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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents/Seating Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Towson University Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tiger Men’s Head Coach Pat Skerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Men’s Basketball Coaches and Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Meet the Men’s Basketball Tigers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Men’s Basketball Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Men’s Basketball Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Tiger Women’s Head Coach Laura Harper. . . . . . . . 22 Women’s Assistant Coaches and Support Staff. . . . 26 Meet the Women’s Basketball Tigers . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Women’s Basketball Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Women’s Basketball Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Men’s Basketball Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Women’s Basketball Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Director of Athletics Steve Eigenbrot. . . . . . . . . . . 39 SECU Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 First Aid

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Special features of your hospitality include: • Great hospitality space inside SECU Arena • Bird’s-eye view of the game court and team warm-ups • Set up and breakdown of space included • Appearance by Doc the Tiger • Variety of catering options available to meet your needs

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Tickets can be ordered online at TowsonTigers.com or Ticketmaster.com. On game days, the SECU Arena ticket office is located at the main entrance to the arena and opens 60 minutes prior to tip-off.

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Q U I C K FA C T S (latest published information) Address Information: Mailing: 8000 York Road Towson, Maryland 21252-0001 USA Main Phone: 410-704-2000 Admissions Phone: 410-704-2113 Admissions Fax: 410-704-3030 Email: admissions@towson.edu Website: www.towson.edu Towson Dates: 1866 founded in Baltimore as the State Normal School 1915 moved to Towson 1935 State Teachers College at Towson 1963 Towson State College 1976 Towson State University 1997 Towson University Colleges: College of Business and Economics College of Education College of Fine Arts and Communication College of Health Professions College of Liberal Arts The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Honors College Degree Programs: 64 undergraduate majors 46 master’s programs 4 doctoral programs Degrees Offered: Au.D., B.A., B.F.A., B.M., B.S., B.T.P.S., Ed.D., M.A., M.A.T., MBA, M.Ed., M.F.A., M.M., M.S., Sc.D. Popular Undergraduate Programs: Business Administration, Psychology, Mass Communication, Nursing, Biology Popular Graduate Programs: Applied Information Technology, Reading Education, Human Resource Development, Instructional Technology, Teaching

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. The university is located in the suburban community of Towson, Maryland, eight miles north of downtown Baltimore.

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MEN’S COACH PAT SKERRY When Pat Skerry was announced as the 13th men’s basketball head coach at Towson University on April 5, 2011, he took over a program that had endured 15-straight losing seasons. The gritty Medford, Massachusetts native has revitalized the Towson men’s basketball program, leading the Tigers to consistent success in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). In addition, under Skerry’s leadership, Towson has the highest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) in the CAA. Towson enters the 2022-23 season having won at least 18 games in seven seasons in the last 10 years, Skerry led Towson to the program’s first-ever CAA regular season title and berth into the National Invitation Tournament during the 2021-22 season.

The Tigers finished 25-9 and 15-3 in the CAA, with three players earned all-league honors including Cam Holden and Nicolas Timberlake on the First Team. It was the winningest Division I and CAA season in program history. Skerry was named a finalist for the 2022 Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award and 2022 Hugh Durham Award.

In summer 2021, Skerry was selected as a court coach for the USA Men’s U19 World Cup Team, being one of three coaches across the country selected for this role. He assisted the U19 coaching staff with on-court drills and scrimmages during the camp sessions on the campus of TCU. That team went on to win the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup in July.

The Tigers enjoyed a strong 2019-20 campaign that resulted in 19 victories and a third-place finish in the CAA for the third time in five years. The Tigers won a program record seven CAA road games and had a seven-game winning streak during the month of January. Brian Fobbs and Allen Betrand finished in the top-11 in the CAA in scoring and earned All-CAA Second Team and Third Team respectively while Nicolas Timberlake was the CAA Sixth Man of the Year.

Skerry, who won his 100th career game as Towson’s head coach on Nov. 21 following a win over Penn, was the recipient of the 2017 Gene Bartow award, which recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions to the game.

