2009 Belmont Men's Soccer Media Guide

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GENERAL INFORMATIONName of School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belmont UniversityCity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nashville, Tenn. Founded: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1951Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5017Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BruinsColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navy, Red and WhiteHome Field: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whitten Soccer ComplexCapacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N/AAffiliation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division IConference: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunPresident: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert C. FisherAlma Mater, Year: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Henderson State, 1970Athletics Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike StricklandAlma Mater, Year: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia Southern, 1971Athletic Department Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-460-6420Ticket Office Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-460-8500

PROGRAM HISTORYFirst Year of Program: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Overall All-TTime Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97-192-18NCAA-II Record (1996-ppresent): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-145-13Last Atlantic Sun Tournament Result: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 1-7

2008 Atlantic Sun Semifinal, at Campbell

COACHING STAFFHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Earle DavidsonAlma Mater, Year: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vanderbilt, 1989Overall Record (Years): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-132-13(13th year)Record at Belmont (Years): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SameSoccer Office Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-460-6134Assistant Coaches (Alma Mater, Year)

Bryan Johnson (Maryville, 1996)Eric Susewind (Belmont, 2007)

Johnson’s Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-460-5985Susewind’s Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-261-5220Athletic Trainer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim LeeTraining Room Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-460-8040

TEAM INFORMATION2008-009 Overall Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-8-2Conference Record/Finish: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3-2 (5th)Starters Returning/Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/2Letterwinners Returning/Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16/8

Lettermen Returning (16): D T.J. Brown, D Alex Davis, D/MChris Dempski, D Austin Embry, D Justin Ferguson, GKJanrai Gravely, M/F Justin Hay, M/F Tomi Homonnay, FDan Meacock, M/F Will Moorad, M Edgardo Padilla, M/FBrett Parker, D Danny Rayburn, D Emerick Witkowski, MWade Wonderlin, GK Wesley WrayLettermen Lost (8): F Joey Beach, D Cameron Eades, MCyrus Eaton, M Robert Fernandez, F Navarda Heath, D BoKonigsmark, M/F Mete Ozkan, F Taylor PrestonStarters Returning (9): D T.J. Brown, D Alex Davis, DAustin Embry, GK Janrai Gravely, M Justin Hay, F DanMeacock, M/F Will Moorad, M Edgardo Padilla, M WadeWonderlinOthers With Starting Experience (5): D Justin Ferguson, M/FBrett Parker, D Danny Rayburn, D Emerick Witkowski, GKWesley Wray4-YYear Transfers (2): M/F Jeff Phillips, M Wade WonderlinSeniors (4): D Justin Ferguson, GK Janrai Gravely, M/FJustin Hay, M Wade WonderlinJuniors (5): D T.J. Brown, D/M Chris Dempski, M/F BrettParker, GK Wesley Wray, D/M Kern DucoteSophomores (9): D Alex Davis, D Austin Embry, M/F TomiHommonay, F Dan Meacock, M/F Will Moorad, M EdgardoPadilla, M/F Jeff Phillips, D Danny Rayburn, D EmerickWitkowski, Freshmen (11): M/F Ian Anthony, M Eric Bowen, D JustinCrawley, M McAlister Green, M/F Cullen Hall, D ChrisHrovat, GK Lou Manning, M/F Sam Miller, D BradleyShuck, F Brandon Tarr, D/M Alex Tummons

MEDIA INFORMATIONDirector of Broadcasting & Media Relations: . . . . .Greg SageOffice Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-460-6698Media Relations Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-460-5584Press Row Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-460-8554Men’s Soccer Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick StubblefieldEmail: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1900 Belmont Boulevard

Nashville, TN 37212Website: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.belmontbruins.comBeat Writers:Mike Organ Matt WilsonThe Tennessean Nashville City [email protected] [email protected] 615-498-5202

BELMONT SOCCER - THE NEXT LEVEL 2

jay ayresTwo-time Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year

Two-time First Team All-Atlantic SunSan Jose Earthquakes (MLS)

Charleston Battery (USL)12 de Octubre - Primera Division de Paraguay

j.p. rodrigues2005 Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year

Two-time First Team All-Atlantic SunMiami FC - 2006 No. 1 overall selection (USL)

Orlando Sharks (MISL)Guyana National Team

MEDIA INFORMATION 3

CREDENTIALSRequests for photo or press credentials

should be made in advance to PatrickStubblefield, Belmont Media Relations, 1900Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212 (orfax requests to 615.460.5584). Passes will bemailed if requested; otherwise, passes can bepicked up at the main gate of the CurbEvent Center.

PRACTICEBelmont Men’s Soccer practices are open

to the media. Members of the media areasked to notify the media relations office inadvance if they plan to attend practice toconfirm location and time.

GAME SERVICESThe following materials are available at

each Belmont Men’s Soccer match: Media GuideGame Notes

FlipcardLive Stats

Final Box ScoreTelephone and fax services are available byasking one of the members of the Belmontmedia relations staff. There will be an areawhere media members can file their stories.

INTERVIEWSInterviews with Belmont players and

coaches can be arranged by calling(615.477.5303) or emailing PatrickStubblefield([email protected]).Players and coaches are available before andafter most practices, so please let us know inadvance that you are coming, and we willhelp facilitate the interview. Playerinterviews are not allowed prior to kickoffon game-day. Please do not contact playerspersonally.

POST MATCH INTERVIEW POLICESFor all home and away matches,

Belmont players and coaches will beavailable for post-match interviews roughly10 minutes after the conclusion of thematch. Opponent interview policy will bedetermined by the visiting SID or coaches.

BRUINS ONLINEThe best source for information on the

men’s soccer program as well as the rest ofBelmont’s sports teams is on the internet atBruins Online (www.belmontbruins.com)

Belmont Athletics Office of Media Relations

Media Relations Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615.460.5584Web Page: . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.belmontbruins.comMailing Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . .1900 Belmont Blvd.

Nashville, TN 37212

The Belmont Office of Media Relations is located on the second floor of the Curb EventCenter on the Belmont University campus. All media guides are published by theOffice of Media Relations and are designed to assist print and electronic media, otherschools and interested parties in getting acquainted with the program.

Greg Sage, Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations 615.460.6698 • [email protected]

Kenisha Rhone, Director of Media Relations, Women’s Sports615.460.5990 • [email protected]

John Langdon, Assistant Director of Compliance/Media Relations Assistant615.460.5609 • [email protected]

Brian Karst, Graduate Assistant for Media Relations615.460.8237 • [email protected]

Patrick Stubblefield, Graduate Assistant for Media Relations (Men’s Soccer Contact)615.477.5303 • [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTSQuick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Belmont Soccer - The Next Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Whitten Soccer Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4International Soccer Plays Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Head Coach Earle Davidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2009 Belmont Men’s Soccer Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Season Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Justin Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Janrai Gravely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Justin Hay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Wade Wonderlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Cameron Eades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16T.J. Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Chris Dempski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Brett Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Wesley Wray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Alex Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Austin Embry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Tomi Homonnay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Dan Meacock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Will Moorad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Edgardo Padilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Jeff Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Danny Rayburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Emerick Witkowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Incoming Freshmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302008 Season Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Program Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36History & Past Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412009 Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42All-Time Records vs. Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Belmont University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Strength & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Nashville, Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Distinguished Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

WHITTEN SOCCER COMPLEX 4

Nestled amidst the shadows of Nashville’s magestic skyline, The Whitten Soccer Complex is one of the finest playing surfaces in

the Middle Tennessee area. After serving as the primary international media compound for the 2008 Presidential Town Hall Debate between

Barack Obama and John McCain at Belmont University’s adjacent Curb Event Center, Whitten Soccer Complex returns to its splendor as

the Bruins’ home field. In fact, Belmont men’s soccer’s last home match at Whitten was October 28, 2007. Complete with an in-ground sprin-

kler system and lights, this facility is home to both soccer programs and various intramural activities. The Bermuda grass field sees extensive

action while adding much needed “green space” to the campus. Besides the use for varsity soccer and intramural sports, the field is encircled

by a lighted walking track intended for use by the entire Belmont community. Bleacher seating for up to 700 spectators is located on the east

side of the complex. The men’s soccer team scored a couple of their most impressive victories at home, knocking off the University of

Kentucky 2-1 in overtime during the Whitten Soccer Complex’s inaugural season, 1998, and in 2001 shutting out Conference USA member

TCU, 1-0, to open their home campaign. 2008 will likely be Whitten’s last stand, as the Bruins transition from the venerable field into their

new home facility at Rose Park.

An exterior aerial view of the 2008 Presidential Town Hall Debatemedia compound located on Whitten Field

INTERNATIONAL SOCCER PLAYS HERE 5

While not readily confused with Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona or Amsterdam as a soccer mecca, Nashville is quickly gaining a

reputation as one of the top American cities to host premier events. LP Field, home of the NFL Tennessee Titans, has played host to several

marquee international matches. The Music City shined in its debut on April 20, 2004, when the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer

played Tecos UAG of the Mexican Primera Division. Later that year, the United States Women’s National Team hosted a friendly against

Canada. In 2006, the United States Men’s National Team faced Morocco. Last year, the Americans hosted the 2008 CONCACAF Men’s

Olympic Qualifying at LP Field, with Canada, Guatemala and Honduras taking part. This past April, the United States Men’s National Team

defeated Trinidad & Tobago in a World Cup Qualifying Match in Nashville behind three goals from Jozy Altidore. With knowledgeable fans

and a top-of-the-line facility, Nashville has cemented its place as a mainstay on the international host site rota.

COACHING STAFF 6

Earle DavidsonHead CoachBelmont soccer has known one coach in the NCAA era: Earle Davidson. Committed to academic achievement andrespected in the soccer community, Earle Davidson is entering his 13th season at the helm of the Belmont soccerprogram.

The 2003 Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year led Belmont to its most successful campaign of the NCAA and AtlanticSun era in 2008. Rising to challenges and overcoming adversity, the Bruins went 11-8-2 in reaching the Atlantic SunConference Semifinals. All this, despite no true home matches as venerable Whitten Field hosted the 2008Presidential Town Hall Debate. Dan Meacock and Will Moorad were named to the Atlantic Sun All-FreshmanTeam and Brett Parker earned Academic All-District honors.

Davidson’s tenure has also been marked by unrivaled academic achievement. Parker’s Academic All-District nodmarked the Bruins’ seventh such honor since 2001, with Marcos Cabrera earning Academic All-America honors in 2001 and 2002. Belmontmen’s soccer annually stands atop the Atlantic Sun in Academic All-Conference honorees. Each of the past four years, the Bruins have beenrecognized by the NCAA in its annual Academic Progress Rate (APR) Report - which identifies elite program’s in academic eligibility andretention.

2007 saw the Bruins earn a spot in the Atlantic Sun Tournament for the fifth consecutive season. The Bruins notched a signature win atnationally-ranked Furman to end the regular season. Three of Davidson’s players earned all-Atlantic Sun honors (Jay Ayres, Ian Schinelliand T.J. Brown). Ayres was named the A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season before embarking on asuccessful run with the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.

He led the Bruins to a 7-9-2 record in the 2006 season, highlighted by fournon-conference home wins and three players earning all-Atlantic Sun hon-ors (Jay Ayres, Ian Schinelli, and Eric Susewind).

In 2005, the squad saw junior J.P. Rodrigues named Defensive Player ofthe Year in addition to his placement on the all-conference first team.Sophomore Eric Susewind earned second team honors.

The Bruins had a breakout season in 2003 under Davidson's direction. Theteam improved their win total by four matches, equaling the school recordfor wins with nine, and qualified for postseason play for the first timesince 1995.

Behind the prolific goal scoring of two-time All-Atlantic Sun Conferenceselection Fernando Castellanos, the Bruins went 9-7-1 and finished tied forsecond in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Belmont drew Stetson in the firstround of the A-Sun Championship, but an early injury to Castellanosforced a juggling of the lineup before the team finally fell on penalty kicks.

Davidson's commitment to tightening up the defensive end helped sparkthe team's rejuvenation. Goalkeeper Matt Renfrow along with CareyAlexander and freshmen starters Chris Anderson and J.P. Rodrigues ledthe team to a school record six shutouts while the team posted their firstsub-2.00 GAA since the 1995 campaign.

"Our patience has paid off and Earle has the program on the verge ofbecoming a yearly contender in the Atlantic Sun," stated Director ofAthletics Mike Strickland. "The route has not been easy for the men's soc-cer program, but Earle's enthusiasm and professionalism has beeningrained within the team. Great things are happening and we are excited about 2009."

Obviously, much of the success from the last few years can be attributed to the recent recruiting efforts. Castellanos finished his career asthe all-time leading scorer in Belmont history and became the first Belmont player to earn All-Atlantic Sun honors. Channing Twynerearned a spot on the 2002 A-Sun All-Freshman team. In 2004, two Bruins were named to the All-Freshman team, a first for Belmont -- JayAyres and Robert Fernandez. J.P. Rodrigues, Eric Susewind, Ian Schinelli, Dan Meacock and Will Moorad continued the tradition.

During Davidson's tenure, the Bruins have faced some of the very best teams in the nation, but they had never encountered the level ofcompetition seen during the 2000 season. Belmont was accepted as an affiliate member of the Missouri Valley Conference just as the Valleywas hitting its competitive stride. The Bruins faced three top-25 teams that season, and nearly half of the conference's 12 teams were rankedat some point while a pair of teams reached the NCAA Final Four.

His career at Belmont began in 1995 when he joined Ronnie Littlejohn's staff. Following the 1996 season, the head coaching job came openand Davidson became the third head coach in school history. In Davidson’s first season as Belmont's head coach, he led the team to a 5-11record that was highlighted by a 2-1 victory over the Memphis Tigers who were at the time ranked in the Top-25 in the nation.

Davidson has seen over a dozen former players begin professional soccer careers, several with the local A-League team, the NashvilleMetros/Tennessee Rhythm while Chris Van Atta played for an indoor soccer team in Kansas City. Among those players was formerassistant coach Ben Fisher, who also played for the Cincinnati Riverhawks. J.P. Rodrigues was drafted #1 overall by the USL Miami FC

franchise in 2006.

Born in New York City and growing up in New Jersey, Davidson played his high school soccer at Mendham High School. He graduated in1985 and decided to come to Nashville and play collegiately at Vanderbilt University. His career at Vanderbilt culminated during his seniorseason when Davidson received the 1989 McDonald's Award for Outstanding Performance.

Following his collegiate playing days, Coach Davidson moved west to Salt Lake City, Utah and joined the Salt Lake Sting of the nowdefunct American Professional Soccer League (APSL). After playing one season out there, he returned to Nashville to begin a five-yearcareer with the Nashville Metros, at the time a member of the United States Interregional Soccer League (USISL).

Following the end of his professional career, Davidson decided to return his passion for the game by joining the coaching ranks. His firstopportunity at collegiate level coaching came immediately following his playing days at Vanderbilt when he became the women's teamassistant. He served double-duty during the 1990 season when he also assisted the VU men's team. Davidson also became the Director ofCoaching for the Nashville Sting Club Teams. In addition to these coaching duties, he has the honor of assisting with Tennessee's OlympicDevelopment Program Teams.

Davidson married former Belmont women's soccer assistant coach Alexis Hyrup in May of 2003. The couple welcomed Griffin HyrupDavidson into the world on April 10, 2009. The family resides in Nashville.

Head Coach Earle DavidsonYear School Overall Pct. Conf. Pct. Notes1997 Belmont 5-11-0 .313 -- -- Set school record for goals scored1998 Belmont 4-13-0 .235 -- -- First season at Whitten1999 Belmont 4-16-0 .200 -- -- Two Top-25 games2000 Belmont 1-17-0 .056 0-11-0 .000 MVC has two Final 4 teams2001 Belmont 2-13-1 .156 0-7-0 .000 First Atlantic Sun season2002 Belmont 5-10-2 .353 2-5-1 .313 Castellanos leads A-Sun in goals2003 Belmont 9-7-1 .559 6-3-0 .667 Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year2004 Belmont 8-8-2 .500 5-3-1 .611 Rodrigues First Team All A-Sun2005 Belmont 6-10-1 .383 3-4-0 .429 Rodrigues USL Draft No. 1 overall2006 Belmont 7-9-2 .444 3-3-1 .500 Ayres A-Sun Defender of the Year2007 Belmont 7-10-2 .421 3-5-1 .389 Defeat #16 Furman2008 Belmont 11-8-2 .571 4-3-2 .556 Reached A-Sun SemifinalTotal 12 years 69-1132-113 .353 26-444-66 .382 Only coach in NCAA era

COACHING STAFF 7

COACHING STAFF 8

Eric SusewindAssistant Coach

Eric Susewind returns for his second season as an assistant for men’s soccer. Susewind enjoyed a decorated

playing career at Belmont. A four-year starter and two-year team captain for the Bruins, Susewind earned Second

Team All-Atlantic Sun honors in 2005 and 2006. Versatile and skilled, Susewind established himself as one of the

top players in the conference at both forward and midfield. He ranks among the program’s career leaders in min-

utes played, matches played and assists.

Susewind earned in bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Belmont in 2007. A native of Houston, Texas, Susewind has coached

club soccer in the Nashville area for the past three years, currently directing Tennessee United Soccer Club.

Susewind holds a USSF National D license and NSCAA Goalkeeper Regional and State license.

Bryan JohnsonAssistant Coach

Bryan Johnson returns for his third season as the assistant coach for the men’s soccer team.

Aside from his responsibilities in recruiting, scheduling, travel and game planning, Johnson assists in playertraining and instruction. Last year, Belmont led the A-Sun in corners.

Johnson, a native of Franklin, Tennessee, is no stranger to the Belmont program. As a player, Bryan was the firstscholarship men’s soccer player at Belmont, after being named All-State during his senior year at Franklin High

School. He was the team captain for the Bruins and was named All-Conference twice. He completed his education atMaryville College in 1996 with a degree in History and was a member of the Scots first NCAA Tournament team in 1995. He was also anassistant coach at Belmont from 1996 to 1997.

Prior to coming to Belmont, Johnson served as the Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennesseefrom 2001 to 2004. During his coaching tenure at Cumberland, Bryan was named TranSouth Conference Men’s Co-Coach of the Year in 2002and helped lead the Bulldogs to their first ever Top-25 ranking in the school’s soccer history. After leaving Cumberland in 2004, he began work-ing in the private business sector in Nashville.

In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Coach Johnson also has been a successful coach at the youth level. He has helped to lead fourdifferent teams to a total of eight Division 1 State Championships and appearances at the Region III Tournament, including two RegionalSemifinals. He has an Advanced National Diploma from the National Soccer Coach Association of America (NSCAA).

"I am very pleased to have Coach Johnson on our staff,” said Earle Davidson. “Bryan and I have played and coached together on manyoccasions. He has extensive successful coaching experience and knows how to win. He is a critical thinker who adds an important dimensionto our program.”

