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Darius Leach Sophomore, Booneville

Jasmine Allen Freshman, Booneville

Basketball Game Day Tuesday, January 21 vs. Coahoma CC 5:30/7:30 p.m.

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Letter from the President Dear Friends of Northeast:

Thank you for your support of the athletic efforts of Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Each coach and each athlete has worked hard to ensure that our teams are ready to give performances that make you proud to be a “Tiger Fan.� Northeast exists to provide educational, recreational and social resources for students and supporters to grow and enjoy their accomplishments.

While you are on campus, I hope you have a safe and enjoyable visit. I trust you will use this opportunity to get to know our students, coaches and staff. We are always ready to assist you to enjoy your time with us.

Thank you for everything that you do to encourage and support our efforts. We are always glad to have you on our campus.

Sincerely, Johnny L. Allen President

Board of Trustees

T. Jack Ramsey

Chairman Tenure of Service: 1983 Tishomingo County/ Banker

Bill Breedlove

Tenure of Service: 1999 Prentiss County Businessman

Ben McClung

Tenure of Service: 2013 Tishomingo County Superintendent of Education

Troy Holliday

Vice Chairman Tenure of Service: 1964 Tippah County Businessman

John O. Cunningham Secretary Tenure of Service: 1995 Prentiss County Businessman

Randle Downs

Tonya Butler Farris

Tenure of Service: 2012 Prentiss County Superintendent of Education

Sam McCoy

Tenure of Service: 1988 Prentiss County Businessman

Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Businesswoman

Gina Smith

Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Superintendent of Education

Ken Basil

Tenure of Service: 2008 Union County Superintendent of Education

Douglas Jackson

Tenure of Service: 1995 Tippah County Retired Educator

Luzene Triplett

Tenure of Service: 2002 Prentiss County Retire Educator

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Alvie Blakeney

Tenure of Service: 2011 Tishomingo County Retire Businessman

Tracie Langston

Tenure of Service: 2004 Prentiss County Businesswoman

Vance Witt

Tenure of Service: 2007 Union County Businessman

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2013-14 Basketball Coaches Men’s Staff

Women’s Staff

Years 2011-Present 2009-2011 2006-2009 2003-2006 2001-2003 1998-2001 1996-1998 1994-1996

Brian Alexander

Cord Wright

Lady Tiger Head Coach

Tiger Head Coach

Third Year

First Year

Position School/Organization Head Coach NEMCC Head Coach Tupelo Rock-N-Rollers Assistant Coach (W&M) Itawamba CC Assistant Coach Campbell Univ.

Assistant Coach Southeastern Louisiana University Assistant Coach University of Southern Mississippi Assistant Coach Columbus High School Student Assistant NEMCC

Position School/Organization Head Coach NEMCC Assistant Coach UL-Monroe Assistant Coach Univ. of North Alabama Graduate Assistant Coach Univ. of North Alabama Assistant Coach Spartanburg Methodist College Student Assistant Limestone College

Paul Nixon

Nick Coln

Lady Tiger Assistant Coach

Tiger Assistant Coach

First Year

Third Year

Years Position School/Organization 2013-Present Assistant Coach NEMCC 2005-13 Head Coach Columbia University 2002-05 Assistant Coach Indiana University 1999-2002 Assistant Coach/ University of Southern Mississippi

Recruiting Coordinator 1997-99 Assistant Coach/ University of Nevada-Reno

Recruiting Coordinator 1993-97 Assistant Coach Marshall University

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Years 2013-Present 2010-2013 2005-2010 2003-2005 2002-2003 2001-2002

Years 2010-Present 2009-10 2002-09

Position Assistant Coach Head Coach Head Coach

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School/Organization NEMCC Olive Branch High School Alcorn Central High School

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Athletic Support Staff David Robbins

