9o-5 (2011-12 DWU Men's Basketball Media Guide ... - DWU Athletics

THE GUIDE 

Table of Contents 

Table of Contents, DWU Quick Facts, DWU Fight Song, Credits...1 

Welcome................................................................................................2 

Corn Palace...........................................................................................3 

2011-12 Men’s Basketball Schedule/Team Photo.........................4 

Men’s Basketball Rosters...................................................................5 

Men’s Basketball Outlook...............................................................6-7 

Head Men’s Basketball Coach..........................................................8 

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaches/Trainers...............................9 

Men’s Basketball Player Profiles...............................................10-17 

Cheerleaders/Seniors/Physicians..................................................18 

2010-11 Men’s Basketball Statistics/Results...............................19 

2010-11 GPAC Standings and Honors..........................................20 

DWU Men’s Basketball History and Records.........................21-26 

Media/Champions of Character.......................................................27 

About DWU and Mitchell....................................................................28 

DWU Quick Facts 

Location: Dakota Wesleyan University 

1200 W. University Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301 

Founded: 1885 Enrollment: about 750 

Nickname: Tigers Colors: Royal Blue and White 

Arena: Corn Palace 

Capacity: 3,200 

Affiliation: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 

Conference: Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) 

President: Robert Duffett 

Athletic Director: Curt Hart 

Sports Information Director: Leah Rado 

Athletic Department Phone: 605-995-2112 

Athletic Department Fax: 605-995-2150 

Website: www.dwuathletics.com 

DWU Fight Song 

We’re loyal to you, Wesleyan! 

The white and the blue, Wesleyan! 

We’ll back you to stand 

against the best in the land 

for we know you are grand, Wesleyan! Rah! Rah! 

So stop that blockade, Wesleyan! 

Go crashing ahead, Wesleyan! 

For Tigers are fame protectors 

On team, for we expect a victory from you, Wesleyan! 

Track the Tigers! 

www.dwuathletics.com 

TIGERS 

Credits 

2011-12 DWU 

Men’s Basketball 

Media Guide 

The 2011-12 DWU Men’s 

Basketball Media Guide is 

designed and published by 

University Relations at 

Dakota Wesleyan University. 

Cover Design: Koryn Franson 

Copy Editors: Lori Essig, Chad Larson, Shane Murphy, 

Leah Rado 

Copy Writer: Leah Rado 

Layout and Design: Chad Larson 

Photographer: Melissa Wintemute, action photos, 

portraits and team photo 

Printer: McLeod’s Printing & Office Supply, Mitchell 

Cover Basketball Players: Jake Kneeland, Jordan Long, 

German Madueno, Kris Wilson 

Tiger Men’s Basketball 

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WELCOME 

Welcome to 2011-12 

Tiger Athletics 

From the President 

Hello to all Dakota Wesleyan 

University students, athletes, 

faculty, staff, alumni, fans, families 

and friends, and welcome to 

another exciting season of Tiger 

athletics. Our sports teams and 

student-athletes are an essential 

part of the DWU family, and Dakota 

Wesleyan sincerely appreciates 

your devoted support. 

We enter the 2011-12 academic 

year with high hopes that this will 

be an unforgettable year on the 

DWU campus, both academically 

and athletically. This year, we 

renew our commitment to 

academic excellence and student 

engagement, and we look forward 

to an exciting future. Throughout 

our history, athletics have been an 

important part of Wesleyan, and 

that tradition continues as we 

anticipate success for our teams 

on the field, court, course and 

track, as well as in the classroom. 

Whether with your presence at 

athletic events or through your 

monetary contributions, your 

support of our school, students, 

athletes, coaches and teams is 

greatly appreciated. The Dakota 

Wesleyan University family has 

never been stronger, and for that, 

we offer our sincere gratitude. 

Bob Duffett and Curt Hart 

TIGERS 

From the Athletic Director 

Hello and welcome to the start of 

another great season of Dakota 

Wesleyan University athletics. 

There has never been a better time 

to be a DWU Tiger than right now. 

We have an excellent group of 

coaches in place who have their 

goals set high and are committed 

to taking their programs to new 

heights in 2011-12 and beyond. 

We have a first-rate group of 

student-athletes who proudly 

represent Dakota Wesleyan’s 

values, and our athletic staff is 

committed to helping our teams 

excel. 

Much of our success wouldn’t be 

possible without the contributions 

of the DWU TeamMakers booster 

club and the DWU athletic 

corporate sponsors. These 

partnerships allow our coaches to 

recruit the best possible studentathletes. 

Both groups are 

extremely dedicated to helping 

provide a positive experience for 

our student-athletes. I’d like to offer 

a special thank you to the 

TeamMakers and corporate 

sponsors for your roles in Tiger 

athletics. 

Whatever your connection to DWU, 

we’d like to invite you to be a part of 

the Tiger athletic family as we 

continue our journey to reach new 

levels in both the NAIA and the 

Great Plains Athletic Conference. 

Welcome aboard, thanks for your 

support and go Tigers! 

Robert Duffett 

DWU President 

Track all your favorite Tiger sports 

teams online at: 

www.dwuathletics.com 

Curt L. Hart 

DWU Athletic Director 


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CORN PALACE 

TIGERS 

A One-of-a-Kind Arena in a “Basketball Town” 

Mitchell Corn Palace 

The World’s Only Corn Palace attracts tourists from across the 

country and the world each year, particularly during the summer 

months. However, during the winter months the Corn Palace 

transforms into one of the best small college and high school 

basketball venues in the entire country. The Corn Palace, built 

in 1892, seats 3,200 with stadium seating on one side of the 

court and bleachers on the other side and both ends. Murals 

celebrating South Dakota’s heritage, made entirely of corn, 

adorn the inside of the arena. 

In 2004, the Corn Palace was named one of the 10 best places 

to watch high school basketball by USA Today, and it is 

featured on nikebasketball.com’s Baller’s Network. 

The Tigers enjoy a distinct home-court advantage thanks to its 

unique and spectacular venue and the support it receives from 

the DWU campus and the city of Mitchell, which is a bona fide 

“basketball town.” In 2010-11, the Tiger men finished 13-2 at 

the Corn Palace. DWU ended the 2010-11 season with a 

seven-game home winning streak. 


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SCHEDULE 

2011-12 Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball Schedule 

TIGERS 

November 3 BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY HOME 7 p.m. 

5 at Trinity Bible College Ellendale, N.D. 4 p.m. 

8 MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY HOME 7 p.m. 

11-12 DWU FULTON STATE BANK CLASSIC HOME 

11 ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY HOME 8 p.m. 

12 KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY HOME 6 p.m. 

15 at Dakota State University Madison, S.D. 8 p.m. 

19 BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY* HOME 4 p.m. 

22 at York College York, Neb. 7 p.m. 

30 at Dordt College* Sioux Center, Iowa 8 p.m. 

December 3 at Hastings College* Hastings, Neb. 4 p.m. 

7 at Morningside College* Sioux City, Iowa 8 p.m. 

10 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY* HOME 8 p.m. 

14 MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE* HOME 8 p.m. 

17 at Doane College* Crete, Neb. 4 p.m. 

19 DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY HOME 7 p.m. 

29-30 Black Hills State Classic Spearfish, S.D. 

29 vs. South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Spearfish, S.D. 5 p.m. 

30 vs. Black Hills State University Spearfish, S.D. 7 p.m. 

January 4 MIDLAND UNIVERSITY* HOME 8 p.m. 

7 at Nebraska Wesleyan University* Lincoln, Neb. 4 p.m. 

11 NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE* HOME 8 p.m. 

15 HASTINGS COLLEGE* HOME 4 p.m. 

21 at Concordia University* Seward, Neb. 4 p.m. 

25 at Mount Marty College* Yankton, S.D. 8 p.m. 

28 DOANE COLLEGE* HOME 4 p.m. 

February 1 MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE* HOME 8 p.m. 

4 at Midland University* Fremont, Neb. 4 p.m. 

8 DORDT COLLEGE* HOME 8 p.m. 

12 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY* HOME 4 p.m. 

15 at Northwestern College* Orange City, Iowa 8 p.m. 

18 at Briar Cliff University* Sioux City, Iowa 4 p.m. 

22 GPAC Tournament Begins TBA TBA 

* indicates Great Plains Athletic Conference opponent 

HOME games in BOLD CAPS played at the Corn Palace 

Front row (left to right): Head Coach Shane Murphy, Trent Wookey, Carde Pennington, Mike Lee, Justin Nelson, Luke Bamberg, Kris 

Menning, Jake Kneeland, Kris Wilson, Assistant Coach Josh Mueller, Graduate Assistant Coach Zander Tasch. Back row: Darius 

Foreman, Pyne Lenocker, Bo LaCroix, Jalen Voss, Paul Burgess, Stephen Lee, Jordan Long, German Madueno, Joey Olson. 


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ROSTERS 

2011-12 DWU Tiger Men’s Basketball Numerical Roster 

No. Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School 

3 Justin Nelson* G 6-0 170 Jr. Gillette, Wyo./Campbell County High School 

4 Kris Wilson G 5-11 170 Sr. Lawrence, Kan./Neosho County Community College 

5 Carde Pennington G 5-7 130 Jr. Chicago, Ill./Malcolm X College 

10 Kris Menning G 6-4 175 Fr. Corsica, S.D./Corsica High School 

12 Bo LaCroix F 6-6 210 Jr. Hurley, S.D./Hurley High School 

14 Mike Lee G 5-11 190 Jr. Detroit, Mich./Owens Community College 

20 Luke Bamberg F 6-6 190 Fr. Corsica, S.D./Corsica High School 

24 Stephen Lee F 6-6 185 Fr. Viborg, S.D./Viborg High School 

30 Jalen Voss F 6-7 265 Fr. Worthington, Minn./Worthington High School 

32 German Madueno F 6-4 205 Sr. Woodland, Calif./American River College 

34 Paul Burgess F 6-9 215 Jr. Lancaster, Calif./Grossmont Community College 

42 Jordan Long* F 6-4 195 Sr. Mitchell, S.D./Mitchell High School 

44 Jake Kneeland G 6-2 190 Sr. Summit, S.D./Summit High School 

52 Pyne Lenocker F 6-5 215 Fr. Tulare, S.D./Hitchcock-Tulare High School 

Jace Eckstaine G 5-11 170 Fr. Crooks, S.D./Tri-Valley High School 

Darius Foreman F 6-5 175 Fr. Baltimore, Md./Hartford Community College 

Thomas Geraets G 6-4 175 Fr. Dell Rapids, S.D./Dell Rapids High School 

Brennan Hilzendeger F 6-3 175 Fr. Avon, S.D./Wagner High School 

Tracy Hofer G 6-0 205 Jr. Bridgewater, S.D./Bridgewater High School 

John Jones G 6-0 150 Fr. Hubbard, Texas/Hubbard High School 

Dominique Mack G 5-11 190 Fr. Pringle, S.D. 

Lee Niewenhuis G 6-1 175 Fr. New Holland, S.D./Dakota Christian High School 

James O’Halloran G 6-1 195 So. Dakota City, Neb. 

Joey Olson G 6-3 215 Fr. Piedmont, S.D./Sturgis Brown High School 

Jamar Reese G 5-11 165 Jr. Lawrence, Kan./Pratt Community College 

Michael Singsaath G 5-11 200 Fr. Worthington, Minn./Worthington High School 

Tyler Trevino G 6-0 150 Fr. Brandon, S.D./Brandon Valley High School 

Mitch Vander Pol G 6-0 150 Fr. Geddes, S.D./Dakota Christian High School 

Trent Wookey G 5-11 160 Jr. Kimball, S.D./Kimball High School 

* Tiger team captain 

Head Men’s Basketball Coach: Shane Murphy (The University of South Dakota ’94) 

Assistant Coaches: Josh Mueller, Zander Tasch 

TIGERS 

DWU ALPHABETICAL ROSTER 

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown 

20 Luke Bamberg F 6-6 190 Fr. Corsica, S.D. 

34 Paul Burgess F 6-9 215 Jr. Lancaster, Calif. 

Jace Eckstaine G 5-11 170 Fr. Crooks, S.D. 

Darius Foreman F 6-5 175 Fr. Baltimore, Md. 

Thomas Geraets G 6-4 175 Fr. Dell Rapids, S.D. 

Brennan Hilzendeger F 6-3 175 Fr. Avon, S.D. 

Tracy Hofer G 6-0 205 Jr. Bridgewater, S.D. 

John Jones G 6-0 150 Fr. Hubbard, Texas 

44 Jake Kneeland G 6-2 190 Sr. Summit, S.D. 

12 Bo LaCroix F 6-6 210 Jr. Hurley, S.D. 

14 Mike Lee G 5-11 190 Jr. Detroit, Mich. 

24 Stephen Lee F 6-6 185 Fr. Viborg, S.D. 

52 Pyne Lenocker F 6-5 215 Fr. Tulare, S.D. 

42 Jordan Long F 6-4 195 Sr. Mitchell, S.D. 

Dominique Mack G 5-11 190 Fr. Pringle, S.D. 

