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2016-17 MEN’S BASKETBALL media guide
2016-17 MEN’S BASKETBALL
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2016-17 MEN’S BASKETBALL Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown / High School / Previous College
0 Daejour Adderley G 6-2 Fresh. Nassau, Bahamas | Calvary Christian Academy
1 James Kirksey G 6-4 Soph. (TR) Chester, PA | Chester HS | Clarendon College
2 Jorden Duffy G 6-1 Soph. Upper Marlboro, MD | James M. Bennett HS
3 Chris Harris C 6-10 Fresh. Houston, TX | James Madison HS
4 Britt Grant G 5-10 Fresh. La Porte, TX | La Porte HS
5 Corey Davis G 6-2 Soph. Lafayette, LA | Lafayette HS
10 Lamar Hamrick G 6-3 Fresh. New Castle, DE | St. Georges Technical HS
12 Tay Hardy G 6-1 Fresh. Natchitoches, LA | Lakview HS
13 Konstantin Kulikov C 7-0 Soph. Oryol, Russia | Canarias Basketball Academy
21 Mamadou Kamara F 7-0 Soph. (TR) Dakar, Senegal | St. Louis Christian Academy | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
22 Kabir Mohammed G 6-5 Fresh. Lagos, Nigeria | National Christian Academy
23 Elton Dyer G 6-4 Soph. Houston, TX | South Houston HS
24 Jonathan Vordenbaum F 6-5 Fresh. Pasadena, TX | Clear Lake Christian School
35 Freddy Bitondo F 6-7 Soph. (TR) Montreal, QC | The Rock School | Garden City CC
Head Coach: Scott R. Gernander Assistant Coach: Albert Talley Athletic Trainer: Troy Rabon Student Manager: Chris Ortega Student Manager: Kenley Miller
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Player Bios
Prior to San Jac: Averaged 15 points and 8 assists during junior season. Prior to San Jac: 3rd team all-Delco, 2nd team all-state defensive team … team highlights include District 1 champions, state champions runner-ups in 2013 . . . averaged 18.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists as a freshman at Clarendon College (2015-2016 season).
0DAEJOUR
ADDERLEY6-2 | Fresh. | GNassau, Bahamas | Calvary Christian School
1JAMES
KIRKSEY6-4 | Soph. (TR) | GChester, PA | Chester HS | Clarendon College
Prior to San Jac: Averaged 28 points per game for the Pirates as a senior.
Prior to San Jac: Averaged 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 blocks as a senior … First team all-district, defensive MVP, RCS Sports #4 player in Houston.
2JORDEN
DUFFY6-1 | Soph. | GUpper Marlboro, MDJames M. Bennett HS
3Chris
Harris6-10 | Fresh. | CHouston, TX | James Madison HS
Prior to San Jac: All-district during junior season, injured senior year … team highlights include district champions.
4BRITT
GRANT5-10 | Fresh. | GLa Porte, TX | La Porte HS
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Player Bios
Prior to San Jac: All-district MVP and all-Metro player of the year … Averaged 26 points as a junior … Helped the Lions go undefeated in district, advancing to the second round of the playoffs as a senior … Played club for Southern Elite.
5COREY
DAVIS6-2 | Soph. | GLafayette, LA | Lafayette HS
Prior to San Jac: Top 10 scoring in Delaware, 25ppg . . . Top 10 in Delaware player rankings.
Prior to San Jac: Played on the Russian national team. Was invited to the Adidas Nations basketball camp in 2014. One of the top recruited big men from the Canarias Basketball Academy.
Prior to San Jac: All-state as a junior and senior. District MVP as a senior. First team all-district as a sophomore, junior, and senior …team highlights include district champs and state runner-ups.
Prior to San Jac: Averaged 17 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks while attending St. Louis Christian Academy … played in the NJCAA National Tournament at Hutchinson, KS as a freshman at NEO in 2015-2016.
10LAMAR
HAMRICK6-3 | Fresh. | GNew Castle, DE | St. Georges Technical HS
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KULIKOV7-0 | Soph. | COryol, Russia | Canarias Basketball Academy
12TAY
HARDY6-1 | Fresh. | GNatchitoches, LA | Lakeview HS
21MAMADOU
KAMARA7-0 | Soph. (TR) | FDakar, Senegal | St. Louis Christian AcademyNortheastern Oklahoma A&M College
Prior to San Jac: First team all-defense as a junior … first team all-conference as a senior … team highlights include Beltway League Champions while attending National Christian … served as valedictorian.
22KABIR
MOHAMMED6-5 | Fresh. | GLagos, Nigeria | National Christian Academy
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Prior to San Jac: Redshirted his freshman year at University of Houston … Named to the Guy V. Lewis Award for Greater Houston Area Basketball Player of the Year watch list … Averaged 19 points and 8.5 rebounds per game as a junior … Also played football and was a member of the track and field team.
As a freshmen: Averaged 7.4 points and 5.5 rebounds while attending Mineral Area College in 2014-2015 … team highlights state champions in high school, played at The NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, KS for top 10 nationally ranked Mineral Area College in 2014-2015 … academic highlights Mu Alpha Theta secretary in high school, Athletic Student Award at Mineral Area College in 2014-2015, graduated with honors from Garden City CC while medical red-shirting in 2015-2016.
Player Bios
35FREDDY
BITONDO6-7 | Soph. (TR) | FMontreal, QC | The Rock SchoolGarden City CC
Prior to San Jac: First team all-state as a senior … shot 64 percent from the field as a senior (school record) … team highlights district champs during senior year .
