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Season Preview...... 2 GENERAL

Season Outlook...... 3 Founded: 1950 Enrollment: 1,109 Schedule...... 4 Nickname: Night Hawks Colors: Hunter Green & White Roster...... 5 President: Dr. Andy Sheppard Director of Athletics: Mike Lee Player Profiles...... 6-11 Athletics Department Phone: 229-226-1621 Athletics Department Fax: 229-584-2432 Coaching Staff...... 12 SPORTS INFORMATION 2015 Results & Statistics...... 13-14 Sports Information Director: Tanner Ives 2015 Achievements...... 15 SID Email: [email protected] SID Office Phone: 229-226-1621, ext. 1027 2016 Opponents...... 16-22 SID Mailing Address: 1550 Magnolia Street Facilities...... 23-25 Thomasville, Ga. 31792 Website: http://www.TUNightHawks.com Thomas University Profile...... 26 Twitter: @TU_Night_Hawks Instagram: TUNightHawks Staff/Administration...... 27 COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: Julie Orlowski HC Office Phone: 229-226-1621, ext. 1145 Email: [email protected] Assistant Coach: Alvaro Pichardo Assistant Coach: Adrianna Johnson

Media guide written, designed, and produced by Tanner Ives and edited by the Thomas Uni- versity Athletics Staff. Copy contributed by Jacob Dennis. Photography contributed by Rachel Wiggins, and Taylor Mitchell. © 2016 - All rights reserved.

night hawks schedule preview

Thomas University head coach Julie Orlowski takes the reigns for the women’s soccer team in her fourth year with the squad. This season they look to build on the success of the 2015 team that finished the sea- son 11-9, 6-4 in The Sun Conference and made it to the finals of the conference tournament. The 17-game regular season slate is divided with nine home games and eight road matches, ending with The Sun Con- ference Tournament in mid-November. The Night Hawks’ schedule features six opponents who spent time in the top 25 last season with three programs who qualified for the 2015 NAIA National Championship.

“In order to be the best, you have to compete against the best,” Orlowski said. “We have put together a schedule that will do just that.”

The Night Hawks open their 2016 campaign with back-to-back home games. In the season opener, TU hosts Columbia College (S.C.) on Aug. 20 then plays Middle State University on Aug. 28.

TU’s first road trip of the season begins with a trip to Athens, Tenn. to play in the Tennessee Wesleyan University tournament on Sept. 3. The Night Hawks will face the tournament host Bulldogs in the first match. Thomas turns around two days later to battle Union College (Ky.) in the tournament finale. Union, also the Bulldogs, ended year with a 12-5-3 record and fell in the semi-finals of the conference tourna- ment. The Night Hawks end the road trip in Gainesville, Ga. with a meeting against Brenau University (Ga.) on Sept. 10.

The Night Hawks complete the non-conference portion of the schedule by hosting The Sun Conference/ Southern States Challenge beginning Sept. 16.

“The highlight of our pre-conference schedule is our tournament which brings in three top 20 teams from last season, including No. 5 Mobile and No. 6 William Carey. This is going to be a great weekend of soccer.” TU begins the challenge with William Carey University (Miss.). The Crusaders ended their 2015 season in the quarter-finals of the NAIA National Championship and ended the season ranked sixth, but climbed as high as No. 5. The Night Hawks then face Mobile (Ala.) the next day. The Rams also fell in the quarter-fi- nals of the NAIA National Championship and ended the season ranked No. 5, but rose as high as third in the country.

The 2016 Sun Conference schedule begins with three home games for the Night Hawks starting on Sept. 23. Memorial University comes to Thomasville, Ga. to kick off the conference season, followed by St. Thomas University (Fla.) who arrives two days later. TU ends the home stand against Webber Interna- tional University (Fla.) on Sept. 29.

The Night Hawks start October with a road match to Lake Wales, Fla. to play (Fla.) on the first. TU then returns home for the final two home games of the season against Johnson & Wales University (Fla.) on Oct. 6 and (Fla.) Oct. 8 to celebrate senior day. Keiser won The Sun Conference Tournament last season and fell in the second round of the NAIA National Championship.

The Night Hawks end the regular season with four straight road games starting on Oct. 13 against (Fla.). Thomas remains in the sunshine state with a matchup against Southeastern University (Fla.) on Oct. 15 before traveling up to for a battle against the University of South Carolina Beaufort on Oct. 22. The regular season wraps up on Oct. 26 in Savannah, Ga. against SCAD-Savannah.

“We put together a great schedule,” Orlowski said. “Every game will be a challenge that will test us and make us better.” 2 season outlook

Head women’s soccer coach Julie Orlowski leads Thomas University into a highly competitive schedule against several quality opponents in the Night Hawks’ 2016 campaign. Coming off an 11-win season, TU looks to jump start the year returning nine starters, who made a mini- mum of four starts, from last year’s team. With 12 players making the return to Thomas, the Night Hawks are looking to utitlize a young core of talented recruits, boasting a combined 13 freshmen and sophomores, to make the next step for Thomas. Following a finals appearance in The Sun Conference Tournament, Thomas welcomes three NAIA National Tournament participants in their bid to qualify for The Sun Conference and NAIA National tournaments.

