 1053 999 969 925 916 898

3-Point Field Goal Attempts

Pos. Name 1.

Nick Sanford 2.

Cam Carden 3.

Craig Zeigler 4.

Brandon Armstrong 5.

David Hopper 6.

Jamie Shannon 7.

Lawrence Buell 8.

Beau Brown 9.

Stuart Miller 10.

Gary Barnes

Seasons (1986-90) (2009-13) (1998-02) (2008-12) (1989-93) (2001-03) (1986-89) (2006-08) (2008-10) (1993-95)

Free Throw Attempts

Pos. Name 1.

Nick Sanford 2.

D’Mario Curry 3.

Desmond Johnson 4.

Keith Beck 5.

Darrell Cox 6.

Bill Cain 7.

Craig Zeigler 8.

Jimmy Miller 9.

Howard Jackson 10.

Lawrence Buell

Seasons (1986-90) (2008-10) (2008-12) (1983-86) (1985-89) (1992-96) (1998-02) (1997-01) (1998-00) (1986-89)

Blocks

Pos. Name 1.

D’Mario Curry 2.

Keith Beck 3.

Lawrence Buell 4.

Nick Sanford 5.

Corey Wilson 6.

Darrell Cox 7.

Kenneth Fox 8.

Titus Hunter

Desmond Johnson 10.

Steve Hampton 11.

Vincent Bailey

Seasons (2008-10) (1983-86) (1986-89) (1986-90) (1995-98) (1985-89) (2004-06) (1991-94) (2008-12) (1985-89) (2010- )

Assists

Reb. 1197 1014 828 810 753 750 734 669 615 582

3FGA 707 606 536 524 455 440 416 394 339 332 FTA 849 550 547 520 472 470 445 360 334 327 Blks 195 190 123 104 95 90 80 69 68 58 57

Seasons (1975-77) (1983-85) (1985-89) (1986-90) (1992-96) (1998-03) (1986-89) (1984-87) (2008-12) (1985-89)

Assist Average

Seasons (1975-77) (1983-85) (1985-89) (1986-89) (1975-77)

Ass. 635 625 613 435 405 401 357 342 310 307 Avg. 10.8 9.6 5.2 4.3 3.9

Field Goal Percentage

Pos. Name Seasons FG Pct. 1.

Roderick Robinson(1985-89) .603 (389-645) 2. Vincent Bailey (2010- ) .601 (361-601) 3.

D’Mario Curry (2008-11) .599 (486-811) 4.

Mark Cartwright (1975-77) .587 (497-847) 5.

Charles Slappey (1976-78) .580 (501-864) 6. Desmond Johnson (2008-12) .576 (528-916) 7.

Thomas Harrison (1987-91) .569 (424-745) 8.

Keith Beck (1983-86) .563 (817-1452) 9.

Darrell Cox (1985-89) .558 (696-1248) 10. Jerry Burnette (1983-85) .528 (378-716)

3-Point Field Goal Percentage Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

(minimum 100 made) Name Seasons FG Pct. Lawrence Buell (1986-89) .428 (178-416) Craig Zeigler (1998-02) .422 (226-536) Nick Sanford (1986-90) .420 (297-707) Wally Jones (2009-13) .411 (123-299) Cam Carden (2009-13) .404 (245-606) Brad Seal (2001-05) .399 (108-271) Brandon Armstrong (2008-12) .374 (196-524) David Hopper (1989-93) .369 (168-455) Mike Comparato (1998-03) .368 (113-307) Stuart Miller (2008-10) .366 (124-339)

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Name Seasons Nick Sanford (1986-90) Fred Lee (1975-77) Brad Seal (2001-05) Jasper Mallory (1997-99) Brandon Armstrong (2008-12) Darrell Cox (1985-89) Craig Zeigler (1998-02) Jimmy Miller (1997-01) Richard Buckner (1992-94) Kenny Jones (1975-78)

Free Throw Percentage

Steals

FT Pct. .865 (734-849) .854 (216-253) .792 (175-221) .774 (229-296) .773 (204-264) .765 (361-472) .746 (332-445) .739 (266-360) .722 (195-270) .697 (184-264)

Pos. Name Seasons 1.

Steve Hampton (1985-89) 2.

Roderick Robinson (1985-89) 3.

Nick Sanford (1986-90) 4.

Fred Lee (1975-77) 5.

Kenny Jones (1975-78) 6.

Keith Beck (1983-86) 7.

Bill Cain (1992-96) 8.

Tim Sullivan (1984-87) 9.

Charles Slappey (1976-78) 10. Brandon Armstrong (2008-12)

Steals 252 246 232 217 211 183 168 154 147 145

Lincoln Memorial Basketball Single Season Records Points

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Name Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Mark Cartwright Nick Sanford Keith Beck Darrell Cox Charles Slappey Keith Beck Doug Potter

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Name Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Mark Cartwright Nick Sanford Keith Beck Charles Slappey Doug Potter Keith Beck Jerald Hyatt Keith Beck

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Season Gms Pts (1988-89) 30 1028 (1986-87) 31 967 (1987-88) 26 883 (1976-77) 35 755 (1989-90) 30 751 (1983-84) 32 722 (1986-87) 31 635 (1976-77) 35 626 (1984-85) 32 625 (1975-76) 36 619

Field Goals Made Season (1988-89) (1986-87) (1976-77) (1989-90 (1983-84) (1976-77) (1975-76) (1984-85) (1985-86) (1985-86)

Gms FGM 30 383 31 360 35 336 26 310 26 298 35 282 36 265 32 263 30 262 30 256

3-Point Field Goals Made Name David Hopper Nick Sanford David Lopez Craig Zeigler Jamie Shannon Nick Sanford Cam Carden Jamie Shannon Lawrence Buell Nick Sanford

Season (1990-91) (1988-89) (2006-07) (2001-02) (2002-03) (1989-90) (2010-11) (2001-02) (1986-87) (1987-88)

Gms 3FGM 26 90 30 86 26 85 27 83 29 81 26 77 30 74 23 73 31 72 30 72

Free Throws Made

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

10.