24JONATHAN
VORDENBAUM6-5 | Fresh. | FPasadena, TX | Clear Lake Christian School
23ELTON
DYER6-4 | Soph. | GHouston, TX | South Houston HS (University of Houston)
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Coaching staff Bios
scott R. gernanderHead CoachFifth SeasonSam Houston State University (2006; M.A. 2008)Overall: 97-30
After spending a season as a graduate assistant coach at his alma mater, Sam Houston State University, Scott R. Gernander returned to San Jacinto College in 2008 to the school where his collegiate playing days began to serve as an assistant coach under his legendary father, Scott Gernander. After serving the 2012-2013 season as Interim Head Coach, the younger Gernander was promoted to the top spot in the Summer of 2013.
During Gernander’s fourth season, San Jac men’s basketball team finished the 2015-2016 season with a 22-10 overall record, 12-7 in Region XIV play, advancing to the semifinals of the Region XIV tournament in Lufkin, Texas. Corey Davis earned a spot on the all-region second team and Region XIV South Zone second team, while Jorden Duffy, Ilker Er, and Candido Sa were each named Region XIV South Zone Honorable Mention.
The “third time’s a charm” proved to be true for Gernander, as he guided his 2014- 2015 team back to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament in just his third season as head coach. The return trip was the first for San Jacinto College since 2006, and the 20th overall appearance in the national tournament. San Jac opened the 2014-2105 season winning six straight before hitting a snag in a trip to Florida. It then won 11 out of the next 12 games before falling to Tyler in the Region XIV tournament. However, the NJCAA selection committee recognized the team’s success, and awarded them one of four at-large bids to the national tournament. Four players averaged double-digit points for the year, and five grabbed postseason honors. Willie Mangum was an all-region first-teamer, and Donte Thomas a second-teamer. All-South Zone honorable mention selections included Jevonlean Jedgeman, Naiel Smith, and Michael Hunter. Gernander was the Region XIV Coach of the Year with a 28-6 overall record.
In his second season at the helm of the San Jac program, Gernander’s team went 23-8 overall record, and was the number three seed in the regional tournament. Anthony Livingston, Carrington Ward, and Richard Benedyth all earned postseason honors. Livingston was named to the Region XIV South
Zone all-conference team and was an all-region selection, while Ward and Benedyth were named to the all-conference South Zone second team, with Ward taking home all-region honorable mention honors. The 2013-2014 squad averaged 87.3 points and 44.6 rebounds per game, finishing with a 14-5 conference mark.
In 2012-2013, Gernander guided San Jacinto College to a 24-6 record and the semifinals of the Region XIV tournament. Under his tutelege, Mohammad Lee was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) all-American and all-Region player, while Danny Lawhorn and Zach Lofton were also named to the all-Region squad. The 2012-2013 San Jac team averaged nearly 91 points per game, and won the Region XIV South Zone, finishing with a 14-5 conference record.
As a graduate assistant at Sam Houston State from 2005-2008, Gernander coached on teams that recorded a combined 66-27 record, and had three 20-win seasons in the Southland Conference.
The 31-year-old Gernander played as a guard at Sam Houston State University from 2003 to 2005, where the Bearkats were 31-27 during his time on the court. Prior to playing at Sam Houston, Gernander was a member of the San Jacinto College men’s basketball team, where he played on teams that went a combined 57-12, won two conference titles, and were national junior college runners-up. He averaged 8.1 points per game while at San Jacinto College.
Before playing at San Jac for his father, Gernander was a first team all-district and second team all-region guard for Coach Boyce Paxton at Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena. He averaged 17.8 points as a senior.
Gernander received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Sam Houston State in 2006 and a Master of Arts in Kinesiology in 2008. He married Amanda Crabtree in June of 2008.
The Gernander Coaching FileSEASON RECORD2015-2016 22-102014-2015 28-62013-2014 23-82012-2013 24-6OVERALL 97-30
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Coaching staff Bios
Albert Talley, Jr.Assistant CoachSixth SeasonTexas Wesleyan University (2005) Concordia University Irvine (2012)
Albert Talley Jr., of Cleburne, is in his sixth season with the San Jacinto College men’s basketball program. He joined San Jac from Paris Junior College, where he served as assistant men’s basketball coach, following his time in the same position with Panola College.
His experience includes playing basketball and serving as a student assistant coach for Texas Wesleyan University, where he was a member of the 2006 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national championship team. He was one of four recipients across the nation to receive the NAIA Champions of Character Award for his contributions on the court, in the classroom and in the community. His other accolades include the university’s Gene & Anne Burge Sportsmanship Award and Golden Crutch Award.
Talley holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Texas Wesleyan University and a master’s degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University. This is his 11th year coaching in Region XIV.
