2010-11 Basketball Fan Guide

Big South Conference Quick Facts

Address ........................7233 Pineville-Matthews Rd.Suite 100

Charlotte, N.C. 28226Phone ........................................................704-341-7990Fax ............................................................704-341-7991Website ..............................www.BigSouthSports.comFounded......................................................................1983President.................. Dr. Nido R. Qubein, High PointVice President..................Penelope W. Kyle, RadfordSecretary ..............Dr. Anne Ponder, UNC AshevilleCommissioner......................................Kyle B. KallanderAssociate Commissioner ....James F. Companion, Jr.Associate Commissioner ........................Dawn TurnerAssistant Commissioner/PR ................Mark SimpsonDirector of Marketing ................................Chad CookDirector of Multimedia Development..Mark BryantAsst. Director of Public Relations ........Nic BowmanDirector of Finance & Administration ......Nancy PerkinsPublic Relations Assistant..................Deandra DanchMarketing Assistant ..................................John BrownCompliance/Admin. Assistant ..........Sherika McLeanFull Time Members (10) ..........Charleston Southern

Coastal CarolinaGardner-Webb

High PointLiberty

Presbyterian CollegeRadford

UNC AshevilleVirginia Military Institute

WinthropFuture Member....................................Campbell (2011)Championship Sports (18) ..............................Baseball

Men’s & Women’s BasketballMen’s & Women’s Cross Country

FootballMen’s & Women’s Golf

Men’s & Women’s SoccerSoftball

Men’s & Women’s TennisMen’s & Women’s Indoor Track

Men’s & Women’s Outdoor TrackVolleyball

CSU CCU GWU HPU LU PC RU ASHE VMI WU

CSU X 113 227 284 410 156 390 267 439 180

CCU 113 X 267 193 295 197 300 295 348 200

GWU 227 267 X 131 253 73 195 79 279 53

HPU 284 193 131 X 115 193 114 156 162 94

LU 410 295 253 115 X 313 95 295 50 222

PC 156 197 73 193 313 X 266 104 350 75

RU 390 300 195 114 95 266 X 217 90 140

ASHE 267 295 79 156 295 104 217 X 304 161

VMI 439 348 279 162 50 350 90 304 X 264

WU 180 200 53 94 222 75 140 161 264 X

Mileage Between Big South Conference Institutions

Lexington, Va.

Radford, Va.

Asheville, N.C.

Boiling Springs, N.C.

Clinton, S.C.

Rock Hill, S.C.

Charleston, S.C.

Conway, S.C.

High Point, N.C.

Lynchburg, Va.

Buies Creek, N.C.

Men’s All-Sports Award

2009-10 -- Coastal Carolina2008-09 -- Liberty2007-08 -- Liberty2006-07 -- Winthrop2005-06 -- Coastal Carolina2004-05 -- Liberty2003-04 -- Liberty

2010-11 BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Date Championship Host 2009-10 ChampionOct. 30 Men’s Cross Country Radford Liberty

Women’s Cross Country Radford LibertyNov. 4-5 & 7 Women’s Soccer Radford High PointNov. 11-12 & 14 Men’s Soccer High Point WinthropNov. 18-20 Volleyball Winthrop Coastal CarolinaFeb. 27-28 Men’s Indoor Track & Field Clemson, S.C. Liberty

Women’s Indoor Track & Field Clemson, S.C. LibertyMar. 1, 3, 5 Men’s Basketball Highest Seeds WinthropMar. 11-13 Women’s Basketball High Point LibertyApr. 11-13 Women’s Golf Ninety Six, S.C. Charleston SouthernApr. 18-20 Men’s Golf Ninety Six, S.C. Coastal CarolinaApr. 21-23 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field VMI Liberty

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field VMI LibertyApr. 21-23 Men’s Tennis Winthrop Winthrop

Women’s Tennis Winthrop WinthropMay 12-14 Softball Winthrop RadfordMay 24-28 Baseball VMI Coastal Carolina