Name Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Nick Sanford D’Mario Curry Fred Lee D’Mario Curry Howard Jackson Darrell Cox Keith Beck

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Name Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Jimmy Miller Keith Beck Wille Roberts Craig Zeigler Mark Cartwright Troy Coleman

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4, 5.

6.

Name D’Mario Curry Keith Beck Keith Beck Corey Wilson D’Mario Curry D’Mario Curry

Season (1987-88) (1989-90) (1986-87) (1988-89) (2010-11) (1976-77) (2009-10) (1999-00) (1986-87) (1983-84)

Scoring Average Season (1988-89) (1989-90) (1986-87) (1987-88) (2000-01) (1983-84) (1983-84) (2001-02) (1976-77) (1994-95)

Blocks

Season (2009-10) (1984-85) (1983-84) (1997-98) (2008-09) (2010-11)

Gms FTM 30 187 26 186 31 185 30 176 28 150 35 141 28 136 24 133 31 133 32 126

Gms Avg. 30 34.3 26 34.0 31 31.2 30 25.0 23 22.7 32 22.6 23 22.3 27 21.7 35 21.6 25 21.6 Gms Blks.

28 96 32 75 32 71 27 59 26 53 28 46

Rebounds

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

9.

10.

Name Charles Slappey Kenny Jones Keith Beck Dave Colbert Kenny Jones Dwight Windom Howard Jackson Keith Beck D’Mario Curry Charles Slappey

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Name Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Mark Cartwright Jerald Hyatt Keith Beck Doug Potter Charles Slappey Troy Coleman Keith Beck

Season (1976-77) (1976-77) (1984-85) (1975-76) (1975-76) (2002-03) (1999-00) (1985-86) (2009-10) (1977-78)

Gms Reb. 35 447 34 397 32 350 33 349 29 325 29 324 24 321 30 321 28 312 28 303

Field Goal Attempts Season (1988-89) (1986-87) (1989-90 (1976-77) (1985-86) (1983-84) (1975-76) (1976-77) (1994-95) (1984-85)

Gms FGA 30 731 31 675 26 632 35 558 30 523 26 510 36 504 35 502 25 477 32 472

3-Point Field Goal Attempts

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Name David Hopper Jamie Shannon Beau Brown Jamie Shannon Nick Sanford Craig Zeigler David Lopez Nick Sanford Stuart Miller Cam Carden

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8, 9.

10.

Name Nick Sanford Howard Jackson Nick Sanford Nick Sanford Nick Sanford D’Mario Curry D’Mario Curry Keith Beck Darrell Cox Terry Delaney Keith Beck

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9 10.

Name Fred Lee Toby Howell Toby Howell Fred Lee Tim Sullivan Steve Hampton Steve Hampton Mark Cartwright Lawrence Buell Mike Comparato Adrian Porter

Season (1990-91) (2002-03) (2007-08) (2001-02) (1988-89) (2001-02) (2006-07) (1989-90) (2008-09) (2010-11)

Gms 3FGA 26 238 29 224 27 223 23 216 30 209 27 199 26 193 26 175 28 172 30 172

Free Throw Attempts

Season Gms FTA (1986-87) 31 218 (1999-00) 24 213 (1987-88) 30 212 (1989-90) 26 211 (1988-89) 30 208 (2009-10) 28 202 (2010-11) 28 193 (1983-84) 32 189 (1986-87) 31 174 (2007-08) 27 168 (1984-85) 32 168

Assists

Season (1976-77) (1984-85) (1983-84) (1975-76) (1985-86) (1988-89) (1987-88) (1976-77) (1988-89) (2000-01) (2003-04)

Gms Asst.

35 414 33 354 32 271 24 221 30 205 29 196 30 183 35 153 30 150 25 144 27 144

*-Complete stats exist from 1983-present. Stats from 1975-78, 79-80, and 81-82 also exist. Some stats from other seasons are known, such as total points and rebounds, and have been included.

Some stats, such as made field goals, are incomplete stats for some players, but what we have has been included. The LMU Sports Information Department is actively searching for stats from those missing seasons. If you can help or have any questions, please call Scott Erland or Bill Porter at 423.869.6236.

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

7.

8.

9 10.

Assists Average

Name Fred Lee Toby Howell Fred Lee Toby Howell Tim Sullivan Steve Hampton Steve Hampton Mike Comparato Lawrence Buell Adrian Porter

Season (1976-77) (1984-85) (1975-76) (1983-84) (1985-86) (1988-89) (1987-88) (2000-01) (1987-88) (2003-04)

Gms Asst.