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22000099 BBeellmmoonntt MMeenn’’ss SSoocccceerr RRoosstteerrNo. Name Pos Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/Previous School Academic Major0 Wesley Wray GK 5-11 155 JR Bowling Green, Ky. (Greenwood HS) Business Administration00 Lou Manning GK 6-5 180 FR Southlake, Texas (Carroll Senior) International Business1 Janrai Gravely GK 6-4 200 SR Dallas, Texas (Colleyville Heritage HS) Psychology2 Justin Ferguson D/M 6-1 155 SR Littleton, Colo. (Cherry Creek HS) Audio/Video Production3 Bradley Shuck D 6-3 170 FR Shelbyville, Ky. (Shelby County HS) Biology4 Austin Embry D 6-1 175 SO Southlake, Texas (Carroll Senior) Business Administration5 Emerick Witkowski D 6-5 180 SO Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Lincoln Park Academy) Audio/Video Production6 Alex Davis D 5-9 155 SO Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall HS) Business Administration7 Justin Hay M/F 5-9 150 SR Toronto, Ont., Canada (Lone Park Secondary) Finance8 Dan Meacock F 6-1 185 SO Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS) Undecided9 Will Moorad M/F 5-8 160 SO Brentwood, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS) Undecided10 Edgardo Padilla M 6-0 165 SO Grapevine, Texas (Carroll Senior) Business Administration11 Cameron Eades M 5-7 170 SR Hendersonville, Tenn. (Carson-Newman) Accounting12 Wade Wonderlin M 5-8 150 SR Franklin, Tenn. (Univ. of Memphis) Marketing13 Brett Parker M/F 6-1 170 JR Fairmont, W. Va. (Fairmont HS) Accounting14 Brandon Tarr F 5-8 160 FR Knoxville, Tenn. (Univ. of South Carolina) Business Administration15 Sam Miller M/F 6-4 185 FR Gilbert, Ariz. (Mesquite HS) Business Administration16 Danny Rayburn D 5-8 150 SO Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) Business Administration17 Tomi Hommonay M/F 5-11 150 SO Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) Biology18 Jeff Phillips M/F 5-8 160 SO Flower Mound, Texas (Eastern Illinois Univ.) Exercise Science19 Chris Dempski D/M 6-1 160 JR Round Rock, Texas (Round Rock HS) Music Business20 Cullen Hall M/F 5-11 150 FR Pewee Valley, Ky. (South Oldham HS) Psychology21 Alex Tummons D/M 5-9 160 FR Hendersonville, Tenn. (Hendersonville HS) Undecided22 T.J. Brown D 6-0 170 JR Hendersonville, Tenn. (Hendersonville HS) History23 Eric Bowen M 5-8 150 FR Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) Biology24 McAllister Green M 5-10 155 FR Coppell, Texas (Grapevine Faith Christian) Business Administration25 Justin Crawley D 6-1 155 FR Hendersonville, Tenn. (Pope John Paul II) Biology26 Chris Hrovat D 6-3 185 FR Akron, Ohio (St. Vincent-St. Mary HS) Entrepreneurship27 Ian Anthony M/F 5-8 170 FR Franklin, Tenn. (Franklin HS) Biology

Head Coach: Earle Davidson (Vanderbilt, 1989)Assistant Coach: Bryan Johnson (Maryville, 1996)Assistant Coach: Eric Susewind (Belmont, 2007)Athletic Trainer: Tim Lee (Cedarville, 1994)

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OVVEERRVVIIEEWWOn the heels of the winningest season in program history

and a trip to the Atlantic Sun ‘Final Four,’ one could argue expecta-tions are at an all-time high for Belmont Men’s Soccer in 2009. Witha nice mix of returning players and an infusion talent via promisingnewcomers, the Bruins have all the makings of a winning programand championship contender. Moreover, with the welcomed returnto venerable on-campus facility Whitten Soccer Complex after a2008 home campaign as veritable vagabonds in and around the his-toric Presidential Town Hall Debate, Belmont gains peace of mind.All told, from top to bottom this could be head coach EarleDavidson’s deepest and most talented group ever.

“We have a talented and interesting mix this year,”Davidson said. “While we are heavy with youth, we have a group ofinfluential upperclassmen. The sophomore slump is always a risk,but we are confident that we have a very motivated sophomore classwho are hungry for success. We expect to improve upon last year'sstrong performance. We have talent, we have leadership, and wehave a group that believes in earning success. Additionally, we havedepth. Everyone will have to earn their spot all over again. There isno room for complacency at theDivision I level. We played a lotof freshmen last year, and theyplayed because they earned it. Theguys who are on the field for usthis fall will have likewise earnedit. We are confident in our rosterand we are confident that we willbe challenging for honors in thefall.

YEEAARR INN REEVVIIEEWWBelmont Men’s Soccer

took a significant step forward in2008, distinguishing itself in bothnon-conference and conferenceplay. The season opened with abang, as victories over always-capa-ble Winthrop and Gardner-Webbhelped the Bruins claim the hostBulldogs’ kickoff tournament. Infact, netminder Ron Gravelyearned national honors for his workthat opening weekend. Key non-conference victories overCentenary, Presbyterian andWofford later followed as the Bruins took plenty of positivemomentum into league play. Belmont proceeded to go unbeaten inits first four conference matches for the first time since joining theAtlantic Sun in 2001. Big wins over USC Upstate, East TennesseeState, Florida Gulf Coast and eventual league champion Jacksonvilleplaced the Bruins in prime position for a postseason run. All thewhile, Belmont’s youth was served, as freshmen standouts DanMeacock, Will Moorad, Austin Embry, Edgardo Padilla and AlexDavis made eye-opening contributions match after match. A con-vincing victory over SIU-Edwardsville on Senior Day was a fittingway to cap the regular season careers of mainstays like Cyrus Eaton,Mete Ozkan, Bo Konigsmark and Robert Fernandez. But what fol-lowed in the Atlantic Sun Tournament would rank among the all-time greatest victories in program history. Facing longtime rivalStetson in the quarterfinals, the Bruins would fall behind 2-0 earlyinto the second half. A Dan Meacock goal in the 59th minute cut thedeficit in half before the Hatters answered 35 seconds later.Undeterred, Meacock scored in second goal of the half to getBelmont within 3-2 with 20 minutes remaining. Then in the 88thminute, Brett Parker found the back of the net and forced overtimeat 3-3. Then in the 106th minute, Moorad drew a foul in the penaltybox. Wade Wonderlin’s PK gave the Bruins a dramatic 4-3 victoryand first-ever berth in the conference semifinals. A difficult loss tonationally-ranked and host Campbell one night later could not soura remarkable 11 win season. The stage had been set for 2009.

FOORRWWAARRDDSSSo much about soccer, especially at the highest levels, is

about capatilizing on opportunities. When chances are created, youneed finishers. And Belmont boasts some of the best it has ever had.It all starts with sophomore Dan Meacock. The Sarasota, Fla. nativedelivered time and again in 2008, leading the Bruins and rankingamong the league leaders with 10 goals. His 22-point freshman cam-paign ranks among the all-time best in program history and servedas a wonderful appetizer for 2009 and beyond. Dangerous inside andoutside the box, in the air and with the ball at his feet, Meacock willbe a marked man.

Junior Brett Parker brings a physical presence up top.Strong on the ball and able to relieve pressure from the back end,Parker also is able to find the back of the net. His five goals in 2008include a game-winner against Presbyterian and the all-importantgame-tying goal against Stetson in the Atlantic Sun Tournament.He will be a vital piece of the puzzle this season.

Sophomore Will Moorad possesses tremendous individualskills and those were on full display from day one last year. Muchwas asked of Moorad as a freshman in regards to playmaking and

creating scoring chances, and hedid not disappoint. With 19 pointson seven goal and a team-high fiveassists, Moorad was as valuable asany Bruin last season. the sky isthe limit for Moorad as CoachDavidson seeks more opportunitiesto get him near goal with space.

A quartet of freshmen willadd depth to the Belmont forwardrotation. Brandon Tarr, a transferfrom the University of SouthCarolina, would classify as themost decorated of the bunch givenhis standout prep career and SECcredentials. But how Tarr recoversfrom injury and regains his fitnessand timing is still unclear. IanAnthony, Cullen Hall and SamMiller all have the coaching staffexcited and should compete forplaying time.

MIIDDFFIIEELLDDEERRSSDespite losing proven players

Cyrus Eaton and Mete Ozkan tograduation, Belmont returns a bevy of highly capable and experi-enced midfielders. Like Moorad, Wade Wonderlin is the embodi-ment of playmaker: quick feet, natural feel and touch for the game,and great vision. Wonderlin was among the team leaders in minutesplayed and scoring in 2008 and his role should only expand this yearas senior captain. It would not be a stretch to see Wonderlin play uptop in special situations.

Edgardo Padilla was one of six Bruins in 2008 to see actionin all 21 matches. The Lone Star State native is tough, fearless andgreat at connecting play. Fourth on the team in scoring as a fresh-man, it would not be crazy to think Padilla could challenge for theteam lead in assists this season.

One of Belmont’s five returning seniors, Justin Hay hasseen it all as a Bruin and is eager to conclude his career on a winningnote. With 3700 career minutes played and 10 career points, Hay’sleadership and savvy will be called upon regularly.

Fellow senior Cameron Eades could be a main benefactorof Eaton and Ozkan’s departures. A transfer from Carson-Newman,Eades played in eight matches in 2008, but will be in the midfieldermix this year. Sophomore Tomi Homonnay will also challenge forplaying time.

Among the four newcomers at midfield is Jeff Phillips. Asophomore transfer from Eastern Illinois, Phillips was a major cogfor the Panthers in the Ohio Valley Conference. Moreover, as thelatest in a long line of Bruins from Texas, Phillips should make aseamless transition.

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Freshmen Eric Bowen, McAllister Green and AlexTummons will provide instant depth and, with a productive camp,could work themselves into the rotation.

DEEFFEENNDDEERRSSWhile the Bruins showcase great strength in numbers at

forward and midfield, defender may be the team’s most fortifiedposition entering camp.

Two year letterwinner T.J. Brown returns to man one ofBelmont’s two outside back positions. Brown, a tough, physicaldefender who has played in every match since his arrival, gives theBruins an all-conference level performer at back.

As one of the elderstatesmen, Justin Ferguson will assumea larger role in practice and in games. Following an accomplishedsummer stint for PDL Springfield, expect Ferguson to see minutesat back and midfield. His leadership and dedication will be para-mount to the Bruins’ success.

A quartet of seasoned sophomores join Brown in the back-line. Austin Embry started all 21 matches as a freshman to establisha new program standard. But given his ability to win balls in the air,look for Davidson to push Embry up forward on occasion.

Like Embry, Alex Davis logged huge minutes as a fresh-man, and those experiences should serve him well in 2009. Davisshould embrace a larger leadership role and also be pushed into theoffensive half.

Danny Rayburn is a local product who gives the Bruinsoptions at back and midfield. He made his first collegiate startagainst Lipscomb a year ago. Emerick Witkowski made five earlyseason starts in 2008 before having his season cut short. But with aredshirt year in tow, the imposing 6-5 Witkowski gives Belmontdesired size and toughness in the box.

Chris Dempski has given the team quality production offthe bench in his first two years. Coach Davidson has expressed highhopes for Dempski this season.

Freshmen Justin Crawley, Chris Hrovat and BradleyShuck will also vie for minutes immediately.

GOOAALLKKEEEEPPEERRSSCoach Davidson will have three solid options to choose

from to protect the Belmont net. Janrai Gravely ranks among theprogram’s all-time leaders in minutes played, saves and goal againstaverage. Gravely has 14 career victories and knows the Atlantic SunConference well. Couple that experience with tremendous size andwingspan, and Gravely has all the tools to keep opponents off thescoreboard.

Wesley Wray shared time with Gravely in 2008 and willhave every opportunity to earn the starting nod this season. Aftersome sparking play a year ago, which led to a 4-1-2 mark and a 0.81goals against average, Wray earned the trust of his teammates andcoaches through stellar play. Active and athletic, Wray has greatfundamentals and instincts for a goalkeeper.

Adding to the mix and intrigue of the goalkeeper positionbattle is freshman Lou Manning. A highly-regarded netminder,Manning is once again teammates of Austin Embry and EdgardoPadilla; all three were standouts at Carroll Senior High inSouthlake, Texas. The District 6-5A Goalkeeper of the Year,Manning has the size and athleticism to play small forward forCoach Byrd and the Bruin Basketball team. By all accounts,Manning’s height and confidence project well to the college game.

SCCHHEEDDUULLEETraditionally, Coach Davidson uses the non-conference as

preparation for Atlantic Sun Conference play. This season is noexception as the Bruins confront stern tests throughout. Belmonthosts a Labor Day Weekend Tournament, welcoming Marshall andOral Roberts to Whitten Field.

The first major road trip will take the Bruins to the RockyMountains for dates with perennial powers Air Force and Denver.From there, four more matches with familiar non-conference foesAlabama A&M, UNC-Asheville, Wofford and Furman round outthe early season slate. The Atlantic Sun sports four other teamsranked in the 2008 South Region Poll, including Jacksonville,

Campbell, Lipscomb and North Florida.“The A-Sun is a conference of great parity,” Davidson said

recently. “Every year it comes down to the last weekend of regularseason play to see who is the top seed and who is the bottom seed.Rarely, is anyone assured of a spot going into the last weekend.This makes for a highly entertaining and competitive conferenceschedule. The A-Sun has grown considerably in influence over thelast few years. The quality is there and growing with each season.Last year's conference tournament champion won their first roundNCAA match and fell in a close 1-0 loss second round match toeventual NCAA tournament champ North Carolina. Additionally,we beat both teams on our schedule that made the NCAATournament.”

2009 ATLANTIC SUN CONFERENCE

PRE-SSEASON POLL (1st Place Votes)1. Jacksonville (6) 922. Campbell (2) 853. Lipscomb (1) 784. Stetson (1) 725. Belmont 606. Florida Gulf Coast 557. ETSU 368. North Florida 339. Mercer 2210. USC Upstate 17

TOOUURRNNAAMMEENNTT WIINNNNEERR: JAACCKKSSOONNVVIILLLLEE

PRESEASON ALL-CCONFERENCE TEAM

GK Joey Sanchez, JacksonvilleGK Adam Glick, Florida Gulf CoastD Robert Hodge, StetsonD Eddie Munnelly, JacksonvilleD Kezi Lara, LipscombM Vince Petrasso, CampbellM Strefan Runeman, JacksonvilleM Fredrik Brustad, StetsonF Miguel DaSilva, LipscombF Jason Keever, CampbellF Garret Pettis, Lipscomb

PRESEASON PLAYER OF THE YEAR

F Miguel DaSilva, Lipscomb

STUDENT-AATHLETE PROFILES 12

2008: Academic All-Conference ... Appeared in 18 of 21 matches,including start vs. UNC Asheville (9/19/08) ... 11 shots, four shotson goal ... Season-high 64 minutes vs. SIU-Edwardsville (11/8/08) ...40+ minutes played in eight matches.

2007: Academic All-Conference ... Saw action in two matches inreserve role ... played 33 minutes vs. Eastern Illinois (8/31/07) ...played 29 minutes at Bradley (9/1/07).

2006: Academic All-Conference ... Saw action in all 18 matches as areserve ... Logged 612 minutes of capable duty ... Had assist on AmrAli's game-winning goal in season opener vs. Western Kentucky(8/25/06).

Prior to Belmont: Played on varsity team at Cherry Creek HighSchool all four years ... Earned all-conference honors as an attackingmidfielder ... Played for the Littleton United White club team as acenter back.

Personal: Born October 24, 1987 to Nancy Ciccone and BruceFerguson ... Majoring in Audio Video Production...Has a twinsister, Maggie.

JUSTIN FERGUSON6-1 • 155 SeniorD/MLittleton, Colo.Cherry Creek HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON JUSTIN FERGUSON: "A steely competitorwith a good head for the game. Justin has made great strides in hisgame. We expect him to impart his knowledge and work ethicupon the rest of the team and be a man we can rely upon.”

Year MP MIN G A PTS SH SH% SOG SOG% GW PK-AATT2006 18 612 0 1 1 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-02007 2 62 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-02008 18 631 0 0 0 11 .000 4 .364 0 0-0Total 38 1305 0 1 1 11 .000 4 .364 0 0-00

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: --ASSSSIISSTTSS: 1 vs. Western Kentucky (8/25/06)POOIINNTTSS: 1 vs. Western Kentucky (8/25/06)

*most recent performance

STUDENT-AATHLETE PROFILES

2008: Started 14 matches in net for the Bruins ... Recorded a 7-7-0record ... Team-high 1,215 minutes in net ... Named to College SoccerNews National Team of the Week (9/3/08) ... Shutout victoriesagainst Winthrop (8/29/08) and East Tennessee State (10/12/08) ... Made season-high eight saves in 2-1 victory at Jacksonville(10/31/08) ... Season-high 113 minutes in overtime victory overWinthrop (8/29/08) ... Six saves in 2-1 victory at Gardner-Webb(8/31/08) ... Seven saves in victory vs. Florida Gulf Coast (10/25/08)... Victory over SIU-Edwardsville (11/8/08) ... Seven saves inAtlantic Sun Quarterfinal victory over Stetson (11/12/08) ... 11 gamesof 3+ saves ... Team-high 68 saves ... Fifth in Atlantic Sun in totalsaves and saves per game ... Eighth in shutouts and ninth in goalsagainst average.

2007: Started all 19 matches in net for the Bruins ... Registered a 6-8-2 mark ... Led Atlantic Sun Conference with six shutouts ... Alsothird in conference in GAA (1.18) ... Sixth in Atlantic Sun in saves(56) ... Ninth in Atlantic Sun in saves per game (2.95) ... 1747minutes played ... First career shutout in 2-0 victory at WesternKentucky (9/16/07); made four saves ... Shutout and three saves in0-0 draw vs. Dayton (9/23/07) ... Shutout and four saves in 0-0 drawat Lipscomb (9/28/07) ... Shutout and three saves in 2-0 win vs.Mercer (10/13/07) ... Shutout and four saves in 1-0 win at FloridaGulf Coast (10/21/07) ... Shutout and three saves in 2-0 victory vs.North Florida (10/26/07) ... Made multiple saves in 18 of 19 games ...Six shutouts in season tied Belmont record for most in aseason...Faced 186 shots ... Made two saves in Atlantic SunQuarterfinal vs. Lipscomb (11/14/07).

2006: Played in four matches in net, with two starts ... Played entireseason opener, earning 2-1 overtime win over Western Kentucky(8/25/06) ... Dropped 2-1 overtime decision to Memphis followingmatch (8/27/06) ... Made five saves in two starts ... Also saw actionat UNC-Greensboro (9/10/06) and Campbell (10/19/06) ... Endedseason with 1.22 GAA in 220 minutes played.

Prior to Belmont: Played varsity soccer for Colleyville HeritageHigh School ... Broke his school's single-season shutout record with12.5 shutouts with a goals against average of 0.35 per game during hisjunior year ... Was twice named to All-District first team and twicenamed team MVP ... Holds school record in career shutouts, with18.5 ... Played for coach David Hudgel on the Dallas Texans '88 clubsoccer team...Club team won three straight national titles (2005-07)and Dallas Cup Super Group.

Personal: Born Janrai Gravely on August 11, 1988 ... Majoring inpsychology.

JANRAI GRAVELY6-4 • 200SeniorGKDallas, TexasColleyville Heritage HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON JANRAI GRAVELY: "Big, talented andintelligent. Ron has played some very good matches for us. Goinginto his senior year we expect him to be a difference maker for usgame in and game out.”

MATCH HIGHSSAAVVEESS: 8 at Jacksonville (10/31/08)MIINNUUTTEESS: 120 at Lipscomb (9/28/07)


Year MP MIN GA GAA SV SV% W-LL-TT ShO2006 4 220:39 3 1.22 5 .625 1-1-0 02007 19 1747:12 23 1.18 56 .709 6-8-2 62008 14 1215:36 27 2.00 68 .716 7-7-0 2Total 37 3183:27 53 1.49 129 .709 14-116-22 8


2008: Academic All-Conference ... Played in 17 matches with 14starts ... Tied for fifth on team with six points; two goals and twoassists ... 15 shots, four on goal ... Scored game-winning goal vs. EastTennessee State (10/12/08) ... Scored Belmont’s first of two goals invictory at Gardner-Webb (8/31/08) ... Assist vs. SIU-Edwardsville(11/8/08) ... Assisted on Brett Parker’s dramatic game-tying goal in88th minute of Atlantic Sun Quarterfinal victory over Stetson(11/12/08) ... Season-high four shots vs. Florida Gulf Coast(10/25/08) ... Three shots at Mercer (10/16/08) ... Season-high 94minutes at Mercer (10/16/08) ... Played in second half of everyappearance ... 90+ minutes in four matches.

2007: Played 17 matches with 11 starts ... 15 shots; two shots on goal... Among team leaders in minutes played (1,163) ... Twice played 100minutes; vs. Marshall (9/11/07) and vs. Campbell (10/11/07) ... 90plus minutes five times ... Season-high five shots vs. Lipscomb inAtlantic Sun Quarterfinal (11/14/07).

2006: Academic All-Conference ... A dependable mainstay at mid-field ... Played in and started all 18 matches ... Third on team inminutes played (1,464) ... One goal, two assists for four points ...Scored lone goal in 1-0 win over Evansville (9/21/06) ... Had assiston game-winning goal vs. Western Kentucky (8/25/06) ... Assist atNorth Florida (10/14/06) ... Sixth on team in shots (16).

