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2009-10 SCAC News
Millsaps' Chris Graves named One of 10 Conerly Trophy Finalists
JACKSON, Miss. - Senior quarterback Chris Graves of Millsaps College has been named one of 10 finalists by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame for the 2009 Cellular South Conerly Trophy, given annually to the state's top player at a four-year institution.
Trinity loses shootout heartbreaker to Lynchburg in NCAA Quarterfinals
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Trinity University Tiger women's soccer team came close to advancing to their third NCAA Division III Championship semifinal, but the Lynchburg Hornets advanced to their first-ever semifinal by winning a shootout 4-2 Sunday in the NCAA quarterfinals, after a 1-1 double-overtime tie.
DePauw falls to Thomas More in NCAA Football Playoffs
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. - DePauw University's rally fell short and the Tigers dropped a 49-39 decision to Thomas More (Ky.) College Saturday afternoon in first round NCAA Football Playoff action.
Brainerd leads Colorado College men to 25th place finish at Nationals
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Jackson Brainerd, the SCAC Men's Runner of the Year, led the Colorado College men to a 25th-place team finish at the 2009 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships Saturday morning at the Highland Park Golf Course.
Trinity advances to NCAA Quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Hardin-Simmons
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Trinity University got a goal in the 65th minute from Abigail Loar and made it stand up as the third-ranked Tigers advanced to Sunday's NCAA quarterfinal round with a 1-0 shutout victory over Hardin-Simmons University.
SCAC places two in top 10 as DePauw's Reich finishes fourth; Trinity's Masse eighth at Nationals
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Led by Lauren Reich's fourth-place finish, DePauw University placed 20th at the NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country Championships Saturday morning at the Highland Park Golf Course.
SCAC Releases 2009-10 Basketball Media Guides
SUWANEE, Ga. - The 2009-2010 SCAC Men's and Women's Basketball Media Guides has been released. The media guides are filled with all kinds of information dealing with Baskeball in the SCAC - Stats, Previews, Recaps, History, Predicted Order of Finish and much more!
Colorado College falls short against Washington University in NCAA Quarterfinals
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio - The most successful season in Colorado College history came to an end today when the Tigers dropped a 25-16, 23-25, 25-21, 25-14 decision to Washington University (Mo.) in the national quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.
Trinity's NCAA tournament run ends with Quarterfinal loss to top-ranked Juniata
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio - The top-ranked Juniata College Eagles beat the No. 18 Trinity University Tigers 25-16, 27-25, 25-23 Thursday in the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship quarterfinals at John Carroll University.
SCAC 360 - Week 10
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has partnered with Clear Marketing Concepts in developing a weekly online video production that will recap the week that was in the conference by highlighting the student-athletes, coaches and member institutions of the SCAC. Check out this week's show which covers all events in the conference through Sunday, November 15.
Millsaps' Hawkins & Trinity's Baer named to D3football.com Team of the Week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Millsaps College junior linebacker Will Hawkins and Trinity University senior running back Chris Baer were named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for the final time in the regular season. Both Hawkins and Baer led their teams to season ending victories last week.
Trinity's Masse; Rhodes' Shankman named USTFCCCA regional athlete and coach of the year
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Trinity University junior standout Caitlin Masse and Rhodes College head cross country coach Robert Shankman were named United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association regional athlete and coach of the year, respectively.
SCAC Has 15 Named to the 2009 Longstreth/NFHCA DIII All-Region Team
CHANDLER, Ariz. - Led by First Team selections Caroline Carlin of Sewanee, Meghan Cullen of Rhodes, Sally Faulkner of Centre, Lindsey Gurkovich of Rhodes, Alyssa Havens of Hendrix, Sarah Riffle of DePauw, Becca Rojek of DePauw and Charlie Wagner of Rhodes the SCAC had 15 selected to the 2009 Longstreth/NFHCA DIII Great Lakes All Region Team.
Trinity's Grossman and Llobet; DePauw’s Sorg headline 2009 All-SCAC Men's Soccer Team
SUWANEE, Ga. - In exclusive voting by the league’s head soccer coaches, Ben Grossman of Trinity University was selected 2009 SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Year, while Trinity’s Alan Llobet and DePauw University’s Beau Sorg were tabbed as SCAC Defensive Co-Players-of-the-Year.
Trinity University racks up major awards in 2009 All-SCAC Women's Soccer voting
SUWANEE, Ga. - In exclusive voting by the head women’s soccer coaches of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), Trinity University reaped the awards of an undefeated regular season as a representative from the conference champion Tigers won or shared every major award selected for the 2009 season.
Colorado College's Perkins highlights eight AVCA All-American selections for SCAC
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Colorado College junior middle blocker Emily Perkins highlights eight SCAC volleyball student-athletes who were named American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Americans, the AVCA announced.
