LADYHAWKSBASKETBALL 2011-12 MEDIA GUIDE

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School Information 2011-12 Shorter University Women’s Basketball Media Guide Location...... Rome, Georgia Founded...... 1873 Introduction...... 3-7 Enrollment...... 2,900 Contents/Quick Facts...... 3 President...... Dr. Donald Dowless Shorter University...... 4-5 Director of Athletics...... Bill Peterson President, Dr. Donald Dowless...... 6 Athletic Department Phone...... (706) 233-7347 Director of Athletics, Bill Peterson...... 7 Nickname...... Lady Hawks Colors...... Royal Blue & White Season Preview...... 8-11 Affiliation...... NAIA Division I* 2011-12 Outlook/Schedule...... 8-9 Conference...... Southern States Athletic 2011-12 Roster...... 10 Home Court...... Winthrop-King Centre Media Roster...... 11 Capacity...... 2,000

Team Personnel...... 12-14 Coaching Staff Head Coach, Vic Mitchell...... 12 Head Coach...... Vic Mitchell Coaching Staff...... 13 Alma Mater...... University of Georgia, 1984 Support Staff...... 14 Career Record...... 347-290 (.545) Phone...... (706) 233-7344 E-mail...... [email protected] Player Profiles...... 15-21 Assistant Coach...... Joanna Reitz Returners...... 15-20 Alma Mater...... Covenant Collge, 2006 Newcomers...... 21 Phone...... (706) 233-7348 E-mail...... [email protected] Program Information...... 22-25 Graduate Assistant Coach...... Kris Seigenthaler Winthrop-King Centre...... 22-23 Alma Mater...... University of Montevallo, 2011 HawkNation...... 24 E-mail...... [email protected] 6th Player Club...... 25 Student Assistant Coach...... Troyanna Vickers

2010-11 Recap...... 26-28 Team Information 2010-11 Review...... 26-27 2010-11 Record...... 24-8 2010-11 Results/Final Standings...... 27 2010-11 SSAC Record/Finish...... 13-3/3rd SSAC East Statistics...... 28 Starters Returning/Lost...... 5/0 Letterwinners Returning/Lost...... 12/2 Records Section...... 29-33 All-Time Results...... 29 Women’s Basketball History Record Books...... 30 First Year of Women’s Basketball...... 1973-74 All-Time Player Honors...... 31 All-Time Record...... 604-506 (.544) Lady Hawk Greats...... 32-33 Conference Championships (Last)...... 1 (1994-95) Postseason Appearances (Last)...... 4 (2010-11) Fly With Us: NCAA Division II...... 34 Sports Information The 2011-12 Shorter University Women’s Basketball Media Sports Information Director...... Matt Green Guide is a production of the Shorter University Sports Alma Mater...... Hampden-Sydney College, 2007 Information Department. Written, edited and designed by Phone...... (706) 233-7468 Senior Associate Athletic Director and Sports Information E-mail...... [email protected] Official Website...... goshorterhakws.com Director, Matt Green. Photography by Matt Green, Tracey Long, Aimee Madden, Greg Thompson and Dawn Tolbert. Electronic *Shorter has been accepted for membership into NCAA Division II version available online at goshorterhawks.com. and is currently in year one of a three-year transition period.

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SHORTER UNIVERSITY

On June 1, 2010, Shorter College became Shorter University, a two-year journey that resulted in the 138-year old institution becoming Rome’s only university. Shorter continues to pride itself on being a Christian University committed to excellence in academics. Shorter also continues to pursue its mission to inspire students to make commitments to lifelong learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, community and social leadership and global awareness.

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PRESIDENT, DR. DONALD DOWLESS

Dr. Donald V. Dowless became Shorter University’s 19th president effective June 1, 2011. “Dr. Donald Dowless has strong credentials in the areas of Christian commitment, higher education administration, fundraising, and ministry,” said Shorter University Trustee Chairman Dr. Nelson Price in announcing his appointment. “The integration of faith and learning is the foundation of his accomplishments as he has risen through the academic ranks,” Dr. Price added. “He knows academia inside and out, and what is most impressive about Dr. Dowless is his love for the Lord and his desire to honor Him with all his heart, soul, and mind. His passion for seeing students grow strong in the Christian faith and for knowing their academic disciplines is evident. “We are grateful for the progress Shorter University made under Dr. Newman’s leadership, and we are sure to keep the momentum of success under our new leader, Dr. Donald Dowless.” Dr. Dowless came to Shorter from North Greenville University, where he served for five years as vice president for academics. Having earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Baylor University in 1989, Dr. Dowless began his academic career as an assistant professor of religion at Charleston Southern University. He rose through the ranks by becoming chair of the Department of Religion, then dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and then associate provost. In June 2006, he was named vice president for academic affairs at North Greenville University. At both North Greenville and Charleston Southern, Dr. Dowless served on SACS Reaffirmation of Accreditation leadership teams and helped lead the two institutions through successful 10-year reaffirmation processes. He also helped acquire the largest single scholarship endowment at Charleston Southern, approximately $500,000 from Charleston Heights Baptist Church. Throughout his career, Dr. Dowless has supported athletic programs as avenues for education and ministry. Dr. Dowless holds the Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In December 2009, he earned the Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University with an emphasis in fundraising and marketing. In Spring 2011, he received an honorary Doctor of Christian Leadership from North Greenville University. An ordained minister, Dr. Dowless has served as a supply pastor, as a pastor, and as a guest speaker at Baptist Pastor’s Conferences and at Baptist Associations. He and his wife, Teresa (pictured with Dr. Dowless on left), are dedicated to global missions and have led mission trips. He has taken part in mission trips, study tours and travel experiences in Mexico, Romania, Hungary, England, Scotland, Canada, Germany, the Caribbean, Guatemala, Costa Rica, France, and the Czech Republic.

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, BILL PETERSON

Bill Peterson enters his fifth year as Shorter University’s Director of Athletics. Since being named Director of Athletics in 2007, Peterson has guided Shorter’s athletic department into unprecedented levels of success. His decision-making and expertise have propelled Shorter to record finishes in the NACDA-Learfield Director’s Cup in each of the last four years, including a program-best third place finish following the 2010-2011 academic year. Peterson was named the Southern States Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year in 2010 and is currently spearheading Shorter’s exciting transition to NCAA Division II. Since 2007-2008, Shorter has won five national championships and 19 conference championships. Last year, Shorter won the NAIA Men’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field national championships -- the first two NAIA national championships in school history -- while the competitive cheerleading program completed a three-peat at the NCA Cheerleading National Championships in April. In Peterson’s tenure, Shorter has had 263 All-Conference honorees and 128 student-athletes honored as All-Americans. While the athletic achievements are numerous, the academic accomplishments and track record of community involvement of Shorter’s student-athletes clearly embodies his vision of excellence. Shorter’s number of NAIA Scholar-Athletes has grown from five in 2007-2008 to a record 28 in 2010-2011. Overall, 71 Shorter student-athletes have earned the title of NAIA Scholar-Athlete over the past four years while a total of 345 have been named to their respective Conference All-Academic teams. Shorter has boasted the Southern States Athletic Conference’s Female Honor Student-Athlete in each of the past three years -- Becca Thomas (2009), Whitni Tucker (2010) and Kelly Ellison (2011) Prior to taking the helm of the Hawks’ athletic program, -- and have seen Tucker and Ellison named the NAIA’s National Peterson served three years in the position of recruiting coordinator Emil S. Liston Award winners as the nation’s top female basketball for the Shorter University football team. He came to Shorter from players on account of playing ability, scholarship and character. Mount Paran Christian School in Kennesaw, Ga., where he served as The Shorter athletic department has become increasingly head baseball coach. In 2005, Peterson led Mount Paran to a school involved in the Greater Rome and surrounding communities, record 24 wins and a berth in the state finals while being named the helping to raise tens of thousands of dollars for a variety of Atlanta-Journal Constitution Coach of the Year. charitable organizations and causes including breast cancer Prior to coaching, Peterson was President and Co-Founder of research, childhood cancer awareness, financial support of Mal’s Horizon Medical Products (HMP), a publicly traded corporation Pals, Inc., and the support of military service men and women. headquartered in Atlanta. Shorter has been recognized nationally for its community Peterson played collegiate football at Texas Lutheran College service efforts as a Shorter team has been honored by the NAIA as where he was a member of the 1974 NAIA national championship a National Champions of Character Team Award winner in three of team coached by the legendary Jim Wacker. He finished his college the last four years -- Softball (2008), Baseball (2010) and Women’s career at Florida State University where he graduated in 1978 with Basketball (2011). a degree in Accounting. In January 2008, the NAIA announced that Peterson, Shorter Peterson’s father, Bill Sr., is credited with bringing the University and Rome-Floyd County had been awarded the bid for professional passing game to college football. Bill Sr., coached at the 2008 and 2009 NAIA Football National Championship to be held Florida State from 1960-70, at Rice University in 1971 and for the at the Hawks’ home football facility, Barron Stadium. Because of Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1972-73. the rampant success of the 2008 and 2009 championship games, Peterson and his wife, Joanna, have four children: Will, Molly, Peterson and the Rome Host Committee not only hosted the 2010 Ben and Sam. Will was a senior tight end for the 2008 Mid-South championshp contest, but also inked a long-term deal with the Conference Western Division champion Shorter football team and NAIA to host the Football National Championship through 2015. Ben is a sophomore offensive lineman for the 2011 Football Hawks.

