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A media guide created by students Stephen Weiss and Kris Riede for the men's tennis team at UC
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Table Of Contents
University Of Charleston… …………………………..4-7
Athletic Department……… …………………………..8-9
Team Roster……………….. ………………………..10-11
Coach’s Information……... …………………………...12
Player Information………... ………………………..13-17
Team History…………… ………………………..18-20
2009-2010 Season Review… …………………………...21
Support Staff……………… …………………………...22
Facility Information………. …………………………...23
WVIAC……………………. ………………………..24-27
Charleston, WV…………… ………………………..28-29
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Quick Info:
Name of School: University of Charleston
City/Zip: Charleston, WV 25304
Founded: 1888
Nickname: Golden Eagles
School Colors: Maroon & Gold
Home Courts: Schoenbaum Tennis Courts
Enrollment: 1,436
Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: WVIAC (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference)
President: Dr. Edwin Welch
Athletic Director: Tom Nozica
Associate Director of Athletics: Dr. Bren Stevens
Athletic Dept. Phone: 304-357-4820
Athletic Department Fax: 304-357-4989
Coach: Matt Santen
Alma Mater: Connecticut College
Career Record: 30-40
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 304-444-4309
Sports Information:
Andy Spradling
Director of Communications
304-357-4717 304-437-1712 (mobile)
Web Page: www.ucwv.edu/athletics
WVIAC website: www.wviac.org
Team Information:
2008-2009 Record (15-14 overall) (5-4 WVIAC) 4th place (10 teams in WVIAC)
MEDIA INFORMATION Charleston, WV AP: 800-642-8291 Print: Charleston Gazette: 304-348-4820 Charleston Daily Mail: 304-348-4820 Television: WCHS: 304-345-4115 WOWK: 304-781-6058 WSAZ: 304- 690-3046 UC SID email: [email protected] UC SID Fax : 304-357-4988
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Quick Facts:
- 1,436 Full-Time Students
- 33% First Generation
- Located in the capital of West Virginia
- #1 Baccalaureate institution in WV (Princeton Review) and #15 in the
Southeast
- More than 10% of students graduate in less that 4 years
- 1 of 12 colleges nationally chosen as a model for the first year experience
The University of Charleston is located on the banks
of the Kanawha River directly across from the West
Virginia State Capital. There is no better location in
West Virginia in which to earn your college degree.
www.ucwv.edu
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Cleta M. Harless
Vice President for Administration and Finance B.A. and B.S. , Marshall University
M.B.A. , West Virginia University
(2001-present)
Dr. Charles Stebbins
Provost and Dean of Faculty B.S. , United States Air Force Academy
M.S. and A.E. , California Institute of Technology
Diploma, Northwestern University‟s Kellogg
Graduate School of Management
Ph.D. , Colorado University
(2005-present)
Dr. Edwin H. Welch
President B.A. ,Western Maryland College
S.T.B. , Boston University School of Theology
Ph.D. , Boston University Graduate School
(1989-present)
Administration Staff
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Jennie O. Ferretti
Vice President for Advancement B.A. , University of Virginia
J.D. , University of Virginia
(2004 – present)
Alan Liebrecht
Vice President for Enrollment B.A. , Roanoke College
(1993-97, 2008-present)
Ben Beakes
Director of Development B.A. , University of Charleston
(2009 – present)
Administration Staff
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Tom Nozica Director of Athletics
UC Baseball Coach
Phone: 304-357-4823
Email: [email protected]
Tom Nozica has been at the University of Charleston since
1969 when he took over the Morris Harvey College soccer
team. For fifteen seasons he held the dual role of head coach of
men‟s soccer and baseball. As baseball coach, he led his team
to WVIAC conference championship in 1972 and 1990. He
was selected WVIAC Baseball Coach of the Year in 1987 and
1990. In 1985, he was named Associate Director of Athletics
and has held the position of Director of Athletics since 1998.
In 2002, he played an active role in reinstating football after a
46 year hiatus.
