TUSCALOOSA, AL --- The Stillman College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics names Tim Waller as its new head men's basketball coach.

Bringing a stellar 25 years of coaching experience to the College, Waller was instrumental in capturing five-conference championship at three Division I schools. His record includes posting a 97-61 record over five seasons at Knoxville College, garnering the school record for wins and winning percentage, and claiming a 23-8 record during the 2001-02 season.

“We are elated to have Waller as the head men’s basketball coach,” said Curtis Williams athletic director at Stillman.

Waller comes to Stillman from the University of Nebraska, where he was a member of the Husker men's basketball program for three seasons, including two post-season appearances. He joined the Husker staff in 2003 serving as director of basketball operations. Prior to joining the Nebraska staff, he served as head men’s basketball coach and vice president for student affairs at Knoxville.

“With his coaching experience and knowledge of the game, we are confident that he will continue the Stillman tradition,” said Stillman President Ernest McNealey, Ph.D.

His previous coaching experience includes serving as the associate head coach at Idaho State (1997-98), and assistant coach at Central Michigan (1996-97), Alabama State (1995-96) and Howard University (1991-95). He began his coaching career as assistant coach at Elmhurst College (1978-79), before moving to Western Michigan (1979-82), Eastern Illinois (1982-84) and then Miami (Ohio) (1984-91).

Waller served as regional director for the Black Coaches Association and chairman of the Assistant Coaches Committee for the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

The Detroit, Michigan native earned a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. Waller is married to Camille and they have four children Dale, Nate, Kellie and Camille.

Waller will be formally introduced during a press conference at a later date. For more information, contact the Office of Sports Information at (205) 247-8101.

Stillman (79) -- Bender 26, Pratt 20, Smith 11, Gibson 8, Shields 7, Rolley 7.

Mar. 6, 2006

BIRMINGHAM, AL -- Stillman College senior Wayne Bender was named the Coca-Cola Most Valuable Player of the 73 Annual Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament. Bender a 6'8 native of Columbus, MS scored 58 points in three tournament games (19.3 avg.) and grabbed 14 rebounds (4.6 avg). Bender was also named to the 2006 SIAC All Tournament Team.

Junior Monyea Pratt joined Bender as a member of the all tournament team and Stillman's head coach Leon Douglas was named Coach of the Tournament.

  Coca-Cola Most Valuable Player: Wayne Bender-Stillman College

Tournament Coach: Leon Douglas, Stillman

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Mar. 1, 2006

BIRMINGHAM, AL --- After finishing the 2005-06 season with a 18-9 overall record and a 15-7 conference mark the Stillman College men's basketball team had three members named to the All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference second team. The selections were announced Tuesday night during the Basketball Banquet at the Boutwell Auditorium.

Senior Rickey Gibson and junior Monyea Pratt each was named All-SIAC second team members and freshman Chris Malone was named Freshman of the Year. Gibson, a 6'3, guard led the SIAC in steals (2.8), is 12 in scoring (12.9), 10th in FG percentage (.485), and 15th is assists (2.3). Pratt, a 6'6, forward led the SIAC in rebounds (8.4), is 5th in scoring (15.9), 3rd in FG percentage (.579), 3rd in steals (2.3), and 10th in blocked shots (1). Malone, a 6'1, guard played in 24 games and started 10. He averaged 1.5 points/game, shot 34 % from the field, dished out 23 assists and grabbed 34 rebounds during his first season as a Tiger.

Feb. 24, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- Senior players on the Stillman College men and women basketball teams will bid farewell to the home crowd as the Tigers complete their 2005-06 schedules with the final home game of the season on Saturday night. Stillman will host the Lane Dragons in a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference double-header in Birthright Hall. Tip-off for the women's game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and the men will follow at 7:30 p.m.

The Tigers (17-9 overall, 14-7 SIAC) is the 3rd ranked team in conference play. Stillman is 10-2 at Birthright Hall and 7-7 on the road. After falling to the SIAC #1 ranked Benedict Tigers, Stillman bounced back to beat Kentucky State Thursday night and the Tigers look to end the season with a two game winning streak. The Tigers are also looking to secure a first day bye in the SIAC Basketball Tournament, which will be held at Birmingham's Fair Park Arena.

Saturday's game will mark the final home court appearance for the following seniors: Tigers - Dannelle Smith (guard from Birmingham, AL), Wayne Bender (forward from Columbus, GA), Paul Shields (forward from Bessemer, AL), Joshua Warren (guard from Tuscumbia, AL), and Rickey Gibson (guard from Birmingham, AL).

The seniors will be honored in a pre-game ceremony.

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Feb. 24, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL--- The Stillman College men's basketball team improved to a 17-9 overall record by beating the Kentucky State Thorobreds 76-68 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference basketball action Thursday night at Birthright Hall. With the win Stillman improves to a 14-7 conference mark. The Thorobreds fall to a 12-13; 10-11 record.

Stillman received a balanced scoring effort as four Tigers reached double figures and eight players got in the scorebook. Senior Wayne Bender went 9-15 from the field to led the Tigers with a team-high 21 points. Senior Dannelle Smith followed with Bender with 16 points on 7-9 shooting, four assists, and grabbed a game-high seven rebounds. Junior Monyea Pratt added 11 points, five rebounds and two steals. Senior Rickey Gibson scored 10 points, on 5-11 shooting, a game-high eight assists, and a game-high seven steals.

Kenny Jones led the Thorobreds with 22 points on 10-13 shooting and Kyle Allen followed with 21 points.

Stillman led 37-32 at halftime. The Tigers connected on 48 percent of their shot attempts in the first half, while holding KSU to 38 percent. In the second half KSU continued to stay within seven points, but Stillman managed to outscore KSU 39-36. The Tigers shot 57 percent in the final period and 52 percent for the game. KSU improved to 43 percent in the second and 40 for the game. Stillman won the game on the strength of rebounding. The Tigers grabbed 37 rebounds and KSU recorded 28. Stillman also forced 19 turnovers and recorded 14 steals.

Stillman will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 25 when the Tigers host Lane College for Senior Night. The SIAC basketball action is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm. The Tigers will look to conclude the regular season with another home win, Stillman is an impressive 10-2 when playing in Birthright Hall.

Kentucky State (68) - Jones 22, Allen 21, Jackson 6, Garrett 6, Woodard 5, Wooten 3, Hawkins 3, Brevner 2.