DePauw to travel to PAC champion Thomas More for NCAA First Round contest
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - DePauw University (7-2), winner of the SCAC's NCAA Division III Football Championship automatic berth, will travel to Presidents' Athletic Conference champion Thomas More (Ky.) (10-0) for a first round matchup on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Noon Eastern time.
Trinity men upset by Hardin-Simmons in NCAA tournament
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Trinity's men's soccer season ended as the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys upset the second-ranked Tigers 2-0 in the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer second round playoffs on Sunday evening.
Trinity blanks Maryville (Tenn.) to advance to NCAA Sectionals
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Behind a hat trick from sophomore forward Kelly Watts, the Trinity University women blanked Maryville (Tenn.) College, 5-0, in second round NCAA playoff action on Sunday afternoon.
Colo. College's Brainerd wins West Regional; Trinity's Wright has strong regional showing
SUWANEE, Ga. - Colorado College sophomore Jackson Brainerd, by running a 25:26 8K, won the 2009 NCAA West Regional championship. With the win Brainerd automatically qualifies for next week's NCAA Division III National Championship in Cleveland, Ohio.
Colorado College rallies to win first ever regional title; SCAC has two in Elite Eight
REDLANDS, Calif. - Colorado College captured its first-ever regional title by coming from behind to defeat the University of La Verne in five sets on Saturday night. The Tigers trailed two sets to one and 7-3 in the fifth set, but used a 12-2 run to close out the set and post the 25-19, 20-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-9 victory.
Trinity advances to national quarterfinals with victory over Southwestern
GEORGETOWN, Texas – The third time was indeed the charm for Trinity University on Saturday night. The Tigers had lost twice to conference rival Southwestern University during the 2009 regular season - but in the most important match between the two this year, Trinity cruised to an impressive 3-0 win over the Pirates at the Robertson Center.
Trinity's Caitlin Masse highlights banner day for SCAC teams at regional championships
SUWANEE, Ga. - Trinity University junior Caitlin Masse posted a 22:56 6K in the NCAA Division III South Regional championship meet and automatically qualified for next week's national championship meet.
Colorado College advances to West regional final in five-set thriller
REDLANDS, Calif. - Colorado College, the West region No. 1 seed, advanced to the regional final with a thrilling 3-2 win over No. 5 seed Cal Lutheran in a regional semifinal. The Tigers won by scores of 25-22, 14-25, 25-22, 232-25, 15-10.
Southwestern advances to regional final with sweep of Maryville
GEORGETOWN, Texas – The Southwestern University women’s volleyball team advanced to the regional finals by out hustling the Maryville Scots on Friday night to win 3-0. The regional final match, beginning at 7p.m., will be an all SCAC affair as the Pirates take on conference rival Trinity.
Trinity sweeps defending national champion Emory in South regional semifinal
GEORGETOWN, Texas - The fifth-seeded Trinity University Tigers upset the No. 1 Emory University Eagles - defending national champions, ranked No. 2 in the nation - 25-20, 25-23, 25-19 Friday in the NCAA Division III South Region semifinals at Southwestern University.
SCAC Announces 2009 All-Conference Field Hockey Team
SUWANEE, Ga. – DePauw University’s Sarah Riffle became the first player in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference history to earn back-to-back Player of the Year awards as the senior forward was tabbed as SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Year in exclusive voting by the league’s head field hockey coaches. In that same voting, Sally Faulkner of Centre College and Alyssa Havens of Hendrix College were named the league’s Defensive Co-Players-of-the-Year.
SCAC has 11 named to AVCA All-Region Teams
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Led by 2009 SCAC Player-of-the-Year senior outside hitter Audra Gentry of Southwestern University, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference placed 11 players on AVCA All-Region Teams, including eight First Team selections, in an announcment made today.
Southwestern's Long named AVCA Division III South Region Coach of the Year
LEXINGTON, Va. - On the heels of leading Southwestern University to the SCAC Volleyball Championship, head coach Hannah Long has been named the 2009 AVCA Division III South Region Coach of the Year.
Southwestern sweeps University of Dallas in NCAA regional play
GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Southwestern University Pirates continued their winning streak in the first round of the NCAA South Regional, defeating the University of Dallas 3-0. With the win the Pirates improve to 34-3 overall on the season.
Trinity tops Randolph-Macon in NCAA opener; Jenkins notches milestone win
GEORGETOWN, Texas - The fifth-seeded Trinity University Tigers beat No. 4 Randolph-Macon 25-23, 25-13, 22-25, 25-17 Thursday in the opening of the NCAA Division III South Region Volleyball Tournament at Southwestern University. The win was the 700th of Tiger head coach Julie Jenkins' illustrious career.
SCAC 360 - Week 9
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has partnered with Clear Marketing Concepts in developing a weekly online video production that will recap the week that was in the conference by highlighting the student-athletes, coaches and member institutions of the SCAC. Check out this week's show which covers all events in the conference through Sunday, November 8.
Rhodes' Wagner selected to womensfieldhockey.com Honor Roll
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Charlie Wagner, a junior midfielder from Madison, N.J., was selected to the womensfieldhockey.com Weekly Honor Roll for her contributions in Rhodes College's SCAC Championship this past weekend.
