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2009-10 Opponents Johnson C. Smith/Maryland .............................42 Morgan State/Campbell ....................................43 Gardner-Webb/George Mason .........................44 South Carolina State/Virginia Tech ...................45 UNC Greensboro/South Florida .......................46 East Carolina/Houston Baptist..........................47 Duke/North Carolina A&T .................................49 Winston-Salem State/Maryland Eastern Shore....50 Shaw/Savannah State ......................................51 UNC Asheville/Liberty .......................................52 Winthrop/Presbyterian ......................................53 Chicago State/Wake Forest ..............................54 Longwood/Seattle .............................................55 Florida Gulf Coast/North Carolina ....................56 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ......................57

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2009-10 Lady Eagles Latoya Bennett ............................................20-21 Shanise Blanks ............................................22-23 Katrice Elliott................................................24-25 Sheresa Mills ...............................................26-27 Danielle DeBerry .........................................28-29 Blaire Houston .............................................30-31 Chasidy Williams .........................................32-33 Brittany Myatt....................................................34 Aretha Johnson ................................................35 Joanna Miller ....................................................36 J’Mia Pollock.....................................................37 Shaina Pryor .....................................................38 Destiny Tolliver .................................................39

Staff, Media and The University Charlie Nelms, Chancellor ................................94 Ingrid Wicker-McCree, AD ................................95 Etienne Thomas, SWA......................................96 Reah Nicholson, WBB SID ...............................97 Athletics Department ...................................98-99 Head Coaches ..................................................99 Media Information ...........................................100 The University.................................................101 NCCU Athletics ........................................102-103 Compliance.....................................................104

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2009-10 Lady Eagles Coaches/Staff Joli D. Robinson ..........................................10-12 Antonio O. Davis...............................................13 Leah Frierson ...................................................14 Marquetta Dickens............................................15 Amy D. Linder ...................................................16 Brigitte Council .................................................16 Student Managers ............................................17 The Eagle Club .................................................18

History and Records Records and Honors.........................................76 Season Leaders ..........................................77-78 30-Point/20-Rebound Games ...........................79 Game-by-Game Results ..............................81-87 All-Time Coaching Records ..............................87 Tribute to 2006-07 Lady Eagles .......................89 Moment in Lady Eagles History ........................91 Records vs. Opponents ....................................92

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Team Information 2009-10 Season Outlook .................................6-7 Media Roster ......................................................8

2008-09 Season Review Season Review............................................60-61 Team Statistics .................................................63 2008-09 Results ...............................................65 Individual Statistics ...........................................67 Team Game-by-Game Statistics.......................69 Individual Game-by-Game Statistics ...........71-72

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General Information Table of Contents................................................1 Quick Facts/Credits ............................................2 Rosters ...............................................................3 2009-10 Schedule ..............................................4

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CoaChING Staff Head Coach ............................................Joli D. Robinson Alma Mater ..................................... Winston-Salem State Record at NCCU (Years) .......................197-172 (13 yrs.)

Career Record (Years) ..........................197-172 (13 yrs.)

Associate Head Coach .......................... Antonio O. Davis Assistant Coach...........................................Leah Frierson Assistant Coach................................... Marquetta Dickens Director of Basketball Operations ....................Amy Linder Athletic Trainer...........................................Brigitte Council BaSketBall offICe Basketball Office Phone .......................... (919) 530-7051 Basketball Fax .......................................... (919) 530-5426 Best Time to Reach ........................................Contact SID

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SportS INformatIoN Assistant Director/WBB Contact ..............Reah Nicholson Office Phone ............................................ (919) 530-6892 Cell Phone ............................................... (704) 996-6040 Fax............................................................ (919) 530-5426 E-Mail .......................................... rpnicholson@nccu.edu Sports Information Director.............................. Kyle Serba SID Office Phone ..................................... (919) 530-7054 SID E-Mail ...........................................kserba@nccu.edu SID Mailing Address ..... 116 McDougald-McLendon Gym ............................................................ Durham, NC 27707 Athletics Dept. Phone .............................. (919) 530-7057 Athletics Dept. Website ........www.NCCUEaglePride.com BaSketBall hIStory First Year of Basketball ............................................. 1975 All-Time Record (Yrs.) ...........................357-465 (33 yrs.)

NCAA Tourn. Record (Yrs.) ................ 5-5 (5 yrs. - Div. II) Last Postseason Appearance ......... NCAA Division II Regional Semifinal Last Postseason Opponent ....................... Georgia C&SU Result (Date) .......................63-72 Loss (March 10, 2007)

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GeNeral INformatIoN Name of School ........... North Carolina Central University City/Zip .............................................. Durham, NC 27707 Founded .......................... 1910 by Dr. James E. Shepard Enrollment ............................................................... 8,575 Nickname .......................................... Lady Eagles/Eagles School Colors ...........................................Maroon & Gray Gymnasium ................McDougald-McLendon Gymasium Capacity ................................................................... 3,056 National Affiliation ..............NCAA Div. I (Reclassification) Conference ................................................... Independent Chancellor ............................................Dr. Charlie Nelms Alma Mater (Year) ................. Arkansas Pine Bluff (1968) Athletics Director ................ Ingrid Wicker-McCree, Ed.D. Alma Mater (Year) .................George Washington (1989)

team INformatIoN 2008-09 Overall Record .........................................10-17 2008-09 Home Record .................................................5-3 2008-09 Away Record ................................................4-13 2008-09 Neutral Record ...............................................1-1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost........................................ 7/5 Starters Returning/Lost................................................. 4/2 Newcomers...................................................................... 6

StarterS returning Name Pos. Latoya Bennett F/C Danielle DeBerry G Blaire Houston G Chasidy Williams F LetterwinnerS Name Shanise Blanks Katrice Elliott Sheresa Mills newcomerS Name Brittany Myatt Aretha Johnson Joanna Miller J’Mia Pollock Shaina Pryor Destiny Tolliver

Cl. Sr. So. So. So.

returning Pos. Cl. G Jr. C Jr. F Jr.

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StarterS LoSt Name Pos. LaVonna Hailey G *Jori Nwachukwu F/C

Ht. 5-9 5-5 5-5 5-10

PPG 4.2 5.2 9.2 11.8

RPG 6.2 2.5 2.5 5.0

Other 40 steals 41 steals 65 assists 62 steals

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PPG 1.8 1.0 0.0

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Other 28 assists 5 blocks 1 steal

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Hometown Piscataway, N.J. Lexington, K.Y. Los Angeles, Calif.

Winston-Salem, N.C. Summerville, S.C. Bluefield, WVa.

Ht. PPG 5-5 5.4 5-10 18.5

RPG Other 3.5 96 assists 7.7 22 blocks

*NOTE: Jori Nwachukwu will spend the 2009-10 season as an intern for the Philadelphia 76ers.

2009-10 WoMEn’s BaskETBaLL GaME proGraM CrEDiTs The North Carolina Central University 2009-10 Women’s Basketball Game Program was published by the NCCU Sports Information Office wth the intent to serve all media members and supporters of Lady Eagle Basketball.

The program was written, designed and edited by Assistant Sports Information Director Reah Nicholson. Editorial and reserach assistance provided by Kyle Serba, Chris Hooks and the NCCU women’s basketball staff. Covers designed

by Reah Nicholson. The 2009-10 game program was created using Adobe InDesign CS3 and was printed by MultiAd Sports.

Photography was provided by Rick Crank of Pix By Ric and Robert Lawson of NCCU Public Relations. Action shots were provided by Rick Crank and Robert Lawson. Lawson provided all headshots, team shots and all posed shots.

Historical photographs are from NCCU yearbooks and archives.

Any corrections to this program are welcome and should be directed, in writing, to the NCCU Sports Information Office. Additional copies can be picked up in the Sports Information Office in room 116 in the McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium.

500 copies of this publication were produced for $2,275.

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Hometown/Previous School South Plainfield, N.J./South Plainfield HS Greenville, N.C./South Central HS Wilmington, N.C./New Hanover HS Apex, N.C./Apex HS Los Angeles, Calif./Pacific Hills HS Fayetteville, N.C./Trinity Christian Durham, N.C./C. E. Jordan HS Piscataway, N.J./Piscataway HS Summerville, S.C./Coppin State University Winston-Salem, N.C./Parkland HS Bowie, Md./Academy of the Holy Cross Lexington, Ky./East Jessamine HS Bluefield, W.Va./Bluefield HS

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Head Coach: Joli D. Robinson (Winston-Salem State) Associate Head Coach: Antonio O. Davis (Livingstone) Assistant Coach: Leah Frierson (Austin Peay) Assistant Coach: Marquetta Dickens (North Carolina State) Director of Basketball Operations: Amy D. Linder (Livingstone) Athletic Trainer: Brigitte Council (North Carolina)

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aLphaBETiCaL rosTEr No. Name Pos. 41 Latoya Bennett F/C 20 Shanise Blanks G 25 Danielle DeBerry G 21 Katrice Elliott C 10 Blaire Houston G 44 Aretha Johnson F 23 Joanna Miller G 15 Sheresa Mills F 33 Brittany Myatt G 40 J’Mia Pollock F 35 Shaina Pryor F 52 Destiny Tolliver C 24 Chasidy Williams F

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Head Coach: Joli D. Robinson (Winston-Salem State) Associate Head Coach: Antonio O. Davis (Livingstone) Assistant Coach: Leah Frierson (Austin Peay) Assistant Coach: Marquetta Dickens (North Carolina State) Director of Basketball Operations: Amy D. Linder (Livingstone) Athletic Trainer: Brigitte Council (North Carolina)

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Ht. 5-4 5-11 5-8 6-0 5-7 5-10 5-5 5-9 5-11 6-1 5-10 5-11 6-2

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nUMEriCaL rosTEr No. Name Pos. 10 Blaire Houston G 15 Sheresa Mills F 20 Shanise Blanks G 21 Katrice Elliott C 23 Joanna Miller G 24 Chasidy Williams F 25 Danielle DeBerry G 33 Brittany Myatt G 35 Shaina Pryor F 40 J’Mia Pollock F 41 Latoya Bennett F/C 44 Aretha Johnson F 52 Destiny Tolliver C

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November 11/08/2009 11/14/2009 11/16/2009 11/18/2009 11/22/2009 11/27/2009

vs. JOHNSON C. SMITH (Exhibition) at Maryland at Morgan State vs. CAMPBELL vs. GARDNER-WEBB at George Mason

DURHAM, N.C. College Park, Md. Baltimore, Md. DURHAM, N.C. DURHAM, N.C. Fairfax, Va.

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December 12/01/2009 12/06/2009 12/16/2009

at South Carolina State at Virginia Tech at UNC Greensboro

Orangeburg, S.C. Blacksburg, Va. Greensboro, N.C.

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12/19/2009 12/20/2009

USF Shootout - University of South Florida at USF Tampa, Fla. vs. Houston Baptist or East Carolina Tampa, Fla.

12/28/2009 12/30/2009

at Duke vs. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE

Durham, N.C. DURHAM, N.C.

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January 01/02/2010 01/05/2010 01/07/2010 01/13/2010 01/18/2010 01/22/2010 01/27/2010 01/30/2010

vs. NORTH CAROLINA A&T vs. WINSTON-SALEM STATE vs. MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE vs. SHAW vs. SAVANNAH STATE (Alumni Game) at UNC Asheville at Maryland Eastern Shore at Savannah State

DURHAM, N.C. DURHAM, N.C. DURHAM, N.C. DURHAM, N.C. DURHAM, N.C. Asheville, N.C. Princess Anne, Md. Savannah, Ga.

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February 02/04/2010 02/09/2010 02/16/2010 02/20/2010 02/22/2010 02/26/2010

at Liberty at Winthrop at Presbyterian vs. CHICAGO STATE (Think Pink) at Wake Forest vs. LONGWOOD (Senior Night)

Lynchburg, Va. Rock Hill, S.C. Clinton, S.C. DURHAM, N.C. Winston-Salem, N.C. DURHAM, N.C.

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5 p.m.

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March Independent Tournament- Longwood University Farmville, Va. Farmville, Va.

03/06/2010 03/07/2010

Seattle TBD

03/14/2010

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Chapel Hill, N.C.

Home games in BOLD All Times are Eastern Home games played at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium

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LADY EAGLES SOAR INTO 2009-10 SEASON WITH NEW LOOK AND NEW ATTITUDE With a much younger roster, the Lady Eagles search for leadership and passion Two seasons removed from division two and the North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles have already experienced the challenges of being a division one program, having completed their first season with a full division one schedule. Just two years into the transition and NCCU has proven themselves.

This year, the Lady Eagles are made up of a group of young talent, forcing them to rely heavily on their underclassmen to make an impact. For the sophomores, they come in with a year of collegiate playing experience behind them, giving the Lady Eagles both experience and talent. They look to translate their experience into on-court success as they face top competition this season.

NCCU will look to improve on their minor successes from last season by adding depth at every position. This year’s team is full of athleticism and quickness in all areas. With the addition of six newcomers, the Lady Eagles will provide a variety of options on both offense and defense.

This season, the Lady Eagles will carry 13 student-athletes.

The 2009-10 roster consists of one senior, three juniors, four sophomores and five freshmen. Robinson and her coaching staff are looking for the freshmen to progress with each game as they learn the system and adjust to playing at the next level.

They hope their veteran players will embrace the opportunity and help the newcomers learn their role.

“I am looking forward to the start of a new season,” said Lady Eagles head coach Joli Robinson. “Having some of the players from last season will help the young athletes as they go through this season mentally and physically. As we continue to play throughout the season, we want to be sure that we are being competitive, that we are developing and that we are growing as a team each game. We want to see improvement from game to game.”

With a complete division one schedule last year, the Lady Eagles had to face the challenge of competing against some of the top tier programs in the country, including Georgia, Oklahoma, Robert Morris and North Carolina. It was a year that tested the hearts of each student-athlete. And it will be no different this year as the Lady Eagles dive into one of their most challenging and competitive seasons in program history.

A MISSING LINK NCCU will face those challenges head-on with a new look.

Unfortunately for the Lady Eagles, they will have to battle some of the most competitive teams in the nation without their leader Jori Nwachukwu. Nwachukwu, who sat out the last four games of the season last year due to a torn ACL, will not be on the sidelines at all this year. The senior is completing an internship with the Philadelphia 76ers as part of her coursework.

FACING TOUGH COMPETITION This season, the Lady Eagles will face five teams that appeared in the NCAA Tournament and two teams that made National Invitational Tournament appearances. NCCU will take on a 29game schedule with two more games than last year. This year, the Lady Eagles will dive into a regular season schedule that

Chasidy Williams includes 10 home games and 17 road trips “Our schedule is definitely very competitive this year,” added Robinson. “The positive points about our schedule are that we are not traveling many miles across the map like we have in the past and we will not miss as many class days. Our games are close enough that our fans can come out and support us and we will have some room in our schedule to plan and prepare for the next game.”

A YOUTHFUL LEADERSHIP Seven student-athletes return for the Lady Eagles this season, including four starters. This year, the Lady Eagles have developed a new look and a new attitude, thriving for excellence and the opportunity to rebuild the foundation that once made NCCU a prominent basketball program.

With a young roster, the Lady Eagles will look to their veterans for leadership, while giving their youth an opportunity to grow and prosper into successful division one student-athletes. The 2009-10 team will be led by two of the Lady Eagles’ young talent in sophomores Danielle DeBerry and Blaire Houston.

“Danielle DeBerry and Blaire Houston were named our captains for this season and they will be a great help for our new studentathletes,” said Robinson. “It is very rare that you will see two sophomores who have become leaders so early, but these two young ladies do an exceptional job on and off the court. Their work ethic is phenomenal and they are comfortable in their role as the leaders of this team.”

FAMILIAR FACES Including DeBerry and Houston, the Lady Eagles return seven from last year’s squad, including senior Latoya Bennett.

Bennett will be the lone senior on this year’s team, leading the Lady Eagles’ post game. She provides size on the post, while

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also bringing experience.

Center Katrice Elliott will be a huge contributor for the Lady Eagles this season, bringing size and experience to an inside game that is missing some strength and power. Elliott, a junior from Apex, N.C., will serve in a senior role for the Lady Eagles this season due to her graduation at the end of the year.

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“Our returning players have been working very hard to prepare for this upcoming season,” added Robinson. “One of our returners, Katrice Elliott, has been working very hard and many should see a big difference in her game this season. We are expecting to be an aggressive and competitive team this season.”

Sophomore Chasidy Williams joins DeBerry and Houston as the trio of young talent that will be looked to lead this year’s team. With the loss of Nwachukwu last season, Williams dug deep inside and found the heart and passion to step up and make an impact. She will be relied on tremendously this season as she fills in the gaps that have been left behind.

Joining the Lady Eagles this season are Aretha Johnson, Joanna Miller, Brittany Myatt, J’Mia Pollock, Shaina Pryor and Destiny Tolliver.

“Our team is young as far as experience on the court, but we are hoping that our young players will be able to grow and mature as the season progresses,” said Robinson. “Each one of them will develop at their own pace, but we will push them as much as we can, but not to the point where they will become discouraged.”

This year’s top newcomer is Joanna Miller, who Robinson and her coaching staff are expecting to see on the floor a lot this season. She has a great work ethic and will contribute significantly to the team, especially behind the arc. Miller comes out of high school as a sharpshooter that will provide range in the Lady Eagles’ backcourt.

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“We have several returning players that can relate to our young players, standing in their shoes last season,” added Robinson.

“Those student-athletes will help them along their journey and help them become better student-athletes.”

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Tolliver, standing at 6-2, is the tallest player on the roster and will add height to the Eagles’ frontcourt. She will help out inside for the Lady Eagles and will provide strength on the boards.

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Three other newcomers that will be joining the Lady Eagles this season are Brittany Myatt, J’Mia Pollock and Destiny Tolliver. Myatt is a quick guard that will help out on the outside, providing a quicker backcourt, while Pollock comes in as a 6-1 forward that will help out on the post. She will add height and strength that will balance the Lady Eagles’ frontcourt.

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A new face to the basketball court, but not to NCCU is Shaina Pryor, a former volleyball player for the Eagles. She will add size and depth on the post. Standing at 5-11, Pryor will be a huge difference on the boards for the Lady Eagles, providing a lot of strength down low and will give NCCU help inside.

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A NEW LOOK The Lady Eagles will look a little different this year. With the loss of Nwachukwu, NCCU will have to rely on their newcomers to come in and make an impact. This year’s squad has six newcomers that will bring back a winning tradition at NCCU.

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“Though we are small in size, we have been working very hard to help compensate for the lack of height,” continued Robinson. “We feel that this season will be just as exciting and competitive as the previous one.”

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Juniors Shanise Blanks and Sheresa Mills add to a list of veterans that bring experience to this young roster. Blanks provides depth at the guard position and will add strength and quickness. Her leadership will be key in the success of the team this season, while Mills will help inside for the Lady Eagles, serving as another veteran post player.

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24 cHasidy WilliaMs So. • 5-10 • F

25 danielle deBerry So. • 5-5 • G

33 Brittany Myatt So. • 5-9 • G

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hEaD CoaCh joLi D. roBinson

joli D. robinson head Coach 14th season Charlotte, n.C. Winston-salem state Joli D. Robinson is entering her 14th season as the head women’s basketball coach at North Carolina Central University.

In her first 13 years at NCCU, Robinson has changed attitudes about the women’s basketball program, becoming the winningest head coach in Lady Eagle history with 197 victories. Her teams have accounted for all five 20-win campaigns in the 32-year history of women’s basketball at NCCU and have made four trips to the NCAA playoffs.

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The Lady Eagles improved significantly in their second year as a Division I program under the leadership of Robinson. NCCU finished the 2008-09 season with a 1017 record. The Lady Eagles earned their first Division I win of the 2008-09 season in Colorado Springs, Colo., where they claimed a victory over Texas-Pan American before defeating Tennessee State at home for their second consecutive win.

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Robinson was announced to her post on August 15, 1996.

Another highlight for the Lady Eagles last season was their 14-point loss to ACC-member Wake Forest. NCCU rallied in the second half, shooting 50 percent from the field. Wake Forest went more than five minutes without a field goal as the Lady Eagles closed the gap with a 15-2 run and cut the deficit to eight with 5:54 remaining in the game. During the run, NCCU shut down the Wake Forest offense, only allowing the Deacs to score on a pair of free throws.

During the 2007-08 season, which was NCCU’s first campaign as a Division I competitor, the Lady Eagles faced 12 new opponents and played two regular-season games against ACC teams as NCCU opened its regular season at North Carolina and tipped off the new year at Duke. The Lady Eagles earned their first win against a Division I opponent on Jan. 9, 2008 when they defeated Norfolk State, 58-44. NCCU won four of their last seven games as a Division I program, including their victory over Norfolk State. The Lady Eagles also posted a 5-1 record inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in its first Division I season. NCCU earned their first win as a Division I program against Fayetteville State on Dec. 8, 2007 during the Lady Eagle Classic.

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In 2006-07, the Lady Eagles finished tied with Coppin State University atop the final Black College Sports Page (BCSP) rankings to earn a share of the 2007 BCSP Women’s Basketball Black College National Championship. Robinson guided NCCU to its first CIAA Tournament Championship in 23 years and school records in wins (26) and consecutive victories (19). For the second straight season, NCCU reached the regional semifinals of the NCAA Division II Tournament, with a 73-66 win over Newberry College. For her efforts, Robinson was voted as the 2007 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year for the third time in her career (1999, 2001, 2007).

The 2005-06 Lady Eagles enjoyed the best start in school history with an 11-1 record, and went on to post the thirdbest season in the program’s history with 23 victories.

NCCU also made its fourth trip to the NCAA postseason by earning an at-large bid as a No. 4 seed. The Lady Eagles advanced to the regional semifinals before losing to the eventual region champion.

For her efforts, Robinson was presented with the 2006 Russell Athletic/Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) NCAA Division II Region 3 Coach of the Year.

She was also selected CIAA Coach of the Week twice (Dec. 10, Feb. 18).

The 2004-05 Lady Eagles rebounded from a sluggish start to win 12 of their last 15 games, with the last loss coming in the CIAA Tournament Semifinals against the eventual champion. Robinson was voted as the CIAA Coach of the Week twice (Nov. 20, Feb. 5) during her ninth campaign at NCCU. During the 2001-02 season, the Lady Eagles continued their reign of success. NCCU was the only school to make the return trip to the 2002 NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional Championships. The Lady Eagles advanced to the round of “Sweet 16” during the national tournament for the first time in school history before falling in the regional championship game to the host institution. The NCCU women also: achieved a No. 1 ranking in the South Atlantic Region poll (Feb. 27 – Final Poll) for the first time in Lady Eagle hoops history; captured the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Western Division regular season title for the third time in the past four years; finished

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That same year, she attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania to begin her graduate studies in Health and Physical Education. In 1990, Robinson achieved her master’s degree in Health and Physical Education from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.

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Since beginning her coaching career in 1977, Robinson has coached basketball, track & field, softball and volleyball at four different school systems in Charlotte. She accepted her first coaching job at Wilson Junior High School, where she stayed for six years. Then, Robinson spent five years at Eastway Junior High School (1984-89), earning Conference Coach of the Year honors in 1986, one year at Hawthorne Traditional School (1989-90), where she was again named Conference Coach of the Year in 1990, and spent the last six years at Independence High School (1990-96).

In June of 2004, Robinson was selected by the USA Basketball Women’s Collegiate Committee to serve as a court coach at the USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Team Trials held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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In 1998-99, Robinson led the Lady Eagles to the regular season CIAA Western Division Championship title and a 20-7 overall record, becoming the winningest women’s basketball team in school history. For her achievements, Robinson was selected as the 1999 CIAA Women’s

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The Lady Eagles then fell into a 1-15 slump, before winning the last two games of the regular season.

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Her first season at NCCU was a transitional one. With no time to recruit and no full-time assistant coach, Robinson’s challenge was to be competitive.

NCCU opened the season winning three of its first four games, before losing four games by three points or less and two overtime decisions during the remainder of the campaign. In spite of a 5-20 overall finish, the 1996-97 Lady Eagles were competitive and a new era of women’s basketball had arrived at NCCU.

Robinson, a native of Charlotte, NC, graduated from Charlotte Catholic High School in 1973. After graduating from Charlotte Catholic High, she entered Winston-Salem State University, where she played point guard for the Lady Ram basketball program for four seasons and earned a bachelor of science degree in 1977, with concentration Health and Physical Education.

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For guiding the Lady Eagles to the winningest women’s basketball campaign in school history, Robinson was selected as the 2001 WBCA Division II District 3 Coach of the Year. She was also recognized as the 2001 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year, her second such honor in three seasons. Additionally, Robinson was named CIAA Coach of the Week four times during the regular season (Dec. 10, Jan. 6, Feb. 4, Feb, 17).

Along with her responsibilities to the girl’s basketball program, Robinson was also the head coach of volleyball and track & field, as well as Department Chairperson and an instructor of Health and Physical Education at Independence.

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The end to the 2000-01 season, however, was much brighter than the beginning for the Lady Eagles, particularly Coach Robinson. Three days before the start of the regular season, Robinson tore her Achilles’ tendon during a faculty/staff versus students basketball game on NCCU’s campus. She underwent surgery and spent the first half of the season on the sideline in a wheelchair and on crutches. Still, she never missed a game. Even after the final contest of the record-breaking season (a two-point loss in the regional semifinals to the No. 1 team in the country), Robinson had a slight limp as she crossed the mid-court line to shake hands with the opposing team.

From 1990 to 1996, Robinson directed the varsity girl’s basketball squad at Independence High School to an overall record of 96-56. During her six-year tenure, she guided her team to back-to-back Conference Championships in 1993-94 and 1994-95. For her work, she was honored as the Conference Coach of the Year in 1994, and North Carolina High School Athletic Association Regional USAir Sportsmanship Award in 1995.

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The Lady Eagles also captured the 2000-01 CIAA Western Division Championship, their second in the last three years.

In 1999-2000, the Lady Eagles advanced to the semifinals of the CIAA Tournament for the second consecutive year.

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The 2000-01 campaign was a special one for Robinson, as the Lady Eagles established several new standards for women’s basketball at NCCU: most overall victories (25); most regular season victories (22); longest winning streak (16); first undefeated record at home (12-0); highest NCAA regional ranking (No. 7 in final poll on Feb. 27); first at-large bid to NCAA Division II Tournament; and the first NCAA Tournament win for any women’s sports team in NCCU history.

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Most Victories 1. 197-172 Joli Robinson 2. 73-154 Jacqueline Pinnix 3.

51-74 Yvonne Edwards 4.

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Get to know Joli Robinson ...

Date of Birth: March 2nd Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Education: Bachelor of Science, Winston-Salem State, 1977 Master of Science, North Carolina A&T, 1990 Head Coaching Experience: N.C. Central, 1996-Present; Honors: 1999 CIAA Coach of the Year 2001 CIAA Coach of the Year 2001 WBCA Division II District 3 Coach of the Year 2006 WBCA Division II District 3 Coach of the Year 2007 CIAA Coach of the Year Season Records at NCCU: Season W 1996-1997 .......... 5 1997-1998 .......... 8 1998-1999 .......... 20 1999-2000 .......... 12 2000-2001 .......... 25 2001-2002 .......... 24 2002-2003 .......... 8 2003-2004 .......... 14 2004-2005 .......... 16 2005-2006 .......... 23 2006-2007 .......... 26 2007-2008 # ....... 6 2008-2009 .......... 10 13 years ............. 197

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Pct. .200 .296 .741 .414 .806 .774 .296 .500 .552 .767 .813 .231 .370 .534

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He took a short break from coaching before heading to Saint Augustine’s. Davis was a teacher and athletic director at North Rowan Middle School from 2000-01.

Before becoming an educator, Davis was an assistant to the athletic director at Kentucky State from 1998-99.

THE DAVIS FILE: • South Carolina State University Women’s Basketball, Assistant Coach • St. Augustine’s College Women’s Basketball, Head Coach • North Rowan Middle School Athletic Director/Teacher • Kentucky State College Assistant to the Athletic Director • Kentucky State College Women’s Basketball, Head Coach • Livingstone College Men’s Basketball, Assistant Men’s Coach • Livingstone College Women’s Basketball, Head Coach • Morristown College Women’s Basketball, Head Coach

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Before making his coaching debut, Davis made a name for himself on the hardwood. He attended Livingstone College, where he became one of the best players in CIAA history. Davis, an outstanding shooting guard, averaged 35 points per game, which ranked him first in the nation in scoring. He also led the nation in free throw shooting twice

He is married to Nichelle B. Davis and they reside in Raleigh, N.C.

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In between his successful campaigns at Kentucky State and Livingstone, Davis served as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team at Livingstone for the 1992-93 season. He also served as the head coach of the women’s team at Morristown College in Tennessee from 1987-88.

Davis earned a bachelor of arts degree in history and later went on to North Carolina A&T State University, where he earned a master of science degree in history.

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The Thorobrettes claimed a tournament championship, grabbed three-straight division titles and won a seasonbest 26 games under the direction of Davis. He became the first coach in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) history to win conference championships in both basketball and volleyball.

His outstanding performance on the basketball court during the 1980s earned him a spot in the Livingstone College Athletic Hall of Fame. He was inducted in the summer of 2005.

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Before becoming an athletic director and teacher at North Rowan, Davis had successful careers as head coach at Kentucky State from 1993-98 and Livingstone College from 1988-91. During his tenure at Kentucky State, the Thorobrettes became one of the best teams in the country, earning their first NCAA Tournament appearance, claiming consecutive 20-win seasons and earning a national ranking.

Shooting 94 percent from the stripe during his career with the Blue Bears, he earned one of the highest percentages in college basketball history. He is Livingstone’s leading scorer, having scored more than 1,800 points in his career.

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Davis comes to NCCU from South Carolina State University, where he spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program. Prior to his stint at South Carolina State, he spent seven years as the head women’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s College.

during his collegiate career. In 1982, he was selected to the All-CIAA team.

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Antonio O. Davis enters his first season as an associate head coach for the North Carolina Central University women’s basketball program. As a member of the coaching staff, Davis will assist in the Lady Eagles’ recruiting efforts, and will work mostly with the guards.

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Leah frierson assistant Coach first season Belleville, ill. austin peay Leah Frierson enters her first season as an assistant coach for the North Carolina Central University women’s basketball program. As a member of the coaching staff, Frierson will serve as recruiting coordinator and will work with the post players.