After winning just one game during his first season, Skerry led the Tigers to an 18-13 record in 2012-13. Not only was it the first winning season since 1995-96, it was also the largest single-season turnaround in NCAA Division I history. Skerry was selected as the CAA Coach of the Year: he became the first coach to receive that honor since Terry Truax earned back-to-back Big South Conference Coach of the Year honors in 1992-93 and 1993-94.

The success continued during the 2013-14 season as the Tigers won a Division I record 25 games. This includes winning their first two postseason games as a Division I program in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. The 2013-14 season saw the Tigers end the year ranked 84th in the RPI, marking the first time Towson finished the season in the Top 100. The Tigers also received their first votes in the national polls in the Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Skerry has used his platform as a head coach and teamed up with Tom Herrion to start Autism Awareness in college basketball. What started as two guys with an idea has turned into a national event where hundreds of coaches wear the prominent blue puzzle piece pin. The effort put forth by both Skerry and Herrion were recognized as the duo was honored with the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Guardians of the Game Service Award.

Skerry served as an assistant for two seasons at the College of Charleston. In addition, Skerry spent five years with league teams William & Mary (200003) and Northeastern University (1998-2000).

In 1996, Skerry became the second-youngest head coach in the nation at the age of 26 when he was selected to guide the Curry basketball program.

During his two-year stop with the Colonels, he led Curry to its first winning season in five years.

Skerry played collegiately at Tufts from 1989-92 where he was a two-time team captain and garnered All-New England honors. As a point guard, he recorded a school-record 650 assists during his career - a mark that still ranks as the 17th best in NCAA Division III history.

Skerry earned both of his collegiate degrees from Tufts, earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1992 and his Master’s Degree in education in 1995.

Pat and his wife, Kristen, have two sons, Ryan and Owen.

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Head Coach 12th Season at Towson Tufts, ’92

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Chris Conway

Assistant Coach 2nd Season at Towson York, ‘16

Amit Vohra

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2 0 2 2 -2 3 M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L R O S T E R Alphabetical No. Player 35 Chris Biekeu 3 Tyler Coleman 0 Ryan Conway 11 Jason Gibson 33 Brandon Held 10 Rahdir Hicks 55 Cam Holden 45 Olugbemi Joseph 5 Christian May 42 Malik Missouri 13 Chase Paar 30 Cole Paar 22 Nygal Russell 1 Sekou Sylla 32 Charles Thompson 25 Nicolas Timberlake 4 Dylan Williamson

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Cl. Jr. So. R-Fr. Sr. R-So. So. R-Sr. R-So. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Gr. Gr. Sr. Gr. Fr.

Hometown / Previous School Montreal, Quebec / Vanier College Woodbridge, Va. / Paul VI Baltimore, Md. / Seton Hall University Severna Park, Md. / Sidwell Friends Marriottsville, Md. / Marriotts Ridge H.S. Coatesville, Pa. / Malvern Prep Forsyth, Ga. / UT Martin Bowie, Md. / Bowie H.S. Edinburg, Va. / Bishop O’Connell H.S. Baltimore, Md. / Gilman School Mount Airy, Md. / George Washington University Mount Airy, Md. / Glenelg Country School Houston, Texas / SE Missouri University Brooklyn, N.Y. / Nova Southeastern Fort Washington, Md. / St. Stephens & St. Agnes Braintree, Mass. / Kimball Union Upper Marlboro, Md. / Our Lady of Good Counsel

Numerical No. Player 0 Ryan Conway 1 Sekou Sylla 3 Tyler Coleman 4 Dylan Williamson 5 Christian May 10 Rahdir Hicks 11 Jason Gibson 13 Chase Paar 22 Nygal Russell 25 Nicolas Timberlake 30 Cole Paar 32 Charles Thompson 33 Brandon Held 35 Chris Biekeu 42 Malik Missouri 45 Olugbemi Joseph 55 Cam Holden

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Wt. 190 220 220 175 205 180 185 260 210 205 230 245 185 235 200 200 200

Cl. R-Fr. Gr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Gr. Gr. Fr. Sr. R-So. Jr. So. R-Fr. R-Sr.

