2 | Mo Rockwell Sr. | Defender
SOCCER2 0 1 2 L A D Y T E C H S T E RS E R V I C E P A S S I O N R E S P E C T F E A R L E S S
99 | Caitlin Updyke Jr. | Goalkeeper
22 | Lindsay BroughSr. | Midfielder
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr./Exp. Hometown (Last School) 1 Raines, Madison GK 5-5 FR/HS League City, Texas (Clear Springs HS)2 Rockwell, Mo MF 5-8 SR/3L Salt Lake City, Utah (Judge Memorial Catholic HS)3 Lethbridge, Rosie F 5-11 FR/HS Brockham, Surrey (Reigate Sixth Form College)4 Fabian, Samantha DF 5-5 FR/HS Long Beach, Calif. (Mater Dei HS)5 Fitzgerald, Heather MF 5-6 RS JR/2L Ponchatoula, La. (Ponchatoula HS)6 Douglas, Taylor DF 5-4 FR/HS Carrollton, Texas (Carrollton Creekview HS)7 Beddow, Brittany MF 5-5 FR/HS Keller, Texas (Carrollton Creekview HS)8 Weng, Andrea MF - SO/TR Aarnes, Norway (Hedmark University College)9 Schorpp, Mia MF 5-6 JR/2L Fort Worth, Texas (Keller Central HS)10 LeFevour, Laura F 5-5 FR/HS Woodstock, Ill. (Marian Central Catholic HS)11 Dennis, Taylor DF/F 5-3 JR/2L Albuquerque, N.M. (Highland HS)12 Brennan, Emily F 5-5 JR/2L Plano, Texas (Plano West Senior HS)13 Acosta, Cecilia MF 5-5 RS SO/1L Ruston, La. (Ruston HS)14 Jaquemet, Nicole DF 5-3 FR/HS Dielsdorf, Switzerland (Kunst und Sportgymnasium Zurich)15 Davis, Jessica DF 5-2 JR/2L Shreveport, La. (C.E. Byrd HS)16 Gwatkin, Rebecca DF 5-9 FR/FR Sydney, Australia (Pymble Ladies College)18 Long, Lauren F 5-4 FR/HS Lewisville, Texas (Marcus HS)20 Davis, Keely MF 5-4 FR/HS Baton Rouge, La. (Episcopal HS)21 Rodriguez, Mayra F 5-5 FR/HS Waller, Texas (Waller HS)22 Brough, Lindsay DF/MF 5-4 SR/3L Salt Lake City, Utah (Murray HS)23 Dunn, Paige MF 5-4 JR/2L Forney, Texas (Forney HS)24 Stewart, Erica MF 5-6 FR/HS Columbus, Ind. (Columbus North HS)26 Sentz, Abby MF 5-1 SO/1L Kingwood, Texas (Kingwood HS)27 Africa, Lauren F 5-8 RS SO/1L Calhoun, La. (West Ouachita HS)28 Poirier, Nicole DF 5-5 FR/HS Coral Springs, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic HS)30 Rudolfsen, Mette DF 5-4 FR/HS Aarnes, Norway (Norges Kongsvinger HS)31 Brown, Corina GK 5-5 FR/HS Auckland, New Zealand32 Alvarez, Rebecca GK 5-7 RS SO/1L El Paso, Texas (Coronado HS)34 Oko, Nony DF 5-2 FR/HS Baton Rouge, La. (Baton Rouge Magnet HS)42 Coronel, Rachel MF 5-5 RS FR/HS DeRidder, La. (DeRidder HS)99 Updyke, Caitlin GK 5-6 JR/2L Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield HS)
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Content
Quick Facts ...........................................................................2
Administrative Support .........................................................3
Athletics Council ...................................................................4
Head/Assistant Coaches .......................................................4
Welcome to the Family .........................................................5
Lady Techster Soccer Complex ............................................27
Season Outlook ...................................................................28
Head Coach Kevin Sherry ...................................................30
Assistant Coaches ...............................................................32
Player Bios ..........................................................................34
Opponents ...........................................................................46
Western Athletic Conference ......................................................49
2011 Results & Statistics .....................................................51
Records ...............................................................................53
Year-by-Year Scores ..............................................................58
Team-by-Team Scores ..........................................................59
Honors & Letterwinners ......................................................60
Endowed Scholarships .......................................................61
LTAC ....................................................................................62
University President
Dr. Dan Reneau ...............................................................64
Athletics Director
Bruce Van De Velde .........................................................65
Athletic Administration .......................................................66
TV/Radio Roster ...................................................................71
Athletic MissionStatement
Embody excellence in everythingwe do.
Develop student-athletes to maximize their potential in mind, body and spirit.
Bring pride, admiration, and loyalty to the University family, community and state.
Win with integrity.
Athletic Vision
Louisiana Tech University will be a conference leader in perfor-mance by investing strategically in student-athletes development, providing superior facilities, and enhancing program support to achieve a local and national image of success and dominance.
The 2012 Louisiana Tech soccer team information guide is a publication of the Athletics Media Relations Office. It has been designed as a source of information for the news media and Lady Techster soccer fans. Every effort has been made to include pertinent and timely information. Should you need additional information such as feature material and/or statistics, please direct your inquiries to the media relations office.
News releases, photos and other services are available to accredited members of the news media. Current releases, statistics and photos can also be obtained at LATechSports.com.
Editors: Patrick Walsh, Malcolm Butler, Teddy Allen, Kane McGuire and Anna Claire Thomas.
Contributors: Walsh,Butler, Louisiana TechNews Bureau, Louisiana Tech Marketing and Pub-lic Relations Department
Covers, Layout andDesign:Donnie Bell Design.
Photography: DonnyCrowe, Tom Morris,Darrell James, JamesGarner, Matt Lange,Donald Page.
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GENERALLocation: Ruston, La.Founded: 1894Enrollment: 11,581Nickname: Lady TechstersColors: Red and BlueConference: Western AthleticPresident: Dr. Daniel ReneauAthletics Director: Bruce Van De VeldeSWA: Mary Kay HungateAthletic Department: 318-257-4111Ticket Office: 318-257-3631Web Site: www.LATechSports.com
TEAM INFORMATION2011 Record: 8-8-4 (4-2-1 home, 4-6-2 away, 0-0-1 neutral)2011 WAC Record: 1-6-0 (t-7th)All-Time Record: 58-70-16 (.458), 8 yearsAll-Time WAC Record: 7-38-6 (.196), 7 yearsNumber of WAC Titles: NoneLast WAC Title: N/ANCAA Appearances: NoneLast Appearance: N/AStarters R/L: 6/5Letterwinners R/L: 10/9Newcomers:: 17
COACHING STAFFHead Coach: Kevin Sherry (Bangor University (Wales), 1985)Record at Tech: 47-40-11 (.541), 6th SeasonCareer Record: 120-69-25 (.621), 12th SeasonAssistant Coaches: Kat McCullough - Louisiana Tech, 2009
Binni Keleta - Grambling St, 2010Volunteer Coach: Freddie AcostaSoccer Office: 318-257-4111
2012 LA Tech ScheduleDate Opponent Location TimeAug. 18 Murray State Ruston, La. 1 p.m.Aug. 21 LSU-Shreveport Ruston, La. 5 p.m.Aug. 24 Southern Miss Ruston, La. 11 a.m.Aug. 26 at Central Arkansas Conway, Ark. 1 p.m.Aug. 31 at Troy# Troy, Ala. 3 p.m.Sept. 2 vs. Jacksonville State# Troy, Ala. 3 p.m.Sept. 7 UALR Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Sept. 9 at South Alabama Mobile, Ala. 1 p.m.Sept. 14 Jackson State Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Sept. 16 at Southeastern Louisiana Hammond, La. 1 p.m.Sept. 21 McNeese State Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Sept. 23 at SE Missouri State Cape Girardeau, Mo. 12 p.m.Oct. 5 Denver* Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Oct. 7 New Mexico State* Ruston, La. 1 p.m.Oct. 12 at Texas State* San Marcos, Texas 7 p.m.Oct. 14 at UTSA* San Antonio, Texas 1 p.m.Oct. 19 Seattle* Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Oct. 21 Idaho* Ruston, La. 1 p.m.Oct. 26 at San Jose State* San Jose, Calif. 9:30 p.m.Oct. 28 at Utah State* Logan, Utah 1 p.m.Nov. 1 WAC Tournament Logan, Utah TBANov. 2 WAC Tournament Logan, Utah TBANov. 4 WAC Tournament Logan, Utah TBAAll times are CST# Denotes Trojan Classic (at Troy, Ala.)* Denotes Western Athletic Conference game
2011 RESULTSDate Opponent W/L Score Att.Aug. 19 SOUTH ALABAMA W 4-0 237Aug. 21 at Southern Miss T2OT 0-0 325Aug. 23 at LSU-Shreveport W 7-0 110Aug. 26 at McNeese State L 1-2 210Aug. 28 TROY W 1-0 274Sept. 02 vs. Tennessee Tech# T2OT 0-0 130Sept. 04 at Jacksonville State# W 1-0 157Sept. 09 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN T2OT 1-1 310Sept. 11 at Jackson State W 1-0 197Sept. 16 at Texas State LOT 0-1 420Sept. 18 at Sam Houston State T2OT 0-0 220Sept. 23 at Prairie View A&M W 4-0 212Sept. 25 SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA W 2-1 200Oct. 02 NEW MEXICO STATE* W 1-0 237Oct. 07 at Nevada* LOT 2-3 288Oct. 09 at Utah State* L 1-3 250Oct. 16 IDAHO* L 0-1 432Oct. 21 at Fresno State* L 0-2 806Oct. 23 at San Jose State* L 0-2 232Oct. 30 HAWAI’I* LOT 0-1 388# Denotes Adidas Gamecock Soccer Classic (at Jacksonville, Ala.) * Denotes Western Athletic Conference game
FACILITY INFORMATIONStadium: Lady Techster Soccer ComplexStadium Record: 21-9-1 (.694), 3 yearsAlternate: Joe Aillet StadiumStadium Record: 11-12-4 (.481), 4 years
MEDIA RELATIONSDirector: Malcolm ButlerOffice Number: 318-257-3145Soccer Contact: Kane McGuireAddress: PO Box 3046
Ruston, LA 71271Office Number: 318-257-5071Cell Number: 318-548-2161E-mail: [email protected] Number: 318-257-3757Press Box: 318-548-2161 (McGuire’s Cell)
LOUISIANA TECH QUICK FACTS
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Challiss Cappel Exec. Asst. to Head
Football Coach
Kerry Connor Head Equipment
Manager
Jeff Cummings Ticket Operations
Associate
Michele DummettAssoc. Head
Athletic Trainer
MasonEllenberger
G.M./LTS Properties
Brent Gallagher Aspire-Account
Executive
Marie Gilbert Associate A.D./
CFO
Ryan Gottlieb Manager-FRMC
Aspire
Madeline Allen Aspire-Senior Account Exec.
Justin Argenal Director of Ops. Men’s Basketball
Tyson Baldwin Coordinator of
Athletic Advancement
Michael Barnett Equipment
Department Assoc.
Leah Beasley Associate A.D./
Marketing
Diane Boyce G.A./Sports
Medicine
Keith Bunch Assistant A.D./Sport Medicine
Malcolm Butler Associate A.D./Media Relations
Bill Graham Coordinator/
Special Events
Thomas Graham G.A./Football
Lori Hamilton Assitant to the
A.D.
Damon Harrington Assistant A.D./
Strength & Cond.
Bradly Herman Student Success
Specialist
Rajeeb Hossain Director of Football
Operations
Jessica HuldermanIntern/Sports
Medicine
Mary Kay Hungate Senior Deputy
A.D./SWA
Adam Hymel G.A./Football
Ed Jackson Assistant A.D./
Player Development
Michael Judd G.A./Sports
Medicine
Sandra Kane Assistant/NCAA
Compliance
Leslie Kiletico FB Recruiting
Office Coordinator
Laura Kneiss Marketing &
Promotions Assoc.
Janel Lee G.A./Video Operations
Logan Lewis Aspire-Account
Executive
Ryan Lueken G.A./Sports
Medicine
Brian Mackay Director of Ops./
Women’s Basketball
Josh McDaniel Multimedia
Services Manager
Kane McGuire Media Relations
Assistant
Adam McGuirt LTAC Director
Hunter McWilliams G.A./Football
Lisa Merritt Assistant A.D./
Academics
Brenda Milton Office Coordinator/
WBB & Soccer
Aya Morioka G.A./Sports
Medicine
Andrea Nieman LTS Properties/Account Exec.
Jacob Peeler G.A./Football
Dana Pettit Accounting Technician
Rene Puckett Office Coordinator/
MBB & Volleyball
Jason Russell Intern/Strength & Conditioning
Tommy Sisemore Director
of Facilities
Doug Sutherland Assistant A.D./
Ticket Operations
Kim Tanner Office Coordinator/Facilities, SB, Bsbl
Anna Claire Thomas Media Relations
Assistant
Mikey Tran Video
Coordinator
Chris Vaszily Director of Player
Development
Christy Waguespack
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Patrick Walsh Assoc. Media Relations Dir.
Justin Wheeler G.A./Sports
Medicine
Brian White Associate A.D./External Affairs
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Dr. JamesLiberatosChairman
Lisa Cole Steve Davison William DearmonSGA President
Dr. Sean Dwyer
Adriano De SouzaVolleyball
Sonny DykesFootball
Jeff ParksGolf
Kevin SherrySoccer
Wade Simoneaux
Baseball
Binni Keleta Soccer
Jeff Koonz Football
Rob Likens Football
Dusty MayMen’s
Basketball
Kat McCullough
Soccer
Amber MilesSoftball
Pete Perot Football
Brad Pullin Golf
Dr. Marvin GreenAlumni Rep.
Dr. Les Guice Mary KayHungateEx-Officio
Dr. Guthrie Jarrell
Alumni Rep.
Dr. TerriMcConathy
Sam Speed Dr. Donna Thomas
Bruce Van De Velde
Ex-officio
CarmichaelTrack & Field
Sara CarterWomen’s
Basketball
Marcela Cunha Volleyball
Kevin Curtis Football
Stan Eggen Football
Tony Franklin Football
Pierre Ingram Football
Derrick JonesMen’s
Basketball
Gary StanleyTrack & Fieldw
TeresaWeatherspoon
Women’sBasketball
Mike WhiteMen’s
Basketball
Fran Andermann
Baseball
Isaac BrownMen’s
Basketball
David Caputo Women’s
Basketball Larry
Brian RountreeBaseball
Courtney SimmonsWomen’s
Basketball
Tommy Spangler
Football
Mark Tommerdahl
Football
Gabriele Tortorici Volleyball
Justin Wickard Track & Field
ATHLETICS COUNCIL
HEAD & ASSISTANT COACHES
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we are louisiana tech universityWELCOME TO THE FAMILY
“ Louisiana Tech will be a top research university. And every top research university in the United States has a top athletic program. That’s our goal. We’re developing a road map for Tech athletics.”
-- Tech President Dr. Dan Reneau
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At LouisiAnA tech You Are not A number, You Are fAmiLY.
LouisiAnA tech is classified as a National Tier 1 University, the only Carnegie Doctoral/High Research University and the only SREB Doctoral Four-Year 2 Research University in north Louisiana; also the only university in north Louisiana to earn a spot on the 2012 Best Colleges National Universities list.
is ranked as the top university in the state for mid-career median pay for graduates, according to the 2011-12 College Salary Report from PayScale.com. In addition to its top spot in the state, Louisiana Tech was ranked among the top 30 of all universities in the southern United States.
is ranked as one of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges in the nation by Kiplinger’s Magazine for the fourth consecutive year.
saw 90 percent of first-year and senior students rate their entire educational experience at the University as “good or excellent,” according to a 2010 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) report.
ALL CLASSES ARE TAugHT bY fuLL pROfESSORS, nOT TEACHing ASSiSTAnTS
this is LOUISIANA TECH
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Louisiana Tech President Dr. Dan Reneau is known as one of the top collegiate presidents in the country and a staunch supporter of both academics and athletics.
“ Louisiana Tech University is a family of students, instructors, staff, friends and alumni. We are teachers, doctors, engineers and artists. We are moms and dads, newlyweds, retirees and rookies on the job. Let us help you realize your dreams as we continue to realize the University’s dreams together. Join the family.”
-- Dr. Dan Reneau, University President
QuArter sYstem – big AdvAntAge for the student-AthLete Louisiana Tech has a unique advantage of being on the quarter system as opposed to the semester system. The quarter system provides significant advantages for the students:
Lighter workload (take 3 classes instead of 5)
Shorter academic sessions (12 weeks instead of 18)
More frequent breaks during and between academic sessions
More opportunities to withdraw or drop a class and still remain TOPS eligible
MORE THAn 700 COMpAniES wORLDwiDE TRAvEL TO CAMpuS EACH YEAR TO RECRuiT LOuiSiAnA TECH gRADuATES
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ProgrAms Provided bY bArc Tutoring and group help sessions in all subjects
Supplemental instruction from students who have already successfully completed a certain course
Writing assistance
Advising opportunities
Referral program for students needing additional assistance
Computer labs and study hall space
helping put the student intoSTUDENT-ATHLETE
the buLLdog Achievement resource center (bArc) is committed to the success of Louisiana Tech’s student-athletes.
“If you want to really be noticed, and not be just another student at a university, Tech is your best choice … a family-oriented atmosphere where people care. Everyone is great around campus and in town, and there are lots of things to do here if you step out and explore. My first-year college experience has been great.”
– Courtney Hayes, So. (Las Vegas, Nevada)
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LiSA MeRRiTT and BRAD HeRMAN team up in the Louisiana Tech athletics academic center to help the University’s student-athletes excel in the classroom and ultimately earn their degrees, something that is the No. 1 goal for the administration and coaches at Tech.
Soccer standout Olivia Lukasewich was nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award following her outstanding career at Louisiana Tech. During her four-year career, she led the Lady Techster soccer team to its best four-year stretch in program history. She earned her bachelor’s degree in health and physical education and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
OLIVIA LUKASEWICH
“Don’t pass over Tech because it is a small school or in a small town. The atmosphere is great and very supportive of the school. I love the small class sizes; the teachers know you by name and you get much more personal attention than you might be able to get somewhere else. It really is a family atmosphere.”
– Jack Lempke, Jr. (Frisco, Texas)
“Tech has helped me mature into the student I am today. I started slowly, but Tech was very inspirational with helping me work toward my overall goal because my professors and coaches taught me that through hard work and faith, all things are possible. I’ve met people here who will be my friends for the rest of my life. Just as Tech will be.”
– Philip Longino, Jr. (Houston, Texas)
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today’s freshman is
TOMORROW’S GRADUATE
LouisiAnA tech
saw 94 student-athletes earn Academic All-WAC accolades in 2011-12.
saw nine of its programs record their highest multi-year APR scores ever while five registered their highest single year APR score ever. Four of the programs also earned a perfect 1,000 score on the single year rate.
saw the Bulldog football program earn the 2011 Academic Achievement Award presented by the American Football Coaches Association for graduating over 75 percent of its football student-athletes.
saw the Bulldog golf program earn an NCAA Public Recognition Award for ranking in the top 10 percent in multi-year APR for their respective sport.
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LouisiAnA tech
boasts the University of Louisiana System’s highest graduation rate at 54.2 percent.
boasts the ULS’ fastest time to completion for first time baccalaureates at 4.7 years.
boasts the ULS’ highest average freshman ACT scores at 23.8.
Louisiana Tech student-athletes recorded an all-time high four-year graduation success rate of 72 percent which ranked as the second highest in the state among Division I football-playing public institutions and among the best in the nation.
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Quest for exceLLence – Meeting the needs of Tech’s Student-AthletesThe construction of a 90,000-plus square-foot multipurpose facility in the south end zone of Joe Aillet Stadium will benefit every student-athlete at Louisiana Tech University.
student-AthLete benefits incLude: New academic center
New state-of-the-art sports medicine facility
New strength and conditioning complex
New coaches offices and locker rooms for football, baseball, soccer, tennis, softball, golf and track and field
Video room with state-of-the-art capabilities
New auditorium for team and departmental meetings
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“ Quest for Excellence is a watershed event in the history of our athletics pro-gram and, through the private contributions of our friends and supporters, will put our University shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most progres-sive and respected programs in the nation.”
- Tech President Dr. Dan Reneau
LouisiAnA tech already ranks among the state and conference leaders in student-athlete graduation rate and in Academic Progress Report rate, and the new academic center will further enhance and emphasize the University’s commitment to the classroom.
Since Louisiana Tech joined the WAC in 2001, its athletic programs have captured 29 team championships and dozens of individual titles.
Louisiana Tech has contracted with renowned sports architectural firm Populous to develop a master facility plan. Populous has created some of the most recognizable professional sports venues in the country:
Yankee Stadium
Busch Stadium
AT&T Park
Pepsi Center
PNC Park
PETCO Park
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Reliant Stadium
More than $12 million of the projected $20 million has already been committed as the project is moving forward and could break ground as soon as spring of 2013. Tech alums Steve Davison (pictured), Terry Bradshaw and Drake Mills form the Leadership Team that is spearheading the fundraising for the facility, along with Tech Athletics Director Bruce Van De Velde.
“ This project addresses many of the needs of our student-athletes, enhances recruiting and provides a source of pride for our alumni and fans. Our vision is a quest for excellence and a desire, focus and commitment to be an institution that values academic and athletic excellence.”
– Tech Athletics Director Bruce Van De Velde
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SUCCESSsuccess breeds
LouisiAnA tech’s AthLetic dePArtment:
accepted an invitation to join Conference USA in an all-sports move starting July 1, 2013.
won the NCAA Pack the House Challenge for the WAC for the fifth straight year, the only school in the country to win it four straight years.
finished sixth in the Excellence in Management Cup (presented by Texas A&M’s Laboratory for the Study of Intercollegiate Athletics), marking the third straight year it earned a Top 10 ranking.
set an annual fundraising record with gifts totaling $6 million while the Louisiana Tech Athletic Club (LTAC) set a record for annual membership with 1,252 donors.
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on the PLAYing fieLds:
Bulldog football ended the season on a seven-game winning streak to capture the 2011 WAC Championship – first since 2001 – and earned a berth in the Poinsettia Bowl against 15th-ranked TCU.
Track stars Chelsea Hayes (long jump, USA), Jason Morgan (discus, Jamaica) and Ayanna Alexander (triple jump, Trinidad) all qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Bulldog basketball upset No. 1 seed Nevada and advanced to its first ever WAC Tournament championship game under first-year head coach Mike White.
Lady Techster outfielder Dacia Hale tied the NCAA Division I softball single game record with 11 RBI in 17-7 win over perennial NCAA Tournament power Fresno State.
Bulldog golf earned its highest end-of-the-year ranking in program history, finishing 77th and barely missing its first ever NCAA Regional appearance.
Lady Techster basketball recorded its 38th straight winning season and advanced to the WAC Tournament championship game for the eighth time in 11 years.
Scotti Culton and Olivia Lukasewich became the first Tech soccer players to play professionally.
Alena Erofeyeva won 19 singles matches, falling one short of tying the Lady Techster tennis program record set in 1982 while tennis won the most matches in a season since 1994.
Bulldog pitcher Phil Maton was named to the 2012 Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-American Team.
Adriano De Souza was named the ninth head coach in the history of the Lady Techster volleyball program.
Bowling posted double digit wins against Top 20 ranked programs during the season.
Ryan Allen won the Ray Guy Award as the nation’s top punter, the only player from a non-BCS school to win a national award.
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AS IN CONFERENCE USAusa … usa … usa …
After a 12-year affiliation in the highly-respected Western Athletic Conference, Louisiana Tech will make the all-sports move to Conference USA on July 1, 2013.
The 14-team league will include eight schools in the central time zone as Louisiana Tech will boast natural geographic rivalries with a host of outstanding academic and athletic universities including Tulane, Southern Miss, Rice, Tulsa, UTSA, North Texas and UAB. The league also includes highly-respected institutions (outside of the central time zone) in UTEP, FIU, Charlotte, Old Dominion, Marshall and East Carolina.
More than a thousand supporters showed up at the Thomas Assembly Center on May 4 when Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky extended the official invitation to Tech President Dan Reneau.
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CUSA Highlights144 Bowl appearances (64 since 1994)
118 NCAA Appearances in Men’s Basketball
10 Men’s Basketball Final Four Appearances, five National Championship game appearances and one National Championship
2002 NIT Champions (Memphis) and 2001 NIT Champions (Tulsa)
51 NCAA appearances in Women’s Basketball (38 since 1994)
112 NCAA Appearances in Baseball (73 since 1995)
12 College World Series Appearances, with five in a row (2003 National Champions - Rice)
26 NCAA appearances in Volleyball in the last 14 years
Two Softball College World Series Appearances
Two Men’s Soccer College Cup Appearances
17 Men’s Golf National Championships
Two Women’s Golf National Championships
32 National Championships in Track and Field and Cross Country
SOUTHERN MISS
TULANE
TULSA
UAB
EAST CAROLINA
MARSHALL
RICE
UTEP
UTSA
FIU
CHARLOTTE
LOUISIANA TECHNORTH TEXAS
ON THE MAP (TENTATIVE 2013)
OLD DOMINION
Louisiana Tech President Dan Reneau and Athletics Director Bruce Van De Velde sign the contract making the University an official member of C-USA.