35 11.8 33 10.7 24 9.2 32 8.5 30 6.8 29 6.8 30 6.1 25 5.8 30 5.4 27 5.3

Field Goal Percentage

# Name Season Gm FG Pct. 1. Roderick Robinson (1986-87) 31 .656 (147-224) 2. D’Mario Curry (2008-09) 26 .627 (153-244) 3. Desmond Johnson (2010-11) 30 .626 (164-262) 4. Vincent Bailey (2011-12) 32 .623 (149-239) 5. Terry Delaney (2007-08) 27 .620 (173-279) 6. Kenny Jones (1977-78) 27 .608 (188-309) Vincent Bailey (.2012-13) 28 .608 (158-260) 8. Charles Slappey (1977-78) 28 .605 (219-362) 9. Mark Cartwright (1976-77) 35 .602 (336-558) 10. Thomas Harrison (1990-91) 27 .600 (225-375) Roderick Robinson (1988-89) 30 .600 (105-175)

3-Point Field Goal Percentage

# Name 1. Lawrence Buell 2. Wally Jones 3. Wally Jones 4. Craig Zeigler 5. Brad Seal 6. David Lopez Nick Sanford 8. Nick Sanford 9. Cam Carden 10. Lawrence Buell

Season (1988-89) (2009-10) (2012-13) (2000-01) (2003-04) (2006-07) (1989-90) (1987-88) (2010-11) (1986-87)

Gm 3-FG Pct. 30 .473 (71-150) 24 .450 (27-60) 25 .446 (50-112) 25 .444 (60-135) 27 .443 (43-97) 26 .440 (85-193) 26 .440 (77-175) 30 .436 (72-165) 30 .430 (74-172) 31 .429 (72-168)

Free Throw Percentage

# Name Season 1. Fred Lee (1976-77) 2. Nick Sanford (1987-88) Nick Sanford (1989-90) 4. Nick Sanford (1986-87) 5. Nick Sanford (1988-89) 6. Jasper Mallory (1997-98) 7. D’Mario Curry (2010-11) 8. Darrell Cox (1986-87) Richard Buckner (1993-94) 10. Craig Zeigler (2000-01)

Gm FT Pct. 35 .898 (141-157) 30 .882 (187-212) 26 .882 (186-211) 31 .849 (185-218) 30 .846 (176-208) 25 .789 (105-133) 28 .777 (150-193) 31 .764 (133-174) 25 .764 (113-148) 25 .761 (102-134)

Rebounding Average

Pos. 1.

2.

3.

4.

6.

7.

8.

Name Howard Jackson Charles Slappey Kenny Jones Dwight Windom Kenny Jones D’Mario Curry Keith Beck Dwight Windom Charles Slappey Kenny Jones

Pos. 1.

2.

4.

5.

Name Fred Lee Fred Lee Kenny Jones Doug Potter Steve Hampton

Seasons (1999-00) (1976-77) (1976-77) (2002-03) (1975-76) (2009-10) (1984-85) (2001-02) (1977-78) (1977-78)

Steal Average

Season (1975-76) (1976-77) (1976-77) (1975-76) (1987-88)

Gms Avg. 24 13.4 35 12.8 34 11.7 29 11.2 29 11.2 28 11.1 32 10.9 27 10.8 28 10.8 27 10.8 Gms Steals 24 3.8 35 3.6 34 3.6 36 3.2 30 2.8

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball Single Game Records INDIVIDUAL (1992-Present Unless Otherwise Noted) Tex Turner Arena Records (Lincoln Memorial) Most Points Scored

83, Brownell Bryant vs. TN Wesleyan, 12-16-44 Most Field Goals Made

17, DeAngelo Johnson at Bluefield State, 12-31-02 Most Field Goals Attempted

30, DeAngelo Johnson at Bluefield State, 12-31-02 Best Field Goal Percentage

1.000 (8-8), Howard Jackson vs. West Alabama 01-05-00 Most 3-Point Field Goals Made

9, Mark Mattson vs. Bluefield State, 11-22-96 Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted

19, Jamie Shannon at Ashland, 12-03-01 Best 3-Point Percentage

.875 (7-8), Cam Carden vs. Tusculum, 02-02-11 Most Free Throws Made

16, Jasper Mallory vs. Tusculum, 02-03-99

16, Terrence Washington vs. West Alabama, 01-06-97 Most Free Throw Attempts

22, Howard Jackson at North Alabama, 01-22-00 Best Free Throw Percentage

1.000 (16-16) Jasper Mallory vs. Tusculum, 02-03-99 Most Rebounds

26, Howard Jackson vs. West Alabama, 02-21-00 Most Assists

17, Fred Lee at Carson-Newman, 02-05-77 Most Steals

7, Dwight Windom vs. Montevallo, 01-11-03

7, Jay Durr vs. West Alabama, 12-08-01

7, Toron Clark vs. Union, 12-05-98 Most Blocked Shots

8, D’Mario Curry vs. Mars Hill, 03-03-10

8, D’Mario Curry at Mars Hill, 02-11-10

TEAM (1992-Present Unless Otherwise Noted) Most Points Scored

144, vs. Tusculum, 1-14-88 Most Field Goals Made

60, vs. Hiwassee, 11-20-09 Most Field Goals Attempted

90, at West Florida, 01-19-02 Best Field Goal Percentage (20 made)

.690 (60-87), vs. Hiwassee, 11-20-09 Most 3-Point Field Goals Made

21, at North Greenville, 02-20-07 Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted

44, at North Greenville, 02-20-07 Best 3-Point Percentage (10 made)

.722 (13-18), vs. Mars Hill, 02-06-13 Most Free Throws Made

35, at West Alabama, 01-08-96 Most Free Throw Attempts

50, at West Alabama, 01-08-96 Best Free Throw Percentage (10 made)