DePauw Women Favorite To Reclaim SCAC Hoops Title in 2009-2010
SUWANEE, Ga. – DePauw University had its streak of three consecutive Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference women’s basketball titles snapped last season by Oglethorpe University, but that did not deter the head coaches of the conference from making the Indiana Tigers the prohibitive favorite to win the 2009-10 SCAC league championship.
Centre and Trinity favored to win respective SCAC divisions in 2009-10
SUWANEE, Ga. - In exclusive balloting by SCAC men's head basketball coaches, defending league champion Centre College and Trinity University were tabbed as preseason favorites to capture the SCAC Eastern Division and Western Division championships respectively.
Trinity Receives First-Round Bye in NCAA Men's Soccer Championship Bracket
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Committee announced the field of 59 teams for the 2009 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship today, and Trinity University, the SCAC men's soccer champion, received a first-round bye. The Tigers will open play on November 15 against the winner of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Hardin-Simmons.
Trinity Women Receive Only First-Round Bye in NCAA Soccer Championship Bracket
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Committee announced today the field of 63 teams for the 2009 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship, and SCAC champion Trinity University received the only first-round bye. The Tigers will open play on November 15 against the winner of Maryville (Tenn.) and Mary Washington.
Colorado College; Southwestern and Trinity Headed to NCAA Volleyball Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Committee announced today the field of 62 teams for the 2009 NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship, and for the second consecutive year, the SCAC will send Colorado College, Southwestern University and Trinity University to the event.
Rhodes wins SCAC Field Hockey Championship
CONWAY, Ark. - Rhodes College withstood a game-tying goal by DePauw University with no time remaining in regulation and answered with a game-winning goal by junior Lindsey Gurkovich in overtime to take the 2009 SCAC Field Hockey title Sunday afternoon on the campus of Hendrix College.
DePauw Clinches Share of Third SCAC Football Title and Earns First NCAA Appearance in Program History
GREENCASTLE, Ind. — DePauw trailed 17-14 early in the third quarter, but scored on its next three possessions and claimed a 34-23 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference win over visiting Austin as well as the program's third SCAC title.
Rhodes and DePauw advance to SCAC Field Hockey title game
CONWAY, Ark. - Top-seeded Rhodes College and third-seeded DePauw University advanced to the 2009 SCAC Field Hockey title game with semifinal wins on Saturday afternoon. Rhodes defeated Sewanee 2-1 in overtime while DePauw cruised to a 2-0 victory over Centre.
Southwestern University wins fourth SCAC volleyball championship
ATLANTA, Ga. - The No. 1 seeded Southwestern University Pirates defeated second seeded Colorado College 3-1 on Saturday evening - earning the Pirates their fourth Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship and first since a co-championship with Trinity University in 2005.
Southwestern Tops In Three Of Four Major Awards In 2009 ALL-SCAC Volleyball Voting
ATLANTA, Ga. – The 12th-ranked Southwestern University Pirates, winners of 28 straight matches and the top seed for this weekend’s Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament, was rewarded for its highly successful season by winning three of the league’s four major postseason awards in exclusive all-conference voting by the head coaches of the SCAC.
Sewanee gets late goal to defeat Hendrix 1-0 in SCAC Field Hockey tourney opener
CONWAY, Ark. - Sewanee-The University of the South faced host Hendrix College in the first round of the 2009 SCAC Championships today and after 67 scoreless minutes, senior Clare Ashburn scored off of a Carly Grimm assist to give the fifth-seeded Tigers a 1-0 victory.
Oglethorpe's Ward; Centre's Noll selected to D3hoops.com preseason All-America Teams
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference had Oglethorpe University junior Todd Ward and Centre College senior Danny Noll named to the 2009-10 D3hoops.com preseason All-American teams.
Top four seeds advance to semifinals of SCAC Championship
ATLANTA, Ga. - The top four seeds in the 2009 SCAC Championship tournament advanced to the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 6. Top seed Southwestern University meets fourth seeded Trinity University while second seeded Colorado College entertains third seeded DePauw University.
SCAC places eight on ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District football team
ITHACA, N.Y. - Led by six first-team selections the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference placed eight student-athletes on the 2009 ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District football team.
SCAC Field Hockey Tournament begins Friday
CONWAY, Ark. - The 2009 SCAC Field Hockey Tournament gets underway Friday morning on the campus of Hendrix College. The host school and fourth-seeded Hendrix College takes on fifth-seeded Sewanee: University of the South in the day's opening match.
DePauw's Riffle Invited to Senior All-Star Game
GREENCASTLE, Ind. — DePauw senior forward Sarah Riffle is one of 38 student-athletes who has been selected to compete in the 2009 National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III Senior All-Star game.
Two from SCAC named to ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District women's volleyball team
ITHACA, N.Y. - Two student-athletes from the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference were named to the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District women's volleyball team.