He earned both his bachelor‟s and master‟s degrees in physical education from The Ohio State Univer-
sity, and has completed postgraduate work at the University of Maryland. Tom was awarded the Mike
McLaughlin Award in 2001, the award given annually to an administrator in a WVIAC member school
who exemplifies high moral standards and a strong work ethic.
Athletic Department
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Dr. Bren Stevens Associate Director of Athletics/ SWA
UC Women‟s Volleyball Coach
Phone: 1-304-357-4991
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Stevens has been very active in her role as a leader by serving on
NCAA Regional Advisory Committees for the Great Lakes and Atlantic
Regions. Bren currently serves as the WVIAC liaison to the American
Volleyball Coaches Association. Dr. Stevens also serves in the role of
Associate Director of Athletics and as an Assistant Professor within the
Jones Division of Business for the University of Charleston. Dr. Stevens
is an avid scuba diver and enjoys playing the piano. Dr. Stevens reached
another milestone when she had the opportunity to watch her first player
(Stacey Cannon) from Milwaukie, Oregon inducted into the UC Hall of
Fame on October 11, 2008.
Athletic Department
Georgeann Lilly-Barker Administrative Assistant
Phone: 1-304-357-4820
Email: [email protected]
Georgeann Lilly-Barker is from Charleston, WV. She attended West
Virginia University from 1977-1979 and has been at the University of
Charleston for three years. She has 25 years of insurance experience
and her duties consist of working with the coaching staff and purchas-
ing of equipment and products for all teams.
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2009-2010
MEN’S TENNIS TEAM
Kyle Barrett Eric Bodge Oliver Grimbly
Matt Hughes Sam Humphrey Andrew Jarrett Victor Machado
Reid McEwen Kris Riede Rico Williams Coach Matt Santen
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ROSTER
FRONT ROW (SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT): Sam Humphrey, Matt Hughes, Andrew Jarrett, Rico
Williams and Kyle Barrett. BACK ROW (STANDING L-R): Eric Bodge, Kris Riede, Oliver Grim-
bley, Reid McEwen, Victor Machado and Coach Matt Santen.
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Coach’s Information:
Coach Matt Santen Alma Mater: Connecticut College
Career Record: 30-40
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 304-444-4309
Matt Santen started playing tennis at the age of nine
and first picked up a racquet at Camargo Tennis Club in Cin-
cinnati. Santen is from Indian Hill, OH and graduated from
Indian Hill High School in 1986. At Indian Hill High School,
Santen played three years on varsity and was a two year state
qualifier in doubles in the state of Ohio. He was ranked 4th in
the state his senior year and was most improved on the team
two out of his four years he played there. Santen went to
Connecticut College where he continued his tennis career.
His freshman and sophomore year, he was most improved on
the team. His junior year, he became the unsung hero on his
tennis squad. His senior year, he was captain on his team that
was ranked 17th nationally in division III. He graduated from
Connecticut College in 1990 with a major in government. He
received his masters at Trinity Divinity School. After col-
lege, he went on to become part of Young Life staff for five
years in Cleveland and four years in Morgantown. Santen
was the founding pastor of River Ridge Church in Charles-
ton, WV which includes 500 people and he‟s been there for
seven years now.
Santen is married and has four chil-
dren. Santen has been involved quite a
bit with many community activities.
He was the recreational soccer coach
in South Hills and also has been a ten-
nis instructor at the YMCA in Charles-
ton. Santen has been to a wide variety
of cultures throughout his life. In high
school he went on a French tennis tour
and has been overseas to 10 countries.
Some may call him a world traveler.
Santen took a heroic and historic mis-
sion trip to Kenya where he got to
adapt to the culture in that part of the
world. Coach Santen took over the
University of Charleston men‟s tennis
team in the 2006-2007 fall and spring
season. He has quickly improved the
overall competition and experience
that this teams bring to the table. His
goal this upcoming season is to make
it to the Division II National tourna-
ment and send his seniors out right.