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louisiana tech CAMPUS LIFE
It’s a community of Tech students who want the convenience of on-campus living and the privacy and sophistication of high-tech, spacious apartments and townhouses with a signature Louisiana Tech view.
universitY PArk Amenities 2- and 4-bedroom designs
Townhouse features a spiral staircase to a loft with two bedrooms and a bath
Private bedroom phone and cable television
Kitchen equipped with range and refrigerator
High speed internet access
A pedestrian bridge provides easy, direct access from UP to the heart of campus
wELCOME TO univERSiTY pARkYOuR HOME AwAY fROM HOME
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toLLiver hALL --a cyber café with plasma TVs, webcams and wireless internet and a McAlister’s Deli
student center --a large cafeteria-style area that allows students to choose from a variety of eating establishments including, Chick-Fil-A and Burger King as well as a cafeteria
LocAL restAurAnts -- students get plenty of Louisiana flavor as Ruston is full of local restaurants that range from a little Cajun spice to southern down-home cooking
QuAdrAngLe -- one of the most frequented areas of campus where students hang out under century-old oak trees to study and socialize LAmbright intrAmurAL center --an on-campus recreational facility which includes a brand new $12.5 million swimming complex which just opened this spring. The facility also includes a rock-climbing wall, basketball courts, racquetball courts, a bowling alley, men’s and women’s weightrooms, an indoor track, saunas, steamrooms and a variety of cardio equipment
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STUDENT ACTIVITIESlouisiana tech
The Miss Tech pageant is just one of many annual student events on campus, including unity step shows, Greek Week, Spring Fling, homecoming, talent shows, concerts, intramurals, sporting events, student organizations, theatrical and musical productions and more.
Tech students are some of the best fans in the South as all of the University’s athletic teams have great followings on game days whether football, basketball or any of the 16 NCAA Division I sanctioned programs.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Construction on the brand new $12.5 million recreational and competitive swimming pools was completed this spring. The facility connects to the existing Lambright Intramural Center and is the final phase of a $50 million recreational construction project on campus that included new tennis courts, track and bowling alley. An atrium connects the two facilities and includes a rock-climbing wall as well as Counter Culture, a café complete with sandwiches, soups, smoothies and a variety of drinks.
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louisiana tech’s PROMINENT ALUMNILouisiana Tech continues to give back on a global level in every profession and every day, either on center stage or behind the scenes. Tech alums seize the opportunity on campus to make a difference off it; because of you, the University’s influence spreads, now more than ever.
Leon Barmore: Best winning percentage of any other coach in history of NCAA women’s basketball, five-time Hall of Famer
Albert Bourland: Retired President of Daimler-Benz Washington, Inc., manufacturer of Mercedes Benz
Terry Bradshaw: Member of FOX NFL Sunday, NFL Hall of Fame, No. 1 pick in the 1970 NFL draft, winner of four Super Bowls
Kix Brooks: Songwriter, guitar player, entertainer, Tech fan, host of American Country Music Countdown
John D. Caruthers, Jr.: President of the Seven States I-69 Mid-Continent Highway Coalition
Tara Collins: Developer of the MediKin Hematology Teaching Vein, a “hands on” way of understanding blood disorders and diseases, especially HIV/AIDS
James Davison: Developer of Squire Creek Coun-try Club, Board of Directors for Genesis Energy, former Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System
Benny Denny: CEO of Bank of Ruston, President of Loui-siana Tech University Foundation
Rosemary Ellis: Editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine
A.C. Hollins, Jr.: Vice-President/Director of Operations & Infrastructure for National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec), Las Vegas
Emily Howell and Julie Bartlett Stephenson: Back-to-back recipients of “Teacher of the Year” award in Louisi-ana, high school division, in 2012 and 2011; Jenny Marie Blalock was 2011 Louisiana Elementary School Teacher of the Year
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Sandy Johnson: President/owner of Barrios Technology in Houston; earned NASA’s highest award – the George M. Low Award for Quality and Excellence, won twice – and in 2004 received NASA’s highest honor, the Distin-guished Public Service Medal.
Karl Malone: Two-time NBA MVP, Ruston-area business-man, member of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, second-leading scorer in NBA history
Michael McCallister: Chairman of the Board/CEO of Humana, Inc., which employs 30,000 nationwide and has revenues of $33 billion
Eddie McGough: Senior Vice President for Alcon Labora-tories, a global medical company specializing in eye care products
Hilton Nicholson: CEO of Sixnet, member of FCC Advi-sory Board
Mervin Parker: Corporate Forestry Manager of Hunt For-est Products, a privately held company with more than 65,000 acres of timberland owned and managed and more than 700 employees in the state of Louisiana
Scott Poole: Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Of-ficer, Roy O. Martin Lumber Company, one of the largest independently owned forest products companies in the South
Glen Post, III: Chief Executive Officer and President of CenturyLink, which employs nearly 48,000, has operating revenues of $4.596 billion on a consolidated basis and is the third largest telecommunications company in America
Max Watson, Jr.: Founder and President of BMC Soft-ware, Inc.; named by Forbes Magazine in Top 15 of 200 Best Small Companies
Teresa Weatherspoon: Named one of the top 15 play-ers in WNBA history, Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer, coach of the Lady Techsters basketball team, Olympic gold medalist and Wade Trophy winner
Sam Wyly: Co-founder of Green Mountain Energy, Mav-erick Capital, Ranger Capital Group, Michaels Stores, and Sterling Software, Inc.
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did You know: Louisiana is home to Mardi Gras, one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. Held each February in New Orleans, the two-week party draws millions of tourists from around the world. It’s also home to a number of professional franchises including the NFL’s 2009 Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints and the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets.
LouisiAnA is the crawfish capital of the world, supporting a multi-million dollar-a-year industry. With speckled trout and large and small-mouth bass action that is unrivaled in the country, with clouds of ducks filling the skies most winters, with deer, rabbit and squirrels running wild, Louisiana is rightly nicknamed Sportsman’s Paradise. It’s a fisherman and hunter’s dream-come-true.
motto - union, justice and confidencenicknAme - Sportsman’s paradisecAPitAL - baton RougecoLors - gold, white and bluebird - brown pelicandog - Catahoula Leopard Dogtree - bald CyprusfLower - Magnoliasong - “You are My Sunshine”drink - Milk
state of LOUISIANA
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city of RUSTON
driving distAnce from rustondallas - 3 1/2 hrs houston - 4 1/2 hrs baton rouge - 3 1/2 hrs new orleans - 4 1/2 hrs Jackson - 2 hrs mobile - 5 hrs birmingham - 5 hrs memphis - 5 hrsLittle rock - 2 1/2 hrs Lafayette - 3 hrs
Lincoln Parish is home to three state parks, numerous lakes and ponds for fishing, boating and water skiing, a world-renowned mountain bike trail, the annual Peach Festival and one of the top golf courses in the South in Squire Creek Country Club.
Although there is plenty to do almost every weekend in Ruston including a multitude of LA Tech athletic events, Tech students have plenty of other options as Ruston is located within a five hour drive of some of the top entertainments cities in the South, including Dallas, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Little Rock, Houston, Mobile and Birmingham.
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“Community service is very important to us. As a team we believe in giving of yourself for the betterment of others, and this corresponds to not only how we relate to each other as teammates, but also to our community. We want to give back and are continually working at various projects during the school year to help. With opportunity comes responsibility and we understand that playing soccer at the NCAA Division I level is a privileged opportunity. We must take on board and embrace the responsibilities which come with that privilege. One such responsibility is to give back and help with the local community. The community as well as the players themselves will benefit from such service. It is central to our team philosophy.”
- Head Coach Kevin Sherry
COMMUNITY SERVICE
COMMUNITY SUPPORT• Boys and Girls Club in Ruston
• Special Olympics
• St. Jude Radiothon
• Christian Community Action
• YMCA Shreveport
• Secret Santa for local charity
• Ruston community soccer clinics
• Scouting for Food
• Habitat for Humanity
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LADY TECHSTER SOCCER COMPLEXThe Lady Techster Soccer Complex begins its fourth season of existence
in 2012 as the home field for the Louisiana Tech soccer team.Located across the street from their previous home, Joe Aillet Stadium
on Alabama Ave., the Lady Techster Soccer Complex features bleachers, a press box, a sound system and scoreboard.
“The grounds staff has done such a great job of giving the team a fantastic playing surface to play on, and now with the addition of bleachers and a press box we have something to show our visiting recruits and call home,” head coach Kevin Sherry said. “It is exciting for everyone involved to see it growing.”
In three seasons, the Lady Techsters have posted a 19-8-1 record at their new home, including three notable victories. The first occurred in the 2009 home opener as Tech beat Lamar 3-2 in double overtime for their first win at the Lady Techster Soccer Complex. On Oct. 23, 2009, Kiva Gresham’s extra-frame goal, and second of the game, gave Tech a 2-1 win over New Mexico State for their first-ever conference win. The third happened on Oct. 15, 2010 against 2009 WAC champion San Jose St. as Tech came back from a two-goal halftime deficit to win 5-4 in overtime. The complex was also host to the 2010 WAC Tournament.
The Lady Techsters’ secondary home is Joe Aillet Stadium, home to the Bulldog football team, where they posted an 11-12-4 record over the
program’s previous four years (2005-08). The facility will forever be remembered as the place where the soccer program earned its inaugural victory, a 2-0 shutout of Mississippi Valley State on Aug. 28, 2005. Tech’s Katy Garrison scored the first goal in the stadium on an assist by Sarah Chovanec at the 45:45 mark of the game.
During Tech’s inaugural season in 2004, they played all of their home games on the intramural soccer field across from the Lambright Intramural Center.
“We have plans to make the soccer complex even better with the inclusion of lights and a surrounding fence in the not too distant future. I know the players are very motivated and excited about playing on their home field for the upcoming season. A big “thank you” from the team for everyone who has made this possible.”
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SEASON OUTLOOKThe Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters were bitten hard by the
injury bug, the illness bug and just about every other bug for that matter during the 2011 season. Having lost nine players in preseason alone, shuffled lineups became a regularity as the team ultimately clawed its way to an 8-8-4 overall record and a 1-6 WAC finish that included two heartbreaking overtime defeats to Nevada and Hawai’i.
With many of these injuries being career-ending as well, this year’s team will see a completely revamped roster as 17 newcomers join the sideline. The backbone of this year’s team will come from the two versatile seniors returning in Lindsay Brough and Mo Rockwell.
“Lindsay and Mo will take on leadership roles as captains being our only two seniors,” said head coach Kevin Sherry. “They are both leaders by example and have already had some experience of leading the team through the spring season in which they were very successful. The team as a whole will have to develop a form of ‘team communication’ in order to keep each other focused and motivated.”
Coupled with these injury losses was the loss of seven key four-year seniors which leaves the depth chart wide open for 2012. The massive and talented incoming freshmen class will push hard for playing time and be given early opportunities to contribute on the field.
“The incoming freshman class will have a huge part to play,” Sherry said. “Their class will play more minutes than any other class, and I am confident they will do well. This season will be a great learning experience which can only be a benefit for the program as they develop over the years.”
Offensively Tech will be led by returning juniors Taylor Dennis and Emily Brennan. Last season Dennis tied for the second most goals with three and was third on the team in shot attempts with 47. Sophomore Abby Sentz looks to contribute even more minutes at forward this season after starting 11 games her freshman year. Finding more strikers
2012 LA Tech ScheduleDate Opponent Location TimeAug. 18 Murray State Ruston, La. 1 p.m.Aug. 21 LSU-Shreveport Ruston, La. 5 p.m.Aug. 24 Southern Miss Ruston, La. 11 a.m.Aug. 26 at Central Arkansas Conway, Ark. 1 p.m.Aug. 31 at Troy# Troy, Ala. 3 p.m.Sept. 2 vs. Jacksonville State# Troy, Ala. 3 p.m.Sept. 7 UALR Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Sept. 9 at South Alabama Mobile, Ala. 1 p.m.Sept. 14 Jackson State Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Sept. 16 at SE Louisiana Hammond, La. 1 p.m.Sept. 21 McNeese State Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Sept. 23 at SE Missouri State Cape Girardeau, Mo. 12 p.m.Oct. 5 Denver* Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Oct. 7 New Mexico State* Ruston, La. 1 p.m.Oct. 12 at Texas State* San Marcos, Texas 7 p.m.Oct. 14 at UTSA* San Antonio, Texas 1 p.m.Oct. 19 Seattle* Ruston, La. 4 p.m.Oct. 21 Idaho* Ruston, La. 1 p.m.Oct. 26 at San Jose State* San Jose, Calif. 9:30 p.m.Oct. 28 at Utah State* Logan, Utah 1 p.m.Nov. 1 WAC Tournament Logan, Utah TBANov. 2 WAC Tournament Logan, Utah TBANov. 4 WAC Tournament Logan, Utah TBA
All times are CST# Denotes Trojan Classic (at Troy, Ala.)* Denotes Western Athletic Conference game
MO ROCKWELL LINDSAY BROUGH
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within the freshman class for depth will be crucial to improving an offensive line that is decimated with losses.Joining Brough and Rockwell in the midfield will be juniors Paige Dunn, Heather Fitzgerald and Mia Schorpp. This core
group was instrumental in 2011 helping lead this team to its best defensive year statistically in program history. They allowed only 5 shots on goal a game on average with only 17 of those scoring, the fewest ever given up in a season.
With the graduation of defensive greats Amy Quintana, Scotti Culton, Chelsea White and Olivia Lukasewich, the back line will only be returning junior Jessica Davis. Helping solidify the defense will be the seven freshman defenders coming in.
In goal returns the experienced and skillful junior Caitlin Updyke. She broke her own school record of most shutouts in a season last year with eight while starting 19 of 20 games. She’s already on the verge of shattering every other goalkeeping record at Louisiana Tech. Backing her up will be redshirt sophomore Rebecca Alvarez.
Fans will have more chances to see this young Lady Techsters team in action as the schedule features 10 home games, three more than from 2011. Tech will open the season at home against Ohio Valley member Murray State, while also playing Southeast Missouri State and Jacksonville State from the same conference. It will be the first ever meeting against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks who are coming off a regular season conference title. The contest against Jacksonville State will come in Troy, Ala. in the Trojan Classic Tournament where they will also face host team Troy. The nonconference schedule will also feature games against Sun Belt members Central Arkansas and McNeese State.
Despite the departures of Fresno State, Hawai’i and Nevada from the WAC, Tech’s last year in the Western Athletic Conference will prove to be the most difficult as it has only gotten stronger with the additions of Seattle, Denver, Texas State and UTSA.
“This is by far the strongest set of soccer teams in the WAC ever,” Sherry said. “Denver is coming in and they have been nationally ranked in the top 20, and the other new schools Texas State, UTSA and Seattle are big schools with great facilities and great locations for recruiting.”
The strength of schedule and the roster turnover will prove challenging for this year’s squad. The odds will be stacked against them, but Sherry and his coaching staff will look for each player, young or old, offensive or defensive, to pitch in and do their very best in helping in this program’s growing success.
“This season will all come down to a real team effort,” said Sherry. “Each player has to be ready for when called upon to go into the game and give absolutely everything. The only way we are going to be competitive is if each member of the squad maximizes their potential and grabs their opportunity when it arrives.”
2012 LADY TECHSTER SOCCER ROSTERno. name Pos. ht. Yr./exp. hometown (Last school) 1 Madison Raines GK 5-5 Fr./HS League City, Texas (Clear Springs HS)2 Mo Rockwell D/MF 5-8 Sr./3L Salt Lake City, Utah (Judge Memorial Catholic HS)3 Rosie Lethbridge F 5-11 Fr./HS Surrey, England (Reigate Sixth Form College)4 Samantha Fabian D 5-5 Fr./HS Long Beach, Calif. (Mater Dei HS) 5 Heather Fitzgerald MF 5-6 RS-Jr./2L Ponchatoula, La. (Ponchatoula HS)6 Taylor Douglas D 5-4 Fr./HS Carrollton, Texas (Carrollton Creekview HS)7 Brittany Beddow MF 5-5 Fr./HS Keller, Texas (Carrollton Creekview HS)8 Andrea Weng MF 5-5 So./TR Aarnes, Norway (Hedmark University College)9 Mia Schorpp MF 5-6 Jr./2L Fort Worth, Texas (Keller Central HS)10 Laura LeFevour F 5-5 Fr./HS Woodstock, Ill. (Marian Central Catholic HS)11 Taylor Dennis F 5-3 Jr./2L Albuquerque, N.M. (Highland HS)12 Emily Brennan F 5-5 Jr./2L Plano, Texas (Plano West HS)13 Cecilia Acosta MF 5-5 RS-So./1L Ruston, La. (Ruston HS)14 Nicole Jaquemet D 5-3 Fr./HS Dielsdorf (Zurich), Switzerland (Kunst Zurich)15 Jessica Davis D 5-2 Jr./2L Shreveport, La. (C.E. Byrd HS)16 Rebecca Gwatkin D 5-9 Fr./HS Sydney, Australia (Pyble Ladies College) 18 Lauren Long F 5-4 Fr./HS Lewisville, Texas (Marcus HS)20 Keely Davis MF 5-4 Fr./HS Baton Rouge, La. (Episcopal HS)21 Mayra Rodriguez F 5-5 Fr./HS Waller, Texas (Waller HS)22 Lindsay Brough D/MF 5-4 Sr./3L Salt Lake City, Utah (Murray HS)23 Paige Dunn MF 5-4 Jr./2L Forney, Texas (Forney HS)24 Erica Stewart MF 5-6 Fr./HS Columbus, Ind. (Columbus North HS)26 Abby Sentz MF 5-1 So./1L Kingwood, Texas (Kingwood HS)27 Lauren Africa F 5-8 RS-So./1L Calhoun, La. (West Ouachita HS)28 Nicole Poirier D 5-5 Fr./HS Coral Springs, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic HS)30 Mette Rudolfsen D 5-4 Fr./HS Aarnes, Norway (Norges Kongsvinger HS)31 Corina Brown GK 5-5 Fr./HS Auckland, New Zealand32 Rebecca Alvarez GK 5-7 RS-So./1L El Paso, Texas (Coronado HS)34 Nony Oko D 5-2 Fr./HS Baton Rouge, La. (Baton Rouge Magnet HS)42 Rachel Coronel MF 5-5 RS-Fr./HS DeRidder, La. (DeRidder HS)99 Caitlin Updyke GK 5-6 Jr./2L Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield HS)
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KEVIN SHERRY Head Coach
Kevin Sherry begins his sixth season as head coach of the Lady Techsters and his 12th overall in Division I college coach-ing. Since he arrived in Ruston prior to the 2007 season, he has completely re-vamped the soccer program by instilling the four pillars of Lady Techster soccer: Passion, Respect, Service, Fearless.
The fearlessness was on display all of last season as the team saw their en-tire offensive line decimated with injuries and ill-fortune. The reshuffled offense struggled to put the ball in the net, but the seven four-year seniors went on to anchor one of the best defenses statistically in program history. They allowed the fewest goals (17) ever in a single season and had the second most shutouts ever with nine.
The 2011 Lady Techster squad ulti-mately clawed its way to an 8-8-4 finish after going 1-6 in the Western Athletic Conference, including two heartbreaking overtime defeats to Nevada and Hawai’i.
The passion has not only been seen on the soccer field, but in the classrooms as well. Since the native of Grantham, England arrived in Ruston, Tech has con-sistently been recognized for its excel-lence in education as they were awarded the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Adidas Team Aca-demic Award for three consecutive school years. The award recognizes teams that have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better
The respect has been acknowledged through their sportsmanship as the team has been awarded multiple times with the NSCAA Ethics/Sportsmanship Award. The award recognizes teams with less than five yellow cards throughout the sea-son.
The biggest cultural impact in the pro-gram, however, has come from the fourth pillar – Service. Community service has been a staple of Sherry’s teams through his five years as head coach. They have helped with various projects during the school years such as the Special Olym-pics, Habitat for Humanity, YMCA Shreve-port, among many others. They’ve also logged several hours of their time teach-ing young kids in soccer clinics.
A fifth pillar could be added to the revamping of the Lady Techster soccer program as well -- Winning. Since Sherry took over as head coach in 2007, he has developed winning individuals and win-ning teams year in and year out.
Two of his seniors from last year be-came the first Lady Techsters ever to join professional soccer teams. Defender/forward Scotti Culton joined the Colorado Rapids Women based out of Fort Collins, Colo. of the W-League and defender/for-ward Olivia Lukasewich joined the Spar-tans Women’s and Girls’ Football Club of the Scottish Women’s Premier League. The Premier League is the highest level of women’s soccer in Scotland.
In 2010, Sherry’s Lady Techsters fin-ished with a record of 15-6 overall and 5-3 in the Western Athletic Conference, both school records. After being picked last in the conference preseason polls, Tech fin-ished tied for third.
Also for the first time ever, the Lady Techsters placed individuals on the all-WAC team and qualified for the WAC Tournament, which was held at the Lady Techster Soccer Com-plex. In a season with so many great accom-plishments, Sherry re-corded a personal one of his own. With an 8-0 win over Grambling State on Sept. 1, 2010, Sherry won the 100th game of his NCAA coaching career.
In 2009, after winning their first 11 games, Sherry led Tech to a 12-7-1 re-cord, including the program’s first-ever Western Athletic Conference win. Tech scored the most goals (54), assists (45) and points (153) ever in a single season. In match play, the Lady Techsters set new single-game records in goals (12), assists (12) and points (36).
In 2008, the Techsters were recog-nized for their significant improvement from their 2007 campaign when they went 2-14-1. Sherry and Co. posted a 10-5-5 record, an eight game improvement that the NCAA recognized along with three other schools, as one of the most
improved teams in the nation. They also established a new shutouts record with 10 as they held their opponents scoreless in nine of their 10 wins.
Shortly after the conclusion of the 2008 season, Sherry was selected to serve as U.S. Youth Olympic Development coach. Sherry was given the responsibil-ity of coaching the Louisiana U-16 team and was also selected to instruct a coach-ing clinic for all high school coaches in the state of Louisiana.
Sherry spent two years as head coach at Western Illinois. He inherited a program that was 24-111-7 over its history, including a 3-12-3 mark, the year prior to his arrival. Between the 2005 and 2006 seasons, he compiled a 20-13-4 record, and the program was recognized as one of the NCAA’s most improved. Before his arrival, the program had never experi-enced a winning season.
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He led Western Illinois to its first Mid-Continent Championship finals in 2006. Even though the Westerwinds lost the conference championship, they finished with an 11-7-1 record. Their 11 wins were the most victories in a season in school history.
Sherry turned around another losing program as head women’s soccer coach at Graceland University. Prior to his arriv-al, the Yellowjackets never had a winning season in its history. That changed as well. He coached Graceland to records of 12-7-1 and 16-2-3 before he led the team to an 18-0-5 record in his final season. Their success equated to the school’s first undefeated season, the school’s first-ever Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) Championship, an appearance
in the NAIA Final Four and its highest national ranking of seventh by the NSCAA.
For Sherry’s efforts, he was named NSCAA Central Region
NAIA Women’s Coach of the Year.While being head coach at Grace-
land, Sherry also served as head coach of the Des Moines Menace U-15 Boys Su-per Y League and worked with the Iowa Olympic Development program.
Sherry has international coaching experience as well as he was the head men’s soccer coach at Nagoya Gakuin University and the Aichi F.C. Nagoya ju-nior youth head coach in Japan prior to his four-year stint at Graceland. He also worked as the director of soccer coach-ing and player youth development for the Al Nahda national schools organization in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 1992-93.
Sherry got his first-ever head coach-ing job at Burlington Danes High School in London in 1987. During his five years at the institution, the school won the West London Area Cup at every age level and also won the prestigious London Cham-pionship two straight years. One of his
former players, Danny Dichio, formerly played for the MLS club Toronto FC from 2007-09. Sherry also headed the West London Schools F.A. select teams from 1989-92. He served as the head coach for the U-16 select team from 1991-92 and the U-15 select team from 1989-90.
As a student-athlete, Sherry played for the West London Institute of Higher Education and won the British National College Championship in 1987. He was selected to play for the FISEC Great Brit-ain U-18 team and went on to play for Bangor City in the United Kingdom and Morning Star in Hong Kong.
Sherry earned degrees in physical education/sports science and sociology from Bangor University in Wales, along with his master’s from Leicester Univer-sity in England. He possesses the United States Soccer Federation’s “A” license and the U.E.F.A. “International” coaching license from England.
Coach Sherry Year-by-YearYear School W L T Postseason2011 Louisiana Tech 8 8 4 -2010 Louisiana Tech 15 6 0 WAC Tournament – First Round2009 Louisiana Tech 12 7 1 -2008 Louisiana Tech 10 5 5 -2007 Louisiana Tech 2 14 1 -2006 Western Illinois 11 7 1 *Mid-Continent Tournament - Championship Game2005 Western Illinois 9 6 3 *Mid-Continent Tournament – Semifinals2004 Graceland 18 0 5 HAAC Championship, NAIA Final Four2003 Graceland 16 2 3 -2002 Graceland 12 7 1 -2001 Graceland 7 7 1 -Total 120 69 25 * now The Summit League
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One of Louisiana Tech’s most respected soccer letter winners, Kat McCullough, returns for her third season on the sideline as part of Kevin Sherry’s coaching staff.
