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Page 1: 210411 LU MBB Guide TXT:Layout 1 - Liberty University...Assistant Coaches: Nick McDevitt, Brett Carey Basketball Office Phone: (828) 251-6459 2007-08 Record: 23-10 Conference Record/Finish:
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76 2008-09 Liberty Flames Basketball

OPPONENTS

MONTREATNovember 14 – Vines Center - 9:15 p.m.

General InformationLocation: Montreat, N.C.

Founded: 1916Enrollment: 460

Colors: Navy and Vegas GoldNickname: Cavaliers

President: Dr. Dan StrubleAthletic Director: Jonathan BennettNational Affiliation: NAIA Division II

Conference: Appalachian Athletic Gymnasium (Capacity): McAlister

Gymnasium (500)Website: montreatcavaliers.com

2007-08 ResultsNov. 2 vs. Asbury L /78-86Nov. 3 vs. Kentucky Christian L /82-97Nov. 13 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN W /91-77Nov. 16 at Berea L /66-76Nov. 17 vs. Asbury L /74-85Nov. 19 at North Carolina A&T L /51-82Nov. 20 WARREN WILSON W /98-61Nov. 28 at Virginia Intermont L /75-82Dec. 1 UNION W /88-77Dec. 4 BRYAN W /87-75Dec. 8 at Covenant W /66-63Dec. 22 at William and Marry L /52-87Dec. 31 at UNC-Asheville L /64-94Jan. 2 at Georgetown (Kentucky) L /62-110Jan. 9 at King College L /58-76Jan. 12 at UVA-Wise L /67-90Jan. 15 TENNESSEE WESLEYAN W /91-67Jan. 19 BLUEFIELD L /105-109Jan. 22 at Milligan W /62-61Jan. 24 at Warren Wilson W /79-66Jan. 26 VIRGINIA INTERMONT W /93-81Jan. 29 at Union L /73-74Feb. 2 at Bryan W /74-59Feb. 5 COVENANT L /79-80Feb. 7 at Presbyterian L /45-84Feb. 9 KING COLLEGE L /63-90Feb. 12 UVA-WISE W /88-70Feb. 16 at Tennessee Wesleyan L /73-86Feb. 19 at Bluefield L /76-103Feb. 23 MILLIGAN W /83-78Feb. 28 vs. Tennessee Wesleyan L /67-76

Bill Robinson MJ Njoku

2008-09 ScheduleOct. 23 CROSSFIREOct. 28 ATLETES IN ACTIONNov. 8 at LeeNov. 11 at Southern WesleyanNov. 14 at LibertyNov. 16 at UNC AshevilleNov. 19 MILLIGANNov. 20 NORTH GREENVILLENov. 22 at BluefieldNov. 25 at Mars HillNov. 28 at High PointDec. 1 MARS HILLDec. 3 at Tennessee WesleyanDec. 6 UVA WISEDec. 12 at Clearwater ChristianDec. 13 at Webber InternationalJan. 5 at BrevardJan. 7 KING COLLEGEJan. 10 COVENANTJan. 14 at BryanJan. 17 at UnionJan. 20 at North GreenvilleJan. 21 VIRGINIA INTERMONTJan. 24 at MilliganJan. 28 BLUEFIELDJan. 31 TENNESSEE WESLEYANFeb. 4 at UVA WiseFeb. 7 at King CollegeFeb. 11 at CovenantFeb. 14 BRYANFeb. 18 UNIONFeb. 21 at Virginia Intermont

UNC ASHEVILLENovember 18 – Justice Center – 2 p.m.

January 31 – Vines Center – 7 p.m.

General InformationLocation: Asheville, N.C.

Founded: 1927Enrollment: 3,500

Colors: Royal Blue and WhiteNickname: Bulldogs

President: Dr. Anne PonderAthletic Director: Janet Cone

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big South

Gymnasium (Capacity): Justice Center (1,500)

Website: uncabulldogs.com

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 FURMAN W /78-75Nov. 11 LEES-MCRAE W /74-48Nov. 13 BREVARD W /75-35Nov. 17 at Campbell W /83-71Nov. 20 at Western Carolina W /83-73Nov. 24 EAST TENNESSEE STATE L /87-89 (OT)Nov. 27 TUSCULUM W /84-73Dec. 1 at Virginia Tech L /51-65Dec. 13 CAMPBELL W /79-76Dec. 17 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE W /82-73Dec. 19 at Tennessee L /73-86Dec. 29 BUFFALO W /101-90 (OT)Dec. 31 MONTREAT W /94-64Jan. 5 at South Carolina W /61-58Jan. 9 at North Carolina L /81-93Jan. 12 LIBERTY W /74-70Jan. 16 HIGH POINT W /74-58Jan. 19 at VMI W /90-87 (OT)Jan. 23 RADFORD W /82-63Jan. 26 at Charleston Southern W /86-73Jan. 28 at Coastal Carolina W /56-52Feb. 2 WINTHROP W /71-56Feb. 9 at Liberty L /54-83Feb. 13 at High Point L /71-80Feb. 16 VMI L /75-97Feb. 20 at Radford L /53-62Feb. 23 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W /85-73Feb. 27 COASTAL CAROLINA W /78-72March 1 at Winthrop W /63-50March 4 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W /87-63March 6 LIBERTY W /75-57March 8 WINTHROP L /48-66March 18 at Ohio State L /66-84

Eddie Biedenbach Reid Augst

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 BELMONT-ABBEYNov. 16 MONTREATNov. 18 LIBERTYNov. 22 at CampbellNov. 25 at WoffordNov. 30 at North CarolinaDec. 3 at TennesseeDec. 6 VMIDec. 13 CATAWBADec. 17 at DukeDec. 20 at BuffaloDec. 22 at Ohio StateDec. 31 WESTERN CAROLINAJan. 3 at Charleston SouthernJan. 7 at Gardner-WebbJan. 10 at RadfordJan. 13 HIGH POINTJan. 17 at WinthropJan. 19 at Coastal CarolinaJan. 24 PRESBYTERIANJan. 28 WINTHROPJan. 31 at LibertyFeb. 2 at VMIFeb. 7 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNFeb. 11 GARDNER-WEBBFeb. 14 RADFORDFeb. 18 at High PointFeb. 21 COASTAL CAROLINAFeb. 28 at PresbyterianMarch 3-7 Big South Championship

Team InformationHead Coach: Bill RobinsonAlma Mater: The King’s College, 1991Record at Montreat: 179-184 (11 years)Career Record: 210-239 (14 years)Assistant Coaches: Patrick Hanlon,

Rob BrendleBasketball Office Phone:

(828) 669-80112007-08 Record: 12-19Conference Record/Finish: 9-9/5thLettermen Returning/Lost: 5/8Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3Top Returnees: Seth Moore, MJ NjokuNewcomers: Rhett Hardin, Terrell Mosely,

Shane Williams

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Amanda Hollifield

Office Phone: (828) 669-8011 x3410E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Press Table Phone: NoneFax Number: (828) 669-8014

Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads series, 5-0

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 5-0Liberty’s Road Record versus: 0-0

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-0Last Meeting: Dec. 9, 2000 (at Liberty 80, Montreat 62)

Team InformationHead Coach: Eddie BiedenbachAlma Mater: N.C. State, 1986Record at UNCA: 166-186 (12 years)Career Record: 195-237 (15 years)Assistant Coaches: Nick McDevitt,

Brett CareyBasketball Office Phone:

(828) 251-64592007-08 Record: 23-10Conference Record/Finish: 10-4/T-1stLettermen Returning/Lost: 8/4Starters Returning/Lost: 1/4Top Returnee: Reid AugstNewcomers: Madison Davis, Jeremy Harn,

Terrence Turner

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Mike Gore

Office Phone: (828) 251-6923 Cell Phone: (828) 215-6387

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (828) 251-6387

Fax Number: (828) 251-6386

Series InformationSeries Record: UNCA leads series, 24-17

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 10-8Liberty’s Road Record versus: 7-16

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-0Last Meeting: March 6, 2008 (at UNCA 75, Liberty 57)

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OPPONENTS

VIRGINIANovember 25 – John Paul Jones Arena – 7 p.m.

General InformationLocation: Charlottesville, Va.

Founded: 1819Enrollment: 20,834

Colors: Orange and BlueNickname: Cavaliers

President: John T. Casteen, IIIAthletic Director: Craig Littlepage

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Atlantic Coast

Gymnasium (Capacity): John PaulJones Arena (14,593)

Website: virginiasports.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Dave LeitaoAlma Mater: Northeastern, 1983Record at Virginia: 53-42 (Four years)Career Record: 133-111 (Eight years)Assistant Coaches: Steve Seymour,

Bill Courtney, Drew DienerBasketball Office Phone:

(434) 982-54002007-08 Record: 17-16Conference Record/Finish: 5-11/10thLettermen Returning/Lost: 11/6Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Top Returnees: Mamadi Diane, Jeff Jones,

Mike ScottNewcomers: John Brandenburg,

Sylven Landesberg, Assane Sene

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Rich Murray

Office Phone: (434) 982-5500Home Phone: (434) 978-2966

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (434) 296-5910

Fax Number: (434) 982-5525

Series InformationSeries Record: Virginia leads series, 6-1

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 0-0Liberty’s Road Record versus: 1-6

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-0Last Meeting: Nov. 18, 2005 (at Virginia 79, Liberty 44)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 11 VERMONT W /90-72Nov. 14 HOWARD W /92-53Nov. 17 at Arizona W /75-72Nov. 20 DREXEL W /72-58Nov. 23 vs. Penn W /100-85Nov. 24 vs. Seton Hall L /60-74Nov. 27 NORTHWESTERN W /94-52Dec. 5 SYRACUSE L /68-70Dec. 7 LONGWOOD W /76-57Dec. 19 HAMPTON W /79-65Dec. 22 ELON W /91-61Dec. 30 HARTFORD W /78-70Jan. 3 at Xavier L /70-108Jan. 13 at Duke L /65-87Jan. 16 VIRGINIA TECH L /69-70 (OT)Jan. 19 BOSTON COLLEGE W /84-66Jan. 23 at Florida State L /67-69Jan. 27 GEORGIA TECH L /82-92 (OT)Jan. 30 at Maryland L /75-85Feb. 2 at Virginia Tech L /65-72 (OT)Feb. 7 CLEMSON L /51-82Feb. 9 at Wake Forest L /64-80Feb. 12 NORTH CAROLINA L /74-75Feb. 17 at Boston College W /79-74Feb. 24 N.C. STATE W /78-60March 1 at Miami L /93-95March 3 at Georgia Tech W /76-74March 5 DUKE L /70-86March 9 MARYLAND W /91-76March 13 vs. Georgia Tech L /76-94March 18 RICHMOND W /66-64March 24 OLD DOMINION W /80-76March 26 BRADLEY L /85-96

Dave Leitao Mamadi Diane

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 16 VMINov. 19 SOUTH FLORIDANov. 21 RADFORDNov. 25 LIBERTYNov. 28 at SyracuseDec. 2 at MinnesotaDec. 17 LONGWOODDec. 20 AUBURNDec. 23 HAMPTONDec. 28 at Georgia TechJan. 3 XAVIERJan. 6 BROWNJan. 10 at Virginia TechJan. 15 NORTH CAROLINAJan. 20 at MarylandJan. 24 FLORIDA STATEFeb. 1 at DukeFeb. 4 BOSTON COLLEGEFeb. 7 at North CarolinaFeb. 10 at Florida StateFeb. 15 CLEMSONFeb. 18 VIRGINIA TECHFeb. 21 at N.C. StateFeb. 26 MIAMIFeb. 28 WAKE FORESTMarch 3 at ClemsonMarch 7 MARYLANDMarch 12-15 ACC Tournament

COKER

General InformationLocation: Hartsville, S.C.