While the team only lost four seniors from last year’s squad, the Night Hawks picked up 12 new student-athletes who are looking to make an impact on the field. Milene Anstett (D), Dana Blough (F), Anna Engman (D), Anna Felixson (MF), Kayla Folse (F), Angie Gutierrez (MF), Kara Houston (GK), Mariah McKinney (D), Zombria Morrow (F), Daniella Pistelli (F), Hil- da Trejo (MF) and Luciane Wentz (MF) will contribute with immediate playing time when the season kicks off on August 20.

2 3 match schedule Date Time Opponent Location

8/20/2016 2:00 p.m. Columbia College Thomasville, Ga.

8/28/2016 4:00 p.m. Middle Georgia Thomasville, Ga.

9/3/2016 Noon Tennessee Wesleyan Athens, Tenn.

9/5/2016 2:30 p.m Union& Athens, Tenn.

9/10/2016 2:00 p.m. Brenau Gainesville, Ga.

9/16/2016 4:30 p.m. William Carey Thomasville, Ga.

9/17/2016 4:30 p.m. Mobile Thomasville, Ga.

9/23/2016 4:30 p.m. Florida Memorial* Thomasville, Ga.

9/25/2016 1:00 p.m. St. Thomas* Thomasville, Ga.

9/29/2016 4:30 p.m. Webber International* Thomasville, Ga.

10/1/2016 3:30 p.m. Warner* Lake Wales, Fla.

10/6/2016 3:00 p.m. Johnson & Wales* Thomasville, Ga.

10/8/2016 2:00 p.m. Keiser*# Thomasville, Ga.

10/13/2016 11:00 a.m. Ave Maria* Ave Maria, Fla.

10/15/2016 3:30 p.m. Southeastern* Lakeland, Fla.

10/22/2016 2:00 p.m. South Carolina Beaufort* Bluffton, S.C.

10/26/2016 1:00 p.m. SCAD-Savannah* Savannah, Ga.

11/5/2016 TBA Sun Conference Quater-final TBA

11/8/2016 TBA Sun Conference Semi-final TBA

11/11/2016 TBA Sun Conference Final TBA

All game times are in eastern time standard.

Home games in bold # Senior Day & Neutral Site * Sun Conference Matchup team roster

# Name Pos. Year Height Hometown/Previous School 00 Kara Houston GK So. Melbourne, FL/Polk State

1 Rachel Lopez GK RS-Jr. Orlando, FL/Nova Southeastern

2 Dara Propst D Sr. Sanford, FL/Lake Mary H.S.

3 Luciane Wentz MF Sr. Porto Algere, Brazil/William Carey

4 Olivia Taylor F Jr. Leeds, England/Notre Dame Sixth Form

5 Mariah McKinney D Fr. Navarre, FL/Navarre H.S.

6 Ciera McGriff F So. Thomasville, GA/Thomasville H.S.

7 Linnea Roivas MF Jr. Norrköping, Sweden/Kunskapsgymnasiet

8 Anna Felixson MF Jr. Grimsas, Sweden/UNOH

9 Aliya Callaghan D So. Crawfordville, FL/Wakulla H.S.

11 Anna Engman D Fr. Orebro, Sweden/Karolinska Laroverket

12 Sierra Robinson D/GK Jr. Tallahassee, FL/Leon H.S.

13 Milene Anstett D Sr. Bitschhoffen, France

14 Anna Gray F So. Devon, England/Petroc College

15 Kaleigh Premo MF Jr. Deltona, FL/Deltona H.S.

16 Dana Blough F So. Cairo, GA/Cairo H.S.

17 Rebekah Wiltshire F Jr. Brentford, England/Oakland’s College

18 Angie Gutierrez MF Fr. Thomasville, GA/Thomasville County Central H.S.

19 Kayla Folse F Fr. Navarre, FL/Navarre H.S.

20 Katy Hanscomb MF So. Bath, England/Kings College Taunton

21 Madison Buechner MF Jr. Grand Rapids, MI/Iowa Lakes

22 Daniella Pistelli F Fr. Thomasville, GA/Thomasville H.S.

23 Zombria Morrow F Fr. Thomasville, GA/Thomasville H.S.

24 Hilda Trejo MF Fr. Cairo, Ga/Cairo H.S. 5 player profiles

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#00 - Kara Houston #1 - Rachel Lopez 5’3” - Sophomore - Melbourne, Fla. 6’0” - Senior - Orlando, Fla. Goalkeeper Goalkeeper

