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DATE OPPONENTS TIME LOCATIONNOVEMBERTUE 2 WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGE (ARK.) 8:00 P.M. UNION Thu 4 Georgetown College (Ky.) 7:00 p.m. Georgetown, Ky.TUE 9 TOUGALOO COLLEGE (MISS.) 8:00 P.M. UNION Fri 12 Culver-Stockton College (Mo.) # 4:00 p.m. LaGrange, Mo. Sat 13 Hannibal LaGrange College (Mo.) # 6:00 p.m. LaGrange, Mo. Sat 20 McKendree College (Ill.) $ 7:00 p.m. Lebanon, Ill.TUE 23 WILLIAM CAREY COLLEGE (MISS.) 7:00 P.M. UNIONFRI 26 MCKENDREE COLLEGE (ILL.) % 8:00 P.M. UNION SAT 27 FAULKNER UNIVERSITY (ALA.) % 4:00 P.M. UNION

DECEMBERThu 2 William Carey College (Miss.) 7:30 p.m. Hattiesburg, Miss.Sat 4 Williams Baptist College (Ark.) 5:00 p.m. Walnut Ridge, Ark.FRI 10 OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ^ 8:00 P.M. UNIONSat 11 Arkansas Baptist College ^ 2:00 p.m. Henderson, Tenn.

JANUARYSat 8 Mountain State University (W. Va.) 4:00 p.m. Beckley, W. Va.THU 13 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (KY.) 7:00 P.M. UNION SAT 15 ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE 4:00 P.M. UNIONTHU 20 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIV. (TENN.)* 8:00 P.M. UNION SAT 22 HANNIBAL LAGRANGE COLLEGE (MO.) 4:00 P.M. UNIONTue 25 Lambuth University (Tenn.) 8:00 p.m. Jackson, Tenn.Thu 27 Lyon College (Ark.)* 8:00 p.m. Batesville, Ark.SAT 29 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (TENN.)* 4:00 P.M. UNION

FEBRUARY Thu 3 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)* 8:00 p.m. Pulaski, Tenn.SAT 5 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (TENN.)* 4:00 P.M. UNIONTUE 8 LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY (TENN.)* 8:00 P.M. UNION Sat 12 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.)* 4:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn.Mon 14 Cumberland University (Tenn.)* 8:00 p.m. Lebanon, Tenn.THU 17 LYON COLLEGE (ARK.)* 8:00 P.M. UNION SAT 19 MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY (W. VA.) 4:00 P.M. UNION THU 24 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (TENN.)* 8:00 P.M. UNIONSat 26 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)* 4:00 p.m. Henderson, Tenn.

MARCHThu 3 TranSouth Conference Tournament 7:00 p.m. TBASat 5 TranSouth Conference Tournament 7:00 p.m. TBATue 8 TranSouth Conference Tournament 7:00 p.m. TBAWed 16 NAIA National Tournament (March 16-22) TBA Kansas City, Mo.Note: All times are listed at Central Standard Times# - denotes Hannibal LaGrange Classic $ - denotes McKendree Tournament % - denotes Union Thanksgiving Tournament ^ - denotes West Tennessee Classic * - denotes TranSouth Conference Games

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UNION UNIVERSITY 2004-05 Schedule

Sports Information Director:Steven AldridgePhone: (731) 661-5027Fax: (731) 661-5182E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information Assistants:Courtney RossHeidi Davis

TABLE OF COTENTS Page No.

2004 Schedule 2Media Outlets & Quick Facts 3Union University Information 4Administration 5Head Coach Information 6Coaching Staff Information 7Player Profiles 8-11Career Stats (Active Players) 11Athletic Staff & Training Staff 12Season Outlook 13TranSouth Conference Information 14NAIA Information & Opponent Information 15Season Summary & Cheerleaders 162003-04 Final Season Stats 17Union Honor Roll & Record Book 18-192004 Roster and Team Photo outside back cover

THE JACKSON SUNwww.jacksonsun.comMelissa Linder245 West LafayetteJackson, TN 38301(731) 425-9637(731) 425-9639 FAX

WBBJ-TV CHANNEL 7 (ABC)www.wbbjtv.comBart Barker, Keli Fulton346 Muse StreetJackson, TN 38301(731) 424-4515(731) 424-9299 FAX

WNWS RADIO 101.5 FM/SPORTSTALKwww.wnws.comSteve Hemann101 North HighlandJackson, TN 38301(731) 423-8101(731) 423-8304 FAX

WBFG 96.5 FMDan Hughes584 Smith StreetLexington, TN 38351(800) 301-9930731-968-0380 [email protected]

WTJS 1390 AM NEWS RADIOwww.wtjs.comDave McCulley122 Radio Road Jackson, TN 38301(731) 427-3316(731) 427-4576 FAX

This media guide was designed, written, and edited by the Union Sports Information Staff, with help from the Sports Information Class at Union. The player and team photography and action photos are courtesy of the Union Visual Communications Staff and the Union Sports Information Department. Printing was done by Tennessee Industrial Printing.

Local Union Bulldog Media Outlets

Quick FactsDirector of Athletics:Dr. David Blackstock ([email protected])(731) 661-5277Associate Director of Athletics: Tommy Sadler ([email protected])(731) 661-5218Athletic Secretary:Teresa Thomas ([email protected])(731) 661-5130

Head Men’s Basketball Coach: Ralph Turner (11th year)Office Phone: (731) 661-5286Alma Mater: Lipscomb University (1979)Record at Union: 238-107Career Record: Same

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaches: David Niven (8th year)Alma Mater: Oklahoma Baptist (1996)Office Phone: 731-661-5132

Michael Katrosh (1st Year)Alma Mater: Union University (2003)

Graduate Assistant Coach: Jonathan Kee

Previous SeasonOverall record: 24-10Conference Finish: 10-4 (2nd place)Post Season: NAIA National TournamentFinal Ranking: No. 13

Team National Tournament HistoryYears: 8 (1958, 92, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 04)Wins-Losses (%): 4-8 (.333)

Union Basketball RadioBroadcasts on 1390 AM.

UNION UNIVERSITY Bulldogs

Location: 1050 Union University DriveJackson, Tennessee 38305Phone: (731) 661-5130Fax: (731) 661-5182Website: www.uu.edu/athleticsFounded: 1823Enrollment: 2,800 Nickname: BulldogsColors: Red & WhiteAffiliation: NAIAConference: TranSouth ConferenceGymnasium:Fred DeLay GymnasiumCapacity: 2,200

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The Union University television sched-ule was not complete at the time of printing. Please visit the Union Univer-sity Athletics website at www.uu.edu/athletics for dates and times concerning Bulldog and Lady Bulldog basketball telecasts as they are made available.

Location: Jackson, Tennessee. A city of 90,000, located 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville.

Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts university. Founded in 1823, Union University is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention.

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Education and Master of Science in Nursing.

Campus: Academic facilities include the 225,000 square-foot Penick Academic Complex, the 30,000 square-foot Blasingame Academic Complex, newly added Jennings Hall, and Hammons Hall. Residential/student facilities include men’s and women’s apartment villages, commons buildings, and the 52,000 square-foot Hyran E. Barefoot Student Union Building. Athletic facilities include a 2,200-seat field house, a lighted 700-seat baseball stadium and a lighted 300-seat softball park, olympic-size indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a lighted soccer field, and a wellness facility.

Faculty: Of our faculty 75% hold earned doctorates or the highest degree in their field.

Student/Faculty Ratio: 12-to-1

Enrollment: 2,800

Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National League for Nursing, and National Association of Schools of Music.