32 German Madueno F 6-4 205 Sr. Woodland, Calif. 

10 Kris Menning G 6-4 175 Fr. Corsica, S.D. 

Lee Niewenhuis G 6-1 175 Fr. New Holland, S.D. 

3 Justin Nelson G 6-0 170 Jr. Gillette, Wyo. 

James O’Halloran G 6-1 195 So. Dakota City, Neb. 

Joey Olson G 6-3 215 Fr. Piedmont, S.D. 

5 Carde Pennington G 5-7 130 Jr. Chicago, Ill. 

Jamar Reese G 5-11 165 Jr. Lawrence, Kan. 

Michael Singsaath G 5-11 200 Fr. Worthington, Minn. 

Tyler Trevino G 6-0 150 Fr. Brandon, S.D. 

Mitch Vander Pol G 6-0 150 Fr. Geddes, S.D. 

30 Jalen Voss F 6-7 265 Fr. Worthington, Minn. 

4 Kris Wilson G 5-11 170 Sr. Lawrence, Kan. 

Trent Wookey G 5-11 160 Jr. Kimball, S.D. 

PERSONNEL STATUS 

Starters Returning (3) Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. 

Jordan Long F 6-4 195 Sr. 

German Madueno F 6-4 205 Sr. 

Justin Nelson G 6-0 170 Jr. 

Starters Lost (3) Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. 

Larry Swann (graduation) G 6-1 200 Sr. 

Chase Walder (graduation) G 6-3 190 Sr. 

Brady Wiebe (graduation) F 6-6 225 Sr. 

THANKS 

for supporting the Tigers! 

DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 


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OUTLOOK 

Assistant 

TIGERS 

focused 

on their 

game 

BASKETBALL PREVIEW 

By LEAH RADO, Sports Information Director 

After the most successful five-year stretch in school history, 

the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s basketball team faces 

the task of replacing one of the most prolific scorers ever to 

come through the program. 

Lucky for second-year head coach Shane Murphy, he has 

several talented players ready to step in and take over the role 

as the Tigers’ go-to scorer. 

Brady Wiebe graduated in May as the fourth-leading 

scorer in Tiger men’s basketball history. He finished his career 

with 2,052 points, 1,097 rebounds, 270 assists, 153 steals and 

125 blocked shots. He earned All-Great Plains Athletic 

Conference First-Team honors for three seasons and was 

named the GPAC Player-of-the-Year as a senior. Wiebe holds 

the school record for free-throw accuracy in a game (100 

percent, 2010-11), free throws in a season (285, 2010-11) and 

free throws in a career (767). He is also just the second player 

to earn three All-American honors in a career. He earned thirdteam 

honors in 2009 and 2010 and first-team honors in 2011. 

“We’re not going to replace Brady Wiebe with one guy,” 

Murphy said. “I think the best thing we can do is try, by 

committee, to cover that position, but then also put ourselves in 

a position where we’re getting more out of our points and wings 

in our system this year. 

“I think that’s important; that we don’t think we’re going to 

replace Brady by putting another body in there and doing the 

same things we did. We’re going to have to change how we 

play.” 

Dakota Wesleyan, which went 24-9 and made it to the NAIA 

National Tournament for the fifth straight season in 2010-11, 

also lost its second- and third-leading scorers in Larry Swann 

and Chase Walder, but it returns a solid core of starters and 

bench players hungry for another trip to Point Lookout, Mo., 

come March. 

Leading the way for the Tigers this season is senior 

German Madueno (6-4, F, Woodland, Calif.). Madueno joined 

the Tigers before last season and finished his first year with the 

program, averaging 8.7 points per game – good for fourth on 

the team. He was also second on the team in field-goal 

percentage (.493). 

Seniors Jordan Long (6-4, F, Mitchell, S.D.) and Jake 

Kneeland (6-2, G, Summit, S.D.) enter their fourth and final 

seasons with the Tiger men’s basketball program in 2011-12. 

Both have been consistent players in their first three seasons 

with the team, and they will be looked to for leadership and 

experience this season. Long averaged 4.3 points and 3.2 

rebounds per game as a junior, and Kneeland averaged 2.2 

points per game. 

“I think Jordan, just the way he plays, I don’t know if he 

needs to do a whole lot more for us, but if he can come back 

with the same tenacity on the rebounding and defense and 

energy he brings, that’ll be great as a senior,” Murphy said. “I 

think German has a chance to step up and have a great year. I 

think he was limited because of what we did with Brady last 

year, and I’m thinking he can break through and have a great 

year for us shooting the basketball.” 

Also returning are point guards Kris Wilson (5-11, G, 

Lawrence, Kan.) and Justin Nelson (6-0, G, Gillette, Wyo.), as 

well as forward Bo LaCroix (6-6, F, Hurley, S.D.). 

Nelson took over as the team’s starting point guard as a 

sophomore last season, and he proved to be a steady leader. 

He also led the team – and the GPAC – in 3-point percentage 

(.453). Wilson also saw time guiding the Tiger offense in his 

first season with the program, and he became a valuable asset 

off the bench. LaCroix averaged 2.7 points off the bench, but 

he hit some big threes and made big blocks in key possessions 

for the Tigers as a sophomore last season. 

“I think Justin Nelson made some great strides, and he’s 

been a great leader at the guard spot,” Murphy said. “Bo 

LaCroix is a kid poised going into his junior year to blossom. I 

think all the tools are there for him.” 

Jake Kneeland 


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OUTLOOK 

TIGERS 

Jordan Long 

German Madueno 

Justin Nelson 

In his first full offseason 

with the Tigers, Murphy 

added plenty of new talent to 

help bolster the DWU roster. 

At the top of his recruiting list 

was freshman Jalen Voss, a 

6-foot-7, 265-pound forward 

from Worthington, Minn. Voss, 

who averaged 19 points and 

11 rebounds per game as a 

senior and is the Worthington 

High School career rebounds 

leader, will look to help 

replace Wiebe down low. 

Another top local recruit 

for Murphy was Corsica, S.D., 

standout Luke Bamberg. 

Bamberg (6-6, F) helped his 

Corsica/Stickney High School 

team to the Class “B” state title 

as a senior and averaged 12 

points, eight rebounds and 

five assists per game despite 

missing part of the season 

with a knee injury. Both Voss 

and Bamberg will be looked 

to for immediate 

contributions. 

“The key for us is with our 

new guys,” Murphy said. 

“Jalen Voss is one of those 

guys we’re going to ask to 

step into Brady’s position. Not 

necessarily fill his shoes, but 

he’s a guy who’s going to 

have to play well for us if we’re 

going to be successful. 

That’s not easy to do as a 

young guy, but I think we’ve 

got a good one, and he’s up to 

the challenge. 

“Luke Bamberg is another 

young kid who has great 

athleticism and a great feel for 

the game, and he comes out 

every day battling and 

competing. I think you’ll see 

those two freshmen playing a 

lot of minutes, and they need 

to be good minutes.” 

Murphy also signed 

several key transfers, 

including 5-foot-7 guard 

Carde Pennington 

(Chicago, Ill.) and 5-foot-11 guard Mike Lee (Detroit, Mich.). 

Both players have junior eligibility and bring college-level 

playing experience to the program. Lee joins the Tigers from 

Owens Community College, where he was the starting point 

guard and averaged 10 points and three assists per game as a 

sophomore. Pennington played two seasons at Malcolm X 

College; he also averaged 10 points and three assists per 

game as a sophomore. 

Junior forward Paul Burgess (6-9, Lancaster, Calif.) adds 

height and experience to the DWU lineup after playing at 

Grossmont Community College. Murphy also signed several 

other local freshman, including Stephen Lee (6-6, F, Viborg, 

S.D.), Kris Menning (6-4, G, Corsica, S.D.) and Jace 

Eckstaine (5-11, G, Crooks, S.D.). 

“Carde Pennington is very small, but extremely quick and 

has about as soft a touch as I’ve ever seen, so we have to figure 

out how to get him open and get him enough space so he can 

use that soft jump shot,” Murphy said. “Mike Lee is a kid who 

can be a big-time difference maker handling the ball, running 

the point guard spot, attacking the basket, being a scorer and 

being tenacious defensively. I think he can have a big impact 

on the game night in and night out. 

“Paul Burgess has battled injuries, but he’s a guy who will 

add depth for us at the post spot if we can get him healthy.” 

The Tigers were picked to finish fifth in the GPAC in the 

preseason coaches’ poll, but Murphy said he’s not paying 

attention to that right now. 

Murphy hopes that the combination of returning players and 

new signees is the right one to allow the Tigers’ successful run 

as of late to continue this year, and also in the coming years. 

“I think if we try to label this team as a GPAC contender or a 

team that’s going to place third or fifth, that’s unfair to this group 

just because of the newness that we have,” he said. “We need 

to focus on developing this team to be the best it can be. I think 

when we step out on the floor in early November all the way 

through March, this group has the potential to be competitive 

every game we play, and that will give us a chance to win.” 

TIGER MEN’S BASKETBALL 2011-12 

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COACHES 

TIGERS 

SHANE MURPHY (South Dakota ’94) 

Head Men’s Basketball Coach 

Second Season (24-9, 1 year) 

The 2010-11 season was one of 

transition for the Dakota Wesleyan 

University men’s basketball team with a 

new head coach, but Shane Murphy 

made sure that transition was a 

seamless one. The Tigers ended 

Murphy’s first season at the helm in the 

same spot they had the past four 

seasons – at the NAIA Men’s Basketball 

National Championships in Point 

Lookout, Mo. 

Murphy, who enters his second 

season with the Tigers in 2011-12, took 

over the men’s basketball program after 

its most successful season in history, 

and he was able to continue that 

success. Dakota Wesleyan finished the 

year 24-9 and ranked No. 18 in the NAIA 

Division II. It finished third in the Great 

Plains Athletic Conference and made its 

fifth straight trip to the national 

tournament, where it upset No. 15 

Grace College and advanced to the 

Sweet 16 before falling to secondseeded 

Northwood College. 

The Tigers beat four top-10 

opponents in 2010-11. They beat No. 6 

Black Hills State University in overtime in 

early November, and ended the season 

with upsets of No. 8 Briar Cliff and No. 

10 Northwestern College. All three wins 

were at the World’s Only Corn Palace. 

DWU also beat undefeated Xavier 

University (La.), which was ranked No. 9 

in the NAIA Division I, at a holiday 

tournament in Miami, Fla. 

Senior Brady Wiebe finished his fouryear 

career as one of the most 

decorated athletes in DWU men’s 

basketball history. He became the 

fourth player in DWU men’s basketball 

history to score more than 2,000 career 

points, and finished his career with 

2,052 points and 1,097 rebounds. He 

became the second three-time All- 

American in men’s basketball history 

when he earned All-American First- 

Team honors. He was also named the 

GPAC’s Player-of-the-Year and earned 

All-GPAC First-Team honors. 

Wiebe was also named to the Capital 

One Academic All-District Team, and 

he, along with Mark Mingo and Mitch 

Reed, earned NAIA Scholar-Athlete 

honors. Seniors Chase Walder and 

Larry Swann were both named to the All- 

GPAC Second Team. 

Murphy took a two-year hiatus from 

coaching to work as a recruiter for the 

Principal Financial Group in Sioux 

Falls, S.D., but before that, he led the 

University of Sioux Falls men’s 

basketball program to the most 

successful stretch in school history. 

Murphy was named the 2006 GPAC 

Coach-of-the-Year and the 2002 South 

Dakota Men’s College Coach-of-the- 

Year. He led the Cougars to two 

conference titles and two GPAC 

Tournament titles in seven years of 

coaching. Between 2001 and 2008, 

Murphy led his squads to the most wins 

in school history (154) with a .662 

winning percentage and a singleseason 

record of 28 wins in a season. 

The Cougars were a constant on the 

NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, and they 

were ranked No. 1 at one point in 2007. 

Murphy coached USF to four NAIA 

Division II National Tournaments in six 

seasons, including a trip to the Final 

Four in 2004. At USF, he recruited and 

coached five All-Americans and 11 All- 

GPAC players. 

Before coaching at USF, Murphy 

played and coached at the University of 

South Dakota, his alma mater. He was 

an assistant coach for the Coyotes from 

1995-2001, and he helped USD to North 

Central Conference titles in 1999, 2000 

and 2001, and NCAA Division II National 

Tournament appearances in 1999 and 

2000. He was also a graduate assistant 

at USD from 1994-95. 

Murphy started his collegiate playing 

career at Drake University and 

transferred to USD after two seasons. 

