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CREDITSDESIGN AND EDITOR: Ryan BowerSPECIAL EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE: Mike FlynnSPECIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE: Jim Jones (Appalachian State director of athletics — 1974-80)EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE: Dan Butler, Kelsey Campbell, Andrew Clausen, Linda Coutant (Appalachian State University communications), Rachel King, Appalachian State basketball coaching staff, David Jackson, Randy Lieberman (Sun Belt Confer-ence), Appalachian State Alumni Association, Ben Winterrowd COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Leila Jackson, Rob Moore

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GENERAL INFORMATIONName: .................................................................................Appalachian State UniversityLocation: ............................................................................................................. Boone, N.C.Founded: ......................................................................................................................... 1899Enrollment: .................................................................................................................17,838Conference: ..............................................................................................................Sun BeltAffiliation: ..................................................................................................NCAA Division INickname: ..................................................................................................... MountaineersColors: ........................................................................................................... Black and GoldBasketball Arena: .....................................................................................Holmes Center Capacity: ............................................................................................................... 8,325 Chancellor: ............................................................................................ Dr. Sheri N. Everts Alma Mater: ......................................................................................Nebraska, 1980Interim Director of Athletics:...................................................................Rick Beasley Alma Mater: ....................................................................Appalachian State, 1981Press Row Phone: .................................................................................... (828) 262-7060Ticket Office Phone: ............................................................................... (828) 262-2079Athletics Website: ......................................................................... appstatesports.com

MEN’S TENNIS INFORMATIOMNHead Coach: ..............................................................................................Bob Lake (Pace) Record at Appalachian State: ................................ 165-153-1 (15th season) Career Record:.................................................................................................... SameAssistant Coach (Alma Mater): ............... Philip Kloc (Appalachian State, 2012)2014 Record: .................................................................................................................10-132014 SoCon Record/Finish: ............................................................................... 6-3/4thSingles Players Returning/Lost: ...............................................................................6/3Doubles Teams Returning/Lost: ...............................................................................1/2Newcomers: ...........................................................................................................................2 Letterwinners Returning (6): Zach Bost, Oliver Casey, Robert Jenkins, Jan-Willem Kleynhans, Steve Lake Others Returning (1): Chris Mahan Letterwinners Lost (3): Daniel Hoang, Sebastien King, Matt Saltsgaver

WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATIOMNHead Coach: ................................................... Colin Crothers (Flagler College, 1984) Record at Appalachian State: ....................................149-196 (17th season) Career Record:.................................................................................................... SameAssistant Coach (Alma Mater): ....................... Eri Latimer (Beloit College, 1995)2014 Record: ................................................................................................................... 9-162014 SoCon Record/Finish: ............................................................................... 3-6/7thSingles Players Returning/Lost: ...............................................................................8/2Doubles Teams Returning/Lost: ...............................................................................3/0Newcomers: ...........................................................................................................................4 Letterwinners Returning (8): Brianna Armellino, Clare Cox, Sarah King, Mackenzie LaSure, Megan Mullen, Carson Shell, Gabrielle Wreder, McKayla Zupan Letterwinners Lost (2): Olivia Isbey, Jessica Thaggard

SPORT INFORMATIOMNAssociate SID/Tennis Contact: .................................................................Ryan Bower Office: .....................................................................................................828-262-7162 Mobile: ...................................................................................................828-964-6409 Email: .................................................................................. [email protected] Fax: ...........................................................................................................828-262-61-6 Mailing Address: ..................................................................................... Box 32116 Boone, N.C. 28608 Overnight Address: .........................................................425 Jack Branch Drive Boone, N.C. 28608 Assistant AD/Sports Information Director: ...............................Mike Flynn Assistant Director: ..................................................................... Kelsey Campbell Interns: ..............................................................Dan Butler and Ben Winterrowd

INTRODUCTIONTable of Contents/Quick Facts ..........................................................................................1All-Time Honors and Awards .............................................................................................2

APPALACHIAN STATE MEN’S TENNISSeason Preview ......................................................................................................................42015 Roster/Schedule ..........................................................................................................5Coaching Staff ........................................................................................................................62015 Mountaineers ...........................................................................................................7-92014 Results and Statistics .............................................................................................. 10

APPALACHIAN STATE WOMEN’S TENNISSeason Preview ................................................................................................................... 122015 Roster/Schedule ....................................................................................................... 13Coaching Staff ..................................................................................................................... 142015 Mountaineers ......................................................................................................15-172014 Results and Statistics .............................................................................................. 18

APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICSInterim Director of Athletics Rick Beasley.................................................................. 20

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITYEducating Quality Citizens & Leaders, Mission/Diversity Statements .............22Who We Are/Why Choose Appalachian? ...................................................................23Appalachian Timeline, Appalachian Today ...............................................................24Boone, North Carolina ......................................................................................................25University Leadership ................................................................................................ 26-27Appalachian State University Alumni Association .................................................28

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HONORS AND AWARDS

SINGLES ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS1995 .............................................. Pedro Lopes (SoCon)1996 ....................................................Greg May (SoCon) Pedro Lopes (SoCon)2001 ........................ Craig Rice/Dan Holman (SoCon)2003 ................................................ Erez Cohen (SoCon)2007 ..................................... Dimitar Dimitrov (SoCon)2009 ..............................................Bobby Lake* (SoCon)2011 ............................................ Alex Markov* (SoCon) 2012 ........................................Matt Saltsgaver (SoCon)

DOUBLES ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS1996 ...............Pedro Lopes/Manuel Zapata (SoCon)2001 ........................ Craig Rice/Dan Holman (SoCon)2003 .................Erez Cohen/Doug Ormsby* (SoCon) 2011 ................. Philip Kloc/Alain Humblet* (SoCon)2012 ............... Sebastien King/Phillip Klock (SoCon) Alain Humblet/Alex Markov (SoCon)2013 ..................Zach Bost/Sebastien King* (SoCon)2014 ..................Zach Bost/Sebastien King* (SoCon) Oliver Casey/Daniel Hoang (SoCon)

* - denotes first-team selection

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHPS1974, ‘75 .........SoCon Tournament Championships1996 .......... SoCon Regular Season Championships

CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR1978 ....................................................Bob Light (SoCon)

CONFERENCE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR1998 ................................................. Matt Lucas (SoCon)

CONFERENCE ALL-FRESHMAN SELECTIONS2011 ......................................... Sebastien King (SoCon)2014 .............................................. Oliver Casey (SoCon) Daniel Hoang (SoCon) Jack Maddocks (SoCon)

NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES 1972 1973 1974 1975

ITA YEAR-END INIDIVIDUAL/TEAM RANKINGS2009 ..............................................Bobby Lake - No. 1252009 ................................... Appalachian State - No. 67

SoCon BUDDY HARTSELL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD1994 .....................................................................Bill Plautz2007 ...................................................... Dimitar Dimitrov2012 ...........................................................Alain Humblet

CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK2003 ...........................................Doug Ormsby (SoCon)2004 ..................................................Jason Nius (SoCon) Ben Shuster (SoCon)2006 ................................. Robert HogeWood (SoCon)2007 ..................................... Dimitar Dimitrov (SoCon)2008 ..............................................Peter Jacobs (SoCon)2009 ................................................Bobby Lake (SoCon)2010 .......................................Trent Constance (SoCon)2011 .......................................... Alain Humblet (SoCon)2012 ....................................Alain Humblet (2) (SoCon) Sebastien King (SoCon) Alex Markov (SoCon)2013 ......................................... Sebastien King (SoCon)2014 ......................................... Sebastien King (SoCon)

ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE2003 ................................................ Erez Cohen (SoCon) Ben Shuster (SoCon)2004 ............................................... Ben Shuster (SoCon)2005 ..................................... Dimitar Dimitrov (SoCon) Andrew Waters (SoCon)2006 ......................................Ryan Brookshaw (SoCon) Dimitar Dimitrov (SoCon) Andrew Waters (SoCon) Zack Williams (SoCon)2007 ......................................Ryan Brookshaw (SoCon) Dimitar Dimitrov (SoCon)2008 ......................................Ryan Brookshaw (SoCon) David Doverspike (SoCon) Bobby Lake (SoCon)2009 ................................................Bobby Lake (SoCon)2010 .......................................... Alain Humblet (SoCon)2011 .......................................... Alain Humblet (SoCon) Andrew McKinnon (SoCon) Zeke Sansing (SoCon)2012 .......................................... Alain Humblet (SoCon)2013 ......................................... Sebastien King (SoCon) Andrew McKinnon (SoCon) Matt Saltsgaver (SoCon)2014 .............................................. Oliver Casey (SoCon) Sebastien King (SoCon)

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SINGLES ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS2006 ............................................Anja Gugger* (SoCon)2010 ................................................. Ellie Linsell (SoCon)2013 ............................................... Ellie Linsell* (SoCon) Gabriella Celi (SoCon)2014 .................................................... Clare Cox (SoCon)

* - denotes first-team selection

CONFERENCE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR2000 ...............................................Allison Lane (SoCon)2013 .................................................... Clare Cox (SoCon)

CONFERENCE ALL-FRESHMAN SELECTIONS2010 ................................................. Ellie Linsell (SoCon)2013 .................................................... Clare Cox (SoCon)

SoCon SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD1994 .......................................................... Alice Heidgerd

CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK2006 ..............................................Anja Gugger (SoCon)

ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE2003 .......................................Kasia Finkowska (SoCon)2004 .............................................Lyndsey Free (SoCon) Salem Kirven (SoCon)2005 .............................................Lyndsey Free (SoCon) Salem Kirven (SoCon) Ann Pierce (SoCon)2006 ....................................... Frances Blanton (SoCon) Lyndsey Free (SoCon) Anja Gugger (SoCon) Jenna Marks (SoCon)2007 ....................................... Frances Blanton (SoCon) Anja Gugger (SoCon)2008 ..............................................Anja Gugger (SoCon) Lindsay King (SoCon) Caroline Mauch (SoCon) Monica Thomas (SoCon)2009 ..............................................Lindsay King (SoCon) Caroline Mauch (SoCon)2010 .....................................Gisela Fernandez (SoCon) Caroline Mauch (SoCon) Olivia Stannard (SoCon)2011 .....................................Gisela Fernandez (SoCon)2012 .....................................Gisela Fernandez (SoCon) Jessica Thaggard (SoCon)

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SEASON OUTLOOK Appalachian State University men’s tennis enters its first season in the Sun Belt Conference with high expectations after advancing to the semifinals of the Southern Conference tournament in 2014. The Mountaineers bring back nearly all of their key players from a year ago, including four all-conference selections. Bob Lake is back at the helm for his 15th year as the head coach at App State and will rely on a talented, but relatively young, roster as the team looks to advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1975. Appalachian graduated just two seniors a year ago and brings back five of its top six singles players as well as one of three doubles tandems. While the loss of Sebastien King leaves a void at No. 1 singles, Oliver Casey should be able to move up from No. 2 with relative ease to take on the top spot in the rotation. As a freshman, Casey earned SoCon all-freshman honors after posting a 13-8 record, finishing 12-7 at No. 2 and 1-1 at No. 1. He also earned 10 wins in doubles play a year ago as part of the Mountaineers’ No. 2 doubles pairing, earning second team all-SoCon honors along the way. Zach Bost, who earned first team all-league honors as the doubled partner to King, split time at the No. 3 and No. 4 slots last year and could potentially take over at No. 2 should Casey move up in the lineup. Bost went 8-13 overall in singles play as a sopho-more, posting a 3-4 mark at No. 3 and a 5-9 record at No. 4. In doubles play, Bost and King posted a team-best 12-7 record, which included a 7-2 mark against league foes. Jack Maddocks, who joined the Mountaineers last January, was extremely impres-sive as a freshman, finishing with a 13-10 singles record while spending the majority of his time at the No. 5 spot. He was also recognized as an all-freshman honoree for his incredible season and partnered with Steve Lake to go 6-5 as the No. 3 doubles pairing. Maddocks should challenge for a spot among the top three in this year’s singles lineup. Of the remaining six players on this year’s roster, junior Jan-Willem Kleynhans has the most experience after finishing 9-4 in singles play at the No. 6 spot. He also gained valuable doubles experience as he appeared in the doubles lineup nine times through-out the year. Though used sparingly in singles play, Steve Lake should be another main contrib-uter on the doubles side and could challenge for a regular spot in the singles lineup. He finished 8-11 in doubles play and was 1-0 in his only appearance in singles competition. Robert Jenkins provides added depth to the lineup after appearing in two singles matches and one doubles contest a year ago. Chris Mahan rounds out the list of returners for the Appalachian State. He did not compete as a freshman last year, but was a standout high school player who was ranked as high as No. 38 in the USTA Southern Region. Two newcomers joined the squad at the semester break. Junior college transfer Trey Morris has the potential to contribute immediately. A sophomore, Morris spent last season at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College after an outstanding prep career that saw him post undefeated records as a sophomore (21-0) and a senior (26-0). At one point, Morris was ranked No. 32 in the ITA Boys Southern Region. Scott Webster rounds out the roster as he becomes the third Australian to join the Mountaineers. Like Morris, Webster also had an incredible high school run that saw him go undefeated throughout his career. In fact, Webster was so dominant that he did not lose a set in singles play in high school. He also won numerous state and club titles in his native country. A new league means many new foes for Appalachian this year. While the Sun Belt does not crown a regular-season champion, the Mountaineers will square off against three opponents from the league in Georgia Southern, Georgia State and Troy. The schedule also features matchups with former SoCon foes Davidson and UNCG along with in-state rivals Charlotte, UNC Asheville and UNC Wilmington. Appalachian plays a total of eight home matches this year. The season will wrap up with the Sun Belt Championships in New Orleans from April 16-19, where the winner will earn the league’s bid to the 2015 NCAA Tournament.

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DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEJan. 17 at UNC Wilmington Wilmington, N.C. 12 p.m.JAN. 25 LEES-MCRAE BOONE, N.C. (DEER VALLEY RACQUET CLUB) 9 A.M.JAN. 25 NORTH CAROLINA A&T BOONE, N.C. (DEER VALLEY RACQUET CLUB) 2 P.M.JAN. 30 PRESBYTERIAN BOONE, N.C. (DEER VALLEY RACQUET CLUB) 2 P.M. Feb. 1 at UNC Asheville Asheville, N.C. 3 p.m.Feb. 5 at Wofford Spartanburg, S.C. 2:30 p.m.Feb. 14 at Winthrop Rock Hill, S.C. 12 p.m.Feb. 21 vs. NJIT Rock Hill, S.C. 12 p.m.Feb. 28 vs. Richmond Greenville, N.C. 11 a.m.

Mar. 1 at East Carolina Greenville, N.C. 11 a.m.Mar. 9 vs. Northern Illinois Orlando, Fla. TBAMar. 10 at Stetson DeLand, Fla. 2:30 p.m.Mar. 11 at Bethune-Cookman Daytona Beach, Fla. 11:30 p.m.MAR. 17 GEORGIA SOUTHERN BOONE, N.C. 2 P.M.Mar. 27 at Troy Troy, Ala. TBAMar. 28 vs. New Orleans Troy, Ala. 2 p.m.MAR. 31 UNCG BOONE, N.C. 2:30 P.M.

April 3 at ETSU Johnson City, Tenn. 2 p.m.April 5 vs. Georgia State Johnson City, Tenn. 1 p.m.APRIL 8 GARDNER-WEBB BOONE, N.C. 2:30 P.M.APRIL 10 CHARLOTTE BOONE, N.C. 2:30 P.M.APRIL 11 DAVIDSON BOONE, N.C. 1 P.M.

April 16-19 Sun Belt Championships New Orleans, La. TBA

Home matches in BOLD CAPSAll times are Eastern and subject to changeDue to inclement weather, matches may be moved indoors to Deer Valley Racquet Club

Name Ht. Yr. Hometown/High School (Previous School)Zach Bost 6-2 Jr. Jefferson, Ga./JeffersonOliver Casey 6-2 So. Melbourne, Australia/Carey BaptistRobert Jenkins 5-10 Sr. Durham, N.C./Northern DurhamJan-Willem Kleynhans 5-10 Jr. Stellenbosch, South Africa/Paul Roos GymnasiumSteve Lake 6-0 Sr. Boone, N.C./WataugaJack Maddocks 6-2 So. Newcastle, Australia/LambtonChris Mahan 5-10 So. Raleigh, N.C./MillbrookTrey Morris 6-4 So. Gerton, N.C./Madison County (Abraham Baldwin)Scott Webster 5-11 Fr. Swanbourne, Australia/Scotch College Head Coach: Bob Lake (15th Season/Pace)Assistant Coach: Philip Kloc (Second Season/Appalachian State, 2012)Athletic Trainer: Kathryn Deterding (First Season/Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2012)

Pronunciations

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COACHING STAFF

BOB

LAKEHEAD COACH15th SEASONPACE Bob Lake has been the head coach for men’s tennis at Appalachian State University since 2000 and has led the Mountaineers to four Southern Conference tournament semifinal appearances, 12 double-digit win seasons and an overall record of 165-153-1, including a 67-67-1 mark in league competition. During his tenure, Lake has coached 23 all-conference selections, 14 SoCon Player of the Week winners and 23 academic all-league honorees. In 2014, Lake saw five of his players earn all-conference accolades, the most in school history. On two occas-sions, players coached by Lake have won the SoCon’s prestigious Buddy Hartsell Sports-manship Award (Dimitar Dimitrov - 2007 and Alain Humblet - 2012) In 2009, Lake’s squad ended the season ranked No. 67 in the nation while his oldest son, Bobby, finished No. 125 in the ITA sin-gles rankings.

A native of New York, Lake has resided in the High Country for over 30 years. Before coming to Boone, Lake spent time in Charleston, S.C. as the Director of Tennis at Seabrook Island Resort. While at Seabrook Island, he helped the resort earn the distinc-tion as one of the top 50 tennis resorts in the United States. Lake also served as the director of tennis at Boone’s Yonahlossee Raquet Club. While at Yonahlosee, Lake received the 1987 Court of the Year Design Award from Tennis Industry Magazine for design of the No. 2 court. Lake’s Yonahlossee Senior Clay Court tournment earned Tournament of the Year honors in North Carolina in 2005. A tennis veteran with over 31 years of playing experience, Lake instructs and

designs programs for top-ranked juniors. He regularly trains state, regional and nation-al-caliber players. Also over the years, Lake’s fundraising tournaments have raised more than $100,000 for area charities. A two-sport collegiate standout, Lake played both tennis and basketball at Orange County Community College before playing at Pace University in Pleasantville, N.Y. As a player, Lake won six North Carolina State titles, two of which were father-son. In 2007, he won the father-son tournament with his son Bobby and also won a fa-ther-son crown with his youngest son, Steve, who joined the Mountaineers in 2011. Lake resides in Boone with his wife, Jana and spends his summers in the North-east, where he serves as a tennis instructor.