ADMISSIONSUnion University seeks to educate students to be servant leaders, ready to carry out the vocation to which God has called them, and equipped with the abilities necessary to think Christianly and perform skillfully in the world. To this end, Union University seeks to recruit and admit quality undergraduate students of qualified preparation and good character. Students qualifying for Unconditional Admission to Union University must meet two of the following three criteria: 1) 22 ACT/1010 SAT 2) 2.5 Core GPA 3) Top 50% of Graduating Class. Students who qualify for Unconditional Admission must have a minimum of an 18 ACT/850 SAT and a 2.0 Core GPA regardless of whether or not either of these criteria were utilized to qualify for admission. These two criteria serve as a “floor” for Unconditional Admission. All students desiring a challenging, faith-based education are invited to apply. Students may apply on-line at or by calling 1-800-33UNION. We welcome you.

CAMPUS VISITSPreview Days, scheduled throughout the year, are designed to introduce our campus to prospective students. Call 1-800-33UNION for a listing of these days. Meet faculty members, get to know current students, attend chapel, tour the campus, visit classes…experience Union! Make an appointment at your convenience with any of our admission counselors.

FACTS ABOUT UNION UNIVERSITY

STAY INFORMED ABOUT BULLDOG ATHLETICSVisit the 2003 NAIA Website of the Year, www.uu.edu/athltics for news, stats, player information, photos, and more. To be placed on the Union University Fan or Media e-mail list contact [email protected]. For results following Bulldog contests, call the Bulldog Hotline at (731) 661-5463.

FINANCIAL AIDWe are committed to creating financial aid packages that bring the cost of Union within reach of every student accepted to the University. Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus work. Of our students, 80% receive financial aid.

HOW TO GET TO UNIONTake Interstate 40 to Exit 80-B North (Highway 45 By-Pass). Turn left at the first light onto Union University Drive. The campus entrance will be on the left beside BancorpSouth.

UNION ATHLETICSThe University offers nine varsity athletic programs and one junior varsity program in which student-athletes may participate. Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Men’s Golf, Men’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Volleyball and junior varsity soccer. Union is a Division I member of the NAIA (National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics).

Union athletes have consistently received national recognition through participation in National Championship Tournaments, rankings in NAIA National Polls, and naming of athletes as All-Americans and Academic All-Americans.

Several Union athletes have taken their talents into the professional arena as players and coaches.

For more information contact:Union University1050 Union University DriveJackson, Tennessee 38305(731) 661-50001-800-33UNIONE-mail: [email protected] visit Union’s home page athttp://www.uu.edu

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Dr. David S. Dockery, University PresidentDavid S. Dockery was elected the 15th president of Union University on December 8, 1995. Since that time the university has seen an increase in student enrollment from 1975 in the Fall of 1996 to nearly 3000 in 2004. The number of donors to the university has increased from around 2000 to over 3500. The significant increase in giving to the university during this period has included nine of the largest gifts in Union’s long history. Dr. Dockery is providing leadership for a major five year strategic plan called Union 2010: A Vision for Excellence. In 2004 Union successfully completed the Building a Future campaign by raising $63 million.

During his tenure the university has seen a strong increase in commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Union has been listed among the top tier institutions in the South each of the past eight years by U.S. News and World Report. Union has also been recognized during this time by Peterson’s Competitive College Guide, the Time/Princeton Review, and Templeton’s Colleges that Encourage Character Development.

The university has added several new degree programs including undergraduate majors in digital media studies, engineering, physics, sports medicine, political science, and ethics, among others, and graduate programs in business, intercultural studies, nursing, and education, including the doctor of education program. Faculty development programs have been greatly enhanced and the breadth of student services have been visibly increased. A new campus master plan has seen the addition of two residence halls, the Miller Tower, Jennings Hall, Hammons Hall, and the Fesmire baseball/softball complex. A branch campus was established in Germantown, TN in 1997, which offers programs in education, business, and nursing.

Dockery is the author or editor of over twenty books including The Holman Bible Handbook, Biblical Interpretation Then and Now, Theologians of the Baptist Tradition, and Shaping a Christian Worldview. In addition he has contributed to more than twenty others including some of the most important reference books of the past decade such as The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, The Holman Bible Dictionary, and The Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. He is the author of more than fifty articles and more than one hundred book reviews. A much sought after speaker on issues of higher education and cultural issues, Dockery has been invited to present lectures at numerous colleges, universities, and seminaries across the country, including Wheaton College, Azusa Pacific University, and Samford University (see the listing of major lectureships/presentations below). He serves on the board of Christianity Today, where he also serves as a consulting editor.

In 2002 Dockery was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is listed in Personalities of the South, Who’s Who in Religion, Who’s Who in America, and the Directory of American Scholars. He serves on the board of directors of several civic groups and local foundations. Dockery also serves on the Board of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the Board of Reference of Prison Fellowship, and the Consortium for Global Education.

Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1952, Dockery is a graduate of the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Grace Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Texas Christian University. He holds the Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas system. Dockery and his wife, Lanese, have three sons: Jonathan, Benjamin, and Timothy.

Dr. David Blackstock, Athletic DirectorBeginning his 31th season as athletic director at Union University, Dr. David Blackstock will be leading an athletic department that is currently made up of nine varsity sports and one junior varsity sport. For his efforts as athletic director during the 2003-04 season, Blackstock was voted the TranSouth Conference AD of the Year.

Blackstock spent 17 seasons at the helm of the women’s basketball program at Union, where he compiled a 509-89 overall record, earning his 500th career victory during the 1998-99 season. Numerous accomplishments have been a part of his basketball coaching career including the 1998 NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship. In addition to the national title, Blackstock was named NAIA Coach of the Year and was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1999.

Blackstock began his campaign at Union University as a baseball player in 1960 where he played for the Bulldogs until 1964. In 1967, Blackstock graduated from Memphis State University with a Master of Education degree and then moved to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he received his doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi. Blackstock then returned to Union in 1973 as athletic director and instructor in the physical education department.

Blackstock took over the baseball program in 1977 where he eventually guided the team to a third place finish in the NAIA World Series in 1983, the only season Union has participated in the event. It was at that same time that Blackstock turned his attention to the women’s basketball program. During the Lady Bulldog campaign, Blackstock went to the NAIA District 24 finals 11 times, capturing five district crowns, the 1998 national championship, and 12 conference championships. He guided the team to 10 national tournament berths in his final 12 seasons, participating three times in the title game.

He and his wife, Armita, have two children, a daughter Dixie Blackstock Waddell of Knoxville and a son, Rebel, who will enter Union this fall as a freshman and play baseball.

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Ralph Turner, Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Turner, a 1979 graduate of David Lipscomb University, is now in his 11th season as the head coach of the Bulldogs. Coach Turner has led the Bulldogs to six NAIA National Tournaments in his 10 years as head coach. Turner’s career coaching record at Union University is 238-107. Turner has led the Union Bulldogs to three TranSouth Regular Season and Tournament Championships (1998, 1999, 2002) in his 10 years as head coach.

Turner began his coaching career at the junior high and high school level in Georgia and Tennessee before moving to the collegiate level at Oklahoma Christian University. Returning to his Alma Mater, Turner served as an assistant coach at Lipscomb for nine years, winning an NAIA National Championship in 1986. Then in 1994, Turner accepted his first college head coaching position at Union University. In his career, he has coached college basketball’s all-time leading scorer, all-time assists leader, all-time steals leader, and all-time leading shot blocker. He has coached 26 NAIA All-Americans in his career and has had 13 players to take their talents to the professional level.

In addition to his coaching duties at Union University, he serves on the USA Basketball Selection Committee. This committee selects players to represent the United States in the World Games, Pan-Am Games, and other International events. Turner also takes his knowledge of basketball to the national level by serving on the NAIA Championship Tournament Committee that organizes the men’s national basketball tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. Turner also is on the NAIA All-American Committee. He is also the NAIA National Rater for the TranSouth Conference.

Under the guidance of Turner, summer basketball camps at Union University have continued to grow. Through Turner’s hard work and dedication, Union averages over 1,500 boys and girls during the camps.