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2011-12 OUTLOOK

By Jim O’Hara and Matt Green

GOAL SETTING IS VITAL to a team as it prepares to start a new season. Most goals are realistic, especially for those programs that have enjoyed success year after year. Some, however, wind up being unattainable. The Shorter University women’s basketball team has found itself in a goal-setting no-man’s land. Shorter has been successful to the tune of four consecutive 20-win seasons and a berth in the past two NAIA National Tournaments, but at the same time has yet to win a Southern States Athletic Conference regular season or tournament title and advance past the first round in the national tournament. Head coach Vic Mitchell feels that’s about to change. “We had a very successful season [in 2010-11],” Mitchell, who begins his 22nd season at Shorter, said of his Lady Hawks, who, with a senior-less roster last season, flew to a 24-8 record and claimed the coveted NAIA Champions of Character National Team Award for their extensive community outreach buoyed by a focus on transforming lives through Jesus Christ. “We’ve improved every year for the last four years,” said Mitchell, the 2011 SSAC Coach of the Year. “This year we’ve got to improve even more. Yes, we have been to the national playoffs the Two-time All-American Kelly Ellison has guided SU to consecutive last two years, but there are still some significant goals that we set national tournament appearances and needs just 86 assists to every year that we haven’t accomplished. I think this year’s team is become Shorter’s all-time assists leader in just three years. very committed to reaching those goals.” Boasting a roster with all the major players back from last We’re blessed to have her here at Shorter.” season’s team, including seven seniors who have the opportunity to Ellison leads a strong group of guards. Sophomore Emily Trew become the winningest class in program history, the Lady Hawks are stands ready to handle reserve point guard duties as the 5-6 player primed to reach those goals. from Dalton gained valuable playing time last year as a freshman, Back to serve as the team’s heart and soul is senior point guard playing in all but one of Shorter’s games. Kelly Ellison, who, since transferring to Shorter from Stetson in her “She knows her role and is ready to step in and provide the sophomore year, has become one of the most decorated players in minutes we need,” Mitchell said. “Both Kelly and Emily penetrate the program’s history both on and off the court. well and both have worked extremely hard on their outside shot.” On it, the 5-foot-6 Columbus native is a two-time NAIA All- Junior Aiste Pranciliauskaite, a native of Vilnius, Lithuania, also America and two-time All-SSAC pick. Ellison is 330 points short of returns to add depth at the point guard position. reaching 1,000 for her career and last year, averaged 10.3 points Senior Robyn Foster, a former standout at Coosa High in Rome a game while leading the Lady Hawks in assists and steals. Her 5.7 who transferred to Shorter last year from Roane State (Ala.), is assists per game ranked No. 5 in the country. deadly at the wing and can also handle point guard duties. Last Ellison begins the 2011-12 campaign ranked third all-time in season, the 5-4 Foster averaged 7.3 points and was second on the Shorter’s history in assists. She needs just 86 more to become the team in assists. Mitchell believes she will turn in an even better program’s all-time leader. performance this time around. When she’s not exhibiting her basketball skills, Ellison maintains “She’s a great perimeter defender and had a great off-season,” her perfect 4.0 grade point average that led to her being named said Mitchell. “What will make her even better is that this year she’s an NAIA Scholar-Athlete. Ellison was also named the SSAC’s more comfortable with what we do.” 2011 Female Honor Student-Athlete and, symbolizing her team’s Two more senior wings return to give the Lady Hawks a potent commitment to helping others, received the prestigious NAIA Emil outside shooting combination – Abbie Daniel and Allison Danner. S. Liston Award given to the nation’s top junior basketball player Last season, Daniel averaged 6.1 points and Danner chipped in based on scholarship, character and athletic ability. 5.6 points a game. Both connected on a steady 35 percent of their “[Your point guard] is the player who initiates everything shots beyond the three-point arc. offensively and defensively,” Mitchell said. “We feel we have the “Look for them to be outside threats for us,” Mitchell said of the best one in the country. She brings confidence to the team and duo. “Their strength is shooting the three-pointer.” makes everybody feel comfortable. Kelly is a great all-around player. Shooting outside and doing damage in the paint are what senior

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Damisha Moore provided Shorter in her first season with the Lady Joanna Reitz, a former standout at Covenant College who has Hawks last year after coming to SU from the University of Miami. been an assistant at Florida State for the past three years, takes Playing in the guard and forward slots, the 5-7 Moore led the over as Shorter’s top assistant and will work with post players in team in scoring (10.7) and rebounding (6.4) and joined Ellison as an addition to heading up defensive strategy and recruiting. NAIA All-America and All-SSAC selection. “I rely on my assistants a lot and Joanna is no different,” Mitchell “Damisha has tremendous offensive skills,” Mitchell said. “She said. “She brings a lot of intensity, quiet intensity, to the team and can knock down the three-pointer, penetrate or post up, and she’ll the players knew immediately she could help them.” be more comfortable out there now that she’s had a year with us. Kris Seigenthaler, who played four years at the University of We feel she’ll create a tough matchup for the teams we play.” Montevallo where she was the team captain, steps in as Shorter’s Three proven underclassmen return at the forward spot. Junior graduate assistant and former assistant coach Kristy Brown, who Shelby Farrer, the former SSAC Freshman of the Year who prepped has transitioned herself into an assistant professor in Shorter’s at nearby Model High, heads up that group after posting solid School of Education, will remain an integral part of the program as numbers of 8.4 points and 4.5 rebounds a game last season. team chaplain. “I think you’ll see Shelby being a lot more comfortable this year While achieving athletic goals is a priority for the Lady Hawks, in what she does,” said Mitchell. the most important goal remains a constant and a guiding principle Joining Farrer at the forward spot is junior Chelsi Matthews of for the Shorter women’s basketball program. Glencoe, Ala., who provided the Lady Hawks with 3.4 points and 3.2 Said Mitchell: “This team has built a foundation and that rebounds a game last season, and sophomore Lindsey Crawford of foundation is our faith in Jesus Christ.” Leesburg, who appeared in 24 games as a freshman and knocked down a strong 55 percent of her shots from the floor. When it comes to the physical play inside, the Lady Hawks will 2011-12 Schedule (all game times EST) rely on a pair of seniors who have shown they can hold their own in Date Opponent Time the paint – Megan Queen and Brittney Smith. Nov. 8 Coastal Georgia 6 pm As the tallest Lady Hawk, the 6-3 Queen came back from foot Nov. 11 vs. Tennessee Temple 6 pm surgery that sidelined her for the entire 2009-10 season and Nov. 12 vs. Morris 2 pm averaged 5.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in addition to leading Shorter Nov. 15 Reinhardt 6 pm with 50 blocks last season. Smith, a 2011 NAIA Scholar-Athlete, Nov. 18 Faulkner * 5:30 pm used her quickness and strength down low to give the team 3.8 Nov. 19 Auburn-Montgomery * 3 pm points and 2.8 rebounds a game in 2010-11. Nov. 28 at Reinhardt 5:30 pm “Not only are they strong inside,” Mitchell said of the tandem, Dec. 2 at Loyola (La.) * 6:30 pm “they both have the ability to step out and shoot the 15-footer. Dec. 3 vs. Xavier (La.) 3 pm Plus, it’s the same combination we’ve had for four years.” Dec. 10 at Coastal Georgia 5:30 pm With a large senior class dominating his roster, Mitchell used Dec. 12 at West Georgia 8 pm this year’s recruiting class of three transfers as a way to ease the Jan. 4 Xavier (La.) 6 pm burden of Shorter’s future transition. Jan. 6 Belhaven * 5:30 pm Junior guard Kristin Nash is the lone transfer that will suit up this Jan. 7 William Carey * 3 pm season for the Lady Hawks after the Stone Mountain, Ga., native Jan. 12 Southern Wesleyan * 6 pm made 30 appearances and seven starts while averaging 3.2 points, Jan. 14 at Emmanuel * 2 pm 2.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds in just over 20 minutes a game at Jan. 16 at Brenau * 6 pm NCAA Division I Belmont University. Jan. 19 Southern Poly * 6 pm Redshirting this season are sophomore point guard Ieshia Jan. 23 Berry 6 pm Alexander, a standout at Coosa High who previously played at North Jan. 26 Brewton-Parker * 6 pm Georgia, and junior guard Karisma Boykin who put up impressive numbers at Georgia College and State last season. Jan. 28 at Lee * 5 pm “Knowing we had the luxury of seven seniors we felt like we Jan. 30 Truett-McConnell * 6 pm needed players in the program to help in the future,” said Mitchell. Feb. 4 at Southern Wesleyan * 2 pm “All three were willing to sit out and help with our transition to Feb. 9 Emmanuel * 6 pm NCAA Division II next year.” Feb. 11 Brenau * 2 pm One player was forced to make an unexpected transition. Senior Feb. 13 at Southern Poly * 6 pm Troyanna Vickers, who suffered a second season-ending knee injury Feb. 16 at Berry 6 pm last season, will serve as a student assistant coach in 2011-12. Feb. 18 at Brewton-Parker * 12 pm “Troy brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm,” said Feb. 23 Lee * 6 pm Mitchell. “She’s still a teammate.” Feb. 25 at Truett-McConnell * 2 pm Mitchell welcomes several new faces to the bench this season. * Southern States Athletic Conference game

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2011-12 NUMERICAL AND ALPHABETICAL ROSTERS

Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/Previous School 2 Karisma Boykin PG 5-7 Jr. Carrollton, Ga./Georgia College and State University 3 Kristin Nash G 5-8 Jr. Stone Mountain, Ga./Belmont University 5 Abbie Daniel G 5-10 Sr. Dacula, Ga./Dacula High School 10 Emily Trew PG 5-6 So. Dalton, Ga./Northwest Whitfield High School 11 Kelly Ellison PG 5-6 Sr. Columbus, Ga./Stetson University 12 Ieshia Alexander PG 5-4 So. Rome, Ga./North Georgia College and State University 13 Aiste Pranciliauskaite PG 5-5 Jr. Vilnius, Lithuania/The Rock School 15 Chelsi Matthews F 5-10 Jr. Glencoe, Ala./Glencoe High School 21 Robyn Foster G 5-4 Sr. Rome, Ga./Roane State Community College 22 Damisha Moore G 5-7 Sr. Cartersville, Ga./University of Miami 23 Allison Danner G 5-10 Sr. Roswell, Ga./Pope High School 24 Lindsey Crawford F 6-1 So. Leesburg, Ga./Lee County High School 32 Brittney Smith F 5-10 Sr. Decatur, Ala./Austin High School 34 Shelby Farrer F 6-2 Jr. Rome, Ga./Model High School 40 Megan Queen C 6-3 Sr. Blue Ridge, Ga./Fannin County High School

