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[Baseball] Beat Webber for 11th Win in Last 12 Games

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-10T22:14:22-06:00

BABSON PARK, Fla. - Trevecca (10-5), receiving votes for the preseason NAIA Baseball Top 25, started their 2010 Spring Break winning their 11th game in the last 12 outings. Trevecca defeated Webber International (12-8) 9-6.

Each team scored a run in the first inning, but Trevecca jumped out to a 5-1 lead with two runs in the second and third innings. Webber cut the Trojan lead to just one run (5-4) with three in their half of the fourth inning. Trevecca scored a run in the fifth, but WIU scored two in bottom of the fifth for a 6-6 tie. Trevecca scored the games final three runs in the seventh for a 9-6 win.

Codi Webb (1-0) pitched the fifth and sixth innings to pick up the win. Jerry Young picked up the save (1), allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out three over the final three innings. Blake Payton started the game and pitched four innings.

Edwin Borbon was 4-6 wtih three RBI, two runs scored, a double, and a two stolen bases. Chris Hale was 3-3 with three runs scored and a walk. Chase Birdwell was 3-4 with a run scored, and two RBI.

Trevecca had 16 hits and committed four errors while WIU had 13 hits and two errors.

TNU will play the first of four games with No. 7 Embry-Riddle (16-5) at 4 p.m. on Thursday. On Friday Trevecca will play Embry-Riddle in a double header starting at 4 p.m. and complete the series on saturday the 13th at 11 a.m.

The next home game will be on Tuesday, March 17 when No. 11 Tennessee Wesleyan (14-3) at 2 p.m.

[Women's Basketball] Trojans Set to Open NAIA Tourney

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-10T18:56:29-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - NAIA No. 19 Trevecca (21-10) has received a bid to the 2010 NAIA Women's Basketball Division 1 National Championships at Oman Arena in Jackson, Tenn. March 17-23. Trevecca is one of four #6 seeds in the tournament and will face No. 15 and third-seeded William Woods (29-2) in the first game at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The game will be the first of 31 games over seven days at the 30th edition of the NAIA's 32-team National Tournament.

Trevecca's Route to Oman

The Trojans finished in a three-way tie for second place in the TranSouth Athletic Conference regular season race and lost at No. 1 Union in the semifinals of the TranSouth Tournament.

Have We Seen This Before?

In the 2008 NAIA tournament, Trevecca was also seeded sixth and upset four higher seeds on their way to the championship game. Trevecca entered the 2008 tournament with a 19-10 record and lost at Union in the TranSouth Tournament semifinals.

Trevecca's 11th Consecutive Appearance

This is the 11th consecutive tournament appearance for the Trevecca women's program that was restarted just 14 years ago. Trevecca has an 11-10 overall record in tournament play. Trevecca reached the championship game in 2008. The team has three Elite 8 (2005, 2006, 2007) appearances and one Sweet 16 (2000) appearance. This is the 10th time Gary Van Atta has led a team to the NAIA Tournament. He led Montevallo to five appearances in the 90's and has now led Trevecca to five consecutive tournaments.

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Trevecca Radio & Internet Broadcast

Steve Ulrey will provide all the play-by-play action live from Oman Arena in Jackson, Tenn. All games are broadcast over WNAZ 89.1 FM (Nashville) and WNRZ 91.5 FM (Dickson). Games are also available live over the internet at www.tnutrojans.com

Common Opponent

The Trojans and Owls share a common opponent this season. Both teams played Lyon College. Trevecca took two of three games with the Pipers this season. Splitting two regular season games with Lyon and eliminated them 65-55 in the TranSouth postseason tournament. In the regular season Trevecca won at Lyon 56-48, but lost the rematch 65-56 in Nashville. William Woods played Lyon in the Cougars vs. Cancer Classic at Columbia College on January 2. The Owls defeated Lyon 73-62.

Trevecca's Roster Highlights

Trevecca has three players on the roster who have scored more than 1000 career points in K.C. Van Atta, Abby Lawson and Christian Gibson.

Van Atta, a 6'0 junior forward from Mt. Juliet, Tenn., leads the team with 12.9 points per game. Van Atta surpassed the 1000 career scoring mark earlier this season and also holds the TNU record for most career 3-point field goals and most 3-point field goals made in a game.

