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Chowan University

2016 Lacrosse Media Guide

GO HAWKS

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Chowan Lacrosse

Quick Facts

Location: Murfreesboro, NC

Enrollment:: 1,532

President: Dr. M. Christopher White

Nickname: Hawks

School Colors: Blue and White

Athletic Director: Ozzie McFarland

Head Coach: Melissa Nakasuji

Years as Head Coach: 2nd Season

Affiliation: NCAA Division II

Conference: Independent

Contact Information

Melissa Nakasuji

Head Coach

252.398.1694

nakasm@chowan.edu

Ashley Wells

Asst. to the Director of Athletics/

Hawks Haven Services

252.398.1239

aewells0806@chowan.edu

Allie Kolezynski

Assistant Athletic Director-

Communications

252.398.6378

akolezynski0814@chowan.edu

Table of Contents

Quick Facts/ Contact Info. 2

Roster 3

Institutional Information 4

Head Coach 5

Assistant Coach 6

Team Biographies 7-14

2015 Season Results 15

2016 Season Schedule 16

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Meet the Team

CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS

# Name POS. HT. CL. Hometown/High School

00 Haley Haggard G 5-9 Sr. Barrington, NH / Oyster River HS

1 Lasha Anderson M 5-7 Jr. Decatur, GA / Union Grove HS

3 Charisse Wilcox M 5-1 Jr. Syracuse, NY / Corcoran HS

4 Victoria Baez-

Quiroz

M 5-3 So. Miami, FL / Flanagan HS

5 Evelyn McGrue D 5-11 Sr. Birmingham, AL / Ramsay HS

6 Cindy Escobar M 5-3 Sr. Fresno, CA / Edison HS

7 Adriea Herndon M 5-3 Sr. Aurora, CO / Cherokee Trail HS

8 Molly Clever M 5-7 Sr. Hatteras Island, NC / Cape Hatteras HS

10 Mackenzie Reid A 5-9 Sr. Red Deer, Canada / Vimy Ridge Academy HS

11 Jasmine Latney A 5-7 Fr. Arlington, VA / Wakefield HS

12 Arlayne Rattley D 5-1 Sr. Richmond, VA / Varina HS

14 Jennifer Caird M 5-4 Jr. Angus, Ontario, Canada / Nottawasga Pines

Secondary School

15 Tyra Simons D 5-7 Jr. Somerdale, NJ / Sterling HS

16 Sierra Burston D 5-8 Jr. Newnan, GA / Newnan HS

20 Tenciah Dixon D 5-6 D Atlanta, GA / Grady HS

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Chowan University

Important University Telephone Contacts Admissions Office (252) 398-4101

Business Office (252) 398-6252

Registrar’s Office (252) 398-1230

Financial Aid Office (252) 398-1229

Important Websites Chowan University Website www.chowan.edu

Athletics Website www.gocuhawks.com

NCAA Website www.ncaa.org

NCAA Clearinghouse Website www.ncaaclearinghouse.com

NCCAA Website www.thenccaa.org

Chowan University is a four-year co-education intuition. It is the second oldest of North Carolina's seven

Baptist Colleges. Chowan opened in 1848 as a four year college for women, Chowan Baptist Female institute.

It was renamed Chowan College in 1910, admitted male students in 1931, and established itself as one of the

leading junior colleges in the South in 1937. In 1992 the college returned to four year status. In April of 2006

Chowan President, Dr. M. Christopher White announced the changing of the institutions name from Chowan

College to Chowan University. The University fulfills its mission with a careful blend of both liberal arts and pro-

fessional courses. Recognizing that such a blend of knowledge and experience is particularly suited to the

needs of contemporary society. Chowan takes as priority the need to connect general education with

specialized education, theoretical learning with practical learning, and intellectual skills with vocational skills.

Set amid 300 acres of woodlands embracing beautiful Lake Vann, Chowan’s main entrance leads gracefully

around a college green to an antebellum mansion known as the McDowell Columns Building. Sixteen major

buildings of contemporary design provide air-conditioned residence, academic and recreational facilities. The

small-town university campus attracts students from at least twenty seven states and several countries each

year. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools fully accredits Chowan University to offer the

bachelor’s degree.

Academic Programs

Accounting

Allied Heath

American Studies

Biology

Business

-Applied Business

-Business Admin.

-Small Business Management

-Small Business Administration

Chemistry

Church Music

Coaching

Counseling

Criminal Justice

Drama

Elementary Education

English

Environmental Biology

Exercise Science

Fine Art Studies

Graphic Communications

Graphic Design

History

History (Contemporary)

History Education

Humanities Studies

Information Studies

Innovative Ministry Leadership

Innovative Music Ministry

Interdisciplinary Studies

Mathematics

Marketing

Music

Music Business/Technology

Music Education

Physical Education

Physical Education/ Teacher

Education Emphasis

Pre-Professional

-Pre-Dentistry

-Pre-Law

-Pre-Medicine

-Pre-Nursing

-Pre-Physical Therapy

-Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Printing Production and

Imagery Technology

Psychology

Psychology

(General Experimental)

Public History

Religion

Science

Social Science

Sports Management

Studio Art

Teacher Education

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HEAD COACH MELISSA NAKASUJI

Melissa Nakasuji enters her second season as the Head Women's La-crosse Coach. She took over the program in its third year of existence. Dur-ing the 2014-2015 season the Hawks finished with a 4-8 record. Nakasuji produced the DII All-Independant Player of the Year, Mackenzie Reid. Reid, in addition to fellow teammates Sierra Burston and Adriea Herndon, also received DII All-Independent honors. Prior to taking the reins at Chowan, Nakasuji served a two-year coaching stint at Adrian College; first as an assistant coach, and then as head coach. She guided the program to two-straight MIAA regular season and tournament championships (2013, 2014), including a combined 18-0 con-ference record and 29-9 overall record. Adrian secured a berth to the NCAA Tournament in both seasons. In 2014, Nakasuji coached eight All-MIAA players, two All-Region selections and the MIAA Offensive Player of the Year and MIAA Rookie of the Year. Before coaching at Adrian, Nakasuji coached highly successful elite club programs in Ontario, Canada. She also gained valuable coaching experi-ence through an internship at Limestone College under the guidance of head coach, Scott Tucker. Nakasiju competed for Limestone College from 2008-2011. She led the Lady Saints to four consecutive Conference Carolinas Regular Season and Tournament Championships. The squad made NCAA Division II Tourna-ment appearances each of her four years at Limestone and played in the National Championship final her senior year. As a four-year starter for the Lady Saints, she competed in 79 games and compiled 61 ground balls, 24 draw controls and 20 caused turnovers. Dur-ing Nakasuji’s playing career, the Lady Saints collected an impressive 70 wins. In 2011, she was recognized with All-American Honorable Mention honors and was selected to the prestigious IWLCA North-South All-Star Game. She earned All-Conference Carolinas recognition twice (2010, 2011) and earned All-Tournament honors in 2011. Nakasuji graduated from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2012 with a Bachelor of Educations. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from Limestone College and majored in both Physical Education and Strength & Conditioning with a minor in Coaching. The Ajax, Ontario Canada native currently resides in Murfreesboro, N.C.

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ASSISTANT COACH

KYLE SMITH

Kyle Smith enters his first season with the Hawks and serves as the Assis-tant Women’s Lacrosse Coach. He noted, "I am so excited to be part of a developing program and am thankful to Coach Nakasuji for bringing me in at such an exciting time". Prior to joining the staff at Chowan, Smith served as the Women’s Lacrosse Coach and Program Director at Otay Ranch High School in California dur-ing the 2014-15 season. While serving in that capacity, Smith was respon-sible for the development and supervision of the varsity and junior varsity programs. Under Smith's direction, the Otay varsity lacrosse team posted a 19-2 overall record and made an appearance in the Division 2 State Semi Finals. The team had four First Team All-Conference recipients and four Second Team All-Conference honorees. That same season, the program enjoyed an 11-game win streak and a Mesa Conference Championship. Smith also gained experience as the Assistant Coach and Vice President of the Black Widow LAX Women’s Lacrosse Club. As part of the organiza-tion, Smith organized practice and tournament schedules, developed prac-tice plans and was an integral part of player recruitment and skill develop-ment and budget management. Additionally, Smith served as an Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator for the Olympian High School men’s varsity lacrosse program in 2014. Af-ter the program posted a 4-16 record in their inaugural season, Smith helped guide the team to a 13-7 record the following season including a Semi-Final playoff appearance in the state’s Division 2 playoff. Smith also coached the South Bay Outlaws Boy’s Lacrosse Club for three seasons. Smith has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University and gained Professional Trainer/Nutritional Specialist Certifica-tions from the International Sports Science Association in Carpenteria, Cali-fornia. The Chesterfield, Michigan native currently resides in Murfreesboro with his wife, Kelly.

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Meet the 2016 Hawks #00 Haley Haggard

Goal Keeper • Senior

Barrington, NH/Oyster River HS

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS MIN GA GA AVG SVS SV% W-L-T FACED

2013 14-13 804:30 226 16.86 118 .343 2-11-0 428

2014 12-9 572:52 125 13.09 87 .410 4-7-0 220

2015 3-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0-0-0 0

Career: 29-22 1377.22 351 9.98 205 .251 6-18-0 648

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2014 7-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 1 0

2015 8-1 1 0 1 5 .200 2 .400 4 2 2

Career: 15-1 1 0 1 5 .100 2 .200 4 3 2

#1 Lasha-Salome Anderson

Midfield • Junior

Decatur, GA/Union Grove HS

Off the field with Lasha...

Nickname: Lasha

Major: Exercise Science

Favorite Food: Grapes

Sports Idol: Sanya Richards-Ross

Pregame Ritual: Pray & focus on my assignment

What’s on your iPod? Gospel & hip-hop

Academic Achievements: Dean’s list

Favorite Hobbies: Exercise, cooking & self-photography

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Steven Roberts & Tia Anderson

Sibling(s) Name & Age: Lael-Salome (22) & Judah (20)

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Meet the 2016 Hawks

Off the field with Victoria...

Nickname: Vicky BQ

Major: History/Pre-Law

Favorite Food: Pizza

Sports Idol: Kris Bryant

Pregame Ritual: Listen to music

What’s on your iPod? Kygo, Kendrick Lamar & Gente de Zona

Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, Outstanding Freshman in History, Dept. , Honor’s College & Alpha Lambda Delta

Favorite Hobbies: Dancing, running & swimming at the beach

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Manuel Baez & Lydia Quiroz

Sibling(s) Name & Age: Izabella (8), Maria (21), Alessa (27), Ely (19) & Denis (16)

#4 Victoria Baez-Quiroz

Midfield • Sophomore

Miami, FL/Flanagan HS

#3 Charisse Wilcox

Midfield • Junior

Syracuse, NY/Corcoran HS

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2014 13-11 34 4 38 67 .507 62 .925 31 35 5

2015 12-11 26 3 29 56 .464 46 .821 29 20 18

Career: 25-22 60 7 67 123 .486 108 .873 60 55 23

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2015 10-2 1 2 3 7 .143 6 .857 8 5 6

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#6 Cindy Escobar

Midfield • Senior

Fresno, CA/Edison HS

Off the field with Cindy...

Major: Exercise Science/Coaching Minor

Favorite Food: French Fries with ketchup

Sports Idol: Kobe Bryant

Pregame Ritual: Blasting hype music in the van on way to the game

What’s on your iPod? Drake, Logic & Beyonce

Academic Achievements: Dean’s List

Athletic Achievements: Co-Captain for 3 consecutive years

Favorite Hobbies: Napping, spending time with friends & playing with my dogs

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Omar & Gilda Escobar

Sibling(s) Name & Age: Omar Jr. (14)

Off the field with Evelyn...

Nickname: Ev

Major: Exercise Science

Favorite Food: French Fries

Sports Idol: Taylor Thornton

Pregame Ritual: Listen to music

What’s on your iPod? A lot of J. Cole

Academic Achievements: President’s & Dean’s Lists, Alpha Lambda Del-ta Freshman’s Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Phi Epsilon Kap-pa Honor Society & Honors College Student Association

Favorite Hobbies: Reading, sleeping, watching Netflix, & styling natural hair

Parent/Guardian’s Names: & James (Jr.) & Vivian McGrue

Sibling(s) Name & Age: James McGrue, III (27) & Gregory McGrue (25)

#5 Evelyn McGrue

Defense • Senior

Birmingham, AL/Ramsay HS

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2013 14-13 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 7 7 5

2014 13-11 2 0 2 3 .667 3 1.000 12 12 5

2015 10-9 1 1 2 1 1.000 1 1.000 8 8 7

Career: 37-33 3 1 4 4 .556 4 .667 27 27 17

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2013 14-13 1 1 2 6 .167 5 .833 22 19 3

2014 13-11 4 1 5 11 .364 11 1.000 24 25 8

2015 11-9 6 5 11 14 .429 10 .714 12 14 3

Career: 38-33 11 7 18 31 .320 26 .849 58 58 14

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Meet the 2016 Hawks

Off the field with Adriea...

Nickname: Dri

Major: Business Management

Favorite Food: All foods

Sports Idol: Alison Felix

Pregame Ritual: Listening to music & taking a nap

What’s on your iPod? Everything from Guns N’ Roses to Beyonce

Academic Achievements: Dean’s & President’s Lists, Who’s Who, Honor’s College Assoc. Outstanding Junior & Senior & Brown Lady Award, Pi Gamma Mu Academic Award, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society & Pi Gamm a Mu Honor Society

Athletic Achievements: Rookie of the Year, All-Independent All-Freshman, First & Second Team, Sportsmanship Award, Scholar Baller Award & D2ADA Award

Favorite Hobbies: Napping, eating, listening to music, playing with my dog & hanging out with friends

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Paul & Patheath Herndon

Sibling(s) Name & Age: Alexandria Herndon (19)

Off the field with Molly...

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in Sports Studies

Favorite Food: Green bean casserole

Sports Idol: Candace Parker

What’s on your iPod? 30 Seconds to Mars

Academic Achievements: Dean’s list four semesters in a row

Favorite Hobbies: Working out and hanging out at the beach

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Dave & Bea Herrick

Sibling(s) Name & Age: Annie Cleaver (19)

#8 Molly Clever

Midfield • Senior

Hatteras Island, NC/Cape Hatteras HS

#7 Adriea Herndon

Midfield • Senior

Aurora, CO/Cherokee Trail HS

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2013 14-13 8 4 12 23 .348 17 .739 60 43 23

2014 13-11 19 15 34 39 .487 36 .923 46 34 19

2015 12-11 23 7 30 46 .500 39 .848 36 18 30

Career: 39-35 50 26 76 108 .445 92 .837 142 95 72

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#11 Jasmine Latney

Attack • Freshman

Arlington, VA/Wakefield HS

Off the field with Jasmine...

Nickname: Jazz

Major: Biology/Criminal Justice Minor

Favorite Food: Lasagna

Sports Idol: Pierre Garcon

Pregame Ritual: Pray

What’s on your iPod? Empire’s Soundtrack

Academic Achievements: Dean’s List and Honors College Mem-ber

Athletic Achievements: 2nd Team All-Conference and All-Tournament in high school

Favorite Hobbies: Eat, work, watch television and take selfies

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Duane Adams & Phyllis Latney

Sibling(s) Name & Age: Janae Latney (25) & D’Angelo Latney (15)

#10 Mackenzie Reid

Attack • Senior

Red Deer, Canada/Vimy Ridge Academy HS

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2013 14-13 34 6 40 77 .442 58 .753 22 19 4

2014 13-10 58 5 63 101 .574 88 .871 18 42 9

2015 12-11 62 13 75 93 .667 80 .860 15 33 6

Career: 39-34 154 24 178 181 .561 226 .828 55 94 19

Off the field with Mackenzie...

Major: History/Pre-Law

Favorite Food: Grilled-cheese sandwiches

Sports Idol: Maurice Richard

What’s on your iPod? Everything

Academic Achievements: Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Alpha Theta, Honors College, Pi Gamma Mu, Alpha Chi, Dean’s & President’s Lists, Outstand-ing History Student Award, Pi Gamm Mu History Award, Commence-ment Marshal, Who’s Who & Phi Epsilon Kappa

Athletic Achievements: All-Independent Team, 1st Team & Player of the Year, NCAA Statistical Award & D2 ADA

Favorite Hobbies: Crocheting

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Heather Reid

Sibling(s) Name & Age: Nick (23), Billy (22) & Cerys (9)

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#14 Jennifer Caird

Midfield • Junior

Ontario, Canada/Nottawasga Pines Secondary

#12 Arlayne Rattley

Defense • Senior

Richmond, VA/Varina HS

Off the field with Arlayne...

Major: Business Administration

Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese

Pregame Ritual: Listening to music

What’s on your iPod? A little bit of everything

Academic Achievements: Dean’s list

Athletic Achievements: SAAC Rep

Favorite Hobbies: Reading & hanging with friends

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Michele Mellette

Sibling(s) Name & Age: Charles (17)

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2013 3-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0

2014 7-1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 5 0 1

2015 8-7 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 8 4 1

Career: 18-8 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 13 4 2

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#16 Sierra Burston

Defense • Junior

Newnan, GA/ Newnan HS

#15 Tyra Simons

Defense • Junior

Somerdale, NJ/Sterling HS

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2014 12-11 7 1 8 17 .412 10 .588 14 14 5

2015 12-11 8 4 12 18 .444 15 .833 15 21 14

Career: 24-22 15 5 20 35 .428 25 .711 29 35 19

Off the field with Tyra...

Major: Biology

Favorite Food: Chocolate

Pregame Ritual: Listen to music

What’s on your iPod? Everything but jazz & country

Academic Achievements: Honors College, Tribeta & Alpha Lambda Delta

Favorite Hobbies: Sleeping & watching Netflix

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Herb Simons & Kai Banks

Career Stats:

YEAR GP-GS G A PTS SH SHOT% SOG SOG% GB T/O CT

2014 13-11 8 1 9 12 .667 13 1.083 24 14 10

2015 12-11 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 10 12 15

Career: 25-22 8 1 9 12 .334 13 .542 34 26 25

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Off the field with Tenciah...

Nickname: Ten

Major: Sport Management

Favorite Food: Hot wings

Sport Idol: Candace Parker

Pregame Ritual: Listen to hype music to get in game mood

What’s on your iPod? Hip-hop, rap & R&B

Favorite Hobbies: Work out, go out shopping & eat at fancy restaurants

Parent/Guardian’s Names: Robin Dixon & Cheris Lenear

Sibling(s) Name & Age: Coby Dixon (15), Casey Dixon (18), Nicholas Lenear (16), Demarcus Lenear (12) & Montavious Daniels (12)

#20 Tenciah Dixon

Defense • Freshman

Atlanta, GA/Grady HS

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2015 CHOWAN LACROSSE RESULTS Date Opponent Location Result

2/19 Columbia College Columbia, SC L 17-16

2/22 West Virginia Wesleyan Uni-

versity Murfreesboro, NC Postponed

2/28 Tusculum College Gatlinburg, TN L 23-11

3/1 Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Canceled

3/5 Coker College Hartville, SC L 8-21

3/10 Nyack Murfreesboro, NC L 23-14

3/13 Wilmington College (OH) Murfreesboro, NC W 20-2

3/21 University of District of Co- Murfreesboro, NC W 20-6

3/23 Truett McConnell College Murfreesboro, NC W 21-0

3/27 Colorado State University- Murfreesboro, NC L 14-10

3/30 Catawba College Salisbury, NC L 20-7

4/1 Wingate University Wingate, NC L 18-9

4/7 Brevard College Brevard, NC Postponed

4/11 Methodist University Fayetteville, NC L 12-7

4/15 Potomac State College

of West Virginia University Murfreesboro, NC W 20-7

Home contests are in BOLD

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Home contest are in BOLD

*Denotes Senior Day

2016 CHOWAN LACROSSE SCHEDULE Date Opponent Location Time

2/17 Ferrum College Ferrum, VA 4:30pm

2/20 Wingate University Murfreesboro, NC 1:00pm

2/22 Converse College Spartanburg, SC 4:00pm

2/27 Catawba College Murfreesboro, NC 3:00pm

3/1 Alderson-Broaddus University Philippi, WV 2:00pm

3/7 Newberry College Murfreesboro, NC 2:00pm

3/8 UVA-Wise Murfreesboro, NC 2:00pm

3/10 Edinboro University Murfreesboro, NC 2:00pm

3/19 Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV 1:30pm

3/22 Adams State University Murfreesboro, NC 3:00pm

3/26 Young Harris College Young Harris, GA 1:00pm

3/28 Shorter University Rome, GA TBD

4/2 North Greenville University Tigerville, SC 1:00pm

4/6 Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA 6:00pm

4/13 Coker College* Murfreesboro, NC 2:30pm