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PARK UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS ARCHIVED NEWS
WINTER 2004-2005

GENERAL NEWS

PARK UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL

Thursday, March 24, 2005
Men's Basketball News
DAMIEN STANLEY BECOMES TWO-TIME NAIA ALL-AMERICA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
     OLATHE, KAN. -- For the second time in his career, senior Damien Stanley of the Park University men's basketball team has been named a Daktronics-NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete.  The honorees were announced this week in conjunction with the NAIA Division I National Men's Basketball Tournament.
     Stanley, a native of Morrisville, Mo., owns a 3.877 cumulative GPA in computer-based information systems.  He averaged 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Pirates in 2004-05, starting 27 of Park's 28 games.
     The Pirates finished the season with a 12-18 overall record. 

Saturday, March 5, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PARK SENDS SENIORS, ENGLISH OFF WINNERS WITH 51-45 WIN OVER NO. 20 BRESCIA
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team closed out its 2004-05 season with a 51-45 win over 20th-ranked Brescia University Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Seniors Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.), Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) and Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) closed out their careers at Park with a victory, as did Head Coach Claude English. 
     English is retiring from coaching after 13 seasons to focus on his duties as the school's athletic director.  He ranks as the winningest coach in Park University history with a school-record 182 victories.
     The Pirates trailed 25-20 at the half, but forced 10 second-half turnovers by Brescia to outscore the Bearcats 31-20 in the second half.
     Junior Donovan Thompson (Nassau, Bahamas) was awarded his first start of the season prior to the game and made the most of it, scoring a season-high 17 points, to go along with three rebounds, three assists and three steals.
     Derek Stanley reached double figures for the 10th-straight game with 13 points, eight rebounds and three steals, while Reed added 12 points for Park. 
     The Pirates end the 2004-05 campaign with a 12-18 record.  (Box Score) 

Friday, March 4, 2005
Men's Basketball News
THREE PIRATES EARN ALL-INDEPENDENT REGION HONORS
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- Three members of the Park University men's basketball team were named to the NAIA All-Independent Region teams Friday.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) was tabbed to the first team.  Reed is averaging 15.6 points per game this season and is knocking down 40.0 percent of his three-point field goals (64-of-160).
     Seniors Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) and Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) were each named to the second team.  Derek Stanley is averaging 11.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Damien Stanley has posted numbers of 10.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.
     Park (11-18) closes out its season Saturday on Senior Day when it hosts Brescia University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 2 p.m.

Friday, March 4, 2005
Men's Basketball News
PARK SET FOR SENIOR DAY AGAINST BRESCIA SATURDAY
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (11-18) will host Brescia University on Senior Day Saturday.
     Seniors Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.), Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) and Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) will be playing their final game at Park and will be honored before tip-off.
     In addition, Head Coach Claude English will be coaching his final game at the helm of the Pirate program.  After 13 seasons, he is retiring from coaching to focus on his duties as the school's athletic director.
     Tip-off Saturday at the Breckon Sports Center is set for 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PARK COMES UP JUST SHORT AGAINST NEWMAN, 70-69
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (11-18) dropped a 70-69 decision to Newman University Wednesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Freshman Donovan Williams (Columbus, Ga.) had his shot miss from the right baseline with under two seconds to go as Newman held on for the victory.
     Not to be overshadowed in the loss was the performance of senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.), who had a season-high 25 points and tied a season-high with 10 rebounds.  Stanley was a perfect 9-of-9 at the foul line.
     As a team, Park hit 21-of-24 free throw attempts (87.5 percent).
     The Pirates will close out their season Saturday on Senior Day as they host Brescia University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Monday, February 21, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PARK ROLLS TO 74-51 WIN OVER ROCKHURST
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team improved to 11-17 on the season with a 74-51 win over NCAA Division II Rockhurst University Monday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) led the way for the Pirates with 20 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the field.  Stanley also pulled down seven rebounds. 
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) added 17 points for Park, while fellow senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) had 13 points.
     As a team, the Pirates shot 48.4 percent for the game (30-of-62), including 55.2 percent in the second half (16-of-29).  Rockhurst hit just 15-of-56 shots from the field for the game (26.8 percent). 
     Park outrebounded the Hawks, 50-33.
     Up next, the Pirates are tentatively scheduled to play Newman University next Wednesday, March 2, at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  The game will only be played if Newman advances to the NAIA Division II National Tournament. 
     Following the tentative Newman contest, Park will close out its season on Saturday, March 5, against Brescia University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, February 19, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES SUFFER TOUGH LOSS AT LYON, 62-61
     BATESVILLE, ARK. -- The Park University men's basketball team (10-17) dropped a heartbreaking 62-61 decision to Lyon College Saturday afternoon in Batesville, Ark.
     Park trailed 62-61 with 1.9 seconds remaining as freshman Donovan Williams (Columbus, Ga.) headed to the line to shoot three free throws.  Williams missed all three attempts and on the third miss, Park grabbed the rebound and missed the put back attempt as time expired.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) led Park with 23 points, including hitting 4-of-7 three-point field goals.  Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) also reached double figures with 13 points.
     The Pirates will look to rebound when they return home to host Rockhurst University Monday night at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Thursday, February 10, 2005
Men's Basketball News
PARK HEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH CLAUDE ENGLISH TO RETIRE FROM COACHING
     PARKVILLE, MO--After 13 standout seasons, Park University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Claude English is set to retire from coaching at the conclusion of the 2004-05 season. English, who has served as Park’s Director of Athletics since January 1996, will continue to serve in his role as the school’s A.D. following the season.
     The winningest coach in Park men’s basketball history with a record of 180-205, English’s coaching tenure was highlighted by the Pirates’ run to the NAIA Final Four in 1997-98, which ended with a school-record mark of 27-8. English was honored at the national tournament with the Charles A. Krigel Award for outstanding sportsmanship, while his team was awarded the Dr. James Naismith-Emil S. Liston Sportsmanship Award for the team recognized as most sportsmanlike at the tourney.
     This season, English’s Pirates have posted a 10-16 record, including wins over No. 2 William Jewell College, No. 10 McKendree College and No. 19 College of the Ozarks. He will coach his final game Saturday, March 5, against Brescia University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 2 p.m.
     “I think anytime you have been coaching for 25 years at the collegiate level and that time comes to an end, it’s going to be an adjustment,” English said. “The thing I am going to miss the most is the practice sessions and daily interaction with the players. Watching these players arrive on campus as 18-year-old freshmen and leave as 22-year-old grown men is something that I will sorely miss.”
     During English’s guidance as athletic director, Park University athletics has undergone drastic improvements. Women’s golf and men’s baseball have been added as intercollegiate sports since his appointment to A.D. In addition, English has overseen numerous facility improvements, such as Park soccer’s 1,500-seat Julian Field and the construction of the Breckon Sports Center.
     “Over the years, the athletic director’s responsibilities at Park University have increased dramatically,” English said. “We’ve added two sports in these nine years and our staff has doubled. With that growth, it has become a challenge to try and do both jobs. If we are going to continue to grow as a department, I need be able to devote more energy to improving Park athletics.”
     After playing basketball for Christian College in Dallas, Texas, and the University of Rhode Island, English was selected in the NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers where he played the 1970-71 season. English also played in the Eastern Basketball Association for the Hartford Capitals, the affiliate team for the Philadelphia 76ers. In 1973-74, English won the Eastern Basketball Association Championship with the Capitals. He was a three-year captain at Hartford.
     He joined the coaching staff at the University of Rhode Island in 1972 where he remained for 12 years, including four seasons as the head coach from 1981-84. English was named Coach of the Year in the Atlantic 10 Conference in 1981.
     Overall, he owns a 225-274 career record in 17 seasons as a head coach.
     “Claude English is a well respected basketball coach who has been nationally recognized for challenging his players to act as ‘Champions of Character,’ on and off the basketball court,” said Park University President Dr. Beverley Byers-Pevitts. “For the past several years, he has effectively juggled dual responsibilities as the head men’s basketball coach and the athletic director for the University. Under his leadership, Park’s athletic programs have significantly expanded to represent 15 teams and nearly 200 student-athletes. Due to this significant growth, Coach English recently made the decision to concentrate his energy and vision on the athletic director’s position.
     “We are grateful for the exemplary role he has demonstrated during his coaching years, and we are delighted that he will continue as athletic director to oversee and advance our outstanding athletic programs,” added Dr. Byers-Pevitts.
     English will head a national search committee to fill the basketball coaching vacancy at Park, beginning immediately.

Testimonials From Former and Current Players

Anteco Cross (1993-95, Memphis, Tenn., B.A. Business Administration, 1995)
     “Coach English was a patient teacher and a role model for me. The principles in life that he taught me, I still apply to my life everyday. He is like a father figure for me and it was just a blessing that he gave me the opportunity to play for him.”