Chassie Kelly

Dean of Students Athletic Director

Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students/Athletic Director

Matt Werner

Blake Long

Athletic Facilities/ Head Equipment Manager

Sports Information Director

Hope Kingsley, ATC

Karri Davis

Head Athletic Trainer

Cheerleading Coach

Jeremy Kennedy

Don Knowles

Voice of the Tigers WNAU 1470 AM

Operations Manager Sodexo, USA

Bus Drivers Phillip Moore (left) Marvin Ozbirn (right)

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2013-14 Northeast Basketball Rosters

Women’s Head Coach: Brian Alexander (3rd year - Mississippi State University) Women’s Assistant Coach: Paul Nixon (1st year - Vanderbilt University) Women’s Student Assistant: Daniel Rowland Men’s Head Coach: Cord Wright (1st year - Limestone College) Assistant Coach: Nick Coln (3rd year - University of Louisiana at Monroe) Manager: Johnathan Scales

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Player

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Class

Pos.

Lexy Lindsey

5-6

Freshman

Guard

Golden

Red Bay

11

Kiki Gwyn

5-2

Sophomore

Guard

Corinth

Kossuth

12

Antionette Riddle

5-9

Sophomore

Guard

Tupelo

Tupelo

14

Ayana Ragin

5-10

Freshman

Forward

Baldwyn

Baldwyn

15

Daisha Williams

5-8

Freshman

Guard

Columbus

Columbus

22

Teresa Mays

5-10

Freshman

Guard

Oakland, Tenn.

Wooddale

25

Angelia Allen

5-9

Sophomore

Guard

Belmont

30

Kierra Erby

5-7

Sophomore

Guard

Columbus

32

Kay K Tate

5-8

Sophomore

Guard

33

Aushiana Ivy

5-10

Freshman

Guard

Tupelo

Shannon

35

Jasmine Allen

5-8

Freshman

Guard

Booneville

Booneville

42

Katie Foster

6-0

Freshman

Forward

Tigers

Dyersburg, Tenn. Dyersburg

Burnsville Alcorn Central

Ht.

0

Al Azulphar

6-11 250

Freshman

Center Norwalk, Conn. Brien McMahon

1

Tyre Mallard

6-4

183

Freshman

Guard

Caledonia

3

Cannon Edwards

6-3

175

Freshman

Guard

Petal

5

Marcus Hogan

6-4

215

Freshman

Guard

Jackson

10

Ladarius Waits

5-11 168 Sophomore Guard

Athletic Director: David Robbins (1st year - Millsaps College)

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Dimario Jackson

5-10 160

12

Darius Leach

5-8

Sports Information Director: Blake Long (1st year - University of Mississippi)

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El Paso Johnson-Pitts 6-5

202

Freshman

Guard Millington, Tenn.

22

Reggie Patterson

6-3

183

Freshman

Guard

Head Equipment Manager: Matt Werner (2nd year - NEMCC)

23

Keldrick Lesley

6-1

150 Sophomore Guard

Booneville

Booneville

Athletic Trainer: Hope Kingsley (2nd year - University of Southern Miss)

24

Dexter Stafford

6-4

187

Freshman

Biggersville

Biggersville

30

Ben Seely

6-9

250

Freshman Forward

Hamilton

33

Chris Echols

5-11 183

Freshman Forward

Lamar

H.W. Byers

35

Cameron Shorty

6-5

Senatobia

Senatobia

President: Dr. Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D. (9th year - Mississippi State University)

Student Trainer: Mersades Carter 6

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Columbus

Player

Videographer: Thomas Logan Agnew

Class

Belmont

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Statisticians: Bryson Ward, Tony Pams

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Hometown High School

Hometown

Olive Branch

High School

Caledonia Petal Provine Olive Branch

Freshman Forward

Brusly, La.

Brusly

145 Sophomore Forward

Booneville

Booneville

Guard

212 Sophomore Guard

Baldwyn

Northeast Mississippi CoMMuNity ommunity College

Millington Baldwyn

Hamilton

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Player

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Class

Pos.