Lawson, a 5'10 senior guard from Ashland City, Tenn., averages 11.2 points and five rebounds per game. Lawson, a first-team NAIA All-American last year, was named to the NAIA All-Tournament team as a freshman. Lawson was honorable mention All-American as a sophomore and has at least made the second team All-TranSouth all four years at Trevecca. Additionally she made the All-Freshman team. Lawson is the first Trojan to amass more than 1600 points, 600 rebounds, 300 assists, 250 steals, and 150 blocks in their career. She has 1658 points, 624 rebounds, 346 assists, 270 steals, and 160 blocks. Lawson is just a handful of steals away from the career steals record.

Gibson, a 5'6 senior point guard from Mt. Juliet, Tenn., averages 10.9 points per game and leads the TranSouth in steals. Gibson was named second team All-TranSouth this year and also made the TranSouth All-Tournament team averaging 22 points, 3.5 steals, and three assists per game in Trevecca's two tournament games. Gibson also shot 58% (11-19) from the field and hit 83% (19-23) from the foul line. Among players who played two or more games, Gibson had the highest points and assists average and top shooting percentage.

Trojan Rankings in the NAIA

The Trojans are third in the NAIA in total blocks, fourth in blocks per game, eighth in three-point field goal percentage defense and ninth in field goal percentage defense. Trevecca averages 73.5 points per game, and allows 59.9 points but have been out rebounded 1248-1236. TNU is shooting 43.3% from the field on the season and hold opponents to just 35.2% from the field.

Who are the William Woods Owls?

The Owls advanced to their second consecutive National Tournament appearance with a 66-56 win over Columbia College in the AMC Championships game. It was WWC's second consecutive AMC postseason tournament championship. William Woods split a share of the regular season American Midwest Conference championship with Columbia College and McKendree University.

The Owls are 29-2 on the season, and were ranked 15th in the final NAIA Division 1 Women's Basketball Top 25 poll.

This is the second consecutive and third overall for the Owls at the national tournament. They are 0-2 in their previous two NAIA appearances. Last season the Owls lost 57-51 in the first round to third-seeded Lubbock Christian.

Where is William Woods?

William Woods is located in Fulton, Mo. with an enrolment of 3,500. The school was founded in 1870. Fulton, Mo. is where Winston Churchill made his famous "Sinews of Peace" (Iron Curtain) speech at Westminster College in 1946.

Key Owls to Watch

Three Owl players were named to the 2009-10 All-American Midwest Conference Awards. Rachel Baker and Eshell Estrella were named First Team All-AMC and Jestine Gerber was selected Honorable Mention All-AMC.

Baker, a 6'0 junior forward from Mexico, Mo., is averaging 14.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Baker, the AMC Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in 2008-2009, played at Arkansas State prior to transferring to WWC. She has been the AMC Player of the Week five times in the last two seasons and was named to the NAIA All-American Third Team as a sophomore.

Gerber, a 5'9 junior guard from Jefferson City, Mo., averages 11.4 points per game for the Owls. Gerber transferred from Lincoln University.

Estrella, a 5'7 senior guard from Santa Ana, Calif., has dished out 159 assists and is averaging 10.5 points per game. She, who played high school basketball at Mater Dei High School, is a transfer from Fullerton Community College. Estrella is a 2-time member of the All-AMC First Team.

Owls Ranking in the NAIA

The Owls rank second in the NAIA in defensive rebounds per game, fourth in three-point field goal percentage defense, eighth in field goal percentage defense, ninth in blocks per game and ninth in total blocks. WWU averages 70.5 points per game while holding their opponents to just 57.4 points per outing. The Owls have out rebounded opponents 1301-1095. William Woods is shooting 43.4% from the field while limiting opponents to just 34.7% shooting from the field.

[Women's Basketball] Gibson Named TranSouth All-Tournament

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-09T18:25:36-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca senior women's basketball player Christian Gibson has been selected to the 2009-2010 TranSouth Women's Basketball All-Tournament team. Gibson, a 5-foot-8 guard from Mt. Juliet, Tenn., averaged 22 points and 3.5 steals, three assists per game in Trevecca's two tournament games. Gibson also shot 58% (11-19) from the field and hit 83% (19-23) from the foul line. Among players who played two or more games, Gibson had the highest points and assists average and top shooting percentage.