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2015-16 MEN’S BASKETBALL Season Stats
# Name YR POS GP GS MIN/G FG/G PCT 3PT/G PCT FT/G PCT PPG
0 Rafael Silva So G 17 - 7.0 0.6-1.7 34.5 0.3-0.9 31.3 0.2-0.2 75.0 1.6
1 Jon Mitchell So G 29 4 14.0 1.8-4.3 40.5 0.1-0.5 14.3 1.7-2.4 71.0 5.3
2 Jorden Duffy Fr G 28 26 29.3 5.4-11.7 46.0 1.9-4.8 38.5 1.7-2.4 72.7 14.4
3 Candido Sa So F 32 32 28.3 3.3-7.3 45.9 1.1-3.0 35.1 2.1-3.0 69.1 9.8
4 Jerell Cooke Fr G 29 7 19.2 2.7-6.0 45.7 0.7-1.3 56.8 1.4-2.7 53.2 7.6
5 Corey Davis Fr G 18 14 27.7 4.2-10.3 41.1 1.2-3.6 32.3 3.8-4.6 89.9 13.4
10 Elroi Butler Fr G 17 1 8.1 0.6-1.3 45.5 0.4-0.6 60.0 0.1-0.2 33.3 1.6
11 Paul Ard II Fr G 7 - 7.3 1.9-3.9 48.1 0.4-1.9 23.1 0.0-0.0 - 4.1
13 Konstantin Kulikov Fr C 32 3 14.0 3.0-5.6 53.1 0.1-0.5 18.8 0.3-0.7 50.0 6.4
22 Jibreel Faulkner Fr F 28 - 10.6 1.8-3.8 47.7 0.5-1.2 38.2 0.7-1.4 47.5 4.8
23 Elton Dyer Fr G 27 5 11.3 1.1-2.3 50.8 0.1-0.4 30.0 1.1-1.4 74.4 3.5
24 Josh Huntley So F 32 25 19.4 4.0-7.2 56.1 0.0-0.0 - 2.2-3.2 68.9 10.3
32 Donovan Greer Fr G 29 22 21.9 2.9-7.6 38.6 2.0-5.3 37.9 0.9-1.1 78.8 8.8
35 Ilker Er So G 32 21 20.1 3.6-8.8 41.1 1.1-3.7 28.6 1.8-2.2 84.3 10.1
TOTALS 32 32 195.1 31.3-68.8 45.6 8.0-22.5 35.5 15.4-22.1 69.7 86.0
OPPONENT 32 32 195.1 22.7-54.4 41.6 6.6-18.8 35.2 13.9-20.4 68.2 65.8
# Name YR POS GP GS MPG OFF/G DEF/G REB/G PF/G DQ/G AST/G TO/G A/TO STL/G BLK/G
0 Rafael Silva So G 17 - 7.0 0.2 0.9 1.1 0.9 - 1.0 0.9 1.1 0.2 0.1
1 Jon Mitchell So G 29 4 14.0 1.1 1.8 2.9 1.4 0.0 1.3 0.7 1.9 0.3 0.0
2 Jorden Duffy Fr G 28 26 29.3 0.3 2.4 2.7 1.0 - 3.9 2.0 2.0 1.5 0.1
3 Candido Sa So F 32 32 28.3 2.3 5.3 7.6 2.6 0.1 2.3 2.0 1.1 0.8 3.8
4 Jerell Cooke Fr G 29 7 19.2 1.1 1.7 2.7 1.6 - 1.7 1.3 1.4 1.0 0.1
5 Corey Davis Fr G 18 14 27.7 0.8 2.0 2.8 2.3 0.1 5.8 2.2 2.7 0.9 0.3
10 Elroi Butler Fr G 17 1 8.1 0.1 0.6 0.7 0.9 - 1.1 0.8 1.5 0.5 0.0
11 Paul Ard II Fr G 7 - 7.3 0.3 0.4 0.7 1.4 - 1.0 0.3 3.5 0.6 0.0
13 Konstantin Kulikov Fr C 32 3 14.0 1.5 2.5 4.0 1.3 - 0.4 0.9 0.4 0.3 1.2
22 Jibreel Faulkner Fr F 28 - 10.6 1.0 1.7 2.6 1.2 - 0.9 0.8 1.1 0.3 0.3
23 Elton Dyer Fr G 27 5 11.3 0.7 1.5 2.2 1.4 0.0 1.2 0.8 1.6 0.3 0.3
24 Josh Huntley So F 32 25 19.4 2.7 4.3 6.9 2.6 0.1 0.6 1.9 0.3 0.3 0.5
32 Donovan Greer Fr G 29 22 21.9 0.8 1.7 2.5 2.1 - 1.2 0.5 2.5 0.5 0.0
35 Ilker Er So G 32 21 20.1 2.1 5.4 7.5 2.0 0.1 0.9 1.3 0.7 0.4 0.2
TOTALS 32 32 195.1 13.5 29.2 42.7 18.8 - 17.8 13.8 1.3 6.2 6.7
OPPONENT 32 32 195.1 9.3 21.8 31.1 10.8 - 11.8 10.1 1.2 6.2 3.1
SHOOTING
BALL CONTROL
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2015-16 SEASON RESULTS10-31-15 vs. Howard L, 69-64 11-1-15 vs. South Plains W, 85-59 11-3-15 Lone Star College - Kingwood W, 117-60 11-6-15 Collin County W, 80-70 11-9-15 Ranger W, 2-0 11-13-15 vs. Chipola W, 82-73 11-14-15 at Northwest Florida State L, 83-66 11-17-15 Houston Community College W, 98-77 11-21-15 at Navarro L, 89-79 11-24-15 Bossier Parish W, 105-71 12-2-15 at Trinity Valley L, 98-61 12-4-15 Lone Star College - Cy Fair W, 81-64 12-9-15 at Paris W, 91-84 1-2-16 Panola W, 87-71 1-6-16 at Kilgore W, 72-65 1-9-16 Tyler W, 86-72 1-13-16 Jacksonville W, 89-81 1-15-16 Lone Star College - Tomball W, 140-63 1-20-16 at Blinn W, 95-73 1-23-16 Angelina W, 88-75 1-27-16 at Lamar State-Port Arthur L, 73-68 1-30-16 Coastal Bend W, 81-70 2-3-16 at Lee L, 84-77 2-5-16 Victoria College W, 111-64 2-9-16 at Jacksonville L, 100-83 2-13-16 Blinn W, 97-72 2-17-16 at Angelina L, 102-89 2-20-16 Lamar State-Port Arthur L, 2-0 2-24-16 at Coastal Bend W, 96-77 2-27-16 Lee W, 100-93 3-3-16 vs. Angelina W, 78-75 3-4-16 vs. Trinity Valley L, 80-71
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RECORDS
San Jacinto College’s all-time record over a 54-year span is 1,536-370 (.806) entering this season. San Jac won 20 consecutive conference titles between 1973 and 1993 and has seen 36 players earn All-American honors. The 1973-1992 championships were during the years of the Texas Junior College Athletic Conference while the 1993 title was from the 13-team Texas Eastern Athletic Conference. In addition, 18 San Jac players have become NBA players including former Houston Rockets’ guards Steve Francis and Sam Cassell, who is currently an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Region XIV Records• Consecutive Region XIV titles (1974-77)• Total Region XIV titles, 19 (1967, 1968, 1969, 1974,
1975, 1976, 1977, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006)
• Region XIV runner-up, 6 (1965, 1970, 1972, 1978, 1982, 1988)
• Consecutive Region XIV South Zone Championships, 8 (1974-81)
• Consecutive Region XIV Conference Championships, 9 (1996-97 through 2004-05)
Team RecordsWin-Loss Totals (Years)37-0 (1985-86)36-1 (1986-87)36-1 (1996-97)44-2 (1967-68)
Longest Home Court Winning Streak101 games (1982-89)
Points Scored• 146 pts. vs. St. Philips College (1972)• 136 pts. vs. Lon Morris (1986)
Single Game Margin of Victory68 pts. (111-43 vs. Lone Star-Tomball), 2009
Offensive Team Average105.5 pts. (1989-90)
Defensive Team Average52.2 pts. (1968-69)
Single Half Points82 pts. vs. Angelina College (second half ) (1990)80 pts. vs. Lon Morris (second half ) (1986)
100 Point Games (Single Season)1. 24 (1989-90)2. 22 (1988-89)3. 21 (1971-72)4. 21 (1985-86)
Career Points 2,457 Ollie Taylor (1966-68)
Career 3-point Field Goals Made 207 Marsell Holden (2009-11)
Career Free Throw Percentage 89.5% (257-287) Marsell Holden (2009-11)
Career Charges Drawn / Taken 75 Flavien Davis (2010-12)
Season Rebound Total 504, Larry Spriggs (1977-78)