Hometown / Previous School Baltimore, Md. / Seton Hall University Brooklyn, N.Y. / Nova Southeastern Woodbridge, Va. / Paul VI Upper Marlboro, Md. / Our Lady of Good Counsel Edinburg, Va. / Bishop O’Connell H.S. Coatesville, Pa. / Malvern Prep Severna Park, Md. / Sidwell Friends Mount Airy, Md. / George Washington University Houston, Texas / SE Missouri University Braintree, Mass. / Kimball Union Mount Airy, Md. / Glenelg Country School Fort Washington, Md. / St. Stephens & St. Agnes Marriottsville, Md. / Marriotts Ridge H.S. Montreal, Quebec / Vanier College Baltimore, Md. / Gilman School Bowie, Md. / Bowie H.S. Forsyth, Ga. / UT Martin

Head Coach: Pat Skerry (Tufts, ’92) – 12th season Associate Head Coach: Pat O’Connell (Johns Hopkins, ’10) – 7th season Assistant Coach: Parfait Bitee (Rhode Island, ’07) –7th season Assistant Coach: Chris Conway (York, ‘16) – 2nd season Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Kevin Clark (Clark, ’81) – 12th season Director of Operations: Caleb Kupa (West Chester, ‘19) - 1st season Athletic Trainer: Matt Kabay (Waynesburg, ’14) – 2nd season Director of Strength & Conditioning: Amit Vohra (VCU, ‘14) – 5th season

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W O M E N ’S C O A C H L A U R A H A R P E R Laura Harper, who helped the University of Maryland win a national championship as a player, was named Towson University’s Women’s Basketball head coach on April 20, 2022.

“Laura Harper embodies all that Towson Athletics is looking for in the next leader of our women’s basketball program,” Director of Athletics Steve Eigenbrot said. “Her background and understanding of this area uniquely positioned her to build on the amazing foundation we have in place. We have found an excellent, high-energy leader in Laura that represents a thrilling next chapter for this program.”

“I am ecstatic to accept this position as the Towson women’s basketball head coach,” said Harper. “I think the championship caliber culture that was instilled by Coach Rich is admirable and coming from the leadership that Brenda Frese taught me at the University of Maryland, I know what it takes to win. I am so excited that this group of young student-athletes are ready and prepared to continue their journey of success. I am eager, I am excited and I am ready to be the leader that believes and trusts in them.”

Harper comes to Towson after a two-year stint as head coach at Coppin State University. In 2021-22, Harper guided the Eagles to one of the largest turnarounds in the nation and earned Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Coach of the Year honors in her second season at the helm. The Eagles won a school-record six games against Division I non-conference opponents, had a six-game win streak midway through the year and had their first winning campaign (15-13) since the 2013-14 season. In the four seasons before her arrival, Coppin went a combined 22-95. Jaia Alexander was named the 2021-22 MEAC Player of the Year while Aliyah Lawson also earned First-Team All-MEAC honors.

Prior to taking over at Coppin, Harper worked as an assistant coach at five NCAA Division I institutions and was head coach at one of the top collegiate preparatory schools in Florida.

Harper won 18 games as the head coach at Montverde Academy in 2019-20 with a team where five seniors earned NCAA Division I scholarships.

From 2017-19, Harper assisted the women’s basketball team at the University of Florida for two seasons. Under her tutelage, Paulina Hersler and Haley Lorenzen had career years as seniors.

Harper spent the 2016-17 season at George Washington University under Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame player Jennifer Rizzotti. That season, the Colonials won an

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Atlantic 10 regular season championship and advanced to the WNIT. Post players Lexi Martins and Caira Washington received all-conference honors.