Founded: 1908Enrollment: 1,200

Colors: Navy and YellowNickname: Cobras

President: Dr. James DawsonAthletic Director: Tim Griggs

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Conference Carolinas

Gymnasium (Capacity): Timberlake-Lawton Gymnasium (500)Website: cokercobras.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Dan SchmotzerAlma Mater: St. Edwards, 1974Record at Coker: 271-296 (21 years)Career Record: 271-296 (21 years)Assistant Coaches: Dan ShanksBasketball Office Phone:

(843) 858-67822007-08 Record: 9-19Conference Record/Finish: 7-14/8thLettermen Returning/Lost: 11/2Starters Returning/Lost: 3Top Returnee: Mason Ambler, Josh Poston,

Lukas VargaNewcomers: Liam Kyle, Richardo Smith

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Christian StrykerOffice Phone: (843) 383-8068

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: None

Fax Number: (843) 383-8319

Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads series, 1-0

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 1-0Liberty’s Road Record versus: 0-0

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-0Last Meeting: Nov. 13, 2007 (at Liberty 64, Coker 49)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 13 at Liberty L /49-64Nov. 16 vs. Armstrong Atlantic St. L /73-75Nov. 17 vs. Francis Marion L /66-69Nov. 19 ANDERSON W /61-50Nov. 26 MORRIS W /71-63Nov. 29 BARTON L /63-70Dec. 1 at Lees-McRae L /67-72Dec. 4 NEWBERRY W /70-68Dec. 13 at UNC-Pembroke L /61-70Dec. 17 at Newberry L /54-73Jan. 5 LIMESTONE W /83-53Jan. 7 ERSKINE W /70-68Jan. 8 at Morris L /61-76Jan. 12 at Belmont Abbey L /66-68Jan. 14 at Mount Olive L /64-99Jan. 19 QUEENS L /63-71Jan. 21 PFEIFFER L /72-76Jan. 24 at St. Andrews L /59-69Jan. 26 LEES-MCRAE W /77-75Jan. 28 at Anderson L /69-72Jan. 31 at Barton L /51-70Feb. 2 BELMONT ABBEY W /65-62Feb. 7 at Erskine W /69-50Feb. 14 MOUNT OLIVE L /65-81Feb. 16 at Pfeiffer L /72-87Feb. 21 ST. ANDREWS W /68-64Feb. 23 at Queens L /59-62Feb. 26 at Limestone L /59-62March 3 vs. Mount Olive L /75-85

Dan Schmotzer Mason Ambler

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 18 MORRIS

Nov. 21 vs. UNC Pembroke

Nov. 22 at Francis Marion

Nov. 24 LIMESTONE

Nov. 28-29 at Liberty Thanksgiving Classic

Dec. 3 at Barton

Dec. 7 QUEENS

Dec. 15 FLORIDA CHRISTIAN

Jan. 5 at Mount Olive

Jan. 8 ST. ANDREWS

Jan. 10 PFEIFFER

Jan. 17 at Belmont Abbey

Jan. 20 at Anderson

Jan. 22 ERSKINE

Jan. 24 LEES-MCRAE

Jan. 26 at Limestone

Feb. 2 at Morris

Feb. 4 BARTON

Feb. 7 BELMONT ABBEY

Feb. 9 at St. Andrews

Feb. 14 at Pfeiffer

Feb. 16 at Queens

Feb. 21 at Lees-McRae

Feb. 24 ANDERSON

Feb. 26 at Erskine

November 28 – Vines Center – 6 p.m.Liberty Thanksgiving Classic

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OPPONENTS

November 29 – Vines Center – 6/8:15 p.m.Liberty Thanksgiving Classic – Potential Opponent

General InformationLocation: Williamsburg, Va.

Founded: 1693Enrollment: 5,500

Colors: Green, Gold and SilverNickname: Tribe

President: W. Taylor Reveley, IIIAthletic Director: Terry Driscoll

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Colonial Athletic

AssociationGymnasium (Capacity): Kaplan Arena

at William & Mary Hall (8,600)Website: tribeathletics.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Tony ShaverAlma Mater: North Carolina, 1976Record at W&M: 55-93 (Five years)Career Record: 413-214 (22 years)Assistant Coaches: Ben Wilkins,

Jamion Christian, Jonathan HolmesBasketball Office Phone:

(757) 221-33682007-08 Record: 17-16Conference Record/Finish: 10-8/5thLettermen Returning/Lost: 9/5Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Top Returnees: Chris Darnell,

David Schneider, Peter SteinNewcomers: Kendrix Brown,

Quinn McDowell, John Treherne

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Kris Sears

Office Phone: (757) 221-3368Cell Phone: (765) 860-1205

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (757) 221-3348

Fax Number: (757) 221-3412

Series InformationSeries Record: Series tied, 1-1

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 1-0Liberty’s Road Record versus: 0-1

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-0Last Meeting: Nov. 23, 2003 (at W&M 91, Liberty 64)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 10 at Georgetown L /53-68Nov. 15 at N.C. State L /47-66Nov. 20 at Wagner L /81-88Nov. 25 HOUSTON BAPTIST W /79-70Nov. 28 at Richmond L /55-58Dec. 5 at VCU L /57-71Dec. 7 at North Florida W /68-45Dec. 20 VMI L /72-83Dec. 22 MONTREAT W /87-52Dec. 29 at Hampton L /63-70Dec. 31 FAIRFIELD W /71-50Jan. 2 DELAWARE L /51-58Jan. 5 at ODU W /70-61Jan. 9 JAMES MADISON W /69-66Jan. 12 at Georgia State W /60-58Jan. 16 NORTHEASTERN W /55-53Jan. 19 TOWSON W /61-51Jan. 23 at Drexel W /73-72 (OT)Jan. 26 OLD DOMINION L /59-72Jan. 30 at James Madison W /70-67Feb. 2 UNC WILMINGTON W /70-66Feb. 6 HOFSTRA W /74-62Feb. 9 at Northeastern L /42-51Feb. 13 at UNC WILMINGTON L /64-77Feb. 16 at Towson L /52-64Feb. 20 DREXEL W /57-50Feb. 23 LOYOLA L /66-71Feb. 27 at George Mason L /54-60March 1 VCU L /43-54March 7 vs. Georgia State W /58-57March 8 vs. Old Dominion W /63-60March 9 vs. VCU W /56-54March 10 vs. George Mason L /59-68

Tony Shaver David Schneider

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 at Penn StateNov. 16 at OhioNov. 19 NORFOLK STATENov. 22 NAVYNov. 25 RADFORDNov. 28 vs. South Carolina State Nov. 29 vs. Liberty/CokerDec. 2 Loyola(Chicago)Dec. 6 VCUDec. 20 HAVERFORD Dec. 31 HARVARD Jan. 3 at NortheasternJan. 5 OLD DOMINIONJan. 7 at UNC WilmingtonJan. 10 JAMES MADISONJan. 14 GEORGE MASONJan. 17 at DelawareJan. 21 at HofstraJan. 24 at DrexelJan. 28 TOWSONJan. 31 GEORGIA STATEFeb. 4 NORTHEASTERNFeb. 7 at VCUFeb. 11 UNC WILMINGTONFeb. 14 at James MadisonFeb. 18 at TowsonFeb. 21 ESPNU BRACKETBUSTERFeb. 25 at Old DominionFeb. 28 DREXELMarch 6-9 CAA Tournament

General InformationLocation: Orangeburg, S.C.

Founded: 1896Enrollment: 4,700

Colors: Garnet and BlueNickname: Bulldogs

President: Dr. George E. CooperAthletic Director: Charlene JohnsonNational Affiliation: NCAA Division I

Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Gymnasium (Capacity): Smith-

Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center(3,200)

Website: scsuathletics.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Tim CarterAlma Mater: Kansas, 1979Record at SCS: 13-20 (One year)Career Record: 173-172 (12 years)Assistant Coaches: Henry Harris,

Brandon Perry, Lorenzo M. WatkinsBasketball Office Phone:

(803) 536-70602007-08 Record: 13-20Conference Record/Finish: 7-9/T-7thLettermen Returning/Lost: 5/2Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1Top Returnees: Carrio Bennett, Jessie

Burton, Jason Flagler, Jason Johnson Newcomers: Jamaal Day, Josh Jackson,

Kenshay Johnson, Brandon Smalls, Arsenio Williams, Jimmy Williams

Sports InformationBasketball SID: William P. Hamilton

Office Phone: (803) 536-7060E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (803) 536-8653,

(803) 536-7241Fax Number: (803) 536-8622

Series InformationSeries Record: First Meeting

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 at South Carolina L /67-92Nov. 11 at Old Dominion L /54-64Nov. 14 JACKSONVILLE L /64-76Nov. 20 at North Carolina L /64-110Nov. 23 vs. IONA W /81-76Nov. 24 vs. Hartford L /72-80 (OT)Dec. 1 at Winston-Salem State W /74-70 (OT)Dec. 4 VMI W /89-88Dec. 8 SAVANNAH STATE L /69-73Dec. 15 at N.C. State L /49-74Dec. 17 at UNC Asheville L /76-87Dec. 20 ALLEN W /81-57Dec. 29 vs. James Madison L /75-84Dec. 30 vs. Mercer L /73-76Jan. 12 DELAWARE STATE L /57-64Jan. 14 UMES W /68-60Jan. 19 Hampton L /76-82Jan. 21 HOWARD W /60-58Jan. 26 at Norfolk State L /71-97Jan. 28 at N.C. A&T L /77-82Feb. 2 BETHUNE-COOKMAN W /51-48Feb. 4 FLORIDA A&M W /65-59Feb. 9 at Coppin State L /67-79Feb. 11 at Morgan State L /55-81Feb. 16 at Hampton L /74-77Feb. 18 at Howard W /74-61Feb. 23 NORFOLK STATE W /97-86Feb. 25 N.C. A&T L /75-77March 1 at Bethune-Cookman W /85-81 (OT)March 3 at Florida A&M L /72-85March 6 WINSTON-SALEM STATE W /73-71March 11 vs. Bethune-Cookman W /78-69March 12 vs. Morgan State L /68-77

Tim Carter Jason Johnson

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 ERSKINENov. 18 ALLENNov. 21 CARVER BIBLENov. 24 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTONNov. 29-30 Liberty Thanksgiving ClassicDec. 6 WINSTON-SALEM STATEDec. 10 UNIVERSITY OF IDAHODec. 13 at ClemsonDec. 17 at University of IdahoDec. 20 at Savannah StateDec. 30 at NebraskaJan. 10 at Delaware StateJan. 12 at UMESJan. 17 at HamptonJan. 19 at HowardJan. 24 NORFOLK STATEJan. 26 N.C. A&TJan. 31 at Bethune-CookmanFeb. 2 at Florida A&MFeb. 7 COPPIN STATEFeb. 9 MORGAN STATEFeb. 14 HAMPTONFeb. 16 HOWARDFeb. 21 at Norfolk StateFeb. 23 at N.C. A&TMarch 2 BETHUNE-COOKMANMarch 4 FLORIDA A&MMarch 5 at Winston-Salem StateMarch 9-14 MEAC Championship

November 29 – Vines Center – 6/8:15 p.m.Liberty Thanksgiving Classic – Potential Opponent

WILLIAM & MARY SOUTH CAROLINA STATE

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GEORGE MASONDecember 1 – Vines Center – 7 p.m.

