WINGATE UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH RED ZONE MEDIA FOR INTERNET BROADCASTS

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2 From Left to Right: Sam Holmes, Bryan Grier, Ryan Thys, Parker Laketa, Sean Barnette, Ernest Mangum Wingate W Men s s Basketball Men s Schedule Men s Outlook 2-3 Head Coach Parker Laketa 4-5 Men s Assistant Coaches 6 Men s Biographies Men s Team Picture Schedule Men s Roster 17 Establishing Excellence 18 Bulldogs in Action (Men) Men s Stats 20 Men s SAC Honors 21 Bulldogs in the Pros 22 Ads Endowed Scholarships 29 CMC Women s Schedule Women s Outlook Head Coach Barbara Nelson Women s Assistant Coaches 37 Women s Biographies Women s Team Photo 45 Women s Roster 46 Continuing Tradition 47 Bulldogs in Action (Women) Women s Stats 49 Women s SAC Honors 50 Ad 51 Helping Hands 52 Bulldog Club Academic All-Americans 55 SAC Excellence 56 Academic All-Americans 57 Ad/Cheerleaders 58 About Wingate 59 Discover Wingate 60 WINGATE UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH RED ZONE MEDIA FOR INTERNET BROADCASTS Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Sports Network will broadcast Bulldog men s and women s basketball action during the season. For the fourth year in a row, Wingate athletic events can be heard at Red Zone Media at the following Internet address: Jim McCulloch and Wayne Shadrick will bring fans the Bulldog basketball action. The Wingate University Sports Network will partner with Red Zone Media for 100 Internet broadcasts during the academic year. The Network covers football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball and lacrosse. Wingate University Sports Network sponsors include Backyard Burgers, Best Western, Bojangles, Cold Stone Creamery, the Enquirer-Journal, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Holiday Inn Express Matthews, Holloway s Music, Hometown Trophies, Jersey Mike s, Lawrence Chevrolet-Pontiac, Mar- Key Specialized Staffing, Medicap Pharmacy, Ortho Carolina, Papa John s, Petals Plus, Quincy s Steakhouse, Sagebrush Steakhouse, Signs Now, Sprint, Subway, Sun Trust Bank, Tire Country and Western Sizzlin. Watch the Wingate University sports web site for more details about upcoming broadcasts. The Wingate sports web site can be accessed at

3 WINGATE UNIVERSITY MEN S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE DAY OPPONENT TIME SITE Nov F-S at 42nd Pickle Classic Mount Olive 16 Fri. Wingate at Mount Olive 8:00 p.m. Mount Olive 17 Sat. Wingate vs. King (Tenn.) 4:30 p.m. Mount Olive 20 Tues. at Lander 7:00 p.m. Greenwood, S.C. 26 Mon. BARTON 7:00 p.m. WINGATE 30- Fri. OrthoCarolina Classic WINGATE Dec. 1 Sat. (hosted by Wingate University) 30 Fri. vs. CALDWELL N.J. 8:00 p.m. WINGATE 1 Sat. vs. ST. EDWARDS (TEXAS) 8:00 p.m. WINGATE Dec. 3 Mon. QUEENS (N.C.) 7:00 p.m. WINGATE 5 Wed. *NEWBERRY 8:00 p.m. WINGATE 8 Sat. at Barton 7:30 p.m. Wilson 15 Sat. FAYETTEVILLE STATE 7:00 p.m. WINGATE 19 Wed. at Shaw 7:00 p.m. Raleigh Jan. 5 Sat. *LINCOLN MEMORIAL 4:00 p.m. WINGATE 9 Wed. *at Catawba 8:00 p.m. Salisbury 12 Sat. LINCOLN (Pa.) 4:00 p.m. WINGATE 16 Wed. *at Carson-Newman 8:00 p.m. Jefferson City, Tenn. 19 Sat. *BREVARD 4:00 p.m. WINGATE 23 Wed. *at Mars Hill 8:00 p.m. Mars Hill 26 Sat. *TUSCULUM 4:00 p.m. WINGATE 30 Wed. *LENOIR-RHYNE 8:00 p.m. WINGATE Feb. 2 Sat. *at Lincoln Memorial 8:00 p.m. Harrogate, Tenn. 6 Wed. *CATAWBA 8:00 p.m. WINGATE 13 Wed. *at Tusculum 8:00 p.m. Greeneville, Tenn. 16 Sat. *at Brevard 4:00 p.m. Brevard 20 Wed. *MARS HILL 8:00 p.m. WINGATE 23 Sat. *at Newberry 4:00 p.m. Newberry, S.C. 27 Wed. *at Lenoir-Rhyne 8:00 p.m. Hickory Mar. 1 Sat. *CARSON-NEWMAN 4:00 p.m. WINGATE 5 Wed. at Food Lion SAC first round TBA Sites of higher seeds 8-9 S-S at Food Lion SAC final four TBA Hickory *Denotes South Atlantic Conference games HOME GAMES BOLD TYPE, ALL CAPS 1

4 Wingate University Men s Basketball Outlook The Wingate University men s basketball team made the best run in South Atlantic Conference men s basketball history in Wingate (25-9 overall, 11-5 SAC) in ) won the Food Lion SAC Tournament for the second consecutive season in The Bulldogs took the 2007 South Atlantic Regional title on their way to becoming the first SAC men s basketball team to participate in an NCAA Division II Elite Eight event. The past two seasons, the Bulldogs have caught fire at the right time. In 2006, the Bulldogs won seven straight games before falling to Virginia Union University in the first round of the South Atlantic Regional Tournament. In 2007, the Bulldogs won eight straight games on the way to the Elite Eight, including a rematch win over Virginia Union in the South Atlantic Regional championship game. The Bulldogs trailed VUU by 10 at the break and outscored the Panthers in the second stanza. The Bulldogs return two of the top players in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region. Wingate senior guard/forward Sean Barnette was a Daktronics third team All-American selection last year. Barnette averaged a league-leading 21.6 points per game last season. With 333 additional points, Barnette could become the first player in SAC history to score more than 2,000 points in a career. Redshirt senior forward/center Bryan Grier had another impressive season for the Bulldogs in , averaging 11.6 points per game and 7.9 rebounds per game. He led the SAC in rebounds, blocked shots (119) and field goal percentage (67.4). Grier earned second team All-SAC laurels for the second consecutive season. Sean Barnette The NCAA Division II leading shot blocker, Grier may have made the biggest block of his career in the first round of the 2007 South Atlantic Regional Tournament. The Vance High School graduate blocked the potential game-tying shot attempt by Armstrong Atlantic State University in the waning moments of the first round match-up to give the Bulldogs a two-point victory. Both Barnette and Grier played in the Charlotte Pro-Am League during the summer of They had a great experience (this summer), Wingate head coach Parker Laketa said. They got to play against players that they normally wouldn t face so it was a good experience for them. They are getting themselves ready for what I hope is a big senior season. Wingate lost three starting guards in Justin Baker, Shaun Kirkland and Bill Smith. Together, they averaged almost 36 points per game last year. Laketa is eager for the challenge ahead. I m looking forward to getting to know this team and their personality, Laketa said. I know they want to win. My job is to teach them how to do it and to focus those efforts in the right direction. 2

5 By no means are the Bulldogs a two-man show. Junior forward Kenny Villines started 16 games last season, averaging 4.6 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game. Senior shooting guard Sam Holmes averaged 4.6 points per game last year. In his first campaign in the blue-and-gold, Holmes hit 32 three-point field goals last season. Both junior forward Tommy Coles and sophomore guard Larry Staley saw significant time during Wingate s stretch run. Laketa looks for them to play enhanced roles this season. Staley had 12 points in a wild February victory at Carson-Newman. Laketa will have three-point weapons inside and outside with senior forward Ryan Thys and senior guard Ernest Mangum. At 6-8, Thys will help open the floor for Bulldog guards. Mangum did not play in ; his return will be a big key to Wingate s outside game. Guards Rosco Turner and David Johnson will have opportunities to make a difference. Laketa will look to each player for increased production this season. Walk-on Phillip Jacobson has a year under his belt; he will give the Bulldogs much depth at the guard position. Laketa believes redshirt freshman swingman Ben Davis will make an impact as a scorer and a defender. Two newcomers join the Bulldogs this season. Junior guard DeMario Mattox is a combo guard who can play any of the three back-court positions. Laketa believes Mattox s speed and agility will be a big bonus in the Wingate backcourt. Mattox is a transfer from Hampton University. Sophomore guard Brandon Plummer can stretch a defense with his three-point shooting, Laketa noted. The Norfolk State University transfer will be asked to make key decisions for the Bulldogs. Laketa believes Plummer will make significant contributions on both offense and defense. Bryan Grier The challenge (for us) will be to develop a more consistent bench, Laketa said. I think on paper we are deeper for We have more people who can make a contribution. I am very excited (about the upcoming season). Wingate will play a challenging schedule. In addition to the SAC slate, the Bulldogs play defending NCAA Division II national champion Barton College twice (Nov. 26 and Dec. 8). The Bulldogs start the season with the 42nd Pickle Classic at Mount Olive Nov King (Tenn.) and West Virginia State will connect with the Bulldogs and the Trojans in this year s Pickle Classic. In Wingate s OrthoCarolina Classic (Nov. 30 and Dec. 1), three of the four teams played in the 2007 NCAA Division II tournament: St. Edward s (Texas) University and Caldwell (N.J.) College joined the Bulldogs in the 2007 big dance. CIAA power Fayetteville State University will venture to the OrthoCarolina Classic as well. 3

6 HEAD COACH PARKER LAKETA Wingate University men s basketball coach Parker Laketa begins his eighth season at the Bulldog helm this winter. In seven seasons, Coach Laketa has compiled a overall record. He has led Wingate to four NCAA Division II play-offs appearances during his tenure. For the second year in a row, Coach Laketa and his Bulldogs were able to get hot when it counted. The Bulldogs won eight consecutive games in February and March to find themselves as the first SAC school in the conference s history to be competing in the men s basketball Elite Eight. Wingate won four games by a total of 34 points en route to its second straight Food Lion SAC Tournament victory and an automatic bid into the Regional Tournament. The Bulldogs then won the first two games of the South Atlantic Regional Tournament by a total of four points to make its way to the school s first men s basketball Sweet Sixteen. Wingate defeated Virginia Union University after trailing by 10 at the half to take home the 2007 South Atlantic Regional championship. Forward/guard Sean Barnette earned 2007 Daktronics All-American third team honors. The 2007 SAC Male Athlete of the Year, Barnette was the Food Lion SAC tourney MVP for the second consecutive season. In , forward Bryan Grier was the nation s leading shot blocker. At 4.9 blocked shots per game, he was almost 1.5 blocks per contest better than anyone else in the NCAA Division II. In his first season ( ), Laketa guided the Bulldogs to a 25-5 overall record and earned a share of the SAC regular season crown. The Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional semifinals during Laketa s first year, winning the first-ever NCAA postseason game in school history. In the campaign, Laketa and the Bulldogs compiled a 26-7 ledger. The Bulldogs completed the 2002 SAC regular season in second place; in addition, Wingate was the runner-up at the Food Lion SAC tournament. Wingate qualified for the NCAA play-offs. The team posted an overall record (10-4 in the SAC). Wingate University shared the SAC regular season championship. Laketa knows the high expectations associated with Bulldog basketball. Wingate has qualified for the NCAA Division II play-offs four of his seven seasons. A key ingredient on Laketa s first two teams was point guard Lorinza Harrington, who has spent time in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies. Laketa has several years of experience as an assistant coach and player on the NCAA Division I level. Laketa was the assistant basketball coach at the University of Notre Dame for seven seasons. While at Notre Dame, Laketa was responsible for recruiting the Orlando Magic s Pat Garrity (1997 Big East Player of the Year) and Troy Murphy (1999 Big East Rookie of the Year), among others. At Notre Dame, Laketa coached four current NBA players in Garrity, Murphy, Monty Williams and Matt Carroll. The Fighting Irish reached the NIT quarterfinals in Prior to his experiences at Notre Dame, Coach Laketa spent three years as an assistant coach at Western Michigan University. WMU participated in the NIT in 1992, giving Western Michigan its first postseason appearance in 17 seasons. While at WMU, he recruited Ben Handlogten, the school s alltime leading rebounder. He has played in the NBA with Utah and New Jersey. Laketa also spent three seasons at Illinois State University as an assistant basketball coach. ISU made the NIT in both 1987 and Laketa played college basketball for legendary coach Jack Hartman at Kansas State University. He earned a starting position in Kansas State made the NCAA tournament in 1982, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. Coach Laketa earned a Master of Arts degree in Education from Illinois State University. Also, he has a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences and Education from Kansas State University. He and his wife Brigitte have four sons, Parker (11), Preston (9), Rhett (5) and Luc (5)