Turner’s goal for the men’s basketball program is more than concentrating on the score

of a game. His desire is to not only see that his players be a part of the best teams that Union has ever had, but for those individuals to be the best people Union has ever had.

He and wife, Sherrie, have two daughters, Andrea, a freshman at Union, and Allison, a junior at Jackson Christian School.

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Year-By-Year Coaching Records(1969-Present)

Year Head Coach Record (Conf.)

2003-04 Ralph Turner 24-10 (10-4)

2002-03 Ralph Turner 17-15 (5-9)

2001-02 Ralph Turner 31-5 (10-2)

2000-01 Ralph Turner 24-12 (7-6)

1999-00 Ralph Turner 25-9 (9-4)

1998-99 Ralph Turner 35-3 (12-1)

1997-98 Ralph Turner 30-5 (13-2)

1996-97 Ralph Turner 22-11 (10-8)

1995-96 Ralph Turner 18-15 (10-8)

1994-95 Ralph Turner 12-22

1993-94 Rick McCormick 14-18





1988-89 Bob Ward 18-16

1987-88 Bob Ward 12-18

1986-87 Jim Swope 20-11

1985-86 Jim Swope 17-13

1984-85 Jim Swope 14-14

1983-84 Jim Swope 18-12

1982-83 Jim Swope 9-19

1981-82 Jim Swope 13-17

1980-81 Jim Swope 15-13

1979-80 Jim Swope 15-15

1978-79 Jim Swope 20-8

1977-78 Jim Swope 20-11

1976-77 Jim Swope 13-12

1975-76 Jim Swope 11-15

1974-75 Jim Simmons 8-17




1970-71 Bill Henry 15-9

1969-70 Bill Henry 15-12


Cliff Pawley, Men’s Basketball TrainerCliff Pawley is in his fourth year as trainer for the men’s basketball team. He also serves as the Clinical Coordinator of Athletic Training Education at Union University. Pawley is originally from Elkville, Illinois.

Pawley earned his B.S. is sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Southern Illinois University and his Master of Education degree in Exercise Physiology form the University of Louisiana-Monroe. In 1990, Pawley was NATA Certified and is licensed by the Tennessee Board of Health.

Pawley is married to the former Christie Manasco of Amory, Mississippi. They are the proud parents of their daughter, Bethany (6).

Jonathan Kee, Graduate Assistant CoachKee is in his first season as graduate assistant coach for the Union Bulldogs. He spent the last four seasons as a player of the Bulldogs where he was a two-time NAIA Scholar Athlete. During his four-year career, Union participated in three NAIA National Tournaments. Kee is the son of Jimmy and Kathy Kee and is a native of Huntingdon, Tenn.

Kee earned the 2004 National Alliance of Sport and Physical Education Major of the Year Award. He was also named a 2004 NAIA Champion of Character. Kee graduated from Union with a BS in Physical Education and Math and posted a 3.70 GPA. He plans to pursue a Masters of Education Administration from Union.

Kee is a 2000 graduate of Huntingdon High School (Tenn.) were he was and All-District and All-Region performer as a junior and senior. He was a Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist.

Michael Katrosh, Assistant CoachMichael Katrosh begins his first season as an assistant coach for Union after spending last season as a graduate assistant. Katrosh is a native of Bolivar, Missouri and is the son of John and Judy Katrosh. He graduated from Union in May of 2003 with a degree in Sports Management. He graduated from Union in August of 2004 with a masters degree in Education.

During his playing career, Union went to three NAIA National Tournaments, including two Sweet Sixteen appearances. Katrosh was a two-year starter at point guard and was also a two-time NAIA Academic All-American. He was the starting point guard on the 2002 TranSouth Conference Championship team. In his career at Union, Katrosh scored 638 points and dished out 305 assists.

Katrosh is a 1999 graduate of Bolivar High School (Mo.) where he was an All-State performer in basketball and football. He holds the Bolivar HS record with eight three-pointers in a game.

David Niven, Assistant CoachDavid Niven, a 1996 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, begins his eighth season as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs after spending the 1996-97 season as an assistant coach at Oklahoma Baptist. In his first two seasons at Union, Niven served as a volunteer assistant coach, and then became full-time in 1999.

During his time at Union, Niven has assumed the responsibility of coordinating the recruiting efforts for the Bulldogs. He has recruited and signed numerous All-Americans, as well as, the 2002 NAIA Player of the Year, but the statistic he is most proud of is the 22 recruits that have graduated during his time as their academic advisor.

Niven spent his playing career at OBU and finished with a four-year career record 121-24. In those four years, he played on teams that were ranked No. 1 in the NAIA, advanced to the NAIA National Championship game, and two Final Fours. He also became the first player to help lead the Bison to four consecutive national tournaments. While at OBU in 1997, as assistant coach for the Bison, Niven received his Master of Education degree from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. He received valuable coaching experience as the Bison went 36-4 and made it to the 1997 NAIA National Championship Finals.

Niven is married to the former Mandy Beth Wells of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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#32 Bruno MartinessiClass: Senior

Position: ForwardPrevious School: Chapeaurouge HS

Hometown:Asuncion, ParaguayHeight: 6-7Weight: 210

Birthdate:February 14

Coach’s Comments. Bruno is the most versatile player we have. He understands the game better that anybody. It’s great to have a guy that can play every position. Bruno has good ball handling skills and has improved as shooter during his career.Union Career. (‘01-’02)...averaged 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team and to the All-Conference second team...also named to All-Tournament team at the NAIA National Tournament. (‘02-’03)...was a second team All-Conference performer...averaged 12.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. (‘03-’04)...averaged 9.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.Before Union. Bruno averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds per game. He was the MVP of the 2000 National Tournament in Paraguay. In 1998, he was selected as the MVP of the 16 and under South American National Tournament..

#42 Michael PalmerClass: Senior

Position: ForwardPrevious School: Bevill State CCHigh School: Gibson County HS

Hometown: Trenton, Tenn.Height: 6-9Weight: 215

Birthdate: November 18

Coach’s Comments. Michael runs the floor well and is as athletic as any player we have. He is a very athletic big man and has the ability to play on the perimeter and the post. His ability to play inside and out will be a valuable asset to the Bulldogs.Union Career. (‘02-’03)...averaged 8.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. (‘03-’04)...played in just 19 games due to a knee injury...averaged 4.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.Before Union. Michael transferred from Bevill State CC where he averaged 14 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks per game. He played his high school basketball at Gibson County High School and was named honorable mention as a McDonald’s All-American. He also was an All-State selection both his junior and senior seasons at Gibson County.

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#35 Matt TrammellClass: Junior

Position: GuardPrevious School: US Military Academy

PrepHigh School: Linganore HS

Hometown: New Market, Md.Height: 6-6Weight: 205

Birthdate: February 10

Coach’s Comments. Matt shot the ball extremely well as a freshman. He is the player that we need to look for his own shot more and more. He is capable of making three’s in bunches. Matt has a very good shooting touch and exceptional ball handling skills. He can play a variety of positions from point guard to forward, but will be mostly used at shooting guard for the Bulldogs.Union Career. (‘02-’03)...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team...averaged 5.0 points per game and shot .400 (34-85) from 3pt. range. (‘03-’04)...averaged 4.5 points per game while shooting .340 (41-121) from 3pt. range.Before Union. Matt played one season in 2001-02 at the US Military Academy Prep School where he averaged 19.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. He played for the Maryland AAU basketball team and helped lead his teams to three AAU National Tournaments while receiving the Maryland Most Outstanding Player Award.