[Men's Basketball] Trevecca's Elliott Featured on WSMV

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-09T14:52:24-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - For two generations, the Elliott name has been a big part of college basketball in Nashville. Father Mark at Vanderbilt, son Matthew at Trevecca. Terry Bulger of WSMV Channel 4 shares a bit of their story.
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[Baseball] Reynolds Named TranSouth Player of the Week

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-09T12:36:42-06:00

JACKSON, Tenn. - Chad Reynolds of Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) University has been named the TranSouth Athletic Conference baseball Player of the Week for the week ending March 7, 2010.

Reynolds, a 6-foot-1 junior third baseman from Santa Maria, Calif., helped the Trojans of Trevecca Nazarene to a 4-0 week. Reynolds hit .615 with eight hits in 13 at bats. He totaled five runs, two doubles, two triples and 10 RBI on the week. Reynolds also added two walks and was 1-for-1 in stolen bases, while slugging 1.077. He recorded at least two hits and on run in all four games. Trevecca Nazarene (10-5) is receiving votes in the NAIA preseason rankings.

[Softball] Puertas Named TranSouth Player of the Week

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-09T12:30:42-06:00

PULASKI, Tenn. - Anais Puertas of Trevecca Nazarene University has been selected the TranSouth Athletic Conference Softball Player of the Week for the week ending March 7, 2010.

Puertas, a 5-foot-8 junior, outfielder from Estado Carabobo, Venezuela helped the Trojans to a 4-0 week with two wins over Bethel University and two wins over Covenant College. She had six extra base hits including three home runs and three doubles.

Puertas recorded six RBI and had eight runs scored. Her average for the week was . 533 with a slugging percentage of 1.333. Trevecca is 10-0 this season.

[Softball] 12-0 with Nine Home Run Effort

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-08T22:03:59-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Trevecca Lady Trojan softball team (12-0) defeated former conference for Lambuth University (3-10) 4-2 and 19-5 to remain undefeated on the year.

On the season, Trevecca has hit 30 home runs in their 12 games. More than double the 12 home runs the team hit all of last year.

In game one, Trevecca scored first with a home run in the bottom of the third off the bat of Anais Puertas, but Lambuth put two on the board in the top of the fourth to take a 2-1 lead. Trevecca answered with a decisive three runs in the bottom of the inning for a 4-2 lead. Melinda Patterson tripled to the start the inning and scored on a two-out home run from Kelsey Lantrip. Megan Hemmingsen followed with a solo home run to complete the scoring.

Riley Mashburn (6-0) pitched a complete game allowing just two runs on six hits and a walk. The sophomore struck out 11 in seven innings of work in the circle. Lantrip was 1-2 with a run scored, two stolen bases, two walks, and two RBI. Puertas was 2-4 with a run scored, a home run, and an RBI. Melinda Patterson was 1-2 with a triple, run scored, and a stolen base. Each team had six hits and Trevecca had three errors.

In game two Lauren Baker (6-0) pitched all five inning striking out five while allowing five runs - four of the earned, six hits and a walk. Trevecca had 17 hits and an error, Lambuth had six hits and three errors.

Trevecca scored two in the first, five in the second, seven in the third, and five in the fourth. Lambuth scored the games first run in the first inning and added a run in the fourth and three in the fifth.

Trevecca's Hemmingsen hit a one-out single and scored on a Puertas home run in the first inning. In the second Baker drew a two-out walk. Lantrip doubled with two out and baker and Lantrip scored on a Megan Hemmingsen double. Hemmingsen scored on a Puertas single. West drove in Puertas with a two-run home run.

In the third inning the first five Trojans reached base on a single or walk. Karli Rush and Patterson singled and a Baker walk loaded the bases. Brooke Brennan delivered an RBI single. Lantrip walked to drive in Patterson. Hemmingsen flied out, but Baker scored on a wild throw. Puertas walked and an out later, Breanna Zeis hit a grand slam. In the inning Trevecca scored seven times on six hits.

In the fourth Lantrip reached on an error and Hemmingsen singled. Puertas hit her third home run of the night, a three-run bomb. Monica West followed with her second home run of the game and a batter later Zeis hit a solo home run.

In addition to the six home runs Trevecca hitters produced a total of eight extra base hits. Hemmingsen and Lantrip each hit a double.