7 The Parker Laketa a File HEAD COACH PARKER LAKETA Education: Illinois State University Normal, Ill. Master of Arts, Education Kansas State University Manhattan, Kan. Bachelor of Science Coaching Experience: Wingate University (2000-present) Wingate, N.C. Head Basketball Coach University of Notre Dame ( ) Notre Dame, Ind. Assistant Basketball Coach -Recruited Pat Garrity (NBA's Orlando Magic, 1997 Big East Player of the Year), Troy Murphy (1999 Big East Rookie of the Year), among others -Coached three first-round NBA draft picks: Monty Williams (New York Knicks), Pat Garrity (Milwaukee Bucks), Troy Murphy (Golden State Warriors) The Laketa Family Parker and Brigitte Laketa pictured with their sons Parker, Preston, Luc, and Rhett. -Team advanced to the NIT quarterfinals (1997) -Staff earned Big East Coaching Staff of the Year (1997) -Player Graduation Rate: 100 percent Western Michigan University ( ) Kalamazoo, Mich. Assistant Basketball Coach -Led team to first post-season appearance in 17 seasons (1992 NIT) Illinois State University ( ) Normal, Ill. Assistant Basketball Coach -Team participated in the NIT ( ) Junior Harrington, Memphis Grizzlies

8 ROB DOOLEY Assistant Coach Rob Dooley starts his sixth season as assistant basketball coach at Wingate University in During his time with the Bulldogs, the team has shared one South Atlantic Conference regular season championship (2003) and earned two Food Lion SAC tournament titles (2006 and 2007). Wingate participated in the NCAA play-offs in 2006 and Dooley is involved in every aspect of the Wingate program, including game coaching, recruiting, scouting and planning practices. Prior to joining the Wingate staff, he spent two seasons as assistant men s basketball coach at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C. While at Gardner-Webb, Dooley assisted in all facets of the program. He also helped coordinate summer player workouts and assisted with the Runnin Bulldogs team weight program. Before joining the Gardner-Webb staff, Dooley spent one year as assistant coach at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. Dooley was an assistant men s basketball coach for two years at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C. He also spent two years as an assistant men s basketball coach at Chowan College in Murfreesboro, N.C. While at Chowan, he also spent a semester as an intern in the College s admissions office. His first coaching experience was a one-year stint as assistant men s basketball coach at East Meadow (Mass.) High School. Dooley graduated from Western New England (Mass.) College in 1993 with a B.S. degree in human resource management. He played two seasons for the basketball team at WNEC, participating in the NCAA Division III tournament in BEN HINSON Assistant Coach Ben Hinson is a volunteer assistant coach for the Wingate University men s basketball program. The son of Nathaniel and Johnsie Douglas, Ben Hinson brings an impressive resume to the Bulldog bench. Hinson played one NBA season with the Golden State Warriors. He played two years with the Rochester franchise in the CBA. Prior 6 to his professional experiences, Hinson had a very successful career at Baptist College (now Charleston Southern University). The all-time leading scorer in Baptist/CSU history with 2295 points, Hinson was an NABC All-American and the South Carolina Player of the Year his junior season (1986). A two-time All-State pick, Hinson was first team All-Big South Conference and BSC Player of the Year in Hinson was inducted into the CSU Sports Hall of Fame in His jersey was retired in Hinson earned a B.S. degree in Business Management in May of He is a Quality Control Supervisor for Burlington Industries in Cordova, N.C. ANTHONY GREEN Assistant Coach Anthony Green enters his first season as an assistant coach with the Bulldog men s basketball team in the fall of Most recently, Green spent a year at Binghamton University (his alma mater) as assistant men s basketball coach. During his time on the Binghamton staff, Green participated in all aspects of the Bearcat program. He counseled team members and served as a liaison between the Bearcat program and the Binghamton faculty and administration. Green also was involved in all phases of recruiting. Green also spent one year as a family life specialist for the Children s Home of Wyoming Conference in Binghamton. He provided on-going supervision of youngsters from the ages of eight to 16 during program hours. Green acted as a mentor for the children and helped teach team building skills. On the court, Green spent a year in Europe playing professional basketball. He played for the Helsingborg Pearls (Helsingborg, Sweden) and the Oberwalterdorf Comets (Oberwalterdorf, Austria). Green was an active volunteer, helping children at local recreation centers and schools. Green earned a B.S. degree in Human Development from Binghamton University. He was a basketball letter winner for the Bearcats. Green has an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts from Gloucester County College.

9 15 SEAN BARNETTE HOMETOWN: ROCK HILL, S.C. HIGH SCHOOL: NORTHWESTERN CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: GUARD/FORWARD HEIGHT: : During an All-American junior campaign, Sean Barnette started 32 games and played in 34, amassing 21.6 points per game, grabbing 7.6 rebounds per game and handing out 2.4 assists per game. He was named the South Atlantic Conference Player of the Year, and the SAC Male Athlete of the Year. Barnette scored 20 or more points on 23 occasions on eclipsed the 30-point plateau on two different occasions. In the 2007 SAC tournament championship game against Catawba, Barnette tallied a season-high 35 points on 14-of-20 shooting, had 10 rebounds, five steals, and three blocks. He was named the tournament s Most Valuable Player. Barnette scored in double digits during every game of the season and had nine double-doubles : Barnette was named to the Daktronics NCAA Division II Men s Basketball South Atlantic All-Region second team. Barnette was named to the South Atlantic Conference first team for his performance during the season. In addition, Barnette was honored as the 2006 Food Lion SAC tournament Most Valuable Player, leading the Bulldogs to their first Conference tournament championship since Barnette led the Bulldogs with 18.8 points per game as a sophomore. He was 65th in the NCAA Division II in scoring. The 6-4 swingman also averaged 6.9 rebounds per game and 2.3 assists per game. He recorded a career-high 33 points on January 7 at Tusculum. Barnette was listed in the top 15 of eight SAC statistical categories. He was second in the league in individual scoring. The Northwestern High School graduate stepped up his play in SAC contests, as he averaged a team-best 20.4 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game in the league : Barnette was named the SAC Freshman of the Year. He also earned a spot on the All-SAC second team. The top freshman scorer in the SAC, Barnette averaged 14.5 points per game last year to top the Wingate scoring charts. He hit double digits in 22 of 28 games in Barnette netted a career-high 29 markers in a home win over Mars Hill (Jan. 22, 2005). He hit 10-of-14 field goals and four-of-five three-pointers. Barnette hit 20+ points on six occasions. A very consistent performer, Barnette averaged 14.4 points per game in SAC play. HIGH SCHOOL: Barnette played his high school basketball for head coach Mike Gossett at Northwestern High School. At Northwestern, Barnette was a three-time Most Valuable Player selection..he was All-Confernce, All-County, All-State and All-Region 3AAAA player of the year his senior season. Barnette led the team in scoring (20 ppg) and rebounding (8 rpg) his final campaign. He also lettered in football at Northwestern. Barnette is the son of Carrie Barnette and the late David Barnette. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 35 vs. Catawba (3/4/07) REBS: 14 vs. Presbyterian (3/5/06) ASSTS: 8 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2/15/06) WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / / / /21.6 TOTAL / /

10 32 BRYAN GRIER HOMETOWN: CHARLOTTE, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: VANCE CLASS: REDSHIRT SENIOR POSITION: FORWARD HEIGHT: : An All-SAC performer, Bryan Grier averaged 11.6 points per game and 7.9 rebounds per game for the blue-and-gold during the season. Grier accumulated 10 double-doubles on the season and again ranked near the top of the nation in blocks per game, with 3.5 blocks per game on the season. Grier also shot an astounding 67.4 percent from the field during his junior campaign, also among the top of the leaderboard : Grier earned second team All-SAC honors in Grier led the nation in blocked shots (5.0 blocks per game). Grier recorded 10 double-doubles (points, rebounds) on the season. The Vance High School product averaged 12.3 points per game and 8.0 rebounds per game in He led the SAC in rebounding and blocked shots. His 58.7 field goal percentage placed second on the SAC charts. Grier narrowly missed a triple-double (points, rebounds, and blocks) on several occasions; most notably a 10- point, 10-rebound, and eight-block performance at St. Andrews Presbyterian College on Feb 13. Grier s return after sitting out the due to injury was a big reason Wingate s opponents shot only 40.4 percent from the floor. The Bulldogs finished number one in the SAC in field goal percentage defense : Grier did not play in the season, sitting out the season with an injury : Grier earned a spot on the All-Freshman team selected by the South Atlantic Conference coaches. Grier led the SAC in blocked shots with 2.3 blocks per game. He was 12th in the nation (and the top freshman) in blocks. He had seven blocks in a home win over Tusculum (Feb. 28). Grier had season-highs of 17 points and 12 rebounds against Eckerd (Dec. 6). In his first collegiate game, he had 16 points in a road win at North Greenville (Nov. 15). Grier averaged 7.6 ppg and 4.6 rpg as a frosh. He shot 53.5 percent from the floor, tops on the team. HIGH SCHOOL: Grier played two seasons for coach Kurt Wessler at Vance High School. Grier s team won the 2003 N.C. state 4A championship, compiling a 27-4 overall record. Grier led the club to the sectional and regional titles prior to the state crown. His senior season, Grier averaged 12 points, seven rebounds and five blocked shots per game. As a result of his efforts, he earned All-Conference and All-Mecklenburg County honors his senior campaign. Grier s father (Odell) played college basketball at Medger Evers College. Odell Grier was ranked third in the nation in rebounding. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 23 vs. Winona State (12/19/06) REBS: 17 vs. Catawba (2/3/07) BLOCKS: 9 vs. Limestone (2/8/06) WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / / / /11.6 TOTAL / /

11 3 SAM HOLMES HOMETOWN: DANVILLE, VA. HIGH SCHOOL: GEORGE WASHINGTON CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: GUARD HEIGHT: : Sam Holmes saw action in 34 games during the season for the Bulldogs, playing 16.4 minutes per game. Holmes averaged 4.6 points per game, and shot 34 percent from behind the three-point arc, while dishing out 1.2 assists per game. Holmes contributed 17 points in an earlyseason victory against Seton Hill. HIGH SCHOOL: Sam Holmes attended George Washington High School in Danville, Va., where he played basketball for head coach Bobby Martin. Holmes also attended Hiwassee College before joining the Bulldogs. While at George Washington High, he won the best practice player and best free throw shooter awards. A team captain, Holmes was the Coaches Award recipient for his high school program. The 6-2 junior plans to major in business management. Sam is the son of Samuel, Sr. and Deborha Holmes. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 17 vs. Seton Hill (12/1/06) REBS: 6 vs. Newberry (1/3/07) ASSTS: 6 vs. Anderson (11/27/06) WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / /4.6 TOTAL / /