#5 Marcus CooperClass: Sophomore

Position: GuardPrevious School: Vincennes

UniversityHigh School: Southeast Whitfield HS

Hometown: Dalton, Ga.Height: 5-11Weight: 160

Birthdate: April 12

Coach’s Comments. Marcus has everything you look for in a point guard. He is the quickest player on our team and sees the floor extremely well. He makes everyone on our team a better player. Union Career. (‘03-’04)...averaged 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game...started at point guard most of the season...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team.Before Union. Marcus played one semester at Vincennes University and due to an early season injury, sought a medical red-shirt. Marcus was rated the No. 1 point guard as both a high school junior and senior in the state of Georgia. He played his high school basketball at Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton, Georgia. As a senior, he led his team to a 24-3 record while averaging 19 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals. He was named first team All-State in both his junior and senior seasons and was an honorable mentioned McDonald’s All-American.

#44 Pierry ValmeraClass: SophomorePosition: Center

Previous School: Nicholas Copernic HS

Hometown: Port-au-Prince, HaitiHeight: 6-8Weight: 250

Birthdate: September 29

Coach’s Comments. Pierry bulked up from 220 lbs. to 250 lbs. in the weight room from his red-shirt season to his freshman season. He has excellent footwork and finds a variety of ways to score in the post. He’s a very athletic post player and has a lot of natural ability. Pierry is learning the American game very quickly. He is very strong and will continue to be fun to watch this season for the Bulldogs.Union Career. (‘02-’03)...red-shirt. (‘03-’04)...averaged 8.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game...played in all 34 team games...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team.Before Union. Pierry averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks per game at Nicholas Copernic High School in Haiti.

#54 Ben FrederickClass: SophomorePosition: Center

Previous School: Bartlett HSHometown: Memphis, Tenn.

Height: 6-10Weight: 260

Birthdate: August 22

Coach’s Comments, Ben is a load at 6-foot-10 and 260 lbs. He has all the tools to be a great player. He has good hands, good feet, and the ability to score from the post and perimeter. During his short time at Union, Ben has turned heads as his strength and ability continues to improve. Ben could be one of the dominate post players, not only in the conference, but in the nation.Union Career. (‘03-’04)...averaged 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game...played in all 34 team games...was named a first team All-Conference performer, an NAIA honorable mentioned All-American, and was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team.Before Union. Ben led Bartlett High School to a state championship as a sophomore. He was named to the all-tournament teams at the state, region, and district levels. As a junior, Ben was named the district Player of the Year and also was selected to the all-tournament teams on the region and district levels. Frederick also was named to the Memphis All-Metro team. He averaged 18 points per game and going into his senior season, Ben was named as one of the top 10 players in the state by numerous publications.



Coach’s Comments. Chris is as good of a walk-on as we could hope to have. He is a good shooter, and if he continues to work hard, could compete for significant playing time. He is a smart player and has the potential to improve his skills and be a contributor to this Bulldog team over the remainder of his career.Union Career. (‘03-’04)...played in nine games as a walk-on...scored four points and grabbed two rebounds. Before Union. Chris prepped at Hillcrest High School in Memphis where he lettered three seasons in basketball and was the 2002 Scholar Athlete of the Year.

Coach’s Comments. Corey “C.O.” is a complete player. We recruited him because of his proven ability to score. C.O. gives us a strong, athletic player that can play any one of our three guard positions.Union Career. (‘04-’05) First Bulldog Season.Before Union. Burkett played high school basketball and football for Dothan High School in Dothan, Alabama. He holds two Dothan records, 10 three-pointers made in a game and highest free-throw percentage at .980. After high school, Burkett took his talents to Wallace State Community College-Hanceville where he was named to the 2003-04 All-Star team and All-Region team.

#4 Chris WilliamsClass: Sophomore

Position: GuardPrevious School: Hillcrest HSHometown: Memphis, Tenn.



#22 Rod RossClass: Junior

Position: GuardPrevious School: Shawnee CC

High School: St. Mary HSHometown: Fulton, Ky.


Birthdate: April 19

Coach’s Comments. Rod is a jet who gives us added depth at the point guard position. He is extremely hard to guard off the dribble. Rod gives us the opportunity to put several playmakers on the floor.Union Career. (‘04-’05) First Bulldog Season.Before Union. Rod prepped at St. Mary HS in Paducah, Ky. were he helped lead his team to state runner-up finish in 2000 and 2001. He was named first team All-State, as well as, an honorable mentioned McDonald’s All-American. He averaged 23 points per game and scored 1,700 career points in high school. Ross then went to Rend Lake CC for one season where he averaged nine points and three assists per game. He then went on to Shawnee CC for a season were he posted 15 points, six assists, four rebounds per game.

#45 Corey BurkettClass: Junior

Position: GuardPrevious School: Wallace State CC

High School: Dothan HSHometown: Dothan, Ala.


Birthdate: October 20

#13 Courtney JonesClass: FreshmanPosition: Forward

Previous School: Dyer County HSHometown: Newbern, Tenn.



Coach’s Comments. Courtney has got a great career ahead of him. He continues the legacy that his father, Tony Jones, started as a player at Union. Courtney has loads of natural strength and athleticism that gives him the ability to be an outstanding forward for our team.Union Career. (‘04-’05) First Bulldog Season.Before Union. Jones played his high school basketball for coach Butch Hopkins at Dyer County High School. As a senior in 2003-04, he was named to the All-District, District Tournament, and All-Region teams. Jones averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists per game.

Newcomers



#10 Jonathan Givens

Class: FreshmanPosition: Guard

Previous School: Germantown HSHometown: Memphis, Tenn.


Birthdate: March 15

Coach’s Comments. Jonathan is a great walk-on for our program. He has a very good understanding of the game and has proven to be a good shooter and solid point guard. He will have the opportunity to compete for increased playing time on our basketball team.Union Career. (‘04-’05) First Bulldog Season.Before Union. Givens prepped at Germantown High School where he was named to the All-District team as a senior in 2003-04.

Student Assistants

Erica RoseClass: Senior

Hometown: Cincinnati, OhioBirthdate: Decenber 2

Major: Intercultural Studies

Laurie McEuenClass: Senior

Hometown: Gallatin, Tenn.Birthdate: October 24

Major: Psychology/Family Studies

Bruno MartinessiSeason G FGM FGA FG% 3PTM 3PTA 3PT% FTM FTA FT% RB RB/G A A/G S S/G B B/G PTS PTS/G01-02 35 133 281 0.473 17 82 0.207 81 103 0.786 223 6.4 140 4.0 35 1.0 10 0.3 364 10.402-03 32 140 250 0.560 9 22 0.409 101 132 0.765 195 6.1 113 3.5 35 1.1 11 0.3 390 12.203-04 34 123 283 0.435 18 59 0.305 70 102 0.686 214 6.3 105 3.1 33 1.0 20 0.6 334 9.8Totals 101 396 814 0.486 44 163 0.270 252 337 0.748 632 6.3 358 3.5 103 1.0 41 0.4 1088 10.8

Michael PalmerSeason G FGM FGA FG% 3PTM 3PTA 3PT% FTM FTA FT% RB RB/G A A/G S S/G B B/G PTS PTS/G02-03 32 111 240 0.463 7 40 0.175 41 69 0.594 177 5.5 26 0.8 24 0.8 49 1.5 270 8.403-04 19 40 68 0.588 2 8 0.250 7 9 0.778 68 3.6 8 0.4 7 0.4 9 0.5 89 4.7Totals 51 151 308 0.490 9 48 0.188 48 78 0.615 245 4.8 34 0.7 31 0.6 58 1.1 359 7.0

Matt TrammellSeason G FGM FGA FG% 3PTM 3PTA 3PT% FTM FTA FT% RB RB/G A A/G S S/G B B/G PTS PTS/G02-03 31 59 134 0.440 34 85 0.400 4 15 0.267 65 2.1 30 1.0 17 0.5 2 0.1 156 5.003-04 33 51 139 0.367 41 121 0.339 4 11 0.364 63 1.9 42 1.3 15 0.5 4 0.1 147 4.5Totals 64 110 273 0.403 75 206 0.364 8 26 0.308 128 2.0 72 1.1 32 0.5 6 0.1 303 4.7