Hemmingsen was 3-4 with three runs scored, a double, and two RBI. Puertas was 3-3 with four runs scored, a walk, two home runs, and six RBI. Monica West was 2-4 with two home runs, two runs scored, and three RBI. Breanna Zeis was 3-4 with two runs scored, two home runs, a grand slam, and five RBI.

Trevecca will visit NCAA D1 Murray State (2-9) on Tuesday at 3 p.m.

[Men's Golf] Men's Golf Seeking Volunteers for Invitational

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-08T13:01:05-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Trojans will host the Trevecca Spring Invitational at Old Hickory C.C. in Old Hickory, Tenn. on March 22-23. The team is looking for volunteers to help with the operation of the tournament. If you'd like to help with scoring or other tournament needs contact Robbie Wilson @ 243-8885 or rwilson@trevecca.edu

Volunteer Needs: assist with scoring, on-course scorers, on-course spotters.

Monday (3/22) 11:30-5:00 - Lunch will be provided by Chick Fil A
Tuesday (3/23) 7:30-12:00 - Lunch will be provided by Chick Fil A

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The team will warm up for the Trevecca Spring Invitational with play in the Trevecca/Martin Methodist Challenge on March 11-12. On March 11 the teams will play at Henry Horton State Park and then on March 12 they will play at Pickwick Landing State Park. It will be a 36-hole Stroke Play Match.

[Baseball] Win 10th of Last 11

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-06T20:52:35-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca (10-5), receiving votes for the preseason NAIA Baseball Top 25, completed a sweep of Pikeville College (1-9) with two wins on Saturday. Trevecca won the first game 11-1 and 14-4 in the second. The Trojans have won ten of their last eleven games.

In game one the Trojans scored two runs in the first inning and another in the second inning. Pikeville scored a run in the top of the third and the Trojans sealed the win with three in their half of the third inning. The Trojans scored two more in the fourth and three in the sixth to force the 10-run rule into effect with an 11-1 decision.

Kyle Pfirrman (2-1) picked up the win with five innings of work. Pfirrman allowed two hits, a run, and a walk while striking out eight. Codi Webb pitched a perfect inning to complete the victory. TNU had 13 hits and no errors while Pikeville had just two hits and had two errors.

Brad Gooch was 2-4 with four runs scored, a walk, a double, and two stolen bases. Chad Reynolds was 2-4 with a run scored, four RBI, and two doubles.

In game two Trevecca struck early again with four runs in the first. Pikeville scored a run in the top of the second, but Trevecca extended the lead to 6-1 with two runs in the third. The Tigers tallied two runs in the fourth for a 6-3 TNU lead. Trevecca opened the flood gates with six runs in the fourth. Pikeville added a run in the fifth, but Trevecca forced the 10-run rule in their half of the fifth with two runs.

Michael Son (2-0) earned the win on the mound with four innings of work. Son allowed three hits, two earned runs, and two walks while striking out three Tigers. Jeff Hughes pitched the fifth allowing three hits and a run. Trevecca had 11 hits and two errors while Pikeville had six hits and four errors.

Brad Gooch had another productive game going 1-3 with a walk, two runs scored, two RBI, a double, and a stolen base. Edwin Borbon was 2-2 with two runs, an RBI, a double, a triple, and two stolen bases. Trey Morrison was 2-3 with three runs scored, three RBI, and a walk. Chad Reynolds was 2-3 with a run scored, and two RBI. Bret Grizzard was 1-3 with a triple and three RBI.

Trevecca will spend Spring Break in Florida. TNU faces Webber International (12-7) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. On Thursday, March 11 Trevecca will play the first of four games with No. 7 Embry-Riddle (16-5) at 5 p.m. On Friday Trevecca will play Embry-Riddle in a double header starting at 4 p.m. and complete the series on saturday the 13 at Noon. The next home game will be on Tuesday, March 17 when No. 11 Tennessee Wesleyan (14-3) at 2 p.m.

[Softball] Trojans Sweep Doubleheader at Covenant College

Stephen Ulrey — 2010-03-06T18:36:22-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Trevecca Lady Trojan softball team (10-0) smacked seven more home runs in a doubleheader sweep of Covenant College (0-10), taking the first game 10-2 and the second game 7-0 Saturday in Lookout Mountain, Ga.