12 34 ERNEST MANGUM HOMETOWN: NEW LONDON, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: NORTH STANLY CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: GUARD HEIGHT: : Ernest Mangum did not play in : Mangum averaged 5.0 points per game in 28 games. Mangum had a season-high 25 points in Wingate s overtime win over Catawba, knocking down eight three pointers for the Bulldogs : Against number 20 West Georgia (at Kennesaw State), Mangum exploded for a career-high 26 points. On the season, Mangum tallied doublefigure points in 12 games. He hit double digits in nine of Wingate s final 10 contests of the season. For the campaign, Mangum averaged 8.5 points per game. He hit 45 three-point field goals, tops on the Bulldog charts : In his first season with the Bulldogs, Mangum netted a season-high 19 points at USC Aiken. He hit double-figure points on six occasions. For the : Mangum averaged 6.2 points per game. His 30 three-point field goals were tied for second on the team charts. HIGH SCHOOL: Mangum played one and two guard for coach Leo Brunelli at North Stanly High School. The 2002 Rocky River Conference (2A) Player of the Year, Mangum earned many honors for the Comets. He was first team All-Piedmont (as named by the Charlotte Observer) his junior and senior seasons. Mangum was a three-time All-RRC and All-Stanly County selection. He scored his 1000th point his junior season. Mangum averaged 20.1 points per game his sophomore year, 26.5 points his junior season and 22.3 points his senior year. He had 1633 points for his career. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 26 vs. West Georgia (12/18/04) REBS: 4 vs. West Georgia (12/18/04) ASSTS: 5 vs. Tusculum (1/31/04) WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / / / /5.0 TOTAL / /

13 30 RYAN THYS HOMETOWN: RALEIGH, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: RAVENSCROFT CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: CENTER HEIGHT: : Ryan Thys saw action in nine games as a junior for the Bulldogs, scoring eight points and grabbing six rebounds on the season. Against North Greenville on February 7, Thys scored four points and had two rebounds, leading the Bulldogs to victory : Thys averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 23 games during his second season as a Bulldog. Thys made 10 starts for the Bulldogs. He had a career-high seven rebounds against Queens (N.C.) on December : Thys had a solid first year for the Bulldogs. In 27 games (10 starts), he averaged 1.9 points per game and 1.8 rebounds per game. Thys can hit the outside shot, as evidenced by his eight three-point field goals. He nailed two triples in the first round of the Food Lion SAC tournament against Lenoir- Rhyne. Thys netted a season-high seven points at Catawba (Jan. 26, 2005). HIGH SCHOOL: Thys played for Duke University grad Kevin Billerman at Ravenscroft School. His team won the conference championship his senior season. Thys was an all-conference performer as a senior. In addition, he also earned the team s coaches award. A co-captain for Ravenscroft, Thys was the team s leading rebounder and second on the team in scoring his senior year. Ravenscroft compiled a 29-4 record and advanced to the state championship game his junior year. Athletic success runs in Ryan s family. Three of Ryan s relatives have been involved in college basketball. Caitlin Thys (sister) is a forward for High Point University. Erin Griffin (uncle) played at East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University, while Jesse Cort (cousin) played at the College of Saint Rose (N.Y.). Thys is the son of Michael and Lisa Thys. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 7 vs. Fayetteville State (1/2/06) REBS: 7 vs. Queens (12/10/05) ASSTS: 3 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (1/18/06) WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / / / /0.9 TOTAL / /

14 5 TOMMY COLES DANVILLE, VA. NEW HORIZON PREP JUNIOR FORWARD ROSCO TURNER LEXINGTON, N.C. LEXINGTON JUNIOR GUARD : Tommy Coles averaged 2.8 points per game for Wingate while playing in 28 games during the season. Coles provided a big lift off the bench against Catawba on February 3, scoring 10 points and contributing three assists. The sophomore averaged 2.8 points per game and 1.7 rebounds per game : Coles averaged 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 20 games in his first Bulldog season. Coles made 52.3 percent of his shots from the floor for the Bulldogs. He had a careerhigh 10 points in a Wingate victory over Lincoln Memorial on November 19. HIGH SCHOOL: Coles earned All-Conference honors at New Horizons Prep. He was honored as a team captain, as well as a team MVP award. Coles played under the direction of coach Kenny Stephens. PERSONAL: Born July 29, son of James and Leora Coles. Tommy is majoring in athletic training : Rosco Turner played in eight games for the Bulldogs during the campaign, and shot 60 percent from the field. Turner scored a season-high nine points against Anderson on December 13, shooting four-for-six from the field : Turner participated in 15 games for the Bulldogs. He averaged 0.6 points and 0.6 assists per game. Turner had a season-high five points at Mars Hill on January 21. HIGH SCHOOL: Turner averaged over 22 points per game at Lexington Senior High School. In addition, he had 6.1 assists per game and 5.8 rebounds per game during his final season. During his LSHS career, Turner scored 1,670 points. A two-time team MVP, Turner was All-Northwest and Davidson County Player of the Year two years each for head coach Rosco Turner, Sr. A combo guard, Rosco Turner, Jr. was All-Metro (4A) Conference his sophomore year and All- Central Carolina (2A) Conference his junior and senior seasons. Turner was Central Carolina (2A) Conference Player of the Year during his final campaign. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 10 vs. Lincoln Memorial (11/19/05) REBS: 6 vs. Tusculum (1/7/06) ASSTS: 3 vs. Catawba (2/3/07) CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 9 vs. Anderson (12/13/06) REBS: 4 vs. St. Andrews (11/25/06) ASSTS: 2 vs. Presbyterian (1/11/06) 12

15 35 KENNY VILLINES FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. SEVENTY-FIRST JUNIOR FORWARD DAVID JOHNSON RALEIGH, N.C. NORTHERN DURHAM REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE GUARD : Kenny Villines started 16 games for the Bulldogs during his sophomore season, seeing action in all 34 games. Villines averaged 4.6 points per game and grabbed 5.1 rebounds per game for the season. Villines scored a season-high 13 points on January 27 at Lenoir-Rhyne : Villines earned a spot on the SAC All-Freshman team in Villines averaged 5.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game his first year in the Bulldog blue-andgold. He had a career-high 15 points in Wingate s win at Catawba on February 22 as the Bulldogs presented head coach Parker Laketa with his 100th win at the Wingate helm. HIGH SCHOOL: Villines participated in the East-West All- Star game after averaging 15 points per game his senior season at Fayetteville Seventy-First High School. Also, he averaged eight rebounds per game and 3.4 assists per game during his senior year. Villines was team MVP his senior year. He was named to the All-Mid Southeastern (4A) Conference, first team as a senior. An All-Region performer his final season, Villines was the MVP of the Christmas Classic : David Johnson played in five games for the Bulldogs during the campaign. Johnson nailed a three-pointer during a Christmas tournament. Johnson averaged 1.8 points per game and 0.8 rebounds throughout the season. HIGH SCHOOL: Johnson joined the Bulldog family following a distinguished career at Northern Durham High School. A pre-season nominee for McDonald s All-American, Johnson was honorable mention All-PAC 6 Conference and All-Area as a senior. During his final season, he averaged 15 points per game, six rebounds per game and three blocks per game. A team captain his final season, Johnson was named MVP the 2005 Northern Christmas tournament. A top AAU performer, Johnson averaged 18 points per game and four blocks per contest for his AAU team. David Johnson is the son of David and Jessie Johnson. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 15 vs. Catawba (2/22/06) REBS: 13 vs. Carson-Newman (2/25/06) ASSTS: 5 vs. North Greenville (2/1/06) CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 3 vs. Drury (12/20/06) REBS: 2 vs. Anderson (11/27/06) BLOCKS: 2 vs. Anderson (11/27/06) 13

16 33 BEN DAVIS CHAPEL HILL, N.C. EAST CHAPEL HILL REDSHIRT FRESHMAN GUARD : Ben Davis did not play during the season, receiving a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Davis was a four-year basketball letter winner for head coach Ray Hartsfield at East Chapel Hill High School. A team captain, Davis earned the Most Valuable Player award for his high school team. The 6-5 guard was an All-Conference selection his junior year. Davis was also the Vice President of the Student Government Association. Ben is the son of Nathaniel and Tequilla Davis. 22 LARRY STALEY CHARLOTTE, N.C. BUTLER SOPHOMORE GUARD : Larry Staley averaged 2.2 points per game and 1.0 rebounds per game in 21 games during the season for the Bulldogs. On February 24 at Carson-Newman, Staley stepped up off the bench and led Wingate to a huge away victory by contributing 12 points. HIGH SCHOOL: Staley was a three-year letter winner in basketball at Butler High School. Staley was the Southwestern (4A) Conference Player of the Year his senior season. Additionally, he was the team captain and team MVP for his final high school campaign. Staley also won the 4.0 second semester award for his work in the classroom. His cousin (Maurice Staley) played football at the University of Tennessee, while another cousin (Andrea Stinson) is a former WNBA basketball player for the Charlotte Sting. Staley attended Western Carolina University one year before joining the Bulldog family. Larry is the son of Larry and Carol Staley. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 12 vs. Carson-Newman (2/24/07) REBS: 3 vs. Presbyterian (3/3/07) ASSTS: 2 vs. Seton Hill (12/1/06)

17 10 PHIL JACOBSON WASHINGTON, N.J. WARREN HILLS SOPHOMORE GUARD DEMARIO MATTOX ROCKY MOUNT, VA. FRANKLIN COUNTY JUNIOR GUARD BRANDON PLUMMER NORFOLK, VA. BOOKER T. WASH. SOPHOMORE GUARD : Phil Jacobson played in four games as a freshman, and scored two points against Anderson on November 27. HIGH SCHOOL: Jacobson earned varsity letters in basketball and soccer at Warren Hills High School. Jacobson earned All-Conference and All-County honors in basketball and All-State honors in soccer. He was the captain of his high school basketball team his final two seasons. Jacobson led his basketball team in scoring and rebounding. He made the Junior National team in his junior and senior years. Phil is the son of Peter and Priscilla Jacobson. HIGH SCHOOL: DeMario Mattox was the captain of his high school basketball team all four years, two at Franklin County and two at Bassett high School. He was an all-conference performer, led his team in steals and assists, and led the team to two consecutive conference titles. Mattox averaged 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals per game his senior year in high school. Born on April 28, 1987, DeMario is the son of Kenneth Brown and Penni Mattox. He is a Physical Education major. HIGH SCHOOL: Brandon Plummer was a three-year captain at Booker T. Washington High School. He was a two-time all-conference selection and was an all-region selection his senior year. Plummer led the team with 17.0 points per game, while leading them to a city, regional and state championship. Born May 23, 1988, Brandon is the son of Carla Plummer. He is Biology major. 15

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19 Wingate University Bulldogs Men s Basketball Roster No Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School) 1 DeMario Mattox G 6-2 Jr. Rocky Mount, Va. (Franklin County) 3 Sam Holmes G 6-3 Sr. Danville, Va. (George Washington) 5 Tommy Coles F 6-7 Jr. Danville, Va. (New Horizon Prep) 10 Phillip Jacobson G 6-0 So. Washington, N.J. (Warren Hills) 15 Sean Barnette G/F 6-4 Sr. Rock Hill, S.C. (Northwestern) 21 Rosco Turner G 6-2 Jr. Lexington, N.C. (Lexington) 22 Larry Staley G 6-2 So. Charlotte, N.C. (Butler) 23 Brandon Plummer G 6-2 So. Norfolk, Va. (Booker T. Washington) 30 Ryan Thys C 6-8 Sr. Raleigh, N.C. (Ravenscroft) 31 David Johnson G 6-7 R-So. Raleigh, N.C. (Northern Durham) 32 Bryan Grier F/C 6-5 R-Sr. Charlotte, N.C. (Vance) 33 Ben Davis G/F 6-5 R-Fr. Chapel Hill, N.C. (East Chapel Hill) 34 Ernest Mangum G 6-2 Sr. New London, N.C. (North Stanly) 35 Kenny Villines F 6-6 Jr. Fayetteville, N.C. (Seventy-First) Head Coach: Assistant Coaches: Head Athletic Trainer: Parker Laketa Robert Dooley, Anthony Green, Ben Hinson Leigh Ann Caldwell

20 WINGATE BASKETBALL... establishing a tradition Regular Season South Atlantic Conference Champions Food Lion SAC Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament Appearances Wingate University All-Americans Lorinza Harrington (2002) Paul Talbot (1999) Sean Barnette (2007) Preseason All-American Dujuan Hankins ( ) Sean Barnette ( ) NCAA National Statistics- Team #3 Blocks per game ( ) #1 Blocks per game ( ) #9 Scoring Offense ( ) #1 Team Defense ( ) NCAA National Ranking #15 ( ) #7 ( ) #11 ( ) #17 ( ) #8 ( ) NCAA National Statistics- Individual #1 Bryan Grier- 4.9 Blocks per game ( ) 18