STILLMAN (76) - Bender 21, Smith 16, Pratt 11, Gibson 10, Rolley 8, Shields 4, Kirk 4, Campbell 2.

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Feb. 17 2006

AUGUSTA, GA --- The Stillman College men’s basketball team ran its winning streak to five straight games Thursday night with a 75-68 victory over Paine College in men’s SIAC basketball action.

The Tigers trailed 37-36 at halftime, but shot 50 percent in the second half to knock off the second-place team in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings on its own floor.

Stillman also ended a four-game winning streak by Paine and moved within a half game of taking over second place in the standings with the victory. The Tigers improved to 13-6 in league play while Paine fell to 13-5 and completed a two-game sweep of Paine for the regular season.

Monyea Pratt posted his seventh double-double of the season to lead Stillman, scoring 26 points to go with 13 rebounds. Rickey Gibson added 17 points and eight rebounds and Wayne Bender grabbed eight boards to go with nine points.

Titus Lucas scored 13 points to lead Paine.

Stillman (16-8) will visit SIAC leader Benedict on Saturday night in Columbia, S.C.

STILLMAN (75) -- Pratt 26, Gibson 17, Bender 9, Shields 9, Rolley 7, Campbell 4, Dannelle Smith 3.

PAINE (68) -- Lucas 13, Harper 9, Jones 8, Jackson 8, Lomax 7, Latson 7, Campbell 5, Overstreet 4, Durham 3, Quinn 2, Casey 2.

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Feb. 10, 2006

ALBANY, GA--- The Stillman College men's basketball team earned its third straight conference victory in as many games by beating the Albany State University Golden Rams 64-53 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action Thursday night. With the win Stillman improves to a 14-8 overall record and an 11-6 conference mark, good enough for third place in conference rankings. The Golden Rams fall to an 11-9-10-6 record.

Monyea Pratt recorded his sixth double-double of the season as he led the Tigers with 19 points and 13 rebounds. He shot 7-11 from the floor, 5-11 from the line and made three steals. Raymond Rolley followed with 15 points and a game-high five assists. Rolley shot 50 percent from the floor (6-12). Dannelle Smith was the final Tiger to reach double figure scoring with 12 points on 4-8 shooting and going 3-4 from the line.

Travon McGruder led ASU with 19 points on 8-14 shooting. He also grabbed a team high 11 rebounds. Sean Glenn followed with 15 points on 5-12 shooting.

Stillman led 34-23 at halftime. The Tigers connected on 45 percent of the shot attempts (14-31) in the first half, while holding ASU to 34 percent (9-26). In the second half ASU played Stillman even as both teams scored 30 points. Stillman shot 34 percent in the final period (9-26) and 40 percent for the game. ASU shot 40 percent in the second (11-27) and 37 for the game. For the game Stillman shot 55 percent from the free throw line, 25 percent from three-point range (3-12), recorded nine assists, 14 turnovers, and 11 steals. Albany State shot 57 percent from the line, 10 percent in threes (2-20), recorded 13 assists, 20 turnovers, and three steals.

Stillman will return to action on Feb. 11 when the Tigers travel to Fort Valley, GA to face the Fort Valley State Wildcats in SIAC action.

STILLMAN (64) - Pratt 19, Rolley 15, Smith 12, Gibson 8, Bender 6, Shields 4.

Albany State (53) - McGruder 19, Glenn 15, Emory 9, Pinson 4, Evans 3, Adams 2, Buford 1.

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Feb. 6, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL--- The Stillman College men's basketball team defeated the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association's #1 ranked team its first conference loss of the season. The Tigers beat the Benedict College Tigers 70-53 in Monday night at Birthright Hall. The Benedict Tigers are also the 7th ranked team in the Division II Southern Region. With the win Stillman improves to a 13-8 overall record and 10-6 conference mark. The Benedict Tigers fall to a 16-4; 14-1 record.

Monyea Pratt led the Tigers with 15 points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots and two steals. Wayne Bender and Rickey Gibson followed with 14 points each. Bender connected on 5-9 shots from the floor (2-3 from 3-point range) and 2-2 from the free throw line. Bender also grabbed a game-high nine rebounds. Gibson connected on 7-9 shot attempts and dished out three assists. Raymond Rolley rounded out the double-figure scoring for Stillman with 11 points on 5-10 shooting.

Leslie Brown led the Benedict Tigers with nine points on 3-9 shooting. Taiwan Byrd followed with eight points.

In the opening minutes of the game Stillman jumped out to a 10-2 lead and increased it to 15 points at the 7:01 mark. At halftime Stillman led 36-21. The Tigers connected on 46 percent of their shot attempts in the first half (12-26), while holding Benedict to 29 percent (7-24). In the second half Stillman continued to build its lead. At the 6:48 mark Stillman had a commanding 63-33 advantage. In the final three minutes of the game Benedict went on a run. Stillman outscored Benedict 34-32. Stillman shot 66 percent in the final period (16-24) and 56 percent for the game. Benedict shot 48 percent in the second (13-27) and 39 for the game. The Tigers also out-rebounded Benedict 30-24.

The two team will meet again on Feb. 18 in Columbia, SC.

Stillman will return to action on Feb. 9 when the Tigers travel to Albany, GA to face Albany State University in a SIAC men and women's double header.

Benedict (53) - Brown 9, Byrd 8, Obiajunwa 7, Barron 6, Booker 6, Lewis 5, Owens 4, Jackson 3, Myers 2, Johnson 2, McCullough 1

STILLMAN (70) - Pratt 15, Bender 14, Gibson 14, Rolley 11, Shields 6, Smith 5, Warren

Feb. 4, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL--- The Stillman College men's basketball team has been giant killers all season and that trend continued Saturday night as the Tigers beat the Paine College Lions (#8 ranked team in D-II South Region) 72-62 in SIAC action at Birthright Hall. With the win Stillman improves to a 12-8 overall record and an 8-4 conference mark. The Lions fall to a 12-6; 11-4 record.

Monyea Pratt led the Tigers to the victory as he recorded his fifth double-double of the season, scoring 15 points and recording 10 rebounds. He was one assist away from a triple-double with nine. Wayne Bender led the Tigers in scoring with 21 points on 7-10 shooting from the field and 4-7 from the free throw line. Rickey Gibson was the final Tiger to reach double figures as scored 15 points.