Derek Stanley (Senior, Forward, Morrisville, Mo., B.A. Business Administration, 2004)
     “When I first came here, I was from a small town and hadn’t experienced the real world. Coach taught me to be independent and to be a stronger player and person. He is somebody you can always talk to. If you have a problem in basketball or in life, he will find a way to help you if he can. He also stuck with me through some tough times when I was injured and kept me going and helped me stay positive. Coach is someone I will always stay in touch with. It has been a great experience playing for him and I wouldn’t have wanted to go anywhere else.”

Wednesday, February 9, 2005
Men's Basketball News
PARK/NEWMAN MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME FOR FEB. 16 POSTPONED
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- Park University head men's basketball coach Claude English announced Wednesday that Park's home game against Newman University on Wednesday, Feb. 16, has been postponed.
     Newman's game last night against conference opponent Central Christian College had to be rescheduled to next Tuesday, Feb. 15, due to winter weather in the area. Now with three conference games next week, Newman was forced to postpone its game with Park.
     Park and Newman have set a tentative makeup date of Wednesday, March 2, at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  The game will only be played if Newman advances to the NAIA Division II National Tournament.

Monday, February 7, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PARK GRABS THIRD STRAIGHT VICTORY WITH 60-48 WIN OVER AVILA
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team improved to 10-16 on the season with a 60-48 victory over Avila University Monday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) led the Pirates with 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field, to go along with five rebounds and three steals. 
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) added 12 points for Park, while senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) had a double-double with 10 points and 10 boards.
     The Pirates out-rebounded Avila, 38-17. 
     At the foul line, Park knocked down 19-of-23 for 82.6 percent, while Avila was just 6-of-11 (54.5 percent) at the charity stripe.
     The Pirates return to action Wednesday, Feb. 16, against Newman University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES HOLD ON FOR 63-59 WIN OVER NO. 13 COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (9-16) captured a 63-59 victory over 13th-ranked College of the Ozarks Tuesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) scored a season-high 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field. He also pulled down six rebounds and had three assists.
     Senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) added 15 points and pulled down a season-high 11 rebounds.  Freshman Admir Aljic (Tuzla, Bosnia) scored 10 points and had four boards.
     Junior Marcus Simms (Kansas City, Mo.) came off the bench to hand out six assists and grab four rebounds in 20 minutes of action.
     Park returns to action Monday when it hosts Avila University starting at 7 p.m. at the Breckon Sports Center.  (Box Score)

Thursday, January 27, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PARK RUNS AWAY WITH 99-40 VICTORY OVER UNION COLLEGE (NEB.)
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (8-16) rolled to a 99-40 victory over Union College (Neb.) Thursday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) led five Pirates in double figures with 21 points, five steals, four rebounds and three assists.  Senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) scored 14 points, along with six boards, four assists and three steals.
     Freshmen Admir Aljic (Tuzla, Bosnia) and Donovan Williams (Columbus, Ga.) each posted season-highs of 13 and 11 points, respectively.  Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) rounded out Park's players in double figures with 10 points.
     As a team, Park had a season-high 30 assists and forced a season-high 29 turnovers by Union.  The Pirates out-rebounded Union, 49-21.
     Park returns to action Tuesday when it hosts the College of the Ozarks at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score) 

Saturday, January 22, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES FALL SHORT AGAINST BRESCIA, 49-45
     OWENSBORO, KY. -- Despite 17 points from senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.), the Park University men's basketball team fell to 7-16 on the season with a 49-45 loss to Brescia University Saturday afternoon in Owensboro, Ky.
     Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) added 12 points for the Pirates, while senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) had 11 points.
     Park returns home Thursday to host Union College (Neb.) at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Friday, January 21, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PARK DROPS ROAD GAME AT MISSOURI BAPTIST, 79-55
     ST. LOUIS, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (7-15) dropped a 79-55 decision to Missouri Baptist University Friday night in St. Louis, Mo.
     The Pirates were led in scoring by senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.), who had 12 points.  Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) added 11 points, while freshman Ismar Osmanovid (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina) scored a season-high 10 points.
     Park travels to Owensboro, Ky., Saturday to take on Brescia University starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Monday, January 17, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES WIN SECOND STRAIGHT WITH 60-56 VICTORY OVER MORNINGSIDE
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (7-14) held on for a 60-56 win over Morningside College Monday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     The Pirates built a 38-22 lead heading into the half, but saw Morningside pull within two, 58-56, on a pair of free throws by Eddie Ceasar with less than a minute to go in the game.  
     After a Pirate turnover with 26 seconds on the clock, Morningside's Tom Regan missed a jumper with 11 seconds left.  Park senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) grabbed the rebound and was fouled, but connected on both free throws to seal the victory.
     Damien Stanley finished with seven points and a season-high 10 rebounds.  Fellow senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) led the Pirates in scoring with 15 points and seven rebounds.
     As a team, Park shot 49.0 percent from the field (24-of-49), while Morningside was held to 36.7 percent shooting from the floor (18-of-49).
     Freshman Ismar Osmanovid (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina) provided a spark off the bench with seven points, four rebounds and two steals.  Junior Chris Gaston (Houston, Texas) also turned in a solid night, dishing out a season-high five assists.
     Park, which has won three of its last four games, returns to action Friday when it travels to St. Louis, Mo., to take on Missouri Baptist University starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, January 15, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PARK PICKS UP 59-57 WIN OVER LYON
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team picked up its sixth win of the season (6-14) with a 59-57 victory over Lyon College Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) led the way with 20 points, including knocking down 4-of-7 three-point field goals.
     Senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) added 15 points and seven rebounds.  Stanley hit all eight of his free-throw attempts.
     As a team, Park hit 13-of-14 from the charity stripe (92.9 percent), while Lyon was 9-of-15 at the line (60.0 percent).
     The Pirates, who have won two of their last three, return to action Monday night when they host Morningside College starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES FALL ON THE ROAD AT NEWMAN, 55-51
     WICHITA, KAN. -- The Park University men's basketball team fell to 5-14 on the season with a 55-51 loss to Newman University Wednesday night in Wichita, Kan.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) led the Pirates in scoring with 20 points.
     Park returns to action Saturday afternoon when it hosts Lyon College at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, January 8, 2005
Men's Basketball Results
PARK SNAPS LOSING STREAK WITH 87-75 WIN OVER MISSOURI BAPTIST
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (5-13) ended its 11-game losing skid with an 87-75 win over Missouri Baptist University Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) led the Pirates with 27 points, including hitting 4-of-5 three-point field goals.  Senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) scored 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field.
     Freshman Admir Aljic (Tuzla, Bosnia) scored 10 points and had four rebounds, while junior Donovan Thompson (Nassau, Bahamas) came off the bench to score 11.
     The Pirates jumped out to a 50-31 halftime lead thanks to a 65.5 percent shooting performance in the first half (19-of-29).  For the game, Park shot 53.4 percent (31-of-58), while Missouri Baptist hit 49.1 percent from the field (37-of-55).
     Park returns to the floor Wednesday when it travels to Wichita, Kan., to take on Newman University starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, December 11, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
SOUTHERN NAZARENE UPENDS PIRATES, 70-53
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (4-13) suffered a 70-53 setback to Southern Nazarene University Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Southern Nazarene shot 57.1 percent from the field (24-of-42), including 69.2 percent from beyond the three-point arc (9-of-13).  Park was held to just 35.3 percent from the floor (18-of-51).
     The Pirates were led in scoring by senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.), who had 13 points.  Senior Anthony Styles, Jr. (Pontiac, Mich.) added 12 points and six rebounds.
     SNU had four players in double figures, led by Brent Kimmel, who had a game-high 17 points.
     Park will return to action following the semester break on Saturday, Jan. 8, at home against Missouri Baptist University starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Thursday, December 9, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES SUFFER 79-61 SETBACK AT JOHN BROWN
     SILOAM SPRINGS, ARK. -- The Park University men's basketball team fell to 4-12 on the season with a 79-61 loss to John Brown University Thursday night in Siloam Springs, Ark.
     Senior Anthony Styles, Jr., (Pontiac, Mich.) led the Pirates with 13 points, while senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) added 12 points.
     Park will look to get back on track Saturday when it hosts Southern Nazarene University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK COMES UP SHORT IN 61-57 LOSS TO WILLIAM JEWELL
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (4-11) dropped a 61-57 decision to William Jewell College Tuesday in front of a season-high 313 fans at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) led the Pirates with 17 points and 10 rebounds.  Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) turned in a solid shooting performance before suffering a shoulder injury midway through the second half, scoring 16 points and hitting 4-of-9 three-pointers.
     William Jewell was led in scoring by Drew Mathews, who had 19 points. 
     As a team, Park shot 45.5 percent from the field (20-of-44), while the Cardinals were 23-of-55 from the floor (41.8 percent).
     The Pirates will look to stop their losing skid Thursday when they travel to Siloam Springs, Ark., to take on John Brown University starting at 7:30 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, December 4, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES FALL TO 4-10 WITH 85-55 LOSS AT OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN
     EDMOND, OKLA. -- The Park University men's basketball team fell to 4-10 on the season with a 85-55 loss at Oklahoma Christian University Saturday afternoon in Edmond, Okla.
     OCU's Jarred Merrill led all scorers with 33 points.  Park was paced by senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.), who had a team-high 11 points.
     The Pirates will return home Tuesday against rival William Jewell College at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Friday, December 3, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK SUFFERS 78-55 LOSS AT SOUTHERN NAZARENE
     BETHANY, OKLA. -- The Park University men's basketball team (4-9) dropped a road contest at Southern Nazarene University, 78-56, Friday night in Bethany, Okla.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) led the Pirates with 15 points.
     Park will look to stop its seven-game losing skid Saturday in Edmond, Okla., against Oklahoma Christian University starting at 3 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, November 27, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES FALL 89-76 TO SOUTHWEST BAPTIST
     KANSAS CITY, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (4-8) dropped an 89-76 decision to Southwest Baptist University Saturday at the Rockhurst University Thanksgiving Classic in Kansas City, Mo.
     The Pirates will look to snap their six-game losing skid Friday when they travel to Bethany, Okla., to take on Southern Nazarene University starting at 8 p.m.  (Box Score)