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24 LORINZA JUNIOR HARRINGTON Lorinza Harrington played 29 games with the Memphis Grizzlies in the season. Harrington started eight games, averaging 5.2 points per game and 3.1 assists per game. In the eight games he started, Harrington averaged 7.4 points and 4.4 assists per game. His best game came in an win over the Los Angeles Lakers, where he had 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, playing all 48 minutes. Harrington had nine points, five rebounds and five assists at Charlotte in a Memphis win. Harrington spent the season with Pamesa Valencia in Spain. Pamesa Valencia reached the final of the prestigious Copa del Rey tournament in He played for the New Orleans Hornets during the season, averaging 5.6 points per game and 2.1 assists per game. Harrington netted a career-high 22 points against the Charlotte Bobcats (in Charlotte) on Dec. 14, During the season, Harrington starred for the Azovmash Mariupol in the Ukraine Superleague (FIBA Europe Cup). He averaged 13 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game and 2.3 steals per game. Harrington was named to the All-Star team as he led his team to the regular season and tournament championships. During the NBA season with the Denver Nuggets, Harrington was the only Nugget to play in all 82 games. He averaged 5.1 points per game. Lorinza Harrington earned SAC player of the year honors in He was named a first team All-American by Basketball Times magazine and a third team pick by the Division II Bulletin magazine. In addition, Harrington received first team recognition on the Daktronics NCAA Division II South Atlantic All-Region team and the NABC/Pontiac NCAA Division II All-South Atlantic Region team. The Junior Harrington File Memphis Grizzlies Pamesa Valencia New Orleans Hornets Azovmash Mariupol Denver Nuggets Petra Nagy Playing in Europe 2007 Wingate University graduate Petra Nagy, a member of four Wingate University regular season South Atlantic Conference titles, is playing professional basketball in Europe. Nagy is playing for the Duran Maquinaria Ensino in Lugo, Spain. Nagy was the starting point guard the first four games, but then suffered an ankle injury that has sidelined her for two months. The Budapest, Hungary native was averaging 4.75 points per game while playing 25 minutes per game

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31 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS The purpose of the Wingate University Athletic Endowment Scholarship Program is to provide scholarship assistance to academically qualified student-athletes who show evidence of financial need. All financial awards, including athletic scholarships, are coordinated through the Office of Student Financial Planning. The R. Douglas Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund The Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 by friends, business associates, and family of R. Douglas Branch. Douglas Branch was a 1961 graduate of Wingate College. His love for Wingate, developed as a student and nurtured through many years as a caring alumnus, led him to support his school in many ways. He had a strong interest in Wingate athletics, especially the women's basketball team. The Ron W. Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship The Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship was established by friends, former baseball players and family of Coach Ronald W. Christopher. Awarded to a baseball player, the scholarship recognizes Coach Christopher's unparalleled contributions to Wingate University. Wingate's all-time leader in coaching wins, Christopher is a member of the NAIA Hall of Fame and the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame. His players and teams won numerous awards and championships. The Bill Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship The Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship was established at Wingate College in 1993 by friends, faculty and staff, students and family of William Franklin "Bill" Connell, class of Bill Connell was a student, teacher, coach, counselor and valued employee in his 34-year association with Wingate University. As a student, Bill developed a lifelong appreciation for Wingate, blossoming into his life's work. Generations of students learned to play golf from coach Connell. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, his golf teams won 49 consecutive title matches. Connell began the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted in His love for Wingate was reflected in his organizational skills, desire to attain excellence and dedication to students and to the school. The Herschel "Red" and Mary B. Edwards Endowed Scholarship The Edwards Endowed Scholarship was established at Wingate University in 1988 by Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Edwards. Herschel "Red" Edwards graduated from Wingate College in His love and concern for young people was demonstrated by his providing this scholarship. "Red" was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame in The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hancock, Jr., parents of Ann Hancock ('92). This scholarship honors Ann Hancock, a studentathlete at Wingate from While at Wingate, Ann Hancock received numerous awards for her excellence in academics, athletics and leadership. Her achievements made a positive impact on her fellow students, the University and the larger community. The head women's basketball coach at UNC Wilmington, Hancock was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame in She was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Coach of the Year in The Gene Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship The Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship was established in 1988 at Wingate University by family and friends of Gene Huntley. This scholarship fund honors the memory of Gene Huntley who attended Wingate College in Gene was a young man whose love for his family, friends and life was demonstrated in many ways. He enjoyed golf and became a very good player in high school and college. The Danny Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship The Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996 by former players, friends, and associated of Danny Miller. The men's basketball at Wingate University from , Coach Miller made a positive impact on his players, the university and the larger community. He was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame in The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball Endowed Scholarship The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball Endowed Scholarship was established in 2002 by family and friends of Winston Parks, class of Winston Parks, Jr. was a young man who enjoyed playing basketball. He won many honors during an illustrious academic and athletic career at Wingate. Parks was the first senior college student-athlete to have an NBA tryout. Winston was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame (posthumously) in Criteria for each scholarship varies. For more information about endowed athletic scholarships at Wingate University, please contact Lee Ragsdale at

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34 Wingate Women s Basketball Outlook Fans of the Wingate University women s basketball team will see a new face on the sidelines in Head coach Barbara Nelson takes the reins as head coach, replacing Johnny Jacumin. During his 27-year Bulldog tenure, Jacumin compiled an overall record of Nelson is no stranger to hard work and success. She served as the head varsity girls basketball coach at Providence Day School in Charlotte for 21 seasons. She compiled a record with seven NCISAA state championships during her tenure with the Chargers. The hallmarks for our team will be hard work and unselfishness, Nelson said. We will care about each other and strive to win every time we hit the floor. I would like to think that people thought we were dedicated and committed to everything we re doing. Bulldog fans will see new faces on the court as well, as Wingate (23-7 last season) graduated four starters from an NCAA tournament squad. Leading the way for the veterans is junior point guard Anna Atkinson. An ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America candidate, Atkinson is a two-time All-SAC performer. Anna Atkinson Last year, Atkinson averaged 7.3 points per game and 4.9 assists per game. She led the South Atlantic Conference in steals and assist-to-turnover ratio. My style of play is very up-tempo, Nelson said. Anna wants to play the style we want to play and she s excited about it. Nelson believes the Bulldogs will employ several different styles this year. I think our fans will see a team that transitions about one-third of the time, she noted. I think they will see a team that runs many continuity offenses at least a third of the time. Also, I think they will see us utilize set plays (a third of the time). Bulldog senior shooting guard Kate Edwards gives Wingate one of the best outside threats in the SAC. Edwards led the team with 48 three-point field goals last season. Every one of our opponents is going to come out of the zone when she is in the game, Nelson said. Kate has worked very hard on putting the ball on the floor to establish her mid-range jumper, Nelson said. I am very pleased with her progress. She has led us in every capacity (during the pre-season). She has taken very seriously the charge I gave her. Kate wants to finish her career on a great note. 32

35 Wingate senior guard Kasey Gillis is probably one of the purest athletes on our team, Nelson noted. I think she will benefit most from the change in our style of play. I think an up-and-down game and an athletic game will play into Kasey s abilities tremendously. Kasey has been working very hard in our individual work-outs, Nelson added. In , Gillis played in 30 games (three starts), averaging 3.3 points per game. She is a local product from Piedmont High School. She s going to do real well with the pace we re going to try and play, Nelson noted. All total, eight letter winners return from last year s NCAA play-off squad. In the front court, junior Leslie Tucker and sophomore Stacie Rhodes will make a big contribution this season. Leslie is our enforcer, Nelson said. She s got such a pleasant attitude. She brings so much positive energy to our team. Rhodes spent the summer at basketball boot camp, Nelson noted. She has worked so hard on every aspect of her game. Stacie will be hard (for our opponents) to contain. In the backcourt, junior guard Brittany West is one of the hardest workers on our team, Nelson said. Junior Paige Mincey and sophomore Sarah Rosser will give the Bulldogs a boost with their outside shooting prowess. Six newcomers will battle for playing time. Freshman forward Stefani Shuey gives 110 percent effort every play, Nelson noted. Freshman forward/guard Jessy Keitt played for Coach Nelson at Providence Day. Jessy plays tenacious defense, Nelson said. She will help us defensively in playing the style we want to play. Kate Edwards Sophomore transfer Erica Crumlin (East Carolina) will give the Bulldogs a presence in the post. Nelson believes freshman guard/forward CC Brooks has the potential to earn All-SAC honors before her Bulldog career ends. Freshman point guard Emily Parrish joins Wingate squad as a recruited walk-on. Emily is probably the biggest surprise in preseason (for us), Nelson asserted. Freshman guard Lauren Beeson will make a contribution at the point guard and the off-guard position. The Bulldogs will play one of the toughest schedules in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region. Wingate plays CIAA power Johnson C. Smith University twice and Peach Belt Conference contender Lander University home and away. The Bulldogs will face Lynn (Fla.) University and Georgia College & State University in a Florida swing at Thanksgiving. GC&SU eliminated Wingate from the 2007 NCAA Division II play-offs. The Bulldogs will also venture to Shaw in December to play the always-tough Bears. Wingate will play 18 South Atlantic Conference games in December, January, February and March. The 2008 Food Lion SAC tournament will be held March 5 (sites of higher seeds) and March 8-9 (Hickory). 33

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37 HEAD COACH BARBARA NELSON Barbara Nelson has served as the head varsity girls basketball coach at Providence Day School in Charlotte for 21 seasons. She has compiled a record with seven NCISAA state championships during her tenure with the Chargers. PDS was named the Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 champions five times. In addition, Providence Day won the CISAA basketball conference crown nine times under Nelson s watch. In , Nelson led the Chargers to a 30-4 overall record, a state title and a conference championship. The Charlotte Observer named Nelson its girls basketball Coach of the Year for her efforts this season, the fourth time she has received this prestigious honor. Nelson has compiled a winning record in 19 of her 21 seasons with the Chargers. The 30 wins this year were a career-best for Nelson. Nelson has ties to the South Atlantic Conference. She is a graduate of Presbyterian College with a B.S. degree in Psychology. A four-year letter winner in basketball for the Blue Hose, Nelson served two years on the Scotsman Club board for her alma mater. She coached three players who signed SAC scholarships, including current Carson-Newman College rising senior forward Tashea Ledbetter. The accolades her Providence Day players have received could fill several scrapbooks. Konecka Drakeford was a two-time Parade All-American (1991 and 1993). Drakeford was the NCAA Division II Player of the Year her senior season at Johnson C. Smith University. Both Drakeford and Natasha Brackett were named the Gatorade N.C. Player of the Year and N.C. Miss Basketball in 1993 and 2001, respectively. Brackett (Auburn) is one of four former Chargers to sign NCAA Division I scholarships. Drakeford (Israel and Turkey) and Brackett (Israel) have played professionally as well. Nelson s involvement in the game of basketball extends beyond the Providence Day campus. A 12-year participant in the Women s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), Nelson was a high school All-American selection committee member in She has been a Nike Basketball Camp Director from 1999 to the present. She has coached AAU basketball (boys and girls) since Nelson was an assistant coach for an AAU 18 and under state and national championship team in She has coached the Charlotte Royals (boys), Charlotte Monarchs, Carolina Comets and N.C. Flight. Nelson spent two years as a floor coach for the WNBA Charlotte Sting during open and free-agent tryouts. A much-in-demand clinician, speaker and student of the game, Nelson has worked and attended camps and clinics at Charlotte, N.C. State, Wake Forest, Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, Lipscomb, Gardner-Webb and Wingate. Nelson and her husband Vernon have two children: Quinn (18) and Haley (15). Barbara Nelson has an intensity and passion for the game of basketball, Steve Poston said. Since our first interview, Coach Nelson has approached this opportunity with enthusiasm and excitement. She understands the balance an NCAA Division II student-athlete must achieve, Poston noted. We want to offer each of our student-athletes a well-balanced experience athletically, academically, socially and spiritually. Barbara Nelson understands this concept very well. Her track record is proven; Barbara Nelson knows how to win, Poston added. It is very important for us not to lose a step." 35