McCullough lettered four years for the Lady Techsters as the four-time Academic All-WAC performer was an instrumental part of building the Tech soccer program into a winner.
McCullough ended her career at Tech in 2009 and ranks third in career assists with 14 and seventh in career games played with 68. She cur-rently ranks fifth in goals (12), fourth in shots on goal (64) and sixth in points (38).
She played three years under Sherry as the Techsters finished with records of 10-5-5 and 12-7-1, respectively in her junior and senior seasons. During her senior year, she was a member of a Lady Techster team that broke six team and 13 individual school records.
After the 2011 season, McCullough was selected to serve as an U.S. Youth Olympic Development coach for the Louisiana U-15 girls team.She graduated from Louisiana Tech with a bachelor’s degree in business and completed her master’s degree in business administration at
Tech in February 2011. She has a United States Soccer Federation “E” coaching license.Prior to arriving in Ruston, McCullough was a four-year standout at Coppell High School in Coppell, Texas. She also played for the Solar Soccer
Club for two seasons.
KAT McCULLOUGH Assistant Coach
Binni Keleta begins his second season as an assistant coach for the Lady Techsters after previously coaching at the high school and college club levels.
His coaching career began in 2005 at Ruston (La.) High School where Keleta coached the boys’ varsity team for two years, compiling a 36-17 record, including the program’s best ever at 23-5 in the 2006-07 season. The same year, he won Coach of the Year honors for Division 1 District 2 and led the team to their first ever tournament championship in the Bossier Bearkat Classic.
In 2007, Keleta took over as the head coach of the Louisiana Tech men’s club soccer team. During his first season, the team reached the regionals in San Antonio, Texas.
After his first season with LA Tech, Keleta was selected to serve as an U.S. Youth Olympic Development coach for the Louisiana U-17 girls team.
Keleta earned his bachelor’s degree from Tech in 2008 and completed his master’s degree from Grambling State in sports administration. He has a grade eight LHSAA referee license and a United States Soccer Federation’s “E” coaching license.
The Ruston native was a three-year letterwinner and member of the first boys’ soccer team at Ruston High School. During his senior year, Keleta was named second-team all-district and helped lead the team to its first district title and playoff appearance.
BINNI KELETA Assistant Coach
Freddie Acosta begins his sixth season as a volunteer coach for the Louisiana Tech women’s soccer team. In his free time, he assists with practices and games and gives insight to head coach Kevin Sherry and the coaching staff.
Acosta has been an integral part of the local soccer scene in Ruston for many years as he has more than 30 years of playing and coaching experience.
A native of El Salvador, Acosta attended a Jesuit all-boys school with two soccer coaches from Chile. This was where soccer became Acosta’s first passion, and he brings that passion to the program by which soccer players and coaches are known to possess.
He has worked with the boys and girls soccer teams at Ruston High School and currently serves as head coach of a Division 1 boys club team and the Ruston Junior High boys team.
His wife, Patricia, his daughters, Nali and Ceci, and his son, Fredie, have all been involved in soccer at some level.
FREDDIE ACOSTA Volunteer Coach
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LINDSAY BROUGH
Salt Lake City, Utah (Murray HS)
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5-4 • Sr. • 3L
2011: Earned Academic All-WAC ... Played in all 20 games while starting 18 ... Scored one goal on the season against Stephen F. Austin (9/9) … Took two shots at McNeese State (8/26).
2010: Scored two goals on the season ... Scored one goal against Ar-kansas-Pine Bluff (9/3) and one against Jacksonville State (9/19) ... Played in 20 games and started in 15 ... Was a member of a defense that al-lowed a 0.99 goal against average and recorded eight shutouts.
2009: Scored her only goal of the season in a 7-1 win over Centenary (9/11) ... Played in all 20 games and started in 15 ... Named the team’s co-defensive player of the year.
High School: Lettered four years at Murray High School for coach Anna Knudsen ... Awarded second team all-state as a senior ... Named team captain and received team defensive MVP award as a junior ... Helped her team finish in second place in their region her junior and senior years ... Team won region her sophomore year and were co-champions her freshman year ... In 2008, her team allowed an average of only 1.12 goals per game and finished second in Utah in number of shutouts in a season ... Named to honor roll each quarter.
Club: Played seven years for Utah Rush ‘91 under coaches Jamie Schock and MJ Tate ... Team placed first in league’s premier division in 2007 and 2008 ... Served as the team’s captain in 2007 ... During the same year, her squad made it to the state semifinals ... Team was a state cup finalist in 2006, a quarter-finalist in 2004 and 2005 and state champions in 2003 ... Spent four years in Utah’s Olympic Development Program.
Personal: Full name is Lindsay Ann Brough ... Daughter of Brent and Julie Brough ... Has two brothers, David and Jordan and one sister, Edon ... Father, Brent, played one year of football at Dixie College ... Brother, David played four years of soccer at Westminster College, while her oth-er brother, Jordan played one year at the college ... Born April 29, 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Career HighsPoints: 2, four times, last vs. Stephen F. Austin (9/9/11)Goals: 1, four times, last vs. Stephen F. Austin (9/9/11)Shots: 2, three times, last at McNeese State (8/26/11)Shots on Goal: 1, seven times, last vs. Stephen F. Austin (9/9/11)
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MO ROCKWELL
Salt Lake City, Utah (Judge Memorial Catholic HS)
2DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER
5-8 • Sr. • 3L
2011: Earned Academic All-WAC … Played in 18 games while starting 17 … Recorded two goals and three assists on the year … Had a goal and an assist at LSU-Shreveport (8/23) … Credited with an assist at Jackson-ville State (9/4) … Had one assist and tied career-high with four shots against Southeastern Louisiana (9/25) … Scored a goal at Nevada (10/7) … Split time between the midfield and defense on a squad that allowed 17 goals on the season, the fewest in program history.
2010: Started all 21 games … Recorded one assist at Hawai’i (10/22) … Took a season high four shots against Arkansas Pine-Bluff (9/3) … Played the majority of the season as a defender after starting as a midfielder … Was named the team defensive player of the year as the top defender on a squad that allowed just 21 goals on the season, the second-best mark in school history as well as recording eight shutouts.
2009: Played in all 20 games while starting in 14 … Tied a school record with three assists in a game against Delta State (9/13) … Also had one goal against Delta State for five points … Tied for third on the team in goals with five … Took 23 shots, 11 on goal.
High School: Lettered three years at Judge Memorial Catholic High School for coaches Wayne Voorhees and Jim Ngo … Received the Play-maker Award as a senior … Named offensive player of the year as a sophomore and rookie of the year as a freshman … Also lettered one year in basketball and tennis … Was a scholar athlete every season and was named to the honor roll all four years.
Club: Played four years for Utah Rush ’91 under coaches Jamie Schock and MJ Tate … Team placed first in league’s premier division in 2007 and 2008 … Named team’s captain both years … During the 2007 season, her team made it to the state semifinals … Team was a state cup finalist in 2006 and a quarterfinalist in 2005.
Personal: Full name is Morgan McMahon Christina Rockwell … Goes by Mo … Daughter of Brad and Charlie Rockwell … Has one brother, Tyler … Born April 10, 1991 in Rochester, N.Y.
Career HighsPoints: 5 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)Goals: 1, seven times, last at Nevada (10/7/11)Assists: 3 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)Shots: 4, twice, last vs. Southeastern Louisiana (9/25/11)
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HEATHER FITZGERALD
Ponchatoula, La. (Ponchatoula HS)
5MIDFIELDER
5-6 • R-Jr. • 2L
2011: Redshirted
2010: Played in 15 games while starting once … Scored one goal on the season at Grambling State (9/1/10).
2009: Played in 13 games … Scored first career goal against Prai-rie View A&M (9/2) … Scored two goals against Delta State (9/13).
High School: Lettered four years at Ponchatoula High School for coach Fikile Khali … Named team captain her junior and senior years … Re-ceived offensive MVP and awarded all-district first team as a senior … Named overall MVP as a sophomore … Awarded all-district honorable mention her freshman and sophomore seasons … Also lettered three years in track and field … Ran the 1600 meters, 800 meters and 4x400 relay … Participated in the interact and Spanish clubs … Honor roll student.
Club: Played four years for the Mandeville Lakers under coach Brad Walker in Mandeville, La … Team won the state championship in 2006, 2007 and 2009 … State finalist in 2008 … Squad advanced to semifi-nals of U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championship in 2008 … Reached the region’s quarterfinals in 2007.
Personal: Full name is Heather Jade Fitzgerald … Daughter of Brett and Rami Fitzgerald ... Has one sister, Brenna … Born May 25, 1991 in New Orleans, La.
Career HighsPoints: 4 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)Goals: 3 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)Shots: 6 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)Shots on Goal: 4 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)
Fitzgerald’s Career StatsYear GP-GS Mins. G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att2009 13-0 277 3 0 6 17 .176 11 .647 0 0-02010 15-1 375 2 0 4 8 .250 4 .500 0 1-1Total 28-1 752 5 0 10 25 .200 15 .600 0 1-1
EMILY BRENNAN
Plano, Texas (Plano West Senior HS)
12FORWARD
5-5 • Jr. • 2L
2011: Earned Academic All-WAC … Saw action in 15 games and started two … Scored two goals and was credited with an assist on the sea-son … The two goals and the assist all came in one game at LSU-Shreveport (8/23) … Took three shots at Fresno State (10/21) with all being on goal.
2010: Named the team’s most im-proved player ... Played in 20 games while starting seven ... Scored her only goal of the season at Tennes-see Tech (11/15) ... Ranked third on the team with four assists.
High School: Lettered three years at Plano West Senior High School for coaches Jennifer Grubb and Kristen Wagner … Was the 2009 offen-sive MVP and earned second team all-district honors as a forward … Was the top scorer in 2009 … Led team to a bi-district championship … Made it to the regional quarterfinals twice.
Club: Was a member of the TFC ’92 Girls club team … Led the team in scoring in 2009.
Personal: Full name is Emily Kathleen Brennan … Daughter of Tim and DeLynn Brennan … Has one brother, JT… Born May 28, 1992 in Dallas, Texas.
Career HighsPoints: 5 at LSU-Shreveport (8/23/11)Goals: 2 at LSU-Shreveport (8/23/11)Assists: 1, five times, last at LSU-Shreveport (8/23/11)Shots: 6 at LSU-Shreveport (8/23/11Shots on Goal: 3, twice, last at Fresno State (10/21/11)
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JESSICA DAVIS
Shreveport, La. (C.E. Byrd HS)
15DEFENDER
5-2 • Jr. • 2L
2011: Played in seven games start-ing two of them … Credited with one assist on the year … First ca-reer assist against South Alabama (8/19) … First career start at LSU-Shreveport (8/23) and played all 90 minutes … Took two shots, one on goal at LSU-Shreveport … Was a de-fender on a squad that only allowed 17 goals on the season, the fewest in program history.
2010: Played in three games for a total of 53 minutes.
High School: Lettered four years at C.E. Byrd High School for coach Lisa Leverrmann … Was 2009 and 2010 all-district first-team performer … Named to the 2010 Shreveport Times all-City team … Recorded 10 goals and 12 assists during her senior season … Member of National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.
Club: Member of the Saints Futbol Club in the Lake Highlands Classic League.
Personal: Full name is Jessica Dawn Davis … Daughter of Troy and Sandy Davis … Has one sister, Morgan … Born Nov. 18, 1991 in Shreve-port, La.
Career Highs: 1 vs. South Alabama (8/19/11)Assists: 1 vs. South Alabama (8/19/11)Shots: 2 at LSU-Shreveport (8/23/11)Shots on Goal: 1 at LSU-Shreveport (8/23/11)
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TAYLOR DENNIS
Albuquerque, N.M. (Highland HS)
11DEFENDER/FORWARD
5-3 • Jr. • 2L
2011: Earned Academic All-WAC … Played in 20 games while starting 15 of them … Recorded three goals and three assists on the season … Had a goal and an assist against South Alabama (8/19) … Six shots and career-high five on goal at Southern Mississippi (8/21) … Ca-reer-best seven shots at Jackson State (9/11) … Scored two goals at Prairie View A&M (9/23).
2010: Played in 20 games while starting 10 as a freshman … Named WAC Player of the Week following a hat trick against Nicholls State (9/24) … Ranked third on the team with seven goals on the season … Scored one goal against McNeese State (9/5) and Boise State (11/4) … Recorded one assist at Murray State (9/17) and at New Mexico State (10/29) … All-Louisiana honorable men-tion selection.
High School: Lettered four years at Highland High School for coaches Cathy Klein (2006-07), Tyler Lynn (2008) and Kim Tebo (2009) … Led dis-trict in scoring for three years … Named 5A Player of the Year 2008 … Was the Albuquerque Public Schools Female Athlete of the Season for fall 2009 and her school’s female athlete of the year for 2009-10 … Team won a district soccer championship and made it to the state semifinals … Scored 54 goals and had 36 assists during her career … Played bas-ketball for four years earning all-district in 2008 and 2010 … Ran track for two years and helped win a state championship in 2010.
Club: A member of the Rio Vista FC91 soccer team and played in the Far West Regionals in 2007 and 2010.
Personal: Full name is Taylor Nicole Dennis … Daughter of Glen and Nicolette Dennis … Has one brother, Bryan … Mother played tennis for Idaho from 1974-75 … Born May 10, 1991 in Albuquerque, N.M.
Career HighsPoints: 6 vs. Nicholls State (9/24/10)Goals: 3 vs. Nicholls State (9/24/10)Assists: 1, five times, last vs. Troy (8/28/11)Shots: 7 at Jackson State (9/11/11) Shots on Goal: 5 at Southern Mississippi (8/21/11)
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PAIGE DUNN
Forney, Texas (Forney HS)
23MIDFIELDER
5-4 • Jr. • 2L
2011: Redshirted
2010: Played in 15 games while starting once … Scored one goal on the season at Grambling State (9/1/10).
2009: Played in 13 games … Scored first career goal against Prai-rie View A&M (9/2) … Scored two goals against Delta State (9/13).
High School: Lettered four years at Ponchatoula High School for coach Fikile Khali … Named team captain her junior and senior years … Re-ceived offensive MVP and awarded all-district first team as a senior … Named overall MVP as a sophomore … Awarded all-district honorable mention her freshman and sophomore seasons … Also lettered three years in track and field … Ran the 1600 meters, 800 meters and 4x400 relay … Participated in the interact and Spanish clubs … Honor roll student.
Club: Played four years for the Mandeville Lakers under coach Brad Walker in Mandeville, La … Team won the state championship in 2006, 2007 and 2009 … State finalist in 2008 … Squad advanced to semifi-nals of U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championship in 2008 … Reached the region’s quarterfinals in 2007.
Personal: Full name is Heather Jade Fitzgerald … Daughter of Brett and Rami Fitzgerald ... Has one sister, Brenna … Born May 25, 1991 in New Orleans, La.
Career HighsPoints: 4 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)Goals: 3 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)Shots: 6 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)Shots on Goal: 4 vs. Delta State (9/13/09)
Dunn’s Career StatsYear GP-GS Mins. G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att2010 19-17 1349 1 3 5 15 .400 6 .400 0 0-02011 15-13 1036 1 0 2 10 .100 6 .600 0 1-1 Total 34-30 2385 2 3 7 25 .250 12 .500 0 1-1
MIA SCHORPP
Fort Worth, Texas (Keller Central HS)
9MIDFIELDER
5-6 • Jr. • 2L
2011: Earned Academic All-WAC … Played in 18 games and started 12 … Had a shot on goal at Jacksonville State (9/4) and at San Jose State (10/23) … Played all 110 minutes of double OT game against Sam Hous-ton State (10/18).
2010: Played in 20 games and started seven … Recorded her only assist against Nicholls State (9/24).
High School: Lettered four years at Keller Central High School for coach Melissa Forgey … Was a two-time second team all-district player … Named MVP and defensive player of the year … Was the varsity captain her junior and senior years … Was named her team’s hardest worker … Lettered one year in cross country … Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Maleah Kae Schorpp … Daughter of David and Lisa Schorpp … Has one brother, Tanner … Born May 29, 1992 in Wich-ita, Kan.
Career HighsPoints: 1 vs. Nicholls State (9/24/10)Assists: 1 vs. Nicholls State (9/24/10)Shots: 1, six times, last at San Jose State (10/23/11)Shots on Goal: 1, four times, last at San Jose State (10/23/11)
Schorpp’s Career StatsYear GP-GS Mins. G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att2010 20-7 783 0 1 1 3 .000 2 .667 0 0-02011 18-12 1069 0 0 0 3 .000 2 .667 0 0-0Total 38-19 1852 0 1 1 6 .000 4 .667 0 0-0
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CAITLIN UPDYKE
Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield HS)
99GOALKEEPER
5-6 • Jr. • 2L
2011: Earned Academic All-WAC … Played and started in 19 games … Broke her own school record for shutouts in a season with eight … Was the goalkeeper for a Louisiana Tech defense that allowed just 17 goals all season, the fewest in pro-gram history … Named Verizon WAC Defensive Player of the Week on Aug. 22 for her two shutouts in the opening weekend of games … Received Verizon WAC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 3 after shutting out New Mexico State … Recorded a career-high 11 saves in a loss at Fresno State (10/21) … Fin-ished with a record of 7-8-4.
2010: Named Western Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week ... Recorded a school record seven shutouts ... Was the goalkeeper for a Louisiana Tech defense that allowed just 21 goals on the season, the third-best mark in school his-tory ... Recorded a shutout and six saves in her collegiate debut at Lamar (8/22) ... Recorded a career-high 10 saves in a win over Texas State (9/10) ... Played in all but two games and finished with a record of 14-5, the most wins ever in a season, with five of those wins and 36 of her 64 saves coming in conference play.
High School: Lettered four years at Broomfield High School for coach Jim Davidson … Was named defensive MVP of her team … Earned all-conference and first team all-state honors in 2009 as a goalkeeper … Was named to the honor roll every semester.
Club: Was a member of the Broomfield Blast and Colorado Ice Club teams.
Personal: Full name is Caitlin Elizabeth Updyke … Daughter of Rebecca and Dennis Updyke … Born May 29, 1992 in Denver, Colo.
Career HighsSaves: 11 at Fresno State (10/21/11)
Updyke’s Career StatsYear GP-GS Mins. GA GaAvg Saves W L T Sho2010 19-17 1660 18 0.98 64 14 5 0 72011 19-19 1726 17 0.89 74 7 8 4 8Total 38-36 3386 35 0.93 138 21 13 4 15
CECILLIA ACOSTA
Ruston, La. (Ruston HS)
13DEFENDER/FORWARD
5-5 • R-So. • 1L
2011: Played in two games … Played 10 minutes against South Al-abama (8/19) in her first career ac-tion … Recorded one shot on goal at LSU-Shreveport (8/23).
2010: Redshirted
High School: Lettered four years at Ruston High School for coach Joe Aulds … Named all-district first team twice and second team once … Named second team all-Northeast Louisiana … Was varsity captain and MVP her senior season and led Ruston to 15-5 record while scoring nine goals and giving out 10 assists … Team won the Northeast Louisiana Soccer Association Speed 2005 State Championship and 2010 Scream State Championship … Member of the Olympic Development Program 2009 Louisiana Team … Lettered two years in cross country and was a member of the 2006 team that won the state championship … Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Louisiana Youth for Excellence and Student Council.
Personal: Full name is Cecilia Irene Acosta … Daughter of Patricia and Federico Acosta … Has one sister, Nali and one brother, Fredi … Born July 7, 1992 in Ruston, La.
Career HighsShots: 1 at LSU-Shreveport (8/23/11)Shots on Goal: 1 at LSU-Shreveport (8/23/11)
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LAuREN AFRICA
Calhoun, La. (West Ouachita HS)
27FORWARD
5-8 • R-So. • 1L
2011: Redshirted
2010: Appeared in three games … Recorded her only assist at Gram-bling State (9/1) … Attempted four shots at Grambling State (9/1) and Jacksonville State (9/19).
High School: Lettered three years at West Ouachita High School for coach Andreina Russell … Was a first team all-state outside mid-fielder as a junior and a three-time all-district selection … Member of the Olympic Development Pro-gram 2009 Louisiana Team … Was a standout cross country and track athlete winning districts twice in the 3200-meter run and one in 1600-me-ters … Member of numerous clubs including Student Council, Mu Alpha Theta and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Personal: Full name is Lauren-Elizabeth Lewis Africa … Daughter of Raul and Elisha Africa … Has one brother, Jonathan and two sisters, Jessica Williams and Abigail … Father Raul played volleyball at Perpetual Help College of Medicine of Laguna, Philippines from 1986-89 … Born 21, 1992 in Monroe, La.
Career Highs:Points: 1 at Grambling State (9/1/10)Assists: 1 at Grambling State (9/1/10)Shots: 4, twice, last vs. Jacksonville State (9/19/10)Shots on Goal: 2, twice, last vs. Jacksonville State (9/19/10)
Africa’s Career StatsYear GP-GS Mins. G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att2010 3-0 92 0 1 1 8 .000 4 .500 0 0-0Total 3-0 92 0 1 1 8 .000 4 .500 0 0-0
REBECCA ALVAREZ
El Paso, Texas (Coronado HS)
32GOALKEEPER
5-7 • R-So. • 1L
2011: Played in one game … Saw first career action at LSU-Shreveport (8/23) in final 11 minutes of the game.
2010: Redshirted
High School: Lettered four years at Coronado High School for coach Andrea Esparza … Recorded 115 saves as a junior allowing just 21 goals in 22 games for a goal against average of .20 percent … Earned all-district academic honors as a junior … Member of National Honor So-ciety and Spanish Club … Involved with her church, St. Patrick Cathe-dral, and has been playing classical guitar for many years.
Personal: Full name is Rebecca Hope Alvarez … Daughter of Ramona and Javier Alvarez … Has one brother, Josue and one sister, Elizabeth … Born June 5, 1992 in El Paso, Texas.
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ABBY SENTZKingwood, Texas
(Kingwood HS)
26MIDFIELDER
5-1 • So. • 1L
2011: Played in 14 games while starting 11 … Scored three goals on the season including two game-win-ners … In first career game, scored first two goals on only two shots against South Alabama (8/19) … Took three shots in first career start at Southern Mississippi (8/21) … Tal-lied game-winning goal at Jackson State (9/11) … Played 13 minutes in her only WAC action against New Mexico State (10/2).
High School: Played for coach Martha Fancher at Kingwood High School ... Was named first team all-district and academic all-district as a junior ... Named to the NSCAA Scholar all-West Region Team as a senior ... Helped her team to the regional finals as a freshman and a junior ... Kingwood HS was nationally ranked as a sophomore.
Club: Played for Challenge Soccer Club.
Personal: Full name is Abby Lauren Sentz ... Daughter of John and Teri Sentz ... Has two younger brothers, Jack and Luther ... Mother, Teri, played volleyball at College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. From 1981-83 ... Born May 26, 1993 in Faribault, Minn.
Career HighsPoints: 4 vs. South Alabama (8/19/11)Goals: 2 vs. South Alabama (8/19/11)Shots: 3, four times, last at Sam Houston State (9/18/11)Shots on Goal: 2, three times, last at Prairie View A&M (9/23/11)
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ANDREA WENGAarnes, Norway
(Hedmark University College)
8MIDFIELDER
5-5 • So. • TR
RACHEL CORONEL
DeRidder, La. (DeRidder HS)
42MIDFIELDER
5-5 • R-Fr. • HS
2011: Redshirted
High School: Lettered four years at DeRidder High School for coach Shane Wilber … Was a first team all-state selection by the Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches Association … First team all-district as a junior for Deridder High School … Lettered four years in cross country and track … Named academic all-state as a junior … Member of the Na-tional Honor Society, Beta Club, Interact, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Spanish Club and worked on school’s yearbook.
Personal: Full name is Rachel Lucille Coronel … Daughter of Alvaro and Lucia Coronel … Has four sisters, Lisbeth, Karen, Marione and Jeanette and three brothers, Alvais, Noah and Jacob … Sister, Jeanette plays soc-cer at Northwestern State … Born April 15, 1993 in California.
BRITTANY BEDDOW
Keller, Texas (Carrollton Creekview HS)
7MIDFIELDER
5-5 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Carrollton Creekview High School for coach Brian Beddow … Named 2010 District 9-5A Offensive Player of the Year … 2009 District 9-5A Newcomer of the year … Scored 37 goals and credited with 23 assists at start of her senior year … Member of
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FCA Personal: Full name is Brittany Nicole Beddow … Daughter of Brian and Carolyn Beddow and Cindy Beddow … Has one older sister, Brianna … Father, Brian, was an All-American kicker at Hardin-Simmons University … Born June 12, 1993 in Dallas, Texas.
CORINA BROWN
Auckland, New Zealand
31GOALKEEPER
5-5 • Fr. • HS
KEELY DAVISBaton Rouge, La.
(Episcopal HS)
20MIDFIELDER
5-4 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Episcopal High School for coach Matthew Shelton … Had 139 goals and 72 assists in her career … Named to the freshman all-state first team in 2008 … Selected to all-state first team in 2009 and 2010 … First team all-district and all-metro in 2008, 2009 and 2010 … District co-offensive MVP in 2008 … Named district offensive MVP in 2009 … In 2010 was named district MVP … Member of FCA and Friends of the Animals. Personal: Keely Davis … Nickname is Keels … Daughter of Nathan and Laura Davis … Younger sister, Tory … Uncle, David Davis, played baseball at Ole Miss … Born on Jan. 3, 1994 in Baton Rouge, La.
