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2008-09 Albright Men's Basketball Quick Facts TEAM INFORMATION GENERAL Overall Record Last Year School Name:................................................Albright College Total: 17-9 City/Zip:...........................................Reading, PA 19612-5234 Home: 8-6 Founded:......................................................................... 1856 Away: 8-3 Affiliation:...................................... United Methodist Church Neutral: 1-0 Enrollment:.............................................1,650 Undergraduate Conference Record Last Year Nickname:.......................................................................Lions Total: 6-4 School Colors:....................................................Red & White Home: 3-2 Arena Name:...........................................The Bollman Center Away: 3-2 Capacity:.........................................................................2,200 Affiliation:................................................NCAA Division III Starters Returning/Lost:.......................................................2/3 Conference: .......................Middle Atlantic--Commonwealth Letterwinners Returning/Lost............................................10/6 President:.............................................. Dr. Lex O. McMillan Athletic Directors:...................................................Rick Ferry MEDIA INFORMATION ...............................................................................Janice Luck Radio Webcast:.............................www.allinbroadcasting.com Athletic Dept. Phone:....................................... 610-921-7535 Radio Contact:..................................................Dave Walberg Radio Phone:......................................................610-921-7786 HISTORY First Year of Basketball:.........................................1900-1901 2008-09 SCHEDULE Overall Record:.......................................................1167-1001 DATE OPPONENT TIME No. Yrs. in NCAA Tourn/Last:.....................................9/2005 11/18 Alvernia 8:00 Last Postseason Result:..........................................2nd Round 11/21 John Jay College 8:00 Last Postseason Opponent:...............................King’s College 11/22 TBD (Wyndham Tip-Off) 6/8 11/25 @ King's 7:00 SPORTS INFORMATION 11/30 Penn State Altoona 4:00 Sports Information Director:..............................Dave Walberg 12/3 Penn State Berks 8:00 SID Office Phone:............................................. 610-921-7786 12/5 @ Salisbury 8:00 SID Fax:............................................................ 610-921-7566 12/6 Randolph @ Salisbury Univerity 3:00 Press Box Phone:...............................................610-921-7831 12/13 @ Scranton 4:00 SID Mailing Address:...................................13th and Bern St. 12/19 Mary Washington @ Las Vegas, NV TBA Reading, PA 19612 12/20 Adrian @ Las Vegas, NV TBA 1/2 Brooklyn College 8:00 1/3 TBD (Sheraton New Year Tourney) 6/8 COACHING STAFF 1/7 @ Widener 8:00 Head Coach:............................................................Rick Ferry 1/10 Lebanon Valley 4:00 Alma Mater/Year:......................................Susquehanna, 1985 1/14 Elizabethtown 8:00 Record at Albright..........................................................92-89 1/20 @ Messiah 8:00 Basketball Office Phone:...................................610-921-7825 1/24 @ Lycoming 3:00 Assistant Coaches: 1/28 Arcadia 8:00 Britt Moore - King’s College 2004 1/31 @ Elizabethtown 4:00 Kevin Driscoll - Misericordia University 2004 2/4 @ Lebanon Valley 8:00 Nate Hartman - Student Assistant 2/11 Widener 8:00 2/14 Messiah 4:00 2/17 @ Arcadia 8:00 SPORTS MEDICINE 2/21 Lycoming 4:00 Athletic Trainer:...................................................Rick Partsch 2/25 Commonwealth Semifinals TBA Asst. Athletic Trainer:........................................Andrea Weber 2/28 Commonwealth Finals TBA Asst. Athletic Trainer:........................................Shelia Conley Athletic Trainer Phone:......................................610-921-7827 Albright College: A Different Way of Thinking Founded in 1856, Albright College celebrates a century and a half of a rich academic heritage in the liberal arts and professions and a dynamic, welcoming and collaborative campus community. On 118 tree-lined acres, Albright is a place that connects people in an open, down-to-earth, collaborative community. With 1,650 undergraduate students, Albright’s small size ensures a 13:1 student/faculty ratio, close student/faculty rela- tionships and an emphasis on the whole individual. Collaboration both in and outside of the classroom means students have extraordinary opportunities to work with, communicate with, and learn -- not