Season Blocked Shots Total 184, Alton Lister (1976-77)
Season 3-Point Field Goals Made 119, William Clay (1996-97)
Single Game Points Total 1. 53, Ollie Taylor vs. San Antonio College (1968) 2. 50, Michael Lloyd vs. Kilgore College (1993) 3. 44, Ollie Taylor vs. Tyler (1968)
Single Game Field Goals 22, Ollie Taylor vs. San Antonio College (1968)
Single Game Rebound Total 1. 34, Leonard Springer vs. Lamar Tech (1963) 2. 31, Larry Spriggs vs. St. Philips College (1978)
Single Game Blocked Shots 13, Walter Berry vs. Western Texas (1984)
Single Game Assists Total 23, Gabe Ramirez vs. Kilgore (1988)
Single Game 3-Point Field Goals Made 11, Marcus West vs. Panola (2002-2003)
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HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS
NJCAA Milestones• National Champions: 1968, 1983, 1984 and 1986 (Undefeated Champs: In
1986, San Jacinto College became the fourth team in NJCAA history to go undefeated and win the national championship.)
• National Champion Runner-up: 1967, 1977, 1997 and 2003• National Tournament Appearances: 20 (1967, 68, 69, 74, 75, 76, 77, 83, 84,
86, 87, 89, 90, 92, 97, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2015)
Season-by-Season Records• 1961-62: 14-19• 1962–63: 19-16• 1963–64: 22-14, Region XIV south zone tournament champions• 1964–65: 19-20• 1965–66: 25-15, Conference Champions• 1966–67: 42-5, National Champions Runner-up• 1967–68: 44-2, National Champions• 1968–69: 44-3, 7th place national tournament finish• 1969–70: 36 -6, Conference Champions• 1970–71: 37-4, Conference Champions• 1971–72: 36 -6, Conference Champions• 1972–73: 22-12, Region XIV south zone tournament finalist• 1973–74: 34-4, 8th place national tournament finish• 1974–75: 38-4, 4th place national tournament finish• 1975–76: 32-7, National tournament quarter finalists• 1976–77: 33-7, National Champions Runner-up• 1977–78: 27-9, Conference Champions• 1978–79: 26 -7, Conference Champions• 1979–80: 25-7, Conference Champions• 1980–81: 25-7, Conference Champions• 1981–82: 30-4, Conference Champions, regional runners-up• 1982–83: 35-2, National Champions• 1983–84: 35-2, National Champions• 1984–85: 25-4, Conference Champions• 1985–86: 37-0, National Champions• 1986–87: 36-1, 5th place national tournament finish• 1987–88: 32-2, Conference Champions• 1988–89: 36-4, 3rd place national tournament finish• 1989–90: 34-4, 7th place national tournament finish• 1990–91: 27-4, Conference Champions, state final four• 1991–92: 25-9, State champions, national qualifier• 1992–93: 24-6, Conference champions, state qualifier• 1993–94: 14-15, State qualifier• 1994–95: 17-14, State qualifier• 1995–96: 24-7, State qualifier• 1996–97: 36-1, Conference Champion, National Champion Runner-up• 1997–98: 26-4, Conference Champions, state qualifier• 1998–99: 25-7, Co-conference Champions, state qualifier• 1999–00: 30-5, Conference Champions, national qualifier• 2000–01: 30-6, Conference Champions, national qualifier• 2001–02: 30-2, Conference Champions• 2002–03: 28-10, Co-Conference Champion, National Champions Runner-up• 2003-04: 27-4, Co-Conference Champions• 2004-05: 31-3, Conference Champions• 2005-06: 24-12, Region XIV tournament champions, national qualifier• 2006-07: 23-8, Region XIV tournament quarterfinals• 2007-08: 23-9, Region XIV tournament semifinals• 2008-09: 20-12, Region XIV tournament quarterfinals• 2009-10: 25-6, Region XIV tournament quarterfinals• 2010-11: 29-4, Conference Champions, Region XIV tournament finals• 2011-12: 23-7, Region XIV tournament quarterfinals• 2012-13: 24-6, Region XIV tournament semifinals• 2013-14: 23-8, Region XIV tournament qualifier• 2014-15: 28-6, Region XIV tournament• 2015-16: 22-10, Region XIV tournament semifinals
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players find success after san jacinto college
The names Sam Cassell and Steve Francis are often synonymous with San Jacinto College men’s basketball. However, the College has produced many more successful players. The list of San Jac basketball stars includes, but is certainly not limited to, Ollie Taylor, a first-team All-American in 1968 before transferring to University of Houston; Tom Henderson, a two-time All-American who was the leading scorer of the U.S. Olympic basketball squad that lost a controversial game to Russia in the 1972 Munich Games (he was also an All-American at the University of Hawaii); Ray Williams a first-team All-American that went on to play for the University of Minnesota (he was also #10 pick in 1977 NBA draft and played 10 years in the NBA); Ladell Eackles, a first-team All- American that was the 1986 national tournament most valuable player (he went on to play at the University of New Orleans); Boo Harvey, a first-team All-American that led San Jac to a national title; and Omar Sneed, an NJCAA player of the year and first-team All-American. Notable players include:
Steve Francis (1996-97) Nicknamed “Stevie Franchise,” Francis played five seasons in Houston during the early part of his career, and later again signed with the Houston Rockets as a free agent. He also spent time with the Orlando Magic, New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies during his 10+ years in the NBA. As a member of the San Jac men’s basketball team from 1996 to 1997, Francis helped SJC reach the national title game, averaging 12.5 and 7.5 rebounds per game. He guided a talented San Jac team to 36 straight wins before a loss in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament. Francis went on to play for the University of Maryland.
