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THIS IS UNION!In 1879 a group <strong>of</strong> progressivecitizens followed the prompting <strong>of</strong>Abraham H. Harritt, a salesman <strong>of</strong>school desks, and James T. Gibson,the owner <strong>of</strong> a general-merchandisestore, to establish a college in theBarbourville community. W.W.Sawyers and James D. Black met inthe <strong>of</strong>fi ce <strong>of</strong> Judge J.H. Tinsley andformed a stock company to launchUnion College.Black, who later served aspresident <strong>of</strong> Union from 1910-12 and later served as governor<strong>of</strong> Kentucky, is given credit forhaving named the school “Union.”The institution it would serveCentennial Hallas a unifying infl uence for thecommunity regardless <strong>of</strong> churchaffi liation or political differences. The Articles <strong>of</strong> Incorporation were drawn up on Oct. 18, 1879,and provided for the issuance <strong>of</strong> $20,000 worth <strong>of</strong> capital stock. The London Echo <strong>of</strong> Dec. 12,1879, carrying its fi rst announcement <strong>of</strong> Union, listed the corporation as being “designed to fi ll along-felt want in eastern Kentucky, eastern Tennessee and western Virginia.”Union was operated under local leadership for the fi rst few years, but began to experiencesevere fi nancial struggles. On Oct. 25, 1886, the property was “cried <strong>of</strong>f” to Green Elliott, whopurchased it for Dr. Daniel Stevenson for the sum <strong>of</strong> $4,425 with Mrs. Mahala Dowis furnishing thefunds. The renowned Kentucky educator had been authorized to attend the sale by the Board <strong>of</strong>Education <strong>of</strong> the Kentucky Annual Conference <strong>of</strong> The United Methodist Church.Union’s athletic mascot, the English Bulldog, was introduced during the fall <strong>of</strong> 1925. The breed,whose ancestors were developed in Britain before the 13th century from the British mastiff andother breeds, was used for bullbaiting and dogfi ghting until these sports were outlawed in the19th century.In 1967, the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity <strong>of</strong> Union College purchased the fi rst livingmascot named Mack. He was presented at the Homecoming basketball game that same year. Aregistered English Bulldog, Mack died in 1971. His remains are buried in an area adjacent to Union’scurrent baseball complex.During the past seven years, Union College began a major campus renovation and buildingproject. Plans included the creation <strong>of</strong> new student housing, expanded academic and athleticcenters, and the upgrade <strong>of</strong> existing facilities. Projects completed were the construction <strong>of</strong> theStewart-Lyttle Apartments, Sharp Academic Center, Black Technology Center and the renovation<strong>of</strong> Speed Hall. Union’s athletic facilities have also received facelifts as well. A new brick backstoperected in 2001 at Sanders Field at Jerry W. Carey Baseball Stadium, while a new outfi eld fencewas installed in 2007. Robsion Arena recently had the fl oor repainted, new scoreboards installedas well as new lights, ro<strong>of</strong> and gutters. Two new tennis courts were constructed, while theexisting four were resurfaced, and a new press box was constructed at Burch/Nau Field (football)in 2003. Recently, new locker rooms were built for the football team, while the locker rooms forvolleyball and women’s basketball have been expanded and refurbished. In 2007, synthetic sportsturf was installed at Burch/Nau Field, allowing the complex to now host football and soccergames.Union <strong>of</strong>fers 26 majors in the undergraduate curriculum, which lead to a bachelor’s degree.Minors are also available in many <strong>of</strong> these programs. In addition, the college <strong>of</strong>fers pre-pr<strong>of</strong>essionalprograms that are affi liated with other institutions and agencies.Union College also boasts a graduate program The college <strong>of</strong>fers graduate work in educationleading to a Master’s degree, Fifth-Year Certifi cate and Rank I Certifi cate.How many independent, liberal arts colleges in the Commonwealth <strong>of</strong> Kentucky can boast <strong>of</strong>a Nobel Prize-winning graduate? Union College can certainly lay claim to that. Dr. Phillip A. Sharp,the co-winner <strong>of</strong> the 1993 Nobel Prize for medicine, received his bachelor’s degree from Unionin 1966.Campus life starts from the moment the students arrive on campus and continues through theend <strong>of</strong> the school year. Students can participate in more than 30 campus organizations such asmusic, theatre productions, sports, student government, religious activities and clubs.JUST THE FACTSType: Personally-focused private liberal artscollegeFounded: 1879 as Kentucky’s fi rst college inthe mountainsAffi liation: United Methodist Church; however,Union welcomes students <strong>of</strong> all faithsStudents: Nearly 600 undergraduatesrepresenting 19 states, Puerto Rico and fi veforeign countriesAcademics: Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts and Bachelor<strong>of</strong> Science degrees; 26 majors, 20 minorsLocation: Just 17 miles east <strong>of</strong> Interstate75 in Barbourville, in southeastern Kentucky,located in the foothills <strong>of</strong> the AppalachianMountain range along the famous WildernessRoad and 30 miles from Cumberland GapNational Historic ParkCampus: Over 100 acres covered in majestictrees, mountain greenery, and Georgian architectureand surrounded by four state parks;20 buildings including our state-<strong>of</strong>-the-arttechnology center and library, Academic ResourceCenter and new student apartmentsAthletics: 21 intercollegiate varsity sports,including coed cheerleading, three juniorvarsity sports and intramual sportsActivities: Approximately 30 student clubsand organizations; student events includingHomecoming, spring formal, Springfest,lip-sync contests, student dinners, dances,bonfi res and outdoor recreationTechnology: All academic buildings andresidence halls are wired for network access;students receive 50MB <strong>of</strong> network fi lestorage and personal e-mail addresses; allresidence hall rooms include cable television;Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine lists Barbourvilleas one <strong>of</strong> the most wired towns in theUnited StatesFinancial Aid/Scholarships: Nearly $2 millionawarded annually to approximately 98percent <strong>of</strong> Union’s undergraduate students2 www.ucbulldogs.com


Despite the 12-19 recordlast season, Union headmen’s basketball coach KellyCombs is optimistic aboutthe 2007-08 version <strong>of</strong> theBulldogs with a young squadthat is fi lled with experienceand talent.Combs returns threeseniors, Ryne Bretz (Carlisle,Ky.), Chris Stunson (Richmond,Ky.) and Kevin Jones (Radcliff,Ky.) along with All-AppalachianAthletic ConferenceFreshman Team selection,Aaron Dunaway (Lexington,Ky.) from last year’s squadthat fi nished with a 4-3record to end the regularseason.Dunaway, a 6-foot-3 guard,averaged 14 points pergame last season and is theteam’s top returning scorer.He poured in a career-high30 points against Pikeville(Ky.) College, which includedsix three pointers, and had29 points versus conferencefoe Bluefi eld (Va.) College.Dunaway also averaged 1.8three-point baskets percontest en route to a 38.4percentage behind thethree-point line.Combs commented onhow Dunaway worked overthe summer on his defenseand going to the basket.Dunaway should bring more2007-08 BULLDOG PREVIEWversatility to his scoring abilitythis season.The next three top returningscorers is the trio <strong>of</strong>seniors. Stunson averaged 9.1points over 30 games whileBretz and Jones averaged8.2 and 6.2 points per game,respectively.Stunson also made hispresence known on thedefensive side <strong>of</strong> the ballas he earned a spot on theAll-AAC defensive teamfrom his guard position forthe second year in a row. The6-foot-2 Stunson collected27 steals over the year andaveraged 2.9 rebounds ineach game. He also dishedout a total <strong>of</strong> 74 assists tolead the team.“He is our defensive stopper,”Combs said. The Bulldogcoach added that Stunsonwill be counted on heavilythis season for his leadershipgiven that he has startednearly every game he hasplayed in.Bretz, another 6-foot-3guard, scored in doubledigits in 14 games includinga stretch <strong>of</strong> seven in a rowwith a season-high 20 pointsversus Montreat (N.C.) College.“He has started <strong>of</strong>f and onin his fi rst three seasons and isa versatile player that playsbigger because <strong>of</strong> his athleticability,” Combs said <strong>of</strong> Bretz.Jones, the 6-foot-5 forward,ranked second onlast year’s team with 4.24rebounds per game whileonly playing in 16 minutesper game. He had a careernight against King (Tenn.)College when he scored 16points behind a six-<strong>of</strong>-eight4 www.ucbulldogs.com


2007-08 BULLDOG PREVIEWshooting performance whichincluded a perfect two-<strong>of</strong>tw<strong>of</strong>rom behind the threepointline.“Jones had a great summerand his game has blossomed,”Combs said. “He has a tremendousamount <strong>of</strong> confi -dence in his skills and ability.”Brian Kirk (Augusta, Ga.)also will see time in theUnion backcourt at the pointguard position. He accountedfor 30 steals to lead the Bulldogswith 1.1 per game. Kirkalso averaged 5.7 points pergame, scoring a season-high15 points against King (Tenn.)College.“Kirk is a hard nose andtough player,” Combs said,“and he has worked hard tobecome our point guard.”The frontcourt will beyoung as four sophomoreswill battle for starting spotsthis season.Jeff Hughes (Jeffersontown,Ky.) averaged 4.7 points andfi nished strong last seasonwhich included a 20-pointoutburst against Montreatin the AAC Tournament. Healso poured in 17 points versusBryan (Tenn.) College.Anthony Coote (Georgetown,Ky.) is the leadingscorer out <strong>of</strong> the group. Heaveraged 4.97 points pergame with 2.9 rebounds in 31games. Hubertus von Heydenwww.ucbulldogs.com(Neulengbach, Austria) added1.6 points and two reboundsper game last season.Combs is expecting bothCoote and von Heyden toprovide a strong presencein the post as they gainedstrength and confi dence duringthe <strong>of</strong>fseason.Brett Miller (Carrolton,Ky.) grabbed 2.9 reboundsand averaged 2.7 pointsper game. However, Millersuffered a knee injury againstUVa-Wise in the fi nal regularseasoncontest.Combs is excited aboutthe newcomers at the postposition with Josh Hurd (Independence,Ky.), Bill Davis(Harrodsburg, Ky.) and JamesJohnson (Lexington, Ky.).He looks for an immediateimpact from the trio.Mike Hester (Independence,Ky.) will also providedepth at the point guardposition. Combs expects himto bring a scoring threat and<strong>quick</strong> passes to the Bulldogs.The AAC coaches predictedthat Union will fi nish sixththis season, the same placethe team fi nished in 2006-07.Last season, Union completedconference play witha 6-12 record and suffered afi rst-round tournament lossagainst Montreat.The season starts againstAlice Lloyd (Ky.) Collegeinside Robsion Arena on Nov.6 and is scheduled for a 7:30p.m. tip<strong>of</strong>f. The Bulldogs willplay their fi rst AAC conteston Nov. 27 versus the visitorsfrom King, the pre-seasonfavorite for the conferencetitle.The season runs throughFebruary with the AACTournament scheduled to beginon Feb. 27 in Bristol, Tenn.5