He led the Coyotes to two conference 

and regional titles and was an All- 

Conference, All-Region and All-America 

Honorable Mention selection in 1994. 

He received a Bachelor of Science 

degree in business administration with 

an emphasis in finance and human 

relations from USD in 1994, and he 

completed his Master of Business 

Administration in 1996, also at USD. 

Murphy and his wife, Jill, live in 

Mitchell with their daughters, Allison, 15; 

and Emma, 11. 

CONTACT INFO 

• Call 605-995-2875 • Email shmurphy@dwu.edu 


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COACHES 

Win-Loss Records by Coach 

Coach (Years) W L 

Gordon Fosness (1961-83) 351 195 

10 Conference Championships 

Doug Martin (1988-05) 252 256 


Les Belding (1934-45) 147 51 


John Hemenway (2005-10) 115 49 

1 Conference Championship 

Stewart Ferguson (1929-34) 71 17 


Bud Dougherty (1919-27) 71 36 


Jim Borsheim (1956-61) 70 35 

Bob McCardle (1949-54) 56 42 

Jim Martin (1983-87) 41 65 


Dave Gorby (1946-48) 37 13 


Shane Murphy (2010-pres.) 24 9 

Erv Pitts (1954-56) 21 16 

Ray Green (1945) 16 6 


Elliott Hatfield (1927-29) 16 11 

Edwin “Red” Thomas (1948) 10 12 

Harry Hersey (1917) 7 1 

Emerson Cobb (1943) 6 6 

John Morrison (1987) 4 24 

DWU ATHLETIC TRAINERS 

Jarod 

Guthmiller, 

M.S., ATC 

Men’s Basketball 

Athletic Trainer 

Kacie 

Sanderson 

Student Athletic 

Trainer 

Abby 

Hubbard 


Trainer 

Sarah 

Weidler 


Trainer 

Eric 

Lundberg 


Trainer 

For more information 

about DWU Athletic 

Training, go to 

www.dwu.edu/ 

catalog/courses/ 

athletic_training.htm 

on the Web. 

TIGERS 

Josh Mueller 

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach 

Josh Mueller begins his second season 

as the assistant coach for the Dakota 

Wesleyan University men’s basketball 

program in 2011-12. This is Mueller’s first 

coaching stint, but he has a wealth of 

basketball experience under his belt and 

has been a valuable addition to the Tiger coaching staff. 

Most recently, Mueller played professional basketball in 

Finland, Holland and Germany. He also spent time in the 2nd 

Bundesliga in Germany. He played in Germany for three years 

and spent one year each in Finland and Holland. Before 

playing overseas, he played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, an 

NBA Development League team in Sioux Falls, S.D. 

Mueller played college basketball at the University of South 

Dakota, and he graduated as the career leader in assists 

(801), steals (256) and 3-point field goals (308). He is second 

on the all-time scoring list (1,994). Mueller was a part of the 

2005 North Central Conference Tournament Championship 

team which won a school-record 27 games. He was a twotime 

Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year finalist, which includes 

the top 16 guards in the nation. He was also a three-time 

selection to the NCC All-Conference Team. 

In high school, Mueller was a part of a West Central squad 

that won back-to-back state titles at the South Dakota Class “A” 

State Tournament in 2000 and 2001. He also led his team to a 

runner-up finish in 1999. He is third all-time in points scored in 

South Dakota with 2,563, and he holds the state tournament 

record for most points with 147 in three games. 

Mueller lives in Mitchell and is pursuing a master’s degree in 

education at Dakota Wesleyan. 

Zander Tasch 

Graduate Assistant 

Men’s Basketball Coach 

Zander Tasch enters his second season 

as the DWU men’s basketball graduate 

assistant in 2011-12. Tasch started with 

the Tigers in the 2010-11 season, and he 

helped Dakota Wesleyan to a 24-9 overall 

record and a Sweet 16 appearance in the 

NAIA National Championships in Point Lookout, Mo. 

At Dakota Wesleyan, Tasch serves as a recruiting 

coordinator for the men’s basketball program and helps with 

film exchange, scouting reports, film breakdown and 

monitoring the academic progress of the Tiger basketball 

players. 

Before coming to DWU, Tasch, a Nantucket, Mass., native, 

worked the 2009-10 season in basketball operations at Long 

Island University – C.W. Post, an NCAA Division II school. 

Tasch graduated from the College of Charleston in 2006 

with a degree in mass media communications. In addition to 

his work with college teams, he has also worked two summers 

at the LeBron James Kings Academy and Wootten Basketball 

Camps. He helped for one season at the Jim Calhoun Camp 

at the University of Connecticut, Providence College Basketball 

Camp, the Paul Pierce Camp and the Celtics Youth Camps. 

At Dakota Wesleyan, Tasch is pursuing a master’s degree in 

educational policy and administration. 


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#44 Jake Kneeland 

6-2 • 190 • Senior • Guard 

Summit, S.D. 

Summit High School 

TIGERS 

General: A fourth-year player ... a talented combo 

guard with good range on his jump shot ... emerged 

as a go-to guy off the bench as a sophomore ... 

should continue to give the Tigers valuable minutes off the bench this 

season ... a smart player with a high basketball IQ ... working on ball 

handling and athleticism ... a versatile option in the backcourt. 

DWU: Played in all 33 games and started in four as a junior in 2010-11 ... 

scored 74 points and averaged 2.2 points per game ... scored a careerhigh 

12 points against Concordia (12/4/10) and Mayville State (12/17/10) 

... also finished with 33 rebounds, 18 assists, eight steals and six 

blocked shots ... appeared in 34 games and started in 10 in 2009-10 ... 

averaged 3.1 points per game ... also finished with 28 rebounds, 25 

assists and 16 steals ... hit 24 3-point shots ... scored a season-high 11 

points against Cornerstone at the NAIA National Tournament (3/2/10) ... 

also scored nine points against Dordt (1/13/10) and seven points on 

three different occasions ... appeared in two games as a true freshman 

in 2008-09 ... grabbed one rebound ... also a member of the Tigers’ 

junior varsity team as a freshman. 

High School: A three-time All-Conference selection and the 2007-08 

Conference MVP ... scored 1,191 career points ... averaged 19.0 points, 

5.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game as a senior ... team’s Most 

Improved Player in 2005-06 ... a four-year starter ... led Summit to a 13-6 

record in 2006-07 and a 11-11 mark in 2007-08 ... also an All-State 

football player ... earned a total of 11 varsity letters in basketball, football 

and track ... named Male Student-of-the-Year ... academic letterwinner ... 

recipient of the U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award. 

Personal: Born May 12, 1990 ... son of Scott and Laurie Kneeland ... a 

sports management major. 

#4 Kris Wilson 

5-11 • 170 • Senior • Guard 

Lawrence, Kan. 

Neosho County Community College 

General: A second-year player for the Tigers ... 

another option at the point ... a quick, athletic guard. 

DWU: Transferred to DWU from Neosho County 

Community College before his junior season ... played in 32 games and 

started in 11 for the Tigers ... averaged 3.3 points per game ... scored 

106 points in his first season with DWU ... also averaged 3.1 rebounds 

per game ... finished with 98 rebounds, 53 assists and 22 steals ... was 

third on the team in total assists ... scored 16 points against Dordt 

(11/20/10) and 13 against Concordia (1/16/11) ... had 10 rebounds 

against the University of Sioux Falls (12/8/10) … had five assists against 

Dakota State (10/30/10) and Black Hills State (11/6/10). 

College: Averaged 10 points, five assists, five rebounds and one steal 

per game at Neosho County Community College. 

High School: Averaged 15 points, eight assists and three rebounds per 

game for Lawrence Free State High School ... broke the school record for 

steals and assists. 

Personal: Born Sept. 1, 1989 ... son of Kirk and Deborah Ferguson ... a 

sports management major. 


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#42 Jordan Long 

6-4 • 195 • Senior • Forward 

Mitchell, S.D. 

Mitchell High School 

TIGERS 

General: A fourth-year player ... a solid bench player who 

can also be called upon to start when needed ... an 

athletic forward ... an excellent defender with good 

rebounding skills ... great at finishing in transition and running the floor ... will 

be looked to for big nights shooting and on the boards as a senior. 

2010-11: Played in 31 games and started in 15 as a junior ... averaged 4.3 

points per game ... finished with 132 total points ... also averaged 3.2 

rebounds per game ... was third on the team with 100 total rebounds ... also 

had 43 assists, 20 steals and was second on the team with 13 blocked 

shots ... scored a career-high 15 points against Concordia (1/16/11) ... also 

had 12 points against Hastings (2/19/11) ... pulled down nine rebounds 

against Dordt (1/12/11) and had six assists against Northwestern (2/16/11). 

DWU: Appeared in 26 games as a sophomore ... scored 15 points and had 

20 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and five steals ... scored three points 

and had five rebounds in the season opener at Nebraska Christian (11/3/09) 

... appeared in 30 of 34 games as a true freshman ... averaged 1.0 points 

and 1.1 rebounds per game ... also had eight assists, five steals and three 

blocked shots ... had career highs of seven points and four rebounds against 

Grace (11/22/08) ... scored six points against Dordt (1/26/09) ... had three 

rebounds three times in GPAC play. 

High School: A two-year letterwinner for head coach Gary Munsen at Mitchell 

High School ... an All-ESD selection as a senior ... averaged 12 points and 

eight rebounds per game as a senior ... led Mitchell to a 19-6 overall record 

and a second-place finish at the Class “AA” State Tournament ... averaged 

seven points and seven rebounds as a junior ... a member of the honor roll. 

Personal: Born May 17, 1990 ... son of Todd Long and Dawn Greenway ... a 

business administration major ... played his high school home games in the 

Corn Palace. 

#32 German Madueno 

6-4 • 205 • Senior • Forward 

Woodland, Calif. 

American River College 

General: A second-year player for the Tigers ... emerged 

as a leader and a go-to player in his first season with 

DWU in 2010-11... will be looked to for scoring and 

leadership on the court ... adds height to DWU’s front line. 

DWU: Transferred to DWU from American River College before the 2010-11 

season ... played in 31 games and started in 16 as a junior ... finished fourth 

on the team with an average 8.7 points per game ... scored 271 points in his 

first season with DWU ... also averaged 3.1 rebounds per game ... finished 

with 96 rebounds, 35 assists, 16 steals and five blocked shots ... was 

second on the team with a .493 field-goal percentage ... led the team in 

scoring three times ... scored a season-high 20 points against Northwestern 

(2/16/11) ... also led the team in rebounding twice, including nine against 

Mount Marty (12/1/10) ... had five assists against York (12/6/10). 

College: Was an All-Conference player for American River College where he 

averaged 15 points and five rebounds per game. 

High School: Averaged 18 points and eight rebounds per game in his prep 

career ... named the 2007 MVP. 

Personal: Born July 5, 1989 ... son of German and Reyna Madueno ... a sport, 

exercise and wellness major. 


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#12 Bo LaCroix 

6-6 • 210 • Junior • Forward 

Hurley, S.D. 

Hurley High School 

TIGERS 

General: A third-year player ... a versatile player ... has great size ... can 

play both forward and guard ... a good 3-point shooter who can create 

his own shot and get to the rim ... a good knack for rebounding ... a solid 

bench player capable of making big plays. 

2010-11: Played in 31 games and started in two as a sophomore ... averaged 2.7 points per 

game ... scored 85 total points ... also pulled down 2.0 rebounds per game and had 63 total 

rebounds ... finished with 15 assists, nine steals and six blocked shots ... shot .750 from the 

line ... scored a season-high nine points versus Grace at the NAIA National Tournament 

(3/10/11) ... had seven rebounds twice. 

2009-10: Played in 33 games as a freshman ... averaged 3.6 points and 1.9 rebounds per 

game ... finished with 63 rebounds, 16 assists, 13 blocks and nine steals ... scored a 

career-high 11 points against Dana (1/30/10) ... also scored 10 points against Black Hills 

State (11/7/09) ... had five rebounds in two games. 

High School: A Class “B” All-State Second-Team selection as a senior at Hurley High School 

... a four-time Tri-Valley All-Conference pick ... a four-year starter and letterwinner ... averaged 

23.2 points, 12.1 rebounds, 4.3 blocks and 4.1 assists per game as a senior ... set Hurley 

school records for 3-pointers in a season (70) and career (192), and blocked shots in a 

season (99) and career (220) ... scored a career-high 43 points in a game ... led the 

Bulldogs to the 2007 Class “B” State Championship by making three 3-pointers in the final 

1:30 of the game against Mitchell Christian ... a 2007 Class “B” All-State Tournament Team 

selection ... also led Hurley to the 2008 Class “9AA” State Football Championship as the starting quarterback ... holds Hurley’s 

school high jump record of 6-3 1/4. 

Personal: Born Sept. 28, 1990 ... son of Bret LaCroix and Castle Kelly ... a history education major. 