General InformationLocation: Fairfax, Va.

Founded: 1957Enrollment: 30,332

Colors: Green and GoldNickname: Patriots

President: Dr. Alan G. MertenAthletic Director: Thomas J. O’Connor

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Colonial Athletic

AssociationGymnasium (Capacity): Patriot Center

(10,000)

Team InformationHead Coach: Jim LarranagaAlma Mater: Providence, 1971Record at GMU: 207-131 (11 years)Career Record: 404-301 (24 years)Assistant Coaches: Chris Caputo,

Michael Huger, Eric KonkolBasketball Office Phone:

(703) 993-32402007-08 Record: 23-11Conference Record/Finish: 12-6/T-2ndLettermen Returning/Lost: 8/3Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Top Returnees: Louis Birdsong, Dre Smith,

John VaughanNewcomers: Andre Cornelius, Kevin Foster,

Brian Henderson, Michael Morrison, Jimmy Nolan, Ryan Pearson

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Richard Coco

Office Phone: (703) 993-3264Cell Phone: (703) 338-3194

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (703) 993-3044

Fax Number: (703) 993-3259

Series InformationSeries Record: George Mason leads series, 4-2

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 1-1Liberty’s Road Record versus: 1-3

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-0Last Meeting: Dec. 30, 2007

(at George Mason 72,Liberty 64)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 VERMONT W /60-53Nov. 13 CLEVELAND STATE W /56-47Nov. 17 DAYTON W /67-56Nov. 22 vs. Kansas State W /87-77Nov. 23 vs. Villanova L /76-84Nov. 25 vs. South Carolina W /69-68Nov. 29 DREXEL W /85-38Dec. 2 vs. East Carolina L /65-68Dec. 5 HAMPTON W /57-54Dec. 8 at Kent State L /55-73Dec. 21 at Florida International W /86-68Dec. 30 LIBERTY W /72-64Jan. 2 at Georgia State L /64-66Jan. 5 TOWSON W /72-63Jan. 9 at Delaware L /68-73Jan. 12 NORTHWESTERN W /80-52Jan. 17 at Hofstra W /85-78 (2 OT)Jan. 19 at James Madison W /96-75Jan. 23 OLD DOMINION W /86-53Jan. 26 at UNC Wilmington L /58-61Jan. 29 VCU W /63-51Feb. 2 JAMES MADISON W /72-46Feb. 7 at Drexel W /75-65Feb. 9 at Old Dominion L /64-72Feb. 13 at Towson W /85-73Feb. 16 UNC WILMINGTON L /73-75Feb. 20 DELAWARE W /70-85Feb. 23 at Ohio L /57-69Feb. 27 WILLIAM & MARY W /60-54March 1 at Northeastern L /59-70March 8 vs. Northeastern W /63-52March 9 vs. UNC Wilmington W /53-41March 10 vs. William & Mary W /68-59March 20 vs. Notre Dame L /50-68

Jim Larranaga John Vaughan

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 5 RANDOLPH-MACONNov. 15 at VermontNov. 17 BROWNNov. 20 at HamptonNov. 22 at East CarolinaNov. 25 MOUNT ST. MARY’SNov. 29 OHIODec. 1 at LibertyDec. 6 at DrexelDec. 19 RADFORDDec. 22 TULANEDec. 30 at DaytonJan. 3 UNC WILMINGTONJan. 5 GEORGIA STATEJan. 7 at TowsonJan. 10 OLD DOMINIONJan. 14 at William & MaryJan. 17 JAMES MADISONJan. 21 at NortheasternJan. 24 at VCUJan. 27 DELAWAREJan. 31 at Old DominionFeb. 3 HOFSTRAFeb. 7 at James MadisonFeb. 12 at DelawareFeb. 14 NORTHEASTERNFeb. 18 DREXELFeb. 21 at ESPN BracketBusterFeb. 25 at UNC WilmingtonFeb. 28 TOWSONMarch 6-9 CAA TOURNAMENT

GARDNER - WEBB

General InformationLocation: Boiling Springs, N.C.

Founded: 1905Enrollment: 4,000

Colors: Scarlet and BlackNickname: Bulldogs

President: Dr. Frank BonnerAthletic Director: Chuck Burch

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big South

Gymnasium (Capacity): Paul PorterArena (3,500)

Website: gwusports.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Rick ScruggsAlma Mater: Georgia, 1979Record at GWU: 178-180 (14 years)Career Record: 356-295 (21 years)Assistant Coaches: Doug Esleech,

Michael LeeBasketball Office Phone:

(704) 406-43482007-08 Record: 16-16Conference Record/Finish: 9-7Lettermen Returning/Lost: 9/3Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1Top Returnees: Nate Blank, Grayson

Flittner, Aaron Linn, Auryn MacMillanNewcomers: C.J. Hailey, Josh Henley,

Roy Hinson III, Josh Maggard, Jonathan Moore, Anton Silver

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Marc Rabb

Office Phone: (704) 406-4355Cell Phone: (704) 974-3662

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (704) 406-4349

Fax Number: (704) 406-4739

Series InformationSeries Record: Gardner-Webb leads series, 2-0

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 0-0Liberty’s Road Record versus: 0-2

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-0Last Meeting: Jan. 22, 1977 (at GWU 127, Liberty 97)

2007-08 ResultsOct. 31 PIEDMONT W /108-65Nov. 6 vs. Alabama A&M W /69-55Nov. 7 at Kentucky W /84-68Nov. 13 NORTH GREENVILLE W /99-74Nov. 15 vs. Connecticut L /66-78 Nov. 16 vs. Oklahoma L /55-69 Nov. 17 at Radford W /93-83 Nov. 20 at Connecticut L /72-89 Nov. 24 at Clemson L /67-96 Nov. 27 HIGH POINT W /86-71Dec. 3 RADFORD L /97-100 (2OT)Dec. 8 at Tulane L /79-84Dec. 15 at Charleston Southern L /69-80Dec. 22 at Charlotte L /51-83Dec. 29 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W /105-77 Jan. 3 BELMONT L /84-87 Jan. 5 LIPSCOMB W /81-73 Jan. 10 at USC Upstate L /59-73 Jan. 12 at East Tennessee State W /73-69 Jan. 18 at Campbell L /73-93Jan. 24 STETSON W /55-50 Jan. 26 FLORIDA GULF COAST L /80-87Jan. 31 at North Florida W /75-61Feb. 2 at Jacksonville L /62-75 Feb. 7 MERCER W /84-71 Feb. 9 at Kennesaw State W /77-63Feb. 16 CAMPBELL W /86-70 Feb. 21 EAST TENNESSEE STATE W /96-70 Feb. 23 USC UPSTATE W /82-55 Feb. 28 vs. Lipscomb L /71-83 March 1 vs. Belmont L /73-76 March 5 vs. Stetson W /82-63 March 7 vs. Jacksonville L /80-89

Rick Scruggs Grayson Flittner

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 at Virginia TechNov. 18 at LongwoodNov. 22 at OklahomaNov. 25 at South CarolinaNov. 29 UVA-WISEDec. 4 at RadfordDec. 6 at LibertyDec. 12 at Wichita StateDec. 14 at Kansas State Dec. 17 at Western CarolinaDec. 20 FERRUMDec. 31 ANDERSONJan. 3 VMIJan. 7 UNC ASHEVILLEJan. 10 at High PointJan. 14 at WinthropJan. 17 COASTAL CAROLINAJan. 21 at PresbyterianJan. 24 at Charleston SouthernJan. 28 at Coastal CarolinaJan. 31 RADFORDFeb. 4 LIBERTYFeb. 7 at VMIFeb. 11 at UNC AshevilleFeb. 14 HIGH POINTFeb. 18 WINTHROPFeb. 25 PRESBYTERIANFeb. 28 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNMarch 3-7 Big South Conference

Championship

December 6 – Vines Center – 3 p.m.February 4 – Paul Porter Arena – 7 p.m.

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General InformationLocation: Clemson, S.C.

Founded: 1889Enrollment: 17,585

Colors: Burnt Orange and Northwest PurpleNickname: Tigers

President: James F. BarkerAthletic Director: Dr. Terry Don Phillips

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Atlantic Coast

Gymnasium (Capacity): Littlejohn Coliseum (10,000)

Website: clemsontigers.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Oliver PurnellAlma Mater: Old Dominion, 1975Record at Clemson: 94-68 (Five years)Career Record: 350-259 (20 years)Associate Head Coach: Ron BradleyAssistant Coaches: Frank Smith,

Josh PostorinoBasketball Office Phone:

(864) 656-19582007-08 Record: 24-10Conference Record/Finish: 10-6/3rdLettermen Returning/Lost: 11/4Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Top Returnees: Trevor Booker, K.C. Rivers,

Demontez StittNewcomers: Catalin Baciu, Bryan Narcisse,

Tanner Smith, Andre Young

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Philip Sikes

Office Phone: (864) 656-2114Cell Phone: (864) 525-4889

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (864) 654-3326

Fax Number: (864) 656-0299

Series InformationSeries Record: Clemson leads series, 3-0

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 0-0Liberty’s Road Record versus: 0-3

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-0Last Meeting: Dec. 29, 2002 (at Clemson 78, Liberty 65)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 6 AUGUSTA STATE W /79-66 Nov. 12 FURMAN W /91-46 Nov. 15 at Mississippi State W /84-82 Nov. 18 OLD DOMINION W /66-53 Nov. 21 PRESBYTERIAN W /74-57 Nov. 24 GARDNER-WEBB W /96-67 Nov. 27 PURDUE W /61-58 Dec. 1 SOUTH CAROLINA W /85-74 Dec. 5 at East Carolina W /82-67 Dec. 20 at Puerto Rico-Mayaguez W /90-73 Dec. 21 vs. DePaul W /90-74 Dec. 22 vs. Mississippi L /82-85 Dec. 29 SAMFORD W /78-45 Jan. 1 at Alabama W /87-61 Jan. 6 NORTH CAROLINA L /88-90 (OT) Jan. 9 CHARLOTTE L /72-82 Jan. 12 FLORIDA STATE W /97-85 (2OT) Jan. 15 NORTH CAROLINA STATE W /70-54 Jan. 19 at Duke L /80-93 Jan. 22 WAKE FOREST W /80-75 (OT) Jan. 27 at Miami L /72-75 Feb. 2 BOSTON COLLEGE W /78-56 Feb. 7 at Virginia W /82-51 Feb. 10 at North Carolina L /93-103 (2OT) Feb. 14 GEORGIA TECH W /82-67 Feb. 16 at North Carolina State W /71-64 Feb. 19 at Florida State L /55-64 Feb. 27 MIAMI W /79-69 March 2 at Maryland W /73-70 March 6 at Georgia Tech L /75-80 March 9 VIRGINIA TECH W /70-69March 14 vs. Boston College W /82-48 March 15 vs. Duke W /78-74 March 16 vs. North Carolina L /81-86 March 21 vs. Villanova L /69-75

Oliver Purnell K.C. Rivers

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 vs. HofstraNov. 15 at Charleston ClassicNov. 16 at Charleston ClassicNov. 19 WOFFORD Nov. 22 at Charlotte Nov. 25 SAVANNAH STATE Nov. 28 PRESBYRTERIAN Dec. 2 at Illinois Dec. 7 LIBERTYDec. 13 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE Dec. 16 NORTH FLORIDA Dec. 21 at Miami Dec. 30 at South Carolina Jan. 3 EAST CAROLINA Jan. 6 ALABAMA Jan. 10 NORTH CAROLINA SATE Jan. 17 WAKE FOREST Jan. 21 at North Carolina Jan. 25 GEORGIA TECH Jan. 29 at Virginia Tech Feb. 4 DUKE Feb. 7 FLORIDA STATE Feb. 10 at Boston College Feb. 15 at Virginia Feb. 17 MARYLAND Feb. 22 at Georgia Tech Feb. 25 VIRGINIA TECH Feb. 28 at Florida State March 3 VIRGINIA March 8 at Wake ForestMarch 12-15 ACC Tournament

ANDERSON

General InformationLocation: Anderson, S.C.