.917 (11-12) vs. Carson-Newman, 12-03-02 Most Rebounds

67, vs. Temple Baptist, 12-01-09

67, vs. Hiwassee, 11-20-09 Most Assists

37, vs. Hiwassee, 11-20-09 Most Steals

21, vs. Brevard, 11-28-06 Most Blocked Shots

11, vs. Bluefield State, 11-22-96

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Individual Points - 41, D’Mario Curry vs. Catawba (12-14-10) FG Made - 15, D’Mario Curry vs. Catawba (12-14-10) FG Attempted - 27, Troy Coleman vs. Mississippi College (2-11-95) FG Percentage - 1.000 (9-9), Roderick Preyer vs. Bluefield St. (11-27-92) 3FG Made - 9 by 3, MR Mark Mattson vs. Bluefield St. (11-22-96) 3FG Attempted - 14 by 5, MR Beau Brown vs. PC (2-7-07) 3FG Percentage - 1.000 (4-4), Carlos Sanford vs. TBC (12-1-09) FT Made - 16 by 2, MR Jasper Mallory vs. Tusculum (2-3-99) FT Attempted - 19, D’Mario Curry vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2-13-10) FT Percentage - 1.000 (16-16), Jasper Mallory vs. Tusculum (2-3-99) Off. Rebounds - 12, Howard Jackson vs. West Florida (1-17-00) Def. Rebounds - 19, Howard Jackson vs. West Alabama (2-21-00) Total Rebounds - 26, Howard Jackson vs. West Alabama (2-21-00) Assists - 13, Carlos Sanford vs. Hiwassee (11-20-09) Turnovers - 9, D’Mario Curry vs. Catawba (2-17-10) Blocks - 8, D’Mario Curry vs. Mars Hill (3-3-10) Steals - 7 by 2, MR Jay Durr vs. West Alabama (12-8-01) Team High Low Points 143 vs.Hiwassee (11-20-09) 40 vs. VSU (2-9-04) FG 60 vs. Hiwassee (11-20-09)

14 vs. 2, MR vs. Montevallo (1-17-05) FGA 87 vs. Hiwassee (11-20-09) 42 vs. VSU (2-10-03) FG% .690 (60-87) vs. Hiwassee (11-20-09) .259 (14-54) vs. VSU (2-9-04) 3FG 15 vs. 4, MR vs. West Georgia (2-28-04) 0 vs. 7 3FGA 35 vs. West Georgia (2-28-04) 0 vs. D. C. (12-18-92) 3FG% .722 (13-18) vs. Mars Hill (2-6-13) .000 vs. 7 FT 33 vs. Tusculum (2-3-99)

3 vs. Anderson (1-12-13) FTA 45 vs. North Alabama (2-17-96) 6 vs. 3, MR vs. UAH (2-22-03) FT% .895 (17-19) vs. Milligan (11-30-93) .364 (12-33) vs. Allen (1-21-95) Off. Reb. 29 vs. West Georgia (2-5-00) 5 vs. 4. MR vs. Carson-Newman (12-20-03) Def. Reb. 56 vs. Temple Baptist (12-01-09) 12 vs. 2 Total Reb. 67 vs. 2, MR vs. Temple Baptist (2-01-09)24, MR vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2-16-08) Assists 37 vs. Hiwassee (11-20-09) 5 vs. 3, MR vs. Anderson (1-12-13) Turnovers 34 vs. Mars Hill (2-11-09)

5 vs. 2 Blocks 10 vs. 3, MR vs. Mars Hill (3-3-10) 0 vs. 8, MR vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2-26-11) Steals 21 vs. Brevard (11-28-06) 1 vs. 3, MR vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2-23-13) Points 1stH 61 vs. Hiwassee (11-20-09) 16 vs. Valdosta State (2-9-04) Points 2ndH 82 vs. Hiwassee (11-20-09) 21 vs. 2, MR vs. Tusculum (1-7-09)

Tex Turner Arena Records (Opponents)

Individual Points - 50, Sammy Emile, Mars Hill (1-11-12) FG Made - 15, Maliek Daniels, Trevecca Nazarene (1-2-13) FG Attempted - 29, Maurice Puckett, Allen (1-21-95) FG Percentage - .910 (10-11), Chris White, Carson-Newman (12-14-96) 3FG Made - 7 by 2, MR Danny Sanders, Mars Hill (3-3-10) 3FG Attempted - 16, Jason Pittser, Milligan (11-26-94) 3FG Percentage - .834 (5-6), Gabe Goulds, Milligan (11-23-98) FT Made - 18, Sammy Emile, Mars Hill (1-11-12) FT Attempted - 20, Sammy Emile, Mars Hill (1-11-12) FT Percentage - 1.000 (15-15), Phillip Perre, North Alabama (1-8-02) Off. Rebounds - 11, Bernard Turner, West Florida (2-16-02) Def. Rebounds - 13, Kyle Copeland, UAH (2-22-03) Total Rebounds - 18, Michael Lee, Knoxville (12-3-94) Assists - 10 by 2, MR Darnell Miller, UWG (1-29-05) Turnovers - 10, D. J. Preston, Tusculum (12-9-95) Blocks - 6 by 2, MR Jo’el Lamb, Anderson (2-3-99) Steals - 8 by 2, MR Amonzo Gantt, North Greenville (1-3-06) Team High Low Points 118, Carson-Newman (2-17-07) 37, OSU-Mansfield (11-25-12) FG 41, Carson-Newman (2-17-07)