Hometown

Josta Totten

5-6

Freshman

Guard

Itta Bena

3

Errica Blair

5-8

Freshman

Forward

Cleveland

4

Amber Sisk

5-6

Freshman

Guard

Oxford

5

Krystal Pearson

5-5

Sophomore

Guard

Cleveland, Ohio

10

Fredricka Holmes

5-7

Sophomore

Guard

Clarksdale

11

Azande Collier

5-5

Sophomore

Guard

Jackson

15

Ashley Smith

6-0

Freshman

Forward

Falcon

20

Ariel Jones

5-7

Freshman

Guard

Canton

21

Gabrielle Gilbert

5-7

Freshman

Guard

Pine Bluff, Ark.

23

Shakira Johnson

5-5

Freshman

Guard

Jackson

24

Shontrell Williams

5-10

Freshman

Center

Greenwood

32

Aaliyah Irby

5-7

Freshman

Guard

Chicago, Ill.

34

Antoinette Mayfield

6-0

Sophomore

Forward

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Player

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Vicksburg

President: Dr. Valmadge T. Towner Athletic Director: Freeman Horton Assistant Athletic Director: Selina Reed Women’s Head Coach: Lecole Brooks Assistant Women’s Coach:

Ht.

Class

Hometown Cedric Tenner

Abron Carter

5-9

Freshman

Jackson

Cameron Monix

5-8

Freshman

Clarksdale

10 AlDario Alexander

5-9

Sophomore

12 Trey Allen

6-1

Freshman

15 Markevius Brown

6-1

Sophomore

20 LaDarius Jones

6-2

Freshman

21 Darcee Carson

6-4

Sophomore

Cleveland

23 Billy Jackson

6-2

Sophomore

Tunica

24 Robert Jordan

6-3

Freshman

Lexington

25 Anthony Dorsey

6-3

Freshman

32 Anthony Stroggins

6-4

Freshman

Memphis, Tenn.

40 Dekeidrian Hall

6-7

Freshman

Rosedale

45 Xavier Graves

6-8

Sophomore

Bassfield Matthew Killebrew

Women’s Managers: Raven Whipps, Kayla Gary,

Clinton Brandon Amerson, Louis Colon, Clarksdale Landan Jones Mound Bayou

Men’s Head Coach:

Falcon Ira Peterson

Men’s Assistant Coach: Cedric Tenner

Mound Bayou Athletic Trainer: Selina Reed Sports Information Director:

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No. 10 Lexy Lindsey Freshman Guard

No. 11 Kiki Gwyn Sophomore Guard

No. 12 Antionette Riddle Sophomore Guard

No. 14 Ayana Ragin Freshman Forward

No. 15 Daisha Williams Freshman Guard

No. 22 Teresa Mays Freshman Guard

No. 25 Angelia Allen Sophomore Guard

No. 30 Kierra Erby Sophomore Guard

No. 32 Kay K Tate Sophomore Guard

No. 33 Aushiana Ivy Freshman Guard

No. 35 Jasmine Allen Freshman Guard

No. 42 Katie Foster Freshman Forward

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No. 0 Al Azulphar Freshman Center