From 2014-16, she worked as an assistant coach at High Point University. The Panthers won 20 games during the 2014-15 season and advanced to the Big South championship game. Stacia Robertson was named the Big South Player of the Year and an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American before going on to play overseas.

Harper spent the 2013-14 season as an assistant at Loyola University Maryland. Immediately before going to Loyola, Harper spent the summer of 2013 coaching at American University after finishing her five-year professional career.

As a sophomore at Maryland, Harper led the Terrapins to the 2006 National Championship. She received the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player award after scoring a then career-best 24 points in the semifinal victory over North Carolina. Two days later, Harper recorded 16 points in the title win against Duke. While in College Park, Harper scored 1,407 points, grabbed 873 rebounds, and broke the school record with 198 blocks. In her senior year, she was an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American and Third Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection after averaging 14.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. She was a Naismith Award finalist during her junior season. On February 5, 2009, Harper’s No. 15 jersey was raised to the rafters at Xfinity Center.

Following her collegiate career, Harper was the 10th overall selection of the Sacramento Monarchs in the 2008 WNBA Draft. In two seasons, she averaged 5.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in 67 appearances. In her rookie campaign, she ranked in the top 10 among first-year players in field goal percentage (5th- .474), rebounds (6th4.0) and blocks (6th-0.6) plus was 13th in points (5.5).

Harper spent the next three seasons overseas- playing in Italy, Turkey and Russia before beginning her coaching career.

In addition to her collegiate success, Harper was a member of the U21 national team, where she helped the United States to a gold medal at the 2007 FIBA U21 World Championship in Russia. She was a starter for the 2004 USA U18 team which won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship. During that tournament she averaged 12.8 points, while shooting 63 percent from the floor.

Originally from Elkins Park, Pa., Harper earned a communications degree from Maryland. Her father, Haviland Harper, played basketball at George Washington from 1973-76.

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2 0 2 2 -2 3 W O M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L R O S T E R Alphabetical No. 24 25 34 30 2 15 22 13 35 21 11 1 20

Name Patricia Anumgba Ryann Evans Quinzia Fulmore Taiye Johnson India Johnston

Pos. G G/F F C G Kylie Kornegay-Lucas G Jamey Napoleon F Alexia Nelson G Anissa Rivera G/F Gabby Scott F Alina Sendar G Skye Williams G Mariah Wilson G

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Cl. So. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. R-Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Gr. So.

Hometown / Previous School Silver Spring, Md. / CCBC Essex Columbia, Md. / East Carolina Greensboro, N.C. / Dudley H.S. Richmond, Va. / Radford Bear, Del. / Caravel Academy Camden, Del. / Virginia Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Connecticut State Brooklyn, N.Y. / UMBC Capitol Heights, Md. / North Carolina Central Ellicott City, Md. / Howard H.S. Amsterdam, the Netherlands / Georgia Indianapolis, Ind. / Eastern Florida State Lancaster, Pa. / Lancaster Mennonite H.S.

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Hometown / Previous School Indianapolis, Ind. / Eastern Florida State Bear, Del. / Caravel Academy Amsterdam, the Netherlands / Georgia Brooklyn, N.Y. / UMBC Camden, Del. / Virginia Lancaster, Pa. / Lancaster Mennonite H.S. Ellicott City, Md. / Howard H.S. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Connecticut State Silver Spring, Md. / CCBC Essex Columbia, Md. / East Carolina Richmond, Va. / Radford Greensboro, N.C. / Dudley H.S. Capitol Heights, Md. / North Carolina Central

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Name Skye Williams India Johnston Alina Sendar Alexia Nelson

Pos. G G G G Kylie Kornegay-Lucas G Mariah Wilson G Gabby Scott F Jamey Napoleon F Patricia Anumgba G Ryann Evans G/F Taiye Johnson C Quinzia Fulmore F Anissa Rivera G/F