12, Tusculum (2-2-11) FGA 84, Carson-Newman (2-17-07) 34, Tusculum (2-2-11) FG% .629 (29-47), Tusculum (1-4-12) .216 (16-74), Temple Baptist (12-1-09) 3FG 16, Newberry (2/9/13) 0 by 5, MR Valdosta State (2-10-03) 3FGA 37, West Georgia (2-4-02) 1, Tusculum (1-4-12) 3FG% .833 (5-6), Milligan (2-20-93) .000 by 5, MR Valdosta State (2-10-03) FT 33, North Alabama (1-8-02) 1, UVA-Wise (1-28-98) FTA 39, North Alabama (1-8-02) 4, UVA-Wise (1-28-98) FT% .941 (16-17) by 2, MR Tusculum (2-2-11).250 by 2 Off. Reb. 24 by 3 3 by 3, MR Lenoir-Rhyne (2-26-11) Def. Reb. 35 by 4, MR Presbyterian (2-7-07) 11 by 3, MR Carson-Newman (12-3-02) Total Reb. 53 by 2, MR Ohio Valley (12-9-08) 18, King (11-18-06) Assists 24, Wingate (2-2-08) 1, Carson-Newman (1-18-93) Turnovers 33, OSU-Newark (11-17-01)

3, Lenoir-Rhyne (2-23-13) Blocks 12, Valdosta State (2-9-04)

0 by 19, MR Tusculum (1-30-13) Steals 23, Bluefield State (1-2-97) 1 by 3, MR Lenoir-Rhyne (1-21-12) Points 1stH 59, Newberry (2-9-13) 13, Carson-Newman (1-18-93) Points 2ndH 57, Carson-Newman (12-14-96) 18, Alabama-Huntsville (2-22-03)

Lincoln Memorial Basketball Year-By-Year Results

2012-13: 25-6, 15-3 SAC (SAC Regular-Season Champions) 2011-12: 26-6, 16-2 SAC 2010-11: 27-3, 16-2 SAC (SAC Regular-Season & Tournament Champions) 2009-10: 20-9, 9-7 SAC 2008-09: 14-14, 8-8 SAC 2007-08: 8-20, 1-13 SAC 2006-07: 13-15, 7-9 SAC 2005-06: 7-20, 4-10 GSC 2004-05: 5-21, 3-10 GSC 2003-04: 6-21, 1-13 GSC 2002-03: 19-10, 9-5 GSC 2001-02: 14-13, 5-9 GSC 2000-01: 9-17, 5-9 GSC 1999-2000: 12-13, 6-8 GSC 1998-99: 17-10, 11-3 GSC (GSC-East Champions) 1997-98: 19-8, 9-5 GSC 1996-97: 9-17, 3-11 GSC 1995-96: 13-13, 6-8 GSC 1994-95: 8-18, 3-11 GSC 1993-94: 16-10, 6-6 GSC 1992-93: 17-9 1991-92: 15-13 1990-91: 5-22 1989-90: 13-13 1988-89: 25-5, 10-0 TVAC (TVAC Champions) 1987-88: 21-9, 9-1 TVAC (TVAC Champions) 1986-87: 20-11, 9-1 TVAC (TVAC Champions) 1985-86: 21-9, 11-1 VSAC (VSAC Champions) 1984-85: 26-9, 10-2 VSAC 1983-84: 22-10, 11-1 VSAC 1982-83: 21-12, 10-2 VSAC (VSAC Champions) 1981-82: 11-15, 5-7 VSAC 1980-81: 24-8, 9-3 VSAC (VSAC-East Champions, NAIA District 24 Champions) 1979-80: 16-14, 4-6 VSAC 1978-79: 9-19, 4-6 VSAC 1977-78: 21-7, 9-1 VSAC 1976-77: 30-5, 9-1 VSAC (VSAC Champions, NAIA District 24 Champions) 1975-76: 28-9, 9-1 VSAC (VSAC-East Champions, NAIA District 24 Champions, 4th Place Finish in NAIA) 1974-75: 9-20, 2-8 VSAC 1973-74: 16-12, 5-5 VSAC 1972-73: 5-21, 0-10 VSAC 1971-72: 13-14, 4-6 VSAC 1970-71: 13-11, 8-2 VSAC (VSAC-East Champions) 1969-70: 7-16, 3-7 VSAC 1968-69: 7-16, 5-5 VSAC 1967-68: 10-13, 5-5 VSAC 1966-67: 13-11, 6-4 VSAC 1965-66: 11-15, 3-7 VSAC 1964-65: 14-10, 5-5 VSAC 1963-64: 7-13, 3-7 VSAC 1962-63: 9-13, 3-7 VSAC 1961-62: 8-12, 3-7 VSAC 1960-61: 7-15, 5-5 VSAC 1959-60: 10-10, 6-4 SMAC, 4-4 VSAC (SMAC Champions) 1958-59: 18-6, 10-2 SMAC, 9-1 VSAC (SMAC & VSAC Champions, NAIA District 24 Champions) 1957-58: 18-8, 9-3 SMAC, 8-4 VSAC (SMAC Champions) 1956-57: 18-12, 9-3 SMAC, 4-4 VSAC (SMAC Champions) 1955-56: 17-14, 7-3 SMAC, 4-3 VSAC (SMAC Champions) 1954-55: 20-9, 7-3 SMAC, 4-2 VSAC (SMAC Champions) 1953-54: 8-16, 6-4 SMAC, 3-6 VSAC 1952-53: 10-10, 6-6 SMAC, 2-4 VSAC 1951-52: 14-12, 8-4 SMAC, 5-5 VSAC 1950-51: 17-11, 9-3 SMAC, 7-5 VSAC 1949-50: 12-18, 6-6 SMAC, 1-7 VSAC 1948-49: 24-8, 6-4 SMAC, 6-3 VSAC (SMAC Champions) 1947-48: 14-8, 8-2 SMAC (SMAC Champions) 1946-47: 19-6, 7-3 SMAC (SMAC Champions) 1945-46: 15-5 1944-45: 19-10 1943-44: 16-6