#2 - Dara Propst #3 - Luciane Wentz 5’4” - Senior - Sanford, Fla. 5’6” - Senior - Porto Algere, Brazil Defender Midfielder 6 7 player profiles

#4 - Olivia Taylor #5 - Mariah McKinney 5’4” - Junior- Leeds, England 5’8” - Freshman - Navarre, Fla. Forward Defender

#6 - Ciera McGriff-Duncan #7 - Linnea Roivas 5’7” - Sophomore - Thomasville, Ga. 5’5” - Junior - Sweden Forward Midfielder 6 7 player profiles player profiles

#8 - Anna Felixson #9 - Aliya Callaghan 5’9” - Junior - Grimsas, Sweden 5’3” - Sophomore - Crawfordville, Fla. Midfielder Defender

#11 - Anna Engman #12 - Sierra Robinson 5’6” - Freshman - Orebro, Sweden 5’10” - Junior - Tallahassee, Fla. Defender Defender/Goalkeeper 8 9 player profiles

#13 - Milene Anstett #14 - Anna Gray 5’6” - Senior - Bitschhoffen, France 5’6” - Sophomore - Devon, Englans Defender Forward

#15 - Kaleigh Premo #16 - Dana Blough 5’8” - Junior - Deltona, Fla. 5’4” - Sophomore - Cairo, Ga. Midfielder Forward 8 9 player profiles player profiles

#17 - Rebekah Wiltshire #18 - Angie Guterrez 5’8” - Senior - Brentford, England 5’4” - Freshman - Thomasville, Ga. Forward Midfielder

#19 - Kayla Folse #20 - Katy Hanscomb 5’1” - Freshman - Navarre, Fla. 5’6” - Sophomore - Bath, England Forward Midfielder 10 11 player profiles

#21 - Madison Buechner #22 - Daniella Pistelli 5’7” - Junior - Grand Rapids, Mich. 5’4” - Freshman - Thomasville, Ga. Forward Forward

#23 - Zombria Morrow #24 - Hilda Trejo 5’4” - Freshman - Thomasville, Ga. 5’0” - Freshman - Cairo, Ga. Forward Midfielder 11 head coach Julie Orlowski Head Coach [email protected]

Julie Orlowski enters her fourth season as Thomas Uni- versity’s head women’s soccer coach. Orlowski joined the Night Hawk athletic department in February 2013.

Orlowski spent the previous twelve seasons of her coach- ing career prior to Thomas as the head coach of the Stet- son University (NCAA Division I) women’s soccer program. During her time as a Hatter, she recorded 88 wins while her teams reached the Atlantic Sun Tournament each year from 2003-2010. The Hatters reached the Atlantic Sun conference title match in 2006. At Stetson, Orlows- ki coached 28 All-Conference performers, including 11 first team selections. In her twelve seasons, Orlowski also fielded the league’s Defensive Player of the Year (twice), Offensive Player of the Year (twice), and Freshman Player of the Year (twice). She was also the 2007 Atlantic Sun Conference Coach of the Year and NISOA Central Coach of the Year.

Stetson’s women’s soccer program also excelled in the classroom under Orlowski’s tutelage earning four NSCAA All-Academic selections, six CoSIDA Ac- ademic All-Region selections, and public recognition from the NCAA for the program’s outstanding Academic Performance Rate. Coach Orlowski has also been heavily involved in various administra- tive roles within the NCAA serving on the NCAA National Committee from 2009-2013 and the NCAA Regional Advisory Committee from 2006-2013.

Prior to Stetson, Orlowski served as the assistant coach at the University of South Florida and was the head coach at Boise State University, University of North Florida, and Sun Conference rival St. Thomas University. As a note of record, Orlowski started or resurrected each of these three pro- grams. Orlowski holds a United States Soccer Federation “B” License. She is a state coach for the Florida Youth Soccer Association and has served as an Olympic Development Program instructor.

Orlowski received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Florida International Univer- sity where she was a four year starter and team captain with the women’s soccer team. Orlowski earned a Master of Science in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University in 1995.

Currently, Orlowski resides in Thomasville, Ga.