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/Previous School 12 Ieshia Alexander PG 5-4 So. Rome, Ga./North Georgia College and State University 2 Karisma Boykin PG 5-7 Jr. Carrollton, Ga./Georgia College and State University 24 Lindsey Crawford F 6-1 So. Leesburg, Ga./Lee County High School 5 Abbie Daniel G 5-10 Sr. Dacula, Ga./Dacula High School 23 Allison Danner G 5-10 Sr. Roswell, Ga./Pope High School 11 Kelly Ellison PG 5-6 Sr. Columbus, Ga./Stetson University 34 Shelby Farrer F 6-2 Jr. Rome, Ga./Model High School 21 Robyn Foster G 5-4 Sr. Rome, Ga./Roane State Community College 15 Chelsi Matthews F 5-10 Jr. Glencoe, Ala./Glencoe High School 22 Damisha Moore G 5-7 Sr. Cartersville, Ga./University of Miami 3 Kristin Nash G 5-8 Jr. Stone Mountain, Ga./Belmont University 13 Aiste Pranciliauskaite PG 5-5 Jr. Vilnius, Lithuania/The Rock School 40 Megan Queen C 6-3 Sr. Blue Ridge, Ga./Fannin County High School 32 Brittney Smith F 5-10 Sr. Decatur, Ala./Austin High School 10 Emily Trew PG 5-6 So. Dalton, Ga./Northwest Whitfield High School

Head Coach: Vic Mitchell (22nd season, University of Georgia, 1984, 347-290 career record) Assistant Coach: Joanna Reitz (1st season, Covenant College, 2006) Assistant Coach: Kris Seigenthaler (1st season, University of Montevallo, 2011) Student Assistant Coach: Troyanna Vickers (1st season) Managers: Chris Edwards, Moriah King, Ali Witt

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MEDIA ROSTER

#2 Karisma Boykin #3 Kristin Nash #5 Abbie Daniel #10 Emily Trew JR • PG • 5-7 JR • G • 5-8 SR • G • 5-10 SO • PG • 5-6 Carrollton, Ga. Stone Mountain, Ga. Dacula, Ga. Dalton, Ga.

#11 Kelly Ellison #12 Ieshia Alexander #13 Aiste Pranciliauskaite #15 Chelsi Matthews SR • PG • 5-6 SO • PG • 5-4 JR • PG • 5-5 JR • F • 5-10 Columbus, Ga. Rome, Ga. Vilnius, Lithuania Glencoe, Ala.

#21 Robyn Foster #22 Damisha Moore #23 Allison Danner #24 Lindsey Crawford SR • G • 5-4 SR • G • 5-7 SR • G • 5-10 SO • F • 6-1 Rome, Ga. Cartersville, Ga. Roswell, Ga. Leesburg, Ga.

#32 Brittney Smith #34 Shelby Farrer #40 Megan Queen SR • F • 5-10 JR • F • 6-2 SR • C • 6-3 Decatur, Ala. Rome, Ga. Blue Ridge, Ga.

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HEAD COACH, VIC MITCHELL

earned the program’s first trip to the NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship, finishing the season ranked No. 25 in the country. During his tenure at Shorter, Mitchell has been named Conference Coach of the Year three times while leading the Lady Hawks to six 20-win campaigns. Mitchell graduated from the University of Georgia in 1984 with both his undergraduate and Master’s degrees. During his academic career at Georgia, Mitchell served as an undergraduate manager and graduate assistant coach for the men’s basketball team. He was part of the 1981-82 squad that reached the Final Four of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and also worked with the 1982-83 Bulldogs’ team that advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Tournament. Mitchell went on to coach for six years (1984-90) at Reinhardt where he was honored as the Region Coach of the Year in 1988-89.

THE MITCHELL LEDGER... Vic Mitchell Vic Mitchell has established himself Head Coach • 22nd Season as one of the nation’s best coaches 347-290 (.545) with 347 wins in 21 seasons at University of Georgia, 1984 Shorter. Mitchell has guided the Lady Hawks to an SSAC regular season championship and four NAIA Veteran head coach Vic Mitchell returns for his 22nd season at the National Tournament berths as helm of the Shorter University women’s basketball program, having well as a school record four straight already established himself as one of the most successful coaches in 20-win seasons since 2007-08. the entire country. Mitchell’s last 12 years on the Hill Over the past 21 years, Mitchell has developed Shorter have been especially successful as Mitchell has averaged women’s basketball into a consistent contender on the conference close to 16 wins a year while reaching 20 victories six times. and national levels. He has coached 54 Academic All-Conference selections, 30 All-Conference selections, 16 NAIA Scholar-Athletes, Year School Record six NAIA All-Americans including one three-time performer and a 1999-00 Shorter...... 22-10 pair of two-time selections, three Conference Freshmen of the Year, two Conference Players of the Year, one Kodak All-American and 2000-01 Shorter...... 13-18 three NAIA National Emil S. Liston Award winners. 2001-02 Shorter...... 21-11* On February 26, 2009, Mitchell won his 300th game at Shorter 2002-03 Shorter...... 13-17 with a 63-54 win over Reinhardt University, the school from which Mitchell came to Shorter in 1990. Entering the 2011-12 season, 2003-04 Shorter...... 17-14 Mitchell has won 347 games as Shorter’s head coach, and has 2004-05 Shorter...... 14-16 guided his Lady Hawks to four straight seasons of at least 20 wins - 2005-06 Shorter...... 15-15 the first time in program history that feat has been accomplished. Last season, Shorter’s 24 wins were the most for the program 2006-07 Shorter...... 13-16 since 1978-79 as the Lady Hawks secured the school’s third bid into 2007-08 Shorter...... 20-11 the NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship. 2008-09 Shorter...... 20-12 Mitchell was named the Southern States Athletic Conference Coach 2009-10 Shorter...... 22-10* of the Year as Shorter received an at-large berth into the national tournament for the second straight year. 2010-11 Shorter...... 24-8* In his fifth season as head coach of the Lady Hawks in 1994- Total...... 190-158 1995, Mitchell guided Shorter to the regular season conference * NAIA National Tournament appearance championship. In 2001-02, Mitchell’s charges went 21-11 and

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COACHING STAFF Joanna Reitz Kris Seigenthaler Assistant Coach Graduate Assistant 1st Season 1st Season Covenant College, 2006 University of Montevallo, 2011

Joanna Reitz, a native of Denver, Colo., Hailing from Murfreesboro, Tenn., Kris begins her first season on the Shorter Seigenthaler embarks on her first season University women’s basketball coaching as a graduate assistant on the Shorter staff. Reitz comes to Shorter with notable University women’s basketball staff. basketball experience. Seigenthaler holds a Bachelor of As a starting guard for four seasons at Science degree in Kinesiology and Health Covenant College, Reitz was a three-time Promotions from the University of team captain, earned Appalachian Athletic Conference first team Montevallo where she played as a shooting guard for four years. honors and was a three-time Academic All-AAC selection. While with Montevallo, Seigenthaler served as team captain in Reitz earned the AAC Champions of Character award in 2003, 2011 and was named to the Gulf South Conference Honor Roll in 2004 and 2005 and was named an NAIA Scholar-Athlete in both 2007. 2005 and 2006. Seigenthaler brings a handful of experiences to Shorter’s Before coming to Shorter, Reitz was a member of the Florida program. She was involved in the Olympic Development Program as State University women’s basketball staff as a teaching and an athletic trainer assistant and was also selected to a prestigious educational assistant. Reitz then moved to the position of women’s group of college students chosen to participate in the “So You Want basketball graduate assistant before being promoted to Director of to be a Coach” program presented by the WBCA. Recruiting Operations. Seigenthaler has also worked with Habitat for Humanity, While with the Seminoles, she helped guide the team to a pair Murfreesboro Elementary Pen Pals and Disaster Relief Support for of ACC regular season championships as well as an appearance in Tennessee. the NCAA Elite Eight. Reitz holds a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science with a concentration in Physical Therapy in addition to a Master of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Business Administration from Florida State.

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SUPPORT STAFF Troyanna Vickers Chris Edwards Student Assistant Student Manager 1st Season 3rd Season Shorter University, Class of 2012 Shorter University, Class of 2012

Troyanna Vickers will serve as a student Senior Chris Edwards enters her fourth assistant coach for the Lady Hawks during season as a student manager with the her senior season. Shorter University women’s basketball Vickers, who suffered the second program. season-ending knee injury of her collegiate As a manager, Edwards helps with the career last season, remains a vital part of day-to-day operations of practice sessions the team and is one of nine seniors that while also helping to prepare for travel and game days. has helped develop the Shorter women’s basketball program into At Shorter, Edwards is an Accounting major with a CPA track one of the country’s best. and also serves as a member of Epsilon Sigma. She is an active As a player, Vickers played in 28 games over two seasons and member at Dykes Creek Baptist Church where she serves as a youth averaged 1.1 points. Her freshman season of 2008-09 was cut short leader. just one game in by a knee injury, but Vickers bounced back in A native of Rome, Edwards is a graduate of Rome High School 2009-10, averaging 1.3 points. She scored six points in her season and is the daughter of Brad Edwards and Andrea Calhoun. debut against Reinhardt and dropped in a career-high seven points In high school, Edwards was a three-sport athlete. She played in a win over Columbia (S.C.). four years in the outfield for the Rome softball team, played two Vickers will graduate in May with a degree in Psychology. seasons of basketball and ran the 800 meters and one mile as a member of the track and field squad.

Moriah King Ali Witt Student Manager Student Manager 1st Season 3rd Season Shorter University Shorter University, Class of 2013

Shorter University sophomore Moriah Junior Ali Witt enters her third season King enters her first season as a student as a student manager with the Shorter manager with the Lady Hawks. University women’s basketball program. A native of Atlanta, Ga., King is the As a manager for the Lady Hawks, daughter of Errol and Mona King and Witt aids in the day-to-day operations of graduated from Ola High School in 2010. the basketball program, including practice At Shorter, King is an International sessions and preparation for travel and game days. Studies major with a minor in Professional Writing. She also serves At Shorter, Witt is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and an active as the Multi-Cultural Coordinator for the Fitton Activities Board and member of Summerville First Baptist Church. is an active member of Epsilon Sigma. Witt is the daughter of Chris and Connie Witt and graduated in 2009 from Trion High School, where she played four years of both basketball and soccer while serving as a two-year member of the Trion High Marching Band. Witt was a co-captain and All-Region selection on the hardwood in her junior and senior seasons, was named All-Area as a sweeper on the soccer team and earned County All-Academic honors in both sports.