BULLDOG COACHING STAFFHead Men’s Basketball CoachKelly CombsKelly Combs is entering his sixth season as the head coach <strong>of</strong> the Union College men’sbasketball team. The Richmond, Ky. native was named to the helm <strong>of</strong> the Bulldogs inFebruary <strong>of</strong> 2002, making him the 13th person to hold the position since World War II.During his brief tenure, Combs has guided to a 78-88 record with his best seasoncoming during the 2005-06 campaign when the Bulldogs posted a 22-11 - the program’sfi rst 20-win season in nine years. He has had fi ve players named to the AppalachianAthletic Conference All-Conference Team with one First Team member as wellas having four players earning AAC All-Freshman Team honors, including Joe Bramlagebeing named the league’s Freshman <strong>of</strong> the Year in 2002-03. In February <strong>of</strong> 2004, Bramlagewas named the NAIA Men’s Basketball Division II Player <strong>of</strong> the Week. In addition,Combs has had two players named as a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete.Prior to coming to Union, Combs spent the 10-plus seasons at Berea (Ky.) College asits assistant basketball coach and head junior varsity coach. As the recruiting coordinator for Berea, he helped build theteams that qualifi ed for and competed in the NAIA Division II National Championship Tournament four times in the last sixyears, including a trip to the Final Four in 1999. In addition, fi ve <strong>of</strong> his recruits have been named All-Americans.Combs is no stranger to Union, having played the 1987-88 season for the Bulldogs. The following year, he transferred toKentucky Christian College and helped it win the NCCAA National Championship. In high school, Combs was a member <strong>of</strong>the 1987 Madison Central squad that fi nished in the KHSAA Sweet 16 Final Four.In 1992, Combs received his Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University.Combs is married, and he and his wife Jody have four children: Kyle, Katelyn, Kristen and Kevin.Assistant Men’s Basketball CoachJerry NicholsJerry Nichols is beginning his fi rst season with the Bulldogs.The Memphis, Tenn. native came to Union after serving as an assistant coach at WaltersState (Tenn.) Community College in 2006-07 under head coach Bill Carlyle, helpingguide the Senators to a 21-11 overall record.Nichols played two seasons at Walters State, twice earning All-Conference, All-American and Player <strong>of</strong> the Year honors. During his fi nal season as a Senator, he helpedthe team win the State and Region VII championships as well as earn a berth to theNJCAA National Championship Tournament.After his stint at Walters State, Nichols moved on to play two season at NCAA DivisionI Arkansas State University. As a junior, he led the team in 3-point baskets with 61and averaged 9.6 points per game. A knee injury ended Nichols’ senior season.Nichols is single and resides in Barbourville, Ky.6 www.ucbulldogs.com


THE 2007-08 BULLDOGSNo. Name Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Hometown/Previous School3 Michael Hester Fr. 5-9 147 G Independence, Ky./Simon Kenton4 Shawn Hadley Fr. 5-6 145 G Doraville, Ga./Cross Keys5 Brian Kirk Jr. 6-0 170 G Augusta, Ky./Augusta10 Matt Anderson So. 5-10 168 G Frankfort, Ky./Frankfort11 Nathan Beckley Fr. 6-2 160 G Clarksville, Ind./Christian Academy <strong>of</strong> Indiana12 Kearney Demus So. 6-3 193 F Lexington, Ky./Bryan Station13 Lamar Sistrunk Fr. 5-9 153 G Louisville, Ky./Central14 Ryne Bretz Sr. 6-3 182 G Carlisle, Ky./Nicholas County15 Nathaniel Peyton So. 6-1 170 G West Liberty, Ky./Morgan County21 Chris Stunson Sr. 6-2 190 G Richmond, Ky./Madison Central22 Jeremy Sanders Fr. 5-10 187 G Middlesboro, Ky./Bell County23 Kevin Jones Sr. 6-5 173 F Radcliff, Ky./Fort Knox24 Aaron Dunaway So. 6-3 205 G Lexington, Ky./Henry Clay30 Chris Good Fr. 6-4 170 G Barbourville, Ky./Barbourville32 James Johnson Fr. 6-6 190 F Lexington, Ky./Tates Creek34 Anthony Coote So. 6-6 192 F Georgetown, Ky./Scott County35 Jeff Hughes So. 6-5 180 F Jeffersontown, Ky./Jeffersontown40 Clinton Dixon So. 6-4 225 F Irvine, Ky./Estill County41 Ty Tipton Fr. 6-6 166 F Bowling Green, Ky./Greenwood42 Mike Perdue Jr. 6-9 233 F Walton, Ky./Walton Verona43 Josh Hurd Fr. 6-8 235 F Independence, Ky./Simon Kenton44 Brett Miller So. 6-9 225 F Carrolton, Ky./Carroll County45 Bill Davis Fr. 6-10 310 F Harrodsburg, Ky./Mercer County50 Randy Carter Fr. 6-8 217 F Georgetown, Ky./Scott County55 Hubertus von Heyden So. 6-9 225 F Neulengbach, Austria/Vienna R.S.Head Coach - Kelly CombsAssistant Coach - Jerry Nicholswww.ucbulldogs.com7


PLAYER PROFILES14-Ryne BretzSenior – Guard6-foot-3 / 182 poundsCarlisle, Ky. / Nicholas CountyFourth Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Played in31 games… Averaged 8.2 PPGand 3.5 RPG… Scored career-high20 points against Montreat… Recorded double-double, 14points and 10 rebounds versus King… 2005-06 Highlights:Appeared in 23 games…Averaged 5.1 PPG and 1.5 RPG…Had eight assists, 13 steals, and two blocked shots…2004-05 Highlights: Appeared in 31 games, starting one…Averaged3.3 PPG and 1.5 RPG…Had 21 assists, six steals and fi veblocked shots…Scored season-high 11 points vs. Covenanton Dec. 7CAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2004-05 31 48.2 40.0 68.2 103 3.32 46 1.48 21 24 5 62005-06 23 40.8 27.3 78.6 118 5.13 35 1.52 8 16 2 132006-07 31 44.1 32.9 67.8 254 8.19 107 3.45 39 41 25 22Totals 85 44.1 32.4 70.6 475 5.59 188 2.21 68 81 32 4121-Chris Stunsonpoints vs. Milligan on Jan. 22…Had season-high eight reboundsvs. Montreat on Jan. 11CAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2004-05 35 44.0 32.4 67.1 251 7.17 94 2.69 77 79 2 362005-06 31 41.3 36.5 79.7 303 9.77 83 2.68 44 86 4 332006-07 30 42.7 30.9 81.9 274 9.13 86 2.87 74 69 6 27Totals 96 42.6 33.3 77.0 828 8.63 263 2.74 195 234 12 9623-Kevin JonesSenior – Forward6-foot-5 / 173 poundsRadcliff, Ky. / Fort KnoxSecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Played in29 games… Grabbed 4.2 RPG forsecond best on squad… Averaged6.2 PPG… Scored 16 points against King… Collectedseason-high nine rebounds against Kentucky ChristianCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 29 42.0 28.2 73.7 179 6.17 123 4.24 21 51 5 14Totals 29 42.0 28.2 73.7 179 6.17 123 4.24 21 51 5 14Senior – Guard6-foot-2 / 190 poundsRichmond, Ky. / Madison CentralFourth Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Namedto All-AAC Defensive Team…Played in 30 games… Averaged9.1 PPG and 2.9 RPG… Scored career-high 26 points againstCovenant… Recorded three steals in two games… 2005-06Highlights: Named to the Appalachian Athletic ConferenceAll-Defensive Team…Appeared in 31 games…Averaged 9.8PPG and 2.7 RPG…Had 44 assists, 33 steals, and four blockedshots…2004-05 Highlights: Appeared in all 35 games,starting 22…Averaged 7.2 PPG and 2.7 RPG…Had 77 assists,36 steals and two blocked shots…Scored season-high 208 www.ucbulldogs.com


PLAYER PROFILES5-Brian KirkJunior – Guard6-foot / 170 poundsAugusta, Ga. / AugustaThird Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Appearedin 27 games… Averaged 5.7 PPGand 2.5 RPG… Scored seasonhigh15 points twice… Recorded double-double againstKentucky Christian… Led team with 1.1 steals per game…Recorded three steals in three games… 2005-06 Highlights:Appeared in nine games…Averaged 2.2 PPG and 1.1RPG… Scored eight points against BrevardCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2005-06 9 46.7 0.00 50.0 20 2.22 10 1.11 1 7 0 12006-07 27 43.9 20.0 70.8 155 5.74 67 2.48 34 50 0 30Totals 36 44.3 12.5 68.5 175 4.86 77 2.14 25 57 0 3142-Mike PerdueJunior – Forward6-foot-9 / 233 poundsWalton, Ky. / Walton VeronaSecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Did notplay… 2005-06 Highlights:Appeared in 8 games… Scored 7points and grabbed 6 rebounds… Had 1 assist and 1 steal10-Matt AndersonSophomore - Guard5-foot-10 / 168 poundsFrankfort, Ky. / FrankfortSecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Played in3 games… Grabbed one reboundagainst Bluefi eldCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.33 0 0 0 0Totals 3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.33 0 0 0 012-Kearney DemusSophomore – Guard6-foot-3 / 193 poundsLexington, Ky. / Bryan StationSecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Played in16 games... Averaged 3.9 PPGand 1.2 RPG… Scored seasonhigh13 points against Virginia IntermontCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 16 38.4 18.8 57.1 63 3.94 19 1.19 4 21 1 1Totals 16 38.4 18.8 57.1 63 3.94 19 1.19 4 21 1 1CAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2005-06 8 27.3 0.00 100.0 7 0.88 6 0.75 1 1 0 12006-07 DID NOT PLAYTotals 8 27.3 0.00 100.0 7 0.88 6 0.75 1 1 0 1www.ucbulldogs.com9


PLAYER PROFILES15-Nathaniel PeytonSophomore – Guard6-foot-1 / 170 poundsWest Liberty, Ky. / Morgan CountySecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Played in3 games… Scored two pointsagainst MontreatCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 3 50.0 0.00 0.00 2 0.67 0 0.00 0 0 0 0Totals 3 50.0 0.00 0.00 2 0.67 0 0.00 0 0 0 024-Aaron DunawaySophomore – Guard6-foot-3 / 205 poundsLexington, Ky. / Henry ClaySecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Named toAll-AAC Freshman Team… Appearedin 31 games… Averaged14.0 PPG for second-best on the team and 3.7 RPG… Ledteam with 89.7 free-throw percentage… Scored seasonhigh30 points versus Pikeville… Ranked third on team with1.9 assists per game… Recorded fi ve assists and four stealsagainst Tennessee WesleyanCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 31 42.4 38.4 89.7 435 14.0 113 3.65 59 45 1 18Totals 31 42.4 38.4 89.7 435 14.0 113 3.65 59 45 1 1834-Anthony CooteSophomore – Forward6-foot-6 / 192 poundsGeorgetown, Ky. / Scott CountySecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Played in31 games… Averaged 5 PPG and2.9 RPG… Scored season-high 18points against Kentucky Christian… Scored in double-digitsfi ve timesCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 31 47.6 19.4 85.7 154 4.97 90 2.90 13 32 7 8Totals 31 47.6 19.4 85.7 154 4.97 90 2.90 13 32 7 835-Jeff HughesSophomore – Forward6-foot-5 / 180 poundsJeffersontown, Ky. / JeffersontownSecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Played in21 games… Averaged 4.7 PPGand 2.8 RPG… Scored seasonhigh20 points versus Montreat… Recorded double-doubleagainst Bryan… Blocked three shots versus Bluefi eldCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 21 52.7 70.0 59.1 98 4.67 59 2.81 7 22 11 7Totals 21 52.7 70.0 59.1 98 4.67 59 2.81 7 22 11 710 www.ucbulldogs.com