Marcus CooperSeason G FGM FGA FG% 3PTM 3PTA 3PT% FTM FTA FT% RB RB/G A A/G S S/G B B/G PTS PTS/G03-04 33 67 151 0.444 24 68 0.353 53 76 0.697 103 3.1 124 3.8 42 1.3 3 0.1 211 6.4Totals 33 67 151 0.444 24 68 0.353 53 76 0.697 103 3.1 124 3.8 42 1.3 3 0.1 211 6.4

Pierry ValmeriaSeason G FGM FGA FG% 3PTM 3PTA 3PT% FTM FTA FT% RB RB/G A A/G S S/G B B/G PTS PTS/G03-04 34 123 265 0.464 0 0 #DIV/0! 31 62 0.500 185 5.4 14 0.4 14 0.4 41 1.2 277 8.1Totals 34 123 265 0.464 0 0 #DIV/0! 31 62 0.500 185 5.4 14 0.4 14 0.4 41 1.2 277 8.1

Ben FrederickSeason G FGM FGA FG% 3PTM 3PTA 3PT% FTM FTA FT% RB RB/G A A/G S S/G B B/G PTS PTS/G03-04 34 200 359 0.557 9 27 0.333 129 173 0.746 179 5.3 26 0.8 5 0.1 46 1.4 538 15.8Totals 34 200 359 0.557 9 27 0.333 129 173 0.746 179 5.3 26 0.8 5 0.1 46 1.4 538 15.8

Chris WilliamsSeason G FGM FGA FG% 3PTM 3PTA 3PT% FTM FTA FT% RB RB/G A A/G S S/G B B/G PTS PTS/G03-04 9 1 7 0.143 1 7 0.143 1 2 0.500 2 0.2 1 0.1 1 0.1 2 0.2 4 0.4Totals 9 1 7 0.143 1 7 0.143 1 2 0.500 2 0.2 1 0.1 1 0.1 2 0.2 4 0.4

Career Stats for Active Union Players



UNION UNIVERSITY Athletic Staff

Dr. David BlackstockDirector of Athletics

Tommy SadlerAssociate Director of Athletics

Steven AldridgeSports Information Director

Teresa ThomasAthletic Secretary

Courtney RossStudent Assistant Sports Info.

Heidi DavisStudent Assistant Sports Info.

Lee Ann SimmonsHead Athletic Trainer

Front Row (L to R) - Tina Smith (Graduate Assistant), Laura Beth Dennison, Ashley Oldham, Emily Kuhnert, Amy McCutcheon, Sara Wong, Amber Bryant, Lee Ann Simmons (Head Trainer)

Back Row (L to R) - Dr. Robert Stiegmann (ATEP Program Director), Adam Raines, Joel Bain, Brandon Thornsberry, Ian Ellis, Cliff Pawley (ATEP Clinical Coordinator/Men’s Basketball Trainer)

Tina SmithGraduate Assistant Trainer

Training Staff


The Union University Bulldogs are looking to improve on a good season from a year ago. The Bulldogs earned a second place finish in the conference and earned their sixth trip to the NAIA National Tourna-ment in seven seasons. The first object of business for the Union coaching staff was to replace six se-niors lost from 2003-04, including two starters, one of which was an NAIA All-American. Head coach Ralph Turner and his assistant David Niven have added four players to bolster this season’s roster. However, seven returning players, including three starters, are back for Union which gives them a solid, young team to enter the 2004-05 year.

Only two seniors are on this year’s team. Bruno Martinessi and Michael Palmer are back to help lead this team far into the NAIA Nationals. Martinessi has played all four seasons for Union and has averaged 10.8 points and 6.3 rebounds over the past three seasons. Palmer joined Union as a sophomore and has provided the Bulldogs with size and athletic ability off the bench with 7.0 points and 4.8 rebounds in his previous two seasons.

Three juniors appear on 2004-05 roster, one returning player and two transfers. Matt Trammell is now playing his third season with Union. His shooting ability has increased his playing time as he has provided Union with 4.7 points per game and a career .364 (75-206) three point percentage. Transfers Corey Burkett and Rod Ross are two quality additions that will provide immediate impacts this season. Burkett, a 6-foot-3 guard, comes from Wallace State Com-munity College where he averaged 22 points and seven rebounds. Ross, a 5-foot-11 guard, comes to Union from Shawnee Community College where he posted 15 points, six assists, and four rebounds per game.

The sophomore class for Union packs the biggest punch for Union as three of the four sophomores started at some point during last season. Ben Frederick (pictured left) is a returning honorable men-tion All-American while averaging 15.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Marcus Cooper (pictured above) returns at the guard posi-tion after averaging 6.4 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.1 rebounds as a freshman. Pierry Valmera, at 6-foot-8, scored 8.1 points and 5.4 re-bounds as a freshman. Frederick, Cooper, and Valmera were each named to the TranSouth Conference All-Freshman Team. Chris Wil-liams returns after walking on last season and playing in nine games for Union.

Two freshman fill out the roster including Courtney Jones, a 6-5 forward from Newbern, Tennessee, and Jonathan Givens, a 5-11 walk-on from Memphis, Tennessee. Jones is following his father’s (Tony Jones 1979-83) footsteps by playing at Union. He averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists per game as a senior in high school. Givens was an All-District as a senior at Germantown High School.

This team is young and extremely talented. However, they will be tested often not only in the tough TranSouth Conference but in the

non-conference schedule. Union plays the defending NAIA National Champions, Mountain State Univer-sity (W. Va.) in a home and home series. Also on the schedule are NAIA national powers, Georgetown (Ky.), Faulkner (Ala.), Oklahoma Christian, and McKendree (Ill.). Union has the opportunity to make a lot of noise and turn heads around the NAIA if they can successfully move through this schedule.

Union basketball looks, from the start, to be set for another run for a conference championship and a trip to the national tournament.

UNION UNIVERSITY Season Outlook


Head Coach......Lonnie Thompson2003-04 Record........ ....28-6 (13-1) Record vs. UU..........................8-25 Location................. Lebanon, Tenn.Nickname........................ BulldogsColors.................... Maroon & White

Head Coach.............. Kevin Jenkins2003-04 Record............. 17-14 (7-7)Record vs. UU...........................6-15Location.................. Batesville, Ark.Nickname............................. ScotsColors.................... Maroon & White

Head Coach.................. Sam Harris2003 Record................. 17-14 (7-7) Record vs. UU........................22-37 Location................ Nashville, Tenn.Nickname.......................... TrojansColors...................... Purple & White

Head Coach............... ...Chris Croft 2003 Record.................. 22-14 (6-8)Record vs. UU ...........................6-14Location................... Pulaski, Tenn.Nickname..................... RedhawksColors................ Red, White, & Blue

Head Coach......... Mike McCutchen2003-04 Record............. 15-17 (7-7)Record vs. UU .........................25-49Location............. Henderson, Tenn.Nickname.............................. LionsColors......................... Gold & White

2003-04 TranSouth Standings

No. Team Conf. Overall1. Cumberland * ^ 13-1 28-62. UNION ^ 10-4 24-103. Lyon 7-7 17-144. Freed-Hardeman 7-7 15-175. Trevecca Nazarene 7-7 17-146. Martin Methodist # ^ 6-8 22-147. Lee 3-11 15-198 Berry 3-11 5-27* regular season champion # tournament champion^ NAIA National Tournament participants

2003-04 TranSouth HonorsTranSouth Player of the Year

Alonzo Evans, Cumberland University

TranSouth Newcomer of the YearAlonzo Evans, Cumberland University

TranSouth Coach of the YearLonnie Thompson, Cumberland University

2003-04 All-Conference First TeamAlonzo Evans – Cumberland CHIMA ABAKWUE – UNION

Leroy Hickerson – Cumberland Norris Weintz – Lyon

Cameron Fitch – Berry Curtis Lewis – Trevecca Nazarene Wesley Poe – Trevecca Nazarene

BEN FREDERICK – UNION Derrick Wright – Martin Methodist

Brandon Byrd – Lyon

2003-04 All-Conference Second TeamEsmir Guzonjic – Freed-Hardeman Lorenzo Withrite – Lee University

Hollis Hampton – CumberlandJason Roberson – Martin Methodist

Jason Donaldson – Lyon

2003-04 All-Freshman TeamBEN FREDERICK – UNION

Esmir Guzonjic – Freed-HardemanMARCUS COOPER – UNION PIERRY VALMERA – UNION

Daniel Bandy – Freed-Hardeman

UNION UNIVERSITY TranSouth Conference

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITYJanuary 29 at Union

February 14 in Lebanon, Tenn.