League Championship Breakdown by School101 Liberty83 Coastal Carolina58 Winthrop36 Radford24 Charleston Southern16 UNC Asheville7 High Point0 Gardner-Webb0 VMI0 Presbyterian College

The George F. “Buddy” Sasser CupOriginally known as the Commissioners Cup, the Sasser Cupwas renamed in 2000 to honor the retiring George F."Buddy" Sasser, who served as the Big South Commissionerfrom 1989-1996, and as the Athletic Director at CoastalCarolina from 1986-89 and 1996-00. It is awarded annuallyto the member institution with the most athletic success forthat year based on Regular Season and Championship per-formance.

2009-10 - Liberty2008-09 - Liberty2007-08 - Liberty2006-07 - Coastal Carolina2004-05 - Coastal Carolina2003-04 - Coastal Carolina2002-03 - Liberty2001-02 - Liberty2000-01 - Coastal Carolina1999-00 - Liberty1998-99 - Liberty1997-98 - Liberty1996-97 - UNC Greensboro1995-96 - UNC Greensboro1994-95 - UNC Greensboro1993-94 - Campbell1992-93 - Campbell1991-92 - Campbell1990-91 - Coastal Carolina1989-90 - Coastal Carolina1988-89 - Coastal Carolina1987-88 - Coastal Carolina1986-87 - Winthrop1985-86 - Winthrop

Women's All-Sports Award

2009-10 -- Liberty2008-09 -- Coastal Carolina2007-08 -- Liberty2006-07 -- Coastal Carolina2005-06 -- Coastal Carolina2004-05 -- Coastal Carolina2003-04 -- Coastal Carolina

Presbyterian College is eligible for Men’s Tennis & Softball champi-onships; all other sports are eligible beginning in 2012-13.

Charleston Southern UniversitySituated on 300 acres, formerly the site of a rice and indigoplantation, Charleston Southern University is in the centerof the Charleston metropolitan area. Mild winters and long summers allow many opportunities for outdoor recreation ina city which is famous for its gardens and plantations, milesof wide sandy beaches and major fine arts events.

Buccaneer Quick FactsFounded..................................................................................1964Enrollment............................................................................3,287Nickname ..................................................................BuccaneersColors ..............................................Navy Blue and Vegas GoldPresident ............................................Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr.Athletics Director ..................................................Hank SmallSenior Woman Administrator ......Christie Faircloth-DixonFaculty Athletics Rep. ..............................Dr. Todd HeldrethWebsite ......................................................www.csusports.comInstitutional Website....................................www.CSUniv.eduTicket Office ....................................................843-863-7213

Men’s Conference Sports (7)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf andTrack (Indoor/Outdoor)

Women’s Conference Sports (9)Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis,Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball

Coastal Carolina UniversityCoastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehen-sive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutesfrom Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Coastal Carolina offersbaccalaureate programs in 40 fields of study includingacclaimed programs in marine science, resort tourism andprofessional golf management. Graduate programs include anMBA as well as master's degrees in education and coastalmarine and wetland studies.

Chanticleer Quick FactsFounded..................................................................................1954Enrollment............................................................................8,300Nickname ................................................................ChanticleersColors ..................................Coastal Green, Bronze and BlackPresident........................................................David A. DeCenzoAthletics Director........................................Hunter YurachekSenior Woman Administrator ..............................Cari RosiekFaculty Athletics Representative ...Dr. Sharon ThompsonWebsite ................................................www.goCCUSports.comInstitutional Website....................................www.coastal.eduTicket Office....................................................843-347-TIXX

Men’s Conference Sports (8)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf,Soccer, Tennis and Track (Outdoor)

Women’s Conference Sports (9)Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis,Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball

Gardner-Webb UniversityGardner-Webb is a thriving regional university which offerseight distinct degree programs, has a qualified faculty and abeautiful campus of over 200 acres. The University holds inhigh esteem its commitment to Christian principles and val-ues as the best foundation for the development of humanpersonality and social order. Programs designed to prepareteachers and ministers continue to be major objectives ofthe University.