No. 1 Tyre Mallard Freshman Guard

No. 3 Cannon Edwards Freshman Guard

No. 5 Marcus Hogan Freshman Guard

No. 10 Ladarius Waits Sophomore Guard

No. 11 Dimario Jackson Freshman Forward

No. 12 Darius Leach Sophomore Forward

No. 20 El Paso Johnson-Pitts Freshman Guard

No. 22 Reggie Patterson Freshman Guard

No. 23 Keldrick Lesley Sophomore Guard

No. 24 Dexter Stafford Freshman Guard

No. 30 Ben Seely Freshman Forward

No. 33 Chris Echols Freshman Forward

No. 35 Cameron Shorty Sophomore Guard

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Jasmine Allen

Area athletes enjoy playing close to home

A pair of Northeast Mississippi Community College over Kossuth High School, while Leach was part of only help the climate at Northeast home contests, basketball athletes decided playing close to home a Blue Devil squad that captured a Division 1-3A according to Wright. was in their best interests as they began a transition championship in the building before going on a run “I think that our atmosphere at all our games have to the collegiate level. all the way to the MHSAA Class 3A title game in been great,” he said. “I think a large part of that has Jasmine Allen and Darius Leach now play just 0.6 Jackson. to do with the fact that we have some local kids. miles away from their old residence of Booneville Keeping the best local athletes like Allen close People come out to support them. They all come High School. The close proximity between the to their household is one of the top goals of Lady from local high school programs that have been institutions played a pivotal role in the tandem’s deTigers head coach Brian Alexander. successful. I think that’s really big on building a cisions to become a part of two of the most storied “That’s the focal point for our recruiting philosophy program.” hoops programs in the state. is to start here in Booneville and then go out from Allen and Leach have stepped into a sixth-man “It played a big factor because a lot of people there,” he said. “The closest players to our campus role for their respective coaches. Both come off the and fans know me here,” said Allen. “I need all the that are good enough are the ones that we focus bench to make an immediate impact with their ball support that I can get. Having a bunch of fans just on the earliest and most often and kind of build our handling especially. makes the games go better.” way out.

Allen recently received the first start of Leach also takes pride in the fact that “It’s always good when her collegiate career against Jackson he got to extend his time representthere are local Prentiss State (Tenn.) Community College on ing Booneville, Mississippi’s City of County products that are January 13. The freshman recorded a Hospitality. good enough to play for the career-high 17 points at Northwest Mis“It just felt good to be playing college Lady Tigers.” sissippi Community College in December ball in my city,” he said. “I knew that I’d While Leach was recruited and has missed just three free throw have people supporting me.” by former Northeast headattempts all season.

With family and other loved ones man and current athletic Alexander sees Allen as a strong threat also living within a short distance from director David Robbins, new from beyond the arc every time he sends Northeast, the conclusion to become a Tiger commander-in-chief her onto the court. part of the Lady Tiger and Tiger hoops Cord Wright aims to keep his “In this day and age, there’s not a lot of No. 12 No. 35 family was even simpler. attention on kids from Northtrue shooters,” he said. “I think that’s the Darius Leach Jasmine Allen Both take great pleasure in having their east Mississippi as well. first thing you see when you go to watch Booneville Booneville kinsfolk in the stands to root them to “Obviously it starts with the her play is she can shoot the basketball.” victory during home contests at Bonner mission of a community colAllen has increased her play at NorthArnold Coliseum. lege, to serve the community,” said Wright. “Anytime east off the confidence that Alexander provides each “It makes me play harder,” said Leach. “It makes we can get a local player we love to have them. Not day in practice and during competition. me proud. Chills run down my body when I hear only are they good players, but they bring a good “He tells us that even if we miss five in a row to them cheer for me.” crowd and good environment to the deal. just keep shooting,” said Allen. “Don’t stop shooting Allen and Leach got to familiarize themselves “Even better than they are players, they’re better because he knows that’s what we do best.” with their current gymnasium while in high school. kids and that’s always good to have.”

Leach averages 13.2 minutes per game and Booneville played multiple matchups on the NorthAllen and Leach are not the only two athletes 7.5 points per 40 minutes. Wright has been very east campus, including the Mississippi High School from Northeast’s traditional five-county district on impressed with his consistent intensity and vitality Activities Association (MHSAA) Division 1, Class 3A their teams. Kiki Gwyn (Kossuth), Ayana Ragin off and on the floor.

Tournament that is held inside NEMCC’s legendary (Baldwyn), Angelia Allen (Belmont) and Katie Foster “He bring the same effort everyday,” Wright said. facility each season.