SCAC Volleyball Tournament gets underway in Atlanta on Friday
ATLANTA, Ga. - The 2009 SCAC Volleyball Tournament gets underway on Friday morning at Oglethorpe University. Southwestern University, which has won 28 straight matches and is ranked 12th in the nation, is the tournament's top seed.
SCAC 360 - Week 8
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has partnered with Clear Marketing Concepts in developing a weekly online video production that will recap the week that was in the conference by highlighting the student-athletes, coaches and member institutions of the SCAC. Check out this week's show which covers all events in the conference through Sunday, November 1.
Russolino Grabs Monthly Recognition from F.M. Award
JACKSON, Miss. - Junior place-kicker Taylor Russolino of Millsaps College was one of 12 players recognized nationally on October's "Watch List" for the inaugural Fred Mitchell Award, given to the top Division II or Division III place-kicker for their excellence on the football field and in the community.
SCAC Has Five Named to ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Men's Soccer Team
ITHACA, N.Y. - Led by First Team Selections Tyler Czinege of Trinity University, Brain Engle of Colorado College and Josh Spencer of Southwestern, the SCAC had five athletes selected to the 2009 ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Men's Soccer Team.
SCAC Has Seven Named to ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Women's Soccer Team
ITHACA, N.Y. - Led by First Team selections Alex Leamy of Trinity University, Leslie Robichaux of Millsaps and Danika Wright of Trinity University, the SCAC had seven student-athletes selected to the 2009 ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Womens's Soccer Team.
Senior Day Win over Tigers Marks 400th Career Win for Head Coach Doug Mello
CONWAY, Ark. - The Hendrix College men’s soccer team used three first half goals to post a 3-1 win over SCAC foe Colorado College, giving Warriors’ head coach Doug Mello his 400th career victory on Sunday afternoon at Warrior Field.
Trinity Claims Eighth Straight SCAC Men's Soccer Title
SEWANEE, Tenn. - Three Trinity players scored two goals each as the Tigers clinched their 13th Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship with an 8-0 shutout of Sewanee: The University of the South Tigers Sunday afternoon.
Trinity Women’s Soccer Clinches SCAC Championship With Win Over Sewanee
SEWANEE, Tenn. - The Trinity Tigers women’s soccer team, ranked No. 3 in the nation, clinched its 14th Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship with a 6-1 victory Sunday over Sewanee: The University of the South.
SCAC releases 2009 Field Hockey Tournament Bracket
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference released the seeds and bracket for the 2009 Field Hockey Championship Tournament this afternoon. Hendrix College, in Conway, Ark., will host the tournament taking place November 6-8.
Colorado College men win SCAC Cross Country Championship
CONYERS, Ga. - Behind the 2009 SCAC Men's Runner of the Year Jackson Brainerd's first-place finish, the Colorado College Tigers earned their second SCAC title in four years. Brainerd completed the 8K course with a time of 24:29.60 to set a new record at the conference championship.
DePauw women win seventh straight SCAC Cross Country Title
CONYERS, Ga. - In the closest SCAC women's cross country championship race, the DePauw University Tigers narrowly edged the Rhodes College Lynx for the Tigers' seventh straight conference championship. DePauw was a two point victor over the Lynx.
Former Olympic Champion Billy Mills to Give Keynote Address on Oglethorpe Campus
ATLANTA, Ga. – Billy Mills, the only American to ever capture gold in the 10,000 meters race at the Olympics, will provide the keynote address at the 2009 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Cross Country Pre-race Banquet held on the campus of Oglethorpe University this Friday.
SCAC 360 - Week 7
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has partnered with Clear Marketing Concepts in developing a weekly online video production that will recap the week that was in the conference by highlighting the student-athletes, coaches and member institutions of the SCAC. Check out this week's show which covers all events in the conference through Sunday, October 25.
Centre men prepare to defend SCAC Men's Cross Country title
CONYERS, Ga. - A year after winning its first-ever SCAC men's cross country championship, Centre College is back to defend that title as the conference gathers at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Ga., this Saturday for the 2009 championship meet.
Hendrix Volleyball Team Helps Raise Money for Side-Out Foundation
CONWAY, Ark. - The Hendrix College volleyball team is on a mission to help raise money towards the Dig Pink: Side-Out Foundation which helps raise funds for Breast Cancer research. The Warriors will play their last home matches of the season on October 31 at 11a.m. and 3 p.m. against Ouachita Baptist University and Williams Baptist College, respectively, in the final matches of the inaugural Ghost Host Tournament.
DePauw women seek seventh straight SCAC Women's Cross Country championship
CONYERS, Ga. - DePauw University seeks its conference-record seventh consecutive women's cross country title as the league gathers at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Ga., this Saturday for the 2009 championship meet.
Hawkins and Peters of Millsaps selected to D3football.com Team of the Week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Following Saturday's 24-0 shutout of then #25 Centre College, Millsaps College placed two members of its defense on the D3football.com Team of the Week.