Founded: 1911Enrollment: 1,800

Colors: Gold and BlackNickname: Trojans

President: Dr. Evans P. WhitakerAthletic Director: Nancy P. Simpson

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Conference Carolinas

Gymnasium (Capacity): AbneyAthletic Center (1,000)Website: autrojans.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Jason TaylorAlma Mater: Jacksonville State, 2001Record at Anderson: 16-40 (Two years)Career Record: 16-40 (Two years)Assistant Coaches: Jeff BrookmanBasketball Office Phone:

(864) 231-20222007-08 Record: 12-16Conference Record/Finish: 10-10/6thLettermen Returning/Lost: 10/3Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3Top Returnees: Stephen Cobb,

Jarret Johnson, Brandon YoungNewcomers: Taylor Shugart, Nick Trull

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Cobb Oxford

Office Phone: (864) 231-2097Cell Phone: (864) 958-2013

E-Mail Address:[email protected]

Press Table Phone: NoneFax Number: (864) 231-5601

Series InformationSeries Record: First Meeting

2007-08 ResultsNov. 17 at North Greenville W /66-63Nov. 19 at Coker L /50-61Nov. 21 at Coastal Carolina L /45-85Nov. 26 at North Georgia L /56-71Nov. 29 LEES-MCRAE W /74-60Dec. 1 at Barton L /64-74Dec. 8 at Carson-Newman L /71-96Dec. 11 NORTH GREENVILLE W /86-69Dec. 14 at High Point L /48-87Dec. 19 at Tusculum L /62-86Jan. 5 MOUNT OLIVE L /70-77Jan. 9 at Limestone W /67-59Jan. 12 at St. Andrews W /79-71Jan. 14 BELMONT ABBEY L /60-90Jan. 21 ERSKINE W /65-55Jan. 24 at Pfeiffer L /78-80Jan. 26 BARTON L /71-79Jan. 28 COKER W /72-69Jan. 31 at Lees-McRae W /66-64Feb. 2 at Mount Olive L/65-99Feb. 6 LIMESTONE W /75-73Feb. 9 ST. ANDREWS W /84-70Feb. 13 at Belmont Abbey L /61-73Feb. 16 at Queens (N.C) L /57-92Feb. 20 at Erskine W /61-59Feb. 23 PFEIFFER L /83-97Feb. 29 QUEENS (N.C) W /85-81March 3 vs. Queens (N.C) L /50-79

Jason Taylor Brandon Young

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 15 TUSCULUMNov. 19 at LanderNov. 22 at Mars HillNov. 25 at Belmont AbbeyDec. 2 LIMESTONEDec. 13 CARSON-NEWMANDec. 15 at LibertyDec. 18 NORTH GEORGIADec. 31 at Gardner-WebbJan. 5 at Lees-McRaeJan. 8 ERSKINEJan. 10 at Mount OliveJan. 14 QUEENS (N.C.)Jan. 17 at St. AndrewsJan. 19 COKERJan. 22 at PfeifferJan. 24 BARTONJan. 26 BELMONT ABBEYJan. 31 at Queens (N.C.)Feb. 4 at LimestoneFeb. 7 MOUNT OLIVEFeb. 9 at ErskineFeb. 14 ST. ANDREWSFeb. 16 LEES-MCRAEFeb. 21 at BartonFeb. 24 at CokerFeb. 26 PFEIFFER

December 15 – Vines Center – 7 p.m.

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DEPAUL

General InformationLocation: Chicago, Ill.

Founded: 1898Enrollment: 23,401

Colors: Royal Blue and ScarletNickname: Blue DemonsPresident: Rev. Dennis H.

Holtschneider, C.M.Athletic Director: Jean Lenti Ponsetto

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big East

Gymnasium (Capacity): Allstate Arena(18,500)

Website: depaulbluedemons.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Jerry WainwrightAlma Mater: Colorado College, 1968Record at DePaul: 43-48 (Three years)Career Record: 229-192 (14 years)Associate Head Coach: Gary DeCeasareAssistant Coaches: Ramon Williams,

Scott WainwrightBasketball Office Phone:

(773) 325-75212007-08 Record: 11-19Conference Record/Finish: 6-12/T-12thLettermen Returning/Lost: 5/5Starters Returning/Lost: 3Top Returnees: Jabari Currie,

Mac Koshwal, Dar Tucker, Will WalkerNewcomers: Krys Faber, Devin Hill,

Jeremiah Kelly

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Scott Reed

Office Phone: (773) 325-7525Cell Phone: (773) 415-1966

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (847) 296-6999

Fax Number: (773) 325-7531

Series InformationSeries Record: First Meeting

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 at Creighton L /62-74Nov. 17 NORTHWESTERN W /54-53Nov. 24 NORTH CAROLINA A&T L /93-96Nov. 28 TEXAS A&M-CC W /85-70Dec. 8 at Kansas L /66-84Dec. 12 VANDERBILT L /85-91 (OT)Dec. 15 UIC L /80-85Dec. 20 vs. Mississippi L /63-69Dec. 21 vs. Clemson L /74-90Dec. 22 vs. La Salle W /93-88Dec. 29 at Detroit W /70-64Jan. 3 VILLANOVA W /84-76Jan. 5 PROVIDENCE W /70-65Jan. 8 GEORGETOWN L /60-76Jan. 12 at St. John’s W /60-54Jan. 16 at Villanova L /69-76Jan. 19 RUTGERS W /75-73Jan. 21 FLORIDA GULF COAST W /92-60Jan. 26 at Marquette L /71-79Jan. 30 SYRACUSE L /55-60Feb. 2 at Notre Dame L /80-89Feb. 5 at Providence L /65-79Feb. 12 LOUISVILLE L /68-88Feb. 19 at Connecticut L /60-65Feb. 23 at Seton Hall L /71-73Feb. 27 WEST VIRGINIA L /73-85March 2 NOTRE DAME L /91-98March 6 at Cincinnati W /60-54March 9 at Pittsburgh L /79-98

Jerry Wainwright Mac Koshwal

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 17 ALBANYNov. 22 at UICNov. 26 DETROITNov. 29 INDIANA STATEDec. 3 at CaliforniaDec. 6 at NorthwesternDec. 10 MORGAN STATEDec. 13 vs. UCLADec. 17 LIBERTYDec. 19 SOUTHERNDec. 22 vs. St. LouisDec. 23 vs. Creighton/Fresno StateDec. 28 ALCORN STATEDec. 31 NOTRE DAMEJan. 3 at ProvidenceJan. 7 at SyracuseJan. 10 USFJan. 17 CINCINNATIJan. 20 at USFJan. 24 at MarquetteJan. 28 CONNECTITCUTJan. 31 at RutgersFeb. 3 MARQUETTEFeb. 7 PITTSBURGHFeb. 10 SETON HALLFeb. 15 at LouisvilleFeb. 21 at PittsburghFeb. 25 VILLANOVAFeb. 28 ST. JOHN’SMarch 4 at West VirginiaMarch 7 at GeorgetownMarch 10-14 Big East Tournament

SAINT LOUIS

General InformationLocation: St. Louis, Mo.

Founded: 1818Enrollment: 12,309

Colors: Royal Blue and WhiteNickname: Billikins

President: Rev. Lawrence J. Biondi, S.J.Athletic Director: Chris May

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Atlantic 10

Gymnasium (Capacity): ChaifetzArena (10,600)

Website: slubillikens.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Rick MajerusAlma Mater: Marquette, 1970Record at SL: 16-15 (One year)Career Record: 438-162 (21 years)Assistant Coaches: Porter Moser,

Chris Harriman, Alex JensenBasketball Office Phone:

(314) 977-31702007-08 Record: 16-15Conference Record/Finish: 7-9/T-9thLettermen Returning/Lost: 4/6Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3Top Returnees: Barry Eberhardt, Paul

Echerle, Tommie Liddell III, Kevin LischNewcomers: Kyle Cassity, Brian Conklin,

Ruben Cotto, Femi John, Daniel Lisch, Kwamain Mitchell, Willie Reed, Brett Thompson

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Chuck Yahng

Office Phone: (314) 977-2524E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Press Table Phone: (314) 977-5212Fax Number: (314) 977-3178

Series InformationSeries Record: First Meeting

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 vs. North Carolina A&T W /54-43Nov. 10 vs. Houston Baptist W /91-56Nov. 11 at Pittsburgh L /58-69Nov. 14 DETROIT W /66-58Nov. 17 FURMAN W /83-69Nov. 21 at Missouri State L /56-60Nov. 24 PACIFIC W /63-54Nov. 28 at Kent State L /40-81Dec. 1 LONG BEACH STATE W /52-48Dec. 4 at Boston College L /39-61Dec. 8 SAM HOUSTON STATE L /53-61Dec. 15 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS W /56-51Dec. 19 LOYOLA CHICAGO W /60-43Dec. 29 IUPUI W /66-57Jan. 10 at George Washington L /20-49Jan. 12 DAYTON L /57-68 (OT)Jan. 17 RHODE ISLAND W /68-61Jan. 20 TEMPLE L /53-54 (OT)Jan. 26 at La Salle W /81-74Jan. 30 at Dayton L /36-63Feb. 2 MASSACHUSETTS W /71-59Feb. 7 XAVIER L /68-70Feb. 10 at Richmond W /64-55Feb. 13 GEORGE WASHINGTON W /63-38Feb. 17 at Massachusetts L /77-88Feb. 20 FORDHAM W /69-65 (OT)Feb. 23 at Charlotte L /64-81Feb. 28 at St. Joseph’s W /64-55March 1 ST. BONAVENTURE L /50-70March 8 at Duquesne L /58-85March 12 vs. Dayton L /62-63 (OT)

Rick Majerus Kevin Lisch

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 MISSOURI-ST. LOUISNov. 19 KENT STATENov. 22 BOSTON COLLEGENov. 25 at NebraskaNov. 29 at DetroitDec. 2 at Southern IllinoisDec. 6 SAVANNAH STATEDec. 13 SAMFORDDec. 17 USC UpstateDec. 19 LIBERTYDec. 22 vs. DePaulDec. 23 vs. Creighton/Fresno StateDec. 30 MARYLAND-BALTIMORE COUNTYJan. 2 NORTH CAROLINA A&TJan. 8 at XavierJan. 14 MASSACHUSETTSJan. 17 GEORGE WASHINGTONJan. 22 at TempleJan. 25 RICHMONDJan. 29 at DaytonJan. 31 at FordhamFeb. 4 DUQUESNEFeb. 8 at RichmondFeb. 11 CHARLOTTEFeb. 14 at Rhode IslandFeb. 18 ST. JOSEPH’SFeb. 21 DAYTONFeb. 25 at St. BonaventureMarch 4 at DuquesneMarch 7 LA SALLEMarch 11-14 Atlantic 10 Tournament

December 19 – Chaifetz Arena – 8 p.m.Findlay Toyota Las Vegas Classic

December 17 – Allstate Arena – 8:30 p.m.Findlay Toyota Las Vegas Classic

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General InformationLocation: Greeley, Colo.