Friday, November 26, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK HANDED 72-58 LOSS BY MISSOURI WESTERN
     KANSAS CITY, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team fell to 4-7 on the season with a 72-58 loss to Missouri Western Friday at the Rockhurst Thanksgiving Classic in Kansas City, Mo.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) led the Pirates with 13 points, while senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) and junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) each added 10 points.
     Park returns to action Saturday in Kansas City against Southwest Baptist at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Monday, November 22, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
WILSON'S 27 POINTS NOT ENOUGH AS PIRATES FALL 75-64 AT BENEDICTINE
     ATCHISON, KAN. -- The Park University men's basketball team (4-6) suffered a 75-64 loss to Benedictine College Monday night in Atchison, Kan.
     Junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) led the Pirates with 27 points, while senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) added 13 points.
     Park returns to action Friday at the Rockhurst Thanksgiving Tournament against Missouri Western starting at 2 p.m. in Kansas City, Mo.  (Box Score)

Saturday, November 20, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES DROP THIRD IN A ROW WITH 77-67 LOSS TO OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- Despite a 19-point, 11-rebound performance by junior Edward Wilson, the Park University men's basketball team (4-5) lost its third game in a row with a 77-67 setback to Oklahoma Christian University Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Wilson, a native of Kansas City, Mo., had 10 offensive rebounds and was 8-of-17 from the field.
     Oklahoma Christian was led by All-American Jarred Merrill, who had 23 points and nine rebounds.
     Also scoring in double figures for Park were seniors Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) and Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.), who had 17 and 13 points, respectively.  Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) added seven points and eight rebounds.
     Park will look to break its losing skid when it travels to Atchison, Kan., on Monday to take on Benedictine College at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
NO. 18 MCKENDREE CAPTURES 86-76 VICTORY OVER PARK
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team fell to 4-4 on the season with a 86-76 loss to 18th-ranked McKendree College Wednesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     For the game, McKendree shot 68.8 percent from the field (33-of-48) and was led in scoring by Brad Fischer, who had 17 points.
     Senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) led the Pirates with 17 points and five rebounds, while fellow seniors Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) and Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) added 15 and 14 points, respectively.
     Junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) pulled down eight rebounds, including five offensive, to go along with nine points.
     Park shot 54.0 percent for the game, hitting 27-of-50 shots.
     The Pirates close out their three-game home-stand Saturday against Oklahoma Christian University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Monday, November 15, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
JOHN BROWN'S THREE-POINT SHOOTING TOO MUCH, PARK FALLS 102-55
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (4-3) dropped a 102-55 decision to John Brown University Monday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     John Brown hit 16-of-29 three-pointers for the game (55.2 percent), including five three-pointers from JBU's Brandon Cole, who had a game-high 23 points.
     As a team, John Brown shot 55.9 percent from the floor (38-of-68), while Park was held to just 34.6 percent shooting for the game (18-of-52).
     Junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) was Park's lone player in double figures with 16 points and five rebounds.
     The Pirates will look to bounce back Wednesday when they host 16th-ranked McKendree College at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, November 13, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
REED LEADS PIRATES TO 83-82 WIN AT NO. 18 MCKENDREE
     LEBANON, ILL. – The Park University men's basketball team (4-2) continued its winning ways with an 83-82 victory over 18th-ranked McKendree College Saturday night at the McKendree College Classic in Lebanon, Ill.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) was named tournament MVP after scoring a game-high 31 points.  Senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) and junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) were also named to the all-tournament team after scoring 10 and 12 points, respectively.  Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) rounded out Park's players in double figures with 14 points.
     The Pirates, who have won four games in a row, return to the Breckon Sports Center on Monday, hosting John Brown University at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Friday, November 12, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES WIN THIRD IN A ROW WITH 90-75 VICTORY OVER LINDENWOOD
     LEBANON, ILL. – The Park University men's basketball team (3-2) won its third game in a row with a 90-75 victory over Lindenwood University at the McKendree College Classic Friday night in Lebanon, Ill.
     Seniors Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) and Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) each had 18 points to lead the Pirates, while junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) scored 17 points.  Seniors Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) and Anthony Styles, Jr., (Pontiac, Mich.) added 13 and 12 points, respectively.
     The Pirates out-rebounded Lindenwood, 38-27.
     Park will take on McKendree Saturday night at 7 p.m. in Lebanon, Ill.  (Box Score)

Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK PICKS UP 81-66 VICTORY AT WILLIAM JEWELL
     LIBERTY, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (2-2) recorded its second straight victory with an 81-66 win at William Jewell College Wednesday night in Liberty, Mo.
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) scored 23 points, including hitting 3-of-4 three-pointers, to lead the Pirates.  Senior Anthony Styles, Jr., (Pontiac, Mich.) scored 15 points in 29 minutes of action off the bench.
     Junior Marcus Simms (Kansas City, Mo.) added 11 points, while senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) scored 10.  Junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) was Park's leading rebounder with seven to go along with his nine points.
     Up next, the Pirates will travel to Lebanon, Ill., Friday and Saturday to participate in the McKendree College Classic.  (Box Score)

Monday, November 8, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
HOT SHOOTING PIRATES GRAB 93-81 VICTORY OVER BENEDICTINE
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team (1-2) picked up its first win of the season with a 93-81 victory over Benedictine College Monday night in front of 278 fans at the Breckon Sports Center.
     The Pirates shot 59.3 percent from the field for the game (35-of-59), including hitting 64.5 percent of their shots in the second half (20-of-31).
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) led Park with a game-high 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the floor.  Reed, who was also 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, had five rebounds and four steals.
     Senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) turned in a stellar all-around performance with 22 points, five rebounds, five assists, five steals and two blocked shots.
     Senior Anthony Styles, Jr. (Pontiac, Mich.) came off the bench to score 16 points, grab five rebounds and record four assists.  Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) and junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) each recorded identical numbers of 11 points, six rebounds and four assists.
     Park returns to action Wednesday night in Liberty, Mo., against William Jewell College at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, November 6, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK SUFFERS 81-51 SETBACK AT MORNINGSIDE
     SIOUX CITY, IOWA -- The Park University men's basketball team fell to 0-2 on the season with a 81-51 loss to Morningside College at the Famous Dave's Classic in Sioux City, Iowa.
     The Pirates were held to just 27.3 percent shooting for the game (15-of-55), while the Mustangs converted on 47.5 percent from the field (29-of-61).
     Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) led the Pirates with 16 points, including four three-point field goals.
     Park returns to the floor Monday for its home opener against Benedictine at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Friday, November 5, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES FALL 71-55 TO SIOUX FALLS IN SEASON OPENER
     SIOUX CITY, IOWA -- The Park University men's basketball team dropped a 71-55 decision to the University of Sioux Falls Friday at the Famous Dave's Classic in Sioux City, Iowa.
     After the two teams played to a 27-27 tie at halftime, Sioux Falls shot 66.7 percent from the field in the second half (18-of-27) to pull away for the victory.  For the game, USF shot 57.1 percent from the floor (28-of-49), while Park hit 47.1 percent from the field (24-of-51).
     Junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) led the Pirates with 16 points and five rebounds.  Senior Derek Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) added 12 points and eight rebounds.
     Park returns to action Saturday night against Morningside College in Sioux City at 8 p.m.  (Box Score)