#3 Justin Nelson 

6-0 • 170 • Junior • Guard 

Gillette, Wyo. 

Campbell County High School 

General: A fourth-year junior ... redshirted in 2008-09 ... a talented point 

guard with a great basketball IQ ... took over as the team’s starting point 

guard as a sophomore last season ... has a great jump shot and is 

good at running an offense. 

2010-11: Played in 21 games and started in 19 as a sophomore in 2010-11 ... emerged as 

the team’s starting point guard as a sophomore ... averaged 6.6 points per game ... scored 

138 total points ... also averaged 3.2 rebounds per game ... finished with 67 rebounds, 42 

assists and 23 steals ... led the team with a .518 field-goal percentage (43-for-83) ... was 

also first on the team and in the GPAC with a .453 3-point percentage (24-for-53) ... scored 

11 points against Grace College in the first round of the NAIA National Tournament (3/10/11) 

... scored 10 points on four different occasions ... pulled down eight rebounds against Xavier 

(12/30/10) … had five assists against Grace University (12/9/10) and five steals against 

St. Thomas (12/28/10). 

DWU: Saw time in 19 games in 2009-10 ... scored two points and had four rebounds, four 

assists, one block and two steals ... appeared in four games before redshirting in 2008-09 ... 

had four rebounds ... spent most of the 2008-09 season dealing with injuries. 

High School: Named 2008 Wyoming Gatorade Player-of-the-Year and the Class “4A” East 

Player-of-the-Year ... an All-State selection ... a two-time All-Conference pick ... led Campbell 

County to a 24-4 record and the 2008 Class “4A” State Championship ... averaged 13.1 

points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.2 steals per game as a senior ... shot 50 percent 

from the floor, 71 percent from the free-throw line and 38.4 percent on 3-pointers as a senior ... a Presidential Academic Excellence 

Award winner ... a recipient of the U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award. 

Personal: Born Nov. 17, 1989 ... son of Byron and Jane Nelson ... a sports management major ... brother Scott was an All-GPAC 

Honorable Mention selection in 2008 and 2009. 


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Tracy Hofer 


Bridgewater, S.D. 

Bridgewater High School 

General: A third-year player ... a versatile 

guard ... brings a great attitude to the team 

... an extremely hard worker ... good allaround 

game. 

DWU: Was a member of the Dakota Wesleyan junior varsity 

team in 2009-10 and 2010-11. 

High School: An All-Conference performer and a four-year 

letterwinner at Bridgewater ... started at guard as a senior ... 

averaged 13 points, seven assists and four rebounds per 

game in 2008-09 ... recorded one career triple-double with 29 

points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists ... led the Huskies to the 

2009 District Championship ... a team captain in three sports ... 

earned a total of 11 letters in basketball, football and golf ... a 

member of the National Honor Society and the honor roll. 

Personal: Born May 23, 1991 ... son of Cordell and Linda Hofer 

... a nursing major. 

TIGERS 

James O’Halloran 

6-1 • 195 • Sophomore • Guard 

Dakota City, Neb. 

General: A second-year player ... a goodsized 

guard ... a skilled player with a good 

knowledge of the game ... will add height 

and depth to the Tiger bench. 

College: Played on the Tigers’ junior varsity squad in 2010-11. 

High School: Was home schooled in Dakota City, Neb. ... 

played basketball for the Sioux City Warriors, a home-schooled 

team in Sioux City, Iowa, for four seasons ... averaged 22.9 

points per game ... named to several All-Tournament teams ... 

was named MVP of the Siouxland Community Christian 

Tournament ... a team captain in 2008-09 and 2009-10. 

Personal: Born Feb. 4, 1992 ... son of Patrick and Sandra 

O’Halloran ... a criminal justice major. 

Trent Wookey 

5-11 • 160 • Junior • Guard 

Kimball, S.D. 

Kimball High School 

General: A third-year player ... a talented off 

guard ... a great catch-and-shoot scorer ... 

has a great attitude and outstanding work 

ethic ... working on developing an all-around game. 

DWU: Was a member of the Dakota Wesleyan junior varsity 

team in 2009-10 and 2010-11. 

High School: a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at 

Kimball ... an All-Conference Third-Team selection as a senior 

... averaged 17 points, 4.7 rebounds and four assists per game 

in 2008-09 ... the Kiotes’ 2008-09 Team Co-MVP ... an All- 

Conference Honorable Mention pick as a junior with 14.6 

points and five rebounds per game ... earned a total of 13 

varsity letters in basketball, football, and track and field. 

Personal: Born Sept. 8, 1990 ... son of Kevin Wookey and 

Virginia Banek ... a sport, exercise and wellness major. 

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COLLEGE TRANSFERS 

#34 Paul Burgess 

6-9 • 215 • Junior • Forward 

Lancaster, Calif. 

Grossmont Community College 

General: Transferred to DWU from 

Grossmont College in El Cajon, Calif., 

before the 2011-12 season ... has junior 

eligibility ... looking to make a return to basketball after taking a 

year off ... adds height to the Tigers’ front line ... also adds 

college-level basketball experience. 

College: Played one season of basketball at Grossmont 

College ... averaged five points and shot 51 percent from the 

field as a freshman ... had his sophomore season cut short 

due to injury ... decided to sit out the 2010-11 season. 

High School: A two-year letterwinner on the Lancaster High 

School basketball team in Lancaster, Calif. ... also lettered 

once in volleyball. 

Personal: Born Feb. 8, 1988 ... son of Paul and Wendy Burgess 

... an education major. 

#14 Mike Lee 

5-11 • 190 • Junior • Guard 

Detroit, Mich. 

Owens Community College 

General: Transferred to DWU from Owens 

Community College in Toledo, Ohio, before 

the 2011-12 season ... has junior eligibility 

... a talented guard capable of running the team’s offense ... 

gives DWU another option at point guard ... provides collegelevel 

basketball experience ... adds depth to the Tiger roster. 

College: Was the starting point guard at Owens Community 

College for two seasons ... averaged 10 points, three assists 

and two rebounds per game as a sophomore ... also averaged 

nine points, two rebounds and two assists per game as a 

freshman ... shot 42 percent from long range. 

High School: Played prep basketball at Wayne Memorial High 

School in Detriot ... led his team to a 19-3 record as a senior ... 

the starting point guard. 

Personal: Born June 7, 1990 ... son of Michael Lee Sr. and 

Rena Davis ... a sports management major. 

TIGERS 

#5 Carde Pennington 


Chicago, Ill. 

Malcolm X College 

General: Transferred to DWU from Malcolm 

X College before the 2011-12 season ... 

has junior eligibility ... a quick guard with 

good speed and a good touch ... gives the Tigers another go-to 

player to run the offense ... adds depth and college-level 

experience to the DWU lineup. 

College: Played junior college basketball for two seasons at 

Malcolm X College in Chicago ... averaged 10 points and three 

assists per game as a sophomore ... averaged 15 points and 

four assists per game as a freshman. 

High School: Played prep basketball at Rich South High School 

in Chicago ... a three-year letterwinner on the basketball team 

... helped his team to a regional championship ... a member of 

the honor roll. 

Personal: Born Aug. 11, 1991 ... son of Cedric Pennington and 

Senaria Williams ... a business management major. 

Jamar Reese 

5-11 • 165 • Junior • Guard 

Lawrence, Kan. 

Pratt Community College 

General: Comes to DWU from Pratt 

Community College in Pratt, Kan. ... adds 

college experience to the Tiger roster. 

College: Played for two seasons at Pratt Community College ... 

shot 45 percent from 3-point range in 46 games, good for 12th 

in school history ... averaged 1.6 points per game as a 

sophomore in 2010-11 ... played in 26 games and hit 10 

3-pointers ... had 20 rebounds and 12 assists ... averaged 1.3 

points per game as a freshman in 20 games played. 

High School: Played prep ball at Free State High School in 

Lawrence, Kan. ... helped his team to a third-place finish at the 

state tournament ... was a regional track champion. 

Personal: Born April 17, 1990 ... son of Marvin and Joyce Reese 

... a sports management major. 

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FRESHMEN 

#20 Luke Bamberg 

6-6 • 190 • Freshman • Forward 

Corsica, S.D. 

Corsica High School 

General: Comes to DWU after a successful 

prep career at Corsica High School ... 

helped his teams to a 44-3 record and a 

state title in his final two seasons ... expected to make an 

immediate impact with the Tigers ... also signed to play 

baseball for DWU. 

High School: A four-year starter and letterwinner at Corsica 

High School ... averaged 12 points, eight rebounds and five 

assists per game as a senior despite missing part of the 

season with a knee injury ... shot 55 percent from the field ... led 

the Jaguars to the 2011 Class “B” State Championship and a 

23-2 record ... went 21-1 as a junior ... a four-time All- 

Conference selection, including a two-time first-team honoree 

... earned Class “B” All-State Second-Team honors and Class 

“B” All-Tournament honors as a senior ... earned the 

Sportsmanship Award at the Hanson Classic ... also lettered 

twice in baseball. 

Personal: Born Oct. 10, 1992 ... son of Robert and Brenda 

Bamberg ... an undecided major ... played high school 

basketball with Tiger teammate Kris Menning. 

Jace Eckstaine 

5-11 • 170 • Freshman • Guard 

Crooks, S.D. 

Tri-Valley High School 

General: Had a successful prep career for 

Tri-Valley High School ... could make an 

immediate impact as a freshman ... adds 

depth to the Tiger lineup. 

High School: A three-year starter and four-time letterwinner for 

Tri-Valley High School ... averaged 17 points, six rebounds, 

three assists and two steals per game as a senior ... averaged 

13 points, four rebounds and three assists per game as a 

junior ... earned All-Conference honors ... helped the Mustangs 

to a 17-6 record in both his junior and senior seasons ... also 

lettered three times in football and twice in track ... a part of the 

2007 and 2008 Class “11B” State Championship football 

teams ... earned All-Conference honors and was named to the 

Sioux Falls Argus Leader Elite 45 Honorable Mention squad ... 

a member of the honor roll for four years ... a member of the 

National Honor Society. 

Personal: Born Oct. 23, 1992 ... son of Terry and Tara Eckstaine 

... an undecided major. 

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TIGERS 

Thomas Geraets 


Dell Rapids, S.D. 

Dell Rapids High School 

General: Joins the Tigers after a 

successful prep career at Dell Rapids High 

School ... could see playing time as a 

freshman ... adds height and depth to the DWU lineup. 

High School: A three-year starter and letterwinner at Dell 

Rapids High School ... shot just under 74 percent from the freethrow 

line ... had 66 steals as a senior ... helped the Quarriers 

to a 23-3 record and a third-place finish at the Class “A” State 

Tournament as a senior ... named Dell Rapids’ Athlete-of-the- 

Year in 2010 ... also lettered twice in football. 

Personal: Born Sept. 29, 1992 ... son of Julie Wanner and the 

late Jay Geraets ... an athletic training major. 

#24 Stephen Lee 


Viborg, S.D. 

Viborg High School 

General: Played for successful prep 

programs with Viborg and Viborg/Hurley ... 

adds height to the Tiger lineup ... should 

see varsity minutes as a freshman. 

High School: Earned three varsity letters and was a three-year 

starter at Viborg ... helped Viborg/Hurley to a runner-up finish at 

the Class “A” State Tournament as a senior ... averaged 6.3 

points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game as a senior ... a 

part of three Tri-Valley Conference Championships as well as 

three district and regional championships ... earned Tri-Valley 

Conference Honorable Mention honors as a junior ... also 

lettered three times in football and five times in track ... earned 

All-Conference Honorable Mention honors for football and All- 

State First-Team honors for football. 

Personal: Born July 10, 1992 ... son of Troy and Amy Lee ... an 

undecided major. 

#52 Pyne Lenocker 


Tulare, S.D. 

Hitchcock-Tulare High School 

General: Played prep basketball for a 

successful program at Hitchcock-Tulare ... 

could see varsity minutes as a freshman. 

High School: Earned two letters and started for one year at 

Hitchcock-Tulare High School ... averaged 12.4 points and nine 

rebounds per game as a senior ... shot 62 percent from the 

field and 56 percent from the line ... blocked 47 shots ... helped 

the Patriots to a fifth-place finish at the Class “B” State 

Tournament as a senior and a runner-up finish as a junior ... 

also lettered four times in track and three times in football. 

Personal: Born April 13, 1993 ... son of Bryan and Barb 

Lenocker ... a history major ... sister Aimee runs for the DWU 

cross country team. 

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#10 Kris Menning 


Corsica, S.D. 

Corsica High School 

TIGERS 

#30 Jalen Voss 


Worthington, Minn. 

Worthington High School 

General: A talented athlete from a 

successful high school program ... 

expected to make an immediate impact as 

a freshman. 