Prior to Belmont: Played for North York Hearts Soccer Club, aswell as Team Ontario.

Personal: Attended Lone Park Secondary School...Majoring inFinance

JUSTIN HAY5-9 • 150SeniorM/FToronto, Ont., CanadaLone Park Secondary

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COACH DAVIDSON ON JUSTIN HAY: "Quick, good technique anda great work rate, we expect Justin to be an impact player for us inhis senior year. Going forward he has the ability to change a game.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: *1 vs. East Tennessee State (10/12/08)ASSSSIISSTTSS: *1 vs. Stetson (11/12/08)POOIINNTTSS: *2 vs. East Tennessee State (10/12/08)




2008: Academic All-Conference ... Played in and started 19 matches... Tied for fifth on team with six points; two goals and two assists... Both goals proved to be game-winners ... Dramatic game-winninggoal on penalty kick in overtime victory over Stetson in AtlanticSun Quarterfinal (11/12/08) ... Game-winner in victory overWofford (9/26/08) ... Among team leaders in minutes played (1448)... 15 shots, seven shots on goal ... Played 90+ minutes seven times ...Assist on Cyrus Eaton goal vs. Presbyterian (9/21/08) ... Assist onDan Meacock goal vs. Florida Gulf Coast (10/25/08) ... Season-highthree shots at Oral Roberts (9/6/08).

2007: An immediate contributor after transferring from Univ. ofMemphis ... Very active and skilled ... Played in 16 matches withseven starts ... Second on team in assists (3) ... Recorded assist infirst Bruin appearance in 3-2 victory over Marshall (9/11/07) ...Assist in 63 minutes during 2-1 victory over Central Arkansas(9/21/07) ... Assisted game-winning goal at Florida Gulf Coast(10/21/07) ... Played 90 minutes at Gardner-Webb, at USC Upstateand at Wofford ... Finished season with 10 shots, including three ongoal.

Prior to Belmont: Registered three assists in freshman season atMemphis, as Tigers went 10-8 ... Played 17 matches ... Two assistsvs. Marshall (10/25/06) ... One assist vs. Creighton (10/7/06) ...Helped Battle Ground Academy win State Championship seniorseason ... Team captain and All-State junior and senior years atBGA ... Captain of six-time state champion club team TNFC `88. ...Also competed in cross country, track and wrestling in high school.

Personal: Son of Terry and Cathy Wonderlin ... Born December 15,1987 in Rochester Hills, Mich. ...Majoring in Marketing... Onesister, Whitni, a cross country runner at the University of Georgia... Lists Tiger Woods as favorite athlete.

WADE WONDERLIN5-8 • 150SeniorMFranklin, Tenn.Univ. of Memphis

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COACH DAVIDSON ON WADE WONDERLIN: "Senior Captainfrom local BGA. Wade has a tremendous engine in midfieldand heart to match. He thinks the game well, uses his antici-pation and quickness to play the passing lanes. Excels atwinning the ball and starting the attack. Wade is the kind ofplayer everyone wants in their team. He makes everyonearound him better and he enjoys every minute of it.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: *1 vs. Stetson (11/12/08)ASSSSIISSTTSS: 2 vs. Marshall (10/25/06)POOIINNTTSS: *2 vs. Stetson (11/12/08)




2008: Academic All-Conference ... Saw action in eight matches in areserve role ... Two shots, both on goal ... Played a season-high 26minutes and had shot attempt vs. SIU-Edwardsville (11/08/08) ...Also shot attempt vs. USC Upstate (10/10/08) ... Total of 109minutes logged ... 23 minutes at Campbell in Atlantic Sun Semifinal(11/13/08).

Prior to Belmont: Played two seasons at Carson-Newman underhead coach Allen Vital...Played in 17 matches and notched two goalsduring his sophomore season and helped lead team to 15-4-2 recordincluding appearance in NCAA Tournament...Started all 17 matchesplayed in freshman season and had one goal with one assist forsquad that finished 15-2-2 and made another appearance in NCAATournament.

High School: Played at Hendersonville High School under headcoach Russ Plummer...Had 22 career goals and led team to a com-bined record of 77-9-9 record over four year career...led team to StateChampionships in junior and senior year...Named to All-State andAll-Mid State teams in senior year...Three-time mender of All-District team...Served as Team Captain his senior season...Playedvarsity football and basketball...Played club soccer at TNFC 89.

Personal: Son of Jim and Sharon Eades...Born on November 8, 1987in Dayton, Ohio...Majoring in Accounting...Named to honor roll allfour years of high school...Two-time member of Academic All-Conference team at Carson-Newman...Lists favorite books as StuartWoods novels...Has previously played with current teammates T.J.Brown and Wade Wonderlin on high school level...Lists formerteammate Cyrus Eaton as his favorite athlete...Has two siblings,Jeremy and Erin.

CAMERON EADES5-7 • 170SeniorMHendersonville, Tenn.Carson-Newman College

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COACH DAVIDSON ON CAMERON EADES: "A terrific team-manwith strong leadership qualities. He will do whatever it takes forthe team to succeed. A position change has helped to get more outof Cameron's talent. We expect him to have an influential season.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: --ASSSSIISSTTSS: --POOIINNTTSS: --


Year MP MIN G A PTS SH SH% SOG SOG% GW PK-AATT2008 8 109 0 0 0 2 .000 2 1.000 0 0-0Total 8 109 0 0 0 2 .000 2 1.000 0 0-00


2008: Played in all 21 matches with 20 starts ... A defensive mainstay... Among team leaders in minutes played (1,774) ... Played 90+minutes in all but two matches ... Shot on goal in Atlantic SunQuarterfinal vs. Stetson (11/12/08) ... Able to push forward andprovide physical presence on restarts, corners and free kicks ...Typically assigned to mark top opposing forward and attackingmidfielders ... Career-high 113 minutes in season-opening victoryover Winthrop (8/29/08).

2007: Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team ... Emerged asone of the best players on the team from day one ... A talented,physical defender ... Very disciplined and dependable ... Suffocatesopposing forwards, inhibiting turns and crosses ... Started andplayed in all 18 matches played... Second on team among field play-ers in minutes (1591)...played more minutes than two-time A-SunDefender of the Year and MLS player Jay Ayres ... Posted threeshots ... Played at least 90 minutes in 16 of 19 matches team played.

Prior to Belmont: A decorated prep career at Hendersonville HS forcoach Russ Plummer ... Started every game over four years ...Named All-South, All-Midstate, All-County Player of the Year andTeam MVP as a senior ... Named All-State & All-Midstate SecondTeam and All-County Defensive Player of the Year as a junior asHHS finished second in the state tournament ... All-State, All-Midstate District Tournament Defensive Player, All-CountyDefensive Player of the Year and Team MVP as a sophomore asHHS finished second in the state tournament ... First Team All-County as freshman ... Scored PK in back-to-back state champi-onship games.

Personal: Son of Tyler and Kathy Brown ... Born August 2, 1988 inNashville, Tenn. ... Majoring in Exercise Science...Twin sisterTaren plays soccer collegiately at Tennessee Tech ... Also has oneother sibling, Skyler ... Student body Vice President two years atHHS ... Four-time Homecoming Court honoree ... Six former highschool teammates playing collegiately ... Captain of Tennessee FCclub team ... Ronaldo and Lebron James among favorite athletes.

T.J. BROWN6-0 • 175JuniorDHendersonville, Tenn.Hendersonville HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON T.J. BROWN: "TJ is a reliable, consistentperformer who is a guy the group has grown to rely upon. At homeat center back and as an outside back, we hope to get TJ moreinvolved coming forward out of the back to add to our attackingprowess.”



Year MP MIN G A PTS SH SH% SOG SOG% GW PK-AATT2007 18 1591 0 0 0 3 .000 0 .000 0 0-02008 21 1773 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0Total 39 3364 0 0 0 4 .000 1 .250 0 0-00


2008: Saw action in seven matches in a reserve role ... Logged 120total minutes ... Season-high 27 minutes vs. Presbyterian (9/21/08)... Four shots; two shots on goal ... 14 minutes, career-high two shotsvs. East Tennessee State (10/12/08) ... Shot on goal vs. Furman(9/28/08) ... Saw first action of season at Oral Roberts (9/6/08).

2007: Academic All-Conference ... Saw action in five matches ...Logged 182 total minutes ... Played in season-high 57 minutes vs.Central Arkansas (9/21/07) ... 53 minutes in 2-0 victory at WesternKentucky (9/16/07) ... 50 minutes at Wofford (11/4/07).

Prior to Belmont: Dependable midfielder at Round Rock HS forcoach Ryan Brown ... Honorable Mention all-area honors as a soph-omore ... Texas club team went to state championships in 2002.

Personal: Son of Don and Susan Dempski ... Born October 30, 1988in Mesa, Arizona ... Majoring in Music Business ... Enjoys golfing,fishing, and playing guitar ... Three siblings, Jen, Ang, Shaina ...Lists Thierry Henry among favorite athletes.

CHRIS DEMPSKI6-1 • 160JuniorDRound Rock, TexasRound Rock HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON CHRIS DEMPSKI: "Chris is a hardworking, dedicated player whom we expect to make a big step upthis year and be a more regular contributor. He has been on thecusp of doing so and we feel he is ready.”



Year MP MIN G A PTS SH SH% SOG SOG% GW PK-AATT2007 5 182 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-02008 7 120 0 0 0 4 .000 2 .500 0 0-0Total 12 302 0 0 0 4 .000 2 .500 0 0-00


2008: Academic All-District ... Academic All-Conference ... AtlanticSun Offensive Player of the Week (9/29/08) ... Third on team inscoring with 13 points; five goals and three assists ... Tied for secondon team with three assists ... Had four match scoring streak midsea-son ... First collegiate assist on Edgardo Padilla goal at CentralArkansas (9/12/08) ... Goal vs. UNC-Asheville (9/19/08) ... Scoredgame-winning goal in victory over Presbyterian (9/21/08) ... Season-high 74 minutes, assist on Wade Wonderlin’s game-winning goalvs. Wofford (9/26/08) ... Goal vs. Furman (9/28/08) ... Scoredopening goal off header in victory vs. USC Upstate (10/10/08) ...Assist on Carlos Quintero goal vs. SIU-Edwardsville (11/8/08) ...Scored dramatic game-tying goal in 88th minute of Belmont’s over-time victory over Stetson in Atlantic Sun Quarterfinal (11/12/08) ...Third on team in shots (25) and shots on goal (11) ... Served as JohnMcCain stand-in for network audio and lighting checks for 2008Presidential Town Hall Debate at Belmont.

2007: Academic-All Conference ... Appeared in all 19 matches - withtwo starts - as a freshman ... Started collegiate debut vs. EasternIllinois, logging one shot in 18 minutes ... First career goal at USCUpstate (10/7/07) and also posted career-high three shots in contest... Third among Bruin newcomers in minutes played (798) ...finished season with 16 shots, including eight on goal.

Prior to Belmont: Distinguished prep career at Fairmont HS forcoach Jim DeNardi ... Named West Virginia Midfielder of theYear, First Team All-State, and NSCAA All-Region Team follow-ing senior campaign ... Set new school records in career goals,assists, points, and games started ... Heralded swimmer, twice earn-ing First Team All-State honors ... West Virginia High SchoolState Champion in 50 freestyle ... Also a state finalist in tennis.

Personal: Son of Eddie and Jan Parker ... Born August 30, 1988 inFairmont, W.V. ... Has one brother, Brooks ... Majoring inAccounting ... Student Council Vice President ... Lance Armstrongand Michael Phelps among favorite athletes.

BRETT PARKER6-1 • 170JuniorM/FFairmont, W. Va.Fairmont HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON BRETT PARKER: "Brett has been animportant figure in his first two season. He is a powerful athletewith the work rate to match. Brett has proven he can scoreimportant goals. When he is running forward he is a handful forany athlete.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: *1 vs. Stetson (11/12/08)ASSSSIISSTTSS: *1 vs. SIU-Edwardsville (11/8/08)POOIINNTTSS: *2 vs. Stetson (11/12/08)




2008: Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Week (9/29/08) ...Appeared in 10 matches with eight starts ... Provided very capablenet play ... Recorded 4-1-2 record ... Led team and ranked fourth inAtlantic Sun with three shutouts ... 0.81 goals against average and.854 save percentage would have led conference, but just missed outon minimum of minutes played ... First three career wins were allcomplete game shutouts ... Earned first career victory with 90minute shutout of Centenary (9/13/08) ... Two saves in shutoutvictory over Presbyterian (9/21/08) ... Three saves in shutoutvictory over Wofford (9/26/08) ... Career-high 10 saves in 1-1 tie vs.Lipscomb (10/3/08) ... Seven saves in 2-1 victory over USC Upstate(10/10/08) ... Eight saves vs. Stetson (10/26/08) ... Three saves invictory over SIU-Edwardsville (11/8/08) ... Two saves in reserverole in Atlantic Sun Semifinal at Campbell (11/13/08).

2007: Provided quality depth in net behind Ron Gravely ... Helpedteam improve in training ... Played entire second half in goal atStetson (10/19/07); allowed one goal.

Prior to Belmont: Captain and All-State at Greenwood HS forcoaches Scott Gural and Sean Helliwell ... Helped GHS reachKentucky High School State Championship.

Personal: Son of Terry and Debi Wray ... Born December 26, 1988 inBowling Green, Ky. ... Majoring in Engineering Physics ... Onebrother, Brad ... Lists Petr Cech among favorite athletes.

WESLEY WRAY5-11 • 155JuniorGKBowling Green, Ky.Greenwood HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON WESLEY WRAY: "Wes Wray has madegreat strides in his first couple years as a Bruin. He is as fierce com-petitor and hard worker as he is quick and technical. He has growninto a leadership role and an inspiration to his teammates. Weexpect Wes to compete for the No. 1 spot.”

MATCH HIGHSSAAVVEESS: 10 vs. Lipscomb (10/3/08)MIINNUUTTEESS: *110 at Mercer (10/16/08)


Year MP MIN GA GAA SV SV% W-LL-TT ShO2007 1 45:00 1 2.00 0 .000 0-0-0 02008 10 780:01 7 0.81 41 .854 4-1-2 3Total 11 825:01 8 0.87 41 .837 4-11-22 3


2008: Made an instant impact as a freshman ... Played in 20 matcheswith 18 starts ... Among team leaders in minutes played (1411) ...Played into second half in all but one match ... 90+ minutes in sixmatches ... Played career-high 110 minutes vs. Lipscomb (10/3/08)and vs. USC Upstate (10/10/08) ... Recorded first career assist onNavarda Heath goal against East Tennessee State (10/12/08) ...Assist at Jacksonville (10/31/08) ... Nine shots, five shots on goal ...Career-high two shots at Central Arkansas (9/12/08) and vs.Furman (9/28/08).

Prior to Belmont: Played at Rockwell High School under head coachMatt Grabb...Served as team captain during his junior and seniorseasons...Named to the All-District First-Team all four years andwas All-State District MVP in senior season...Played club soccer atDallas Texans 90 Red.

Personal: Son of Terry and Denise Davis...Born on August 22,1989...Plans to major in Business Administration...Lists favorite TVshow as Family Guy...Has one sibling, Courtney (24).

ALEX DAVIS5-9 • 155SophomoreDRockwell, TexasRockwell HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON ALEX DAVIS: "Alex had a strongfreshman year. He is technical, smart and a fierce competitor. Weexpect Alex to be an impact player this year. He is particularlydangerous on set pieces and can come forward out of the back withstrong effect.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: --ASSSSIISSTTSS: *1 at Jacksonville (10/31/08)POOIINNTTSS: *1 at Jacksonville (10/31/08)


Year MP MIN G A PTS SH SH% SOG SOG% GW PK-AATT2008 20 1411 0 2 2 9 .000 5 .556 0 0-0Total 20 1411 0 2 2 9 .000 5 .556 0 0-00


2008: Started all 21 matches as a freshman, setting a single-seasonBruin record ... Among team leaders in minutes played (1727) ...Played career-high 113 minutes in collegiate debut vs. Winthrop(8/29/08) ... Scored first career goal on header off a free kick in 2-1victory at Jacksonville (10/31/08) ... Nine shots, five shots on goal ...Very skilled and versatile ... Played 90+ in 16 of 21 matches ... Twoshots vs. UNC-Asheville (9/19/08) and at North Florida (11/2/08).

Prior to Belmont: Played at Southlake Carroll High School underhead coach Greg Oglesby...Named to All-Region and All-Area teamin senior season...Also served as team captain and named DefensivePlayer of the Year...Played club soccer for Solar 90.

Personal: Son of Steve and Sherrie Embry...Born on March 27,1990...Plans to major in Business Administration...Both parentsattended Oklahoma State...Lists favorite movie is Scarface...Favoriteathlete is David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy.

AUSTIN EMBRY6-1 • 175SophomoreDSouthlake, TexasCarroll Senior HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON AUSTIN EMBRY: "An important figure asa freshman, we expect Austin to continue on from where he left off.Strong in the air, comfortable with the ball, Austin has a great dealof potential moving forward.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: 1 at Jacksonville (10/31/08)ASSSSIISSTTSS: --POOIINNTTSS: 2 at Jacksonville (10/31/08)




2008: Academic All-Conference ... Played in three matches in areserve role ... Season-high six minutes vs. SIU-Edwardsville(11/8/08) ... Five minutes vs. Furman (9/28/08) ... Two minutes vs.East Tennessee State (10/12/08).

Prior to Belmont: Played at Brentwood High School under headcoach Mike Purcell...helped lead team to undefeated campaign andstate championship in senior season...Named to All-State team insenior season...Played club soccer at TNFC 90 and Reston FC 89

Personal: Son of Chris and Monica Homonnay...Born on August 7,1990...Plans to major in Biology...Named to high school honor rollall four years of school...Lists career goal as becomingOrthodontist...Favorite athlete is Christiano Ronaldo of ManchesterUnited...Favorite movie is Batman: Dark Knight...Favorite musicalgroup is Aerosmith and TV show is The Office...Has one sibling,Matthew (15).

TOMI HOMONNAY5-11 • 150SophomoreM/FBrentwood, Tenn.Brentwood HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON TOMI HOMONNAY: "Tomi had a strongspring season to put himself in the hunt for time. Technical, a goodhead for the game and comfort around the box number within histalents.”





2008: Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team ... Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team ... Atlantic Sun Offensive Player of the Week(9/2/08) ... Academic All-Conference ... Played in 18 matches with14 starts ... Turned in a remarkably productive freshman campaign... Led team in goals (10) and points (22) ... Ranked third in theAtlantic Sun in goals (10) and goals per game (0.56), fourth in game-winning goals (3) and fifth in points (22) and points per game (1.22)... Scored game-winner in each of his first two collegiate matches;vs. Winthrop (8/29/08) and at Gardner-Webb (8/31/08) en route toA-Sun player of the week honors ... Assist on Will Moorad’s game-winner at Centenary (9/12/08) ... Goal vs. Lipscomb (10/3/08) ...Goal and assist in 4-0 victory over East Tennessee State (10/12/08)... Scored opening goal in 2-1 victory over Florida Gulf Coast(10/25/08), which started streak of five matches with at least onegoal ... Scored game-winning goal on header off a Cyrus Eaton cor-ner kick to defeat Jacksonville (10/31/08) ... Goal at North Florida(11/2/08) ... Goal vs. SIU-Edwardsville (11/8/08) ... Scored two goalsin Belmont’s dramatic, come-from-behind victory over Stetson inthe Atlantic Sun Quarterfinal (11/12/08) ... Played into second halfof every match ... Led team in shots (35) and shots on goal (21) ...Career-high six shots vs. Presbyterian (9/21/08).

Prior to Belmont: Played at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Fla.under head coach Paul Mahoney...Served as team captain in seniorseason...Was top scorer on team in junior and senior season...Playedclub soccer for Real Salt Lake Florida.

Personal: Son of Mike and Lisa Meacock...Born on January 17, 1990in Chester, England...Major is undecided...Plans to pursue profes-sional soccer career after college...Same hometown as former BruinMete Ozkan...Favorite athletes are Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggsof Manchester United...Favorite movies are Scarface and Formula51...Favorite TV shows are Family Guy and That 70's Show...Hastwo siblings, Helen and Matt.