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PLAYER PROFILES #5 Abbie Daniel #23 Allison Danner Senior • Guard • 5-10 Senior • Guard • 5-10 Dacula, Ga. Roswell, Ga. Dacula High School Pope High School

College Career: Abbie Daniel is averaging College Career: A two-time SSAC All- 4.0 points for her career after enjoying Academic selection, Allison Danner has a career season in 2010-11... Daniel made 94 appearances for Shorter in her averaged 6.1 points and shot 36 percent career and is one of the program’s greatest from three last season -- both career- three-point shooters of all-time... Danner bests -- while pouring in a career-high 19 is averaging 4.3 points a game for her points on 5 of 8 shooting from beyond career and her 37 percent career three-point percentage on 188 the arc in a win over Brewton-Parker... Pulled down a career-high attempts ranks seventh on Shorter’s all-time list... Had her best seven rebounds against Brenau... Also posted career-best averages season as a Lady Hawk in 2010-11 when she put up 5.6 points, 1.9 in rebounds (2.0), assists (1.2) and steals (0.8) per game in 2010- rebounds and 1.1 assists a game... Set a new career-high in points 11... Scored in double figures five times, three more times than she with 15 against Talledega on Nov. 9, 2010 then matched that point had in her first two seasons at Shorter combined... As a junior in total in a big road win at Belhaven on Dec. 17, 2010... Danner has 2009-10, Daniel averaged 2.3 points and 1.4 rebounds a game in 22 recorded double figure scoring outputs 12 times... Averaged 3.5 appearances... Put up 3.2 points and 1.1 rebounds per outing while points as a sophomore... Shot a career-best 43 percent from three shooting 32 percent from three as a freshman. and averaged 3.7 points and 1.9 rebounds a game as a freshman in 2008-09. Personal: Born December 13, 1989... Daughter of Charles and Karen Daniel... Has three siblings, Amanda (24), Apryl (17) and Austin (6)... Personal: Born October 24, 1989... Daughter of Tad and Melissa Majoring in Business Administration. Danner... Has one brother, Andrew (25)... Majoring in Psychology.

Career Statistics Career Statistics Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS 2008 31 33 96 17 54 15 17 33 18 10 3 98 2008 31 38 104 20 47 20 28 59 14 8 0 116 2009 22 17 62 9 41 8 10 31 10 7 1 51 2009 31 38 107 21 60 11 18 37 17 10 0 108 2010 32 69 184 47 132 10 15 65 38 26 6 195 2010 32 61 153 29 81 28 36 60 34 11 3 179 Total 85 119 342 73 227 33 42 129 66 43 10 344 Total 94 137 364 70 188 59 82 156 65 29 3 403

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PLAYER PROFILES #11 Kelly Ellison #21 Robyn Foster Senior • Point Guard • 5-6 Senior • Guard • 5-4 Columbus, Ga. Rome, Ga. Stetson University Roane State Community College

College Career: Kelly Ellison returns for College Career: Robyn Foster came to her final season with the Lady Hawks Shorter prior to the 2010-11 season having already established herself as from Roane State Community College in one of the most accomplished players in Alabama and enjoyed a solid junior season school history... Ellison is a two-time NAIA with the Lady Hawks... Ranked fifth on All-American and two-time All-SSAC and the team in scoring at 7.3 points a game SSAC All-Academic selection... Was named while reaching double figures in 11 of her 32 appearances... Put an NAIA Scholar-Athlete in 2010-11 as well as the SSAC’s Female up a career-high 19 points on 7 of 9 shooting in a win at Truett- Honor Student-Athlete and the NAIA’s Emil S. Liston Award winner... McConnell and scored 15 points in a game four times... Had 10 Enters 2011-12 needing 330 points to reach 1,000 for her career points in Shorter’s first round national tournament loss to Freed and 86 assists to become Shorter’s all-time leader... Is averaging Hardeman... Dished out a career-high seven assists in Shorter’s 10.5 points, 4.9 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals a game for 2010-11 season opening win over a ranked Cumberlands (Ky.) squad her career... Ranked second on the team in scoring (10.5 ppg) and and posted five or more assists five times... Averaged nearly three ranked No. 5 in the NAIA in assists at 5.4 per game in 2010-11... rebounds a game despite standing just 5-foot-4 and pulled down a Nearly recorded the first triple-double in school history with 18 career-high seven boards in a win over Mobile. points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a win over Emmanuel on Jan. 15, 2011... Dished out double-digit assists four times last Personal: Born October 20, 1989... Daughter of Greg and season, including a career-high 15 against Southern Wesleyan... Melissa Wise... Has one sibling, Tynoris (23)... Majoring in Sports Had 17 points, six assists and four rebounds in Shorter’s loss to Management. Freed Hardeman in the first round of the national tournament... As a sophomore in 2009-10, Ellison averaged 10.7 points and 4.5 Career Statistics assists... Poured in a career-high 23 points in a win over Southern Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS Wesleyan on Jan. 21, 2010... Enjoyed a stretch of 13 straight games 2010 32 83 200 31 104 38 59 89 74 30 3 235 with at least one three-pointer made. Total 32 83 200 31 104 38 59 89 74 30 3 235

Personal: Born June 11, 1990... Daughter of Roderick and Shari Ellison... Has one sister, Kymberly (17)... Majoring in Business.

Career Statistics Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS 2009 32 119 283 44 135 59 92 113 143 50 5 341 2010 32 109 272 28 85 83 120 126 173 65 5 329 Total 64 228 555 72 220 142 212 239 316 115 10 670

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PLAYER PROFILES #22 Damisha Moore #40 Megan Queen Senior • Guard • 5-7 Senior • Center • 6-3 Cartersville, Ga. Blue Ridge, Ga. University of Miami Fannin County High School

College Career: A transfer from the College Career: Fifth-year senior Megan University of Miami, Damisha Moore Queen has averaged 6.1 points and 5.5 earned NAIA All-America and All-SSAC rebounds per game since arriving at honors in her first season with Shorter in Shorter as a freshman prior to the 2007- 2010-11 after leading the team in scoring 08 season... Queen, a 2010-11 SSAC and rebounding... Averaged 10.4 points All-Academic selection, has played in 90 and 6.4 rebounds a game while shooting games with the Lady Hawks and has scored 550 career points... just under 50 percent from the floor and 45 percent from three... Last season, Queen returned from foot surgery that sidelined her Scored a career-high 24 points to go along with seven rebounds and for all but five games of the 2009-10 campaign and averaged 5.7 three steals on the road against Southern Wesleyan... Had 12 points points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 51 percent from the field... and 11 rebounds in a win over Southern Wesleyan at home and Posted a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds against 15 points and 12 rebounds, a career-high, in a loss at Lee to pace Berry... Ranked 20th in the NAIA in blocks per game (1.6)... Queen Shorter with two double-doubles... Scored in double figures in 16 of had her best statistical season as a sophomore in 2008-09 when she her 25 appearances and averaged 18.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in averaged 7.3 points and 6.3 rebounds with the help of two double- two games against cross-town rival Berry College. doubles... Was named to the SSAC All-Freshman team in 2007-08 with averages of 5.8 points and 5.9 rebounds... Queen’s career highs Personal: Born October 28, 1988... Daughter of Rhonda Davis and in points (20 vs. Tennessee Temple), rebounds (14 vs. Brenau) and James Moore... Has one sibling, Lashala (25)... Majoring in General blocks (8 vs. Emmanuel) came during her freshman season. Studies. Personal: Born July 7, 1989... Daughter of Jack Queen and Larry and Career Statistics Angie Callahan... Has one brother, Hunter Queen (17) and one sister, Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS Heather Callahan (14)... Majoring in Early Childhood Education. 2010 25 108 219 12 27 33 48 161 43 23 13 261 Total 25 108 219 12 27 33 48 161 43 23 13 261 Career Statistics Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS 2007 31 75 154 0 0 30 60 184 8 4 56 180 2008 23 65 123 0 0 38 55 144 12 8 33 168 2009 5 10 28 0 0 5 12 19 0 1 6 25 2010 31 79 156 1 4 18 40 147 14 17 50 177 Total 90 229 461 1 4 91 167 494 34 30 145 550

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PLAYER PROFILES #32 Brittney Smith #34 Shelby Farrer Senior • Forward • 5-10 Junior • Forward • 6-2 Decatur, Ala. Rome, Ga. Austin High School Model High School

College Career: Brittney Smith has made College Career: Former SSAC Freshman 91 career appearances for the Lady of the Year Shelby Farrer returns for her Hawks while averaging 4.1 points and junior season after another solid campaign 3.2 rebounds... Smith is a two-time SSAC in 2010-11... Is averaging 8.8 points and All-Academic selection and was named 4.7 rebounds for her career... Farrer ranked an NAIA Scholar-Athlete for the first time third on the team in scoring (8.4 ppg) and in 2010-11... Smith appeared in 29 games third in rebounding (4.5 rpg) last season while shooting a career- for the Lady Hawks last season and averaged 3.8 points and 2.8 best 76 percent from the foul line... Scored a season-high 17 points rebounds a game... Her nine points against Columbia (S.C.) were a in a victory over Mobile then tied that point total and added seven season-high as were her nine rebounds against Truett-McConnell... rebounds in Shorter’s first round SSAC Tournament matchup with Smith enjoyed her best season to date as a sophomore in 2009- Loyola (La.)... Had 14 points and eight boards in a win over Berry 10, when she put up 6.1 points and 4.3 rebounds a night to lead and finished with 13 points and eight rebounds in Shorter’s national Shorter to a national tournament berth... Smith reached double tournament loss against Freed Hardeman... Was named to the SSAC figures in five games that season, including a career-best 13-point All-Academic team in 2010-11... Farrer was named the SSAC’s top performance against Truett-McConnell on Nov. 9, 2009... Set a freshman in 2009-10 after averaging 9.2 points and 4.8 rebounds a career-high with 10 boards in a win over Columbia (S.C.) as a game... Torched Berry for a career-high 23 points along with eight freshman in 2008-09. rebounds and three blocks in Shorter’s win in Mount Berry... Pulled a career-high 12 boards against SSAC power Lee... Scored in double Personal: Born February 5, 1990... Daughter of Harry and Vera figures 14 times. Smith... Has three siblings, Claudia (38), Shamus (37) and April (31)... Majoring in Business Administration. Personal: Born December 18, 1990... Daughter of David Farrer and Darlene Perry... Has two sisters, Kacie Farrer and Cristie Edenfield... Majoring in Communications and Public Relations. Career Statistics Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS 2008 30 24 56 0 0 24 37 70 7 5 1 72 Career Statistics 2009 32 78 181 0 1 38 60 138 8 15 7 194 Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS 2010 29 37 81 0 0 36 52 80 5 13 5 110 2009 30 99 202 0 3 78 110 145 19 16 15 276 Total 91 139 318 0 1 98 149 288 20 33 13 376 2010 30 94 201 1 4 62 82 136 19 10 22 251 Total 60 193 403 1 7 140 192 281 38 26 37 527