Anais Puertas and Breanna Zeis hit home runs in both games, and Kelsey Lantrip, Monica West and Megan Hemmingsen also added round-trippers of their own as the Trojans completed a four-game season sweep of the Scots. Riley Mashburn and Lauren Baker continued their early-season dominance in the circle, each gaining their fifth win of the young season.

The Trojans banged out 13 hits in the opener, with Lantrip, Puertas, Zeis and Baker getting two hits apiece. Lantrip, Puertas, West and Zeis each smashed home runs, as the Trojans scored five runs in the 7th inning to break open a close game. Riley Mashburn (5-0) went the distance, giving up two earned runs on seven hits and striking out nine, while walking just two batters.

In game two, the Trojan offense had 14 hits to support a strong pitching performance by Lauren Baker. Melinda Patterson went 3-3, while Lantrip, West, and Baker added two hits apiece. The Trojans got solo home runs from Puertas and Hemmingsen, and Breanna Zeis smacked a 3-run shot in the 5th inning. Baker (5-0) gave up just 3 hits in seven innings of work, striking out 13 while not walking a single batter.

The Trojans return home on Monday to host a doubleheader with Lambuth University (3-6). The first game gets underway at 4 p.m.

[Women's Basketball] Gibson Hits 1000 Heading to NAIA Tournament

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-05T22:40:08-06:00

JACKSON, Tenn. - In No. 19 Trevecca (21-10) game with No. 1 Union (31-1) in the Semifinal round of the TranSouth Tournament on Friday night, Trevecca's Christian Gibson (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.) eclipsed the 1000 career scoring mark. Gibson, a senior point guard, became the third Trojan on this year's team he 11th all-time to reach the scoring milestone.

Christian Gibson did so in fine fashion, with a game-high 22 points. Gibson also had a game-high seven rebounds and four steals. The senior also added three assists and a block while hitting 8-11 from the field, 2-5 from 3-point range, and all four free throws.

Gibson now has 1011 points and has 387 assists, 365 rebounds, and 240 steals. The All-TranSouth Second Team performer has a career 37.3% 3-point percentage and leads the TranSouth this season in steals. The former Mt. Juliet Bear has a career-high 83 steals this season.

[Women's Basketball] Drop Semifinal Game, Headed to NAIA Tournament

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-05T21:44:48-06:00

JACKSON, Tenn. - No. 19 Trevecca (21-10) visited No. 1 Union (31-1) in the Semifinal round of the TranSouth Tournament on Friday night.

Christian Gibson (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.) eclipsed the 1000 career scoring mark tonight. Gibson, a senior point guard, became the third Trojan on this year's team he 11th all-time to reach the scoring milestone.

Union opened the game with a 15-5 run, and later led 25-12 wi th 11:58 to go in the half. Union held the double figure lead at halftime 43-32.

Trevecca used a 12-0 run to start the second half and pulled ahead (44-43)for the first time in the game. The game remained close and was tied at 52 when Rachel Raby hit a field goal at the 11:54 mark. The Trojans scored just one point over the next four minutes of play and the Bulldogs pushed ahead 61-53. The Trojans held it close until the Bulldogs pulled away over the last two minutes for the 86-69 win.

Christian Gibson and Union's Jessica Graves Kaitlin Dudley all scored a game-high 22 points. London Elie (11) and Rachel Raby (10), Trevecca's freshmen post players, both scored in double figures as well. Gibson also had a game-high seven rebounds and four steals. The senior also added three assists and a block while hitting 8-11 from the field, 2-5 from 3-point range, and all four free throws. Abby Lawson had a team-high six assists.

Trevecca shot 24-50 (48%) from the field, 5-15 (33%) from 3-point range, and 16-25 (64%) from the free throw line. Union led the rebounding battle 33-29. Trevecca had the edge in bench scoring 23-5.

Union, the defending NAIA and TranSouth Champions, will host the Championship game on Monday at Fred Delay Gym. Trevecca will await their bid and seeding in the NAIA Women's Basketball Division 1 National Championships. The tournament begins March 17 in Jackson, Tenn. at Oman Arena. The bids and seeding will be announced on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively.

All games are broadcast over WNAZ 89.1 FM (Nashville) and WNRZ 91.5 FM (Dickson). Games are also available over the internet. All home games have a statistical webcast and live video - all internet features are available at www.tnutrojans.com

[Baseball] Dunn K's 10, Trojans Have Won 8 of Last 9

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-05T20:47:44-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca (8-5), receiving votes for the preseason NAIA Baseball Top 25, opened its weekend series with Pikeville College (1-7) with an 11-1 victory on Friday. The Trojans have won eight of their last nine games.