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Kyle Barrett
Sophomore
Eric Bodge
Sophomore
Hometown: Parkersburg, WV
High School: Parkersburg South
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
High School: Glen Este HS
Height: 5-10
Weight: 165
Eric graduated from Parkersburg South High School where he
played four years of varsity tennis. His sophomore year he was
named first team all-state and was state runner-up at the number two
singles position. Eric went to Northern Kentucky for his first semes-
ter of college where he composed a 1-0 singles and 1-0 doubles re-
transferring to the University of
Charleston where he composed a
11-10 record during his freshman
season. Eric enjoys playing the
serve and volley style of singles
game and prefers playing doubles
over singles. Eric is a finance major
at UC and then has plans to get a
Master in Business Administration.
He is the son of Steve and Deidra
Bodge and has one sister, Megan,
who is a pharmacy student at
WVU. In his spare time Eric enjoys
hanging out with friends and play-
ing video games. His favorite tennis
player is James Blake.
Player Profiles:
Kyle graduated from Glen Este High
School where he played 4 years of
varsity tennis, being named captain
every year. Kyle earned second team
all-conference his sophomore and
junior years and first team all-
conference his senior year. In his
freshman year at the University of
Charleston, Kyle compiled a 6-4 sin-
gles record and 13-7 doubles record.
Kyle is an accounting, finance, and
business administration major at UC
and has plans to go on to graduate
school following his graduation from
the University of Charleston. Kyle is the son of Dan and Carol
Barrett and has one sister, Kim, who resides in northern Ken-
tucky. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys playing cards, backpacking,
bowling, and hanging out with friends. His favorite tennis player
is Andy Roddick.
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Oliver Grimbly
Sophomore
Matt Hughes
Senior
Hometown: Charleston, WV
High School: Capital HS
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180
Hometown: Johannesburg, SA
High School: Crawford
Height: 6-4
Weight: 185
Player Profiles:
Matt Hughes had a late start to the sport of tennis by beginning
at the age of 17 but has managed to quickly adapt over the past
four years. Matt Hughes grew up in Charleston, WV and went to
Capital High School. Matt plays first doubles with sophomore Kris
Riede and has played in every singles position over his past three
Oliver started playing tennis at the
age of 10. He was coached at the
Charles Wheeler Academy and
achieved a high ranking of 36 in
his home country of South Africa.
Oliver has one brother, Tudor, and
is the son of Heidi and Trevor
Grimbly. Oliver not only enjoys
playing tennis but also loves to
play other sports like soccer and
rugby. Oliver played #1 singles
last spring semester and plays a
strong serve and baseline game.
Oliver majors in business at the University of Charleston and
maintains a 3.7 grade point average. In his spare time he likes to
hit with the other guys on the team and work out as much as he
can. Oliver is a tough competitor on and off the court and wants to
own and maintain his own business someday.
years of college tennis. Matt is an
interior design major and enjoys
playing flag football and likes to
hunt and hang out with his friends
in his spare time. He has a younger
brother, Jordan, who is attending
Capital High School. Matt says, “I
am excited for our upcoming spring
season. The team has improved tre-
mendously from last year and I am
ready to make it to the NCAA tour-
nament.” The team has not made it
to the NCAA tournament the past
three years Matt has been on the
team.
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Sam Humphrey
Freshman
Andrew Jarrett
Sophomore
Hometown: Watford, England
High School: Parmiter‟s
Height: 5-11
Weight: 150
Hometown: Charleston, WV
High School: Capital HS
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175
Player Profiles:
Sam Humphrey is the only freshman to
join the University of Charleston tennis
team this year. Sam represented Hertford-
shire (state) from 2007-2009, with a win-
ning record in both singles and doubles.
He grew up playing tennis from a young
age of 7, and progressed to a high ranking
of 43 in the United Kingdom at Under 16.
Sam had ambitions to come to an Ameri-
can college from the age of 16, and had a
successful fall season at number one on
the team. He had a 2-1 record at singles
and doubles. Sam was captain on the team
of his high school and had a successful
career at Parmiter‟s.