Head Coach Laura Harper (Maryland, ‘08) – 1st season Associate Head Coach Crystal Kelly (Western Kentucky, ‘08) – 1st season Assistant Coach Ashley Morris (Radford, ‘08) – 1st season Assistant Coach Joe Glowacki (Maryland, ‘16) - 1st season Director of Operations Ciara Webb (Towson, ‘15) - 1st season Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Christie Rogers (Washington College, ‘09) - 5th season Strength & Conditioning Henry Bergmann Athletic Trainer Kelsey Cannon

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2 0 2 2 -2 3 W O M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L S C H E D U L E NOTE: ALL GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DATE OPPONENT Nov. 12 LONGWOOD Nov. 19 at Saint Francis (Pa.) Nov. 22 at Maryland Eastern Shore Nov. 25 vs. Pittsburgh^ Nov. 26 vs. Maryland^ Nov. 27 vs. DePaul^ Nov. 30 MORGAN STATE Dec. 5 PRINCETON Dec. 10 at Howard Dec. 13 MEMPHIS Dec. 23 UMASS LOWELL Dec. 29 CHARLESTON* Jan. 1 at Drexel* Jan. 8 HAMPTON* Jan. 13 WILLIAM & MARY* Jan. 15 at Monmouth* Jan. 20 at Delaware* Jan. 22 DREXEL* Jan. 27 at Northeastern* Jan. 29 at Stony Brook* Feb. 3 DELAWARE* Feb. 9 at Hofstra* Feb. 12 UNCW* Feb. 17 at William & Mary* Feb. 19 at Hampton* Feb. 24 NORTH CAROLINA A&T* Feb. 26 at Charleston* Mar. 2 STONY BROOK Mar. 4 ELON* Mar. 8-12 CAA CHAMPIONSHIP#

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ALL TIME INDIVIDUAL RECORDS (MEN) POINTS

3 - P O I N T FG P E R C E N TAG E

Game: ............51, Larry Witherspoon, at American, 1973 Overtime: ...........................19, Devin Boyd, at UMBC, 1993 Season: ......................................... 810, Gary Neal, 2006-07 Career: .................................... 2,000, Devin Boyd, 1988-93

Game (5): ....... 1.000 (6-6) Raul de Pablo at Del., 2000 Season: ......................... .538 (71-132), John Bays, 1988-89 Career:........................... .515 (88-171), John Bays, 1985-89

S C O R I N G AV E R A G E

Game: ........................ 30, Pat McKinley, vs. Roanoke, 1975 Season: .............................404, Jerrelle Benimon, 2013-14 Career:...................................... 1,421, Pat McKinley, 1973-77

Season: ...............26.0 (805 pts., 31 G) Kurk Lee, 1989-90 Career: ..............25.7 (1,541 pts., 60 G) Kurk Lee, 1988-90

REBOUNDS

Game: ...........38, Larry Witherspoon at American, 1973 Season: ............................................599, Kurk Lee, 1989-90 Career: .....................................1,637 Pat McKinley, 1973-77

ASSISTS Game: ................ 14, C.C. Williams vs. Georgia State, 2007 Season: .....................................152, Roger Dickens, 1977-78 Career: .........................................438, Devin Boyd, 1988-93

FIELD GOALS MADE

BLOCKED SHOTS

Game: ............24, Larry Witherspoon, at American, 1973 Cons. FGs Made: .............. 14, Marc Boyle, 2 games, 1989 Season: .......................... 299, Larry Witherspoon, 1972-73 Career: ........................................ 811, Pat McKinley, 1973-77

Game: ...........9, Pat McKinley, vs. St. Thos. Aquinas, 1976 Season: ........................................86, Pat McKinley, 1976-77 Career: .......................................244, John James, 1990-94

STEALS

F I E L D G O A L P E R C E N TA G E Game: ..............1.000 (11-11) Michael Fink, at Drexel, 1986 ...............1.000 (10-10) Chuck Lightening, at Hofstra, 1991 Season (150 FGA):............ .589, Kennell Jones, 1988-89 Career: ................. .583 (211-362) Kennell Jones, 1988-90