DAN MEACOCK6-1 • 185SophomoreFSarasota, Fla.Riverview HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON DAN MEACOCK: "Coming off of aquality freshman campaign, Dan is a match winner. He can changea game with one touch with his extreme comfort in and around thebox. Dan worked hard on his all around game in the spring to addto an already effective performer.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: 2 vs. Stetson (11/12/08)ASSSSIISSTTSS: *1 vs. East Tennessee State (10/12/08)POOIINNTTSS: 4 vs. Stetson (11/12/08)




2008: Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team ... Extremely productivefreshman season ... Appeared in 20 matches with 15 starts ... Ledteam and ranked sixth in Atlantic Sun in assists with five ... Secondon team and seventh in Atlantic Sun in goals with seven ... Secondon team and eighth in Atlantic Sun in points with 19 ... Led teamand third in Atlantic Sun in game- winning goals with four ... 10thin Atlantic Sun in assists per game ... Assist on Dan Meacock’sgame-winning goal at Gardner-Webb (8/31/08) ... First career goalproved to be game-winner vs. Centenary (9/13/08) ... Had a hand inboth Bruin tallies, goal and assist vs. UNC-Asheville (9/19/08) ...Scored final goal in Belmont’s 3-0 win over Presbyterian (9/21/08) ...Assisted on Brett Parker goal and later scored game-winning goalvs. USC Upstate (10/10/08) ... Scored breakaway goal against EastTennessee State (10/12/08) ... Assist on Edgardo Padilla goal atMercer (10/16/08) ... Game-winning goal in 87th minute to defeatFlorida Gulf Coast (10/25/08) ... Game-winning goal against SIU-Edwardsville (11/8/08) ... Assist, drew game-winning penalty kickin overtime victory over Stetson in Atlantic Sun Quarterfinal(11/12/08) ... DNP at Campbell in Atlantic Sun Semifinal (11/13/08)... First on team in shots on goal (21) and second in total shots (34).

Prior to Belmont: Played at Ravenwood High School under headcoach Charlie West...Named to All-State team in juniorseason...Played club soccer at TNFC 89 and IMG Academy.

Personal: Son of Doug and Judy Moorad...Born May 25, 1989...Plansto major in Business...Favorite athletes are Christiano Ronaldo andOlympic swimmer Michael Phelps...Favorite movie is TheNotebook...Favorite singer is Richard Ashcroft...Favorite person liv-ing or dead is Bugs Bunny...Has two siblings, Adam and Sarah.

WILL MOORAD5-8 • 160SophomoreM/FBrentwood, Tenn.Brentwood HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON WILL MOORAD: "Another one who had astrong first year. Will is fast, aggressive and dangerous on goal. Hecan create chances for others as well as finish them off. We expectgreat things from Will as he continues to grow with his talents.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: *1 vs. SIU-Edwardsville (11/8/08)ASSSSIISSTTSS: *1 vs. Stetson (11/12/08)POOIINNTTSS: *3 vs. USC Upstate (10/10/08)




2008: Academic All-Conference ... One of six Bruins to appear in all21 matches ... Made 13 starts ... Very dependable midfield threat ...Tied for second on team in assists with three ... Fourth in goals (2)and scoring (7) ... Fourth in shots on goal (10) and fifth in totalshots (19) ... Season-high 86 minutes vs. Furman (9/28/08) ...Assisted on Justin Hay goal at Gardner-Webb for first collegiatepoint (8/31/08) ... First career goal at Central Arkansas (9/12/08) ...Scored Bruin goal in 1-1 tie at Mercer (10/16/08) ... Assisted onAustin Emby goal in 2-1 victory at Jacksonville (10/31/08) ...Assisted on Dan Meacock goal in Atlantic Sun Quarterfinal victoryover Stetson (11/12/08) ... Career-high three shots vs. UNC-Asheville (9/19/09) ... Played into second half in all but one match.

Prior to Belmont: Played at Carroll Senior High School under headcoach Greg Oglesby...Named to All-State and All-Area team insenior season...served as team captain in his final twoseasons...Teammate of Austin Embry at Carroll Senior HS...Playedclub soccer for Solar 90.

Personal: Son of Francisco and Maria Padilla...Born on September27, 1989...Plans to major in Business Administration...Lists favoriteathlete as David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy...Favoritemovie is Scarface...Favorite TV show is Family Guy.

EDGARDO PADILLA6-0 • 165SophomoreMGrapevine, TexasCarroll Senior HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON EDGARDO PADILLA: "Edgardo, a hardworking, smooth and creative player, had an effective freshmanyear. He is already possessing quality and has the character andtalent to be a difference maker within the A-Sun Conference.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: *1 at Mercer (10/16/08)ASSSSIISSTTSS: *1 vs. Stetson (11/12/08)POOIINNTTSS: *2 at Mercer (10/16/08)




Prior to Belmont: 2008: Phillips played in 17 games … saw action inevery non-conference game, three Valley matches and the MVCTournament contest against Missouri State … scored his first goal inthe victory at Western Michigan, accounting for the game-winningtally … assisted on Darby Kehoe’s goal in the loss at Bradley …registered three shots in the games against Northwestern and OralRoberts … played a season-high 47 minutes vs. Northwestern …logged 46 minutes in WMU victory.

High School: Phillips was a three-year letter-winner for coach GuyGreening … two-time team captain as an upperclassman … finishedhis career ranked among the FMHS all-time Top 10 in goals andassists … two-time all-district 8-5A selection: first team in 2007 andsecond team in 2006 … most improved varsity player as a sophomore… helped lead his Dallas Texans club team (‘89-90) to the ‘07 DisneyShowcase championship (top division) … also was a member of the2006-07 Premier League Region III west championship team withthe Texans.

Personal: No. 1 sports highlight was winning the Disney Showcasewith his Texans club team … his club coach David Hudgell has beena major influence on his sports career because “he has pushed meand given me so many opportunities to show what I can do” … mostadmires French great Thierry Henry because “he has been myfavorite player since I got into soccer and he is an outstandingplayer with a love for the game” … son of Randy and BarbaraPhillips … Plans to major in Exercise Science.

JEFF PHILLIPS5-8 • 160SophomoreM/FFlower Mound, TexasEastern Illinois Univ.

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COACH DAVIDSON ON JEFF PHILLIPS: "Jeff joined us fromEastern Illinois last semester. He has been a quality addition; hebrings his quickness and technical ability. Jeff has promise and weanticipate he can play in important role this fall.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: 1 at Western Michigan (9/5/08)ASSSSIISSTTSS: 1 at Bradley (10/15/08)POOIINNTTSS: 2 at Western Michigan (9/5/08)




2008: Appeared in 19 matches with three starts ... Tough, resilientdefender ... Made first collegiate start against Lipscomb (10/3/08) ...Played career-high 90 minutes against SIU-Edwardsville (11/8/08)... Assist in Atlantic Sun Semifinal at Campbell (11/13/08) ... Played45+ minutes in six matches ... 59 minutes in season opener vs.Winthrop (8/29/08).

Prior to Belmont: Played at Brentwood high school under headcoach Mike Purcell...led team to undefeated season and state cham-pionship in senior campaign...Named the Tennessee Mid-State andOn The Ball Magazine Player of the Year...Played club soccer atTNFC 90.

Personal: Son of Joe and Pam Rayburn...Born October 16, 1989 inBakersfield, California...Plans to major in BusinessAdministration...Favorite athletes are Christiano Ronaldo, FernandoTorres and Nani...Lists favorite movies as 300, Ironman and I AmLegend...Favorite musical groups are Panic at the Disco andRadiohead...Has two siblings, Andy and Kelly.

DANNY RAYBURN5-8 • 150SophomoreDBrentwood, Tenn.Brentwood HS

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COACH DAVIDSON ON DANNY RAYBURN: "Danny is a terrificball winner. His quickness and anticipation make him capable ofmarking an opponents danger man out of the game.”

MATCH HIGHSGOOAALLSS: --ASSSSIISSTTSS: 1 at Campbell (11/13/08)POOIINNTTSS: 1 at Campbell (11/13/08)




2008: Academic All-Conference ... Campaign cut short due to injury... Played in six matches with five starts ... Played season-high 82minutes in victory at Gardner-Webb (8/31/08) ... Two shots, one ongoal vs. Centenary (9/13/08) ... Imposing backline figure, solid forcein the air and protecting box on restarts and corners ... Injured vs.UNC-Asheville (9/19/08).

2007: Academic All-Conference ... Played in eight matches off thebench as a reserve defender ... Solid presence in the air and on thebackline ... Saw season-high 61 minutes in 3-2 win vs. Marshall(9/11/07) ... Played 35 minutes vs. Mercer (10/13/07) ... Logged 18minutes at Wofford (11/4/07) ... Played 14 minutes in 2-0 win atWestern Kentucky (9/16/07) ... 145 total minutes logged.

Prior to Belmont: Defensive mainstay for Lincoln Park Academyand coach Charles Stewart ... Honorable Mention All-Area follow-ing senior campaign of one goal and 12 assists, despite missing first10 games of season ... Team captain as LPA lost in regional quarter-finals ... Also a starter in basketball, averaging 13 points and eightrebounds per game in earning Honorable Mention All-Area ... Partof club team ranked second in state of Florida and 33rd nationally.

Personal: Son of James and Julie Witkowski ... Born October 31,1988 in Stuart, Fla. ... Majoring in Audio/Video Production ...National Honor Society ... Three siblings, Khara, Taylor andElisabeth ... Michael Essien and Eddie Pope among favorite athletes.

EEMERICK WWITKOWSKI

6-5 • 180SophomoreDPort St. Lucie, Fla.Lincoln Park Academy

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COACH DAVIDSON ON EMERICK WITKOWSKI: "We missedEmerick's soccer intelligence and passing last season. He is animportant component to our side as we head into the fall.”




Prior to Belmont: Talented playmaker and four-year varsity letterwinner for Franklin High School and head coach Steve Parker ... Part of 34victories in four seasons ... 18 career goals and 10 career assists, including six goals as a senior ... 2006 Offensive Player of the Year ... TeamCaptain ... Also led club TNFC 91 in goals scored in 2006 and 2007.

Personal: Plans to major in Biology ... Son of Todd and Gail Anthony ... Born Ian Michael Anthony on October 8, 1990 in Buffalo, New York... Reunited with high school teammates Alex Tummons, Justin Crawley and Eric Bowen ... Four year Honor Roll student ... Lists ThierryHenry as favorite athlete ... One sibling, Sarah.

Prior to Belmont: Accomplished midfielder at Brentwood High School for head coach Mike Purcell ... Named All-District and All-Mid State... Two-time Team Captain ... In 2008, led BHS Bruins in assists as team reached state final.

Personal: Plans to major in Biology or Pre-Med ... Son of Sam and Brenda Bowen ... Born Eric Hampton Bowen on October 16, 1990 inNashville, Tenn. ... Father, Sam, played professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox ... Also ran cross country in high school ... Lists Kaka,Landon Donovan and Dustin Pedroia as favorite athletes ... Two siblings, Maggie and Emily ... Twin Emily playing soccer at North GeorgiaState College and University.

Prior to Belmont: Four-year varsity letterwinner and starter for Alan Mila at Paul John Paul II ... Team advanced to state tournament threestraight years, including Div. II State Semifinalist in 2008-09 ... All-MidState Selection following senior season ... Three-time All-County ...Team Captain ... 12 career goals as defender ... Most career defensive shutouts in PJP2 history ... First from high school to receive DIscholarship in soccer.

Personal: Plans to major in Biology (Pre-Med) ... Son of Mike and Tamara Crawley ... Born Justin William Crawley on March 9, 1991 inCharlotte, North Carolina ... Grandfather was quarterback at SMU ... Several former high school teammates playing collegiately, includingBU teammates Alex Tummons and Ian Anthony ... National Honor Society ... Math Team ... Top 10 of graduating class ... Top band memberaward as percussionist ... Hopes to become orthopedic surgeon ... Lists Ronaldinho and Sergio Ramos as favorite athletes ... Has two siblings,Clayton and Taylor.


ERIC BOWEN5-8 • 150FreshmanMBrentwood, Tenn.Brentwood HS

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JUSTIN CRAWLEY6-1 • 155FreshmanDHendersonville, Tenn.Pope John Paul II

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IAN ANTHONY5-8 • 170FreshmanM/FFranklin, Tenn.Franklin HS

27 COACH DAVIDSON ON IAN ANTHONY: “Ian

is a powerful, athletic winger / forward out of

Franklin High School and TNFC. His pace and

aggression make him difficult to play against.

We are excited to have Ian in the fold.”

COACH DAVIDSON ON ERIC BOWEN: “Eric

joins us from Brentwood High School and The

Brentwood SC. He is a hard nosed, tough as

nails type of competitor. Eric is the kind of guy

that won't let you down in a tough situation.”

COACH DAVIDSON ON JUSTIN CRAWLEY:“The versatile Justin Crawley is expected to

compete for playing time as a freshman. Tough,

smart, good in the air and fearless, Justin can

play anywhere across the back and in midfield.

Justin has the mindset and tools to be quite

successful.

Prior to Belmont: Decorated career and three-year letterwinner for Grapevine Faith Christian and head coach Matthew McKinney ... Part of2008 TAPPS 4A State Champion ... 68 career goals and 61 career assists, primarily as midfielder ... Three-time All-State and All-Districtselection ... 2008 & 2009 All-District Offensive MVP ... 2008 All-State Tournament Offensive MVP ... Academic All-State ... Team leader inassists throughout career ... Faith Christian did not have soccer until sophomore year.

Personal: Plans to major in Business ... Son of Barron and Deborah Green ... Born Barron McAllister Green on August 21, 1990 in Dallas,Texas ... Also All-State performer in track and All-District kicker in football, and lettered in golf ... Lists David Beckham, Michael Phelpsand Eric Little as favorite athletes ... Two siblings, Bailey and Carson.

Prior to Belmont: Versatile performer for South Oldham High School and head coach Denis Beall ... KHSAA All-State as a senior ... KYODP state team five times ... Two-time Region II Champion ... Iron Horse Classic All-Tournament Team ... U.S. Youth NationalChampionship Tournament.

Personal: Plans to major in Psychology ... Son of Kevin and Laura Hall ... Born Cullen M. Hall on September 7, 1991 in Louisville, Ky. ...National Honor Society and BETA Club in high school ... Lists Sabin Merino and Jack Wilshere as favorite athletes ... Two siblings, Keatonand Kacie.

Prior to Belmont: Standout defender for St. Vincent-St. Mary’s and head coach John Stavros ... Recorded six assists and one goal as a senior... All-Conference ... Part of three-time District Champions ... Played in Final of Gateway City Classic, a national high school invitationaland showcase event in St. Louis.

Personal: Plans to major in Entrepreneurship ... Son of Lenny and Gail Hrovat ... Born Christopher Michael Hrovat on January 13, 1991 inMayfield Heights, Ohio ... Four high school teammates playing college soccer ... Uncle, Jim, Owner of Rink Entertainment ... also standoutbasketball player, two-time CYO finalist ... Honor Roll ... Attended same high school as NBA superstar LeBron James ... Lists LeBron Jamesand Oguchi Onyewu as favorite athletes ... One sibling, Nichole.

CULLEN HALL5-11 • 150FreshmanM/FPewee Valley, Ky.South Oldham HS

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MMCAALLISTER GGREEN

5-10 • 155FreshmanMCoppell, TexasGrapevine Faith Christian

24 COACH DAVIDSON ON MCALLISTER GREEN:“McAllister joins us from the storied Dallas

Texans Soccer Club. Sharp and quick,

McAllister gets into tackles quickly and just as

quickly can get forward into the attack.

Primarily a flank player, he can play anywhere

down the right side.”

COACH DAVIDSON ON CULLEN HALL

“Cullen joins us from Midwest Region

Champions Javanon SC out of Louisville

Kentucky. Cullen, fast, smooth and technical is

expected to have a quick impact for us on the

flank. He is an exciting talent.”

CHRIS HROVAT6-3 • 185FreshmanDAkron, OhioSt. Vincent-St. Mary HS

COACH DAVIDSON ON CHRIS HROVAT

“Chris is a big, tough center back out of Ohio.

He reads the game well, has a good touch and is a

focused competitor. Chris will be an asset to our

program.”

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Prior to Belmont: A nice goalkeeper find who should compete with Ron Gravely and Wes Wray for playing time ... Played for head coachGreg Oglesby ... Established school records for fewest goals allowed and shutouts both junior and senior seasons ... All District 6-5AGoalkeeper of the Year ... Nearly led Dragons to upset of Dallas Jesuit - ranked No. 1 in the nation ... Listed among goalkeepers to watch byESPN Rise Soccer.

Personal: Plans to major in International Business ... Son of Mike and Jenny Manning ... Born Louis Michael Manning on March 21, 1991 inLondon, England ... High school teammate of current Bruins Austin Embry and Edgardo Padilla ... Also track standout in high schoolreaching state meet five times ... Lists Iker Casillas and David Seaman as favorite athletes ... Has three siblings, Joe, Kelly and Claire.

Prior to Belmont: Four-year letterwinner at Mesquite High School for head coach Rich Esperti ... Second Team All-Region ... Team captain... Led team in goals and assists as senior ... 13 goals, 14 assists ... Also club standout for San Tan Legacy.

Personal: Plans to major in Entreprenuership ... Son of Mark and Glenda Miller ... Born Samuel G. Miller on January 28, 1991 in Roanoke, Va.... Academic Scholar ... Voted ‘Most Likely to Talk Your Ear Off’ in high school ... Lists Thierry Henry as favorite athlete ... Two siblings,Bart and Katie, a senior at Belmont.

Prior to Belmont: Standout central defender at Shelby County High School for head coach B.J. Andriot ... All-Region and All-District per-former ... Team captain ... Earned Principles Award ... Played in final match of Showcase Division at Walt Disney World Tournament.

Personal: Plans to major in Biology ... Son of Tim and Angie Shuck ... Born Bradley Kyle Shuck on July 6, 1991 in Louisville, Ky. ... Five highschool teammates playing collegiately at BCS-conference schools ... Top 10 percent of high school class all four years ... Enjoys wakeboardingand surfing ... Lists Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as favorite athletes ... Two siblings, Brandon and Chris.

SAM MILLER6-4 • 185FreshmanM/FGilbert, Ariz.Mesquite HS

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LOU MANNING6-5 • 180FreshmanGKSouthlake, TexasCarroll Senior HS

00 COACH DAVIDSON ON LOU MANNING:“Lou is a tall, athletic goal keeper out of Texas.

He is expected to push out upper class keepers

right from the start. Lou is a talented young man

with a very bright future.”

COACH DAVIDSON ON SAM MILLER “Sam is

a target forward, with some valuable midfield

and center back experience. He is tall, technical

and active. We are excited to have Sam with us

and see an exciting future for him.”

BRADLEY SHUCK6-3 • 170FreshmanDShelbyville, Ky.Shelby Co. HS

COACH DAVIDSON ON BRADLEY SHUCK

“We expect Bradley to compete for a starting

center back spot from day one. He is tall and

smart with good technique and composure that

belies his years. Bradley is a welcome addition.”

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Prior to Belmont: 2008: Redshirted at Univ. of South Carolina ... Participated in the United States U-17 National Team residency program ...Member of U-15 United States National Team ... Rise Magazine selection as the No. 25 recruit nationally for the 2008 signing class ... TWSAAll-State Team division I ... Member of Region III ODP (Olympic Development Program) team ... Member of Tennessee ODP team thatwon Region III title in 2005 ... adidas ESP selection, 2006, 2007 ... 2007 NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) adidasHigh School All-South Region team member ... International experience includes competition in Belgium, Holland, England, Argentina,Northern Ireland and Mexico ... Played club soccer for the Tennessee Futbol Club and coach Ajit Korgaokar ... Played for coach Tom Gerlachat Christian Academy of Knoxville ... Named Player of the Year for East Tennessee region ... During prep career, garnered all-state, all-region, all-district accolades ... Also named team MVP and offensive MVP ... High school squad won state title all four years of his career.

Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1990 ... Son of Jack and Kathy Tarr ... Plans to major in business administration ... Full name is Brandon Douglas Tarr.