Founded: 1889Enrollment: 10,799

Colors: Blue and GoldNickname: Bears

President: Kay NortonAthletic Director: Jay S. Hinrichs

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big Sky

Gymnasium (Capacity): Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion (2,941)

Website: uncbears.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Tad BoyleAlma Mater: Kansas, 1985Record at UNCO: 17-40 (Two years)Career Record: 17-40 (Two years)Associate Head Coach: B.J. HillAssistant Coaches: Shawn Ellis,

Brian Tafel, Terry AndersonBasketball Office Phone:

(970) 351-17162007-08 Record: 13-16Conference Record/Finish: 6-10/NALettermen Returning/Lost: 7/5Starters Returning/Lost: 2/0Top Returnees: Jabril Banks,

Robert PalaciosNewcomers: Yahosh Bonner, Elliott Lloyd,

John Pena, Mike Proctor

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Scott Ward

Office Phone: (970) 351-2522Cell Phone: (970) 978-0950

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (970) 351-2522

Fax Number: (970) 351-1995

Series InformationSeries Record: First Meeting

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 VMI W /104-97Nov. 10 at Air Force L /62-71Nov. 14 at Iowa L /47-59Nov. 17 DENVER W /64-46Nov. 27 JOHNSON & WALES W /62-51Dec. 1 COLORADO STATE W /72-59Dec. 6 BOWLING GREEN W /64-60 (OT)Dec. 8 at Denver L /53-69Dec. 17 at Gonzaga L /57-77Dec. 19 at Oregon State L /56-65Dec. 21 at Portland L /63-70Dec. 28 SACRAMENTO STATE W /74-60Dec. 30 at Northern Arizona L /70-86Jan. 3 IDAHO STATE L /65-76Jan. 6 WEBER STATE W /55-52Jan. 9 at San Diego State W /62-56Jan. 17 at Eastern Washington L /85-91 (OT)Jan. 19 at Portland State L /83-85 (OT)Jan. 24 MONTANA State L /67-70Jan. 26 MONTANA L /60-71Jan. 31 NORTHERN ARIZONA W /80-77Feb. 2 at Sacramento State L /70-74Feb. 7 at Idaho State W /76-66Feb. 9 at Weber State L /54-70Feb. 12 JOHNSON & WALES W /84-65Feb. 20 PORTLAND STATE L /79-88Feb. 23 EASTERN WASHINGTON W/ 79-66Feb. 28 at Montana L /66-81March 1 at Montana State W /91-79

Tad Boyle Jabril Banks

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 at OregonNov. 18 at Colorado StateNov. 26 at DenverNov. 29 TEXAS STATEDec. 3 SAN DIEGO STATEDec. 6 AIR FORCEDec. 13 at CreightonDec. 16 PORTLANDDec. 18 at Fresno StateDec. 20 at San Jose StateDec. 22 vs. LibertyDec. 23 vs. Southern/USC UpstateDec. 29 NORTHERN ARIZONAJan. 1 at Idaho StateJan. 3 at Weber StateJan. 6 at Texas StateJan. 13 SACRAMENTO STATEJan. 15 EASTERN WASHINGTONJan. 17 PORTLAND STATEJan. 22 at Montana StateJan. 25 at MontanaJan. 29 at Sacramento StateJan. 31 at Northern ArizonaFeb. 5 WEBER STATEFeb. 7 IDAHO STATEFeb. 10 JOHNSON & WALESFeb. 12 NORTH DAKOTAFeb. 19 at Portland StateFeb. 21 at Eastern WashingtonFeb. 26 MONTANAMarch 1 MONTANA STATE

General InformationLocation: Baton Rouge, La.

Founded: 1880Enrollment: 7,500

Colors: Columbia Blue and GoldNickname: Jaguars

Chancellor: Ms. Margaret AmbroseAthletic Director: Greg LaFleur

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Southwestern AthleticGymnasium (Capacity): F.G. Clark

Activity Center (7,500)Website: gojagssports.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Rob SpiveryAlma Mater: Ashland, 1972Record at Southern: 40-53 (Three years)Career Record: 334-312 (23 years)Assistant Coaches: Joe Proctor,

Sean LeBeauf, Sheldon JonesBasketball Office Phone:

(225) 771-24352007-08 Record: 11-19Conference Record/Finish: 9-9/5thLettermen Returning/Lost: 11/3Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Top Returnee: Chris DavisNewcomers: Tim Brown, Desmond Griffin,

Gregory Horne, Lester Johnson, Derrick Richardson, Brian Talley, Jr., McCall Wollman

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Kevin Manns

Office Phone: (225) 771-2601E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Press Table Phone: NoneFax Number: (225) 771-2896

Series InformationSeries Record: First Meeting

2007-08 ResultsNov. 10 at SMU W /75-61Nov. 11 vs. Paul Quinn L /81-84Nov. 16 at Missouri L /50-95Nov. 20 at Southeastern Louisiana L /46-58Nov. 30 at LSU L /45-88Dec. 4 at Stephen F. Austin L /39-56Dec. 8 at Houston L /49-73Dec. 15 vs. Auburn L /63-71Dec. 17 at North Texas L /58-79Dec. 21 BAYLOR L /60-71Dec. 30 DILLARD W /86-67Jan. 5 at Prairie View A&M W /70-63Jan. 7 at Texas Southern L /54-65Jan. 11 GRAMBLING STATE W /76-56Jan. 14 JACKSON STATE W /85-69Jan. 19 at Arkansas Pine Bluff W /70-60Jan. 21 at Mississippi Valley St. L /58-61Jan. 26 ALABAMA A&M W /65-49Jan. 28 ALABAMA STATE L /44-59Feb. 2 ALCORN STATE W /86-67Feb. 9 at Grambling State L /76-79 (OT)Feb. 11 at Jackson State L /71-85Feb. 16 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF L /52-60Feb. 18 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ST. L /51-52Feb. 23 at Alabama A&M L /54-60Feb. 25 at Alabama State L /46-65March 1 at Alcorn State W /67-61March 6 PRAIRIE VIEW A&M W /76-64March 8 TEXAS SOUTHERN W /76-71 (OT)March 13 vs. Jackson State L/ 55-56

Rob Spivery Chris Davis

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 TOUGALOONov. 22 at BaylorNov. 25 TALLADEGANov. 29 at New OrleansDec. 2 SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANADec. 6 at Nicholls StateDec. 13 NICHOLLS STATEDec. 15 at CreightonDec. 17 at Chicago StateDec. 19 at DePaulDec. 22 vs. USC UpstateDec. 23 vs. Liberty/Northern ColoradoJan. 3 TEXAS SOUTHERNJan. 5 PRAIRIE VIEW A&MJan. 10 at Grambling StateJan. 12 at Jackson StateJan. 17 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFFJan. 19 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ST.Jan. 24 at Alabama StateJan. 26 at Alabama A&MJan. 31 at Alcorn StateFeb. 7 GRAMBLING STATEFeb. 14 at Arkansas Pine BluffFeb. 16 at Mississippi Valley St.Feb. 21 ALABAMA STATEFeb. 23 ALABAMA A&MFeb. 28 ALCORN STATEMarch 5 at Texas SouthernMarch 7 at Prairie View A&M

NORTHERN COLORADO SOUTHERNDecember 23 – Orleans Arena – 2:30/5 p.m.

Findlay Toyota Las Vegas Classic – Potential Opponent

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General InformationLocation: Spartanburg, S.C.

Founded: 1967Enrollment: 5,000

Colors: Dark Green, White and BlackNickname: Spartans

President: John C. Stockwell, Ph.D.Athletic Director: Mike Hall

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Atlantic Sun

Gymnasium (Capacity): G.B. HodgeCenter (1,535)

Website: upstatespartans.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Eddie PayneAlma Mater: Wake Forest, 1973Record at USC Upstate: 100-77

(Five years)Career Record: 360-310 (22 years)Assistant Coaches: Steve Smith,

Ryan Walker, Bill BurrowsBasketball Office Phone:

(864) 503-51412007-08 Record: 7-23Conference Record/Finish: 5-11/NALettermen Returning/Lost: 7/7Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Top Returnees: Bobby Davis,

Nick Schneiders, Mezie UzochukwuNewcomers: Carter Cook, De’Marion

Gordon, Cedric Koffi, Pat Posey, Lucas Reiff, Chalmers Rogers

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Bill English

Office Phone: (864) 503-5129Home Phone: (864) 266-3603

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (864) 503-5058

Fax Number: (864) 503-5127

Series InformationSeries Record: First Meeting

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 at Utah L /52-86Nov. 16 vs. Akron L /60-64Nov. 17 vs. IUPUI L /54-80Nov. 18 vs. Oregon State L /46-65Nov. 24 at UNC Greensboro L /76-93Nov. 26 at Cincinnati L /57-69Dec. 1 at Wake Forest L /48-72Dec. 6 BREVARD W /78-54Dec. 15 BLUEFIELD L /77-93Dec. 18 at SMU W /58-56Dec. 21 at UTEP L /69-77Dec. 22 vs. Buffalo L /66-80Dec. 30 at Duquesne L /66-84Jan. 2 at Iowa State L /48-72Jan. 5 at East Tennessee State L /60-67Jan. 10 GARDNER-WEBB W /73-59Jan. 12 CAMPBELL L /59-66Jan. 17 at Lipscomb L /74-76 (OT)Jan. 19 at Belmont L /52-76Jan. 25 at North Florida W /53-52Jan. 27 JACKSONVILLE L /51-68Feb. 1 KENNESAW STATE W /71-65Feb. 3 MERCER W /75-49Feb. 8 at Stetson L /64-72Feb. 10 at Florida Gulf Coast L /69-72Feb. 14 LIPSCOMB L /53-57Feb. 16 BELMONT L /72-82Feb. 21 at Campbell W /79-58Feb. 23 at Gardner-Webb L /55-82March 1 EAST TENNESSEE STATE L /80-86 (OT)