High School: A three-year starter and four-time letterwinner at 

Corsica High School ... helped Corsica/Stickney to the Class 

“B” State Championship as a senior ... averaged 18 points, 

eight rebounds and three assists per game as a senior ... shot 

52 percent from the field, including 33 percent from long range 

... helped his team to a 44-3 record in his final two seasons ... 

named Custer Battlefield Highway Conference MVP ... earned 

All-Conference honors three times, including two first-team 

honors ... earned All-State Second-Team honors as a junior ... 

named to the Class “B” All-Tournament Team as a senior ... the 

DWU Classic MVP as a senior ... a 1,000-point scorer ... also 

lettered three times in football and twice in golf ... a member of 

the National Honor Society. 

Personal: Born April 21, 1993 ... son of Frank and Shelly 

Menning ... an undecided major ... played high school 

basketball with Tiger teammate Luke Bamberg. 


Tyler Trevino 


Brandon, S.D. 

Brandon Valley High School 

General: Comes to DWU from Brandon 

Valley High School ... an athletic guard who 

has the potential to make an impact as a 

freshman. 

High School: A two-time starter and letterwinner ... averaged 11 

points, four rebounds and 2.5 assists per game as a senior ... 

shot 43.1 percent from the field ... a team captain as a senior ... 

played in the 3-Class Shootout All-Star Game as a senior ... 

named to the Class “AA” All-Tournament Team as a senior ... 

earned All-State Honorable Mention accolades in 2011 ... 

earned his team’s Playmaker Award in 2010 ... also lettered 

twice in track and cross country. 

Personal: Born Sept. 16, 1992 ... son of Gino and Janna 

Trevino ... an undecided major. 

Darius Foreman 


Baltimore, Md. 

Hartford Community College 

General: Comes to DWU from Hartford 

Community College in Bel Air, Md. ... adds 

height to the Tiger front line. 

Personal: Born Feb. 2, 1991 ... son of Tanya Flack ... a 

psychology major. 

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General: Comes to DWU from Worthington 

High School ... one of the Tigers’ top 

recruits for 2011-12 ... has the ability to 

make an impact immediately as a freshman ... adds size and 

height to the Tiger lineup. 

High School: Averaged 19 points and 11 rebounds per game 

as a senior ... finished as Worthington High School’s career 

rebounds leader ... is also fourth on the all-time scoring list ... 

earned All-Conference and All-Area First-Team honors ... also 

earned All-State Honorable Mention ... played for the South 

Dakota Heat AAU basketball team. 

Personal: Born Sept. 29, 1992 ... son of Bryan Voss and Becky 

Bovee ... an undecided major ... played high school basketball 

with Tiger teammate Michael Singsaath. 

Brennan Hilzendeger 


Avon, S.D. 

Wagner High School 

General: Played high school basketball at 

Wagner High School, including two 

seasons for current DWU women’s head 

coach Jason Christensen ... adds height and speed to the 

Tiger roster. 

High School: Earned four varsity letters at Wagner High School 

... averaged 16 points, five rebounds and three assists per 

game as a senior ... made 71 3-pointers and shot 40 percent 

from long range ... averaged 10 points and four rebounds per 

game as a junior ... led the Red Raiders to a 36-7 record in his 

final two seasons ... named Argus Leader Ace of the Week and 

Kool 98.3 Player-of-the-Game ... also lettered three times in 

football and six times in track ... a member of the honor roll ... a 

Boys’ State participant ... earned honorable mention at the 

Regional Science Fair. 

Personal: Born April 30, 1993 ... son of Thomas and Kristi 

Hilzendeger ... a sport, exercise and wellness major. 

John Jones 


Hubbard, Texas 

Hubbard High School 

General: Comes to DWU from Hubbard 

High School ... a good shooting guard ... 

adds height to the Tiger lineup. 

High School: Averaged 26 points, five rebounds, five assists 

and two steals per game as a senior ... earned All-State honors 

and was named All-District First Team ... named All-Golden 

Circle MVP and his team’s Offensive Player-of-the-Year ... also 

named a TABC All Star. 

Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1993 ... son of David and Edna Jones 

... a criminal justice major. 

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Dominique Mack 


Pringle, S.D. 

General: Comes to DWU from Pringle, S.D. 

... adds depth and speed to the DWU 

lineup. 

High School: Averaged 14 points, five assists and two steals 

per game as a senior ... earned All-Conference Honorable 

Mention. 

Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1991 ... son of Tristan and Sonia 

Bebbington ... a sport, exercise and wellness major. 

Lee Niewenhuis 


New Holland, S.D. 

Dakota Christian High School 

General: Comes to DWU from Dakota 

Christian High School ... a quick, athletic 

guard ... adds speed and depth to the Tiger 

lineup. 

High School: A four-year starter and letterwinner at Dakota 

Christian ... named his team’s MVP as a senior ... earned All- 

Conference honors in football and basketball as a junior and 

senior ... also lettered four times in football and five times in 

track. 

Personal: Born May 18, 1992 ... son of Dan and Jody 

Niewenhuis ... a human services major ... played high school 

basketball with DWU teammate Mitch Vander Pol. 

TIGERS 

Joey Olson 


Piedmont, S.D. 

Sturgis Brown High School 

General: Comes to DWU from Sturgis 

Brown High School ... an athletic player with 

good speed and size ... could be an impact 

player after getting used to the speed of the college game. 

High School: A four-year starter and letterwinner at Sturgis 

Brown High School ... averaged 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 

3.3 assists per game as a senior ... shot 47 percent from the 

field, including 41 percent from long range ... an All-Great 

Dakota Conference selection ... also named Best of the West 

Honorable Mention ... lettered four years in football ... a member 

of the honor roll and National Honor Society. 

Personal: Born May 22, 1993 ... son of Kyle and Jo Olson ... a 

secondary education major ... is also a quarterback for the 

Tiger football team. 

Michael Singsaath 


Worthington, Minn. 

Worthington High School 

General: Comes to DWU from Worthington 

High School ... adds depth to the DWU 

roster. 

High School: A two-time letterwinner and one-year starter at 

Worthington High School ... led the team in assists and 

charges taken as a senior ... helped the Trojans to a 41-10 

record in his final two seasons ... also lettered three times in 

soccer ... named team’s Defensive Player-of-the-Year as a 

junior and senior. 

Personal: Born Nov. 4, 1992 ... son of Rachael Burnette ... a 

business management major ... played high school basketball 

with DWU teammate Jalen Voss. 

Mitch Vander Pol 


Geddes, S.D. 

Dakota Christian High School 


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General: Comes to DWU from Dakota 

Christian High School ... an athletic guard 

... adds depth and speed to the Tiger 

lineup. 

High School: A four-year starter and letterwinner for Dakota 

Christian High School ... averaged 12.9 points and 3.5 

rebounds per game as a senior ... shot 44 percent from the 

field, including 33 percent from 3-point range ... helped the 

Cadets to a 14-7 record in his junior and senior seasons ... 

also lettered five times in track ... qualified for the Class “B” 

State Track Meet in numerous sprinting events throughout his 

high school career. 

Personal: Born Feb. 19, 1993 ... son of Chad and Shauna 

Vander Pol ... an undecided major ... played high school 

basketball with Tiger teammate Lee Niewenhuis. 

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CHEERLEADERS 

TIGERS 

Dakota Wesleyan Basketball Cheerleaders 

Members of the basketball 

cheer squad include, in 

front (left to right): Cara 

Chomey, Raeanne Klein, 

Shelby Curtis and Ashley 

Fischer. In back are Jerry 

Luckett, Kelby Van Wyk, 

Shalee Pitman, Catherine 

Hayen, Breanne Styles and 

Dave Backlund Jr. Tiara 

Eckman is not pictured. 

The squad is coached by 

Luckett and Backlund Jr. 

“I think if we try to label this team as a GPAC contender or a 

team that’s going to place third or fifth, that’s unfair to this group 

just because of the newness that we have. We need to focus 

on developing this team to be the best it can be. I think when 

we step out on the floor in early November all the way through 

March, this group has the potential to be competitive every 

game we play, and that will give us a chance to win.” 

P 

Shane Murphy, DWU Head Men’s Basketball Coach 

DWU TEAM PHYSICIANS 

The 2011-12 senior men’s basketball players are (front, left to 

right) Jake Kneeland, Kris Wilson, (back, left to right) Jordan 

Long and German Madueno. 

Dr. Chris 

Krouse 

Dr. Lucio 

Margallo 

Dr. Robert 

McWhirter 


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2010-11 STATS TIGERS 

2010-11 Season Stats/Results 

Overall Record: 24-9 GPAC Record: 12-6 Home: 13-2 Away: 9-6 Neutral: 2-1 

Player G/GS FG-FGA Pct 3FG-A Pct FT-FTA Pct Avg OR DR Reb Avg PF/DQ Ast TO Blk Stl 

03-Justin Nelson 21/19 43-83 .518 24-53 .453 28-38 .737 6.6 21 46 67 3.2 34/0 42 27 2 23 

04-Kris Wilson 32/11 29-74 .392 0-8 .000 48-63 .762 3.3 33 65 98 3.1 44/0 53 48 0 22 

10-Demetrius Davis 15/1 33-75 .440 4-16 .250 20-32 .625 6.0 12 26 38 2.5 29/0 12 23 0 12 

12-Bo LaCroix 31/2 28-83 .337 14-43 .326 15-20 .750 2.7 24 39 63 2.0 43/0 15 32 6 9 

14-Mark Mingo 24/1 6-23 .261 4-16 .250 6-7 .857 0.9 5 10 15 0.6 11/0 9 4 2 4 

20-Chase Walder 33/33 124-279 .444 81-205 .395 41-52 .788 11.2 23 87 110 3.3 37/0 48 46 2 32 

24-Larry Swann 32/30 112-263 .426 35-100 .350 107-140 .764 11.4 7 65 72 2.3 70/1 60 63 0 30 

30-Matt Dykstra 33/0 15-43 .349 0-2 .000 25-33 .758 1.7 15 35 50 1.5 24/0 7 10 5 4 

32-Brady Wiebe 33/33 185-378 .489 0-1 .000 285-366 .779 19.8 79 210 289 8.8 91/2 67 52 20 44 

34-Tristan Washington 14/0 22-48 .458 1-5 .200 6-11 .545 3.6 4 9 13 0.9 18/0 12 13 0 4 

40-German Madueno 31/16 105-213 .493 30-77 .390 31-45 .689 8.7 36 60 96 3.1 70/1 35 53 5 16 

42-Jordan Long 31/15 47-99 .475 7-17 .412 31-56 .554 4.3 31 69 100 3.2 62/2 43 41 13 20 

44-Jake Kneeland 33/4 27-102 .265 16-74 .216 4-7 .571 2.2 1 32 33 1.0 41/0 18 17 6 8 

TEAM 54 79 133 4.0 3 8 

Team Totals 33 776-1,763 .440 216-617 .350 647-870 .744 73.2 345 832 1,177 35.7 577/– 421 437 61 228 

Opponent Totals 33 783-1,857 .422 208-625 .333 434-639 .679 66.9 341 749 1,090 33.0 746/– 413 460 69 193 

Date Opponent W/L DWU-Opp Record Leading Scorer Leading Rebounder 

10/29 MINOT STATE W 74-62 1-0 21-Brady Wiebe 17-Brady Wiebe 

10/30 DAKOTA STATE W 78-64 2-0 19-German Madueno 8-Brady Wiebe 

11/5 SOUTH DAKOTA TECH W 62-54 3-0 18-Brady Wiebe 14-Brady Wiebe 

11/6 BLACK HILLS STATE WOT 96-94 4-0 21-Chase Walder 8-Kris Wilson 

11/10 at Southwest Minn. State L 62-79 4-1 14-Larry Swann, Brady Wiebe 5-Chase Walder 

11/12 at Dakota State WOT 74-60 5-1 28-Chase Walder 15-Brady Wiebe 

11/20 DORDT* W 84-80 6-1 23-Chase Walder 10-Brady Wiebe 

11/23 MORNINGSIDE* L 69-82 6-2 30-Brady Wiebe 10-Brady Wiebe 

12/1 at Mount Marty* W 69-62 7-2 27-Brady Wiebe 9-German Madueno 

12/4 at Concordia* L 71-82 7-3 16-Brady Wiebe 9-Brady Wiebe 

12/6 YORK W 78-65 8-3 33-Brady Wiebe 8-Brady Wiebe 

12/8 SIOUX FALLS* L 51-54 8-4 13-German Madueno 10-Kris Wilson 

12/9 at Grace W 87-44 9-4 18-German Madueno 7-Bo LaCroix, German Madueno 

12/12 MIDLAND* W 78-69 10-4 33-Brady Wiebe 6-Brady Wiebe 

12/17 at Mayville State W 88-75 11-4 25-Brady Wiebe 11-Brady Wiebe 

12/28 at St. Thomas W 68-52 12-4 16-Brady Wiebe 5-Brady Wiebe 

12/30 vs. Xavier W 61-58 13-4 22-Brady Wiebe 9-Brady Wiebe 

1/5 at Northwestern* L 67-76 13-5 18-Brady Wiebe 13-Brady Wiebe 

1/8 at Doane* W 68-61 14-5 27-Brady Wiebe 11-Brady Wiebe 

1/12 at Dordt* L 56-66 14-6 16-Brady Wiebe 15-Brady Wiebe 

1/16 CONCORDIA* W 92-64 15-6 15-Jordan Long, Brady Wiebe 8-Brady Wiebe 

1/19 at Morningside* W 52-49 16-6 17-Brady Wiebe 10-Brady Wiebe 

1/23 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN* W 65-58 17-6 20-Brady Wiebe 9-Brady Wiebe 