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Region XXIV semifinals. She became the school’s all-time rebounding leader and earned both All-Region XXIV and Great Rivers Athletic All-Conference honors during both of her final two seasons.

Frierson comes to NCCU from Livingstone College, where she spent one season as head coach of the Blue Bear women’s program. Prior to Livingstone, Frierson was named assistant coach at St. Augustine’s College, where she served under current assistant coach Antonio Davis during the 2006-07 season.

Frierson earned her associate of arts degree from Southwestern Illinois. In 2001, Frierson earned a scholarship to continue her basketball career at Austin Peay State University. A torn ACL in her left knee drowned her hopes of a successful 2001-02 campaign, but her determination and hard work allowed her to come back the following year.

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Before arriving at St. Augustine’s, Frierson took on the position of director of basketball operations at North Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill., where she served as the coordinator and liaison for community service, marketing and facilities for the 2005-06 season.

As a senior, she helped her team capture their secondstraight Ohio Valley Conference title, where they went undefeated in conference play and came two points shy of defeating the North Carolina Tarheels in the 2003 NCAA first round game.

Her coaching career began in 2003 when she spent two seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator under head coach David Johnson at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian College. During her tenure with the Knights, they recorded their first-ever postseason victory in 2004, while claiming school records for overall and conference wins for the 2004-05 season. That same season, the Knights had their most successful season at the Division II level, earning a 15-13 record.

While at Austin Peay, she was the 2003 recipient of the Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar-Athlete Award after being a member of the Ohio Valley Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2002-03 season. She was a four-time honoree on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and made the Dean’s List for the spring of 2002 and 2003.

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While at SAPC, Frierson worked directly with the post players, but she also oversaw academic progress, recruiting, strength and conditioning and compliance. She was also in control of the program’s film exchange and community outreach programs, while also serving as the school’s Student Athlete Advisory Board Advisor.

Frierson’s hard work and passion for the game of basketball came from her playing days. After graduating from Belleville East High School in 1998, Frierson continued her basketball career at Belleville Area College. Due to a right knee injury, she was unable to compete in her first year of competition, but came back the following year to lead her team to a 33-3 finish and the NJCAA Championships, where they finished second.

Following the 1999-2000 year, the school was renamed Southwestern Illinois College. Frierson helped the program earn a 20-10 record and reach their third-straight NJCAA

She earned a bachelor of science degree in communications with a minor in psychology from Austin Peay. In 2006, she earned a master of arts degree in education from the University of Phoenix and just recently obtained a master’s degree in sports administration from the University of North Carolina Pembroke.

She resides in Raleigh, N.C.

THE FRIERSON FILE: • Livingstone College Women’s Basketball, Head Coach • St. Augustine’s College Women’s Basketball, Assistant Coach • North Illinois University Director of Basketball Operations • St. Andrew’s Presbyterian College Women’s Basketball, Assistant Coach

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Her talent caught the eye of many scouts nationwide. She was named one of the Top-25 high school players in the nation and went on to continue her basketball career at North Carolina State University, under the leadership of the honorable Kay Yow.

When asked about Dickens, her former college coach Jenny Palmateer describes her as a tenacious player who was always the hardest worker on the team. She also stated that Dickens had explosive offensive skills and was a big time scorer and rebounder.

When asked to be a part of the Lady Eagles program, Dickens was very excited and eager to share all the things she was taught by her legendary coach, in hopes that it would help carry this program to its highest potential.

She resides in Raleigh, N.C.

THE DICKENS FILE: • GIT HYPE (Gathering Individuals To Help Youth Prosper & Excel)

Owner • CD Povoa / Monte Adriano Basketball Team Professional Basketball Player • Utex Row Rybnik Basketball Team Professional Basketball Player

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She ended her college career with 989 points and more than 500 rebounds. Dickens led her team to the Sweet Sixteen during her final campaign. When asked about her experience at N.C. State, Dickens expresses how much basketball knowledge she was taught, but more so, how she was given the tools to become a better person.

Shortly after Yow’s passing, Dickens decided to place her own professional dreams on hold. She wanted to pass on the knowledge she was given from a very inspirational Kay Yow. Dickens decided to start her own company, GIT HYPE (Gathering Individuals To Help Youth Prosper & Excel), with some of her former peers. It was a way for her to pass on life lessons and skills that she was taught.

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Dickens was the type of player who was willing to do whatever was asked for the sake of the team. She was a great defender, who was willing to give up her body. She loved to compete and is very competitive. She was one of the best all-around players to come through N.C. State.

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As a freshman, Dickens earned a starting spot for the Wolfpack, where she remained throughout her career at N.C. State. While at N.C. State, she was known as one of the most versatile and intense players on the team, playing three different positions.

Dickens’ debut season landed her another season in Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, where she led the CD Povoa/ Monte Adriano team in assists, points, and steals. While playing in Portugal, Dickens lost her mentor Kay Yow to a long battle with breast cancer, and her thought process began to change.

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Dickens graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management with an emphasis in sports management.

She also graduated with a minor in business.

During her first season as a professional, she played in Rybnik, Poland, where she led the Utex Row Rynik team to a Final Four and it’s first-ever playoff appearance. She left Poland as the second leading scorer on the team and dished out the most assists.

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Dickens started her career in Tarboro, N.C., where she led Tarboro High School to countless conference championships and state championship runs. She was named Miss Basketball of North Carolina during her junior season and went on to become the first female in Tarboro history to have her jersey retired.

After her colligate career was complete, Dickens was invited to attend a few closed tryouts for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Although Dickens did not earn a spot on a final roster, she stuck with it and found herself playing professionally in Europe.

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amy D. Linder Director of Basketball operations first season Warner robins, Ga. Livingstone Amy Linder enters her first year at North Carolina Central University, where she serves as the director of basketball operations for the Lady Eagles basketball program.

Before coming to NCCU, Linder spent a year as a physical education teacher and head women’s basketball coach at Independence High School in Charlotte, N.C. Linder, who has ties to Livingstone College just like assistant coaches Antonio Davis and Leah Frierson, was an assistant women’s basketball coach at Livingstone from 2004-07, where she also served as the recruiting coordinator and co-camp coordinator for the women’s basketball program.

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Prior to her stint with the Blue Bears, Linder made her coaching debut at Highland Community College, where she served as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program.

In 2002, Linder received a bachelor’s degree in sport management from Livingstone, where she was a member of the Blue Bears basketball team.

She is currently working towards a master’s degree in athletic administration from NCCU. Linder resides in Raleigh, N.C.

Brigitte Council athletic Trainer second season Greenville, n.C. north Carolina Brigitte Council enters her second year at North Carolina Central University, where she serves as the athletic trainer for the cross country, women’s basketball and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams.

Prior to coming to NCCU, Council was employed at Elizabeth City State University, where she spent two years as an athletic trainer.

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She received her bachelor’s degree in 2004 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in exercise and sports science with a specialization in athletic training.

Council is certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and licensed by the state of North Carolina.

She resides in Durham, N.C., but is originally from Greenville.

In 2004, upon graduation, she was employed by Vance County Schools as a health and physical education teacher and head athletic trainer at Northern Vance High school in Henderson, North Carolina.

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ONE CLUB. ONE GOAL.

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Become part of something bigger than ever before – the new Eagle Club. Your annual contribution benefits our sports programs and helps bring recognition to the entire If you haven’t heard, there’s a new booster club at North Carolina Central university, which is great for campus life and University. It’s the all-new Eagle Club. Yes, more than a half-dozen of our Eagle pride. athletic booster clubs, including the original long-standing Eagle Club, special Groups Within have joined forces to create a superpower club that provides scholarship the club support for all NCCU student-athletes. It’s an important step forward as we move up to Division I. There’s only one Eagle Club, but there are a few groups within the club that are given If you’re a previous booster club member, your past giving history will be special recognition. NCCU letterwinners recognized when you continue on with the new Eagle Club. For everyone receive E-Varsity Club status, which includes who contributes, this is your chance to become a charter member of the extra perks and discounts. Our student new Eagle Club. As a member, you’ll be part of the only fundraising members go by the Screaming Eagles, organization for the athletic department sanctioned by the university. and our youngest supporters are part of the Eagle Kids Club.

Next to student-athletes, our supporters are the most important assets to our athletic program. With your help, we’ll be able to offer more We’re Just Warming up scholarships to the most talented student-athletes, as well as provide This is only the beginning for the new Eagle them with world-class facilities.

Club. It’s going to be a busy, exciting year as we ascend to Division I – with many events and fundraisers planned. To keep up with the club and learn more, visit our website at NCCUEaglePride.com.

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2008-09: Appeared in 25 games, including 22 as a starter for the Lady Eagles ... Averaged 27.6 minutes per contest ...

Averaged 4.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.6 steals per outing ... Was second on the team in rebounds with 155 ... Grabbed double-digit boards in three games: versus Morgan State (Nov. 17), at Morgan State (Jan. 22) and at Savannah State (Feb. 14) ... Put on her best performance against Morgan State (Jan. 22), where she recorded one of her two double-doubles with a career-high 17 points and 12 rebounds, while shooting 72.7 percent from the field ... Put on another double-double performance against Savannah State (Feb. 14) with 12 points and 11 rebounds ... Dished a season-high four assists twice: versus Buffalo (Nov. 29) and against Bethune-Cookman (Dec. 1) ... Blocked a seasonhigh two shots against VCU (Dec. 21) and Western Michigan (Dec.30) ... Had a career-high six steals against Savannah State (Jan. 24) ... Scored and grabbed a rebound in 24-of-25 games ... Shot 75.0 percent from the foul line in three games ... Shot 43.8 percent from the field and 55.1 percent from the stripe on the season ... Was a perfect 1-for-1 from behind the arc.

2007-08: Appeared in 26 games, including 23 as a starter … Averaged 29.8 minutes per contest … Topped the Lady Eagles with 215 rebounds (8.3 rpg) and 12 blocked shots … Was second on the squad with 43 steals … Was third on the team in scoring with 201 points (7.7 ppg) and assists (38) … Led the team in scoring four times … Topped the squad in rebounding 13 times … Scored in double figures in eight games, including five straight contest to end the season …

Grabbed double-digit rebounds 10 times, including seven of the last nine games … Recorded seven doubles-doubles … Scored a career-high 16 points at High Point (Jan. 5) … Amassed a career-high 16 rebounds at Bethune-Cookman (Dec. 17) … Recorded 15 rebounds (nine offensive) at Catawba (Nov. 24) … Collected a career-high five steals at Duquesne (Jan. 7) … Swatted three shots in a game twice: at Coppin State (Nov. 20) and at Duquesne (Jan. 7).

2006-07: Appeared in all 32 games, including eight as a starter … Averaged 13.2 minutes per contest … Placed second on the team in field goal percentage, shooting a blistering 53.1 percent from the floor … Ranked fifth on the squad with 107 rebounds … Best overall outing was at UNC Pembroke (Nov. 25) with a season-high 14 points, eight rebounds and two assists … Recorded 12 points and seven boards versus Saint Augustine’s (Jan. 27) … Grabbed a season-best nine rebounds twice: versus UNC Pembroke (Jan. 2) and at Bowie State (Jan. 9).

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at the Academy of the Holy Cross … Lettered four years in basketball … Played under head coach Keith Brown … Was named team captain as a senior … Earned All-Tournament Team recognition as a senior and was named Most Valuable Player of the IAABO Basketball Tournament.

Personal: Latoya Nicole Bennett … Daughter of Donovan and Victoria Bennett … Was born on Aug. 20, 1988 in Wheaton, Md. … Enjoys fishing, skating, ice skating, and watching T.V. … Plans to graduate and work in a detention center … Loves watching the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel … Majoring in criminal justice with a minor in juvenile justice.

Did You Know: Latoya wants to become a famous actress and is a volunteer for the Big Brother/Big Sister program.

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latoya Bennett’S Career StatiStiCS TOTAL 3-POINT --- REBOUNDS --FG-FGA Pct. FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. 51-96 .531 0-2 .000 27-49 .551 49 58 107 3.3 69-163 .423 0-0 .000 63-105 .600 95 120 215 8.3 39-89 .438 1-1 1.000 27-49 .551 55 100 155 6.2 159-348 .457 1-3 .333 117-203 .576 199 278 477 5.7

Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 10 20 5 15 129 4.0 38 70 12 43 201 7.7 35 50 7 40 106 4.2 83 140 24 98 436 5.3

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Points 17 at Morgan State (1/22/09)

If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

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Rebounds 16 at Bethune-Cookman (12/17/07)

Steals 6 vs Savannah State (1/24/09) Blocks 3 (twice) last at Duquesne (1/7/08)

Field Goal Attempts 11 (6x) last at Morgan State (1/22/09)

Jamaica If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you play?

Best advice you were ever given?

“As long as you know the truth, nothing else matters.”

Favorite basketball moment?

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Beating West Virginia Tech a week after they beat us.

What song best represents you?

Favorite sports icon?

“Boston” by Augustana

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3-Point Field Goal Attempts 1 (3x) last at ECU (11/28/08)

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If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Listening to Jill Scott’s entire “The Real Thing” album.

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Free Throws Made 8 at High Point (1/5/08) Free Throw Attempts 11 at Lincoln (Pa.) (2/8/08) Minutes Played 38 at Robert Morris (1/27/09)

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2008-09: Appeared in 25-of-27 games for the Lady Eagles, including five as a starter ... Averaged 14.7 minutes per contest ... Averaged 1.8 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks per outing ...

Had her best performance against South Carolina State (Jan. 2), where she scored a season-high six points, dished a season-high four assists, and hit 2-of-3 from behind the arc (66.7 percent) ... Was a perfect 4-for-4 from the stripe on the season ... Grabbed a season-high four rebounds twice: at Oklahoma (Jan. 4) and at Winston-Salem State (Feb. 11) ... Shot 19.8 percent from the field and 16.0 percent from the 3-point line on the season ... Scored in 13 games for the Lady Eagles.

2007-08: Appeared in 17 games for the Lady Eagles, including three as a starter … Averaged 19.1 minutes per contest … Averaged 4.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per outing as a true freshman … Led the team in scoring with a season-high 11 points at Morgan State (Nov. 21) … Put on a double-figure offensive output versus Elizabeth City State (Dec. 7) with 10 points to go along with four assists, two boards and a steal in the Lady Eagle Classic … Collected seven points and season-highs of seven assists, four rebounds and four steals against Fayetteville State (Dec. 8) in day two of the Lady Eagle Classic.

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at New Hanover High School … Earned All-Conference and All-Tournament Team honors … Was a four-time recipient of the team’s Best Offensive Player Award …

Was a three-time recipient of the team’s Most Dedicated Award and a two-time recipient of the Most Assists Award … Was a member of the A-B Honor Roll her junior and senior years.

Personal: Shanise Nicole Blanks … Daughter of Kenneth Lee Hills and Shelley Blanks … Was born on July 5, 1989 in Wilmington, N.C. … Enjoys shopping, reading and spending time with her family … Majoring in psychology.

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Did You Know: Shanise likes to sing and dance.

ShaniSe BlankS’S Career StatiStiCS Year G-GS MP-Avg. 2007-08 17-3 325-19.1 2008-09 25-5 368-14.7 TOTAL 42-8 693-16.5

TOTAL FG-FGA 27-111 16-81 43-192

3-POINT Pct. FG-FGA Pct. .243 11-68 .162 .198 8-50 .160 .224 19-118 .161

FT-FTA Pct. 3-5 .600 4-4 1.000 7-9 .778

--- REBOUNDS --Off Def Tot Avg. 12 17 29 1.7 4 26 30 1.2 16 43 59 1.4

Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 26 51 3 12 68 4.0 28 46 2 10 44 1.8 54 97 5 22 112 2.7

north Carolina Central University

pLayEr profiLEs

Points 11 at Morgan State (11/21/07) Rebounds 4 (4x) last at WSSU (2/11/09)

Steals 4 vs. Fayetteville State (12/8/07) Blocks 1 (5x) last at WSSU (2/11/09)

Field Goal Attempts 13 (twice) last at Catawba (11/24/07)

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

“Your setback is a setup for your comeback.”

What is your pregame ritual?

Listening to music and praying.

Israel Favorite basketball moment?

If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you play?

When I reached 1,000 points in high school.

Softball Favorite sports icon?

Favorite movie?

CoaCheS

Field Goals Made 4 (twice) last vs. ECSU (12/7/07)

Jada Pinkett Smith

What is your favorite quote?

outlook

Assists 7 vs. Fayetteville State (12/8/07)

If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

General info.

SittinG down with ... ShaniSe BlankS

Career hiGhS

Tamera Young The Life of David Gale

3-Point Field Goal Attempts 11 at North Carolina (11/9/07)

PlayerS

Three-Point Field Goals Made 3 at Morgan State (11/21/07)

Free Throws Made 2 (3x) last at Savannah St. (2/14/09) Free Throw Attempts 2 (4x) ast at Savannah St. (2/14/09) Minutes Played 38 vs. Texas-Pan American (12/6/08)

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2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

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katrice Elliott

PlayerS

CoaCheS

outlook

6-0 junior Center apex, n.C. apex high school

2008-09: Appeared in 25 of the 27 games the Lady Eagles played, including five as a starter ... Averaged 8.6 minutes per contest ... Averaged 1.0 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.1 steals and 0.2 blocks per outing ... Scored in 11 games with her best scoring performance coming against Oklahoma (Jan. 4), where she matched her season-high four points ... Had her best overall outing against West Virginia (Nov. 14), where she scored four points, had a season-high three blocks, and shot 2-for-3 from the field (66.7 percent) ... Shot a perfect 2-for-2 from the stripe against Oklahoma (Jan. 4) and grabbed a season-high four boards ... Shot 34.4 percent from the field and 75.0 percent from the free throw line on the season.

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2007-08: Appeared in 24 of 26 games, including three as a starter … Averaged 8.7 minutes per contest …

Scored in five of the last six games of the season … Scored a season-high four points twice: at Catawba (Nov. 24) and at Fayetteville State (Feb. 4) … Collected a season-best four rebounds (three offensive) at Central State (Feb. 6) … Tallied two points, three rebounds and two steals versus West Virginia Tech (Jan. 29) … Recorded two points, three boards, two assists and a steal at West Virginia Tech (Jan. 12).

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at Apex High School …Was an All-Conference Team selection … Was a member of high school conference and regional championship teams … Her team was crowned the Glaxo Tournament Champions and earned a runner-up finish in the state championship … Was a two-time Academic All-Conference honoree.

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Personal: Katrice Renee Elliott … Daughter of Williams H. Knotts II and Rena M. Lowe … Was born on Dec. 31, 1987 in Raleigh, N.C. … Received academic recognition at NCCU in the Spring of 2007 as an Honor Roll student … Enjoys spending time with her family … Majoring in business management with a minor in Spanish.

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Did You Know: Katrice wants to open her own store.

katriCe elliott’S Career StatiStiCS Year G-GS 2007-08 24-3 2008-09 25-5 TOTAL 49-8

TOTAL MP-Avg. FG-FGA 209-8.7 7-20 216-8.6 11-32 425-8.7 18-52

3-POINT Pct. FG-FGA Pct. .350 0-0 .000 .344 0-0 .000 .346 0-0 .000

FT-FTA Pct. 4-9 .444 3-4 .750 7-13 .538

--- REBOUNDS --Off Def Tot Avg. Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 10 17 27 1.1 3 26 2 10 18 0.8 8 20 28 1.1 2 9 5 3 25 1.0 18 37 55 1.1 5 35 7 13 43 0.9

north Carolina Central University

pLayEr profiLEs

Points 4 (4x) last at Oklahoma (1/4/08) Rebounds 4 (twice) last at Oklahoma (1/4/08)

Steals 2 (twice) last vs. W.Va. Tech (1/29/08) Blocks 3 at West Virginia (11/14/08)

Field Goal Attempts 5 at Oklahoma (1/4/08)

Because it was my father’s alma mater and it was close to home.

“Ask and ye shall receive.”

If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you play?

Volleyball

Sanaa Lathan Best advice you were ever given?

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Mexico

“Do things like they need to be done, so you can get where you want to be.”

What is your pregame ritual?

Favorite sports icon?

Reading the Bible.

Lisa Leslie

3-Point Field Goal Attempts None

PlayerS

Three-Point Field Goals Made None

CoaCheS

Field Goals Made 2 (twice) last at WVU (11/14/08)

What is your favorite quote?

outlook

Assists 2 at West Virginia Tech (1/12/08)

Why did you choose to attend NCCU?

General info.

SittinG down with ... katriCe elliott

Career hiGhS

Free Throws Made 2 (3x) at Oklahoma (1/4/08) Free Throw Attempts 2 (6x) last at Wake Forest (2/5/09) Minutes Played 26 at Central State (2/6/08)

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2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

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pLayEr profiLEs

sheresa Mills

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5-11 junior forward Greenville, n.C. south Central high school

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2008-09: Appeared in 10 games, averaging 1.8 minutes per contest ... Averaged 0.4 rebounds and 0.1 steals per outing ... Played a season-high five minutes against Oklahoma (Jan. 4), where she grabbed a seasonhigh two boards ... Had a season-high one steal against Chicago State (Jan. 10).

2007-08: Appeared in 13 games, averaging 4.3 minutes per contest … Recorded three points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot as a true freshman … Shot 1-of-5 from the field (20.0 percent) and 1-of-2 from the free throw line (50.0 percent) … Scored two points with a rebound, an assist and a steal in 15 minutes of action at High Point (Jan. 5) … Scored on a free throw at West Virginia Tech (Jan. 12).

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at South Central High School … Was a two-time All-Conference, All-County and Team Most Valuable Player honoree … Earned team’s Most Hustle, Most Improved and Best Defensive Player Awards … Earned two honorable mentions … Helped lead her team to two conference championship titles and a sectional championship title… Was among the top 10 percent of her freshman and sophomore class … Was a junior marshal.

Personal: Sheresa A. Mills … Daughter of Shera Edwards … Was born on Sept. 28, 1989 in Washington, D.C. … Enjoys hanging out with friends and family, basketball, listening to music and writing … Majoring in biology.

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Did You Know: Sheresa speaks Spanish and English.

ShereSa Mill’S Career StatiStiCS Year 2007-08 2008-09 TOTAL

G-GS 13-0 10-0 23-0

TOTAL MP-Avg. FG-FGA 56-4.3 1-5 18-1.8 0-4 74-3.2 1-9

3-POINT Pct. FG-FGA Pct. .200 0-0 .000 .000 0-1 .000 .111 0-1 .000

FT-FTA 1-2 0-0 1-2

Pct. .500 .000 .500

--- REBOUNDS --Off Def Tot Avg. Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 3 3 6 0.5 3 5 1 2 3 0.2 1 3 4 0.4 0 6 0 1 0 0.0 4 6 10 0.4 3 11 1 3 3 0.1

north Carolina Central University

pLayEr profiLEs

Points None Rebounds 2 at Oklahoma (1/4/09)

What song would best represent you?

I liked the atmosphere of the school and I wanted to go to an HBCU. I also wanted to help build the NCCU women’s basketball program.

“I’m Still Holding On” Best advice you were ever given?

“Live your life with no regrets.”

Steals 1 at Chicago State (1/10/09)

If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

Sanaa Lathan

Blocks None

Field Goal Attempts 2 at East Carolina (11/28/08)

Talking to my mom, getting my mind prepared and praying.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Favorite sports icon?

Italy or Greece

Diana Taurasi

3-Point Field Goal Attempts 1 at East Carolina (11/28/08)

PlayerS

Three-Point Field Goals Made None

CoaCheS

Field Goals Made None

What is your pregame ritual?

outlook

Assists None

Why did you choose to attend NCCU?

General info.

SittinG down with ... ShereSa MillS

Career hiGhS

Free Throws Made None Free Throw Attempts None

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Minutes Played 5 at Oklahoma (1/4/09)

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2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

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Danielle DeBerry

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5-5 sophomore Guard Durham, n.C. C.E. jordan high school

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2008-09: Appeared in 27 games for the Lady Eagles, including 11 as a starter ... Averaged 22.6 minutes per contest as a true freshman ... Averaged 5.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.5 steals per outing ... Was second on the team in 3-point field goal percentage, shooting 21.2 percent ... Was third on the team from the free throw line, shooting 63.8 percent ... Had her best outing against Western Michigan (Dec. 30), where she scored a season-high 14 points and five assists, while shooting 57.1 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from the stripe ... Grabbed a season-high seven boards in three games: Savannah State (Jan. 24), North Carolina (Feb. 1) and Longwood (Feb. 20) ... Had five assists against Air Force (Dec. 5) ... Shot 3-for-4 from the foul line (75.0 percent) against Bethune-Cookman (Dec. 1) ... Had four double-digit scoring performances ... Shot 38.2 percent from the field and 63.8 percent from the stripe on the season ... Was a member of the A-B Honor Roll … Was selected to the Dean’s List.

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at C.E. Jordan High School … Was an All-Conference First Team and All-Area First Team selection … Was runner-up for conference Most Valuable Player …

Helped lead her team to the conference championship, where they finished second … Recorded a tripledouble versus Knightdale.

Personal: Danielle Lea DeBerry … Daughter of Sean and Tinita Garris … Was born on July 13, 1990 in Durham, N.C. … Enjoys computers, shopping and reading … Majoring in computer science.

Staff/Media

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review

Did You Know: Danielle’s favorite place on campus is her room.

Year G-GS 2008-09 27-11 TOTAL 27-11

danielle deBerry’S Career StatiStiCS TOTAL 3-POINT --- REBOUNDS --MP-Avg. FG-FGA Pct. FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 609-22.6 52-136 .382 7-33 .212 30-47 .638 32 36 68 2.5 31 44 2 41 141 5.2 609-22.6 52-136 .382 7-33 .212 30-47 .638 32 36 68 2.5 31 44 2 41 141 5.2

north Carolina Central University

pLayEr profiLEs

Points 14 vs. Western Michigan (12/30/08) Rebounds 7 (3x) last at Longwood (2/20/09)

Regina King or Tasha Mac If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

What is your favorite quote?

“Don’t let homecoming homegoing.”

be

your

Best advice you were ever given?

“Work through adverse situations.”

Hawaii

Steals 5 at Air Force (12/5/08)

outlook

Assists 5 vs. Western Michigan (12/30/08)

If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

General info.

SittinG down with ... danielle deBerry

Career hiGhS

Favorite basketball moment?

Blocks 1 (twice) last at VCU (12/21/08)

Field Goal Attempts 10 vs. Bethune-Cookman (12/1/08)

First game of my senior year when I got a triple double.

Volleyball Favorite sports icon?

Favorite Movie?

CoaCheS

Field Goals Made 5 (twice) last at Longwood (2/20/09)

If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you play?

LeBron James Norbit

3-Point Field Goal Attempts 3 (4x) last at Longwood (2/20/09)

PlayerS

Three-Point Field Goals Made 1 (7x) last at Longwood (2/20/09)

Free Throws Made 6 (twice) last vs. S.C. State (1/2/09) Free Throw Attempts 9 vs. Western Michigan (12/30/08) Minutes Played 36 (twice) last at Sav. St. (2/14/09)

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2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

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Blaire houston

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outlook

5-4 sophomore Guard south plainfield, n.j. south plainfield high school

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2008-09: Appeared in 26 games for the Lady Eagles, including 22 as a starter ... Averaged 33.3 minutes per contest ... Was second on the team in minutes played ... Averaged 9.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals per outing as a true freshman ... Scored a season-high 18 points against Savannah State (Jan. 24) ... Led the team in 3-point field goal percentage, shooting 28.3 percent ... Was second on the team from the free throw line, shooting 73.8 percent ... Was second on the team in assists (65) and steals (47) ... Dished a season-high eight assists against Maryland Eastern Shore (Dec. 19) before grabbing a season-high four boards against Longwood (Feb. 20) ... Shot 4-for-5 from behind the arc (80.0 percent) against Virginia Tech (Nov. 20) ... Hit 7-for-8 from the stripe (87.5 percent) against Morgan State (Nov. 17) ... Had 13 doubledigit scoring performances ... Shot 38.5 percent from the field and 28.3 percent from behind the arc, while shooting an impressive 73.8 percent from the stripe on the season.

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at South Plainfield High School … Was honored as a McDonald’s All-American Nominee …Earned All-Country First Team, All-Area First Team, All-Conference First Team and All-State First Team honors … Was team captain and Most Valuable Player as a senior …

Averaged 20.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.4 assists per game as senior … Led Middlesex County with most points scored in a season (502) … Scored 1,247 career points … Was selected for the NJSCA North-South All-Star Team … Was a member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society and the National Scholar Honor Society … Was named a New Jersey Rising Scholar.

Personal: Blaire Aurianna Houston … Daughter of Michael and Donna Houston … Was born on Oct. 13, 1989 in Livingston, N.J. … Enjoys traveling and hanging out with friends … Plans to work for an advertising agency on Wall Street … Majoring in marketing.

Staff/Media

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Did You Know: Blaire is a world traveler.

Year G-GS 2008-09 26-22 TOTAL 26-22

Blaire houSton’S Career TOTAL 3-POINT MP-Avg. FG-FGA Pct. FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. 866-33.3 82-213 .385 17-60 .283 59-80 .738 866-33.3 82-213 .385 17-60 .283 59-80 .738

StatiStiCS --- REBOUNDS --Off Def Tot Avg. Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 20 46 66 2.5 65 67 0 47 240 9.2 20 46 66 2.5 65 67 0 47 240 9.2

north Carolina Central University

pLayEr profiLEs

Points 18 vs. Savannah State (1/24/09)

If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

Favorite movie?

Menace II Society

General info.

SittinG down with ... Blaire houSton

Career hiGhS

Sanaa Lathan

Rebounds 6 at Longwood (2/20/09)

What is your favorite quote?

Steals 4 (3x) last vs. Sav. St. (1/24/09) Blocks None

Field Goal Attempts 13 at Chicago State (1/10/09)

If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you play?

Best advice you were ever given?

“Don’t ever let your fear dictate who you are.”

Favorite sports icon?

Maybe softball. I used to play, but I decided to pursue basketball.

CoaCheS

Field Goals Made 7 at Winston-Salem State (2/11/09)

I have traveled the world, but the two places I have always wanted to visit are Greece and Rome.