Sam is a business major at UC, and has a lot of support from his
friends and family in the move from England. Sam‟s parents, Tracy
and Steve Humphrey, have been involved in Sam‟s tennis career
from a young age and have guided him to make vast improvements
in his tennis and education throughout high school and onto college
Andrew Jarrett grew up in Charleston, WV and attended Capital
High School with teammate Matt Hughes. Andrew had a success-
ful tennis career at Capital High School where he played first sin-
gles and first doubles. His senior year he made it to the West Vir-
ginia state tournament and made the all-conference team.
Andrew is a psychology major at
the University of Charleston. He
likes to play video games and hang
out with his friends in his free time.
Andrew also enjoys running cross
country and swimming. Andrew is
proud to be the son of Eric and Kim
Jarrett who have supported him
throughout his high school and col-
lege tennis career. Andrew also has
a brother, Logan, who plays tennis
for Capital. Andrew‟s favorite
player is Andy Murray.
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Victor Machado
Senior
Reid McEwen
Senior
Hometown: Vitoria, Brazil
High School: Colegio Sao Jose
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160
Hometown: Bowling Green, OH
High School: Bowling Green HS
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Player Profiles:
Reid McEwen is a transfer graduate student from Arizona State
University, which he attended for three years majoring in Econom-
ics before joining the UC graduate school of business M.B.A. pro-
gram in the fall of 2008. He spent two months interning in China
during the 2009 summer and is a
partial owner of a graduate student
consulting company he started with
two other classmates from the busi-
ness school. Reid started playing
tennis his freshman year of high
school and played a lot of USTA
tournaments and leagues before de-
ciding to try and play NCAA tennis
at UC. Reid played a good amount
at the 1st and 2nd singles spots, but
played 3rd singles 2nd doubles
most of the time. Reid will be
graduating in the spring and has
ambitions of spending some time
working overseas.
Victor is a Business major at UC. Away from his family, he is
happy to have his sister attending Marshall University. Being
from the beach makes spring break week in Hilton Head the
highlight of the year. Victor gives thanks to his family for all
the support, Antonio Marcus (father), Luziene (mother) and
Laura (sister).
Victor Machado has played in every
position on the team over his college
tennis career. He is a great doubles
player even though he is not too com-
fortable serving and volleying, but his
serve and good placement on the court
help with his doubles game. Victor's
backhand has improved over the years,
but his forehand will still remain his
strongest shot. His mental game and
self-control are definitely an advantage
over his opponents. He is a friendly
person and keeps the competition on
the court. Victor started playing tennis
because of his father‟s influence.
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Kris Riede played three years of varsity
tennis for Fairfield High School. Kris
made the all-conference team in the
GMC and the all-city team in Cincin-
nati, Ohio. As a freshman on the Univer-
sity of Charleston men‟s tennis team
Kris was very successful in his first year
of collegiate tennis having a 14-6 singles
record. He also played doubles with
team captain Matt Hughes going 12-12
together. Kris and Matt have very good
chemistry on the court. They did not let
their opponents get any easy points in
doubles by running down every ball that
was possible to get.
Kristopher Riede
Sophomore
Rico Williams
Sophomore
Hometown: Fairfield, OH
High School: Fairfield HS
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
High School: Winton Woods HS
Height: 5-10
Weight: 140
Kris is a Sports Administration major at UC and loves his parents
Kevin and Mary Riede who support him and his love for the game
of tennis. He also has a younger brother, Brad, and an older sister
named Rachel. Kris loves the outdoors and enjoys fishing with his
friends. He also loves to compete and watch other sports.