1/26 BRIAR CLIFF* W 69-53 18-6 25-Brady Wiebe 8-Jordan Long 

1/29 at Midland* W 86-63 19-6 25-Larry Swann 9-Brady Wiebe 

2/2 at Sioux Falls* LOT 89-94 19-7 31-Brady Wiebe 7-Brady Wiebe 

2/9 MOUNT MARTY* W 64-55 20-7 19-Brady Wiebe 12-Brady Wiebe 

2/16 NORTHWESTERN* W 90-87 21-7 23-Chase Walder, Brady Wiebe 8-Brady Wiebe 

2/19 at Hastings* W 89-76 22-7 19-Larry Swann 6-Jordan Long 

2/24 MIDLAND# W 81-69 23-7 24-Brady Wiebe 8-Brady Wiebe 

2/26 at Sioux Falls# L 68-74 23-8 17-Brady Wiebe 5-Jordan Long 

3/10 vs. Grace^ W 71-62 24-8 16-Brady Wiebe 8-Jordan Long 

3/11 vs. Northwood^ L 58-65 24-9 19-Brady Wiebe 14-Brady Wiebe 

Bold – Wins ALL CAPS – Home Games * – GPAC Game # – GPAC Tournament Game ^ – NAIA National Tournament Game 


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2010-11 GPAC TIGERS 

2010-11 GPAC Standings 

GPAC 

ALL GAMES 

W L Pct. W L Pct. 

Northwestern College 14 4 .778 22 9 .710 

University of Sioux Falls 13 5 .722 24 9 .727 

DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 12 6 .667 24 9 .727 

Briar Cliff University 12 6 .667 23 9 .719 

Dordt College 10 8 .556 19 12 .613 

Concordia University 10 8 .556 16 13 .552 

Morningside College 10 8 .556 15 17 .469 

Doane College 7 11 .389 13 15 .464 

Mount Marty College 7 11 .389 10 20 .333 

Nebraska Wesleyan University 5 13 .278 10 17 .370 

Hastings College 5 13 .278 9 20 .310 

Midland University 3 15 .167 8 24 .250 

2010-11 GPAC All-Conference Teams 

GPAC Player-of-the-Year 

Brady Wiebe, Sr., F, Dakota Wesleyan 

GPAC Coach-of-the-Year 

Chris Johnson, Sioux Falls 

GPAC Defensive Player-of-the-Year 

Ryan Hoogeveen, Sr., G, Northwestern 

FIRST TEAM 

Tyler Byrd .......................... 6-0.........Jr. ......... G ........CNC 

Matt Geelan ....................... 6-4........ Sr. .......... F ........BCU 

Garth Hamilton ................. 6-8.........Jr. ..........P ........MOR 

Ryan Hoogeveen .............. 6-3........ Sr. ......... G ........NOR 

Kelly Hubbard ................... 6-4........ Sr. ......... G ........USF 

Ben Miller .......................... 6-6........So. ........ G ........NOR 

Nick Reed ......................... 6-4........ Fr. ......... G ........DOA 

Jake Shipley ..................... 6-8........So. ........ G ........BCU 

Daniel Van Kalsbeek ........ 6-5........So. .........P ........NOR 

Brady Wiebe .................... 6-6........ Sr. .......... F.........DWU 

Trevor Wolterstorff ............ 6-4........So. ......... F ........DOR 

2010-11 GPAC Postseason Tournament 

FIRST ROUND (Feb. 22, 2011) 

#9 Mount Marty 77 ................ #8 Doane 55 

#7 Morningside 99 .............. #10 Hastings 86 

#11 Midland 81 .................... #6 Concordia 66 

SECOND ROUND (Feb. 24, 2011) 

#5 Dordt 69 .......................... #4 Briar Cliff 63 

#1 Northwestern 93 ............. #9 Mount Marty 70 

#2 Sioux Falls 78 ................. #7 Morningside 71 

#3 Dakota Wesleyan 81 ..... #11 Midland 69 

SEMIFINALS (Feb. 26, 2011) 

#2 Sioux Falls 74................. #3 Dakota Wesleyan 68 

#5 Dordt 79 .......................... #1 Northwestern 61 

FINALS (March 1, 2011) 

#2 Sioux Falls 91 ................. #5 Dordt 77 

GPAC Freshman-of-the-Year 

Nick Reed, Doane 

SECOND TEAM 

Bryce Arp ........................... 6-8.........Jr. .......... F ........NWU 

Derek Fletcher .................. 6-7........ Sr. ......... G ........HAS 

Sam Huebner ................... 6-6........ Sr. .......... F ........CNC 

David Maxwell ................... 6-5........So. ........ G ........USF 

Joshua Riser ................... 5-11 ........Jr. ......... G ........DOA 

Zach Rosenboom ............ 6-5.........Jr. .......... F ........MID 

Larry Swann .................... 6-1........ Sr. ..........G ........DWU 

Chase Walder .................. 6-3........ Sr. ..........G ........DWU 

Jared Wall ......................... 6-9........ Sr. ......... C ........MMC 

Cliff Warner ...................... 5-10.......So. ........ G ........DOR 

HONORABLE MENTION 

BCU: Brenton Brown, Chase Vander Feen 

CNC: Porter Birtell, Ryan Shrum 

DOA: Jake Johnson 

DOR: Austin Katje, Jordan Vogel 

HAS: Tobin Reinwald 

MID: Alex Knobbe, Marcus Messersmith 

MOR: Bryan Borchers, Trent Miller, Kevin Zoz 

MMC: Weston Kusser 

NWU: Nick Dinan 

NOR: Stuart Goslinga 

USF: Ronnell Grant 

Dakota Wesleyan’s Darrin Dorsey became the first 

player to earn three GPAC Player-of-the-Week honors 

in one season in 2010. 


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RECORDS 

Championship Seasons 

Conference Championships 

Season Conference 

Year Record Record Coach 

1918-19 7-2 5-1 Bud Dougherty 

1919-20 10-2 9-1 Bud Dougherty 

1929-30 10-5 9-2 Stewart Ferguson 

1930-31 13-2 10-0 Stewart Ferguson 

1931-32* 19-1 11-0 Stewart Ferguson 

1932-33 12-4 10-1 Stewart Ferguson 

1938-39 20-3 11-2 Les Belding 

1939-40 14-5 7-1 Les Belding 

1942-43 21-2 11-1 Les Belding 

1945-46 16-6 9-1 Ray Green 

1946-47 25-3 10-0 Dave Gorby 

1962-63 16-7 10-2 Gordon Fosness 

(co-champs with Northern) 



(co-champs with Dakota State) 






(tri-champs with SSC and Huron) 


1978-79 26-3 12-0 Gordon Fosness 

1983-84 15-12 11-3 Jim Martin 

(co-champs with Tech) 

1984-85 16-10 7-3 Jim Martin 

(tri-champs with SFC and Tech) 

1989-90 21-9 10-0 Doug Martin 

1991-92 23-6 8-2 Doug Martin 

1994-95 19-11 7-3 Doug Martin 

(co-champs with Tech) 

1996-97 20-8 13-3 Doug Martin 

(co-champs with BHS) 

2009-10 28-6 16-2 John Hemenway 

* The only loss was in a postseason tournament (regular 

season ended 17-0). 

• All conference championships were SDIC, except 1945-46 

and 1946-47 when Dakota Wesleyan was a member of the 

Dakota-Iowa Conference and 2009-10 when DWU was a 

member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. 

• Dakota Wesleyan has won 28 conference championships. 

• In 2009-10, DWU also won the GPAC Tournament title. 

Undefeated Regular Season 

1931-32 (17-0) 

DWU went on to the National AAU Tournament to win 

the first two games before losing the third game to 

Schuessler Athletic Club of Chicago 39-35 in overtime. 

Undefeated Seasons in 

Conference Play 

1930-31; 1931-32; 1946-47; 1978-79; 1989-90 


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TIGERS 

Longest Single Season Streak 

24 games in a row (1978-79) 

The Tigers lost their first and fourth games before winning 

24 straight. They lost their first game in the NAIA National 

Tournament to Central Washington, ending the season 

with a 26-3 record. 

19 games in a row (1942-43) 

The only losses that year were to Augustana during the 

regular season and Cape Girardeau College of Missouri in 

the NAIA National Tournament. Cape Girardeau went on 

to win the national championship. 

Postseason National Tournaments 

Year Tournament Record 

1931 AAU 1-1 

1932 AAU 2-1 

1933 AAU 0-1 

1937 NAIA 0-1 

1938 NAIA 0-1 

1939 NAIA 2-1 

1940 NAIA 0-1 

1941 NAIA 0-1 

1943 NAIA 0-1 

1946 NAIA 2-1 

1947 NAIA 1-1 

1964 NAIA 0-1 

1979 NAIA 0-1 

1995 NAIA II 0-1 

2007 NAIA II 0-1 

2008 NAIA II 0-1 

2009 NAIA II 0-1 

2010 NAIA II 1-1 

2011 NAIA II 1-1 

In 1945, DWU was invited to participate in the tournament, but 

the coach declined because many basketball players were 

serving in the armed services by tournament time. 

• Three national tournament teams reached the quarterfinals: 

1931-32 (AAU), 1938-39 and 1945-46 (NAIA). 

• In 1937 and 1941, DWU finished second in the conference 

but was invited to the tournament. 

• In 1938, DWU finished fourth in the conference but won the 

first playoff in the conference to qualify for the national 

tournament. 

• The first NAIA National Tournament was in 1937. Dakota 

Wesleyan played the first game of that tournament, losing to 

Southwestern Kansas 54-26. 

• In 1939, DWU beat Texas West Teachers College, who were 

billed, “The Tallest Team in the World.” 

• DWU has appeared in more NAIA National Tournaments 

(19) than any South Dakota College. 

• No South Dakota college has appeared in more consecutive 

NAIA national tournaments than Dakota Wesleyan (five from 

1937-41 and 2007-11). 

• DWU qualified for the NAIA National Tournament in 2006-07, 

2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11. This ties the 

school’s longest streak from the 1936-37 season through 

the 1940-41 season when Wesleyan also had five 

consecutive national tournament bids. 

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RECORDS 

Men’s Basketball Team Records 

Season Record Year 

Wins 28 2009-10 

Consecutive Wins 24 1978-79 

Scoring Average 93.7 1967-68 

Field Goals 982 2009-10 

Field Goal Accuracy 50.6% 1984-85 

Free Throws 673 2006-07 

Free-Throw Accuracy 78.5% 1984-85 

Rebounds 1,298 2008-09 

Points 2,725 2008-09 

Rebounds Per Game 50.2 1967-68 

Game Record Year 

Points 

(vs. General Beadle) 138 1953-54 

Points (Two Teams) 

(vs. Sioux Falls) 249 1984-85 

Field Goal Accuracy 

(vs. South Dakota Tech) 64.2% 1997-98 

Free-Throw Accuracy 

(vs. St. Ambrose) 100% 1994-95 

(vs. Dordt) 100% 1995-96 

Points in a Half 

(vs. Black Hills State) 74 1967-68 

Men’s Basketball Individual Records 

Game Record Athlete Year 

Points 57* Scott Morgan 1991-92 

Field Goals 25 Chris Miller 1974-75 

FG Accuracy 100% (9-9) Preston Broughton 2006-07 

Free Throws 19 Gordon Fosness 1956-57 

FT Accuracy 100% (15-15) Jay Drake 1998-99 

(17-17) Brady Wiebe 2010-11 

Rebounds 32 Chris Miller 1974-75 

3-pt. Field Goals 10 Dan Duffy 1982-83 

3-pt. Field Goal % 9-10 Tyson Theeler 1994-95 

Consecutive 3-pt. FG 9 Tyson Theeler 1994-95 

Season Record Athlete Year 

Points 887 Scott Morgan 1991-92 

Field Goals 339 Alan Miller 1983-84 

FG Accuracy 63.2% Tom Billars 1965-66 

Free Throws 285 Brady Wiebe 2010-11 

FT Accuracy 91.7% Greg Hansen 1970-71 

Rebounds 487 Chris Miller 1974-75 

Assists 227 Lynn Frederick 1976-77 

Scoring Average 32.5 Alan Miller 1984-85 

3-pt. Field Goals 130 Dan Duffy 1982-83 

3-pt. FG Accuracy 50.2% Dan Duffy 1982-83 

Consecutive FT 33 Jay Drake 1998-99 

Consecutive 3-pt. FG 12 Brad Hand 1999-00 

Steals 93 Darrin Dorsey 2009-10 

The DWU men’s basketball team defeated two No. 1- 

ranked teams in consecutive seasons. The 2006-07 

team beat No. 1-ranked University of Sioux Falls 72-60 

at home on Jan. 27, 2007. The Tigers did it again the 

following season, defeating top-ranked Morningside 

College 91-79 at the Corn Palace. 