Thursday, November 4, 2004
Men's Basketball Season Preview
PARK MEN'S BASKETBALL OPENS SEASON THIS WEEKEND
     PARKVILLE, MO. – The 2004-05 Park University men’s basketball team is ready to take on the challenge of improving upon a 10-20 record from a year ago.
     Head Coach Claude English, who enters his 13^th season at Park, returns seven players and three starters, as well as a group of 10 newcomers to his squad.
     “With five incoming freshmen and five junior college transfers, it’s challenging to say the least,” English said.  “But it is also a great opportunity for our team to come together and be successful.”
     A trio of senior starters will be looked upon to be a stabilizing force for the Pirates, starting with senior guard Chuck Reed.  Reed, a native of Inkster, Mich., led Park with 11.4 points per game as a junior en route to being named a second-team all-independent region selection.
     Fellow seniors Derek and Damien Stanley, both of Morrisville, Mo., also return after starting 15 and 11 games, respectively, last season.  Derek Stanley is Park’s top returning rebounder from a year ago, averaging 4.92 rebounds per game, along with 7.13 points per contest.  Damien Stanley was the Pirates’ third leading scorer in 2003-04, averaging 9.65 points per game, including hitting 38.1 percent from beyond the three-point line.
     “Chuck, Damien and Derek will provide us with a nucleus that is much needed,” English said.  “I’ll be looking for those three, along with fellow senior Anthony Styles, Jr., to provide leadership on and off the floor.”
     Styles (Pontiac, Mich.), junior Chris Gatson (Houston, Texas), sophomore Mitchell Black (Platte City, Mo.) and sophomore Frank Baptiste (St. Lucia) round out Park’s returning players.  Not included in among the returning class is Park’s top-rebounder from a year ago, Corey Gupton, who suffered a season-ending injury in preseason practice.
     Former Penn Valley Community College standouts junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) and junior Marcus Simms (Kansas City, Mo.) are both expected to make immediate impacts as newcomers.  Wilson, a former junior college All-American at Penn Valley, is expected to contribute at both the guard and forward positions, while Simms will handle a majority of the point guard duties, according to English.
     Other newcomers expected to contribute in their first seasons are junior Donovan Thompson (North Central Missouri College), freshman Admir Aljic (Tuzla, Bosnia) and freshman Donovan Williams (Columbus, Ga.).
     Park, which plays nearly half its games against teams that qualified for either the NAIA Division I or II national tournaments a year ago, opens its season this weekend at the Morningside College Classic.  The Pirates home opener is set for Monday, Nov. 8, against Benedictine College at 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 30, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK DEFEATS LIVIN' THE DREAM 90-80 IN EXHIBITION MATCH UP
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's basketball team picked up a 90-80 victory over Livin' The Dream in an exhibition game Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center. 
     Junior Edward Wilson (Kansas City, Mo.) led the Pirates with 19 points and 10 rebounds.  Senior Damien Stanley (Morrisville, Mo.) added 17 points and six rebounds.  Senior Chuck Reed (Inkster, Mich.) scored 15 points, including 3-of-5 three-point field goals.
     Park opens its regular season next Friday and Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa, at the Morningside College Classic.  (Box Score)

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Thursday, March 24, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
DEAN NAMED DAKTRONICS-NAIA ALL-AMERICA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
     OLATHE, KAN. -- Senior Michelle Dean of the Park University women's basketball team has been named a Daktronics-NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete, according to a release this week by the NAIA in conjunction with the NAIA Division I National Women's Basketball Tournament.
     A native of Kansas City, Kan., Dean is an athletic training major and owns a 3.644 cumulative GPA.  Dean started 14 games at point guard this season, averaging 2.8 points, 2.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game.
     Park finished the 2004-05 season with a 13-15 overall record.

Saturday, February 26, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
PARK/BRESCIA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME CANCELED
     OWENSBORO, KY. -- The Park University women's basketball game at Brescia University Saturday was canceled due to the absence of an officiating crew.  The game will not be rescheduled.
     Park finishes the 2004-05 season with a 13-15 overall record.

Saturday, February 19, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
NO. 7 UNION RUNS AWAY WITH 114-56 WIN OVER PARK
     JACKSON, TENN. -- The Park University women's basketball team (13-15) was handed a 114-56 loss by seventh-ranked Union University Saturday afternoon in Jackson, Tenn.
     Park was held to 29.7 percent (19-of-64) shooting from the field, while Union shot 62.7 percent (42-of-67) for the game.
     Junior LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.) led the Pirates with 16 points and eight rebounds.  Freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) added 12 points and six boards, while senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
     Park will close out its 2004-05 season next Saturday when it travels to Owensboro, Ky., to take on Brescia University starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Wednesday, February 9, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
PARK FALLS ON THE ROAD AT LANGSTON, 65-53
     LANGSTON, OKLA. -- The Park University women's basketball team (13-14) had its three-game winning streak snapped with a 65-53 loss to Langston University Wednesday night in Langston, Okla.
     Freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) led Park in scoring with 15 points, while junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) and senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) added 12 and 11 points, respectively.  Cummings and Johnson tied for the team lead in rebounds with eight.
     The Pirates return to the court Saturday, Feb. 19, in Jackson, Tenn., against Union University starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, February 5, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES WIN THIRD STRAIGHT WITH 87-28 VICTORY OVER PHILANDER SMITH
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (13-13) won its third game in a row with an 87-28 victory over Philander Smith College Saturday afternoon on Senior Day at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Seniors Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) and Michelle Dean (Kansas City, Kan.) each played in their final home game as a Pirate Saturday.  Johnson scored 16 points, had five rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks, while Dean handed out a season-high seven assists to go along with four points and three rebounds.
     Junior LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.) led Park in scoring with 20 points and nine rebounds.  Freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) scored 17 points, including hitting 5-of-6 three-point field goals.  Freshman Kayla Cheeney (Ludlow, Mo.) rounded out Park's players in double figures with a season-high 10 points.
     The Pirates shot 55.7 percent for the game (34-of-61), while holding Philander Smith to just a 23.8 percent (10-of-42) shooting performance.  Park also held Philander Smith to just seven points in the second half and forced 32 turnovers in the game.
     The Pirates will travel to Langston, Okla., Wednesday to take on Langston University starting at 6 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
PARK PICKS UP 76-63 ROAD WIN OVER PERU STATE
     PERU, NEB. -- The Park University women's basketball team (12-13) recorded a 76-63 win over Peru State College Tuesday night in Peru, Neb.
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) led the way for the Pirates with 16 points, while senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) and junior Fareeda Washington (Kansas City, Kan.) each added 13 points.
     Freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) pulled down a team-high nine boards. In addition, Cummings, Randi Johnson and junior LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.) all grabbed seven rebounds a piece.
     Park closes out its home schedule Saturday when it hosts Philander Smith College at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 1 p.m.  (Box Score)

Monday, January 24, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES GET BACK ON TRACK WITH 71-51 WIN OVER MISSOURI VALLEY
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team improved to 11-13 on the season with a 71-51 win over Missouri Valley College Monday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Park held Missouri Valley to just 25.4 percent shooting for the game (16-of-63) and also out-rebounded the Vikings, 48-38.
     The Pirates received strong bench play from freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) and junior LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.).  Ricks posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Johnson scored 16 points and pulled down seven boards.
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) added 11 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots for the Pirates.  Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) rounded out Park's players in double figures with 12 points and five boards.
     As a team, the Pirates' shot 48.2 percent from the field (27-of-56), including shooting 57.1 percent in the second half (16-of-28).
     Up next, Park will travel to Peru, Neb., on Tuesday, Feb. 1, to take on Peru State College starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, January 22, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
BRESCIA KNOCKS OFF PARK, 74-70
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (10-13) fell 74-70 to Brescia University Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     The Pirates shot just 34.9 percent from the field (22-of-63), while Brescia hit 28-of-54 shots from the floor (51.9 percent).
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) led Park with 17 points and seven rebounds.  Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) was the Pirates' leader on the glass with 11 boards.
     Freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) scored 15 points, including four three-pointers, while freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) added 12 points and six rebounds.
     Park returns to action Monday when it hosts Missouri Valley College at 7 p.m. at the Breckon Sports Center.  (Box Score)