Tim Dunn (3-1) dominated Pikeville with 10 strikeouts while allowing just three hits and no walks in seven innings of work. Tyler Curtis took the loss for Pikeville. Offensively Edwin Borbon was 4-5 from the lead off spot including a triple and an RBI. Luke Fennell was 3-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and a walk. Chase Birdwell was 2-4 with a run scored, and four RBI.

Trevecca had 17 hits and no errors while Pikeville had five hits and two errors.

The two teams will play at double-header starting at Noon on Saturday.

[Softball] Trevecca Takes Pair from Bethel

Stephen Ulrey — 2010-03-04T22:14:46-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Trevecca Trojans softball team (8-0) swept a pair of games from Bethel University (1-3) on Thursday, coming from behind to win the opener 8-5, and then taking the nightcap 8-0 in six innings.

Riley Mashburn (4-0) got the win in the opener, giving up five runs--four of them earned--on eight hits,
while striking out four and walking two in a seven-inning complete game. The sophomore righthander also contributed three hits and three runs batted in to pace a 13-hit Trojan attack. Megan Hemmingsen, Breanna Zeis, and Melinda Patterson all added two hits apiece, while Kelsey Lantrip smacked her team-leading fourth home run of the season, a 2-run shot in the fourth inning.

In Game 2, Lauren Baker (4-0) gave up only three hits in six innings of work, striking out eight batters while walking only one, to lead the Trojans to the sweep. Junior second baseman Anais Puertas led the offense, going 4-4 with four RBI and three runs scored. Puertas smacked three doubles and her first home run of the season, and Kelsey Lantrip went 3-3 with a walk, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base.

The Trojans travel to Covenant College (0-8) for a doubleheader on Saturday. The first game gets underway at noon.

[Men's Basketball] Season Ends, Elliotts Career-High 31 Not Enough

Gregory Ruff — 2010-03-04T22:03:58-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca (21-10), the TranSouth Tournament #4 seed fell to fifth-seeded Cumberland University (12-16) 90-83 in the TSAC Quarterfinal game.

The loss ends the Trojans season and the career of senior Matthew Elliott. Elliott left it on the floor, scoring a career and game-high 31 points. He scored 20 of those in the first half, which fueld the Trojans 44-41 lead at the break.

The visiting Bulldogs took a 16-11 lead, but the Trojans used a 16-3 run to take a 27-19 lead at the 10:22 mark. The Trojans led until the Bulldogs used a 19-9 run to take a two point lead (41-39) :48 seconds remaining in the half. Trevecca's Matthew Elliott capped his first half scoring spree with a pair of free throws and then a 3-pointer to give Trevecca a 44-41 lead at the half.

Cumberland essentially decided the game with a 17-2 run to start the second half and led 58-46 with 16:28 remaining. Trevecca cut the 12-point CU lead to five points (62-57) with a 11-4 run. Cumberland led the remainder of the way, but the Trojans kept the visitors lead in single digits the rest of the way. The Trojans best chance for a turnaround came with 7:29 to go and Keith Morris scored two of his 19 points cutting the CU lead to a single digit at 67-66. With 5:30 remaining Elliott hit his fifth 3-pointer to cut the lead to three (72-69), but the Trojans would get no closer and Cumberland advanced with a 90-83 win.

In his final game as a Trojan, Matthew Elliott scored a career-high 31 points. He was 9-17 from the field and hit 5-10 from 3-point range. Keith Morris added 19 and Michael France tallied 10. JP Nydaro added a team-high seven rebounds. Marquise Rudolph led the team with seven assists. Brandon Springer scored 29 for the Bulldogs and Walter Simon had a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.

Elliott averaged 17.2 points on the season to lead the Trojans. He shot 46% (75-163) from 3-point range and had a team-high 126 assists. Elliott, who will be Trevecca's graduate assistant the next two years, finished with 1263 point - good enough for 17th on the all-time list. He also broke the school record for career 3-point percentage at 45.5%. Just a fraction above Curtis Lewis who shot 45.4% in his career.

Check the TranSouth website (www.transouth.org) for more details.