Game: ................... 11, Marty Johnson, vs. Bucknell, 1988 Season: ........................................124, Marty Johnson, 1988 Career: ..................................269, Brian Matthews, 1974-78

F I E L D G O A L S AT T E M P T E D

F R E E T H R O W S AT T E M P T E D Game: ................................. 26, Devin Boyd, at UMBC, 1993 Season: ............................. 293, Jerrelle Benimon, 2013-14 Career: .........................................859, Devin Boyd, 1988-93

FREE THROWS MADE Game: ..................................22, Devin Boyd, at UMBC, 1993 Consecutive FTs Made: ................. 37, Kurk Lee, 1988-89 Season: ......................................... 214, Devin Boyd, 1992-93 Career: .........................................685, Devin Boyd, 1988-93

F R E E T H R O W P C T. Game: ............1.000 (15-15) Devin Boyd, at Howard, 1990 ......................... 1.000 (13-13) Four McGlynn, at UMBC, 2014 Season (75 FTA):.................. .917, Four McGlynn, 2014-15 Career: ................. .915 (216-236), Four McGlynn, 2013-15

3 - P O I N T FG AT T E M PTS Game: ....................18, Kurk Lee, vs. North Carolina, 1988 Season:......................................... 278, Gary Neal, 2006-07 Career: ...................................574, Josh Thornton, 2007-10

3-POINT FG MADE Game: ...............................................................8, three times Consecutive 3FG’s Made: .........7, Raul dePablo, 2000 Season: ............................................93, Gary Neal, 2006-07 Career: ...................................224, Josh Thornton, 2007-10

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G A M E S P L AY E D Season: ........................................36, Walter Foster, 2013-14 ........................................................36, Four McGlynn, 2013-14 ......................................... 36, Timajh Rivera-Parker, 2013-14 ...................................................... 36 Rafriel Guthrie, 2013-14 ................................................ 36, Jerrelle Benimon, 2013-14 ....................................................... 36, Macus Damas, 2013-14 ......................................................... 36, Mike Burwell, 2013-14 Career:................................. 119, Rocky Coleman, 2005-09 ................................................ 119, Robert Nwankwo, 2007-12

G A M E S S TA R T E D Season: ........................36, Timajh Parker-Rivera, 2013-14 ......................................................36, Marcus Damas, 2013-14 ................................................ 36, Jerrelle Benimon, 2013-14 ......................................................... 36, Mike Burwell, 2013-14 Career: ...........................................113, Devin Boyd, 1988-93

M I N U T E S P L AY E D Game: .....48, Jerrelle Benimon vs. William & Mary, 2013 Season: ..........................1,307, Jerrelle Benimon, 2013-14 Cons. Minutes Played: .................201, Brian Allen, 2002 Career: .....................................3,877, Bill Leonard, 1983-87

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Single Game Records (Women’s) I N D I V I D U A L S I N G L E- G A M E R E C O R D S

Points........................................................ 41, Angie Matthes vs. Morgan State, 1984 Rebounds ........................................................... 25, Vonda Wilkins vs. LaSalle, 1980; ................................................................... 25, Vonda Wilkins at West Virginia, 1979 Assists ......................................................... 15, Betty Lou Bischof vs. Bucknell, 1985 Steals ................................................................... 11, Kathy Ciritella vs. Loyola, 1989 Blocked Shots .................................................... 10, Chris Pulaski vs. Glassboro, 1980 Field Goals Made ................................................ 18, Norma Kelly vs. American, 1983 Field Goals Attempted .................................... 34, Janet Flora at Shippensburg, 1980 Field Goal Percentage (min. 10 made)..833 (10-12), Ruth Ann Holter vs. UMBC, 1987 3-Point Field Goals Made..........................9, Dominique Johnson at Minnesota, 2015 3-Point Field Goals Attempted .............. 16, Dominique Johnson at Penn State, 2014 ...............................................................................16, Mia Chapman at Loyola, 2001 3-Point Field Goal Percentage (min. 5 made) .1.000 (5-5), Tara Rottet vs. Loyola, 1991 Free Throws Made ....................................15, Tanisha McTiller at Northeastern, 2014 ............................................................................ 15, Tanisha McTiller at UMES, 2012 Free Throws Attempted ........................... 22, Tanisha McTiller at Northeastern, 2014 Free Throw Percentage (min. 10 made)....................................................................... .............................................1.000 (12-12), Stephanie Dellinger vs. American, 1985; ............................................................. 1.000 (11-11), Cindy Phillips vs. Rider, 1984; ....................................................... 1.000 (10-10), Cindy Phillips vs. American, 1984