Brian Harper led the Lions with 21 points on 7-21 shooting. Daniel Lomax followed with 11 points and Titus Lucas added 10.

Stillman led 36-30 at halftime. The Tigers connected on 55 percent of the shot attempts in the first half, while holding Paine to 39 percent. In the second half Stillman outscored Paine 36-30. Stillman shot 61 percent in the final period and 58 percent for the game. Paine shot 52 percent in the second and 45 for the game.

Stillman will return to action on Monday, Feb. 6 when the Tigers host Benedict College in a men and women's double header. Tip-off for the women's game is 5:30 pm and the men play at 7:30 pm.

Paine (62) - Harper 21, Lomax 11, Lucas 10, Jackson 6, Durham 4, Casey 4, Jones 2, Mivens 2, Latson 2.

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Feb. 3, 2006

FRANKFORT, KY --- The Stillman College men's basketball team had its five game winning streak snapped as the Tigers fell 88-86 to the Kentucky State University Thorobreds in SIAC action Thursday night at the William Exum Center. With the loss Stillman falls to an 11-8 overall record and 7-6 conference mark. The Thorobreds improve to a 8-10; 7-9 record.

Rickey Gibson led the Tigers with a career high 34 points. Gibson connected on 9-14 shot attempts, going 4-4 from three-point range. He also hit on 12-13 free throw attempts and dished out four assists and made three steals. Wayne Bender added 19 points on 7-15 shooting. Raymond Rolley followed with 12 points on 3-7 shooting and went 6-7 from the free throw line.

Daniel Hawkins led the Thorobreds with 28 points on 9-11 shooting from the field and 10-12 from the line. Orlondo Woodard followed with 15 points, Deshondre Watters scored 14, and Kyle Allen added 12 points for KSU.

Stillman trailed 35-38 at halftime. The Tigers shot 38 percent from the floor in the first half, while Kentucky State shot 52 percent. In the second half Stillman outscored KSU 51-50, but it was not enough. Stillman shot 50 percent in the final period and 44 percent for the game. KSU shot 50 percent in the second and 50 for the game.

The Tigers grabbed 35 rebounds and KSU recorded 34 boards.

Stillman will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 4 when the Tigers host Paine College the # 8 ranked team in the Southern Region in D-II. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm.

STILLMAN (86) - Gibson 34, Bender 19, Rolley 12, Smith 7, Shields 6, Pratt 4, Kirk 2, Warren 2.

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Feb. 1, 2006

JACKSON, TN--- The Stillman College men's basketball team beat the Lane College Dragons in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action Tuesday night in Jackson, TN. With the win Stillman improves to an 11-7 overall record and an 8-5 conference mark. The Dragons fall to an 11-7; 10-4 record. The Tigers are on a five game winning streak.

Monyea Pratt and Dannelle Smith led the Tigers with 19 points each. Pratt recorded his fourth double-double of the season as he connected on 8-16 shot attempts and grabbed 10 rebounds. Smith hit on 7-11 shot attempts, went 5-7 from the free throw line and dished out four assists. Wayne Bender recorded his first double-double of the season as he scored 14 points an grabbed 10 boards. In addition he dished out a team-high seven assists and made three steals. Rickey Gibson was the final Tiger to score in double-figures with 10 points. He also recorded a game-high five steals.

Steven Fluker led Lane with 18 points on 6-9 shooting. Adrian Comer followed with 13 points, Hilliard Baker scored 11 and Rayco Currie added 10 points in the losing effort. Comer also grabbed 13 rebounds.

Stillman trailed 36-31 at halftime. The Tigers connected on 37 percent of the shot attempts in the first half and Lane shot 39 percent. In the second half Stillman outscored Lane 47-34 . Stillman shot 64 percent in the final period and 48 percent for the game. Lane shot 45 percent in the second and 42 for the game. Stillman has been a very strong second half team during this five game win streak. Against the Dragons Stillman made 16-25 shots attempts.

The Tigers were out rebounded 36-32 by Lane. Stillman forced 23 turnovers, while committing 13.

Stillman will return to action on Feb. 2 when the Tigers travel to Frankfort, KY to face Kentucky State University in a men and women's double header. Tip-off for the women's game is 5:30 pm and the men play at 7:30 pm.

STILLMAN (70) - Pratt 19, Smith 19, Bender 14, Gibson 14, Rolley 8, Malone 3, Kirk 3, Hines 2.

Lane (68) - Fluker 18, Comer 13, Baker 11, Currie 10, Jones 9, Craig 3, Turner 2, Brooks 2, Anderson 2.

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Jan. 31, 2005

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- Stillman College men's basketball player Monyea Pratt has been named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 23-28.

Pratt, a junior from Birmingham, AL averaged 17 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals in the Tiger wins over Miles (1/23/06) and Clark Atlanta (1/28/06). Currently Pratt is ranked in 8 of the 13 conference statistical categories. He is 5th in scoring (15.8), 4th in field goal percentage (.556), 7th in blocked shots (1.18), 1st offensive rebounds (3.76), 6th defensive rebounds (4.82), 8th in assists (2.88), 11th in minutes played, and 3rd in steals (2.41) in the SIAC. In nationall statistical rankings Pratt is 31st in steals and 43rd in rebounds.

The Tigers are the 5th ranked team in the SIAC, with a 7-5 conference record and a 10-7 overall record. Stillman has won six of its last eight games and four in a row. All six wins have taken place in the state of Alabama , with five taking place at Birthright Hall and a road win at Tuskegee. In the last eight games the Tigers have held their opponents to an average of 61.3 points, while scoring 68.5 per game.

Other Tigers Named Basketball SIAC Player of the Week: Women's basketball player Bianca Burton was named player of the week for the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 3.

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Jan. 31, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- The Stillman College men’s and women’s basketball teams continue to be well represented in NCAA rankings and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference statistics.

Monyea Pratt, 6'6 junior forward from Birmingham, AL, is Stillman's leading scorer and top rebounder. He ranks 31st in rebounding (8.6 RPG) and 43rd in steals (2.41 SPG) among NCAA Division II men's basketball players. Senior guard Rickey Gibson is 14th in steals (2.28 SPG).