SCAC releases 2009 Volleyball Tournament Bracket
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference released the seeds and bracket for the 2009 Volleyball Championship Tournament this morning. Oglethorpe University, in Atlanta, Ga., will host the tournament taking place November 6-7.
BSC volleyball raises $1,400 for Susan G. Komen Foundation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - This past Wednesday evening, the Birmingham-Southern volleyball team hosted Miles College and participated in "Dig for the Cure", a nationwide initiative to raise breast cancer awareness and money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Millsaps football sporting Pink for breast cancer awareness
JACKSON, Miss. - With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the football Majors are doing their part to raise awareness by sporting pink ribbons on the back of their helmets for tomorrow's Homecoming game against No. 25 Centre College.
Centre ranked 21st in 2009-2010 Preseason D3hoops Men's Top 25; Oglethorpe and Trinity receive votes
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Centre College, the defending SCAC men's basketball champion, is ranked 21st in the 2009-2010 Preseason D3hoops Men's Top 25. Oglethorpe University and Trinity University both received votes in the preseason poll.
DePauw 12th; Trinity 18th in 2009-2010 Preseason D3hoops Women's Top 25; Centre receives votes
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - DePauw University is ranked 12th and Trinity University is ranked 18th in the 2009-2010 Preseason D3hoops Women's Top 25. Centre College also received votes in the preseason poll.
SCAC Commissioner selected to PRCC Athletics Hall of Fame
POPLARVILLE, Miss. - Dwayne Hanberry came to Pearl River Community College from Oak Grove High School in 1983 as 6-foot-4, 150 pound basketball player without much experience. By the time he left for Oglethorpe (Ga.) University in 1986, he stood 6-8, weighed 210 pounds, and was an all-state player for the Wildcats.
Trinity's Trella named to D3football.com Team of the Week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Trinity University punter Kevin Trella was selected to the D3football.com Team of the Week for games played the seventh week of the 2009 regular season.
Centre's Burch gets 100th win as Colonels defeat Southwestern 1-0
GEORGETOWN, Texas - Centre College head men's soccer coach Jeb Burch won his 100th match as a head coach at Centre as the Colonels blanked Southwestern University 1-0 Sunday, Oct. 18 in Georgetown, Texas.
Oglethorpe’s Akin records milestone in victory over Piedmont
ATLANTA, Ga. – Oglethorpe University men’s soccer coach Jon Akin became the all-time leader in coaching victories in the school’s history on Tuesday night after topping Piedmont College, 3-2. Akin, who was named Oglethorpe’s head coach in 2003, won his 58th all-time contest to surpass former Stormy Petrel coach Bucky Reynolds.
SCAC 360 - Week 5
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has partnered with Clear Marketing Concepts in developing a weekly online video production that will recap the week that was in the conference by highlighting the student-athletes, coaches and member institutions of the SCAC. Check out this week's show which covers all events in the conference through Sunday, October 11.
Oglethorpe’s Giordano, Sarisky honored by Georgia Dugout Club
ATLANTA, Ga. - In their September newsletter the Georgia Dugout Club named Oglethorpe head baseball coach Dan Giordano and former Oglethorpe pitcher Daniel Sarisky the 2009 Division III Georgia Coach and Player of the Year, respectively.
Trinity Men's Golf Wins Team and Individual Honors at Alamo City Classic
SPRING BRANCH, Texas - The Trinity University Tigers men's golf team won two titles Tuesday at their Alamo City Classic at the par-72, 6,797-yard River Crossing Golf Club course.
SCAC 360 - Week 4
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has partnered with Clear Marketing Concepts in developing a weekly online video production that will recap the week that was in the conference by highlighting the student-athletes, coaches and member institutions of the SCAC. Check out this week's show which covers all events in the conference through Sunday, October 4.
Centre’s Jones signs professional contract with Evansville Otters
DANVILLE, Ky. - Following a successful collegiate career, 2009 Centre College graduate Jake Jones (Griffin, Ga.) has signed a professional contract to become a member of the Evansville Otters, an independent baseball team in the Frontier League.
Millsaps' Lawrimore, DePauw's Wrona named to D3football.com Team of the Week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Millsaps College punter William Lawrimore and DePauw University safety Thomas Wrona were named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for week five.
Brackin fires first sub-80 round by Millsaps female golfer in over two decades
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. - Senior women's golfer Mirel Brackin, the lone Millsaps College representative last weekend at the Santa Rosa Beach Fall Invitational, fired an opening-day career-low round of 79 and went on to finish second place overall.
Three from SCAC named Campbell Trophy semifinalists
DALLAS, Texas - Three Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference student-athletes were named semifinalists for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy (formerly known as the Draddy Trophy). Nick Edwards of Centre, Alex Fitch of DePauw and Rhodes' Andy Boucher are among the 34 NCAA Division III and 154 overall semifinalists.