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PLAYER PROFILES #15 Chelsi Matthews #13 Aiste Pranciliauskaite Junior • Forward • 5-10 Junior • Point Guard • 5-5 Glencoe, Ala. Vilnius, Lithuania Glencoe High School The Rock School

College Career: After a breakout season College Career: Aiste Pranciliauskaite, in 2010-11, Chelsi Matthews, an SSAC sister of former Shorter men’s basketball All-Academic selection last season, returns All-American Tomas Pranciliauskas, has for her junior campaign... Matthews is made 13 career appearances for the Lady averaging 2.9 points a game in 41 career Hawks in two seasons... Was named to appearances, but put up 3.4 points and 3.2 the SSAC All-Academic team in 2010- rebounds per outing in a career-best 27 11... Recorded career highs of three points and four assists in two appearances as a sophomore in 2010-11... Shot a sizzling 70 percent separate games against Truett-McConnell during her freshman (41-59) from the field and made her only three point attempt of the season in 2009-10. season... Poured in a career-high nine points in Shorter’s season opening upset of Cumberlands (Ky.) and equaled that point total on Personal: Born January 6, 1990... Daughter of Jonas Pranciliauskas 4 of 5 shooting while also pulling down a career-best nine rebounds and Elvyda Pranciliauskiene... Has one brother, Tomas (25)... in a win over Auburn-Montgomery later in the season... Grabbed Majoring in Biology. nine boards three times last season, including back-to-back nine- rebound performances in wins over Belhaven and Columbia (S.C.) midway through the year... As a freshman in 2009-10, Matthews Career Statistics Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS scored a season-high seven points against Truett-McConnell and 2009 6 1 9 0 2 1 4 4 5 2 0 3 finished the year shooting 56 percent from the field. 2010 7 0 6 0 3 0 0 2 3 3 0 0 Total 13 1 15 0 5 1 4 6 8 5 0 3 Personal: Born October 14, 1990... Daughter of Bobby and Samantha Matthews... Has two brothers, Joshua (27) and Caleb (23)... Majoring in Early Childhood Education.

Career Statistics Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS 2010 25 108 219 12 27 33 48 161 43 23 13 261 Total 25 108 219 12 27 33 48 161 43 23 13 261

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PLAYER PROFILES #10 Emily Trew #24 Lindsey Crawford Sophomore • Point Guard • 5-6 Sophomore • Forward • 6-1 Dalton, Ga. Leesburg, Ga. Northwest Whitfield High School Lee County High School

College Career: Emily Trew proved a solid College Career: Lindsey Crawford put up back up point guard for the Lady Hawks 2.5 points and 1.8 rebounds a game in 24 during her freshman season on 2010-11... appearances as a freshman in 2010-11... Appeared in all but one game for Shorter Shot 56 percent from the floor and 80 and averaged 1.5 points and 1.2 assists... percent from the foul line... Dropped in a Scored a career-high eight points with the career-high 10 points and pulled down a help of 2 of 3 shooting from three in a win career-high six rebounds in a win over Talladega on Nov. 9, 2010... over Columbia... Twice recorded a career-high four assists, both Tied her career-high in rebounds later in the season with six boards times coming against Brenau. against Columbia (S.C.).

Personal: Born March 31, 1992... Daughter of Charles and Donna Personal: Born July 30, 1992... Daughter of Robert and Joy Trew... Has three siblings, Chuck (22), Caitie (21) and Liz (16)... Crawford... Has three siblings, Kaci (21), Karly (16) and Caleb (10)... Undecided on academic major. Majoring in Communications.

Career Statistics Career Statistics Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS Year GP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS 2010 31 17 35 8 19 3 6 18 37 5 0 45 2010 24 25 45 1 2 8 10 43 7 9 0 59 Total 31 17 35 8 19 3 6 18 37 5 0 45 Total 24 25 45 1 2 8 10 43 7 9 0 59

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NEWCOMERS #2 Karisma Boykin #3 Kristin Nash Junior • Point Guard • 5-7 Junior • Guard • 5-8 Carrollton, Ga. Stone Mountain, Ga. Georgia College and State University Belmont University

Previous Career: Karisma Boykin, who Previous Career: Kristin Nash comes to will redshirt during the 2011-12 season, Shorter from NCAA Division I Belmont comes to Shorter from Georgia College University of the Atlantic Sun Conference... and State University, where she started in Appeared in 30 games and made seven 28 of 29 games for the Bobcats in 2010- starts for Belmont in 2010-11... Averaged 11... Helped Georgia College to to a 22-7 20.9 minutes per game and put up 3.2 record and its fifth Peach Belt Conference points, 2.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds a Tournament championship by averaging 7.6 points, 5.1 rebounds game... Ranked fourth on the team with 19 steals and shot 75 and 4.8 assists in just over 34 minutes per game... Reached double percent (45-60) from the foul line. figures in scoring 11 times... Poured in a season-high 16 points and grabbed six rebounds in a national tournament loss to Barton Personal: Born September 27, 1990... Daughter of Angela Nash... College... Dished out a season-high 10 assists in a win over North Majoring in Sports Communications. Georgia and handed out eight or more assists five times.

Personal: Born August 2, 1991... Daughter of Bobby and Teresa Boykin... Has two siblings, Kadesha and Tyrone... Majoring in Early Childhood Education.

#12 Ieshia Alexander Sophomore • Point Guard • 5-4 Rome, Ga. North Georgia College and State Univ.

Previous Career: Ieshia Alexander, who will redshirt during the 2011-12 season, comes to Shorter from North Georgia College and State University of the prestigious NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference... Played in six games for North Georgia in 2009-10 and averaged 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in those appearances... Had a career-high 16 points on 5 of 12 shooting in a 10-point loss at Columbus State and also scored in double figures against USC-Aiken, where she dropped in 11 points and added five rebounds and four assists... Recorded a near triple-double with eight points, seven rebounds and six assists against Saint Leo.

Personal: Born December 21, 1990... Daughter of Joseph and Mary Alexander... Has three siblings, Joey (26), Britney (25) and Shaunda (22)... Majoring in Sports Management.

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WINTHROP-KING CENTRE

Constructed in 1993, the Winthrop-King Centre is home to the Shorter University men’s and women’s basketball teams, the volleyball team and the Hawks’ wrestling program. Apart from housing retractable seating for more than 1,500 spectators, the WKC also includes an indoor running track, racquetball courts, two weight rooms, athletic staff offices, an aerobics/dance studio, multiple locker room facilities and a training room. Behind the Winthrop-King Centre, visitors will find the Walt Attaway Tennis Complex, which has been instrumental in the continued successes of the Shorter University tennis programs.

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HAWKNATION: A CHAMPIONSHIP INVESTMENT HawkNation Giving Clubs The mission of HawkNation is to enrich the relationship between student-athletes and 6th Player Club those that support Shorter University Athletics. Having made a commitment to developing Bullpen Club its student-athletes both on and off the playing field, HawkNation allows Shorter to build and maintain a high level of excellence of which current, past, and future Hawks can be Crease Club proud. Diamond Backer Club HawkNation is comprised of a variety of different giving organizations, allowing individuals Finish Line Club the opportunity to give directly to the athletic program of choice. All monetary support will Futbol Club directly benefit the designated club. Grappler Club If you would like to forgo the benefits associated with your membership into HawkNation, Gridiron Club a tax-deductable receipt will be provided for your records. Please remember that all memberships are valid for one year. Hawk Attack Club Roundball Club To sign up for HawkNation, please visit www.goshorterhawks.com for membership applications, upcoming events, newsletters, contact information and much more. Striker Club X Club For additional questions, please contact Rachel Rogers directly at [email protected] or (706) 233-7641.

Shorter Univeristy 6th Player Club Membership Form

Name:______I would like to join the: Address:______Assist Circle ($50) City/State/Zip:______Lay-Up Circle ($100) Company:______Free Throw Circle ($250) Position:______Field Goal Circle ($400) Cell:______Three-Point Circle ($800) Work:______Game Winner Circle ($1,500) Email:______Check enclosed in the amount of $______Birthdate:______SU Grad Year:______MasterCard _____ VISA _____ American Express I choose to make a $______charitable contribution to the Credit Card No.:______Shorter Fund for Athletics. Expiration Date:______

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6TH PLAYER CLUB

The vision of head women’s basketball coach Vic Mitchell, the 6TH PLAYER CLUB was created in 2007 and has become a vital part of the Lady Hawks basketball program.