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KLOCASSISTANT COACHSECOND SEASONAPPALACHIAN, 2012 Philip Kloc joined the Mountaineer coaching staff in 2013 following a prolific playing career for the Mountaineers. In his first season, Kloc helped guide Appalachian to an appearance in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament. In addi-tion, Kloc also helped coach five all-SoCon selections in 2014, the most in a single season in school history. A 2012 graduate of Appalachian, Kloc was a four-year letterwinner for the Moun-taineers and head coach Bob Lake. During his playing days, Kloc compiled a career singles record of 64-32 and was 62-26 in doubles action. He finished 27-12 in Southern Conference play in singles and 26-14 in doubles action, earning all-SoCon honors as a senior with doubles partner Sebastien King. As a junior, Kloc also earned all-league honors in doubles play with Alain Humblet after posting a record of 17-5 at the No. 1 spot. The duo of Humblet and Kloc finished their careers with a 39-9 record as a doubles pairing.

Kloc compiled at least 14 wins in each year of singles play, including a career-best mark of 19-6 as a freshman in 2009. In 2010 and 2011, Kloc posted back-to-back 17-win doubles campaigns and never finished with less than 13 wins in any year of doubles play. He is currently pursuing his MBA from Appalachian State and, in addition to his duties as assistant tennis coach, has also worked with Appalachian’s Academic Services office as an academic liason for the Mountaineer men’s basketball team.


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JENKINS5-10 • SENIORDURHAM, N.C. NORTHERN DURHAM2014SinglesAppeared in just two matches and finished 1-1 ... earned a win against Lees-McRae in the home opener (Feb. 2).DoublesFinished 1-1 in doubles play, earning a win at the No. 2 spot with Daniel Hoang in the match vs. Lees-McRae.

2013SinglesFInished 0-2 in his 2013 campaign.DoublesWent 0-2 in doubles action with partner Steve Lake.

2012Did not compete during the spring championship season.

HIGH SCHOOLEarned all-state honors while winning a class 4A doubles title in 2010 ... lettered all four years.

PERSONALFull name is Robert Alan Jenkins ... son of Rhonda and Steve Jenkins ... born on Feb. 14, 1993 ... has one sister, Kirstie ... majoring in management.

ZACH

BOST6-2 • JUNIORJEFFERSON, GA. JEFFERSON2014SinglesPosted an 8-13 record on the season including a 4-5 mark in SoCon play ... rotated between the No. 3 (3-4) and No. 4 (5-9) spots ... picked up a win over Joel Cook of No. 75 Furman on April 3 (7-6, 6-1).DoublesEarned first team all-SoCon honors ... compiled a 13-7 record while playing primarily at No. 1 doubles with Sebastien King (12-7) ... began the season on a five-match winning streak ... earned a win against Gardner-Webb at No. 2 doubles with Jack Maddocks (March 21) ... posted a six-match doubles winning streak from March 21 - April 3.

2013SinglesCompleted freshman season with a 10-10 record, going 9-6 in No. 3 singles ... topped No. 74 Samford University’s Faris Kilani with a 7-6, 6-2 victory ... Won six-straight matches at No. 3 from March 10-22, including four SoCon victories over The Citadel, College of Charleston, Davidson and Georgia SouthernDoublesEarned first team all-SoCon honors ... posted an 8-11 record with pairs partner Sebastien King, finishing with a 7-8 record at No. 1 ... beat No. 74 Samford’s top-ranked pair Zac Dunkle and Garrison LaDuca, 8-4, with partner Sebastien King.

HIGH SCHOOLFour-time Region Player of the Year ... named Athens Banner Herald Player of the Year in 2010 ... tabbed Gainesville Times Player of the Year three times ... team MVP for four seasons ... posted a 50-2 career record

PERSONALFull name is Zachary Everette Bost ... son of Kim and Zeb Bost ... born on Jan. 31, 1994 ... has a twin brother, Taylor, and a sister Grace ... majoring in exercise science

OLIVER

CASEY6-2 • SOPHOMOREMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA CAREY BAPTIST2014SinglesEarned SoCon all-freshman honors ... posted the team’s best overall singles record at 13-8, including a 6-3 mark in league play ... spent the majority of the year at No. 2 (12-7) but slid up to No. 1 (1-1) for two matches ... won five-straight matches from March 21-31 ... defeated Pedro Mol of No. 44 UNC Wilmington in his first collegiate match (Jan. 19).DoublesNamed second team all-SoCon ... finished with a 10-10 record while playing exclusively with Daniel Hoang ... went 9-9 at No. 2 doubles and 1-1 at the No. 1 spot ... posted a 7-2 record in SoCon play ... picked up three wins over doubles pairings from nationally-ranked opponents (No. 44 UNC Wilmington, No. 75 Furman and No. 44 Elon).

HIGH SCHOOLPosted a 9-1 record in singles and 12-2 doubles record during his final season ... named co-captain during senior season and led team to its first state championship in 30 years ... was named the team’s MVP

PERSONALFull name is Oliver Victor Casey ... son of Steve and Lynne Casey ... has three brothers, Ryan, Charlie and Henry ... majoring in mathematics.

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KLEYNHANS5-10 • JUNIORSTELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA PAUL ROOS GYMNASIUM2014SinglesFinished with a record of 9-4 while playing primarily at the No. 6 spot (8-3) but also made two appearances at No. 5 (1-1) and compiled a 6-2 record in SoCon play ... earned wins over two opponents from nationall-ranked teams (No. 44 UNC Wilmington and No. 54 Elon) ... posted two four-match winning streaks during the season.DoublesPlayed mostly at No. 3 doubles with Steve Lake (2-5) but also moved to No. 2 with Lake (0-1) and played at No. 3 with Jack Maddocks (0-1).

2013SinglesCompleted his freshman campaign with a 6-8 record, playing primarily at the No. 5 spot (5-5) ... earned a 5-5 mark in SoCon singles action ... recorded a 6-2, 7-6 win over No. 73-ranked East Tennessee StateDoublesWent 8-9 overall, including a 6-6 record at with partner Andrew McKinnon, primarily at the No. 2 position ... also finished 2-1 in doubles action playing with Steve Lake ... topped No. 74-ranked SoCon foe Samford, 8-3, at No. 2 with Andrew McKinnon.

HIGH SCHOOLWas ranked in the top-10 in South Africa at the U14, U16 and U18 levels ... played in the semifinals of singles and finals of doubles at the 2011 South Africa Junior National Tournament ... ranked as high as No. 4 in South Africa in the U18 ranks ... finished unbeaten during the 2011 season.

PERSONAL Full name is Jan-Willem Kleynhans ... son of Liezl and Rudi Kleynhans ... born on Feb. 8, 1994 ... has one younger brother, JP ... majoring in accounting.

JACK

MADDOCKS6-2 • SOPHOMORENEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA LAMBTON

2014SinglesEarned SoCon all-freshman accolades ... tied Oliver Casey for the team lead in wins, compiling a 13-10 record including a 7-2 mark in league play ... went 11-9 at the No. 5 spot, his primary position, but also played at No. 3 (1-0) and No. 4 (1-1) ... earned a win over Jacob Behal of No. 75 Furman (6-2, 6-3) on April 3 ... also picked up a victory in the SoCon Tournament against Samford’s Laim Sullivan (6-1, 6-1).DoublesFinished a combined 7-7 in doubles play while partnering with four different teammates ... went 6-5 with his primary doubles partner, Steve Lake, at the No. 3 spot ... also played at No. 3 with Robert Jenkins (0-1) and Jan-Willem Kleynhans (0-1) and at No. 2 with Zach Bost (1-0).

HIGH SCHOOLEarned 14 medals in New South Wales Combined High School competition ... member of the 2013 All-Schools championship team in New South Wales ... captained his 2013 squad to a 16-0 record and state finals appearance ... ranked No. 1 in Hunter Region, No. 6 in New South Wales and No. 17 in Australia in his age bracket ... ranked No. 147 in Australian Open men’s rankings.

PERSONALFull name is Jackson Caine Maddocks ... son of Chris and Amanda Maddocks ... born on June 19, 1995 ... has one brother, Tom ... majoring in psychology.

STEVE

LAKE6-0 • SENIORBOONE, N.C. WATAUGA2014SinglesEarned a win in his lone appearance in singles play, a 6-4, 6-4 victory at No. 5 over Garrett Lakey of Lees-McRae.DoublesFinished with an overall doubles mark of 8-11 while playing primarily at No. 3 ... partnered with both Jan-Willem Kleynhans (2-6) and Jack Maddocks (6-5) in doubles competition ... earned a win with Maddocks in the SoCon Tournament win over Samford.

2013SinglesFinished the season with a 1-2 record at No. 6 singles.DoublesCompiled an 10-11 record at No. 3 doubles ... went 7-7 with teammate Steve Karendal at the No. 3 spot.

HIGH SCHOOLWas a top-ranked junior in North Carolina ... two-time Charlotte Observer West Carolina Player of the Year.

PERSONALFull name is Steven Kelly Lake ... son of Jena and Bob Lake ... born on Oct. 19, 1992 ... brother, Bobby, played tennis at Appalachian State ... majoring in chemistry.


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MAHAN5-10 • SOPHOMORERALEIGH, N.C. MILLBROOK2014Did not compete

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed No. 1 position in both singles and doubles during sophomore, junior, and senior seasons at Millbrook ... finished as conference singles champion in his sophomore season and conference doubles champion as a junior ... regional doubles finalist and state doubles semifinalist in junior year ... named to class 4A first team all-state ... three-time Sportsmanship Award winner ...earned top six rankings in each North Carolina USTA age division ... ranked as high as No. 38 in the USTA Southern Region.