TAYLOR DOUGLAS
Carrollton, Texas (Carrollton Creekview HS)
6DEFENDER
5-4 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Carrollton Creekview High School for coach Brian Beddow … For career had 12 goals and 10 assists … Named to all-district first team her junior and sophomore seasons … Second team all-district her freshman year … Selected team defensive player of the year her junior and sophomore seasons … Member of back-to-back district championship teams in 2010 and 2011 … Member of FCA, National Spanish Honor Society and Young Life.
Personal: Taylor Douglas … Nickname is “TD” … Daughter of Melvin and Tonya Douglas … Older brother, Jake … Brother, Jake, is member of DePaul soccer team … Born April 14, 1994 in Dallas, Texas.
SAMANTHA FABIAN
Long Beach, Calif. (Mater Dei HS)
4DEFENDER
5-5 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered three years at Mater Dei High School under coach Matthew West … Awarded MVP for JV her sophomore year be-fore being pulled up to varsity … Received coach’s award her freshman year.
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Club: Member of Tustin United Premier in SoCal U17 … Ranked 2nd in SoCal Premier region … Won Slammers Cup in 2010 and 2011 … Ad-vanced to semifinals in National Cup in 2011.
Personal: Samantha Fabian … Nickname is Sam or Fabes … Daughter of Christine and Charles Fabian … Born Aug. 14, 1994 in Long Beach, Calif. … Chose Louisiana Tech over Long Island University and San Louis Obispo.
REBECCA GWATKIN
Sydney, Australia (Pymble Ladies College)
16DEFENDER
5-9 • Fr. • HS
High School: Earned first team all-state in soccer, softball and field hockey … Named sports girl of the year in 2010 and won the gold medal-lion in three consecutive years for academics and sports conduct … Member of the recreational sailing and track teams.
Club: Member of Manly United FC and Northern Tigers FC in Australia … Member of team that won the Premiers League Club championship in 2010.
Personal: Rebecca Gwatkin … Daughter of Howard and Beverley Gwatkin … Younger sister, Hannah … Born May 11, 1992 in Middlesex, England.
NICOLE JAQUEMET
Dielsdorf, Switzerland (Kunst und Sportgymnasium Zurich)
14DEFENDER
5-3 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Kunst und Sportgymnasium Zurich for coaches Michael Aeschbacher and Susanne Gubler … Named MVP of tournament in Germany in 2009.
Club: Member of FC Zurick Frauen … Part of three consecutive Swiss Championship teams from 2008-10. National Team: Member of Swiss National team for five years at the U17, U19 and U20 levels.
Personal: Nicole Jaquemet … Nickname is “Nici” … Daughter of Urs and Karin Jaquemet … Younger brother, Thierry Lynn … Born May 28, 1992 in Dielsdorf, Switzerland … Chose Louisiana Tech over Eastern Washington and Virginia Commonwealth.
LAuRA LeFEVOUR
Woodstock, Ill. (Marian Central Catholic HS)
10FORWARD
5-5 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Marian Central Catholic High School under coaches Kristian Rockall and Natalie Brenner … Scored 16 goals and had 34 assists her senior season … An all-conference and all-sec-tional selection … All-state nominee.
Personal: Full name is Laura Tibbs LeFevour … Daughter of Rick and Gina LeFevour … Two brothers, Rick and Justin … Cousin, Dan LeFevour, is a quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars … Born June 10, 1994 in Woodstock, Ill.
ROSIE LETHBRIDGE
Brockham, Surrey (Reigate Sixth Form College)
3FORWARD
5-11 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Reigate Sixth Form College for coach Lianne Wilkinson … Member of team that won the 2010 Surrey County Colleges Cup.
Club: Member of South Park Ladies FC … Coached by Gary Strudwick … Member of team that won the Surrey County Women’s and Girl’s League – Premier Division and the League Cup.
Personal: Full name is Rosie Amy Lethbridge … Daughter of Colin and Christina Lethbridge … Younger sister, Molly … Born Aug. 11, 1993 in Reigate, England.
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LAuREN LONG
Lewisville, Texas (Marcus HS)
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5-4 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered three years at Marcus High School for coach Chad Hobbs … Named striker of the year after freshman and sophomore seasons … Second team all-district her junior season … Part of high school team that was ranked No. 1 in the nation for three weeks in 2011.
Personal: Full name is Lauren Long … Nickname is “Lo” … Daughter of John and Tracy Long … Uncle, Stephen Long, played basketball at the University of Houston … Born Jan. 27, 1994 in Lewisville, Texas.
NONY OKO
Baton Rouge, La. (Baton Rouge Magnet HS)
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5-2 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Baton Rouge Magnet High School for coach Sheila Achee … Scored six goals and credited with 10 assists in her career … Two time first team all-district selection … Named team captain senior season ... Member of two-time district championship team.
Club: Member of Baton Rouge Soccer Club … Part of two-time Louisi-ana State Champion team … Member of Mississippi Fire … Was part of the Mississippi State Championship team.
Personal: Full name is Nonyelum Oko … Nickname is “Nony” … Daughter of Okechukwu Oko and Adaora Chukudebelu … Younger sis-
ter, Nwadi … Older brother, Obie … Born Nov. 1, 1993 in Ruston, La … Chose Louisiana Tech over Louisiana-Monroe.
NICOLE POIRIER
Coral Springs, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic HS)
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5-5 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School for coach Carlos Giron … Member of State and National champi-onship teams her junior season.
Club: Member of Coral Springs United Lady Renegades for coach Rohan Shakes … Part of 2008, 2010 and 2011 Florida State Champions.
Personal: Full name is Nicole Lauren Poirier … Daughter of Jeff and Susan Poirier … Younger sister, Michelle … Born Nov. 11, 1993 in Holly-wood, Florida … Chose Louisiana Tech over Georgia Southern, Louisiana-Monroe and MIT.
MADISON RAINES
League City, Texas (Clear Springs HS)
1GOALKEEPER
5-5 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Clear Springs High School for coach Craig Foster … Earned all-district academic award in 2010 and 2011 … Honorable mention selection to all-district team 2008-10 … Member of 2011 regional semifinalist that lost in a shootout … Part of 2010 bi-district and area finalist squad … Member of 2009 bi-district champion team … Lettered four years in choir and was selected to all-region choir 2009-11
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… Member of Mu Alpha Theta and National Honor Society … Was part of the Olympic Development Program from 2006-10 as a goalkeeper.
Personal: Full name is Madison Nicole Raines … Daughter of Steven and Melinda Raines … A sister, McKenna… One brother, Chandler … Born Oct. 29, 1993 in League City, Texas … Chose Louisiana Tech over Baylor, Centenary and Sam Houston State.
MAYRA RODRIGUEZ
Waller, Texas (Waller HS)
21FORWARD
5-5 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Waller High School for coaches Alex McMorris and Luke Gorney … Earned academic all-district honors from 2009-11 … 10 goals and 12 assists her junior year … Had four goals and five assists during her sophomore season … Member of the Art Club, Project Earth, Spanish Club and Student Council.
Personal: Mayra Rodriguez … Daughter of Baltazar and Ana Rodriguez … Five brothers, Alex, Adrian, Ivan, Jesus and Raul … Born March 3, 1994 in Houston, Texas.
METTE RUDOLFSEN
Aarnes, Norway (Norges Toppidrettsgymnas Kongsvinger HS)
30DEFENDER
5-4 • Fr. • HS
High School: Voted team player of the year in 2010.
Person: Mette Rudolfsen … Daughter of Hege and Geir Rudolfsen …
A brother, Lars, and sister, Elise … Born May 23, 1992 in Lorenskog, Norway.
ERICA STEWART
Columbus, Ind. (Columbus North HS)
24MIDFIELDER
5-6 • Fr. • HS
High School: Lettered four years at Columbus North High School for coaches Mike Spock and Derek Stewart … Holds program record of 58 career assists … Scored 12 goals and 21 assists her senior year … Assist total broke single-season school record … Named all-conference, all-area and all-district player in 2011 … Earned academic letter award at Colum-bus North and Academic All-State … Member of state Final Four team with a 20-3-0 record … Had eight goals and 14 assists in 2010 … Named to the all-conference, all-area and all-district teams … Earned academic letter award … Member of State Runner-Up team … Had six goals and 15 assists her sophomore year … Member of regional championship squad … Scored two goals and credited with eight assists her freshman season … Member of regional championship team.
Personal: Full name is Erica Claire Stewart … Nicknamed is “EStew” … Daughter of Derek and Kristi Stewart … One younger sister, Olivia … Father, Derek, played soccer at Indiana University and was a member of the 1983 NCAA National Championship team … Born Jan. 22, 1994 in Columbus, Ind. … Chose Louisiana Tech over Cal Poly, George Mason and Wisconsin.
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OPPONENTSUALRLocation: Little Rock, Ark.Nickname: TrojansSchool Colors: Maroon, Silver and BlackConference: Sun BeltStadium: UALR Recreation
and Sports ComplexHead Coach: Freddy Delgado (5th yr.)2011 Record: 7-132011 Conference Record/Finish: 3-8 (9th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/8Soccer Contact: Patrick NewtonEmail: [email protected]: (501) 683-7003Website: www.UALRTrojans.com
Central ArkansasLocation: Conway, Ark.Nickname: BearsSchool Colors: Purple and GrayConference: SouthlandStadium: Bill Stephens Track/Soccer
ComplexHead Coach: Jeremy Bishop (1st yr.)2011 Record: 5-11-22011 Conference Record/Finish: 1-7-1Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 19/7Soccer Contact: Charlie SkinnerEmail: [email protected]: (501) 450-5743Website: www.UCASports.com
DenverLocation: Denver, Colo.Nickname: PioneersSchool Colors: Crimson and GoldConference: Western AthleticStadium: Denver Soccer StadiumHead Coach: Jeff Hooker (21st yr.)2011 Record: 16-5 2011 Conference Record/Finish: 9-2 (3rd – Sun Belt)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 19/6Soccer Contact: Niko BlankenshipEmail: [email protected]: (303) 871-7555Website: www.DenverPioneers.com
IdahoLocation: Moscow, IdahoNickname: VandalsSchool Colors: Silver and Vandal GoldConference: Western AthleticStadium: Guy Wicks FieldHead Coach: Peter Showler (8th yr.)2011 Record: 8-11-32011 Conference Record/Finish: 3-3-1 (5th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 19/7Soccer Contact: Spencer FarrinEmail: [email protected]: (208) 885-7065Website: www.GoVandals.com
Jackson StateLocation: Jackson, Miss.Nickname: TigersSchool Colors: Blue and WhiteConference: Southwestern AthleticStadium: JSU Soccer FieldHead Coach: N/A2011 Record: 7-9-12011 Conference Record/Finish: 3-0-1 (1st SWAC East)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: N/ASoccer Contact: Wesley PetersonEmail: [email protected]: (601) 979-5899Website: www.JSUTigers.com
Jacksonville StateLocation: Jacksonville, Ala.Nickname: GamecocksSchool Colors: Red and WhiteConference: Ohio ValleyStadium: JSU Soccer FieldHead Coach: Julie Davis Carlson (8th yr.)2011 Record: 2-13-42011 Conference Record/Finish: 1-4-4Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/3Soccer Contact: Tony SchmidtEmail: [email protected]: (256) 782-5377Website: www.JSUGamecockSports.com
LSU-ShreveportLocation: Shreveport, La.Nickname: Lady PilotsSchool Colors: Blue and GoldConference: Red RiverStadium: The SwampHead Coach: Mike Aguilar (2nd yr.)2011 Record: 7-8-22011 Conference Record/Finish: 4-3-2 (4th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: N/ASoccer Contact: Mark CantrellEmail: [email protected]: (318) 795-2475Website: www.lsus.edu/athletics
McNeese StateLocation: Lake Charles, La.Nickname: CowgirlsSchool Colors: Royal Blue and GoldConference: SouthlandStadium: Cowgirl FieldHead Coach: Scooter Savoie (14th yr.)2011 Record: 8-112011 Conference Record/Finish: 3-6 (7th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 18/7Soccer Contact: Pam LaFosseEmail: [email protected]: (337) 475-5926Website: www.McNeeseSports.com
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Murray StateLocation: Murray, Ky.Nickname: RacersSchool Colors: Navy Blue and GoldConference: Ohio ValleyStadium: Cutchin FieldHead Coach: Beth Acreman (6th yr.)2011 Record: 7-9-32011 Conference Record/Finish: 4-3-2 (4th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: N/ASoccer Contact: Kevin DeVriesEmail: [email protected]: (270) 809-7051Website: www.GoRacers.com
New Mexico StateLocation: Las Cruces, N.M.Nickname: AggiesSchool Colors: Crimson and WhiteConference: Western AthleticStadium: Soccer Athletic ComplexHead Coach: Blair Quinn (2nd yr.)2011 Record: 10-8-32011 Conference Record/Finish: 2-3-2 (6th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/2Soccer Contact: Tiffany FranklinEmail: [email protected]: (575) 646-3929Website: www.NMStatesports.com
San Jose StateLocation: San Jose, Calif.Nickname: SpartansSchool Colors: Gold, White and BlueConference: Western AthleticStadium: Spartan Stadium/Spartan FieldHead Coach: Jeff Leightman (5th yr.)2011 Record: 6-12-12011 Conference Record/Finish: 4-2-1 (t-3rd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/10Soccer Contact: Jen HeiselEmail: [email protected]: (408) 924-1211Website: www.SJSUSpartans.com
SeattleLocation: Seattle, Wash.Nickname: RedhawksSchool Colors: Red and WhiteConference: Western AthleticStadium: Championship FieldHead Coach: Julie Woodward (16th yr.)2011 Record: 12-6-12011 Conference Record/Finish: N/ALetterwinners Returning/Lost: 14/5Soccer Contact: Mollie HankeEmail: [email protected]: (206) 296-2490Website: www.GoSeattleU.com
South AlabamaLocation: Mobile, Ala.Nickname: JaguarsSchool Colors: Red, Blue and WhiteConference: Sun BeltStadium: The CageHead Coach: Mike Varga (14th Yr.)2011 Record: 12-5-32011 Conference Record/Finish: 5-3-2 (6th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: N/ASoccer Contact: Zac KennedyEmail: [email protected]: (251) 414-8022Website: www.USAJaguars.com
SE Missouri StateLocation: Cape Girardeau, Mo.Nickname: RedhawksSchool Colors: Red and BlackConference: Ohio ValleyStadium: Houck StadiumHead Coach: Heather Nelson (14th yr.)2011 Record: 12-6-12011 Conference Record/Finish: 8-1 (1st)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/5Soccer Contact: Chad TwaroEmail: [email protected]: (573) 651-2937Website: www.GoSoutheast.com
Southeastern LouisianaLocation: Hammond, La.Nickname: Lady LionsSchool Colors: Green and GoldConference: SouthlandStadium: Southeastern Soccer ComplexHead Coach: Blake Hornbuckle (15th yr.)2011 Record: 11-7-12011 Conference Record/Finish: 5-4 (5th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/5Soccer Contact: Kemmler ChappleEmail: [email protected]: (985) 549-3221Website: www.LionSports.net
Southern MissLocation: Hattiesburg, Miss.Nickname: Golden EaglesSchool Colors: Black and GoldConference: Conference USAStadium: Southern Miss Soccer ComplexHead Coach: Scott Ebke (5th yr.)2011 Record: 4-13-32011 Conference Record/Finish: 1-9-1 (12th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: N/ASoccer Contact: Kyle NeavesEmail: [email protected]: (601) 266-5332Website: www.SouthernMiss.com
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UTSALocation: San Antonio, TexasNickname: RoadrunnersSchool Colors: Orange, Navy Blue and
WhiteConference: Western AthleticStadium: UTSA Rec Sports ComplexHead Coach: Steve Ballard (7th yr.)2011 Record: 9-9-22011 Conference Record/Finish: 5-3-1 (4th – Southland)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 14/11Soccer Contact: Jordan KorphageEmail: [email protected]: (210) 458-4930Website: www.goUTSA.com
Texas StateLocation: San Marcos, TexasNickname: BobcatsSchool Colors: Maroon and GoldConference: Western AthleticStadium: Bobcat Soccer ComplexHead Coach: Kat Conner (13th yr.)2011 Record: 14-6-12011 Conference Record/Finish: 8-1 (2nd – Southland)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/6Soccer Contact: Rob BeuerleinEmail: [email protected]: (512) 245-4387Website: www.TXStateBobcats.com
TroyLocation: Troy, Ala.Nickname: TrojansSchool Colors: Cardinal, Silver and BlackConference: Sun BeltStadium: Trojan Soccer ComplexHead Coach: Chris Bentley (5th yr.)2011 Record: 9-11-12011 Conference Record/Finish: 4-7 (8th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/10Soccer Contact: Joe St. PierreEmail: [email protected]: (334) 670-5654Website: www.TroyTrojans.com
Utah StateLocation: Logan, UtahNickname: AggiesSchool Colors: Navy Blue and WhiteConference: Western AthleticStadium: Chuck & Gloria Bell Soccer FieldHead Coach: Heather Cairns (10th yr.)2011 Record: 15-5-22011 Conference Record/Finish: 5-1-1 (1st)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/7Soccer Contact: Kara FisherEmail: [email protected]: (435) 797-1361Website: www.UtahStateAggies.com
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After completing its 50th year of intercollegiate competition, the West-ern Athletic Conference continues to evolve and feature some of the nation’s best programs. One thing that remains unchanged is the persistent nature of the schools in the WAC to advance their programs to contend at the top levels of the NCAA.
The WAC provides its student-athletes the chance to travel to scenic des-tinations and gain exposure in some of the nation’s most diverse markets. In addition, the WAC’s student-athletes work to achieve the highest levels of success with the academic support of their respective institutions.
The WAC has experienced tremendous success over the years. Since 2000, a total of 43 football teams have been invited to bowl games, including more than half of its teams in 2008 with a record-tying five. The conference has sent teams to BCS bowl games three times since 2006. In men’s basket-ball, the WAC has sent at least two teams to the NCAA Tournament in 24 of the past 29 seasons. In baseball, the WAC has boasted two national champi-ons since 2003. In women’s basketball, Louisiana Tech basketball has played in all but three NCAA postseason tournaments during its history.
In 2001, the WAC partnered with ESPN for coverage of football and bas-ketball giving the conference national exposure from one of the most re-spected broadcast entities in the country. The WAC also officially added WAC.tv in 2006 to give fans streaming internet access to many of its postseason championships including volleyball, soccer, swimming and diving, basket-ball, softball and baseball.
The WAC is the sixth oldest among the nation’s 11 Division I-A confer-ences. Its history traces back to July 27, 1962, when the original six-team league of Arizona, Arizona State, Brigham Young, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming began competition.
The first championship was held in November 1962, when Arizona won the men’s cross country title and New Mexico followed with the first WAC football title. Arizona finished second in the NCAA College World Series and, less than three years later, Arizona State claimed the league’s first NCAA title when the Sun Devils won the College World Series trophy. Fresno State was the last WAC school to earn an NCAA team title when it won the College World Series in 2008.
Since 1962, several changes have occurred. UTEP and Colorado State became members in September 1967, while Arizona and Arizona State with-drew on June 30, 1978. The WAC then added San Diego State (1978), Hawai‘i (1979) and Air Force (1980). Before 1990, the WAC sponsored champion-ships only in men’s sports. However, a merger with the High Country Athletic Conference formed a single conference under one administrative structure, and the 1990-91 athletic year was the first in which both men and women competed under the WAC name. Fresno State was added in 1992, and then in 1996, the women’s programs from Air Force and Hawai‘i along with six new schools (UNLV, Rice, San Jose State, SMU, TCU and Tulsa) came into the WAC. Air Force, Brigham Young, Colorado State, UNLV, New Mexico, San Diego State, Utah and Wyoming withdrew on June 30, 1999. Nevada (2000), Boise State (2001) and Louisiana Tech (2001) were added while TCU withdrew following the 2000-01 season. In 2005, Idaho, New Mexico State and Utah State joined the WAC after Rice, SMU, UTEP and Tulsa withdrew. Boise State withdrew prior to the 2011-12 season. The current membership began on July 1, 2012 when the WAC added Denver, Seattle, UT-Arlington, UTSA and Texas State to replace withdrawing members, Fresno State, Hawai‘i and Ne-vada. Boise State returns in 2013-14 in all sports except football.
The WAC has had just six commissioners in its history. Paul Brechler was named the first leader of the conference and held the position from 1962-1968. He was followed by Wiles Hallock (1968-71), Stan Bates (1971-80), Dr. Joe Kearney (1980-94), Karl Benson (1994-2012) and current interim commis-
2011 ALL-WAC FIRST TEAM
F Callie Hancock .................................. Fresno State
F Chelsea Small .................................................. Idaho
F Shantel Flanary .................................... Utah State
MF Molly Nizzoli ................................... Fresno State
MF Jill Flockhart ................................................. Idaho
MF Kendra Pemberton .......................... Utah State
D Lauren Lindstrom ........................... Fresno State
D Kendall VanDine ............................... Fresno State
D Summer Tillotson ................................ Utah State
D Natalie Norris ........................................ Utah State
GK Molli Merrill ......................................... Utah State
SECOND TEAM
F Skye Shimabukuro ......................................Hawai’i
F Yolanda McMillion ..................New Mexico State
F Kelsey Lord ................................... San Jose State
MF Vanessa Gonzalez ....................... Fresno State
MF Laura Dodd ..................................... Fresno State
MF Lauren Sanchez ..................... San Jose State
D Chandra Salmon-Christensen ....... Utah State
D Brittani Lum ...................................................Hawai’i
D Jessica Ingram ........................... San Jose State
D Taryn Rose ............................................. Utah State
GK Meghan Maiwald ..................... San Jose State
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sioner Jeff Hurd (2012-present).Presently, the WAC crowns team and individ-
ual champions in 19 sports – eight men’s and 11 women’s. For the men, there are championships in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field. Championships for women are held in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and volleyball.
The WAC office has been located in the Den-ver area since the conference’s inception with the exception of a two-year stay in Phoenix from 1964-66.
2011 WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE STANDINGS wAC games All gamesTeam Record pct. Home Road Streak Record pct. Home Road neautral Streakutah St. 5-1-1 .786 3-0-1 2-1 ---- 15-5-2 .727 8-0-1 4-5-1 3-0 L1fresno St. 4-1-2 .714 2-0-1 2-1-1 ---- 11-5-5 .643 4-0-2 4-4-3 3-1 L1SJSU 4-2-1 .643 3-1 1-1-1 W1 6-12-1 .342 5-4 1-6-1 0-2 L1Hawai’i 4-2-1 .643 3-0-1 1-2 w1 5-12-1 .306 4-3-1 1-7 0-2 L1idaho 3-3-1 .500 2-1 1-2-1 w1 8-11-3 .432 5-3 1-6-1 2-2-2 L1nMSu 2-3-2 .429 2-0-1 0-3-1 w1 10-8-3 .548 6-1-1 1-7-2 3-0 L1LA Tech 1-6 .143 1-2 0-4 L6 8-8-4 .500 4-2-1 4-6-2 0-0-1 L6nevada 1-6 .143 1-3 0-3 L5 3-16 .158 2-6 1-8 0-2 L5
JEFF HURD, WAC INTERIM COMMISSIONERJeff Hurd was named interim commissioner of the WAC on March 9, 2012. He has been associated
with the conference for more than half of its existence as he joined the WAC staff in 1985 as the Director of Conference Relations.
Prior to taking the reins of the 50-year-old conference, Hurd also served as associate commissioner, then as senior associate commissioner where he oversaw communications, television operations and the basketball tournament. He was also responsible for team sport scheduling and was the administrator for football, men’s basketball and baseball.
Hurd is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and began his professional career as the Sports Editor of the Hannibal (Missouri) Courier-Post. He also worked for the Tulsa Tribune, was the Sports Information Director at the University of Tulsa and the Director of Public Relations for the Missouri Valley Conference prior to joining the WAC.
A native of Minot, North Dakota, Hurd and his wife, Cheri, reside in Centennial, Colo., and are the parents of four children: Shannon, Michael, Kristen and Kevin.