Shorter University 6th Player Club Societies and Benefits: Game Winner Circle ($1,500) Game Winner Circle ($1,500) Jon Watson

• Coaches’ lunch for four (4) Three-Point Circle ($800) • Athletic Director gift -- • One (1) banquet table Field Goal Circle ($400) • Pregame meal sponsor Howard & Kay Green • Eight (8) season tickets Bill & Joanna Peterson • Program recognition Ms. Donna Hendrich • Window decal Rehab Techniques Inc. - Kevin & Michele Randall

Three-Point Circle ($800) Free Throw Circle ($250) Jerry & Margaret Brooks • One (1) banquet table Bill Frechette • Pregame meal sponsor Bobby & Samantha Matthews • Six (6) season tickets • Program recognition Lay-Up Circle ($100) • Window decal Anonymous Connie Bailey Field Goal Circle ($400) J.H. & V.R. Benton Ricky & Monica Boles • Pregame meal sponsor Stan & Joy Crawford • Four (4) season tickets Nell Culpepper • Program recognition Tad & Melissa Danner Jack & Cheryl Fraley, Jr. • Window decal Anna Hansen King Designs & Consulting Free Throw Circle ($250) Brad & Maraha Mitchell Raburn & Joy Peevy • Pregame meal sponsor Carl & Vonita Seigenthaler, Sr. • Two (2) season tickets Winslette Pharmacy, Inc.- Keith & Angela Winslette • Program recognition • Window decal Assist Circle ($50) Roy & Joyce Barker Lay-Up Circle ($100) Ronald & Lillian Binner Phil & Opal Brock • One (1) season ticket J.T. & Crystal Edenfield • Program recognition Rob Gale • Window decal Carol George C.C. Griffith Assist Circle ($50) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kinsey Beth Langford • Program recognition Chris & SSelena Matthews • Window decal Joshua & Jessica Matthews Angela Nash Charles & Kim Rowell To join, fill out the form provided on Page 24 and mail to: Harry & Vera Smith Gladys Swofford Hawk Nation (Shorter University) Daniel & Laurie Young Box 28 / 315 Shorter Avenue / Rome, GA 30165

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2010-11 REVIEW

By Jim O’Hara and Matt Green

HE SAW THEM achieve every goal, save for one. As Shorter University head women’s basketball coach Vic Mitchell looked back on the 2010-11 season, his 21st at the helm of the Lady Hawks, that one goal that was unattainable – winning a first round game at the NAIA National Championship – is very much within reach as the team has set higher standards for the future. “We did have a better season, but just couldn’t advance in the tournament like we wanted to,” Mitchell, 2010-11’s Southern States Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, said about the Lady Hawks’ drive to a 24-8 record – the program’s fourth straight 20-plus win season – and a second straight trip to the national tournament where they were stopped by a strong Freed-Hardeman squad. “Still, it was a great reward for a good season, being able to go back to the national tournament,” the coach said. “The next step we have to take is having that 25 or 26-win season. If you do that, it means you have advanced at the national tournament. “Our goals up to a point have been met, but now winning the division in our conference, the conference tournament, returning to the national tournament and advancing – that’s exciting to have those kinds of goals.” What’s also exciting is the fact that every single player on last year’s senior-less roster has the chance to accomplish what eluded her last season. “Everyone had the opportunity to come back,” said Mitchell. “It’s true that most every season what you have coming back determines how well you’ll do. You could have the leadership, the experience or your leading scorers. In 2011-12, we’ve got all of those things.” Perennial All-American Kelly Ellison drove the Lady Hawks to Two of Shorter’s most accomplished returners come in the form another national tournament berth. of 2011 NAIA All-America honorable mention selections Kelly Ellison and Damisha Moore. the SSAC All-Academic team: Ellison, Harris, Matthews, Allison Ellison, who claimed her second straight All-America honor Danner, Shelby Farrer, Aiste Pranciliauskaite, Megan Queen and in 2010-11, joins former Shorter standout Katarina Martinovic as Brittney Smith. Shorter’s only two-time All-Americans. She ranked second on the The academic excellence of Smith and Ellison also led to their team in scoring at 10.3 points a game while leading the Lady Hawks selection as NAIA Scholar-Athletes, the first such honor for the pair. in assists (5.4) and steals (2.0). The Lady Hawks ended the year with a 3.57 team GPA and She also ranked fifth in the country in total assists (173) while ranked fourth in the NAIA among women’s basketball programs. her assist average was seventh best in the NAIA. Ellison’s 1.7 assist- Having excelled on the court and in the classroom, the Lady to-turnover ratio ranked No. 23 in nation. Hawks showed they were a team in more ways than one. Moore, who transferred to Shorter after playing two seasons After Shorter claimed the SSAC’s Sportsmanship Award for at the University of Miami, led the Lady Hawks in scoring and the third consecutive season, the Lady Hawks were awarded the rebounding, putting up 10.4 points and 6.4 rebounds a game. She NAIA National Champions of Character Team Award, the third time shot just under 50 percent for the season and knocked down a in the last four year that a Shorter athletic team has claimed the team-high 44 percent of her 3-point shots. prestigious honor – baseball won the award in 2010 while Shorter’s In addition to their national honors, the two Lady Hawks also led softball team took home the honor in 2008. a parade of teammates into the postseason awards spotlight. “That was really special and I told the team that it was the While Ellison and Moore received All-SSAC honors, sophomore highest honor I’ve had, seeing the team receive that award,” said Ashley Harris was named to the SSAC’s All-East Division team, Chelsi Mitchell. “That alone capped off a very good season.” Matthews was named Shorter’s Champions of Character award Still, the coach felt that the team was in good position to winner in the conference and eight Lady Hawks were selected to accomplish securing that elusive first national tourney win.

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Although the Lady Hawks wound up being handed a 78-62 defeat by second-seeded and No. 7-ranked Freed, Shorter stayed 2010-11 Results (24-8, 13-3 SSAC) within striking distance until the waning minutes of the game Date Opponent Result where Freed-Hardeman, which was led by NAIA Player of the Year 11/2 at Cumberlands (Ky.)...... W 67-64 Meribeth Boehler’s double-double of 30 points and 13 rebounds, 11/5 Reinhardt...... W 67-48 wrapped up the win at the foul line. 11/6 Concordia-Selma...... W 87-38 “We never thought we were overwhelmed or outmatched 11/9 Talladega...... W 74-52 and we knew we’d be up against the national player of the year,” 11/12 vs. Tennessee Temple...... W 87-55 Mitchell said, noting that defensively Shorter concentrated on 11/13 vs. Auburn-Montgomery...... W 76-70 “Our goals up to a point have been met. 11/19 Spring Hill...... W 73-56 11/20 Mobile...... W 69-48 Winning the division, the conference 12/9 at Union (Tenn.)...... L 90-45 tournament, advancing in the national 12/11 at Reinhardt...... L 78-74 tournament – that’s exciting to have those 12/16 at William Carey...... W 71-60 (OT) 12/17 at Belhaven...... W 61-54 kinds of goals.” - Vic Mitchell 1/8 Columbia (S.C.) *...... W 98-49 stopping the 6-foot-3 Boehler by double-teaming her. “We just left 1/13 at Southern Wesleyan *...... L 70-67 ourselves open. 1/15 Emmanuel *...... W 68-47 “We ran into a very, very good team,” the coach added about 1/17 Brenau *...... W 89-60 Freed, which won its next two games by more than 20 points and 1/20 at Southern Poly *...... L 62-39 advanced to the NAIA Fab Four where it was stopped by eventual 1/24 at Berry...... L 74-73 (OT) national champion Azusa Pacific. 1/27 at Brewton-Parker *...... W 55-51 At the same time, Mitchell saw a very, very confident Lady Hawk 1/29 Lee *...... W 53-46 squad take the national court, a sight that he feels will help for what 1/31 at Truett-McConnell *...... W 86-63 can be bigger and better accomplishments. 2/3 at Columbia *...... W 71-48 “I could tell a difference in the way they carried themselves at 2/5 Southern Wesleyan *...... W 73-42 the tournament this past year,” said Mitchell. “They felt as if they 2/7 Berry...... W 67-59 really belonged there and that was encouraging. 2/10 at Emmanuel *...... W 62-56 “We’ve got a ton of work to do to get back there and we’ll do it.” 2/12 at Brenau *...... W 73-52 2/14 Southern Poly *...... W 55-53 2/19 Brewton-Parker *...... W 69-49 2/24 at Lee *...... L 52-51 2/26 Truett-McConnell *...... W 86-73 3/3 vs. Loyola (La.) #...... L 74-64 3/17 vs. Freed-Hardeman ^...... L 78-62

* SSAC East Division game # SSAC Tournament game ^ NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship

2010-11 Final SSAC East Division Standings Division Overall Lee 14-2 25-7 Southern Poly 14-2 29-5 Shorter 13-3 24-8 Southern Wesleyan 11-5 20-10 Emmanuel 8-8 18-16 Brenau 5-11 13-16 Truett-McConnell 5-11 8-20 Columbia 2-14 6-21 Damisha Moore made a huge impact in her first season with the Brewton-Parker 0-16 5-25 Lady Hawks, leading the team in scoring and rebounding.

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2010-11 STATISTICS

Name G FG Pct 3P Pct FT Pct HI PTS AVG Moore, Damisha 25 108-219 0.493 12-27 0.444 33-48 0.688 24 261 10.44 Ellison, Kelly 32 109-272 0.401 28-85 0.329 83-120 0.692 19 329 10.28 Farrer, Shelby 30 94-201 0.468 1-4 0.250 62-82 0.756 17 251 8.37 Harris, Ashley 32 83-192 0.432 58-136 0.426 36-39 0.923 21 260 8.13 Foster, Robyn 32 83-200 0.415 31-104 0.298 38-59 0.644 19 235 7.34 Daniel, Abbie 32 69-184 0.375 47-132 0.356 10-15 0.667 19 195 6.09 Queen, Megan 31 79-156 0.506 1-4 0.250 18-40 0.450 12 177 5.71 Danner, Allison 32 61-153 0.399 29-81 0.358 28-36 0.778 15 179 5.59 Smith, Brittney 29 37-81 0.457 0-0 0.000 36-52 0.692 9 110 3.79 Matthews, Chelsi 27 41-59 0.695 1-1 1.000 9-13 0.692 9 92 3.41 Shields, Lauren 7 7-15 0.467 1-7 0.143 4-5 0.800 7 19 2.71 Crawford, Lindsey 24 25-45 0.556 1-2 0.500 8-10 0.800 10 59 2.46 Trew, Emily 31 17-35 0.486 8-19 0.421 3-6 0.500 8 45 1.45 Pranciliauskaite, Aiste 7 0-6 0.000 0-3 0.000 0-0 0.000 0 0 0.00