PERSONALFull name is Christopher Weld Mahan ... son of Jay and Leslie Mahan ... born on Dec. 16, 1994 ... has one sister, Kelley, and a brother, Jeff ... majoring in management.

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MORRIS6-4 • SOPHOMOREGERTON, N.C. MADISON COUNTY (ABRAHAM BADLWIN)HIGH SCHOOLEarned first team all-region honors three-straight times (2011-13) .... was an Athens Banner Herald all-area Player of the Year twice (2011, 2013) ... was undefeated as both a sophomore (21-0) and senior (26-0) at No. 1 singles ... ranked as high as No. 32 in the ITA Boys 18 Southern Region rankings ... as an all-region MVP from 2011-13 ... earned team MVP honors all four years of high school ... led Madison County to the state finals as a senior ... also served as team captain his final year.

PERSONALFull name is James Thomas Morris ... son of Anna and Thom Morris ... born Feb. 2, 1995 ... has one younger sister, Olivia ... major is undecided.

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WEBSTER5-11 • FRESHMANSWANBOURNE, AUSTRALIA SCOTCH COLLEGEHIGH SCHOOLFinished undefeated in three years of high school tennis ... went 18-0 in singles and 18-0 in doubles ... did not lose a singles set in high school (36-0) ... was a three-time U19 state champion ... also named to the U19 all-Australian Schoolboys Team in 2013 ... was the team captain for his state team and for Scotch College ... was a two-time club champion and won the State League Junior team title for Dalkeith and Wembley Downs Tennis Club.

PERSONALFull name is Scott Gordon Webster ... son of Alison and Gordon Webster ... born Feb. 3, 1996 ... has two younger siblings, Robbie and Ben ... Robbie plays soccer for Queens College (NY) ... majoring in excercise science.

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2014 RESULTS/STATISTICS

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MATCH-BY-MATCH RESULTS

SINGLES Overall SoCon 1 2 3 4 5 6Zach Bost 8-13 4-5 --- --- 3-4 5-9 --- --- Oliver Casey 13-8 6-3 1-1 12-7 --- --- --- --- Daniel Hoang 9-12 5-3 --- 2-1 6-8 1-3 --- --- Robert Jenkins 1-1 0-0 --- --- --- --- --- 1-1 Sebastien King 6-15 3-6 6-15 --- --- --- --- --- JW Kleynhans 9-4 6-2 --- --- --- --- 1-1 8-3 Steve Lake 1-0 0-0 --- --- --- --- 1-0 --- Jack Maddocks 13-10 7-2 --- --- 1-0 1-1 11-9 --- Matt Saltsgaver 4-5 0-1 --- --- --- 0-1 --- 4-4 Totals 65-69 31-23 7-16 14-8 10-12 7-15 13-10 14-8 Percentage .485 .574 .304 .636 .455 .318 .565 .636

DOUBLES Overall SoCon 1 2 3Zach Bost/Sebastien King 12-7 7-2 12-7 --- --- Oliver Casey/Daniel Hoang 10-10 7-2 1-1 9-9 ---Steve Lake/Jack Maddocks 6-5 4-3 --- --- 6-5Daniel Hoang/Robert Jenkins 1-0 0-0 --- 1-0 ---Jan-Willem Kleynhans/Steve Lake 2-6 0-1 --- 0-1 2-5Robert Jenkins/Jack Maddocks 0-1 0-0 --- --- 0-1Zach Bost/Jack Maddocks 1-0 0-0 --- 1-0 ---Jan-Willem Kleynhans/Jack Maddocks 0-1 0-0 --- --- 0-1Totals 33-30 18-9 13-8 11-10 9-12 Percentage .524 .667 .619 .524 .429

INDIVIDUAL SEASON STATISTICS

SoCon STANDINGS Team SoCon OverallElon 9-0 19-5Furman 8-1 16-9UNCG 6-2 14-7Appalachian State 6-3 10-13Samford 5-3 8-10Georgia Southern 4-5 5-18Wofford 3-6 9-13Davidson 2-7 5-18Chattanooga 1-8 7-14The Citadel 0-9 2-29

OVERALL: 10-13 • SoCon: 6-3 • REGION: 4-8 • HOME: 5-1 • AWAY: 3-10 • NEUTRAL: 2-2

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SEASON OUTLOOK Appalachian State University women’s tennis is poised for a breakout year as it brings back one of the most experienced rosters in school history. With just one senior on last year’s squad, the Mountaineers bring back a total of six singles players and all three of their primary doubles teams. Clare Cox is the unquestioned leader of the squad after she earned second team all-Southern Conference honors as a sophomore after earning the league’s Freshman of the Year award in 2014. Cox finished 10-13 a year ago in singles competition as she played at the No. 1 spot in every match for App State. She also picked up eight wins in doubles play, where she spent the majority of the time at No. 2 with partners Megan Mullen and McKayla Zupan. Mackenzie LaSure is expected to remain at the No. 2 spot for the Apps after posting a singles record of 7-15 a year ago. She also played much of the year in the team’s top doubles pairing and grabbed four wins with partner Gabrielle Wreder. Wreder posted an impressive singles record as a freshman, going 10-15 overall while spending most of her year at No. 3 (6-10). A versatile part of the rotation, she also played at the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 spots throughout the year. Another standout was Brianna Armellino, who saw the first extensive action of her career as a sophomore and finished 11-14 in singles competition, most of which came in the No. 4 position (9-9). She also teamed up with Megan Mullen as the Apps’ primary No. 3 doubles tandem, compiling a 5-3 record on the year. Zupan saw the most time of the three other returners, going 2-8 in singles play while Megan Mullen went 4-4. Three freshmen will join the fold for head coach Colin Crothers this year. Marisa Anthony, one of the top high school players in North Carolina, could challenge for imme-diate playing time. A nationally-ranked prospect, Anthony was rated as a two-star recruit by Tennis Recruiting Network. Joining Anthony for their first year in Boone are Olivia King and Melissa Machado. King is the younger sister of current Mountaineer Sarah King and was also an impressive high school athlete. She helped Broughton High School to state titles in 2012 and 2013 and was ranked as a three-star prospect by Tennis Recruiting Network. Machado rounds out the ranks for Appalachian after earning a four-star rating by Tennis Recruiting Network. She did not play high school tennis but was a top player in ju-nior tournament competition. Machado was ranked as high as 139th nationally and 49th in the Southeast Region of the ITA. Appalachian gets a dose of home early in the year as seven of its first 10 matches are played in Boone. All of those will be played indoors at Yonahlossee Racquet Club due to the cold weather during the winter months in Boone. The Mountaineers open the season at No. 4 North Carolina on Jan. 9 before a three-match homestand. The squad will spend the entire month of March on the road and will go a total of 37 days without a match at home before its home finale against King College on April 1. The schedule features in-state showdowns against the likes of Charlotte, East Caroli-na, and UNC Asheville. Appalachian will also face several former SoCon rivals in Davidson, UNCG and Western Carolina. The Sun Belt Conference does not crown a regular-season champion, but the Apps will face five teams from the league in Arkansas State, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, South Alabama and Troy. The league tournament is slated for April 16-19 in New Orleans where the Mountaineers will battle for a spot in the 2015 NCAA Tournament.

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DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEJan. 9 at North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. 6:30 p.m.JAN. 24 ETSU BOONE, N.C. (YONAHLOSSEE RACQUET CLUB) 1 P.M.JAN. 25 NORTH CAROLINA A&T BOONE, N.C. (YONAHLOSSEE RACQUET CLUB) 2 P.M.JAN. 30 ARKANSAS STATE BOONE, N.C. (YONAHLOSSEE RACQUET CLUB) 2 P.M.

Feb. 7 at East Carolina Greenville, N.C. 10 a.m.FEB. 14 PRESBYTERIAN BOONE, N.C. (YONAHLOSSEE RACQUET CLUB) 2 P.M.FEB. 15 WEST VIRGINIA STATE BOONE, N.C. (YONAHLOSSEE RACQUET CLUB) 2 P.M.FEB. 20 RADFORD BOONE, N.C. (YONAHLOSSEE RACQUET CLUB) 3 P.M.Feb. 21 at Gardner-Webb Boiling Springs, N.C. 1 p.m.FEB. 22 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL BOONE, N.C. (YONAHLOSSEE RACQUET CLUB) 1 P.M.