Sam Cassell (1989-91) Cassell enjoyed a fine career in the National Basketball Association, and most recently, in 2008, he added another NBA championship to his résumé in what would prove to be his final season as a NBA player. Cassell was with San Jac for two seasons (1990-1992) and averaged 23.4 points, 7.6 assists and 5.1 rebounds a contest during an All-American sophomore season. After playing the 1992- 93 season with Florida State, Cassell was a first-round pick of the Houston Rockets in 1993, where he helped the team win back-to-back NBA world championships (1993-1994 and 1994-1995). In 17 seasons in the NBA, Cassell scored 15,635 points; grabbed 3,221 rebounds; and dished out 5,939 assists.
Walter Berry (1983-84) Berry left his mark on the San Jac men’s basketball program when he guided San Jac to a 35-2 overall record and a national championship during the 1983-84 season. He was a first-team All- American during that championship season and was named the most valuable player at the NJCAA national tournament. That season he set a school record for blocked shots in a game with 13 against Western Texas, and is second on the all-time scoring list behind Ollie Taylor. Berry went on to play for St. John’s University where he was the college player of the year, earning the John Wooden Award. He was a first round draft pick of the Portland Trailblazers.
Ollie Mack (1975-77) Mack led San Jacinto College to the national tournament in 1976 and 1977, where it advanced to the quarterfinals and finished as the national runner up, respectively. He was a two-time NJCAA all-tournament team honoree, and was the 1976 NJCAA national tournament most valuable player (scored a combined 110 points in the tournament that year). Mack was a first-team All-American in 1977 before playing for East Carolina University. He played professionally for the Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers.
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Where Have They Gone?
San Jacinto College has a remarkable tradition of sending players to four-year colleges after their stay in Pasadena. Here is a look at some of the former players to have gone on to play beyond San Jacinto College.
Player Yrs. at SJC SchoolTom Mitchell 1965-67 SeattleRichard Vasquez 1965-67 University of FloridaOllie Taylor 1966-68 University of HoustonJeff Haliburton 1967-69 DrakeTerry Mullins 1967-69 University of TexasLeon Huff 1968-70 DrakeBob Nash 1968-70 University of HawaiiBuzzy Thomas 1970-72 DrakeTom Henderson 1970-72 University of HawaiiArt Johnson 1973-74 Iowa State UniversityRay Williams 1973-75 University of MinnesotaSam Williams 1974-75 San FranciscoMike Schultz 1974-76 University of HoustonOllie Mack 1975-77 East Carolina UniversityAlton Lister 1976-77 Arizona StateLarry Spriggs 1977-78 HowardCurtis Phauls 1977-79 University of MassachusettsBilly Goodwin 1979-80 St. John’sDon Plummer 1980-81 San Diego StateNolan Gibson 1981-83 BradleyCarey Holland 1981-83 AuburnSpoon James 1981-83 UNLVAndre Ross 1981-83 San Diego StateWalter Berry 1983-84 St. John’sRon Singleton 1983-84 Arizona StateLinwood Moye 1983-84 UNLVLew Hill 1983-85 Wichita StateTom Grant 1985-86 University of HoustonTyrone Shaw 1984-86 West Virginia UniversityLedell Eackles 1984-86 University of New OrleansBoo Harvey 1985-87 St. John’sMichael Porter 1985-87 St. John’sJohn Hudson 1985-87 University of South CarolinaDavid Butler 1986-88 UNLVMoses Scurry 1986-88 UNLVArnold Bernard 1987-89 Southwest Missouri StateDaryl Reid 1987-89 Southwest Missouri StateButch Morris 1988-90 University of ArkansasBryan Sallier 1989-90 Oklahoma UniversitySam Cassell 1989-91 Florida State UniversityRodney Odom 1990-91 University of NC-CharlotteErnest Jackson 1990-92 University of South AlabamaBill Burnett 1990-92 Southern UniversityLeonard Williams 1990-92 Louisiana Tech UniversityWilliam Howze 1991-93 New Mexico State UniversityCarl Turner 1991-93 St. Louis UniversityMichael Lloyd 1992-94 Syracuse UniversityLonnie Alexander 1993-95 Stephen F. Austin State UniversityDink Peters 1994-96 East Carolina UniversityOmar Sneed 1995-97 University of MemphisSteve Francis 1996-97 University of MarylandCalvin Bowman 1996-98 West Virginia UniversityWilliam Clay 1996-98 University of Texas
Player Yrs. at SJC SchoolAlex Scales 1996-98 University of OregonCharlie Naihe 1998-99 Baylor UniversityGee Gervin 1997-98 University of Houston Alex Shorts 1998-99 Miami University (Ohio)Mugsy Green 1998-2000 ManhattanAntonio Falu 1999-2001 ValparaisoRoberto Morentin 1999-2001 University of Central FloridaDarnell Hopkins 2001-03 Murray StateDaryl Mason 2001-03 University of Louisiana–MonroeJihad Muhammad 2001-03 University of CincinnatiRashad Robinson 2001-03 Liberty UniversityMarcus West 2001-03 Fresno StateScott Gernander 2001-03 Sam Houston State UniversityCourtney Captain 2003-05 East Carolina UniversityKentrell Gransberry 2003-05 South FloridaTrey McDowell 2003-05 Louisiana Tech UniversityManuel Neto 2004-06 Stony Brook UniversityChamp Sylvester 2004-06 Texas A&M-CommerceKevin Widemond 2004-06 Texas A&M-CommerceTafari Toney 2004-06 University of HoustonBen Bell 2005-06 University of North TexasRobert McKiver 2005-06 University of HoustonDavid Devezin 2006-07 MaristBooker Woodfox 2005-07 Creighton UniversityJeremy Barr 2007-08 Louisiana-LafayetteKyle Cannon 2007-08 University of OklahomaLance Pevehouse 2007-08 Sam Houston State UniversityStavon Williams 2007-08 Utah StateAndrew Gonzalez 2008-09 Houston Baptist UniversityDevin McDonald 2008-09 University of New OrleansMaurice McNeil 2008-09 University of HoustonDion Prewster 2009-10 Stephen F. Austin State UniversityMarsell Holden 