38 HEAD COACH BARBARA NELSON The Barbara Nelson File EDUCATION: 1985 B.S. in Psychology, Presbyterian College, Clinton, S.C. 1985: South Carolina Certification in Guidance Counseling 1992: Certification classes taken at Winthrop University for Physical Education COACHING : Head Varsity Basketball Coach Program Head, Record EXPERIENCE: 7 State Championships : AAU Basketball Coach, Carolina Comets and NC Flight , 98, : AAU Basketball Coach, Charlotte Royals Boys and Monarchs Girls 1985: Head Junior Varsity Basketball/Asst.Varsity Basketball Coach, Providence Day TEAM: 2007, 06, 05, & 01, 1998, 93 & 90 NCISAA 3A/2A Basketball State Champions ACCOLADES: 2007, 06, 05, 01 & 1990 Charlotte Observer Sweet Sixteen Champions 2007, 06, 05, 01, 1999, 98, 93, 91 & 90 CISAA Basketball Conference Champions 2006 Sports Illustrated Top Ten Preseason Ranking (#3) 2006 USA Today Top 25 High School Preseason Ranking (#10) 2006 NCAAU 13 & under State Champions (Finished ninth in the country at National tournament) 1998, 95, 93 & 91 CISAA Basketball Conference Tournament Champions 1996, 94 & 86 CISAA Softball Conference Champions 1988 NCAAU 16 & under Basketball State Champions 1986 AAU 18 & under Basketball NC State and National Champions (Assistant Coach) INDIVIDUAL: 2007 Charlotte Observer Basketball Coach of the year ACCOLADES: 2006 & 2000 Charlotte Pro-Am All Star Head Coach of East Team 2001, 98, 94 & 93 Charlotte Observer Girls Basketball Coach of the Year 1996 & 94 Charlotte Observer Female Sport Coach of the Year 1992 Selected to Coach in the Johnny Newman All Star Game, Charlotte, N.C Providence Day School Varsity Coach of the Year CISAA Female Sport Coach of the Year PERSONAL: year Letterman in basketball at Presbyterian College (1985 Captain) Married to Vernon Nelson since 1985; children Quinn (18) and Haley (15). Providence Day School Coaching Career YEAR RECORD FINISH Last in Conference State Playoffs (1st round) State Playoffs (1st round) State Champions (Conference/Tournament Champs) State Runner up (Confer./Tournament Champs) State Playoffs (Tourn. Champs/1st Round) State Champions (Conference/tournament Champs) State Playoffs (1st round) State Playoffs (1st round) State Playoffs (2nd round) State Playoffs (2nd round) State Champions (Conference/tournament Champs) State Runner up (Conference Champs) State Playoffs (2nd round) State Champions (Conference Champs) State Playoffs (Semifinalist) State Playoffs (Semifinalist) State Playoffs (Semifinalist) State Champions (Conference Champs) State Champions (Conference Champs) State Champions (Conference Champs) % overall winning percentage

39 Debra Savino Assistant Coach Debra Savino joins the Wingate University women s basketball coaching staff in the summer of Savino was an assistant women s basketball coach at nearby Queens University of Charlotte in She has also been a Physical Education teacher and the head basketball and field hockey coach at Charlotte Country Day since 2001 and the Camp Director for basketball and field hockey since Savino was named the Mecklenburg County field hockey Coach of the Year in the fall of Savino received her Bachelor of Science degree in Government from Clark University in Worcester, Mass. At Clark, Savino participated in two Final Fours in basketball. Also, she was a member of two state championship teams in field hockey. Savino earned her Masters of Science in Physical Education at Winthrop University. Savino has loads of coaching experience at many different levels. She was the head coach of the Charlotte Heat, a semi-pro team in the Women s Blue Chip Basketball League. Also, Savino was the head basketball coach at Charlotte Country Day for five seasons. In addition, Savino has attended numerous coaching clinics to continue her professional development. She attended the Women s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Conference/Final Four each of the past four years. Also, she attended Coach K s Coaching Academy at Duke University in Savino participated in WBCA/Adidas Coaches Clinic with Pat Summitt and Billie Moore in Coach Savino brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our staff, Wingate head coach Barbara Nelson said. She has been an assistant at the college and high school levels as well as a head coach in high school and AAU basketball. She is an accomplished floor coach and has extensive knowledge in training and conditioning. Coach Savino and I have worked together previously with great success and I am excited that she will be joining Wingate s basketball program, Nelson added. Coach Savino will be planning and implementing Wingate s weight and conditioning program along with many other basketball duties. Savino has also spent time as an ACC field hockey official. Furthermore, she served as the Vice-President of the Carolina Field Hockey Coaches Association for three years. In addition to her experience as a certified NCAA field hockey official, Savino has spent time as a lacrosse official as well. A graduate of Lake Region High School (Naples, Maine), Savino was inducted into the LRHS Sports Hall of Fame in She won the Carl Bolick Coach of the Year award at Charlotte Country Day School in Under her watch, CCDS won the NCISAA field hockey state championship in While an assistant coach at Providence Day School, Savino helped then-head coach Barbara Nelson lead the Chargers to the NCISAA state championship in basketball (2001). Brooke Wilkinson Assistant Coach Brooke Wilkinson is completing her second year as a graduate assistant for head coach Barbara Nelson. Wilkinson was a four-year starter on the women s basketball team at Gardner-Webb University, where she was a standout performer on and off the court for the GWU Bulldogs. A Gastonia native, the East Gaston High School product finished her career in second place for most games played (106) and most games started (87) at Gardner-Webb. A good all-around player, Wilkinson netted a career-high 22 points against Mercer on Jan. 3, She dished out a careerbest seven assists against Florida Atlantic in 2003, currently the second most in a single game in GWU history. Brooke was a solid player for us and we are grateful for her time at Gardner-Webb, GWU head coach Rick Reeves said. She helped us reach the Atlantic Sun Tournament for the first time in our history during her senior season. We wish her continued success at Wingate University. Wilkinson graduated in May, 2006 and earned her degree in public relations with a minor in business administration. She is enrolled in Wingate s Master s Sports Administration program through the University s Metro College. 37

40 35 KATE EDWARDS HOMETOWN: LAURINBURG, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: SCOTLAND CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: GUARD HEIGHT: : Kate Edwards finished the season averaging 6.6 points per game and shooting 42.9 percent from behind the arc. The Scotland County High School alum knocked down 48 three-point field goals and also pulled down 2.5 rebounds per game. Edwards scored a season-high 18 points against Presbyterian on January : Edwards averaged 6.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 31 games for the Bulldogs in her sophomore season. She started seven games on the year. Edwards scored a career-high 23 points while hitting six three-point field goals in a Bulldog victory at Claflin on November : Edwards made a solid contribution to the Bulldogs as a first-year player. In 23 games, she chipped in 0.7 points per game and 0.6 rebounds per game. In her first game in the Wingate blue-and-gold, Edwards hit a three-point field goal in a win over Queens (Nov. 18, 2004). She hit a season-high four points against NCAA Division II number five Shaw (Jan. 6, 2005). HIGH SCHOOL: Edwards played basketball, volleyball and soccer at Scotland High. Her basketball coach was Ricky Brooks. In basketball, Edwards averaged 15 ppg as a senior. She earned team MVP honors and served as team captain in all three sports as a senior. Edwards was all-conference two years each in all three sports. A two-time MVP in soccer, Edwards and her teammates won the conference championship her senior year as Edwards netted all-county honors. Edwards scored 100 goals during her Scotland soccer career. Kate is the daughter of Roger and Mary Evelyn Edwards. Her brother (Doug) also attends Wingate University. Her cousin (Russ Adams) plays infield for the Toronto Blue Jays. WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 23 vs. Claflin (11/15/05) REBS: 8 vs. Claflin (11/15/05) ASSTS: 6 vs. Newberry (2/11/06) Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / / / /6.6 TOTAL / /

41 21 KASEY GILLIS HOMETOWN: INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: PIEDMONT CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: GUARD HEIGHT: : Kasey Gillis played in all 30 games for the Bulldogs during her junior season, scoring 3.3 points per game and collecting 1.2 rebounds per game for Wingate. Gillis had 19 assists throughout the season and finished with 98 total points : Gillis averaged 2.9 points and 1.0 assists in 30 games. Gillis started three games and averaged 2.3 assists per start. She recorded a career-high 14 points against West Virginia Wesleyan in the Ortho Carolina Invitational, hosted by Wingate University on December 3. QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE: Gillis averaged 12 points per game and five assists per game for the Royals in HIGH SCHOOL: Gillis played basketball and soccer at Piedmont High School. She was MVP of the basketball team her junior and senior seasons. She was All-South Piedmont Conference and All- Union County three years each in basketball. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 14 vs. W.Va. Wesleyan (12/3/05) REBS: 5 vs. Claflin (12/1/06) ASSTS: 4 vs. Newberry (3/4/06) WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / /3.3 TOTAL / /

42 12 ANNA 20 PAIGE ATKINSON MARION, N.C. MCDOWELL JUNIOR GUARD 5-6 MINCEY SAVANNAH, GA. SOUTH EFFINGHAM JUNIOR GUARD : Anna Atkinson was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III women s basketball first team (college division), selected by CoSIDA in She possesses a perfect 4.00 GPA with a major in Biology. The SAC Scholar-Athlete Award winner for women s basketball, Atkinson led the SAC in steals (2.3 steals per game) and assists-to-turnover ratio (2.69). An All-SAC performer, Atkinson averaged 7.3 points per game and 4.9 assists per game last year. She topped the team charts in minutes played with 34.0 minutes per game : Atkinson was named to the 2006 Women s Division II Bulletin All- Freshman Team. The 2006 SAC Freshman of the Year, she also earned a spot on the All- SAC, second team. She directed the topscoring offense in the SAC during her freshman campaign. The Bulldogs averaged 76.4 points per game during the season. In the SAC statistical rankings, Atkinson led the league in steals per game (2.1) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.1). She finished second in the SAC in assists per game (5.0). Atkinson was 32nd in assists per game in the NCAA Division II rankings. She contributed 9.9 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game during her first season as Wingate s point guard. Atkinson tallied 10.8 points per game in SAC encounters. She had nine assists in four contests, including league wins over Newberry (Jan. 14) and Mars Hill (Feb. 18). Atkinson notched 20 points in a game twice, the most recent time in a win at Newberry on Feb. 11. Atkinson hit a three-point field goal with 16 seconds remaining that gave Wingate the lead for good in a victory over Clayton State University in the semi-finals of the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional Saturday, March 11. Atkinson was named to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional All-Tournament team. HIGH SCHOOL: Atkinson is the career assist leader in the state of North Carolina with 898. She was the Northwestern (4A) Conference Player of the Year in , leading the Titans of McDowell High School to a 26-1 overall record. The Titans won three NW4A regular season championships during her career. She was named the MVP of the Glaxo Smith Kline Holiday Invitational Tournament in December of 2004, breaking the tournament records for assists. The salutatorian of her graduating class, she played basketball, tennis and soccer during her athletic career at McDowell. An All-State choice in basketball as a senior, Atkinson was All- NW4A four years in a row. She also earned all-league honors in tennis (three years) and soccer (two years). CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 20 vs. Newberry (3/1/06) REBS: 8 vs. Shaw (3/13/06) ASSTS: 11 vs. Charleston W.Va. (12/29/06) : Paige Mincey saw action in 25 games for the Bulldogs during her sophomore season. In a game at West Virginia State on December 30, Mincey contributed 5 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist in the Wingate victory : Mincey averaged 1.1 points and 0.6 rebounds in 20 games for the Bulldogs in her freshman season. Mincey scored a career-high six points against Livingstone on January 2. HIGH SCHOOL: Miincey was a first team All-State selection in both basketball and softball during her career at South Effingham. Mincey completed her career with 1085 points (she missed the final eight games of her career with an injury). The team MVP in basketball her final season, she averaged 16 points per game. In 2005, she hit.434 on the softball diamond. She was first team All-Conference in tennis her senior season. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 6 vs. Livingstone (1/2/06) REBS: 4 vs. Claflin (12/1/06) ASSTS: 2 vs. vs. Lincoln Memorial, (2/28/07) 40