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITYFebruary 5 at Union

March 26 in Henderson, Tenn.

LYON COLLEGEJanuary 27 in Batesville, Ark.

February 17 at Union

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGEFebruary 3 in Pulaski, Tenn.

February 24 at Union

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITYJanuary 20 at Union

February 12 in Nashville, Tenn.


NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Throughout its history, the NAIA has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate sports. Since its introduction of intercollegiate championship basketball in 1937, the NAIA has maintained the highest standards while administering first-rate athletics programs.

With its major emphasis on educational development, it was natural for the NAIA to strengthen academic eligibility requirements. All NAIA participating student-athletes must maintain a certain grade-point-average (GPA) while accumulating credit hours for a declared academic degree. Unlike other associations, NAIA student-athlete academic eligibility is monitored on a semester-by-semester basis.

The NAIA includes more than 60,000 participating student-athletes. The NAIA offers 24 separate championships in 13 sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, football, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.For more information on the NAIA, visit their web site at www.naia.org.

Non-Conference Opponents

NAIA Champions of Character A Character Development Initiative

Mission StatementThe NAIA “Champions of Character” initiative will create an environment in which every NAIA student-athlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership, and sportsmanship.

Vision StatementWhen researching the NAIA’s place in the history of sport and higher education, several consistencies are apparent, including its dedication to academic achievement along with athletic excellence. Also apparent is the organization’s role as a trailblazer in providing equal opportunities for all student-athletes. Above all, there is an expectation of ethical behavior and a commitment to scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership.

Throughout its history, the NAIA and its members have used sport informally as a vehicle for character development. Because the athletic arena has become a microcosm of society, the time has come to bring a more formal emphasis to character development on every level and especially in sport. The NAIA “Champions of Character” initiative, through awareness, education and community involvement, will continue to develop an atmosphere of integrity in sport. Character and cooperation will grace our youth as they compete in athletics and life.

UNION UNIVERSITY NAIA & Opponents


ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGEDec. 11 in Henderson, Tenn.

Jan. 15 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 1-3

Location: Little Rock, Ark.Nickname: Buffaloes

Colors: Purple & White

CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGENov. 12 in LaGrange, Mo.

Record vs. Union: 0-0Location: Canton, MoNickname: Wildcats

Colors: Royal Blue, Gray, & White

FAULKNER UNIVERSITYNo. 27 at Union

Record vs. Union: 0-0Location: Montgomery, Ala.

Nickname: EaglesColors: Royal Blue, Gray, & White

GEORGETOWN COLLEGENov. 4 in Georgetown, Ky.


Location: Georgetown, Ky.Nickname: Tigers

Colors: Orange & Black

HANNIBAL LAGRANGE COLLEGENov. 13 in LaGrange, Mo.


Location: LaGrange, Mo.Nickname: Trojans

Colors: Blue, Red, & White

LAMBUTH UNIVERSITYJan. 25 in Jackson, Tenn.

Feb. 8 in UnionRecord vs. Union: 31-42Location: Jackson, Tenn.Nickname: Lady Eagles

Colors: Navy/White

MCKENDREE COLLEGENov. 20 in Lebanon, Ill.

No. 26 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 1-1Location: Lebanon, Ill.Nickname: Bearcats

Colors: Purple & White

MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITYJan. 8 in Beckley, W.Va.

Feb. 19 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 0-0

Location: Beckley, W.Va.Nickname: Cougars

Colors: Blue, White, & Black

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITYDec. 10 at Union

Record vs. Union: 0-0Location: Oklahoma City, Okla.

Nickname: EaglesColors: Maroon & Gray

TOUGALOO COLLEGENov. 9 at Union

Record vs. Union: 1-6Location: Tougaloo, Miss.

Nickname: BulldogsColors: Royal, Scarlet, & White

WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGENov. 2 at Union

Dec. 4 in Walnut Ridge, Ark.Record vs. Union: 2-15

Location: Walnut Ridge, Ark.Nickname: Eagles

Colors: Royal Blue & White

WILLIAM CAREY COLLEGENo. 23 at Union

Dec. 2 in Hattiesburg, Miss.Record vs. Union: 2-8

Location: Hattiesburg, Miss.Nickname: Crusaders

Colors: Red, White, & Black

Union University men’s basketball expected the 2003-04 season to be one of success as they started the year. Union had mixture of seasoned veterans along with some very talented freshman. The team knew they had the pieces for a run at the conference title, but they also knew that the conference was as tough as always and many things can happen during the course of a basketball season. In the NAIA Preseason Basketball Poll, the Union Bulldogs came in at No.18, so the expectations where there. The season for the Bulldogs started out strong as they opened the season with a six game winning streak. In Union’s non-conference schedule, they battled NAIA powers such like Georgetown, McKendree, William Carey, and Edward Wa-ters. Against those teams, Union posted a 4-3 record. Union then moved their focus to the TranSouth Conference where they maintained a solid position at the No. 2 and finished league play with a 10-4 record, good for sec-ond place. Union ran through the second half

of the season with an impressive eight straight wins, including six straight conference wins. However, Union entered the TranSouth Conference Tournament having lost two straight to close out the regu-lar season. Union lost in the first round of the conference tournament, but still earned a No. 13 seed in the NAIA National Tournament. In this, their sixth trip in seven years, Union lost an overtime thriller to Barber Scotia 61-53 and ended a great season with a 24-10 record.

Union tallied a final record of 24-10 overall for the 2003-04 season. During the year, Union was ranked as high at No. 8 and as low at No. 22. Their final season ranking was No. 13. The Bulldogs never found themselves out of the NAIA’s top 25 during the year.

During the season, several Union players set new records, reached career mile-stones, and earned post season honors. Chima Abakwue set a new Union re-cord for three-pointers made in a career (401), and also for three-pointers made in a season (134). Bruno Martinessi and Will Harris each passed the 1,000-point

2004 Season Summary



2004-05 Cheerleadersmark for their Union careers. In post season honors, Abakwue and Ben Frederick were named TranSouth first team All-Conference performers. Abakwue finished in a close second for confer-ence player of the year. Frederick, along with Pierry Valmera and Marcus Cooper were each named to the TranSouth All-Freshman Team. The NAIA honored Abakwue with third team All-American selection while Frederick earned an honorable mention All-American selection.

Several freshman stepped up and proved their worth to this team and gained valuable experi-ence along the way. This only make the expecta-tions for 2004-05 a little higher.