Rhodes Softball to "Hit for the Cure"
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - This Saturday, Rhodes College softball will hold its second annual "Hit for the Cure" play day, which will benefit the Stephanie Vasofsky Cervical Cancer Foundation and is designed to raise awareness for cervical cancer on campus and in the community.
SCAC 360 - Week 3
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has partnered with Clear Marketing Concepts in developing a weekly online video production that will recap the week that was in the conference by highlighting the student-athletes, coaches and member institutions of the SCAC. Check out this week's show which covers all events in the conference through Sunday, September 27.
Centre's Pinque selected to D3football.com Team of the Week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Centre College sophomore running back Jonathan Pinque was selected to the D3football.com Team of the Week for week four. Pinque, who was SCAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week, helped lead the Colonels to a come from behind home win over Austin College.
Centre and Austin Vie in Third Annual Komen Game
DANVILLE, Ky. – For the third consecutive year, the men’s soccer teams at Austin College and Centre College will vie with more than just conference standings implications on the line. When the two squads meet on Friday, October 2, in Danville, Ky., they will also be playing to benefit the Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
Former BSC golfer Jordan Hardy qualifies for Navistar LPGA Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Former Panther golfer Jordan Hardy, a 2009 Birmingham-Southern graduate, has qualified for the 2009 Navistar Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Classic, to be played Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Capitol Hill in Prattville, Ala.
Colorado College's Richardson gets career victory No. 500
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado College head coach Horst Richardson joined an exclusive group on Saturday when he picked up career victory No. 500. Unfortunately, he wasn’t around to enjoy it.
Trinity University Selects 18th President
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Trinity University’s Board of Trustees today elected Dennis A. Ahlburg, Ph.D. to serve as the University’s 18th president. Dr. Ahlburg, currently the dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder, will assume the presidency Jan. 1, 2010.
Rhodes' Wagner selected to womensfieldhockey.com Honor Roll
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Charlie Wagner, a junior midfielder from Madison, NJ (Pingry), was selected by womensfieldhockey.com to their weekly Division III Honor Roll.
SCAC 360 - Week 2
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has partnered with Clear Marketing Concepts in developing a weekly online video production that will recap the week that was in the conference by highlighting the student-athletes, coaches and member institutions of the SCAC. Check out this week's show which covers all events in the conference through Sunday, September 20.
Millsaps' Sager Named to D3football Team of the Week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Millsaps College senior linebacker Miles Sager was named to the D3football.com national Team of the Week. It is the third consecutive week a member of the Majors has been recognized for the national award.
Colorado College mourns passing of Chris Quon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Colorado College athletics department and entire campus community has been saddened by the death of Chris Quon on Sept. 19.
Jonathan Alden Wins Individual Title; Men's Team Finishes Third
SEGUIN, Texas – Trinity University senior Jonathan Alden of Austin (Westlake) won the first playoff hole and the individual title Tuesday at the TLU (Texas Lutheran University) John Bohmann Memorial Tournament at Golf Club of Seguin.
Centre's Hinton; Trinity's Llobet named to D3futbol.com National Team of the Week
SUWANEE, Ga. - Centre College's Richard Hinton and Trinity University's Alan Llobet were named to the D3futbol.com National Team of the Week for their performance for games played from September 7 through September 13.
SCAC Announces Debut of Weekly Recap Show - SCAC 360
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has partnered with Clear Marketing Concepts in developing a weekly online video production that will recap the week that was in the conference by highlighting the student-athletes, coaches and member institutions of the SCAC.
NCAA President Myles Brand Passes Away
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - NCAA President Myles Brand, the first university president to serve as the Association's chief executive and a champion of academic reform, fiscal responsibility and student-athlete well-being, has died from pancreatic cancer.
D3football.com names eight from SCAC to Team of the Week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Eight Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference student-athletes were named to the D3football.com national Team of the Week. Austin College's Allen Wise, Alex Mannari, Tony Martinez, Chris Donovan, Austin Light as well as DePauw's Alex Koors, Millsaps' David Dale and Trinity's Evan Reville were selected for their play in week two.
Grizzlies to hold training camp at Birmingham-Southern
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies will officially begin their ninth season in the Bluff City by holding training camp in Birmingham, Ala., Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today. The weeklong camp will take place at Bill Battle Coliseum on the campus of Birmingham-Southern College from Sept. 29-Oct. 5.
Rhodes' Cory Smith inks professional contract in Luxembourg
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - All the hard work has paid off for Rhodes College graduate Cory Smith as he has signed a professional contract with the AS Soleuvre team in the Luxembourg-Dietrich League of Europe.
Elaine Penn To Speak To SCAC Student-Athletes About Building Better Communities
SUWANEE, Ga. - Elaine Penn has been working in higher education for more than a decade. Her years on a college campus have given Penn the chance to work with and learn from students.
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference - Social and New Media
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) kicked off its 48th year this past week and in the age of social and new media, the conference office wants to be sure that fans know we are doing our part to keep you updated on all that is SCAC via several different networking platforms.