12 13 head coach 2015 season results

Overall Pct. Conf. Pct. Home Away Neutral 11-9-0 .550 6-4-0 .600 7-1-0 3-7-0 1-1

Date Opponent Location Result 8/21/2015 #10 Mobile Mobile, Ala. L 0-2 8/32/2015 #9 William Carey Hattiesburg, Miss. L 0-4 8/27/2015 (RV) Auburn Montgomery Montgomery, Ala. W 3-2 8/30/2015 Brenau Thomasville, Ga. W 3-2 9/4/2015 Middle Georgia Macon, Ga. L, 2-5 9/11/2015 Columbia College Columbia, S.C. L 0-1 9/19/2015 (RV) Auburn Montgomery Thomasville, Ga. W 3-2 9/25/2015 Florida Memorial* Miami Gardens, Fla. W 3-1 9/27/2015 #23 St. Thomas* Miami Gardens, Fla. L, 0-1 10/1/2015 Webber International* Babson Park, Fla. L, 0-4 10/3/2015 Warner* Thomasville, Ga. L 3-4 10/9/2015 Johnson & Wales* North Miami, Fla. W 1-0 10/11/2015 Keiser* West Palm Beach, Fla. L 0-4 10/15/2015 Ave Maria* Thomasville, Ga. W 3-0 10/17/2015 Southeastern* Thomasville, Ga. W 4-2 10/24/2015 South Carolina Beaufort* Thomasville, Ga. W 4-0 10/28/2015 #19 SCAD-Savannah* Thomasville, Ga. W 3-2

Sun Conference Tournament 11/9/2015 Webber International Thomasville, Ga. W 3-2 11/13/2015 SCAD-Savannah Savannah, Ga. W 3-2 11/14/2015 Keiser Savannah, Ga. L 1-0

Home games in bold * Sun Conference Matchup 12 13 2015 individual stats

14 15 2015 individual stats 2015 achievenments

2015-2016 NSCAA Team Academic Award: 3.34 GPA

2015-2016 Naia scholar Team Award: 3.34 GPA

All-Conference first Team: mackenzie dolan All-Conference second team: alyssa denton and adrianna johnson all-conference honorable mention: sara-ann hartley Academic All-Conference: linnea roivas, olivia taylor and amy walker

sara-ann hartley adrianna johnson mackenzie dolan alyssa Denton

14 15 2016 OPPONENTS 2016 opponents

Columbia College @GoKoalas August 20, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. | Thomasville, Ga.

Coach: Joshua Kiper | 2015 Record: 13-5 (8-2 Appalachian Athletic)

The Breakdown: The Koalas are coming off a successful 2015 campaign with 13 wins, but slipped in the Appalachian Athletic Conference quarter-finals 1-0 to Truett-McConnell. Colum- bia College graduated four seniors from last season’s squad, but return a core group of players. Columbia started last season with a 7-1 record before falling at Converse in overtime. The Koalas then went on a four-game winning streak before they got edged by Reinhardt, who won the conference regular season and conference tournament, for their first conference loss of the season.

Conference player of the year and golden boot winner for most goals scored in the conference, Ashley Tanner, returns to the Koalas for her senior campaign. The forward found the back of the net 18 times during the season and provided 16 assists on the year. Columbia’s midfielder, Ruby Hallam, was also named the freshman of the year. Hallam netted 10 goals and dished seven assists for 27 points during the season. The squad had a total of four players named to the all-conference first team.

Middle Georgia State University @MGAKnights August 28, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. | Thomasville, Ga.

Coach: Vinny Gill | 2015 Record: 12-7 (3-5 Southern States)

The Breakdown: The Night Hawks continue their onslaught of non-conference opponents with above .500 records from last season with the Knights of Middle Georgia State Universi- ty (formally Middle Georgia College). MGSU boasted a 12-7 record last year with a loss to the third ranked team in the country, William Carey University, in the Southern States Conference semi-finals of the conference tournament.

The Knights were victorious in eight of their first nine games in the 2015 campaign before dropping three straight to conference opponents. Middle Georgia dropped to games to No. 6 University of Mobile and No. 3 William Carey respectively before wrapping up the regular sea- son on a two-game winning streak. Last season they broke into the NAIA coaches top 25 for the first time in school history, coming in at 24.

The Knights and Thomas University met in Macon, Ga. last season. MGSU came away with a 5-2 victory.

Tennessee Wesleyan University @TWBulldogs September 3, 2016 | Noon | Athens, Tenn.

Coach: Naomi Kolarvoa | 2015 Record: 7-8-3 (5-3-2 Appalachian Athletic)

The Breakdown: Thomas University takes to the road for the first time during the 2016 season with a road trip to Athens, Tenn. to play Tennessee Wesleyan University (formally Tennessee Wesleyan College) in its own tournament. The Bulldogs ended the 2015 season just shy of .500 and fell to Union College, 1-0, in the Appalachian Athletic Conference quarter-finals.

TWU started the season 0-2-1 before picking of its first win of the season, 3-2 in double over- time, against The Sun Conference rival University of South Carolina Beaufort on the road. The Bulldogs traded wins and losses before they won two straight against conference opponents Montreat College and Milligan College respectively. They ended the regular season with a 2-1-2 record.

Bulldogs’ goalkeeper, Taylor Young, earned a spot on the all-conference second team and returns for her junior season. Young started 14 games for TWU and made 17 appearances. She led the team with 87 saves and held a 77 percent save percentage. 17 2016 opponents

Union College @UnionBulldogs September 5, 2016 | 2:30 p.m. | Athens, Tenn.