PLAYER PROFILESMilligan40-Clinton DixonSophomore – Forward6-foot-4 / 225 poundsIrvine, Ky. / Estill CountySecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Played in 3games… Scored two points andgrabbed one rebound againstCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 3 0.00 0.00 100.0 2 0.67 1 0.33 0 0 0 1Totals 3 0.00 0.00 100.0 2 0.67 1 0.33 0 0 0 144-Brett MillerSophomore – Forward6-foot-9 / 225 poundsCarrolton, Ky. / Carroll CountySecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Played in30 games… Averaged 2.9 RPGand 2.7 PPG… Scored seasonhigheight points twice… Grabbed ten rebounds versusTennessee WesleyanCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 30 45.6 0.00 62.1 80 2.67 87 2.90 8 29 16 6Totals 30 45.6 0.00 62.1 80 2.67 87 2.90 8 29 16 655-Hubertus von HeydenSophomore – Forward6-foot-9 / 225 poundsNeulengbach, Austria / Vienna R.S.Second Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Appearedin 24 games… Averaged 1.6 PPGand 2.0 RPG… Recorded seasonhigh eight points and six rebounds against Virginia IntermontCollege… Also grabbed six rebounds against CovenantCAREER STATISTICS AT UNIONYear GP FG Pct. 3-FG Pct. Ft Pct. Pts. Avg. Reb. Avg. Ast. TO BS ST2006-07 24 45.8 0.00 66.7 38 1.58 47 1.96 2 17 8 3Totals 24 45.8 0.00 66.7 38 1.58 47 1.96 2 17 8 33-Michael HesterFreshman - Guard5-foot-9 / 147 poundsIndependence, Ky. / Simon KentonFirst Year with the Bulldogs4-Shawn HadleyFreshman – Guard5-foot-6 / 145 poundsDoraville, Ga. / Cross KeysFirst Year with the Bulldogswww.ucbulldogs.com11


PLAYER PROFILES11-Nathan BeckleyFreshman – Guard6-foot-2 / 160 poundsClarksville, Ind. / ChristianAcademy <strong>of</strong> IndianaFirst Year with the Bulldogs32-James JohnsonFreshman – Forward6-foot-6 / 190 poundsLexington, Ky. / Tates CreekFirst Year with the Bulldogs13-Lamar SistrunkFreshman – Guard5-foot-9 / 153 poundsLouisville, Ky. / CentralFirst Year with the Bulldogs41-Ty TiptonFreshman – Forward6-foot-6 / 166 poundsBowling Green, Ky. / GreenwoodFirst Year with the Bulldogs22-Jeremy SandersFreshman – Guard5-foot-10 / 187 poundsMiddlesboro, Ky. / Bell CountyFirst Year with the Bulldogs43-Josh HurdFreshman – Forward6-foot-8 / 235 poundsIndependence, Ky. / Simon KentonFirst Year with the Bulldogs30-Chris GoodFreshman – Guard6-foot-4 / 170 poundsBarbourville, Ky. / BarbourvilleFirst Year with the Bulldogs45-Bill DavisFreshman – Forward6-foot-10 / 310 poundsHarrodsburg, Ky. / Mercer CountyFirst Year with the Bulldogs12 www.ucbulldogs.com


PLAYER PROFILES50-Randy CarterFreshman – Forward6-foot-8 / 217 poundsGeorgetown, Ky. / Scott CountySecond Year with the Bulldogs2006-07 Highlights: Did notplay - Red-shirtedwww.ucbulldogs.com13


The 2006-07 season was a rollercoasteraffair for Union College men’sbasketball team.Last season was one where the Bulldogswere trying to fi nd their grooveand could not exactly get the right fi tas the team had to rely on youth duringmuch <strong>of</strong> the season as the team fi nished12-19 overall and 6-14 in the AppalachianAthletic Conference.Twenty-one different players sawtime on the court with 14 getting tostart at least one game during the year.Of those 21 who played, 13 weresophomores or freshmen, six werejuniors and two were seniors.The Bulldogs reeled <strong>of</strong>f three consecutivevictories to start the season 3-0and owned a 5-2 record heading intoAppalachian Athletic Conference play.But then, things took a turn for theworse.Union dropped its fi rst six conferencegames, including a 91-85 overtime,heartbreaker to Tennessee WesleyanCollege. Overall, the Bulldogs lost 10 <strong>of</strong>11 games during that stretch to fall to6-12 overall and 0-6 in the conference.Behind the play <strong>of</strong> freshman AaronDunaway and junior Chris Stunson, Unionpicked up back-to-back AAC victories.Dunaway posted game-highs in points(26) and rebounds (six) in a 78-72 homewin over Milligan (Tenn.) College on Jan.9, while Stunson scored 23 points andgrabbed six boards in leading Union toan 87-79 win at Bryan (Tenn.) College onJan. 13.However, the inconsistency returnedas the Bulldogs dropped fi ve <strong>of</strong> theirnext six games, an 81-74 home winover Covenant (Ga.) serving as the lonebright spot during the stretch. But asthe regular-season came to a close,2006-07 SEASON IN REVIEWUnion rallied by winning three <strong>of</strong> itsfi nal four contests, securing the sixthseed for the Appalachian AthleticConference Tournament.In the conference tournament, No. 3Montreat (N.C.) College proved to betoo much for Union as it recorded an87-70 decision. The 17-point defeatmarks the third time this season Unionsuffered a double-digit to Montreat. OnDec. 2, the Cavaliers won 80-66 in Barbourvillebefore defeating the Bulldogs85-66 at home on Jan. 23. Freshman JeffHughes paced the Bulldogs with 20points.Eight different players led Unionin scoring during the year, while ninedifferent players paced the team inrebounding.Although the Bulldogs did not haveanyone make the All-Conference Team,Dunaway was tabbed for the All-FreshmanTeam and Stunson made the All-Defensive Team for the second seasonin a row.Dunaway led the team with a 14.0point-per-game average to go alongwith his 59 assists and 18 steals. Healso averaged 3.65 rebounds per game.Stunson, meanwhile, posted 9.13 pointsand 2.87 rebounds per game and ledthe team with 74 assists and 27 steals.Junior Ryne Bretz had his best seasonto date as he posted 8.19 points and3.45 rebounds per game to go alongwith his 39 assists, team-high 25 blocksand 22 steals. Senior Max Hunter ledthe team in rebounding at 5.91 reboundsper game to go along with his11.7 points per contest.14 www.ucbulldogs.com


2006-07 STATISTICS & RESULTSUnion College Bulldogs Basketball - Season Box ScoreRecord Overall Home Away NeutralAll Games 12-19 8-4 3-11 1-4Conference 6-12 5-4 1-8 0-0Non-Conference 6-6 3-0 2-3 1-3Play<strong>of</strong>f 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1Name G/GS FG FG% 3Pt 3Pt% FT FT% PTS Avg P/S ORB DRB TR Avg PF AST TO BS ST DA MINNathan Peyton 3/0 1/2 50.0 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 2 0.67 1.00 0 0 0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 11:00Brian Kirk 27/13 43/98 43.9 1/5 20.0 68/96 70.8 155 5.74 1.06 20 47 67 2.48 61 34 50 0 30 0 381Travis Iverson 1/0 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 2:00Zach Montgomery 3/0 3/7 42.9 1/3 33.3 6/7 85.7 13 4.33 1.30 0 2 2 0.67 4 0 1 0 2 0 26:00Ryne Bretz 31/18 94/213 44.1 26/79 32.9 40/59 67.8 254 8.19 1.05 36 71 107 3.45 87 39 41 25 22 0 637Jerrod Gibbons 12/9 40/114 35.1 20/61 32.8 60/74 81.1 160 13.3 1.06 5 26 31 2.58 29 45 42 7 19 0 334Scooter Inman 14/3 8/36 22.2 6/27 22.2 3/4 75.0 25 1.79 0.66 8 18 26 1.86 26 24 19 2 12 0 186Chris Stunson 30/29 88/206 42.7 21/68 30.9 77/94 81.9 274 9.13 1.08 37 49 86 2.87 83 74 69 6 27 0 861Kevin Jones 29/8 63/150 42.0 11/39 28.2 42/57 73.7 179 6.17 1.01 27 96 123 4.24 43 21 51 5 14 0 476Aaron Dunaway 31/20 159/375 42.4 56/146 38.4 61/68 89.7 435 14.0 1.06 40 73 113 3.65 34 59 45 1 18 0 874Emmanuel Harris 19/1 6/22 27.3 1/5 20.0 5/9 55.6 18 0.95 0.69 7 12 19 1.00 14 18 15 1 9 0 145David Vance 11/9 63/147 42.9 30/72 41.7 25/31 80.6 181 16.5 1.12 3 27 30 2.73 23 20 35 1 9 0 327Anthony Coote 31/10 59/124 47.6 6/31 19.4 30/35 85.7 154 4.97 1.09 34 56 90 2.90 93 13 32 7 8 0 332Jeff Hughes 21/1 39/74 52.7 7/10 70.0 13/22 59.1 98 4.67 1.15 22 37 59 2.81 31 7 22 11 7 0 218Clinton Dixon 3/0 0/4 0.00 0/0 0.00 2/2 100 2 0.67 0.40 1 0 1 0.33 1 0 0 0 1 0 14:21Ryan Swim 0/0 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 DNPTrevor Gray 9/5 17/34 50.0 1/8 12.5 16/35 45.7 51 5.67 1.00 5 16 21 2.33 13 16 15 1 4 0 191Max Hunter 23/17 106/179 59.2 3/4 75.0 54/89 60.7 269 11.7 1.21 52 84 136 5.91 85 25 45 18 16 0 521Brett Miller 30/12 31/68 45.6 0/1 0.00 18/29 62.1 80 2.67 0.98 30 57 87 2.90 66 8 29 16 6 0 363Hubertus von Heyden 24/0 11/24 45.8 0/0 0.00 16/24 66.7 38 1.58 1.06 24 23 47 1.96 38 2 17 8 3 0 186Matt Anderson 4/0 0/5 0.00 0/4 0.00 0/0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 1 1 0.25 2 0 0 0 0 0 10:58Jesse Thompson 0/0 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 DNPKearney Demus 16/0 28/73 38.4 3/16 18.8 4/7 57.1 63 3.94 0.83 9 10 19 1.19 20 4 21 1 1 0 147Team 54 47 101 10Totals 31 859/1955 43.9 193/579 33.3 540/742 72.8 2451 79.1 1.05 414 752 1166 37.6 754 409 559 110 208 0G/GS FG FG% 3Pt 3Pt% FT FT% PTS Avg P/S ORB DRB TR Avg PF AST TO BS ST DAOpponents 31 889/1908 46.6 185/554 33.4 654/962 68.0 2617 84.4 1.10 420 772 1192 38.5 645 497 500 101 244 0SHOOTING Bulldogs OpponentsField Goal% 43.9 46.62Pt Goal% 48.4 52.03Pt Goal% 33.3 33.4Free Throw % 72.8 68.0BALL HANDLINGAssists 409 (13.2) 497 (16.0)Turnovers 559 (18.0) 500 (16.1)Steals 208 (6.7) 244 (7.9)Def. Assists 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0)BH Error% 22.8 20.2OTHEROff. Possessions 2454 (79.2) 2472 (79.7)Pts per Possession 1.00 1.06Def. Efficiency 50.6% 54.2%Charges Taken 24 28REBOUNDING Bulldogs OpponentsTotal Rebound % 49.4 50.6Off. Rebound % 34.9 35.8Def. Rebound % 64.2 65.1Total Rebounds 1166 (37.6) 1192 (38.5)Off. Rebounds 414 (13.4) 420 (13.5)Def. Rebounds 752 (24.3) 772 (24.9)Team Rebounds 101 (3.3) 94 (3.0)SCORINGTotal Points 2451 (79.1) 2617 (84.4)Pts <strong>of</strong>f Turnovers 218 (7.0) 227 (7.3)2nd Effort Pts 159 (5.1) 161 (5.2)Pts <strong>of</strong>f Bench 964 (31.1) 788 (25.4)3Pt Points 579 (18.7) 555 (17.9)Free Throw Pts 540 (17.4) 654 (21.1)www.ucbulldogs.com15