All-Time Results

Year-By-Year Results

1942-43: 10-6 1941-42: 6-9, 6-4 SMAC 1940-41: 16-6, 10-2 SMAC (SMAC Champions) 1939-40: 15-3, 11-1 SMAC (SMAC Champions) 1938-39: 12-9, 7-7 SMAC 1937-38: 14-7, 8-2 SMAC (SMAC Co-Champions) 1936-37: 17-14, 3-5 SMAC 1935-36: 14-9, 4-6 SMAC 1934-35: 3-12, 0-8 SMAC 1933-34: 13-10, 5-7 SMAC 1932-33: 8-9 1931-32: 9-7 1930-31: 12-6 1929-30: 14-10, 2-4 SMAC 1928-29: 1-4 1927-28: 12-1 1926-27: 8-3 1926: 9-4 1925: 0-1 1924: 1-8 1923: 0-1

LMU Coaching Tree Rollin Garrett

1923-27 Overall 18-17 (.514)

W. T. Poole 1927-29 Overall 13-5 (.722)

J.D. “Swede” Alexander 1929-37 Overall 90-77 (.539)

Jack Bowling 1937-42 Overall 63-34 (.650) SMAC 42-16 (.724)

Ray Green 1942-44 Overall 26-12 (.684)

C. W. Bradley 1944-46 Overall 34-15 (.694)

Roy Bowen 1946-48 Overall 33-14 (.702) SMAC 15-5 (.750)

Dean Bailey 1948-1975 Overall 338-326 (.509)

Jack Jackson 1975-78 Overall 78-21 (.788) VSAC 27-3 (.900)

L. J. Kilby 1978-83 Overall 81-68 (.543) VSAC 33-23 (.589)

Rick Byrd 1983-86 Overall 69-28 (.711) VSAC 32-4 (.889)

Phil Cox 1986-91 Overall 84-60 (.583) TVAC 28-2 (.933)

Marc Comstock 1991-94 Overall 48-32 (.600) GSC 6-6 (.500)

Craig Rasmuson 1994-99 Overall 66-66 (.500) GSC 32-38 (.329)

Jeff Tungate 1999-2004 Overall 60-74 (.448) GSC 26-44 (.371)

Hugh Watson 2004-08 Overall 33-76 (.301) GSC 6-20 (.300) SAC 8-22 (.267)

Josh Schertz 2008-present Overall 112-38 (.747) SAC 62-24 (.720)

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball All-Conference (NCAA)

Brandon Armstrong

Vincent Bailey

SAC Freshman Team 2009 All-SAC First Team 2012

SAC AllFreshman Team 2011 All-SAC Second Team 2012 All-SAC First Team 2013

Troy Coleman

D’Mario Curry

Second Team All-GSC 1995

Jasper Mallory First Team All-GSC 1998, 1999

Dwight Windom First Team All-GSC 2003

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First Team All-SAC 2009, 2010, 2011

Jimmy Miller

1998 GSC Freshman of the Year 2001 First Team All-GSC 2000 Second Team All-GSC

Craig Zeigler

1999 GSC Freshman of the Year 2002 First Team All-GSC 2002 GSC Player of the Year

Beau Brown

All-SAC Freshman Team

Terry Delaney

All-SAC Second Team 2008

Tim Pierce

SAC All-Freshman Team 2013

Craig Rasmuson

GSC-East Coach of the Year

Richard Buckner First Team All-GSC 1994

Kenneth Fox

Second Team All-GSC 2005

Lorenza Ross

SAC All-Freshman Team 2012 All-SAC Second Team 2013

Josh Schertz

SAC Coach of the Year 2011

Bill Cain

First Team All-GSC 1995, 1996

Toron Clark

Second Team All-GSC 1998, 1999

Howard Jackson Desmond Johnson 2000 First Team AllGSC 2000 GSC Player of the Year

2009 All-SAC Freshman Team 2009 SAC Freshman of the Year First Team All-SAC 2011, 2012 2011 SAC Player of the Year

Jake Troyli

Ryan Whitaker

All-SAC First Team 2013

All-SAC Freshman Team

2008

Lincoln Memorial Basketball

Roger Lundy Small College All-American

Craig Zeigler

Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American

Keith Beck

NAIA All-American

Fred Lee

NAIA All-American

Lawrence Buell

NAIA All-American

Nick Sanford

All-Americans

Honorable Mention NAIA All-American

Desmond Johnson Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention

Howard Jackson

Daktronics NCAA Div. II All-American Honorable Mention

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball All-Time Series Records School

Alabama-Huntsville Alice Lloyd Allen Anderson Appalachian State Arkansas-Monticello Arkansas Tech Armstrong State Asbury Ashland Athens State Auburn Augusta State

Austin Peay Bellarmine Belmont Benedict Berea Berry Bethel Birmingham Southern Bluefield (VA) Bluefield State (WV) Bob Jones Bowling Green Business Brevard