Runnin’ Bulldog Quick FactsFounded..................................................................................1905Enrollment ..........................................................................4,000Nickname ..........................................................Runnin’ BulldogsColors................................................Scarlet, Black and WhitePresident ..................................................Dr. A. Frank BonnerAthletics Director ................................................Chuck BurchSenior Woman Administrator............................Pam ScruggsFaculty Athletics Rep.............................................Chris DavisWebsite ..................................................www.GWUSports.comInstitutional Website ..........................www.gardner-webb.eduTicket Office ....................................................704-406-4340

Men’s Conference Sports (9)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf,Soccer, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Tennis

Women’s Conference Sports (9)Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis,Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball

High Point UniversityWith its beautiful campus containing modern facilities,wood acreage and well-manicured gardens, High PointUniversity provides an ideal atmosphere for teaching andlearning. Located on 75 acres in the city of High Point,North Carolina, the campus is spacious and open. TheUniversity is large enough to provide a wide variety ofacademic programs, yet small enough to permit individu-alized attention.

Panther Quick FactsFounded..................................................................................1924Enrollment............................................................................3,500Nickname ........................................................................PanthersColors ..............................................................Purple and WhitePresident ..........................................................Dr. Nido QubeinAthletics Director ................................................Craig KeilitzSenior Woman Administrator..............................April WinesFaculty Athletics Representative ............Dr. James StittWebsite ......................................www.HighPointPanthers.comInstitutional Website....................................www.highpoint.eduTicket Office ....................................................336-841-9276

Men’s Conference Sports (7)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer andTrack (Indoor/Outdoor)

Women’s Conference Sports (7)Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track(Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball

Liberty UniversityFor more than 35 years, Liberty has produced graduateswith the values, knowledge and skills required to impact theworld. Individuals from all 50 states and more than 80nations make up the diverse student body. The University isnestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountainsand located on the banks of the historic James River, in aregion rich in history, culture and outdoor recreationalopportunities.

Flame Quick FactsFounded ..................................................................................1971Enrollment ..........................................................................9,600Nickname............................................................................FlamesColors ........................................................Red, White and BlueChancellor ......................................................Jerry Falwell Jr.Athletics Director ................................................Jeff BarberSenior Woman Administrator ........................Meredith EakerFaculty Athletics Rep.....................................William GribbinWebsite ..............................................www.LibertyFlames.comInstitutional Website ......................................www.liberty.eduTicket Office ..................................................434-582-SEAT

Men’s Conference Sports (9)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf,Soccer, Tennis and Track (Indoor/Outdoor)

Women’s Conference Sports (7)Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track(Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball

Presbyterian CollegeGrounded by its core values of liberal learning, Christianfaith, service, honor, community and vigor - Presbyterianis a college that focuses on whole-person education andrepresents the best in service, honor, and communityrelationships. It remains true to its past while movingtoward the future as one of the Southeast's leadinginstitutions of high learning.

Blue Hose Quick FactsFounded..................................................................................1880Enrollment ............................................................................1,200Nickname......................................................................Blue HoseColors ................................................................Garnet and BluePresident ..................................................Dr. John V. GriffithAthletics Director ................................................Brian ReeseSenior Woman Administrator ............................Dee NicholsFaculty Athletics Representative ..............Dr. Craig PowellWebsite ..................................................www.GoBlueHose.comInstitutional Website ......................................www.presby.eduTicket Office ....................................................864-833-8240

Men’s Conference Sports (7)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf,Soccer and Tennis

Women’s Conference Sports (7)Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennisand Volleyball

Radford UniversityWell known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innova-tive use of technology in the learning environment andvibrant student life on a beautiful campus, RadfordUniversity offers many opportunities to get involved andsucceed in and out of the classroom. Nestled in the NewRiver Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, RU welcomesstudents from across the country and around the world.