Union University Bulldogs2003-04 Season Stats

Record: Overall Home Away NeutralAll Games (24-10) (13-4) (7-5) (4-1)Conference (10-4) (6-1) (4-3) (0-0)Non-Conference (14-6) (7-3) (3-2) (4-1)

TOTAL 3-PT REBOUNDS# Player GP GS MIN AVG FG FGA PCT FG FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF A TO BLK ST PTS AVG

3 Chima Abakwue 34 34 1149 33.8 189 429 .441 134 314 .427 89 110 .809 18 84 102 3.0 50 55 43 1 41 601 17.74 Chris Williams 9 0 22 2.5 1 7 .143 1 7 .143 1 2 .500 2 0 2 0.2 4 1 1 2 1 4 0.45 Marcus Cooper 33 7 838 25.4 67 151 .444 24 68 .353 53 76 .697 12 91 103 3.1 69 124 82 3 42 211 6.4

10 Jonathan Kee 10 0 20 2.0 1 7 .143 0 3 .000 1 5 .200 2 8 10 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 3 0.313 Michael Simpson 9 0 44 4.9 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 2 5 7 0.8 3 11 4 1 3 0 0.024 Will Harris 32 32 1028 32.1 99 199 .497 30 93 .323 34 59 .576 40 100 140 4.4 56 131 67 4 25 262 8.232 Bruno Martinessi 34 34 995 29.3 123 283 .435 18 59 .305 70 102 .686 63 151 214 6.3 94 105 90 20 33 334 9.835 Matt Trammell 33 0 473 14.3 51 139 .367 41 121 .339 4 11 .364 16 47 63 1.9 29 42 22 4 15 147 4.540 Zach Wiggs 33 29 753 22.8 71 145 .490 3 9 .333 34 63 .540 40 87 127 3.8 73 100 81 10 29 179 5.442 Michael Palmer 19 0 233 12.3 40 68 .588 2 8 .250 7 9 .778 18 50 68 3.6 39 8 13 9 7 89 4.744 Pierry Valmeria 34 17 517 15.2 123 265 .464 0 0 .000 31 62 .500 61 124 185 5.4 96 14 60 41 14 277 8.145 Andrew Gamble 13 0 52 4.0 6 24 .250 4 17 .235 4 6 .667 2 7 9 0.7 10 2 4 0 1 20 1.554 Ben Frederick 34 18 775 22.8 200 359 .557 9 27 .333 129 173 .746 55 124 179 5.3 101 26 68 46 5 538 15.8TEAM Rebounds 46 60 106 1

Union Bulldogs 34 6900 971 2076 .468 266 726 .366 457 678 .674 377 938 1315 38.7 628 620 537 141 216 2665 78.4

Opponents 34 6900 899 2159 .416 230 699 .329 459 672 .683 446 891 1337 39.3 655 425 542 87 248 2487 73.1

TEAM STATISTICS UU OPP

SCORING 2665 2487Points per game 78.4 73.1

Scoring margin 5.2 -

FIELD GOALS-ATT 971-2076 899-2159Field goal pct .468 .416

3 POINT FG-ATT 266-726 230-6993-point FG pct .366 .329

3-pt FG made per game 7.8 6.8

FREE THROWS-ATT 457-678 459-672Free throw pct .674 .683

REBOUNDS 1315 1337Rebounds per game 38.7 39.3

Rebounding margin -0.6 -

ASSISTS 620 425Assists per game 18.2 12.5

TURNOVERS 537 542Turnovers per game 15.8 15.9

Turnover margin -0.1 -

Assist / turnover ratio 1.2 0.8

STEALS 216 248Steals per game 6.4 7.3

BLOCKS 141 87Blocks per game 4.1 2.6

ATTENDANCE 0 0Home games-Avg/Game 16-0 12-0

Neutral site-Avg/Game - 5-0

SCORE BY PERIODS 1st 2nd OT1 TOTALOpponents 1124 1327 36 2487Union Bulldogs 1250 1372 37 2659

Date Opponent Score W L Record Attend

11/01/03 h Williams Baptist Eagles 110-71 W 1-0 011/07/03 n Florida Memorial Lions 64-63 W 2-0 011/08/03 n Arkansas Baptist 81-79 W 3-0 011/11/03 a William Carey Crusaders 94-78 W 4-0 011/14/03 h Tougaloo Bulldogs 90-63 W 5-0 011/15/03 h Edwards Waters 86-80 W 6-0 011/18/03 a Georgetown Tigers 69-88 L 6-1 011/24/03 a Williams Baptist Eagles 104-78 W 7-1 011/28/03 h Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans 87-67 W 8-1 011/29/03 h William Carey Crusaders 108-84 W 9-1 012/06/03 a McKendree Bearcats 66-79 L 9-2 012/12/03 n Savannah Coll of Art 73-69 W 10-2 012/13/03 n Harris-Stowe 120-95 W 11-2 001/08/04 h McKendree Bearcats 75-62 W 12-2 001/12/04 h Lambuth Eagles 2-0 Wf 13-2 001/15/04 * a Berry College Vikings 67-64 W 14-2, 1-0 001/17/04 * a Lee University Flames 76-87 L 14-3, 1-1 001/22/04 * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ 75-68 OT W 15-3, 2-1 001/24/04 h Georgetown Tigers 54-66 L 15-4 001/26/04 h Arkansas Baptist 63-71 L 15-5 001/29/04 * h Lyon College Scots 87-76 W 16-5, 3-1 001/31/04 * a Cumberland Univ. Bulldogs 58-69 L 16-6, 3-2 002/05/04 * h Martin Methodist Redhawks 68-65 OT W 17-6, 4-2 002/07/04 * a FHU Lions 68-60 W 18-6, 5-2 002/09/04 * a Trevecca Nazarene Univ 72-70 W 19-6, 6-2 002/16/04 a Lambuth Eagles 84-78 W 20-6 002/19/04 * h Berry College Vikings 80-67 W 21-6, 7-2 002/21/04 * h Lee University Flames 78-68 W 22-6, 8-2 002/26/04 * a Martin Methodist Redhawks 86-70 W 23-6, 8-2 002/28/04 * h FHU Lions 79-78 W 24-6, 10-2 003/04/04 * a Lyon College Scots 67-68 OT L 24-7, 10-3 003/06/04 * h Cumberland Univ. Bulldogs 71-77 L 24-8, 10-4 003/11/04 # h Lee University Flames 76-91 L 24-9 003/25/04 ^ n Barber-Scotia College 53-61 OT L 24-10 0Note: *

#^

denotes a conference game. denotes a conference tournament gamedenotes a national tournament game

fdenotes a forfeited game.

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UNION UNIVERSITY 2003-04 Final Stats


NAIA NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEARRobert Joseph 2002

NAIA ALL-AMERICANSRichard Rice – 1979Rico McClean – 1993Kirk Goehring – 1997

Tryrian Ridges – 1998, 1999, 2000Gaylon Moore – 1998, 1999, 2000

Anthony Brooks – 2001Robert Joseph – 2002Chima Abakwue - 2004Ben Frederick - 2004

NCCAA ALL-AMERICANSTryrian Ridges – 1998, 1999

NAIA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANSMichael Davis – 1996Elvis Ochieng – 1999

Steve Poindexter – 2000Michael Katrosh – 2002Brian Johnson – 2002

Jonathan Kee - 2003, 2004

ALL-TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE TEAMKirk Goehring – 1997Matt Hoover – 1997

Tryrian Ridges – 1998, 1999, 2000Gaylon Moore – 1998, 1999, 2000

Anthony Brooks – 2001Enelio Moreno – 2001

Zach Wiggs – 2001Robert Joseph – 2002

Bruno Martinessi – 2002, 2003Chima Abakwue – 2002, 2004

Ben Frederick - 2004

ALL-TRANSOUTH FRESHMAN TEAMPatrick Whyte – 1997Gaylon Moore – 1997

Anthony Brooks – 1998Zach Wiggs – 2000Will Harris – 2001

Chima Abakwue – 2001Bruno Martinessi – 2002

Matt Trammell – 2003Ben Frederick - 2004

Marcus Cooper - 2004Pierry Valmeria - 2004

Bulldog Honor Roll Individual Records

UNION UNIVERSITY Record Book


SCORING:Most points, career 2,210, Warren Olden, 1991-94 Most points, season 790, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01Most points, game 49, Anthony Brooks, February 9, 2001 vs. Atlanta Christian U. Scoring average, season 24.7, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01Scoring average, career 20.2, Rico McClean, 1991-93