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Overall: 8-8-4 Conf: 1-6-0 Home: 4-2-1 Away: 4-6-2 Neut: 0-0-1
## Player gp-gs min g a pts sh sh% sog sog% yc rc gwg pk-att 29 Lukasewich, Olivia 20-20 1806 6 1 13 53 .113 28 .528 2 0 3 0-0 18 Culton, Scotti 20-20 1801 3 6 12 51 .059 27 .529 0 0 1 1-1 11 Dennis, Taylor 20-15 1382 3 3 9 47 .064 22 .468 2 0 0 0-0 2 Rockwell, Mo 18-17 1502 2 3 7 18 .111 6 .333 0 0 1 0-0 26 Sentz, Abby 14-11 953 3 0 6 23 .130 12 .522 0 0 2 0-0 12 Brennan, Emily 15-2 483 2 1 5 17 .118 9 .529 2 0 0 0-0 4 Corley, Finola 20-12 1031 2 1 5 16 .125 10 .625 2 0 1 0-0 6 Kelly, Natalie 20-5 877 1 2 4 15 .067 10 .667 0 0 0 0-0 8 Coffinbargar, Britt 7-1 252 1 1 3 9 .111 5 .556 0 0 0 0-0 23 Dunn, Paige 15-13 1036 1 0 2 10 .100 6 .600 0 0 0 1-1 22 Brough, Lindsay 20-18 1492 1 0 2 4 .250 1 .250 0 0 0 0-0 25 Burch, Ashton 3-0 58 1 0 2 2 .500 1 .500 0 0 0 0-0 7 King, Rachel 19-9 1020 0 2 2 33 .000 14 .424 2 0 0 0-1 1 White, Chelsea 19-18 1661 0 1 1 5 .000 1 .200 1 0 0 0-0 15 Davis, Jessica 7-2 168 0 1 1 2 .000 1 .500 0 0 0 0-0 3 Caldwell, Brianna 6-4 396 0 1 1 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 10 Quintana, Amy 20-20 1738 0 0 0 6 .000 2 .333 3 0 0 0-0 9 Schorpp, Mia 18-2 1069 0 0 0 3 .000 2 .667 0 0 0 0-0 13 Acosta, Cecilia 2-0 39 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0 0 0-0 99 Updyke, Caitlin 19-19 1726 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 31 Buchanan, Cat 3-1 158 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 30 Milke, Kat 1-0 15 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 28 Feece, Mallory 6-0 114 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 24 Spence, Sarah 8-1 146 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 Total 20 - 26 23 75 315 .083 158 .502 15 0 8 2-3 Opponents 20 - 17 15 49 198 .086 96 .485 11 1 8 1-1
|----------Goal Average----------| |--------Saves--------| |----------------Record----------------|## Goalie gp-gs min ga gaavg saves pct w l t sho99 Updyke, Caitlin 19-19 1726:07 17 0.89 74 .813 7 8 4 8.031 Buchanan, Cat 3-1 158:06 0 0.00 4 1.000 1 0 0 1.032 Alvarez, Rebecca 1-0 10:38 0 0.00 0 .000 0 0 0 0.0TM Team - 0:00 0 0.00 1 1.000 0 0 0 0.0 Total 20 1894:51 17 0.81 79 .823 8 8 4 9 Opponents 20 1894:51 26 1.23 132 .835 8 8 4 8
2011 RESULTS & STATISTICS
Goals by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalLouisiana Tech 12 14 0 0 26Opponents 7 7 3 0 17
Shots by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalLouisiana Tech 130 167 6 12 315Opponents 88 95 11 4 198
Saves by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalLouisiana Tech 34 38 5 2 79Opponents 52 70 3 7 132
Corners by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalLouisiana Tech 41 56 1 3 101Opponents 22 33 5 0 60
Fouls by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalLouisiana Tech 86 89 7 7 189Opponents 83 85 11 5 184
Attendance Summary LATeCH OpponentTotal 2078 3557Dates/Avg Per Date 7/297 13/274Neutral Site #/Avg 0/0 -
2011 RESULTSDATe OPPONeNT W/L SCORe ATTAug. 19 South Alabama W 4-0 184Aug. 21 at Southern Miss T2OT 0-0 438Aug. 23 at LSU-Shreveport W 7-0 337Aug. 26 at McNeese State L 1-2 220Aug. 28 Troy W 1-0 127Sept. 2 vs. Tennessee Tech# T2OT 0-0 245Sept. 4 at Jacksonville State# W 1-0 242Sept. 9 Stephen F. Austin T2OT 1-1 217Sept. 11 at Jackson State W 1-0 189Sept. 16 at Texas State LOT 0-1 250Sept. 18 at Sam Houston State T2OT 0-0 164Sept. 23 at Prairie View A&M W 4-0 133Sept. 25 Southeastern Louisiana W 2-1 224Oct. 2 New Mexico State* W 1-0 247Oct. 7 at Nevada* LOT 2-3 187Oct. 9 at Utah State* L 1-3 479Oct. 16 Idaho* L 0-1 261Oct. 21 at Fresno State* L 0-2 289Oct. 23 at San Jose State* L 0-2 463Oct. 30 Hawai’i* LOT 0-1 836# Adidas Gamecock Soccer Classic (at Jacksonville, Ala.)* Western Athletic Conference game
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Year Record G A Pts Shots YC-RC PK-Att CK Fouls Saves Save% GA GAA Sho2011 8-8-4 26 23 75 315 15-0 2-3 101 189 79 .823 17 0.81 92010 15-6-0 53 37 143 347 5-0 3-5 86 129 73 .777 21 0.99 82009 12-7-1 54 45 153 382 4-0 3-3 111 127 80 .784 22 1.06 72008 10-5-5 49 40 138 344 3-0 4-5 90 159 76 .809 18 0.84 102007 2-14-1 12 8 32 158 5-0 0-1 40 141 88 .620 54 3.14 32006 4-10-3 21 7 49 255 13-0 0-0 61 212 114 .776 33 1.85 32005 7-10-0 42 34 118 239 17-3 0-0 58 161 101 .765 31 1.82 62004 0-10-2 3 0 6 65 6-1 1-1 25 108 127 .713 51 4.10 0
TEAM STREAKSConsecutive Home Wins .............................................. 8
Aug. 21, 2009 - Sept. 27, 2009Consecutive Road Wins ................................................ 4
Aug. 22, 2010 - Oct. 8, 2010Consecutive Games without a Loss .......................... 12
Aug. 21, 2009 - Sept. 27, 2009Consecutive Games with a Goal(s) ........................... 15
Nov. 3, 2007 - Oct. 10, 2008Consecutive Games in OT ............................................ 4
Oct. 12, 2008 - Oct. 24, 2008Consecutive Shutouts .................................................. 4
Aug. 31, 2008 - Sept. 12, 2008Aug. 25, 2005 - Sept. 9, 2005
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TEAM SINGLE GAME RECORDS
TEAM SEASON RECORDS
Most Points1. Delta State (9/13/09) ................................ 362. at UAPB (9/9/08) ...................................... 253. at Belhaven (9/9/05) ................................ 244. Prairie View A&M (9/14/08) ..................... 23 at William Carey (9/30/05)....................... 23
Most Goals1. Delta State (9/13/09) ................................ 122. at Grambling State (9/1/10) ...................... 8 at Prairie View A&M (10/4/08) ................... 8 at UAPB (9/9/08) ........................................ 8 at William Carey (9/30/05)......................... 8 UAPB (9/14/05) .......................................... 8 at Belhaven (9/9/05) .................................. 8
Most Assists1. Delta State (9/13/09) ................................ 122. at UAPB (9/9/08) ........................................ 93. at Belhaven (9/9/05) .................................. 84. at Prairie View A&M (10/4/08) ................... 7 at William Carey (9/30/05)......................... 7
Most Shots1. vs. Prairie View A&M (8/26/06) ............... 682. Delta State (9/13/09) ................................ 523. Robert Morris (9/2/05) ............................. 434. at Prairie View A&M (10/4/08) ................. 405. Southern (9/6/09) .................................... 39
Most Saves1. Hawai’i (10/14/05) .................................... 152. Nevada (10/22/06) ................................... 14 vs. Texas State (9/18/05) .......................... 144. at Nevada (10/23/05) ............................... 125. at Fresno State (10/21/11) ........................11 at Stephen F. Austin (9/21/07) ..................11 Fresno State (10/20/06) ...........................11 at Stephen F. Austin (9/16/05) ..................11
Most Home Attendance1. Boise State (11/4/10) .............................. 7652. Utah State (10/31/08) ............................ 5003. Idaho (10/16/11) ..................................... 4324. Arkansas State (9/15/06) ....................... 4255. Hawai’i (10/30/11) .................................. 388
Most First Half Goals1. UAPB (9/14/05) ........................................... 72. Delta State (9/13/09) .................................. 6 Prairie View A&M (10/4/08) ....................... 64. at Southern (9/23/08) ................................ 55. Six Occasions ............................................ 4 Last: at Grambling State (9/1/10)
Most Second Half Goals1. Delta State (9/13/09) .................................. 6 Southern (11/6/09) ..................................... 63. LSU-Shreveport (8/23/11) ........................ 5 Nicholls State (9/24/10) ............................. 5 at Belhaven (9/9/05) .................................. 5 Nicholls State (10/2/05) ............................. 5
Largest Margin of Victory1. Delta State (9/13/09) ................................ 122. at Grambling State (9/1/10) ...................... 8 at Prairie View A&M (10/4/08) ................... 8 at UAPB (9/9/08) ........................................ 8 at Belhaven (9/9/05) .................................. 8 at William Carey (9/30/05)......................... 8
Most Goals1. 2009 .......................................................... 542. 2010 .......................................................... 533. 2008 ......................................................... 494. 2005 ......................................................... 425. 2011 .......................................................... 266. 2006 ......................................................... 217. 2007 .......................................................... 12
Fewest Goals Against1. 2011 ........................................................... 172. 2008 ......................................................... 183. 2010 .......................................................... 214. 2009 ......................................................... 225. 2005 ......................................................... 316. 2006 ......................................................... 337. 2004 .......................................................... 518. 2007 ......................................................... 54
Most Assists1. 2009 .......................................................... 452. 2008 ......................................................... 403. 2010 .......................................................... 374. 2005 ......................................................... 345. 2011 .......................................................... 236. 2007 ........................................................... 87. 2006 ............................................................ 7
Most Points1. 2009 ........................................................ 1532. 2010 ........................................................ 1433. 2008 ....................................................... 1384. 2005 ........................................................1185. 2011 .......................................................... 646. 2006 ......................................................... 497. 2007 .......................................................... 32
Most Shots1. 2009 ........................................................ 3822. 2010 ........................................................ 3473. 2008 ....................................................... 3444. 2011 ........................................................ 3155. 2006 ....................................................... 2556. 2005 ....................................................... 2397. 2007 ........................................................ 158
Most Shots on Goal1. 2009 ........................................................ 1922. 2008 ....................................................... 1833. 2010 ........................................................ 1724. 2011 ........................................................ 1585. 2006 ....................................................... 1046. 2005 ....................................................... 1037. 2007 .......................................................... 77
Most Saves1. 2004 ........................................................ 1252. 2006 ........................................................1143. 2005 ........................................................1014. 2007 ......................................................... 885. 2009 ......................................................... 806. 2011 .......................................................... 797. 2008 .......................................................... 768. 2010 .......................................................... 73
Most Shutouts1. 2008 .......................................................... 102. 2011 ............................................................ 93. 2010 ............................................................ 84. 2009 ........................................................... 75. 2005 ........................................................... 66. 2006 ........................................................... 3 2007 ........................................................... 3
Fewest Shutouts Against1. 2010 ............................................................ 42. 2009 ........................................................... 5
3. 2011 ............................................................ 8 2006 .......................................................... 85. 2007 ........................................................... 96. 2005 ......................................................... 10 2004 ........................................................ 10
Most Wins1. 2010 .......................................................... 152. 2009 ......................................................... 123. 2008 ......................................................... 104. 2011 ............................................................ 85. 2005 ........................................................... 76. 2006 ........................................................... 47. 2007 ............................................................ 2
Most Home Wins1. 2009 ............................................................ 92. 2010 ............................................................ 83. 2005 ........................................................... 54. 2011 ............................................................ 45. 2008 ........................................................... 2 2007 ........................................................... 2 2006 ........................................................... 2
Most Road Wins1. 2010 ............................................................ 7 2008 ........................................................... 73. 2011 ............................................................ 44. 2009 ........................................................... 35. 2005 ........................................................... 2
Most Home Attendance (Matches/Average)1. 2011 ...................................................... 7/297 2008 ................................................... 5/2972. 2010 ................................................... 12/2153. 2009 .................................................. 12/1974. 2006 .................................................... 7/1885. 2005 .................................................... 9/1676. 2007 .................................................... 8/156
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INDIVIDUAL SINGLE GAME RECORDSMost Goals1. Kiva Gresham ............................................ 3
(San Jose State, 10/15/10) Taylor Dennis ............................................. 3 (Nicholls State, 9/24/10) Rachel King (3 times) ................................ 3 (Last: McNeese State, 9/5/10) Brittany Coffinbarger ................................ 3 (Delta State, 9/13/09) Kristen Sevier ............................................ 3 (at UAPB, 9/9/08) Denise Wilson ............................................ 3 (at Nicholls State, 8/25/06) Emily Cleaveland....................................... 3 (Nicholls State, 10/2/05)
Most Assists1. Mo Rockwell .............................................. 3
(Delta State, 9/13/09) Taylor Meyers ............................................ 3 (Delta State, 9/13/09) Kat McCullough ......................................... 3 (at Belhaven, 9/9/05)
4. Scotti Culton (3 times) .............................. 2 (Last: Southeastern Louisiana, 9/25/11) Rachel King (2 times) ................................ 2 (Last: at Hawai’i, 10/22/10) Kiva Gresham (2 times) ............................ 2 (Last: McNeese State, 9/5/10) Olivia Lukasewich (2 times) ..................... 2 (Last: at Nicholls State, 9/4/09) Sarah Klenke ............................................. 2 (Delta State, 9/13/09) Kat McCullough ........................................ 2 (at Prairie View A&M, 10/4/08) Alex Reinhar .............................................. 2 (Nicholls State, 10/2/05)
Hayley Smith ................................................. 2 (UAPB, 9/14/05) Savanna Russo.............................................. 2 (at Belhaven, 9/9/05) Emily Cleaveland .......................................... 2 (Robert Morris, 9/2/05)
Most Points1. Brittany Coffinbarger ................................ 7
(Delta State, 9/13/09, 3 G, 1 A) Kristen Sevier ............................................ 7 (at UAPB, 9/9/08, 3 G, 1 A) Emily Cleaveland....................................... 7 (Nicholls State, 10/2/05, 3 G, 1 A)
4. Kiva Gresham ........................................... 6 (San Jose State, 10/15/10, 3 G) Taylor Dennis ............................................ 6 (Nicholls State, 9/24/10, 3 G) Rachel King (3 times) ................................ 6 (Most Recent: McNeese State, 9/5/10, 3 G) Kiva Gresham ........................................... 6 (Southern, 9/6/09, 2 G, 2 A) Denise Wilson............................................ 6 (at Nicholls State, 8/25/06, 3G) Alex Reinhart ............................................. 6 (Nicholls State, 10/2/05, 2 G, 2 A) Hayley Smith ............................................. 6 (UAPB, 9/14/05, 2 G 2 A)
Most Saves1. Jade Berbert ............................................ 21
(at Centenary, 10/5/04)2. Jade Berbert ............................................ 20
(at McNeese State, 9/12/04)3. Chrissy Haisler ........................................ 15
(Hawai’i, 10/14/05)4. Chrissy Haisler ........................................ 14
(Texas State, 10/18/05)
5. Chrissy Haisler ........................................ 12 (Nevada, 10/23/05)
Jade Berbert ............................................. 12 (South Alabama, 10/10/04)
Most Goals Against1. Jade Berbert .............................................. 8
(at South Alabama, 10/10/04)2. Tara Gavlak ................................................ 7
(at Utah State, 11/3/07)3. Tara Gavlak ................................................ 6
(Arkansas, 9/14/07) Nicole Didier .............................................. 6 (Nevada, 10/22/06) Jade Berbert (2 times) ............................... 6 (Last: at Grambling State, 10/20/04)
6. Chrissy Haisler .......................................... 5 (Boise State, 10/30/05) Jade Berbert (2 times) .............................. 5 (Last: at Southeastern Louisiana, 9/19/04)
8. Caitlin Updyke ........................................... 4 (San Jose State, 10/15/10) Cat Buchanan (2 times) ............................ 4 (Last: at Nevada, 11/1/09) Tara Gavlak (3 times) ................................ 4 (Last: at Nevada,10/21/07) Nicole Didier .............................................. 4 (at Stephen F. Austin, 9/21/07) Jill Medigovich .......................................... 4 (at Southern Miss, 9/3/06) Chrissy Haisler .......................................... 4 (Last, at Nevada, 10/23/05) Tanya Allegretti ......................................... 4 (South Alabama, 10/10/04) Jade Berbert .............................................. 4 (at Centenary, 9/28/04)
CAT BUCHANAN EMILY CLEVELAND LESLIE BUCK SCOTTI CULTON
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INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDSMost Goals1. Rachel King (2010) ................................... 132. Kiva Gresham (2010) .............................. 12
Rachel King (2009) .................................. 124. Emily Cleaveland (2005) ........................... 95. Kiva Gresham (2009) ................................ 8 Olivia Lukasewich (2008) ......................... 87. Taylor Dennis (2010) .................................. 7 Rachel King (2008) .................................... 7 Kristen Sevier (2008) ................................ 710. Olivia Lukasewich (2011) ........................ 6
Most Assists1. Kiva Gresham (2010) ................................. 82. Scotti Culton (2010) ................................... 7
Kiva Gresham (2009) ................................ 74. Scotti Culton (2011) ................................... 6 Kat McCullough (2009) ............................. 6 Scotti Culton (2009) .................................. 67. Olivia Lukasewich (2008) .......................... 5
Rachel King (2008) ..................................... 5 Emily Cleaveland (2005) ........................... 5 Alex Reinhart (2005) .................................. 5
Most Points1. Kiva Gresham (2010) ............................... 322. Rachel King (2010) ................................... 293. Rachel King (2009) .................................. 264. Kiva Gresham (2009) .............................. 23
Emily Cleaveland (2005) ......................... 236. Olivia Lukasewich (2008) ....................... 217. Rachel King (2008) ................................... 198. Scotti Culton (2010) ................................. 17
Kristen Sevier (2008) .............................. 1710. Taylor Dennis (2010) .............................. 16
Kat McCullough (2009) .......................... 16
Most Minutes Played1. Olivia Lukasewich (2011) ..................... 18062. Scotti Culton (2011) ............................. 18013. Mo Rockwell (2010) ............................. 17874. Olivia Lukasewich (2010) .................... 17675. Amy Quintana (2011) .......................... 17386. Caitlin Updyke (2011) .......................... 17267. Amy Wolsted (2008)............................. 17168. Scotti Culton (2010) ............................. 17149. Chelsea White (2011) ........................... 1661 Caitlin Updyke (2010) .......................... 1661
Most Saves1. Jade Berbert (2004) ............................... 1252. Chrissy Haisler (2005) ............................. 963. Jill Medigovich (2006) ............................ 904. Caitlin Updyke (2011) .............................. 745. Cat Buchanan (2009) .............................. 716. Tara Gavlak (2007) ................................... 687. Caitlin Updyke (2010) .............................. 648. Cat Buchanan (2008) ............................... 579. Nicole Didier (2007) ................................ 2010. Cat Buchanan (2010) ............................... 8
Most Wins1. Caitlin Updyke (2010) .............................. 142. Cat Buchanan (2009) ................................113. Caitlin Updyke (2011) ............................... 74. Cat Buchanan (2008) ................................. 5
Chrissy Haisler (2005) ............................... 56. Jean Bernard (2008) ................................. 3
Jill Medigovich (2006) .............................. 38. Tara Gavlak (2008) ..................................... 2
Tara Gavlak (2007) ..................................... 2 Nicole Didier (2005) ................................... 2
Most Shutouts1. Caitlin Updyke (2011) ................................ 82. Caitlin Updyke (2010) ................................ 73. Cat Buchanan (2009) ................................. 64. Cat Buchanan (2008) ................................. 55. Chrissy Haisler (2005) ............................ 4.56. Tara Gavlak (2007) ..................................... 3
Jill Medigovich (2006) ............................... 38. Tara Gavlak (2008) ..................................... 29. Nicole Didier (2005) ................................1.510. Cat Buchanan (2011) ................................ 1
Cat Buchanan (2010) ............................... 1 Aly Dicker (2009) ..................................... 1
Best Goals Against Average (Min. 5 Minutes)1. Nicole Didier (2005) ............................. 0.322. Caitlin Updyke (2011) ........................... 0.893. Aly Dicker (2009) .................................. 0.92
Cat Buchanan (2008) ............................ 0.925. Jean Bernard (2008) ............................ 0.936. Caitlin Updyke (2010) ........................... 0.987. Cat Buchanan (2010) ..............................1.058. Cat Buchanan (2009) .............................1.089. Tara Gavlak (2006) .................................1.2010. Jill Medigovich (2006) ........................1.61
KIVA GRESHAM OLIVIA LUKASEWICH RACHEL KING KAT McCULLOUGH
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INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDSMost Games Played1. Olivia Lukasewich (2008-11) ................... 812. Scotti Culton (2008-11) ........................... 803. Rachel King (2008-11) ............................. 784. Chelsea White (2008-11) ......................... 77 Kiva Gresham (2007-10) ......................... 776. Amy Quintana (2008-11) ......................... 767. Kat McCullough (2005-09) ...................... 688. Leslie Buck (2005-08) .............................. 679. Denise Wilson (2005-08) ......................... 6410. Brittany Davis (2005-08) ....................... 61
Most Games Started1. Scotti Culton (2008-11) ............................ 722. Kiva Gresham (2007-10) ......................... 683. Leslie Buck (2005-08) .............................. 644. Olivia Lukasewich (2008-11) ................... 63 5. Chelsea White (2008-11) ......................... 626. Brittany Davis (2005-08) ......................... 597. Amy Quintana (2008-11) .......................... 538. Mo Rockwell (2009-Pres.) ....................... 529. Kat McCullough (2005-09) ...................... 5110. Lindsay Brough (2009-Pres.) ................ 49 Amy Wolsted (2005-08) ........................ 49
Most Minutes Played1. Scotti Culton (2008-11) ........................ 61082. Chelsea White (2008-11) ..................... 59873. Olivia Lukasewich (2008-11) ............... 58054. Leslie Buck (2005-08) .......................... 54085. Amy Quintana (2008-11) ..................... 52446. Kiva Gresham (2007-10) ..................... 51797. Brittany Davis (2005-08) ...................... 48638. Mo Rockwell (2009-Pres.) ................... 45129. Lindsay Brough (2009-Pres.) .............. 429310. Kat McCullough (2005-09) ................ 4260
Most Goals1. Rachel King (2008-11) .............................. 322. Kiva Gresham (2007-10) ......................... 273. Olivia Lukasewich (2008-11) ................... 214. Emily Cleaveland (2005-08) ................... 165. Scotti Culton (2008-11) ........................... 156. Denise Wilson (2005-08) ......................... 147. Kat McCullough (2005-09) ...................... 128. Taylor Dennis (2010-Pres.) ...................... 109. Mo Rockwell (2009-Pres.) ......................... 7 Kristen Sevier (2008-10) ........................... 7 Amy Wolsted (200508) .............................. 7
Most Assists1. Scotti Culton (2008-11) ............................ 212. Kiva Gresham (2007-10) ......................... 203. Kat McCullough (2005-09) ...................... 144. Olivia Lukasewich (2008-11) ................... 12 Rachel King (2008-11) ............................. 126. Emily Cleaveland (2005-08) ..................... 97. Mo Rockwell (2009-Pres.) .......................... 78. Britt Coffinbarger (2008-11) ...................... 6
Hikari Kurokawa (2008-09) ....................... 610. Taylor Dennis (2010-Pres.) ....................... 5 Emily Brennan (2010-Pres.) .................... 5 Brook Kelly (2005-06) ............................. 5 Alex Reinhart (2005) ............................... 5 Most Points1. Rachel King (2008-11) .............................. 762. Kiva Gresham (2007-10) ......................... 743. Olivia Lukasewich (2008-11) ................... 544. Scotti Culton (2008-11) ........................... 515. Emily Cleaveland (2005-08) ................... 416. Kat McCullough (2005-09) ...................... 387. Denise Wilson (2005-08) ......................... 328. Taylor Dennis (2010-Pres.) ...................... 259. Mo Rockwell (2009-Pres.) ....................... 21 10. Britt Coffinbargar (2008-11) .................. 18 Most Shots Attempted1. Scotti Culton (2008-11) .......................... 1822. Olivia Lukasewich (2008-11) ................. 1783. Rachel King (2008-11) ........................... 1664. Kat McCullough (2005-09) .................... 1275. Kiva Gresham (2007-10) ........................1196. Denise Wilson (2005-08) ....................... 1077. Emily Cleaveland (2005-08) .................... 978. Taylor Dennis (2010-Pres.) ...................... 859. Mo Rockwell (2009-Pres.) ....................... 5210. Sarah Chovanec (2006-07) ................... 50
Most Saves1. Cat Buchanan (2008-11) ........................ 1402. Caitlin Updyke (2010-Pres.) .................. 1383. Jade Berbert (2004) .............................. 1254. Chrissy Haisler (2005) ............................. 965. Jill Medigovich (2006-07) ....................... 906. Tara Gavlak (2006-08) .............................. 747. Nicole Didier (2005-07)............................ 448. Jean Bernard (2008) ............................... 149. Aly Dicker (2008-09) .................................. 9
Best Save Percentage (Min. 5 Minutes)1. Cat Buchanan (2008-11) ........................ 8002. Caitlin Updyke (2010-Pres.) .................. 7983. Jill Medigovich (2006-07) ..................... 7894. Chrissy Haisler (2005) ........................... 7625. Aly Dicker (2008-09) .............................. 7506. Jean Bernard (2008) ............................. 7377. Nicole Dider (2005-07)........................... 6778. Tara Gavlak (2006-08) ............................ 632
Best Goals Against Average (Min. 5 Minutes)1. Aly Dicker (2008-09) ............................. 0.922. Caitlin Updyke (2010-Pres.) ................. 0.93 Jean Bernard (2008) ........................... 0.934. Cat Buchanan (2008-11) ....................... 0.975. Jill Medigovich (2006-07) .....................1.616. Chrissy Haisler (2005) .......................... 2.177. Tara Gavlak (2006-08) ........................... 2.488. Nicole Didier (2005-07) ........................ 2.66
Most Wins1. Caitlin Updyke (2010-Pres.)..................... 212. Cat Buchanan (2008-11) .......................... 193. Tara Gavlak (2006-08) ................................ 5
Chrissy Haisler (2005) ............................... 55. Jill Medigovich (2006-07) ......................... 3 6. Nicole Didier (2005-07) ............................. 27. Aly Dicker (2008-09) ................................... 1 Jean Bernard (2008) ................................. 1
Most Shutouts1. Caitlin Updyke (2008-11) ......................... 152. Cat Buchanan (2008-11) .......................... 133. Tara Gavlak (2006-08) ................................ 54. Chrissy Haisler (2005) ............................... 45. Jill Medigovich (2006-07) ......................... 36. Aly Dicker (2008-10) .................................. 1
Jean Bernard (2008) ................................. 1 Nicole Didier (2005-07) ............................. 1
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS BY CLASS
INDIVIDUAL YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
PointsBy A Senior1. Kiva Gresham (2010) ............................... 322. Kat McCullough (2009) ........................... 163. Olivia Lukasewich (2011) ........................ 13
By A Junior1. Rachel King (2010) ................................... 292. Kiva Gresham (2009) .............................. 233. Scotti Culton (2010) ................................. 17
By A Sophomore1. Rachel King (2009) .................................. 262. Scotti Culton (2009) ................................ 143. Emily Cleaveland (2006) ..........................11
By A Freshman1. Emily Cleaveland (2005) ......................... 232. Olivia Lukasewich (2009) ....................... 213. Rachel King (2008) .................................. 19
GoalsBy A Senior1. Kiva Gresham (2010) ............................... 122. Olivia Lukasewich (2011) .......................... 6
Kat McCullough (2009) ............................. 5 Denise Wilson (2008) ............................... 5
By A Junior1. Rachel King (2010) ................................... 132. Kiva Gresham (2009) ................................ 83. Scotti Culton (2010) ................................... 5
By A Sophomore1. Rachel King (2009) .................................. 122. Emily Cleaveland (2006) ........................... 5
3. Scotti Culton (2009) .................................. 4 Brook Kelly (2006) ..................................... 4
By A Freshman1. Emily Cleaveland (2005) ........................... 92. Olivia Lukasewich (2008) ......................... 83. Taylor Dennis (2010) .................................. 7
Rachel King (2008) ..................................... 7
AssistsBy A Senior1. Kiva Gresham (2010) ................................. 82. Scotti Culton (2011) ................................... 6 Kat McCullough (2009) ............................. 6
By A Junior1. Scotti Culton (2010) ................................... 7
Kiva Gresham (2009) ................................ 73. Kat McCullough (2008) ............................. 4
By A Sophomore1. Scotti Culton (2009)................................... 62. Taylor Dennis (2011) .................................. 3 Britt Coffinbarger (2009)........................... 3 Brooke Lanie (2008) .................................. 3 Katlyn Bachan (2008) ................................ 3
By A Freshman1. Olivia Lukasewich (2008) .......................... 5
Rachel King (2008) .................................... 5 Emily Cleaveland (2005) ........................... 5 Alex Reinhart (2005)....................................