2010-11 Morehead State UniversityFlavien Davis 2011-12 Montana State UniversityZach Lofton 2012-13 Illinois State UniversityTeris Bourgeois 2012-13 University of New OrleansMohammad Lee 2012-13 Tarleton State UniversityDanny Lawhorn 2012-13 Washington State UniversityGary Akbar 2013-14 Kent State UniversityCarrington Ward 2013-14 University of North TexasA. Livingston 2013-14 Texas Tech UniversityEgi Gjikondi 2013-14 University of HoustonMichael Carey 2014-15 Wagner CollegeJ. Hedgeman 2014-15 Univ. of Louisiana at LafayetteJustin Hollins 2014-15 California State Univ., BakersfieldWillie Mangum 2014-15 Eastern Michigan UniversityDana Raysor 2014-15 Delaware State UniversityNaiel Smith 2014-15 Ball State UniversityDonte Thomas 2014-15 Arkansas State UniversityJosh Huntley 2015-16 Stephen F. Austin State UniversityCandido Sa 2015-16 Rutgers UniversityIlker Er 2015-16 University of MaineJibreel Faulkner 2015-16 Canisius College
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About San Jacinto College Athletics
With 12 national championships in its more than 50-year storied athletic history, San Jacinto College has a long and rich tradition of athletic success, both on the court and field, and in the classroom. This excellence has brought with it national and international exposure to the College and local community. Like many community college and four-year athletic programs, San Jacinto College has a history of producing professional and Olympic athletes.
Divided among the three campuses, San Jacinto College, or San Jac as it has come to be known when referencing its athletics programs, has a variety of athletic opportunities for both male and female student-athletes. San Jac competes in six National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I teams: men’s basketball, soccer and baseball; and women’s basketball, softball, and volleyball.
San Jac has won national titles in men’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, and, track and field, as well as individual titles in tennis. Along the way, San Jacinto College has produced numerous All-Americans and Academic All-Americans, solidifying the success of San Jac student-athletes on the court and field and in the classroom.
San Jacinto College National ChampionshipsYear Team Overall Record1968 Men’s Basketball 44-21983 Men’s Basketball 35-21984 Men’s Basketball 35-21985 Baseball 54-71986 Men’s Basketball 37-01986 Baseball 53-121987 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field n/a1987 Baseball 52-91987 Volleyball 39-71989 Women’s Indoor Track & Field n/a1989 Baseball 61-101990 Baseball 62-11
San Jacinto College National Runners-UpYear Team2016 Baseball2012 Baseball2010 Volleyball Baseball2008 Men’s Soccer2004 Baseball2003 Men’s Basketball Baseball1999 Baseball1998 Baseball1997 Men’s Basketball1993 Volleyball1988 Baseball1984 Baseball1977 Men’s Basketball1976 Volleyball1967 Men’s Basketball
1987 San Jacinto College Volleyball National Champions
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San Jacinto College All-Time NJCAA Academic All-AmericansYear Name Award Sport 2015-2016 Hannah Baker Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Ines Bawedin Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Sophia Botsch Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Juel Rayburn Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Nakia Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Kayden Thomas Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Hannah Westerlage Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Luis Almeda Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Miguel Canas Pinnacle Academic Achievement Soccer Ricardo Romas Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Danielle Damian Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Hunter McClellan Pinnacle Academic Achievement Baseball Patrick Donaho Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Laneisha Jeans Exemplary Academic Achievement Women’s Basketball2014-2015 Chase Arledge Exemplary Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball Delaney Driver Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Elizabeth Garcia Superior Academic Achievement Softball Bridgitte Gauvin Superior Academic Achievement Softball Austin Johnson Superior Academic Achievement Baseball Walker Pennington Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Erik Nouis Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Rachel Warner Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball2013-2014 Keili Harrison Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball2012-2013 Matt Locus Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Conrad Ramquist Superior Academic Achievement Baseball2011-2012 Benjamin Silva Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence Baseball Kirby Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball2009-2010 Trey Ross Distinguished Academic All-American Baseball2008-2009 Lauren Tippet Academic All-American Women’s Basketball
NJCAA Hall of Fame Inductees2011 Dane Richards Men’s Soccer2010 Ollie Mack Men’s Basketball2007 Scott Gernander Men’s Basketball 2005 Steve Francis Men’s Basketball2000 Becky Lidolph Volleyball1997 Rita Crockett Volleyball1996 Judy Harrison Track & Field / Cross Country1995 Walter Berry Men’s Basketball Wayne Graham Baseball1994 Ollie Taylor Men’s Basketball1993 Monica Hays Track & Field / Cross Country1990 Ronnie Arrow Men’s Basketball1986 Tom Henderson Men’s Basketball
NJCAA All-Academic TeamsYear Sport2015-2016 Volleyball2014-2015 Men’s Basketball Volleyball
1984 SAN JACINTO COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