2006-07 STATISTICS & RESULTSUnion College Bulldogs Basketball - Season SummaryRecordDate OverallConfSiteScore Opponent High Point High Rebounder11/03/20061- 0 A W 68-67 Berry College 13-J Gibbons 7-C Stunson11/04/20062- 0 N W 82-77 Shorter College 18-J Gibbons 6-M Hunter11/07/20063- 0 A W 97-88 Alice Lloyd 21-A Dunaway 8-A Dunaway11/10/20063- 1 N L 73-91 Campbellsville University 18-M Hunter, R Bretz 7-M Hunter11/11/20063- 2 A L 63-65 Lindsey Wilson College 18-J Gibbons 7-K Jones11/18/20064- 2 H W 90-86 Pikeville College 30-A Dunaway 5-R Bretz, M Hunter11/21/20065- 2 H W 90-80 Alice Lloyd 33-M Hunter 15-M Hunter11/28/20065- 3 0- 1 A L 67-80 King College 17-A Dunaway 7-K Jones11/30/20066- 3 H W 96-70 Kentucky Christian University 18-A Coote, M Hunter 13-B Kirk12/02/20066- 4 0- 2 H L 66-80 Montreat College 20-R Bretz 8-K Jones12/05/20066- 5 0- 3 A L 77-84 Covenant College 26-C Stunson 8-K Jones, B Kirk12/09/20066- 6 0- 4 H L 85-91 OTTennessee Wesleyan College 20-A Dunaway 10-M Hunter12/15/20066- 7 N L 78-96 Shawnee State University 27-D Vance 5-A Dunaway12/16/20066- 8 A L 86-87 Univ. <strong>of</strong> Rio Grande 26-A Dunaway 10-M Hunter12/29/20066- 9 A L 91-93 Trevecca Nazarene University 21-D Vance 7-K Jones12/30/20066-10 N L 82-105 Mountain State University 16-J Gibbons, D Vance 8-M Hunter01/04/20076-11 0- 5 H L 84-105 Bluefield College 22-D Vance 11-M Hunter01/06/20076-12 0- 6 A L 81-90 Virginia Intermont College 22-A Dunaway, D Vance 8-A Coote01/09/20077-12 1- 6 H W 78-72 Milligan College 26-A Dunaway 6-A Dunaway01/13/20078-12 2- 6 A W 87-79 Bryan College 23-C Stunson 6-C Stunson01/16/20078-13 2- 7 A L 60-86 UVa-Wise 13-D Vance 5-D Vance01/20/20078-14 2- 8 H L 79-89 OTKing College 17-D Vance 10-R Bretz, M Hunter01/23/20078-15 2- 9 A L 66-85 Montreat College 14-A Dunaway 6-R Bretz01/27/20079-15 3- 9 H W 81-74 Covenant College 13-R Bretz 7-M Hunter01/30/20079-16 3-10 A L 76-85 Tennessee Wesleyan College 13-A Dunaway 10-B Miller02/03/20079-17 3-11 A L 79-103 Bluefield College 29-A Dunaway 7-A Dunaway02/06/200710-17 4-11 H W 88-77 Virginia Intermont College 24-A Dunaway 6-A Dunaway, H v Heyden02/10/200710-18 4-12 A L 59-92 Milligan College 13-C Stunson 7-A Coote02/13/200711-18 5-12 H W 82-73 Bryan College 17-J Hughes 12-J Hughes02/17/200712-18 6-12 H W 90-80 UVa-Wise 23-A Dunaway 8-J Hughes02/22/200712-19 N L 70-87 Montreat College 20-J Hughes 8-A CooteIndividual Season HighsMost Pts: 33M Hunter vs. Alice LloydMostFgm: 14M Hunter vs. Alice LloydMost A Dunaway vs. Virginia IntermontFga: 21 CollegeMost3pm:6 A Dunaway vs. Multiple Oppo.Most D Vance vs. Mountain State3pa: 13 UniversityMostFtm: 12C Stunson vs. Shorter CollegeMost Fta: 15J Gibbons vs. Lindsey WilsonCollegeMostReb: 15M Hunter vs. Alice LloydMostOrb:7 M Hunter vs. Alice LloydMostDrb: 11Most Ast: 8B Kirk vs. Kentucky ChristianUniversityJ Gibbons vs. Trevecca NazareneUniversityMost Stl: 4 Multiple PlayersMost Blk: 3 Multiple PlayersMost Pts: 97MostFgm: 39MostFga: 87Most3pm: 15Most3pa: 40MostFtm: 34Most Fta: 45MostReb: 56MostOrb: 25MostDrb: 43Team Season Highsvs. Alice Lloydvs. Kentucky ChristianUniversityvs. Covenant Collegevs. Univ. <strong>of</strong> Rio Grandevs. Mountain StateUniversityvs. Alice Lloydvs. Alice Lloydvs. Kentucky ChristianUniversityvs. Shorter Collegevs. Kentucky ChristianUniversityMost Ast: 21vs. Kentucky ChristianUniversityMost Stl: 13vs. Berry CollegeMost Blk: 8 vs. Pikeville College16 www.ucbulldogs.com


2006-07 AAC STANDINGS & STATISTICS2006-07 APPALACIAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE STANDINGSAAC OverallTeam W-L Pct. W-L Pct. GBBluefi eld College* 14-4 .778 21-12 .636 --Tennessee Wesleyan College 14-4 .778 23-9 .719 --Montreat College 14-4 .778 19-13 .594 --Milligan College 13-5 .722 22-9 .710 1.0King College 13-5 .722 23-11 .677 1.0Union College 6-12 .333 12-19 .387 8.0Covenant College 5-13 .278 9-23 .281 9.0UVa.-Wise 4-14 .222 7-24 .226 10.0Bryan College 4-14 .222 6-24 .200 10.0Virginia Intermont College 3-15 .167 5-26 .161 11.0* - Won AAC Regular Season Championship via a coin fl ip.2007 AAC MEN’S BASKETBALLTOURNAMENT – BRISTOL, TENN.First Round(7) Covenant 97, (10) Va. Intermont 78(9) Bryan 73, (8) UVa-Wise 62Quarterfi nals(3) Montreat 87, (6) Union 70(2) Tenn. Wesleyan, 81 Covenant 80(5) King 73, (4) Milligan 70(1) Bluefi eld, 80 Bryan 79Semifi nalsKing 90, Bluefi eld 87Montreat 75, Tenn. Wesleyan 69ChampionshipKing 100, Montreat 89Scoring OffenceTeam G Pts Avg/GBluefi eld 33 2889 87.55Montreat 32 2649 82.78Milligan 31 2475 79.84Tenn. Wesleyan 31 2471 79.71Union 31 2451 79.71Covenant 32 2482 77.56King 34 2588 76.12Va. Intermont 31 2127 68.61UVa-Wise 31 2119 68.36Bryan 29 1915 66.03Scoring DefenseTeam G Pts AvgMilligan 31 2150 69.36King 34 2416 74.55UVa-Wise 31 2311 74.55Bryan 29 2191 75.55Tenn. Wesleyan 31 2364 76.26Montreat 31 2438 78.65Covenant 32 2649 82.78Union 31 2627 84.42Va. Intermont 31 2627 84.74Bluefi eld 33 2822 85.52Scoring MarginTeam G Own Opp +/-Milligan 31 79.84 69.36 10.48Montreat 32 82.78 76.19 6.59King 34 76.12 76.19 5.06Tenn. Wesleyan 31 79.71 76.26 3.45Bluefi eld 33 87.55 85.52 2.03Covenant 32 77.56 82.78 -5.22Union 31 79.07 84.42 -5.36UVa-Wise 31 68.36 74.55 -6.19Bryan 29 66.03 75.55 -9.52Va. Intermont 31 68.61 84.74 -16.13Field Goal Percent OffenseTeam G FGM FGA PctMontreat 32 986 1991 .495Milligan 31 896 1822 .492Tenn. Wesleyan 31 909 1942 .468King 34 937 2016 .465Bluefi eld 33 1035 2276 .455Bryan 29 737 1658 .445Va. Intermont 31 794 1797 .442Covenant 31 859 1922 .440Union 31 859 1954 .440UVa-Wise 31 716 1672 .4283-Pt FG PCT OffenseTeam G 3PM 3PA PctMilligan 31 136 358 .380King 34 230 613 .375Montreat 32 162 464 .349Tenn. Wesleyan 31 181 523 .346Bluefi eld 33 332 965 .344Union 31 193 578 .334Covenant 32 274 836 .328UVa-Wise 31 171 527 .324Va. Intermont 31 152 477 .319Bryan 29 150 473 .317Free Throw PctTeam G FTM FTA PctUnion 31 540 742 0728Covenant 32 516 718 .719King 34 484 679 .713Montreat 32 515 749 .688Milligan 31 547 797 .686Bluefi eld 33 487 713 .683UVa-Wise 31 516 761 .678Va. Intermont 31 387 578 .670Tenn. Wesleyan 31 472 707 .668Bryan 29 291 472 .617Total Rebound OffenseTeam G REB Avg/GBluefi eld 33 1258 38.1Milligan 31 1171 37.8Union 31 1166 37.6Va. Intermont 31 1117 36.0UVa-Wise 31 1117 36.0Montreat 32 1128 35.3Tenn. Wesleyan 31 1063 34.3King 34 1151 33.9Covenant 32 1004 31.4Bryan 29 836 28.8Total Rebound MarginTeam G Own Opp +/-Milligan 31 37.8 31.8 6.00Montreat 32 35.25 30.78 4.47UVa-Wise 31 36.03 34.03 2.00King 34 33.85 32.44 1.41Bluefi eld 33 38.12 37.33 1.41Union 31 37.61 38.48 -0.87Tenn. Wesleyan 31 34.29 37.29 -3.00Va. Intermont 31 36.65 39.71 -3.07Bryan 29 28.83 37.07 -8.24Covenant 32 31.38 41.91 -10.53AssistsTeam G Assists Avg/GKing 34 618 18.18Bluefi eld 33 585 17.73Montreat 32 500 15.63Covenant 32 480 15.00Milligan 31 452 14.58Tenn. Wesleyan 31 447 14.42Bryan 29 388 13.38Union 31 409 13.19Va. Intermont 31 396 12.77UVa-Wise 31 349 11.26BlocksTeam G Blocks Avg/GMilligan 31 118 3.81Bluefi eld 33 120 3.64Union 31 110 3.55VA. Intermont 31 100 3.23TWC 31 86 2.77Covenant 32 77 2.41King 34 70 2.06Wise 31 63 2.03Bryan 29 54 1.86Montreat 32 45 1.41StealsTeam G Steals Avg/GBluefi eld 33 375 11.36Montreat 32 328 10.25Bryan 29 291 10.03TWC 31 290 9.36Milligan 31 276 8.90King 34 298 8.77Covenant 32 241 7.53Union 31 208 6.71VA. Intermont 31 193 6.23Wise 31 155 5.00www.ucbulldogs.com17