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Career Record Athlete Year 

Points 2,920 Alan Miller 1981-85 

Field Goals 1,154* Alan Miller 1981-85 

FG Accuracy 57.0% Preston Broughton 2005-10 

Free Throws 767* Brady Wiebe 2007-11 

FT Accuracy 86.5% Dan Duffy 1979-83 

Rebounds 1,363* Chris Miller 1971-75 

Assists 618 Lynn Frederick 1973-77 

Scoring Average 26.3 Alan Miller 1981-85 

3-pt. Field Goals 249 Chase Walder 2007-11 

3-pt. FG Accuracy 50.2% Dan Duffy 1979-83 

Steals 262 Duane Wince 1983-87 

* South Dakota Collegiate Record 

Career Average Points Per Game 

Alan Miller 26.3 1981-85 

Scott Morgan 26.0 1989-93 

Gordon Fosness 23.4 1953-57 

Greg Hansen 23.3 1970-74 

Brock Seim 22.7 2005-07 

Chris Miller 19.6 1971-75 

Mike Rogers 18.7 1987-89 

Darrin Dorsey 18.3 2009-10 

Randy Fletcher 18.1 1965-69 

Elton Byre 17.3 1956-60 

Colby Fitzgerald 17.0 2007-09 

Don Bentien 16.9 1957-61 

David Nour 16.7 2001-04 

Curtis Brumsey 16.5 1975-79 

Austin Ledeboer 16.3 1998-02 

Dan Duffy 15.9 1979-83 

Don Screes 15.8 1957-60 

Brady Wiebe 15.7 2007-11 

Wayne Thue 15.6 1961-65 

Tom Billars 15.0 1964-68 

Jake Beier 15.0 1930-34 

Kamden Miller 14.9 1994-98 

Kevin Talley 14.8 2005-07 

Joe Prue 14.8 1994-96 

Tom Miller 14.8 1967-71 

Harvey Schaefer 14.8 1957-61 

Lloyd Piggee 14.4 1966-70 

Larry Myers 14.1 1962-66 

Riley Goza 14.1 1960-64 

Don Rose 13.7 1947-51 

Chris Long 13.5 1993-97 

Rodney Link 13.4 1963-67 

Jay Drake 12.9 1996-99 

Bruce Canatsy 12.9 1946-50 

Preston Broughton 12.7 2005-10 

Mike Slaughter 12.4 1982-86 

Wes Morgan 12.3 1987-91 

Jim Martin 11.9 1968-72 

Dale Jacobs 11.8 1975-79 

Darrin Mebius 11.6 1994-98 

Jim Hall 11.6 1967-71 

Rocky Johnston 11.5 1981-85 

Larry Swann 11.4 2010-11 

Brendan Sheppard 11.2 1997-01 

Lynn Frederick 11.0 1973-77 

Marty Branch 10.8 1983-87 

Marwin Hofer 10.8 1982-86 

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RECORDS 

NAIA All-Americans 

TIGERS 

Scott Morgan 

First Team (1991-92, 1992-93) 

NAIA Player-of-the-Year 

Brock Seim 

First Team (2006-07) 

Second Team (2005-06) 

Preston Broughton 


Honorable Mention (2009-10) 

Darrin Dorsey 


NAIA ALL-AMERICA 

HONORABLE MENTION 

Brady Wiebe 


Third Team 

(2008-09, 2009-10) 

Alan Miller 

Second Team 

(1984-85) 

Austin 

Ledeboer 

Second Team (2000-01) 

Jay Drake 

Third Team (1998-99) 

Larry Myers 1964-65 

Randy Fletcher 1968-69 

Lloyd Piggee 1969-70 

Tom Miller 1970-71 

Greg Hansen 1972-73, 1973-74 

Chris Miller 1974-75 

Alan Miller 1982-83, 1983-84 

Chris Long 1996-97 

Kamden Miller 1996-97, 1997-98 

Darrin Mebius 1998-99 

Austin Ledeboer 2001-02 

David Nour 2001-02, 2002-03 

NAIA ALL-AMERICA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES 

Kelly Mikkelsen 1992-93 

Peter Adams 1993-94, 1994-95 

Tyson Theeler 1995-96, 1996-97 

Kamden Miller 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98 

John Duffy 1996-97 

Brad Hand 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00 

Brook Begeman 1999-00, 2000-01 

Brendan Sheppard 1999-00, 2000-01 

Myles Zephier 1999-00, 2000-01 

Chris Marquardt 2000-01 

Clay Dellos 2001-02, 2002-03 

Kelly Pfeifer 2001-02, 2002-03 

Steven Deibert 2004-05, 2005-06 

Elliot Neuheisel 2006-07 

Brock Seim 2006-07 

Marcus Vontz 2007-08 

Preston Broughton 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 

Chase Walder 2009-10 

Mark Mingo 2009-10, 2010-11 

Mitch Reed 2010-11 

Brady Wiebe 2010-11 


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RECORDS 

Men’s Basketball 2,000-Point Scorers 

Alan Miller 2,920 pts 1981-85 

Scott Morgan 2,810 pts 1989-93 

Greg Hansen 2,146 pts 1970-74 

Brady Wiebe 2,052 pts 2007-11 


Career Scoring Leaders (1,000-point minimum) 

Listed by total points scored 

Name Year Points 

1. Alan Miller 1981-85 2,920 

2. Scott Morgan 1989-93 2,810 

3. Greg Hansen 1970-74 2,146 

4. Brady Wiebe 2007-11 2,052 

5. Chris Miller 1971-75 1,863 

6. Randy Fletcher 1965-69 1,829 

7. Gordon Fosness 1953-57 1,805 

8. Curtis Brumsey 1975-79 1,763 

9. Dan Duffy 1979-83 1,746 

10. Austin Ledeboer 1998-02 1,739 

11. Kamden Miller 1994-98 1,710 

12. Preston Broughton 2005-10 1,644 

13. Chris Long 1993-97 1,541 

14. Elton Byre 1956-60 1,489 

15. Lloyd Piggee 1966-70 1,443 

16. Tom Billars 1964-68 1,436 

17. Wes Morgan 1987-91 1,429 

18. Don Bentien 1957-61 1,427 

19. Tom Miller 1967-71 1,405 

20. Wayne Thue 1961-65 1,404 

21. Mike Slaughter 1982-86 1,361 

22. Darrin Mebius 1994-98 1,329 

23. Larry Myers 1962-66 1,313 

24. Rodney Link 1963-67 1,297 

25. Brendan Sheppard 1997-01 1,291 

26. Rocky Johnston 1981-85 1,280 

27. Jacqson Collins 2001-05 1,279 

28. Brock Seim 2005-07 1,271 

29. Dale Jacobs 1975-79 1,259 

30. Chase Walder 2007-11 1,254 

31. Harvey Schaefer 1957-61 1,244 

32. Riley Goza 1960-64 1,229 

33. Bruce Canatsy 1946-50 1,203 

34. Marwin Hofer 1982-86 1,190 

35. Marty Branch 1983-87 1,149 

36. Don Rose 1947-51 1,147 

37. Lynn Frederick 1973-77 1,123 

38. Kory Petoske 2000-04 1,102 

39. Jim Hall 1967-71 1,099 

40. Jim Martin 1968-72 1,097 

41. Jake Beier 1930-34 1,096 

42. Steven Deibert 2002-06 1,093 

43. David Nour 2001-04 1,085 

44. Jay Drake 1996-99 1,067 

45. Travis Martin 1991-94 1,065 

46. Michael Rogers 1987-89 1,050 

47. Steve Oster 1975-79 1,021 

48. Tom Schindler 1979-83 1,009 

49. Don Screes 1957-60 1,008 

TIGERS 


Career Scoring Leaders (1,000-point minimum) 

Listed by chronological order 

Name Year Points 

Jake Beier 1930-34 1,096 

Bruce Canatsy 1946-50 1,203 

Don Rose 1946-51 1,174 

Gordon Fosness 1953-57 1,805 

Elton Byre 1956-60 1,489 

Don Screes 1957-60 1,008 

Don Bentien 1957-61 1,427 

Harvey Schaefer 1957-61 1,244 

Riley Goza 1960-64 1,229 

Wayne Thue 1961-65 1,404 

Larry Myers 1962-66 1,313 

Rodney Link 1963-67 1,297 

Tom Billars 1964-68 1,436 

Randy Fletcher 1965-69 1,829 

Lloyd Piggee 1966-70 1,443 

Tom Miller 1967-71 1,405 

Jim Hall 1967-71 1,099 

Jim Martin 1968-72 1,097 

Greg Hansen 1970-74 2,146 

Chris Miller 1971-75 1,863 

Lynn Frederick 1973-77 1,123 

Curtis Brumsey 1975-79 1,763 

Dale Jacobs 1975-79 1,259 

Steve Oster 1975-79 1,021 

Dan Duffy 1979-83 1,746 

Tom Schindler 1979-83 1,009 

Rocky Johnston 1981-85 1,280 

Alan Miller 1981-85 2,920 

Mike Slaughter 1982-86 1,361 

Marwin Hofer 1982-86 1,190 

Marty Branch 1983-87 1,149 

Mike Rogers 1987-89 1,050 

Wes Morgan 1987-91 1,429 

Scott Morgan 1989-93 2,810 

Travis Martin 1990-94 1,065 

Chris Long 1993-97 1,541 

Kamden Miller 1994-98 1,710 

Darrin Mebius 1994-98 1,329 

Jay Drake 1996-99 1,087 

Brendan Sheppard 1997-01 1,291 

Austin Ledeboer 1998-02 1,739 

Kory Petoske 2000-04 1,102 

David Nour 2001-04 1,085 

Jacqson Collins 2001-05 1,279 

Steven Deibert 2002-06 1,093 

Brock Seim 2005-07 1,271 

Preston Broughton 2005-10 1,644 

Brady Wiebe 2007-11 2,052 

Chase Walder 2007-11 1,254 

Other Highlights 

• DWU reached its first-ever GPAC Men’s Basketball 

Postseason Championship Game in 2008-09. 

• Dakota Wesleyan enjoyed its most successful 

five-year stretch from 2006-11. In those four 

seasons, the Tigers won at least 24 games in each 

campaign and finished 125-41 (.753) overall. 


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RECORDS 

TIGERS 

Year W L Coach 

1917-18 7 1 Harry Hersey 

1918-19 7 2 Bud Dougherty 









1927-28 13 3 Elliott Hatfield 

1928-29 4 7 Elliott Hatfield 

1929-30 10 5 Stewart Ferguson 



1932-33 12 4 Stewart Ferguson 


1934-35 14 3 Les Belding 


1936-37 12 5 Les Belding 

1937-38 11 10 Les Belding 






1943-44 6 6 Emerson Cobb 


1945-46 16 6 Ray Green 

1946-47 25 3 Dave Gorby 

1947-48 12 10 Dave Gorby 

1948-49 10 12 Red Thomas 

1949-50 13 8 Bob McCardle 

1950-51 12 9 Bob McCardle 

1951-52 12 6 Bob McCardle 



1954-55 9 9 Erv Pitts 

1955-56 12 7 Erv Pitts 

1956-57 14 7 Jim Borsheim 





1961-62 13 6 Gordon Fosness 



1964-65 10 12 Gordon Fosness 







1971-72 12 10 Gordon Fosness 





Win-Loss Records by Season 

Year W L Coach 







1982-83 18 12 Gordon Fosness 

1983-84 15 12 Jim Martin 

1984-85 16 10 Jim Martin 

1985-86 7 20 Jim Martin 

1986-87 3 23 Jim Martin 

1987-88 4 24 John Morrison 

1988-89 10 18 Doug Martin 

1989-90 21 9 Doug Martin 

1990-91 16 14 Doug Martin 


1992-93 14 15 Doug Martin 


1994-95 19 11 Doug Martin 

1995-96 16 12 Doug Martin 


1997-98 13 16 Doug Martin 


1999-00 13 15 Doug Martin 


2001-02 15 19 Doug Martin 


2003-04 13 20 Doug Martin 


2005-06 14 17 John Hemenway 





2010-11 24 9 Shane Murphy 

There have been 15 seasons in which a DWU basketball team 

has won 20 or more games: 

28-6, 2009-10 24-8, 2006-07 21-9, 1989-90 

26-3, 1978-79 24-9, 2007-08 21-12, 2000-01 

25-3, 1946-47 23-3, 1963-64 20-3, 1938-39 

25-9, 2008-09 23-6, 1991-92 20-5, 1967-68 

24-9, 2010-11 21-2, 1942-43 20-8, 1996-97 

Other Highlights 

• Jake Beier ’34 was the first DWU basketball player 

to score more than 1,000 points in a career. There 

are now 49 players who have accomplished that 

feat. 