(Alcorn Central) join Allen while Reggie Patterson “There’s been some nights where he’s scored the The duo have great memories of their days in a (Baldwyn), Keldrick Lesley (Booneville) and Dexter ball and some where he’s been able to pass it. His Booneville uniform on Bonner Arnold Coliseum’s Stafford (Biggersville) stand side-by-side with Leach. effort and attitude towards winning is there every hardwood floor. Allen recalled one evening that Having that many men and women that Tiger fans night and for this team he’s been a really good she made multiple three-point baskets in a victory remember from their time on the prep scene can leader.”

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Social media

For fans that cannot make it to the games in Booneville or away contests, Northeast athletics and individual teams have made it easier for family, friends and fans to keep up with their favorite sport via various social media accounts.

Twitter:

@NEMCCTigers - General athletic news & live game updates for all nine intercollegiate athletic programs from SID Blake Long. Interact by using the hashtags #TigerPower and #NEMCC @NEMCCFootball - Tiger football team @NEMCCBaseball - Tiger baseball team @NETigerSB - Tiger softball team @NEMCCGolf - Tiger golf team @NEMCCcheer - Tiger cheerleading squad

Facebook:

For updates on each of Northeast’s athletic programs, including links to videos and news stories, like the Tigers at www.facebook.com/ NEMCCTigers Fans can also follow the Tiger softball team at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Northeast-Mississippi-Community-College-SoftballTeam

General Information:

As a reminder, general information about the college can be found at the Northeast website at http://www.nemcc.edu

Athletic News:

Athletic news will be posted at http://www.nemccathletics.com

Videos:

For those wishing for those wishing to view video highlights of Northeast athletics, videos can be found at http://www.youtube.com/ nemcctigers while news articles can be found at http://www.youtube.com/nemcctv You can also find short behind-the-scenes and game day videos on Vine by searching and following NEMCCTigers

Photos:

Small snippet photos can be found via Instagram at nemcctigers or at the web address http://www.instagram.com/nemcctigers Photos from athletic and campus events from staff photographer Michael H. Miller can be found on the college’s SmugMug site at http://nemcctigers.smugmug.com

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2013-14 Schedule

OCTOBER 6

15 22 29

Carrollton, Georgia Scrimmage vs. South Georgia St.! vs. Albany Tech.! vs. On the Rise Prep!

Blue Mountain College!

Blue Mountain College# at University of North Ala.#

2 4 7 11 18

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21 25

at Dyersburg State% 6 p.m. at Gadsden St. 5:30/7:30 p.m. at Wallace St.-Hanceville^ 3/5 p.m.

Columbia St. 5:30/7:30 p.m.

Southwest Mississippi Classic Southern U.-Shreveport 1:30/3:30 p.m.

Southwest Mississippi Classic Southwest Mississippi 5:30/7:15 p.m.

Dyersburg St.% 7 p.m. at Columbia St. 5:30/7:30 p.m.

2 5 9 12

Gadsden St. Itawamba* at Northwest Miss.* at Jackson St. CC$

5:30/7:30 p.m.

5:30/7:30 p.m.

5/7 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 9 13 16 21 23 27 30

Jones County Wallace St.-Hanceville Jackson St. CC$ at East Mississippi* Coahoma* at Holmes* Mississippi Delta* at Itawamba*

5:30/7:30 p.m.

5:30/7:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

5:30/7:30 p.m.

5:30/7:30 p.m.

6/8 p.m.

5:30/7:30 p.m.

6/8 p.m.

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Northwest Miss.* East Mississippi* at Coahoma* Holmes* at Mississippi Delta*

5:30/7:30 p.m.

5:30/7:30 p.m.

6/8 p.m.

5:30/7:30 p.m.

6/8 p.m.

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

^ Men’s Game First * North Division Contest $ Women Only

1 p.m.

2 p.m.

4 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

! Men Only Scrimmage # Women Only Scrimmage % Men Only

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