2006-07 AAC STATISTICSSummaryTeam G FGM FGA PCT 3PM 3PA PCt FTM FTA PCT AvgBluefi eld College 33 1035 2276 .455 332 965 .344 487 713 .683 87.55Montreat College 32 986 1991 .495 162 464 .349 515 749 .688 82.78Milligan College 31 896 1822 .492 136 358 .380 547 797 .686 79.84Tenn. Wesleyan College 31 909 1942 .468 181 523 .346 472 707 .668 79.71Union College 31 859 1954 .440 193 578 .334 540 742 .728 79.07Covenant College 32 846 1922 .440 274 836 .328 516 718 .719 77.56King College 34 937 2016 .465 230 613 .375 484 679 .713 76.12Va. Intermont College 31 794 1797 .442 152 477 .319 387 578 .670 68.12UVa-Wise 31 716 1672 .428 171 527 .324 516 761 .678 68.36Bryan College 29 737 1658 .445 150 473 .317 291 472 .617 66.03ScoringName/School G FGM 3PM FTM Pts Pts/GJacob Skogen, CC 32 269 71 135 744 23.3Versell Wells, Bryan 24 199 4 74 476 19.8Tyler Gaskin, TWC 30 197 40 143 577 19.2Torrington Cox, KC 34 244 12 109 609 17.9Curtis Dixon, Blue 33 199 86 107 591 17.9Jarred Soles, Wise 31 183 74 96 536 17.3Anthony Noble, Mon 32 233 2 85 553 17.3Zydrunas Rackauskas, Wise 28 138 5 176 457 16.3Caleb Skogen, CC 28 130 42 139 441 15.8Jeff Barnes, Mill 28 138 1 128 481 15.5Field Goal PctName/School G FGM FGA PctAnthony Noble, Mon 32 233 363 .642Timothy Lewis, Mon 32 180 292 .616Torrington Cox, KC 34 244 421 .580Jeff Barnes, Mill 31 176 315 .559Versell Wells, Bryan 24 199 366 .544Jacob Skogen, CC 32 269 520 .517Tyler Gaskin, TWC 30 197 399 .494Curtis Dixon, Blue 33 199 423 .470Jarred Soles, Wise 31 183 417 .439Aaron Dunaway, UC 31 159 375 .4243-Pt FG PctName/School G 3PM 3PA PctZach Dezam, Mill 31 62 140 .443Rushaun Reeves, KC 28 73 166 .440Zach Gulmire, TWC 30 72 180 .393Curtis Dixon, Blue 33 86 219 .384Aaron Dunaway, UC 31 56 146 .384JR Montgomery, Blue 33 61 160 .381Jacob Skogen, CC 32 71 195 .364Jarred Soles, Wise 32 60 167 .359Aaron Collazo, Mon 31 74 211 .351Josh Suddath, CC 30 50 146 .342Free Throw, PctName/School G FTM STA PctCaleb Skogen, CC 28 139 169 .822Chris Stunson, UC 30 77 94 .819Nick Pasqua, KC 33 102 126 .810Jarred Soles, Wise 31 96 119 .807Tyler Gaskin, TWC 30 143 180 .794Zach Dezam, Mill 33 107 137 .781Curtis Dixon, Blue 30 81 104 .779Adam Mefford, VIC 34 109 141 .773Torrington Cox, KC 32 97 126 .770Timothy Lewis, Mon 31 106 142 .746Total ReboundsName/School G No. Avg/GZydrunas Rackauskas, Wise 28 301 10.75Jeff Barnes, Mill 31 318 10.26Timothy Lewis, Mont 32 327 10.22Anthony Noble, Mon 32 304 9.50Versell Wells, Bryan 24 214 8.92Torrington Cox, KC 34 283 8.32Mark Riden, TWC 30 228 7.60Clarence Smith, KC 34 232 6.82Dontae Gholson, Blue 33 208 6.30John Ferguson, TWC 30 175 5.83AssistsName/School G No Avg/GJohnny Witherspoon, Blue 27 158 5.85Caleb Skogen, CC 28 114 4.07Nick Pasqua, KC 33 128 3.88Aaron Collazo, Mon 32 120 3.75Alex White, Bryan 25 87 3.48Rushaun Reeves, KC 28 89 3.18Zach Gulmire, TWC 30 91 3.03Stephen Whitside, Mon 32 97 3.03Joey Blackwell, Wise 31 85 2.74Curtis Dixon, Blue 33 89 2.70BlocksName/School G No Avg/GAdrian Harrison, Mill 31 49 1.58John Ferguson, TWC 30 44 1.47Serge Babo, Mill 24 28 1.17Anthony Johnson, CC 32 34 1.06Torrington Cox, KC 34 35 1.03Chris Babbitt, VIC 31 28 .90Ryne Bretz, UC 31 25 .81Versell Wells, Bryan 24 17 .71Adam Mefford, VIC 30 20 .67Jeff Barnes, Mill 31 20 .65StealsName/School G No Avg/GVersell Wells, Bryan 24 77 3.21Johnny Witherspoon, Blue 27 77 2.85Zach Gulmire, TWC 30 64 2.13Tyler Gaskin, TWC 30 56 1.87Thomaal Conyers, Mon 32 58 1.81Curtis Dixon, Blue 33 59 1.79Timothy Lewis, Mon 32 56 1.75RuShaun Reeves, KC 28 48 1.71Danny McKeehan, Mill 31 53 1.71Noble Anthony, Mon 32 48 1.7118 www.ucbulldogs.com


2006-07 AAC ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMRegular-Season Tri-ChampionsTennessee Wesleyan CollegeBluefi eld CollegeMontreat CollegeConference Tournament ChampionsKing CollegeChampions <strong>of</strong> CharacterMontreat CollegePlayer <strong>of</strong> the YearNoble Anthony – F – MontreatFreshmen <strong>of</strong> the YearClarence Smith – F – KingDanny McKeehan – G – MilliganDefensive Player <strong>of</strong> the YearNoble Anthony – F – MontreatCoach <strong>of</strong> the YearJason Gillespie – Bluefi eldTournament MVPDeShaud Johnson – G – KingAll-Conference First TeamPlayer Pos. SchoolCurtis Dixon G/F Bluefi eldTorrington Cox FKingNoble Anthony FMontreatTim Lewis F MontreatTyler Gaskin W Tenn. WesleyanAll-Conference Second TeamPlayer Pos. SchoolVersell Wells F BryanJacob Skogen G CovenantJeff Barnes C MilliganZach Gulmire G Tenn. WesleyanJarred Soles G UVa-WiseAll-Conference Third TeamPlayer Pos. SchoolJohnny Witherspoon PG Bluefi eldCaleb Skogen G CovenantZach Dezarn G MilliganZydrunas Rackauskas C/F UVa-WiseCourtney White G Va. IntermontAll-Freshman TeamPlayer Pos. SchoolJR Montgomery G/F Bluefi eldOmar Reed G Bluefi eldAlex White G BryanDeShaud Johnson GKingClarence Smith FKingDanny McKeehan GMilliganAaron Dunaway GUnionAll-Defensive TeamPlayer Pos. SchoolJohnny Witherspoon PG Bluefi eldNoble Anthony FMontreatKinard Barnett FMontreatJohn Ferguson F Tenn. WesleyanChris Stunson G UnionAll-Tournament TeamPlayer Pos. SchoolDontae Gholson FBluefi eldDeShaud Johnson GKingClarence Smith FKingAaron Collazo GMontreatTim Lewis F MontreatZach Gulmire G Tenn. WesleyanPlayer Pos. SchoolRob Canoy F Bluefi eldSeth Plemmons GBluefi eldTyler Cooke F BryanKyle Terry G BryanReed Crosson G CovenantChris Hall F Covenantwww.ucbulldogs.comAll-Academic TeamDan Nielson G CovenantWade Tapp C CovenantJeff Barnes C MilliganJoe Brown G MilliganJosh Terry G MilliganTim Lewis F MontreatTyler Gaskin W Tenn. WesleyanZach Gulmire G Tenn. WesleyanJoey Blackwell G UVa-WiseZydrunas Rackauskas C/F UVa-WiseJarred Soles G UVa-WiseKC Carter G Va. IntermontAdam Mefford F Va. Intermont19


APPALACHIAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCEThe Appalachian Athletic Conference(AAC) is an ten-member conferencesanctioned by the National Association <strong>of</strong>Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The leaguehas members in Georgia, Kentucky, NorthCarolina, Tennessee and Virginia.The AAC participates in Division II in men’sand women’s basketball and sponsors sixmen’s sports and six women’s sports. Formen, the conference <strong>of</strong>fers championships in:baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccerand tennis. For women, championships areawarded in: basketball, cross country, soccer,s<strong>of</strong>tball, tennis and volleyball.In May <strong>of</strong> 2003, the AAC selected JohnSullivan as its fi rst-ever Commissioner. Prior totaking the post, Sullivan served as MontreatCollege’s athletic director for six years andwas named AAC and NAIA Region XII AthleticDirector <strong>of</strong> the Year in 2000.Member SchoolsBluefield College .................... Bluefield, Va.Bryan College ......................... Dayton, Tenn.Covenant College ............ Lookout Mtn., Ga.King College ........................... Bristol, Tenn.Milligan College ................... Milligan, Tenn.Montreat College .................. Montreat, N.C.Tennessee Wesleyan College ..... Athens, Tenn.Union College ................... Barbourville, Ky.University <strong>of</strong> Virginia at Wise ............. Wise, Va.Virginia Intermont College .......... Bristol, Va.King picked to win AACchampionship in 2007-08The Appalachian Athletic Conference released the 2007-08 Men’sBasketball Coaches’ preseason poll, and the coaches have predicted asixth-place fi nish for the Union College Bulldogs.Union is coming <strong>of</strong> a 6-12 conference record last year, which gave theBulldogs a sixth place fi nish within the conference. Union compiled anoverall record <strong>of</strong> 12-19.King (Tenn.) College received six fi rst-place votes and a total <strong>of</strong> 92points to take the preseason nod as the favorite barely edging Bluefield (Va.) College’s 91 points and four fi rst-place votes. Montreat (N.C.)College was third with 70 points, followed by Tennessee WesleyanCollege with 69 points and Milligan (Tenn.) College with 67 points.Behind the Bulldogs and their 51 points are Bryan (Tenn.) College,UVa-Wise, Covenant (Ga.) College and Virginia Intermont College fromseventh to tenth, respectively.Last season, Tennessee Wesleyan, Bluefi eld and Montreat all tied at14-4 in the conference while King took home the tournament championship.20 www.ucbulldogs.com


The NAIA: A Proud Past, A Dynamic FutureIn searching for the NAIA’s placein the history <strong>of</strong> sports and highereducation, several consistencies arerevealed. Among them is the dedicationto academic achievement aboveathletic excellence. Also apparent isthe organization’s role as a trailblazerin providing equal opportunities forall student-athletes. Above all, thereis an expectation <strong>of</strong> ethical behaviorand a commitment to scholarship,sportsmanship and leadership.It is paradoxical that such a lasting,dynamic contribution to collegiatesports began with a mundane notein the fi rst recorded history <strong>of</strong> theAssociation: “The fi rst general session<strong>of</strong> the ‘Organizing Convention’ <strong>of</strong> theNational Association <strong>of</strong> IntercollegiateBasketball (NAIB) was held in thePhillips Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri, at10 a.m., Sunday, March 10, 1940.”But the seed from which the NAIBsprouted was planted two blocksaway at Municipal Auditorium. It was there in1937 that a men’s basketball tournament tipped<strong>of</strong>f which has become the longest continuousnational collegiate tournament in any sport.Further, out <strong>of</strong> that small-college basketballtournament, and the NAIB, grew an Associationthat now includes more than 360 colleges anduniversi ties and conducts two dozen nationalchampionship events.The tournament was the brainchild <strong>of</strong> EmilS. Liston, Dr. James Naismith, Frank Cramer, anda group <strong>of</strong> Kansas City business leaders whowanted to provide Kansas City-area fans withexciting amateur competition and to provide aframework for small colleges and universities todetermine a national basketball champion.The original eight-team tournament expandedto 32 teams in 1938 and suspended play onlyfor World War II in 1944 before 16 teamswere invited the following year and the fi eldgot back to full strength by 1946. Qualifyingtournaments became mandatory at the districtlevel in 1951.In 1948, the NAIB affi rmed its commitmentto equality by becoming the fi rst national organizationto <strong>of</strong>fer intercollegiate postseasonopportunities to black student-athletes. Unprecedentedaction was taken in 1953 whenhistorically black institutions were voted intomembership.THE NAIAOne year previous to the inclusion <strong>of</strong> historicallyblack institutions, another form <strong>of</strong> expansionoccurred. In 1952, as a result <strong>of</strong> the expresseddesires <strong>of</strong> the member institutions, appropriatesteps were taken by which the NAIB wastransformed into the National Association <strong>of</strong>Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the fi rstall-encompassing set <strong>of</strong> rules and standards wasadopted.With the Association’s new name came the addition<strong>of</strong> national championships in golf, tennis andoutdoor track and fi eld. Football, cross country,baseball and swimming and diving were addedto the championships calendar in 1956. Wrestling(1958), soccer (1959), bowling (1962-78), gymnastics(1964-84), indoor track and fi eld (1966) andmen’s volleyball (1969-80) were added later.Another significant step occurred in 1957when the Association’s headquarters movedfrom the campus <strong>of</strong> George Pepperdine Collegein Los Angeles to Kansas City to better serve themembership from a centralized location.Two major changes were made during the1970s. An extensive study was completed in1970 which paved the way for two divisions<strong>of</strong> football. In 1997, football was consolidatedto one division again as the Football CoachesAssociation cited a narrowing gap betweenenrollment size and philosophy <strong>of</strong> the two divisions.In 1976, the men’s basketball tournamentwas moved from the confi nes <strong>of</strong> the MunicipalAuditorium to Crosby Kemper Arena,also in Kansas City, marking the fi rst timesince 1937 that the tournament hadbeen held in a different arena.The NAIA revolutionized nationalcollegiate athletics with the establishment<strong>of</strong> athletics programs for womenon August 1, 1980. Offi cial notice onthat date followed a mail vote by themembership on May 1 that supportedbecoming the fi rst organization to <strong>of</strong>fercollegiate athletics to both men andwomen. Championships for womenbegan that year with basketball, crosscountry, gymnastics, indoor and outdoortrack and fi eld, s<strong>of</strong>tball, tennis andvolleyball. Soccer was added in 1984,and golf was included in 1995.Another important chapter in thehistory <strong>of</strong> the NAIA unfolded in 1992when the Association voted to moveits headquarters from Kansas City toTulsa. On August 1, 1993, the NAIAopened its doors in Tulsa and began anew era. Moving with the national <strong>of</strong>fi ce was theDivision I Men’s Basketball National Championshipwhich had been held in Kansas City for 56 years.During the 1993 NAIA National Convention inAtlanta, the waves <strong>of</strong> change once again washedover the Association. The membership votedto institute affi liated conference and regionalgroupings and discontinue the use <strong>of</strong> districtplay as a means <strong>of</strong> qualification for nationalchampionships.Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programsand championships in proper balance withthe overall educational experience. In 2000, theNAIA reaffirmed its purpose to enhance thecharacter-building aspects <strong>of</strong> sport. ThroughChampions <strong>of</strong> Character, the NAIA seeks tocreate an environment in which every studentathlete,coach, <strong>of</strong>fi cial and spectator is committedto the true spirit <strong>of</strong> competition through fi vetenets: respect, integrity, responsibility, servantleadership and sportsmanship.Everything has come full circle. The NAIArelocated its National Offi ce in July <strong>of</strong> 2001 toOlathe, Kansas, just miles from Gardner where theidea for the small-college basketball tournamentgave rise to the NAIA. Now, nearly 65 years afterthat initial tournament, the NAIA Division I Men’sBasketball National Championship returned toMunicipal Auditorium, the arena that was hometo so many memories from 1937-74.www.ucbulldogs.com21


2007-08 OPPONENTSAlice Lloyd CollegeLocation: Pippa Passes, Ky.Enrollment: 600Nickname: EaglesColors: Royal Blue & WhiteAffi liations: Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/NAIA2006-07 Record: 10-18 (2-7)Head Coach: Gary Gibson (Kentucky)SID: Gary GibsonSID Phone: (606) 368-6127SID Email: garygibson@alc.eduSID Fax: (606) 368-6206Bethel CollegeLocation: McKenzie, Tenn.Enrollment: 1,800Nickname: WildcatsColors: Vegas Gold & PurpleAffi liations: TranSouth Athletic Conference/NAIA2006-07 Record: 12-18 (5-13)Head Coach: Jeff BrittSID: Matt SwineaSID Phone: (731) 352-4231SID Email: swineama@bethel-college.eduSID Fax: (731) 352-4238Tennessee TechLocation: Cookeville, Tenn.Enrollment: 9,717Nickname: Golden EaglesColors: Purple & GoldAffi liations: Ohio Valley Conference/NCAA Division I2006-07 Record: 19-13 (13-7)Head Coach: Mike Sutton (East Carolina)SID: Rob SchabertSID Phone: (931) 372-3088SID Email: rschabert@tntech.eduSID Fax: (931) 372-6139Pikeville CollegeLocation: Pikeville, Ky.Enrollment: 1,000Nickname: BearsColors: Black & OrangeAffi liations: Mid-South Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 12-19 (3-7)Head Coach: Kelly Wells (Morehead State)SID: Rick BentleySID Phone: (606) 218-5350SID Email: rbentley@pc.eduSID Fax: (606) 218-5351Lincoln Memorial UniversityLocation: Harrogate, Tenn.Enrollment: 2,918Nickname: RailsplittersColors: Blue & GrayAffi liations: South Atlantic Conference / NCAA Div. II2006-07 Record: 13-15 (7-9)Head Coach: Hugh Watson (Lee)SID: Rusty PeaceSID Phone: (423) 869-6236SID Email: rusty.peace@lmunet.eduSID Fax: (423) 869-6376King CollegeLocation: Bristol, Tenn.Enrollment: 918Nickname: TornadoColors: Scarlet, White & NavyAffi liations: Appalachian Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 23-11 (13-5)Head Coach: George Pitts (Tennessee)SID: Jennifer TestaSID Phone: (423) 652-6343SID Email: jltesta@king.eduSID Fax: (423) 652-604122 www.ucbulldogs.com


2007-08 OPPONENTSMontreat CollegeLocation: Montreat, N.C.Enrollment: 1011Nickname: CavaliersColors: Navy & Vegas GoldAffi liations: Appalachian Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 19-13 (14-4)Head Coach: Bill Robinson (King’s)SID: Jose LariosSID Phone: (828) 669-8012 ext. 3425SID Email: jlarios@montreat.eduSID Fax: (828) 669-8014Covenant CollegeLocation: Lookout Mountain, Ga.Enrollment: 1170Nickname: ScotsColors: Royal Blue & WhiteAffi liations: Appalachian Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 9-23 (5-13)Head Coach: Andy EulerSID: Mark DubleSID Phone: (706) 419-1508SID Email: mduble@covenant.eduSID Fax: (706) 419-1660Tennessee Wesleyan CollegeLocation: Athens, Tenn.Enrollment: 881Nickname: BulldogsColors: Royal Blue & Old GoldAffi liations: Appalachian Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 23-9 (14-4)Head Coach: Mike Poe (Tennessee Wesleyan)SID: Richard NorthcuttSID Phone: (423) 746-5225SID Email: northcutt@twcnet.eduSID Fax: (423) 746-5293Concorida UniversityLocation: Ann Arbor, Mich.Enrollment: 600Nickname: CardinalsColors: Red, White & BlackAffi liations: Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 18-14 (9-5)Head Coach: Ben Limback (Concorida-Seward)SID: Karl KlingSID Phone: (734) 995-7344SID Email: klingk@cuaa.eduSID Fax: (734) 995-4883Miami University - MiddletownLocation: Middletown, OhioEnrollment: 3,000Nickname: ThunderHawksColors: Red & BlueAffi liations: Ohio Regional Campus Conference2006-07 Record: 20-9 (14-4)Head Coach: Bob NoctonSID: Jim SligerSID Phone: (513) 727-3317SID Email: sligerjf@muohio.eduSID Fax: (513) 330-1965Johnson & Wales UniversityLocation: North Miami, Fla.Enrollment: 2,220Nickname: WildcatsColors: Yellow & BlueAffi liations: NAIA Independent2006-07 Record: 15-14Head Coach: David Graham (UN.C. – Pembroke)SID: David GrahamSID Phone: (305) 892-7022SID Email: david.graham@jwu.eduSID Fax: (305) 899-6576www.ucbulldogs.com23