Bianca Burton, 6'0 sophomore forward from Delray Beach, FL, ranks high in two categories in the women’s D II statistics. She is 7th in rebounding (11.6/G) and 31st in blocked shots (1.9/G). Aisha Brown, 6'3 junior from Tuscaloosa, AL, is 7th in the nation in blocked shots (3.4/G).

The Tigers are also statistically well represented in the SIAC. On the men's side Pratt leads the league in rebounding, 3rd in steals, 7th in blocked shots (1.18 BPG), 5th in scoring (16 PPG) and 8th in assists (2.7 APG). Gibson is 2nd in steals, is 8th in 3-pg FG made (1.57/G), 3rd in 3-pt percentage (.459), 8th in FG percentage (.481), and 16th in scoring (11.6 PPG). Senior forward Wayne Bender is 10th in steals (1.47 SPG), 7th in scoring (14.5 PPG), 15th in rebounding (5.8 RPG) 13th in 3-pt FG made (1.3/G) 10th in FT percentage (.743) and 14th in assists (2.12 APG). Senior guard Dannelle Smith is 7th in FT percentage (.768)

On the women's side Burton is 2nd in rebounding, 3rd in blocked shots, 4th in scoring (15.7 PPG), 10th in FG percentage (.454) and 11th in steals (2.24 SPG). Brown leads the league in blocked shots and is 7th in free throw percentage (.729). Junior guard Vanchericka Mitchell is 2nd in the SIAC in 3-pt FG made (2.24 PG) and minutes played (36.59), 7th in scoring (14.4 PPG) and 7th in 3-pt FG percentage (.319). Senior guard Angie Todd is 8th in assists (2.67 APG).

Stillman’s men’s team is 10-7 overall, 7-5 in SIAC play, good for 5th in the conference standings. The Stillman women are 7-10 overall and 6-4 in conference play for 5th place in the SIAC. The Tigers will return to action on Jan. 31 when the Tigers travel to Jackson, TN to face Lane College and will remain on the road to face Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY on Feb. 2.

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Jan. 28, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL--- The Stillman College men's basketball team beat the Clark Atlanta University Panthers 83-55 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association action Saturday night at Birthright Hall. With the win Stillman extended its winning streak to four games and improves to a 10-7 overall record and 7-5 conference mark. The Panthers fall to a 3-15;3-9 record.

Wayne Bender led the Tigers with a game-high 24 points on 8-18 shooting (4-7 from three-point range) and 4-5 shooting from the free throw line. He also grabbed eight rebounds. Monyea Pratt followed Bender with 15 points and a game-high 16 rebounds for his third double-double of the season. Pratt's seven assists left him three shy of a triple-double. Rickey Gibson was the final Tiger to reach double figure scoring with 12 points. He connected on 5-11 field goals (2-3 from three-point range).

Two Panthers reached double-figure scoring. Jaquas Dobbs led CAU with 23 points on 11-19 shooting. He also grabbed a team high 10 rebounds. Derrick Allen followed with 14 points.

Stillman and Clark Atlanta went into halftime with the score tied at 32. The Tigers connected on 32 percent of their shot attempts in the first half, while Clark Atlanta shot 41 percent. In the second half Stillman took over the game defensively and outscored Clark Atlanta 51-23. Stillman shot 48 percent in the final period and 40 percent for the game. Clark Atlanta shot 36 percent in the second and 39 for the game.

The Tigers out rebounded the Panthers 50-30. Stillman recorded 30 defensive boards. Stillman forced 24 turn overs and committed 19.

Stillman will return to action on Jan. 31 when the Tigers travel to Jackson, TN to face Lane College in a men and women's SIAC double header. Tip-off for the women's game is 5:30 pm and the men play at 7:30 pm.

Clark Atlanta (55) - Dobbs 23, Allen 14, McCottrell 6, Brown 6, Potts 4, Acquah 1, Taylor 1.

STILLMAN (83) - Bender 24, Pratt 15, Gibson 12, Shields 9, Warren 6, Flancbaum 5, Smith 3, Kirk 2, Cheatum 2, Ward 2, Campbell 2, Hines 1,

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Jan. 19, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- The Stillman College men’s and women’s basketball teams continue to be well represented in NCAA rankings and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference individual statistics.

Monyea Pratt, a 6'6 junior forward, is Stillman's leading scorer and ranks 21st in field goal percentage (60.8) among NCAA Division II men's basketball players. The national leader makes 69.4% of his field goal attempts. Pratt is also ranked 40th in steals (2.4 SPG). Senior guard Rickey Gibson is the other Tiger nationally ranked. He is 17th in steals (2.8 SPG).

Bianca Burton, a 6'0 sophomore forward, ranks high in two categories in the women’s D II statistics. She is seventh in rebounding (12.1/G) and twenty seventh in blocked shots (2.2/G). Aisha Brown, a 6'3 junior senior, is third in the nation in blocked shots (4.0/G). The national leader averages 4.4 blocks per game.

The Tigers are also statistically well represented in the SIAC. On the men's side Pratt leads the league in rebounding (7.9 RPG), is 3rd in rebounding, 3rd in steals, 6th in blocked shots (1.29 BPG), is 6th in scoring (16 PPG) and 9th in assists (2.7 APG). Gibson leads the league in steals, is 11th in 3-pg FG made (1.57 PG) and 18th in scoring (10.9 PPG). Senior forward Wayne Bender is 6th in steals (1.64 SPG), 8th in scoring (15.1 PPG), 14th in rebounding (6.0 RPG), 14th in assists (2.29 APG) and 14th in blocked shots (.71 BPG).

Several Lady Tigers are also highly ranked within the conference. Burton is 2nd in rebounding, 5th in scoring (15.8 PPG), 9th in FG percentage (.446) and 12th in steals (2.43 SPG). Brown leads the league in blocked shots and is 8th in free throw percentage (.762). Junior guard Vanchericka Mitchell leads the SIAC in 3-pt FG made (2.14 PG), is 6th in scoring (14.7 PPG) and 9th in 3-pt FG percentage (.313). Red shirt freshman guard Sylbrena Johnson is 4th in free throw percentage (.833) and senior guard Angie Todd is 8th in assists (2.83 APG).

Stillman’s men’s team is 7-7 overall, 4-5 in SIAC play, good for 7th in the conference standings. The Stillman women are 5-9 overall and in 5th place in the SIAC at 4-3 in conference play. The Tigers will return to action on Saturday, Jan. 21 when the LeMoyne-Owen Magicians visit Birthright Hall for a conference men's & women's double header. Tip-off for the women's game is scheduled for 5:30 pm and the men are scheduled to start at 7:30.