Mar. 7 at UNC Asheville Asheville, N.C. 1 p.m.Mar. 8 at College of Charleston Charleston, S.C. TBAMar. 14 vs. Saint Joseph’s Charlotte, N.C. 1 p.m.Mar. 20 vs. Georgia Southern Mobile, Ala. TBAMar. 21 vs. Georgia State Mobile, Ala. TBAMar. 22 at Wake Forest Winston-Salem, N.C. 4:30 p.m.Mar. 26 at Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. 2:30 p.m.Mar. 28 at UNCG Greensboro, N.C. 12 p.m.Mar. 29 at Western Carolina Culowhee, N.C. TBA

APR. 1 KING COLLEGE BOONE, N.C. 2:30 P.M.Apr. 2 vs. South Alabama Atlanta, Ga. TBAApr. 3 vs. Troy Atlanta, Ga. TBAApr. 11 at Davidson Davidson, N.C. 1 p.m.Apr. 16-19 Sun Belt Championships New Orleans, La. TBA

Home matches in BOLD CAPSAll times are Eastern and subject to changeDue to inclement weather, matches may be moved indoors to Yonahlossee Racquet Club

Name Ht. Yr. Hometown/High School (Previous School)Marisa Anthony 5-6 Fr. Raleigh, N.C./SandersonBrianna Armellino 5-5 Jr. West Palm, Fla./Home SchoolTaylor Bygrave 5-5 Fr. Monto, Australia/Miami Gold CoastClare Cox 5-11 Jr. Greensboro, N.C./GrimsleyOlivia King 5-4 Fr. Raleigh, N.C./BroughtonMackenzie LaSure 5-9 Jr. Asheville, N.C./AshevilleMelissa Machado 5-9 Fr. Miami, Fla./Felix VarelaMegan Mullen 5-8 So. Mooresville, N.C./Lake NormanGabrielle Wreder 5-5 So. Miami, Fla./Miami KillianMcKayla Zupan 5-9 So. Wilmington, N.C./Hoggard Head Coach: Colin Crothers (17th season/Flagler College, 1984)Assistant Coach: Eri Latimer (Fifth season/Beloit College, 1995)Athletic Trainer: Erik Hanson (First Season/South Dakota State, 2012)

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COACHING STAFF

COLIN

CROTHERSHEAD COACH17th SEASONFLAGLER COLLEGE, 1984 Colin Crothers has been the women’s tennis head coach at Appalachian State University for nearly 20 years. Since arriving in Boone prior to the 1998-98 season, he has led the Mountaineers to six double-digit win sea-sons and three appearances in the Southern Conference Tournament semifinals. In his time in Boone, Crothers has coached seven all-league selections, two So-Con Freshmen of the Year and 24 academic all-league honorees. In 2013, his team made history by becoming the first ever nation-ally-ranked squad in school history (No. 65) and had a record three all-SoCon selections. Prior to coming to Appalachian, Croth-ers was a teaching professional. He served stints at top facilities in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and at Boone’s Yonahlossee Resort. Crothers also partakes in North Carolina state tournaments and was ranked as high as No. 7 in the state’s 35 and over division in 1999.

A four-year letter winner at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla., Crothers graduated with a degree in business ad-ministration. He earned all-America honors as a singles player in 1982 and 1983, when he reached the national quarterfinals, and was a doubles all-American in 1984 when he teamed with Peter Ryan to reach the national championship match. In addition to his on-court accolades, Crothers was also named as an Academic all-American in 1983. He was inducted into the Flagler College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014. Crothers earned his Master’s degree in mathematics from Appalachian in 1996 and is married to to Dr. Doris Bazzini, a psychology professor at the University. They have two sons, Joel Peter and Sean Colin. Crothers and his family reside in Boone.

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LATIMERASSISTANT COACHFIFTH SEASONBELOIT COLLEGE, 1995 Eri Latimer joined the Appalachian State women’s tennis staff as an assistant coach in 2010. During her time with the team, Latimer has helped coach five all-Southern Conference selections and helped the squad to its first-ever national ranking (No. 65) in 2013. A 1995 graduate of Beloit College with a bachelor’s degree in communications and linguistics, Latimer was a four-year letter-winner for the Buccaneers, where she won four Midwest Conference titles - two at No. 1 singles and two at No. 1 doubles. Latimer helped lead Beloit to two MWC championships, was a two-time team captain and was ranked as high as No. 24 nationally. She also earned two academic all-conference awards as a collegiate player. Latimer was also a two-time team MVP and was inducted into the Beloit College Athlet-ics Hall of Honor in 2006.\ In 2007, Latimer posted a 6-0 individual record while playing for Team Eastern, which captured third-place at the USTA League

National 5.0 Championships. She is a USPTR Professional Level certified instructor. A former assistant pro at the Tennis Club of Rochester, Latimer also holds a black belt in Isshinryu karate. She lives in Boone with her husband, John, who is a commer-cial photography professor at Appalachian State.


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MARISA

ANTHONY5-6 • FRESHMANRALEIGH, N.C. SANDERSONHIGH SCHOOLNamed team MVP as a senior ... ranked as a two-star recruit by Tennis Recruiting Network ... ranked as high as 250th nationally, 87th in the Southeast Region and eighth in the state of North Carolina.

PERSONALFull name is Marisa Elena Anthony ... daughter of Camino and John Anthony ... born May 26, 1996 ... has one sister, Sofia ... father, John, played tennis at East Carolina ... majoring in international business.

CLARE

COX5-11 • JUNIORGREENSBORO, N.C. GRIMSLEY2014SinglesFinished 10-13 at the No. 1 singles position including 5-4 in league play ... won four-straight matches from April 1-10, all of which came in SoCon play ... earned second team all-SoCon honors and was named as the league’s Player of the Week once.DoublesWent a combined 8-12 in doubles play while spending most of the season at No. 2 ... was 4-4 at No. 2 doubles with McKayla Zupan and 3-6 with Megan Mullen ... also played at No. 2 doubles with Gabrielle Wreder and went 1-1

2013SinglesPosted a 15-8 overall record in her feshman campaign, finishing 7-3 in conference play ... named SoCon Freshman of the Year ... ... overed the No. 2 position for the Mountaineers in all but one match ... defeated Kelly Kambourelis of No. 71-ranked College of Charleston in a super tiebreaker (6-7, 7-6, 6-3)DoublesRotated between the No. 1, 2 and 3 position in doubles action ... split matches with partners Jennifer Ansari, Ellie Linsell, and Mackenzie LaSure ... went 7-6 in matches with Ansari

HIGH SCHOOLLed team to its first 4A state championship since 1970 ... earned MVP honors at the state tournament ... ranked as the No. 5 high school player in Noth Carolina ... three-time all-state selection also earned conference Player of the Year honors ... earned two state closed doubles championships

PERSONALFull name is Clare Ashley Cox ... daughter of David and Jennifer Cox ... born on Jan. 31, 1994 ... has two sisters, Rachel and Isabel ... majoring in health promotion ... comes from a long line of college athletes .. mother, Jennifer, ran track at the University of Alabama ... father, David, played football at Wake Forest University ... grandfather, John Poole, played football at the University of Alabama ... aunt, Kim Porter, ran track at Appalachian State ... cousin, Tyler Poole, played baseball at Coastal Carolina ... uncle, Chris Poole, played basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne.

BRIANNA

ARMELLINO5-5 • JUNIORWEST PALM, FLA. HOME SCHOOL2014SinglesPosted an 11-14 record while playing primarily at No. 4 (9-9) ... won six-straight matches at No. 4 from Feb. 28 - March 10 with all wins coming in straight sets ... finished second on the team in total wins and was third in the league in wins at No. 4 singles (9).Doubles6-8 in doubles play and went 4-1 with her primary doubles partner, Megan Mullen ... won four-straight SoCon matches at No. 3 doubles from March 29 - April 6.

2013SinglesPosted an 8-14 record while rotating between the No. 3 and No. 4 spots ... Snagged five victories at No. 4 singles.DoublesFinished 7-10 in doubles play while playing he majority of the time at No. 3 with Gabriela Celi ... Posted victories in six of her first seven decisions in doubles play.

HIGH SCHOOLPosted a 22-26 record as a senior ... ranked as high as No. 87 nationally by Tennis Recruiting Network

PERSONALFull name is Brianna Marina Armellino ... daughter of Sue and John Armellino ... born on Aug. 25, 1994 ... majoring in exercise science

TAYLOR

BYGRAVE5-5 • FRESHMANMONTO, AUSTRALIA MIAMI GOLD COASTHIGH SCHOOLWas a four-time regional team selection … was ranked No. 146 overall in Australia … ranked No. 7 in Queensland in her age bracket.

PERSONALFull name is Taylor Kate Bygrave ... daughter of Patricia and Robert Bygrave ... born June 14, 1997 ... has five siblings, Cameron, Libby, Sophie, Brodie and Willis ... majoring in healthcare management.

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KING5-4 • FRESHMANRALEIGH, N.C.BROUGHTONHIGH SCHOOLEarned all-state and all-conference honors eachof her four years ... also won two NCHSAA state titles (2012, ‘13) ... ranked as a three-star recruit by Tennis Recruiting Network.

PERSONALFull name is Olivia Savannah King ... daughtr of Mariam and Tim King ... born Oct. 28, 1995 ... older sister, Sarah, is a junior for the Mountaineers ... major is undecided.

MACKENZIE

LASURE5-9 • JUNIORASHEVILLE, N.C. ASHEVILLE2014SinglesFinished 7-15 in singles action while playing primarily at the No. 2 spot (6-12) ... also played at the No. 3 (0-2) and No. 4 (1-1) spots in the lineup.DoublesWent a combined 5-14 in doubles play while playing mostly at No. 1 with Gabrielle Wreder (4-10) ... also played at No. 1 with Olivia Isbey (0-2) and Brianna Armellino (0-2) ... finished 1-0 at the No. 2 spot with Armellino.

2013SinglesDid not compete in singles action during the season.DoublesCompiled a 9-9 record while playing primarily at No. 1 doubles ... finished 8-7 at the No. 1 spot with Ellie Linsell

HIGH SCHOOLNamed all-conference all four seasons ... won state championships as a junior and senior ... three-year letterman in soccer and named Most Valuable Attacker.

PERSONALFull name is Mackenzie Adair LaSure ... daughter of Kim and Danny LaSure ... born on Nov. 4, 1993 ... has two siblings, Trey and Jack ... majoring in communications.

MEGAN

MULLEN5-8 • SOPHOMOREMOORESVILLE, N.C. LAKE NORMAN2014SinglesCompiled a 4-4 record in singles action including a 3-4 mark in SoCon play ... played primarily at No. 6 (3-3) but made two appearances at No. 5 (1-1).DoublesFinished 8-10 in doubles play while rotating between the No. 2 and No. 3 spots ... played at No. 2 with Clare Cox (3-7) and No. 3 with Brianna Armellino (5-3) ... won four-straight matches from March 29 - April 6 while playing at No. 3 with Armellino.