Rico Williams played four years of varsity tennis at Winton Woods
High School. During this time Rico made first team in the FAVC
conference team. Coming into the University of Charleston, Rico red-
shirted his first year, but was still very active and involved in
Charleston tennis. With a year to better his tennis game, Rico is ready
compete at the collegiate level. Rico
is a public policy major at UC and
enjoys being at the University Of
Charleston. Rico is thankful for his
supportive and loving parents, Rick
and Kristie Williams. He is also
thankful for his tennis coaches, Lyle
Powell and Brian Peters. Rico has
two younger siblings, Chanel and
Ellis Williams, who play tennis as
well. Rico enjoys the game of tennis
and Gael Monfils is his favorite pro-
fessional player. Rico also enjoys
music, dancing, and relaxing in his
spare time.
Player Profiles:
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UC Overall Record: 15-14
UC vs. conference: 5-4
UC vs. non-conference: 10-10
2008-2009 Schedule
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The University of Charleston men’s tennis team is looking ready and very strong for
the 2010 spring season after the team had a great showing in the Days Inn Classic and went 2-
2 in the fall season. The Golden Eagles ended up ranked 6th in the Atlantic region after the
fall season; This is great because the NCAA gives the top eight teams in each region a bid into
the NCAA tournament: therefore the UC men’s tennis team is on the right track heading into
the spring season.
The team had wins over Davis and Elkins University and Johnson C. Smith Univer-
sity, who is ranked 11th in the Atlantic region after the fall season. They had a very close
match against West Liberty State College, who is ranked 4th in the Atlantic region and also
had a tough loss to West Virginia Wesleyan University, who is ranked 2nd in the region and
43rd in the nation. Coach Santen said, “We had some close matches in the fall that we could
have won and the team has learned that every match counts.”
The Golden Eagles have many other tough matches coming up in the spring and the
players are training hard in the off-season to stay in shape. The team is led by seniors Reid
McEwen, Matt Hughes and Victor Machado who are keeping the younger players on the
team focused and prepared for the upcoming season. Matt Hughes said, “This is our year to
make it into the NCAA tournament. Everyone on the team needs to work hard and stay fo-
cused because every match matters.”
Sam Humphrey, a freshman from Watford, England, has been a fantastic addition to
the University of Charleston men’s tennis team. The freshman is a solid tennis player all
around and shows no weaknesses when out on the court. Kris Riede, a sophomore on the
team, said, “Sam works hard every point and doesn’t let his opponents get any free points off
him.” Sam plays one in the line-up where the team struggled at getting some wins last year.
Having Sam will get the team some victories at the one position. Also, Rico Williams will be
playing in the 2010 season after red-shirting in the 2008-2009 seasons. Rico will be a solid ad-
dition in the team’s line-up this year.
The rest of the team doesn’t get any weaker with the three seniors- Matt Hughes, Reid
McEwen and Victor Machado. UC has five sophomores Kris Riede, Kyle Barrett, Oliver
Grimbly, Eric Bodge, and Andrew Jarrett as well. The team’s depth really makes practices
very competitive, which will just make the team stronger and prepare them for the 2010
spring season.
UC Men’s Tennis Looking Strong
2009-2010
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Sabrina Pletz Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sabrina Pletz is the Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor for
the University of Charleston, providing athletic training services
for men's soccer and women's softball and teaching in the Depart-
ment of Athletic Training. She received her bachelor's degree from
Cumberland College (KY) and her master's degree from Fort Hays
State University (KS). Prior to coming to the University of
Charleston, she served as the athletic trainer at the University of
Virginia's College at Wise. Sabrina's interests include on-field
emergency care and triage. She also has a passion for educating
everyone on basic first aid and CPR.
Curtis Zeilenga Head Athletic Trainer
Curtis Zeilenga is the Assistant Athletic Trainer for the University
of Charleston, providing athletic training services for volleyball,
women‟s basketball, and men‟s basketball. He received his bache-
lor‟s degree from Azusa Pacific University (CA) and his master‟s
degree from Sonoma State University (CA).
Prior to coming to the University of Charleston, he served as the
Certified Graduate Assistant in the Sonoma State Athletic Training
Room for two years and has worked at the University of the Pa-
cific for a year and for the Stockton Lightning, a Professional
Arena Football team during their inaugural season.