Player Highs Player G Pts REB AST STL BLK FGM FGA 3PM 3PA Crawford, Lindsey 24 10 6 2 3 0 4 5 1 1 Daniel, Abbie 32 19 7 5 4 2 7 11 5 8 Danner, Allison 32 15 5 4 4 2 6 9 3 6 Ellison, Kelly 32 19 10 15 5 2 7 16 5 6 Farrer, Shelby 30 17 9 2 2 4 7 13 1 1 Foster, Robyn 32 19 7 7 4 1 7 14 3 7 Harris, Ashley 32 21 6 6 3 0 7 16 6 12 Matthews, Chelsi 27 9 9 2 2 1 4 5 1 1 Moore, Damisha 25 24 12 4 4 3 11 17 3 4 Pranciliauskaite, Aiste 7 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 0 2 Queen, Megan 31 12 13 2 4 5 5 13 1 1 Shields, Lauren 7 7 3 0 1 1 3 4 1 2 Smith, Brittney 29 9 9 1 2 1 3 8 0 0 Trew, Emily 31 8 2 4 1 0 3 4 2 3

Averages Name G FG% 3FG% FT% REB AST BLK STL PTS Moore, Damisha 25 0.493 0.444 0.688 6.44 1.72 0.52 0.92 10.44 Ellison, Kelly 32 0.401 0.329 0.692 3.94 5.41 0.16 2.03 10.28 Farrer, Shelby 30 0.468 0.250 0.756 4.53 0.63 0.73 0.33 8.37 Harris, Ashley 32 0.432 0.426 0.923 1.59 2.00 0.00 0.47 8.13 Foster, Robyn 32 0.415 0.298 0.644 2.78 2.31 0.09 0.94 7.34 Daniel, Abbie 32 0.375 0.356 0.667 2.03 1.19 0.19 0.81 6.09 Queen, Megan 31 0.506 0.250 0.450 4.74 0.45 1.61 0.55 5.71 Danner, Allison 32 0.399 0.358 0.778 1.88 1.06 0.09 0.34 5.59 Smith, Brittney 29 0.457 0.000 0.692 2.76 0.17 0.17 0.45 3.79 Matthews, Chelsi 27 0.695 1.000 0.692 3.19 0.56 0.07 0.52 3.41 Shields, Lauren 7 0.467 0.143 0.800 1.00 0.00 0.14 0.14 2.71 Crawford, Lindsey 24 0.556 0.500 0.800 1.79 0.29 0.00 0.38 2.46 Trew, Emily 31 0.486 0.421 0.500 0.58 1.19 0.00 0.16 1.45 Pranciliauskaite, Aiste 7 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.29 0.43 0.00 0.43 0.00

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ALL-TIME RESULTS

Year Record 1973-74...... 12-11 1974-75...... 7-3 1975-76...... 13-11 1976-77...... 19-7 1977-78...... 38-9 1978-79...... 28-5 1979-80...... 16-13 1980-81...... 15-13 1981-82...... 8-22 1982-83 ...... 20-7 1983-84...... 12-14 1984-85...... 14-16 1985-86...... 16-13 1986-87...... 16-14 1987-88...... 12-18 1988-89...... 6-23 1989-90...... 5-27 1990-91...... 7-19 1991-92...... 14-15 1992-93...... 17-12 1993-94...... 13-14 1994-95...... 18-11* 1995-96...... 13-18 1996-97...... 17-14 1997-98...... 16-17 1998-99...... 18-12 1999-00...... 22-10 2000-01...... 13-18 2001-02...... 21-11^ 2002-03...... 13-17 2003-04...... 17-14 2004-05...... 14-16 2005-06...... 15-15 2006-07...... 13-16 2007-08...... 20-11 Shorter University head women’s basketball coach Vic Mitchell has 2008-09...... 20-12 enjoyed a Hall of Fame career on the sidelines. In 21 years with the 2009-10...... 22-10^ Lady Hawks, Mitchell has amassed 347 wins, six 20-win seasons, 2010-11...... 24-8^ three NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship appearances and one regular season conference championship. BOLD denotes seasons under Vic Mitchell Mitchell’s program has posted a school record four straight * Regular season conference championship seasons of at least 20 wins and Shorter’s 24 wins in 2010-11 are ^ NAIA National Tournament appearance the most since 1978-79.

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RECORD BOOKS

Single-Season Records Career Records Points Scored Points Scored Tramaine Paul, 2001-02...... 813 Tramaine Paul, 1998-02...... 2,450 Tramaine Paul, 1999-00...... 629 Pam Wortham, 1979-83...... 1,976 Shirley Knighton, 1977-78...... 627 Tammie Simpson, 1982-86...... 1,907 Tramaine Paul, 2000-01...... 625 Tamre Weaver, 1984-89...... 1,667 Veronica Williams, 1987-88...... 594 Ashley Green, 2002-06...... 1,628

Rebounds (since 1990) Rebounds (since 1990) Nicole Frechette, 2008-09...... 314 Nicole Frechette, 2005-09...... 911 Tramaine Paul, 2006-07...... 269 Tramaine Paul, 1998-02...... 888 Nicole Frechette, 2006-07...... 248 Laurie Bobo, 1995-99...... 831 Tramaine Paul, 1999-00...... 245 Carla Whitehead, 1990-94...... 652 Tramaine Paul, 2000-01...... 229 Ashley Green, 2002-06...... 638

Free Throw Percentage (min. 2 made/game) Free Throw Percentage (min. 2 made/game) Patsy Boynton, 2000-01...... 86.2 Katarina Martinovic, 2007-09...... 80.9 Leslie Boler, 1995-96...... 84.5 Patsy Boynton, 1997-01...... 79.1 Tammie Simpson, 1984-85...... 84.3 Ashley Green, 2002-06...... 79.1 Holly Hoagland, 2003-04...... 83.9 Tramaine Paul, 1998-02...... 78.1 Katarina Martinovic, 2007-08...... 83.0 Leslie Boler, 1994-96...... 77.7

Three-Point Percentage (since 1990) Three-Point Percentage (since 1990) Sandra Kostandinovic, 2007-08...... 48.4 Ashley Green, 2002-06...... 41.2 Stephanie Howard, 1991-92...... 45.9 Ashley Harris, 2009-11...... 40.7 Leslie Boler, 1995-96...... 44.7 Holly Hoagland, 2001-06...... 40.1 Ashley Green, 2002-03...... 44.7 Katarina Martinovic, 2007-09...... 39.5 Holly Corder, 2001-02...... 43.3 Leslie Boler, 1994-96...... 39.1

Field Goal Percentage (since 1990) Field Goal Percentage (since 1990) Michelle Gordon, 1994-95...... 63.0 Nicole Frechette, 2005-09...... 58.3 Nicole Frechette, 2007-08...... 59.8 Michelle Gordon, 1993-95...... 58.3 Nancy Spriggs, 1999-00...... 58.0 Ashley Green, 2002-06...... 52.4 Nicole Frechette, 2008-09...... 55.8 Tramaine Paul, 1998-02...... 52.3 Nicole Frechette, 2006-07...... 55.6 Kerri Sparks, 2001-05...... 50.1

Steals Steals Amberly Wallace, 1995-96...... 98 Amberly Wallace, 1993-97...... 298 Andi, Lee 1994-95...... 88 Andi, Lee 1992-96...... 251 Amberly Wallace, 1996-97...... 82 Patsy Boynton, 1997-00...... 206 Andi, Lee 1993-94...... 75 Erica Bolding, 1997-01...... 194 Eric Bolding, 2000-01...... 66 Tramaine Paul, 1998-02...... 150

Assists (since 1990) Assists (since 1990) Stephanie Howard, 1991-92...... 175 Erica Bolding, 1997-01...... 401 Kelly Ellison, 2010-11...... 173 Amberly Wallace, 1993-97...... 395 Kelly Ellison, 2009-10...... 143 Kelly Ellison, 2009-present...... 316 Erica Bolding, 2000-01...... 127 Andi, Lee 1992-96...... 294 Erica Bolding, 1999-00...... 123 Karen Pittman, 1993-97...... 266

Three-Pointers Made (since 1990) Three-Pointers Made (since 1990) Tiffany Beard, 1991-92...... 88 Patsy Boynton, 1997-01...... 183 Katarina Martinovic, 2008-09...... 85 Holly Hoagland, 2001-06...... 166 Katarina Martinovic, 2007-08...... 73 Katarina Martinovic, 2007-09...... 158 Jasmine Benson, 2001-02...... 71 Tiffany Beard, 1991-93...... 152 Tiffany Beard, 1992-93...... 64 Ashley Green, 2002-06...... 148

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ALL-TIME PLAYER HONORS

All-Conference Academic All-Conference Carla Whitehead...... 1992-93 Stephanie Howard...... 1991-92 Tammy Maxwell...... 1993-94 Stephanie Clark...... 1991-92, 1992-93 Michelle Gordon...... 1994-95 Carla Whitehead...... 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94 Samantha Lowrey...... 1996-97, 1998-99 Leslie Boler...... 1994-95, 1995-96 Patsy Boynton...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01 Karen Pittman...... 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97 Tramaine Paul...... 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02 Kristy Lewis...... 1997-98, 1998-99 Jasmine Benson...... 2001-02 Erica Bolding...... 1999-00, 2000-01 Ashley Green...... 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 Bett Chandler...... 2001-02 Nicole Frechette...... 2006-07, 2008-09 Nancy Williams...... 2001-02 Sandra Kostandinovic...... 2007-08 Kim Jackson...... 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03 Katarina Martinovic...... 2007-08, 2008-09 Holly Corder Hoagland...... 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06 Holly Bawden...... 2009-10 Michelle Bowen...... 2002-03 Kelly Ellison*...... 2009-10, 2010-11 Kerris Spark ...... 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05 Ashley Harris...... 2010-11 Ashley Green...... 2004-05, 2005-06 Damisha Moore*...... 2010-11 Fallon Wright...... 2004-05, 2005-06 Dana Abrams...... 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 NAIA All-America Amanda Crane...... 2005-06, 2006-07 Tramaine Paul...... 2001-02 Heather Kilgore...... 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 Katarina Martinovic...... 2007-08, 2008-09 Whitni Tucker...... 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 Nicole Frechette...... 2008-09 Hanna Chapman...... 2008-09 Kelly Ellison*...... 2009-10, 2010-11 Allison Danner*...... 2009-10, 2010-11 Damisha Moore*...... 2010-11 Kelly Ellison*...... 2009-10, 2010-11 Brittney Smith*...... 2009-10, 2010-11 Kodak All-America Shelby Farrer*...... 2010-11 Tramaine Paul...... 2001-02 Ashley Harris...... 2010-11 Chelsi Matthews*...... 2010-11 National Emil S. Liston Award Aiste Pranciliauskaite*...... 2010-11 Karen Pittman...... 1995-96 Megan Queen*...... 2010-11 Whitni Tucker...... 2008-09 Kelly Ellison*...... 2010-11 NAIA Scholar-Athlete Leslie Boler...... 1994-94, 1995-96 Conference All-Freshman Team Karen Pittman...... 1995-96, 1996-97 Stephanie James...... 1995-96 Erica Bolding...... 1999-00, 2000-01 Laurie Bobo...... 1995-96 Michelle Bowen...... 2003-04, 2004-05 Patsy Boynton...... 1997-98 Kerris Spark ...... 2004-05 Tramaine Paul...... 1998-99 Fallon Wright...... 2005-06 Jasmine Benson...... 2001-02 Amanda Crane...... 2005-06, 2006-07 Ashley Green...... 2002-03 Whitni Tucker...... 2008-09, 2009-10 Nicole Frechette...... 2005-06 Kelly Ellison*...... 2010-11 Tamara Weatherby...... 2006-07 Brittney Smith*...... 2010-11 Megan Queen*...... 2007-08 Allison Danner*...... 2008-09 Lady Hawk Award Shelby Farrer*...... 2009-10 Tara Ware...... 1998-99 Ashley Harris...... 2009-10 Lisa Jackson...... 1999-00 Emily Trew*...... 2010-11 Erica Bolding...... 2000-01 Bett Chandler...... 2001-02 Conference Freshman of the Year Lauren Pavlak...... 2002-03 Patsy Boynton...... 1997-98 Holly Corder...... 2003-04 Jasmine Benson...... 2001-02 Vanita Riddle...... 2004-05 Shelby Farrer*...... 2009-10 Fallon Wright...... 2005-06 Amanda Crane...... 2006-07 Conference Newcomer of the Year Dana Abrams...... 2007-08 Katarina Martinovic...... 2007-08 Hanna Chapman, Nicole Frechette...... 2008-09 Whitni Tucker...... 2009-10 * denotes current player