Thursday, January 20, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
PARK FALLS AT HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE, 85-74
     HANNIBAL, MO. -- Despite 27 points and nine rebounds from junior LaTasha Johnson, the Park University women's basketball team (10-12) dropped an 85-74 decision to Hannibal-LaGrange College Thursday night in Hannibal, Mo.
     Freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) added 15 points and six boards for the Pirates, while freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) had 12 points.
     Park will look to get back on track Saturday when it hosts Brescia University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, January 15, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
PARK RECORDS 81-57 VICTORY OVER PHILANDER SMITH
     LITTLE ROCK, ARK. -- The Park University women's basketball team moved to 10-11 on the season with an 81-57 win over Philander Smith College Saturday afternoon in Little Rock, Ark.
     Freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) led the Pirates with 15 points, while junior LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.) scored 14 points.  Freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) added 13 points for Park.
     The Pirates return to the floor Thursday when they travel to Hannibal, Mo., to take on Hannibal-LaGrange College starting at 5 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES COME UP SHORT AGAINST PERU STATE, 84-80
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (9-11) hit just 17-of-34 free throws in an 84-80 loss to Peru State College Tuesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Peru State, which shot 48.3 percent from the field (29-of-60), connected on 71.0 percent from the foul line (22-of-31).
     Park was led in scoring by junior LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.), who had 20 points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench. 
     Freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) had 13 points, while junior Fareeda Washington (Kansas City, Kan.) and freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) each added 10 points.  Ricks also had 10 rebounds for a double-double.
     The Pirates will return to action Saturday in Little Rock, Ark., against Philander Smith College starting at 1 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, January 8, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
RICKS, CUMMINGS HELP PIRATES TO 90-73 WIN OVER NO. 17 COLUMBIA
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (9-10) recorded a 90-73 win over 17th-ranked Columbia College Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) led the Pirates with a season-high 29 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field.  Ricks also connected on 10-of-17 free throws.
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) posted an outstanding all-around performance with 17 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and two steals.
     Park received solid efforts off the bench from senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) and junior LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.), who scored 14  and 13 points, respectively.  Junior Fareeda Washington (Kansas City, Kan.) added 10 points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds.
     The Pirates trailed 38-35 at the half, but bounced back to out-score Columbia 55-35 in the second half.  Park also forced 27 Cougar turnovers, while the Pirates only turned the ball over 15 times.
     Park, which has won four of its last five games, returns to action Tuesday night when it hosts Peru State College starting at 7 p.m. at the Breckon Sports Center. (Box Score)

Thursday, January 6, 2005
Women's Basketball News
THURSDAY'S WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME AT LANGSTON POSTPONED
     LANGSTON, OKLA. -- Thursday's women's basketball contest between Park University and Langston University in Langston, Okla., has been postponed due to winter weather conditions in the area. 
     The game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 9, starting at 6 p.m. in Langston.

Monday, January 3, 2005
Women's Basketball Results
BANKHEAD, PIRATES ROLL OVER OTTAWA, 82-59
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- Behind five players in double figures, the Park University women's basketball team (8-10) picked up an 82-59 victory over Ottawa University Monday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) led Park with 19 points, including knocking down 4-of-5 three-pointers. 
     Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) and junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) each turned in double-double performances.  Johnson had 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Cummings scored 13 points and grabbed 10 boards.
     Junior LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.) added 14 points and nine rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench.  Junior Fareeda Washington (Kansas City, Kan.) scored 10 points and had three assists to round out Park's players in double figures.
     As a team, the Pirates shot 50.0 percent from the field (31-of-62) and 46.2 percent from the three-point line (6-of-13).  Defensively, Park held Ottawa to just 28.8 percent shooting from the floor (19-of-66).
     The Pirates, who have now won three of their last four, return to action Thursday when they travel to Langston, Okla., to take on Langston University starting at 5 p.m.  (Box Score)

Thursday, December 30, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK DROPS ROAD CONTEST AT GRAND VIEW, 66-60
     DES MOINES, IOWA – The Park University women's basketball team (7-10) dropped a 66-60 decision to Grand View College Thursday night in Des Moines, Iowa.
     Juniors LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.) and Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) led the Pirates with 14 points each.  Freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) added 12 points.
     Senior Michelle Dean (Kansas City, Kan.) and freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) each pulled down seven rebounds.
     Park returns to action Monday when it hosts Ottawa University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, December 18, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
CUMMINGS, RICKS LEAD PIRATES TO 64-62 WIN OVER ST. MARY
     LEAVENWORTH, KAN. -- Behind a pair of double-doubles from junior Katie Cummings and freshman Cherrale Ricks, the Park University women's basketball team improved to 7-9 on the season with a 64-62 victory over the University of St. Mary Saturday afternoon in Leavenworth, Kan.
     Cummings, a native of St. Joseph, Mo., scored 18 points and pulled down 18 rebounds, while Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
     Junior Tiffany Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) scored 12 points and junior Fareeda Washington (Kansas City, Kan.) added 10 points.
     The Pirates, who have now won three of their last four games, will travel to Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, Dec. 30, to take on Grand View College at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, December 11, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK RECORDS 56-38 WIN AT HARRIS-STOWE
     ST. LOUIS, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team moved to 6-9 on the season with a 56-38 victory over Harris-Stowe State College Saturday afternoon in St. Louis,  Mo.
     Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) added eight points and six boards.
     Park returns to action next Saturday in Leavenworth, Kan., against the University of St. Mary starting at 3 p.m.  (Box Score)

Thursday, December 9, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES FALL AT COLUMBIA, 79-65
     COLUMBIA, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (5-9) dropped a 79-65 decision to Columbia College Thursday night in Columbia, Mo.
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) and freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) each had 15 points for the Pirates.  Freshman Jacqueline Greer (Kansas City, Mo.) posted a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
     Park travels to St. Louis, Mo., Saturday to take on Harris-Stowe State College starting at 3 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
BALANCED SCORING ATTACK PUSHES PARK PAST YORK, 75-69
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (5-8) had five players score in double figures en route to a 75-69 win over York College Tuesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) led the way with 21 points, including knocking down 5-of-10 three-pointers.  Fellow freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) scored 12 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench.
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) turned in a solid all-around performance, scoring 13 points, along with recording six rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots.  Junior Tiffany Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) and freshman Jacqueline Greer (Kansas City, Mo.) each added 11 points for the Pirates.
     Park suffered through a 28.1 percent shooting performance in the first half (9-of-32) and trailed 37-24 at the break, but rebounded to out-score York 51-32 in the second half.
     The Pirates travel to Columbia, Mo., Thursday to take on Columbia College starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, December 4, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK COMES UP SHORT AGAINST WILLIAM JEWELL, 72-63
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- Despite holding a 37-34 lead at halftime, the Park University women's basketball team (4-8) could not hold on as William Jewell College took a 72-63 victory Saturday at the Breckon Sports Center.
     William Jewell was led by Lynsay Gallagher, who had a game-high 32 points on 10-of-12 shooting.   As a team, the Cardinals shot 51.1 percent from the field (24-of-47), while holding the Pirates to 39.0 percent (23-of-59), including hitting just 9-of-30 shots in the second half (30.0 percent).
     Park was led in scoring by Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.), who had 18 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench.  Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) added 15 points and seven rebounds.
     The Pirates will return to action Tuesday when they host York College at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 5 p.m.  (Box Score)

Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
JOHNSON LIFTS PIRATES TO 67-61 VICTORY OVER GRAND VIEW
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- Senior Randi Johnson scored 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead the Park University women's basketball team (4-7) to a 67-61 victory over Grand View College Wednesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Park led 60-48 with five minutes to play in the game, but Grand View used an 13-2 run over the next four minutes to cut the Pirate lead to one at 62-61.  Park would hold on though thanks to a key three-pointer by Johnson with 49 seconds remaining, putting the Pirates up 65-61.
     As a team, Park was able to overcome a 33.8 percent shooting performance from the field (24-of-71) by forcing 24 Grand View turnovers.  Park also out-rebounded the Vikings, 49-36.
     Junior Tiffany Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) had eight rebounds, five steals, four points and two assists for the Pirates.
     Park returns to action Saturday when it hosts William Jewell College at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 2 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, November 27, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK FALLS AT NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE, 84-65
     MARYVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (3-7) fell short on the road Saturday with an 84-65 loss to Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo.
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) led the Pirates with 14 points and nine rebounds.  Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) added 12 points and nine boards, while freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) had 11 points.
     Northwest Missouri State hit 11-of-23 three-point field goals and out-rebounded Park, 52-41.
     The Pirates return home to host Grandview College Wednesday at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Friday, November 26, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES DROP 54-52 DECISION TO CUMBERLAND
     MARYVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (3-6) dropped a heartbreaking 54-52 decision to Cumberland College at the Northwest Missouri State Holiday Classic Friday in Maryville, Mo.
     Cumberland's Tiffany Stewart hit a jumper at the final buzzer to had the Pirates the loss.
     Park was led in scoring by juniors Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) and Tiffany Alexander (Detroit, Mich.), who each had 12 points.  Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) added eight points and 11 rebounds.
     The Pirates close out the holiday classic against Northwest Missouri State Saturday in Maryville, Mo., at 3 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES STOP SKID WITH 69-62 WIN OVER HARRIS-STOWE
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (3-5) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 69-62 win over Harris-Stowe State College Tuesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     The Pirates were led by freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.), who had 22 points and five rebounds.  Junior guard Tiffany Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) added seven points and 11 rebounds.
     Park returns to action Friday in Maryville, Mo., against Cumberland College at the Northwest Missouri State Holiday Tournament starting at 5 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, November 17, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
MIDAMERICA NAZARENE DEFEATS PARK, 77-72
     OLATHE, KAN. -- The Park University women's basketball team (2-5) was handed a 77-72 loss at MidAmerica Nazarene University Tuesday night in Olathe, Kan.
     Park returns to action next Tuesday night against Harris-Stowe College at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 5 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, November 13, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK DROPS 76-68 DECISION TO BENEDICTINE
     ATCHISON, KAN.  – The Park University women's basketball team fell to 2-4 on the season with a 76-68 loss to Benedictine College Saturday night in Atchison, Kan. 
     Freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) led the Pirates in scoring with 19 points, along with nine rebounds.  Junior Tiffany Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.  Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) added 18 points and seven rebounds.
     Park returns to the floor Tuesday in Olathe, Kan., against MidAmerican University starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Friday, November 12, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES FALL 70-56 TO BAKER
     ATCHISON, KAN.  – The Park University women's basketball team (2-3) dropped a 70-56 decision to Baker University Friday night in Atchison, Kan. 
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) posted a double-double for the Pirates with 17 points and 10 rebounds.  Junior Tiffany Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) added 13 points and seven rebounds, while freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) scored 10 points.
     Up next, Park will take on Benedictine College Saturday in Atchison, Kan., at 4 p.m.  (Box Score)

Monday, November 8, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES BOUNCE BACK WITH 70-51 VICTORY OVER LANGSTON
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team (2-2) recorded a 70-51 victory over Langston University Monday night in front of 238 fans at the Breckon Sports Center.
     After hitting 9-of-18 three-point field goals in the first half, the Pirates held on for the victory despite shooting just 25.0 percent from the field in the second half (8-of-32).
     Junior Tiffany Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) turned in an all-around performance for Park, scoring 16 points, handing out seven assists and grabbing five rebounds.  Freshman Callie Smith (Kansas City, Mo.) hit 4-of-6 three-point field goals to score 12 points off the bench.
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) tallied a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, while freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) added 11 points.
     Defensively, Park held Langston to just 33.3 percent shooting for the game (19-of-57) and forced 21 turnovers.
     The Pirates return to action Friday in Atchison, Kan., against Baker University starting at 6 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, November 6, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK DROPS 68-52 DECISION TO ST. GREGORY'S
     SHAWNEE, OKLA. -- The Park University women's basketball team (1-2) fell 68-52 to St. Gregory's University Saturday afternoon at the Chili's Classic hosted by Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Okla.
     Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) scored 12 points and had nine rebounds to lead the Pirates.  Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) added 11 points.
     Park returns to action for its home opener Monday when it hosts Langston University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 5 p.m.  (Box Score)

Friday, November 5, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES FALL 92-57 AT OKLAHOMA BAPTIST FRIDAY
     SHAWNEE, OKLA. -- The Park University women's basketball team (1-1) took a 92-57 loss at Oklahoma Baptist University Friday night in Shawnee, Okla.
     Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) had a double-double for the Pirates with 15 points and 11 rebounds.  Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) also had 15 points, while junior Tiffani Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) added 11.
     Park returns to action Saturday against St. Gregory's in Shawnee, Okla., starting at 4 p.m.  (Box Score)

Thursday, November 3, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK DEFEATS MISSOURI VALLEY 71-47 IN SEASON OPENER
     MARSHALL, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team opened its 2004-05 season with a 71-47 victory over Missouri Valley College Wednesday night in Marshall, Mo.
     Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) led the Pirates in scoring with 17 and 11 rebounds.  Junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) also posted a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. 
     Junior Tiffani Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) and freshman Rachel Bankhead (Kansas City, Mo.) each added 14 points for Park.
     The Pirates return to action this weekend when they travel to Shawnee, Okla., for the Oklahoma Baptist University Classic.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Women's Basketball Season Preview
PARK WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OPENS SEASON THIS WEEK
     PARKVILLE, MO. – Coming off a school record 22 wins and three losses last season, the 2004-05 Park University women’s basketball team has high expectations heading into its new campaign.
     Head Coach Joe C. Meriweather will welcome 11 new faces to his squad heading into the year, but returns a core of five players with starting experience from last season’s record setting squad.
     Leading the pack is senior forward Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.), who averaged 12.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in 2003-04.  Michelle Dean (Kansas City, Kan.) is Park’s only other senior and returns after averaging 2.76 points per game and starting three contests at the guard position.
     “Randi and Michelle have been showing great leadership skills for us this fall by setting a solid example in practice,” said Meriweather, who enters his eighth season at Park.  “Senior leadership will be key for us, especially with as many newcomers as we have.”
     Junior LaTasha Johnson (Miami, Fla.), junior Tangela Rogers (Orlando, Fla.) and sophomore Kieasha Bell (Flint, Mich.) all three also return after seeing time in the starting lineup last season.  Johnson averaged 9.27 points and 5.2 rebounds per game at forward, while Rogers posted numbers of 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per contest at guard.  Bell, who started three games last season, averaged 2.4 points per game.
     In all, six freshman and five transfers will be looked upon to play significant roles in their first season with the Pirates. 
     Highlighting the class is junior Katie Cummings, who comes to Park from NCAA Division I Wichita State University after playing in 18 games as a freshman and seven games as a sophomore with the Shockers.  Cummings, a 6-3, forward from St. Joseph, Mo., is a projected starter at the post position.
     Junior college transfer Tiffany Alexander (Detroit, Mich.) will provide Park with a true point guard.  Alexander, a 5-7, junior, averaged five assists per game last season at Fort Scott Community College.
     “I think this season will be one where we will work very hard and work together as a team,” Meriweather said.  “That is what worked for us last year and if we do that again this year, we will be alright.”
     Park opens with six of its first seven games on the road, including the season opener Wednesday at Missouri Valley College and a match-up at 16^th-ranked Oklahoma Baptist University on Friday.  The Pirates’ home opener is set for Monday, Nov. 8, against Langston University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK DEFEATS PENN VALLEY IN EXHIBITION ACTION, 76-58
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University women's basketball team picked up a 76-58 victory over Penn Valley Community College in an exhibition contest Tuesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Senior Randi Johnson (Kansas City, Kan.) and junior Katie Cummings (St. Joseph, Mo.) each had 16 points to lead the Pirates in scoring.  Freshman Cherrale Ricks (Lawrence, Kan.) turned in a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
     Park opens its 2004-05 regular season next Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo., starting at 7 p.m.

PARK UNIVERSITY MEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Monday, May 9, 2005
Men's Volleyball News
MACIEL, SWAN EARN FIRST-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS
     PARKVILLE, MO. – The Park University men’s volleyball team placed four players on the 2005 MAMVIC All-Conference teams, including a pair of first-team selections.
     Junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) and sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) each earned first-team all-conference laurels.  Swan led the league with a hitting percentage of .501, along with 2.38 kills and 1.23 blocks per game.  Maciel posted numbers of 4.09 kills and 1.84 digs per game.
     Junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) was named to the conference’s second team after averaging 3.33 kills and 2.35 digs per game.  Sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) earned honorable mention honors, averaging 2.06 kills and 1.00 blocks per game.
     Swan and senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) each were academic all-conference selections.
     Park, which captured the regular-season conference championship, finished the season with a 22-4 overall record.

Friday, April 22, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
PARK'S SEASON COMES TO AN END AT NATIONAL TOURNEY, MACIEL NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
     ST. CHARLES, MO. -- The Park University men's volleyball team's season came to an end Friday as it failed to advance out of pool play at the NAIA National Invitational Tournament in St. Charles, Mo.
     The Pirates opened the day with a 3-1 (19-30, 30-28, 30-26, 30-25) victory over Lindenwood University, but then dropped a 3-1 (30-28, 30-21, 18-30, 30-26) decision to Missouri Baptist University.  With Park, Lindenwood and Missouri Baptist all going 1-1 in pool play, tiebreakers came into play. 
     Lindenwood earned the first bid to the semifinals as it lost the least amount of games. Park and MBU tied in that category, so the two teams played a single game to 30 to break the tie with Missouri Baptist prevailing, 30-22.
     Following the tournament, sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) was named to the six-member NAIA/Tachikara National Invitational Tournament All-Tournament Team.
     The Pirates end the 2005 season with a 22-4 overall record.