Prior to Belmont: Another ultra-productive local product from Hendersonville High School for head coach Russ Plummer ... Two-timeTSWA and Tennessee Coaches Association First Team All-State ... Two-time All-District and District MVP ... 2008 Mid State Player of theYear ... 2008 Sumner County Player of the Year ... 2007 Mid State First Team ... Four-time All-County ... Part of 2006 State Finalist and threeState Elite Elite Teams ... Part of 59 victories in four varsity seasons for Hendersonville ... Started as freshman in 2006 State Championshipgame.

Personal: Major undecided ... son of Mike and Melanie Tummons ... Born Alex Charles Tummons on October 31, 1990 in Hendersonville,Tenn. ... Reunited with high school teammates for current Bruins Cameron Eades and T.J. Brown ... Also lettered in football in high school ...Lists Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Julio Jones and Tim Tebow as favorite athletes ... One sibling, Claire.

ALEX TUMMONS5-9 • 160FreshmanD/MHendersonville, Tenn.Hendersonville HS

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BRANDON TARR5-8 • 160FreshmanFKnoxville, Tenn.Univ. of South Carolina

14 COACH DAVIDSON ON BRANDON TARR

“Brandon is the type of impact player that all

programs seek. He is quick, clever, aggressive

and can score goals. Brandon has a good head for

the game and brings some Youth National Team

experience to the program. We expect great

things from Brandon in the near future.”

COACH DAVIDSON ON ALEX TUMMONS

“Alex is a highly decorated back and midfielder

out of Hendersonville. The 2009 Tennessee Mid

State Player of the Year will compete for time

from the get go. Strong, tough, with good

technique and insightful passing Alex will be a

major asset to the program.”

2008 SEASON RESULTS 34

2008 FINAL RESULTSOverall: 11-88-22 Conference: 4-33-22 Home: 5-22-11 Away: 2-55-11 Neutral: 4-11-00

Date Opponent Score Overall A-SSun Att. Goals

Aug 29 vs WINTHROP WO2 1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 150 MEACOCK, Dan (unassisted)

Aug 31 at Gardner-Webb WOT 2-1 2-0-0 0-0-0 158 HAY, Justin (PADILLA)

MEACOCK, Dan (MOORAD)

Sep 6 at Oral Roberts L 0-3 2-1-0 0-0-0 410 --

Sep 12 at Central Arkansas LO2 1-2 2-2-0 0-0-0 239 PADILLA, Edgardo (PARKER)

Sep 13 vs Centenary W 1-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 64 MOORAD, Will (MEACOCK)

Sep 19 vs UNC Asheville L 2-3 3-3-0 0-0-0 -- MOORAD, Will (penalty kick)

PARKER, Brett (MOORAD)

Sep 21 vs Presbyterian W 3-0 4-3-0 0-0-0 143 PARKER, Brett (HEATH/EATON)

EATON, Cyrus (WONDERLIN)

MOORAD, Will (EATON)

Sep 26 WOFFORD W 1-0 5-3-0 0-0-0 345 WONDERLIN, Wade (PARKER)

Sep 28 FURMAN L 1-3 5-4-0 0-0-0 235 PARKER, Brett (PRESTON)

Oct 3 LIPSCOMB TO2 1-1 5-4-1 0-0-1 765 MEACOCK, Dan (unassisted)

Oct 10 USC UPSTATE W 2-1 6-4-1 1-0-1 185 PARKER, Brett (MOORAD)

MOORAD, Will (penalty kick)

Oct 12 ETSU W 4-0 7-4-1 2-0-1 265 HAY, Justin (unassisted)

MEACOCK, Dan (unassisted)

HEATH, Navarda (DAVIS)

MOORAD, Will (MEACOCK)

Oct 16 at Mercer TO2 1-1 7-4-2 2-0-2 106 PADILLA, Edgardo (MOORAD)

Oct 18 at Campbell L 0-1 7-5-2 2-1-2 298 --

Oct 25 FGCU W 2-1 8-5-2 3-1-2 325 MEACOCK, Dan (WONDERLIN)

MOORAD, Will (HEATH)

Oct 26 STETSON L 0-2 8-6-2 3-2-2 235 --

Oct 31 at Jacksonville W 2-1 9-6-2 4-2-2 346 EMBRY, Austin (PADILLA)

MEACOCK, Dan (EATON)

Nov 02 at North Florida L 2-3 9-7-2 4-3-2 218 MEACOCK, Dan (unassisted)

PRESTON, Taylor (unassisted)

Nov 08 SIU-Edwardsville W 3-1 10-7-2 4-3-2 245 MEACOCK, Dan (unassisted)

MOORAD, Will (HAY)

QUINTERO, Carlos (PARKER)

Nov 12 vs Stetson WO2 4-3 11-7-2 4-3-2 200 MEACOCK, Dan (MOORAD)

MEACOCK, Dan (PADILLA)

PARKER, Brett (HAY)

WONDERLIN, Wade (penalty kick)

Nov 13 at Campbell L 1-7 11-8-2 4-3-2 436 PRESTON, Taylor (RAYBURN)

2008 SEASON STATISTICS 35

## Name GP-GGS MIN G A PTS SH SH% SOG sog% GW PK-AATT

8 MEACOCK 18-14 1180 10 2 22 35 .286 21 .600 3 0-0

9 MOORAD 20-15 1216 7 5 19 34 .206 21 .618 4 2-2

12 PARKER 21-10 877 5 3 13 25 .200 11 .440 1 0-0

6 PADILLA 21-13 1231 2 3 7 19 .105 10 .526 0 0-0

25 WONDERLIN 19-19 1448 2 2 6 15 .133 7 .467 2 1-1

11 HAY 17-14 1069 2 2 6 15 .133 4 .267 1 0-0

26 PRESTON 13-0 158 2 1 5 4 .500 2 .500 0 0-0

15 EATON 21-20 1626 1 3 5 16 .062 4 .250 0 0-0

7 HEATH 21-19 1289 1 2 4 23 .043 7 .304 0 0-0

4 EMBRY 21-21 1727 1 0 2 9 .111 5 .556 0 0-0

3 QUINTERO 7-0 121 1 0 2 2 .500 2 1.000 0 0-0

14 DAVIS 20-18 1411 0 2 2 9 .000 5 .556 0 0-0

16 RAYBURN 19-3 644 0 1 1 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0

10 OZKAN 15-6 757 0 0 0 16 .000 10 .625 0 0-0

2 FERGUSON 18-1 631 0 0 0 11 .000 4 .364 0 0-0

13 KONINGSMARK 16-3 546 0 0 0 6 .000 3 .500 0 0-0

19 DEMPSKI 7-0 120 0 0 0 4 .000 2 .500 0 0-0

23 FERNANDEZ 14-9 632 0 0 0 3 .000 2 .667 0 0-0

27 EADES 8-0 109 0 0 0 2 .000 2 1.000 0 0-0

5 WITKOWSKI 6-5 300 0 0 0 2 .000 1 .500 0 0-0

22 BROWN 21-20 1773 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0

18 BEACH 1-0 10 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0

17 HOMONNAY 3-0 13 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0

1 GRAVELY 14-13 1126 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0

0 WRAY 10-8 780 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0

Total 21 34 26 94 252 .135 125 .496 11 3-3

Opponents 21 34 29 97 291 .117 144 .495 8 2-4

## Name GP-GGS MIN GA GAA SV SV% W-LL-TT SHo

0 WRAY 10-8 780:01 7 0.81 41 .854 4-1-2 3

1 GRAVELY 14-13 1215:36 27 2.00 68 .716 7-7-0 2

TM 0:00 0 0.00 1 1.000 - -

Total 21 1995:37 34 1.53 110 .764 11-8-2 5

Opponents 21 1995:37 34 1.53 91 .728 8-11-2 3

Corners 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total

Belmont 67 42 0 2 111

Opponents 56 49 5 3 113

Fouls 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total

Belmont 144 150 15 6 315

Opponents 95 113 6 6 220

HONORS AND AWARDS - NCAA ERA 36

Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the YearJay Ayres (2006, 2007)J.P. Rodrigues (2005)

First Team All-AAtlantic SunJay Ayres (2006, 2007)

Fernando Castellanos (2002, 2003)J.P. Rodrigues (2004, 2005)

Ian Schinelli (2006)

Second Team All-AAtlantic SunIan Schinelli (2007)

Eric Susewind (2005, 2006)

Atlantic Sun All-FFreshman TeamJay Ayres (2004)

T.J. Brown (2007)Dan Meacock (2008)Will Moorad (2008)

Matt Renfrow (2001)Channing Twyner (2002)

Atlantic Sun All-TTournament TeamDan Meacock (2008)

Atlantic Sun Coach of the YearEarle Davidson (2003)

All-IIndependentJason Taylor (1999)

Non-CConference All-TTournament TeamsJay Ayres - South Carolina/Tennessee Challenge (2007)T.J. Brown - Soccer for a Cure Classic (2008)

UCA Tournament (2008)Cyrus Eaton - South Carolina/Tennessee Challenge (2007)Ron Gravely - Soccer for a Cure Classic (2008)Dan Meacock - Soccer for a Cure Classic (2008)Will Moorad - Hyatt Place/Select Lipscomb Tournament (2008)

UCA Tournament (2008)Mete Ozkan - South Carolina/Tennessee Challenge (2007)Brett Parker - Hyatt Place/Select Lipscomb Tournament (2008)Eric Susewind - South Carolina/Tennessee Challenge (2007)Wade Wonderlin - UCA Tournament (2008)

ESPN The Magazine Academic All-AAmericaMarcos Cabrera - Third Team (2001, 2002)

ESPN The Magazine Academic All-DDistrictChris Anderson (2005)

Marcos Cabrera (2001, 2002)Cyrus Eaton (2006)Brett Parker (2008)

Matt Renfrow (2004)Channing Twyner (2005)

Academic All-CConferenceAzad Abdullah (2008)

Amr Ali (2005)Chris Anderson (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)

Jay Ayres (2005, 2006, 2007)Joey Beach (2007, 2008)Chase Bennett (2007)

Matt Bouck (2007)Jim Browne (2004)

Marcos Cabrera (2001, 2002)Fernando Castellanos (2002)

Joseph Crane (2004, 2005)Chris Dempski (2007)

Gordon Droitcour (2006, 2007)Andrew Ducker (2005)Cameron Eades (2008)

Cyrus Eaton (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)Tyler Engelhard (2003)

Justin Ferguson (2006, 2007, 2008)Robert Fernandez (2006, 2007)

Sanel Filipovic (2001, 2002)Stuart Grant (2001, 2002)

Travis Hamilton (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)Justin Hay (2006, 2008)Navarda Heath (2008)

Tomi Homonnay (2008)Ryan Hooks (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

Michael Jett (2002)Bo Konigsmark (2005, 2006)

Carlos Macioch (2001)Jon Mareco (2002)

Dan Meacock (2008)Brendon Miller (2003, 2005)

Ben Mollozzi (2003)Justin Mooneyhan (2005)

Adam Moorad (2004, 2005)Michael Moretti (2003)

Diego Mota (2003)Marcos Mota (2001)Mete Ozkan (2007)

Edgardo Padilla (2008)Brett Parker (2007, 2008)

Jose Perez (2002, 2003)Eric Pittel (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)

Nolan Pittman (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)David Potts (2002)

LeBraun Premo (2007)Taylor Preston (2008)

Carlos Quintero (2006, 2007)Yann Reache (2001)

Matt Renfrow (2002, 2003, 2004)Augusto Ricciardi (2001, 2002)

J.P. Rodrigues (2004)Ian Schinelli (2004)

Drew Smith (2001, 2002)Tyler Suffron (2002)Eric Susewind (2007)Ryan Troglen (2002)

Channing Twyner (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)Kent Walker (2005, 2006)

Emerick Witkowski (2007, 2008)Wade Wonderlin (2008)

Missouri Valley Scholar-AAthleteMarcos Cabrera (2000)

HISTORY, PAST RESULTS 37

Game-by-game results for the 1991, 1992 and 1993seasons are incomplete. If you have informationrelating to those records, please call KenishaRhone at (615) 460-5990.

1991 (4-113-22)Coach: Grant Cuthill



1994 (5-115-00, 1-55-00 TCAC)Coach: Grant CuthillS5 Tennessee Temple L 2-3S7 LaGRANGE W 2-0S11 BELLARMINE L 0-4S16 1-at Cumberland (Ky.) L 0-3S17 1-Kentucky Christian W 1-0S20 *LIPSCOMB L 0-3S23 *C. BROTHERS L 0-2S24 LEE L 0-2S28 *at Cumberland (Tenn.) L 1-3S30 at Union (Ky.) L 2-6O1 at Sewanee L 0-4O4 at Covenant L 0-5O8 *LAMBUTH L 0-2O11 at Brescia L 3-8O13 UAH L 2-5O19 *MARTIN METHODIST W 1-0O22 at Belmont Abbey L 0-4O24 at Sue Bennett W 3-2O29 at Bryan W 2-1N4 1-at Christian Brothers L 0-5* Conference matches1-TCAC Tournament

1995 (5-110-22, 3-44-00 TCAC)Coach: Ronnie LittlejohnS6 SEWANEE T 0-0 (ot)S9 BERRY L 0-1S12 *at Martin Methodist L 2-3S17 at West Florida L 4-6S21 *at Lambuth L 1-2S23 THOMAS MORE W 3-1S27 *at Christian Brothers L 1-2 (ot)O4 at Bellarmine L 0-2O7 *at Lipscomb W 1-0O11 at Western Kentucky L 2-3O15 at UAH L 1-4O17 TENNESSEE TEMPLE W 2-1 (ot)O20 UNION (Ky.) L 1-2O21 *CUMBERLAND (Tenn.) W 3-0O24 BRESCIA T 1-1 (ot)O31 1-CUMBERLAND (Tenn.) W 4-2N3 1-at Lambuth L 1-4* Conference matches1-TCAC Tournament

1996 (4-113-00)Coach: Ronnie LittlejohnS4 CHRISTIAN BROTHERSL 0-1S13 at Charleston Southern L 1-2S14 at Citadel L 1-2S18 LINCOLN MEMORIAL W 9-1S22 at Kentucky L 0-2S26 at Lipscomb L 0-1S29 HARRIS STOWE STATE L 1-4O5 1-Spring Hill W 7-0O6 1-at West Florida L 0-6O9 at Western Kentucky L 0-2 (ot)O14 LIPSCOMB W 3-0O16 at Louisville L 0-1O19 2-at Mercer L 0-3O20 2-Alabama A&M W 3-2O26 at South Alabama L 1-4O30 at Vanderbilt L 1-8N2 at Memphis L 0-61-W. Florida Tournament (Pensacola, Fla.)2-Mercer Tournament (Macon, Ga.)

1997 (5-111-00)Coach: Earle DavidsonA29 at UAB L 1-3S6 at Winthrop L 2-3S7 at Wofford W 3-1S10 LOUISVILLE L 0-2S12 at Citadel W 5-1S13 at Charleston Southern L 0-4S16 WESTERN KENTUCKY L 1-2S21 MEMPHIS W 2-1S29 at Kentucky L 0-3O1 at Christian Brothers W 3-1O4 VANDERBILT L 2-4O11 ALABAMA A&M W 4-1O18 vs UCF L 3-10O19 at Stetson L 1-2O26 at UAH L 2-4O31 at Georgia State L 0-2

1998 (4-113-00)Coach: Earle DavidsonS1 at Western Kentucky L 0-2S4 1-Oral Roberts L 1-3S6 1-IUPUI L 2-4S9 at #6 Clemson L 0-6S12 2-South Alabama L 0-1S13 2-Mercer W 2-1S30 at Eastern Illinois L 1-2O4 C. BROTHERS W 3-2O7 at Memphis L 0-1O11 at Alabama A&M W 3-2O16 UAH L 1-2 (ot)O18 KENTUCKY W 2-1 (ot)O21 at UAB L 0-8O23 at Vanderbilt L 1-5O28 GEORGIA STATE L 0-1O30 3-at UCF L 2-8N1 3-Stetson L 1-71-U of L Tournament (Louisville, Ky.)

2-Rocket City Classic (Normal, Ala.)3-UCF Soccerfest II (Orlando, Fla.)

1999 (4-116-00)Coach: Earle DavidsonS1 at Mercer L 0-3S3 WINTHROP W 4-1S8 at #17 Furman L 1-4S10 VMI L 3-6S15 WESTERN KENTUCKY L 0-3S17 1-at Evansville L 0-5S18 1-Centenary W 3-2S24 at Oral Roberts L 1-2 (ot)S25 vs Central Arkansas L 1-2S28 EASTERN ILLINOIS L 1-4O1 at Denver L 1-6O3 at Air Force L 0-7O8 VANDERBILT L 2-4O10 at Wright State L 0-5O16 LOUISVILLE L 1-6O20 ALABAMA A&M W 2-1O24 MEMPHIS L 0-3O31 at Georgia State W 1-0N5 2-at #23 UAB L 1-10N6 2-Centenary L 0-41-Aces Soccer Classic (Evansville, Ind.)2-UAB Tournament (Birmingham, Ala.)

2000 (1-117-00, 0-111-00 MVC - 12th)Coach: Earle DavidsonS1 1-at Memphis L 0-4S3 1-Marshall L 0-7S6 at Alabama A&M L 0-3S10 at #17 Furman L 0-8S15 ORAL ROBERTS L 0-5S19 LIPSCOMB W 3-2S25 at Birmingham-Southern L 0-4S29 *at Western Kentucky L 0-4O1 *at Evansville L 0-6O6 *EASTERN ILLINOIS L 1-8O8 *BRADLEY L 1-4O13 *DRAKE L 1-7O15 *#12 CREIGHTON L 0-2O20 *at TCU L 0-8O22 *at #3 SMU L 1-10O27 *Tulsa L 1-6O29 *Southwest Missouri StateL 1-5N2 *at Vanderbilt L 0-31-Memphis Tournament (Memphis, Tenn.)

2001 (2-113-11, 0-77-00 A-SSun - 8th)Coach: Earle DavidsonA31 at #5 Furman L 0-7S2 TCU W 1-0S7 WESTERN KENTUCKY L 0-2S18 at Lipscomb W 6-0S21 *at Florida Atlantic L 1-3S23 *at Jacksonville L 1-3S28 1-UNC Wilmington L 1-2S29 1-at Gardner-Webb L 1-5O6 *STETSON L 0-4


O9 MEMPHIS L 1-5O17 BIRM.-SOUTHERN T 3-3 (2ot)O20 *UCF L 0-2O23 ALABAMA A&M L 0-2O26 *at Mercer L 0-1O28 *at Georgia State L 1-4N3 *CAMPBELL L 3-5*Conference matches1-GWU Invitational (Boiling Springs, N.C.)

2002 (5-110-22, 2-55-11 A-SSun - T-77th)Coach: Earle DavidsonA30 at Vanderbilt L 0-1S3 at Western Kentucky L 2-3 (ot)S6 *FLORIDA ATLANTIC W 2-1S13 1-Citadel W 2-1S15 1-at VMI T 3-3 (2ot)S24 LIPSCOMB W 3-2 (ot)S28 *at Campbell L 0-2S30 *at Gardner-Webb T 2-2 (2ot)O5 *GEORGIA STATE L 1-2O7 *MERCER L 2-5O12 LAMBUTH L 1-3O18 *at Stetson W 2-0O20 *at UCF L 0-3O26 *JACKSONVILLE L 2-3O28 CUMBERLAND (Tenn.) W 2-1 (ot)O30 at Alabama A&M L 0-5N6 at Memphis L 1-7*Conference matches1-VMI/Kappa Invitational (Lexington, Va.)

2003 (9-77-11, 6-33-00 A-SSun - T-22nd)Coach: Earle Davidson A29 at Louisville L 0-5S5 *at Georgia State L 2-3S7 *at Mercer W 2-1 (2ot)S19 DRURY W 2-1S26 at Vanderbilt L 3-5S29 WESTERN KENTUCKY L 0-4O4 *LIPSCOMB W 1-0O10 at Wofford W 3-0O12 at UNC Asheville W 1-0O17 *JACKSONVILLE L 1-3O19 *STETSON W 2-0O23 *at UCF W 1-0O25 *at Florida Atlantic L 0-4O30 *CAMPBELL W 3-1N1 *GARDNER-WEBB W 3-2N4 MEMPHIS L 1-5N13 1-Stetson T 0-0 (2ot)

Stetson advances 5-4 on PKs*Conference matches1-Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.)