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Jan. 16, 2006

TUSKEGEE, AL--- In its first nationally televised game the Stillman mens basketball team, at times, dominated an over-matched Tuskegee University squad en route to a 65-54 victory at the James Center Arena.

Monya Pratt recorded his second double - double of the season as he scored a game-high 18 rebounds and 12 rebounds. With the win Stillman improves to 7-7 and 4-5 in the SIAC. Tuskegee falls to a 0-13, 0-8 record.

Pratt shot an efficient 7-14 from the field and made 4-8 free throws. He also recorded two steals and two blocked shots. Wayne Bender was Stillman's only other double digit scorer. He went 6-18 from the floor and 2-4 from the free throw line for 14 points. Bender also grabbed eight rebounds, dished out four assists and made a steal and blocked a shot. In the second half Rickey Gibson and Paul Shields made big plays for the Tigers. Gibson stopped two Tuskegee runs by making timely steals and Shields provided some muscle as he grabbed four defensive rebounds.

Three Tuskegee Golden Tigers reached double figures in the losing effort. Brian Heaven scored a team high 15 points, Eric Wilson 12, and Jeremy Hunt scored 11 points. Heavan also grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds.

Stillman went into halftime with a 36-27 lead. In the first period the Tigers shot 44% from the field (13-29), while holding Tuskegee to 38% (14-36). In the second half Tuskegee and Stillman played an even game with the Tigers putting up 28 points and the Golden Tigers 27. Stillman's field goal percentage fell to 37% and Tuskegee's remained at 38%. Stillman shot 41% for the game and Tuskegee shto 38%.

Tuskegee held the rebounding edge 43-40, but the Golden Tigers committed 25 turnovers to Stillmans 16.

Stillman will return to action on Saturday, Jan. 21 as the Tigers host LeMoyne Owen College in a conference men and women's double header at Birthright Hall. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

Stillman (64) - Pratt 18, Bender 14, Smith 9, Shields 7, Gibson 7, Rolley 4, Malone 3, Warren 2.

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- The Stillman College men’s and women’s basketball teams are well represented in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference individual statistics by a pair of standouts.

Monyea Pratt, a 6-foot-6 junior forward who transferred from Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, ranks seventh in the league in scoring at 15.8 points per game and fifth in rebounding at 7.5 per game. He is also second in free throw percentage (60.8 percent) and offensive rebounds (3.0 per game).

Pratt has some company among the men’s individual leaders. Teammate Wayne Bender is ninth in scoring at 15.2 points per game, while Rickey Gibson is second in steals (2.77 per game) and fourth in 3-point percentage (40 percent).

Bianca Burton, a 6-foot sophomore forward, ranks high in several categories in the women’s SIAC individual statistics. She is third in scoring (16.8), second in rebounding (12.1), third in blocked shots (2.15) and sixth in field goal percentage (46.9). She and teammate Sylbrena Johnson are tied for third in the league in minutes played with an average of 36.1 per game. Johnson is also second in free throw percentage at 83.3 percent.

Stillman’s Aisha Brown leads the league in blocked shots, averaging four per game. Vanchericka Mitchell is second in 3-point field goals per game at 2.08.

Stillman’s men’s team is 6-7 overall, 3-3 in SIAC play, good for fifth in the conference standings. The Stillman women are 5-8 overall and in fourth place in the SIAC at 4-2 in conference play. The Tigers will visit Tuskegee University next Monday for a men/women doubleheader.

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Jan. 9, 2006

MEMPHIS, TN--- Four Magicians scored in double figures as the LeMoyne Owen College men's basketball team defeated the Stillman Tigers 77-72 in SIAC action Monday night. With the loss Stillman falls to 6-7 overall and 3-3 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. LeMoyne Owen improves to 2-7, 1-4.

LeMoyne Owen's duo of Tyrell Curry and Troy Gwynn led all scorers with 16 points each. Adrian Pritchett scored 11 points and Charles Gwynn added 10 for the Magicians. Curry also grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds

Dannelle Smith led Stillman with 14 points on 3-9 shooting from the floor and 7-8 shooting from the free throw line. Rickey Gibson added 12 points in the losing effort.

LeMoyne Owen led 36-32 at halftime. In the first half Stillman 36% from the field and 55% from the line. LeMoyne Owen shot 54% from the floor and 70% from the line. In the second half Stillman played even with LeMoyne Owen, scoring 40 points to the Magicians 41. For the game the Tigers shot 42% from the floor and 68% from the line. LeMoyne Owen shot at a 60% rate from the field and 75% from the line. Stillman was also out rebounded 36-24

Stillman will return to action on Monday, Jan. 16 when the Tigers travel to Tuskegee, AL to face Tuskegee University in a conference men and women's double header.

Stillman (72) - Smith 14, Gibson 12, Pratt 9, Malone 9, Bender 7, Shields 5, Rolley 4, Kirk 4, Warren 3, Flancbaum 3, Campbell 2.

LeMoyne Owen (77) - Curry 16, T. Gwynn 16, Prichett 11, C. Gwynn 10, Tucker 7, Walker 6, Davis 6, Sharif 5.

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Jan. 5, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- The Stillman College men's basketball team improved to a 6-6 overall record as the Tigers handed Fort Valley State it third loss of the season. With two seconds remaining in regulation Stillman's Dannelle Smith made two clutch free throws to give the Tigers a 59-56 victory Saturday night. Prior to Stillman's free throw attempts Stillman head coach Leon Douglas received a technical foul and Ray Northern missed the two free throws.

Monyea Pratt scored a game-high 17 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field and 6-for-12 from the free throw line. He also dished out a game-high five assists. Wayne Bender followed with 16 points and a team high six rebounds.

Two Wildcats scored in double figures. Kendall Ruffin led Fort Valley State with 11 points on 4-12 shooting and Chauncey Hall added 10 points and a game-high nine rebounds.

Over the first four minutes of the game Fort Valley State jumped out to an 11-3 lead. The Wildcats took a 33-29 lead into halftime. In the first half Stillman shot 34% from the floor and 55% from the free throw line, while Fort Valley shot 46% and 43% from the line. In the second half Stillman took control of the game and out scored the Wildcats 30-23. Stillman shot 57% in the second half and held Fort Valley State to 43% shooting. For the game Stillman shot 45% from the floor, 50% from three-point range, and 58% from the line. Fort Valley State shot at a 44% rate, 42% in threes and 37% from the line.

With the win Stillman improves to a 3-2 conference record and Fort Valley State falls to a 6-3 overall record.

Stillman will return to action on Monday, Jan. 9 when the Tigers travel to Memphis, TN to face LeMoyne Owen in a men's and women's conference double-header.

Fort Valley State (56) - Ruffin 11, Hall 10, Hill 8, Saunders 7, Williams 6, Harris 6, Northern 3, Camon 3, Alkhatib 2.

Jan. 5, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- The Albany State University men's basketball team improved to a 3-3 record as the Golden Rams handed Stillman only its second loss in Birthright Hall. ASU beat Stillman 63-58 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action Thursday night. With the loss Stillman falls to a 5-6 overall record and a 2-2 conference record.

Wayne Bender led Stillman with 26 points on 11-of-20 shooting. Monyea Pratt followed with 16 points and a game high 15 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. He also recorded five assitsts, three steals and two blockd shots. Rickey Gibson was the final Tiger to reach double figure scoring with 11 points.

Albany State's Travon McGruder led all scores with 29 points, on 12-of-14 shooting, and grabbed a team high 12 rebounds. Frank Pinson rounded out the Golden Rams double figure scoring with 15 points.

Stillman jumped out to an early 12-0 lead and eventually took a 31-22 lead into halftime. In the first half Stillman made 12-of-40 shot attempts (30%) Albany State connected on 9-of-19 attempts (47%). In the second half both teams picked the scoring up. Stillman shot 57% and Albany State connected at a 68% rate.

In the first five minutes of the second half the Golden Rams began to chip away at Stillman's lead. ASU went on an 11-4 run to make the score 35-32 at the 15:23 mark. The Golden Rams took 52-51 lead at the 5:35 mark and managed to hold off a late Stillman surge.

Stillman will return to action on Saturday, Jan. 7 when the Tiger host Fort Valley State in a men's and women's conference double-header at Birthright Hall. Tip-off for the women's game is scheduled for 5:30 pm and the men are scheduled to play at 7:30 pm.

Albany State (63) - McGruder 29, Pinson 15, Mathis 8, Adams 6, Emory 2, Glenn 2, Evans 1.

Jan. 3, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- Monyea Pratt scored a game-high 27 points and grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds to lead the Stillman College men's basketball team to a 76-66 victory over in-state rival Tuskegee University Tuesday night. Pratt recorded his first double-double of the season as Stillman improves to a 5-5 overall record and 2-1 in conference play. With the loss Tuskegee falls to 0-8.

Pratt connected on 11-of-14 shot attempts, going 2-for-2 from three-point range and made 3-of-6 free throw attempts in 27 minutes of play. Wayne Bender was the only other Tiger to reach double-digit scoring with 18 points.

Three Tuskegee Golden Tigers reached double figure scoring. Harry Hagwood led Tuskegee with 15 points, Derrick Lowe followed with 14 and Eric Wilson added 10.

Stillman jumped out to the early lead 4-2 lead, but Tuskegee scored five unanswered points to briefly take a 7-4 lead. Stillman then went on a 14-4 run to build a five point lead. The Tigers eventually increased their lead to 14 points with 2:56 remaining in the first half. Stillman took a 41-27 lead into half time.

In the first half Stillman shot 45% from the field (18-40) and 80% from the free throw line (4-5). Tuskegee was limited to 33% shooting (9-27) and connected on 61% of its free throw attempts (8-13). Tuskegee came out of half time with more fire to out score the Tigers 39-35 in the second half, but could not overcome the huge Stillman lead. In the second half Tuskegee shot at a 49% rate (15-35) and 50% from the line (6-12). Stillman also made 42% of its field goal attempts (12-28) and made only 42% of its free throw attempts (8-19). Stillman out rebounded Tuskegee 42-33 and forced 23 Tuskegee turnovers.

Stillman will return to action on Thursday, Jan. 5 The Tigers will host Albany State in a men's and women's conference double-header at Birthright Hall. Tip-off for the women's game is scheduled for 5:30 pm and the men are scheduled to play at 7:30 pm.

Tuskegee (66) - Hagwood 15, Lowe 14, Wilson 10, Monroe 8, Miller 7, Hunt 5, Gill 4, Solomon 3.

Stillman (76) - Pratt 27, Bender 18, Rolley 9, Campbell 6, Smith 5, Warren 4, Malone 2, Gibson 2, Kirk 2, Cheatum 1.

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Dec. 19, 2005

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- Stillman men's basketball coach changed his starting lineup and knocked off the No. 1 ranked team in NCAA D-II men's basketball. The Tigers beat the previously undefeated University of Montevallo 69-62 Monday night. Douglas' made the decision to start two freshmen guards paid off. With the win Stillman improves to a 4-5 record and Montevallo falls to 10-1

"Our seniors have been playing more half-court basketball," Douglas said, " and we are not big enough to play half-court. We must use the full 94-feet.

Freshman Dustin Campbell scored a game-high 21 points to lead Stillman to the seven point victory. Campbell connected on 8-of-10 shot attempts, going 5-for-5 from three-point range. Monyea Pratt scored 16 points, going 5-for-6 from the field and 6-for-10 from the charity stripe. Wayne Bender added 15 points for Stillman.

Darron Robinson led Montevallo with 19 points on 9-for-14. Robinson also grabbed 11 rebounds (seven offensive). Greg Brown scored 14 points and Marcus Kennedy added 13 and a game-high 13 rebounds.

At half time Stillman led 32-26, shooting 58 percent from the field and holding the Falcons to 37 percent. In the second half Montevallo heated up (40 percent) and Stillman's shooting cooled with (47 percent). Montevallo came out in the second half with a 7-0 run to take a 33-32 lead. During the Falcons' run Dayton Miller hit two big three-pointers.

With 15:27 left in the game Stillman reclaimed the lead when a Pratt jumper gave the Tigers a 36-35advantage.

For the game Stillman shot 53 percent from the field, 63 percent from three-point range, and 51 percent from the free throw line. Montevallo shot 39 percent from the field, 25 percent from three-point range, and 42 percent from the foul line.

"This win meant a lot to my program. This is my biggest win and anytime you beat the No. 1 team in the nation in your division, it's more than expected."

Stillman will return to action on January 3 as Stillman hosts Tuskegee in a conference men's and women's double header. Tip-off for the women's game is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. and the men will play at 7:30.

Montevallo (62) -- Robinson 19, Brown 14, Kennedy 13, Miller 7, Sharpe 4, Jerman 3, Phillips 2.

BIRMINGHAM, AL -- Stillman College gave up an eight-point halftime lead to fall 70-66 to rival Miles College on Thursday night in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference men’s basketball action.

The Tigers led 34-26 at the half, but allowed the Golden Bears to come back in the second half to secure their first victory of the season.

Monyea Pratt scored a game-high points and 11 rebounds to lead Stillman. Joshua Warren added 13 points, with Dannelle Smith scoring 10. Rickey Gibson recordd a game-high nine assists and four steals.

Adrian Woods scored 19 points to lead Miles, with Lance Tippett adding 15. Anthony Ward and Gamal Kemp scored 12 points each.

Stillman (3-4 overall, 1-1 in SIAC play) will host the No. 1 ranked University Montevallo on Monday, Dec. 19, at Birthright Hall. Miles improved to 1-6 overall, 1-2 in the conference.

STILLMAN (66) -- Pratt 22, Warren 13, Smith 10, Bender 6, Gibson 6, Rolley 4, Campbell 2, McCullum 2, Shields 1. 

MILES (70) -- Woods 19, Tippett 15, Ward 12, Kemp 12, Bailey 6, Jones 4, Evans 2.

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Dec. 3, 2005

TROY, AL --- Senior Dannelle Smith scored a team-high 20 points in a losing effort as the Stillman College men's basketball team fell 87-66 to Division I Troy University in non-conference action Saturday night at Trojan Arena.

With the loss Stillman falls to a 3-4 overall record and Troy improves to 3-2.

Four Trojans scored in double figures. Boo Ramsey scored a game-high 26 points to lead Troy. He also connected on 8-of-15 shot attempts (7-for-14 from 3-point range). Jacob Hazouri and Cedric Jackson each scored 16 points. Hazouri went 5-for 7 from the field, with four of his makes coming from behind the 3-point line. Jackson connected on 8-of-14 shot attempts. Bobby Dixon recorded 11 points. For the game Troy made 31-of-60 shot attempts (51 percent) from the field. The Trojans connected at a 43 percent rate from 3-point range.

Three Tigers reached double figure scoring. Smith led the way for Stillman, making 5-of-11 shot attempts (3-for-5 from 3-point range) and 7-for-8 from the free throw line. Rickey Gibson followed smith with 11 points on 4-for-10 shooting. Monyea Pratt was the final Tiger in double figures with 10 points. He went 3-for-7 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free throw line. Stillman made 21 of its 58 shots from the field, shooting 36 percent for the game. The Tigers went 7-of-19 from 3-point range.

Troy held a 31-30 lead at halftime. The Trojans outscored the Tigers 56-36 in the second half.

Stillman will return to action on Thursday, Dec. 8 as the Tigers travel to Birmingham, AL to face the Miles College Golden Bears in a men and women's conference double header. Tip-off for the men's game is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

Stillman (66) ---SMITH 20, GIBSON 11, PRATT 10, BENDER 9, SHIELDS 6, ROLLEY 4, MALONE 2, HINES 2,

CHEATUM 2.

Troy (87)-- RAMSEY 26, HAZOURI 16, JACKSON 16, DIXON 11, SHARP 6, MARTIN 5, WILLIAM 3, DAMUS 2, PHILLIP 2.

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Nov. 29, 2005

ATLANTA, GA --- Monyea Pratt scored a team-high 16 points to lead the Stillman Tigers to a 21-point victory over the Clark Atlanta University Panthers in men's basketball action last night. The Tigers won their first Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game 81-60 to improve to a 3-3 overall record. With the loss Clark Atlanta falls to a 0-4 overall record.

Pratt went 6-for-10 from the field, 4-for-5 from the free throw line, made four steals and two blocks. Marcques Hughes scored 11 points, going 6-for-6 from the foul line, and Wayne Bender added 10 points for Stillman.

Derrick Allen scored a game-high 26 points on 7-of-15 shooting and making 11-of-13 foul shot attempts. Kelvin Potts was the only other Panther to reach double figure scoring with 10 points.

At half time Stillman held a 34-33 lead, shooting 28 percent from the field. In the second half Stillman shot 43 percent and outscored the Panthers 47-27. For the game Stillman recorded 27 steals and forced 41 CAU turnovers. The Tigers also held Clark Atlanta to a 30 percent shooting percentage.

Stillman will return to action on Saturday, Dec. 3 as the Tigers travel to Troy, AL to face Troy University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 pm.

Stillman (81) -- Pratt 16, Hughes 11, Bender 10, Smith 9, Campbell 8, Gibson 6, Rolley 6, Kirk 6, Shields 4, Warren 2, Cheatum 2, Malone 1.

Clark Atlanta (60) -- Allen 26, Potts 10, McCottrell 5, Taylor 4, Acquah 4, Innis 3, Dobbs 2, Shorter 2, Nolley 2, Humphrey 2.

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Nov. 23, 2005

MONTEVALLO, AL -- Junior Monyea Pratt scored a game-high 22 points in a losing effort as the Stillman College men's basketball team fell 70-62 to the No. 3 ranked University of Montevallo in a non-conference game Wednesday night at the Student Activity Center.

With the loss Stillman falls to 2-3 and Montevallo improves to 4-0.

Pratt made 6-of-12 shot attempts and 7-of-8 free throws to lead the Tigers. He also grabbed a game high eight rebounds. Paul Shields followed Pratt with 18 points, connecting on 7-of-13 shot attempts and going 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Wayne Bender was the only other Tiger to score in double figures with 14 points.

Greg Brown scored 17 points to lead Montevallo. He also sank two key free throws late in the game to lead UM to the victory. James Hall and Marcus Kennedy also scored in double figures for UM. Kennedy added 14 points and Hall scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

UM built a 14-point lead (38-24) at halftime, only to see it disappear in the first four minutes of the second half. A 16-0 run, capped by a 3-pointer by Pratt gave the Tigers the lead. Later in the half, UM took the lead for good on a pair of free throws from Grant Urbanski with just under eight minutes remaining. UM built the lead back to 10 points, only to see the Tigers go on a 7-0 run in a minute to pull to within three points. UM was able to sink five of six free throws in the closing seconds, with two by Brown with 22 seconds remaining to seal the win.

Stillman will return to action on Monday, Nov. 28 as the Tigers travel to Atlanta, GA to face the Clake Atlanta University Panthers in a men and women's double header. Tip-off for the men's game is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

Stillman (62)--- Pratt 22, Shileds 18, Bender 14, Gibson 5, Smith 2, Campbell 1.

FLORENCE | Five University of North Alabama players scored in double figures as the Lions handed Stillman its second loss in men's basketball action Monday night.

Wayne Bender hit for a game-high 25 points to lead Stillman, one night after the Tigers defeated Alabama A&M, the defending SWAC champions, 80-72. Joshua Warren followed Bender with 15 points. Monyea Pratt added 12 and Dannelle Smith scored 10 points. With the loss Stillman falls to a 2-2 record and UNA improves to a 1-1 mark.

Reprobatus Bibbs led the Lions with 16 points. Milton Nance scored 14, A.J. Gordon 13, Lucky Williams 12 and Esmir Guzonjic 12.

UNA led by six at halftime, 43-37. In the second half Stillman outscored UNA 53-39.

STILLMAN (72) --Bender 25, Warren 15, Pratt 12, Smith, 10, Gibson 4, Shields 6.

NORTH ALABAMA (83) -- Bibbs 16, Nance 14, Gordon 13, Guzonjic 12, Williams 12, Lowe 8, Holt 6, Morris 2.

Stillman (80) -- Gibson 23, Pratt 20, Bender 13, Smith 10, Shields 7, Hughes 3, McCullum 2, Malone 1, Cheatum 1.

Alabama A&M (72) -- Martin 14, Jones 13, Ford 12, Trotter 10, Hilton 9, Gladness 8, Smith 4, Williams 2.

FGCU (83): Bauer 21, Watts 14, Liddell 14, Wohlleb 9, Neptune 6, Pean 5, Owens 5, Rooney 4, Woodstock 3, Rollins 2.

Stillman (74): Gibson 30, Bender 16, Smith 14, Pratt 5, Rolley 5, Shields 3, Warren 1.

Nov. 15, 2005

TUSCALOOSA, AL - Behind a 26 point effort from Rickey Gibson the Stillman Tigers won their season opener against North Alabama Tuesday evening. The Tigers beat UNA 97-93 at Birthright Hall. The win marks Stillman's first season opening victory since the 1999-00 season.

Stillman begins the season 1-0 and UNA 0-1. The Tigers held a 43-38 advantage at half time.

Gibson led all scores with 26 points, connecting on 8 of 11 shot attempts and 2 of 2 from the three-point line. He also grabbed a game high 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Wayne Bender followed with 22 points, making 8 of his 15 shot attempts (3 of 6 from the three-point line) and went 2 for 2 from the free throw line. He also recorded 2 blocked shots. Raymond Rolley and Monyea Pratt were the other two Tigers to reach double digit scoring. Rolley scored 16 points on 4 of 7 shooting from the floor and 7 of 10 shooting from the charity stripe. Pratt was a perfect 5 of 5 from the field and made 4 of 8 free throw shot attempts.

Four Lions scored in double figures. A. J. Gordon scored a team high 24 points on 9 of 12 shooting. Milton Nance followed with 19 points, Reprobatus Bibbs added 14, and Esmir Guzonjic contributed 10 points in the losing effort.

Stillman shot 59 percent (32 of 54) from the field for the game and UWA shot 53 percent (35 of 65).

Stillman will return to action on Wednesday, Nov. 16 as the Tigers host Florida Gulf Coast University in a non-conference game. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Birthright Hall. Admission is $8. For ticket information contact 205-366-8980.

North Ala. (93): Gordon 24, Nance 19, Bibbs 14, Guzonjic 10, Holt 9, Thompson 6, Lowe 5, Williams 4, Morris 2.

Stillman (97): Gibson 26, Bender 22, Rolley 16, Pratt 14, Warren 6, Shields 6, Smith 5, Maye 2.

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Leon Douglas put the 2005-06 version of the Stillman College men's basketball team through a two hour practice session Saturday evening in Birthright Gymnasium.

Stillman will return the majority of last year's team. The Tigers lost only one starter, guard Taras Cheatham. Returning for the Tigers are Wayne Bender, Rickey Gibson and Dannelle Smith. Bender led the Tigers in scoring with 16 points per game. Gibson led the team in both assists and steals (74 and 81) and Smith was second on the team in steals with 57.

Stillman will see its first action on the hard wood on November 5 when the Tigers travel to Huntsville, AL to face Oakwood College for an exhibition game. The Tigers will then host Oakwood at Birthright Hall on Nov. 7. Stillman will open the regular season on Nov. 15 against the University of North Alabama.

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Oct. 6, 2005

Paine College's men and Fort Valley State's women are picked to win the 2005-06 SIAC Basketball Championships. The announcement was made during Wednesday's Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tip-off Luncheon. The Stillman men and women are both predicted to finish ninth in conference play.

The Tigers finished the 2004-05 season with a 13-14 record and the Lady Tigers finished with a 14-13 mark. The men will open the 2005-06 season on November 15 when the Tigers host the University of North Alabama at Birthright Hall. The women will start the season on the road, as the Lady Tigers travel to Wilberforce, Ohio for the Central State University tournament on November 18-19.

Stillman will begin conference play on November 28 when the Tigers travel to Atlanta, GA for a men and women's double header against Clark Atlanta University.

SIAC Predicted Order of Finish:

Men- 1. Paine, 2. Morehouse, 3. Benedict, 4. Kentucky State, 5. Albany State, 6. Lane, 7. Miles, 8. Fort Valley State, 9. STILLMAN, 10. LeMoyne Owen, 11. Clark Atlanta, 12. Tuskegee.

Women- 1. Fort Valley State, 2. Paine, 3. Tuskegee, 4. Albany State, 5. Miles, 6. Benedict, 7. Clark Atlanta, 8. LeMoyne Owen, 9. STILLMAN, 10. Lane, 11. Kentucky State.