Bristol Bryan California Baptist Calumet College Campbell Campbellsville Carson-Newman* Catawba Cedarville (OH) Central Arkansas Central State (OH) Centre Charleston (WV) Chatsworth (GA) A.C. Chatsworth (GA) Ind. Chattanooga Christian Brothers Clark Atlanta College of West Virginia Columbus State Concord (WV) Covenant Cumberland (KY) Cumberland (TN) David Lipscomb Davis and Elkins Delta State DeVry Institute District of Columbia Drury Duke Earl Paulk East Tennessee State Eastern Kentucky Eckerd Edward Waters Elon Emory and Henry Emporia State Erskine Ferris State Flagler

Florida Southern Florida Gulf Coast

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Florida Tech Gardner-Webb Georgetown (KY) Georgia Coll. & St. Georgia Southern Georgia Southwestern Glen Alpine Glenville State Grand Valley State Guilford (NC) Henderson State High Point Hillsdale Hiwassee Indianapolis Indiana Southeastern Jackson State (MS) Jacksonville State (AL) Johnson Bible College Kennesaw State Kentucky State Kentucky Wesleyan King Knoxville Lambuth Lane

Lee Lees-McRae LeMoyne (NY) LeMoyne-Owen Lenoir-Rhyne Liberty Baptist Limestone Lindsey Wilson Livingstone Lock Haven Longwood Mars Hill Marshall Marymount (CA) Maryville Mercyhurst Middle TN State Midwestern State (TX) Milligan* Mississippi College Montevallo Morehead State Mount Olive

Murphy (TN) Murray State Newberry North Alabama UNC-Asheville UNC-Central UNC-Greensboro UNC-Pembroke

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Puerto Rico-Bayamon Puerto Rico-Cayey Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Queens Quincy Radford Rio Grande (OH) Roanoke Rockhurst Saginaw Valley State Saint Joseph’s (IN) Saint Mary’s (KY) Saint Michael’s Shaw Shippensburg Simmons Bible

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball

This is LMU

Lincoln Memorial University was founded in 1897 as a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln and his philosophy and ideals. Its inception dates from an occasion in the fall of 1863 when the President was meeting with General Oliver Otis Howard to discuss military operations in and around the Cumberland Gap and East Tennessee area. The President expressed his appreciation for the loyalty that the people of the region had shown to the Union during this time of Civil War. Pointing to the area on the map, Mr. Lincoln said, “General Howard, if you come out of all this horror and misery alive, and I hope that you may, I want you to do something for these people who have been shut out from the world all these years. If I live, I will do all I can to aid you and between us we may do them the justice they deserve. Please remember, and if God is good to us we may be able to speak of it later!”

Mr. Lincoln did not live to see his dream fulfilled, but O.O. Howard (who also was a founder of Howard University) never forgot those words. In 1895, he traveled to the Cumberland Gap area to address a small academy that was operated by a Congregational minister, the Rev. A.A. Myers, and his wife Ellen. While he was there, the General remembered Lincoln’s request and joined with the Myers and several prominent friends to lay the groundwork for a university honoring the slain President. It was to be an institution whose mission and principles would exemplify the life of Abraham Lincoln. The philosophy articulated by these founders as a guide for University programs and curriculum was based on the following principles which were exemplified in the life of Abraham Lincoln: individual liberty; the privileges and responsibilities of the American government; love and respect for the fellow people; personal initiative, individual effort; unselfish leadership; an appreciation for the common people; free enterprise; and belief in a personal God. Now in its 116th year of operation, LMU has grown into a progressive university, offering over 30 majors. LMU’s Fall 2013 enrollment was 3,952 students at the main campus and twelve extended learning campus sites. The main campus is also home to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, which houses one of the largest Lincoln collections in the country.

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS Location: Harrogate, TN Founded: 1897 2012-13 Enrollment: 3,952 Nickname: Railsplitters Colors: Blue & Gray Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: South Atlantic Conference President: Dr. B. James Dawson Athletic Director: Roger Vannoy Sports Information Director: Bill Porter Head Athletic Trainer: Don Grigsby Main Athletics Phone Number: 423.869.6285

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Lincoln Memorial Basketball WELCOME

This guide is designed to assist the media with their coverage of Lincoln Memorial University men’s basketball. It is published primarily as a source of information for reporters representing newspapers, television and radio stations, wire services and magazines. If you need information that you cannot find in this guide, please contact the Athletic Media Relations Office at (423) 869-6376. We are always ready to serve you.

Requests for working media credentials should be directed to Scott Erland with the LMU Athletic Media Relations Department. Credentials can be acquired at Tex Turner Arena, which is located in the back of the Lincoln Memorial University campus.

PHOTOGRAPHER CREDENTIALS

Credentials will be issued only to accredited photographers or those individuals on special assignment. Please check with Scott Erland for instructions on allowed areas of access. No photographers are allowed on the playing floor.

STATISTICAL SERVICES

Statistics are provided using the Automated Scorebook (STAT CREW) program. Monitors can be placed on the press row to provide immediate access to statistics. Hard copies of final stats will be provided following each contest. Other items, such as statistics, are available in the game programs with more detailed statistics being available upon request from accredited parties. Game-by-game statistics will be e-mailed back to the sports information office of visiting teams at the conclusion of the day, if requested. If no sports information representative is traveling with the opposing team, arrangements should be made in advance for additional services to be provided in their absence.

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RADIO BROADCASTS

Tex Turner Arena is equipped with wireless internet and dedicated internet lines. In order to access these lines, teams interested in doing a radio broadcast of a particular game need to inform the LMU Athletic Media Relations office in writing at their earliest convenience and no later than five days prior to the contest.

