0 SAINTS BASKETBALL CONTENTS LIMESTONE COLLEGE Quick Facts……………………………………….1 Season Outlook Season Outlook…………………………………2-3 2004 Roster……………………………………….4 2004 Schedule…………………………………….5 Coach and Player Personnel Head Coach Corey Fox…..………………..……...6 Seniors………………………………………….7-8 Juniors………………………………………....9-10 Sophomores………………………………….......10 Freshmen………………………………………...11 Opponents 2004 Opponents……………………………...12-13 2003 Results……………………………………..13 Stats 2003-2004 Stats...………………………………..14 Career Records…………………………………..15 Single Season Records……………………….16-17 Athletic Department Athletic Directory……………………………….18 Athletic Training………………………………..19 Athletic Support Saints Club………………………………………20 2004 Quick Facts Facilities College Information Limestone Athletic Facilities………………...21-22 Location……………………………………….Gaffney, SC Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference Enrollment……………………………………………....619 CVAC Information……………………………...22 Founded………………………………………………..1845 Limestone College President…………………………………...Dr. Walt Griffin Limestone College Information……….Back Cover Athletic Information Athletic Director……………………………..Larry Epperly Asst. AD for Compliance………………...Dennis Bloomer Senior Women’s Administrator ………….Cyndi McMahan Nickname…………………………………………….Saints Colors………………………………………..Blue and Gold Affiliation……………………………….NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Information Conference……….Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference Head Coach…………………………..Corey Fox (2nd Year) Overall Record………………………………..2-12 (1 Year) Record at Limestone………………………….2-12 (1 Year) Facility………………………………...Timken Gymnasium 2004-2005 Media Guide Credits 2003 Record……………………………………………4-23 Letter Winners Returning/Lost..…………………………5/5 The 2004-2005 Limestone Women’s Basketball Newcomers………………………………………………...8 Media Guide was written, designed, and edited by Media Information Sports Information Director Josh Lacy with SID……………………………………………….Josh Lacy editorial assistance from Dr. Walt Griffin, Adrienne SID Phone……………………………………864-488-8219 Behling, and Josh Crotzer. SID Fax………………………………………864-902-0714 SID Email……………………………[email protected] Website Address……………………….www.limestone.edu 1 SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 OUTLOOK LIMESTONE COLLEGE The 2004-2005 basketball season marks a new era in Limestone Hoops. In January of last year Corey Fox took over the Lady Saints Basketball Program. At 24 years of age, Fox became one of the youngest active head coaches in Division II Basketball. Fox brings a lot of energy and a fast 0 paced game plan to the court. After guiding the Lady Saints through the second half of a 4-23 season last year, Fox 4 hit the recruiting trail. He and his staff have brought in plenty of new faces, including four standouts from two of the nation’s best - junior colleges. Fox believes that the new look Saints have the potential to win immediately and turn some heads in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. 0 “We have some very talented players. We’re inexperienced at this level, but nine of our players have played college basketball. We will look to our strong 5 group of returning and junior college players for leadership.” The 2004-2005 Lady Saints feature two seniors. Miranda Hull will pace the team at the guard position. The fifth-year senior and two-time team captain enters the season ranked in Limestone’s top-ten for career assists. She currently stands at 7th with 187. Mo’s 85 assists as a freshman ranks 10th on Limestone’s single season list. “Hull brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the O table,” says Fox. “I also hope that her tireless work ethic and great attitude become contagious on a virtually brand new team.” Senior center Kristi Ellenberger will compete for a starting job this season for the Lady Saints. Last season Ellenberger saw action in all 27 games including one start. Coach Fox looks to Ellenberger to “carry over her improvement in workouts to game situations for U a successful senior season.” The Saints also return two juniors and a sophomore. Leading the way for the junior class is All-CVAC guard Shell Lowrance. T Lowrance led the CVAC in scoring in her first two seasons at Limestone. She poured in 471 points last season ranking her 7th on Limestone’s single season record list. She L averaged 18.8 points per game and notched a career high 33 points against North Greenville. In just two seasons Lowrance has accumulated 923 points, which places O her 9th all-time at Limestone. “She has been tremendous for us for two years and we expect her to be tremendous for two more years,” says Fox. Jada Blakely is another outstanding returning player in the O junior class. Blakely averaged 5 points and 2 assists per game in a season in which she played in 27 games and started 10. Coach Fox believes that “Jada gives us an