Eddie Payne Bobby Davis

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 at GeorgiaNov. 22 at South CarolinaNov. 25 DUQUESNEDec. 1 at Kennesaw StateDec. 3 at MercerDec. 14 at Boston CollegeDec. 17 at St. LouisDec. 20 at Fresno StateDec. 22 vs. SouthernDec. 23 vs. Liberty/Northern ColoradoJan. 3 NORTH FLORIDAJan. 5 JACKSONVILLEJan. 10 at Florida Gulf CoastJan. 12 at StetsonJan. 17 BELMONTJan. 19 LIPSCOMBJan. 24 CAMPBELLJan. 26 at East Tennessee StateJan. 30 at North FloridaFeb. 1 at JacksonvilleFeb. 7 STETSONFeb. 9 FLORIDA GULF COASTFeb. 14 at LipscombFeb. 16 at BelmontFeb. 19 EAST TENNESSEE STATEFeb. 21 at CampbellFeb. 26 MERCERFeb. 28 KENNESAW STATEMarch 3 at Gonzaga

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN

General InformationLocation: Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded: 1924Enrollment: 1,100

Colors: Black, Gold, PurpleNickname: Golden EaglesPresident: Dr. David Faust

Athletic Director: Jeremy JonesNational Affiliation: NAIA Division II

Conference: Kentucky IntercollegiateAthletic

Gymnasium (Capacity): PresidentsHall (1800)

Website: goccueagles.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Mark HardenAlma Mater: Wright State UniversityRecord at CC: 65-38 (Three years)Career Record: 65-38 (Three years)Assistant Coaches: Andy Dunn,

Craig HardenBasketball Office Phone:

(513) 244-81872007-08 Record: 23-14Conference Record/Finish: 15-1/1stLettermen Returning/Lost: 8/4Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3Top Returnees: Drew Ellis, Jake SantelNewcomers: Trent Calloway,

Nathanael Harney, Chris Scott

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Jamey Batten

Office Phone: (513) 240-7588Cell Phone: (740) 412-6072E-Mail Address: jamey.batten

@ccuniversity.eduPress Table Phone: (513) 240-7588

Fax Number: (513) 244-8140

Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads series, 2-0

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 2-0Liberty’s Road Record versus: 0-0

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-0Last Meeting: November 21, 2006 (at Liberty 101, CCU 65)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 2 IU EAST W /106-102Nov. 3 SOUTHERN STATE W /97-74Nov. 6 BOYCE W /91-65Nov. 9 at Mount Vernon Nazarene L /69-103Nov. 13 at Cincinnati State W /68-67Nov. 16 CROWN W /126-52Nov. 17 ST. LOUIS CHRISTIAN W /110-72Nov. 21 at Campbellsville L /76-85Nov. 30 at Berea L /80-87Dec. 1 at Asbury L /74-87Dec. 4 MIAMI UNIV. MIDDLETOWN L /73-86Dec. 7 MIAMI UNIV. HAMILTON W /107-64Dec. 9 APPALACHIAN BIBLE W /102-25Dec. 19 at UNIV. OF RIO GRANDE L /60-83Dec. 29 at IU East W /99-79Jan. 5 at Kuyper L /88-92Jan. 8 at Berea L /70-75Jan. 11 ALICE LLOYD L /67-70Jan. 15 ASBURY W /83-79Jan. 17 at Free Will Baptist W /71-49Jan. 22 at Boyce W /96-48Jan. 26 at Alice Lloyd L /70-77Jan. 29 OHIO CHRISTIAN W /89-72Feb. 1 KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN W /89-70Feb. 2 APPALACHIAN BIBLE W /84-28Feb. 7 FREE WILL BAPTIST W /104-79Feb. 9 JOHNSON BIBLE W /94-61Feb. 15 at Kentucky Christian L /71-84Feb. 22 at Crown W /102-56Feb. 23 at Johnson Bible W /101-88Feb. 29 at Johnson Bible W /92-72March 1 at Kentucky Christian W /67-66March 13 at Southwest Christian L /59-80March 14 at Central Bible L /67-74March 15 at Grace Bible W /104-87

Mark Harden Jake Santel

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 7 OU CHILLICOTHENov. 8 KUYPERNov. 11 MOUNT VERNON NAZARENENov. 14 BOYCENov. 18 at Kentucky ChristianNov. 22 at The Citadel (Exh.)Dec. 2 at Ohio ChristianDec. 6 vs. Johnson BibleDec.12 OHIO CHRISTIANDec. 13 OHIO UNIVERSITY LANCASTERDec. 17 at College of Mount St. JosephDec. 19 at MaloneDec. 20 vs. Grace/Lake ErieDec. 28 at LibertyJan. 3 vs. Johnson and WalesJan. 4 vs. College of BahamasJan. 8 at Indiana-SoutheastJan. 10 at BoyceJan. 13 at BereaJan. 17 INDIANA-EASTJan. 20 KENTUCKY CHRISTIANJan. 24 at Alice LloydJan. 27 ASBURYJan. 31 ALICE LLOYDFeb. 3 BEREAFeb. 5 FREE WILL BAPTISTFeb. 7 ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF

PHARMACYFeb. 10 BRESCIAFeb. 14 at Indiana-EastFeb. 17 INDIANA-SOUTHEASTFeb. 19 at AsburyFeb. 24 at Brescia

December 28 – Vines Center – 3 p.m.USC UPSTATE

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WINTHROPJanuary 3 – Winthrop Coliseum – 7 p.m.

February 7 – Vines Center – 9 p.m.

General InformationLocation: Rock Hill, S.C.

Founded: 1886Enrollment: 6,600

Colors: Garnet and GoldNickname: Eagles

President: Dr. Anthony J. DiGiorgioAthletic Director: Tom Hickman

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big South

Gymnasium (Capacity): Winthrop Coliseum (6,100)

Website: winthropeagles.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Randy PeeleAlma Mater: Virginia Wesleyan, 1980Record at Winthrop: 22-11 (One year)Career Record: 68-81 (Five years)Assistant Coaches: Paul Molinari,

Larry Dixon, Marty McGillanBasketball Office Phone:

(803) 323-2129 ext. 62212007-08 Record: 22-12Conference Record/Finish: 10-4/1stLettermen Returning/Lost: 6/4Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Top Returnees: Charles Corbin,

Jonathan Rice, Mantoris RobinsonNewcomers: Chad DeWitt, Gideon Gamble,

Andre Jones, Reggie Middleton, Cameron Stanley

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Jack D. Frost

Office Phone: (803) 323-2129 ext. 6245 Home Phone: (803) 366-9401

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (803) 323-2156

Fax Number: (803) 323-2433

Series InformationSeries Record: Winthrop leads series, 25-13

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 8-10Liberty’s Road Record versus: 5-13

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-2Last Meeting: February 12, 2008

(at Liberty 50, Winthrop 59)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 10 QUEENS W /68-61Nov. 16 at Illinois-Chicago W /72-58Nov. 18 vs. Georgia Tech W /79-73Nov. 19 vs. Baylor L /54-62Nov. 25 MISSOURI STATE L /69-73Nov. 28 at East Carolina W /72-57Dec. 1 at West Virginia L /53-70Dec. 4 AKRON W /68-58Dec. 13 at Mississippi L /71-76Dec. 18 at Mount St. Mary’s L /59-64Dec. 21 OLD DOMINION W /62-59Dec. 29 at Miami W /76-70Jan. 2 LIMESTONE W /78-34Jan. 5 at Marshall L /62-67Jan. 9 PRESBYTERIAN W /55-48Jan. 12 at High Point L /61-62Jan. 15 LIBERTY W /55-48Jan. 19 at Radford W /77-59Jan. 23 VMI W /85-41Jan. 26 COASTAL CAROLINA W /65-43Jan. 28 vs. Charleston Southern W /81-64Feb. 2 at UNC Asheville L /56-71Feb. 6 at Coastal Carolina L /49-50Feb. 9 HIGH POINT W /62-54Feb. 12 at Liberty W /59-50Feb. 16 RADFORD W /74-59Feb. 20 at VMI W /80-70Feb. 22 DAVIDSON L /47-60Feb. 26 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W /63-49March 1 UNC ASHEVILLE L /50-63March 4 RADFORD W /76-45March 6 HIGH POINT W /61-53March 8 at UNC Asheville W /66-48

Randy Peele Mantoris Robinson

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 NORTH GREENVILLENov. 16 at South CarolinaNov. 18 at AkronNov. 21 at DavidsonNov. 25 at N.C. StateNov. 29 EAST CAROLINADec. 3 at VMIDec. 6 at RadfordDec. 20 at Old DominionDec. 22 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTONDec. 28 vs. FloridaJan. 3 LIBERTYJan. 7 HIGH POINTJan. 10 at PresbyterianJan. 14 GARDNER-WEBBJan. 17 UNC ASHEVILLEJan. 20 at Charleston SouthernJan. 24 at Coastal CarolinaJan. 28 at UNC AshvilleJan. 31 at CharlotteFeb. 2 RADFORDFeb. 4 VMIFeb. 7 at LibertyFeb. 11 at High PointFeb. 14 PRESBYTERIANFeb. 18 at Gardner-WebbFeb. 21 ESPN BRACKETBUSTERFeb. 24 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNFeb. 28 COSTAL CAROLINAMarch 3-7 Big South Championship

PRESBYTERIAN

General InformationLocation: Clinton, S.C.