COVERING PRACTICE

MEDIA CREDENTIALS / PARKING

MEDIA (Area Code 423 unless noted) Outlet Phone Associated Press 865.522-3963 Bristol Herald-Courier 276.645-2516 Claiborne Progress 626-3222 Corbin Times-Tribune 606.528-2464 Harlan Daily Enterprise 606.573-4510 Kingsport Times-News 392-1323 Knoxville News-Sentinel 865.342-6259 LaFollette Press 562-8468 Middlesboro Daily News 606.248-1010 Morristown Citizen-Tribune 581-5630 Nashville Tennessean.

615.259-8010 Pineville Sun 606.337-2333 Pinnacle Sports View 606.246-0230 Powell Valley News 276.546-1210 USA Today 703.276-3735 WATE-TV 6 (ABC)/WBXX-TV 20 (CW) 865.637-6397 WBIR-TV 10 (NBC)/WTNZ-TV 43 (FOX) 865.637-1272 WCYB-TV 5 (NBC) 276.645-1521 WJHL-TV 11 (CBS) 434-4544 WLMU FM/ WCXZ AM 423.869-6331 WVLT-TV 8 (CBS) 865.450-8880 WYMT-TV 57 (CBS) 606.436-5757

Media/Staff Directory

Fax 865.523-5904 276.669-6396 626-6868 606.528-9850 606.573-0042 392-1385 865.342-6402 566-7060 606.248-7614 581-8863 615.259-8826 606.337-2360 N/A 276.546-5468 703.276-3721 865.523-3561 865.522-7341 276.645-1554 926-9080 423.869-6435 865.584-1978 606.439-3760

Members of the working media are invited to attend all practices of the LMU men’s basketball team, which are held at Tex Turner Arena or Mary E. Mars Gymnasium. For scheduled times please contact Scott Erland in the Media Relations office. Members of the working media interested in interviews with Coach Josh Schertz, Coach Cameron Whicker, Coach Keegan Bell and/or any LMU men’s basketball player must make an arrangement 24 hours prior to a requested time through Scott Erland. Postgame interviews of requested players and the coaches will be arranged immediately after a 10-minute cooling-off period through the LMU Men’s Basketball SID.

SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE

Eric Wieberg, the South Atlantic Conference SID, will handle all information requests related to men’s basketball at the South Atlantic Conference. The SAC address is 226 North Park Drive, Gateway Plaza Suite 130, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The SAC telephone number is 803.981-5240, the fax number is 803.981.9444, and the Web site address is www.thesac.com.

LMU ATHLETICS TWITTER/FACEBOOK

Updated information on all LMU athletic teams can be obtained 24 hours a day by accessing the official LMU Athletics Twitter page at www. twitter.com/LMURailsplitter or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ LMURailsplitters. The pages will be updated regularly with results, facts and schedules.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT/UNIVERSITY (Area Code 423)

Outlet Phone M. Basketball Office (Schertz)...................................... 869-6240 M. Basketball Office (Whicker and Bell).......................869.6346 Athletic Department Office......................................... 869-6285 Athletic Director (Roger Vannoy)................................. 869-6241 Athletic Department Fax.............................................. 869-6382 Compliance (Mike Smith)............................................ 869-6239 Faculty Athletics Rep. (Jack Mansfield).........................869.6322 Senior Woman Administrator (Jenny Michael)..............869.6246 Sports Information Department (Bill Porter)................ 869-6376 Sports Information Cell Phone (Porter).................865.300-6701 Sports Information Department (Scott Erland)............. 869-6236 Sports Information Cell Phone (Erland)................. 615.305.1610 Athletic Training (Don Grigsby).................................. 869-6378 Athletic Training (Whitney Bailey)............................... 869-6826 University Information................................................. 869-3611 University Information (Toll-Free).........................800.325-0900 University Admissions................................................. 869-6280 University Registrar..................................................... 869-6313 University Financial Aid.............................................. 869-6336 University Bookstore................................................... 869-6306

Lincoln Memorial Basketball TV/Radio Spotting Chart

#0 Lorenza Ross

#1 Chance Jones

#3 Tim Pierce

#4 Dawud FisherGrace

#5 Curtis Webb

#10 Hunter Spaw

#11 C.J. Wakeley

#12 Gerel Simmons

#20 Curtis McMillion

#21 Devin Hankins

#22 Vincent Bailey

#23 Ray Mobley

#31 Keenan Peterson

#32 Luquon Choice

#33 Mike Mills

#35 Paul Woodson

#44 Louis Maniacci

11/9 - 7 p.m.

Tex Turner

11/16 - 7 p.m.

Bristol, TN

11/20 - 8 p.m.

Mars Hill, NC

11/23 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

11/26 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

11/30 - 7 p.m.

Tex Turner

12/7 - 4 p.m.

Hartsville, SC

12/15 - 2 p.m.

Newberry, SC

12/21 - 4 p.m.

Tex Turner

1/4 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

1/8 - 8 p.m.

Anderson, SC

1/11 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

1/15 - 8 p.m.

Greeneville, TN

1/18 - 4 p.m.

Charlotte, NC

1/22 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

1/25 - 4 p.m.

Salisbury, NC

1/29 - 8 p.m.

Brevard, NC

2/1 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

2/5 - 8 p.m.

Jefferson City, TN

2/8 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

2/12 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

2/15 - 6 p.m.

Hickory, NC

2/19 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

2/22 - 4 p.m.

Wingate, NC

2/26 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

3/1 - 8 p.m.

Tex Turner

3/5-3/9 SAC Championship