Coach: Camila Mendes | 2015 Record: 12-5-3 (4-3-3 Appalachian Athletic)

The Breakdown: The Night Hawks complete the Tennessee Wesleyan University Tournament with a matchup against the Union College Bulldogs. The Bulldogs compiled a 12-5-3 record last season, their first winning season since 2012. The young squad graduated only four se- niors and look to build on the success from last season.

The Bulldogs started last season winners of four of their first five matches before they fell to Tennessee Wesleyan, 1-0, in their conference opener. They then ran a record of 4-1-2 before they lost to conference opponent Reinhardt who won the conference regular season and tour- nament titles. Union ended the regular season on a three-game winning streak before they fell to Reinhardt in the tournament semi-finals.

Bulldogs midfielder, Tuany Miguel, was named to the Appalachian Athletic Conference second team. Miguel scored four goals last season and returns to Union for her senior year.

Brenau University @BUGoldenTigers September 10, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. | Gainesville, Ga.

Coach: Mike Lochstampfor | 2015 Record: 7-10 (3-5 Southern States)

The Breakdown: Thomas University remains on the road to take on Brenau University in Gainesville, Ga. The Golden Tigers fell just short of a .500 season and ended their season against the sixth ranked team in the nation, Mobile University, in the Southern States Athletic Conference first round. Brenau began the 2015 campaign with a 3-1 record, its only loss coming against the Night Hawks, 3-2 in double overtime, in Thomasville. The Golden Tigers went on a stretch where they lost six of seven matches, but defeated conference opponent Bethel University, 2-1, in the regular season finale. Brenau’s forward, Tiffany Raygor, was named to the SSAC all-freshman team. Raygor led the team in goals with seven and tied the team lead with three assists. The Night Hawks have played the Golden Tigers the past three years, including a 3-2 victory for Thomas University in double overtime. Brenau won 3-0 in 2014, while TU came out on top 5-3 in 2013.

William Carey University @CareyAthletics September 16, 2016 | 4:30 p.m. | Thomasville, Ga.

Coach: Danny Owens | 2015 Record: 17-3-2 (8-0 Southern States)

The Breakdown: The Night Hawks host The Sun Conference/Southern States Challenge and start with a matchup against William Carey University. The Crusaders were ranked in the top 10 last season and reached the second round of the NAIA National Championship with a 2-0 loss to No. 4 Spring Arbor University.

William Carey started the season 3-0 before they fell to the top team in the country Lindsey Wilson, 1-0, at home. The Crusaders then reeled off a 14-game undefeated streak with a record of 13-0-1 before they slipped to the University of Mobile, 1-0, in the Southern States Confer- ence tournament finals.

Senior defender Brittany Lang and senior midfielder Sue Kumaning were named to the NAIA all-American second team, while junior defender Julia Appelberg, freshman goalie Abby Bara- vik and freshman defender Jamie Holifield earned third team all-American honors.

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University of Mobile @MobileRams September 17, 2016 | 4:30 p.m. | Thomasville, Ga.

Coach: Brian Person | 2015 Record: 19-3 (6-2 Southern States)

The Breakdown: Thomas University wraps up the non-conference portion of the schedule with a battle against the University of Mobile Rams. The Rams were ranked as high as fifth in the country last season. Mobile and TU each opened the season against each other last year with the Rams winning 1-0.

The Rams opened the 2015 campaign with a 9-0 record before they started Southern States Conference play with a 2-1 loss against sixth ranked Martin Methodist. Mobile took the South- ern States Conference Tournament crown and earned a spot in the NAIA National Champion- ship. The Rams fell in the quarter-finals, 2-1 in double overtime, to sixth ranked Benedictine College.

Four Mobile players were named to NAIA all-American teams. Junior defender Leah Corse earned second team honors, while sophomore midfielder Cayla Hebert was named to the third team. Senior forward Katie Compton and junior forward Tyler-Rae Molloy were honorable men- tion selections.

Florida Memorial University @GoFmuLions September 23, 2016 | 4:30 p.m. | Thomasville, Ga.

Coach: Maria Mora | 2015 Record: 2-13 (1-9 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: Florida Memorial University struggled in the 2015 campaign, winning only two games, but look to grow with only graduating one senior from a season ago. Head coach Maria Mora takes the reigns for the Lions for the first time this season. Mora was an assistant at conference opponent Johnson & Wales University.

FMU picked up its first win last season with a 6-0 win over in Jack- sonville, Fla. The Lions topped conference rival Warner University, 3-1, in Lake Wales, Fla. for their lone conference victory of the season.

Freshman forward Petrice Brooks led the Lions in scoring with seven goals, one assist and 15 points in 11 games for FMU.

St. Thomas University @STU_Athletics September 25, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. | Thomasville, Ga.

Coach: Michelle Smith | 2015 Record: 11-7 (7-3 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: St. Thomas University looks to build on the success from a season ago where the Bobcats advanced to the second round of The Sun Conference Tournament for the first time since 2013. STU advanced to the second round of the NAIA National Championship that season.