Founded: 1880Enrollment: 1,200

Colors: Garnet and BlueNickname: Blue Hose

President: Dr. John V. GriffithAthletic Director: Dr. William B. Carlton

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big South

Gymnasium (Capacity): Ross E. Templeton Arena (2,500)

Website: gobluehose.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Gregg NibertAlma Mater: Marietta, 1979Record at PC: 332-231 (19 years)Career Record: 332-231 (19 years)Assistant Coaches: Mark Berger,

Justin Smith, Quinton FerrellBasketball Office Phone:

(864) 833-82452007-08 Record: 5-25Conference Record/Finish: N/ALettermen Returning/Lost: 7/3Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1Top Returnees: Bryan Bostic,

Al'Lonzo ColemanNewcomers: Kevin Davis, Kyle Jazweicki,

Jake Troyli

Sports InformationBasketball SID: TBA

Office Phone: (864) 833-8252Home Phone: TBA

E-Mail Address: TBAPress Table Phone: (864) 833-8330

Fax Number: (864) 833-8323

Series InformationSeries Record: Presbyterian leads series, 2-1

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 1-1Liberty’s Road Record versus: 0-1

Last Meeting: Dec. 4, 2007 (at Liberty 69, Presbyterian 47)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 10 at Nebraska L /52-67Nov. 14 at Radford L /54-68Nov. 16 at New Mexico L /57-88Nov. 17 vs. Loyola Marymount L /76-83Nov. 18 vs. St. Bonaventure L /72-79Nov. 21 at Clemson L /57-74Nov. 24 at Army L /58-63Nov. 28 at Central Florida L /53-80Dec. 1 RADFORD W /62-60Dec. 4 at Liberty L /47-69Dec. 7 at Coastal Carolina L /54-61Dec. 15 at Ohio State L /43-87Dec. 17 at UC Davis L /63-76Dec. 20 at Fresno State L /39-65Dec. 22 at San Jose State L /64-68Dec. 27 at Western Carolina L /57-60Dec. 30 at Georgia L /58-68Jan. 2 at Wake Forest L /58-70Jan. 5 at N.C. State L /43-50Jan. 6 at Georgia Tech L /64-77Jan. 8 ARMY W /52-35Jan. 9 at Winthrop L /48-55Jan. 22 at Auburn L /65-78Jan. 29 ALLEN W /92-45Feb. 4 at Wright State L /42-58Feb. 7 MONTREAT W /84-45Feb. 11 at Ole Miss L /55-66Feb. 16 CARVER BIBLE W /111-51Feb. 23 at Tulsa L /58-77Feb. 25 at South Alabama L /49-64

Gregg Nibert Bryan Bostic

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 10 vs. DukeNov. 11 2K Sports College Hoops

ClassicNov. 21 at GeorgiaNov. 24 SAN JOSE STATENov. 29 at ClemsonDec. 1 at ArmyDec. 3 at Coastal CarolinaDec. 6 at High PointDec. 14 at TulsaDec. 18 UC DAVISDec. 21 at Ball StateDec. 23 at South CarolinaDec. 27 at MarquetteJan. 3 RADFORDJan. 5 LIBERTYJan. 10 WINTHROPJan. 12 at VMIJan. 17 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNJan. 21 GARDNER-WEBBJan. 24 at UNC AshvilleJan. 31 HIGH POINTFeb. 4 COASTAL CAROLINAFeb. 7 at RadfordFeb. 9 at LibertyFeb. 14 at WinthropFeb. 16 VMIFeb. 21 at Charleston SouthernFeb. 25 at Gardner-WebbFeb. 28 UNC ASHEVILLE

January 5 – Ross E. Templeton Arena – 7 p.m.February 9 – Vines Center – 7 p.m.

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CHARLESTON SOUTHERNJanuary 10 – Vines Center – 7 p.m.

February 14 – CSU Field House – 7:30 p.m.

General InformationLocation: Charleston, S.C.

Founded: 1964Enrollment: 3,286

Colors: Blue and GoldNickname: Buccaneers

President: Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr.Athletic Director: Hank Small

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big South

Gymnasium (Capacity): CSU FieldHouse (789)

Website: csusports.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Barclay RadebaughAlma Mater: East Tennessee State, 1987Record at CSU: 31-58 (Three years)Career Record: 52-66 (Four years)Assistant Coaches: Courtney Brooks,

J.D. Powell, Bob RicheyBasketball Office Phone:

(843) 863-76902007-08 Record: 10-20Conference Record/Finish: 4-10/8thLettermen Returning/Lost: 7/6Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1Top Returnees: Tovi Bailey, Omar Carter,

Giedrius Knysas, Jamarco WarrenNewcomers: Joel Lamb, Kelvin Martin,

Glenn Self

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Ryan Burns

Office Phone: (843) 863-7037 Cell Phone: (724) 506-2227

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (843) 863-7683

Fax Number: (843) 863-7676

Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads series, 23-18

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 15-7Liberty’s Road Record versus: 8-11

Last Meeting: Feb. 18, 2008 (at Charleston Southern 87, Liberty 82)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 10 ANDERSON W /85-74Nov. 12 TULANE L /60-66Nov. 17 VIRGINIA-WISE W /90-60Nov. 19 AUBURN L /59-89Nov. 23 at North Florida W /72-61Nov. 26 at The Citadel L /73-76Nov. 28 at College of Charleston L /70-79Dec. 1 FLORIDA CHRISTIAN W /91-31Dec. 3 MERCER L /92-93Dec. 15 GARDNER-WEBB W /80-69Dec. 19 at Florida L /64-89Dec. 29 at Gardner-Webb L /77-105Dec. 31 at Stetson L /70-76Jan. 5 OHIO CHRISTIAN W /115-44Jan. 7 at Virginia Tech L /49-79Jan. 12 VMI L /91-93 (OT)Jan. 14 RADFORD W /90-74Jan. 19 at Liberty L /63-79Jan. 21 at High Point L /47-73Jan. 26 UNC ASHEVILLE L /73-86Jan. 28 WINTHROP L /64-81Feb. 2 at Coastal Carolina L /78-85 (OT)Feb. 9 at Radford L /69-78Feb. 11 at VMI L /85-109Feb. 16 HIGH POINT W /81-77Feb. 18 LIBERTY W /87-82Feb. 23 at UNC Asheville L /73-85Feb. 26 at Winthrop L /49-63March 1 COASTAL CAROLINA W /65-64March 4 at UNC Asheville L /63-87

Barclay Radebaugh Omar Carter

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 at IowaNov. 17 FURMANNov. 20 College of CharlestonNov. 22 TOCCOA FALLSNov. 25 THE CITADELNov. 28 NORTH FLORIDADec. 1 at High PointDec. 6 COASTAL CAROLINADec. 13 COVENANTDec. 15 at CincinnatiDec. 19 at Florida StateDec. 29 VIRGINIA TECHJan. 3 UNC ASHEVILLEJan. 5 VMIJan. 10 at LibertyJan. 12 at RadfordJan. 17 at PresbyterianJan. 20 WINTHROPJan. 24 GARDNER-WEBBJan. 27 MORRISJan. 31 at Coastal CarolinaFeb. 2 HIGH POINTFeb. 7 at UNC AshevilleFeb. 9 at VMIFeb. 14 LIBERTYFeb. 16 RADFORDFeb. 21 PRESBYTERIANFeb. 24 at WinthropFeb. 28 at Gardner-WebbMarch 3-7 Big South Championship

COASTAL CAROLINA

General InformationLocation: Conway, S.C.

Founded: 1954Enrollment: 8,300

Colors: Coastal Green, Bronze and Black

Nickname: ChanticleersPresident: Dr. David DeCenzo

Athletic Director: Warren KoegelNational Affiliation: NCAA Division I

Conference: Big SouthGymnasium (Capacity): Kimbel Arena

(1,039) Website: goccusports.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Cliff EllisAlma Mater: Florida State, 1968Record at CCU: 13-15 (One year)Career Record: 625-364 (32 years)Assistant Coaches: Jamie Kachmarik,

Raheem Waller, Scott StaplerBasketball Office Phone:

(843) 349-29312007-08 Record: 13-15Conference Record/Finish: 6-8/6thLettermen Returning/Lost: 5/5Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Top Returnees: Joseph Harris, Logan

Johnson, Steven Sexton, Mario SisinniNewcomers: Mario Edwards, Chad Gray,

Marcus Macellari, Samuel McLaurin, Dexter Moore, Darius Steger

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Kent Reichert

Office Phone: (843) 349-2840E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (843) 349-2822

Fax Number: (843) 349-2819

Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads series, 23-18

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 13-9Liberty’s Road Record versus: 10-9

Last Meeting: Feb. 16, 2008 (at Coastal Carolina 51, Liberty 65)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 NORTH GREENVILLE W /95-75Nov. 13 CAMPBELL W /85-76Nov. 16 at Cincinnati L /59-74Nov. 19 at Wright State L /48-71Nov. 21 ANDERSON W /85-45Nov. 26 at Houston L /79-86Dec. 7 PRESBYTERIAN W /61-54Dec. 9 at UNC Wilmington L /68-80Dec. 15 at Canisius L /62-88Dec. 19 UNC WILINGTON W /90-86Dec. 22 GEORGIA STATE W /79-68Jan. 2 at East Carolina L /64-89Jan. 5 SUSQUEHANNA W /83-72Jan. 12 RADFORD W /76-75Jan. 14 VMI L /100-107Jan. 19 at High Point W /66-61Jan. 21 at Liberty L /59-78Jan. 26 at Winthrop L /43-65Jan. 28 UNC ASHEVILLE L /52-56Feb. 2 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W /85-78 (OT)Feb. 6 WINTHROP W /50-49Feb. 9 at VMI L /83-88Feb. 11 at Radford L /65-61Feb. 16 LIBERTY L /51-65Feb. 18 HIGH POINT W /56-55Feb. 27 at UNC ASHEVILLE L /72-78March 1 at Charleston Southern L /64-65March 4 at High Point L /56-59

Cliff Ellis Joseph Harris

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 15 COKERNov. 18 at Savannah StateNov. 22 at Florida StateNov. 24 at CincinnatiNov. 28 vs. Western IllinoisNov. 29 vs. North Carolina A&T/Texas-

Pan AmericanDec. 3 PRESBYTERIANDec. 6 at Charleston SouthernDec. 13 SOUTHERN VIRGINIADec. 14 VIRGINIA-WISEDec. 17 at College of CharlestonDec. 20 at Georgia StateDec. 28 EAST CAROLINADec. 30 EMMANUEL (Ga.)Jan. 3 HIGH POINTJan. 5 RADFORDJan. 10 at VMIJan. 12 at LibertyJan. 17 at Gardner-WebbJan. 19 UNC ASHEVILLEJan. 24 WINTHROPJan. 28 GARDNER-WEBBJan. 31 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNFeb. 4 at PresbyterianFeb. 7 at High PointFeb. 9 at RadfordFeb. 14 VMIFeb. 16 LIBERTYFeb. 21 at UNC AshevilleFeb. 28 at WinthropMarch 3-7 Big South Championship

January 12 – Vines Center – 7 p.m.February 16 – Kimbel Arena – 7 p.m.

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VMIJanuary 17 – Cameron Hall – 1 p.m.February 24 – Vines Center – 7 p.m.

General InformationLocation: Lexington, Va.