SavesBy A Senior1. Cat Buchanan (2011) .................................. 4
By A Junior1. Jade Berbert (2004) ............................... 1252. Nicole Didier (2007) ................................ 203. Cat Buchanan (2010) ................................. 8
By A Sophomore1. Caitlin Updyke (2011) .............................. 742. Cat Buchanan (2009) ............................... 713. Tara Bavlak (2007) ................................... 68
By A Freshman1. Chrissy Haisler (2005) ............................. 962. Jill Medigovich (2006) ............................ 903. Caitlin Updyke (2010) .............................. 64
ShutoutsBy A Senior1. Cat Buchanan (2011) .................................. 1
By A Junior1. Tara Gavlak (2008) ..................................... 22. Cat Buchanan (2010) ................................. 1
By A Sophomore1. Caitlin Updyke (2011) ................................ 82. Cat Buchanan (2009) ................................. 63. Tara Gavlak (2007) ..................................... 3
By A Freshman1. Caitlin Updyke (2010) ................................ 72. Cat Buchanan (2008) ................................. 53. Chrissy Haisler (2005) ............................... 4
Most Goals2004 LaShaundra Hildreth ........................ 22005 Emily Cleaveland .............................. 92006 Emily Cleaveland .............................. 52007 Kiva Gresham ................................... 42008 Olivia Lukasewich ............................. 82009 Rachel King ..................................... 122010 Rachel King ..................................... 132011 Olivia Lukasewich ............................. 6
Most Assists2005 Emily Cleaveland .............................. 52006 Brook Kelly ........................................ 22007 Kiva Gresham ................................... 32008 O. Lukasewich/R. King ...................... 52009 Kiva Gresham ................................... 72010 Kiva Gresham ................................... 82011 Scotti Culton ...................................... 6
Most Points2004 LaShaundra Hildreth ........................ 42005 Emily Cleaveland ............................ 232006 Emily Cleaveland .............................112007 Kiva Gresham ..................................112008 Olivia Lukasewich ........................... 212009 Rachel King ..................................... 26
2010 Kiva Gresham ................................. 322011 Olivia Lukasewich ........................... 13
Most Shots2004 LaShaundra Hildreth ...................... 272005 Kat McCullough .............................. 312006 Sarah Chovanec .............................. 482007 Denise Wilson ................................. 332008 Scotti Culton .................................... 442009 Olivia Lukasewich ........................... 542010 Rachel King ..................................... 622011 Olivia Lukasewich ........................... 53
Most Shots On Goal2004 LaShaundra Hildreth ...................... 132005 Kat McCullough .............................. 152006 Emily Cleaveland ............................ 192007 Kiva Gresham ................................. 152008 Olivia Lukasewich ........................... 282009 K. McCullough/O. Lukasewich ....... 272010 Rachel King ..................................... 402011 Olivia Lukasewich ........................... 28
Most Saves2004 Jade Berbert .................................. 1252005 Chrissy Haisler ................................ 96
2006 Jill Medigovich ................................ 902007 Tara Gavlak ...................................... 682008 Cat Buchanan .................................. 572009 Cat Buchanan .................................. 712010 Caitlin Updyke ................................. 642011 Caitlin Updyke ................................. 74
Best Goals Against Average2004 Jade Berbert ................................. 4.102005 Nicole Didier ................................ 0.322006 Tara Gavlak ....................................1.202007 Tara Gavlak ................................... 2.892008 Cat Buchanan ............................... 0.922009 Aly Dicker ..................................... 0.922010 Caitlin Updyke .............................. 0.982011 Caitlin Updyke .............................. 0.89
Most Shutouts2005 Chrissy Haisler .................................. 42006 Jill Medigovich .................................. 32007 Tara Gavlak ........................................ 32008 Cat Buchanan .................................... 52009 Cat Buchanan .................................... 62010 Caitlin Updyke ................................... 72011 Caitlin Updyke ................................... 8
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YEAR-BY-YEAR SCORES2004Head Coach: Jennifer SoileauOverall Record: 0-10-29/10 at Louisiana-Lafayette L, 0-69/12 at McNeese State L, 0-39/14 Northwestern State L, 0-59/19 at Southeastern Louisiana L, 0-59/24 at Arkansas State L, 0-29/28 at Centenary L, 0-410/8 at Jackson State L, 0-210/10 at South Alabama L, 0-1210/15 Belhaven T, 2-2 2OT
10/20 at Grambling State L, 0-610/29 at Arkansas-Pine Bluff T, 1-1 2OT
10/31 at UALR L, 0-3
2005Head Coach: Jennifer SoileauOverall Record: 7-10-0WAC Record: 0-7-0 (8th)8/26 at Northwestern State L, 0-38/28 Mississippi Valley State W, 2-09/2 Robert Morris W, 7-09/4 Centenary W, 2-09/9 at Belhaven W, 8-09/14 Arkansas-Pine Bluff W, 8-19/16 at Stephen F. Austin1 L, 0-29/18 vs. Texas State1 L, 0-29/30 at William Carey W, 8-010/2 Nicholls State W, 7-010/9 at Utah StateWAC L, 0-210/14 Hawai’i WAC L, 0-310/16 San Jose State WAC L, 0-410/21 at Fresno State WAC L, 0-310/23 at Nevada WAC L, 0-410/28 Idaho WAC L, 0-210/30 Boise State WAC L, 0-51 Stephen F. Austin Tournament – Nacogdoches, Texas
2006Head Coach: Jennifer Soileau BurnsOverall Record: 4-10-3WAC Record: 0-6-1 (T-7th)8/25 at Nicholls State1 W, 7-08/26 vs. Prairie View A&M1 W, 4-19/1 Stephen F. Austin W, 2-19/3 at Southern Miss L, 0-49/8 at Arkansas2 L, 1-2 OT
9/10 vs. Missouri State2 L, 0-19/15 Arkansas State T, 0-0 2OT
9/17 Southeastern Louisiana W, 3-29/20 Northwestern State T, 0-0 2OT
9/27 at Centenary L, 1-210/8 Utah State WAC L, 1-210/13 at Hawai’i WAC L, 0-110/15 at San Jose State WAC L, 0-510/20 Fresno State WAC L, 0-210/22 Nevada WAC L, 0-710/27 at Idaho WAC T, 1-1 2OT
10/29 at Boise State WAC L, 1-21 Nicholls State Tournament – Thibodaux, La.2 Lady Razorback Classic – Fayetteville, Ark.
2007Head Coach: Kevin SherryOverall Record: 2-14-1WAC Record: 0-6-1 (8th)8/31 vs. Furman1 L, 0-29/2 at LSU1 L, 0-29/5 at Northwestern State L, 0-39/9 at Southeastern Louisiana L, 1-39/14 Arkansas L, 0-69/16 at Louisiana-Monroe L, 1-29/21 at Stephen F. Austin L, 2-79/23 Centenary W, 3-09/30 McNeese State W, 1-010/2 Grambling State L, 0-110/12 Boise State WAC L, 2-410/14 Idaho WAC T, 0-0 2OT
10/19 at Fresno State WAC L, 0-410/21 at Nevada WAC L, 1-410/26 San Jose State WAC L, 0-110/28 Hawai’i WAC L, 0-511/3 at Utah State WAC L, 1-101 LSU Soccer Classic – Baton Rouge, La.
2008Head Coach: Kevin SherryOverall Record: 10-5-5WAC Record: 0-3-4 (7th)8/29 at North Texas L, 1-28/31 at Texas Woman’s W, 2-09/5 Stephen F. Austin W, 2-09/9 at Arkansas-Pine Bluff W, 8-09/12 at Delta State W, 3-09/16 at Grambling State L, 2-3 OT
9/19 vs. Alabama State1 W, 5-19/21 at Troy1 W, 1-09/23 at Southern W, 7-09/26 at Centenary T, 1-1 2OT
9/28 Mississippi Valley State W, 1-010/4 at Prairie View A&M W, 8-010/5 at Houston Baptist W, 1-010/10 at Boise State WAC T, 2-210/12 at Idaho WAC T, 0-0 2OT
10/17 Fresno State WAC L, 0-1 2OT
10/19 Nevada WAC T, 2-2 2OT
10/24 at San Jose State WAC T, 1-1 2OT
10/26 at Hawai’i WAC L, 2-410/31 Utah State WAC L, 0-11 Troy Trojans Soccer Classic – Troy, Ala.
2009Head Coach: Kevin SherryOverall Record: 12-7-1WAC Record: 1-7-0 (9th)8/21 Lamar W, 3-2 OT
8/30 at Arkansas State W, 1-09/2 Prairie View A&M W, 7-19/4 at Nicholls State W, 4-09/6 Southern W, 6-09/11 Centenary W, 7-19/13 Delta State W, 12-09/15 Grambling State W, 2-09/18 at Mississippi Valley State W, 4-19/20 UALR W, 1-09/25 at Sam Houston State T, 0-0 2OT
9/27 Houston Baptist W, 2-110/2 Idaho WAC L, 0-1 2OT
10/4 Boise State WAC L, 0-1
10/9 at San Jose State WAC L, 1-310/11 at Fresno State WAC L, 0-110/16 Hawai’i WAC L, 1-210/23 New Mexico State WAC W, 2-1 2OT
10/30 at Utah State WAC L, 1-211/1 at Nevada WAC L, 0-5
2010Head Coach: Kevin SherryOverall Record: 15-6-0WAC Record: 5-3-0 (T-3rd)8/20 at Stephen F. Austin L, 1-28/22 at Lamar W, 1-08/27 Sam Houston State W, 2-18/29 Arkansas State L, 0-19/1 at Grambling State W, 8-09/3 Arkansas-Pine Bluff W, 3-19/5 McNeese State W, 4-09/10 Texas State W, 2-19/15 at Tennessee Tech W, 3-2 2OT
9/17 at Murray State W, 3-19/19 Jacksonville State W, 3-09/24 Nicholls State W, 8-010/1 Utah State WAC L, 0-110/3 Nevada WAC W, 3-110/8 at Idaho WAC L, 0-210/10 at Boise State WAC W, 1-010/15 San Jose State WAC W, 5-4 OT
10/17 Fresno State WAC L, 0-210/22 at Hawai’i WAC W, 3-010/29 at New Mexico State WAC W, 2-011/4 vs. Boise State # L, 2-1 2OT
# Western Athletic Conference Tournament (Ruston, La.)
2011Head Coach: Kevin SherryOverall Record: 8-8-4WAC Record: 1-6-0 (t-7th)8/19 South Alabama W, 4-08/21 at Southern Miss T, 0-0 2OT8/23 at LSU-Shreveport W, 7-08/26 at McNeese State L, 1-28/28 Troy W, 1-09/2 vs. Tennessee Tech# T, 0-0 2OT9/4 at Jacksonville State# W, 1-09/9 Stephen F. Austin T, 1-1 2OT9/11 at Jackson State W, 1-09/16 at Texas State L, 0-1 OT9/18 at Sam Houston State T, 0-0 2OT9/23 at Prairie View A&M W, 4-09/25 Southeastern Louisiana W, 2-110/2 New Mexico State WAC W, 1-010/7 at Nevada WAC L, 2-3 OT10/9 at Utah State WAC L, 1-310/16 Idaho WAC L, 0-110/21 at Fresno State WAC L, 0-210/23 at San Jose State WAC L, 0-210/30 Hawai’i WAC L, 0-1 OT# Adidas Gamecock Soccer Classic - Jacksonville, Ala.
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TEAM-BY-TEAM SCORESAlabama A&M(Tech leads series 1-0)2008 Troy W, 5-1
Arkansas(Arkansas leads series 2-0)2006 Fayetteville L, 1-2 OT
2007 Ruston L, 0-6
UALR(Series tied 1-1)2004 Little Rock L, 0-32009 Ruston W, 1-0
UAPB(Tech leads series, 2-0-1)2004 Pine Bluff T, 1-1 2OT
2005 Ruston W, 8-12008 Pine Bluff W, 8-0
Arkansas State(Arkansas State leads series 2-1-1)2004 Jonesboro L, 0-12006 Ruston T, 0-0 2OT
2009 Jonesboro W, 1-02010 Ruston L, 0-1
Belhaven College(Tech leads series 1-0-1)2004 Ruston T, 2-2 2OT
2005 Jackson W, 8-0
Boise State(Boise State leads series 5-1-1)2005 Ruston L, 0-52006 Boise L, 1-22007 Ruston L, 2-42008 Boise T, 2-22009 Ruston L, 0-12010 Boise W, 1-02010 Ruston WAC L, 1-2 2OT
Centenary(Tech leads series 3-2-1)2004 Shreveport L, 0-42005 Ruston W, 2-02006 Shreveport L, 1-22007 Ruston W, 3-02008 Shreveport T, 1-1 2OT
2009 Ruston W, 7-1
Delta State(Tech leads series 2-0)2008 Cleveland W, 3-02009 Ruston W, 12-0
Fresno State(FSU leads series 7-0)2005 Fresno L, 0-32006 Ruston L, 0-22007 Fresno L, 0-42008 Ruston L, 0-1 2OT
2009 Fresno L, 0-12010 Ruston L, 0-22011 Fresno L, 0-2
Furman(Furman leads series 1-0)2007 Baton Rouge L, 0-2
Grambling State(GSU leads series 3-2)2004 Grambling L, 0-62007 Ruston L, 0-12008 Grambling L, 2-3 OT
2009 Ruston W, 2-02010 Grambling W, 8-0
Hawai’i(Hawai’I leads series 6-1)2005 Ruston L, 0-32006 Honolulu L, 0-12007 Ruston L, 0-52008 Honolulu L, 2-42009 Ruston L, 1-22010 Honolulu W, 3-02011 Ruston L, 0-1 OT
Houston Baptist(Tech leads series 2-0)2008 Houston W, 1-02009 Ruston W, 2-1
Idaho(Idaho leads series 4-0-3)2005 Ruston L, 0-22006 Moscow T, 1-1 2OT
2007 Ruston T, 0-0 2OT
2008 Moscow T, 0-0 2OT
2009 Ruston L, 0-1 2OT
2010 Moscow L, 0-22011 Ruston L, 0-1
Jackson State 2012
(Series tied 1-1)2004 Jackson L, 0-22011 Jackson W, 1-0
Jacksonville State 2012
(Tech leads series 2-0)2010 Ruston W, 3-02011 Jacksonville W, 1-0
Lamar(Tech leads series 2-0)2009 Beaumont W, 3-22010 Beaumont W, 1-0
Louisiana-Lafayette(UL-Lafayette leads series 1-0)2004 Lafayette L, 0-6
Louisiana-Monroe(UL-Monroe leads series 1-0)2007 Monroe L, 1-2
Louisiana State(LSU leads series 1-0)2007 Baton Rouge L, 0-2
LSU-Shreveport 2012
(Tech leads series 1-0)2011 Shreveport W, 7-0
McNeese State 2012
(Series tied2-1)2004 Lake Charles L, 0-32007 Ruston W, 1-02010 Ruston W, 4-02011 Lake Charles L, 1-2
Mississippi Valley State(Tech leads series 3-0)2005 Ruston W, 2-02008 Ruston W, 1-02009 Itta Bena W, 4-1
Missouri State(Missouri State leads 1-0)2006 Fayetteville L, 0-1
Murray State 2012
(Tech leads series 1-0)2010 Murray W, 3-1
Nevada (Nevada leads series 5-1-1)2005 Reno L, 0-42006 Ruston L, 0-72007 Reno L, 1-42008 Ruston T, 2-2 2OT
2009 Reno L, 0-52010 Ruston W, 3-12011 Reno L, 2-3 OT
New Mexico State 2012
(Tech leads series 3-0)2009 Ruston W, 2-1 2OT
2010 Las Cruces W, 2-02011 Ruston W, 1-0
Nicholls State(Tech leads series 4-0)2005 Ruston W, 7-02006 Thibodaux W, 7-02009 Thibodaux W, 4-02010 Ruston W, 8-0
North Texas(North Texas leads series 1-0)2008 Denton L, 1-2
Northwestern State(NSU leads series 2-0-1)2004 Ruston L, 0-52005 Natchitoches L, 0-32006 Ruston T, 0-0 2OT
Prairie View A&M (Tech leads series 4-0)2006 Thibodaux W, 4-12008 Prairie View W, 8-02009 Ruston W, 7-12011 Prairie View W, 4-0
Robert Morris(Tech leads series 1-0)2005 Ruston W, 7-0
Sam Houston State (Tech leads series 1-0-2)2009 Huntsville T, 0-0 2OT
2010 Ruston W, 2-12011 Huntsville T, 0-0 2OT
San Jose State 2012
(SJSU leads series 5-1-1)2005 Ruston L, 0-42006 San Jose L, 0-52007 Ruston L, 0-12008 San Jose T, 1-1 2OT
2009 San Jose L, 1-32010 Ruston W, 5-4 OT
2011 San Jose L, 0-2
South Alabama 2012
(Series tied 1-1)2004 Mobile L, 0-122011 Ruston W, 4-0
Southeastern Louisiana 2012
(Series tied 2-2)2004 Hammond L, 0-52006 Ruston W, 3-22007 Hammond L, 1-32011 Ruston W, 2-1
Southern(Tech leads series 2-0)2008 Baton Rouge W, 7-02009 Ruston W, 6-0
Southern Mississippi 2012
(So. Miss leads series 1-0-1)2006 Hattiesburg L, 0-42011 Hattiesburg T, 0-0 2OT
Stephen F. Austin (SFA leads series 3-2-1)2005 Nacogdoches L, 0-22006 Ruston W, 2-12007 Nacogdoches L, 2-72008 Ruston W, 2-02010 Nacogdoches L, 1-22011 Ruston T, 1-1 2OT
Tennessee Tech (Tech leads series 1-0-1)2010 Cookeville W, 3-2 2OT
2011 Jacksonville T, 0-0 2OT
Texas State 2012
(Texas State leads series 2-1)2006 Nacogdoches L, 0-22010 Ruston W, 2-12011 San Marcos L, 0-1 OT
Texas Woman’s(Tech leads series 1-0)2008 Denton W, 2-0
Troy 2012
(Tech leads series 2-0)2008 Troy W, 1-02011 Ruston W, 1-0
Utah State 2012
(USU leads series 7-0)2005 Logan L, 0-22006 Ruston L, 1-22007 Logan L, 1-102008 Ruston L, 0-12009 Logan L, 1-22010 Ruston L, 0-12011 Logan L, 1-3
William Carey(Tech leads series 1-0)2005 Hattiesburg W, 8-0
WAC – Western Athletic Conference Tournament2012 – Opponent in 2012
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HONORS & AWARDS
LETTERWINNERS
WAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK2005 Emily Cleaveland (twice) Chrissy Haisler Savanna Russo2006 Denise Wilson2008 Cat Buchanan Scotti Culton Hikari Kurokawa Kat McCullough2009 Cat Buchanan Olivia Lukasewich Kat McCullough2010 Caitlin Updyke Rachel King Kiva Gresham Taylor Dennis2011 Caitlin Updyke (twice)
LSWA ALL-LOUISIANA2005 Emily Cleaveland – First Team – Freshman of the Year Savanna Russo – Honorable Mention2007 Kiva Gresham – Honorable Mention2008 Brittany Davis Olivia Lukasewich – Honorable Mention2009 Kiva Gresham Rachel King2010 Kiva Gresham Rachel King Scotti Culton – Honorable Mention Taylor Dennis – Honorable Mention2011 Olivia Lukasewich – First Team
Scotti Culton – Honorable Mention Caitlin Updyke – Honorable Mention
ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT2007 Brittany Davis – NSCAA2008 Brittany Davis – NSCAA and ESPN The
Magazine Amy Wolsted - NSCAA2009 Rachel King – CoSIDA/ESPN The
Magazine2010 Kiva Gresham – CoSIDA/ESPN The
Magazine Rachel King – CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine2011 Olivia Lukasewich – CoSIDA/Capital One District VI
ACADEMIC ALL-WAC2005 Leslie Buck Sarah Chovanec Emily Cleaveland Brittany Davis Julie Hadzic Kat McCullough Savanna Russo Hayley Smith Laura Williamson Amy Wolsted
2006 Leslie Buck Emily Cleaveland Caitlin Crawford Brittany Davis Meagan Davis Ryan Haney Jill Medigovich Laura Williamson Amy Wolsted
2007 Brittany Davis Lindsey Gamill Tara Gavlak Kiva Gresham Brooke Lanie Alana Lum York Kat McCullough Jill Pinder Erika Rautio Laura Williamson
2008 Katlyn Bachan Cat Buchanan Scotti Culton Emily Cleaveland Brittany Davis Kiva Gresham Rachel King Hikari Kurokawa Brooke Lanie Olivia Lukasewich Kat McCullough Kristen Sevier Chelsea White Amy Wolsted
2009 Cat Buchanan Scotti Culton Kiva Gresham
Rachel King Hikari Kurokawa Olivia Lukasewich Kat McCullough Chelsea White
2010 Lindsay Brough Scotti Culton Taylor Dennis Mallory Feece Heather Fitzgerald Kiva Gresham Rachel King Olivia Lukasewich Mo Rockwell Mia Schorpp Caitlin Updyke Chelsea White
2011 Emily Brennan Lindsay Brough Scotti Culton Taylor Dennis Paige Dunn Rachel King Olivia Lukasewich Amy Quintana Mo Rockwell Mia Schorpp Caitlin Updyke Chelsea White
ALL-WAC2010 Scotti Culton – First Team Rachel King – Second Team Kiva Gresham – SecondTeam
Utibe Akpaninyie (2006)Katlyn Bachan (2007-08)Jade Berbert (2004)Jean Bernard (2008)Kodi Bethay (2005)emily Brennan (2010, 11)Lindsay Brough (2009, 10, 11)Cat Buchanan (2008, 09, 10, 11)Leslie Buck (2005, 06, 07, 08)Sarah Chovanec (2005, 06)Emily Cleaveland (2005, 06, 08)Keona Collins (2004)Alysson Combest (2007)Finola Corley (2011)Caitlin Crawford (2005, 06, 07)Megan Cuevas (2004)Scotti Culton (2008, 09, 10, 11)Brittany Davis (2005, 06, 07, 08)Meagan Davis (2005)Taylor Dennis (2010, 11)Aly Dicker (2009)Nicole Didier (2005, 06, 07)Paige Dunn (2010, 11)Abigail Edwards (2009)Mallory Feece (2009, 10)Heather Fitzgerald (2009, 10)Laura Franklin (2004)Lindsey Gamill (2007)
Katy Garrison (2005)Tara Gavlak (2006, 07)Kiva Gresham (2007, 08, 09, 10)Julie Hadzic (2004, 05)Chrissy Haisler (2005)Ryan Haney (2006, 07)Brittany Harbaugh (2010)LaShaundra Hildreth (2004)Brook Kelly (2005, 06)Natalie Kelly (2011)Rachel King (2008, 09, 10, 11)Hikari Kurokawa (2008, 09)Brooke Lanie (2007, 08)Whitney Lanie (2007, 08)Abbie Lever (2009)Lucy Locker (2004)Olivia Lukasewich (2008, 09, 10, 11)Alana Lum York (2007)Morgan Majors (2004)April Manint (2004)Kat McCullough (2005, 07, 08, 09)Jill Medigovich (2006)Taylor Meyers (2009)Bethany Michiels (2004)Kate Murphy (2004)Candace Novack (2005, 06, 07)Mirna Perez (2004)Katherine Peters (2005)
Jill Pinder (2007)Stephany Puno (2004)Amy Quintana (2008, 09, 10, 11)Erika Rautio (2007)Alex Reinhart (2005)Mo Rockwell (2009, 10, 11)Savanna Russo (2005, 06)Mia Schorpp (2010, 11)Abby Sentz (2011)Kristen Sevier (2008)Hayley Smith (2005)Chinaka Springer (2007)Caitlin Updyke (2010, 11)Kacee Voldness (2009-10)Meredith VonBeiberstein (2004)Kristina Weil (2004)Chelsea White (2008, 09, 10, 11)Laura Williamson (2004, 05, 06, 07)Denise Wilson (2005, 06, 07, 08)Amy Wolsted (2005, 06, 07, 08)
Bold indicates current player
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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS A number of student-athletes attend Louisiana Tech as a resultof endowed athletic scholarships, which have been established as ameans of supporting intercollegiate athletics. Tech athletics would like to thank and recognize the followingindividuals who have established scholarships to benefit athletics or
in whose honor or memory a scholarship has been established. Thefinancial boost provided by these endowed scholarships is critical tomaintaining a successful athletics program.