The Bobcats started last season with a 1-3 record with all three losses coming in overtime at home. St. Thomas bounced back with a 4-1 record in the next five games. They closed the regular season with a 5-1 record and took a 6-1 loss to Keiser University in the second round of The Sun Conference Tournament.

Forward Sharon Tejeda was named to the second-team all-Sun Conference and returns for her senior season, while midfielder Sarah Lyppert Thomsson was selected as all-conference honor- able mention and returns for her junior campaign.

The Bobcats knocked off TU 1-0 in Miami Gardens, Fla. last season. 19 2016 opponents

Webber International Universirty @WebberAthletics September 29, 2016 | 4:30 p.m. | Thomasville, Ga.

Coach: Ashley Cockrell | 2015 Record: 5-11 (5-5 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: Last season the Webber Warriors were unable to collect a non-conference victory, but put together a .500 Sun Conference season at 5-5. The Night Hawks ended the Warriors’ season last year with a 3-2 victory in The Sun Conference Tournament in Thomas- ville, Ga.

Last year’s young squad graduated five seniors and held 16 freshman and sophomores on the team. The team looks to replace Cierra Abundez who was The Sun Conference player of the year with 20 goals, four assists and 44 points. Jenna Murphy returns for her senior campaign. The returning goal scoring leader netted seven goals with two assists and 16 points.

Webber knocked off Thomas University, 4-0, in the regular season, while the Knight Hawks took a 3-2 victory in the conference tournament a year ago.

Warner University @WarnerRoyal October 1, 2016 | 3:30 p.m. | Lake Wales, Fla.

Coach: George Arroyo | 2015 Record: 9-10 (2-8 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: The Warner University Royals look to bounce back from the 2015 campaign where they went 2-8 in The Sun Conference. The Royals knocked off Thomas University, 4-3, in Thomasville, Ga. last season for one of their conference wins.

Warner took two wins and won the National Christian College Athletic Association regional tournament and qualified for the NCCAA National Tournament. In the national tournament, the Royals went 1-2 with a win against Columbia International University.

The Royals graduated their top three goal scorers from a season ago including Jamie Murray who found the back of the net 21 times. Kristen Isabelle looks to carry the load and returns for her junior season after scoring three goals with two assists last season.

Johnson & Wales University @JWUathleticsPVD October 6, 2016 | 3:00 p.m. | Thomasville, Ga.

Coach: Eric Dobrzanski | 2015 Record: 7-10 (4-6 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: Last season the Johnson and Wales Wildcats opened The Sun Conference season with three wins over Warner University, Ave Maria University and Southeastern Univer- sity respectively before the Night Hawks took a 1-0 victory over the Wildcats in Miami Gardens.

In the non-conference portion of the schedule, the Wildcats took victories over the University of Pikeville, Talladega College and Trinity Baptist College.

Johnson & Wales only graduated four senior from last year and return a core group of players with more experience.

Bailee Abrahamoff returns to Johnson & Wales for her senior season and will be the focal point for the offense this year. The second-team all-conference player led the team with seven goals and added an assist for 15 points. Sophomore midfielder Soleil Duplain steps in for a bigger role as she finished second on the team in scoring with four goals, one assist and nine points. 20 2016 opponents 2016 opponents

Keiser University @KUSeahawks October 8, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. | Thomasville, Ga.

Coach: Mat Dunn | 2015 Record: 16-3-1 (9-1 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: The Keiser University Seahawks look to build on its recent success of winning The Sun Conference Tournament last season and earning a spot in the NAIA National Cham- pionship in two straight seasons. Last year the Seahawks climbed as high as No. 3 in the NAIA coaches’ poll.

Keiser opened the 2015 season with a record of 8-1-1 before dropping its only conference game to SCAD-Savannah, 2-1, in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Seahawks then rolled through the re- maining conference game on route to a 1-0 victory over Thomas University in the finals of The Sun Conference Tournament. Martin Methodist College knocked off Keiser, 4-3, in the second round of the NAIA National Tournament.

Five Seahawks players were named 2015 NAIA all-Americans, led by Johanna Engberg who earned a spot on the third team. Olivia White, Ebba Blomqvist, Louise Andersson and Linnea Lindmark were all named honorable mentions.

Ave Maria University @Gyrenes October 13, 2016 | 11:00 a.m. | Ave Maria, Fla.

Coach: Frank Frostino | 2015 Record: 6-10 (2-8 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: Ave Maria University looks to bounce back after the 2015 season where the Gyrenes collected two Sun Conference victories. Last year Ave Maria compiled a 4-2 non-con- ference record.

Both of the Gyrenes conference wins came at home against Florida Memorial, 4-2, and Webber International University, 4-3.