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SAN JACINTO COLLEGE ALL-AMERICANSYear Name Team Sport2015-2016 Manon Geoffroy Second Volleyball Colten Schmidt First Baseball2014-2015 Ana Helena Ribeiro Second Volleyball Walker Pennington Second Baseball Willie Mangum Third Men’s Basketball2013-2014 Jose Seoane First Soccer Ana Helena Ribeiro First Volleyball2012-2013 Marie-Pierre Bakima First Volleyball Mohammad Lee First Men’s Basketball Marlaina Pleydle Second Volleyball Jose Seoane Second Men’s Soccer2011-2012 Guillermo Alvarez First Men’s Soccer Jazmine Green First Volleyball Anthony Banda Third Baseball2010-2011 Alyssa Dibbern First Volleyball Marsell Holden First Men’s Basketball Candace Soares First Volleyball Tyler Wright Third Baseball Miguel Pena Honorable Mention Baseball Carlos Picado Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2009-2010 Miguel Pena First Baseball Christie Dorch Second Volleyball Sean Nolin Third Baseball2008-2009 Zuzana Cizova First Volleyball Maurice McNeill First Men’s Basketball Kieron Bernard First Men’s Soccer Gabriel Rodriguez First Men’s Soccer Deric Hawkins Second Baseball Julia Texeira Second Volleyball Mozesh Gyrio Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2007-2008 Kris Miller First Baseball Ricardo Ximenes First Men’s Soccer Kieron Bernard Second Men’s Soccer2006-2007 Ligia Clemente Second Volleyball Taujhnae Travis Second Women’s Basketball Nyla Ware Second Volleyball Booker Woodfox Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball2005-2006 Ardalan Attar First Men’s Soccer Arica Rodriguez Second Softball Gene Rhodes Second Volleyball Derrick Henry Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2004-2005 Dane Richards First Men’s Soccer Leah Alexander Second Volleyball Trey McDowell Second Men’s Basketball Rohan Bernard Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2003-2004 Jihad Muhammad Second Men’s Basketball Leah Alexander Honorable Mention Volleyball2002-2003 Garnet Chisholm First Men’s Soccer Nick Stavinoha First Baseball Mike Pankratz Second Baseball Clint Goocher Third Baseball Deshawn Woolery Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2001-2002 Garnet Chisholm First Men’s Soccer Derick Payne Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball Clint Goocher Third Baseball Nick Stavinoha Honorable Mention Baseball2000-2001 Antonio Falu’ First Men’s Basketball Fernando Castellanos Second Men’s Soccer Brett Cooley Third Baseball1999-2000 Kevin Theiss First Baseball1997-1998 Calvin Bowman First Men’s Basketball Krissy Renner Third Softball1996-1997 Omar Sneed First Men’s Basketball Damon Thames Honorable Mention Baseball1995-1996 Omar Sneed Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball1993-1994 Jeniver Koutnik First Volleyball Michael Lloyd First Men’s Basketball Misty Farmer Honorable Mention Volleyball1991-1992 Kim Hill Second Volleyball1990-1991 Julie Harper Second Volleyball Sam Cassell Third Men’s Basketball1989-1990 Joel Gilmore First Baseball Debi Henry Second Volleyball
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1988-1989 Stacie McDaniel First Volleyball Dan Robinson Honorable Mention Baseball Scott McCarty Honorable Mention Baseball1987-1988 Thayer Swain First Baseball Sonia Trevino First Volleyball Patricia Guerrero Honorable Mention Volleyball Jose Rivas Honorable Mention Baseball1986-1987 Eve Posey First Volleyball Mark Smith First Baseball Rachael Standley Second Volleyball1985-1986 Steve Camerda First Baseball Siobhan Hunter First Volleyball Jackie LeDay Honorable Mention Volleyball1984-1985 Steve Bowden First Baseball Siobhan Hunter First Volleyball Sandy Howell Second Volleyball1983-1984 Dody Rather First Baseball Walter Berry First Men’s Basketball Joe Mikulik Honorable Mention Baseball Kim Smith Honorable Mention Volleyball1982-1983 Kyle Todd Third Team Baseball Susan Willis Honorable Mention Volleyball1981-1982 Frank James Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball Louis Ray Honorable Mention Baseball1980-1981 Allen Brown Second Baseball Tim Englund Second Baseball Teresa Odgen Second Volleyball Robin Hall Honorable Mention Volleyball Don Plummer Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball1979-1980 Mark Brogdon Second Baseball Billy Goodwin Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball1978-1979 Chuck Shirley Third Baseball Curtis Phauls Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball1977-1978 Eva Garcia First Team Volleyball Mark Martin Honorable Mention Baseball1976-1977 Ron Driver First Baseball Ollie Mack First Men’s Basketball Donna Branch First Volleyball Eva Garcia First Volleyball Debbie Brown Second Volleyball1975-1976 Donna Branch First Volleyball1973-1974 Steve Kerns Second Baseball1972-1973 Wayne Cato First Baseball Don Bravenec Honorable Mention Baseball1971-1972 Rick Burley First Baseball Tom Henderson First Men’s Basketball Paul Miller Honorable Mention Baseball1970-1971 Rick Burley First Baseball Ronald Roznovsky Second Baseball Tom Henderson Second Men’s Basketball1969-1970 Ronald Roznovsky Second Baseball Bob Nash Second Men’s Basketball1968-1969 Jeff Halliburton Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball Steve Spretz Honorable Mention Baseball1967-1968 Steve Spretz Honorable Mention Baseball1966-1967 James Gorski Honorable Mention Baseball1965-1966 Glen Blanton Honorable Mention Baseball1964-1965 Mike Anderson Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball
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San Jacinto College Central Campus: 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, Texas 77505North Campus: 5800 Uvalde Rd., Houston, Texas 77049South Campus: 13735 Beamer Rd., Houston, Texas 77089Maritime Campus: 3700 Old Highway 146, La Porte, Texas 77571