Shannon Babineaux
Leon Barmore
Leamon Best
Terry Bradshaw
Dr. Billy Bundrick
John Cassibry
Tommy JoeEagles
Hoss Garrett
Bob & Brenda Haley
Robert Hayes, Jr.
Mrs. JeanetteHinckley
Justin Hinckley
Dr. Guthrie Jarrell
Maxie Lambright
Karl Malone
Robert “Bob”May
Virginia LomaxMarbury
William ArdisMarbury, Jr.
James RobertMichael
Jimmy Mize
Jackie Moreland
Pat Patterson
Jim Rivers
Mike Sorenson
Wayne Smith
Matt Stover
W.H. “Eva” Talbot
Mrs. Leu Wilder
Dr. William M.Wilder
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CharterAPi Group, Inc.
Argent Financial Group
Community Trust Bank
Mr. Russell A. Friedrich
and Dr. Marsha Friedrich
Mr. Clint J. Gebhardt
Justin and Jeanette Hinckley
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Love III
Dave and Jane Matthiesen
Mr. Johnny Maxwell
Mrs. Mildred T. McGehee
Dr. Douglas L. McGuire
Coach and Mrs. James W. Mize
National Jewelry Company, Inc.
Gary and Rachel Patterson
Progressive Bank
Ms. Deborah D. Rivers
Mr. Steven W. Robinson and Mrs.
Elizabeth Gillis-Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shealy
Mr. Richard H. Shirley Jr.
Tom and Gayle Singletary
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Slack Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Manco L. Snapp Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert E. “Bud” Storer
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy L. Terrill
Mr. Joel T. Trammell
Perry and Ellen Watson
Dr. and Mrs. William M. Wilder
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Youngblood
PresidentMr. and Mrs. Robert R. Aillet
John and JoAnn Allen
Eddie and Rhonda Anglin
Bob and Marcia Basinger
Mr. Vince “Mike” Biondo
Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Byrd Jr.
Mr. Randall V. Childress
Warren and Dottie Daniel
Fred and Pamela Dean
Mr. and Mrs. Terry O. Ewing
Wayne and Carolyn Fleming
Genesis Crude Oil, L.P.
Dr. and Mrs. James D. Green
Dr. and Mrs. Marvin T. Green Jr.
Mr. Robert B. Grimes
Dr. and Mrs. Leslie K. Guice
Jeff and Pam Hawley
Nathan and Alicia Hendricks
Mr. Jerry L. Hudson
Gene and Lynda Land
Mr. and Mrs. John E. McKinney
Mr. Lomax B. Napper
Phillip and Melanie Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Phillips
Michael D. and Kelly Quarles
Mr. Robert N. Renicker
Chris and Anne Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. W. Bradford Rockwell
Skip and Carolyn Russell
Ted and Lynn Sanderlin
Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith Jr.
Terry and Lou Snook
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Spruell
Mr. Joel G. Taylor
Mrs. Lou K. Taylor
Mr. Steven M. Thurmon
Mr. Charles G. Tullis
Dr. and Mrs. Simeon H. Wall
Michael and Karlin Young
DirectorD. J. and Sandy Allen
Joe and Candee Anderson
Mr. Jack E. Armstrong
Charles and Carolyn Ashley
Mr. William C. Bailey Jr.
Ronnie and Renee’ Barnett
Mr. John B. Barr
Don and Kay Baxter
Dr. Major E. Blair
Blessey Marine Services, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Carrol W. Cochran
Mr. and Mrs. Nolan B. Coleman
John and Margaret Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Cowan
Mr. Charles G. Coyle
Travis and Kitty DeFreese
Delek Marketing & Supply
Mike and Rebecca DiCarlo
Brennan and Rhonda Easley
Jack and Coni Fisher
Mrs. Mary M. Green
Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin P. Haley
Mr. Gregory G. Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy M. Harrison
Hercules Transport, Inc.
Ms. Roberta Green Hinton
Larry and Gail Hobbs
Robert E Holladay IV, M.D.
Mayor and Mrs. Dan Hollingsworth
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hoogland
Mrs. Melba J. Jones
Jared and Heather Lee
Louisiana Cat
Rusty and Danna Mabry
Mr. O. Landon Miles III
Clay and Laurie Mitchell
Mr. Scott B. Moreland
Glenn and Kitty Murphy
Dr. and Mrs. C. Lawrence Neal
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
Dr. and Mrs. Virgil Orr
Wayne and Glenda Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Paschal
Ken and Claudia Prather
John and Stacee Priddy
Stanley and Judy Read
Mrs. Caroline W. Reaves
David and Emily Rentrop
Mr. and Mrs. Colin K. Ringle
River Region Health System
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Roberson Jr.
Doug and Susan Rogers
Ruston Lincoln CVB
Mr. and Mrs. O. Leo Sanford
Chris and Laurie Anne Scott
Andy and Kathy Shealy
Mickey and Patty Slaughter
Drs. Tommy and Nancy Smith
Lt. Col. Richard D. Snook
Mr. Patrick J. Spell
Ms. Corre A. Stegall
Mr. Terry L. Traylor
Bruce and Debbie Van De Velde
Wal-Mart Store #23
Ken and Dawn Ward
Tucker and Jane Watts
Ray and Kim Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Wilson
Mr. Thomas B. Wilson Jr.
Ernest and Andrea Young
LTAC - Director
Special thanks to thesepremier-level LTAC memberswho through their generoussupport elevate Tech Athletics.
*membership as of August 16, 2012
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Team Tech 100 is a select group of supporters dedicated to changing the landscape of Louisiana Tech Athletics. A four-year financial commitment by these individuals and busi-nesses allows Tech Athletics to make significant investments that directly impact winning. For complete information on becoming a part of Team Tech 100, please call Adam McGuirt at 318.255.7950.
Bill Baldwin
George & Jean Baldwin
Jim & Dana Bernhard
Terry Bradshaw
Dr. William Bundrick
James Davison
Steve Davison
Todd Davison
Roy & Happi Dowling
Terry & Donna Ewing
Dr. R. Guthrie Jarrell
Volvo Rents
MikeMcCallister
Billy & Millicent McConnell
Dan & Linda Reneau
John Rogers
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DR. DAN RENEAU University President
For over half a century, President Dan Reneau and Louisi-ana Tech University have shared a reputation for higher educa-tion excellence, leadership and performance that is unrivaled anywhere in the State of Louisiana. With a passion for service and a commitment to his University and its constituents, Dr. Reneau has become one of the most respected and admired educational leaders in the history of Louisiana higher educa-tion.
Dr. Reneau’s many accomplishments at Louisiana Tech began with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in 1963. He also earned a master’s degree from Tech in chemi-cal engineering in 1964, followed by a doctorate from Clemson University in 1966. Dr. Reneau returned to Louisiana Tech in 1967 as an assistant professor of chemical engineering and quickly distinguished himself as a scholar and researcher. He has published over 80 technical papers in books and journals, edited five books, and attended over 100 international meet-ings and conferences.
In 1972, Dr. Reneau was responsible for establishing Louisiana Tech’s Biomedical Engineering Department – one of the first of its kind in the United States. The department and its undergraduate curriculum became only the fifth program accredited in the nation. The Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. program was later awarded a Commendation of Excellence by the Louisiana Board of Regents.
Dr. Reneau’s continued vision and leadership resulted in his appointment as Louisiana Tech’s Vice President of Academ-ic Affairs in 1980. In this capacity, he served as chief academic officer to some 400 faculty housed in six colleges and three professional schools, offering 160 different degree programs. During his tenure, every major program with an accrediting agency was awarded accreditation. He was also instrumental in establishing Louisiana Tech’s Center for Biomedical Engi-neering and Rehabilitation Science.
On February 20, 1987, the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities selected Dr. Reneau as the 13th President of Louisiana Tech University.
While accomplishments have been many during Dr. Reneau’s tenure as President of Louisiana Tech, some of the most notable include the implementation of selective admis-sions, achievement of Division I-A football status, establish-ment of the Institute for Micromanufacturing (IfM), construc-tion of a new state-of-the-art Biomedical Engineering facility, attainment of the Carnegie Research University/High Research Activity classification, and the establishment of a 50-acre re-search park between the Tech campus and downtown Ruston called Enterprise Campus.
In 1995, Dr. Reneau was awarded the Distinguished Arthur T. Prescott Professorship in Engineering. In 1999, the Clemson Alumni Association, in conjunction with Clemson University, installed Dr. Reneau as an inaugural Alumni Fel-low of the University. The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering selected Dr. Reneau as a 2000 AIMBE
Fellow. In 2002, he was awarded the Newell Perry Award by the National Federation of the Blind – the highest honor that is given by the National Federation of the Blind.
In recent years, Dr. Reneau has led Louisiana Tech to the University of Louisiana System’s (ULS) highest graduation rate, highest retention rate, highest average freshman ACT score, and fastest time-to-completion rate for first-time baccalaure-ates as well as achieving record graduate enrollment and doctoral graduates.
Dr. Reneau has led Louisiana Tech a Tier One “National University” ranking by U.S. News & World Report, as well as a designation as an SREB Doctoral Four-Year 2 Research University, a Carnegie Foundation Research University with High Research Activity (RU/H), and a “statewide university” as defined by the Louisiana Board of Regents.
Louisiana Tech has been ranked in the nation’s top ten for graduating students with the least amount of debt for three consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report (2010, 2011 and 2012) and was the highest ranked Louisiana public university in mid-career median pay for graduates, according to PayScale.com (2010). Tech was also north Louisiana’s only public university to make the 2010 President’s Higher Educa-tion Community Service Honor Roll.
As he enters his 26th year as Louisiana Tech President, Dr. Dan Reneau continues to share his vision for moving Louisiana Tech forward and strengthen his commitment to serving the students and alumni of his University. Through Dr. Reneau’s leadership, Louisiana Tech University has transformed itself from an aspiring regional university into one of the state’s pre-mier research institutions.
Dr. Reneau is a native of Woodville, Mississippi and is married to the former Linda Digby of Bernice, whom he met as a student at Louisiana Tech. They have two children, John and Dana, who are also both Louisiana Tech alumni. John currently lives in Las Vegas and Dana lives in Baton Rouge with her hus-band, Jim Bernhard, and their two sons, Michael and Ben.
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BRuCE VAN DE VELDE Director of Athletics
Joining Louisianan Tech University in the spring of 2008, Bruce Van De Velde became director of athletics on March 1, 2010 after serving as deputy director of athletics. During his initial months as director of athlet-ics, Van De Velde led a national search and hired 2011 WAC Coach of Year Sonny Dykes. Van De Velde also initiated the largest fundraising cam-paign in athletic department history in the Quest for Excellence, a $20 million initiative to raise private donations to enhance athletic facilities.
A veteran administrator Van De Velde has a track record of operating programs with integrity and with the student athlete as the top priority. As director of athletics at three NCAA Division I institutions, those pro-grams have achieved no major rule infractions. This past season Louisi-ana Tech student athletes achieved their highest graduation success rate in University history. With Louisiana Tech’s invitation to join Conference USA in 2013 Van De Velde and his administrative team have Louisiana Tech poised to reach its highest level of achievement.
“This is the dawn of a new era for Louisiana Tech University and a goal we have worked very hard over the past several years to achieve,” said Tech President Dan Reneau. “I want to publically acknowledge the efforts of Bruce Van De Velde and his team, who were instrumental in telling our story and promoting our vision for the future of Louisiana Tech Athletics.”
Van De Velde has more than two decades of experience at the Di-vision I level as a senior administrator including the University of Okla-homa, University of Missouri, Kansas State University and Utah State University. Van De Velde also has a thorough understanding of coaches and the needs of student athletes having served as an educator and coach early in his career.
On the forefront of national service to intercollegiate athletics Van De Velde has served on numerous NCAA cabinets and committees in-cluding NCAA Football Issues Committee, NCAA Championship and Competition Cabinet and the Division IA Athletic Directors Executive Committee. During his tenure in the Big XII Conference he served on the Television Committee and the Conference Bowl Committee.
“It is an honor to be the director of athletics at Louisiana Tech Uni-versity,” Van De Velde said. “Our vision is to build a program to a level where we can be associated with universities that aspire to academic and athletic excellence at the highest level.”
During his tenure Van De Velde has been instrumental in a number of accomplishments that have helped further the advancement of the University’s athletic department, including: * Leadership and strategic direction for Loui-siana Tech’s invitation and transition to Confer-ence USA from the Western Athletic Confer-ence. * Developed and implemented the largest fund raising campaign in athletic department history. Quest for Excellence: The Campaign for Tech Athletics is a $20 million campaign to upgrade athletic facilities. * Reorganized annual giving program doubling the number of donors and increasing annual contributions to the program 140 percent; in-creased total contributions to intercollegiate athletics from $1.6 million in 2008 to $6 million in 2012. * Hired head football coach Sonny Dykes and head men’s basketball coach Michael White. * Upgraded ticket operations improving cus-tomer service, marketing by ecommerce and out bound sales capabilities by partnering with Ticketmaster and the Aspire Group and estab-lished a new record for football season ticket sales.
* Student-athlete graduate success rate of 71 percent in 2011 was the highest in the history of the university and one of the top graduation rates in the nation. All 16 sports programs were APR penalty free and eight programs achieved their highest APR in school history.
In 2010, the Louisiana Tech athletic department was recognized na-tionally with the PRISM Award for excellence in athletics management under Van De Velde’s leadership. The athletic department was also hon-ored with the Excellence in Management Cup by Texas A&M University for three consecutive years and won the NCAA Pack the House for the Western Athletic Conference five consecutive years for its marketing and promotions efforts for women’s basketball.
Tech has also seen plenty of competitive success since Van De Vel-de’s arrival at Tech as the Bulldog football team captured the 2011 WAC championship and participated in the Poinsettia Bowl against 15th ranked TCU. The Bulldogs also captured its first bowl victory in more than 30 years with the 2008 Independence Bowl win over Northern Illinois.
The Lady Techster basketball team won the 2009 and 2011 regular season Western Athletic Conference titles, and the 2010 WAC Tourna-ment title while the women’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams won the 2009, 2010 and 2011 league titles.
The Bulldog basketball team under the direction of first-year coach Mike White advanced to the program’s first ever WAC Tournament title game in 2011, defeating defending WAC Tournament champion Utah State and regular season WAC champion Nevada along the way.
Numerous individual success stories have also occurred under his leadership including sprinter Antoinette Cobb earning the 2010 Honda Inspiration Award and catcher Clint Ewing becoming a finalist for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award for their work both on the field of comple-tion and in the classroom. In 2011, track star Chelsea Hayes earned the WAC’s Joe Kearney Award while shattering numerous school records and qualified for the United States Olympic team in the long jump.
Prior to Louisiana Tech Van De Velde who has an extensive back-ground in higher education fund raising served as a development consul-tant at the University of Missouri during their $100 million campaign and as Director of Athletics at Iowa State University.
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Van De Velde’s tenure at Iowa State University included an unprec-edented five bowl appearances in six years and the highest national AP football poll ranking (9th) in school history. Iowa State’s 2001 average football attendance of 45,172 reached its highest watermark in 18 years.
In 2002 and 2003, total football attendance exceeded 300,000; the most at ISU in two decades. The emergence of the Cyclone football pro-gram on a national stage with Van De Velde at the department helm was affirmed in 2002 when Iowa State was chosen to play No. 1 Florida State University in the Eddie Robinson Classic.
During Van De Velde’s tenure at Iowa State, the men’s and women’s basketball teams won Big XII conference championships and participat-ed in the 2001, 2002 and 2005 NCAA basketball tournaments.
Van De Velde, with a track record for generating revenue, increased the total annual operating revenues for the Cyclone athletic department from $19.6 million to $30 million dollars over a five year period. Revenue generated from fundraising, ticket sales, marketing and corporate spon-sorships, licensing, radio and television reached all-time highs during his tenure.
In 2005, total fundraising increased from $4.85 million to $8.6 mil-lion and the annual giving achieved the highest membership total in its history with more than 6,000 donors participating and a record $4 mil-lion dollars in annual contributions. Under Van De Velde’s leadership, over 1,500 new donors joined the National Cyclone Club.
Including capital project gifts, scholarship endowments and annual contributions, over $35 million dollars was raised during his tenure.
Iowa State’s graduation rate of 89 percent for student-athletes who complete their eligibility was second in the Big XII Conference, and grad-uation rates for minority student-athletes more than tripled during Van De Velde’s tenure.
In 2004-05, Iowa State was one of eight universities nationally to have its football team win a bowl game and have its men and women’s basketball teams participate in the NCAA tournament. The Sporting News in 2001 rated Iowa State as the seventh best athletic program among more than 115 NCAA Division I-A programs nationally. The rank-ing considered competitive success, graduation rates, fan support and NCAA compliance to determine national rank.
During his time as athletic director at Utah State University, Van De Velde made his mark by hiring Stew Morrill as the head men’s basketball coach. Morrill has guided Utah State to nine straight postseason tourna-ments and is the most successful coach in the history of the Utah State program.
While serving as the associate athletic director for football opera-tions under legendary head coach Bill Snyder at Kansas State University, Van De Velde was part of the resurrection of Wildcat football in Manhat-tan as the program became a national power participating in five bowl games. Van De Velde was recipient of the Admiral U.S. Grant Sharp Award at the 1997 Holiday Bowl for his contributions to the Kansas State football team when the nationally ranked Wildcats finished with a 10-2 record.
As the senior associate athletic for external affairs at the Univer-sity of Oklahoma, Van De Velde served as a senior administrator for the athletic department and oversaw the areas of fundraising, marketing, corporate sponsorships, ticket sales, media relations and licensing. Van De Velde managed units that generated in excess of $35 million in an-nual revenues. Van De Velde directed the Campaign for Sooner Sports, a $100 million dollar capital campaign to fund facility improvements and scholarships.
As associate athletic director for development at the University of Missouri, Van De Velde supervised a $50 million dollar capital campaign for facility improvements for the Sports Park at MU.
Van De Velde received the General Robert Neyland Award from the National Football Foundation in 2005 for his service and contributions as an athletic director. Van De Velde currently serves on the 1A Athletic Directors Association Executive Committee and on the NCAA Football Issues Committee.
He and his wife Debbie, who is an Kansas State alum and who serves as the development officer in the LA Tech College of Business, are the proud parents of 12-year-old daughter, Ashley who is entering the sixth grade.
MARY KAY HUNGATEDeputy Athletics Director/
Senior Woman Administrator
Deputy Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator Mary Kay Hungate enters her 28th year as a member of the Louisiana Tech Athletics Department and has proven to be an integral part in the emergence of the University’s programs on the playing fields and in the classroom.
Not only does Hungate serve as the sports administrator for men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer, softball, women’s tennis, women’s bowl-ing and women’s volleyball, but she is also in charge of NCAA compliance for all of the university’s 16 NCAA sanctioned pro-grams.
As one of the top two ranking administrators in the Tech Athletics Department, Hungate is part of a senior staff that was instrumental in helping the University earn an invitation to join Conference USA starting July 1, 2013.
In addition, Hungate and the current senior staff has also garnered a number of national awards, including the 2010 Turnkey PRISM Award - which recognizes colleges for managerial excellence across four areas: marketing/branding; fan development; community relations; and cus-tomer/client service.
The Tech athletics department has also finished in the Top 10 three of the past four years in the Excellence in Management Cup, which rec-ognizes the most efficient athletic departments in the nation.
Hungate serves a vital role in the hiring of coaches. Hungate proved instrumental in the decision by former Tech Kodak All-American and WNBA All-Star Teresa Weatherspoon - who played for Hungate in the late-80s - to return to Louisiana Tech in June of 2008. Weatherspoon was promoted to head coach in February of 2009 where she has led the pro-gram to a trifecta of Western Athletic Conference titles and two straight NCAA Tournament appearances.
She also served as the point person in the hiring process of head women’s soccer coach Kevin Sherry. Sherry led the Lady Techster soccer team to four straight winning seasons (the first ones in program history), the program’s first ever WAC victories and its first appearance in the WAC Tournament in 2010.
Another of Hungate’s responsibilities includes overseeing the ac-ademic side of the Tech athletics department, another area which has improved drastically as proven by the fact LA Tech’s graduation rate con-tinues to be one of the highest in the state (Federal Graduation Report).
This past year Tech student-athletes boasted an all-time high 72 percent four-year graduation success rate while a total of 92 student-athletes earned Academic All-WAC accolades. Tech football was recog-nized nationally with the Academic Achievement Award presented by the American Football Coaches Association while the Bulldog golf team earned an NCAA Public Recognition Award.
For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana Tech saw impressive im-provements in the majority of its Academic Progress Rates (APR) as all 16 of its NCAA sanctioned programs are penalty free for the second consecutive year. Louisiana Tech saw nine of its programs record their highest multi-year APR scores ever while five registered their highest single year APR score ever. Four of the programs also earned a perfect 1,000 score on the single year rate.
Hungate also plays an important role in LA Tech’s NCAA Certification process. As a member of the Steering Committee and the liaison be-tween the athletic department and the University’s Self Study Commit-tees, she provides the information needed for the committees to write their reports. In 2006, LA Tech completed its second NCAA Certification cycle and once again was certified without conditions.
Hungate joined the Louisiana Tech staff in 1985 as an assistant women’s basketball coach and remained in that role for five years. Dur-ing that time, the Lady Techsters participated in four Final Fours and won the NCAA National Championship in 1988.
In 1990, Hungate made a move out of coaching and became as-
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sistant athletics director for academics and compliance as well as senior woman administrator. One of Hungate’s early accomplishments as assis-tant director of athletics was the creation of the Louisiana Tech Athletic Academic Center program.
Hungate has served terms on the NCAA Division I Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet, the NCAA Division I Interpretations/Leg-islative Review Subcommittee, the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators Wade Trophy Selection Committee and as an NCAA Peer Reviewer. She has also served on the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Issues Committee since 2004.
She currently serves on the Western Athletic Conference Council, the Conferences’ Legislative Review Committee, the Finance Commit-tee and the Code Book Committee. In addition, along with Athletics Di-rector Bruce Van De Velde, she represents the athletics department as an ex-officio member of the LA Tech Athletics Council.
Hungate’s professional career began as Women’s Sports Coordina-tor and head volleyball, head basketball and head softball coach at Illinois’ Carl Sandburg Junior College. She spent four seasons at the college where she guided the basketball team to a mark of 80-22 which included an 11th place finish in the 1976 NJCAA national tournament.
In 1978 Hungate took over the head coaching position at Richwoods High School in Peoria, Ill., and quickly compiled one of the top prep coach-ing records in the nation.