athletic guard who can play three positions and score the ball. We are looking for Jada to have an improved junior campaign.” LaDovia Dukes is the lone sophomore on K the squad. She had a solid freshman year for the Saints. She scored 9.9 points and grabbed 5.6 rebounds per game. “I anticipate that Dukes can build on a strong freshman year and become an outstanding player in the CVAC,” commented Fox. 2 SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 OUTLOOK LIMESTONE COLLEGE The Saints are happy to add much needed experience with four junior college transfers. Jodeana Pirtle, a 0 forward from Parkland College (Illinois), and a trio of players from Danville Area Community College (Illinois) are welcome additions to the 4 Limestone Saints. Melissa DeVore, Danielle Vieira, and Molly Williams led DACC to a 22-9 record in the - 2003-2004 season. DeVore, the Conference Player of the Year in the CCCI, will come in and solidify the Saints at the point guard position. With the up- 0 tempo game the Saints play, the point guard position is very important and should be in good hands. Fox is “excited about the prospect of a playmaking point guard leading a talented bunch of scorers.” One of those scorers is Danielle Vieira. She is expected to come in and put points on the board for the Saints, after averaging 12 points per game for DACC last season. Coach Fox loves 5 her ability to score and believes she will be a tough match-up for opponents. “Her size and ability to make plays from inside and out give us the added scoring we are looking for.” Molly Williams, an undersized center at DACC, will continue to play that position for the Saints. Williams led Danville with almost 9 rebounds along with 8 points per game. Fox believes Williams will have a big impact on the Saints’ post game with her rebounding and her work ethic. Jodeana Pirtle helped lead Parkland College to a sixth place finish in the NJCAA Division II O Tournament. “Pirtle brings a great shooting touch and the intangibles necessary for winning teams. She also brings intensity to the defensive end of the court.” The 2004-2005 Lady Saints will feature three freshmen. Tiffany Jones was an outstanding player U at Greer High School (Greer, SC). The two-time team-MVP led GHS to a 28-1 record and an appearance in the Upperstate Finals in her senior year. Fox looks for Jones to make an impact in her debut season at Limestone. “Jones’ ability to handle the ball and defend full-court gives her the opportunity to make a major contribution as a freshman.” Shelly Robinson joins her sister Whitney in CVAC Basketball. Whitney currently plays for rival Belmont Abbey College. Shelly T was a standout player at South Point High School (Belmont, NC). Her 1,217 career points ranks second all-time at SPHS, behind her sister’s mark of 1,613. Shelly also led her team to a 20 win season in her senior campaign. “I’m excited about her ability to make the 3- L point shot,” Fox says. “She hit 40% as a senior, and we struggled from that range last season. Her athletic ability and her strong shooting give her the O opportunity to be an impact player.” Monica Adams was a three-time All- Conference selection at Bessemer City High School (Kings Mountain, SC). Adams will provide the Lady Saints O with support in the low post. Her size and ability to rebound will give her a chance at playing time as a freshman. This season the Lady Saints believe they can make an impact in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic K Conference. Expectations around the conference will be low after a 4-23 season; however, the team’s expectations are high. With a revamped roster featuring plenty of new faces and many student-athletes who are already accomplished at the collegiate level, Limestone hopes to compete for a conference championship. 3 SAINTS BASKETBALL 2004-2005 ROSTER LIMESTONE COLLEGE SAINTS BY POSITION Guard (7): Jada Blakely, Melissa DeVore, Miranda Hull, Tiffany Jones, Shell Lowrance, Shelly Robinson, Danielle Vieira: Forward (3): LaDovia Dukes, Jodeana Pirtle, Molly Williams: Center (2): Monica Adams, Kristi Ellenberger SAINTS BY YEAR Seniors (2): Kristi Ellenberger, Miranda Hull: Juniors (6): Jada NUMERICAL ROSTER Blakely, Melissa DeVore, Shell Lowrance, Jodeana Pirtle, No Name Pos Ht Yr Hometown Previous School Danielle Vieira, Molly Williams: 4 LaDovia Dukes F 5-10 So Johnston, SC Strom Thurmond HS Sophomores (1): LaDovia 10 Tiffany Jones G 5-7 Fr Greer, SC Greer HS Dukes: Freshmen (3): Monica Adams, Tiffany Jones, Shelly 11 Jodeana Pirtle F 5-11 Jr Sullivan, IN Parkland College Robinson 12 Melissa DeVore G 5-7 Jr Mulberry, IN Danville Area CC 14 Danielle Vieira G/F 6-0 Jr Coatesville, IN Danville Area CC 20 Shelly Robinson G/F 5-9 Fr Belmont, NC South Point HS 21 Shell Lowrance G 5-7 Jr Spartanburg, SC Dorman HS SAINTS BY STATE 22 Kristi Ellenberger C 6-0