Millsaps' Burrell named to D3football.com Team of the Week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Millsaps College senior defensive lineman Mason Burrell became the second Major of the day to gain a weekly accolade, joining teammate Taylor Russolino, after being named to D3football.com's National Team of the Week.
BSC's Goldfarb earns 300th win
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Coach Preston Goldfarb got his 300th career win this afternoon in the final game of the 2009 Birmingham-Southern Labor Day Classic. The Panthers (2-0) defeated Mississippi College (2-1) 3-0 to remain unbeaten on the young season.
SCAC releases 2009 Men's Soccer Prospectus
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference released the 2009 SCAC Men's Soccer Prospectus today. The prospectus includes schedules, standings, statistics and a complete list of previous conference champions. The publication also includes an in depth look and preview of all 12 SCAC men's soccer teams and much more.
SCAC releases 2009 Women's Soccer Prospectus
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference released the 2009 SCAC Women's Soccer Prospectus today. The prospectus includes schedules, standings, statistics and a complete list of previous conference champions. The publication also includes an in depth look and preview of all 11 SCAC women's soccer teams and much more.
SCAC releases 2009 Field Hockey Prospectus
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference released the 2009 SCAC Field Hockey Prospectus today. The prospectus includes schedules, standings, statistics and a complete list of previous conference champions. The publication also includes an in depth look and preview of all 5 SCAC field hockey teams and much more.
SCAC releases 2009 Volleyball Prospectus
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference released the 2009 SCAC Volleyball Prospectus today. The prospectus includes schedules, standings, statistics, a complete list of previous conference champions and the 2009 preseason poll results. The publication also includes an in depth look and preview of all 12 SCAC volleyball teams and much more.
Bronson, Owen & Sarisky fairing well in first professional season
SUWANEE, Ga. - Former Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference baseball standouts Evan Bronson, Hunter Owen and Daniel Sarisky each are fairing well in their first season in professional baseball. Bronson and Sarisky are currently in the New York-Penn League while Owen is in the independent United Baseball League.
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Day Four - 2009 SCAC Football Media Days
SUWANEE, Ga. - The final installment of the 2009 SCAC Football Media Days continues today and features the programs of The University of the South and Trinity University.
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Day Three - 2009 SCAC Football Media Days
SUWANEE, Ga. - The third installment of the 2009 SCAC Football Media Days continues today and features the programs of Millsaps College and Rhodes College.
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Day Two - 2009 SCAC Football Media Days
SUWANEE, Ga. - The second installment of the 2009 SCAC Football Media Days continues today and features the programs of Centre College and DePauw University.
2009 SCAC Football Media Days
SUWANEE, Ga. - The 2009 SCAC Football Media Days kicked off today with Austin College and Birmingham-Southern as the featured programs. The SCAC Football Media Days will include interviews with both coaches and players throughout the conference, beginning with the 'Roos of Austin College and Panthers of Birmingham-Southern on Monday.
Majors, Choctaws to Brawl for a great cause
JACKSON - The 2009 version of the Backyard Brawl, which pits two NCAA Division III religiously affiliated schools against each other on the gridiron, is being presented by the Community Animal Rescue & Adoption Center (CARA) for a third consecutive season – the largest NO-KILL animal shelter in the state of Mississippi.
Seven SCAC teams honored by ITA
SKILLMAN, N.J. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference had seven teams earn Intercollegiate Tennis Association honors in 2008-09. A total of 38 men's and women's student-athletes were also named Division III Scholar-Athletes.
Millsaps chosen as preseason favorite to win 2009 SCAC Football Championship
SUWANEE, Ga. – For the third consecutive year Millsaps College was tabbed as the preseason favorite to win the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship. In the annual preseason vote by the league’s head coaches, Millsaps garnered four of seven first place votes and received 44 points to headline the poll.
Southwestern favored to win 2009 SCAC Volleyball Championship
SUWANEE, Ga. - For just the second time in league history, Southwestern University was selected as preseason favorites to win the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship. Southwestern was also the preseason favorite to win the league in 1998.
Millsaps' Russolino Named to Fred Mitchell Award Watch List
JACKSON, Miss. -- The Watch List for the inaugural Fred Mitchell Award includes 18 Division II and III collegiate place-kickers from schools in 16 different states that were nominated by their colleges for excellence on the football field and in the community. Included among the preseason list of nominees is junior placekicker Taylor Russolino of Millsaps College.
Hendrix Athletic Facilities Receive High Honors in Princeton Review
CONWAY, Ark. - Hendrix College has always been considered one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, however, according to the Princeton Review the Warriors’ 2-year-old athletic facilities ranks among the best in the nation.
Jake Martin Appointed Interim Head Baseball Coach at DePauw
GREENCASTLE, Ind. — Jake Martin, who has served as DePauw's assistant baseball coach for the last six seasons, has been named the University's interim head baseball coach effective immediately. Martin had been the team's hitting instructor and recruiting coordinator. He takes over for Matt Walker who resigned on August 7.