Saturday, April 9, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
PIRATES FALL IN MAMVIC SEMIFINALS TO LINDENWOOD; MISSOURI BAPTIST WINS CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
     PARKVILLE, MO. – The third-ranked Park University men’s volleyball team was handed just its third loss of the season (21-3) with a 25-30, 47-45, 30-26, 30-24 setback to Lindenwood University in the semifinals of the MAMVIC Conference Tournament Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) paced the Pirates with 25 kills and 14 digs.  Freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.) added 15 kills, while junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) recorded seven total blocks (two solos).
      Freshman Joao Paulo da Silva (Minas Gerais, Brazil) posted 50 assists.
      In Saturday night's championship match, Missouri Baptist University defeated Lindenwood 30-25, 31-29, 17-30, 30-21. 
     MBU's Frank Masek was named the tournament's MVP and was joined on the all-tournament squad by Ryan Young (MBU), John Tanner (MBU), Nate Boyd (LU), Ryan Niklas (LU), Adam Tuifago (Missouri Valley) and Rabello of Park.  (2005 MAMVIC Conference Tournament Bracket) 

Friday, April 8 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
NO. 3 PARK ADVANCES TO SEMIFINALS OF MAMVIC CONFERENCE TOURNEY
     PARKVILLE, MO. – The third-ranked Park University men’s volleyball team (21-2) defeated Johnson & Wales University 30-20, 30-25, 30-26 in the quarterfinals of the MAMVIC Conference Tournament Friday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center. 
     Junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) led Park with 13 kills and 12 digs, while junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) followed close behind with 12 kills and nine total blocks (four solos).
     Senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) had a team-high 38 assists. 
     The Pirates will take on Lindenwood University in Saturday’s first semifinal match-up starting at 11 a.m.  Missouri Baptist University and Missouri Valley College will face off at 2 p.m. in the second semifinal, while Saturday’s final is set for 6 p.m.  (2005 MAMVIC Conference Tournament Bracket) 

Friday, April 8 2005
Men's Volleyball News
PARK STUDENT LIFE OFFICE TO SPONSOR BUS TRIP TO NATIONALS
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University Student Life Office has announced that it will sponsor a bus trip for Park students to the NAIA National Invitational Men's Volleyball Tournament April 22-23 in St. Charles, Mo.
     The bus will depart for St. Charles Friday, April 22, at 9 a.m. and return Saturday, April 23, at 9 p.m.  Cost is $10, which will cover lodging Friday night.  Students will also be responsible for purchasing their own food, but breakfast items and drinks will be served on the bus Friday morning.
     For more information, call the Student Life Office at 816-584-6377.  Registration deadline in the Student Life Office is Friday, April 15.

Friday, April 1, 2005
Men's Volleyball News
DA SILVA NAMED NAIA NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- Following his second conference player of the week honor, freshman Joao Paulo da Silva of the Park University men's volleyball team was named NAIA National Player of the Week for the week ending March 26.
     Da Silva (Minas Gerais, Brazil) averaged 12.9 assists per game  in Park's matches last week with Newman University and Missouri Valley College.  Da Silva also averaged 2.8 digs and 1.0 blocks per game on the week.
     For the season, da Silva has posted numbers of 12.0 assists and 2.0 digs per game.
     The third-ranked Pirates (20-2, 14-2 MAMVIC) return to the court April 8-9 as they host the MAMVIC Conference Tournament at the Breckon Sports Center.

Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Men's Volleyball News
DA SILVA EARNS SECOND MAMVIC SETTER OF THE WEEK HONOR
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- Freshman Joao Paulo da Silva of the Park University men's volleyball team was named MAMVIC Conference Setter of the Week Tuesday.
     Da Silva, a native of Minas Gerais, Brazil, averaged 12.9 assists per game last week in Park's matches with Newman University and Missouri Valley College.  In addition, he averaged 2.8 digs and 1.0 blocks per game.
     The Pirates, who have concluded their regular season with a 20-2 overall mark and a 14-2 record in MAMVIC play, will host the MAMVIC Conference Tournament April 8-9 at the Breckon Sports Center.

Friday, March 25, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
NO. 2 PARK DROPS REGULAR SEASON FINALE AT NO. 3 MISSOURI VALLEY, 3-2
     MARSHALL, MO. --  The second-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (20-2, 14-2 MAMVIC) had its 14-match winning streak snapped Friday with a 31-33, 35-33, 30-21, 27-30, 13-15 loss to third-ranked Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo.
     Sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) posted 30 kills and five solo blocks in the loss, while junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) added 12 kills and 20 digs.
     Freshman setter Joao Paulo da Silva (Minas Gerais, Brazil) recorded 60 assists.
     Up next, the Pirates will host the MAMVIC conference tournament April 8-9 at the Breckon Sports Center.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
PIRATES CLINCH MAMVIC REGULAR SEASON TITLE WITH  3-1 VICTORY AT NO. 7 NEWMAN
     WICHITA, KAN. -- The second-ranked Park University men's volleyball team improved to 20-1 on the season and clinched the regular season MAMVIC conference championship with a 29-31, 30-28, 30-20, 30-28 victory over seventh-ranked Newman University Tuesday in Wichita, Kan.
     Sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) had a team-high 19 kills, along with six digs and four service aces.  Junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) registered 14 kills, 15 digs and four solo blocks.
     Sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) and freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.) each had 11 kills, while freshman Joao Paulo da Silva (Minas Gerais, Brazil) posted 56 assists.
     The Pirates, 14-1 in conference play, will close out their regular season Friday when they travel to Marshall, Mo., to take on third-ranked Missouri Valley College starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, March 19, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
NO. 2 PARK PICKS UP 3-1 WIN AT NO. 4 LINDENWOOD
     ST. CHARLES, MO. -- Behind a balanced offensive attack, the second-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (19-1, 13-1 MAMVIC) notched a 21-30, 30-24, 30-27, 30-22 victory over fourth-ranked Lindenwood University Saturday afternoon in St. Charles, Mo.
     Park had five players reach double figures in kills, led by junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil), who had 23, along with a team-high 10 digs.  Sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) added 18 kills, while freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.) posted 16 kills.  Junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) and sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) each had 10 kills.
     Freshman setter Joao Paulo da Silva (Minas Gerais, Brazil) recorded 67 assists and six digs.
     The Pirates return to action Tuesday when they travel to Wichita, Kan., to take on Newman University starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
PIRATES SWEEP GRACELAND, 3-0
     LAMONI, IOWA -- The second-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (18-1, 12-1 MAMVIC) rolled to a 30-22, 30-28, 30-26 victory over sixth-ranked Graceland University Tuesday night in Lamoni, Iowa.
     Freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.) led Park with 16 kills, while freshman Joao Paulo da Silva (Minas Gerais, Brazil) had 41 assists.
     The Pirates return to action Saturday when they travel to St. Charles, Mo., to take on Lindenwood University starting at 2 p.m. (Box Score)

Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Men's Volleyball News
DA SILVA NAMED MAMVIC SETTER OF THE WEEK
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- Freshman Joao Paulo da Silva of the second-ranked Park University men's volleyball team was named MAMVIC Conference Setter of the Week Tuesday.
     Da Silva, a native of Minas Gerais, Brazil, led Park to the Homewood Suites Invitational title over the weekend and a perfect 5-0 record for the week.  Da Silva averaged 13.0 assists and 1.6 digs per game over the five matches.
     The Pirates (17-1, 11-1 MAMVIC) will be in action tonight (Tuesday) for a conference tilt against Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, starting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 12, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
NO. 2 PARK CAPTURES HOMEWOOD SUITES INVITATIONAL TITLE
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The second-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (17-1, 11-1 MAMVIC) captured the 2005 Homewood Suites Invitational title Saturday at the Breckon Sports Center.
     The Pirates, who were a perfect 4-0 over the two-day invite, defeated eighth-ranked William Woods University 30-17, 30-24, 30-28 to open the day, before recording a 30-23, 40-38, 30-28 win over fifth-ranked Missouri Baptist University.
     Against William Woods, junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) led the way with 14 kills, while sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) added 12 kills.
     In the victory over MBU, freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.) totaled 15 kills and Maciel recorded 13 kills.  In addition, Swan posted a double-double with 10 kills and 10 digs.
     Freshman Joao Paulo da Silva (Minas Gerais, Brazil) had 40 and 43 assists against William Woods and Missouri Baptist, respectively.
     Maciel and junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) were named to the all-tournament team, while Christiano Mattia of Cardinal Stritch University was tabbed the Most Valuable Player.
     Park will return to action Tuesday when it travels to Lamoni, Iowa, to take on Graceland University starting at 7 p.m. (Full Results of Homewood Suites Invitational)