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LADY HAWK GREATS Tramaine Paul ’02

• Shorter University Hall of Fame Class of 2008 • Shorter University all-time leading scorer (2,450) • Shorter University second all-time leading rebounder (888) • Holds Shorter record for points in a single game (45 vs. North Georgia) • Four-time first team All-Conference selection • 2001-02 NAIA All-America • 2001-02 Kodak All-America • Played in WBCA All-Star game against Team USA at the 2002 NCAA Final Four

Sandra Kostandinovic ’08

• Shorter University all-time leader in single-season three-point percentage (.484) • 2007-08 first team All-Southern States Athletic Conference selection • Played professionally with Red Star Basketball Club (Belgrade, Serbia)

Nicole Frechette ’09

• Shorter University all-time leading rebounder (911) • Shorter University all-time leader in field goal percentage (.583) • Holds Shorter record for single-season rebounds (314) • 2005-06 SSAC All-Freshman selection • Two-time All-Southern States Athletic Conference selection (2006-07, 2008-09) • 2008-09 SSAC Defensive Player of the Year • 2008-09 NAIA All-America • 2008-09 Lady Hawk Award winner

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LADY HAWK GREATS Katarina Martinovic ’09

• Two-time NAIA All-America (2007-08, 2008-09) • 2008-09 SSAC Player of the Year • 2008-09 Shorter University Female Athlete of the Year • Two-time first team All-Southern States Athletic Conference selection • 2007-08 SSAC Newcomer of the Year • Shorter University all-time leader in career free throw percentage (.809) • Shorter’s third all-time leader in three-pointers made (158) • Third all-time in career three-point percentage (.395)

Whitni Tucker ’10

• NAIA National Emil S. Liston Award Winner (2008-09) • Two-time NAIA Scholar-Athlete • Three-time SSAC Academic All-Conference selection • 2009-10 Southern States Athletic Conference Female Honor Student-Athlete

Lady Hawk Basketball: By The Numbers (Since 1990) 3 NAIA National Emil S. Liston Award Winners 3 Conference Freshmen of the Year 6 NAIA All-Americans 16 NAIA Scholar-Athletes 30 All-Conference Selections 54 Academic All-Conference Selections

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FLY WITH US! SHORTER ACCEPTED INTO NCAA DIVISION II

July 12, 2011 By Matt Green

Shorter University’s application for admission into the NCAA Division II membership process has been accepted. University President Dr. Donald Dowless and Director of Athletics Bill Peterson learned of Shorter’s approval in a conference call with the NCAA on July 12, ending a process that began in February 2011 with a feasibility study concerning potential NCAA Division II membership. “We are excited that Shorter University will be moving along in the membership process at the NCAA Division II level,” said Dr. Dowless. “The efforts of our athletic staff and the support of our faculty, staff and students has been instrumental in the process and we look forward to competing in the Gulf South Conference. “Also, our fan support has been phenomenal,” Dr. Dowless added. “We have a strong commitment to spiritual, academic and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. Nelson Price, President Dr. athletic success, and we move forward with great anticipation of Donald Dowless and Athletic Director Bill Peterson hold up t-shirts good days ahead.” commemorating Shorter’s acceptance into NCAA Division II. “This is a wonderful day for Shorter University and for our athletic program,” said Peterson. “We are truly blessed and so “The Gulf South Conference is one of the premier conferences appreciative of the support we have received from both our in NCAA Division II and we are very proud that they endorsed us for administration and our Board of Trustees. In particular, I would like NCAA Division II membership,” said Peterson. “We look forward to to thank our coaches and our student-athletes. Their efforts made beginning competition within the GSC in 2012-2013 and beginning this tremendous possibility a reality. They are just a great group.” competitive rivalries with folks such as Valdosta State, West Shorter immediately begins the three-year transition process as Georgia, North Alabama, Alabama-Huntsville and all of the other a candidate member for the NCAA during the 2011-2012 season, great schools in that conference.” during which it will remain an active affiliate of the National Shorter first explored the prospect of applying for NCAA Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Division II membership after being approached by representatives Shorter remains eligible for regular season and post-season of the Gulf South Conference last year. The university contracted tournament championships in both the Southern States Athletic with Collegiate Consulting of Atlanta to conduct a study analyzing Conference (SSAC) and Mid-South Conference (MSC) during the the potential impact of such a move on the institution. Once the 2011-2012 athletic campaigns, and also remains eligible to compete feasibility study was complete and a full endorsement from the in NAIA national tournaments. Gulf South Conference secured, Shorter announced in May 2011 its “We are very proud of our long-term relationship with the plans to apply for NCAA Division II membership. NAIA, the SSAC and the Mid-South, and we look forward to another Shorter announced a restructuring of its athletic department great year in 2011-2012,” Peterson said. “We have been blessed in order to comply with NCAA regulations, naming Dr. Richard with many wonderful friendships, in particular NAIA CEO Jim Carr Cowan as its Director of Compliance, Cristy Pak as Compliance and championship director Dennis Green along with our two Coordinator and Rachel Rogers as Senior Woman Administrator. commissioners, Dr. Kurt Patberg and Steve Baker.” Cowan moves into NCAA compliance after serving for over 30 years The university will enter the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 as Shorter’s Faculty Athletics Representative. Pak assumes the role academic years as an NCAA “provisional status” member while of Compliance Coordinator after working the past three years as a moving towards membership in the Gulf South Conference. graduate assistant within the athletic department while Rogers, in During this two-year provisional period, Shorter will compete addition to her duties as Senior Woman Administrator, will continue against full Gulf South Conference and NCAA Division II schedules on as Shorter’s Director of Athletic Development. and be required to operate under NCAA Division II regulations, but Shorter has served as host of the NAIA Football National will be ineligible to compete in post-season play. Shorter’s athletic Championship since 2008 and Peterson says that the university schedules will include Gulf South Conference members such as is committed to continuing that relationship regardless of the Alabama-Huntsville, North Alabama, West Alabama, Valdosta State, affiliation of its athletic programs. West Georgia and West Florida, among others. “The NAIA has given Rome a contract to host the Football The Gulf South Conference unanimously endorsed Shorter’s National Championship through 2015 and we look forward to the application for NCAA Division II membership. continuation of that agreement,” Peterson said.

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Date Opponent Location Time Nov. 8 Coastal Georgia Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Nov. 11 vs. Tennessee Temple # Cleveland, Tenn. 6 pm Nov. 12 vs. Morris (S.C.) Cleveland, Tenn. 2 pm Nov. 15 Reinhardt Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Nov. 18 Faulkner * Winthrop-King Centre 5:30 pm Nov. 19 Auburn-Montgomery * Winthrop-King Centre 3 pm Nov. 28 at Reinhardt Waleska, Ga. 5:30 pm Dec. 2 at Loyola (La.) * New Orleans, La. 6:30 pm Dec. 3 at Xavier (La.) New Orleans, La. 3 pm Dec. 10 at Coastal Georgia Brunswick, Ga. 5:30 pm Dec. 12 at West Georgia Carrollton, Ga. 8 pm Jan. 4 Xavier (La.) Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Jan. 6 Belhaven * Winthrop-King Centre 5:30 pm Jan. 7 William Carey * Winthrop-King Centre 3 pm Jan. 12 Southern Wesleyan * Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Jan. 14 at Emmanuel * Franklin Springs, Ga. 2 pm Jan. 16 at Brenau * Gainesville, Ga. 6 pm Jan. 19 Southern Poly * Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Jan. 23 Berry Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Jan. 26 Brewton-Parker * Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Jan. 28 at Lee * Cleveland, Tenn. 5 pm Jan. 30 Truett-McConnell * Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Feb. 4 at Southern Wesleyan * Central, S.C. 2 pm Feb. 9 Emmanuel * Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Feb. 11 Brenau * Winthrop-King Centre 2 pm Feb. 13 at Southern Poly * Marietta, Ga. 6 pm Feb. 16 at Berry Mount Berry, Ga. 6 pm Feb. 18 at Brewton-Parker * Mount Vernon, Ga. 12 pm Feb. 23 Lee * Winthrop-King Centre 6 pm Feb. 25 at Truett-McConnell * Cleveland, Ga. 2 pm

Home games in bold All game times are Eastern and subject to change * Southern States Athletic Conference game # Lee University Invitational