Curtis‟s interests include helping student-athletes succeed, finding
new ways to improve old problems, and watching greyhounds turn
the corner.
Men’s Tennis Support Staff
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The University of Charleston Men’s Tennis team plays their
home matches at the Schoenbaum Tennis Courts. The
Schoenbaum Tennis Courts are located approximately one
mile away from campus at the Watt Powell Annex on 35th
Street. There are 8 tennis courts and the facility can seat
150 spectators around the courts. The Golden Eagles also
use the Charleston YMCA to practice indoors during the
winter. There are 5 indoor tennis courts at the Charleston
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MEN’S TENNIS SCHOOLS
Commissioner’s Cup: - The trophy honors all-around athletic excellence among its schools
- The Commissioner's Cup is awarded to the institution with the highest cumulative score as
determined by a scoring method used by the league 2008-2009 Commissioner's Cup standings.
WVIAC Contact Information 1422 Main Street
Princeton, WV 24740
Phone: 304-487-6298
Fax: 304-487-6299
WVIA Conference History: -Founded in 1924
-One of the oldest leagues at the small
college level
- 16 member conference currently larg-
est membership of any NCAA Divi-
sion II league
- Moved into the NCAA Division II
ranks in 1994 after a long affiliation
with the NAIA
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Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV
Home of the Big Blues
Concord University
Athens, WV Home of the Mountain Lions
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV
Home of the Senators
Salem International
University
Salem, WV
Home of the Tigers
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
Home of the Griffins
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
Home of the Rams
West Virginia State
University
Institute, WV Home of the Yellow Jackets
Fairmont State
University
Fairmont, WV
Home of the Falcons
West Liberty State
College
Wheeling, WV
Home of the Hilltoppers
West Virginia Wesleyan
College
Buckhannon, WV
Home of the Bobcats
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-Has been commissioner of the WVIAC since 1987
-Managed the conference transition from the NAIA to Divi-
sion II, which occurred in the fall of 1995
-Was athletic director and sports information director of
Bluefield State college for 11 years starting in 1976
- Native of Bramwell, WV
- Received his undergraduate degree at Bluefield State Col-
lege
- Earned Master’s in American History at Radford (VA)
University
- Native of Williamsburg, KY
-Deals primarily with championships, sport administra-
tion, and media relations
-1994 graduate of the University of Mississippi
-Joined the WVIAC in July 2007 as the league's first
NCAA compliance coordinator
-2006 Bethany College graduate
-Moundsville, WV native
- Member of the NCAA Division II swimming and diving
committee
- Served a one year stint as an intern for the President’s
Athletic Conference
Ben Brownlee
Compliance Coordinator
Will Prewitt
Associate Commissioner
Barry Blizzard
Commissioner
WVIAC STAFF
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WVIAC Tournament Information WVIAC Men’s Tennis Championship
The WVIAC Men‟s Tennis Championship tournament is the last weekend
in April and is played in Charleston, West Virginia. All 10 teams get
seeded in the tournament depending on their position in the conference at
the end of the spring season. There are two play-in matches which are the
7, 8, 9 and 10 seeds. The tournament is single elimination.
Location: Charleston, WV
Dates: Last Weekend in April
Champions: 2008-2009 - - - West Virginia Wesleyan College
2007-2008 - - - West Virginia Wesleyan College
2006-2007 - - - West Liberty State College
2005-2006 - - - Shepherd University
2008-2009 Tournament Results
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Charleston, WV Charleston, the capital of West Virginia and seat of Kanawha County, is a regional hub
for transportation, finance, retail trade, commerce, government, and health care, and
acts as a lively center for the arts and recreation while also serving as West Virginia's
state capital. A vital urban area, the city also projects a comfortable charm that invites
visitors and residents alike; its downtown is active and filled with people in the evening.
With its nineteenth-century style brick sidewalks and streets lit by antique reproduction
light posts and dotted with wooden benches, the Village District stands as a monument to
the modern thinking that has kept the city on track both financially and aesthetically for
years.
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