Founded: 1839Enrollment: 1,400

Colors: Red, Yellow and WhiteNickname: Keydets

President: General J.H. Binford Peay IIIAthletic Director: Donny White

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big South

Gymnasium (Capacity): Cameron Hall(5,029)

Website: vmikeydets.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Duggar BaucomAlma Mater: UNC Charlotte, 1995Record at VMI: 35-54 (Three years)Career Record: 72-73 (Five years)Associate Head Coach: Daniel WillisAssistant Coaches: Jason Allison,

Jack CastleberryBasketball Office Phone:

(540) 464-73842007-08 Record: 14-15Conference Record/Finish: 6-8/T-5thLettermen Returning/Lost: 10/3Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1Top Returnees: Willie Bell, Chavis Holmes,

Travis HolmesNewcomers: Aaron Blosser, Ron Burks,

Keith Gabriel, Michael Sparks, Wayne Whiting

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Wade Branner

Office Phone: (540) 464-7253Home Phone: (540) 463-5033

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (540) 463-6725

Fax Number: (540) 464-7583

Series InformationSeries Record: Series tied, 9-9

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 6-3Liberty’s Road Record versus: 3-6

Last Meeting: March 4, 2008 (at Liberty 103, VMI 88)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 vs. Northern Colorado L /97-104Nov. 10 vs. Dartmouth L /87-98Nov. 14 W.Va. WESLEYAN W /135-81Nov. 21 JAMES MADISON W /90-83Nov. 25 at Ohio State L /57-90Nov. 28 COLUMBIA UNION W /156-91Dec. 1 ARMY L /69-71Dec. 4 at South Carolina State L /88-89Dec. 8 HOWARD W /95-59Dec. 10 APPRENTICE SCHOOL W /112-96Dec. 20 at William & Mary W /83-72Dec. 30 at Richmond L /69-71Jan. 2 at Mercer W /102-99Jan. 8 SOUTHERN VIRGINIA W /123-85Jan. 12 at Charleston Southern W /93-91 (OT)Jan. 14 at Coastal Carolina W /107-100Jan. 19 UNC ASHEVILLE L /87-90 (OT)Jan. 23 at Winthrop L /41-85Jan. 28 LIBERTY L /81-87Feb. 2 at High Point L /71-90Feb. 5 RADFORD L /102-108 (OT)Feb. 9 COASTAL CAROLINA W /88-83Feb. 11 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W /109-85Feb. 16 at UNC Asheville W /97-75Feb. 20 WINTHROP L /70-80Feb. 23 at Radford L /83-86 (OT)Feb. 26 at Liberty W /81-79March 1 HIGH POINT L /88-99March 4 at Liberty L /88-103

Duggar Baucom Chavis Holmes

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 at KentuckyNov. 16 at VirginiaNov. 18 MARYLAND BIBLENov. 20 STEVENSONNov. 24 at CampbellNov. 29 at Jacksonville StateDec. 3 WINTHROPDec. 6 at UNC AshevilleDec. 9 CAMPBELLDec. 13 SOUTHERN WESLEYANDec. 21 at ArmyDec. 31 RICHMONDJan. 3 at Gardner-WebbJan. 5 at Charleston SouthernJan. 10 COASTAL CAROLINAJan. 12 PRESBYTERIANJan. 17 LIBERTYJan. 21 at RadfordJan. 24 HIGH POINTJan. 29 SOUTHERN VIRGINIAFeb. 2 UNC ASHEVILLEFeb. 4 at WinthropFeb. 7 GARDNER-WEBBFeb. 9 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNFeb. 14 at Coastal CarolinaFeb. 16 at PresbyterianFeb. 21 RADFORDFeb. 24 at LibertyFeb. 28 at High PointMarch 3-7 Big South Championship

HIGH POINT

General InformationLocation: High Point, N.C.

Founded: 1924Enrollment: 3,500

Colors: Purple and WhiteNickname: Panthers

President: Dr. Nido QubeinAthletic Director: Craig Keilitz

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big South

Gymnasium (Capacity): Millis AthleticCenter (1,750)

Website: highpointpanthers.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Bart LundyAlma Mater: Winthrop, 1993Record at HPU: 87-66 (Five years)Career Record: 202-107 (10 years)Assistant Coaches: Marlon Sears, Brian

MacDonald, Damon StephensonBasketball Office Phone:

(336) 841-92812007-08 Record: 17-14Conference Record/Finish: 8-6/3rdLettermen Returning/Lost: 6/8Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Top Returnees: David Campbell,

Cruz Daniels, Eugene HarrisNewcomers: Nick Bardour, Rob Huntington,

Jacob Iati, Corey Law, Alquan Mendehall, Jourdan Morris, Steadman Short, David Singleton, Joe Stroman, Sam Vickery

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Brian Morgan

Office Phone: (336) 841-4605Cell Phone: (336) 848-7932

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (336) 888-6313 or 6314

Fax Number: (336) 841-9182

Series InformationSeries Record: Liberty leads series, 12-9

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 10-1Liberty’s Road Record versus: 2-8

Last Meeting: Feb. 6, 2008 (at High Point 67, Liberty 53)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 at Charlotte L /55-61Nov. 13 vs. Utah L /64-77Nov. 14 vs. New Jersey Tech W /76-53Nov. 19 WARREN WILSON W /93-23Nov. 27 at Gardner-Webb L /71-86Dec. 1 at Longwood W /80-68Dec. 5 at Dayton L /54-68Dec. 8 JOHNSON & WALES W /75-65Dec. 14 ANDERSON W /87-48Dec. 18 SAVANNAH STATE W /67-51Dec. 22 at Savannah State L /59-62Jan. 2 at Florida L /70-88Jan. 8 FLORIDA CHRISTIAN W /124-43Jan. 12 WINTHROP W /62-61Jan. 16 at UNC Asheville L /58-74Jan. 19 COASTAL CAROLINA L /61-66Jan. 21 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W /73-47Jan. 24 LONGWOOD W /68-54Jan. 26 at Liberty L /51-55Jan. 28 at Radford W /70-68Feb. 2 VMI W /90-71Feb. 6 LIBERTY W /67-53Feb. 9 at Winthrop L /54-62Feb. 13 UNC ASHEVILLE W /80-71Feb. 16 at Charleston Southern L /77-81Feb. 18 at Coastal Carolina L /55-56Feb. 23 at Towson L /72-73 Feb. 27 RADFORD W /77-54March 1 at VMI W /99-88March 4 COASTAL CAROLINA W /59-56March 6 vs. Winthrop L /53-61

Bart Lundy Eugene Harris

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 at DuquesneNov. 20 ATLANTA CHRISTIANNov. 22 at N.C. StateNov. 25 at South FloridaNov. 28 MONTREATDec. 1 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNDec. 3 at N.C. CentralDec. 6 PRESBYTERIANDec. 10 LIMESTONEDec. 13 TOWSONDec. 19 YOUNGSTOWN STATEDec. 28 at MinnesotaJan. 3 at Coastal CarolinaJan. 7 at WinthropJan. 10 GARDNER-WEBBJan. 13 at UNC AshevilleJan. 17 RADFORDJan. 20 LIBERTYJan. 24 at VMIJan. 27 at LibertyJan. 31 at PresbyterianFeb. 2 at Charleston SouthernFeb. 7 COASTAL CAROLINAFeb. 11 WINTHROPFeb. 14 at Gardner-WebbFeb. 18 UNC ASHEVILLEFeb. 23 LONGWOODFeb. 25 at RadfordFeb. 28 VMIMarch 3-7 Big South Championship

January 20 – Millis Athletic Center – 7 p.m.January 27 – Vines Center – 7 p.m.

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February 28 – Dedmon Center – 6 p.m.

General InformationLocation: Radford, Va.

Founded: 1910Enrollment: 9,122

Colors: Red, Blue and WhiteNickname: Highlanders

President: Penelope W. KyleAthletic Director: Robert Lineburg

National Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Big South

Gymnasium (Capacity): DedmonCenter (5,000)

Website: radfordathletics.com

Team InformationHead Coach: Brad GreenbergAlma Mater: American, 1977Record at RU: 10-20 (One year)Career Record: 10-20 (One year)Assistant Coaches: Rick Hall,

Cedric Smith, Ali TonBasketball Office Phone:

(540) 831-51252007-08 Record: 10-20Conference Record/Finish: 5-9/7thLettermen Returning/Lost: 10/4Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0Top Returnees: Eric Hall, Amir Johnson,

Joey Lynch-Flohr, Martell McDuffy, Kenny Thomas

Newcomers: Aaron Austin, Artisiom Parakhouski, Lazar Trifunovic

Sports InformationBasketball SID: Joey Beeler

Office Phone: (540) 831-5726Cell Phone: (540) 257-1126

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Table Phone: (540) 831-5295

Fax Number: (540) 831-5556

Series InformationSeries Record: Radford leads series, 30-22

Liberty’s Home Record versus: 19-8Liberty’s Road Record versus: 3-21

Liberty’s Neutral Record versus: 0-1Last Meeting: March 1, 2008 (at Liberty 78, Radford 71)

2007-08 ResultsNov. 9 at Michigan L /55-82Nov. 11 at Eastern Michigan L /55-72Nov. 14 PRESBYTERIAN W /68-54Nov. 17 GARDNER-WEBB L /83-93Nov. 19 at Air Force L /47-52(OT)Nov. 24 at Campbell L /70-87Nov. 28 SOUTHERN VIRGINIA W /91-67Dec. 1 at Presbyterian L /60-62Dec. 3 at Gardner-Webb W /100-97 (2OT)Dec. 8 CAMPBELL W /75-68Dec. 15 at Georgetown L /51-101Dec. 17 at James Madison L /74-85Dec. 19 WEST VIRGINIA L /60-90Jan. 2 at South Carolina L /63-90Jan. 7 EMORY & HENRY W /124-109Jan. 12 at Coastal Carolina L /75-76Jan. 14 at Charleston Southern L /74-90Jan. 19 WINTHROP L /59-77Jan. 23 at UNC Asheville L /63-82Jan. 28 HIGH POINT L /68-70Feb. 2 LIBERTY W /89-88Feb. 5 at VMI W /108-102Feb. 9 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W /78-69Feb. 11 COASTAL CAROLINA L /61-65Feb. 16 at Winthrop L /59-74Feb. 20 UNC ASHEVILLE W /62-53Feb. 23 VMI W /86-83 (OT)Feb. 27 at High Point L /54-77March 1 at Liberty L /71-78March 4 at Winthrop L /45-76

Brad Greenberg Martell McDuffy

2008-09 ScheduleNov. 14 BREVARDNov. 18 BRIDGEWATERNov. 21 at VirginiaNov. 25 at William & MaryNov. 29 at NavyDec. 4 GARDNER-WEBBDec. 6 WINTHROPDec. 10 DUQUESNEDec. 14 JAMES MADISONDec. 19 at George MasonDec. 23 at West VirginiaDec. 27 SHENANDOAHDec. 30 at Wake ForestJan. 3 at PresbyterianJan. 5 at Coastal CarolinaJan. 10 UNC ASHEVILLEJan. 12 CHARLESTON SOUTHERNJan. 17 at High PointJan. 21 VMIJan. 24 at LibertyJan. 31 at Gardner-WebbFeb. 2 at WinthropFeb. 7 PRESBYTERIANFeb. 9 COASTAL CAROLINAFeb. 14 at UNC AshevilleFeb. 16 at Charleston SouthernFeb. 21 at VMIFeb. 25 HIGH POINTFeb. 28 LIBERTYMarch 3-7 Big South Championship

2009 NCAA Tournament Sites

NCAA Selection Show, March 15

NCAA OPENING ROUND, MARCH 17UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ARENA, DAYTON, OHIO

NCAA FIRST/SECOND ROUNDS, MARCH 19 AND 21GREENSBORO COLISEUM, GREENSBORO, N.C.

SPRINT CENTER, KANSAS CITY, MO.WACHOVIA CENTER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ROSE GARDEN, PORTLAND, ORE.

NCAA FIRST/SECOND ROUNDS, MARCH 20 AND 22TACO BELL ARENA, BOISE, IDAHO

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ARENA, DAYTON, OHIO

AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA, MIAMI, FLA.HHH METRODOME, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

NCAA REGIONALS, MARCH 26 AND 28TD BANKNORTH GARDEN, BOSTON, MASS.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, GLENDALE, ARIZ.

NCAA REGIONALS, MARCH 27 AND 29LUCAS OIL STADIUM, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.

FEDEX FORUM, MEMPHIS, TENN.

NCAA FINAL FOUR, APRIL 4 AND 6FORD FIELD, DETROIT, MICH.

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