2004 (8-88-22, 5-33-11 A-SSun - 5th)Coach: Earle DavidsonS1 VANDERBILT W 1-0S4 DRURY L 1-2S10 WOFFORD W 1-0 (ot)S15 TREVECCA W 2-1

S19 at Oral Roberts L 0-4S22 ALABAMA A&M T 1-1 (2ot)S27 at Western Kentucky L 1-2O2 *at Lipscomb W 3-0O7 *MERCER W 1-0 (ot)O9 *GEORGIA STATE L 0-1O14 *at Stetson L 0-1O16 *at Jacksonville T 1-1 (2ot)O21 *FLORIDA ATLANTIC L 0-1O23 *UCF W 1-0O28 *at Gardner-Webb W 1-0O30 *at Campbell W 2-1N2 at Memphis L 0-5N11 1-Georgia State L 1-2 (ot)*Conference matches1-Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.)

2005 (8-88-226-110-11, 3-44-00 A-SSun - 6th)Coach: Earle DavidsonS3 ORU L 2-3(2ot)S5 CENTENARY W 1-0S9 at UNC Asheville T 2-2 (2ot)S11 at Wofford L 1-2S19 TREVECCA W 6-1S23 at Evansville W 2-0S25 vs Missouri State L 1-3S29 *at Stetson L 0-5O1 *at Mercer W 2-1O8 *LIPSCOMB W 4-0O13 *CAMPBELL L 0-1O16 *at Gardner-Webb L 0-1O19 LOUISVILLE L 0-1O27 *JACKSONVILLE L 1-2 (ot)O29 *NORTH FLORIDA W 2-1N4 at Alabama A&M L 0-1N10 1-at Mercer L 0-4*Conference Matches1-Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.)

2006 (7-99-22, 3-33-11 A-SSun - 4th)Coach: Earle Davidson A25 WESTERN KENTUCKYW 2-1 (ot)A27 MEMPHIS L 1-2 (ot)S2 at Kentucky L 0-3S4 at Dayton L 0-3S8 vs. Elon L 0-1S10 at UNC-Greensboro L 2-5S15 UNC-ASHEVILLE W 3-0S17 C. ARKANSAS T 2-2 (ot)S21 EVANSVILLE W 1-0S24 WOFFORD W 2-0S30 *LIPSCOMB L 0-2O5 *MERCER W 2-1O7 *STETSON T 1-1 (ot)O12 *at Jacksonville W 2-0O14 *at North Florida W 2-0O19 *at Campbell L 1-3O21 *GARDNER-WEBB L 0-1N2 1-Jacksonville L 0-1*Conference matches1-Atlantic Sun Championship (DeLand, Fla.)

2007 (7-110-22, 3-55-11 A-SSun - 6th)Coach: Earle DavidsonA31 vs. Eastern Illinois L 1-2 (ot)S1 at Bradley L 1-2S7 at Evansville L 1-4S11 vs. Marshall W 3-2 (ot)S16 at Western Kentucky W 2-0S21 CENTRALARKANSAS W 2-1 (ot)S23 DAYTON T 0-0 (2ot)S28 *at Lipscomb T 0-0 (2ot)O5 *at Gardner-Webb L 0-1O7 *at USC Upstate L 2-3O11 *CAMPBELL L 1-2 (ot)O13 *MERCER W 2-0O19 *at Stetson L 0-2O21 *at FGCU W 1-0O26 *NORTH FLORIDA W 2-0O28 *JACKSONVILLE L 0-2N2 at No. 16 Furman W 2-1 (ot)N4 at Wofford L 0-1N14 1-Lipscomb L 0-1*Conference matches1-Atlantic Sun Championships (DeLand, Fla.)

2008 (11-88-22, 4-33-22 A-SSun - 5th)Coach: Earle DavidsonA29 1-vs. Winthrop W 1-0 (2ot)A31 1-at Gardner-Webb W 2-1 (ot)S6 at Oral Roberts L 0-3S12 2-at Central Arkansas L 1-2 (2ot)S13 2-vs. Centenary W 1-0S19 3-vs. UNC-Asheville L 2-3S21 3-vs. Presbyterian W 3-0S26 4-WOFFORD W 1-0S28 4-FURMAN L 1-3O3 *LIPSCOMB T 1-1 (2ot)O10 *USC UPSTATE W 2-1 O12 *ETSU W 4-0

Jay Ayres


O16 *at Mercer T 1-1 (20t)O18 *at Campbell L 0-1O25 *FGCU W 2-1O26 *STETSON L 0-2O31 *at Jacksonville W 2-1 N2 *at North Florida L 2-3N8 SIU-Edwardsville W 3-1N12 5-vs. Stetson W 4-3 (2ot)N13 5-at Campbell L 1-7*Conference matches1-GWU Invitational (Boiling Springs, N.C.)2-UCA Invitational (Conway, Ark.)3-Hyatt Place Select Invitational (Nashville, Tenn.)4-A-Sun/SoCon Challenge (Nashville, Tenn.)5-Atlantic Sun Championships (Buies Creek, N.C.)

BELMONT IN ATLANTIC SUN TOURNAMENT

Cyrus Eaton

2003First Round#6 Stetson def. #3 Belmont 0-0(Stetson wins PK’s 5-4)

2004First Round#4 Georgia State 2, #5 Belmont 1 (OT)

2005First Round#3 Mercer 4, #6 Belmont 0

2006First Round#5 Jacksonville 1, #4 Belmont 0

2007First Round#4 Lipscomb 1, #5 Belmont 0

2008First Round#5 Belmont 4, #4 Stetson 3 (2OT)

Semifinal#1 Campbell 7, #5 Belmont 1

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A ______________Abdullah, Azad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Agee, Ethan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Alexander, Carey . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05Ali, Amr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06Anderson, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06Anthony, Ian . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentArmbruster, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93Ayres, Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-07

B ______________Baker, Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94Baroni, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Beach, Joey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007-08Bennett, Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007Benward, Aaron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Bird, Coby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Blankenship, Charlie . . . . . . . . .1996-98Blaschke, Joerg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Boero, Paulo . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93, 1995Bouck, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006-07Bowen, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentBowers, Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Brody, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Brown, Robert ‘T.J.’ . . . . . .2007-ppresentBrowne, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-04Bulut, Nuri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Burley, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-97Burtch, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996

C ______________Cabrera, Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02Campbell, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Carpenter, Sean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Castellanos, Fernando . . . . . . . .2002-03Chernobai, Sergei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Cole, Tye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Crane, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Crawley, Justin . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresent

D ______________Davis, Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008-ppresentDavis, Jonathan . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-2001Davis, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Dempski, Chris . . . . . . . . . .2007-ppresentDick, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Droitcour, Gordon . . . . . . . . . . .2006-07

E ______________Eades, Cameron . . . . . . . . .2008-ppresentEaton, Cyrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-08Ellison, Adam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94Elzey, Jared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Embry, Austin . . . . . . . . . .2008-ppresentEmery, Will . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-2000Englehard, Tyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Ewers, Jeremy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994

F ______________Ferguson, Justin . . . . . . . . .2006-ppresentFernandez, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-08Filipovic, Sanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02Fisher, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98Ford, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Francis, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Frazier, Jonathan . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006-07Fry, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995

G ______________Gaffarov, Olim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Gambill, Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998Gerville-Reache, Yann . . . . . .1998-2001Gilcrest, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Grant, Stu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02Gravely, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . .2006-ppresentGreen, McAllister . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentGreene, Robb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-97

H ______________Hager, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-2001Hall, Cullen . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentHall, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Hamilton, Travis . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-07Hansel, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Harvey, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95Hay, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006-ppresentHeath, Navarda . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007-08Henry, Derrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006-07Herring, Kaleb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06Hester, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Highers, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Hoffman, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Holmes, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98Homonnay, Tomi . . . . . . . .2008-ppresentHooks, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-07Hrovat, Chris . . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentHunt, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-94

J ______________Jacobs, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04James, Stephen . . . . . . . . . .1991-92, 1995Jett, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Johnson, Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92Johnson, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Johnson, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Jones, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000

K ______________Katz, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Konigsmark, Bo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-08Kopko, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99Kopperud, Lars . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94Kotani, Kunihiro . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-94

L ______________Larkin, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Larvie, Jacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95Lassen, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02Littlejohn, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Littlejohn, Jeremy . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98Littrell, Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Lynn, Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996

M _____________MacDonald, Adam . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99Macioch, Carlos . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-2001Mahlke, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Manning, Lou . . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentMareco, Jon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-02Mariutto, Dimitri . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93Martin, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-02Mason, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Matthews, Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Mazzolini, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999McBride, Adam . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99McCollum, Josh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995McGee, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000McLaughlin, Gavin . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995McLaughlin, Trevor . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Meacock, Dan . . . . . . . . . . .2008-ppresentMerry, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-96Miller, Brendon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06Miller, Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Miller, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentMollozi, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04Mooneyhan, Justin . . . . . . . . . . .2004-07Moorad, Will . . . . . . . . . . .2008-ppresentMoore, Travis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997Moretti, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003Moss, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98Mota, Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-01Mosny, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-01Mullins, Jarod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99Myers, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97

N _____________Norman, Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Norris, Jonathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Norris, Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998

O ______________Oaks, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Ockerman, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Ozkan, Mete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-08

P ______________Padilla, Edgardo . . . . . . . . .2008-ppresentPainter, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Parker, Brett . . . . . . . . . . . .2007-ppresentPerez, Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-03Peterson, Josh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98Phillips, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentPhotivihok, Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Photivihok, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99Photivihok, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Pittel, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06Pittman, Nolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04Plummer, Dustin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Potts, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02Premo, LaBraun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007Preston, Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008-Price, Derrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Puentes, Kalid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03

Q ______________Quintero, Carlos . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-08

R ______________Rakhshan, Fabgiboiz . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Rayburn, Danny . . . . . . . . .2008-ppresentRenfrow, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04Ricciardi, Augusto . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02Richey, Jeremy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-97Rodrigues, J.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-05Roelke, Kyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06

S ______________Salman, Jegir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06Sato, Teruhito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Schinelli, Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-07Schwandt, Jon-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Sherry, Leif . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Shuck, Bradley . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentSmith, Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-02Smith, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93, 1995Soda, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Stack, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95Suffron, Tyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04Susewind, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-07

T ______________Tarr, Brandon . . . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentTaylor, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99Thurow, Josh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06Tidwell, Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99Troglen, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02Tummons, Alex . . . . . . . . .2009-ppresentTwyner, Channing . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05

V ______________Van Atta, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98

W ______________Walker, Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06Wanner, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95Wayland, Johnathan . . . . . . . .1999-2000Weinberg, Guido . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Weis, Rob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92Wells, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98Witkowski, Emrick . . . . . .2007-ppresentWonderlin, Wade . . . . . . . .2007-ppresentWood, Ken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Wray, Wesley . . . . . . . . . . .2007-ppresentWright, Sean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992

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SIINNGGLLEE SEEAASSOONN REECCOORRDDSSGoals1. Fernando Castellanos 2002 122. Fernando Castellanos 2003 10

Chris Highers 1992 10Dan Meacock 2008 10

4. Kuni Kotani 1993 9Luke Photivihok 1999 9

6. Jeremy Littlejohn 1996 8Luke Tidwell 1997 8

8. Will Moorad 2008 7

Assists1. Paulo Boero 1993 82. Matt Photivihok 1997 73. Jeff Littlejohn 1992 6

Luke Tidwell 1997 6Channing Twyner 2002 6Drew Ducker 2005 6Eric Susewind 2005 6

8. Six players tied with... 5

Points1. Fernando Castellanos 2002 292. Fernando Castellanos 2003 253. Chris Highers 1997 22

Luke Tidwell 1997 22Dan Meacock 2008 22

6. Paulo Boero 1993 20Kuni Kotani 1996 20

8. Jeremy Littlejohn 1996 19Luke Photivihok 1999 19Will Moorad 2008 19

Matches Played1. T.J. Brown 2008 21

Cyrus Eaton 2008 21Austin Embry 2008 21Navarda Heath 2008 21Edgardo Padilla 2008 21Brett Parker 2008 21

7. Sean Carpenter 1999 20John Dick 1994 20Adam Ellison 1994 20Bryan Harvey 1994 20Carlos Macioch 1999 20Tim Mazzolini 1999 20Justin Stack 1994 20Alex Davis 2008 20Will Moorad 2008 20

Matches Started1. Austin Embry 2008 212. Sean Carpenter 1999 20

Adam Ellison 1994 20Bryan Harvey 1994 20Carlos Macioch 1999 20Justin Stack 1994 20T.J. Brown 2008 20Cyrus Eaton 2008 20

9. Cyrus Eaton 2007 19Glen Baker 1994 19Jeremy Ewers 1994 19Yann Gerville-Reache 1999 19Kuni Kotani 1994 19Adam MacDonald 1999 19Mike Wanner 1994 19Navarda Heath 2008 19Wade Wonderlin 2008 19

Shots1. Lars Kupperud 1999 542. Fernando Castellanos 2002 523. Fernando Castellanos 2003 494. Navarda Heath 2007 465. Derrick Henry 2006 456. Jeremy Ewers 1999 447. Four tied at... 39

Goals Against AverageMinimum 450 minutes1. Wesley Wray 2008 0.812. Matt Renfrow 2004 1.103. Ron Gravely 2007 1.184. Kyle Roelke 2004 1.265. Kyle Roelke 2006 1.446. Kyle Roelke 2005 1.497. Stephen James 1995 1.898. Matt Renfrow 2003 1.989. Ron Gravely 2008 2.0010. David Wells 1996 2.41

Saves1. Adam Ellison 1994 3032. Stephen James 1995 1463. Stu Grant 2000 1124. David Wells 1996 1055. Matt Renfrow 2002 986. Matt Renfrow 2001 967. Matt Renfrow 2003 848. David Wells 1997 819. David Wells 1998 71

Kyle Roelke 2006 71

Minutes1. Adam Ellison 1994 17802. T.J. Brown 2008 17733. Ron Gravely 2007 17474. Austin Embry 2008 17275. Jay Ayres 2006 16456. Cyrus Eaton 2008 16267. Chris Anderson 2006 16228. Cyrus Eaton 2007 16039. Stephen James 1995 159210. Brett Parker 2007 1591

Shutouts1. Ron Gravely 2007 6

Matt Renfrow 2003 63. Kyle Roelke 2006 54. Matt Renfrow 2004 45. Adam Ellison 1994 3

Stephen James 1995 3Kyle Roelke 2005 3Wesley Wray 2008 3

9. David Wells 1996 2Kyle Roelke 2004 2Ron Gravely 2008 2

CAARREEEERR REECCOORRDDSSGoals1. Fernando Castellanos 2002-03 222. Jeremy Littlejohn 1995-98 173. Carlos Macioch 1997-2001 144. Brian Holmes 1995-98 13

Channing Twyner 2002-05 136. Kuni Kotani 1992-94 12

Chris Van Atta 1995-98 128. Jason Taylor 1996-99 119. Six tied with... 10

Assists1. Paulo Boero 1992-95 162. Tyler Suffron 2001-04 12

Luke Tidwell 1996-99 12Channing Twyner 2002-05 12

5. Fernando Castellanos 2002-03 10Matt Photivihok 1996-99 10

8. Jeremy Littlejohn 1995-98 99. Four tied with... 8

Points1. Fernando Castellanos 2002-03 542. Jeremy Littlejohn 1995-98 433. Channing Twyner 2002-05 384. Carlos Macioch 1997-2001 365. Tyler Suffron 2001-04 32

Luke Tidwell 1996-99 327. Kuni Kotani 1992-94 318. Paulo Boero 1992-95 309. Brian Holmes 1995-98 29

Jason Taylor 1996-99 29

Matches Played1. Cyrus Eaton 2005-08 742. Carlos Macioch 1997-2001 70

Ryan Troglen 1999-2002 704. Eric Susewind 2003-07 695. Jay Ayres 2004-07 68

Bo Konigsmarks 2004-08 68Mete Ozkan 2005-08 68

8. Brian Holmes 1995-98 67Adam MacDonald 1996-99 67

10. Ben Fisher 1995-98 66Keith Jacobs 2001-04 66Matt Photivihok 1996-99 66Tyler Suffron 2001-04 66Luke Tidwell 1996-99 66Chris Van Atta 1995-98 66

Matches Started1. Carlos Macioch 1997-2001 692. Jay Ayres 2004-07 68

3. Tyler Suffron 2001-04 654. Ben Fisher 1995-98 645. Eric Susewind 2003-07 63

Ryan Troglen 1999-2002 637. Adam MacDonald 1996-99 61

Keith Jacobs 2001-04 61Carey Alexander 2002-05 61

10. Matt Photivihok 1996-99 60Matt Renfrow 2001-04 57

Shots1. Channing Twyner 2002-05 1162. Jason Taylor 1996-99 1123. Fernando Castellanos 2002-03 1014. Carlos Macioch 1997-2001 985. Brian Holmes 1995-98 936. Luke Tidwell 1996-99 897. Jeremy Littlejohn 1995-98 888. Chris Van Atta 1995-98 819. Navarda Heath 2007-08 6910. Tyler Suffron 2001-04 67

Goals Against AverageMinimum 1000 minutes played1. Kyle Roelke 2004-06 1.432. Ron Gravely 2006-present1.493. Stephen James 1995 1.894. Matt Renfrow 2001-04 2.215. David Wells 1996-98 2.796. *Adam Ellison 1993-94 3.107. David Kopko 1998-99 3.668. Jarod Mullins 1996-99 3.82

Saves1. Matt Renfrow 2001-04 3342. *Adam Ellison 1993-94 3033. David Wells 1996-98 2564. Kyle Roelke 2004-06 1485. Stephen James 1995 1466. Ron Gravely 2006-present 1297. Stu Grant 2000-02 1198. David Kopko 1998-99 81

Jarod Mullins 1996-99 81

Minutes (Goalies)1. Matt Renfrow 2001-04 53752. David Wells 1996-98 38683. Kyle Roelke 2004-06 35694. Ron Gravely 2006-ppresent 31845. *Adam Ellison 1993-94 17806. Stephen James 1995 15927. Stu Grant 2000-02 15408. Jarod Mullins 1996-99 13429. David Kopko 1998-99 1033*Statistics from the 1993 season are incomplete

Team Records (All-TTime)Victories: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 (2008)Losses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 (2000)Ties: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 (Seven times)Consecutive Wins: . . . . . . . . . . .4 (1992)Consecutive Matches w/o loss . .5 (2007)Winning Percentage: . . . . . . ..571 (2008)Consecutive Losses: . . . . . . . . . .12 (2000)Shutouts in a season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2003, 2004 & 2007)Most Times Shutout: . . . . . . . . .11 (2000)Goals scored in a Season: . . . . .34 (2008)Goals scored in a Game: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 vs. Lincoln Memorial (1996)Goals Allowed in a Season: . . . .96 (2000)Goals Allowed in a Game: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 vs. Central Florida (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 vs. UAB (1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 at SMU (2000)

Fewest Goals in a Season: . . . . . .9 (2000)Fewest Goals Allowed in a Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 (2004)Assists in a Season: . . . . . . . . . .28 (1997)Assists in a Game: 7 vs. Trevecca (2005)Points in a Season: . . . . . . . . . .94 (2008)Points in a Game: 19 vs. Trevecca (2005)Shots in a Season: . . . . . . . . . .252 (2008)Saves in a Season: . . . . . . . . . .303 (1994)Saves in a Game: .27 vs. Covenant (1994)GAA in a Season: . . . . . . . . . .1.18 (2004)Fouls in a Game: .29 vs. Memphis (1998)Fouls in a Season: . . . . . . . . . . .315 (2008)

2009 OPPONENTS 42

Atlantic Sun ConferenceContact: Eric MoyerPhone: 478.474.3394Website: www.atlanticsun.org

Air Force9/11, 8:00pm, Colorado Springs, Colo.Contact: Jerry CrossPhone: 719.333.3950Email: [email protected]: www.goairforcefalcons.com