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T E A M S I N G L E- G A M E R E C O R D S

T E A M S I N G L E- S E A S O N R E C O R D S

Points Scored .................................................... 113, vs. Salem, 2020 ................................................................113, vs. Frostburg St., 2021 Points Allowed.............................................. 112, vs. Maryland 2020 Fewest Points Scored .......................... 26, vs. UNC Wilmington, 2002 Fewest Points Allowed ........................................ 17, vs. UMBC, 1977 Most Points Combined ..191, Minnesota (105) vs. Towson (86), 2015 Fewest Points Combined .. 78, Duquesne (52) vs. Towson (26), 2002; ..................................... UNC Wilmington (52) vs. Towson (26), 2003 Field Goals Made .......................................48, vs. Frostburg St., 2021 Consecutive Field Goals Made.............. 13, at Mount St. Mary’s, 2004 Field Goals Attempted .............................100, vs. Frostburg St., 2021 Field Goal Percentage, Half .. .875 (18-21), at Mount St. Mary’s, 2004 Field Goal Percentage, Game ....................... .642, at Winthrop, 1994 3-Point Field Goals Made .................................. 14, vs. Hofstra, 2021 3-Point Field Goals Attempted .......................... 34, vs. Hofstra, 2021 3-Point Field Goal Percentage ................ .833 (5-6), vs. Loyola, 1991 Free Throws Made .......................... 31, vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, 1991 Free Throws Attempted ..................................43, vs. Lafayette, 1992 Free Throw Percentage................... 1.000 (18-18), vs. Hartford, 1998 Rebounds ...................................................... 82, vs. St. Mary’s, 1980 Blocked Shots ....................................... 13, vs. Glassboro State, 1980 Steals ............................................................31, vs. Richmond, 1979 Turnovers ............................................................39, at Buffalo, 1992 Largest Margin of Victory .........74, Towson (91) vs. UMBC (17), 1977 Largest Margin of Defeat .59, Vanderbilt (105) vs. Towson (46), 1995

Most Wins ..................................................................... 24, 2021-22 Most Regular Season Wins............................................. 23, 2021-22 Fewest Wins..................................................................... 2, 2001-02 Best Record ................................................................ 10-1, 1968-69 Most Losses ................................................................... 26, 2001-02 Most Consecutive Losses................................................ 18, 2001-02 Points Scored............................................................ 2,366, 2021-22 Points Allowed.......................................................... 2,218, 2018-19 Fewest Points Scored ................................................... 836, 2002-03 Fewest Points Allowed ............................................. 1,079, 1976-77 Most Points Combined ...................................................................... ...................... 4,435 (Towson – 2,217 Opponents – 2,218), 2018-19 Fewest Points Combined ................................................................... ........................ 1,964 (Towson – 836, Opponents – 1,128), 2002-03 Field Goals Made ......................................................... 860, 2021-22 Field Goals Attempted .............................................. 2,153, 2021-22 Field Goal Percentage .............................. .430 (646-1,502), 2020-21 3-Point Field Goals Made............................................. 221, 2021-22 3-Point Field Goals Attempted...................................... 710, 2021-22 3-Point Field Goal Percentage ...................... .367 (81-221), 1991-92 Free Throws Made ....................................................... 524, 1985-86 Free Throws Attempted ............................................... 757, 1985-86 Free Throw Percentage................................ .725 (319-440), 1988-89 Rebounds ................................................................. 1,465, 1978-79 Blocks .......................................................................... 228, 1978-79 Steals .......................................................................... 356, 1993-94 Turnovers..................................................................... 675, 1979-80

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S T E V E E I G E N B R OT, D I R E C TO R O F AT H L E T I C S Towson University President Kim Schatzel announced that Dr. Steven Eigenbrot would join TU as its Director of Athletics starting in March 2022. Eigenbrot joins TU from the University of South Carolina, where he served as the Deputy Athletics Director.