2007-08 OPPONENTSFisher CollegeLocation: Boston, Mass.Enrollment: 1,105Nickname: FalconsColors: White, Navy & YellowAffi liations: Sunrise Conference/NAIA2006-07 Record: 13-17 (5-5)Head Coach: David Lindbert (Colby-Sawyer)SID: Scott DulinSID Phone: (617) 236-8877SID Email: sdulin@fi sher.eduSID Fax: N/ABluefield CollegeLocation: Bluefi eld, Va.Enrollment: 850Nickname: RamsColors: Royal Blue, Red & WhiteAffi liations: Appalachian Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 21-12 (14-4)Head Coach: Jason Gillespie (East Tenn. State)SID: Jason MasseySID Phone: (276) 326-4274SID Email: jmassey@bluefi eld.eduSID Fax: (276) 326-4210Virginia Intermont CollegeLocation: Bristol, Va.Enrollment: 1,150Nickname: CobrasColors: Black & GoldAffi liations: Appalachian Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 5-26 (3-15)Head Coach: Scott Hoagland (Radford)SID: Willie BelcherSID Phone: (276) 466-7944SID Email: williebelcher@vic.eduSID Fax: (276) 466-7164Milligan CollegeLocation: Milligan College, Tenn.Enrollment: 964Nickname: BuffaloesColors: Black & OrangeAffi liations: Appalachian Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 22-9 (13-5)Head Coach: Tony Wallingford (Washington and Jefferson)SID: Peter DaltonSID Phone: (423) 975-8992SID Email: sportsinfo@milligan.eduSID Fax: (423) 461-8738Bryan CollegeLocation: Dayton, Tenn.Enrollment: 635Nickname: LionsColors: Red & GoldAffi liations: Appalachian Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 6-24 (4-14)Head Coach: Don Rekoske (Maranatha Baptist)SID: Drew FriedrichSID Phone: (423) 775-7475SID Email: afriedric4788@Bryan.eduSID Fax: (423) 775-7485UVA-WiseLocation: Wise, Va.Enrollment: 1,800Nickname: CavaliersColors: Red & GrayAffi liations: Appalachian Athletic Conference / NAIA2006-07 Record: 7-24 (4-14)Head Coach: Lee Clark (UVa-Wise)SID: Chris MyersSID Phone: (276) 328-0188SID Email: csm6z@uvawise.eduSID Fax: (276) 376-450524 www.ucbulldogs.com


BULLDOG RECORD BOOK / BULLDOG HONORSConference ChampionshipsKIAC REGULAR SEASON- 1949-50, 1964-65, 1965-66,1967-68, 1968-69, 1970-71, 1971-72KIAC TOURNAMENT - 1945-46, 1967-68, 1968-69,1970-71, 1971-72SMAC TOURNAMENT - 1949-50NAIA National TournamentAppearancesKANSAS CITY, MO. - 1967-68NAIA All-AmericansERNIE TROSPER, FIRST TEAM - 1954-55BILL TRENT, HONORABLE MENTION- 1965-66PAUL ANDREWS, HONORABLE MENTION - 1967-68KEN MEIBERS, HONORABLE MENTION - 1967-68JAMES ANDERSON, HONORABLE MENTION - 1984-85NALICE HART, HONORABLE MENTION - 1993-94CHRIS MCKISSIC, HONORABLE MENTION - 1996-97DURRELL ROBINSON, HONORABLE MENTION - 2000-01AAC All-Conference TeamJOE BRAMLAGE, F - THIRD TEAM, 2002-03JOE BRAMLAGE, F - FIRST TEAM, 2003-04AARON TROUTMAN, G - THIRD TEAM, 2003-04JOE BRAMLAGE, F - SECOND TEAM, 2004-05AARON TROUTMAN, G - THIRD TEAM , 2004-05JERROD GIBBONS, G - SECOND TEAM, 2005-06AAC All-Defensive TeamCHRIS STUNSON, G - 2005-06CHRIS STUNSON, G - 2005-06AAC All-Freshman TeamJOE BRAMLAGE*, F - 2002-03CHRIS MULLINS, C - 2003-04JERROD GIBBONS, G - 2004-05AARON DUNAWAY, G - 2006-07*-AAC FRESHMAN OF THE YEARMSC All-Conference First Team*CHRIS MCKISSIC - 1996-97, 1997-98DURRELL ROBINSON - 2000-01KIAC Players <strong>of</strong> the YearBILL TRENT - 1965-66PAUL ANDREWS - 1967-68PAUL ANDREWS - 1968-69BILL SWAFFORD - 1972-73JAMES ANDERSON - 1984-85KIAC All-Conference First Team*JAMES ANDERSONDOUG LOGANPAUL ANDREWSREGGIE ARMSTRONGSTEVE BANKSRON BRACKJON CASTLEBERRYDURKEE DAVISONPAT DINKINSONBILL FULTZJOHN GAINESLENNY GRACEJAMES HARRISONNALICE HARTFRED JONESKEN MEIBERSANTHONY MOSLEYRON PHIPPSCHARLES RUTLEDGEMIKE SAMMONSTERRY SMALLWOODPHIL STORMBILL SWAFFORDCLIFF SWIMBILL TRENTERNIE TROSPERDOUG WILKINSGRADY WILSONSTEVE JONES*- UNION WAS A MEMBER OF THE KIAC UNTIL 1996 AND WASIN THE MSC FROM 1996-20021,000-Point ClubPlayer Years at Union PointsPaul Andrews 1966-70 2,552Mike Sammons 1974-78 2,284Ken Meibers 1966-70 2,171Durkee Davidson 1976-80 2,118Ernie Trosper 1951-55 2,040Chris McKissic 1994-98 1,923Bill Swafford 1969-73 1,752Matt Arthur 1996-00 1,569Jon Castleberry 1989-93 1,513Terry Smallwood 1968-72 1,493Al Gover 1980-84 1,484Joe Bramlage 2002-06 1,427Doug Wilkins 1988-92 1,427Doug Logan 1964-68 1,421Tony Bailey 1977-80 1,377Charlie Rutledge 1965-69 1,352James Anderson 1983-85 1,323Aaron Troutman 2002-04 1,309Steve Pekarcik 1991-95 1,308Steve Jones 1973-77 1,275Grady Wilson 1970-74 1,268Harry Loy 1963-67 1,132Carl Wallace 1986-90 1,091Steve Payne 1986-90 1,000SCORINGMost Points in a Game: Fred Calloway, 45vs. Campbellsville (1987-88); Most Pointsin a Season: James Anderson, 836 (1984-85);Best PPG in a Season: Paul Andrews, 25.4 PPG(1969-70); Most FG made in a Season: JamesAnderson, 364 (1984-85); Most FG attemptedin a Season: James Anderson, 618 (1984-85);Best FG % in a Season: Jon Castleberry, 62.3%(1989-90)3-POINTERSMost 3-point FG made in a Game: DavidBlack, 11 vs. Lindsey Wilson (1995-96); Most3-point FG made in a Season: Doug Wilkins,101 (1991-92); Most 3-point FG attemptedin a Season: Doug Wilkins, 202 (1991-92); Best3-point FG % in a Season: Doug Wilkins, 54.3%(1990-91)FREE THROWSMost FT made in a season: Paul Andrews, 205(1967-68); Most FT attempted in a season:Nalice Hart, 282 (1993-94); Best FT % in a Season:Jerrod Gibbons, 92.1% (116 <strong>of</strong> 126) (2005-06) Most Consecutive FT made in a Season:Individual RecordsAll-Time LeadingReboundersPlayerReboundsKen Meibers 1,591Paul Andrews 1,577Bill Trent 1,210Joe Bramlage 1,002Steve Jones 912Durkee Davidson 901T.J. Whitfi ll 885Bill Swafford 838Larry Curd 832Ron Brack 828Chris Mullins 727Jon Castleberry 726Grady Wilson 699Mike Doliboa 699Jerrod Gibbons, 37 (Started 11/25//05, ended1/10.06)REBOUNDSMost Rebounds in a Game: Bill Trent, 23(1963-64); Most Rebounds in a Season: KenMeibers, 467 (1967-68); Best RPG in a Season:Paul Andrews, 15.3 (1969-70)ASSISTSMost Assists in a Game: Stacy Shouse, 19(1993-94); Most Assists in a Season: StacyShouse, 347 (1993-94); Best APG in a Season:Stacy Shouse, 10.2 APG (1993-94)BLOCKSMost Blocks in a Game: Micah Cavender, 8 vs.multiple opponents; Most Blocks in a Season:Micah Cavender, 81 (2005-06); Most Blocks ina Career: Micah Cavender, 233 (2005-06)www.ucbulldogs.com25