43 22 LESLIE TUCKER MATTHEWS, N.C. WEDDINGTON JUNIOR FORWARD BRITTANY WEST VALDESE, N.C. EAST BURKE JUNIOR GUARD : Leslie Tucker played in 27 games for the Bulldogs during her sophomore campaign, scoring 2.4 points per game and collecting 1.2 rebounds per game. The Weddington High School product finished the season with a 43.6% field goal percentage : Tucker averaged 1.3 points and 0.8 rebounds in 19 games for the Bulldogs in her freshman season. Tucker scored a career-high six points against Catawba on January 25. HIGH SCHOOL: Tucker was a basketball and softball standout at Weddington High School. A team captain in basketball, she led Weddington in scoring her final season. She was an All-South Piedmont Conference selection in basketball her senior year. In softball, she was All-Union County three years and All-SPC one year for the Warriors. Her brother played baseball at Lander University : Brittany West saw action in 19 games during the season, making one start. West averaged 1.2 points per game and collected 9 total rebounds on the season. An efficient shooter, West shot 46.7% from the field and carried a 50.0% average from behind the three-point line. West also dished out 13 assists on the season and had 3 steals : West averaged 1.4 points and 0.4 assists in 22 games for the Bulldogs in her freshman season. West started one game against SAC opponent Lenior-Rhyne. She scored a career-high seven points against Converse on January 23. HIGH SCHOOL: West led East Burke in assists (181) as a senior. She is East Burke s all-time career assist leader with 432. A three-year letterwinner, West is second on East Burke s career charts with 225 steals. During her senior season, West averaged 9.7 points per game, 6.7 assists per game and 4.7 steals per game. She was her honorable mention All-Conference as a senior. West played in the Charlotte All-Star Game during the spring of Her career assists-to-turnovers ratio is 432 to 272 (1.59).Her career high was 13 assists in one game. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 8 vs. Catawba (1/8/07) REBS: 6 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (1/27/07) ASSTS: 2 vs. Lincoln Memorial (1/6/07) CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 7 vs. Converse (1/23/06) REBS: 3 vs. Converse (1/23/06) ASSTS: 5 vs. Lincoln Memorail (2/28/07) 41

44 44 STACIE 24 SARAH RHODES RALEIGH, N.C. N. RALEIGH CHRISTIAN SOPHOMORE CENTER 6-4 ROSSER RALEIGH, N.C. WAKEFIELD SOPHOMORE GUARD : Stacie Rhodes played in 27 games for Wingate during the season and scored 2.3 points per game while pulling down 2.4 rebounds per game. The freshman registered a double-double in her second career collegiate game, scoring 15 points and collecting 13 rebounds in an early-season victory over Queens (N.C.). HIGH SCHOOL: Rhodes was a letter winner in both basketball and softball at North Raleigh Christian Academy. Rhodes led her team in scoring and rebounding for two seasons, serving as a team captain for both her junior and senior campaigns. She also was an All-Conference performer in her final two seasons as well. In the classroom, Rhodes was on the A Honor Roll, a member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Roll. She earned the National Science and Math Merit Award. Stacie is the daughter of David and Tamra Rhodes : Sarah Rosser played in 19 games during her freshman season for Wingate, scoring 1.6 points per game and shooting 30 percent from behind the arc. Rosser scored a season-high nine points at Claflin on November 21. HIGH SCHOOL: Rosser played basketball for head coach Danielle Blackburn at Wakefield High School. Rosser was a captain and a first-team All-Conference performer in her senior season. The 5-9 guard was on the Academic Honor Roll and an Academic All-Conference honoree. Sarah is the daughter of John and Carol Rosser. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 15 vs. Queens (N.C.) (11/18/06) REBS: 13 vs. Queens (N.C.) (11/18/06) ASSTS: 2 Lincoln Memorial (1/31/07) CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 9 vs. Claflin (11/21/06) REBS: 3 vs W.Va. State, (12/30/06) ASSTS: 2 vs. Tusculum (2/10/07) 42

45 3 LAUREN BEESON WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. HIGH POINT CENTRAL FRESHMAN GUARD CC BROOKS MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. EAST GASTON FRESHMAN FORWARD ERICA CRUMLIN IRMO, S.C. DUTCH FORK SOPHOMORE FORWARD 6-2 HIGH SCHOOL: Lauren Beeson was the captain of the High Point Central basketball team her junior and senior year. She was an all-conference, allcounty and all-area performer. She was on the Lady Phoenix AAU team that won the national championship. Born on March 17, 1989, Lauren is the daughter of Tim and Pam Beeson. She is a Sports Medicine major. HIGH SCHOOL: CC Brooks was a twoyear captain of the East Gaston basketball team. She was the team MVP and a four-time all-conference performer. Brooks led East Gaston to the 2007 Big South Conference title her senior season. She led the team with 15 points per game, and is East Gaston s all-time leader in points scored. Born on October 22, 1988, CC is the daughter of Andrew and Cindy Brooks. HIGH SCHOOL: Erica Crumlin was a member of the basketball, volleyball and track team at Dutch Fork High School. She joins the Bulldogs after a year at East Carolina, where the Pirates won the Conference USA title. Crumlin was the captain of the basketball team her senior season, when she was an all-conference selection and was chosen to play in the South Carolina All-Star game. She led Dutch Fork to the Lower State championships her freshman and junior year, while leading them to the regional championship all four years. Born on June 22, 1988, Erica is the daughter of David and Wanda Crumlin. She is a Business major. 43

46 14 JESSY KEITT CHARLOTTE, N.C. PROVIDENCE DAY FRESHMAN FORWARD EMILY PARRISH BREVARD, N.C. ROSMAN FRESHMAN GUARD STEFANI SHUEY CHARLOTTE, N.C. SOUTH MECKLENBURG FRESHMAN FORWARD 5-11 HIGH SCHOOL: Jessy Keitt was the captain of the Providence Day basketball team. She was a CISAA All- Conference performer, helping lead Providence Day to three consecutive state championships. The team was nationally ranked by USA Today and Sports Illustrated. Born on June 14, 1989, Jessy is the daughter of Tracey and Yroone Keitt. She is an English major. HIGH SCHOOL: Emily Parrish was a member of the basketball and softball team at Rosman High School. She was the captain and the basketball team, where she was also the team MVP her junior and senior year. She was a threetime all-conference performer, while being named conference Player of the Year her junior and senior year. Parrish led the team in points and assists, while leading them to three conference titles and two sectional championships. Born on August 22, 1989, Emily is the daughter of Tom and Cathy Parrish. She is an Art major. HIGH SCHOOL: Stefani Shuey was the captain of the basketball and volleyball team at South Mecklenburg High School. She was also a member of the track & field team. She was the team MVP of the basketball team her senior year, she was also an all-conference selection that season. Shuey helped lead South Mecklenburg to the sectional, regional and state title her senior year, while leading the team with 14 points per game and nine rebounds per game. Born on July 12, 1989, Stefani is the daughter of Mark and Karen Shuey. She is a Mathematics major. 44

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48 Wingate University Women s Basketball Roster "Bulldogs" No Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School) 3 Lauren Beeson G 5-8 Fr. Winston-Salem, N.C. (High Point Central) 10 Brittany West G 5-7 Jr. Valdese, N.C. (East Burke) 11 Emily Parrish G 5-5 Fr. Brevard, N.C. (Rosman) 12 Anna Atkinson G 5-6 Jr. Marion, N.C. (McDowell) 14 Jessy Keitt F 5-9 Fr. Charlotte, N.C. (Providence Day) 20 Paige Mincey G 5-8 Jr. Savannah, Ga. (South Effingham) 21 Kasey Gillis G 5-10 Sr. Indian Trail, N.C. (Piedmont) 22 Leslie Tucker F 5-10 Jr. Matthews, N.C. (Weddington) 23 CC Brooks F 5-7 Fr. Mount Holly, N.C. (East Gaston) 24 Sarah Rosser F 5-8 So. Raleigh, N.C. (Wakefield) 33 Stefani Shuey F 5-11 Fr. Charlotte, N.C. (South Mecklenburg) 35 Kate Edwards G 5-9 Sr. Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland) 42 Erica Crumlin F 6-2 So. Irmo, S.C. (Dutch Fork) 44 Stacie Rhodes C 6-4 So. Raleigh, N.C. (N. Raleigh Christian Acad.) Head Coach: Assistant Coaches: Certified Athletic Trainer: Barbara Nelson Deb Savino, Brooke Wilkinson Erin Dougherty 46

49 WINGATE WOMEN S BASKETBALL continuing a tradition... Carolina s Winningest Program Conference Championships 19 WINGATE UNIVERSITY ALL-AMERICANS Tanetra Barrett (2006, 2007) Jessica Guarneri (2003) Elizabeth Biedrycki (2002) Tricia Peckham (2001) Temeshia Dawkins (1999) Andrea Grissett (1997) Ann Hancock (1992) Direne Thomas (1989, 1990, 1991) Cheryl Sweet Pea Barrineau (1987, 1988) Dianna Monroe (1982, 1983) NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES

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52 South Atlantic Conference Honors First Team Direne Thomas (POY) Ann Hancock First Team Direne Thomas (POY) Ann Hancock First Team Ann Hancock Second Team Tonya Roper First Team Tonya Roper First Team Tonya Roper (POY) Second Team Cynthia Thomas Andrea Grissett (FOY) First Team Andrea Grissett Second Team Cynthia Thomas First Team Andrea Grissett Second Team Lori Reavis First Team Andrea Grissett First Team Addie Holbrook First Team Temeshia Dawkins Tricia Peckham Second Team Addie Holbrook First Team Tricia Peckham Second Team Temeshia Dawkins Tricia Peckham Temeshia Dawkins First Team Elizabeth Biedrycki (POY) Second Team Elizabeth Rogers First Team Jessica Guarneri (POY) Second Team Veronica Taylor (FOY) First Team Samantha Dailey Veronica Taylor Freshman of the Year Emily Paffrath Coach of the Year Award Johnny Jacumin First Team Tanetra Barrett (Co-POY) Veronica Taylor Coach of the Year Award Johnny Jacumin First Team Tanetra Barrett (POY) Second Team Anna Atkinson (FOY) Emily Paffrath First Team Tanetra Barrett (POY) Emily Paffrath Second Team Anna Atkinson Coach of the Year Award Johnny Jacumin Scholar-Athlete Anna Atkinson ( ) Ann Hancock ( ) Nessy Brewer ( ) (POY)- Conf. Player of the Year (FOY)-Conf. Freshman of the Year 50