Highlander Quick FactsFounded ..................................................................................1910Enrollment............................................................................9,230Nickname ..................................................................HighlandersColors ..................................................................Red and WhitePresident ........................................................Penelope W. KyleAthletics Director..........................................Robert LineburgSenior Woman Administrator ........................Stephanie BalleinFaculty Athletics Representative ........Dr. Elizabeth DoreWebsite ........................................www.RadfordAthletics.comInstitutional Website......................................www.radford.eduTicket Office......................................................540-831-5228

Men’s Conference Sports (8)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennisand Track (Indoor/Outdoor)

Women’s Conference Sports (9)Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis,Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball

UNC AshevilleAs the designated undergraduate liberal arts university inthe University of North Carolina system, UNC Ashevillecombines strong academics with practical skills from intern-ships, service learning and study abroad/study away pro-grams to offer a distinctive intellectual and educationalexperience. Small classes, dedicated faculty and a nationallyrenowned Undergraduate Research Program foster studentinnovation and accomplishment.

Bulldog Quick FactsFounded..................................................................................1927Enrollment ..........................................................................3,500Nickname ........................................................................BulldogsColors ......................................................Royal Blue and WhiteChancellor ........................................................Dr. Anne PonderAthletics Director ..................................................Janet ConeSenior Woman Administrator..........................Julie TorbettFaculty Athletics Representative ....................Herman HoltWebsite ..............................................www.UNCABulldogs.comInstitutional Website........................................www.UNCA.eduTicket Office ....................................................828-251-6904

Men’s Conference Sports (7)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis andTrack (Indoor/Outdoor)

Women’s Conference Sports (7)Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track(Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball

VMIVirginia Military Institute is distinctive in the world of high-er education because of its mission to prepare educated,honorable and steadfast leaders. The unique culture of VMIdevelops in cadets the highest standards of honor, respect,civility, self-discipline and professionalism. Graduates areprepared to face the challenges ahead, promote justice,watch-out for one another and exceed expectations aroundthem.

Keydet Quick FactsFounded ..................................................................................1839Enrollment ............................................................................1,350Nickname ..........................................................................KeydetsColors......................................................Red, Yellow and WhiteSuperintendent ............................General J.H. Binford Peay IIIAthletics Director ................................................Donny WhiteSenior Woman Administrator ..........................Elizabeth IgoFaculty Athletics Representative ......Colonel Thomas BaurWebsite ..................................................www.VMIKeydets.comInstitutional Website............................................www.VMI.eduTicket Office ....................................................504-464-7266

Men’s Conference Sports (7)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer andTrack (Indoor/Outdoor)

Women’s Conference Sports (4)Cross Country, Soccer and Track (Indoor/Outdoor)

Winthrop UniversityNationally recognized for its quality and value, Winthropis a learning community that embodies the characteris-tics essential to being one of the best universities of itskind. Winthrop's historic tree-lined campus is a settingof exceptional beauty, found approximately twenty min-utes from Charlotte. The Winthrop Experience is onethat prepares students to live, learn and lead for a life-time.

Eagle Quick FactsFounded..................................................................................1886Enrollment............................................................................6,600Nickname ............................................................................EaglesColors ................................................................Garnet and GoldPresident ..............................................Dr. Anthony J. DiGiorgioAthletics Director ..............................................Tom HickmanSenior Woman Administrator ......................Norma McDuffieFaculty Athletics Representative ................Evelyne WeeksWebsite............................................www.WinthropEagles.comInstitutional Website ....................................www.winthrop.eduTicket Office ....................................................803-323-2345

Men’s Conference Sports (8)Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennisand Track (Indoor/Outdoor)

Women’s Conference Sports (9)Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis,Track (Indoor/Outdoor) and Volleyball