HIGH SCHOOLWas an all-conference and all-region selection as a junior and senior ... earned I-Meck Player of the Year honors in 2011 and 2012 ... named team MVP in 2012

PERSONALFull name is Megan Elizabeth Mullen ... daughter of Shawn Wilson and Tom Mullen ... born on June 20, 1995 ... majoring in international business.

MELISSA

MACHADO5-9 • FRESHMANMIAMI, FLA.FELIX VARELAHIGH SCHOOLDid not play high school tennis, but didcompete in junior tournaments throughout her career ... ranked as a four-star recruit by Tennis Recruiting Network ... ranked as high as 139th nationally, 49th in the Southeast Region and 24th in the state of Florida.

PERSONALFull name is Melissa Mackenzie Machado ... daughter of Luz and Rolando Machado ... born Nov. 21, 1995 ... has one sister, Jessica ... majoring in communication studies


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WREDER5-5 • SOPHOMOREMIAMI, FLA. MIAMI KILLIAN2014SinglesPosted a 10-15 singles record while playing at four different spots in the lineup ... played the majority of the time at No. 3 (6-10) but also appeared at No. 1 (1-0), No. 2 (0-4) and No. 4 (3-1)DoublesCompiled a 5-14 record in doubles action while playing primarily at the No. 2 spot with Mackenzie LaSure (4-10) ... also played at No. 1 with Clare Cox (1-1), No. 2 with Brianna Armellino (0-2) and No. 3 with McKayla Zupan (0-1)

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed at the No. 1 position as a sophomore at Miami Killian ... finished undefeated as a junior ... ranked as high as No. 115 nationally by Tennis Recruiting Network.

PERSONALFull name is Gabrielle Wreder ... daughter of Karen and Kent Wreder ... born on March 27, 1995 ... has two siblings, Annilea and Ansofi ... majoring in industrial design

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ZUPAN5-9 • SOPHOMOREWILMINGTON, N.C. HOGGARD2014SinglesCompiled a 2-8 record in singles play, competing primarily at No. 6 (1-8) while going 1-0 at the No. 3 spot.DoublesFinished 6-12 in doubles action while rotating between No. 2 and No. 3 ... played mostly at No. 2 doubles with Clare Cox (4-4) and at No. 3 with Olivia Isbey (1-5.)

HIGH SCHOOLThree-time all-county, all-conference, and all-state selection ... earned state runner-up finish in women’s singles as a sophomore ... three-year conference and regional champion ... honors included team MVP and three-time Player of the Year and Player of the Week accolades ... finished 72-14 during her prep career.

PERSONALFull name is McKayla Marie Zupan ... daughter of Lisa and Kyle Zupan ... born on Nov. 11, 1994 ... has two siblings, Garrett and Alyssa ... majoring in nursing.

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2014 RESULTS/STATISTICS

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Singles Doubles Date Opponent Result Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3% Jan. 25 at Wake Forest L 0-9 L L L L L L L L L Jan. 26 at ETSU L 1-4 u L L L u Ww L L Ww% Feb. 5 UNC ASHEVILLE W 4-3 W L W W W L L u L% Feb. 21 at North Carolina Central L 3-4 L L L L W W W W L% Feb. 22 at Coastal Carolina L 1-6 L L L W L L L L L% Feb. 23 at Presbyterian W 5-2 W W Wr L W W L W L Feb. 26 LEES-MCRAE W 7-0 W W W W W W u W W% Feb. 28 EAST CAROLINA L 3-4 L W L W L L W W u* Mar. 1 SAMFORD L 3-4 W L L W W L L L L% Mar. 3 CHARLOTTE W 4-0 W W W W u u . . .% Mar. 9 at College of Charleston L 2-5 L L L W W L L L L Mar. 10 vs Richmond L 3-4 W L L W W L L L L% Mar. 12 vs #6 North Carolina L 0-6 L L L L L L . . . Mar. 14 vs Southern Miss L 2-5 L L L W W L L L W* Mar. 16 at Georgia Southern L 0-6 L L L L L L . . .* Mar. 21 at Chattanooga L 1-5 L L L W . L L L L%* Mar. 26 at #68 Furman L 0-7 L L L L L L L L L%* Mar. 27 UNCG L 2-5 W L L L L W L L u%* Mar. 29 DAVIDSON W 5-2 L W L W W W L W W%* Apr. 1 ELON L 3-4 W L W L L L L W W* Apr. 5 at Wofford W 5-2 W L W W W L L W W%* Apr. 6 WESTERN CAROLINA W 6-1 W W L W W W W W W% Apr. 10 GARDNER-WEBB W 4-3 W W W L W L W L L% Apr. 16 vs Western Carolina W 4-1 L u W W W u W u W^ Apr. 17 vs #73 Samford L 0-4 L u L L u u u L L

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SINGLES Overall SoCon 1 2 3 4 5 6Brianna Armellino 11-14 4-5 --- 1-0 1-5 9-9 --- --- Clare Cox 10-13 5-4 10-13 --- --- --- --- ---Olivia Isbey 0-3 0-1 --- --- --- --- --- 0-3Sarah King 2-2 0-0 --- --- --- 1-0 --- 1-1Mackenzie LaSure 7-15 2-7 --- 6-12 0-2 1-1 --- ---Megan Mullen 4-4 3-4 --- --- --- --- 1-1 3-3Carson Shell 1-1 0-0 --- --- --- --- --- 1-0Jessica Thaggard 12-7 4-3 --- --- --- --- 12-7 ---Gabrielle Wreder 10-15 3-6 1-0 0-4 6-10 3-1 --- ---McKayla Zupan 2-8 0-2 --- --- 1-0 --- --- 1-8Totals 60-82 21-32 11-13 7-16 8-17 14-11 13-8 7-15Percentage .423 .396 .458 .304 .320 .560 .619 .318

DOUBLES Overall SoCon 1 2 3Olivia Isbey/Mackenzie LaSure 0-2 0-0 0-2 --- --- Brianna Armellino/Gabrielle Wreder 0-2 0-0 --- 0-2 ---Clare Cox/Megan Mullen 3-7 0-2 --- 3-6 0-1Clare Cox/Gabrielle Wreder 1-1 0-0 1-1 --- ---Olivia Isbey/McKayla Zupan 1-5 0-2 --- --- 1-5Brianna Armellino/Mackenzie LaSure 1-2 0-0 0-2 1-0 ---Gabrielle Wreder/McKayla Zupan 0-1 0-0 --- --- 0-1Mackenzie LaSure/Gabrielle Wreder 4-10 1-7 4-10 --- ---Jessica Thaggard/McKayla Zupan 1-1 0-0 --- --- 1-1Brianna Armellino/McKayla Zupan 0-1 0-0 --- --- 0-1Clare Cox/McKayla Zupan 4-4 4-2 --- 4-4 ---Brianna Armellino/Megan Mullen 5-3 4-1 --- --- 5-3Totals 21-39 9-14 5-15 8-12 8-12Percentage .350 .391 .250 .400 .400

INDIVIDUAL SEASON STATISTICS

SoCon STANDINGS Team SoCon OverallFurman 9-0 17-6Samford 8-1 20-3Chattanooga 7-2 18-5Elon 6-3 15-9UNCG 5-4 8-13Georgia Southern 4-5 10-11Appalachian State 3-6 9-16Davidson 2-7 7-18Wofford 1-8 6-16Western Carolina 0-9 2-18-1

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INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS RICK BEASLEY

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BEASLEYINTERIM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSNINTH YEAR AT APP STATE Rick Beasley, one of the most decorated student-athletes in Appalachian State University history, was named interim director of athletics by Appalachian State Chancellor Dr. Sheri N. Everts on Aug. 15, 2014. Beasley has been a member of the athletics administation at his alma mater since 2006. He came to Appalachian State as a senior associate athletics director and was promoted to deputy athletics director in 2014. In his role, Beasley served as the athletics depart-ment’s chief development officer and was heavily involved in the department’s day-to-day operations. Appalachian State athletics has enjoyed unprecedented fund-raising success under Beasley’s leadership. After never topping $700,000 in any full year prior to his arrival, the Yosef Club (Ap-palachian State athletics’ fundraising arm) has raised at least $1 million in each of Beasley’s eight full years at the University and has surpassed the $3 million mark each of the past two years. Additionally, Beasley has overseen the solicitation of donations for naming rights and premium seating that has funded much of Appalachian State’s $50 million in athletics facility enhancements since his arrival. An all-America wide receiver at Appalachian State from 1977-80, Beasley set seven school records during his playing career and remains the program’s all-time leader in yards per reception (17.6) and 100-yard games (16) in a career. In addition to being named a second-team Associated Press All-American in 1979, he was also the Southern Conference Male Athlete of the Year in 1979-80, a three-time all-conference performer and an academic all-conference honoree. For 17 years prior to his return to Appalachian State (1989-2006), Beasley served as the city manager for Conover, N.C. As city manag-er, he served at the pleasure of the city council and was responsible

for the administration of all city departments. Beasley was also the town manager of Scotland Neck, N.C. (1985-89) and an assistant city manager in Lenoir, N.C. (1982-85). Beasley earned both a B.A. in political science with a minor in economics and a M.A. with a concentration in local government from Appalachian. His wife, Diana, is director of teacher education recruitment for the Appalachian State office of admissions. She earned a M.A. in higher education administration and university and community leadership from Appalachian. The Beasleys live in Boone.