“A coward dies a thousand deaths ... a soldier dies but once” - Tupac Shakur

outlook

Assists 8 vs. Md. Eastern Shore (12/19/08)

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Kobe Bryant

3-Point Field Goal Attempts 6 at VCU (12/21/08)

PlayerS

Three-Point Field Goals Made 4 at Virginia Tech (11/20/08)

Free Throws Made 8 vs. Savannah State (1/24/09) Free Throw Attempts 10 vs. Savannah State (1/24/09) Minutes Played 44 vs. Western Michigan (12/30/08)

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2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

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Chasidy Williams

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5-10 sophomore forward fayetteville, n.C. Trinity Christian

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2008-09: Appeared in 27 games for the Lady Eagles, including 23 as a starter ... Averaged 31.3 minutes per contest ... Averaged 11.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.3 steals per outing as a true freshman ... Was second on the team in points 318 on the season (11.8) ... Scored a season-high 26 points against Winston-Salem State (Feb. 11), where she shot a season-high 75 percent from the field ... Led the team in steals (62) ... Was second on the team in field goal percentage, shooting 46.5 percent ... Was third on the team in rebounds with 136 (5.0) and fourth in free throw percentage, shooting 59.3 percent ... Recorded a double-double against Texas-Pan American with 18 points and a season-high 10 rebounds ... Dished a season-high four assists against Longwood (Jan. 13) before tallying a season-high eight steals against Robert Morris (Jan. 27) ... Shot an impressive 7-for-8 from the stripe (87.5 percent) against Savannah State (Feb. 14) ... Had four double-digit scoring performances, including five 20-point scoring outings ... Shot 46.5 percent from the field and 59.3 percent from the line on the season.

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at Trinity Christian High School … Was a four-time member of the All-Conference Team … Was an All-State selection … Was voted Conference Player of the Year … Was a member of the 1-A State Championship Team and Conference Championship Team … Earned Player of the Week honors … During her senior season, she was named the team’s Most Valuable Player … Was a two-sport athlete, where she was a member of the volleyball team … Was selected to the AllConference Team in volleyball.

Personal: Chasidy LeShay Williams … Daughter of Davis and Shelina Pitt … Was born on Aug. 12, 1990 in Germany … Enjoys working out, reading and looking at the clouds to see what type of shapes and characters they look like … Majoring in physical education with a minor in health and wellness.

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Did You Know: Chasidy listens to country music in her car.

Year G-GS 2008-09 27-23 TOTAL 27-23

ChaSidy williaMS’S Career StatiStiCS TOTAL 3-POINT --- REBOUNDS --MP-Avg. FG-FGA Pct. FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. Off Def Tot Avg. Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 845-31.3 119-256 .465 0-5 .000 80-135 .593 51 85 136 5.0 34 115 0 62 318 11.8 845-31.3 119-256 .465 0-5 .000 80-135 .593 51 85 136 5.0 34 115 0 62 318 11.8

north Carolina Central University

pLayEr profiLEs

Points 26 at Winston-Salem State (2/11/09) Rebounds 10 (twice) last at Chicago State (1/10/09)

If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you play?

The cafe

Volleyball

If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

What is your pregame ritual?

Laughing

Steals 8 at Robert Morris (1/27/09) Blocks None

Field Goal Attempts 20 at North Carolina (2/1/09)

Favorite basketball moment?

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Scoring 20 points on UNC.

England

Favorite sports icon?

Best advice you were ever given?

LeBron James

CoaCheS

Field Goals Made 9 (twice) last at WSSU (2/11/09)

Christina Milian

outlook

Assists 4 vs. Longwood (1/13/09)

Where is your favorite place on campus?

General info.

SittinG down with ... ChaSidy williaMS

Career hiGhS

“Don’t give up.”

3-Point Field Goal Attempts 2 at Virginia Tech (11/20/08)

PlayerS

Three-Point Field Goals Made None

Free Throws Made 8 (3x) last at WSSU (2/11/09) Free Throw Attempts 16 at Robert Morris (1/27/09) Minutes Played 44 vs. Texas-Pan American (12/6/08)

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2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

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nEWCoMErs

Brittany Myatt

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outlook

5-9 sophomore Guard piscataway, n.j. piscataway high school

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2008-09: Did not compete ... Was selected to the honor roll during her freshman year.

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at Piscataway High School … Earned All-Conference and All-State honors … Was named one of the top-20 athletes … Helped lead her team to a championship title … Was involved in graphic design.

Personal: Brittany Ashleye Myatt … Daughter of Joe and Joan Myatt … Was born on Sept. 21, 1990 in Edison, N.J. … Enjoys working out …

Majoring in visual communications.

Did You Know: Brittany earned above a 3.0 grade point average last year.

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SittinG down with ... Brittany Myatt If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

Sanaa Lathan If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I would go back to Spain.

If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you play?

hiStory

Track and Field Favorite movie?

The Color Purple and Love and Basketball

Staff/Media

What song would best represent you?

“Ego” by Kanye West and Beyonce’ Favorite sports icon?

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan

north Carolina Central University

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Personal: Aretha Johnson … Daughter of Aratha and Dinah Johnson … Was born on June 14, 1990 in Lexington, Ky. … Enjoys reading, shopping and hanging out with friends … Plans to become the CEO of the WNBA.

CoaCheS

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at East Jessamine High School … Was an All-District Team selection her senior season … Was the Most Valuable Player her senior year… Was named the Most Improved Player her freshman season … Was a member of the Honor Roll … Was a part of the superintendent forum.

outlook

5-11 freshman forward Lexington, ky.

East jessamine high school

General info.

aretha johnson

Did You Know: Aretha loves animals.

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If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

oPPonentS

The library on the top floor, in the very back.

Jurnee Smollett from The Great Debaters

review

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

To Australia to hike and to visit their zoo Favorite movie?

What song would best represent you?

hiStory

Crazy Beautiful

“The Sky is the Limit” by Lil’ Wayne

“God has my back and I got his.”

2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

Staff/Media

What is your favorite quote?

General info.

nEWCoMErs

joanna Miller

Personal: Joanna Marisol Miller … Daughter of David Miller and Teresa Rubio … Was born on Sept. 25, 1991 in Los Angeles, Calif. … Enjoys drawing, playing the flute and trumpet, music, art and playing any sports … Major is undecided.

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Did You Know: Joanna is the first female athlete to play in college on her father’s side and the first Miller to play basketball on her mother’s side.

SittinG down with ... Joanna Miller

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High School: Was a member of the basketball team at Pacific Hills High School … Earned All-State honors her last two seasons … Was All-CIF, All-League and Most Valuable Player her last three years … Was named Athlete of the Year her last three seasons … Was the League Most Valuable Player during her senior season … Averaged 20 points, eight rebounds, five steals and four assists per game … Her team was crowned the CIF Champions her sophomore season and earned runner-up her freshman and junior seasons … Was a three-sport athlete.

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5-7 freshman Guard Los angeles, Calif. pacific hills high school

Why did you choose to attend NCCU? I liked all the changes that were happening and I wanted to be a part of it. I also wanted to build up the women’s basketball team.

Where is your favorite place on campus?

The cafe and The Walker Gym

hiStory

Favorite movie?

The Little Mermaid What song would best represent you?

Staff/Media

“Go Hard or Go Home” by E-40 What is your favorite quote?

“The way you practice is the way you play!”

- My Father

north Carolina Central University

nEWCoMErs

40

PlayerS

Personal: J’Mia J. Pollock … Daughter of Doreen Pollock … Was born on March 5, 1991 in Forsyth, N.C. … Enjoys reading, poetry and basketball … Majoring in criminal justice.

CoaCheS

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at Parkland High School … Earned four letters in basketball … Was a three-time All-Conference selection … Was a two-time All-County selection and a twotime All-Northwest selection … Was named the Most Valuable Player for two seasons … Was selected as Mrs. Intimidator … Was the Flow Athlete of the Week … Was named to the Addidas Camp California Top-20 … Was a member of the Honor Roll.

outlook

6-1 freshman forward Winston-salem, n.C. parkland high school

General info.

j’Mia pollock

Did You Know: J’Mia is very outgoing.

37 SittinG down with ... J’Mia PolloCk

Africa If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you play?

oPPonentS

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Track

“Ego” by Beyonce’

review

What song would best represent you?

What is your favorite quote?

What is your pregame ritual?

hiStory

“Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see.”

I pray to God and ask my father to be with me through this game.

Sweet November and A Walk to Remember

2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

Staff/Media

Favorite Movie?

General info.

nEWCoMErs

shaina pryor

CoaCheS

outlook

5-11 freshman forward summerville, s.C. summerville high school

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2008-09: Was a member of the Eagles volleyball team ... Was co-captain ... Tied for 10th in career blocks per game with 0.56 ... Appeared in 116 games for the Eagles, where she played in 35 matches ... Recorded 172 kills, 38 digs and 65 blocks on the season ... Was named to the Dean’s List.

PlayerS

2007-08: Was a member of the Eagles volleyball team, but did not compete due to injury ... Was selected to the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society … Was nominated for Phi Eta Sigma … Earned the Academic Excellence Award.

review

oPPonentS

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Coppin State University: Was a member of the volleyball team … Started as a freshman … Was named to the All-Tournament Team at Wake Forest in 2006 … Recorded five blocks against Howard ... Was named to the National Dean’s List ... Was selected to the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society.

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at Summerville High School … Was the team captain during her senior season … Averaged 17 rebounds and 10 points per game as a senior … Was the leading rebounder for two consecutive seasons …

Was a three-sport athlete, where she was a member of the volleyball and track and field teams … Earned All-State and All-Conference honors in volleyball …

Placed seventh in the state for the 100m hurdles in 2005 … Was selected to the National Honor Roll.

Personal: Shaina Lorene Pryor … Daughter of Walter McArthur and Lorene Pryor … Was born on Jan. 18, 1988 in Aiken, S.C. … Enjoys writing, spoken word, coaching, mentoring, church and basketball …

Plans to attend graduate school to major in clinical psychology with a minor in developmental psychology … Majoring in psychology and criminal justice with a minor in juvenile justice.

Did You Know: Shaina is left-handed and she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc.

hiStory

SittinG down with ... Shaina Pryor If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

Kimberly Elise or Mary J. Blige

Staff/Media

What song would best represent you?

“Sinner’s Prayer” by Deitrick Haddon What is your favorite quote?

“The question is not who will let me, it is who will stop me!” - Ayn Rand

north Carolina Central University

nEWCoMErs

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Did You Know: Destiny loves to have fun, while getting what she needs done.

PlayerS

Personal: Destiny S. Tolliver … Daughter of Tanganyika Tolliver … Was born on June 29, 1990 in Wilkesboro, N.C. … Enjoys playing basketball, talking on the phone, eating, drawing and just having fun …

Major is athletic training.

CoaCheS

High School: Was a member of the basketball team at Bluefield High School … Was named the Most Valuable Player … Was selected to the All-Tournament Team … Her team was crowned the Sectional Champions.

outlook

6-2 freshman Center Bluefield, W.va.

Bluefield high school

General info.

Destiny Tolliver

39 SittinG down with ... deStiny tolliver Why did you choose to attend NCCU?

oPPonentS

It was near my mother and little brother, and I wanted to better my skills at a Division I university, while attending a HBCU. If a movie was going to be made about your life, who would play you?

If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you play?

review

Felicia Pearson from The Wire

Softball

When I had 22 blocks, 16 rebounds and seven points in a game.

hiStory

Favorite basketball moment?

Favorite sports icon?

What song would best represent you?

“On to the Next One” by Jay-Z

2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

Staff/Media

Candace Parker

2009-10

Opponents

johnson C. sMiTh

MaryLanD

Nov. 8, 2009 • 4 p.m.

Durham, N.C. McDougald-McLendon Gym

Nov. 14, 2009 • TBA College Park, Md. Comcast Center

PlayerS

CoaCheS

outlook

General info.

2009-10 opponEnTs

Staff/Media

hiStory

review

oPPonentS

42

head Coach Vanessa taylor

Senior forward Demetria Bell

head Coach Brenda frese

Sophomore Center lynetta kizer

General inforMation Location ......................................................Charlotte, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1867 Enrollment .................................................................1,630 Nickname....................................................... Golden Bulls Colors .........................................................Gold and Navy Affiliation .................................................. NCAA Division II Conference ......Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Arena ................................... Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium Capacity.....................................................................2,316 President ............................................Dr. Ronald L. Carter Athletics Director ................................ Stephen Joyner, Sr. Senior Woman Administrator .......................................TBA

General inforMation Location ................................................. College Park, Md. Founded .....................................................................1856 Enrollment ...............................................................37,000 Nickname.................................................. Terrapins, Terps Colors .................................... Red, White, Black and Gold Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .................................................. Atlantic Coast Arena ........................................................Comcast Center Capacity...................................................................17,950 President ................................................ Dr. C.D. Mote, Jr. Athletics Director ...................................... Deborah A. Yow Senior Woman Administrator ........... Kathleen Worthington

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach............................................... Vanessa Taylor Alma Mater (Year) ...................................Tuskegee (1991) Record at JCSU (Years) .................................... 149-90 (8) Career Record (Years) .................................. 232-185 (15) Assistant Coach........................................... Ronnie Enoch Assistant Coach...........................................Judene Wright Assistant Coach..........................................Clement Gibbs Basketball Phone..........................................704.378.1203

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach..................................................Brenda Frese Alma Mater (Year) ...................................... Arizona (1993) Record at UM (Years) ........................................ 176-60 (7) Career Record (Years) .................................... 233-90 (10) Assistant Coach............................................. Tina Langley Assistant Coach............................................. Marlin Chinn Assistant Coach.............................................David Adkins Basketball Phone..........................................301.314.1747

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .........................................................20-11 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.......................12-6/1st Starters Returning/Lost..................................................4/1 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................8/1 Newcomers.......................................................................5 Series vs. NCCU ...................................................... 28-29

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 31-5 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.......................12-2/1st Starters Returning/Lost..................................................1/4 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................4/4 Newcomers.......................................................................6 Series vs. NCCU ...........................................First Meeting

Media relations WBB SID .............................................. Lamont M. Hinson Office Phone ................................................. 704.378.1118 Cell Phone ....................................................704.953.5627 Fax................................................................704.330.1426 E-mail .................................................... lhinson@jcsu.edu Press Row Phone ......................................... 704.378.1411 Website.................................... www.goldenbullsports.com

Media relations WBB SID .......................................................... Joey Flyntz Office Phone .................................................301.314.7063 Cell Phone ....................................................443.472.0846 Fax................................................................301.314.9094 E-mail .....................................................tjflyntz@umd.edu Press Row Phone .........................................301.314.8624 Website................................................. www.umterps.com

north Carolina Central University

2009-10 opponEnTs CaMpBELL

Nov. 16, 2009 • 5:30 p.m.

Baltimore, Md. Talmadge Hill Field House

Nov. 18, 2009 • 5:30 p.m.

Durham, N.C. McDougald-McLendon Gym

General info.

MorGan sTaTE

outlook

Senior Guard Corin adams

head Coach Wanda Watkins

Junior forward lauren yesh

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 12-18 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.................... 5-15/10th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................3/2 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................7/6 Newcomers.......................................................................6 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 7-2

Media relations WBB SID ....................................................Kevin C. Paige Office Phone .................................................443.885.3009 Cell Phone ....................................................443.768.8133 Fax................................................................443.885.8307 E-mail .............................................. ravenspr26@aol.com Press Row Phone .........................................443.885.4806 Website................................. www.morganstatebears.com

Media relations WBB SID .................................................... Jason Williams Office Phone .................................................910.814.4367 Cell Phone ....................................................910.228.6908 Fax................................................................910.893.1330 E-mail .......................................... jwilliams@campbell.edu Press Row Phone .........................................910.814.5541 Website............................................. www.GoCamels.com

2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

Staff/Media

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 17-13 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish........................ 9-7/5th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................5/0 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................7/2 Newcomers.......................................................................3 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 3-1

hiStory

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach...............................................Wanda Watkins Alma Mater (Year) ................................... Campbell (1979) Record at CU (Years) .................................... 433-345 (28) Career Record (Years) .................................. 433-345 (28) Associate Head Coach .................................... Mary Weiss Assistant Coach............................................... Megan Hall Assistant Coach.............................. ChoRhonda Gwaltney Basketball Phone..........................................910.893.1347

review

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach.............................................. Donald Beasley Alma Mater (Year) .............................Morgan State (1984) Record at MSU (Years) ....................................... 59-61 (4) Career Record (Years) ........................................ 59-61 (4) Assistant Coach..............................................Alicia Clarke Assistant Coach.....................................Christopher Lewis Basketball Phone..........................................443.885.3480

43 oPPonentS

General inforMation Location .................................................Buies Creek, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1887 Enrollment .................................................................6,834 Nickname.......................................................Lady Camels Colors ....................................................Orange and Black Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ..................................................... Atlantic Sun Arena .....................John W. Pope Convocation, Jr. Center Capacity.....................................................................3,095 President ........................................... Dr. Jerry M. Wallace Athletics Director ......................................Stan Williamson Senior Woman Administrator ................... Malinda Ashcraft

PlayerS

General inforMation Location ...................................................... Baltimore, Md. Founded .....................................................................1867 Enrollment .................................................................7,500 Nickname......................................................... Lady Bears Colors ..................................................... Orange and Blue Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .........................................Mid-Eastern Athletic Arena ........................................Talmadge Hill Field House Capacity.....................................................................4,250 President ........................................ Dr. Earl S. Richardson Athletics Director ............................................... Floyd Kerr Senior Woman Administrator .. Dr. Ivis Forrester-Anderson

CoaCheS

head Coach Donald Beasley

GarDnEr-WEBB

GEorGE Mason

Nov. 22, 2009 • 3 p.m.

Durham, N.C. McDougald-McLendon Gym

Nov. 27, 2009 • 7 p.m.

Fairfax, Va. Patriot Center

PlayerS

CoaCheS

outlook

General info.

2009-10 opponEnTs

Staff/Media

hiStory

review

oPPonentS

44

head Coach rick reeves

Senior forward margaret roundtree

head Coach Jeri porter

Junior Guard Brittany poindexter

General inforMation Location ............................................ Boiling Springs, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1905 Enrollment .................................................................4,000 Nickname..............................................................Bulldogs Colors ......................................................... Red and Black Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ......................................................... Big South Arena ..................................................... Paul Porter Arena Capacity.....................................................................3,500 President ............................................ Dr. A. Frank Bonner Athletics Director ........................................... Chuck Burch Senior Woman Administrator ........................ Pam Scruggs

General inforMation Location ............................................................Fairfax, Va. Founded .....................................................................1957 Enrollment ...............................................................30,714 Nickname............................................................... Patriots Colors ....................................................... Green and Gold Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ............................Colonial Athletic Association Arena ........................................................... Patriot Center Capacity...................................................................10,000 President .............................................. Dr. Alan G. Merten Athletics Director .............................. Thomas J. O’Connor Senior Woman Administrator ........................... Sue Collins

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach................................................... Rick Reeves Alma Mater (Year) ............................. Indiana State (1981) Record at GWU (Years) ....................................... 61-84 (5) Career Record (Years) .................................. 334-322 (19) Assistant Coach.................................................. Kim Clark Assistant Coach.............................. Krystal Reeves-Evans Assistant Coach.........................................Deondra Carter Basketball Phone..........................................704.406.4352

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach....................................................... Jeri Porter Alma Mater (Year) ....................................... Liberty (1991) Record at GMU (Years) ......................................... 4-26 (1) Career Record (Years) .................................. 161-154 (11) Assistant Coach.............................................Greg Pulliam Assistant Coach.............................................. Jana Ashley Assistant Coach...................................... Simone Edwards Basketball Phone..........................................703.993.3275

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 17-15 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish........................ 7-9/6th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................4/1 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................9/2 Newcomers.......................................................................5 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 2-1

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 4-26 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.................... 2-16/12th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................4/1 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................6/4 Newcomers.......................................................................6 Series vs. NCCU ...........................................First Meeting

Media relations WBB SID .........................................................Kevin Davis Office Phone .................................................704.406.3981 Cell Phone ....................................................704.974.9095 Fax................................................................704.406.4739 E-mail .....................................kldavis@gardner-webb.edu Press Row Phone .........................................704.406.4475 Website........................................... www.GWUSports.com

Media relations WBB SID ...........................................................Dan Reisig Office Phone .................................................703.993.3268 Cell Phone ....................................................757.784.0121 Fax................................................................703.993.3259 E-mail .................................................... dreisig@gmu.edu Press Row Phone .........................................703.993.3044 Website...............................................www.GoMason.com

north Carolina Central University

2009-10 opponEnTs virGinia TECh

Dec. 1, 2009 • 7 p.m./Dec. 30 • 5:30 p.m.

Orangeburg, S.C./Durham, N.C. Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center • McDougald-McLendon Gym

Dec. 6, 2009 • 1 p.m.

Blacksburg, Va. Cassell Coliseum

General info.

soUTh CaroLina sTaTE

outlook

Senior Guard Sophilia hipps

head Coach Beth Dunkenberger

Senior forward Utahya Drye

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 12-18 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.................. 2-12/T10th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................4/1 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................8/5 Newcomers.......................................................................5 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 1-0

Media relations WBB SID ..................................................Romanda Noble Office Phone .................................................803.516.4628 Cell Phone ....................................................803.707.6189 Fax................................................................803.536.8622 E-mail ................................................. Rnoble1@scsu.edu Press Row Phone ................................803.536.8653/7241 Website..........................................www.scsuathletics.com

Media relations WBB SID ..........................................................Torye Hurst Office Phone .................................................540.231.8823 Cell Phone ....................................................540.998.5907 Fax................................................................540.231.6984 E-mail ........................................................ tohurst@vt.edu Press Row Phone .........................................540.231.3048 Website............................................www.hokiesports.com

2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

Staff/Media

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 6-22 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.................... 3-13/10th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................3/2 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................3/5 Newcomers..................................................................... 11 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 4-1

hiStory

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach........................................ Beth Dunkenberger Alma Mater (Year) .......................Randolph-Macon (1988) Record at VT (Years) ........................................... 84-70 (6) Career Record (Years) .................................. 149-120 (10) Assistant Coach.....................................Shellie Greenman Assistant Coach........................................... Stacy Cantley Assistant Coach.......................................... Angela Crosby Basketball Phone..........................................540.231.4998

review

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach............................................. Doug Robertson Alma Mater (Year) ............................... Bowie State (1995) Record at SCSU (Years) ....................................... 6-22 (1) Career Record (Years) ........................................ 59-55 (4) Assistant Coach....................................... Marcell Harrison Assistant Coach.......................................... Ralph Patin, III Assistant Coach........................................... Donta Legette Basketball Phone..........................................803.533.3921

45 oPPonentS

General inforMation Location .....................................................Blacksburg, Va. Founded .....................................................................1872 Enrollment ...............................................................30,000 Nickname.................................................................Hokies Colors .........................Chicago Maroon and Burnt Orange Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .................................................. Atlantic Coast Arena ......................................................Cassell Coliseum Capacity.....................................................................9,847 President .............................................. Dr. Charles Steger Athletics Director .............................................Jim Weaver Senior Woman Administrator ............... Sharon McCloskey

PlayerS

General inforMation Location ................................................. Orangeburg, S.C. Founded .....................................................................1896 Enrollment .................................................................4,700 Nickname...................................... Bulldogs/Lady Bulldogs Colors ...................................................... Garnet and Blue Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .........................................Mid-Eastern Athletic Arena .......................... Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center Capacity.....................................................................3,200 President .........................................Dr. George E. Cooper Athletics Director ............................. Charlene M. Johnson Senior Woman Administrator ....................Adeanah Pooler

CoaCheS

head Coach Doug robertson

UnC GrEEnsBoro

soUTh fLoriDa

Dec. 16, 2009 • 7 p.m.

Greensboro, N.C. Fleming Gymnasium

Dec. 19, 2009 • 4 p.m.

Tampa, Fla. Sun Dome

PlayerS

CoaCheS

outlook

General info.

2009-10 opponEnTs

Staff/Media

hiStory

review

oPPonentS

46

head Coach lynne agee

Junior Guard monique floyd

head Coach Jose fernandez

Senior forward Jessica lawson

General inforMation Location ................................................. Greensboro, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1891 Enrollment ...............................................................17,467 Nickname............................................................. Spartans Colors ..............................................Gold, White and Navy Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .......................................................... Southern Arena ............................................................ Fleming Gym Capacity.....................................................................1,833 President ............................................... Dr. Linda P. Brady Athletics Director .............................................Kim Record Senior Woman Administrator .......................Cathy Roberts

General inforMation Location ...........................................................Tampa, Fla. Founded .....................................................................1956 Enrollment ...............................................................43,885 Nickname....................................................................Bulls Colors ....................................................... Green and Gold Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ........................................................... Big East Arena .................................................................Sun Dome Capacity...................................................................10,411 President ...........................................Dr. Judy L. Genshaft Athletics Director .........................................Doug Woolard Senior Woman Administrator ........................ Amy Haworth

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach.....................................................Lynne Agee Alma Mater (Year) ..................................Longwood (1971) Record at UNCG (Years) ............................... 533-275 (28) Career Record (Years) .................................. 579-298 (31) Associate Head Coach ................................ Carol Peschel Assistant Coach..................................................Jon Hines Assistant Coach........................................ KaLeah Latham Basketball Phone..........................................336.334.4021

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach..............................................Jose Fernandez Alma Mater (Year) .................. Florida International (1994) Record at USF (Years) .................................... 143-133 (9) Career Record (Years) .................................... 143-133 (9) Associate Head Coach ................................ Jeff Osterman Assistant Coach..........................................Michele Baxter Assistant Coach........................................Andrea Williams Basketball Phone..........................................813.974.7472

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 13-18 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.......................9-11/7th Starters Returning/Lost................................................ 11/4 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................4/1 Newcomers.......................................................................4 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 2-0

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 27-10 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish........................ 8-8/8th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................1/3 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................6/4 Newcomers.......................................................................9 Series vs. NCCU ...........................................First Meeting

Media relations WBB SID ............................................................ Phil Perry Office Phone .................................................336.334.5615 Cell Phone ....................................................336.207.2383 Fax................................................................336.334.3182 E-mail .................................................. pdperry@uncg.edu Press Row Phone .........................................336.334.5625 Website.........................................www.uncgspartans.com

Media relations WBB SID .................................................... Michael Hogan Office Phone .................................................813.974.4092 Cell Phone ....................................................813.469.0616 Fax................................................................813.974.5328 E-mail ......................................... mhogan@admin.usf.edu Press Row Phone .........................................813.974.3287 Website.......................................... www.GoUSFBulls.com

north Carolina Central University

2009-10 opponEnTs hoUsTon BapTisT

Dec. 20, 2009 • TBA Tampa, Fla. Sun Dome

Dec. 20, 2009 • TBA Tampa, Fla. Sun Dome

General info.

EasT CaroLina

outlook

Junior forward kim Gay

head Coach todd Buchanan

Sophomore Guard raquel Jones

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 8-21 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish..............................N/A Starters Returning/Lost..................................................2/3 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................5/7 Newcomers.....................................................................10 Series vs. NCCU ...........................................First Meeting

Media relations WBB SID .................................................... Charles Welch Office Phone ................................................. 252.737.5112 Cell Phone ....................................................252.414.3613 Fax................................................................252.737.4528 E-mail ..................................................... welchc@ecu.edu Press Row Phone .........................................252.328.0135 Website..............................................www.ecupirates.com

Media relations WBB SID ............................................Mary Ellen Leisering Office Phone .................................................281.649.3087 Cell Phone ....................................................832.623.8660 Fax................................................................281.649.3496 E-mail ................................................mleisering@hbu.edu Press Row Phone .........................................281.649.3065 Website............................................ www.hbuhuskies.com

2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

Staff/Media

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 18-13 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish........................ 8-8/8th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................3/2 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................9/3 Newcomers.......................................................................4 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 3-0

hiStory

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach...............................................Todd Buchanan Alma Mater (Year) ..............................Murray State (1995) Record at HBU (Years) ........................................ 77-43 (5) Career Record (Years) ........................................ 96-79 (7) Assistant Coach........................................... Ravon Justice Assistant Coach........................................Rusty Laverentz Basketball Phone..........................................281.649.3105

review

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach.................................... Sharon Baldwin-Tener Alma Mater (Year) ..................................... Georgia (1991) Record at ECU (Years) .................................... 103-104 (7) Career Record (Years) .................................. 172-131 (10) Assistant Coach............................................ Roger Hodge Assistant Coach........................................Adrienne Shuler Assistant Coach........................................... Jocelyn Wyatt Basketball Phone..........................................252.737.4586

47 oPPonentS

General inforMation Location ..................................................... Houston, Texas Founded .....................................................................1960 Enrollment .................................................................2,552 Nickname...............................................................Huskies Colors ........................................... Royal Blue and Orange Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .......................................................Great West Arena ............................................................... Sharp Gym Capacity.....................................................................1,500 President .......................................Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr. Athletics Director ......................................... Steve Moniaci Senior Woman Administrator ..................... Mary-Ellen Hall

PlayerS

General inforMation Location .................................................... Greenville, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1907 Enrollment ...............................................................25,990 Nickname................................................................ Pirates Colors .......................................................Purple and Gold Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ..............................................Conference USA Arena ......................... Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum Capacity.....................................................................8,000 President .................................................Dr. Steve Ballard Athletics Director .......................................... Terry Holland Senior Woman Administrator ....... Rosie Thompson-Smaw

CoaCheS

head Coach Sharon Baldwin-tener

2009-10 opponEnTs norTh CaroLina a&T

Dec. 28, 2009 • 7 p.m.

Durham, N.C. Cameron Indoor Stadium

Jan. 2, 2010 • 2 p.m.

Durham, N.C. McDougald-McLendon Gym

General info.