Ave Maria graduated three seniors from a season ago and return 10 freshman and sophomores with a year of experience under their belt. Alexia Mazzoccone returns for her junior season after she led the team in scoring with eight goals, two assists and 18 points last year. Midfield- er Sarah McBride returns for her sophomore campaign after she tied for second in scoring with seven goals, two assists and 16 points.

Thomas University met the Gyrenes one time last season with the Night Hawks coming out on top, 3-0, in Thomasville, Ga.

Southeastern University @FireAthletics October 15, 2016 | 3:30 p.m. | Lakeland, Fla.

Coach: Randy Belli | 2015 Record: 10-7 (5-5 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: Last season Southeastern University made The Sun Conference Tournament for the first time since 2011. The Fire compiled back-to-back winning seasons the past two years, the first years with a winning record since 2010.

Southeastern started last season with a 6-1 record before they fell to Keiser University for its first conference loss of the season. They ended the regular season with a 4-0 win over Ave Ma- ria University on senior day and closed out the season with a 3-0 loss to St. Thomas University in The Sun Conference Tournament.

Alyssa Kaminski was named a Sun Conference honorable mention player last season with sev- en goals and an assists in 10 games for the Fire and returns for her senior season.

The Night Hawks knocked off Southeastern, 4-2, last season in Thomasville, Ga. 21 2016 opponents

University of South Carolina-Beaufort @USCBAthletics October 22, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. | Bluffton, S.C.

Coach: Ed Heberling | 2015 Record: 5-12-1 (5-5 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: A difficult non-conference schedule prepared the University of South Caroli- na-Beaufort to compile a .500 record in The Sun Conference last season. It was the first season that the Sand Sharks came out even in the conference schedule.

The Sand Sharks won a stretch of three conference games in a row against Florida Memorial University, 6-1, Warner University, 4-2, and Webber International University, 4-3, respectively last season. USCB closed the 2015 season on a two-game losing streak including a 4-0 loss to Thomas University in the season finale.

The Sand Sharks had three players earn The Sun Conference honorable mention team last season. Forward Hayley Pina is the only returning player who set a single-season school record with nine goals and 23 points last season.

SCAD-Savannah @SCAD_SavSports October 26, 2016 | 4:30 p.m. | Savannah, Ga.

Coach: Rebecca Gunn | 2015 Record: 12-5-2 (9-1 The Sun Conference)

The Breakdown: SCAD-Savannah ended the 2015 with one blemish on its Sun Conference schedule, collected the 2015 Sun Conference regular season championship and were ranked 19th in the NAIA top 25 coaches’ poll. Thomas University upset the regular season champs, 3-2, in the conference tournament semi-finals.

SCAD-Savannah finished a difficult non-conference portion of its schedule with a 3-4-2 record. The Bees took a 1-0 win at home in overtime against St. Thomas University before cruising through conference schedule. The Night Hawks topped SCAD-Savannah 3-2 in Thomasville, Ga. in the regular season finale. Thomas University defeated the Bees in back-to-back games to end the 2015 season.

Four SCAD-Savannah players were named NAIA all-American honorable mentions from last season. All four players were seniors last year.

The Sun Conference Tournament @TSCSports

November 5, 2016 | Sun Conference Quaterfinal November 8, 2016 | Sun Conference Semifinal November 11, 2016 | Sun Conference Final

22 2016 opponents athletic facilities

In the fall of 2012, Thomas University opened its West Campus, which is locat- ed at the corner of Pinetree Boulevard and Magnolia Street in Thomasville, Ga., about one mile from the Main Campus. West Campus contains the athletic de- partment’s offices, new Student Life Center, which is home to TU’s athletic training room and state-of-the-art fitness center and weight room, and newly reno- vated gymnasium.

Welcome Lobby in the Student Life Center When you arrive at the Thomas University Athletic Department, you will be greeted by our staff with open arms. Once inside the building, visitors will see our Champions Wall that features past conference championships, national tournament qualifiers, individual recognitions, coach of the year plaques, retired jerseys, national championship tro- phies, and an assortment of other awards. Guests to the athletic department can relax in our comfy seating area and read a magazine or watch programming on our big screen television.

Staff Offices & Magnolia Conference Room The athletic department offices are housed within the Magnolia Street complex. This area of the building features ample space for each coaching staff, administrator, and our sports information department. The office entrance area houses a conference wall that features placards of all Sun Conference members and a sitting area highlighted by the 2004 NAIA Softball National Championship trophy and rings. Just a few steps past the entrance lobby sits the Magnolia Conference Room. There, the TU Athletic Department holds staff meetings, team meetings, pre-game meals, hosts recruits, watches training videos, and uses as a common work place for staff. Teams hold their film sessions, media day meetings, post-game inter- views, and other activities in this room on a daily basis. The Magnolia Conference Room features a large table top surface with seating room for groups ranging from two to 25 plus. The room also features a big screen television for film sessions, news, and training videos.