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54 HELPING HANDS The Bulldog Helping Hands program allows friends, family members and businesses to provide financial support for their student-athletes who attend Wingate University. Funds from the Bulldog Helping Hands program are used to directly benefit the team of the donor s choice. Each team identifies a service project during the year as a part of the school s strong emphasis on community service. The Bulldog Helping Hands program assists Wingate student-athletes while they are making a difference on the field, in the classroom and in the community. 243 Framing (Greg York) AA Metro Moving and Storage Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alley The Asbill Company (William Asbill) Mr. Charles H. Atkinson Austin Business Forms (Brock Austin) Avery Development Group Avery Farms (Waightstill Avery, Jr.) Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Berry Ms. Leslie Blackwell Ms. Lindsay Boldt Boyette Medical Clinic (Charles Boyette) Mr. and Mrs. Bill Braswell Mr. and Mrs Mark Brezovec Mrs. Nadine Broadhead Mr. and Mrs. John Burg Ms. Paula Caldwell Calvary Chapel of the Sandhills Mr. and Mrs. David Campbell Mr. Grady Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carleton Ms. Sarah Carleton Casco Signs (Kevin and Cheryl Crutchfield) Mr. and Mrs. Keith Causseaux Cedar Lane Supply Mr. Richard Chiappone Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chinn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christenbury Mr. and Mrs. William Clark Clearwater Interiors Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Cotton Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Cox Crump Electric (Todd Crump) Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cunningham Mr. Dan Dal Degan DeLuca and Company (Steve and Beverly DeLuca) Mr. William and Dr. Myra Derbyshire Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Devries Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dickson William Brett Edwards Mr. and Mrs. John Egan Emiline s Excelsior Group LLC Mr. and Mrs. James Sidney Fletcher The Fork LLC Ms. Deborah Bass Foster Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garrison Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gelegotis General Shale Brick Mr. and Mrs. James Godec Gopher Hole (Sam W. Burns) 52 Mr. Lorinza Harrington, Jr. The Hearing Aid Center (Stephen Craven) Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Henry Mr. and Mrs. George Hines Richard Hodsdon Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP (Robert Donhauser) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hough Houser Shoes (Celeste McGinnis) Mr. and Mrs. Lee Howell H & S Paving LLC Mrs. B. Ryan Hucks Mr. Brandon Huggins Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hurdle II Ms. Kenzie Jackson Jax Brothers Joe s Barber Shop (Joe Beatty) Lewis Jones Insurance Agency (Lewis Jones) Jonesville Seafood (John & Alex Kazakos) Mr. and Mrs. Dane Jordan Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael Kellett Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kent Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ketterhagen II Keystone Generation LLC Mr. and Mrs. William Kirkham Mr. and Mrs. John C. Laughridge, Jr. Ms. Jean Lewis Luquire George Andrews, Inc. The Market Place (Bonnie Black) Martin Marietta Materials Mr. Stephen T. Mauro Mr. and Mrs. Tom Maynard Maynard Living Trust (Mildred Maynard) Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCarver Mr. and Mrs. William McMenamin Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey McPhail The Milford Insurance Company (Robert Ehorn) Lewis Mittman Inc. (Steve Mittman) Mr. and Mrs. Jeff T. Moore Moore Rentals (Malcolm Moore) Moose Pharmacy (Whit Moose, Jr.) Ms. Angeline Nelson New Balance Charlotte Novatny Electric Company Col. and Mrs. Michael W. Otterblad Ms. Christy Painter Petroleum Associates Piedmont Commercial Roofing Pierce Family Wellness Center Pipeline Supply Company Ms. Karen Porter Mr. and Mrs. R. Stephen Poston Precious Car Go (Susan Wagner) Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ragsdale Mr. Jerry D. Ranson REA Brothers Reddick R & D Company Ms. Barbara Rice Rich & Thompson Funeral Service, Inc. (Lloyd Carter) Mr. John Rickel Ms. E. Marie Roberts Ms. Rachelle Rostas Mr. Stanley Rostas Ms. Lindsay Roycraft R & R Sales RSVP Mr. and Mrs. David Rushing Gene and Nina Shepherd Mr. David Sherwood Mr. and Mrs. Gene Siega-Riz Mr. and Mrs. John Siegrist Mr. David Somers Sparkle Painting Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sparks Mr. Brett Robert Stewart Mr. and Mrs. David Stump Stymielock LLC (David Eaker) Superior Lawn Care LLC (Gail Vaughan) Mr. Paul Talbot Mr. and Mrs. Robert Testa Three Oaks Contractors Tideland Electric Membership Mr. and Mrs. John Torregrosa Mr. Brett Townsend Trinity Tree Company Troutman Motors (G. Raiford Troutman) Ms. Doris Tucker Mr. and Mrs. William Via Waddell & Associates, Architects (Susan Waddell) Ms. Susan Wagner Mr. John H. Waller III Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Watson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Watts Wells & West Mr. and Mrs. Charles West Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whitley Mr. and Mrs. Max E. Wilson Mr. Tony Wilson Mr. and Mrs. John Winchester Ms. Doria Yeaman

55 Mr. Donald Allred Mr. Herb Appenzeller Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Appenzeller Ms. Margaret Appenzeller Mr. Rainey Ashcraft, Sr. Mr. Jerry C. Austin Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Edward Bailey, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. David M. Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Steven Beam Ms. Audra Begg Dr. J. Gregory Bell Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Benshoof Mr. James Benson Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Billinger Mrs. Evelyn W. Bingham Mr. and Mrs. J. Gary Bodford Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bodycombe, Jr. Mr. Paul Brandon Ms. Deloris Stone Brock Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhett Brown Dr. Nancy L. Bush Mr. Harlan Calhoun Mr. Billy Cameron Mr. Aaron Carman Carolinas Medical Center-Union Mr. Michael Carr Mr. Jerry Carter Mr. Craig Casalou Mr. Gregory Clemmer Mr. Dorsel Cole Dr. and Mrs. G. Byrns Coleman Mr. and Mrs. James Collins Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Conklin Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Corder Mr. G. Morrison Creech Ms. Natalie Creech Dr. and Mrs. Barry Cuffe Mr. and Mrs. Stephen DeLuca Mr. Steven Derrick Mr. and Mrs. Dana Lee Dillon Mr. Derek Dunn Mr. and Mrs. William Eason Ms. Patricia Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Darrick Embry Mr. and Mrs. Donald Farmer Ms. Starretta Forney Mr. and Mrs. David Garcia Ms. Jennifer Gaskins Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gaye Dr. Sheryl R. Ginn Mr. James Gordon Mr. John Griffin Mr. Van Griffith Mr. Gary Hamill Mr. John G. Hammond, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hamrick, Jr. Mrs. Ella T. Hargett Mr. Wiley A. Harris III Dr. and Mrs. John Hartness Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harvley Ms. Dorothy Hicks Mr. and Mrs. J. Knox Hillman, Jr. Mrs. Heather Horne Mr. and Mrs. Chadley Hull Mr. and Mrs. Robin D. Inabinet Mrs. Cynthia Lowery James Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kapelar Mr. Steven Keever Ms. Gladys McCain Kerr Mr. Danny Key Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kindley III Mr. and Mrs. William Kirkham Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kirkman Mr. Lewis Lineberger Mr. Eric T. Little Mr. Jerry Loftin, Jr. Ann Shannon Lowery Cynthia Lowery Mr. H. Dwight Lurie Mr. and Mrs. John Mangum Mr. and Mrs. William Mason Mr. Joseph McCallum Ms. April McCollum Dr. Jerry E. McGee Mr. Clarence David McIntyre John E. McIntyre Mr. H. Kent Montgomery Mr. Luther T. Moore Mr. Donald Morrison Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Murray Mr. Walter Nail Mr. William H. Nash Mr. Charles Thomas Needham Mr. and Mrs. Toby Nidiffer Mr. and Mrs. Gary Noles Mr. and Mrs. Roger Norman Mrs. Yolanda Osborn Mr. Landon Owen Mr. Edward Kent Palmer Mr. Larry and Dr. Sue Pauley Mrs. Jettie York Payne Ms. Courtney Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Pigg BULLDOG CLUB Dr. Patricia Williams Plant Senator and Mrs. Aaron W. Plyler Ms. Tiffany Gael Poole Mr. R. Stephen Poston Mr. Ricardo M. Priester Dr. Nancy Horak Randall Mr. Joseph Heyward Raul Mr. Julian R. Reynolds Ms. Melissa Riddle Mr. and Mrs. David M. Rushing Mr. and Mrs. Alan Safrit Ms. Heather L. Salzer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sanctis Mr. and Mrs. Brent Saylor Mr. Richard Scott Mr. and Mrs. Doug Searcy Mr. Casey Seawright Mr. Thomas E. Seigler Kathy Ann Sellers Mr. Robert H. Sellers Mr. Dennis Ray Setzer Mr. and Mrs. C. Wayne Shadrick Gene and Nina Shepherd Mr. Dan Shive Mr. Richard Simpson Mr. Stanley Smith Mr. Steve D. Smith Mr. Douglas Spainhour Ms. Doris Sparks Ms. Sandra Spry Mr. Brett Stewart Ms. Lee Sims Stewart Mrs. Anne Stover Mr. Gary H. Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Strom Dr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Surratt Ms. Lyndia Tart Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Taylor, Jr. Dr. Paul H. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thacker Mr. Bruce C. Thomas Mr. David A. Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. E. Vincent Tilson Mr. Leonard Turnage Mr. R. James Waller IV Mr. Donald Weaver Mr. and Mrs. David D. Whitley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray Williams Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Woodall Mr. Frampton E. Wyndham, Jr. Mr. Gregory S. York 53

56 BULLDOG CLUB ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM S E L E C T E D B Y C O S I D A Top NCAA Division II Academic All-America Producing Schools of the 2000s* Rank School Total AAA honorees 1. Truman State (Mo.) Pittsburg State (Kan.) Indianapolis 29 T4. Wingate 25 Missouri-Rolla 25 North Dakota Barry (Fla.) Central Missouri State 16 T9. Abilene Christian (Texas) 15 Missouri Southern State 15 *Note: List includes only schools currently participating in NCAA Division II athletics (through July 2007). Join the Bulldog Club The Wingate University Bulldog Club provides alumni, parents and friends of the University with the opportunity to support the student-athletes who so proudly wear the blue and gold. All contributions to the Bulldog Club are 100 percent tax deductible and help provide funding for the athletic scholarships. Bulldog Club members receive monthly newsletters and updates about the progress of the athletic teams in season. They are welcomed by the hospitality room before home football games and during conference basketball doubleheaders. Wingate University has an outstanding tradition of intercollegiate athletics and support from friends of the University. This year, the Bulldog Club will sponsor two big events. The Wingate Sports Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Friday, October 19. The Sports Hall of Fame the induction ceremonies will be a part of the Wingate University athletic department gala. In addition to the Sports Hall of Fame festivities, the athletic department will sponsor a silent auction before the induction ceremonies and a live auction at the conclusion of the evening. The second event is the Bill Connell Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, November 2 during the University s Homecoming festivities. We hope everyone will come out for a great day of fun, fellowship, food and golf. Join the Bulldog Club today and share in the success of the Wingate athletic program. Please know that your gift is important to the future of Wingate University. Bulldog Club Gift Levels Hall of Fame Club - $1,500 Golden "W" Club - $1,000 Big Blue Club - $500 Coaches Club - $250 Player's Club - $