• The “shot heard around the world” occurred on 

Feb. 23, 1974, when Greg Farrar hit a 70-foot field 

goal in the last second to beat Huron College 82-81 

for the conference championship. 

• The Tigers won 20 or more games in five straight 

seasons from 2006-11. 


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RECORDS 

TIGERS 

College/University/School W L 

Albertson College (Idaho) 0 1 

Aquinas College (Mich.) 0 1 

Augsburg College 1 2 

Augustana College 26 30 

Bellevue College 2 1 

Bemidji State University 1 0 

Berry College 0 1 

Bethany Community College (Minn.) 1 0 

Bethel College 3 0 

Black Hills State University 86 48 

Bradley University 0 1 

Briar Cliff University* 13 10 

Brock College (ONT) 2 0 

Buena Vista University 6 3 

BYU-Hawaii 0 2 

Cardinal Stritch University 1 1 

Central Missouri State University 0 1 

Central Washington University 0 1 

Chadron State College 4 2 

Colorado A&M 1 0 

Colorado College 0 1 

Colorado State University 0 3 

Columbus College 3 5 

Concordia University (Neb.)* 11 7 

Cornerstone University 0 1 

Culver-Stockton College (Mo.) 1 0 

Dakota State University 127 30 

Dana College 11 4 

Delta State University (Miss.) 0 1 

Denver University 0 1 

Dickinson State University 3 6 

Doane College* 11 11 

Dordt College* 30 31 

Drury College (Mo.) 1 0 

East-West University 1 0 

Eastern New Mexico University 0 1 

Eastern Washington University 0 1 

Edgewood College 1 0 

Emporia State University 0 1 

Fort Sheridan (Ill.) 0 1 

Freeman Junior College 1 0 

Georgia Southern University 0 1 

Grace College 2 0 

Grace University 2 0 

Graceland University 1 0 

Grand View University (Iowa) 1 0 

Gwynedd-Mercy College 1 0 

Hamline University 1 1 

Hastings College* 20 9 

Hawaii Pacific University 0 1 

Indiana State University 0 1 

Iowa Wesleyan College 1 0 

Jamestown College 13 12 

Kansas State University 1 0 

King College (Pa.) 1 0 

Lakehead University 1 0 

Lincoln University (Mo.) 1 0 

Loras College (Iowa) 0 1 

Luther College 0 1 

Macalester College 0 1 

Martin Luther College (Minn.) 1 0 

Marycrest International University 1 0 

Maryville University (Mo.) 0 1 

Mayville State University 21 8 

McPherson College (Kan.) 1 0 

Midland University* 11 7 

(formerly Midland Lutheran College) 

Minnesota State University-Mankato 0 2 

Minnesota State University-Moorhead 2 4 

Minot State University 4 3 

Montana State University 1 1 

Montana State University-Billings 0 1 

Morningside College* 10 16 

All-time DWU Men’s Basketball Series Records 

College/University/School W L 

Mount Marty College* 45 28 

Mount Senario College (Wis.) 1 1 

Mount St. Claire College 1 0 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) 0 1 

National College (S.D.) 1 3 

Nebraska Christian College 3 0 

Nebraska Wesleyan University* 10 6 

New Mexico Tech 1 0 

North Dakota State University 0 4 

Northern State University 54 71 

Northland College 1 0 

Northwestern College* 25 37 

Northwood University 0 1 

Palm Beach Atlantic University 1 0 

Park College 1 0 

Peru State College 4 1 

Pittsburg State University (Kan.) 1 0 

Presentation College 3 0 

Robert Morris College (Ill.) 0 1 

Rocky Mountain College 0 1 

Saint Thomas University 1 0 

Saint Xavier University (Ill.) 2 0 

Si Tanka University 94 83 

(formerly Huron University) 

Siena Heights University (Mich.) 1 0 

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology 86 29 

South Dakota State University 4 19 

Southeast Missouri State University 0 1 

(formerly Cape Girardeau College) 

Southeastern College (Fla.) 1 0 

Southern Illinois University 1 0 

Southwest State University (Minn.) 8 10 

Spring Hill College (Ala.) 1 0 

St. Ambrose University (Iowa) 0 2 

St. Cloud State University 0 1 

Tabor College 1 0 

Tarkio College 1 0 

The University of South Dakota 1 4 

Trinity Bible College (N.D.) 13 0 

University of Hawaii-Hilo 1 0 

University of Mary (N.D.) 1 2 

University of Minnesota-Morris 11 5 

University of Mobile (Ala.) 0 1 

University of Nebraska-Kearney 7 4 

University of Nebraska-Omaha 1 2 

University of North Dakota 0 8 

University of Saint Francis (Ill.) 1 0 

University of Saint Francis (Ind.) 0 1 

University of Sioux Falls 102 63 

University of Toledo 0 2 

University of Winnipeg 0 1 

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1 2 

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 2 1 

University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1 1 

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1 0 

University of Wisconsin-Stout 1 0 

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 1 0 

USD-Springfield 82 29 

Valley City State University 8 21 

Viterbo University (Wis.) 1 0 

Warner Southern College (Fla.) 1 0 

Wayne State College (Neb.) 7 6 

West Texas State University 1 1 

Western Montana College 0 1 

Westmar University (Iowa) 29 16 

Wichita State University 1 0 

William Jewell College 0 1 

William Penn University 1 0 

Xavier University (La.) 1 0 

Yankton College 64 41 

York College 4 0 

Others 168 50 

* indicates GPAC opponent 


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MEDIA 

Tigers on 

For 39 years running, KMIT 105.9 FM has 

been a staple as Dakota Wesleyan 

University’s Tiger Radio Network. KMIT will 

once again serve as the flagship station for 

DWU sports in 2011-12 with Tim Smith back 

in the booth for his 39th year as the voice of 

the Tigers. 

Smith began covering DWU athletics in 

1973, and he has announced hundreds of 

Tiger athletic events in his 39-year career. 

Smith has been recognized as the South 

Dakota Sportscaster-of-the-Year four times 

– including 2010 – and the South Dakota 

High School Activities Association has also 

recognized him for distinguished service. 

He is the past president and a current 

member of the DWU TeamMakers booster 

club. In 2010, Smith was inducted into the 

Bob Sprang and Tim Smith 

DWU Athletic Hall of Fame for his 

contributions to the Tigers. Smith and his wife, Sandi, have five children. 

Joining Smith in the booth this season will be another name synonymous with DWU 

athletics. Former Tiger football coach Bob Sprang returns this season as KMIT’s 

basketball color commentator. 

Sprang coached football for 44 years at the high school or collegiate level, 

including two stints totaling 10 years at DWU. Sprang will also be the head coach of 

the Plankinton boys’ basketball team this winter. 

Sprang also does color for KMIT’s high school football, basketball and baseball 

broadcasts in addition to Dakota Wesleyan football and basketball. He and his wife, 

Marlys, live in Mitchell and have two adult children. 

This season, DWU fans can catch Smith and Sprang with all the Tiger action in 

three ways: 105.9 on their FM dial, streaming live on www.KMIT.com or on the 

Mitchell Daily Republic’s live video webcast of each home game by clicking on “Live 

DWU Sports” under the “DRTV” header at www.mitchellrepublic.com. 

TIGERS 

Media Outlets 

The Daily Republic 

Phone: 605-996-5516 Fax: 605-996-5020 

Website: www.mitchellrepublic.com 

KMIT Radio 

Phone: 605-996-9667 Fax: 605-996-0013 

Website: www.kmit.com 

KORN Radio 

Phone: 605-996-1490 Fax: 605-996-6680 

Website: www.q107radio.com 

Inertia Sports Media 

Phone: 605-941-1958 

Website: www.inertiasports.net 

Argus Leader 

Phone: 1-800-636-4263 Fax: 605-977-3933 

S.D. Associated Press 

Phone: 1-800-472-2186 Fax: 605-332-3931 

KELO TV 

Phone: 1-800-888-2607 Fax: 605-336-0202 

KDLT TV 

Phone: 1-800-727-5358 Fax: 605-361-3982 

KSFY TV 

Phone: 1-800-955-5739 Fax: 605-336-2067 

GPAC Office 

Phone: 712-226-4722 Fax: 303-374-5868 

Website: www.gpacsports.com 

NAIA Office 

Phone: 816-595-8000 Fax: 816-595-8200 

Website: www.naia.org 

DWU Sports Information 

Phone: 605-995-2854 Fax: 605-995-2150 

Website: www.dwuathletics.com 

Champions of Character 

All Dakota Wesleyan University student-athletes and their coaches have taken a pledge, a commitment to the true spirit of 

competition to become Champions of Character. This initiative of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics brings 

formal emphasis to character development through respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship. 

Athletes representing every sport at DWU raise their hands and vow to be true Champions of Character. By taking the 

pledge, DWU athletes and coaches agree to follow a code of ethics established by the NAIA and adapted to fit DWU. 

RESPECT: Information delivered by public address announcers at Dakota 

Wesleyan events is neutral and information based, and a Champions of 

Character announcement is read at the beginning of each contest. 

RESPONSIBILITY: DWU reports graduation rates from an IPEDs Report and lists 

at least two objectives to increase the university’s graduation rate. 

INTEGRITY: A “Coaches Code” and “Code of Ethics” are presented and signed by 

all athletic staff and administrators. All DWU student-athletes receive, read and 

sign a “Champions of Character” pledge. They are asked to uphold the code. 

SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Student-athletes are asked to participate in at least one 

community service activity. 

SPORTSMANSHIP: A policy of no profanity in practice and game competition is 

established. 


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CAMPUS 

Enrollment: 750 

Tuition and Fees: $20,810 annually 

Room and Board: $6,300 annually 

Fast Facts 

A T A G L A N C E 

TIGERS 

DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 

1200 W. University Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301 • 1-800-333-8506 

admissions@dwu.edu • www.dwu.edu 

• DWU is a private liberal arts university. It was founded in 1885. 

• The financial aid priority deadline is April 1. 

• The majority of our students come from the Midwest, but we also have students 

from across the nation and around the world. DWU is one of the most diverse 

campuses in South Dakota. 

• A higher connection – DWU is proudly affiliated with the Dakotas Conference of 

the United Methodist Church. Members of any and all faiths are welcome and 

encouraged to experience an education based on learning, leadership, faith and 

service. 

Athletics 

National Association of Intercollegiate 

Athletics (NAIA), Great Plains Athletic 

Conference (GPAC) 

Sports: baseball, basketball, cross 

country, football, golf, soccer, softball, 

track and field, volleyball, wrestling 

www.dwu.edu 

Get connected! You’ll find that DWU’s website at www.dwu.edu is quick and 

easy. You can cruise DWU’s catalog link to research a major or apply online. 

learnSTRONG DWU offers the resources, 

direction and ethical foundation to transform your unique strengths into personal 

and professional success. 

Mitchell 

a great college town 

www.cityofmitchell.org 

Mitchell, S.D., offers a unique college atmosphere to students 

who attend Dakota Wesleyan University. The continually growing 

city of roughly 15,000 people packages the feel of a close-knit 

community into a city with endless resources for shopping, 

entertainment and recreation. 

Expanding commercial districts on the north and south ends 

of town combine with Mitchell’s historic Main Street to provide 

ample opportunities for shopping, dining, hotels and night life, as 

well as job opportunities that value students’ talents and abilities. 

Sioux Falls, just a 60-minute drive east on I-90, offers even more 

big-city amenities to students and their families. 

The city has both a state-of-the-art movie theatre and a drive-in 

open during the warm-weather months, along with endless 

opportunities for outdoor recreation. Mitchell is home to two 18- 

hole golf courses, indoor and outdoor swimming pool facilities, 

tennis courts, athletic fields, a hockey arena and numerous 

recreation and fitness centers. Lake Mitchell provides boating, 

swimming, fishing and camping opportunities, and the 

surrounding area is well-known for its world-class pheasant 

hunting. 

Mitchell is known for the World’s Only Corn Palace, but this 

South Dakota community has plenty to offer its college 

students. 

Mitchell is a safe, comfortable community that feels like home. 


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