As Director of Athletics, Eigenbrot reports directly to President Schatzel, serving on the President’s Cabinet and leading TU’s NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program, including the approximately 100 staff members who support 19 sports teams with more than 600 studentathletes.

Eigenbrot was selected after a nationwide search, co-chaired by the former Vice Chair of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Barry Gossett and former Chair of TU’s Board of Visitors Fran Soistman ‘79.

“I am very thankful to the co-chairs and members of the search committee for their important contributions to the success of this national search for the next leader of Towson University Athletics,” President Schatzel says. “And I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Steve, his wife, Erin, and baby daughter, Sutton, to Towson University. Steve is a proven leader who shares TU’s commitment to excellence in the classroom, in the community and in competition for our student-athletes. I have every confidence he will hit the ground running as he works with TU Athletics’ coaches, staff, student-athletes, university partners, alumni and supporters to strengthen TU’s position as a premier midmajor collegiate athletic program. It’s indeed a great day to be a Tiger!”

Gossett adds: “Steve’s resume speaks for itself, and in getting to know him in the past few weeks, he’s the right choice to lead Towson Athletics. Coming from a major SEC program, but with a knowledge of Maryland and the region, he’s poised to make Towson University a destination for talented student-athletes, coaches and staff, and a home for championships for years to come.”

At the University of South Carolina, Eigenbrot served in various leadership roles over 12 years. Most recently, he served as Deputy Director of Athletics, overseeing fundraising, ticketing and a variety of facilities projects.

Prior to that, he was Executive Associate Athletics Director for Development and CEO of the Gamecock Club, which raised funds to support student-athletes. He was the primary

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administrator for men’s basketball, baseball and both Gamecock golf programs from 2019-22.

“I am extremely honored to lead TU Athletics and very grateful for the confidence President Schatzel and the search chairs have placed in me. I started my career in athletics about 20 years ago here in Maryland and I could not think of a better opportunity for our family to return to the area given Towson’s leadership and the future of competitive excellence that awaits us,” Eigenbrot says. “I am excited to get to work, building on the strong foundation that exists here at TU and collaborating with the array of stakeholders across the Towson and greater Baltimore communities.”

University of South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner adds: “Towson University is getting an outstanding administrator, dedicated leader and a terrific person in Steve Eigenbrot to lead their athletics department. Steve did a tremendous job here at Carolina in our fundraising and facility development areas. He built great relationships with coaches and student-athletes as a sport administrator and played a critical role on our leadership team. I wish the best for the Eigenbrot family during this next step in Steve’s career.”

Eigenbrot joined South Carolina in 2010 as the Assistant Director of Major Gifts. Recently, he directed $22.5 million in renovations to Williams-Brice Stadium, the largest project at the stadium in university history. He also led the $248 million Garnet Way Campaign and fundraising for the $50 million Cyndi and Kenneth Long Family Football Operations Center.

Soistman adds “Steve’s experience in leading key, strategic initiatives that leveraged alumni and philanthropy stood out during this search. I’m confident that his combination of experience, energy and leadership skills will help our student-athletes win both on the field and in the classroom, and prepare them for success throughout their lives.”

Prior to South Carolina, Eigenbrot directed the annual fund for University of Nevada-Las Vegas Athletics. He holds a doctorate in higher education leadership from UNLV, a masters in sport administration and business administration from Ohio University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. He’s a native of southern Pennsylvania.

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