DUkE

outlook

Senior forward Joy Cheek

head Coach patricia Cage-Bibbs

Senior Guard ta’Wuana Cook

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 26-7 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.......................15-1/1st Starters Returning/Lost..................................................3/2 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................8/5 Newcomers.......................................................................3 Series vs. NCCU ........................................................ 19-7

Media relations WBB SID ........................................................Lindy Brown Office Phone .................................................919.684.2664 Cell Phone ....................................................919.599.9821 Fax................................................................919.684.2489 E-mail ...........................................lbrown@duaa.duke.edu Press Row Phone .........................................919.684.6186 Website................................................. www.GoDuke.com

Media relations WBB SID .................................................. Darlene Mitchell Office Phone .................................................336.334.7141 Cell Phone ....................................................................N/A Fax................................................................336.334.7181 E-mail ......................................... nichelle512@yahoo.com Press Row Phone .........................................336.334.7405 Website.............................................www.ncataggies.com

2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

Staff/Media

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 27-6 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.......................11-3/3rd Starters Returning/Lost..................................................2/3 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................9/3 Newcomers.......................................................................3 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 4-3

hiStory

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach........................................Patricia Cage-Bibbs Alma Mater (Year) ..................................Grambling (1972) Record at NCAT (Years) ...................................... 77-47 (5) Career Record (Years) .................................. 448-253 (25) Assistant Coach......................................... Freddie Murray Assistant Coach...........................................................TBA Basketball Phone..........................................336.256.2173

review

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach......................................... Joanne P. McCallie Alma Mater (Year) .............................Northwestern (1987) Record at Duke (Years) ....................................... 52-16 (2) Career Record (Years) .................................. 368-164 (17) Assistant Coach................................................... Al Brown Assistant Coach..........................................Shannon Perry Assistant Coach............................... Trisha Stafford-Odom Basketball Phone..........................................919.613.7565

49 oPPonentS

General inforMation Location ................................................. Greensboro, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1891 Enrollment ...............................................................10,660 Nickname.................................................................Aggies Colors ..........................................................Blue and Gold Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .........................................Mid-Eastern Athletic Arena ...............................................Corbett Sports Center Capacity.....................................................................5,700 President ............................................ Dr. Harold L. Martin Athletics Director ....................................... Wheeler Brown Senior Woman Administrator ...........Dr. Deborah Callaway

PlayerS

General inforMation Location ........................................................Durham, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1838 Enrollment .................................................................6,340 Nickname..........................................................Blue Devils Colors .............................................. Royal Blue and White Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .................................................. Atlantic Coast Arena ......................................... Cameron Indoor Stadium Capacity.....................................................................9,314 President .................................... Dr. Richard H. Brodhead Athletics Director ............................................ Kevin White Senior Woman Administrator ............................. Jacki Silar

CoaCheS

head Coach Joanne p. mcCallie

WinsTon-saLEM sTaTE

MaryLanD EasTErn shorE

Jan. 5, 2010 • 7 p.m.

Durham, N.C. McDougald-McLendon Gym

Jan. 7, 2010 • 7 p.m./ Jan. 27, 2010 • 6 p.m.

Durham, N.C./Princess Anne, Md. McDougald-McLendon Gym/ W.P. Hytche Athletic Center

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head Coach Dee Stokes

Junior forward Vontisha Woods

head Coach fred Batchelor

Junior Guard april mcBride

General inforMation Location ............................................ Winston-Salem, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1892 Enrollment .................................................................6,442 Nickname......................................................... Lady Rams Colors .........................................................Red and White Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .........................................Mid-Eastern Athletic Arena .................................................. C.E. Gaines Center Capacity.....................................................................3,200 President ...............................Donald Julian Reaves, Ph.D Athletics Director ........................................... Tonia Walker Senior Woman Administrator ......................Merlene Aitken

General inforMation Location ...............................................Princess Anne, Md. Founded .....................................................................1886 Enrollment .................................................................4,000 Nickname........................................................ Lady Hawks Colors .....................................................Maroon and Grey Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .........................................Mid-Eastern Athletic Arena ...................................... W.P. Hytche Athletic Center Capacity.....................................................................5,500 President ....................................Dr. Thelma B. Thompson Athletics Director ....................................... Keith Davidson Senior Woman Administrator ..................Sharon Brummell

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach..................................................... Dee Stokes Alma Mater (Year) ...........................UNC Charlotte (1993) Record at WSSU (Years) ..................................... 17-69 (3) Career Record (Years) ...................................... 67-121 (6) Assistant Coach.................................................Matt Acton Assistant Coach.......................................... Kristina Baugh Basketball Phone..........................................336.750.2141

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach................................................ Fred Batchelor Alma Mater (Year) .............................. Valley Forge (1988) Record at UMES (Years) ..................................... 71-76 (5) Career Record (Years) .................................. 133-121 (11) Assistant Coach...................................... Revonda Whitley Assistant Coach.......................................... Cedric Jenkins Basketball Phone..........................................410.651.6537

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 6-23 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish..............................N/A Starters Returning/Lost..................................................4/1 Players Returning/Lost ................................................10/3 Newcomers.......................................................................3 Series vs. NCCU ...................................................... 31-30

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 15-14 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish...................... 10-6/4th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................2/3 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................6/6 Newcomers.......................................................................6 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 2-0

Media relations WBB SID ..............................................Trevin Q. Goodwin Office Phone .................................................336.750.2909 Cell Phone ....................................................336.416.7220 Fax................................................................336.750.8895 E-mail .............................................Goodwintq@wssu.edu Press Row Phone .........................................336.416.7220 Website.......................................... www.WSSURams.com

Media relations WBB SID .................................................... Tyler Birnbaum Office Phone .................................................410.651.7888 Cell Phone ....................................................802.272.5915 Fax................................................................410.651.7600 E-mail ............................................. tbirnbaum@umes.edu Press Row Phone ................................410.651.8903/8904 Website......................................... www.UMESHawks.com

north Carolina Central University

2009-10 opponEnTs savannah sTaTE

Jan. 13, 2010 • 6:30 p.m.

Durham, N.C. McDougald-McLendon Gym

Jan. 18, 2010 • 4 p.m./ Jan. 30, 2010 • 2 p.m.

Durham, N.C./Savannah, Ga. McDougald-McLendon Gym/Tiger Arena

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shaW

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Junior Guard tanisha mcGaughey

head Coach Cedric Baker

Sophomore Guard Courtney long

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 9-22 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish..............................N/A Starters Returning/Lost..................................................2/3 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................7/7 Newcomers.......................................................................8 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 5-2

Media relations WBB SID .................................................Sherri Fillingham Office Phone .................................................919.546.8250 Cell Phone ....................................................919.623.9494 Fax................................................................919.546.8850 E-mail ...........................................sfillingham@shawu.edu Press Row Phone .........................................919.623.9494 Website.............................................www.shawbears.com

Media relations WBB SID .................................................... Opio Mashariki Office Phone .................................................912.356.2446 Cell Phone ....................................................912.596.4462 Fax................................................................912.353.5287 E-mail ................................ masharik@savannahstate.edu Press Row Phone .........................................912.356.2067 Website........................................... www.ssuathletics.com

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teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 14-14 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish............. 10-8/3rd West Starters Returning/Lost..................................................1/4 Players Returning/Lost ................................................ 4/11 Newcomers..................................................................... 11 Series vs. NCCU ...................................................... 43-23

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BasketBall inforMation Head Coach...................................................Cedric Baker Alma Mater (Year) ......................Voorhees College (1990) Record at SSU (Years) ...................................... 51-120 (6) Career Record (Years) .................................. 243-233 (17) Assistant Coach............................................Sonya Wilson Assistant Coach............................................Billy Hamilton Basketball Phone..........................................912.353.5274

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BasketBall inforMation Head Coach................................................Jacques Curtis Alma Mater (Year) .........................Savannah State (1986) Record at Shaw (Years) .................................... 180-68 (8) Career Record (Years) ...................................... 189-84 (9) Assistant Coach........................................ Charrisee Perry Assistant Coach...................................... Patrena Trice-Hill Basketball Phone..........................................919.546.8597

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General inforMation Location ......................................................Savannah, Ga. Founded .....................................................................1890 Enrollment .................................................................3,800 Nickname......................................................... Lady Tigers Colors .................................Burnt Orange and Reflex Blue Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .....................................................Independent Arena ............................................................... Tiger Arena Capacity.....................................................................6,000 President ................................... Dr. Earl G. Yarbrough, Sr. Athletics Director ............................................ Bart Bellairs Senior Woman Administrator .........Marilynn Stacey-Suggs

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General inforMation Location ........................................................ Raleigh, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1865 Enrollment .................................................................2,702 Nickname......................................................... Lady Bears Colors .................................................... Garnet and White Affiliation .................................................. NCAA Division II Conference ................................................................ CIAA Arena .................................... C. C. Spaulding Gymnasium Capacity.....................................................................1,200 President ..................................Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy Athletics Director ........................................ Marcus Clarke Senior Woman Administrator ...................... Kimberly Miller

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head Coach Jacques Curtis

UnC ashEviLLE

LiBErTy

Jan. 22, 2010 • 7 p.m.

Asheville, N.C. Kimmel Arena

Feb. 4, 2010 • 5 p.m.

Lynchburg, Va. Vines Center

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head Coach Betsy Blose

Junior forward lindsey montgomery

General inforMation Location ...................................................... Asheville, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1927 Enrollment .................................................................3,500 Nickname..............................................................Bulldogs Colors .............................................. Royal Blue and White Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ......................................................... Big South Arena ...........................................................Justice Center Capacity.....................................................................1,100 President ................................................. Dr. Anne Ponder Athletics Director ............................................. Janet Cone Senior Woman Administrator .......................... Julie Torbett

head Coach Carey Green

Senior Guard amber mays

General inforMation Location ......................................................Lynchburg, Va. Founded .....................................................................1971 Enrollment ............................................................... 11,311 Nickname....................................................... Lady Flames Colors ................................................Red, White and Blue Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ......................................................... Big South Arena ............................................................. Vines Center Capacity.....................................................................8,085 President ..................................................Jerry Falwell, Jr. Athletics Director .............................................. Jeff Barber Senior Woman Administrator ..................... Meredith Eaker

BasketBall inforMation BasketBall inforMation Head Coach.....................................................Betsy Blose Head Coach................................................... Carey Green Alma Mater (Year) ......................... James Madison (1984) Alma Mater (Year) ........................Coastal Carolina (1979) Record at UNCA (Years) .................................. 98-109 (7 ) Record at LU (Years) ....................................... 237-77 (10) Career Record (Years) .................................. 212-186 (14) Career Record (Years) .................................... 237-77 (10) Assistant Coach...........................................Tiffany Gwynn Assistant Coach.......................................... Alexis Sherard Assistant Coach............................................ Curtis Metten Assistant Coach.....................................Heather Stephens Assistant Coach.............................................Lauren Pryor Assistant Coach....................... Andrea “Andy” Bloodworth Basketball Phone..........................................828.251.8730 Basketball Phone..........................................434.582.2907 teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 10-20 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish........................ 7-9/7th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................3/2 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................7/4 Newcomers.......................................................................4 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 1-1

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 24-9 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.......................15-1/1st Starters Returning/Lost..................................................2/3 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................7/7 Newcomers.......................................................................7 Series vs. NCCU ...........................................First Meeting

Media relations WBB SID .......................................................Everett Hutto Office Phone .................................................828.251.6931 Cell Phone ....................................................828.545.1121 Fax................................................................828.251.6386 E-mail .................................................... ehutto@unca.edu Press Row Phone ......................................... 828.545.1121 Website......................................... www.uncabulldogs.com

Media relations WBB SID ..................................................... Paul Carmany Office Phone .................................................434.582.2292 Cell Phone ....................................................434.221.5575 Fax................................................................434.582.2076 E-mail ............................................ pjcarmany@liberty.edu Press Row Phone .........................................434.582.7451 Website........................................www.LibertyFlames.com

north Carolina Central University

2009-10 opponEnTs prEsByTErian

Feb. 9, 2010 • 7 p.m.

Rock Hill, S.C. Winthrop Coliseum

Feb. 16, 2010 • 5 p.m.

Clinton, S.C. Templeton Center

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WinThrop

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Senior Guard Jessica fansler

head Coach ronny fisher

Junior Guard amanda mills

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 4-25 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish...................... 1-15/9th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................4/1 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................6/3 Newcomers.......................................................................7 Series vs. NCCU ...........................................First Meeting

Media relations WBB SID ...................................................... Brett Redden Office Phone .................................803.323.2129 ext. 6246 Cell Phone ....................................................803.367.1649 Fax................................................................803.323.2433 E-mail ........................................... reddenb@winthrop.edu Press Row Phone .........................................803.323.2155 Website...................................... www.winthropeagles.com

Media relations WBB SID ..................................................... AJ Henderson Office Phone .................................................864.833.8252 Cell Phone ....................................................276.619.1041 Fax................................................................864.833.8323 E-mail ............................................ajhenders@presby.edu Press Row Phone .........................................864.833.8332 Website..........................................www.GoBlueHose.com

2009-10 Lady Eagles Basketball

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teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 16-16 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.................... 9-7/ T-3rd Starters Returning/Lost..................................................1/4 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................8/6 Newcomers.......................................................................7 Series vs. NCCU ...........................................First Meeting

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BasketBall inforMation Head Coach.................................................. Ronny Fisher Alma Mater (Year) ......................................Furman (1990) Record at PC (Years) ............................................ 4-25 (1) Career Record (Years) .......................................... 4-25 (1) Assistant Coach...................................... Nichole Bennett Assistant Coach............................................. Eric Burrows Assistant Coach......................................Monique Dawson Basketball Phone..........................................864.833.8248

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BasketBall inforMation Head Coach................................................... Bud Childers Alma Mater (Year) ................. Charleston Southern (1979) Record at WU (Years) ......................................... 58-95 (5) Career Record (Years) .................................. 433-334 (27) Assistant Coach............................................... Pam Brown Assistant Coach................................... Laquanda Dawkins Assistant Coach.............................................. Chris Vozab Basketball Phone..........................803.323.2129 ext. 6232

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General inforMation Location ......................................................... Clinton, S.C. Founded .....................................................................1880 Enrollment .................................................................1,200 Nickname........................................................... Blue Hose Colors ...................................................... Garnet and Blue Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ......................................................... Big South Arena ..................................................... Templeton Center Capacity.....................................................................2,500 President ...............................................Dr. John V. Griffith Athletics Director ........................ Dr. William “Bee” Carlton Senior Woman Administrator .........................Heide Burgin

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General inforMation Location ...................................................... Rock Hill, S.C. Founded .....................................................................1886 Enrollment .................................................................6,306 Nickname.................................................................Eagles Colors ...................................................... Garnet and Gold Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ......................................................... Big South Arena ................................................... Winthrop Coliseum Capacity.....................................................................6,100 President ..................................... Dr. Anthony J. DiGiorgio Athletics Director ..........................................Tom Hickman Senior Woman Administrator ....................Norma McDuffie

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head Coach Bud Childers

ChiCaGo sTaTE

WakE forEsT

Feb. 20, 2010 • 3 p.m.

Durham, N.C. McDougald-McLendon Gym

Feb. 22, 2010 • 5 p.m.

Winston-Salem, N.C. Lawrence Joel Memorial Coliseum

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head Coach angela Jackson

Junior forward Courtney Waldon

head Coach mike petersen

Junior forward Brittany Waters

General inforMation Location ...........................................................Chicago, Ill. Founded .....................................................................1867 Enrollment .................................................................6,820 Nickname.............................................................. Cougars Colors ...............................................Evergreen and White Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .......................................................Great West Arena ........... Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center Capacity.....................................................................7,000 President .............................................. Dr. Wayne Watson Athletics Director ............................................ Sudie Davis Senior Woman Administrator ....................... Valerie Means

General inforMation Location ............................................ Winston-Salem, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1834 Enrollment .................................................................4,476 Nickname.................................................Demon Deacons Colors ..................................................Old Gold and Black Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .................................................. Atlantic Coast Arena ...........................Lawrence Joel Memorial Coliseum Capacity...................................................................14,665 President ........................................... Dr. Nathan O. Hatch Athletics Director .......................................... Ron Wellman Senior Woman Administrator .....................Barbara Walker

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach.............................................. Angela Jackson Alma Mater (Year) ............................ Old Dominion (1991) Record at CSU (Years) ........................................ 74-97 (6) Career Record (Years) ........................................ 74-97 (6) Assistant Coach.............................................Gwen Burton Assistant Coach.................................... Renada Blackburn Basketball Phone..........................................773.995.2289

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach.................................................Mike Petersen Alma Mater (Year) ......Northwest Christian College (1984) Record at WFU (Years) ....................................... 72-78 (5) Career Record (Years) .................................. 260-205 (16) Associate Head Coach ................................ Natasha Adair Assistant Coach...................................... Candice Jackson Assistant Coach..................................................Bob Clark Basketball Phone..........................................336.758.5763

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 16-13 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish..............................N/A Starters Returning/Lost..................................................4/1 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................9/1 Newcomers.......................................................................5 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 1-0

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record ........................................................ 19-12 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.............................. 5-9 Starters Returning/Lost..................................................3/2 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................9/3 Newcomers.......................................................................5 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 2-1

Media relations WBB SID .....................................................Corey Miggins Office Phone .................................................773.995.2217 Cell Phone ....................................................773.414.5961 Fax................................................................773.821.4961 E-mail .................................................. cmiggins@csu.edu Press Row Phone .........................................773.995.3641 Website........................................www.gocsucougars.com

Media relations WBB SID ........................................................Katy Hamlett Office Phone .................................................336.758.4120 Cell Phone ....................................................615.414.7493 Fax................................................................336.758.5140 E-mail ..................................................hamletkd@wfu.edu Press Row Phone .........................................336.727.2945 Website.................................www.WakeForestSports.com

north Carolina Central University

2009-10 opponEnTs sEaTTLE

Feb. 26, 2010 • 6:30 p.m.

Durham, N.C. McDougald-McLendon Gym

March 6, 2010 • TBA Farmville, Va. Willett Hall

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LonGWooD

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Senior Guard Becky fernandes

head Coach Joan Bonvicini

Senior Guard Cassidy murillo

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 20-9 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish..............................N/A Starters Returning/Lost..................................................4/1 Players Returning/Lost ................................................14/2 Newcomers.......................................................................1 Series vs. NCCU ...........................................First Meeting

Media relations WBB SID ........................................................Stuart Smith Office Phone .................................................434.395.2718 Cell Phone ....................................................................N/A Fax................................................................434.395.2568 E-mail ........................................ smithsb2@longwood.edu Press Row Phone .........................................434.395.2871 Website................................... www.longwoodlancers.com

Media relations WBB SID .................................................. Diana Chamorro Office Phone .................................................206.296.2490 Cell Phone ....................................................650.283.2890 Fax................................................................206.296.2154 E-mail .......................................... chamorro@seattleu.edu Press Row Phone .........................................206.296.2080 Website............................................www.GoSeattleU.com

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teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 8-21 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish..............................N/A Starters Returning/Lost..................................................2/3 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................7/5 Newcomers.......................................................................6 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 0-2

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BasketBall inforMation Head Coach................................................ Joan Bonvicini Alma Mater (Year) ...... Southern Connecticut State (1975) Record at SU (Years) .................................... First Season Career Record (Years) .................................. 612-294 (29) Assistant Coach............................................. Jamie Angeli Assistant Coach..................................... Joy Hollingsworth Assistant Coach...........................................Kristen O’Neill Basketball Phone..........................................206.296.6406

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BasketBall inforMation Head Coach................................................. Kristin Caruso Alma Mater (Year) ............................... Connecticut (1990) Record at LU (Years) ........................................... 24-34 (2) Career Record (Years) ...................................... 56-113 (6) Assistant Coach..............................................Gayle Coats Assistant Coach................................................ Mike Davis Assistant Coach..........................................Wanisha Smith Basketball Phone..........................................434.395.2416

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General inforMation Location ...................................................... Seattle, Wash.

Founded .....................................................................1891 Enrollment .................................................................7,529 Nickname...........................................................Redhawks Colors .........................................................Red and White Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .....................................................Independent Arena ........................................................Connolly Center Capacity.....................................................................1,050 President ................................ Fr. Stephen Sundborg, S.J. Athletics Director ...................................Dr. William Hogan Senior Woman Administrator .....................Erin Engelhardt

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General inforMation Location ........................................................ Farmville, Va. Founded .....................................................................1839 Enrollment .................................................................4,044 Nickname...............................................................Lancers Colors ........................................................ Blue and White Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .....................................................Independent Arena .................................................................Willett Hall Capacity.....................................................................1,807 President ........................................ Dr. Patricia P. Cormier Athletics Director ..............................................Troy Austin Senior Woman Administrator ................ Michelle Meadows

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head Coach kristin Caruso

fLoriDa GULf CoasT

norTh CaroLina

March. 7, 2010 • TBA Farmville, Va. Willett Hall

March 14, 2010 • 3:30 p.m.

Chapel Hill, N.C. Dean E. Smith Center

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head Coach karl Smesko

Senior forward adrianne mcNally

head Coach Sylvia hatchell

Senior forward Jessica Breeland

General inforMation Location .................................................... Fort Myers, Fla. Founded .....................................................................1997 Enrollment ............................................................... 11,200 Nickname.................................................................Eagles Colors ..............................Cobalt Blue and Emerald Green Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ..................................................... Atlantic Sun Arena ............................................................... Alico Arena Capacity.....................................................................4,500 President .......................................... Dr. Wilson Bradshaw Athletics Director ........................................ Ken Kavanagh Senior Woman Administrator ..................... Kathy Peterson

General inforMation Location ................................................... Chapel Hill, N.C. Founded .....................................................................1789 Enrollment ...............................................................28,000 Nickname............................................................ Tar Heels Colors ..........................................Carolina Blue and White Affiliation ................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ...............................Atlantic Coast Conference Arena ...............................................Dean E. Smith Center Capacity...................................................................21,750 President ...................................................... Holden Thorp Athletics Director .......................................... Dick Baddour Senior Woman Administrator ....................... Dr. Beth Miller

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach................................................... Karl Smesko Alma Mater (Year) ................................. Kent State (1993) Record at FGCU (Years) ................................... 180-34 (7) Career Record (Years) ...................................... 241-61 (9) Assistant Coach............................................... Bob Boldon Assistant Coach...........................................Kate Schrader Basketball Phone..........................................239.590.7038

BasketBall inforMation Head Coach................................................ Sylvia Hatchell Alma Mater (Year) ....................... Carson-Newman (1974) Record at UNC (Years) .................................. 540-202 (23) Career Record (Years) .................................. 812-282 (34) Associate Head Coach ...............................Andrew Calder Assistant Coach..........................Tracey Williams-Johnson Assistant Coach.........................................Charlotte Smith Basketball Phone..........................................919.962.5187

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 26-5 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish.......................17-3/1st Starters Returning/Lost..................................................5/0 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................6/5 Newcomers.......................................................................5 Series vs. NCCU ...........................................First Meeting

teaM inforMation 2008-09 Record .......................................................... 28-7 2008-09 Conference Record/Finish...................... 10-4/4th Starters Returning/Lost..................................................3/2 Players Returning/Lost ..................................................9/6 Newcomers.......................................................................5 Series vs. NCCU .......................................................... 2-0

Media relations WBB SID .............................................................. Mike Hill Office Phone .................................................239.590.7064 Cell Phone ....................................................248.752.6627 Fax................................................................239.590.7014 E-mail ........................................................mhill@fgcu.edu Press Row Phone .........................................239.745.3657 Website...................................... www.FGCUAthletics.com

Media relations WBB SID ....................................................Bobby Hundley Office Phone .................................................919.843.5678 Cell Phone ....................................................919.428.0893 Fax................................................................919.962.0612 E-mail .......................................bhundley@uncaa.unc.edu Press Row Phone .........................................919.843.9509 Website...........................................www.TarHeelBlue.com

north Carolina Central University

MiD-EasTErn aThLETiC ConfErEnCE

The conference sponsors 15 sports and currently automatic qualifying bids for NCAA postseason play in baseball (since 1994), men’s basketball (since 1981), women’s basketball (since 1982), football (since 1996), softball (since 1995), men and women’s tennis (since 1998), and volleyball (since 1994).

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“This is wonderful news for North Carolina Central University, but most importantly for our student-athletes, coaches and fans,” said NCCU Director of Athletics, Dr. Ingrid Wicker-McCree. “The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is a fantastic conference with highly competitive academic and athletic institutions. For NCCU to return to the MEAC and be part of its rich history is a tremendous step for our athletics program. We now have a place to call home.”

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“This is a significant milestone in North Carolina Central University’s transition to Division I,” said NCCU Chancellor Charlie Nelms. “Membership in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is a win-win proposition for our studentathletes, alumni and fans -- indeed, all our university constituents.”

The conference was confirmed in 1970, kicking off its first season of competition in football in 1971.

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NCCU is one of seven founding member institutions of the MEAC. The Eagles withdrew from the conference in 1979, opting to remain a Division II member when the conference reclassified to Division I. From 1979-2007, NCCU competed in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).

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NCCU is in the third year of its reclassification from NCAA Division II to Division I.

After adopting a program, seven institutions (Delaware State College, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State College) agreed to become the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Its major objective was to establish, organize and supervise an intercollegiate athletic program among a compact group of educational institutions of high academic standards and with a sound philosophy of co-curricular activities. The league agreed to seek Division I status for its sports.

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Commissioner Thomas added, “The addition of NCCU keeps us in compliance with our long range strategic plan of adding up to 14 members. NCCU is a perfect fit for the MEAC.”

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“I am elated to have such an outstanding academic institution as North Carolina Central to return to the MidEastern Athletic Conference,” said MEAC Commissioner Dennis E. Thomas. “I would like to commend Chancellor Nelms, Dr. Wicker-McCree, and the entire NCCU family for all their continued hard work as they make the transition from Division II to Division I.”

History In 1969, a bold ad hoc group of innovators long associated with intercollegiate athletics met in Durham, N.C., to discuss the feasibility of organizing a new conference.

Dissected from these discussions, a steering and planning committee was formed to fully investigate the idea, present a detailed report with recommendations to interested collegiate institutions, and then construct a workshop to outline proposals.

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The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced the addition of North Carolina Central University to the conference as its 13th member, as voted on by the conference’s Council of Chief Executive Officers (CCEOs), effective July 1, 2010.

About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is in its 40th year of operation heading into the 2009-2010 academic school year. Housed in the Armada Hoffler Tower at Town Center of Virginia Beach, Virginia, the MEAC is made up of 12 outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, South Carolina State University and Winston-Salem State University.

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norTh CaroLina CEnTraL UnivErsiTy joins ThE MEaC

2008-09

season review

NWACHUKWU RACKS UP HONORS AS HAILEY JOINS LADY EAGLE HISTORY Lady Eagles finish second division one season with the promise for a strong future

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With a 10-17 record, NCCU, only two years removed from division two, proved to be successful, adjusting to the demands of a division one program. With a complete division one schedule, the Lady Eagles had to face the challenge of competing against some of the top tier programs in the country, including Georgia, Oklahoma, Robert Morris and North Carolina. It was a year that would truly test the hearts of each student-athlete.

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For the North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles, this year wasn’t what they had hoped, but it provided the foundation and the promise for a better tomorrow. The Lady Eagles ended the 200809 season with 10 wins, which was a four-game improvement from the previous season.

The Lady Eagles proved to be a tough competitor at the next level, racking up some key victories. NCCU highlighted the season with an upset over Western Michigan in the confines of McDougaldMcLendon Gym, which sparked a four-game home winning streak. Against teams like Wake Forest and Robert Morris, the Lady Eagles showed heart and passion, rallying to stay within striking distance.

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NCCU earned their first division one win of the season in Colorado Springs, Colo., where they claimed a victory over Texas-Pan American before earning their second consecutive win against Tennessee State at home. Another highlight for the Lady Eagles was their 14-point loss to ACC-member Wake Forest. NCCU rallied in the second half, shooting 50 percent from the field. The Lady Eagles’ aggressive defense forced the Demon Deacons to fluster, going more than five minutes without a field goal as NCCU closed the gap with a 15-2 run, cutting the deficit to eight with 5:54 remaining in regulation.

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Unfortunately for the Lady Eagles, a season-ending injury would send their top scorer and rebounder Jori Nwachukwu to the sidelines with five games left, forcing NCCU to rely heavily on their youth. Nwachukwu’s injury was a heartbreaker that would hinder or push the Lady Eagles to the end.

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LADY EAGLES UPSET WESTERN MICHIGAN Three student-athletes recorded double-figures in scoring to lead to an upset over the Broncos. Freshman Danielle DeBerry scored nine of her 14 points in the second half, while junior center Jori Nwachukwu tallied a game-high 25 points to lead the Lady Eagles past Western Michigan, 67-66, in overtime within the confines of McDougald-McLendon Gym. Freshman Blaire Houston added 13 points of her own, scoring 11 of those in the second half. It was all Nwachukwu in overtime, scoring all six of the Lady Eagles’ points in overtime, including the last four points of the game.

NCCU DEFENDS HOME The Lady Eagles’ may have not had the season they expected but they learned to defend their home court. Starting with the victory over Western Michigan, the Lady Eagles continued to dominate at home, winning their remaining three contests to go on a fourgame home winning streak. With four-straight victories at home, the Lady Eagles have now won 35 of their 42 home contests since the start of the 2005-06 campaign, proving that they defend their territory.

HANGING WITH THE BEST OF THEM When it came to facing the two-time Northeast Conference Champions, the Lady Eagles’ showed no fear, battling in a game that would redefine the rest of their season. NCCU battled Robert Morris in Moon Township, Pa. The Colonials were back-to-back NEC Champions and had made back-to-back NCAA appearances, but it wasn’t’ enough to stop the fight of the Lady Eagles. NCCU nearly defeated Robert Morris, falling 60-55. Chasidy Williams stepped up to score 23 points to lead the Lady Eagles to a near upset over the Colonials after leading scorer Jori Nwachukwu went down with an injury.

Instead of faltering, NCCU rallied around each other and saw the sudden impact of freshman Chasidy Williams, who scored doubledigits in each of the Lady Eagles’ remaining games. With the leadership of Williams, the Lady Eagles’ won two of their last five games, concluding the season with hunger for what is to come.

Senior guard LaVonna Hailey reached a significant milestone this season, earning a No. 1 spot in Lady Eagle’s basketball history. Some dominating scoring performances and many career performances led to an exciting year for NCCU and Eagle fans everywhere. The impact of the Lady Eagles’ youth, showed promise for a bright future, which will continue to pave the way for a solid foundation.

Nwachukwu, the Lady Eagles’ leader, made such an impact on the hardwood that she racked up numerous weekly, monthly and postseason honors, proving that it can only go up from here.

Even though she was forced to take a spot on the sidelines for the remainder of the season, her vocal leadership helped pull the Lady Eagles through, knowing that she was there as their backbone, regardless if she was on the court or not.