YEAR-BY-YEARYear Record Pct. Coach1920-21 12-4 .750 W. Trosper1921-22 13-2 .866 W. Trosper1922-23 No Records Available W. Trosper1923-24 11-11 .500 T.M. Funk1924-25 No Records Available T.M Funk1925-26 No Records Available T.M Funk1926-27 No Records Available T.M Funk1927-28 4-4-1 .500 T.M. Funk1928-29 6-6 .500 J.B. Wolf1929-30 No Records Available J.R. Bacon1930-31 6-10 .375 J.R. Bacon1931-32 10-8 .555 J.R. Bacon1932-33 No Records Available J.R. Bacon1933-34 No Records Available J.R. Bacon1934-35 No Records Available J.R. Bacon1935-36 7-8 .466 J.R. Bacon1936-37 No Records Available J.R. Bacon1937-38 No Records Available J.R. Bacon1938-39 No Records Available J.R. Bacon1939-40 11-6 .647 J.R. Bacon1940-41 16-8 .667 J.R. Bacon1941-42 No Records Available J.R. Bacon1942-43 No Basketball1943-44 No Basketball1944-45 No Basketball1945-46 No Records Available J.R. Bacon1946-47 19-5 .792 B.R. Wilson1947-48 19-12 .613 W. Bolyard1948-49 7-16 .304 W. Bolyard1949-50 19-8 .704 W. Bolyard1950-51 15-11 .577 W. Bolyard1951-52 19-9 .679 W. Bolyard1952-53 15-9 .625 M. Beattie1953-54 11-15 .423 M. Beattie1954-55 14-10 .583 T.J. Countiss1955-56 9-20 .310 T.J. Countiss1956-57 7-19 .269 H. Bush1957-58 12-10 .545 H. Bush1958-59 16-10 .615 H. Bush1959-60 15-9 .625 H. Bush1960-61 17-7 .708 H. Bush1961-62 16-11 .593 H. Bush1962-63 10-14 .417 P. Moore1963-64 19-8 .704 P. Moore1964-65 22-8 .733 P. Moore1965-66 16-13 .522 P. Moore1966-67 10-18 .357 P. Moore1967-68 27-6 .818 P. Moore1968-69 22-10 .688 P. Moore1969-70 20-8 .714 P. Moore1970-71 16-14 .533 P. Moore1971-72 18-14 .563 P. Erslan1972-73 10-20 .333 P. Moore1973-74 2-27 .069 P. Moore1974-75 8-22 .267 P. Moore1975-76 8-19 .296 P. Moore1976-77 6-23 .207 P. Moore1977-78 17-11 .607 P. Moore1978-79 9-19 .321 P. Moore1979-80 9-20 .310 P. Moore1980-81 1-27 .036 P. Moore1981-82 5-25 .167 P. Moore1982-83 16-13 .522 P. Moore1983-84 15-14 .517 B. Peterson1984-85 22-11 .667 B. Peterson1985-86 18-15 .545 B. PetersonYear Record Pct. Coach1986-87 18-13 .581 B. Peterson1987-88 12-18 .400 S. Jolly1988-89 15-15 .484 S. Jolly1989-90 17-14 .548 C. Fenske1990-91 13-17 .433 C. Fenske1991-92 21-10 .677 C. Fenske1992-93 22-11 .667 C. Fenske1993-94 21-13 .618 C. Fenske1994-95 18-14 .563 B. Evans1995-96 15-16 .484 B. Evans1996-97 20-12 .625 B. Evans1997-98 19-12 .613 B. Evans1998-99 16-17 .485 B. Evans1999-00 13-17 .433 B. Evans2000-01 15-17 .469 B. Evans2001-02 6-25 .194 J. Willen2002-03 11-23 .324 K. Combs2003-04 17-16 .515 K. Combs2004-05 16-19 .457 K. Combs2005-06 22-11 .667 K. Combs2006-07 12-19 .387 K. CombsNo. <strong>of</strong> winning seasons (.500 or higher): 45Most wins in a season: 27 (1967-68)No. <strong>of</strong> 20-win seasons: 10Best winning percentage: .866 (13-2 in 1921-22)Longest streak <strong>of</strong> winning seasons: 5 - three times (1957-58 through 1961-62;1967-68 through 1971-72; 1982-83 through 1986-87)No. <strong>of</strong> losing seasons (.499 or lower): 27Most losses in a season: 27 (1980-81)Lowest winning percentage: .036 (1-27 in1980-81)Longest streak <strong>of</strong> losing seasons: 5 (1998-99 through 2002-03)Coaching Records at UnionCoach Year(s) RecordBarney Wilson 1: 1946-47 19-5 (.792)William Bolyard 5: 1947-52 79-56 (.585)Mendell Beattie 2: 1952-54 26-24 (.520)“Tack” Countiss 2: 1954-56 23-30 (.434)Herman Bush 6: 1956-62 83-66 (.557)Pete Moore 20: 1962-71, 1972-83 253-325 (.438)Paul Erslan 1: 1971-72 18-14 (.563)Bill Peterson 4: 1983-87 73-53 (.579)Scott Jolly 2: 1987-89 27-34 (.443)Charlie Fenske 5: 1989-94 94-65 (.591)Brian Evans 7: 1994-01 116-105 (.525)James Willen 1: 2001-02 6-25 (.194)Kelly Combs 5: 2002-present 78-88 (.470)Total 83 991-954-1 (.510)**-Includes records from 1920-42, but coaches’ records not shown.Union did not sponsor basketball from 1942-45 due to World War II.26 www.ucbulldogs.com


ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATIONDIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSDARIN S. WILSONIn February <strong>of</strong> 2003, Darin Wilson was named the Director <strong>of</strong> Athletics at Union College.Since becoming the school’s Director <strong>of</strong> Athletics, Wilson has begun improving the college’sathletic facilities such as a new press boxes at the football and s<strong>of</strong>tball facilities, the installation <strong>of</strong>synthetic sports turf at Burch/Nau Field, remodeling <strong>of</strong> athletic training facilities in Robsion Arena aswell as several other projects.Union has enjoyed unprecedented success on and <strong>of</strong>f the fi eld <strong>of</strong> play during Wilson’s tenure.Since taking the helm, the Union athletic department has won 10 Applachian Athletic Conferenceregular-season and tournament championships, three Midwest Collegiate Cycling Conferencechampionships and three NAIA Region XII championships. Additionally, 16 Bulldog and Lady Bulldogsteams have participated in national championship tournaments and events.In the classroom, Union has had 27 NAIA Scholar-Athletes and two CoSIDA Academic All-AmeriaTeam members since 2003.In addition, Wilson has revitalized and revived once-dormant athletic programs. Cross countryand men’s tennis were reinstated as sponsored sports in 2004-05, while women’s tennis, men’s andwomen’s track and fi eld and men’s and women’s swimming were brought back during 2005-06 academic year.Prior to accepting the post, Wilson served as the head baseball coach, sitting at the helm <strong>of</strong> the Bulldogs for fi ve seasons (1999-2003).Under Wilson’s leadership, the Bulldog baseball team experienced great success, going 161-106-1 in fi ve years. In 2001, Wilson led Union to athen-team record 41 games as compared to 18 losses and a 20-4 league mark as Wilson was named the Mid-South Conference Coach <strong>of</strong> theYear.The Versailles, Ky., native originally attended the University <strong>of</strong> Kentucky to play baseball, but transferred to Union prior to the 1994 season.In his three years as a Bulldog player, Wilson batted .333 with 17 home runs and 88 runs batted in. His best season came as a junior in 1995,when Wilson batted a career-high .406 with eight home runs and 43 RBI, earning him All-Conference First Team honors. As a senior, Wilson ashe was named the school’s Male Athlete <strong>of</strong> the Year.Wilson earned his bachelor’s degree from Union in 1996, and he graduated cum laude. He then made the transition from player to coachby joining the Bulldog baseball staff as an assistant coach.Wilson and his wife, Patti, reside in Barbourville. The couple also has one son, Drew, and one daughter, Mara.www.ucbulldogs.comDIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSLARRY INKSTERDr. Larry Inkster wears and has worn many hats during his 30 years <strong>of</strong> service at Union College. Hewas not only the head coach for a couple <strong>of</strong> programs, but Inkster also has served as the College’sathletic director three times. Currently, he serves as the Associate Athletic Director, the Director<strong>of</strong> Compliance and Faculty Athletic Representative.Inkster served as the women’s golf program’s head coach during its fi rst six years, leading the LadyBulldogs to back-to-back NAIA National Tournament Championship berths in 2003 and 2004. In2002, Inkster was named the Mid-South Conference Women’s Golf Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year as the LadyBulldogs won both the regular-season and tournament championships.Inkster’s sports experience has not been limited to just golf for he has been a coach for threeother Union College programs since the mid-1970s. From 1976-88, he coached the Bulldog baseballteam and earned KIAC Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year honors in 1977, 1978 and 1983. Also, in 1978, Inkster washonored by being named the NAIA Baseball District Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year. From 1979-82, Inkster wasthe men’s head soccer coach and was recognized as the KIAC Soccer Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year in 1979.Also, Inkster was an assistant coach for men’s basketball team from 1976-79.In October <strong>of</strong> 2003, Inkster was inducted into the Union College Athletic Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame.In addition, Inkster is a Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Wellness and Human Performance and currently serves as the chairperson <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Wellness,Human Performance and Recreation.He received his bachelor’s degree from Union in 1972 and his Master’s <strong>of</strong> Arts degree from Union in1973. In 1982, he received his Master’s <strong>of</strong> Science from Eastern Kentucky University and earned his Ed D. from the University <strong>of</strong> Kentucky in1991.27


ATHLETIC STAFF DIRECTORYUNION COLLEGE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATIONATHLETIC OFFICESPORTS INFORMATIONMailing Address:310 College St.CPO Box D-22Barbourville, KY 40906Jay StancilSports Information Dir.Mailing Address:Ph: (606) 546-1292jstancil@unionky.edu310 College St.Fax Number: (606) 546-1286CPO Box D-22Barbourville, KY 40906Darin S. Wilson Ph: (606) 546-1308 Fax Number: (606) 546-1286Director <strong>of</strong> Athletics dswilson@unionky.eduLarry Inkster Ph: (606) 546-1234Director <strong>of</strong> Compliance linkster@unionky.eduLana Faulkner Ph: (606) 546-1236Administrative Asst. lana.faulkner@unionky.eduDARIN S. WILSONDIR. OF ATHLETICSLARRY INKSTERDIR. OF COMPLIANCEBart Osborne Ph: (606) 546-1355Baseballbosborne@unionky.eduHEAD COACHESTommy Reid Ph: (606) 546-1707Footballtreid@unionky.eduTIM CURRYASSOCIATE ADTOMMY REIDASSISTANT ADKelly Combs Ph: (606) 546-1705Basketball - Men kellycombs@unionky.eduTyler Brock Ph: (606) 546-1307Soccer - Mentbrock@unionky.eduTim Curry Ph: (606) 546-1682Basketball - Women tcurry@unionky.eduJuliana Filipe Ph: (606) 546-1794Soccer - Womenjfi lipe@unionky.eduHeather Wilson Ph: (606) 546-1332Cheerleading heather.wilson@unionky.eduJamie Jimison Ph: (606) 546-1725Cross Country - M & W jjimison@unionky.eduTrack & Field - M & WChuck C<strong>of</strong>fey Ph: (606) 546-1694Cyclingcc<strong>of</strong>fey@unionky.eduEric Wyrick Ph: (606) 546-1220Golf - M & Wewyrick@unionky.eduBubba Szary Ph: (606) 546-1365S<strong>of</strong>tballjszary@unionky.eduRafael Forti Ph: (606) 546-1586Swimming - M & W rsforti@unionky.eduRenzo Lopez Ph: (606) 546-1288Tennis - M & Wrlopez@unionky.eduDavid Nicholson Ph: (606) 546-1548Volleyballdnicholson@unionky.eduJAY STANCILSPORTS INFORMATIONDIRECTORLANA FAULKNERADMISTRATIVEASSISTANTCLAY BUTLERHEAD ATHLETICTRAINERATHLETIC TRAININGClay Butler Ph: (606) 546-1303Head Athletic Trainercbutler@unionky.edu28 www.ucbulldogs.com

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