The Beasley Family: Rick and Diana

Appalachian State University is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, N.C. At an elevation of 3,333 feet, Boone began as a frontier outpost named after pioneer Daniel Boone, who first explored the area in the 1760s. Boone now at-tracts those seeking a breathtaking location, adventure and a quality education. Appalachian is one of the 17 institutions in the University of North Carolina system and offers a challenging learning experience. The university combines a small-town atmosphere with a strong academic reputation. Appalachian’s academics are supported by an accomplished faculty, close, personal interaction between students and faculty, and intimate class sizes that average 26 students. Originally founded as a teachers college, Appalachian now cultivates leaders in business, science, the arts, communication, music, nursing, education and other careers. Innovation and creativity are hallmarks of Appalachian graduates, who are leaders in communities in North Carolina and around the world. Ap-palachian also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and service to com-munities, both locally and globally. Today, Appalachian is a leader in the fields of energy-focused sustainable technology and the health sciences. Consistently ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s best public universi-ties in the Southeast, Appalachian is also noted as a “best value” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and other publications. Appalachian’s 410-acre main campus includes 22 academic buildings, a 210,000-square-foot library, 19 residence halls, three dining facilities and 11 recre-ational and athletic facilities. Appalachian also operates a living-learning center in New York City and off-campus programs in 10 counties through collaboration with area community colleges.

ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE More than 450 student-athletes compete in 20 NCAA Division I varsity sports at Appalachian State University, 10 for men and 10 for women. Appalachian was a dominant force in the Southern Conference for more than 40 years before joining the Sun Belt Conference in July 2014 – one of 10 conferences that are members of the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Nearly half of Appalachian’s student-athletes typically earned inclusion on the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll, which requires a 3.0 grade-point average or higher while completing at least 24 hours in two semesters.SoCon success Before joining the Sun Belt Conference in July 2014, the Mountaineers won 34 Southern Conference Commissioner’s cups for overall excellence in men’s athlet-ics, with 2013-14 being its ninth-straight year to win. No other school claimed the Commissioner’s Cup more than five times since it was first awarded in 1970. While in the Southern Conference, the Mountaineers earned league titles in football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track, wrestling, baseball, men’s soccer, softball and men’s tennis. In football, the Mountaineers won three consecutive NCAA Division I FCS national championship titles in 2005, 2006 and 2007. •96–numberofstudent-athletesearningAcademicall-Conferencehonors •42%–percentageofAppalachianstudent-athletesearningaplaceonthe department’s Honor Roll, with a minimum GPA of 3.25 •3.03–student-athletes’overallcumulativeGPAfollowingtheconclusionof the 2013-14 academic year •13of20–thenumberofvarsityprogramsatAppalachianwithmulti-year APR scores that exceeded the national averages for their respective sports (beginning with the 2009-10 academic year and ending in 2012-13)

APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Athletics at Appalachian State University believes in maintaining the intercollegiate athletics program as an integral part of the University’s overall program of education, with emphasis on and priority given to high academic quality and standards and the complete development of the student. Appalachian State University provides opportunity and encouragement for student-athletes to progress toward degrees of their choice and to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, leadership and institu-tional loyalty. The Department of Athletics is committed to ensuring the general welfare of the student-athlete and to encouraging the highest standards of sportsmanship on behalf of student-athletes, the student body and the University’s supporters. The intercollegiate athlete representing Appalachian is both a bona-fide student pursuing a degree program and an amateur competitor. Appalachian Athletics is committed to insuring equitable recruitment, participation and treatment of individuals including members of under-represented populations through its

athletics administration, staff, coaches, programs and policies. The University’s policy of non-discrimination represents a moral and ethical, not merely a legal, imperative. The University has determined that its athletics program will meet the necessary qualifica-tions, guidelines and funding to hold membership in Division I of the NCAA. The athletics administration, the faculty athletics representative and the Athletics Council work together to insure that all teams and coaches follow the rules and regulations governing this division. A sound program of intercollegiate athletics should benefit the institution through its ef-fects on students, alumni ad the institution itself. Specifically, it should maintain and improve the loyalty and esprit de corps of the student body, and in strengthening the pride and enthu-siasm of the alumni; it should serve as a favorable public relations factor and provide benefits to the participants.APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICS DIVERSITY STATEMENT Appalachian athletics promotes an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and equitable career opportunities for coaches, administrators and support staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

EDUCATING QUALITY CITIZENS AND LEADERS

Nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. Known for its value and affordability, Appalachian enrolls more than 17,500 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community, which has become an Appalachian hallmark.

THE MOST COMMON REASONS STUDENTS COME TO APPALACHIAN ARE: •Academicreputation,bothoverallandinspecificmajors •Locationandtheopportunitiesforoutdooractivities •Size,includingsmallclassesandsmall-townatmosphere •Affordabilitywhencomparedtootherschools

SOLID ACCOLADES (2013 AND 2014) •3rdamongtopregionalpublicuniversitiesintheSouthinU.S.News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges Guide” •18thinForbesmagazine’s“BestValueColleges” •18thinSierramagazine’slistof“CoolestSchools” •4thinU.S.fornumberofstudentswhoparticipatedinshort-term study abroad for credit (Institute for International Education) •30thinKiplinger’sPersonalFinancemagazine’s“BestValuesinPublicColleges” •IncludedinPrincetonReview’s“BestintheSoutheast”and“Guideto332Green Colleges”

WHO ARE WE?

WHY CHOOSE APPALACHIAN?

1899 Dougherty brothers found Watauga Academy

1903 North Carolina legislature recognizes The Appalachian Training School of Teachers as a state institution

1921 North Carolina legislature authorizes the Appalachian State Normal School two-year college program

1929 North Carolina legislature authorizes the Appalachian State Teachers College four-year program

1948 North Carolina Commission on Higher Education authorizes the ASTC Graduate School

1967 North Carolina legislature authorizes Appalachian State University, with three undergraduate colleges

1971 University of North Carolina system created; Appalachian named one of its regional campuses

1982 Enrollment exceeds 10,000 students

2001 TIME Magazine named Appalachian a College of the Year

2005 Football team wins first of three consecutive NCAA Division I-AA National Championships

2008 Enrollment exceeds 16,000

2009 State’s largest electricity-generating wind turbine installed on campus

2010 One graduate became the 100,000th living alumnus when he received his diploma; New College of Health Sciences opened, the first new college in nearly 40 years

2011 Reich College of Education building opens

2011 The $200 million Campaign for Appalachian was launched

2013 Brad and Carole Wilson Honors and Engagement Community opened

2014 Dr. Sheri N. Everts named chancellor

Enrollment17,838students

16,025 undergraduate1,813graduate

Top Represented N.C. Counties Wake Mecklenburg Watauga Guilford Forsyth Catawba

States most represented North Carolina Georgia Virginia Florida Tennessee South Carolina

AcademicsCollege of Arts and Sciences Walker College of Business Reich College of Education

College of Fine and Applied Arts College of Health Sciences

Hayes School of MusicUniversity College

Cratis D. Williams Graduate School

More than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors, plus a doctoral program in educational leadership

Fall 2013 Average Freshman SAT: 1139

Student/Faculty Ratio: 16-to-1

Estimated 2013-14 Undergraduate Expenses$13,438forin-statestudentsand$26,605forout-of-statestudents.Includes tuition, fees, room, standard meal plan and textbook rental

APPALACHIAN TIMELINE APPALACHIAN TODAY

Boone lies in a small valley in the heart of the Southern Appalachians. It is named after the hunter and explorer Daniel Boone, who spent time in the region during the1760s.WataugaCountywasformedin1849andtheTownofBooneincorporatedin1872. AmongitsaccoladesareinclusioninNationalGeographicAdventuremagazine’s“BestPlacestoLiveandPlay,”NormanCrampton’s“100BestSmallTownsinAmerica,” USA Today’s “10 Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards,” U.S. News and World Report’s “10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” and SafeWise.com’s “50 Safest Cities in North Carolina.” Boone is a college town, home to Appalachian State University. Originally Watauga Academy, the institution was formed to educate the mountain children and to ultimately prepare teachers for service through western North Carolina. It became Appalachian State Teachers College in 1929 and joined the University of North Carolina system in 1971. The university serves as a top economic driver followed by a combination of tourism, small business and residential home construction. The Boone area is characterized by mountain culture and casual living. Outdoor activities, cultural events, local dining and unique shops attract visitors from all over the world year-round. From breathtaking scenic views to Boone’s eclectic downtown area, known as King Street, there is something for everyone. OneofthehighlightsofdowntownBooneistheuniversity’sTurchinCenterfortheVisualArts.Itfeaturessixgalleryspacesandacommunityeducationandoutreach program. Its exhibitions focus on a blend of recent and historically important artwork and feature nationally and internationally renowned artists as well as many of the finest artists of the region. A wide array of quality arts and cultural events enhance the Boone community. The university’s month-long celebration of performing and visual arts, known as An AppalachianSummerFestival,hasbroughtnotableperformerssuchasPaulTaylorDanceCompany,LondonCityOpera,CharlieDanielsandtheGlennMillerOrches-tra. During the academic year, Appalachian hosts the Performing Arts Series with artists such as Garrison Keillor and the National Symphony Orchestra. Boone offers an uncommon quality of life – that’s why many visitors come for a weekend and stay for a lifetime.

BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

BOONE AT A GLANCE• The county seat of Watauga County• Population: approximately 17,000• Incorporatedin1872• Named for its most famous seasonal visitor, Daniel Boone• 19th in SafeWise.com’s “50 Safest Cities in North Carolina”• One of four North American Adventure Destinations – Adventure

Sports magazine• The “Choose and Cut” Christmas tree industry in Watauga County

sells approximately 15,000 Fraser fir trees annually.

State’s Largest Wind Turbine – This community-scale, 100-kilowatt wind turbine stands 153 feet and feeds enough electricity directly to the grid to power 15 homes. It was paid for primarily through student funds and in partnership with the university-affiliated util-ity,NewRiverLightandPower.Asidefromproducingcleanenergy,theturbineservesasan educational monument to Appalachian’s ethic of sustainability.

Howard Knob – LocatedjustahalfmilefromdowntownBoone,thispeakhasanelevation of 4,420 feet and is known more commonly as Howard’s Knob. It was named for Benjamin Howard, a Revolutionary War loyalist who fled to a cave there to escape American patriots. Source: North Carolina Gazetteer: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places

Rich Mountain – One of 20 North Carolina mountains bearing this name, the Watauga County ridge extends northwest from Boone. It is named for its unusually fertile though rugged slopes.

Source: North Carolina Gazetteer: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places

WHAT’S VISIBLE FROM KIDD BREWER STADIUM?

Dr. Sheri N. Everts joined Appalachian State University as its seventh leader in July 2014. Previously, she had been provost and vice president for academic affairs at Illinois State Universitysince2008.

A Nebraska native who attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse, Everts graduated from the University ofNebraska-Lincolnin1980with a bachelor’s degree in English instruction and second-ary education. After teaching middle school and high school English in Kansas and Nebraska, shereturnedtoUNL,whereshe earned a master’s degree in

literacy education and English (1991) and a doctorate in administration, curriculum and instruction (1994). Everts began her higher education career in 1994 as an assistant profes-sor in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Rising through the academic and administrative ranks at UNO, she was named assistant vice chancellor for academic and student affairs in 2000, promoted to associate vice president in 2003, and named interim senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs in 2006. She served inthatinterimcapacityuntilJune30,2008,whensheleftNebraskatobecome provost and vice president for academic affairs at Illinois State University. In accepting her position as chancellor, Everts said she is fortunate to be able to build on the strength of Chancellor Peacock’s legacy and that the Appalachian Family and Appalachian’s tradition of excellence in undergraduate experience will continue under her leadership.

CHANCELLOR DR. SHERI N. EVERTS

Dr. Alan J. Hauser is in his 29th year as Faculty Chairperson of Athletics at Appalachian State University. Appointed to the positioninOctober1986,Hauserhas served on the Athletic Coun-cil since 1979. In his role, Hauser acts as the liason between academics and athletics, representing the voice of Appalachian’s faculty in its dealings with the athletic de-partment as well as speaking on behalf of student-athletes when dealing with faculty members. He often accompanies many athletic programs on road trips and is a regular at home events. Hauser came to Appalachian

as an assistant professor of philosophy and religion in 1972. He served as chairperson of Appalachian’s Philosophy and Religion Department from 1982until1997. A member of numerous committees since joining the faculty, Hauser served 12 years on the Faculty Senate, including two years as chairperson. He also chaired the Faculty Assembly for three years. A 1967 graduate of Concordia Teachers College, Hauser earned a master’sdegreefromConcordiaSeminaryin1968andhisdoctoratefromthe University of Iowa in 1972. Hauser currently chairs the NCAA Academ-ics, Eligibility and Compliance cabinet and is also a member of its Degree Completion committee. He formerly served as the Southern Conference’s delegate to the NCAA Division I Management Council. Hauser and his wife Gail have four daughters: Debi, Staci, Elizabeth and Jacqueline.

ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVEDR. ALAN HAUSER

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIPCHANCELLOR

Dr. Sheri N. EvertsINTERIM PROVOST/EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR

Dr. Stan Aeschleman

CHAIRMichael A. Steinback

Operating PartnerStonebridge Partners

Asheville, N.C.

VICE CHAIRAvery B. Hall, Sr.

SeniorVicePresident/BusinessBankerWachovia BankKernersville, N.C.

SECRETARYBradley T. Adcock

CEOBlue Cross and Blue Shield of NC

Durham, N.C.

James M. BarnesPresident

NAI Carolantic Realty, Inc.Raleigh, N.C.

M. Lee BarnesPresident and Director

M.M. Fowler, Inc.Durham, N.C.

Donald C. BeaverPresident and OwnerRock Barn Golf & SpaHickory Baseball, Inc.

Conover, N.C.

Frank A. Daniels, Jr.Former President

Southern Newspaper Publishers Association N.C. Press Association

Raleigh, N.C.

H. Martin LancasterSmith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett,

Mitchell&Jernigan,LLPFalls Church, Va.

Charles V. MurrayPresident

Murray Supply CompanyWinston-Salem, N.C.

Alice G. RoessRealestate/mortgageinvestor/

community volunteerBlowing Rock, N.C.

Carson D. RichPresident•StudentGovernmentAssociation

Boone, N.C.

Carole P. WilsonFormer Teacher

Co-Chair - Campaign for AppalachianRaleigh, N.C.

Brenda White WrightFormer President and CEO

Girls IncorporatedKingsport, Tenn.

EX OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVES (NON-VOTING)Andy M. Koch

Faculty Senate ChairDepartment of Government

& Justice Studies

James K. ReevesAlumni Council President

SeniorVicePresident-BB&T

Amy A. SandersStaff Senate Chair

Conference and Camp Services

ASSISTANT SECRETARYKathy B. Roark

Office of the Chancellor

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2015 SCHEDULESMEN’S TENNIS

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEJan. 17 at UNC Wilmington Wilmington, N.C. 12 p.m.JAN. 25 LEES-MCRAE^ BOONE, N.C. 9 A.M.JAN. 25 NORTH CAROLINA A&T^ BOONE, N.C. 2 P.M.JAN. 30 PRESBYTERIAN^ BOONE, N.C. 2 P.M. Feb. 1 at UNC Asheville Asheville, N.C. 3 p.m.Feb. 5 at Wofford Spartanburg, S.C. 2:30 p.m.Feb. 14 at Winthrop Rock Hill, S.C. 12 p.m.Feb. 21 vs. NJIT Rock Hill, S.C. 12 p.m.Feb. 28 vs. Richmond Greenville, N.C. 11 a.m.

Mar. 1 at East Carolina Greenville, N.C. 11 a.m.Mar. 9 vs. Northern Illinois Orlando, Fla. TBAMar. 10 at Stetson DeLand, Fla. 2:30 p.m.Mar. 11 at Bethune-Cookman Daytona Beach, Fla. 11:30 p.m.MAR. 17 GEORGIA SOUTHERN BOONE, N.C. 2 P.M.Mar. 27 at Troy Troy, Ala. TBAMar. 28 vs. New Orleans Troy, Ala. 2 p.m.MAR. 31 UNCG BOONE, N.C. 2:30 P.M.

April 3 at ETSU Johnson City, Tenn. 2 p.m.April 5 vs. Georgia State Johnson City, Tenn. 1 p.m.APRIL 8 GARDNER-WEBB BOONE, N.C. 2:30 P.M.APRIL 10 CHARLOTTE BOONE, N.C. 2:30 P.M.APRIL 11 DAVIDSON BOONE, N.C. 1 P.M.

April 16-19 Sun Belt Championships New Orleans, La. TBA

Home matches in GOLD CAPS^ - Match played at Deer Valley Racquet ClubAll times are Eastern and subject to changeDue to inclement weather, matches may be moved indoors to Deer Valley Racquet Club

WOMEN’S TENNIS DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEJan. 9 at North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. 6:30 p.m.JAN. 24 ETSU^ BOONE, N.C. 1 P.M.JAN. 25 NORTH CAROLINA A&T^ BOONE, N.C. 2 P.M.JAN. 30 ARKANSAS STATE^ BOONE, N.C. 2 P.M.

Feb. 7 at East Carolina Greenville, N.C. 10 a.m.FEB. 14 PRESBYTERIAN^ BOONE, N.C. 2 P.M.FEB. 15 WEST VIRGINIA STATE^ BOONE, N.C. 2 P.M.FEB. 20 RADFORD^ BOONE, N.C. 3 P.M.Feb. 21 at Gardner-Webb Boiling Springs, N.C. 1 p.m.FEB. 22 NC CENTRAL^ BOONE, N.C. 1 P.M.

Mar. 7 at UNC Asheville Asheville, N.C. 1 p.m.Mar. 8 at Coll. of Charleston Charleston, S.C. TBAMar. 14 vs. Saint Joseph’s Charlotte, N.C. 1 p.m.Mar. 20 vs. Georgia Southern Mobile, Ala. TBAMar. 21 vs. Georgia State Mobile, Ala. TBAMar. 22 at Wake Forest Winston-Salem, N.C. 4:30 p.m.Mar. 26 at Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. 2:30 p.m.Mar. 28 at UNCG Greensboro, N.C. 12 p.m.Mar. 29 at Western Carolina Culowhee, N.C. TBA

APR. 1 KING COLLEGE BOONE, N.C. 2:30 P.M.Apr. 2 vs. South Alabama Atlanta, Ga. TBAApr. 3 vs. Troy Atlanta, Ga. TBAApr. 11 at Davidson Davidson, N.C. 1 p.m.Apr. 16-19 Sun Belt Championships New Orleans, La. TBA

Home matches in GOLD CAPS^ - Match played at Yonahlossee Racquet ClubAll times are Eastern and subject to changeDue to inclement weather, matches may be moved indoors to Yonahlossee Racquet Club

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