The Lady Eagles proved themselves as a team that can guard their home court, recording a 5-3 record in McDougald-McLendon

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“THINK PINK” North Carolina Central University participated in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s (WBCA) 2009 “Think Pink” Initiative, a nationwide effort by the WBCA to increase breast cancer awareness. The Lady Eagles battled the Longwood Lancers on Tuesday, Jan. 13 in McDougald-McLendon Gym, where they claimed a 67-59 win, extending its home winning streak to three. The Eagles took the court in their pink uniforms for the third time this season, improving their record to 3-0. They finished the season with an undefeated 4-0 record in pink.

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NWACHUKWU GOES DOWN During the middle of the second half at Robert Morris, junior center Jori Nwachukwu suffered a serious injury. When the MRI results arrived, a student-athlete’s worst nightmare came along as well. Nwachukwu had suffered a torn ACL in her right knee, which would require season-ending surgery. The Lady Eagles’ leading

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LADY EAGLES EARN FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON Double-double performances from Nwachukwu and Williams pushed the Lady Eagles past Texas-Pan American, 62-57, in overtime in Colorado Springs, Colo., where NCCU was participating in the Air Force Academy Classic. The Lady Eagles earned their first win of the season. Nwachukwu scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Williams scored 18 to go with 10 boards. The victory over the Broncos gave the Lady Eagles third place with Nwachukwu being named to the All-Tournament Team.

HAILEY SELECTED TO WBCA COACHING PROGRAM Charlotte, N.C. native LaVonna Hailey was selected to participate in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) “So You Want to Be a Coach” program, which was held April 3-5 during the WBCA National Convention in St. Louis, Mo. The workshop enables its participants to meet and learn from NCAA coaching professionals, visit the WBCA Exhibit Hall and attend NCAA open practices. She was one of 54 minority coaching interns in the nation that was chosen for the program.

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ROLLING WITH THE DEMON DEACONS Just like Robert Morris, the Lady Eagles didn’t back down to ACCmember Wake Forest, putting up a fight. The Lady Eagles fell to the Demon Deacons by 14 points, but not after a solid battle.

NCCU rallied in the second half, shooting 50 percent from the field. Their aggressive defense forced the Deacs to fluster, going more than five minutes without a field goal as the Lady Eagles closed the gap with a 15-2 run. NCCU managed to cut the deficit to eight with 5:54 remaining. During the run, NCCU shut down the Wake Forest offense, only allowing the Deacs to score a pair of free throws.

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NWACHUKWU RACKS UP HONORS Junior center Jori Nwachukwu racked up several honors at the completion of the 2008-09 season, becoming one of the most decorated players in Lady Eagle history. The Upper Marlboro, Md. native, who in just 66 career games has amassed 970 points and 569 rebounds, was named the Heritage Sports Radio Network (HSRN) National Player of the Year. Along with her Player of the Year honor, Nwachukwu was selected to the 2008-09 Division I All-Independent Women’s Basketball Team and the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) University Division All-State Team. Her stellar performance throughout the year earned her two consecutive HSRN Player of the Week honors and an NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month honor.

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HAILEY DISHES HER WAY TO SPOT IN HISTORY Senior guard LaVonna Hailey left a footprint in the pathways of NCCU. Hailey earned a spot in Lady Eagles’ history after dishing 353 assists in her three-year career at NCCU. During the Lady Eagles’ victory over Winston-Salem State on Feb. 11, Blaire Houston nailed a 3-pointer off a pass by Hailey, which made Hailey the Lady Eagles’ all-time assists leader. NCCU defeated Winston-Salem State, 68-66, in that game, while Hailey finished with six assists.

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scorer and rebounder, averaging 18.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per contest, was sidelined for the remainder of the season. This season marked the second consecutive year that Nwachukwu had suffered a season-ending injury and the third-straight year an injury had forced the junior to miss action.

2008-09 TEaM sTaTisTiCs OPP

Date

SCORING

1453

1824

11-14-08 at West Virginia

882

Points per game

53.8

67.6

Scoring margin

-13.7

-

11-17-08 MORGAN STATE L

53-63

455

541-1382

682-1548

11-20-08 at Virginia Tech

L

45-81

1713

.391

.441

11-22-08 at Gardner-Webb L

60-73

417

38-189

159-442

11-26-08 at Georgia

L

31-85

3156

.201

.360

11-28-08 at ECU

L

39-98

1600

5.9

11-29-08 vs Buffalo

L

54-65

1397

333-529

301-455

12-01-08 BETHUNE-COOKMAN L

56-62

434

.629

.662

12-05-08 at Air Force

47-68

167

886

1026

12-06-08 vs Texas-Pan American WOT 62-57

136

Rebounds per game

32.8

38.0

12-16-08 TENNESSEE STATE W

64-60

341

Rebounding margin

-5.2

-

12-19-08 MD. EASTERN SHORE L

66-71

277

323

447

12.0

16.6

12-21-08 at VCU

44-80

327

587

523

12-30-08 WESTERN MICHIGAN WOT 67-66

297

Turnovers per game

21.7

19.4

01-02-09 SOUTH CAROLINA ST. W

72-60

588

Turnover margin

-2.4

-

01-04-09 at Oklahoma

L

25-89

7797

Assist/turnover ratio

0.6

0.9

1-10-09

at Chicago State L

47-68

240

290

292

01-13-09 LONGWOOD

W

67-59

738

10.7

10.8

01-15-09 at Norfolk State

W

77-61

900

41

86

01-22-09 at Morgan State

W

63-48

326

1.5

3.2

01-24-09 SAVANNAH STATE W

52-40

876

WINNING STREAK

1

-

Home win streak

4

-

01-27-09 at Robert Morris

L

55-60

173

4006

25416

02-01-09 at North Carolina L

45-98

3920

02/05/09 at Wake Forest

48-63

437

02-11-09 at Winston-Salem State W

68-66

1050

02-14-09 at Savannah State L

44-47

233

02-20-09 at Longwood

71-66

545

Field goal pct 3 POINT FG-ATT 3-point FG pct

3-pt FG made per game 1.4 FREE THROWS-ATT Free throw pct REBOUNDS

ASSISTS Assists per game TURNOVERS

STEALS Steals per game BLOCKS Blocks per game

ATTENDANCE

Home games-Avg/Game 8-501

17-1405

Neutral site-Avg/Game

2-766

-

SCORE BY PERIODS: 2nd

OT

Total

N.C. Central

657

780

16

1453

Opponents

869

945

10

1824

L

L

W

RECORD: OVERALL

AWAY

NEUTRAL

10-17

5-3

4-13

1-1

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

10-17

5-3

4-13

1-1

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63

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TEAM STATISTICS

2008-09 rEsULTs OVERALL

HOME

AWAY

NEUTRAL

10-17

5-3

4-13

1-1

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

10-17

5-3

4-13

1-1

ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE TIME

OPPONENT

SCORE

ATTEND

11-14-08

7 p.m.

at West Virginia

31-70

L

11-17-08

5 p.m.

MORGAN STATE

53-63

L

HIGH POINTS

HIGH REBOUNDS

882

(10)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(9)NWACHUKWU, Jori

455

(15)HOUSTON, Blaire

(10)BENNETT, Latoya

(15)WILLIAMS, Chasidy 7 p.m.

at Virginia Tech

45-81

L

1713

(15)HOUSTON, Blaire

(6)NWACHUKWU, Jori

11-22-08

7 p.m.

at Gardner-Webb

60-73

L

417

(26)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(9)NWACHUKWU, Jori

11-26-08

7 p.m.

at Georgia

31-85

L

3156

(10)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(7)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(10)HOUSTON, Blaire 11-28-08

5 p.m.

at ECU

39-98

L

1600

(10)HOUSTON, Blaire

(6)BENNETT, Latoya

11-29-08

5 p.m.

vs. Buffalo

54-65

L

1397

(16)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(5)NWACHUKWU, Jori

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(5)BENNETT, Latoya BETHUNE-COOKMAN 56-62

L

434

(22)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(9)NWACHUKWU, Jori

12-05-08 5 p.m.

at Air Force

47-68

L

167

(13)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(7)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

12-06-08 2 p.m.

vs. Texas-Pan American

62-57

WOT 136

(23)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(10)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

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12-01-08 6 p.m.

(10)NWACHUKWU, Jori 64-60

W

341

(29)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(7)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

12-19-08 6 p.m.

MD. EASTERN SHORE

66-71

L

277

(22)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(9)BENNETT, Latoya

12-21-08 2 p.m.

at VCU

44-80

L

327

(13)HOUSTON, Blaire

(9)BENNETT, Latoya

12-30-08 6 p.m.

WESTERN MICHIGAN 67-66

WOT 297

(25)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(8)NWACHUKWU, Jori

01-02-09 6 p.m.

SOUTH CAROLINA ST.

72-60

W

588

(22)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(15)NWACHUKWU, Jori

01-04-09 2 p.m.

at Oklahoma

25-89

L

7797

(8)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

(7)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

01-10-09 2 p.m.

at Chicago State

47-68

L

240

(21)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(10)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

01-13-09 6 p.m.

LONGWOOD

67-59

W

738

(27)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(9)HAILEY, LaVonna

01-15-09 6 p.m.

at Norfolk State

77-61

W

900

(34)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(13)NWACHUKWU, Jori

01-22-09 5:30 p.m. at Morgan State

63-48

W

326

(25)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(14)NWACHUKWU, Jori

01-24-09 2 p.m.

SAVANNAH STATE

52-40

W

876

(19)NWACHUKWU, Jori

(8)BENNETT, Latoya

01-27-09 7 p.m.

at Robert Morris

55-60

L

173

(23)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

(9)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

02-01-09 2 p.m.

at North Carolina

45-98

L

3920

(22)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

(7)DEBERRY, Danielle

02-05-09 7 p.m.

at Wake Forest

48-63

L

437

(20)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

(9)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

W

1050

(26)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

(5)HYMAN, Genevieve

02-11-09

7:05 p.m. at Winston-Salem State 68-66 at Savannah State 44-47

L

233

(15)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

(11)BENNETT, Latoya

02-20-09 7 p.m.

at Longwood

W

545

(19)WILLIAMS, Chasidy

(7)DEBERRY, Danielle

ATTENDANCE SUMMARY

71-66

TOTALS

AVG/GAME

HOME

8

4006

501

AWAY

17

23883

1405

NEUTRAL

2

1533

766

TOTAL

27

29422

1090

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2008-09 inDiviDUaL sTaTisTiCs - 3-PTRS -

GS

Min

Avg

FG

FGA

Pct

3FG

FGA

Pct

FT

FTA

Pct

1

HAILEY, LaVonna

24

21

796

33.2

41

177

.232

4

31

.129

44

56

.786

3

NWACHUKWU, Jori

22

22

743

33.8

165

334

.494

0

0

.000

77

136

.566

10 HOUSTON, Blaire

26

22

866

33.3

82

213

.385

17

60

.283

59

80

.738

12 LEE, Whitney

1

0

5

5.0

0

2

.000

0

1

.000

0

0

.000

15 MILLS, Sheresa

10

0

18

1.8

0

4

.000

0

1

.000

0

0

.000

20 BLANKS, Shanise

25

5

368

14.7

16

81

.198

8

50

.160

4

4

1.000

21 ELLIOTT, Katrice

25

5

216

8.6

11

32

.344

0

0

.000

3

4

.750

24 WILLIAMS, Chasidy

27

23

845

31.3

119

256

.465

0

5

.000

80

135

.593

25 DEBERRY, Danielle

27

11

609

22.6

52

136

.382

7

33

.212

30

47

.638

33 CARTER, Candess

1

0

4

4.0

0

2

.000

0

0

.000

0

0

.000

35 HYMAN, Genevieve

15

0

151

10.1

13

31

.419

0

2

.000

9

18

.500

40 THACKER, Keyonta

15

4

139

9.3

3

25

.120

1

5

.200

0

0

.000

41 BENNETT, Latoya

25

22

690

27.6

39

89

.438

1

1

1.000

27

49

.551

Total

27

541

1382

.391

38

189

.201

333

529

.629

Opponents

27

682

1548

.441

159

442

.360

301

455

.662

- REBOUNDS Tot

Avg

PF

FO

A

TO

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

1

HAILEY, LaVonna

19

65

84

3.5

46

2

96

111

0

36

130

5.4

3

NWACHUKWU, Jori

43

127

170

7.7

68

2

27

97

22

44

407

18.5

10 HOUSTON, Blaire

20

46

66

2.5

43

2

65

67

0

47

240

9.2

12 LEE, Whitney

0

0

0

0.0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

15 MILLS, Sheresa

1

3

4

0.4

1

0

0

6

0

1

0

0.0

20 BLANKS, Shanise

4

26

30

1.2

28

0

28

46

2

10

44

1.8

21 ELLIOTT, Katrice

8

20

28

1.1

27

0

2

9

5

3

25

1.0

24 WILLIAMS, Chasidy

51

85

136

5.0

56

1

34

115

0

62

318

11.8

25 DEBERRY, Danielle

32

36

68

2.5

42

0

31

44

2

41

141

5.2

33 CARTER Candess

0

0

0

0.0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

35 HYMAN, Genevieve

9

14

23

1.5

17

0

2

14

0

4

35

2.3

40 THACKER, Keyonta

3

9

12

0.8

13

0

3

16

3

2

7

0.5

41 BENNETT, Latoya

55

100

155

6.2

62

0

35

50

7

40

106

4.2

TM TEAM

53

57

110

4.1

1

Total

298

588

886

32.8

404

7

323

587

41

290

1453

53.8

Opponents

362

664

1026

38.0

448

-

447

523

86

292

1824

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- TOTAL Opponent

Date

at West Virginia

- 3-PTRS -

- REBOUNDS -

Score W/L FG FGA Pct 3FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF

TO Blk Stl Pts Avg

7

.000

12 .250 11

21

32 32.0 17

7

25

5

7

31 31.0

MORGAN STATE 11-17-08 53-63

L

19

53

.358

1

2

.500 14 24 .583 13

28

41 36.5 13

7

19

4

6

53 42.0

at Virginia Tech

11-20-08 45-81

L

16

54

.296

4

15 .267

9

13 .692 11

16

27 33.3 10

9

16

1

8

45 43.0

at Gardner-Webb 11-22-08 60-73

L

25

57

.439

1

7

.143

9

15 .600

7

20

27 31.8 18

11

16

1

7

60 47.2

at Georgia

11-26-08 31-85

L

13

47

.277

1

3

.333

4

9 .444

6

17

23 30.0 13

8

26

2

9

31 44.0

at ECU

11-28-08 39-98

L

17

54

.315

1

4

.250

4

9 .444 10

15

25 29.2 20

8

33

3

13

39 43.2

vs Buffalo

11-29-08 54-65

L

20

52

.385

2

7

.286 12 18 .667

7

19

26 28.7 12

15

15

0

14

54 44.7

BETHUNE-COOKMAN 12-01-08 56-62

L

22

55

.400

0

5

.000 12 21 .571 13

19

32 29.1 14

14

19

1

15

56 46.1

at Air Force

L

19

64

.297

2

15 .133

10 .700 18

12

30 29.2 10

13

11

0

15

47 46.2

vs Texas-Pan American 12-06-08 62-57 Wot 23

50

.460

2

9

.222 14 24 .583 14

24

38 30.1 14

16

18

2

8

62 47.8

TENNESSEE STATE 12-16-08 64-60

W

22

55

.400

1

9

.111 19 25 .760 12

19

31 30.2 10

15

16

2

10

64 49.3

MD. EASTERN SHORE 12-19-08 66-71

L

24

57

.421

2

11

.182 16 21 .762 14

23

37 30.8 16

16

19

0

9

66 50.7

at VCU

L

18

52

.346

3

11

.273

9 .556

7

17

24 30.2 16

12

19

4

8

44 50.2

WESTERN MICHIGAN 12-30-08 67-66 Wot 23

45

.511

1

5

.200 20 29 .690

9

23

32 30.4 19

14

33

2

11

67 51.4

SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 01-02-09 72-60

W

26

60

.433

3

5

.600 17 21 .810 12

27

39 30.9 10

19

15

1

11

72 52.7

at Oklahoma

01-04-09 25-89

L

10

44

.227

0

5

.000

10 .500 13

18

31 30.9 13

3

33

1

7

25 51.0

at Chicago State 01-10-09 47-68

L

18

47

.383

0

7

.000 11 18 .611 11

27

38 31.4 14

10

25

0

6

47 50.8

LONGWOOD

01-13-09 67-59

W

24

48

.500

1

5

.200 18 30 .600

8

27

35 31.6 21

17

21

1

18

67 51.7

at Norfolk State

01-15-09 77-61

W

30

51

.588

0

1

.000 17 24 .708

8

31

39 31.9 19

18

25

1

9

77 53.0

at Morgan State 01-22-09 63-48

W

24

54

.444

1

4

.250 14 25 .560 14

33

47 32.7 12

15

16

1

6

63 53.5

SAVANNAH STATE

01-24-09 52-40

W

19

48

.396

0

4

.000 14 22 .636 17

20

37 32.9 13

14

30

4

22

52 53.4

at Robert Morris 01-27-09 55-60

L

19

47

.404

2

6

.333 15 28 .536 10

21

31 32.8 15

12

17

3

14

55 53.5

at North Carolina 02-01-09 45-98

L

16

67

.239

1

12 .083 12 18 .667 19

16

35 32.9 15

7

21

1

12

45 53.1

at Wake Forest

02-05-09 48-63

L

17

48

.354

2

7

.286 12 21 .571 12

28

40 33.2 15

6

25

0

11

48 52.9

at Winston-Salem State 02-11-09 68-66

W

25

44

.568

3

8

.375 15 24 .625

7

21

28 33.0 17

16

21

1

9

68 53.5

at Savannah State

02-14-09 44-47

L

15

37

.405

1

7

.143 13 20 .650

9

21

30 32.9 21

8

30

0

10

44 53.2

at Longwood

02-20-09 71-66

W

23

46

.500

3

8

.375 22 29 .759

6

25

31 32.8 17

13

23

0

15

71 53.8

N.C. Central

1453

541 1382 .391

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682 1548 .441 159 442 .360 301 455 .662 362 664 1026 38.0 448 447 523 86 292 1824 67.6

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12-05-08 47-68

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Team Game-by-Game Statistics

38 189 .201 333 529 .629 298 588 886 32.8 404 323 587 41 290 1453 53.8

Assists/game: 12.0; Turnovers/game: 21.7; Assist/turnover ratio: 0.6; Steals/game: 10.7; Blocks/game: 1.5

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Games played: 27; Points/game: 53.8; FG Pct: 39.1; 3FG Pct: 20.1; FT Pct: 62.9; Rebounds/game: 32.8;

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Points-Rebounds-Assists 01 Opponent

03

10

NWACHUKWU HOUSTON

12

15

20

21

LEE

MILLS

BLANKS

ELLIOTT

31-70

L

6-3-2

10-9-2

1-3-1

0-0-0

DNP

0-0-0

4-2-0

MORGAN STATE

11-17-08

53-63

L

6-2-5

10-8-0

15-2-1

DNP

DNP

0-0-0

2-2-0

at Virginia Tech

11/20/08

45-81

L

6-3-4

14-6-2

15-1-1

DNP

0-0-0

0-0-0

0-1-0

at Gardner-Webb

11-22-08

60-73

L

6-2-6

26-9-0

8-1-4

DNP

DNP

2-0-1

2-0-0

at Georgia

11/26/08

31-85

L

2-4-3

10-7-1

10-1-0

DNP

DNP

0-0-1

0-0-0

at ECU

11/28/08

39-98

L

2-2-0

5-3-1

10-3-2

DNP

0-1-0

0-0-1

0-1-0

vs Buffalo

11/29/08

54-65

L

5-2-4

16-5-2

12-2-3

DNP

DNP

4-3-0

2-0-0

BETHUNE-COOKMAN

12-01-08

56-62

L

2-1-2

22-9-2

6-2-3

DNP

DNP

DNP

0-2-0

at Air Force

12/05/08

47-68

L

6-5-3

13-5-3

6-1-3

DNP

0-0-0

5-3-0

0-0-0

vs Texas-Pan American

12/06/08

62-57

WOT

9-7-8

23-10-1

4-3-2

DNP

DNP

3-0-3

0-0-0

TENNESSEE STATE

12-16-08

64-60

W

6-5-4

29-5-0

5-3-2

DNP

DNP

2-1-3

0-0-0

MD. EASTERN SHORE

12/19/08

66-71

L

13-1-3

22-8-1

6-2-8

DNP

DNP

0-2-2

0-1-0

at VCU

12/21/08

44-80

L

4-2-3

11-4-1

13-1-3

DNP

DNP

0-0-2

0-1-0

WESTERN MICHIGAN

12-30-08

67-66

WOT

DNP

25-8-0

13-4-2

DNP

DNP

3-1-3

0-0-0

SOUTH CAROLINA ST.

01-02-09

72-60

W

DNP

22-15-3

11-4-6

DNP

DNP

6-2-4

DNP

at Oklahoma

01/04/09

25-89

L

DNP

7-4-0

2-0-0

DNP

0-2-0

2-4-0

4-4-1

at Chicago State

1/10/09

47-68

L

2-4-1

21-9-1

7-4-4

DNP

0-0-0

0-1-0

2-0-0

LONGWOOD

01-13-09

67-59

W

10-9-10

27-7-1

7-2-1

DNP

DNP

3-1-0

0-1-0

at Norfolk State

01/15/09

77-61

W

6-3-4

34-13-4

10-2-5

DNP

0-1-0

DNP

2-2-0

at Morgan State

1/22/09

63-48

W

2-6-3

25-14-1

8-3-4

DNP

DNP

0-1-2

2-2-0

SAVANNAH STATE

01-24-09

52-40

W

5-3-2

19-7-1

18-5-3

DNP

0-0-0

0-1-1

0-1-0

at Robert Morris

01/27/09

55-60

L

3-1-5

16-5-0

10-2-1

DNP

DNP

0-0-0

DNP

at North Carolina

02/01/09

45-98

L

0-5-7

DNP

6-4-0

DNP

0-0-0

2-0-0

2-0-0

at Wake Forest

02/05/09

48-63

L

10-8-3

DNP

DNP

DNP

0-0-0

3-2-0

1-3-1

at Winston-Salem State

2/11/09

68-66

W

3-3-6

DNP

16-2-2

DNP

DNP

5-4-2

0-1-0

at Savannah State

2/14/09

44-47

L

0-1-4

DNP

4-3-1

DNP

DNP

4-3-2

0-2-0

at Longwood

2/20/09

71-66

W

16-2-4

DNP

17-6-3

DNP

0-0-0

0-1-1

2-2-0

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Points-Rebounds-Assists

Opponent

24

25

33

35

40

41

Date

Score

WL

WILLIAMS

DEBERRY

CARTER

HYMAN

THACKER

BENNETT

at West Virginia

11-14-08

31-70

L

2-2-0

2-1-0

DNP

0-2-0

2-3-2

4-4-0

MORGAN STATE

11-17-08

53-63

L

15-8-0

0-0-0

DNP

1-1-0

3-0-0

1-10-1

at Virginia Tech

11/20/08

45-81

L

4-5-1

4-3-1

DNP

2-1-0

0-3-0

DNP

at Gardner-Webb

11-22-08

60-73

L

9-1-0

3-3-0

DNP

DNP

0-0-0

4-5-0

at Georgia

11/26/08

31-85

L

5-0-0

0-0-0

DNP

0-0-0

0-1-0

4-5-3

at ECU

11/28/08

39-98

L

5-2-1

4-2-2

0-0-0

8-2-0

DNP

5-6-1

vs Buffalo

11/29/08

54-65

L

10-3-1

0-2-1

DNP

4-0-0

DNP

1-5-4

BETHUNE-COOKMAN

12-01-08

56-62

L

7-6-2

13-2-1

DNP

0-0-0

DNP

6-7-4

at Air Force

12/05/08

47-68

L

6-7-2

8-1-1

DNP

3-5-1

DNP

DNP

vs Texas-Pan American

12/06/08

62-57

WOT

18-10-2

1-4-0

DNP

4-1-0

DNP

DNP

TENNESSEE STATE

12-16-08

64-60

W

17-7-2

0-2-3

DNP

DNP

DNP

5-5-1

MD. EASTERN SHORE

12/19/08

66-71

L

9-6-2

11-2-0

DNP

DNP

DNP

5-9-0

at VCU

12/21/08

44-80

L

10-2-0

4-2-3

DNP

DNP

0-0-0

2-9-0

WESTERN MICHIGAN

12-30-08

67-66

WOT

7-4-3

14-4-5

DNP

DNP

DNP

5-6-1

SOUTH CAROLINA ST.

01-02-09

72-60

W

21-5-2

8-2-2

DNP

DNP

DNP

4-6-2

at Oklahoma

01/04/09

25-89

L

8-7-1

0-1-0

DNP

DNP

0-1-0

2-5-1

at Chicago State

1/10/09

47-68

L

9-10-1

2-2-0

DNP

DNP

0-0-0

4-6-3

LONGWOOD

01-13-09

67-59

W

12-3-4

3-2-0

DNP

DNP

0-0-0

5-5-1

at Norfolk State

01/15/09

77-61

W

14-6-2

8-2-0

DNP

DNP

0-1-0

3-3-3

at Morgan State

1/22/09

63-48

W

0-1-0

9-2-2

DNP

DNP

0-1-0

17-12-3

SAVANNAH STATE

01-24-09

52-40

W

5-3-1

3-7-3

DNP

0-0-0

0-0-1

2-8-2

at Robert Morris

01/27/09

55-60

L

23-9-3

0-1-1

DNP

DNP

0-0-0

3-7-2

at North Carolina

02/01/09

45-98

L

22-4-0

7-7-0

DNP

2-2-0

2-0-0

2-4-0

at Wake Forest

02/05/09

48-63

L

20-9-0

7-3-1

DNP

6-4-0

DNP

1-7-1

at Winston-Salem State

2/11/09

68-66

W

26-4-1

9-2-3

DNP

5-5-1

0-2-0

4-4-1

at Savannah State

2/14/09

44-47

L

15-6-1

9-2-0

DNP

0-0-0

DNP

12-11-0

at Longwood

2/20/09

71-66

W

19-6-2

12-7-2

DNP

0-0-0

DNP

5-6-1

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History & Records

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rECorDs & honors SINGLE GAME RECORDS

CAREER RECORDS

(Complete Since 1990-91)

(Complete Since 1986-87)

Points: 59 - Cassie King vs. Bowie State (Mar. 1, 2005-OT); 41 - Von Fulmore vs.

UNC-Asheville (Feb. 1, 1986); 41 - Mona McLaurin vs. Fayetteville State (Jan. 15, 1983); 40 - Michelle Harrison vs. Johnson C. Smith (Feb. 1, 1995); 40 - Robin Brooks vs.

Livingstone (Feb. 16, 1985).

Rebounds: 32 - Von Fulmore vs. UNC Asheville (Feb. 1, 1986); 26 - Von Fulmore vs. Mount Olive (Jan. 29, 1986); 26 - Von Fulmore (OT) at Elizabeth City State (Jan. 13, 1986); 26 - Carmen Judkins vs. WinstonSalem State (Jan. 20, 1983).

Assists: 15 - LaVonna Hailey at UNCPembroke (Nov. 25, 2006); 14 - Delanita Pridgen vs. Winston-Salem State (Jan. 25, 1986); 14 - Venita Quick vs. Fayetteville State (Jan. 15, 1983); 13 - Michelle Harrison at St. Paul's (Jan. 17, 1995); 13 - Cheryl Bogues at Johnson C. Smith (Jan. 8, 1992); 13 - Delanita Pridgen at Winston-Salem State (Feb. 10, 1986).

Blocked Shots: 11 - Pame Sawyer vs.

Fayetteville State (Feb. 3, 1990).

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Three-Point Field Goals: 9 - Jennifer Hukill at Lincoln (Pa.) (Feb. 8, 2008); 8 - Jennifer Hukill vs. UNC-Pembroke (Jan. 2, 2007); 8 - Zakia VanHoose vs. Winston-Salem State (Feb. 19, 2002); 8 - Ardrina Porter vs. USCAiken (Nov. 14, 1998).

Triple-Doubles: Cassie King at Fayetteville St. (Jan. 6, 2007) 26 points, 14 rebounds, 10 blocks; Pame Sawyer vs. Fayetteville St. (Feb. 3, 1990) 20 points, 11 rebounds, 11 blocks.

Cheryl Bogues Holds the NCCU singlegame record with 16 steals versus Bowie State on Jan. 25, 1990.

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Free Throws: 17 (of 18) - Cassie King vs.

Bowie State (March 1, 2005-OT).

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Pame Sawyer Recorded the Lady Eagles first tripledouble with 20 points, 11 rebounds and a schoolrecord 11 blocked shots vs. Fayetteville State on Feb. 3, 1990.

2,150 - Cassie King (2003-07); 1,607 - Monica Stewart (1990-94); 1,536 - Amba Kongolo (1998-2002); 1,448 - Michelle Harrison (1993-97); 1,385 - Tiona Beatty (2000-04); 1,208 - Von Fulmore (1984-87); 1,095 - Pame Sawyer (1986-90); 1,051 - Lisa Brown (1986-90).

Rebounds: 1,077 - Pame Sawyer (1986-90); 1,076 - Cassie King (2003-07); 872 - Von Fulmore (1984-87); 833 - Amba Kongolo (1998-2002); 752 - Sharon Manning (1990-94); 736 - Angel Seymour (1988-92).

Assists:

Steals:

Steals: 16 - Cheryl Bogues vs. Bowie State (Jan. 25, 1990).

Field Goals: 21 (of 38) - Cassie King vs.

Bowie State (March 1, 2005-OT).

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Points:

Blocks:

353 - LaVonna Hailey (2006-2009); 342 - Zakia VanHoose (1998-2002); 307 - Porschia Holmes (2003-06); 303 - Michelle Harrison (1993-97); 290 - Cheryl Bogues (1989-93).

382 - Michelle Harrison (1993-97); 318 - Zakia VanHoose (1998-2002); 281 - Cassie King (2003-07); 270 - Cheryl Bogues (1989-93).

331 - Pame Sawyer (1986-90); 225 - Amba Kongolo (1999-2002).

ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS 1981 Metrial Floyd 1982 Mary Simpson 1983 Carmen Judkins Mona McLaurin 1984 Jacqueline Pinnix 1985 Von Fulmore 1986 Von Fulmore 1987 Von Fulmore 1989 Pame Sawyer 1990 Pame Sawyer 1992 Monica Stewart 1994 Monica Stewart 1996 Michelle Harrison 1999 Amba Kongolo 2001 Amba Kongolo ** Zakia VanHoose 2002 Amba Kongolo ** Zakia VanHoose Shenika Worthy 2004 Tiona Beatty 2005 Cassie King 2006 Cassie King 2007 Cassie King Jori Nwachukwu Jasmine Newkirk

(All-Pro Photo)

AMBA KONGOLO 6-foot-3 / Center / Kinshasa, Congo Lady Eagle Career: (1999-2002) Third all-time leading scorer (1,536) and secondleading rebounder (833) in Lady Eagle history.

Amassed 41 career-double-doubles. Voted two-time CIAA Player of the Year (2001, 2002). Selected NCAA Division II All-America First Team. Chosen to NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region Championship AllTournament Team. Became first CIAA student-athlete to be drafted by the WNBA.

Von Fulmore

Monica Stewart

** CIAA Player of the Year (All-Pro Photo)

NCAA DIVISION II FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICANS Von Fulmore (1986) - Led nation in rebounds (464) and rebounding average (17.8 rpg).

Amba Kongolo (2002) - Drafted by WNBA

Porschia Holmes (2003-06) In just three seasons, Holmes became the second- leading playmaker in Lady Eagles history with 307 career assists. She distributed an NCCU single-season record 155 assists as a senior in 2005-06.

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Name Assists Avg. GP LaVonna Hailey ............ 96 4.0 24 LaVonna Hailey ............ 79 3.8 21 LaVonna Hailey .......... 178 5.6 32 Porschia Holmes ........ 155 5.2 30 Alisha Battle ............... 130 4.6 28 Adija Beaty ................. 106 3.8 28 Adija Beaty ................... 67 2.6 26 Zakia VanHoose ......... 106 3.4 31 Zakia VanHoose ........... 97 3.1 31 Zakia VanHoose ........... 59 2.6 23

Steals Season 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1984-85 1983-84 1981-82 1980-81 1979-80

Name Steals Avg. GP Chasidy Williams .......... 62 2.3 27 LaVonna Hailey ............ 44 2.1 21 Cassie King .................. 74 2.3 32 Porschia Holmes .......... 86 2.9 30 Alisha Battle ................. 77 2.8 28 Cassie King .................. 75 2.7 28 Tiona Beatty ................. 30 1.1 27 Zakia VanHoose ..........111 3.6 31 Zakia VanHoose ........... 99 3.2 31 Crystal Cosby ............... 85 3.3 26 Chawonda Brazeal ....... 55 2.0 27 Cherina Barnes ............ 63 2.3 27 Michelle Harrison.......... 83 3.3 25 Michelle Harrison........ 105 4.2 25 Michelle Harrison.......... 98 3.9 25 Michelle Harrison.......... 96 3.7 26 Cheryl Bogues .............. 97 4.0 24 Cheryl Bogues .............. 57 2.4 24 Cheryl Bogues .............. 71 2.8 25 Sebrina Moffett ............. 48 2.0 24 Lisa Brown.................... 61 2.4 25 Lisa Brown.................... 45 1.6 28 Barbara Cannon ........... 63 2.5 25 Von Fulmore ................. 47 2.0 23 Linda Nicholson ............ 58 2.1 28 Mary Simpson .............. 40 3.1 13 Mary Simpson .............. 49 2.5 20 Metrial Floyd ................. 97

Blocked Shots Season Name Blocks Avg. GP 2008-09 Jori Nwachukwu ........... 22 1.0 22 2007-08 Latoya Bennett ............. 12 0.5 26 2006-07 Cassie King .................. 64 2.0 32 2005-06 Cassie King .................. 27 0.9 30 2004-05 Shante’ Collins ............. 55 1.9 29 2003-04 Cassie King .................. 23 0.8 28 2002-03 Shante’ Collins ............. 27 1.1 25 2001-02 Amba Kongolo .............. 84 3.2 26 2000-01 Amba Kongolo .............. 78 2.5 31 1999-00 Kiyana Smith ................ 19 0.7 26 1998-99 Amba Kongolo .............. 45 2.5 18 1997-98 Danya Nelson ............... 25 1.8 14 1996-97 Fatima Bah ................... 22 1.1 20 1995-96 Narviaria Evans ............ 32 1.5 22 1994-95 Narviaria Evans ............ 27 1.1 25 1993-94 Narviaria Evans ............ 26 1.0 26 1992-93 Sonia Moorman ............ 24 1.0 24 1991-92 Valerie Franklin............. 13 0.6 23 Sebrina Moffett ............. 13 0.6 23 1990-91 Sharon Manning ........... 20 0.8 24 1989-90 Pame Sawyer ............... 99 4.0 25 1988-89 Pame Sawyer ............... 78 4.3 18 1987-88 Pame Sawyer ............. 110 3.9 28 1986-87 Pame Sawyer ............... 44 1.8 24 1984-85 Robin Brooks ................ 12 0.5 23 1983-84 Deidre Solomon.............. 9 0.3 28 1981-82 Carmen Judkins ........... 24 1.6 15

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Assists Season 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00

27 27 25 25 25 21 24 24 24 25 25 26 24 21 28 10 21

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GP 22 26 32 30 29 28 25 26 31 29 18 14 23 25 25 26 24 24 24 25 18 28 24 26 23 31 19 15 20

3.1 2.4 2.8 2.8 3.6 5.1 3.7 4.2 3.2 3.8 3.4 3.9 4.8 5.3 2.5 3.4 3.4

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Avg. 7.7 8.3 7.9 9.0 9.8 9.5 6.5 10.3 9.5 5.9 9.6 10.2 8.7 9.1 8.1 7.0 11.2 11.3 10.7 12.4 12.3 12.0 8.7 17.8 10.9 11.1 11.4 8.3 13.0 15.6

Chawonda Brazeal ....... 84 Ardrina Porter ............... 65 Michelle Harrison.......... 71 Michelle Harrison.......... 70 Michelle Harrison.......... 89 Shayna White ............. 108 Cheryl Bogues .............. 89 Cheryl Bogues ............ 100 Tonisha Hightower ........ 77 Valerie Franklin............. 96 Lisa Brown.................... 86 Connie Taylor ............. 101 Delanita Pridgen ..........114 Priscilla Herring ...........112 Linda Nicholson ............ 70 Daisy Morris ................. 34 Edna Vann .................... 72

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Rebounds Season Name Rebs 2008-09 Jori Nwachukwu ......... 170 2007-08 Latoya Bennett ........... 215 2006-07 Cassie King ................ 254 2005-06 Cassie King ................ 271 2004-05 Cassie King ................ 285 2003-04 Cassie King ................ 266 2002-03 Natasha Bailey ........... 163 2001-02 Amba Kongolo ............ 267 2000-01 Amba Kongolo ............ 294 1999-00 Dawnell Stevenson..... 170 1998-99 Amba Kongolo ............ 172 1997-98 Danya Nelson ............. 143 1996-97 Vikki Goings ............... 200 1995-96 Kristy Daughtry ........... 228 1994-95 Narviaria Evans .......... 203 1993-94 Narviaria Evans .......... 181 1992-93 Sharon Manning ......... 269 1991-92 Sharon Manning ......... 272 1990-91 Angel Seymour ........... 257 1989-90 Pame Sawyer ............. 309 1988-89 Pame Sawyer ............. 222 1987-88 Pame Sawyer ............. 337 1986-87 Pame Sawyer ............. 209 1985-86 Von Fulmore ............ # 464 1984-85 Von Fulmore ............... 251 1983-84 Jacqueline Pinnix ....... 345 1982-83 Mona McLaurin........... 217 1981-82 Carmen Judkins ......... 125 1980-81 Metrial Floyd ............... 260 1979-80 Metrial Floyd ..................... # Led NCAA Division II

1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1984-85 1983-84 1981-82 1980-81

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VanHoose is the school's all-time leading playmaker with 342 career assists, and set the Lady Eagles' single-season standard with 111 steals as a senior.

GP 22 26 32 30 29 28 27 26 31 26 18 27 25 25 25 26 24 24 25 25 18 28 25 26 21 31 19 13 20

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Zakia VanHoose (1998-2002)

Avg. 18.5 9.5 16.5 18.4 22.9 18.9 17.4 21.1 17.6 13.2 15.0 11.6 11.8 16.3 18.0 18.5 15.4 14.8 16.0 15.2 16.4 15.0 14.3 24.5 16.5 18.8 20.3 15.8 14.8

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Beatty topped the Lady Eagles in scoring during her final two seasons en route to 1,385 career points.

Name Points Jori Nwachukwu ......... 407 Jennifer Hukill ............. 248 Cassie King ................ 527 Cassie King ................ 551 Cassie King ................ 664 Tiona Beatty ............... 530 Tiona Beatty ............... 470 Amba Kongolo ............ 548 Amba Kongolo ............ 547 Crystal Cosby ............. 344 Amba Kongolo ............ 270 LaTisha Martin ............ 314 Michelle Harrison........ 294 Michelle Harrison........ 408 Michelle Harrison........ 451 Monica Stewart........... 480 Monica Stewart........... 370 Monica Stewart........... 356 Monica Stewart........... 401 Valerie Franklin........... 380 Pame Sawyer ............. 296 Lisa Brown.................. 421 Glenda King................ 358 Von Fulmore ............... 636 Mona McLaurin........... 347 Jacqueline Pinnix ....... 583 Mona McLaurin........... 385 Mary Simpson ............ 205 Metrial Floyd ............... 295

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Tiona Beatty (2000-04)

Points Season 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1985-86 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81

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1980-81

Metrial Floyd ................. 10 Diedra Solomon............ 10

0.5 20 0.5 20

Field Goals Made Season Name FGM 2008-09 Jori Nwachukwu ......... 165 2007-08 Jori Nwachukwu ........... 91 2006-07 Cassie King ................ 212 2005-06 Cassie King ................ 198 2004-05 Cassie King ................ 264 2003-04 Tiona Beatty ............... 163 2002-03 Tiona Beatty ............... 136 2001-02 Amba Kongolo ............ 214 2000-01 Amba Kongolo ............ 221 1999-00 Crystal Cosby ............. 130 1998-99 Amba Kongolo .............110 1997-98 LaTisha Martin ............ 108 1996-97 Michelle Harrison........ 102 1995-96 Michelle Harrison........ 144 1994-95 Michelle Harrison........ 149 1993-94 Monica Stewart........... 180 1992-93 Monica Stewart........... 136 1991-92 Monica Stewart........... 121 1990-91 Monica Stewart........... 149 1989-90 Valerie Franklin........... 150 1988-89 Pame Sawyer ............. 104 1987-88 Pame Sawyer ............. 144 1986-87 Glenda King................ 141 1984-85 Mona McLaurin........... 143 1983-84 Jacqueline Pinnix ....... 196 1982-83 Mona McLaurin........... 163 1981-82 Mary Simpson .............. 77 1980-81 Metrial Floyd ............... 105

FGA 334 194 421 438 551 446 457 425 467 343 246 241 309 396 441 393 329 258 350 316 233 367 316 353 ---349 170 243

Pct. .494 .469 .504 .452 .479 .365 .298 .504 .473 .379 .447 .448 .330 .364 .338 .458 .413 .469 .426 .475 .446 .392 .446 .405 ---.467 .453 .432

Three-Point Field Goals Made Season Name 3PM 2008-09 Blaire Houston .............. 17 2007-08 Jennifer Hukill ............... 53 2006-07 Jennifer Hukill ............... 35 2005-06 Porschia Holmes .......... 32 Karla Gamble ............... 32 2004-05 Karla Gamble ............... 47 2003-04 Tiona Beatty ................. 54 2002-03 Tiona Beatty ................. 44 2001-02 Zakia VanHoose ........... 60 2000-01 Zakia VanHoose ........... 43 1999-00 Crystal Cosby ............... 34 1998-99 Ardrina Porter ............... 35 1997-98 Cherina Barnes ............ 31 1996-97 Michelle Harrison.......... 20 1995-96 Kartera Adkins .............. 54 1994-95 Kartera Adkins .............. 51 1993-94 Monica Stewart............. 23 1992-93 Monica Stewart............. 17 1991-92 Valerie Franklin............. 39 1990-91 Tonisha Hightower ........ 35 1989-90 Valerie Franklin............. 48 1988-89 Lisa Brown.................... 49 1987-88 Lisa Brown.................... 64 1986-87 Delanita Pridgen ........... 22

3PA 60 144 78 97 118 156 159 165 213 152 124 102 118 90 152 212 90 70 158 104 138 150 215 64

Pct. .283 .368 .449 .330 .271 .301 .340 .267 .282 .283 .274 .343 .263 .222 .355 .241 .256 .243 .247 .337 .348 .327 .298 .344

Free Throws Made Season Name FTM 2008-09 Chasidy Williams .......... 80 2007-08 Jori Nwachukwu ........... 64 2006-07 Cassie King ................ 103 2005-06 Cassie King ................ 155 2004-05 Cassie King ................ 134 2003-04 Tiona Beatty ............... 150 2002-03 Tiona Beatty ............... 154 2001-02 Amba Kongolo .............118 2000-01 Amba Kongolo ............ 105 1999-00 Zakia VanHoose ........... 53 1998-99 Amba Kongolo .............. 49

FTA 135 89 152 194 187 199 207 181 174 86 91

Pct. .593 .719 .678 .799 .717 .754 .744 .652 .603 .616 .538

1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81

LaTisha Martin .............. 87 Michelle Harrison.......... 70 Michelle Harrison.......... 99 Michelle Harrison........ 136 Monica Stewart............. 97 Monica Stewart............. 81 Monica Stewart........... 102 Monica Stewart............. 99 Pame Sawyer ............... 87 Pame Sawyer ............... 88 Pame Sawyer ............... 83 Glenda King.................. 76 Robin Brooks ................ 75 Jacqueline Pinnix ....... 211 Jacqueline Pinnix ....... 104 Mary Simpson .............. 51 Metrial Floyd ................. 85

110 127 176 206 148 121 130 145 116 130 133 125 109 307 173 82 139

.791 .551 .563 .660 .655 .669 .785 .683 .750 .677 .624 .608 .688 .687 .601 .622 .612

SINGle-SeaSoN reCorDS Points 1. Cassie King (2004-05) ............ 664 (22.9 avg) 2. Von Fulmore (1985-86)........... 636 (24.5 avg) 3. Jacqueline Pinnix (1983-84) ... 583 (18.8 avg) 4. Cassie King (2005-06) ............ 551 (18.4 avg) 5. Amba Kongolo (2001-02) ....... 548 (21.1 avg) 6. Amba Kongolo (2000-01) ....... 547 (17.6 avg) 7. Tiona Beatty (2003-04) ........... 530 (18.9 avg) Scoring Average (minimum 300 points) 1. Von Fulmore (1985-86)............ 24.5 (636 pts) 2. Cassie King (2004-05) ............. 22.9 (664 pts) 3. Amba Kongolo (2001-02) ........ 21.1 (548 pts) 4. Mona McLaurin (1982-83) ....... 20.3 (385 pts) 5. Tiona Beatty (2003-04) ............ 18.9 (530 pts) 6. Jacqueline Pinnix (1983-84) .... 18.8 (583 pts) 7. Jori Nwachukwu (2008-09) ....... 18.5 (407 pts) Rebounds 1. Von Fulmore (1985-86)........... 464 (17.8 avg) 2. Jacqueline Pinnix (1983-84) ....345 (11.1 avg) 3. Pame Sawyer (1987-88)......... 337 (12.0 avg) 4. Pame Sawyer (1989-90)......... 309 (12.4 avg) 5. Amba Kongolo (2000-01) ......... 294 (9.5 avg) 6. Cassie King (2004-05) .............. 285 (9.8 avg)

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Michelle Harrison (1993-97) Harrison finished a stand-out Lady Eagle career with 1,448 points (14.3 ppg), 512 rebounds (5.1 rpg), 382 steals (3.8 spg), and 303 assists (3.0 apg). She is the school's all-time career leader in steals (382), and is NCCU's third all-time leading scorer (1,448 points). She was named to the CIAA 25th Anniversary Women’s Basketball Team, and inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame and the NCCU Athletic Hall of Fame.

Rebounding Average (minimum 100 rebounds) 1. Von Fulmore (1985-86).......... 17.8 (464 rebs) 2. Metrial Floyd (1980-81) ......... 13.0 (260 rebs) 3. Pame Sawyer (1989-90)........ 12.4 (309 rebs) 4. Pame Sawyer (1988-89)........ 12.3 (222 rebs) 5. Pame Sawyer (1987-88)........ 12.0 (337 rebs) 6. Mona McLaurin (1982-83) ..... 11.4 (217 rebs) Assists 1. LaVonna Hailey (2006-07) ........ 178 (5.6 avg) 2. Porschia Holmes (2005-06) ...... 155 (5.2 avg) 3. Alisha Battle (2004-05) ............. 130 (4.6 avg) 4. Delanita Pridgen (1986-87) .......114 (4.8 avg) 5. Priscilla Herring (1984-85) .........112 (5.3 avg) 6. Shayna White (1993-94)........... 108 (5.1 avg) 7. Adija Beaty (2003-04) ............... 106 (3.8 avg) Zakia VanHoose (2001-02) ....... 106 (3.4 avg) Steals 1. Zakia VanHoose (2001-02) ........111 (3.6 avg) 2. Michelle Harrison (1995-96) ..... 105 (4.2 avg) 3. Zakia VanHoose (2000-01) ......... 99 (3.2 avg) 4. Michelle Harrison (1994-95) ....... 98 (3.9 avg) Blocked Shots 1. Pame Sawyer (1987-88)............110 (3.9 avg) 2. Pame Sawyer (1989-90)............. 99 (4.0 avg) 3. Amba Kongolo (2001-02) ........... 84 (3.2 avg) 4. Amba Kongolo (2000-01) ........... 78 (2.5 avg) Pame Sawyer (1988-89)............. 78 (4.3 avg)

Cassie King (2003-07) King concluded her college career as the Lady Eagles' all-time leading scorer with 2,150 points and ranks second with 1,076 rebounds. As a sophomore, she broke the school's single-season scoring record with 664 points and established new school and CIAA Tournament single-game records by scoring 59 points against Bowie State on March 1, 2005.

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On Feb. 1, 1986, Von Fulmore scored 41 points and grabbed 32 rebounds against UNC-Asheville to establish school records in both categories.

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On March 1, 2005, Cassie King scored a school and conference tournament record 59 points during an 84-79 overtime win over Bowie State in the quarterfinals of the CIAA Tournament. The sophomore shot 21-of-38 from the field and made 17-of-18 free throws, while adding a team-high 13 rebounds with no turnovers and no fouls in 45 minutes of play.

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- Von Fulmore vs. UNC-Asheville (Feb. 1, 1986) - Von Fulmore vs. Mount Olive (Jan. 29, 1986) - Von Fulmore at Elizabeth City State (Jan. 13, 1986-OT) - Carmen Judkins vs. Winston-Salem State (Jan. 20, 1983) - Sharon Manning at Fayetteville State (Jan. 9, 1993) - Angel Seymour at Shaw (Jan. 15, 1991) - Von Fulmore vs. Bowie State (Jan. 31, 1986) - Sharon Manning vs. Barton (Nov. 21, 1992) - Von Fulmore at Livingstone (Feb. 15, 1986) - Sharon Manning vs. Shaw (Jan. 14, 1992) - Von Fulmore at Johnson C. Smith (Jan. 15, 1986) - Angel Seymour at Johnson C. Smith (Feb. 6, 1991) - Von Fulmore vs. Johnson C. Smith (Feb, 12, 1985) - Von Fulmore vs. St. Paul’s (Dec. 10, 1985) - Amba Kongolo vs. Johnson C. Smith (Feb. 26, 2002) - Amba Kongolo at Columbus State (March 9, 2001) - Sharon Manning vs. Elizabeth City State (Nov. 29, 1991) - Von Fulmore vs. Fayetteville State (Feb. 8, 1986) - Von Fulmore vs. Johnson C. Smith (Jan. 16, 1985) - Carmen Judkins vs. Winston-Salem State (Feb. 9, 1982)

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30 + Points (complete since 1990-91) 59 - Cassie King vs. Bowie State (Mar. 1, 2005-OT) 41 - Von Fulmore vs. UNC-Asheville (Feb. 1, 1986) 41 - Mona McLaurin vs. Fayetteville St. (Jan. 15, 1983) 40 - Michelle Harrison at Johnson C. Smith (Feb. 1, 1995) 40 - Robin Brooks vs. Livingstone (Feb. 16, 1985) 39 - Von Fulmore at Winston-Salem St. (Feb. 10, 1986) 39 - Mary Simpson vs. St. Augustine’s (Jan. 26, 1982) 35 - Jori Nwachukwu vs. Fayetteville State (Dec. 8, 2007) 35 - Cassie King at Fayetteville St. (Feb. 7, 2006) 35 - Monica Stewart vs. Livingstone (Feb. 6, 1993-OT) 35 - Von Fulmore at Johnson C. Smith (Jan. 15, 1986) 34 - Jori Nwachukwu at Norfolk State (Jan.15, 2009) 34 - Amba Kongolo at Fayetteville St. (Feb. 5, 2002-OT) 34 - Von Fulmore vs. Johnson C. Smith (Feb. 12, 1986) 33 - Jennifer Hukill at Lincoln (Pa.) (Feb. 8, 2008) 33 - Tiona Beatty vs. Virginia Union (Feb. 15, 2003) 32 - Cassie King vs. Fayetteville State (Feb. 8, 2005) 32 - Cassie King at Fayetteville State (Jan. 8, 2005) 32 - Nichole Davis vs. Johnson C. Smith (Jan. 29, 2003-OT) 32 - Michelle Harrison vs. Fayetteville St. (Jan. 28, 1995) 32 - Monica Stewart vs. Fayetteville State (Dec. 8, 1990) 32 - Von Fulmore vs. Bowie State (Jan. 31, 1986) 31 - Cassie King at Johnson C. Smith (Feb. 26, 2005-OT) 31 - Cassie King vs. Winston-Salem St. (Feb. 5, 2005-2OT) 31 - Tiona Beatty at Johnson C. Smith (Feb. 22, 2003) 31 - Amba Kongolo at Mars Hill (March 9, 2002) 31 - LaTisha Martin at Fayetteville State (Feb. 3, 1998) 31 - Michelle Harrison at Winston-Salem St. (Jan. 15, 1995) 31 - Von Fulmore vs. Fayetteville State (Feb. 8, 1986) 30 - Cassie King vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Dec. 29, 2006-OT) 30 - Cassie King vs. Fayetteville State (Jan. 7, 2006) 30 - Tiona Beatty at St. Augustine’s (Jan. 10, 2004) 30 - Shenika Worthy vs. Elizabeth City State (Dec. 29, 2001) 30 - Davita Watson vs. Winston-Salem State (Jan. 11, 1997) 30 - Von Fulmore vs. St. Paul’s (Dec. 10, 1985) 20+ Rebounds (complete since 1990-91)

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1977-78 11-18-77 11-28-77 11-30-77 12-01-77 12-03-77 12-07-77 12-08-77 01-14-78 01-18-78 01-19-78 01-20-78 01-24-78 01-25-78 01-30-78 02-06-78 02-09-78 02-13-78 02-15-78

Mickie McCormick (2-16) at Winston-Salem State 68-93 L at Campbell College 51-93 L SHAW 65-83 L WAKE FOREST 69-60 W at Elon College 65-80 L NC A&T STATE 58-67 L at Pembroke State 53-59 L DURHAM COLLEGE 95-45 W Lenoir-Rhyne 48-89 L South Carolina State 36-87 L CAMPBELL COLLEGE 77-95 L at Shaw 55-77 L ELON COLLEGE 72-88 L WINSTON-SALEM ST. 48-82 L at NC A&T State 54-82 L DAVIDSON 51-57 L at Pembroke State 54-109 L High Point 41-105 L

1978-79 11-15-78 11-24-78 11-25-78 11-28-78 11-30-78 12-02-78 12-07-78 12-11-78 01-15-79 01-17-79 01-18-79 01-23-79 01-26-79 01-27-79 01-30-79 02-01-79 02-06-79

Calvin Wade (5-16) at Saint Augustine’s 88-100 at Morgan State 65-75 vs. Lincoln (PA) 108-36 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 80-82 at Elon College 70-71 at UNC-Wilmington 98-70 CAMPBELL COLLEGE 75-77 at Winston-Salem State 66-91 at South Carolina State 61-110 at Campbell College 79-98 SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 63-100 at Bennett College 79-90 at Shaw 65-70 at Pembroke State 75-108 ELON COLLEGE 70-77 SHAW 73-62 NORTH CAROLINA A&T 62-71

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Longest Losing Streak: ...................17 games (Feb. 8, 1993-Jan. 13, 1994) Longest Home Win Streak:.............24 games (Nov. 21, 2000-Feb. 21, 2002) Most Points Scored: ...................... 132 points (at Bowie State - Nov. 27, 1984) Most Points Allowed: ..................... 123 points (vs. Hampton - Feb. 3, 1988) Fewest Points Scored:..................... 25 points (at Oklahoma - Jan. 4, 2009) Fewest Points Allowed:.................... 18 points (vs. Bennett - Feb. 14, 1990) Most Points Combined: ................. 188 points (NCCU 98, Livingstone 90-OT-Feb. 6, 1993) (J.C. Smith 98, NCCU 90 - Feb. 7, 1990) (NCCU 102, St. Paul's 86 - Dec. 10, 1986) Fewest Points Combined:................ 72 points (NCCU 43, St. Paul's 29 - Feb. 18, 1999) Overtime Record: ................................. 13-10 Multiple Overtimes Record: ...................... 3-1 02-08-79 02-14-79 02-17-79 02-20-79

PEMBROKE STATE at NC A&T State UNC-Wilmington BENNETT COLLEGE

1979-80 11-27-79 11-28-79 11-30-79 12-01-79 12-04-79 12-05-79 12-07-79 12-09-79 01-07-80 01-11-80 01-12-80 01-14-80 01-16-80 01-17-80 01-19-80 01-23-80 01-26-80 01-30-80 02-04-80 02-08-80 02-09-80 02-13-80 02-14-80

Francis A. Silva (10-13) FAYETTEVILLE STATE 67-88 L at Elizabeth City State 64-61 W at Western Carolina 56-89 L at Mars Hill 59-60 L PEMBROKE STATE 58-59 L at Shaw 64-55 W SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 60-64 L CAMPBELL COLLEGE 65-61 W at Saint Paul’s 57-53 W vs. Louisburg College 60-71 L vs. Peace College 78-73 W at UNC-Wilmington 73-77 L ELIZABETH CITY ST. 65-80 L BENNETT COLLEGE 76-64 W SHAW 57-43 W BENNETT COLLEGE 69-58 W at Pembroke State 61-68 L ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN 63-60 W at Saint Augustine’s 55-65 L at Campbell College 59-73 L UNC-Wilmington 61-55 W at NC A&T State 58-71 L at Fayetteville State 66-80 L

1980-81 Alberta Gatling 11-22-80 UNC-Wilmington 12-02-80 SHAW

73-97 60-76 81-76 87-69

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1981-82 12-08-81 01-06-82 01-16-82 01-19-82 01-20-82 01-21-82 01-25-82 01-26-82 01-31-82 02-03-82 02-04-82 02-06-82 02-09-82 02-11-82 02-15-82

Alberta Gatling (6-9) at Saint Augustine’s 56-76 L at Johnson C. Smith 72-63 W FAYETTEVILLE STATE 50-98 L JOHNSON C. SMITH 72-68 W SHAW 76-74 W at Elizabeth City State 48-76 L at Livingstone 52-69 L SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 100-79 W at Fayetteville State 82-90 L SAINT PAUL’S 64-56 W at Shaw 62-80 L at Winston-Salem State 61-81 L WINSTON-SALEM ST. 86-73 W LIVINGSTONE 67-68 L vs. Shaw 66-78 L

1982-83 12-03-82 12-04-82 12-06-82 12-11-82 01-06-83 01-08-83 01-10-83 01-12-83 01-13-83 01-17-83 01-19-83 01-20-83 01-22-83 01-24-83 01-29-83 01-31-83 02-07-83 02-08-83 02-12-83

Yvonne Edwards (8-11) at NC A&T State 52-63 BENNETT COLLEGE 2OT 85-83 ELIZABETH CITY ST. 81-76 at Virginia State 76-91 JOHNSON C. SMITH 78-79 at Shaw 53-60 NORFOLK STATE 69-82 at Hampton 76-102 at Fayetteville State 89-93 LIVINGSTONE 82-70 at Saint Augustine’s 103-76 at Winston-Salem State 73-71 SHAW 64-66 at Johnson C. Smith 62-60 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 79-96 SAINT PAUL’S 82-69 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 74-85 at Winston-Salem State 81-68 at Livingstone 69-97

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1983-84 11-18-83 11-21-83 11-23-83 11-25-83 11-26-83 11-28-83 12-01-83 12-03-83 12-05-83 12-07-83 12-08-83

Yvonne Edwards (13-18) at Peace College 80-78 at Johnson C. Smith 65-72 at Fayetteville State 66-98 at Wake Forest 62-75 at Duke University 60-103 at Barber Scotia 55-51 HAMPTON 71-79 at Elon College 63-80 LOUISBURG COLLEGE 71-66 at Elizabeth City State 77-87 at Norfolk State 54-75

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Longest Winning Streak: ................19 games (Jan. 11, 2007-March 9, 2007)

46-75 68-64 83-66 59-66 74-73 61-77 49-71 68-86 66-65 75-80 61-58 75-85 63-83 52-49 89-80 68-91 66-67 76-83 63-89 82-93

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(6-10) 52-83 28-72 45-39 71-65 44-54 63-57 48-45 61-75 31-97 74-83 73-89 53-80 52-47 66-63 53-58 42-76

Largest Margin of Defeat: ................ 77 points (32-109 vs. North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2007)

at Atlantic Christian JOHNSON C. SMITH LIVINGSTONE at Fayetteville State at Saint Augustine’s at Johnson C. Smith NC A&T STATE ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN WINSTON-SALEM ST. SAINT AUGUSTINE’S at Shaw at Fayetteville State at NC A&T State at Saint Paul’s at Winston-Salem State at Saint Augustine’s at Livingstone ELIZABETH CITY ST. UNC-Wilmington vs. Norfolk State

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Mickie McCormick SHAW at Shaw at Durham College at Fayetteville State SAINT AUGUSTINE’S CAMPBELL DURHAM COLLEGE at Campbell College at South Carolina State at NC A&T State at Fayetteville State at Pfeiffer College DUKE UNIVERSITY NC A&T STATE at Duke University at Mars Hill

Largest Margin of Victory:................ 84 points (132-48 at Bowie State, Nov. 27, 1984)

12-04-80 01-08-81 01-10-81 01-12-81 01-17-81 01-20-81 01-21-81 01-22-81 01-24-81 01-26-81 01-29-81 01-31-81 02-02-81 02-04-81 02-06-81 02-11-81 02-14-81 02-16-81 02-18-81 02-19-81

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1976-77 11-30-76 01-14-77 01-19-77 01-20-77 01-22-77 01-24-77 01-26-77 01-29-77 02-05-77 02-08-77 02-09-77 02-10-77 02-12-77 02-15-77 02-16-77 02-18-77

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(6-7) 42-72 58-50 50-70 61-65 52-44 64-37 51-42 49-53 44-43 57-70 63-59 52-71 61-78

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Mickie McCormick at Elon College NC A&T STATE at Shaw at Campbell SAINT AUGUSTINE’S at Duke University SHAW at Saint Augustine’s DUKE UNIVERSITY at NC A&T State WINSTON SALEM ST. at Fayetteville State FAYETTEVILLE STATE

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1975-76 12-08-75 12-09-75 12-12-75 01-13-76 01-14-76 01-15-76 01-21-76 01-24-76 01-26-76 02-10-76 02-18-76 02-19-76 02-24-76

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1983-84 NCCU Women's Basketball Team - First CIAA Championship Front Row: Frances Barnhill, Priscilla Herring, Linda Nicholson, Rena Sharpe, Wanda Bradley. Back Row: Brenda Cox, Robin Brooks, Jacqueline Pinnix, Terri Abel, Tonya Williams, Monica Johnson, Diedra Solomon, Mona McLaurin, Renee Cohen, Sharon Wheeler.