57 Steve Poston has served as vice-president and director of athletics since Poston was honored in the spring of 2007 for his 35 years of service to Wingate University. Steve Poston began his career at Wingate University in 1972 as head baseball coach and professor of physical education. The Bulldogs won the South Atlantic Conference Athletic Excellence Award in Wingate is ranked tied for fourth in the top 10 of NCAA Division II Academic All-America producing schools in the 2000 s with 25 honorees during this millennium. Over the years, Poston has held numerous administrative positions at the school. Prior to his promotion to the position of vice-president and director of athletics, he was vice-president for student affairs at the school. Also, Poston served three-plus years as vice-president for administration and director of the WINGATE ATHLETICS Steve Poston Vice President and Director of Athletics Matthews Center. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Matthews Center, including studies for additional degree completion programs. Poston spent 10 years as director of admissions (four years) and vicepresident of enrollment management (six years). Thanks to his efforts, thousands of worthy students were able to continue their education at Wingate University. A graduate of Gardner-Webb and Wake Forest, Poston holds a Master of Arts in higher education administration from Appalachian State University. Poston and his wife Beverly live in Weddington. Poston is very active in Union County civic and community affairs, holding many leadership positions over the years. He has been vice-president and chairman of the Union County Community Arts Council. Poston has served in the Monroe Rotary Club, Union County Habitat for Humanity, Union County Job Ready Partnership and the Blooming Arts Festival. He is a member of the Lake Park Christian Academy board of trustees and the Union County United Way board. Gary Hamill Gary Hamill is Wingate University s associate athletic director and director of soccer. Also, he is the head coach for the Wingate men s soccer team. In 14 years as the Wingate men s soccer coach, Hamill has compiled an overall record of A very active member of NSCAA and NCAA committees, Hamill has received more COTY honors than any other men s soccer coach in SAC history. As an administrator, Hamill oversees the day-to-day operation of several sports. He has a myriad of other administrative duties, including the scheduling and maintaining outdoor facilities. Hamill is working on his MAEd. degree in Sports Administration at Wingate. Michelle Caddigan Michelle Caddigan is assistant athletic director, senior woman administrator (SWA) and head softball coach at Wingate University. As head softball coach, Caddigan has compiled a overall record in 11 Bulldog seasons. The Bulldogs have never finished lower than third in the SAC standings during her career. As the SWA, she is the highest ranking female involved with the management of the athletics program. Caddigan oversees work study for the department and serves as a member of the Sports Hall of Fame committee and the campus student success team. Caddigan earned her Masters of Science degree from James Madison in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Administration. Bill Nash Bill Nash is the Director of the Athletic Foundation and assistant athletic director at Wingate University. This new position has the responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the fundraising and promotional activities of the Athletic Foundation. Prior to accepting this new position, Nash served 14 seasons as head baseball coach for the Bulldogs. He was also Wingate s Dean of Students for nine years. During his coaching tenure, Nash posted a career record of The Bulldogs won four SAC regular season titles and four Food Lion SAC tournament titles (the most of any SAC school) during Nash s career. A graduate of Wingate and Wake Forest, Nash earned an MHDL from UNCC. Elizabeth Biggerstaff Elizabeth Biggerstaff is the Director of Business Operations and NCAA Compliance at Wingate University. In addition to monitoring the daily operations of the compliance office, Biggerstaff works closely with the Faculty Athletics Representative to determine eligibility of continuing student-athletes, including transfers. A former Bulldog student-athlete (soccer and basketball), she also spent one year as an assistant women s basketball coach at Wingate. She earned a B.S. degree in Psychology (graduating with honors) and an MBA from Wingate. While a grad student, Biggerstaff served three years as an assistant to Vice-President and Director of Athletics Steve Poston. 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58 WINGATE UNIVERSITY Wingate Wins SAC Athletic Exellence Award Rock Hill, S.C.---The Wingate University Bulldogs, who won two conference regular-season titles and placed in the top four in six other sports, won the South Atlantic Conference Athletic Excellence Award. The Bulldogs take the award for the first time in school history. The SAC Athletic Excellence Award is presented annually to the member athletic department that earns the highest overall finish based on final regular season standings in each of the 14 conference-sponsored sports. Points are based on final tournament standings in the sports of men's cross country, women's cross country, men's golf and women's golf. The trophy is presented at the SAC Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of each year. The Bulldogs won the women's basketball regular season championship outright and shared the crown in volleyball. Wingate finished tied for second in football and softball and finished third in women's cross country and women's golf. The men's basketball team tied for third and the men's cross country team finished fourth. Wingate finished the school year with 81.5 points. Catawba College finished second for the second year in a row. The Indians finished with 80 points. Catawba won the men's basketball championship and finished tied for second in women's basketball. Newberry College finished in third place, the highest finish in school history. The Indians won the football and women's golf championships and finished second in women's tennis and women's basketball. Four schools - Carson-Newman, Lenoir-Rhyne, Presbyterian and Tusculum - tied for fourth place, all with 73 total points. Carson-Newman, last year's overall champion, were champions in men's soccer and women's soccer. Lenoir-Rhyne won the league title in volleyball and softball and came in second in men's soccer. Presbyterian won conference championships in men's tennis, women's tennis and men's golf. Tusculum picked up 41.5 points in the spring to move up to the fourth place tie. The Pioneers won the baseball championship, and had second-place finishes in men's tennis, men's golf, women's golf and women's soccer. Mars Hill garnered 60 points to finish eighth. The Lions were conference champions in men's and women's cross country. Lincoln Memorial University, in its first season as a South Atlantic Conference member, finished with 29 points. The Railsplitters were eligible for championships in seven of the conference's 14 sports this year. Their best finish was a second place in women's cross country and a third place in men's cross country. Final Standings Wingate 81.5 Catawba 80 Newberry 75.5 Carson-Newman 73 Lenoir-Rhyne 73 Presbyterian 73 Tusculum 73 Mars Hill 60 Lincoln Memorial

59 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA Rebecca Brezovec Heather Schlick Kerrin Sheldon Frank Marino Rebekah Moody Amber Hines Wingate University Academic All-America all-time list (as selected by CoSIDA) NOTE: Wingate University is ranked tied for fourth in the top 10 of NCAA Division II Academic All-America producing schools in the 2000s with 27 honorees during this millennium. Wingate s 36 Academic All-America honorees (lifetime) is tops among all SAC schools. Name Year Sport Team Major Ann Hancock 1990 Basketball Third English Patti Webster 1993 At-Large (Tennis) Third English Sherry Winn 1994 Basketball Third Accounting Cindy Irvin 1994 Softball First Biology Nessy Brewer 1995 Basketball First Psychology Cindy Irvin 1995 Softball First Biology Patrick Bartlett 1998 At-Large (Tennis) Third Business Administration Stephanie Kraemer 1999 Softball First Athletic Training Patrick Bartlett 1999 At-Large (Tennis) Second Business Administration Patrick Bartlett 2000 At-Large (Tennis) Second Business Administration Laura Rudnick 2001 Softball Third Athletic Training Jenna Calomeris 2001 At-Large (Tennis) Second Communication Studies *Jenna Calomeris 2002 At-Large (Tennis) First Communication Studies Cris Mechereffe 2002 At-Large (Golf) Third Business Administration Kelli Miller 2002 Track/Cross Country Third Communication Studies Remy Nsengiyumva 2002 Track/Cross Country Third Mathematics/Computer Science Lindsay Hinson 2002 Volleyball Third Biology David Yount 2003 Baseball Third Sport Management Lindsay Hinson 2003 Volleyball First Biology David Yount 2004 Baseball Second Sport Management Marius Dan 2004 At-Large (Tennis) Second Finance Christy Cousins 2005 At-Large (Swimming) Second Communication Studies Jessica Herman 2005 At-Large (Swimming) Second Biology Sarah Utz 2005 Track/Cross Country Third Biology Rebecca Brezovec 2005 Volleyball First Sociology Robert Dawson 2005 Soccer Third History Heather Schlick 2005 Soccer Third Spanish Jessica Herman 2006 At-Large (Swimming) First Biology *Rebecca Brezovec 2006 Volleyball First Sociology Heather Schlick 2006 Soccer First Spanish Kerrin Sheldon 2006 Soccer Second Communication Studies Frank Marino 2006 Football First Finance Rebekah Moody 2007 At-Large (Swimming) First Elementary Education Amber Hines 2007 Track/Cross Country Third Biology Melissa DeLuca 2007 Volleyball First Psychology Kerrin Sheldon 2007 Soccer First Communication Studies *Academic All-America of the Year (one selected in each sport) (Academic All-American list updated November 29, 2007)

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61 SIZE: 2,041 students, 390-acre campus including six residence halls, student apartments, rolling lawns, a lake, first-class athletic facilities and more than 30 buildings LOCATION: Less than an hour from metropolitan Charlotte, N.C. Four miles east of Monroe. Midway between the North Carolina mountains and coast. Wingate University, Campus Box 3059, Wingate, North Carolina Check out our home page at Or call us at HISTORY: Wingate University was founded by Baptists in 1896 as an independent institution and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Wingate University is coeducational. Its students come from more than 30 states across America and several foreign countries. They represent a diverse range of races, faiths and ethnic heritages. ACADEMICS: Wingate University is a liberal arts university offering more than 37 majors on the undergraduate level including pre-professional programs. It offers graduate programs in business and education as well as a doctorate of pharmacy (PharmD). Ninety percent of faculty hold doctorates in their teaching specialty. All classes and labs are taught by faculty. Low student-to-teacher ratio. ATHLETICS: NCAA Division II intercollegiate men s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis. Intercollegiate women s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Co-ed cheerleading is also a varsity sport. Men s and women s intramural programs. TRAVEL/STUDY PROGRAMS: W'International is available to every student at little additional cost. Students and professors have visited several hundred destinations on five continents throughout the world. The Wingate-in- London semester allows as many as 20 students and a Wingate University professor to spend 14 weeks studying in Europe each fall. Select Wingate University students study abroad at partner universities in Hong Kong, China and Copenhagen, Denmark. Undergraduate Studies Accounting Art Art & Education Athletic Training Biology Bioloy & Education Business Mathematics Chemistry Chemistry Business Communication Studies Computer Science Elementary Education English English & Education Environmental Biology Finance Fine Arts (BFA) History Human Services Management Marketing Mathematics Mathematics-Computer Science Mathematics & Education Middle Grade Education Music Music Education Parks & Recreation Administration Philosophy Physical Education Psychology Reading Education Religious Studies Sociology Social Studies Education Spanish Sport Management Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Ministerial Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Graduate Studies Business (MBA) Education (MAEd, MAT) Physical Education (MAEd.) Sports Administration (MAEd.) Educational Leadership (MAEd.) Professional Studies Pharmacy (PharmD.) DEGREES OFFERED: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Liberal Studies Bachelor of Music Education Bachelor of Fine Arts Master of Business Administration Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Arts in Education Doctor of Pharmacy Master of Education in Physical Education Master of Education in Sports Administration 59

62 WINGATE UNIVERSITY Discover Wingate University Wingate University is proud to be a part of Union County and offer quality programs for students and area residents. For the first time in its history, the university s enrollment is 2,041 students, with more than half of its student body from North Carolina. One of the university s unique points is a four-year residency requirement, enabling students to live and learn in an active campus community for a full college experience. Upperclassmen may choose the best in apartment living on campus at Jefferson at Wingate and at a new apartment-style residence hall in Watson Village. These apartments are fully equipped with the conveniences of home. With more than 40 clubs and organizations, students have a wide range of opportunities to learn through volunteering in the community. Wingate students develop leadership skills and friendships that last forever. For students who seek faith-based organizations, the Christian Student Union (CSU) and weekly campus worship services provide a chance to celebrate faith and come together as a family. The university s wide range of undergraduate majors offers students professional programs and a core curriculum in the liberal arts. The most popular majors for incoming freshmen students are pre-pharmacy, athletic training, elementary education and management. Hands-on learning takes place out of the classroom at Wingate University through internships and travel/study programs. As juniors, all eligible Wingate students are offered a ten-day travel experience with Wingate University professors at minimum expense. In the last decade, more than 3,100 Wingate students have traveled to over 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America. Semesters abroad are also offered in London, Hong Kong and Copenhagen. On a graduate level, Wingate s School of Graduate and Adult Education continues to expand evening programs at its metro campus in Matthews. New graduate degrees in educational leadership train today s teachers to become tomorrow s principals and administrators. New graduate programs in physical education and sport administration are also offered in Matthews as well as a bachelor degree completion option. The established MBA program continues to draw professionals to Wingate University for its unique onesemester prerequisite course. The one semester course for non-business backgrounds provides the essentials needed to enter the MBA program. Wingate University continues to achieve historic milestones. The School of Pharmacy honored its first graduating class in May It also received full accreditation by the American Council for Pharmaceutical Education. Its students share their knowledge and services with the community each semester through free health clinics and educational programs. In the athletic arena, Wingate achieved several firsts during the academic year. The university won the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Athletic Excellence Award. This annual award recognizes the highest overall finish based on final regular season standings in each of the 14 conference sports. The men s basketball team advanced to the Elite Eight in March, marking the first time a school from the SAC had won a regional championship. In the classroom, Bulldog student-athletes top the charts in several important categories. Wingate is ranked tied for fourth in the top 10 of NCAA Division II Academic All- America producing schools in the 2000 s with 25 honorees during this millennium. Wingate s 34 Academic All-America honorees (lifetime) is tops among all SAC schools. Wingate has 41 South Atlantic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award winners, 10 more than the next school in the league rankings. Each year, Wingate University also offers students and visitors the opportunity to attend concerts in the George A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center. The Performance Series offers country and classical music, theatre, dance, comedy and national speakers. Students perform choral and band concerts and theatre productions during the year at no charge. Since its founding in 1896, Wingate University has provided knowledge that integrates faith and inspires service. The university consistently ranks among the best small colleges in the Southeast. Students continue to find the family atmosphere, small classes and personal attention a major advantage to their personal growth. Welcome to Wingate University! Discover more by visiting or call

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