Alabama A&M9/18, 6:30pm, Nashville, Tenn.Contact: Tom GalbraithPhone: 256.372.4005Email: [email protected]: www.aamusports.com

UAB (EX.)8/25, 5:00pm, Birmingham, Ala.Contact: Aaron JordanPhone: 205.934.7920Email: [email protected]: www.uabsports.com

Campbell10/3, 4:00pm, Whitten Soccer ComplexContact: Stan ColePhone: 910.891.1331Email: [email protected]: www.gocamels.com

Cumberland (EX.)8/19, 3:15pm, Whitten Soccer ComplexContact: Jo Jo FreemanPhone: 615.547.1350Email: [email protected]: www.cumberland.edu/athletics

Denver9/13, 3:00pm, Denver, Colo.Contact: Mike KennedyPhone: 303.871.7555Email: [email protected]: www.denverpioneers.com

ETSU11/1, 1:00pm, Johnson City, Tenn.Contact: Jeff SchneiderPhone: 423.439.5612Email: [email protected]: www.etsubucs.com

FGCU10/9, 6:00pm, Ft. Myers, Fla.Contact: Caleb BakerPhone: 239.590-7061Email: [email protected]: www.fgcuathletics.com

Furman9/27, 12:00pm, Greenville, S.C.Contact: Jordan CaskeyPhone: 864.294.3065Email: [email protected]: www.furmanpaladins.com

Jacksonville10/16, 6:30pm, Whitten Soccer ComplexContact: Brian DeLettrePhone: 904.256.7478Email: [email protected]: www.judolphins.com

Lipscomb10/22, 7:00pm, Nashville, Tenn.Contact: Mark McGeePhone: 615.966.5862Email: [email protected]: www.lipscombsports.com

Marshall9/4, 7:15pm, Whitten Soccer ComplexContact: Ted FeeleyPhone: 315.569.5383Email: [email protected]: www.herdzone.com

Mercer10/1, 6:30pm, Whitten Soccer ComplexContact: Bryan GeelanPhone: 478.301.5217Email: [email protected]: www.mercerbears.com

UNC Asheville9/20, 12:00pm, Nashville, Tenn.Contact: Mike GorePhone: 828.251.6923Email: [email protected]: www.uncabulldogs.com

North Florida10/18, 2:45pm, Whitten Soccer ComplexContact: Jeff WuerthPhone: 904.620.4027Email: [email protected]: www.unfospreys.com

Oral Roberts9/16, 3:30pm, Whitten Soccer ComplexContact: Kyle SeayPhone: 918.495.7094Email: [email protected]: www.orugoldeneagles.com

USC Upstate10/30, 6:00pm, Spartanburg, S.C.Contact: Bill EnglishPhone: 864.503.5129Email: [email protected]: www.upstatespartans.com

Stetson10/11, 12:00pm, DeLand, Fla.Contact: Dean WatsonPhone: 386.822.8130Email: [email protected]: www.gohatters.com

Tusculum (EX.)9/1, 9:00am, Knoxville, Tenn.Contact: Dom DonnellyPhone: 1.800.729.0256Email: [email protected]: www.tusculumpioneers.com

Wofford9/25, 6:00pm, Spartanburg, S.C.Contact: Courtney CochranPhone: 864.597.4188Email: TBDWebsite: www.athletics.wofford.edu

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Air Force 0-11-00Alabama A&M 4-44-11Alabama-Birmingham0-3-0Alabama-Huntsville 0-4-0Bellarmine 0-2-0Belmont Abbey 0-1-0Berry 0-1-0Birmingham-Southern0-1-1Bradley 0-2-0Brescia 0-1-1Bryan 1-0-0Campbell 2-77-00

2001 at Belmont L 3-52002 at Campbell L 0-22003 at Belmont W 3-12004 at Campbell W 2-12005 at Belmont L 0-12006 at Campbell L 1-32007 at Belmont L 1-2 (ot)2008 at Campbell L 0-12008 *at Campbell L 1-7

Centenary (La.) 2-1-0Central Arkansas 1-2-1UCF 2-4-0Charleston Southern 0-2-0Christian Brothers 2-4-0Clemson 0-1-0Creighton 0-1-0Covenant 0-1-0Cumberland (Ky.) 0-1-0Cumberland (Tenn.) 3-1-0Dayton 0-1-1Denver 0-11-00Drake 0-1-0Drury 1-1-0Eastern Illinois 0-4-0ETSU 1-00-00

2008 at Belmont W 4-0Elon 0-1-0Evansville 2-2-0Florida Atlantic 1-3-0FGCU 2-00-00

2007 at FGCU W 1-02008 at Belmont W 2-1

Furman 1-44-002007 at #16 Furman W 2-1 (ot)2008 vs. Furman L 1-3

Gardner-Webb 3-4-1Georgia State 1-7-0Harris Stowe State 0-1-0IUPUI 0-1-0Jacksonville 2-66-11

2001 at Jacksonville L 0-12002 at Belmont L 2-32003 at Jacksonville L 1-3

2004 at Jacksonville T 1-1 (ot)2005 at Belmont L 1-2 (ot)2006 at Jacksonville W 2-02006 *vs. Jacksonville L 0-12007 at Jacksonville L 0-22008 at Jacksonville W 2-1

Kentucky 1-3-0Kentucky Christian 1-0-0LaGrange 1-0-0Lambuth 0-3-0Lee 0-1-0Lincoln Memorial 1-0-0Lipscomb 8-33-22

1994 vs Lipscomb L 0-31995 vs Lipscomb W 1-01996 vs Lipscomb W 3-02000 at Belmont W 3-22001 at Lipscomb W 6-02002 at Belmont W 3-2 (ot)2003 at Belmont W 1-02004 at Lipscomb W 3-02005 at Belmont W 4-02006 at Belmont L 0-22007 at Lipscomb T 0-0 (ot)2007 *vs. Lipscomb L 0-12008 at Belmont T 1-1 (2ot)

Louisville 0-5-0Martin Methodist 1-1-0Marshall 1-11-00Memphis 1-8-0Mercer 6-55-11

1996 at Mercer L 0-31998 vs Mercer W 2-11999 at Mercer L 0-32001 at Mercer L 0-12002 at Belmont L 2-52003 at Mercer W 2-1 (2ot)2004 at Belmont W 1-0 (ot)2005 at Mercer W 2-12005 *vs. Mercer L 0-42006 at Belmont W 2-12007 at Belmont W 2-02008 at Mercer T 1-1 (2ot)

Missouri State 0-1-0UNC Asheville 2-11-11UNC Greensboro 0-1-1UNC Wilmington 0-1-0North Florida 3-11-00

2005 at Belmont W 2-12006 at North Florida W 2-02007 at Belmont W 1-02008 at North Florida L 2-3

Oral Roberts 0-66-00Presbyterian 1-0-0Sewanee 0-1-1

South Alabama 0-2-0SIU-Edwardsville 1-0-0SMU 0-1-0 Southwest Missouri St. 0-1-0Spring Hill 1-0-0Stetson 3-77-22

1997 at Stetson L 1-21998 vs Stetson L 1-72001 at Belmont L 0-42002 at Stetson W 2-02003 at Belmont W 2-02003 *vs. Stetson T 0-0

Stetson advances on PK's (5-4)2004 at Stetson L 0-12005 at Stetson L 0-52006 at Belmont T 1-1 (ot)2007 at Stetson L 0-22008 at Belmont L 0-22008 *vs. Stetson W 4-3 (2ot)

Sue Bennett 1-0-0Tennessee Temple 2-0-0TCU 1-1-0The Citadel 2-1-0Thomas More 1-0-0Trevecca 2-0-0Tulsa 0-1-0Union (Ky.) 0-2-0USC Upstate 1-11-00

2007 at USC Upstate L 2-32008 vs. USC Upstate W 2-1

Vanderbilt 1-7-0VMI 0-1-1West Florida 0-2-0Western Kentucky 2-10-0Winthrop 2-11-00Wright State 0-1-0Wofford 5-22-00

*Atlantic Sun Tournament match2009 opponents in BOLD

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HIISSTTOORRYY AANNDD HOONNOORRSS

In the mid-1800s, the campus was known as Adelicia Acklen's BelleMonte estate. The antebellum mansion remains today, flanked byuniversity buildings separated in age by a century. The first educa-tional institution on the estate was the original Belmont College(1890-1913), offering elementary school through junior college educa-tion to young ladies. The school merged with Ward Seminary tobecome the prestigious Ward-Belmont School for Women (1913-1951)and in 1951 became the coed Belmont College. In 1991, the collegebecame Belmont University and, this year, began the 115th year ofhigher education on this site.

Belmont continually reflects its rich heritage as it excels in the aca-demic area. Last year, U.S. News & World Report named BelmontUniversity in the top 15 of the best colleges and universities in theSouth in the magazine's "master's" category.

VIISSIIOONN

Belmont's vision is to be a premier teaching university bringingtogether the best of liberal arts and professional education in aChristian community of learning and service.

Belmont strives to enable men and women from diverse back-grounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelli-gence, compassion, courage and faith.

Believing that every student is created for a purpose in life, Belmontencourages students to explore their passions and develop their tal-ents to meet the world's needs.

ACCAADDEEMMIICCSS AANNDD MOORREE

Belmont's boundaries continue to extend beyond the Nashville cam-pus through its Cool Springs campus south of Nashville and organ-ized programs such as the Washington Center program and musicbusiness' Belmont West in Los Angeles and Belmont East in NewYork City. Study-abroad programs place students in China, CostaRica, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, South Africaand Spain. Belmont also serves as a regional center of the East-West Center for the Development of Asian Studies.

Vital to the Belmont student experience are service learning, volun-teerism and mission projects that invest in surrounding communi-ties. Through the efforts of students and faculty, Belmont hastouched lives in Nashville's charitable organizations, its growingHispanic community, area tutoring programs, neighboringbusinesses and mentoring programs, as well as inner-city andoverseas mission projects, including trips to the AppalachianMountains and the Ukraine.

Among its student body of just over 5,000, are students from everystate and more than 29 countries. In addition to seven baccalaureatedegrees in over 75 areas of study, Belmont offers master's degrees inBusiness Administration, Accountancy, English, Education (includ-ing Sport Administration), Music, Nursing and OccupationalTherapy, and doctorates in Occupational Therapy and PhysicalTherapy.

Under the leadership of President Robert Fisher, Belmont celebratesmore than a century of academic heritage. Perhaps most notably,Belmont stood out in the latest annual ranking of America’s best col-leges and universities in U.S. News & World Report, labeled as"Best Colleges 2009 - Up-and-coming Masters Universities (South)"and a most cited "School to Watch". BU is now ranked 11th in theSouth in the “Best Universities –Masters” category. Also notewor-thy, Belmont has earned the AtlanticSun Academic Champion Trophyseven of the last eight years - withover two-thirds of its student-ath-letes with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in2007-08.

Moreover, Belmont has openedseveral impressive new facilities oncampus which have enhanced thelearning environment: the MasseyPerforming Arts Center, the CurbEvent Center, and the newly-unveiled Gordon E. Inman Center.Then came word Belmont wouldhost the 2008 Presidential TownHall Debate, further exposing theschool to a global audience.

In short, Belmont has experiencedremarkable growth and achievement- increases in average ACT scores,innovative program development,impressive campus expansion, landand facility development and estab-lishing itself as a national leader inquality improve-ment.

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Dr. Robert (Bob) Fisher serves as President of Belmont University, a posi-tion he has held since April 2000. During his tenure the university’s enroll-ment has risen by nearly 70 percent while the campus itself has expandedsignificantly with the additions of the Curb Event Center and BeamanStudent Life Center, the Gordon E. Inman Center, the Troutt Theater com-plex and several new residence halls and parking garages. In addition, heworked to secure Belmont as the host site for the 2008 Town Hall

Presidential Debate, a historic event broadcast worldwide that also led to Fisher’s selection as 2008 Tennessean of the Year.

But Dr. Fisher’s greatest sense of accomplishment comes not from new campus structures, stronger endowments or a larg-er student body. Rather, he measures achievement through witnessing education’s impact on each individual student. “Thestudent is the focus of all our efforts here at Belmont,” Fisher said, “and our top priority is meeting the needs of those stu-dents. My life's mission is to help create experiences that transform people, especially students, in ways that enable themto become all they were created to be.”

Prior to his appointment at Belmont, Fisher was vice president for academic affairs at Arkansas State University for four years and was dean of theSchool of Business at Henderson State University, his alma mater, for 10 years. Fisher earned a B.S.B.A. from Henderson State, an M.B.A. from theUniversity of Memphis and a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas.

In addition to his success as both faculty member and higher education administrator, Fisher is also an accomplished author with his most recentwork, Life Is a Gift: Inspiration from the Soon Departed, released in 2008. Co-authored with his wife Judy, Life Is a Gift features a collection of lessonslearned from interviews with 104 terminally ill patients of Alive Hospice in Nashville. Dr. Fisher previously co-authored Real Dream Teams: SevenPractices Used by WorldClass Team Leaders to Achieve Extraordinary Results, published by St. Lucie Press, with Belmont’s Vice President of UniversityAdvancement Dr. Bo Thomas. Expressing knowledge gained from his business degrees and management positions, Dr. Fisher has published numer-ous articles on management and leadership and has consulted with a wide variety of organizations on human resource and strategic planning issues,including Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Alltel, Arkla Gas and the U.S. Department of Transportation, among others. In 1992, Fisher served in KualaLumpur, Malaysia, as a Fulbright Scholar, conducting research and consulting with the National Institute of Public Administration. He also provideda keynote address at the Arabian Society for Human Resource Management Conference in Bahrain in 1998.

Active in his community, Fisher has served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Nashville Area Chamber ofCommerce, United Way ofMetropolitan Nashville, the Country Music Foundation, the Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Symphony, the PENCIL Foundation,the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Alliance for Public Education, TICUA, Cumberland Region Tomorrow, Fifth Third Bank and theNCAA Division I Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Nashville, participates in Nashville’sAgenda, and is a 2001 graduate of Leadership Nashville. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Enterprise Group, adivision of SouthernDevelopment Bank.

Married for 38 years, Dr. Fisher and his wife Judy share in their commitment to Belmont University, where Mrs. Fisher provides support through herrole as campus-wide coordinator of interior construction and exterior landscaping/lighting. The Fishers are the proud parents of three grown childrenand have two wonderful sons-in-law and four perfect grandsons.

DRR. ROOBBEERRTT FIISSHHEERRPresident

Now entering his 14th year as Director of Athletics, Mike Strickland has ledBelmont's Department of Athletics through its infancy stages as a new NCAADivision I program to become one that sees annual success on the field and in theclassroom. During his tenure at Belmont, the program has expanded the numberof teams it fields, joined the Atlantic Sun Conference, enhanced its facilities, andestablished a reputation producing winning teams and distinguished student-ath-letes.

Since arriving in Nashville in 1996, Strickland has overseen the inception of six new sports at Belmont: women's soccer, women'sgolf and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field. In addition, the University has built the Frances Bond DavisTennis Courts and the Whitten Soccer Complex, as well the most recent partnership with Metro Parks for athletic fields at RosePark. This exciting new venture will house Belmont baseball, softball, soccer, and track & field. Two of the most importantachievements of his tenure at Belmont are the acceptance of Belmont into the Atlantic Sun Conference and the opening of theCurb Event Center. During his tenure, Strickland has overseen a program expansion from 11 to 17 teams of competition, spear-headed membership into the Atlantic Sun Conference, spurred athletic facility enhancement and forged a reputation of producing

winning teams and distinguished student-athletes.

In 2008, Belmont became the first school in Atlantic Sun Conference history to represent the league in three consecutive NCAA Men's BasketballChampionships. Adding conference championships in women's cross country, women's soccer and volleyball during the past academic year, Belmont Athleticshas won a staggering 26 Atlantic Sun Conference Championships since becoming a member institution in 2001-02 - far and away the league standard. In addi-tion, the school has hosted nine conference championships over the past five years, most recently the 2006 A-Sun Volleyball Championship. Strickland hastaken a leadership role in the A-Sun serving as chairman of the tournament committee and presently serves as a member of the conference's membership com-mittee. In addition to the program's success on the field, his tenure has seen the building of the exquisite Curb Event Center. The $52 million facility, whichopened in the fall of 2003, has become the centerpiece of the athletics program. The complex houses a new 5,000-seat arena for basketball and volleyball, lockerrooms for all sports, a training facility and weight room, as well as administrative offices for the Athletic Department.

Off the field, the athletic department has made academic achievement the cornerstone of its definition of success. Belmont has won the Atlantic Sun AcademicTrophy seven of the past eight years. The Bruins boasted over two-thirds of their student athletes with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale dur-ing the past academic year. Belmont is the only school to win the trophy five straight times (2002-2006). Also of significance, Belmont has earned distinctionfrom the NCAA in each of their Academic Progress Rate (APR) reports. Strickland brings varied years of experience to the program, including nine years asathletics director at Murray State University prior to coming to Belmont. While at Murray State, Strickland served on numerous Ohio Valley Conferencecommittees as well as serving on the NCAA I-AA football advisory committee and the NCAA rifle committee. Prior to serving at Murray State, Stricklandwas an Associate Athletics Director at Wichita State University from 1983-87, where he was responsible for all business operations for the department.

Strickland earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia Southern University and a master's degree in public administration from theUniversity of Georgia. In June of 2009, Strickland received the Under Armour National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Division ISoutheast Region A.D. of the Year Award. Strickland was honored at the annual NACDA convention in Orlando, Fla.

Strickland is married to the former Martha Thomas, an English instructor at Nashville State Community College. The couple has two children: LeannaElizabeth, an undergraduate student at the University of Tennessee, and Sara Grace, a Belmont University graduate who is married to Jared Vaughn. In 2008,Mike and Martha celebrated two milestone events: their 35th wedding anniversary and the arrival of their first grandson, Jacob. In his leisure time, Mike enjoystravel, history, and spending time with his family.

MIIKKEE STTRRIICCKKLLAANNDDDirector of Athletics

ACADEMICS 46

Academics is one of the cornerstones of Belmont University's Department ofAthletics. Since the move to Division I in 1997, Belmont student-athleteshave excelled in the classroom bringing great recognition to individuals, spe-cific teams, the department as a whole and the entire university.

The Bruin men's soccer program has long been a national model of academicsuccess. One of just 11 programs in the country to receive APR honor rollstatus each of the past four years, the team has had a staggering 59 AtlanticSun All-Academic honorees over the past four years. In addition, student-athletes Chris Anderson, Cyrus Eaton, Brett Parker, and Channing Twynerhave earned Academic All-District awards. One of the Bruins' most accom-plished players - two-time Atlantic Sun Conference Defensive Player of theYear and 2008 graduate Jay Ayres - was named finalist for a coveted NCAAPostgraduate Scholarship before moving on to a career in Major LeagueSoccer.

ALL-AACADEMIC TROPHYSince joining the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2001-02, Belmont Universityhas enjoyed unparalleled success in regards to the league’s All-AcademicTrophy. Belmont University won the award seven times, including each ofits first five years in the conference, 2002-2006. No other university in thehistory of the Atlantic Sun has earned this honor five years in a row. In2009, over two-thirds of Belmont's student-athletes received A-Sun AcademicAll-Conference honors during the academic year.

GPA TRADITION CONTINUESBelmont University's Department of Athletics posted a 3.231 GPA in theSpring of 2009, marking the 23rd consecutive semester in which the depart-mental GPA has exceeded a 3.00. In 2008, for the first time in the Division Iera, all of Belmont’s athletic teams posted a GPA of 3.0 or higher, both falland spring semesters. Furthermore, in 2009, Belmont received distinctionfrom the NCAA for outstanding academic achievement in the AcademicProgress Rate (APR) report. More specifically, Belmont men’s soccer hasbeen on the APR Honor Roll each of the four years of existence.

ALL-DDISTRICT HONORSNine Belmont student-athletes were honored as Academic All-Districtduring the 2008-09 academic year, including men’s soccer player Brett Parker.Over the past 10 years, 15 Belmont student-athletes have been namedAcademic All-Americans while 45 have earned All-District honors. Theprogram honors thousands of student-athletes across the country forcombining the best of competition with academics.