During her seven seasons at Richwoods High School, Hungate’s team ran up an impressive record of 195-13, including a state-record 63 consecutive victories. Hungate was named the National Coach of the Year by USA Today in 1985. Before coming to Louisiana Tech, Hungate amassed a career coaching record of 275-35.
JAMES LIBERATOS
Faculty Athletics Representative
Dr. James Liberatos enters his 15th year as faculty athletics representative for Lou-isiana Tech University.
Since arriving at Tech in 1989, Lib-eratos has been responsible for so much more than just molding young minds as a professor of biology. In 1996, he was named a member of the Louisiana Tech Athletics Council and in 1998 was elevat-ed to chair of the council. Also in 1998, Liberatos started serving as chair of the Louisiana Tech Athletics Hall of Fame.
As faculty representative, Liberatos has been designated by the university to serve as a liaison between the institution
and the athletics department, and also as a representative of the insti-tution in conference and NCAA affairs. He does so to ensure that the academic institution establishes and maintains the appropriate balance between academics and intercollegiate athletics.
In 2002, Liberatos gained even more responsibilities as he was named dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences.
A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Liberatos earned a bach-elor of science in biology from the College of Charleston in 1980. He continued his education at Florida State University earning a master’s in science in 1982 and a PHD in biology in 1986.
Liberatos is an avid swimmer who also enjoys fishing. He and his wife Beth have been married since 1988 and have two sons, Jim and Nicholas who both attend Louisiana Tech.
LEAH BEASLEY
Associate A.D./Marketing and Game Management
Leah Beasley enters her eighth year as a member of the Louisiana Tech athlet-ics department staff, including her first as associate athletics director in charge of marketing and game management.
Beasley has spent the past six years as the assistant athletics director but re-ceived a title promotion this past summer.
Some of Beasley’s responsibilities include game management supervision, coordinating the booking of many of the halftime activities for Tech home events, serving as the main liaison between the Tech athletics department and the Tech student body and faculty and staff, as well
as working closely with many of the coaches for marketing ideas for their programs.
During her time at Louisiana Tech, Beasley has proven her merit as she has been directly and indirectly associated with numerous depart-ment awards.
Since its inception by the NCAA in 2007, Beasley has taken the lead on Louisiana Tech’s participation in the NCAA’s Pack the House Challenge - a marketing promotion geared towards increasing the awareness of women’s basketball across the country.
Beasley’s creative marketing campaigns have helped LA Tech earn the top spot among the Western Athletic Conference schools for five straight years, making it the only program in the country to win it every time for their respective league.
Her 2010 NCAA Pack the House marketing campaign of “Cage the Tigers” won the bronze award given out by NACDA for the Best Single Day Attendance Promotion.
The past two years, Beasley’s 2011 NCAA Pack the House market-ing campaign of “FAIR-well Fresno” and “FAIR-well Fresno State: The Re-match” drew crowds of more than 7,000 fans to the Thomas Assembly Center as promotions included a real live Fair with carnival rides and food outside the Thomas Assembly Center.
Beasley has also been a part of a staff at LA Tech that has been in-strumental in garnering a number of national awards, including the 2010 Turnkey PRISM Award - which recognizes colleges for managerial excel-lence across four areas: marketing/branding; fan development; commu-nity relations; and customer/client service.
The Tech Athletics Department has also finished in the Top 10 the past three years in the Excellence in Management Cup, which recog-nizes the most efficient athletic departments in the nation.
Beasley also served as the athletic department’s point person for Bulldogs Tackling Breast Cancer, a fundraiser started by Dr. Allison Dool-ey, wife of former LA Tech AD and head football coach Derek Dooley in 2007. During its five years, this fundraising campaign raised more than $50,000 for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Foundation in north-east Louisiana.
This past year, Beasley was instrumental in the inaugural Wiggin’ Out Dinner as Tech Athletics teamed up with the Northern Louisiana Medical Center and The Minute Magazine to raise money for the battle against breast cancer. The event, held in conjunction with the Bulldogs Tackling Breast Cancer initiative, helped raise funds for women across northern Louisiana unable to purchase wigs while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments.
Beasley also serves on several campus and conference commit-tees, including the WAC’s Championships Committee and Game Man-agement Committee, and the University’s Marketing Advisory Board, Spirit Squad Committee and Traditions Committee. She is also the WAC’s representative to NACMA.
Beasley lettered for four years at Louisiana Tech as an outfielder on the Lady Techster softball team, earning Academic all-WAC honors every season and earning all-America Scholar Athlete awards two seasons.
The Ruston native earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing in May of 2005 and her master’s degree in marketing in August 2006.
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MALCOLM BUTLER
Associate A.D./Media Relations
Malcolm Butler begins his 14th year in the Louisiana Tech Athletics Depart-ment, his sixth as the associate athletic director in charge of media relations.
A 1994 graduate of the Louisiana Tech journalism department, Butler joined the athletic department in July of 1999 as the assistant athletic media relations director.
Butler was then promoted to director four months later and served in that ca-pacity until the fall of 2007 when he was promoted to associate athletic director.
The Ruston native is in charge of me-dia relations for women’s basketball, soft-
ball and men’s golf and also serves as the secondary contact for football while overseeing the daily operations for the entire department.
During his time at Louisiana Tech, Butler has been instrumental in promoting numerous high-profile student-athletes. He has also worked closely with a number of highly-successful head coaches, including 4-time Hall of Famer Leon Barmore, current Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley and current Lady Techster women’s basketball coach Teresa Weatherspoon.
Over the course of his tenure, Louisiana Tech’s Media Relations De-partment has proven to be one of the best in the state of Louisiana. Over the past 11 years, members of the Tech media relations department have won a total of 37 awards at the annual Louisiana Sports Writers Associa-tion (LSWA) state SID contest -- the second most behind only LSU.
During that same period of time, Butler has garnered 24 of those awards which is second most among all state SIDs behind only LSU As-sociate Athletics Director Michael Bonnette (26).
Butler is part of a senior staff at LA Tech that has been instrumen-tal in garnering a number of national awards, including the 2010 Turnkey PRISM Award - which recognizes colleges for managerial excellence across four areas: marketing/branding; fan development; community re-lations; and customer/client service.
The Tech athletics department has also finished in the Top 10 three of the past four years in the Excellence in Management Cup, which rec-ognizes the most efficient athletic departments in the nation.
He was instrumental in the forming the partnership between Loui-siana Tech and CBS College Sports in the fall of 2007 in the redesign and hosting of the athletic departments website, www.latechsports.com. The website has undergone two redesigns since the inaugural release.
As part of the agreement with CBS College Sports, a new web-streaming platform - LA Tech All-Access was created - which allows fans from all over the world to watch live streams of almost all of the univer-sity’s home athletic events. LA Tech All-Access annually streams more than 125 live events.
Butler has served as the host media coordinator for three NCAA Women’s Basketball First- and Second-Round sites hosted by Louisiana Tech (2000, 2001 and 2003) while also serving as the host media coor-dinator for the 2008 WAC Baseball Championships hosted by Louisiana Tech at J.C. Love Field in Ruston.
In addition to his media relations responsibilities, Butler has served as the radio broadcaster for the nationally-prominent Louisiana Tech Lady Techster basketball team for the past 13 years, including the past 12 as the play-by-play announcer.
During that time, he has broadcast more than 350 women’s basket-ball games - including 15 NCAA Tournament games. He has also broad-cast in excess of 100 softball games, including four in the 2008 NCAA Tournament, and served as the color commentator on numerous Bulldog football and basketball broadcasts. Butler is the host of Inside Tech Bas-ketball with Teresa Weatherspoon, a 30-minute radio show.
Butler implemented a fundraising campaign for his department in the fall of 2007 and since that time it has raised over $30,000, which has been used to purchase additional equipment, software and other essen-tials within the media relations department.
He is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA), United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) and Football Writers As-sociation of America (FWAA).
MARIE GILBERT
Associate A.D./Chief Financial Officer
Marie Gilbert enters her 28th year at Louisiana Tech and her fifth as associate athletics director and chief financial officer in the athletics department.
Gilbert is responsible for the day-to-day business operations of the athletic department, including overseeing the indi-vidual budgets for 16 varsity sports, moni-toring athletic funds of the Louisiana Tech Athletic Foundation, serving as liaison with the university’s business offices and supervising the athletic ticket office.
She is part of a senior staff at LA Tech that was instrumental in the University’s invitation to join Conference USA starting
July 1, 2013. She has also been actively involved in numerous initiatives to enhance the athletics department, including signing new agreements with companies such as Learfield, the Aspire Group, Ticketmaster and Pepsi.
The hard work and vision of that same senior staff has led to numer-ous national awards, including the 2010 Turnkey PRISM Award - which recognizes colleges for managerial excellence across four areas: mar-keting/branding; fan development; community relations; and customer/client service.
The Tech Athletics Department has also finished in the Top 10 three of the past four years in the Excellence in Management Cup, which rec-ognizes the most efficient athletic departments in the nation.
Gilbert previously served as the budget manager for the College of Engineering for six years where she had similar duties. She was also in the College of Liberal Arts as the dean’s assistant handling day-to-day business in the office while working with budget planning for the year.
In 2002, she received the Distinctive Professional Performance and Conduct Award from the Institute of Micromanufacturing at Louisiana Tech.
Gilbert has earned two degrees from Louisiana Tech University and completed a master’s certificate in technical writing.
She is a current member of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA). She is also actively involved in the American Cancer Society and serves as the chair for the Relay for Life Luminaria Service. She is on the Executive Committee for the ACS Relay for Life in Lincoln Parish and serves as the budget manager for the Relay.
Gilbert and her husband, Tim, reside in Bossier with their four dogs.
BRIAN WHITE
Associate A.D./External Affairs
Brian White enters his first season at Louisiana Tech as associate athletic director for external affairs.
White works closely with the unit heads of development, market-ing, media relations and the ticket office coordinating all external affairs for the department. White supervises the sports of men’s golf and base-ball and assists the athletic director in football administration and sched-uling.
White also coordinates all activities for the department with mul-timedia rights holder Learfield and Louisiana Tech Sports Properties as well as the Aspire Group for ticket sales.
Before coming to Louisiana Tech, White spent over three and a half
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years at IMG College (formerly ISP Sports) at the University of Arkansas (Razorback Sports Properties) and at the University of California Berkeley (Cal Sports Properties), initially as an account executive before be-ing promoted to a senior account execu-tive.
While at IMG College, White was charged with growing revenue through corporate sponsorship sales of multi-media assets. In his first year with Cal Sports Properties, White achieved a sales number equivalent to 275 percent of his personal sales goal. In both years at the University of Arkansas, White surpassed
his individual and property sales goals.While pursuing his undergraduate and graduate degrees, White
gained valuable experiences through various internships working for the IMG College Corporate Office, Ohio University Athletics, Arizona State University Athletics and the NCAA Headquarters.
He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2006 and a master’s in business administration from Ohio University in 2008.
White comes from a family entrenched in intercollegiate athletics. His father, Kevin, is director of athletics at Duke while his brother, Danny, is director of athletics at Buffalo. His brother, Michael, is the head men’s basketball coach at Louisiana Tech.
LISA MERRITT
Assistant A.D./Academic Affairs
Lisa Merritt enters her sixth year as a member of the Louisiana Tech Athletics Department serving as assistant athletics director for academics.
Merritt joined the athletics depart-ment after serving for 11 years in the LA Tech speech department with her hus-band Kevin where she taught speech classes while serving as an academic ad-visor for students majoring in speech com-munication.
She is a member of a senior staff at Tech that was instrumental in the Univer-sity receiving an invitation to join Confer-ence USA starting July 1, 2013.
Since joining the Tech athletics department, Merritt has helped the University’s student-athletes excel in the classroom as proven by the fact LA Tech’s graduation rate continues to be one of the highest in the state (Federal Graduation Report).
This past year Tech student-athletes boasted an all-time high 72 percent four-year graduation success rate while a total of 92 student-athletes earned Academic All-WAC accolades. Tech football was recog-nized nationally with the Academic Achievement Award presented by the American Football Coaches Association while the Bulldog golf team earned an NCAA Public Recognition Award.
For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana Tech saw impressive im-provements in the majority of its Academic Progress Rates (APR) as all 16 of its NCAA sanctioned programs are penalty free for the second consecutive year. Louisiana Tech saw nine of its programs record their highest multi-year APR scores ever while five registered their highest single year APR score ever. Four of the programs also earned a perfect 1,000 score on the single year rate.
Tech’s student-athletes also show incredible diversity when it comes to majors as each of the University’s five colleges and virtually ev-ery degree program on campus boast at least one Tech student-athlete.
In her current role, Merritt oversees the student-athletes’ academic progress and success while advising them regarding class schedules and degree plans, monitoring eligibility status and providing general aca-demic guidance.
Merritt also runs the athletic academic center, provides “Life Skills”
seminars for student-athletes, meets with prospective recruits, and serves as faculty advisor for SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Commit-tee).
SAAC is a pro-active group of student-athletes communicating views or comments on WAC and NCAA rules and governance, which helps to ensure academic and athletic excellence for all student-athletes. Members of SAAC are also active in various community service projects such as hosting an annual Halloween carnival as well as serving as greet-ers for the annual St. Jude’s Radiothon, participating in the Big Event, and supporting the WAC’s charity of choice.
Merritt oversees and reviews the advising process to ensure com-pliance with both university and NCAA policies and serves as a liaison between faculty and coaches, as well as speaks at “New Faculty Orien-tation” each fall and during the year to the University Senate. She also meets recruits and their families to describe the college experience and how it will affect the student-athlete.
Merritt earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics in 1991 and master’s in speech communication consultancy in 1994 both from Oklahoma State University.
She and her husband taught conversational English in Kyoto, Japan, for one year before coming to Louisiana Tech.
Outside of work, Merritt is a huge health and fitness buff who loves cycling (road and mountain), running and swimming. In 2002, Merritt and her husband completed the Florida Ironman Triathlon
Merritt and her husband Kevin reside in Ruston and have an eight-year old daughter named Maisie and toddler named Ivy.
DOuG SUTHERLAND
Assistant A.D./Ticket Operations
Doug Sutherland enters his first year as the assistant athletics director in charge of ticket operations at Louisiana Tech Uni-versity after joining the athletic depart-ment staff in July of 2012.
Sutherland brings a wealth of expe-rience to the position after spending the past nine years in a variety of ticketing roles at some of the top AQ programs in the country, including Florida, Ohio State, Miami and USF.
In addition to the normal day-to-day responsibilities of the ticket office, Suther-land will coordinate all marketing and sales efforts with The Aspire Group, will coor-
dinate game day staffing for ushers, ticket takers and sales staff, will oversee the Ticketmaster system, and will coordinate donor tickets and seating with the Foundation and LTAC. He will also work closely with the business office setting revenue goals and balancing accounts as well as overseeing the annual audit.
Sutherland comes to Ruston after spending more than two years at the University of Florida where he served as the student ticket supervi-sor before he was promoted to the assistant director of ticket operations. During his time in Gainesville, he oversaw the distribution and admin-istration of all UF student tickets, assisted in the daily management of ticket office operation including overseeing staff and creation of seasons/events in the Ticketmaster/Archtics system. He also supervised ticket op-erations for volleyball and lacrosse including NCAA post-season events and was a member of the Athletic Association’s Annual Plan Committee.
The Laurel, Delaware native also spent time as the director of ath-letic ticket operations at the University of Miami (2009) and as the assis-tant director of athletic ticket operations at USF (2007-09) during a time that saw football ticket revenues exceed its goal by $2 million dollars.
At Ohio State University he started as a sports programs associate in the ticket office in August of 2004 before being promoted to the assis-tant director of ticket operations less than a year later. Previous to Ohio State he had the opportunity to intern for the New Orleans Hornets and a year in the UCF ticket office (2003-2004) as an intern where he started his career in college athletics.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in forest resources and conserva-tion from Florida in 2001 and then earned a pair of master’s degrees in
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sports business management as well as business administration from UCF in 2004.
MASON ELLENBERGER
General Manager/LA Tech Sports Properties
Mason Ellenberger serves as Gener-al Manager for LA Tech Sports Properties, the Ruston-based entity designed to over-see all aspects of the 10-year partnership between the University and the collegiate marketer Learfield Sports.
At LA Tech, Ellenberger is respon-sible for spearheading all elements of the relationship between LA Tech and Learfield Sports, which was announced in late July 2008 and includes managing and selling multimedia and sponsorship rights for the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters.
Ellenberger is also responsible for all aspects of the LA Tech Sports Network which broadcasts over 250 Louisiana Tech
games, daily shows and coach’s shows throughout the year. During the 2009-10 athletic season, Ellenberger and his team at LA
Tech Sports Properties were recognized as the #1 new growth property in the Learfield Sports portfolio.
In Ellenberger’s previous role as the Team Sports Marketing Man-ager for Alltel Wireless, he led Alltel’s strategic team sports marketing efforts in the United States. He oversaw the national promotions and activation of the sponsorship stable owned by Alltel Wireless in the US including the professional and collegiate sponsorships.
Prior to his years at Alltel, Ellenberger spent the previous 13 years in strategic sales leadership, sports marketing and public relations roles in the telecommunications and entertainment industries.
The Birmingham, Ala. native has served on numerous endowment boards and board of directors for sports and education organizations including Pagnozzi Charities and the Arkansas Aeronautical Education Center.
He has been honored by White House Communications Agency for providing critical communications for the President of the Unites States and White House Staff. Ellenberger holds a BBA and MBA in Marketing both of which he graduated Summa cum Laude. Ellenberger is also an Eagle Scout and a long-time supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.
He is married to the former Wanda Jackson from Mobile, Ala., and the couple has two sons, James and Hunter and reside in Ruston.
RYAN GOTTLIEB
Manager/Aspire at Louisiana Tech
Ryan Gottlieb is entering his second year as the manager of the Aspire Group’s Louisiana Tech Fan Relationship Manage-ment Center (FRMC) which services Loui-siana Tech University Athletics.
Ryan’s responsibilities include over-seeing the FRMC, which is a third-party ticketing sales and service initiative whose primary objective is generating new ticket sales revenue and growth across all sec-tors, including full and partial season plans, group tickets, improved customer retention and ensuring excellent customer service.
Ryan joined the Aspire Group in the Georgia Tech FRMC in August of 2009 as a part-time sales consultant. By Thanksgiving of that year, the University of South Carolina graduate was
already among the leaders in Men’s Basketball Season ticket sales and was therefore promoted to a full-time position.
In March of 2010, the Atlanta native was promoted again, this time to a Senior Sales Consultant where he led GA Tech in new season ticket sales for 2010-11 Men’s Basketball as well as 2011 Football.
As one of the leaders at the GA Tech Center from 2009-2011, Got-tlieb played an integral role in hiring, training and mentoring numerous team members, while maintaining his “top of the board” sales produc-tivity.
ADAM McGUIRT
Director of Athletic Advancement
Adam McGuirt enters his sixth year with the Louisiana Tech Athletics family as the Director of Athletic Advancement, working in the Division of University Ad-vancement.
At Louisiana Tech, McGuirt is respon-sible for all areas of athletic development, including donor relations and all aspects of the Louisiana Tech Athletic Club (LTAC).
During his previous five years at LA Tech, McGuirt has been instrumental in helping more than double the number of LTAC members which has resulted in a large increase in private donations.
McGuirt also works closely with the Alumni Association in the development and implementation of events for alumni and friends throughout the state of Louisiana and surrounding ar-eas.
McGuirt has also been a part of a staff at LA Tech that helped the Uni-versity receive an invitation to join Conference USA starting July 1, 2013. That same staff has been instrumental in garnering a number of national awards, including the 2010 Turnkey PRISM Award - which recognizes col-leges for managerial excellence across four areas: marketing/branding; fan development; community relations; and customer/client service.
The Tech Athletics Department has also finished in the Top 10 three of the past four years in the Excellence in Management Cup, which recog-nizes the most efficient athletic departments in the nation.
A native of Shreveport, McGuirt graduated from Louisiana Tech in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
McGuirt is married to April, and the couple has three daughters: Lily, Sophie and Emily.
TOMMY SISEMORE
Director of Facilities
Tommy Sisemore is one of the lon-gest tenured employees in the Louisiana Tech Athletics Department beginning his 33rd year at the University, his 16th as di-rector of athletic facilities.
Some of Sisemore’s varied duties include serving as travel coordinator and business manager for the football team, handling all aspects of team travel, includ-ing hotel, food and travel arrangements.
Sisemore also handles all the finan-cial expenses incurred in the travel pro-cess.
Sisemore is part of an administrative staff at LA Tech that has been instrumen-
tal in garnering a number of national awards, including the 2010 Turnkey PRISM Award - which recognizes colleges for managerial excellence across four areas: marketing/branding; fan development; community re-
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lations; and customer/client service. The Tech athletics department has also finished in the Top 10 three
of the past four years in the Excellence in Management Cup, which rec-ognizes the most efficient athletic departments in the nation.
Prior to working in the athletic department, Sisemore spent 17 years working in the Louisiana Tech Physical Plant.
Sisemore and his wife Stephanie, who is a Louisiana Tech graduate, are the proud parents of two daughters, Jessica and Anna-Claire.
KANE McGUIRE
Assistant Media Relations Director
Kane McGuire joins the Louisiana Tech Media Relations Department in 2012 and serves as the primary contact for men’s basketball, women’s soccer, and women’s tennis.The Ruston native is a 2006 graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in English.After graduation McGuire worked at Com-munity Trust Bank for five and a half years as a personal banker, and as a specialist in the account services and loan administra-tion departments. This past year, he was also a staff writer for the Louisiana Tech
Rivals website BleedTechBlue.com where he conducted and wrote foot-ball recruiting stories and provided game summaries of Lady Techsters basketball.McGuire resides in Ruston with his wife Kari McGuire of St. Francisville, Louisiana, and his 2-year old son Colin.
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TV/RADIO ROSTER
Madison RainesGK • Fr./HS
League City, Texas
Mo RockwellD/MF • Sr./3LSalt Lake City,
utah
Rosie Lethbridge
F • Fr./HSSurrey, England
Samantha Fabian
D • Fr./HSLong Beach, Calif.
Heather FitzgeraldMF • Jr./2L
Ponchatoula, La.
Taylor DouglasD • Fr./HS
Carrolton, Texas
Brittany BeddowMF • Fr./HSKeller, Texas
Andrea WengMF • So./TR
Aarnes, Norway
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mia SchorppMF • Jr./2L
Fort Worth, Texas
Laura LeFevourF • Fr./HS
Woodstock, Ill.
Taylor DennisF • Jr./2L
Albequerque, N.M.
Emily BrennanF • Jr./2L
Plano, Texas
Cecillia AcostaMF • So./1LRuston, La.
Nicole JaquernetD • Fr./HS
Dielsdorf (Zurich), Switzerland
Jessica DavisD • Jr./2L
Shreveport, La.
Rebecca GwatkinD • Fr./HS
Sydney, Austrailia
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Lauren LongF • Fr./HS
Lewisville, Texas
Keely DavisMF • Fr./HS
Baton Rouge, La.
Mayra RodriguezF • Fr./HS
Waller, Texas
Lindsay BroughD/MF • Sr./3LSalt Lake City,
utah
Paige DunnMF • Jr./2L
Forney, Texas
Erica StewartMF • Fr./HS
Columbus, Ind.
Abby SentzMF • So./1L
Kingwood, Texas
Lauren AfricaF • So./1L
Calhoun, La.
18 20 21 22 23 24 26 27
Nicole PoirierD • Fr./HS
Coral Springs, Fla.
Mette RudolfsenD • Fr./HS
Aarnes, Norway
Corina BrownGK • Fr./HS
Auckland, New Zealand
Rebecca AlvarezGK • So./1L
El Paso, Texas
Nony OkoD • Fr./HS
Baton Rouge, La.
Rachel CoronelMF • Fr./HS
DeRidder, La.
Caitlin UpdykeGK • Jr./2L
Bromfield, Colo.
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Kevin SherryHead Coach
Kat McCulloughAssistant Coach
Binni Keleta Assistant Coach
Freddie AcostaVolunteer Coach
Aya MoriokaTrainer
Kane McGuireSoccer Contact
SERVICE PASSION RESPECT FEARLESS
Bold denotes home games # Trojan Classic (at Troy, Ala.) * Western Athletic Conference game % Logan, Utah All game times are CST and subject to change
SERVICE PASSION RESPECT
FEARLESSDenver*
10.5
4 p.m.
New Mexico State*
10.7
1 p.m.
at UTSA*
10.14
1 p.m.
WAC Tournament%
11.1
TBA
Idaho* 10.21
1 p.m.
WAC Tournament%
11.4
TBA
at Texas State*
10.12
7 p.m.
at Utah State*
10.28
1 p.m.
Seattle*
10.19
4 p.m.
WAC Tournament%
11.2
TBA
at San Jose State*
10.26
9:30 p.m.
Murray State
8.18
1 p.m.Southern Miss
8.24
11 a.m.
UALR 9.7
4 p.m.
at Troy# 8.31
3 p.m.
Jackson State
9.14
4 p.m.McNeese State
9.21
4 p.m.
LSU-Shreveport
8.21
5 p.m.at Central Arkansas
8.26
1 p.m.
at South Alabama
9.9
1 p.m.
vs. Jacksonville State#
9.2
3 p.m.
at Southeastern Louisiana
9.16
1 p.m.at SE Missouri State
9.23
12 p.m.
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