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12-10-83 01-07-84 01-10-84 01-12-84 01-14-84 01-16-84 01-19-84 01-21-84 01-23-84 01-26-84 02-02-84 02-04-84 02-06-84 02-09-84 02-11-84 02-16-84 02-17-84 02-18-84 02-25-84

BOWIE STATE 71-55 at Shaw 72-79 at Saint Augustine’s 69-82 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 67-81 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 83-69 PEACE COLLEGE 85-81 JOHNSON C. SMITH 67-73 SHAW 61-65 at UNC-Wilmington 82-96 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 69-67 at Livingstone 63-82 at Winston-Salem State 82-87 at Louisburg College 66-60 ELON COLLEGE 76-79 LIVINGSTONE 100-85 vs. Hampton 80-76 vs. Winston-Salem State 94-89 vs. Shaw 74-61 vs. Virginia State 92-87 CIAA CHAMPIONS !!!

03-07-84 vs. Virginia Union 51-75 First NCAA Playoff Appearance

1984-85 11-20-84 11-27-84 11-29-84 12-01-84 12-03-84 12-04-84 12-06-84 12-11-84 01-09-85 01-12-85 01-16-85 01-19-85 01-21-85

Yvonne Edwards (9-14) at Duke University 53-109 at Bowie State 132-48 BARBER SCOTIA 71-61 UNC-WILMINGTON 72-71 at Hampton 71-95 at Virginia State 51-72 NORFOLK STATE 61-65 at Saint Paul’s 76-63 at Virginia Union 73-79 at Saint Augustine’s 76-82 JOHNSON C. SMITH 62-64 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 78-74 ELIZABETH CITY ST. 68-79

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01-23-85 01-26-85 01-29-85 01-31-85 02-07-85 02-09-85 02-11-85 02-13-85 02-16-85 02-21-85

at Shaw at Livingstone SHAW WINSTON-SALEM ST. SAINT AUGUSTINE’S at Fayetteville State at Winston-Salem State at Johnson C.Smith LIVINGSTONE vs. Elizabeth City State

55-65 79-76 54-57 70-60 74-68 84-98 68-80 60-61 84-76 60-89

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1985-86 11-25-85 12-02-85 12-04-85 12-07-85 12-10-85 12-14-85 01-07-86 01-09-86 01-11-86 01-13-86 01-15-86 01-18-86 01-20-86 01-23-86 01-25-86 01-29-86 01-31-86 02-01-86 02-03-86 02-06-86 02-08-86 02-10-86 02-12-86 02-15-86 02-21-86

Yvonne Edwards (15-11) VIRGINIA STATE 51-75 HAMPTON 79-88 at Norfolk State 72-54 at UNC-Asheville 67-82 SAINT PAUL’S 85-66 at East Carolina 50-70 at Shaw 74-71 at Virginia Union 54-56 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 57-70 at Elizabeth City State 69-67 at Johnson C. Smith 88-77 at Fayetteville State 84-76 60-66 at NC A&T State LIVINGSTONE 84-95 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 97-78 MOUNT OLIVE 67-59 BOWIE STATE 87-47 UNC-ASHEVILLE 87-76 SHAW 75-59 at Saint Augustine’s 91-88 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 97-78 at Winston-Salem State 88-89 JOHNSON C. SMITH 85-74 at Livingstone 75-95 vs. Shaw 66-61

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1986-87 11-24-86 11-29-86 12-01-86 12-03-86 12-06-86 12-08-86 12-10-86 01-06-87 01-08-87 01-10-87 01-12-87 01-14-87 01-17-87 01-24-87 01-30-87 01-31-87 02-03-87 02-05-87 02-07-87 02-11-87 02-13-87 02-14-87 02-17-87 02-19-87 02-21-87 02-23-87

Yvonne Edwards (6-20) at Virginia State 70-75 NC A&T State 58-52 at Hampton 64-99 NORFOLK STATE 69-76 MOUNT OLIVE 103-69 at Barber-Scotia 81-82 at Saint Paul’s 102-86 SHAW 63-68 VIRGINIA UNION 81-68 at Saint Augustine’s 81-83 ELIZABETH CITY ST. 75-55 JOHNSON C. SMITH 64-70 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 54-71 WINSTON SALEM ST. 64-68 at Bowie State 69-73 at District of Columbia 67-97 at Mount Olive 92-70 Saint Augustine’s 78-89 at Fayetteville State 66-88 at Johnson C. Smith 62-71 DIST. OF COLUMBIA 72-78 LIVINGSTONE 77-83 at Shaw 60-75 at Livingstone 67-71 at Winston Salem State 74-84 vs. Virginia State 45-71

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1987-88 11-20-87 11-21-87 11-24-87 11-27-87 11-28-87 12-01-87

Jacqueline Pinnix vs. Atlantic Christian at Mount Olive VIRGINIA STATE at Francis Marion vs. College of Charleston at Norfolk State

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(3-25) 55-78 70-55 56-77 62-97 53-80 56-81

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Jacqueline Pinnix (8-17) at Claflin College 47-109 at Paine College 62-72 at Hampton Univ.

56-83 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 50-58 NORFOLK STATE 52-104 vs. Wingate College 58-89 vs. Fayetteville State 74-59 VIRGINIA UNION 54-68 ELIZABETH CITY ST. 64-63 JOHNSON C. SMITH 72-68 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 85-63 at Shaw University OT 85-91 at Virginia State 56-82 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 71-76 at Saint Paul’s 86-69 at Bowie State 67-51 at Saint Augustine’s 61-87 at Livingstone 61-64 at Fayetteville State 70-78 LINCOLN MEMORIAL 58-80 at Johnson C. Smith 74-82 LIVINGSTONE 81-77 SHAW 80-68 at Winston-Salem State 57-73 vs. Virginia State 65-90

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1991-92 11-26-91 11-29-91 11-30-91 12-03-91 12-05-91 01-04-92 01-08-92 01-11-92 01-14-92 01-17-92 01-18-92 01-20-92 01-22-92 01-25-92 01-30-92 02-01-92 02-05-92 02-08-92 02-10-92 02-13-92 02-15-92 02-19-92 02-21-92 02-24-92

Jacqueline Pinnix (9-15) VIRGINIA STATE 57-68 vs. Elizabeth City State 66-81 vs. Shaw University 63-55 at Norfolk State 46-111 HAMPTON 53-82 HIGH POINT 47-64 at Johnson C. Smith 64-73 at Fayetteville State 88-78 SHAW 69-46 BOWIE STATE 82-76 at Winston-Salem State 65-87 SAINT PAUL’S 71-65 vs. North Carolina A&T 59-85 at Saint Augustine’s 78-96 at Livingstone 85-75 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 85-65 JOHNSON C. SMITH 66-86 LIVINGSTONE 78-70 at Shaw University 92-85 at Virginia Union 59-68 at Elizabeth City State 58-64 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 69-74 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 72-85 vs. Elizabeth City State 64-68

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1992-93 11-20-92 11-21-92 11-25-92 12-02-92 12-07-92 01-06-93 01-09-93 01-12-93 01-14-93 01-16-93 01-18-93 01-20-93 01-23-93

Jacqueline Pinnix vs. Mount Olive vs. Barton College at Saint Augustine’s NORFOLK STATE at Virginia State JOHNSON C. SMITH at Fayetteville State at Shaw University at Bowie State WINSTON-SALEM ST. at Saint Paul’s at North Carolina A&T SAINT AUGUSTINE’S

(5-19) 80-92 L 81-85 L 43-101 L 43-106 L 48-90 L 59-79 L 69-87 L 61-67 L 63-48 W 67-54 W 69-53 W 49-55 L 42-74 L

at Livingstone 72-71 W FAYETTEVILLE STATE 82-86 L at Johnson C. Smith 65-71 L LIVINGSTONE OT 98-90 W SHAW 59-74 L VIRGINIA UNION 47-62 L ELIZABETH CITY ST. 56-77 L at Clark-Atlanta 42-47 L at Hampton 60-74 L at Winston-Salem State 57-69 L vs. Virginia State 52-75 L

1993-94 11-29-93 12-01-93 12-03-93 12-04-93 12-06-93 01-02-94 01-04-94 01-08-94 01-11-94 01-13-94 01-15-94 01-17-94 01-20-94 01-22-94 01-26-94 01-29-94 01-31-94 02-02-94 02-05-94 02-07-94 02-09-94 02-12-94 02-16-94 02-18-94 02-21-94 02-22-94

Jacqueline Pinnix (10-16) NORTH CAROLINA A&T47-68 at Norfolk State 60-88 vs. Savannah State 74-87 vs. Barber-Scotia 70-71 VIRGINIA STATE 83-85 at Johnson C. Smith 62-75 HAMPTON 68-72 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 53-67 at Shaw University 70-71 BOWIE STATE 56-64 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 80-51 SAINT PAUL’S 91-74 PEMBROKE STATE 76-58 at Saint Augustine’s 73-84 at Livingstone 77-64 at Fayetteville State 79-86 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 68-86 JOHNSON C. SMITH 98-66 LIVINGSTONE 76-67 SHAW 63-67 at Virginia Union 73-70 at Elizabeth City State 91-72 at Pembroke State 76-74 at Winston-Salem State 87-91 vs. Virginia Union 80-77 vs. Fayetteville State 72-84

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1994-95 11-26-94 11-27-94 11-30-94 12-02-94 12-03-94 12-06-94 01-03-95 01-05-95 01-07-95 01-10-95 01-12-95 01-15-95 01-17-95 01-19-95 01-21-95 01-25-95 01-28-95 02-01-95 02-04-95 02-06-95 02-09-95 02-11-95 02-13-95 02-18-95 02-20-95

Jacqueline Pinnix (9-16) vs. Keene State 43-63 vs. Elizabeth City State 54-62 NORFOLK STATE 60-82 vs. Savannah State 57-66 vs. Saint Paul’s 74-93 at Virginia State 80-65 JOHNSON C. SMITH 75-69 at Hampton Univ.

51-71 at Fayetteville State 74-102 at Shaw University 51-55 at Bowie State 52-61 at Winston-Salem State 77-72 at Saint Paul’s 94-46 at North Carolina A&T 50-97 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 55-59 LIVINGSTONE 53-45 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 81-69 at Johnson C. Smith 78-68 at Livingstone 60-59 SHAW 46-51 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 66-64 ELIZABETH CITY ST. 41-56 at Saint Augustine’s 71-82 VIRGINIA UNION 51-61 vs. Hampton Univ.

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Jacqueline Pinnix (14-11) VIRGINIA STATE 55-74 HAMPTON 73-50 vs. S.E. Missouri 48-61 vs. Fayetteville State 71-53 at Norfolk State (Forfeit) 2-0 at Virginia Union OT 67-66 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 56-72 at Elizabeth City State 75-96 at Johnson C. Smith 85-92 at Fayetteville State 67-44 SHAW 68-50 at Winston-Salem State 70-59 SAINT PAUL’S 63-54 BOWIE STATE 96-43 at Saint Augustine’s 66-78 LIVINGSTONE 61-42 UNC-GREENSBORO 66-80 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 84-69 at Bennett College 61-30 JOHNSON C. SMITH 90-98 at Livingstone 86-42

1990-91 11-16-90 11-17-90 11-27-90 12-01-90 12-05-90 12-07-90 12-08-90 01-03-91 01-07-91 01-09-91 01-12-91 01-15-91 01-17-91 01-19-91 01-21-91 01-24-91 01-26-91 01-29-91 02-02-91 02-04-91 02-06-91 02-09-91 02-11-91 02-15-91 02-18-91

01-28-93 01-30-93 02-03-93 02-06-93 02-08-93 02-11-93 02-13-93 02-15-93 02-18-93 02-19-93 02-22-93

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1989-90 11-20-89 11-30-89 12-01-89 12-02-89 12-05-89 01-04-90 01-06-90 01-08-90 01-10-90 01-13-90 01-16-90 01-20-90 01-22-90 01-25-90 01-27-90 01-30-90 02-03-90 02-03-90 02-05-90 02-07-90 02-10-90

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Jacqueline Pinnix (9-16) at Virginia State 51-84 vs. North Georgia 43-77 vs. West Virginia State 68-91 vs. Georgia Southwestern71-65 at UNC-Greensboro 71-89 NORFOLK STATE 70-69 VIRGINIA UNION 64-69 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 63-101 ELIZABETH CITY ST. 63-65 JOHNSON C. SMITH 62-66 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 65-55 at Shaw University 48-60 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 79-62 at Saint Paul’s 68-66 at Bowie State 56-59 at Saint Augustine’s OT 80-86 at Bennett College 75-38 at Fayetteville State 58-50 BENNETT COLLEGE 69-44 at Johnson C. Smith 77-79 LIVINGSTONE 94-52 SHAW 53-101 at Hampton 76-103 at Winston-Salem State 45-59 vs. Elizabeth City State 64-84

at Shaw University BENNETT COLLEGE WINSTON-SALEM ST. vs. Hampton

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1988-89 11-21-88 11-25-88 11-26-88 11-27-88 12-03-88 12-06-88 01-05-89 01-07-89 01-09-89 01-11-89 01-14-89 01-17-89 01-21-89 01-23-89 01-25-89 01-28-89 02-02-89 02-04-89 02-06-89 02-08-89 02-11-89 02-13-89 02-15-89 02-17-89 02-20-89

02-12-90 02-14-90 02-17-90 02-19-90

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at NC A&T State 46-62 at East Carolina 52-65 vs. Georgia Southwestern49-67 SAINT PAUL’S 60-70 at Elizabeth City State 59-67 at Johnson C. Smith 68-81 at Fayetteville State 93-80 at Shaw University 44-67 LIVINGSTONE 70-82 at Winston-Salem State 61-66 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S . 62-87 DIST. OF COLUMBIA 46-87 BOWIE STATE 60-58 at Virginia Union 47-71 HAMPTON UNIV. 55-123 vs. Saint Augustine’s.

60-83 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 37-79 JOHNSON C. SMITH 77-83 at Livingstone College 62-65 SHAW UNIVERSITY 42-71 WINSTON-SALEM ST.OT 61-63 vs. Norfolk State 40-76

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12-03-87 12-04-87 12-05-87 12-12-87 01-11-88 01-13-88 01-16-88 01-19-88 01-21-88 01-23-88 01-25-88 01-28-88 01-29-88 02-01-88 02-03-88 02-04-88 02-06-88 02-10-88 02-13-88 02-16-88 02-20-88 02-22-88

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01-03-96 01-06-96 01-09-96 01-11-96 01-16-96 01-18-96 01-20-96 01-21-96 01-24-96 01-27-96 01-29-96 01-31-96 02-05-96 02-08-96 02-10-96 02-12-96 02-14-96 02-18-96 02-20-96 02-24-96 02-26-96

at Johnson C. Smith 73-76 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 44-63 SHAW 52-78 BOWIE STATE 45-87 SAINT PAUL'S 72-62 vs. North Carolina A&T 53-61 at Saint Augustine's 50-91 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 45-71 at Livingstone 60-57 at Fayetteville State 67-73 ANDERSON 53-50 JOHNSON C. SMITH 62-53 at Shaw University 51-92 at Winston-Salem State 66-82 at Elizabeth City State 57-75 SAINT AUGUSTINE'S 68-80 LIVINGSTONE 29-49 at Virginia Union 61-69 at Anderson College 62-70 at Norfolk State 59-101 vs. Bowie State 56-82

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1996-97 11-19-96 11-22-96 11-23-96 11-25-96 12-04-96 01-02-97 01-04-97 01-07-97 01-09-97 01-11-97 01-13-97 01-18-97 01-23-97 01-25-97 01-30-97 02-01-97 02-03-97 02-06-97 02-08-97 02-11-97 02-13-97 02-15-97 02-17-97 02-22-97 02-24-97

Joli Robinson (5-20) COLUMBIA UNION 52-46 MORRIS COLLEGE 63-51 LIVINGSTONE 48-55 BARTON COLLEGE 56-44 at Virginia State 77-79 JOHNSON C. SMITH 75-77 at Fayetteville State 52-78 at Shaw University 52-64 at Bowie State 38-89 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 71-63 at Saint Paul's 63-38 ST. AUGUSTINE'S 50-77 LIVINGSTONE 61-64 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 52-94 at Johnson C. Smith 2OT 73-80 at Livingstone 45-46 SHAW OT 53-57 at Winston-Salem St. 53-63 ELIZABETH CITY ST. 52-60 at St. Augustine's 60-68 at North Carolina A&T 35-63 VIRGINIA UNION 41-52 at Savannah State 34-57 NORFOLK STATE 41-78 vs. Winston-Salem St. 40-66

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1997-98 11-14-97 11-15-97 11-18-97 11-20-97 11-25-97 11-29-97 12-02-97 12-05-97 12-06-97 01-03-98 01-06-98 01-08-98 01-10-98 01-13-98 01-17-98 01-19-98 01-27-98 01-29-98 01-31-98 02-03-98 02-07-98 02-10-98

Joli Robinson (8-19) USC-AIKEN 59-48 MORRIS COLLEGE OT 69-58 at Gardner-Webb 54-70 at Barton College 58-64 at Shaw University 60-67 MORRIS BROWN 87-76 VIRGINIA STATE 58-43 vs. Bluefield State 65-57 at Wingate University 41-55 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 53-81 BOWIE STATE 48-62 at Morris Brown 54-68 at Saint Augustine's 57-72 at Livingstone 53-58 SAINT AUGUSTINE'S 64-54 at Savannah State 68-71 at Johnson C. Smith 69-72 vs. North Carolina A&T 59-65 at Winston-Salem State 65-73 at Fayetteville State 79-83 LIVINGSTONE 54-57 at Elizabeth City State 54-60

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02-15-98 02-17-98 02-19-98 02-21-98 02-23-98

at Virginia Union WINSTON-SALEM ST. SAINT PAUL'S JOHNSON C. SMITH vs. Shaw University

43-64 51-73 62-49 78-68 68-90

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1998-99 11-13-98 11-14-98 11-17-98 11-24-98 11-27-98

Joli Robinson BARBER-SCOTIA USC-AIKEN GARDNER-WEBB SHAW at Indiana (PA)

(20-7) 63-55 66-65 56-47 69-57 40-73

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11-28-98 12-01-98 12-05-98 12-06-98 01-02-99 01-05-99 01-09-99 01-12-99 01-16-99 01-18-99 01-20-99 01-26-99

vs. U. of Charleston (WV) at Virginia State vs. Francis Marion vs. Converse College at Fayetteville State at Bowie State SAINT AUGUSTINE’S LIVINGSTONE at Saint Augustine’s SAVANNAH STATE at North Carolina A&T JOHNSON C. SMITH

47-70 56-51 68-81 63-43 68-56 39-63 42-39 66-63 64-43 63-51 61-48 74-50

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1998-99 Lady Eagles - First CIAA Western Division Championship Front Row (L to R): Ardrina Porter, Zakia VanHoose, Dannielle Gary, Dawnell Stevenson, Williba Brogdon, Cherina Barnes, Chawonda Brazeal. Back Row (L to R): Kisha Smith, Tiffany Hemby, Kiyana Smith, Amba Kongolo, Danya Nelson, Monique Fearrington, Ryan Hadden, Carmen Griffin, Crystal Cosby. (Not pictured) Fatima Bah.

2000-01 Lady Eagles - Most Wins in Lady Eagle Basketball History Sitting (L to R): Annitra Cole, Monique Fearrington, Connie Murdock, Dawnell Stevenson, Zakia VanHoose. Kneeling (L to R): Venetria Davis, Ivana Bailey, Amba Kongolo, Shenika Worthy, Tiffany Foster. Standing (L to R): Assistant Coach A.G. Hall, Tiona Beatty, Shauna Shaw, Tonitra Tucker, Adija Beaty, Head Coach Joli Robinson.

The 2000-01 Lady Eagles Basketball team established several new standards for the NCCU women’s basketball program: most overall victories with 25 wins; most regular season victories with 22 wins; longest winning streak with 16 consecutive victories; first undefeated record at home (12-0); first at-large bid to NCAA Division II Tournament (only other tournament appearance was automatic bid in 1984); first NCAA Tournament win for any women’s sports team in NCCU history.

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GaME rEsULTs: 1975-2009 66-56 62-50 67-42 68-55 58-56 82-59 73-61 73-54 81-51 85-43

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2001-02 Lady Eagles - Back-to-Back CIAA Western Division Champions Front Row (L to R): Head Coach Joli Robinson, Ivana Bailey, Shenika Worthy, Amba Kongolo, Zakia VanHoose, Venetria Davis, Annitra Cole, Assistant Coach A.G. Hall. Back Row (L to R): Verona Hemphill, Tiona Beatty, Shauna Shaw, Tonitra Tucker, Danielle Johnson-Webb, Kiyana Smith, LaCina Clayton, Crystal Thomas, Tiffany Foster, Adija Beaty.

The Lady Eagles soared to "Even Greater Heights" in 2001-02: earned second straight berth to NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional Championship; advanced to the NCAA Championship “Sweet 16” for the first time in Lady Eagle history; achieved No. 1 ranking in the South Atlantic Region poll (Feb. 27, 2002 – Final Poll) for the first time in NCCU women’s basketball history, captured the CIAA Western Division regular season title for the third time in the past four years; finished second consecutive season with an undefeated record at home, establishing a 24-game home court win streak, and reached the 20-win plateau for the third time in the past four seasons.

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The 2005-06 Lady Eagles earned a trip to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional playoffs for the first time in four years, advancing to the regional semifinals; posted the third best season in school history with an overall record of 23-7; opened the season with a school-best 11-1 record; and reached the 20-win plateau for just the fourth time in school history.

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Joli Robinson (25-6) vs. Ohio Dominican 69-44 at Shippensburg 47-66 SHAW UNIVERSITY 86-39 at Francis Marion 59-72 USC-SPARTANBURG 48-38 at Virginia State 80-64 SALEM INTERNATIONAL 72-51 CONCORD COLLEGE 57-50 U. of DIST. of COLUMBIA 94-29 at North Carolina A&T 69-46 at Fayetteville State 73-61 SAINT AUGUSTINE'S 56-41 at Bowie State University 74-40 at U. of Dist. of Columbia 88-52 LIVINGSTONE 94-69 at Tuskegee University 65-59 at Saint Augustine's 59-46 JOHNSON C. SMITH 86-76 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 52-45 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 74-60 at Livingstone OT 63-65 ELIZABETH CITY STATE 73-58 VIRGINIA UNION 71-35 at Winston-Salem State 61-79 at Saint Paul's 71-50 at Johnson C. Smith 82-69 vs. Livingstone 56-46 vs. Winston-Salem State 71-48 vs. Fayetteville State 59-63

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2000-01 11-17-00 11-18-00 11-21-00 11-24-00 11-25-00 11-28-00 12-01-00 12-02-00 12-04-00 12-09-00 01-04-01 01-06-01 01-09-01 01-10-01 01-17-01 01-20-01 01-27-01 01-31-01 02-03-01 02-06-01 02-10-01 02-13-01 02-17-01 02-20-01 02-22-01 02-24-01 02-27-01 03-02-01 03-03-01

Joli Robinson (24-7) at Francis Marion U. OT 60-66 vs. American International 61-68 at Shaw University 70-67 vs. Xavier NO 42-56 vs. Alabama A&M OT 61-60

11-27-01 12-04-01 12-08-01 12-29-01 12-30-01 01-08-02 01-12-02 01-16-02 01-19-02 01-22-02

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1999-2000 Joli Robinson (12-17) 11-19-99 vs. Voorhees College 65-68 11-23-99 at Shaw University 57-37 11-26-99 vs. Morris College 64-65 11-27-99 at Shaw University 52-54 11-30-99 VIRGINIA STATE 58-54 12-03-99 MORRIS COLLEGE 72-78 12-04-99 ECKERD COLLEGE 51-60 12-08-99 vs. North Carolina A&T 68-54 12-29-99 at Lynn University 56-61 12-30-99 vs. Queens (NY) College 49-38 01-04-00 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 44-68 01-08-00 at Saint Augustine's 49-54 01-11-00 BOWIE STATE 63-68 01-13-00 U. of the DIST. COLUMBIA 54-49 02-01-00 at Johnson C. Smith 54-52 02-03-00 at Livingstone 38-62 02-05-00 at Winston-Salem State 60-62 02-08-00 at Fayetteville State 34-69 02-12-00 LIVINGSTONE 48-50 02-15-00 at Elizabeth City State 60-83 02-17-00 at Virginia Union 44-46 02-19-00 VIRGINIA UNION 54-44 02-21-00 SAINT AUGUSTINE'S 57-52 02-22-00 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 76-60 02-24-00 SAINT PAUL'S 60-34 02-26-00 JOHNSON C. SMITH 56-60 02-28-00 vs. Virginia Union 70-47 02-29-00 vs. Johnson C. Smith 71-66 03-03-00 vs. Bowie State 50-60

03-08-01 vs. Wingate University 81-67 03-09-01 at Columbus State 69-71 (NCAA Regional Semifinal)

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63-40 61-63 45-51 65-53 49-43 66-59 43-29 62-59 56-53 45-52

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WINSTON-SALEM STATE FAYETTEVILLE STATE at Livingstone ELIZABETH CITY STATE VIRGINIA UNION at Winston-Salem State at Saint Paul's at Johnson C. Smith vs. Johnson C. Smith vs. Fayetteville State

General info.

01-29-99 02-02-99 02-06-99 02-09-99 02-13-99 02-16-99 02-18-99 02-20-99 02-23-99 02-26-99

Standing (L-R): Assistant Coach Stephen Joyner, Jr., Manager Edwina Lloyd, Jashanna Bynum, Keyonta Thacker, Nakisha Stewart, Shante’ Collins, Cassie King, Lisa Richardson, Brittany McGhee, Graduate Assistant Coach Shenika Worthy, Assistant Coach George Williams. Sitting (L-R): Natasha Bailey, Tasha Hines, Porschia Holmes, Casey Daniel, Head Coach Joli Robinson, Teketia May, Latoya Jones, Karla Gamble, Tonia Roundtree.