REBOUNDING:Most rebounds, career 996, Richard Rice, 1976-80 Most rebounds, season 401, Joe Crisp, 1972-73 Most rebounds, game (regulation) 30, Billy Howard, 1971-72 Most rebounds, game (overtime) 31, Dan Rudesill, 1966-67

FIELD GOALS:Most field goals made, career 865, Warren Olden, 1991-94 Most field goals made, season 289, Warren Olden, 1991-94 Most field goals made, game 21, Joe Crisp, 1972-73 Field goal percentage, career .641, Warren Olden, 1990-94Field goal percentage, season .661, Warren Olden, 1993-94Field goal percentage, game .867, Kirk Goehring, 1995-96Field goal attempts, career 1349, Warren Olden, 1990-94Field goal attempts, season 511, Anthony Brooks, 2000-01Field goal attempts, game 26, Anthony Brooks, February 9, 2001 vs. Atlanta Christian Univ.

THREE POINTERS:Most three-pointers, career 1. 401, Chima Abakwue, 2000-042. 286, Clay Gray, 1991-94 Most three-pointers, season 1. 134, Chima Abakwue, 2003-042. 131, Clay Gray, 1993-94 Most three-pointers, game 10 (10-11), Chima Abakwue, December 13, 2002 vs. Logan Univ.Three-point percentage, game (min. 4 made) 1.000 (7-of-7), Matt Hoover, 1995-961.000 (6-of-6), Michael Katrosh, 2001-021.000 (4-of-4), Matt Trammell, 11-11-02 vs. Philander-Smith CollegeThree-point percentage, career .453, Paul Barrow, 1988-90 Three-point percentage, season .491, Paul Barrow, 1989-90 Three-point field goal attempts, career 1. 993, Chima Abakwue, 2000-20042. 656, Clay Gray, 1990-94

Team RecordsUNION UNIVERSITY Record Book


Three-point field goal attempts, season 292, Clay Gray, 1993-94Three-point field goal attempts, game 19, Chima Abakwue, 11-29-02 vs. Philander Smith

FREE THROWS:Most free throws made, career 480, Warren Olden, 1990-94 Most free throws made, season 231, Jeff Richey, 1965-66 Most free throws made, game 23, Keith Reynolds, 1975-76 Free-throw percentage, career .842, Richard Rice, 1976-80Free-throw percentage, season .894, Richard Rice, 1978-79.894, Paul Barrow, 1988-89Free-throw percentage, game 1.000 (16/16), Eric Barnes, 1996-97Free-throw attempts, career 684, Warren Olden, 1990-94Free-throw attempts, season 389, Robert Joseph, 2001-02Free-throw attempts, game 28, Robert Joseph, March 5, 2002 vs. Martin Methodist CollegeMost consecutive free throws made 21, Matt Hoover, 1995-96

ASSISTS:Most assists, career 490, Tryrian Ridges, 1999-00Most assists, season 255, Marlon Shadd, 1993-94 255, Tryrian Ridges, 1997-98Most assists, game 19, James “Cle” Harris, 1985-86

STEALS:Most steals, career 198, Marshall Brown, 1988-91Most steals, season 109, Tony Gillespie, 1989-90 Most steals, game 8, Tony Gillespie, 1989-90

BLOCKS:Most blocks, career 250, Anthony Brooks, 1998-01Most blocks, season 242, Robert Joseph, 2001-2002Most blocks, game 12, Robert Joseph, November 3, 2001 vs. Philander Smith College12, Robert Joseph, November 10, 2001 vs. Crichton College

GAMES PLAYED:Most games played, career 136, Gaylon Moore, 1996-00Most games played, season 38, Tryian Ridges, Gaylon Moore, Marcus Price, Matt Hoover, Patrick Whyte, Anthony Brooks, 1998-99

WINS:Best season record 35-3, 1998-99 Most wins in a season 35, 1998-99Most consecutive wins 18, 1998-99

SCORING:Most points in a game 150, vs. Naval Air Station, 1971-72 Most points in a half 79, vs. Jarvis Christian College, November 1, 1999Most points in a season 3,386, 1998-99Fewest points scored 20, vs. Howard College, 1935-36Fewest points allowed 9, vs. Mississippi College, 1935-36Scoring average, season 91.7, 1989-90

FIELD GOALS:Field goals made, game 48, Indiana University-Northwest, January 3, 199848, vs. Edward Waters College, November 7, 199848, vs. Williams Baptist College, February 25, 1999Field goals made, season 1162, 1998-99Field goals attempts, game 93, vs. Wesley College, February 5, 1999Field goal attempts, season 2,376, 1998-99Field goal percentage, game .706, vs. Knoxville College, November 26, 1996Field goal percentage, season .518, 1985-86Field goal percentage, half .731, 1997-98

THREE POINTERS:Three-point field goals made, game 23, vs. National Christian University, January 5, 2002Three-point field goals made, season 361, 1998-99Three-point field goal attempts, game 52, vs. National Christian University, January 5, 2002Three-point field goal attempts, season 975, 1998-99Three-point field goal percentage, game .667, vs. Campbellsville College, January 2, 1998.667, vs. Crichton College, January 7, 2002Three-point field goal percentage, season .393, 1989-90

FREE THROWS:Free throws made, game 39, vs. Knoxville College, November 26, 1996Free throws made, season 701, 1998-99Free throw attempts, game 49, vs. Martin Methodist College, February 10, 199649, vs. Mt. Senario College, November 1, 199749, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University, February 14, 1998 Free throw attempts, season 942, 1998-99Free throw percentage, game 1.000 (23/23), vs. Lambuth University, January 6, 1997Free throw percentage, season .756, 1989-90

REBOUNDS:Rebounds, game 68, vs. Claflin University, November 27, 1998Rebounds, season 1684, 1998-99

ASSISTS:Assists, game 37, vs. Crichton College January 7, 2002Assists, season 811, 2001-2002

BLOCKS:Blocked shots, game 18, vs. Pikeville College, December 5, 1997Blocked shots, season 288, 2001-2002

STEALS:Steals, game 24, vs. Logan University, December 13, 2002Steals, season 362, 1989-90

2004-05 Union University Bulldog Roster

Head Coach: Ralph TurnerAssistant Coach: David NivenVolunteer Assistant: Michael KatroshGraduate Assistant: Jonathan KeeMen’s Basketball Trainer: Cliff PawleyStudent Assistant Coaches: Erica Rose & Laurie McEuen

No. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Class Hometown Prior School

4 Chris Williams G 6-4 180 SO Memphis, Tenn. Hillcrest HS

5 Marcus Cooper G 5-11 160 SO Dalton, Ga. Vincennes University

10 Jonathan Givens G 5-11 155 FR Memphis, Tenn. Germantown HS

13 Courtney Jones F 6-5 235 FR Newbern, Tenn. Dyer County HS

22 Rod Ross G 5-11 170 JR Fulton, Ky. Shawnee CC

32 Bruno Martinessi F 6-7 210 SR Asuncion, Paraguay Chapeaurouge HS

35 Matt Trammell G 6-6 205 JR New Market, Md. US Military Academy Prep

42 Michael Palmer F 6-9 215 SR Trenton, Tenn. Bevill State CC

44 Pierry Valmera C 6-8 250 SO Port-au-Prince, Haiti Nicholas Copernic HS

45 Corey Burkett G 6-3 215 JR Dothan, Ala. Wallace State-Hanceville

54 Ben Frederick C 6-10 260 SO Memphis, Tenn. Bartlett HS

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