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Surrounded by the monuments of history, the industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. As one college with multiple locations, San Jacinto College has a location nearby the majority of our students. Our college brings people together for all kinds of academic pursuits, workforce training, continuing education, and frequent gatherings of civic, community, and non-profit groups. San Jacinto College is committed to serving the citizens, businesses and industries of East Harris County. At the core of our values is student success. In fact, we are a recognized leader in the national student completion movement. San Jacinto College was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College in 2011 and received this recognition again in 2014. We achieved this status through a direct focus on removing barriers for completion, enhancing support systems and emphasizing academic excellence. The College is also committed to developing a skilled and trained workforce to meet the growing demands of industry in our region. We partner with industry to ensure we are teaching the skills that make our students employable immediately upon
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completion of their program. We have created fast-track and stackable credentials to help meet that workforce need and to ensure students have a pathway as they progress in their careers. At San Jacinto College, we know that not everyone is a “traditional” student. Goals and scheduling demands are unique, so we offer courses during the day, during the evening, on weekends, and online. San Jacinto College students choose from 186 degrees and certificates in 46 technical programs and university transfer pathways. Our corporate partners benefit from a robust training program through the Continuing and Professional Development division, which also offers leisure learning classes and programs for K-12 teachers through the Aerospace Academy. San Jacinto College continues to lead in the Gulf Coast through grant-funded partnerships and collaboration with other colleges and organizations. These funds support student success through academic programs and initiatives promoting college retention and completion, regional workforce training, scholarships and tuition in various student programs, and create pathways to higher education and the workforce for middle and high school students. Whatever path you take, you’ll find a friendly, big-hearted community at San Jacinto College.
San Jacinto college Your Goals. Your College.
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The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; [email protected].
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HEAD COACHScott R. Gernander
ASSISTANT COACHAlbert Talley, Jr.
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DAY DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
Friday Oct. 7 Mullen/Mitchell Jamboree (Scrimmage) Dallas, TX TBA Friday Oct. 14 Houston Blaze (Scrimmage) Pasadena, TX 5 p.m.Wednesday Oct. 19 McLennan Community College (Scrimmage) College Station, TX 6 p.m.Wednesday Oct. 26 Houston Community College (Scrimmage) Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Tuesday Nov. 1 Lone Star College – Cy Fair Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Friday Nov. 4 Western Texas College (MSS East-West Challenge) Lewisville, TX 4 p.m.Saturday Nov. 5 Midland College (MSS East-West Challenge) Lewisville, TX 10 a.m.Sunday Nov. 6 Tohono O’odham CC (MSS East-West Challenge) Lewisville, TX 10 a.m.Monday Nov. 7 Ranger College Ranger, TX 7 p.m.Friday Nov. 11 Victoria College Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Tuesday Nov. 15 Temple College Pasadena, TX 6 p.m.Friday Nov. 18 Gulf Coast State College (Bruce Stewart Classic) Niceville, FL 3:30 p.m.Saturday Nov. 19 NW Florida State College (Bruce Stewart Classic) Niceville, FL 7:30 p.m.Tuesday Nov. 22 Lone Star College – Kingwood Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Wednesday Nov. 30 Navarro College Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Saturday Dec. 3 Panola College Carthage, TX 4 p.m.Wednesday Dec. 7 Paris Junior College Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Friday Jan. 6 Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA 7 p.m.Monday Jan. 9 Kilgore College Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Wednesday Jan. 11 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX 7:30 p.m.Saturday Jan. 14 Trinity Valley Community College Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Wednesday Jan. 18 Lee College Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Saturday Jan. 21 Blinn College Brenham, TX 4 p.m.Tuesday Jan. 24 Lone Star College – Tomball Pasadena, TX 7 p.m.Saturday Jan. 28 Coastal Bend College Pasadena, TX 4 p.m.Wednesday Feb. 1 Lamar State College – Port Arthur Port Arthur, TX 7 p.m.Saturday Feb. 4 Angelina College Pasadena, TX 4 p.m.Tuesday Feb. 7 Jacksonville College Jacksonville, TX 7 p.m.Saturday Feb. 11 Blinn College Pasadena, TX 4 p.m.Wednesday Feb. 15 Lee College Baytown, TX 7 p.m.Wednesday Feb. 22 Coastal Bend College Beeville, TX 7:30 p.m.Saturday Feb. 25 Lamar State College – Port Arthur Pasadena, TX 4 p.m.Wednesday March 1 Angelina College Lufkin, TX 7:30 p.m.Saturday March 4 Jacksonville College Pasadena, TX 4 p.m.Tues-Sat March 7-11 Region XIV Tournament Jacksonville, TX TBAMon-Sat March 20-25 NJCAA National Tournament Hutchinson, KS TBA