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The 2006-07 Lady Eagles celebrate after defeating Elizabeth City State to capture the program's first CIAA Tournament Championship in 23 years. (Photo by Robert Lawson) 01-26-02 01-30-02 02-02-02 02-05-02 02-09-02 02-10-02 02-12-02 02-14-02 02-16-02 02-19-02 02-21-02 02-26-02 03-01-02 03-07-02 03-08-02 03-09-02

SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 99-55 at Johnson C. Smith 66-48 at Winston-Salem State 72-56 at Fayetteville State OT 80-99 LIVINGSTONE 61-44 vs. Fayetteville State 56-68 at Elizabeth City State 49-47 JOHNSON C. SMITH 65-54 at Virginia Union 54-49 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 77-64 SAINT PAUL’S 69-52 vs. Johnson C. Smith 59-51 vs. Winston-Salem State 53-65 vs. Georgia College & St. 74-62 vs. USC Aiken 79-62 vs. Mars Hill College 64-69 (NCAA Regional Final)

2002-03 11-22-02 11-23-02 11-26-02 11-29-02 12-02-02 12-14-02 12-30-02 12-31-02 01-02-03 01-04-03 01-07-03 01-11-03 01-13-03 01-15-03 01-20-03 01-25-03 01-29-03 02-01-03 02-04-03 02-06-03 02-08-03 02-11-03

Joli Robinson (8-19) SAINT PAUL’S 53-66 VIRGINIA UNION 51-59 SHAW (Forfeit) 57-82 at Virginia State 32-60 at USC Aiken 29-62 at Shaw (Forfeit) 48-62 PAINE COLLEGE 53-62 MARS HILL COLLEGE 56-60 BENEDICT COLLEGE 66-49 at Fayetteville State 48-66 at Bowie State 78-68 at St.Augustine’s 53-60 WINGATE UNIV. 63-80 LIVINGSTONE 69-63 at Benedict College 45-61 ST. AUGUSTINE’S OT 74-71 JOHNSON C. SMITH 2OT 89-87 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 55-58 FAYETTEVILLE STATE 56-77 at Lenoir-Rhyne 55-76 at Livingstone 57-67 ELIZABETH CITY ST. 44-52

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VIRGINIA UNION at Winston-Salem State at Saint Paul’s at Johnson C. Smith vs. Saint Paul’s

70-64 48-56 65-90 66-80 53-58

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2003-04 11-15-03 11-22-03 11-26-03 11-28-03 11-29-03 12-01-03 12-03-03 12-06-03 12-29-03 12-30-03 01-03-04 01-06-04 01-08-04 01-10-04 01-13-04 01-24-04 01-29-04 01-31-04 02-03-04 02-05-04 02-07-04 02-10-04 02-14-04 02-18-04 02-19-04 02-21-04 02-23-04 02-24-04

Joli Robinson (14-14) MOUNT OLIVE 80-70 at Francis Marion 61-65 at USC-Spartanburg 75-63 vs. Paine 74-66 at Clark Atlanta 50-58 NEWPORT NEWS 72-59 63-72 VIRGINIA UNION SHAW (Non-CIAA) 58-86 vs. Shippensburg 65-62 vs. North Florida OT 57-67 FAYETTEVILLE ST. 64-77 BOWIE STATE 81-72 at Shaw 73-84 at Saint Augustine’s 71-79 at Livingstone 50-45 ST. AUGUSTINE’S 53-52 VIRGINIA STATE 79-63 at Winston-Salem State 68-54 at Fayetteville State 64-84 at Johnson C. Smith 58-68 LIVINGSTONE OT 59-62 at Elizabeth City State 51-66 at Virginia Union 38-67 WINSTON-SALEM ST. 61-54 SAINT PAUL’S 73-64 JOHNSON C. SMITH 64-57 vs. Saint Paul’s 59-54 vs. Virginia Union 45-66

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2004-05 11-16-04 11-19-04 11-20-04 11-23-04

Joli Robinson ST. PAUL’S vs. St. Paul’s vs. Bluefield State at Catawba

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Head Coach Record Mickie McCormick ............... 6-7 Mickie McCormick ............. 6-10 Mickie McCormick ............. 2-16 Calvin Wade ...................... 5-16 Francis A. Silva ............... 10-13 Alberta Gatling .................. 8-14 Alberta Gatling .................... 6-9 Yvonne Edwards ............... 8-11 Yvonne Edwards ............. 13-18 Yvonne Edwards ............... 9-14 Yvonne Edwards ............. 15-11 Yvonne Edwards ............... 6-20 Jacqueline Pinnix .............. 3-25 Jacqueline Pinnix .............. 9-16 Jacqueline Pinnix ............ 14-11 Jacqueline Pinnix .............. 8-17 Jacqueline Pinnix .............. 9-15 Jacqueline Pinnix .............. 5-19 Jacqueline Pinnix ............ 10-16 Jacqueline Pinnix .............. 9-16 Jacqueline Pinnix .............. 6-19 Joli Robinson..................... 5-20 Joli Robinson..................... 8-19 Joli Robinson..................... 20-7 Joli Robinson................... 12-17 Joli Robinson..................... 25-6 Joli Robinson..................... 24-7 Joli Robinson..................... 8-19 Joli Robinson................... 14-14 Joli Robinson................... 16-13 Joli Robinson..................... 23-7 Joli Robinson..................... 26-6 Joli Robinson..................... 6-20 Joli Robinson................... 10-17 34 years ...................... 363-485

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NCCU SNAPS 23-YEAR SKID WITH CIAA TOURNAMENT TITLE When the Lady Eagles defeated Elizabeth City State on Saturday, March 3, 2007, they did something that no other Lady Eagles squad has done in 23 years ... win the CIAA Tournament title. It was even more special for this group considering it was their last chance to accomplish the feat, since NCCU will be competing as a Division I program during the 2007-08 season.

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NCCU’S ROBINSON VOTED AS THE CIAA COACH OF THE YEAR NCCU head coach Joli Robinson was voted as the 2007 CIAA Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year. Robinson, in her 11th season as the leader of the Lady Eagles, guided NCCU to a 26-6 overall record, the CIAA Tournament Championship crown, a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Regional playoffs, and the program’s highest-ever national ranking at No. 19 in the USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll. During her 11year tenure at NCCU, Robinson has become the winningest head coach in Lady Eagle history with 181 victories. Her teams have accounted for all five 20-win campaigns in the 32-year history of women’s basketball at NCCU and have made four trips to the NCAA playoffs. This is Robinson’s third CIAA Coach of the Year honor, after earning the award in 1999 and 2001. She has also been selected as the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Division II District 3 Coach of the Year twice (2006, 2001).

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NCCU’S HISTORIC SCORING PROFICIENCY For the first time in NCCU women’s basketball history, four Lady Eagles scored more than 300 points in a single season.

NCCU’S NWACHUKWU NAMED CIAA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR NCCU freshmen Jori Nwachukwu and Jasmine Newkirk were voted to the CIAA All-Rookie Team, as voted on by the CIAA-Sports Information Directors’ Association. Nwachukwu was voted as the conference’s top rookie, earning the CIAA Rookie of the Year award. She was a five-time CIAA Rookie of the Week honoree (Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 30, Feb. 5, Feb. 12).

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FOUR LADY EAGLES NAMED TO CIAA ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM NCCU placed four student-athletes on the 2007 CIAA AllTournament Team, as freshman center Jori Nwachukwu, freshman guard Jasmine Newkirk, sophomore forward LaQuanda Williams and senior forward Cassie King all earned honors. King, who made the All-Tournament Team in each of her four years, was also selected as the 2007 CIAA Tournament Most Valuable Player, and received her award from actress Vivica Fox.

THREE LADY EAGLES EARN ALL-CIAA HONORS NCCU senior forward Cassie King, freshman forward Jori Nwachukwu and freshman guard Jasmine Newkirk were selected to the All-CIAA women’s basketball team. King, a 6-0 native of Wendell, N.C., earned her third consecutive selection to the All-CIAA Team.

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LADY EAGLES FINISH ATOP FINAL BCSP BASKETBALL POLL NCCU finished tied with Coppin State University, atop the final Black College Sports Page (BCSP) rankings, to earn a share of the 2007 BCSP Women’s Basketball Black College National Championship. Head coach Joli Robinson, the CIAA Coach of the Year, guided NCCU to its first CIAA Tournament Championship in 23 years and school records in wins (26) and consecutive victories (19). The 2006-2007 squad was the fifth in school history to record 20 wins. For the second straight season, NCCU reached the regional semifinals of the NCAA Division II Tournament, with a 73-66 win over Newberry College. Just one week prior to the NCAA tournament win, the Lady Eagles, led by senior standout Cassie King, claimed the schools second CIAA Championship with a sound 89-72 victory over conference foe Elizabeth City State University.

The only other team to have four Lady Eagles score 250 points or more was during NCCU’s 2000-01 campaign, when the Lady Eagles posted a record of 25-6.

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• Earned a repeat trip to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional playoffs, advancing to the regional semifinals for the second consecutive year.

• Broke the school single-season record with 26 victories.

• Set the school record by posting a 19-game winning streak.

• Ranked as high as No. 19 in the USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll (March 6, 2007).

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NCCU star scores 59, nets records in victory

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Former Elizabeth City State men’s coach and current faculty athletic representative Claudie Mackey saw the whole thing from press row, where he is part of a committee to select the all-tournament teams.

“That was definitely one of the best performances in the history of our tournament,” Mackey said. “She’s just a sophomore, but she never gave in. She seemed to get stronger as the game progressed.

“And the young lady she was competing with for the record [Hardy] was in the game, too. Both of them are great athletes.”

Added Shaw athletics director Al Carter, who coached the men’s and women’s teams in the past: “She was just in a zone.

In overtime, she took over.”

Freshman guard Karla Gamble said she wasn’t so surprised to see King play at that level.

“I believe she can play like that every game, I really do,” Gamble said. “She’s our scorer, and we did what we could to get her the ball. She really has a lot of determination to win.”

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RALEIGH -- Cassie King has played some great basketball games for N.C. Central this season, but what she did Tuesday afternoon was the stuff of which legends are made.

And everybody at the RBC Center for the Eagles’ hard-fought 84-79 overtime victory over Bowie State in the quarterfinals of the CIAA Tournament agreed it was one of the most amazing things they had seen in a sports arena.

King finished with 59 points -- the highest point total in NCAA women’s basketball this season, an NCCU single-game record and a CIAA women’s tournament record. She also had 13 rebounds as she and her teammates extended her sophomore season for at least one more game.

But the soft-spoken 6-footer from Wendell and East Wake High seemed to take it all in stride.

“I really don’t care much about [individual] records,” said King, who went 18-of-19 from the free-throw line and didn’t commit a foul or a turnover while being the only player in the game to be on the floor for 45 minutes.

“I guess the thing I’m proudest of is the free throws,” King said. “We shoot about 100 free throws in practice every day, and it just worked out for me today.”

King, who exceeded her previous career high by 27 points, had to fight off tough defense inside all afternoon as both teams played tenaciously without the ball.

“It was very physical,” King said. “We knew they would be, especially [center Rachill Robinson]. She’s a good player, but we did a good job boxing her out and keeping her off the boards.”

King’s performance ended the college career of Bowie State senior guard Allyson Hardy, the CIAA player of the year who tied the previous tournament record of 50 points in an easy win over St. Augustine’s last season.

“It didn’t matter to me that she broke the record,” Hardy said.

“I just wanted to win.

“But 59 points? Hey, she deserves all of it. That’s what records are for, breaking. You can’t really be upset at anybody.

I’m proud of her.”

Proud, but not as proud as NCCU coach Joli Robinson, who saw King preview her record performance three days earlier when she scored 31 points including the game-tying jumper at the end of regulation in a 76-73 overtime win.

“One thing I know about Cassie is that she’s a team player,” Robinson said. “She contributes to what the team does without thinking about herself so much.”

King went into the game with 999 career points before surpassing about eight records and milestones of all sorts.

“I’ll bet she didn’t even know she was about to score her 1,000th point,” Robinson said as King agreed.

“I don’t read a lot,” King said.

Perhaps King gets her modesty from her mother, Bernicine, who was at the RBC Center along with Cassie’s father, Johnnie.

“I was watching her play and thinking, ‘That’s just Cassie,’” Bernicine said. “I never even look at stats until after the game’s over. I just knew she was playing hard and had a good game.”

King’s teammates said they were just happy to be part of a win that included her historic performance.

“I’m so proud of her,” junior center Shanté Collins said. “Oh my God, I’m so proud. I knew she could play like that, but to play like that for a whole game was really special.”

Added junior guard Porschia Holmes: “59 points? That’s amazing. I’m still shocked.”

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Charlie nelms Chancellor Third year Crawfordsville, ark. arkansas-pine Bluff Chancellor Charlie Nelms assumed his duties as chancellor of North Carolina Central University August 1, 2007.

Prior to joining the NCCU family, Nelms served as vice president for Institutional Development and Student Affairs at Indiana University, which enrolls approximately 100,000 students on eight campuses. In his role as IU’s vice president for Institutional Development and Student Affairs, Nelms was responsible for a combination of duties on the Bloomington campus and systemwide that spanned university planning, institutional research and effectiveness, enrollment management, student affairs, academic support services, K-12 outreach initiatives, student retention, honors programs, and diversity and equity efforts. In September 2001, TIME magazine named IU’s Bloomington campus the number-one studentcentered research university in the nation. Many of the programs cited by TIME were under Nelms’ oversight and direction.

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Fellow, Nelms holds honorary degrees from Earlham College and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Over the course of his career, he has received numerous awards for his contributions to education and service to students, including the Benjamin Hooks Award for Meritorious Achievement from the Gary (IN) branch of the NAACP, the Distinguished Alumni Service Award from Indiana University, the Distinguished Alumni Award from the IU School of Education, the President’s Medal from the University of Michigan, and the State of Indiana’s Sagamore of the Wabash—the highest civilian award bestowed by the governor.

Nelms is married to Jeanetta Sherrod Nelms. They have one son, Rashad, a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School who serves as a policy officer with the United Nations World Food Programme.

A native of Crawfordsville, Arkansas, Nelms majored in agronomy and chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, graduating in 1968. He later earned a master’s degree in higher education and student affairs (1971) and a doctoral degree in higher education administration (1977) from Indiana University. Early in his career, he rose through the faculty and administrative ranks as associate dean for Student Development at Earlham College in Indiana (1973-1977), associate director of the Center for Human Development and Education Services at the UAPB (19771978), associate dean for Academic Affairs at Indiana University Northwest (1978-1984) and vice president for Student Services at Sinclair Community College in Ohio (1984- 1987).

In 1987, Nelms began a seven-year tenure as chancellor of Indiana University East, a commuter campus serving east-central Indiana. During his tenure there, the campus was the fastest-growing college in the State of Indiana. In 1994, Nelms was named chancellor of the University of Michigan at Flint (UMF), an urban campus that enrolls over 6,500 students and offers a full spectrum of undergraduate and master’s degree programs. Before being recruited to Indiana University in 1998, he resolved a significant campus budget deficit, reversed a four-year enrollment decline, and secured more than $75 million in private gifts to UMF. A former American Council on Education Fellow and Ford

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Now entering her 16th year at NCCU, Wicker-McCree has been one of the driving forces behind NCCU’s reclassification to NCAA Division I. Since 1998, she has overseen the internal operations of the Athletics Department, including all compliance and eligibility programs.

She began her coaching career as a graduate assistant coach for the women’s volleyball program at N.C. State (1989-90). She then spent two seasons (1992-93) as head volleyball coach and student-athlete academic counselor at North Carolina A&T State University before returning to her hometown to begin her NCCU tenure in August 1994.

Wicker-McCree has been involved as a player and coach in the USA Volleyball Carolina Region. She also served as director of three USAV Junior Olympic Teams (ages 18, 16, 14 and under) and director of the Y.M.C.A. Middle School Girls’ Volleyball Camp (ages 10-14).

Wicker-McCree and her husband, Geno McCree, a threesport collegiate student-athlete and 1991 graduate of Elon University, are the proud parents of Alexia (11), Quinton (8) and Sydney (5).

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Wicker-McCree began her career at NCCU as the head coach for women’s volleyball and softball. She became the first coach in NCCU history to win conference championships in multiple sports, capturing the school’s first-ever CIAA titles in softball (1998) and volleyball (1999, 2004, 2005). A three-time CIAA Volleyball Coach of the Year (1999, 2002, 2005) and former member of the NCAA Division II National Volleyball Committee, Wicker-McCree earned 239 match victories in 12 seasons as head volleyball coach at NCCU. She was also inducted into the NCCU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004 as head coach of the

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In recognition of her work, Wicker-McCree received the CIAA Leadership Award for Service as president of the Executive Board and was named the CIAA Senior Woman Administrator of the Year in the spring of 2006.

Wicker-McCree earned her undergraduate degree in criminal justice from George Washington University in 1989, and a master’s degree in recreation resources administration from North Carolina State University in December 1991. She also completed doctoral studies in higher education administration at North Carolina State University in June 2008.

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Wicker-McCree, who joined the rank of only a handful of women athletic directors in the UNC system, previously served as NCCU’s associate athletics director for internal affairs. She has served in a variety of leadership positions in both conference and national level organizations, most notably as president of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Executive Board from 200406, becoming only the second woman to ever hold that position in the league’s history. In addition, she served as a member of the NCAA’s Division II Legislation Committee from 2003-07.

A native of Durham and a graduate of C.E. Jordan High School, Wicker-McCree played on two North Carolina high school state volleyball championship teams, while also lettering in basketball and track and field. She continued her volleyball playing career as a student-athlete at George Washington University.

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Ingrid Wicker-McCree, Ed.D., was appointed as the Director of Athletics at North Carolina Central University on April 23, 2008 after holding the interim position for five months.

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Etienne Thomas joined the North Carolina Central University staff as the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and the Senior Woman’s Administrator in July of 2008.

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Thomas came to NCCU from San Jose State University where she served as the director of compliance. She added the duties of associate athletics director in July 2006. As a sports supervisor in the Spartans’ 16-sports program, she oversaw men’s and women’s soccer and softball.

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Thomas’ background is rooted in compliance. She has worked at Howard University (2002-03) in Washington, D.C., Saint Paul’s College (2001-02) in Lawrenceville, Va., and at North Carolina Central University (2001-02). Her first position in athletics was as a compliance/general administration intern in the University of Iowa women’s athletics department.

The 1996 graduate of North Carolina Central University majored in political science. She has completed course work for a J.D. degree from The University of Iowa College of Law.

In 2006, she completed the 18-month NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program.

Thomas holds memberships in the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), the Black Coaches Association (BCA), the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), National Association of Athletics Compliance Coordinators (NAACC), and the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletes (N4A).

Thomas, her husband Byron, and her cousin Sydney Browne currently reside in Morrisville.

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Active in NCAA professional activities, she has served her universities as a delegate at the annual national convention.

Thomas was an administrator at the 2004 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Conference.

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She resides in Cary, N.C. with her dog, Jazzy.

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In the summer of 2007, she was a league journalism intern for the Florida Collegiate Summer League, where she oversaw five journalism interns. Her duties included writing and designing all league publications, such as media guides and yearbooks, writing feature stories and writing articles for The Sanford Herald, a bi-weekly newspaper

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Aside from working in the media relations office, Nicholson was the editor, designer and coordinator of the M Club Magazine, a newsletter for the M Club athletic booster organization. As a volunteer for the M Club, Nicholson designed and administered a survey to M Club members in order to gather demographic and psychographic information. She used the information to design a userfriendly newsletter, increasing M Club membership by 15 percent.

She was a media relations volunteer for the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in 2005 and spent the summer of 2004 as a public relations intern for the Washington Mystics. She interned for the Charlotte Sting during the summer of 2003 in the basketball operations department.

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During her graduate career at the University of Memphis, Nicholson spent two years as a game day assistant in the athletic media relations office, where she helped with football, volleyball and women’s basketball games. During the spring of 2007, she interned in the media relations office, where she was responsible for men’s soccer and men’s and women’s golf.

In May 2005, Nicholson earned a bachelor’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management with an emphasis in sport management from Clemson University.

As a sophomore, she was a member of the Clemson Women’s Track and Field Team, where she participated in the long jump and triple jump. She spent her freshman year as a student manager for the Clemson Women’s Basketball Team.

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She earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Memphis in May of 2008, where she served as a graduate assistant in the journalism department for two years. She is a member of Kappa Tau Alpha honor society and The National Scholar’s Honor Society.

Prior to Memphis, Nicholson worked as Box Office Supervisor for Bobcats Sports and Entertainment, where she oversaw over 50 part-time ticket sellers. Before joining the Bobcats organization, Nicholson volunteered in the University of South Carolina Athletic Media Relations office and was an academic coach for the men’s and women’s track and field teams.

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Nicholson joins the Eagle staff following an 11-month stint as the Assistant Director of Media Relations in the athletic department at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., a NCAA Division I member of the Southern Conference. While on the Bulldog staff, Nicholson was the primary contact for volleyball and men’s basketball, while serving as the secondary contact for baseball.

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Reah Nicholson enters her first year as Assistant Sports Information Director at North Carolina Central University, where she serves as the primary contact for volleyball, women’s basketball and softball.

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MEDia inforMaTion NCCU SPORTS INFORMATION laDy eaGleS BaSketBall CoNtaCt Reah Nicholson rpnicholson@nccu.edu Work: (919) 530-6892 Cell: (704) 996-6040 Fax: (919) 530-5426 www.NCCUEaglePride.com

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The 2009 North Carolina Central Women’s Basketball Game Program is designed to assist members of the media in their coverage of Lady Eagles Basketball. Additional information, including releases and photographs may be obtained by contacting the NCCU Sports Information Office at (919) 530-6892. Please take a moment to review the following policies and services that are intended to assist you in your coverage of Lady Eagles Basketball this season. meDIa CreDeNtIalS NCCU’s Assistant Sports Information Director, Reah Nicholson, will handle working press and photographer credentials for the Lady Eagles’ home games. Please make your requests for media credentials in writing at least one day in advance by mail, fax or e-mail. Passes can be picked up at the front entrance before the match or in the Sports Information Office. meDIa parkING There is no reserved press parking. Parking spaces around the gym are reserved for faculty and staff. Parking lots are available around the building for media members.

Weekly INterVIeW polICy Interviews involving coaches, staff and student-athletes must be arranged through the Sports Information Office.

The Sports Information Office will arrange interviews with all student-athletes in accordance with the best time available for the reporter and the student-athlete.

Please contact Assistant Sports Information Director Reah Nicholson at least two days in advance to schedule an interview.

photoGraphy areaS No photographers are allowed inside the locker room or in huddles without prior arrangement. Photographers are reminded to be courteous of the fans in the areas surrounding the floor, and to not obstruct fans’ view of the game in play. All photographers must have prior permission to shoot the game. meDIa SerVICeS NCCU’s press row is located along the side of the court.

Seating is limited. We will try our best to accommodate everyone. The press row is equipped with power outlets, if needed. There are phone lines available if needed, but you must let the Sports Information Office know ahead of time.

It will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wireless Internet is also available. A phone line is available for both home and visiting radios. Pregame notes, programs and media guides will be provided before each game. A complete box score will be distributed shortly after the contest.

VISItING raDIo Visiting radio personnel desiring to broadcast athletic events from McDougald-McLendon Gym should contact the Sports Information Office at the earliest possible date to request permission and obtain credentials. oN the INterNet The Lady Eagles Basketball website can be found at http://www.NCCUEaglePride.com. All current Lady Eagles Basketball information can be found on this site, including game notes, weekly stories, comprehensive statistics, and biographies of all members of the team and the coaching staff. The page will be maintained during the season by the NCCU Sports Information Office. The site is hosted by CBS College Sports. oN the raDIo The NCCU Sports Network enters its second year of broadcasting Eagle Athletics on the radio. The NCCU Sports Network is scheduled to broadcast several of the Lady Eagles Basketball games. NCCU’s games will be aired on the Internet and on Rejoice 1410 AM. Chris Hooks will again handle the play-by-play duties this year. Hooks enters his second year as Broadcast Coordinator for the NCCU Sports Network.

poStGame INterVIeWS NCCU’s postgame interviews will be held outside of the locker rooms immediately following a 10-minute cool down period. We ask that you supply NCCU Assistant Sports Information Director Reah Nicholson with the names of the student-athletes you wish to interview immediately following the game.

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• NCCU received a $150,000 grant from the Darden Restaurants Foundation to establish a Culinary Teaching Laboratory at the university to support its Hospitality and Tourism Program.

• An endowment in the amount of $100,000 was awarded for the Christopher S. Meldrum Chemistry Scholarship Fund to establish a scholarship for chemistry majors.

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• NCCU led in recruiting National Achievement Scholars. NCCU was No. 3 in the state and tied for third place among historically black colleges and universities across the nation.

Built upon the motto of Truth and Service, NCCU is a university committed to preparing and equipping students with the knowledge and skills to compete in the global marketplace.

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NCCU is the first historically black institution in the nation to have an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

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NCCU is on the cutting edge with its Biomanufacturing Research Institute

• NCCU received accreditation of its bachelor’s and master’s programs in business administration from the Assembly of American Colleges and Schools of Business International.

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• In 2006, NCCU’s School of Law students passed the State Bar Examination at a rate of 86 percent; the highest of any other historically black school in the country.

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Today, under the leadership of Chancellor Charlie Nelms, NCCU is a comprehensive university offering more than 100 bachelor’s degrees in various disciplines, 40 master’s degree programs and three professional degrees in law. The university reaches out to all racial and ethnic groups, and has a diverse student population of more than 8,000.

In an effort to bring more study abroad options to students, NCCU has been accepted as a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), a nonprofit membership organization that provides affordable and diverse study abroad and exchange opportunities to students around the world. NCCU is only one of four historically black college or university in the ISEP network. ISEP membership makes it possible for NCCU students to study abroad at over 135 different universities in 39 countries.

• The Golden LEAF Foundation awarded $2.3 million to the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise.

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Two years later, Dr. Shepard was able to persuade the General Assembly to take a revolutionary step, making the institution a liberal arts college and naming it North Carolina College for Negroes in 1925. The School of Law was established in 1940 and the School of Library Science in 1941. By the time of Dr. Shepard’s death on October 6, 1947, the institution that had become North Carolina College at Durham was fully-accredited, highly respected and had become the alma mater of a growing list of distinguished alumni.

NCCU and the African American Jazz Caucus are partnering to form the NCCU/ AAJC Jazz Research Institute (NAJRI) in an effort to preserve the integrity of jazz as an African American art form. One of the functions of the Institute will be to address the critical artistic and economic situation of jazz in the African American community as well as develop other initiatives such as a North Carolina Hall of Fame dedicated to highlighting the work of jazz artists from North Carolina.

• Black Enterprise magazine named NCCU one of the Top 50 Colleges for African Americans in the nation in its September 2006 edition. NCCU was ranked No. 30.

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In 1910, Dr. James E. Shepard envisioned and founded a school that prepared African American adults for leadership roles in our nation’s communities. Founded as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) became the nation’s first state-supported historically black liberal arts college. In 1923, the National Training School became the state-supported Durham State Normal School, devoted to “the training of teachers for the Colored Public Schools of North Carolina.”

• NCCU was the fastest growing institution in the University of North Carolina System. At 5.5 percent for fall 2006, NCCU surpassed the UNC System’s average rate of growth of 3.1 percent.

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The School of Law has won kudos for providing top-notch legal education.

According to Vault, Inc., a publishing firm that researches and collects data on diverse professions, the law school has not received the acknowledgment it is due. Vault surveyed 512 recruiters who identified 25 “underrated” schools, and the NCCU School of Law was ranked at number 14.

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and Technology Enterprise known as BRITE. The institute offers new bachelor’s and master’s degrees in pharmaceutical science. These programs provide students with core scientific competencies in biology or chemistry as well as hands-on laboratory practice. In addition, there are seminar courses in drug development operations, FDA regulations, quality assurance and control, and intellectual property and patent law. NCCU’s BRITE is an important part of the statewide initiative to make North Carolina a premiere provider of skilled workers for the biotechnology industry.

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nCCU aThLETiCs North Carolina Central University is competing in its third year of reclassification as an NCAA Division I institution (Football Championship Subdivision), and the Eagles will be playing as an independent during the 2008-09 athletics campaign.

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Fourteen men’s and women’s sports teams participate in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition at the Division I-FCS level. Men’s intercollegiate teams include football, basketball, baseball, indoor and outdoor track & field, tennis, golf and cross country. Women’s intercollegiate teams include basketball, volleyball, indoor and outdoor track & field, tennis, softball, bowling and cross country.

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2007 CIaa Women’s Basketball Champions

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NCCU’s commitment to a balanced athletic program, providing equitable resources to all of its sports teams, is abundantly apparent. In five of the last eight years in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), NCCU claimed the Loretta Taylor All-Sports Trophy, recognizing the top all-around women’s program in the conference.

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In 2007-08, NCCU’s first season of Division I (FCS) competition, the women’s volleyball team kicked off the Division I era with a dramatic, come-from-behind win over N.C. State, then cruised to 21 victories, all against Division I opponents. The football team finished its first Division I season with a 6-4 record, the Eagles fourth straight winning season. The men’s and women’s cross country teams each won four of their seven events. The men’s basketball team played one of the toughest schedules in the country, while traveling more than 22,000 miles and playing in 13 different states. The squad earned a road victory over the eventual Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) champions and capped the season with a win over rival Winston-Salem State University at the MEAC Tournament. Finally, the track and field program won two events at the prestigious Penn Relays and qualified two student-athletes for the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Boston.

In 2006-07, NCCU’s final season in the NCAA Division II, the Eagles placed 24th in the final standings of the U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup, the prestigious award presented annually to the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the country.

In 2006-07, NCCU won four CIAA team championships and participated in nine NCAA Division II Championship events.

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NCCU’s athletic programs have enjoyed regional and national recognition for years, headlined by the 1989 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship.

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Heading the charge of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games was Dr. LeRoy T. Walker, President of the U.S. Olympic Committee, who lifted the Eagle track & field program to international prominence during his unprecedented tenure as head coach at NCCU.

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The LeRoy T. Walker Physical Education Complex houses a multi-purpose gymnasium, Olympic-sized swimming and diving pool, athletic training facilities, strength and fitness center, and much more.

O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium hosts NCCU football action for a capacity crowd of 10,000 dedicated Eagle fans. In midNovember, McLendon-McDougald Gym lights-up with men’s and women’s basketball excitement.

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Under Walker’s reign, the Eagles produced 30 national titles, 77 AllAmericans, and eight Olympic medalists.

Legendary basketball practitioner, John B. McLendon, a member of the National Basketball Hall of Fame, established a remarkable record of 239-68 (.779) as an Eagle head coach from 1940 to 1952. A student of Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of the game of basketball, McLendon is credited with the development of the zone press, fast break and four corners offense.

Internationally-renowned artist, Ernie Barnes - best-known for his famous paintings seen on the 1970s sitcom “Good Times” - played football for the NCCU prior to a professional gridiron career with the Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos.

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student-athlete under McLendon and a fellow Hall-of-Famer, became the first black player to be drafted in the first round after scoring a record 1,745 points during his stellar NCCU career.

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The 1989 men’s basketball team won the NCAA Division II National Championship by defeating Southeast Missouri State 73-46 in the title game on March 25, 1989. The Eagles also captured an NCAA Division II Regional Championship in 1993.

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Legendary track & field coach Dr. LeRoy T. Walker, president of the U.S. Olympic Committee in 1996, led the Eagles to 30 national titles, 77 AllAmerica citations, and eight Olympic medals.

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“Winning” for the Eagles is more than outscoring the opponent, it is excelling in the classroom, actively participating in community service projects and adhering to NCAA rules regarding recruitment and admission of student-athletes.

How can you help the Eagles win?

Follow the NCAA rules.

The NCAA defines an institution as the University, its employees, its student-athletes, and its representatives of athletics interests, including parents, alumnus and fans.

Therefore beware of the following:

NCAA Bylaw 16.02.3 An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution’s athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation.

Unless you are willing to give a benefit to all 8,000 students at NCCU, don’t give it to a student-athlete or a prospect.

NCAA BYLAW 13.1.2.1 In Division I, representatives of an institution’s athletics interests are prohibited from making in-person, on- or off-campus recruiting contacts, including written and/ or telephonic communications with a prospect or the prospect’s relatives or legal guardians.

A prospect is defined as any student who has started classes for the ninth grade, whether the student participates in athletics is not relevant to the classification as a prospect and neither is gender.

Written or telephonic communications includes email, instant messaging, paging, video conferencing, faxing and text messaging.

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NCAA rules inquiries may be directed to: Associate Director of Athletics/SWA Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance

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