TEAM ACADEMIC HONORSSeveral Belmont University athletic squads have ranked among Division I’selite for their impressive team GPAs including:

Women's X-Country: 1st, 2nd (twice), 3rd (twice), 6th, 8th, & 10th nationally (1999 - present)Men’s Cross Country: 1st nationally (2006, 2007) Women's Basketball: 5th, 9th, 11th (twice) & 12th nationally (2000-present)Women's Volleyball: 1st, 12th nationally (2001, 2005)Women’s Soccer: 2nd nationally (2000)Softball: 1st nationally (1999)

INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC HONORSThe following Belmont student-athletes have received distinguished confer-ence and national recognition for their academic accomplishments:

NCAA ESPN The Magazine Academic All-AAmerica Team (Team, Year)Josh Brumett -- Baseball (3rd, 2002; 1st, 2004)Wes Burtner -- Men’s Basketball (3rd, 2001; 1st, 2002)Marcos Cabrera -- Men’s Soccer, Tennis (3rd, 2001; 3rd, 2002)Justin Hare -- Men’s Basketball (2nd, 2007; 1st, 2008)Meggan Harris -- Women’s Soccer (2nd, 2000; 2nd, 2001)Adam Mark -- Men’s Basketball (2nd, 2002; 1st, 2003; 1st, 2004)Dan Soukup -- Baseball (3rd, 2004)Andy Wicke -- Men’s Basketball (3rd, 2009)

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship WinnerJustin Hare -- Men’s Basketball (2008)Adam Mark -- Men’s Basketball (2004)

Lowe’s Senior CLASS AwardCyrus Eaton -- Men’s Soccer (2009) - SemifinalistJustin Hare -- Men’s Basketball (2008) - SemifinalistAndy Wicke -- Men’s Basketball (2009) - Finalist

Division I-AAAA Basketball Scholar-AAthlete of the YearAdam Mark -- Men's Basketball (2004)Justin Hare -- Men’s Basketball (2008)

Division I-AAAA Basketball Scholar-AAthlete TeamAdam Mark -- Men's Basketball (2004)Justin Hare -- Men’s Basketball (2007, 2008)Andy Wicke -- Men’s Basketball (2009)

CollegeInsider.com Student-AAthlete of the YearWes Burtner -- Men’s basketball (2002)

Creamland Dairies Collegiate Basketball Award of ExcellenceAdam Mark -- Men’s Basketball (2004)

Atlantic Sun Conference Male Student-AAthlete of the YearWes Burtner -- Men's Basketball (2002)Justin Hare -- Men’s Basketball (2007, 2008)Adam Mark -- Men's Basketball (2003, 2004)Andy Wicke -- Men’s Basketball (2009)

Atlantic Sun Conference Female Student-AAthlete of the YearCandice Mitchell -- Women's Basketball (2002)

Atlantic Sun Conference Postgraduate Scholarship WinnerSarah Brandt -- Women’s Soccer (2008)Andy Wicke -- Men’s Basketball (2009)

National Golf Coaches Association All-AAmerican Scholar TeamLaura Dyson -- Women’s Golf (2008, 2009)Kelly Maguigan -- Women’s Golf (2009)Lauren Oeser -- Women’s Golf (2007, 2008, 2009)

Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-AAmerica Scholar TeamDanny Amundson -- Men’s Golf (2008, 2009)Scott O’Brien -- Men’s Golf (2009)

Colette Keyser enters her eighth year withBelmont University's Department of Athletics.In addition to overseeing the department's aca-demic support programs for student-athletes,Keyser serves as the primary liaison to theBelmont campus regarding issues related to stu-dent-athlete eligibility.

Keyser is responsible for reporting all APR (Academic Progress Rate) andGSR (Graduation Success Rate) data to the NCAA. Her duties alsoinclude academic advising and monitoring student-athletes' academicprogress to meet NCAA requirements for continuing academic eligibilityand University requirements for timely graduation and good academicstanding. She works closely with coaches in the recruitment of prospectivestudent-athletes and manages the department's Academic EnhancementFund.

Keyser earned her Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication fromKentucky Wesleyan College and her Master's in Communication fromWestern Kentucky University.

She serves on various campus committees, including the SportAdministration Advisory Council, the Scholarship and AwardsNomination Committee, and the Academic Integrity Review Committee.She also holds memberships in various professional organizations, includ-ing N4A (National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics) andNACADA (National Academic Advising Association).

A native of Benton, Ky., Keyser spends much of her leisure time sailing onKentucky Lake with her husband, Jerome, and her two sons, Max andDennis. She and her family reside in Brentwood, Tennessee.

COLETTE KEYSERAsst. Director of Compliance, Academic Support Services

Renee Schultz enters her fifth year asAcademic Coordinator for Belmont'sDepartment of Athletics.

She coordinates the extensive academic supportprograms offered to Belmont student-athleteswhich include weekly, one-on-one academiccounseling sessions for new student-athletes,academic advising and class scheduling, tutor-

ing, team-assigned laptops, and monitoring class performance.

She also manages the student-athlete academic center located within theathletic offices in the Curb Event Center. The academic center providesstudy tables and computers in a quiet, monitored study environmentexclusively for Belmont student-athletes.

Schultz earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a M.Ed. in SportsAdministration from Belmont University.

While at Belmont, she was a part of the Women's Soccer Program andhelped Captain the team in both 1999 and 2001. Schultz served as theAssistant Coach for the Women's Soccer team from 2003-2004.

She also holds memberships in various professional organizations, includ-ing N4A (National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics) andNACADA (National Academic Advising Association).

A native of University Place, Washington, Schultz currently resides inNashville with her husband, Donovan.

RENEE SCHULTZAcademic Coordinator

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JOSH MCMILLIAN

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Josh McMillian enters his second season asStrength & Conditioning Head Coach in 2009-10.

Highly respected and dedicated to the safety anddevelopment of Belmont’s student-athletes,McMillian served as an assistant coach with

Belmont men’s cross country/track and field program for the last twoyears. He worked extensively with the program’s field event athletes.From 2003-2005, McMillian served as a graduate assistant with thecross country/track program.

The native of St. Peter’s, Missouri, McMillian is a 2003 graduate ofLindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri with a Bachelor ofArts degree in Physical Education/Health. He earned his Master’sdegree in Sports Administration from Belmont last May. In addition,Josh is certified USATF Level II in both the throws and jumps andalso certified USAW level I.

While at Lindenwood, McMillian was a thrower for the university’strack and field team. He was a NAIA National Indoor Track Qualifierin the weight throw and shot put the last two years, finishing 11th inthe shot-put in 2003. McMillian was also a NAIA National OutdoorQualifier in the shot-put in both 2003 and 2004 and finished seventh in2003. In addition to his exploits nationally, he also was a six-time con-ference indoor and outdoor champion in both the shot and weightthrow events.

Josh resides in Nashville.

NSCA All-AAmerican Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the YearTyler Howell -- Men’s Track & Field (2009)Adrian Jones -- Men’s Basketball (2006)

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By means of teamwork, experience, current research, and educa-tion, the staff of the Belmont Athletic Department challengeseach athlete in order for them to participate at the highest level ofcompetition.

In order to promote a positive atmosphere, the strength and condi-tioning staff provide the athlete with a safe, clean, professionalenvironment. We strive to challenge our athletes by way of freeweights, multi-joint exercises, and multiple sets.

While keeping the athlete's sport in mind, we individualize theprograms as much as possible, focusing on weaknesses in order toprevent injuries and help them stay as competitive as possible foras long as possible.

In the fall of 2003, the entire Belmont athletic departmentmoved to the new Curb Event Center. Included is a new stateof the art weight room for Belmont student-athletes. The 1600square foot facility offers several amenities for use by Belmontand its student-athletes. The facility has equipment including:

- Three power stations with customized platforms.

- Customized dumbbells from 5-to-150 pounds.

- A variety of free weight equipment and

machines.

- A variety of speed, agility, and plyometric

equipment.

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The Belmont athletic training department is housed in an 1860 square foot state-of-the-art modern, athletic training facility. The facility is equipped with a hydroroom,taping area, treatment and rehabilitation area as well as a doctor’s office. Servicing200 athletes participating in 15 Division I varsity sports, the facility is staffed by sixNational Athletic Training Association Certified Athletic Trainers.

• Two whirlpools • Separate doctors office• Separate rehabilitation area• Five training tables• Office space for the staff of six

Mission Statement

The Belmont Athletic training staff is primarily responsible for the delivery of qualityhealthcare to all student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs atBelmont University. This care will be provided by the guidelines of the NATAthrough prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses sustainedduring any practice or game.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY VANDERBILT SPORTS MEDICINE

Belmont Athletic Medicine Staff

Paul Malloy (MS, ATC)Head Athletics TrainerMen’s Basketball, Cross Country

Kimberly AndersonAssistant Athletics TrainerWomen’s Basketball, Golf

Tim LeeAssistant Athletics TrainerMen’s Soccer, Tennis

Kelly BachusAssistant Athletics TrainerVolleyball, Softball

Jon DeMarieAssistant Athletics TrainerBaseball

Michelle TropeanoGraduate AssistantWomen’s Soccer

Haley BrochuGraduate AssistantTrack & Field, Cheerleading

NASHVILLE - ‘MUSIC CITY, U.S.A.’ 49

Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and the entertain-ment, cultural, and commercial center of the Mid-South. With ametropolitan population more than 1.5 million, Nashville is one ofthe fastest growing markets in the country. In the past decadealone, the population of the Nashville area has grown by nearly 30percent.

‘The Music City’ can best be described as a pleasant mix ofbig city entertainment and "down home" friendliness. Nashville islocated in the heart of our nation’s bustling core. Major cities suchas St. Louis, Cincinnati, Memphis, Atlanta, and Birmingham can allbe reached by car within 3-5 hours.

And when going from work to play, Nashville has it all.The city offers a multitude of sporting events, recreational opportu-nities, restaurants, parks, and shopping malls.

The sports landscape in Nashville has changed dramatical-ly over the past decade with the introduction of major professionalsports into the area. The arrival of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans in1998 brought instant credibility and excitement to the Mid-State.The Titans have won two division titles and one conference champi-onship under longtime Head Coach Jeff Fisher. Tennessee repre-sented the AFC in Super Bowl XXXIV, playing the St. Louis Ramsin one of the most memorable games in NFL history. With star inthe making running back Chris Johnson and on the heels of theAFC’s best mark in 2008, the future looks bright for the powder blueand white. Home for the Titans is LP Field, a 68,000 seat, state-of-the-art facility located on the east bank of the Cumberland Riveracross from downtown. Aside from the NFL, LP Field also playshost to several major concerts and international sporting events.

Not to be outdone, the Nashville Predators have intro-duced the thrills of the National Hockey League to MiddleTennessee. In 2008, the Predators advanced to the Stanley CupPlayoffs for a fourth consecutive season. The Preds skate in one ofNashville’s downtown landmarks, the Sommet Center. The 18,000seat Sommet Center is a regular venue for touring groups.

Another constant among Nashville professional sportsover the past two decades has been the Nashville Sounds. TheSounds, who have called Music City home since 1978, compete inthe Pacific Coast League as the Class AAA affiliate of theMilwaukee Brewers. In recent years, players like Ryan Braun,Prince Fielder, Yovani Gallardo, and Ricky Weeks have calledNashville home. The 2006 PCL Champion Sounds play at GreerStadium, located just minutes from downtown and the longtimehome of Belmont Baseball.

The Nashville Superspeedway has become the area's topracing venue, hosting NASCAR and IRL events for the past sevensummers.

Furthermore, Nashville has established itself as the idealplace to host a major sporting event. In the past decade alone, thecity has hosted events such as the U.S. Figure SkatingChampionships, the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, the NCAAmen's and women's basketball tournament, the SEC men's andwomen's basketball tournaments, numerous AAU national champi-onships, and the U.S. Swimming Championships. Recently,Nashville was awarded the 2014 NCAA Women’s Final Four. Eachyear, Nashville hosts the highly-popular Country Music Marathonand the Music City Bowl - which now pits teams from the AtlanticCoast Conference and Southeastern Conferences each December atLP Field.

Recreation is second-to-none in Nashville. Located in thepicturesque hills of Middle Tennessee, Nashville boasts thousandsof acres of public parks and offers a variety of outdoor activities likegolf, boating, fishing, and hiking.

Known as "Music City USA", Nashville is a city whosemusical tastes range from country to rock to gospel. The city hasseveral major concert venues and many big-name concert tours con-sider Nashville a “must-stop.” The city also serves as home to theGrand Ole Opry, the nation's longest running weekly radio show,and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashville has long been themecca of the country music industry and is one of the top recordingcenters in the world. All of the music industry's major recordinglabels have a presence in Music Row, just north of the Belmont cam-pus.

The nightlife in downtown Nashville offers something foreveryone. Admist the savory sights and sounds of historic SecondAvenue sit some of the most venerable hot spots anywhere. FromWildhorse Saloon and Hard Rock Cafe to Famous Dave’s BBQ andThe Pancake Pantry, it is not uncommon to bump into stars of stageand screen in Nashville.

Nashville's cultural environment earned the city its othernickname, the "Athens of the South." Nashville is well known as amajor education center. The area's 10 accredited four-year and post-graduate institutions, including Belmont, are an integral part of theeconomic and cultural identity of the area. In addition to its educa-tional institutions, the city offers numerous cultural and artistic ven-ues. It is home to nine performing arts facilities, including theTennessee Performing Arts Center. TPAC is the home to a widerange of events, including Broadway musicals and performances bythe Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and the Nashville Symphony.The city is also home to seven art galleries, including the FristCenter for the Visual Arts. The Frist Center, housed in the city'sold main post office, presents a wide assortment of visual arts exhi-bitions. Nashville boasts 25 museums (including the TennesseeState Museum), numerous historic sites (like The Hermitage - homeof President Andrew Jackson, an exact replica of the Parthenon, andthe Natchez Trace Parkway), and an upgraded public library systemthat includes a new $50 million downtown library.

Lastly, Nashville is the cornerstone of the Mid-Southeconomy. It has become a leader in printing and publishing, musicand entertainment, finance and insurance, healthcare management,automobile and other related industry, manufacturing and tourism.Internationally known companies like Bridgestone/Firestone,Catepillar Financial, Dell, Dollar General, HCA, Nissan, and Saturnhave significant operations in the city.

Sporting a mild climate with distinct changes in season -warm summers, colorful autumns, brisk winters, and beautifulsprings - no two days are alike in Nashville.

Stephen Curtis ChapmanChristian Music Star

Melinda DoolittleAmerican Idol

Stu GrimsonFormer NHL Player

Brad PaisleyCountry Music Star

Ricardo PattonHead Coach

Men’s BasketballNorthern Illinois Univ.

Rachel SmithMiss USA 2007

Lee Ann WomackCountry Music Star

Trisha YearwoodCountry Music Star

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THIS IS THE ATLANTIC SUN

For more than 30 years the Atlantic Sun Conference has stood for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas with a focus on the balance between the two for its student-athletes. The A-Sun boasts a blend of the most dynamic and prestigious private and public

institutions in the region, with all committed to the conference goal of Building Winners for Life.

The experience for a student-athlete in the A-Sun is supported by the entire university community, from coaches to faculty, and from the CEO’s to the athletic and academic support staff. Atlantic Sun student-athletes compete in outstanding facilities throughout the conference and in some of top markets in the Southeast. Eight A-Sun schools compete in the top 10 media markets within the conference’s five-state footprint. With All-America selections, National All-Academic honorees, teams and individuals qualifying for and advancing in NCAA Championship play, Atlantic Sun student-athletes achieve at the highest levels of collegiate athletics.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Continuing a tradition of academic achievement, more than 57 percent of all student-athletes earned All-Academic status during the 2008-09 academic year. Fifteen student-athletes earned places on the 2008-09 CoSIDA/ESPN the Maga-zine Academic All-District Teams. Belmont led the impressive institutional totals in the race for the All-Academic Trophy for the seventh time in eight years with 66.5 percent of its the student-athletes achieving All-Academic status with grade point averages of a 3.00, or better.

Belmont senior Andy Wicke, Jacksonville senior Jeremy Gillan, Lipscomb junior Kellie Sirus and Campbell senior Karlie Love earned spots on CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America teams. Lipscomb’s men and women track and field teams and the women’s cross country team ranked among the top 10 GPAs in NCAA Division I, in being recognized as All-Academic Scholar Teams from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Belmont men’s cross country team posted the fifth-highest GPA, according to the USTFCCCA.

Wicke, one of the Bruins’ most celebrated student-athletes, shared the confer-ence’s male Scholar Athlete of the Year award and earned the conference’s Postgraduate Scholarship. Mercer’s Chereese Rowe earned the conference’s second Postgraduate Scholarship. Wicke earned national acclaim as he became one of just two men’s basketball players to receive an educational grant through the NCAA postgraduate scholarship program. For his dedicated academic suc-cess and community service, Wicke landed on the Lowe’s All-Senior All-America Second Team and was one of 10 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior Class Award.

ATHLETIC SUCCESS

For the second straight season, the A-Sun made early headlines on the hardwood as Mercer, under new head coach Bob Hoffman, went on the road and defeated Alabama and Auburn within a four-day span, shooting the Bears up to the top spot in the RPI. At the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Championship, ETSU ended Belmont’s three-year reign, winning its first A-Sun Tournament title and making the NCAA field for the eighth time. During the Championship, Courtney Pigram became just the second player in league history to reach the 2000-point plateau. Two players could reach that mark this season in Mercer’s James Florence and Campbell’s Jonathan Rodriguez. Florence and Campbell begin the season as the second- and third-highest active scorers in the nation.

During the baseball season, three A-Sun hurlers, Lipscomb’s Rex Brothers and Kennesaw State’s duo of Chad Jenkins and Kyle Heckathorn moved up the draft boards of Major League teams with every dominating performance. Brothers turned in one of the league’s top single-season strikeout performances; Jenkins posted a 41-inning scoreless streak and Heckathorn capped his season with a dominating 15-strikeout performance against UNF, earning National Player of the Week honors. On draft night, Jenkins became just the seventh A-Sun player to be a first-round selection, going to the Blue Jays. In the supplemental phase of the first round, the Rockies picked Rex Brothers and the Brewers tabbed Heckathorn.

In softball, the conference turned in one of its finest seasons in history, espe-cially during the non-conference season. Against out-of-conference opposition, A-Sun schools posted a .602 win percentage, the fifth-highest in the nation, trailing only the SEC, Pac-10, ACC and Big 12. Five schools finished with win percentages better than .600 and FGCU and Mercer reached the 40-win mark. The Eagles established a league record for win percentage at .839 in posting a 47-9 record. For the second-consecutive May, Campbell emerged victorious at the A-Sun Championship, led by the dominating performance of MVP Brittany Stanley. She pitched all 31 innings, recorded two shutouts and struck out 26 against only two walks.

One of the most dominating athletes in Atlantic Sun history closed out her career in Jacksonville’s Natasha Harvey. She led the Dolphins team titles in both Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field for a fourth-straight year and won the inaugural MVP honors at both meets as well as the Most Outstanding Field Performer award. During her four years, she won a combined 18 individual events, five Most Outstanding Performer awards, both Most Outstanding Freshman performers in addition to the two MVP honors. Off the track, she won the A-Sun’s Female Student-Athlete of the Year Award, was the A-Sun’s nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award and appeared on the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic team for a fourth-straight year.

The 2009-10 athletic year promises to be an exciting one for the Atlantic Sun as UNF and Kennesaw State earned full Division-I status and will be eligible for all postseason tournaments. FGCU’s champion volleyball and baseball programs and USC Upstate’s soccer and softball programs have also gained access to A-Sun and NCAA postseason play. For the first time in league history, Mercer and it’s University Center will play host to the General Shale Brick Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. The Baseball Championship leaves Florida for the first time in 16 years for Nashville, Tenn. and Lipscomb’s Dugan Field. FGCU landed its first championship, and will host volleyball in November. These new additions and venues make the upcoming year a hotly anticipated season for the Atlantic Sun.

Documents

2009 Belmont Men's Soccer Media Guide