SCAC Set to Launch Inaugural Football Media Days
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference announced today that it will conduct its first-ever SCAC Football Media Days, which will air on the conference website from August 24th – 27th.
Robby Long to Lead DePauw Football Program in 2009
GREENCASTLE, Ind. - Matt Walker '99, head football coach at DePauw for the past three seasons and the University's head baseball coach since 2000, resigned today, effective immediately. Robby Long (pictured), who had been serving as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator, has been appointed the Tigers' interim head coach.
Howell Selected to Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame
ATLANTA, Ga. - Peter Howell, Oglethorpe University assistant athletics director and head men’s and women’s tennis coach, has been selected for induction into the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame. Founded by the Georgia Tennis Association, the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame honors those whose excellence both on and off the tennis courts have brought recognition and esteem to themselves and tennis in Georgia.
SCAC Office Profiled by Local Atlanta Newspaper
SUWANEE, Ga. - Just 100 yards or so off Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road is the turn into the nondescript office park. Like many similar complexes in Gwinnett County, it has the standard doctor's offices and insurance agents. But it also has a rather unique tenant, an NCAA Division III conference.
Shivers tabbed D3football.com Preseason All-American
STERLING, Va. - The 10th annual D3football.com 2009 Preseason All-American team was announced this morning, with Millsaps College senior OG John Shivers becoming the first Major in school history to be named to the First Team.
Morris' 61 breaks mark; Centre junior leads tournament heading into final round
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Chris Morris headed to the Wilmington Island Club for a round of golf on Saturday morning, not knowing where he was going to stay the night. While such a predicament could have been a distraction, Morris focused on his play in the second round of the 27th annual Oglethorpe Invitational, regarded as Savannah's top amateur tournament.
Rhodes' Royer named to Division III Management Council
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Brooks Royer, a baseball student-athlete at Rhodes College, joined the Division III Management Council this week as one of two representatives of the Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Katy Caine Tapped to Lead 2009 Tigers
SEWANEE, Tenn. - Katy Caine has been named interim head volleyball coach for the 2009 Sewanee team, according to Mark Webb, Sewanee's athletic director. "I am very excited to step in and lead this great group of girls. Hopefully, with a lot of hard work and dedication, we can take Sewanee Volleyball to the next level," added Caine.
Luke Beam On Board as First Men's Lacrosse Coach
JACKSON, Miss. - Millsaps College athletic director Tim Wise announced today the hiring of Luke Beam, who will become the Majors' first head men's lacrosse coach in school history. Beam will officially assume his new post on August 1.
Birmingham-Southern's Goldfarb wins gold and two bronze medals at 2009 World Maccabiah Games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham-Southern junior Aly Goldfarb will return from the 2009 World Maccabiah Games in Israel with a gold medal in the 4x400-meter relay and bronze medals in the 400-meter run and the pole vault.
SCAC Announces Cost Containment and Student-Athlete Welfare Measures
SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Presidents Council adopted several measures aimed at cost reduction and also tackled the issue of student-athlete welfare at its annual spring meeting, June 11, in Atlanta.
Birmingham Southern's Goldfarb Takes Coaching Internationally
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham Southern men’s soccer head coach Preston Goldfarb will adding to his lengthy coaching resume this summer by mentoring the Junior Boys’ USA Soccer Team that will compete at the Maccabi Games in Israel beginning July 12.
Owen inks Independant contract with Edinburg
EDINBURG, Texas -- Former three-time D3baseball.com and ABCA All-American Hunter Owen of Millsaps College has signed a one-year independent contract, with an option for a second year, to play with the Edinburg Roadrunners of the United Baseball League.
Birmingham-Southern and Huntingdon announce annual gridiron showdown for Wesley Cup
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Birmingham-Southern College and Huntingdon College have announced that the schools’ football teams will play annually for a trophy that will be called the Wesley Cup.
DePauw selected as NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships Host
GREENCASTLE, Ind. - The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Track and Field Committee has selected DePauw University as hosts for the 2010 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Trinity Tennis Coaching Duties Are Restructured
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Trinity University Director of Athletics Bob King today announced the restructuring of coaching and staff positions for men’s and women’s tennis. Beginning Aug. 1, Butch Newman will assume the new position of Director of Tennis, Russell McMindes will be the head coach of men’s tennis, and Ryan Takao will continue as head coach of the women’s tennis team.
Gage to be Inducted to THSCA Hall of Honor
SHERMAN, Texas – Austin College head football coach and Texas high school coaching legend Ronnie Gage has been selected as part of a five member Class of 2009 to be inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor on July 22, the THSCA has announced.
First Female President Takes Lead at Austin College on July 1
SHERMAN, Texas - The oldest college in Texas makes history next week as Austin College welcomes Marjorie Hass as the first female president in the college’s 160-year history. On July 1, Dr. Hass becomes the 15th president of the private liberal arts college located north of Dallas.