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Fitness Center/Weight Room Whether you are looking to add inches to your biceps, drop inches from your weight line, or get in a daily healthy fitness routine, the Thomas University Fitness Center and Weight Room are open to all TU students, staff, and faculty during set hours. The fitness center and weight room equipment includes a full range of free weights, supported weights, lifting stations, strength machines, elliptical trainers, treadmills, and bicycles both recumbent and up right. All visitors must present their Thomas University ID upon entry and use a green towel to clean and wipe down the equipment when use is completed.

TU Soccer Complex Nestled into the historic woodland community in southeast Thomasville, the Thomas University Soccer Complex is located on Thomas’ main campus in the northwest corner. The 500 fan capacity facility was constructed in 1997 and was skimmed, leveled, and returfed in the summer of 2015.

The TU Soccer complex boasts a two-story press box building. The open-aired facility houses a camera hut and shooting station on the second floor. The bottom floor has an eight-person seating area that has open access to wifi and a hard wire connection for live vid- eo, live stats, and play-by-play commentating. This area also houses the scoreboard controller and sound system.

Opponents and the Night Hawks have a covered bench and spacious sidelines to prepare and warm up reserves who are entering a compeition. The TU Soccer Complex also houses an athletic training facil- ity and a concessions trailer. 24 athletic facilities

Athletic Training Room The athletic training room (ATR) is designed to allow TU’s athletic training staff to prevent injuries, evalu- ate student-athletes who may have suffered an injury, and offer aid with general questions about sports medicine, injury prevention, health, and fitness. The over 1,600 square foot facility is equipped with ob- servation tables, first aid supplies, rehabilitation equipment, and a 800 square foot cold whirlpool room. The training room serves as a center for student-athletes who have suffered an injury that may require rehabilitation to a muscle group. The ATR enables athletic trainers to process information to follow-up with student-athletes who suffer an injury to ensure they have recovered completely in the future.

Athletic Training Room Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m.-Noon

Visiting Team Information •The Athletic Training Room (ATR) is located at 1550A Magnolia Street on Thomas University’s West Campus inside the Student Life Building. •The ATR is open at least one hour prior to game time and 30 minutes after the game’s completion. •A Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) will be present at all home events and competitions. •The ATR has an ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrocollator packs, and an ice machine available. •Emergency equipment available includes: AED, splint kit, spine board, and crutches. •Each team will be provided with water and cups or water bottles. •The TU athletic training staff will assist teams trav- eling without an ATC, but please contact the TU’s athletic training office ahead of time to make ar- rangements. •Teams traveling without an ATC must bring their own medical kit. •If your team is traveling with an ATC and needs to use the ATR, please contact the TU ATR to set up a treatment time.

25 university profile

Thomas University is an independent, not-for-profit, regionally-accred- ited institution whose mission is to provide an educational experience Degree Programs that explores and develops each student’s full potential. Quality edu- • 2 Associate Degree Programs cation is offered through a highly interactive dynamic learning envi- • 16 Bachelor’s Degree Programs ronment. • 4 Master’s Degree Programs • 1 Dual Master’s Degree Program Students are challenged through rigorous intellectual studies by fac- • 2 Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Education Programs ulty members who are valued for their professional excellence and ex- • 2 Graduate Certificate Programs pertise both in teaching and in their disciplines. TU faculty choose to • 2 Undergraduate Certificate Programs teach at Thomas University because of their commitment to teaching and scholarship in the student-centered environment of a small private Class types include traditional face-to- university. They strive for scholarly and professional achievement as face, hybrid and completely online. well as service to the student body, university and wider community.

TU offers students the opportunity to connect with campus life and with the community at large. Campus activities embrace the city of Thomasville and Thomas County. TU’s campus extends to satellite programs in Tallahassee, Fla.; Moultrie, Ga.; Bainbridge, Ga.; and six other MEd satellite campuses throughout the state of Georgia. In addi- tion, many students complete degrees through TU’s online programs.

Many of our students bring the community to us. Our student body in- cludes local professionals returning to college to further their careers. They often bring real world applications to the academic exchange. Our students are ethnically diverse members of our community’s workforce at all levels who choose to pursue educational goals.

Thomas University consists of 74 acres on two campuses in Thomas- ville, Georgia, which is about 34 miles north of Tallahassee, Florida, via U.S. Hwy. 319 and 46 miles from Valdosta, Georgia, via Hwy. 84, which places the city conveniently near Interstates 10 and 75.

26 27 administrative staff

Dr. James Sheppard Mike Lee Ricky Zambrano President Athletic Director Associate Athletic Director

Tanner Ives Jodi Yambor Terry Maul Sports Information Director Sports Psychologist Faculty Athletic Representative

Brandee Zambrano Daniel Parker Corey Potter Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach 27 Green and White

One Team.

One Mission.

One Focus.

FINISH THE TASK!