only from faculty but many others with different perspectives and experiences. At Albright, students have the ability to connect fields of study to create an individualized education. Today’s com- plex world demands the special perspective gained from an education that crosses boundaries to link knowledge, ideas, people and possibilities. Flexible thinkers, open to new ideas and able to communicate are in demand in the job mar- ket. Connecting your interests and fields of learning can lead to new career possibilities. At Albright, half of all students opt for combined or interdisciplinary major -- and still graduate in four years. Last year, students created more than 200 different combinations of majors - from art/biology to psychology/business and sociology/Latin American studies. But whether you select a single major or combine fields of study, you will find that Albright faculty works closely with every student to create an individualized education that reflects individual talents, interests and career goals. Albright offers more than 50 areas of study, a broad range of interdisciplinary programs including digital media, infor- mation systems, optics, Latin American studies, psychobiology, biochemistry, and environmental studies, and combined concentrations such as music/business for those interested in careers in the music industry. Albright’s long tradition of excellence in the natural sciences and pre-professional programs continues to prepare graduates for medical, dental, and veterinary school. Undecided about a major? The unique Alpha Program is a structured program that allows students to explore different fields of interest and assess interests and talents before selecting a major (or majors.) Alpha provides academic guid- ance, activities, evens, peer support, career counseling and coursework in a wide variety of disciplines to help students make an informed choice when the time comes. Explore Everything Albright Has to Offer Campus life at Albright is enriched by 20 varsity sports and more than 80 student organizations. Whether you choose to be involved in Greek life, special-interest organizations, varsity, club or intramural sports, art and music groups, student government, publications or religious groups, getting involved in campus life plays a significant role in helping to produce a well rounded graduate. Interested in community service? Albright’s Volunteer Center serves as a clearinghouse for community service projects and connects students and agencies. Albright students log some 10,000 volunteer hours every year! No matter how you choose to be involved, there are always lots of choices for learning, growing and making friends at Albright! Albright students have access to outstanding teaching, research, social, cultural and religious resources. 2008-2009 Albright College Men's Basketball Media Guide 2 Facilities The Albright Lions practice and play in one of the finest small-college basketball venues in the nation, the George C. Bollman Center. The addition of the Schumo Center for Fitness and Well-Being was built onto the Bollman Center in the summer of 2007, further enhancing the athletic facilities. The Bollman Arena was completely renovated in 1998 and 1999. The interior of the structure was replaced, and new mechanized bleachers now complement the sparkling playing floor. The bleachers include 240 VIP chair-back seats located at center court on both sides. The walls and ceiling are painted bright Albright red and white. Championship banners have been hung, and a $25,000 sound system was installed, and in the summer of 2007, a brand new floor was installed. Finally, Albright is one of the few small colleges to boast an electronic 24-foot rotating signage scorer's table. The campaign to renovate the Bollman Arena was spearheaded by former Albright basketball player John Scholl '69. The Schumo Center for Fitness and Well-Being opened in the fall of 2007. The new building was made possible with a $4.75 million gift from Margaret K. Schumo of Wyomissing, Pa., and her daughter Cynthia Lynn. It features a cardiovascular fitness room; a weight room; an aerobic room; a nutrition classroom; conference space; offices; locker rooms; an atrium; and the Schumo Cafe, a cafe featuring healthy snacks. The Schumo Center also houses the main athletic offices. 3 2008-2009 Albright College Men's Basketball Media Guide Meet the President Lex O. McMillan III, Ph.D. President Lex O. McMillan III was named the 14th president of Albright College in May 2005. Dr. McMillan came to Albright with more than 25 years of experience in higher education and institutional advancement, administration, strategic communications and fundraising. Since taking office he has overseen the College’s successful comprehensive campaign, Crossing Boundaries: