3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General Information
2 Quickie Statistics
3 Season Preview
4 Head coach Rose Washington
5 Graduate Assistant LaTasha Pusha
6 Numerical / Alphabetical Rosters
7 The 2002 Lady Tigers
15 2001: Season in Review
16 2001 Lady Tiger Statistics
20 2001 SWAC Volleyball Statistics
22 Jackson State Univeristy
24 University President
25 Director of Athletics
26 Athletic Staff Directory
27 Media Information
VOLLEYBALL QUICK FACTS
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Founded:...........................................................1877
Enrollment:...................................................... 7,100
Nickname: ............................................Lady Tigers
School Colors: ....................... Royal Blue and White
Arena: ............................................. T. B. Ellis Gym
Capacity: ...........................................................700
Affiliation: ..........................................NCAA Div. I
Conference: ........................... Southwestern Athletic
President: .....................................Ronald Mason, Jr.
Athletics Director: .............................Roy Culberson
HHHISTORYISTORYISTORY
First Year in Volleyball: ...................................1986
Overall All-Time Record (since 1994): .........36-232
Last post season appearance:............................. none
Result: ............................................................. none
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Media Relations Director: ............ Deidre Bell-Jones
Office Phone: ...................................(601) 979-2273
MRD Fax: .......................................(601) 979-2000
Website: ......................www.jsums.edu/~tigersports
Asst. Media Relations Dir. / Volleyball Contact........
.....................................................William Bright Jr.
Office Phone: ...................................(601) 979-2273
Home Phone: ...................................(601) 932-1914
Email:.................................. w_bright@hotmail.com
Mailing address: ............................. P.O. Box 18060
...................................................Jackson, MS 39217
Overnight address: ...............1400 John R. Lynch St.
...........................................Williams AAC, Rm. 227
..................................................Jackson, MS 39217
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Head Coach:..................................Rose Washington
Alma Mater/Year:.......................Jackson State, 1977
JSU record: .....................................................12-25
Career record:..................................................27-48
VB office phone: .............................(601) 979-1097
Best Time to reach coach: ....................mid-morning
Graduate Asst. coach:........................LaTasha Pusha
Alma Mater/Year:.......................Jackson State, 2002
Athletic Trainer: ............................... Fred Robinson
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2001 Record:...................................................12-25
Home: .................................................................6-7
Away:................................................................5-11
Neutral: ...............................................................1-7
Conference record/finish:...........3-5/3rd SWAC East
Starters returning/lost: ......................................... 3/3
Letter winners returning/lost:............................... 6/5
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CREDITS:
The 2002 Jackson State University Volleyball Media Guide is a publication of the JSU Athletic Media Relations Office. The guide
was written and designed by J-State Office of Athletic Media Relations. Editorial credit to Lashonda Levy. Photos courtesy of
Abram Jones. This guide is free to the working media.
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Ht. Cl. Pos. K E TA Pct. Digs BS BA SA Ast.
Tiffany Gant 5-8 SR S/OH 156 134 542 .041 256 4 28 28 632
Keesheema Richardson 5-8 JR OH 160 102 520 .112 143 8 19 23 21
Jennifer Williams 5-3 SO DS 48 54 210 -.029 196 2 6 21 21
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Ht. Cl. Pos. K E TA Pct. Digs BS BA SA Ast.
Jessica Tennon 5-6 SR DS 32 32 127 .000 148 1 6 23 11
Monique Watkins 5-9 JR OH SAT OUT LAST SEASON
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Ht. Pos. K E TA Pct. Digs BS BA SA Ast.
Angela Carter 6-0 MH 212 133 563 .140 45 15 37 1 12
Danah Hadley 5-11 MH 301 144 653 .240 35 24 71 8 8
Katherine Murrell 5-10 OH 190 102 520 .112 61 17 37 23 21
Latasha Pusha 5-9 OH 262 186 879 .087 335 20 42 23 12
Ambrosia Scott 5-10 OH 114 72 349 .120 135 3 16 30 26
Rachelle Todd 5-3 S 17 17 72 .000 163 0 2 13 507
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Ht. Cl. Pos. Hometown/HS/JC
Shinician Danielly 5-4 FR DS Toney, AL/Limestone HS
Denetia Carline 5-3 FR S Fairview, OR/Benson HS
Cara Jones 5-10 FR OH/MB DeSoto, TX/DeSoto HS
Chinye’re Marner 6-2 SO MB Memphis, TN/East HS
Jocelyn Sadler 5-3 SO S Kalamazoo, MI
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osemarie
Washing-
ton enters
her second
year as the head vol-
leyball coach. Last
season she guided the
team to a 12-25 over-
all record and a 3-5
league mark. She
lifted the team out of a
losing slump, garner-
ing the teams first de-
cent season since
1995, when the team
went 11-24 on the
season.
Washington, a native of St. Croix, Virgin Is-
lands and a 1977 graduate of Jackson State Univer-
sity, began her coaching journey with the Lady Ti-
gers’in 1978, serving as a graduate assistant coach
while working on her master’s degree. During her
two years with the program, Washington helped
head coach James Turner quickly established a suc-
cessful club team. The Tigerettes, as they were
known back then, improved to a 6-6 record, winning
five more games (1-14) than they did the previous
year, during Washington’s first year with team. The
next year, the team posted a 26-6 record while win-
ning three key tournaments.
The Tigerette received several accolades
while competing against schools with well-
established volleyball programs such as Ole Miss,
Mississippi State and Mississippi University for
Women. Washington had a knack for finding great
talent and was instrumental in recruiting players
from the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands. A f t e r
completing her degree at JSU, she moved on to
Southern University (Baton Rouge) were she served
as the Lady Jaguars head volleyball coach. During
her first year as coach, the Lady Jaguars compiled a
3-18 record. During her second year, the team
faired better, ending the season with a 12-15 mark.
In 1982 she relocated to Los Angeles were
she worked several years as a legal/administrative
assistant and office manager. While in California
she worked for former congresswoman, Yvonne
Brathwaite Burke before she opened her business in
1990. Although she was officially out of the college
coaching ranks, Washington continued to volunteer
her coaching expertise to area youth recreational
volleyball and basketball leagues. She coached
boys and girls ages 8 to 16. After her team posted a
third place finish in her first season, Washington’s
squads won the championship in each of the next
three years.
Washington is the mother of one daughter,
Ashley, who is a member of Ridgeland High
School’s basketball program.
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Education:
B.A., Health & Physical Education, Jackson
State Univ. (1977)
M.S. Health & Physical Education, Jackson
State University (1980)
Experience:
Graduate Assistant, Jackson State (1978-79)
Team Record: 32-12
Head Coach, Southern University (1980-81)
Team Record: 15-33
Head Coach, Jackson State (2001-present)
Team Record: 12-25
Overall Head Coaching Record:
27-68 (.360 winning %)
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aTasha Pusha, begins her first season as a graduate assistant coach for the
team. A native of Burton, S.C., she played two seasons for the Lady Ti-
gers. Her duties with the team will include defensive situations and game
play.
Although she played outside hitter her senior season for J-State, Pusha was
one of the best defensive player of the team. In 2001, she led the team in digs with
335 (2.60 per game) and was ranked 8th
in the conference in the same category.
Over a two year span, she accumulated 379 kills, 42 service aces, 91 blocks and 526
digs.
Pusha, a 2002 JSU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology is cur-
rently working on her master’s degree in health and physical education. She is the
daughter of Alean & Bennie Pusha.
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Q. How would you describe your first year as head
coach of the JSU Lady Tigers volleyball team?
A. How can I describe the my first year ... To keep it sim-
ple, I would have to say ‘fast and furious’. I came in late,
the season was approaching, and there were several
things that I had to do quickly. I had to learn the kids and
how they played, make changes according to the system,
and learn the administrative roles of being a coach.
Even though the year was furious, it was also exciting
and challenging. I saw much improvement in the players
and the program. We won several games and were in
many more. I would get excited seeing the eyes of the
players when they felt that they could win some games.
And then we were a small team. In all, it was a good
year.
Q. What are you thoughts on Tasha Pusha as gradu-
ate assistant coach?
Tasha is definitely heaven-sent. I have enjoyed the short
time with her already. She has had good input on the
program and has been a good communicator with the
players off the court. She was a defensive-minded player
during her career at JSU and she is really dedicated and
knowledgeable of the sport of volleyball.
Q. What are your feelings on the competition with in
the Southwestern Athletic Conference?
All of the Southwestern Athletic Conference schools have
been beefing up over the summer. The season is defi-
nitely going to be a fun one, but it is going to be tough.
We are not just going to sneak up on anyone in this con-
ference. And as far as the other teams in the SWAC,
they are also ready. Alcorn was supposed to win it all
last season, but Alabama A&M won the tournament.
Both of them have great squads returning. Alabama
State has two twins with junior college experience that
several conference schools were trying to get. In the
Western Division, Southern, Grambling, Prairie View, and
Texas Southern all have established programs with good
recruiting bases. And I am not putting anything past Mis-
sissippi Valley or Pine Bluff.
In my opinion, it may come down to the coaches. The
coach who can out coach their counterpart is the coach
whose team will be in the position for the conference title.
And the thing with this conference is ... it is going to con-
tinue to get better and better.
Q. What is the main theme that you are stressing to
your program this season?
A. Well the motto for this program, not just for this year is
“We Accept the Challenge.” That is our mindset both on
and off the court. Our players must handle the trials of
the collegiate education and must be ready for the play-
ers opposite the net during the matches. Even I must be
ready to accept the challenges of the coaches I will be
facing. So it there was one major theme it is this ... ‘We
Accept the Challenge’.
Inside the Mind: Q & A with head coach Rose Washington
7. Numerical Roster
## Name Pos. Ht. Cl.-Exp. Hometown/HS
1 Denetia Carline S 5-3 Fr.-HS Fairview, OR
2 Cara Jones OH/MB 5-10 Fr.-HS DeSoto, TX
3 Tiffany Gant S/OH 5-6 Sr.-3L DeSoto,
4 Keesheama Richardson MB 5-8 Jr.-2L DeSoto, TX
5 Jocelyn Sadler S 5-3 So.-HS Kalamazoo, MI
6 Verita White MB 5-11 Fr.-HS La Mesa, CA
7 Jennifer Williams DS 5-3 So.-1L DeSoto, TX
8 Shinician Danielly DS 5-4 Fr.-HS Toney, AL
9 Jessica Tennon DS 5-3 Sr.-3L St. Louis, MO
10 Chinyere Marner MB 6-1 So.-HS Oakland, TN
12 Monique Watkins OH 5-9 Jr.-1L Chicago, IL
Alphabetical Roster
## Name Pos. Ht. Cl.-Exp. Hometown/HS
1 Denetia Carline S 5-3 Fr.-HS Fairview, OR
8 Shinician Danielly DS 5-4 Fr.-HS Toney, AL
3 Tiffany Gant S/OH 5-6 Sr.-3L DeSoto, TX
2 Cara Jones OH/MB 5-10 Fr.-HS DeSoto, TX
10 Chinyere Marner MB 6-1 So.-HS Oakland, TN
4 Keesheama Richardson MB 5-8 Jr.-2L DeSoto, TX
5 Jocelyn Sadler S 5-3 So.-HS Kalamazoo, MI
9 Jessica Tennon DS 5-3 Sr.-3L St. Louis, MO
12 Monique Watkins OH 5-9 Jr.-1L Chicago, IL
6 Verita White MB 5-11 Fr.-HS La Mesa, CA
7 Jennifer Williams DS 5-3 So.-1L DeSoto, TX
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Setter / Outside Hitter
Senior •5’8”
DeSoto, Texas / DeSoto High
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Statistics @ J-State
YEAR GP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TOT BE BHE
2001 122 147 129 523 .281 612 20 12 34 231 3 24 27 4 1
2000 123 70 48 285 .077 679 22 37 13 114 3 23 26 17 26
1999 85 84 81 333 .009 73 19 — — 101 1 11 12 — —
Total 330 301 258 1141 .263 1364 61 49 44 446 7 58 65 21 27
Playing setter for the last three sea-
sons, Gant will be required to guide
the team during the 2002 season ...
good setting ability ... can also play
the hitter position.
2001: Gant played in 122 games ...
started 10 of 35 matches ... had 147
kills on 523 total attacks for a hitting
percentage of .281 ... had 612 as-
sists, 20 service aces, and 231
digs ... had three solo blocks leading
to 27 total blocks.
2000: Gant plated in 123 games ...
had 70 kills on 285 total attacks ...
had 679 assists, 22 service aces,
and 114 digs ... had three solo
blocks leading to 26 total blocks.
1999: Gant played in 85 games ...
participated in 28 matches ... had 84
kills on 333 total attacks ... had 73
assists, 19 services aces and 101
digs ... had one solo block leading to
12 total blocks.
High School: Played four seasons
of volleyball at DeSoto High in
Texas ... was teammate of JSU hitter
Keesheama Richardson ... won dis-
trict title during freshman season ...
had a 94 percent serving accuracy ...
received district honorable mention
honors.
Personal: Tiffany L. Gant was born
June 20, 1981 in Dallas, Texas ... is
the daughter of Dan and Sandra
Gant ... is a psychology major ...
wants to be a women's counselor
and coach club volleyball after col-
lege.
Inside the mind…
What are my athletic goals at
Jackson State?
To help lead my team to a SWAC
volleyball championship and be rec-
ognized for my ability in the SWAC.
My hobbies include …
Music, writing, reading
If I could, I would love to …
Coach a club volleyball team.
Why did I choose J-State?
Because of the opportunity to play a
sport that I love.
Nickname
“T-Gant”
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Outside Hitter
Junior •5’8”
Terrell, Texas •Trinity Christian
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4
Statistics @ J-State
YEAR GP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TOT BE BHE
2001 92 151 100 515 .293 21 26 36 54 157 7 22 29 1 4
2000 20 16 10 79 .076 2 2 9 11 36 2 9 11 2 0
1999 27 43 26 120 .142 4 8 — — 47 3 2 5 — —
Total 139 210 136 714 .294 27 36 45 65 240 12 33 80 3 4
Richardson was injured during the
closing of the 2001 season ... is a
good hitter who can serve the ball ...
will be looked to for leadership during
the season.
2001: Richardson played in 92
games ... started 10 of 35 matches ...
had 151 kills in 515 total attacks hit-
ting .293 ... had 26 service aces and
157 digs ... had seven solo blocks
leading to 29 total blocks.
2000: Richardson played in 20
games ... had 16 kills on 79 attempts
hitting .076 ... had two assists, two
services aces and 36 digs ... has two
solo blocks leading to 11 total blocks.
1999: Richardson played in 27
games ... participated in 10
matches ... had 43 kills on 120 total
attacks ... had four assists, eight ser-
vices aces, and 47 digs ... had three
solo blocks leading to five total
blocks.
High School: Richardson was a
two-sport athlete at DeSoto High
School in Texas ... member of volley-
ball and track programs ... volleyball
team won district title from sopho-
more through senior seasons ... went
to state tournament during senior
season ... received All-District, All-
State honors as well as Defensive
Player of the Year recognition ... par-
ticipated in Texas state track meet in
4 x 100 relay, 4 x 200 relay, 4 x 400
relay and long jump competitions.
Personal: Keesheama S. Richard-
son was born February 10, 1981 in
Terrell, Texas ... is the daughter of
Louis and Allie Tiller ... is a psychol-
ogy major ... volunteers with Habitat
for Humanity and with physically dis-
abled persons ... career goal is to
pursue a doctorate in forensic psy-
chology or to work with children.
Inside the mind…
What are my athletic goals at
Jackson State?
To play to my fullest potential every
time I step on the volleyball court.
My hobbies include …
Television, cooking, spending time
with friends.
My biggest influence on my ath-
letic career is ...
My parents because they always
supported my in any activity and be-
cause of their love for me.
Why did I choose J-State?
I wanted to attend a HBCU and
prove that I could make it outside of
home.
Nickname
“Country”
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Defensive Specialist
Sophomore •5’3”
DeSoto, Texas •DeSoto High
7
Statistics @ J-State
YEAR GP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TOT BE BHE
2001 91 24 38 128 -.109 16 17 12 40 162 1 4 5 1 0
Total 91 24 38 128 -.109 16 17 12 40 162 1 4 5 1 0
Williams is returning to play defensive specialist for the Lady Tigers ... a
tough player, she can get to the ball both in the backcourt and at the
net ... will be looked to for a deeper role with the team.
2001: Williams played in 91 games ... had 24 kills on 128 total attacks for
a hitting percentage of -.109 ... had 16 assists and 17 services aces ...
had 162 digs ... had one solo block leading to five total blocks.
High School: Played four seasons at DeSoto High ... member of team
that captured two district titles ... received honorable mention honors ...
also lettered in golf.
Personal: Jennifer D. Williams was born February 1, 1983 ... is the
daughter of Dennis Williams and Velva Greene ... is an English major ...
received President's Award during high school career in Texas ... wants
to teach and write poetry.
Inside the mind…
What are my athletic goals at
Jackson State?
To bring a new atmosphere to the
sport of volleyball and to leave be-
hind a legacy.
My hobbies include …
Poetry, writing, spending time with
friends.
My biggest influence on my ath-
letic career is ...
My motivation and dedication to be
the best I can be.
Why did I choose J-State?
I wanted to attend a historically
black university.
Nickname
“J-Dubb”
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Defensive Specialist
Senior •5’6”
St. Louis, Missouri •Normandy HS
9
Statistics @ J-State
YEAR GP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TOT BE BHE
2001 120 9 18 63 -.143 10 22 15 51 157 4 3 7 5 0
2000 96 9 8 32 .031 3 6 10 46 130 0 0 0 0 0
1999 89 12 6 49 .122 6 3 — — 101 3 1 4 — —
Total 305 30 32 144 .208 19 31 25 97 388 7 4 11 5 0
Tennon is returning as a defensive
specialist for JSU ... is quick and
makes good decisions with the
ball ... has good work ethic and
loves playing volleyball.
2001: Tennon played in 120
games ... started three of 35
matches ... had nine kille on 63 total
attacks ... had 10 assists, 22 service
aces, and 157 digs ... had four solo
blocks leading to seven total blocks.
2000: Tennon played in 96
games ... had nine blocks on 32 to-
tal attacks ... had three assists, six
service aces and 130 digs.
1999: Tennon played in 89
games ... participated in 31
matches ... had 12 kills on 49 total
attacks ... had six assists, three ser-
vice aces and 101 digs ... had three
solo blocks leading to four total
blocks.
High School: Played three sports
at Normandy High in St. Louis ...
member of volleyball and track
teams that won district champion-
ships ... played guard on basketball
team as well as distance runner and
long jumper for track program ... re-
ceived All-District honors as well as
Best Defensive Player and Best
Serve award ... member of Honor
Society and Student Government.
Personal: Jessica R. Tennon was
born June 18, 1981 in St. Louis ... is
the daughter of Felix and Jeanette
Tennon ... is a computer science
major ... tutored elementary stu-
dents in math and science ... sister
Angela ran track at University of
Missouri ... wants to be a computer
web designer for a fortune 500 cor-
poration.
Inside the mind…
What are my athletic goals at
Jackson State?
To make All-SWAC and to win a
SWAC title.
My hobbies include …
Skating, traveling, spending time
with friends, and collecting dolphins.
My biggest influence on my ath-
letic career is ...
Family because as fellow athletes,
they always told me to give it my all
on and off the court.
Why did I choose J-State?
Because of the quality of the com-
puter science program and I wanted
to attend a historically black univer-
sity.
Nickname
“Jay-Ten”
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Outside Hitter
Junior •5’9”
Chicago, Illinois •Whitney Young
12
Statistics @ J-State
YEAR GP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TOT BE BHE
2000 126 213 134 597 .132 8 34 68 44 117 16 67 83 28 8
Total 126 213 134 597 .132 8 34 68 44 117 16 67 83 28 8
A gifted hitter, Watkins returns to the Lady Tiger squad after sitting out last
season … has good range and should provide experienced play and lead-
ership in 2002.
2000: Watkins played in 108 games, averaging 1.69 kills, 0.94 digs, and
0.62 blocks per game ... finished year with 183 kills, 101 digs and 67 total
blocks ... had a two-match total of 29 kills, 12 blocks, and seven digs at Ar-
kansas-Pine Bluff on September 27, 2000 ... had nine matches with at least
seven kills.
High School: Watkins played hitter in volleyball and forward in basketball
at Whitney Young High in Chicago ... two-sport athlete for three years be-
fore focusing on volleyball for junior and senior seasons ... team consis-
tently finished in top three in Chicago in both sports ... was named Volley-
ball MVP as well as receiving All-District and All-State honors ... played in
three All-Star volleyball games and two All-Star basketball games ...
Personal: Monique Y. Watkins was born April 28, 1981 in Chicago, Illi-
nois ... is the daughter of Curtis Watkins and Velencia Thompson ... is a
criminal justice major ... father played basketball at DePaul University ...
wants to be a criminal analyst.
Inside the mind…
What are my athletic goals at
Jackson State?
To win a SWAC title.
My hobbies include …
Playing volleyball
My biggest influence on my ath-
letic career is ...
Allen Iverson, because despite the
criticism and different issues in life,
he is still focused and determined on
the court.
Why did I choose J-State?
Because I wanted to attend a histori-
cally black university.
Nickname
“Moe”
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Setter
Freshman •5’3”
Fairview, Oregon •Benson High
1Carline joins the Lady Tigers after a high school career in which her team was ranked at the top of its conference for
two of four seasons … is a quality setter who will be called upon to lead the team when she is on the court … may
start by the end of the season.
High School: Carline was a two-sport athlete at Benson High School in Oregon … played golf and volleyball … re-
ceived MVP honors in both sports … was an All-League setter for three seasons.
Personal: Denetia A Carline was born November 8, 1983 … is the daughter of Dennise and Debra Carline … is a
graphic design major … volunteer volleyball coach of the Pacific Islanders club team … career ambition is to be-
come a college professor.
Outside Hitter / Middle Blocker
Freshman •5’10”
DeSoto, Texas •DeSoto High
2Jones should fit in with the new direction of the program … her height and playing ability should allow her to chal-
lenge for a starting position this season.
High School: Jones was a two-sport athlete at DeSoto High in Texas ... member of volleyball and track teams ...
played four seasons of volleyball ... received offensive player of the year and All-State honorable mention honors ...
named Who's Who Among American High School Students.
Personal: Cara J. Jones was born April 28, 1984 in Dallas, Texas ... the daughter of Johnnie and Linda McDaniel
and Joseph Jones, Jr. ... is a biology / pre-medicine major ... volunteered with the Cacnet Youth Group.
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Defensive Speciaiist
Freshman •5’4”
Toney, Alabama •Limestone High
8
Middle Blocker
Sophomore •6’2”
Memphis, TN •East High
10
Danielly should be a solid addition to the backcourt with her quickness and quality ball-handling decisions.
High School: Danielly was a three-sport athlete at East Limestone High in Athens, Alabama ... was a member of
basketball, volleyball, and softball squads ... softball team won area title and made it to state playoffs ... received All-
Area and All-County honors ... named Who's Who Among American High School Students.
Personal: Shinician L. Danielly was born November 24, 1983 ... is the daughter of Edward and Sherree Danielly ...
is a broadcasting journalism major.
Marner joins the JSU volleyball team after a year with the Lady Tigers basketball team … her height and enthusiasm
should be a welcome addition to the program.
High School: Marner played two sports in high school ... member of volleyball and basketball teams ... was named
All-League and All-District in basketball ... Played in the high school All-Star game in 2001 ... was an honor student
at East High in Memphis.
Personal: Chinye`re K. Marner was born December 30, 1982 in Memphis, Tennessee ... is the daughter of Orlando
and Patsy Marner ... is a biology major ... volunteers with nursing homes and with disabled persons ... career goal is
to be a veterinarian.
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Setter
Sophomore •5’3”
Kalamazoo, Michigan •Central HS
5Sadler comes to JSU after an extensive high school career in Michigan … she should provide energy and stability
to the Lady Tigers.
High School: Sadler was a three-sport athlete at Kalamazoo Central High in Michigan ... member of tennis, soccer
and volleyball programs ... soccer team was district champs in 2000 ... played setter for volleyball team ... was a
member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Jocelyn R. Sadler was born August 5, 1982 in Kalamazoo, Michigan ... the daughter of Vernon and
Marlene Sadler ... is a elementary education major ... volunteers at homeless shelters and as a high school aca-
demic mentor ... career goal is to be an elementary school teacher.
Hitter
Freshman •5’11”
La Mesa, CA •Helix HS
6White comes to Jackson State with three years of high school experience … she brings the height and ability that
the program is looking for on the front … should vie for a starting spot by season’s end.
High School: White was three-year player at Helix High School in La Mesa California … played both the hitter and
blocker positions … team was second in league and a runner up in division during her senior year … was named to
the San Diego All-Academic team and was an honorable mention selection in league.
Personal: Verita N. White was born September 12, 1984 in San Bernardino, California … is the daughter of
Clevesta and Vivan White … is a nursing major … volunteers at women’s shelters … career goal is to be a nurse.
16. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
2001 S2001 S2001 SEASONEASONEASON INININ RRREVIEWEVIEWEVIEW
Under the leadership of first year coach, Rosemarie Washington, the
Jackson State University Lady Tigers volleyball team had a favorable season.
JSU ended the season with a 12-25 record and a 3-5 conference mark. They
advanced to the 2001 SWAC Volleyball Tournament but were eliminated by
Prairie View A&M University (30-26, 30-22, 30-17) during the first round. The
Lady Tigers maintained a 3rd
place ranking in the eastern division at the end of
the season.
The team was led by senior Danah Hadley (Alamogorda, NM), who aver-
aged 3.34 kills and 1.06 blocks per game. She also garnered SWAC Player of
the Week honors twice during the season. She had a game high 21 kills
against Grambling (9/21/01). The win (3-1) snapped a 15-game conference
losing streak for the team, with their last win coming on October 21, 2000
against Mississippi Valley (3-2). Hadley was also named to the Holiday Inn-
Mercer All-Tournament team and was tabbed the Defensive Player of the
Game in the 2001 JAM Classic.
Seniors Latasha Pusha (Burton, SC) and Ambrosia Scott (Memphis, TN)
also faired well on the team and in the conference. Pusha was the best defen-
sive player of the team. She led the team in digs with 335 (2.60 per game)
and was ranked 8th
in the conference in the same category. Scott’s powerful
serve helped the team offensively. She was ranked first on the team and held
up 9th
place in the SWAC in service aces, averaging .37 aces per contest.
By Deidre Bell Jones-Director, JSU Athletic Media Relations
SWAC East SWAC West
Alabama A&M......... 4-0 14-5 Southern............ 4-1 12-9
Alcorn State........ 4-1 21-8 Grambling State..... 4-1 11-21
Jackson State....... 2-3 11-21 Prairie View A&M.... 4-2 9-14
Alabama State....… 2-5 3-14 Texas Southern...... 1-4 2-20
Miss. Valley State.. 1-4 5-19 Arkansas-Pine Bluff. 1-6 6-16
17. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
Overall record: 12-25
Conf: 3-5
Home: 6-7 Away: 5-11 Neutral: 1-6
Date Opponent Score
Aug. 31 vs UT-Chattanooga 0-3, L
Aug. 31 vs Mercer 0-3, L
Sep. 1 at Birmingham-Southern 0-3, L
Sep. 1 vs Lipscomb 1-3, L
Sep. 4 Tulane 0-3, L
Sep. 5 at Southestern La. 0-3, L
Sep. 10 Southern 2-3, L
Sep. 11 Grambling State 3-1, W
Sep. 11 Grambling State 3-1, W
Sep. 18 Belhaven College 1-3, L
Sep. 20 at Georgia State 0-3, L
Sep. 21 vs Mercer 0-3, L
Sep. 21 vs North Carolina A&T 0-3, L
Sep. 22 vs Centenary 1-3, L
Sep. 22 vs Prairie View A&M 3-0, W
Sep. 24 at Alabama A&M 0-3, L
Sep. 25 at Alabama State 1-3, L
Sep. 26 Millsaps College 0-3, L
Sep. 28 Alabama State 3-0, W
Sep. 28 Morris Brown 3-0, W
Sep. 29 Alcorn State 0-3, L
Sep. 29 Mississippi Valley 3-0, W
Sep. 29 vs Prairie View A&M 3-1, W
Oct. 2 at Grambling State 3-1, W
Oct. 2 at Grambling State 2-3, L
Oct. 3 Southeastern La. 0-3, L
Oct. 9 Alabama A&M 1-3, L
Oct. 10 at Belhaven College 2-3, L
Oct. 16 at Millsaps College 0-3, L
Oct. 18 at Clark-Atlanta 3-1, W
Oct. 19 at Morris Brown 3-2, W
Oct. 23 at Univ. of Memphis 0-3, L
Oct. 31 at Southern 0-3, L
Nov. 1 at Mississippi Valley 3-1, W
Nov. 1 at Mississippi Valley 3-0, W
Nov. 6 at Alcorn State 0-3, L
Nov. 16 vs. Prairie View A&M 0-3, L
TEAM STATISTICS JSU OPP
ATTACK
Kills 1459 1506
Errors 996 805
Total Attacks 4376 4006
Kills/Game 11.4 11.8
SET
Assists 1265 1293
Assists/Game 9.9 10.1
SERVE
Aces 170 312
Errors 146 242
Aces/Game 1.3 2.4
SERVE RECEPTIONS
Errors 360 145
Errors/Game 2.8 1.1
DEFENSE
Digs 1496 1338
Digs/Game 11.7 10.5
BLOCKING
Block Solo 92 99
Block Assist 260 261
Total Blocks 222.0 229.5
Blocks Per Game 1.7 1.8
Block Errors 37 78
BALL HANDLING ERRORS 50 62
ATTENDANCE
Total 1854 1178
Dates/Avg Per Date 13/143 16/74
Neutral site #/Avg 7/67
Current win streak 0 -
Home win streak 0 -
MATCH WINS BY #GAMES 1 2 3 4 5 Total
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Jackson State Univ. 0 0 5 6 1 - 12
Opponents 0 0 15 6 3 - 24
GAMES WON BY GAME 1 2 3 4 5 Total
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Jackson State Univ. 15 14 11 6 1 - 47
Opponents 21 22 25 9 3 - 80
POINTS BY GAME 1 2 3 4 5 Total
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Jackson State Univ. 866 871 868 411 51 - 3067
Opponents 963 990 997 435 53 - 3438
2001 T2001 T2001 TEAMEAMEAM SSSTATISTICSTATISTICSTATISTICS
18. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
Schedule and Results
Date Opponent Score Game-by-Game Attend.
Aug. 31 vs UT-Chattanooga 0-3, L 13-30, 24-30, 17-30 50
Aug. 31 vs Mercer 0-3, L 15-30, 12-30, 21-30 56
Sep. 1 at Birmingham-Southern 0-3, L 14-30, 17-30, 20-30 100
Sep. 1 vs Lipscomb 1-3, L 30-24, 28-30, 29-31, 16-30 100
Sep. 4 Tulane 0-3, L 11-30, 17-30, 13-30 184
Sep. 5 at Southestern La. 0-3, L 22-30, 17-30, 22-30 126
Sep. 10 Southern 2-3, L 28-30, 30-23, 30-20, 24-30, 13-15 300
Sep. 11 Grambling State 3-1, W 24-30, 39-37, 30-23, 30-27 135
Sep. 11 Grambling State 3-1, W 30-14, 23-30, 30-26, 30-26 135
Sep. 18 Belhaven College 1-3, L 32-34, 30-24, 27-30, 26-30 200
Sep. 20 at Georgia State 0-3, L 8-30, 16-30, 15-30 83
Sep. 21 vs Mercer 0-3, L 19-30, 17-30, 24-30 116
Sep. 21 vs North Carolina A&T 0-3, L 19-30, 22-30, 10-30 68
Sep. 22 vs Centenary 1-3, L 30-26, 25-30, 25-30, 32-34 78
Sep. 22 vs Prairie View A&M 3-0, W 30-26, 30-21, 30-22 48
Sep. 24 at Alabama A&M 0-3, L 20-30, 14-30, 24-30
Sep. 25 at Alabama State 1-3, L 28-30, 30-26, 26-30, 25-30 32
Sep. 26 Millsaps College 0-3, L 25-30, 20-30, 20-30 75
Sep. 28 Alabama State 3-0, W 30-19, 30-20, 30-24 55
Sep. 28 Morris Brown 3-0, W 30-15, 30-14, 30-23 145
Sep. 29 Alcorn State 0-3, L 26-30, 20-30, 17-30 150
Sep. 29 Mississippi Valley 3-0, W 30-20, 30-17, 30-15 75
Sep. 29 vs Prairie View A&M 3-1, W 33-31, 30-20, 29-31, 31-29
Oct. 2 at Grambling State 3-1, W 30-25, 28-30, 30-23, 31-29 110
Oct. 2 at Grambling State 2-3, L 30-27, 17-30, 30-23, 31-33, 15-17 125
Oct. 3 Southeastern La. 0-3, L 7-30, 12-30, 24-30 25
Oct. 9 Alabama A&M 1-3, L 30-18, 25-30, 22-30, 23-30 175
Oct. 10 at Belhaven College 2-3, L 20-30, 30-28, 30-27, 24-30, 8-15 120
Oct. 16 at Millsaps College 0-3, L 18-30, 22-30, 20-30 70
Oct. 18 at Clark-Atlanta 3-1, W 30-26, 30-25, 20-30, 30-24 75
Oct. 19 at Morris Brown 3-2, W 30-22, 30-21, 21-30, 28-30, 15-6 50
Oct. 23 at Univ. of Memphis 0-3, L 17-30, 12-30, 10-30 64
Oct. 31 at Southern 0-3, L 19-30, 28-30, 28-30 134
Nov. 1 at Mississippi Valley 3-1, W 30-23, 32-30, 30-32, 30-23
Nov. 1 at Mississippi Valley 3-0, W 30-13, 30-24, 30-18
Nov. 6 at Alcorn State 0-3, L 28-30, 24-30, 24-30 121
Nov. 16 vs. Prairie View A&M 0-3, L 26-30, 22-30, 17-10 250
Overall 12-25 When the match goes ......
Home 5-7 3 games 5-16
Away 5-11 4 games 6-6
SWAC 3-5 5 games 1-3
Neutral 2-7
2001 S2001 S2001 SCHEDULECHEDULECHEDULE & R& R& RESULTSESULTSESULTS
22. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
HITTING PERCENTAGE (Minimum .200/3.0 attacks per game)
Player Team G Kills Errs Total
Pct
--------------------------------------------------------
------
BURNS, Ashley....... SU 53 149 30 333 .357
THOMPSON,Paige...... TXSO 96 346 87 775 .334
WASHINGTON,LaToya... ALCN 91 373 109 812 .325
THOMPSON,Monica..... AAMU 85 303 96 647 .320
SMITH,Stephanie..... ALCN 87 199 55 458 .314
CHATMAN,Megan....... AAMU 85 151 44 347 .308
HORSKA,Andrea....... ALCN 91 261 86 592 .296
TAKEUCHI, Mayumi.... SU 90 206 56 550 .273
FADEYU,Tosin........ ALCN 77 193 73 442 .271
OZEN,Jonette........ PVAM 115 322 115 766 .270
KILLS (Minimum 2.00 per game)
Player Team Cl G No. Per Game
-----------------------------------------------------
WASHINGTON,LaToya... ALCN 91 373 4.10
DENSON,Andrea....... ALST 88 343 3.90
THOMPSON,Paige...... TXSO 96 346 3.60
THOMPSON,Monica..... AAMU 85 303 3.56
HADLEY, Danah....... JSU SR 86 277 3.22
SMOKE,Tiffany....... GSU 128 397 3.10
DAVIS,Ashley........ TXSO 89 257 2.89
HORSKA,Andrea....... ALCN 91 261 2.87
BURNS, Ashley....... SU FR 53 149 2.81
OZEN,Jonette........ PVAM 115 322 2.80
ASSISTS (Minimum 5.00 per game)
Player Team Cl G No. Per Game
-----------------------------------------------------
VESSELL,Alicia...... ALCN 70 764 10.91
HARMON,Natalia...... TXSO 92 954 10.37
DIXSON,Princess..... AAMU 86 886 10.30
SAMUEL, Latrecia.... SU SR 93 880 9.46
DILLARD,Tanesha..... PVAM 72 605 8.40
PUGH,Melody......... ALST 80 649 8.11
COLLINS,Lequia...... GSU 123 917 7.46
GANT, Tiffany....... JSU JR 116 592 5.10
CAMPBELL,Amber...... PVAM 97 487 5.02
SERVICE ACES (Minimum 0.10 per game)
Player Team Cl G No. Per Game
-----------------------------------------------------
DIXSON,Princess..... AAMU 86 70 0.81
GILBERT,Sharice..... TXSO 92 68 0.74
DENSON,Andrea....... ALST 88 59 0.67
WELTY,Natasha....... AAMU 71 39 0.55
SAMUEL, Latrecia.... SU SR 93 50 0.54
WILLIAMS,Feah....... AAMU 48 24 0.50
THOMPSON,Monica..... AAMU 85 40 0.47
THOMPSON,Paige...... TXSO 96 45 0.47
WASHINGTON,LaToya... ALCN 91 37 0.41
JAMES,Erica......... UAPB FR 59 23 0.39
BLOCKS (Minimum 1.00 per game)
Player Team G Solo Asst Total Avg.
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COLLINS,TeRhonda.... GSU 132 89 106 195.0 1.48
FRANCIS,Patricia.... MVSU 79 86 28 114.0 1.44
RANEY,Kimberly...... GSU 73 38 67 105.0 1.44
THOMPSON,Paige...... TXSO 96 80 32 112.0 1.17
HADLEY, Danah....... JSU 86 24 66 90.0 1.05
CHATMAN,Megan....... AAMU 85 20 68 88.0 1.04
FANNER,Lashan....... UAPB 63 22 43 65.0 1.03
NEELY,Alecia........ UAPB 35 10 26 36.0 1.03
DIGS (Minimum 1.00 per game)
Player Team Cl G No. Per Game
-----------------------------------------------------
THOMPSON,Monica..... AAMU 85 321 3.78
BRANDON,Deatra...... TXSO 95 300 3.16
CAMPBELL,Gabrielle.. TXSO 93 270 2.90
THOMPSON,Paige...... TXSO 96 265 2.76
TAKEUCHI, Mayumi.... SU SO 90 248 2.76
SMOKE,Tiffany....... GSU 128 349 2.73
PUSHA, LaTasha...... JSU SR 120 314 2.62
WARD-CHANAY,LaKeda.. MVSU 78 204 2.62
GILBERT,Sharice..... TXSO 92 232 2.52
WELTY,Natasha....... AAMU 71 160 2.25
2001 FINAL SWAC STATISTICS-INDIVIDUAL
23. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
JJACKSONACKSON SSTATETATE UUNIVERSITYNIVERSITY
Jackson State
University opened
its doors in 1877, in
Natchez, Mississippi
operating as
Natchez Seminary,
a private school, un-
der the auspices of
the American Bap-
tist Home Mission Society of New York. Its purpose was
to educate the newly freed slaves between Memphis and
the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Serving primarily as an in-
stitution to train ministers and teachers, the school en-
rolled twenty (20) students.
Dr. Charles Ayer served as the first president and the
school prospered in Natchez until November 1882, when
the Society moved it to Jackson, a more central location
in the state. At the close of the session in 1894, Dr. Ayer
resigned and Dr. Luther G. Barrett, the second president,
was appointed to fill the vacancy. The University (then
known as Jackson College) was moved from its original
site in north Jackson to a new tract of land in the south-
west section of the city. Building construction on the new
site began in 1902.
Appointed to the presidency on May 8, 1911 was Dr.
Zachary Taylor Hubert. The course of study was broad-
ened, University departments were organized, and a sec-
ond building program was initiated during his administra-
tion.
On October 1, 1927, Dr. B. Baldwin Dansby was ap-
pointed as the fourth president of the University (Jackson
College). Major educational activities were directed to-
wards teacher education for in-service teachers during Dr.
Dansby’s administration. After the withdrawal of the sup-
port of the American Baptist Home Mission Society from
the University (Jackson College) in 1934, it became ap-
parent that state support would be needed for the survival
of the institution. Dr. Dansby climaxed his administration
by arranging for the transfer of the University from the pri-
vate control of the church to the state system of educa-
tion.
Elected to the presidency of the University (Jackson
College) in 1940 was Dr. Jacob L. Reddix, who took
charge as the first president of the institution under state
control. The state initially assumed support of the Univer-
sity for the specific purpose of training rural and elemen-
tary school teachers. The curriculum was reorganized
and subsequently, two years of college work were of-
fered. The Board of Trustees elevated the curriculum to a
full four-year teacher education program in 1942, leading
to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. The first
your-year graduating class under state support received
the Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in May,
1944. A Division of Graduate Studies was organized dur-
ing the Summer of 1953, and the program of Liberal Arts
followed in the fall.
Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr. was appointed as the sixth
president of Jackson State University on March 2, 1967.
He was the first alumnus to serve in that capacity and
ushered in a new spirit of freedom and realization for stu-
dents and faculty. This spirit was symbolized in the new
University motto: “You shall know the truth and the truth
shall make you free”. Under his administration, the aca-
demic program was greatly expanded and strengthened.
The entire curriculum was reorganized and the
Schools of Liberal Studies, Education, Science and Tech-
nology, Business and Economics and the Graduate
School were established. The faculty grew in number and
academic training level, with the absolute number tripling
and the number of terminal degrees increasing more than
eightfold in ten years.
On March 15, 1974, Jackson State gained university
status through a legislative act signed into law by Gover-
nor William Waller. The University was officially desig-
nated the Urban University by the Board of Trustees,
State Institutions of Higher Learning, State of Mississippi.
Dr. James A. Hefner became the seventh president of
Jackson State University on May 1, 1984, serving until
April 1, 1991. Upon assuming the presidency, he
launched a five-year $10 million capital campaign gener-
ating $11.2 million a year ahead of schedule. This ad-
ministration was characterized by enhancement of the
scholarship program; establishment of a Community De-
velopment Corporation with the assistance of the Ford
Foundation to improve the blighted area around the cam-
pus; organization of a Staff Senate; establishment of the
Center for Professional Development and the Center for
Technology Transfer, and expansion of programs through
the Division of Continuing Education and the Universities
Center.
Dr. Herman B. Smith, Jr. was appointed interim presi-
dent of Jackson State University in April, 1991. The over-
all debt of the University was reduced and fiscal manage-
ment practices were improved. A campus improvement
project involving the local community in beautification ef-
forts was launched along with increased campus security
measures.
(Continued on page 24)
24. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
JJACKSONACKSON SSTATETATE UUNIVERSITYNIVERSITY
(Continued from page 23)
Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr., assumed the presidency of
Jackson State University on July 1, 1992. A Campus
Master Plan projecting the growth of the University well
into the 21st Century was developed. An impressive
$13.5 million expansion and renovation of the H.T.
Sampson Library was completed which essentially dou-
bled the former capacity. A $2 million restoration of his-
toric Ayer Hall was also completed and a $17.2 million
home for the School of Liberal Arts, the first of several
new buildings envisioned in the Campus Master Plan, is
now completed.
Several new graduate and undergraduate programs
were approved and implemented during the administra-
tion of Dr. Lyons including the Bachelor’s degree in educa-
tional technology and health care administration; the Mas-
ter of Science Degree in communicative disorders, haz-
ardous materials management and urban and regional
planning; and the Doctorate degree in business admini-
stration, clinical psychology, public administration, urban
and regional planning and social work. These academic
achievements were bolstered by the establishment of the
School of Social Work; expansion of the Master’s in Public
Policy and Administration (MPA) program to departmental
status, making it the only such department in Mississippi’s
higher education system. Included among Dr. Lyons’
most impressive achievements was the accreditation of
the Jackson State University School of Business by the
American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB).
On April 15, 1999, Dr. Bettye Ward Fletcher was
named Interim President of Jackson State University by
unanimous consent of the Board of Trustees, State Institu-
tions of Higher Learning. Under her tenure, the University
garnered two of the largest monetary awards in its his-
tory – a $2 million donation to the JSU Development
Foundation from alumnus Attorney Frederick Clark and his
wife, Margaret; and a $12.9 million research grant to serve
as the coordinating center for the Jackson Heart Study.
The legacy continued with the appointment of Ronald
Mason, Jr., Esquire, as the ninth president of Jackson
State University on February 1, 2000. On the heels of his
first year anniversary (February, 2001), Mason celebrated
some of the achievements that were quickly identified as
priority items for the institutional advancement and sur-
vival of Jackson State. A testament of external funding
has been proven in more than $40 million in federal funds
shared by several research initiatives at JSU including the
Geographical Information Systems, Remote Sensing
Center and other sponsored research programs and con-
tracts. The finalized agreement with the Allstate Corpora-
tion yielded a $17 million asset to the JSU Foundation, al-
lowing Jackson State to purchase the south Jackson prop-
erty for $3 million. The Mississippi e-Center houses the
state-of-the-art computer science and information technol-
ogy programs that promise to be a major thrust in technol-
ogy for e-Communications companies throughout the
Jackson metropolitan area. Jackson State University is
an Internet 2School, fully wired with two super computers
and several federally funded multidisciplinary centers.
Services to students and the external community are
evident through the efforts to improve the University’s in-
frastructure and its physical environment. Phase I and II
of the Lynch Street Corridor will transform the main artery
of the core campus into a pedestrian walkway. The new
School of Liberal Arts is completed and now conducts
classes for the departments within this discipline. Con-
struction is soon to begin on the new schools of Business
and Engineering. A record student enrollment for the
2001 Fall semester reveals the largest increase since the
mid-1980’s in spite of increased tuition costs and out-of-
state fees.
Organizational enhancement continues throughout the
administration and is the substratum on which peak insti-
tutional performance is built. Accolades from the South-
ern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) for ex-
emplary performance in institutional management and pro-
grams were given during the 2001 Spring Visitation. The
University received commendations from SACS for out-
standing performance in fixed assets accounting. The
School of Business also received high marks from SACS
for ranking 2nd amongst all HBCUs in accounting students
passing the Certified Public Accountancy examination.
Today, with an enrollment of over 7,000 students,
Jackson State University provides traditional and non-
traditional students of diverse backgrounds academic op-
portunities to develop knowledge and skills that will em-
power them to succeed in an increasingly complex and
technologically advanced world. Long-term cooperative
projects and initiatives strengthen the University’s service
to public schools, business and industry, the West Jack-
son community, the city, state, nation and several interna-
tional countries.
25. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
UUNIVERSITYNIVERSITY PPRESIDENTRESIDENT
Ronald Mason Jr.
University President
Dr. Ronald Mason Jr. assumed the presidency of
Jackson State University on February 1, 2000. Dr. Mason
brings to Jackson State a wealth of experience in higher
education, community, development, and legal issues. At
the time of his appointment by the Board of Trustees, State
Institutions of Higher Learning, he was serving as Execu-
tive Director of the Tulane-Xavier National Center for the
Urban Community in New Orleans, Louisiana.
As Executive Director of the Tulane-Xavier Center,
Dr. Mason focused on continued coordination of the two
universities' extensive involvement in public housing, eco-
nomic development, and public education. These initia-
tives grew from Dr. Mason's 1996 appointment by the U.S.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry
Cisneros to executive monitor for the Housing Authority of
New Orleans. In this unique role, Dr. Mason was an over-
seer of the recovery of the housing authority, including the
involvement of Tulane and Xavier faculties, students, and
staff in developing model programs to stimulate resident
self-sufficiency and to implement welfare reform and wel-
fare to work programs through the Tulane-Xavier Campus
Affiliates Program and the Tulane Institute for Resident Ini-
tiatives. In addition, Dr. Mason led development of New
Orleans' successful Enterprise Community application in
1994. Other urban initiatives for which he provided leader-
ship are the New Orleans Welfare to Work Collaborative,
which includes more than 60 business providers and pub-
lic agencies, and the Ford Public School Reform Initiatives,
which is partnering three schools and six university and
community organizations to devise a plan for system-wide
school improvement.
Dr. Mason earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from
Columbia University. He is also a graduate of the Harvard
Institute of Education Management. He served Tulane
University in several capacities, including Senior Vice
President and General Counsel, and Vice President for Fi-
nance and Operations. As chief legal officer, he was the
principal legal advisor to the President, Senior Officers,
Deans, and Board of Administrators of the Tulane Educa-
tional Fund, and managed a portion of the University's
business operations.
The management expertise he brought to the
housing authority and the several large urban initiatives
were honored during his previous appointments. He iden-
tified inefficiencies on the administrative side of the Univer-
sity, thus enabling the redirection of several million dollars
to academic support, and was responsible for the new law,
art, and theater buildings. In addition to his administrative
achievements, he established the innovative Tulane Uni-
versity Staff Training and Enhancement Program and the
annual Tulane-Xavier Martin Luther King Week for Peace.
He was instrumental in bringing to Tulane the
Amistad Research Center, one of the nation's largest col-
lections of original documents and art on the experience of
minorities in the United States. He also was the principal
investigator on a grant awarded by the Ford Foundation to
explore the issue of racism in higher education with presi-
dents of highly selective southern universities. He also
spent six weeks in Kenya and Tanzania, East Africa, as
Tulane's representative on the Louisiana Consortium for
Higher Education, and has written and spoken extensively
on issues related to urban development, diversity and mul-
ticulturalism.
Dr. Mason is involved in numerous public services
activities, including membership on the boards of the Fel-
lowship Foundation, the Metropolitan Area Committee, the
New Orleans Jobs Initiative for Education and Research,
and the Southern Development Foundation.
As president of Jackson State University, Dr. Mason will
serve on the Boards of the West Jackson Community De-
velopment Corporations, Capital Center, Inc., Jackson
Medical Mall Foundation, Mississippi Technology, Inc.,
Metro Parkway Commission, and the Mississippi Telecom-
munications Conference and Training Center Commission.
Dr. Mason is married to Belinda DeCruir Mason,
and has one daughter Nia, and two sons, Jared and
Kenan.
26. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
DDIRECTORIRECTOR OFOF AATHLETICSTHLETICS
Roy Culberson
Athletic Director
Roy E. Culberson was named Jackson State Uni-
versity’s sixth athletics director on April 7, 2000. Culber-
son replaced Bob Braddy, who had been serving as
JSU’s interim athletics director since the retirement of
Paul Covington in June of 1999.
Culberson came to Jackson State after serving
two years as athletics director at the University of Monte-
valo in Birmingham, Alabama. A native of El Paso,
Texas, Culberson brings significant experience in athlet-
ics and administration to JSU. He earned his bachelor’s
and masters degrees in education at the University of
Texas El Paso. Prior to his two year stint at the University
of Montevalo, Culberson served as associate athletics di-
rector at the University of North Texas from 1994 to 1998.
He served as Coordinator of Student Support Services at
UTEP from 1991 to 1994. He was an assistant football
coach at UTEP from 1989 to 1991.
A man of vision and unparalleled work ethics,
Culberson says he was attracted to JSU because of its
potential for growth. “I am excited about the opportunity
and challenges of leading the Jackson State athletics pro-
gram,”Culberson said after being named JSU’s AD.
“There is enormous potential here and I will work toward
helping the student athletes, staff and athletic personnel
take the next step toward realizing that potential.”
Culberson’s vision for JSU includes upgrading
existing facilities, building new facilities and securing ade-
quate resources and personnel to help the Tiger athletic
program reach its potential. Culberson, 53, made his
mark in facilities improvement and fund raising during his
tenure at Montevallo. A $9 ½ million recreation center
was approved and will house the Falcons’basketball
team. Construction is set to begin on a physical therapy
clinic on campus, a building for which Culberson helped
raise funds. Culberson also oversaw construction for a
new tennis facility and helped raise private funds for a
soon-to-be-built soccer facility.
Under his direction at Montevalo, the NCAA
Champs Life Skills Program was established. He devel-
oped publications such as “Guidebook to NCAA Regula-
tions for Alumni and Supporters of the University of Mon-
tevallo”and “Fields of Purple and Gold, Funding Excel-
lence in Athletics.” He also created a Student Athletic Ad-
visory Board and helped develop new athletic marketing
ventures in fund raising for the department.
While working as an administrator in athletics,
Culberson has served on two peer review teams for the
NCAA, certifying the University of Oregon and Fresno
State University athletic departments.
Culberson and his wife, Deborah, have four chil-
dren and five grandchildren.
27. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
AATHLETICSTHLETICS SSTAFFTAFF DDIRECTORYIRECTORY
(All numbers are 979-extension – area code 601)
Administration
Roy E. Culberson Director of Athletics 2316
Yolanda Brown Assistant AD / Sen. Women’s Administrator 2841
Support Personnel
Sharon Desselle Ticket Coordinator 2420
Alethea Ringo Compliance Officer 1098
Tony Wicks Athletics Business Manager 2309
Johnnie Brown Director of Athletics Facilities 7821
Andre Dotson Equipment Manager 5847
Clarence Lowe Academic Advisor 3700
Kimberli Perry Athletics Administrative Asst. 2316
Darrol Henry Athletics Secretary 2291
Athletics Fax 7008
Athletic Media Relations
Deidre Bell-Jones Director 2273
William Bright Jr. Asst. Director 2274
Kenya Washington Graduate Assistant 2273
Jacquelyn Fortson Secretary 2273
Athletic Media Relations Fax 2000
Sports Medicine
Fred Robinson, A.T.C. Director 7032 / 2416
Adrienne Swinney, A.T.C. Asst. Athletic Trainer 2416
Sports
Mark Salter Baseball – Head Coach 3928
Omar Johnson Baseball – Assistant Coach 3930
Jennifer Collins Baseball – Graduate Assistant 3930
Andy Stoglin Men’s Basketball – Head Coach 2417
Eric Strothers Men’s Basketball – Assistant Coach 2317
Alan Perry Men’s Basketball – Assistant Coach 2421
Denise Taylor Women’s Basketball- Head Coach 2818
Larry McNeil Women’s Basketball – Assistant Coach 2437
Gloria Miller Women’s Basketball – Assistant Coach 2418
Robert Hughes Football – Head Coach 2295
Robert Kelly Football – Asst. Head Coach / Defensive Backs 5834
Darrell Asberry Football – Offensive Line Coordinator 2762
Greg Johnson Football – Defensive Coordinator 5897
Kai Burrell Football – Defensive Line 2763
Ronald Reed Football – Assistant Defensive Line 2763
Graylin Pratt Football – Running Backs 7028
Carl Roberts Football – Offensive Line 2759
Lori Hampton Football Secretary 2295
Rose Washington Women’s Volleyball – Head Coach 1097
Jack Lott Women’s Softball – Head Coach 3929
David Ray Women’s Bowling – Head Coach 3932
Niji Olagbegi Women’s Soccer – Head Coach 2863
Eddie Payton Golf – Head Coach 2430
Willie Shepard Tennis – Head Coach 2425
Edmond Donald Track and Field – Head Coach 5889
Twalla Powell Track and Field – Assistant Coach 4145
28. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
MMEDIAEDIA IINFORMATIONNFORMATION
Media Personnel
The Office of Athletic Media Relations at Jackson State University is ready to
assist the working media in any way possible. We will gladly fulfill all reason-
able requests. The 2002-03 women’s volleyball media guide has been de-
signed for use by media and Tiger volleyball fans. Any questions not covered
by this publication may be directed to the Jackson State Athletic Media Rela-
tions office.
Mailing / Physical Address
The mailing address for the JSU Athletic Media Relations office is P.O. Box
18060, Jackson, MS 39217. The office is located in Room 227 (northeast cor-
ner of building, 2nd
floor) of the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center
on Prentis Street.
Photography / Videography
Photographers are allowed to shoot game action from the ends of the court.
We ask that you please stand behind the dotted lines on the court as not to
interfere with game play. Tripods are not allowed in the photo area during
game play.
Radio broadcasts
Any broadcasts for opposing teams must first contact Bob Carpenter at
601.957.1700.
Media Services
Jackson State Athletic Media Relations will provide game notes, statistics, ros-
ters and other pertinent information will be available at press row prior to the
beginning of the first game of the contest. Final statistics will be available 15
minutes after the completion of the game. If you need statistics and/or quotes
faxed to you, contact the Office of Athletic Media Relations.
Interview Policy
On practice days, Washington and selected players will be available from 25
minutes before practice until 15 minutes into practice. For best results, con-
tact JSU Athletic Media Relations.
Press credentials
All requests for working press access, radio, television, or scouting credentials
for Jackson State home games should be directed to William Bright, Assistant
Director of Athletic Media Relations, one week prior to game day. All creden-
tial requests should be made in writing by the media personnel on company
letterhead. All requests should be made as early as possible. They can be
faxed to 601.979.2000 or mailed to Jackson State University Athletic Media
Relations, P.O. Box 18060, Jackson MS 39217.
SWAC Media Relations
The Southwestern Athletic Conference office is located in Birmingham, Ala-
bama. Wallace Dooley, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations, along
with interns Jennifer Huggins and Clarissa Clark, are available to assist you
with any needs relating to SWAC women’s volleyball. They can be reached at
205.251.7573.
Obtaining JSU Athletic information
Media persons can obtain game notes, statistics, and other releases via the
Internet and the World Wide Web. To request game notes and statistics, e-
mail Bright at w_bright@hotmail.com. To view JSU athletic information 24
hours a day, visit the Tigers athletic website: www.jsums.edu/~tigersports.
JSU Athletic Media Relations
Deidre Bell Jones
Director
7th
year at Jackson State
dbelljones@hotmail.com
Contact for Football, Baseball, Golf
William Bright Jr.
Assistant Director
2nd
year at Jackson State
w_bright@hotmail.com
Contact for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball,
Softball, Track and Field, Women’s Softball
Kenya Washington
Graduate Assistant
1st
year at Jackson State
Ken_1098@yahoo.com
Contact for Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer,
Tennis, Women’s Bowling
Jacquelyn Fortson
Office Manager
29th year at Jackson State
Important Phone Numbers
JSU Athletics.............................. 601.979.2291
JSU Ticket Manager................... 601.979.2420
Media Relations Office................ 601.979.2273
Media Relations Fax................... 601.979.2000
AAC Press Row ......................... 601.979.2832
SWAC Media Relations.............. 205.251.7573
William Bright (cell)..................... 601.750.1713
29. JACKSON STATEJACKSON STATEVOLLEYBALL 2002
COLLEGE MEDIA SERVICES
Athletic Media Relations Office
Jackson State University
P.O. Box 18060
Jackson, MS 39217
(601) 979-2273
Wallace Dooley
SWAC Conference Office
A. G. Gaston Building
1527 5th
Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 251-7573
NCAA -- College Basketball
P. O. Box 6222
700 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222
Phone: 317/917-6222
Derek Kenar, College Hoops
Stats Incorporated
8130 Lehigh Avenue
Morton Grove, IL 60053
847.583-2162
WIRE SERVICES
Ralph Russo
Associated Press - Jackson
Capital Towers
125 S. Congress Street
Suite L-170
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 948-5897
Mississippi Press Association
351 Edgewood Terrace
Jackson, MS 39206-6217
601.981.3060
DAILY NEWSPAPERS
Mark Alexander
Clarion Ledger Sports
P. O. Box 40
201 S. Congress
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 961-7294
James Jones
Sun Herald Sports
P.O. Box 4567
Biloxi, MS 39535
(228) 896-2100
Tony Krausz
Delta Democrat Times Sports
P. O. Box 1618
988 North Broadway
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 378-0722
Bolivar Commercial Sports
P. O. Box 1050
821 N Chrisman Ave
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4241
Bubba Burnham
Clarksdale Press Register
P.O. Box 1119
123 E. Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38612
662.627.2201
Meridian Star Sports
P.O. Box 2009
814 22nd
Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-1551
Vicksburg Post Sports
P.O. Box 821668
1601 N. Frontage Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-4545
Natchez Democrat Sports
P. O. Box 1447
503 N. Canal
Natchez, MS 39121
601.442.9101
Daily Leader Sports
P.O. Box 551
128 N. Railroad Avenue
Brookhaven, MS 39601
601.833.6961
Hattiesburg American Sports
P. O. Box 1111
825 North Main Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-
(601) 582-4321
Commercial Dispatch Sports
P.O. Box 511
516 Main Street
Columbus, MS 39703
662.328.2427
TELEVISION OUTLETS
Rob Jay
WLBT TV3 Sports
715 South Jefferson Street
Jackson, MS 39215
(601) 960-4428
Rick Whitlow
WAPT TV16 Sports
P.O. Box 10297
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-1607
Lee Owens
News Channel 12 Sports
P.O. Box 8887
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-1029
WXVT-TV Sports
3015 E. Reed Rd
Greenville, MS 38703
WABG-TV Sports
P.O. Box 1243
849 Washington Avenue
Greenville, MS 38701
WDAM-TV Sports
P.O. Box 16269
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
WLOX-TV Sports
P. O. Box 39535
208 DeBuys Road
Biloxi, MS 39535
228.896.1313
RADIO OUTLETS
Eddie James
WMPR-FM
1018 Pecan Park Circle
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 948-5835
Stan Branson
WJMI / WKXI / WOAD
731 South Pear Orchard
Suite 27
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 957-1300
Sports Contact
WRJH-FM
1985 Lakeland Drive, Suite 201
Jackson, MS 39216
601.713.0977
Sports Contact
WJDX-AM
P. O. Box 31999
1375 Beasley Road
Jackson, MS 39286
Sports Contact
WSLI-AM
#5 Twelve Oakes Circle, Suite
A
Jackson, MS 39209
Bob Carpenter
Mississippi Network, Inc.
6130 I-55 North
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 957-1700
WEEKLY PUBLICATIONS
Elbert Cobbs
Jackson Advocate Sports
438 N. Mill Street
Jackson, MS 39202
601.948.4122
Nikki Burns
Mississippi Link Sports
P. O. Box 31238
206 W. Pearl Street, Suite 1501
Jackson, MS 39236
301.355.9103
UNIVERSITY OUTLETS
Sports Contact
Blue / White Flash
Jackson State University
P.O. Box 18449
Jackson, MS 39217
(601) 979-2167
Larry McAdoo, Gen. Mgr.
WJSU-FM
P.O. Box 18450
Jackson, MS 39217
(601) 979-2285
Laura Powell
W23BC-TV
P.O. Box 18450
Jackson, MS 39217
30. 2002 Schedule
Date Opponent Site Time
AUGUST
30-31 Fri-Sat. McNeese State Tournament Lake Charles, LA TBA
SEPTEMBER
3 Tues. Tulane University New Orleans, LA 6:00 p.m.
5 Thurs. Dillard University Jackson, MS 7:00 p.m.
9 Mon. Southeastern La. University Hammond, LA 7:00 p.m.
11 Wed. Grambling State University Jackson, MS 5 & 7 p.m.
13-14 Fri-Sat. Prairie View A&M Tournament Prairie View, TX TBA
17 Tues. Belhaven College Jackson, MS 7:00 p.m.
19 Thurs. University Arkansas Pine-Bluff Pine Bluff, AR 5 & 7 p.m.
24 Tues. *Alabama A&M University Huntsville, AL 7:00 p.m.
25 Wed. *Alabama State University Montgomery, AL 7:00 p.m.
30 Tues. *Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS 7:00 p.m..
OCTOBER
2 Wed. Grambling State University Grambling, LA 5 & 7 p.m.
3-4 Thurs.-Fri Alcorn State Tournament Alcorn, MS TBA
8 Tues. University Arkansas Pine-Bluff Jackson, MS 5 & 7 p.m.
10 Thurs. Southern University Jackson, MS 7:00 p.m.
12 Sat. *Miss. Valley State University Jackson, MS 7:00 p.m.
15 Tues. *Alabama State University Jackson, MS 7:00 p.m.
18-19 Fri.-Sat. Southern Univ. Tournament Baton Rouge, LA TBA
22 Tues. Southeastern La. University Jackson, MS 7:00 p.m.
24 Thurs. *Alcorn State University Jackson, MS 7:00 p.m.
28 Mon. Belhaven College Jackson, MS 7:00 p.m.
30 Wed. Southern University Baton Rouge, LA 7:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER
4 Mon. *Alabama A&M University Jackson, MS 7:00 p.m.
6 Wed. Miss. Valley State University Itta Bena, MS 6:00 p.m.
13-15 Wed-Fri. SWAC Tournament Huntsville, AL TBA