Friday, March 11, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
NO. 2 PARK GOES 2-0 ON FIRST DAY OF HOMEWOOD SUITES INVITE
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The second-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (15-1, 9-1 MAMVIC) went 2-0 on the first day of the Homewood Suites Invitational Friday at the Breckon Sports Center.
     In the opener, Park cruised to a 30-21, 30-24, 30-24 victory over fourth-ranked Lindenwood University.  Freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.) and sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) led the way with 12 and 10 kills, respectively. 
     In the Pirates' second match of the day, Park picked up a 30-25, 30-26, 30-19 win over Cardinal Stritch University.  Golola had 10 kills, while freshman Caio Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) added six kills.
     The Homewood Suites Invitational continues Saturday, with the day's first matches starting at 10 a.m.  (Full Results of Homewood Suites Invite)

Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
SECOND-RANKED PIRATES GRAB 3-2 WIN OVER FINDLAY
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The Park University men's volleyball team (13-1, 8-1 MAMVIC) rallied for a 30-26, 19-30, 30-25, 25-30, 18-16 victory over NCAA Division II University of Findlay Tuesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) led the Pirates with 17 and 15 kills, respectively.
     Defensively, sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) had 10 total blocks (two solos), while freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.) tallied 11 digs.
     Freshman Joao Paulo da Silva (Minas Gerais, Brazil) recorded 38 assists.
     Park, which moved up to second in the latest Tachikara-NAIA Men's Volleyball Rankings released Tuesday, returns to action Friday and Saturday when it hosts the Homewood Suites Invitational at the Breckon Sports Center.  (NAIA Top 10 Rankings)  (Box Score)

Friday, March 4, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
NO. 3 PARK PICKS UP SWEEP OVER JOHNSON AND WALES, 3-0
     ST. CHARLES, MO. -- The third-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (12-1, 8-1 MAMVIC) recorded a 30-20, 30-21, 30-23 victory over Johnson and Wales College Friday in St. Charles, Mo.
     Sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) led the way for Park with 17 kills.  Junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) added eight kills along with eight digs.
     Junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) served up four aces, while freshman Joao Paulo da Silva (Minas Gerais, Brazil) recorded 25 assists.
     The Pirates return to action Tuesday when they host the University of Findlay at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
PARK MEN'S VOLLEYBALL MOVES UP TO THIRD IN NATIONAL POLL
      PARKVILLE, MO. – The Park University men's volleyball team moved up one spot to third in the latest Tachikara-NAIA Men's Volleyball Rankings released Tuesday. 
      Park (11-1, 7-1 MAMVIC) returns to action Friday when it travels to St. Charles, Mo., to take on Johnson and Wales College starting at 4 p.m.  (NAIA Top 10 Rankings)

Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Men's Volleyball Results
NO. 4 PARK RALLIES FOR 3-2 WIN OVER NO. 10 NEWMAN
      PARKVILLE, MO. – After falling behind 2-1, the fourth-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (11-1, 7-1 MAMVIC) rebounded for a 30-25, 18-30, 27-30, 30-26, 15-11 victory over 10th-ranked Newman University Tuesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.) led the Pirates with 18 and 15 kills, respectively. 
     Senior setter Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) had 50 assists, while junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) dug 13 balls.  Junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) added 11 total blocks (two solos) in the victory.
     The Pirates return to action Friday when they travel to St. Charles, Mo., to take on Johnson and Wales College starting at 4 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Men's Volleyball News
SWAN NAMED MAMVIC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
      PARKVILLE, MO. – Junior Walker Swan of the Park University men’s volleyball team was named MAMVIC conference Player of the Week Tuesday.
     Swan, a native of Norfolk, Neb., averaged 3.18 kills, 1.70 digs and 0.82 blocks per game last week as the Pirates picked up three victories.  In Park’s 3-2 win over fifth-ranked Missouri Valley College, Swan had 18 kills, 10 digs and three total blocks.
     On the season, Swan is averaging 2.52 kills, 1.27 blocks and 1.02 digs per game.
     The Pirates (10-1, 6-1 MAMVIC) return to action Tuesday night when they host Newman University at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 26, 2005
Men's Volleyball  Results
FOURTH-RANKED PARK RECORDS 3-0 SWEEP OF ST. AMBROSE
      PARKVILLE, MO. -- The fourth-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (10-1, 6-1 MAMVIC) picked up a 30-19, 31-29, 30-18 win over St. Ambrose College Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) led the Pirates with 18 kills, while junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) added 12 kills and five total blocks (four solos).
     Senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) posted 41 assists and seven digs.
     Park will host Newman University Tuesday night at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, February 26, 2005
Men's Volleyball  Results
NO. 4 PIRATES DOWN NO. 5 MISSOURI VALLEY, 3-2
      PARKVILLE, MO. -- The fourth-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (9-1, 6-1 MAMVIC) rallied for a 26-30, 30-27, 21-30, 30-25, 15-9 victory over fifth-ranked Missouri Valley College Saturday afternoon at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) and sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) each had 18 kills for Park.  The duo also recorded 10 digs a piece.
     Sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) had four solo blocks and nine total blocks in the victory.
     The Pirates will return to action again on Saturday when they host St. Ambrose College at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 4 p.m.  (Box Score)

Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Men's Volleyball  Results
NO. 4 PIRATES SWEEP PERU STATE, 3-0
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The fourth-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (8-1, 5-1 MAMVIC) cruised to a 30-16, 30-24, 30-27 win over Peru State College Wednesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) each had 11 kills to pace the Pirates.  Defensively, Rabello had a team-high 10 digs.
     Junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) and sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) each recorded three service aces, while senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) had 33 assists.
     The Pirates return to action Saturday when they host Missouri Valley College at 11 a.m. and St. Ambrose College at 4 p.m.  Both matches will be played at the Breckon Sports Center.  (Box Score)

Friday, February 11, 2005
Men's Volleyball  Results
FOURTH-RANKED PIRATES TAKE 3-1 WIN AT WILLIAM WOODS
     FULTON, MO. -- The Park University men's volleyball team moved to 7-1 on the season with a 26-30, 30-24, 31-29, 30-27 victory over William Woods University Friday night in Fulton, Mo.
     Junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) led Park with 18 kills, while freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.) added 16 kills.
     Sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) served up four aces and junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) had five total blocks.
     Senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) recorded 54 assists in the victory.
     The Pirates will return to action Wednesday, Feb. 23, when they host Peru State College at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Men's Volleyball  Results
NO. 4 PARK FALLS AT NO. 3 MISSOURI BAPTIST, 3-2
     ST. LOUIS, MO. -- The fourth-ranked Park University men's volleyball team (6-1) fell 3-2 (26-30, 31-29, 18-30, 30-25, 13-15) to third-ranked Missouri Baptist University Tuesday night in St. Louis, Mo.
     Sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) had a double-double for the Pirates in the loss with 29 kills and 10 digs.  Senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) had 47 assists, while junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) added five blocks.
     Park returns to the court Friday when it travels to Fulton, Mo., to take on William Woods University starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Men's Volleyball  Results
FOURTH-RANKED PIRATES PICK UP 3-1 WIN OVER GRACELAND
     PARKVILLE, MO. -- The fourth-ranked Park University men's volleyball team improved to 6-0 on the season with a 30-21, 20-30, 30-25, 30-16 victory over Graceland University Wednesday night at the Breckon Sports Center.
     Junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) led the Pirates with 11 kills and seven total blocks (three solos).  Junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) added nine kills, while sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) had a team-high eight digs.
     Senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) recorded 38 assists.
     Up next, Park travels to St. Louis, Mo., next Tuesday to take on Missouri Baptist University starting at 7 p.m.  (Box Score)

Saturday, January 29, 2005
Men's Volleyball  Results
PARK MOVES TO 5-0 WITH TWO MORE WINS AT LINDENWOOD INVITE
     ST. CHARLES, MO. – The Park University men's volleyball team (5-0, 2-0 MAMVIC) closed out the Lindenwood University Invitational with two more wins Saturday afternoon in St. Charles, Mo.
     Park started the day with a 30-22, 30-19, 30-22 victory over Johnson and Wales College, before closing out the tournament with a 31-29, 30-27, 27-30, 30-24 win over Graceland University.
     Against Johnson and Wales, sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) led the way with 12 kills and eight digs, while sophomore Daniel Joens (Overland Park, Kan.) added seven digs.   Junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) recorded three solo blocks in the victory.
     In Park's win over Graceland, junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) posted a double-double with 13 kills and 10 digs, to go along with three service aces.  Maciel also had a strong match with 13 kills and nine digs.  In addition, sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) had three service aces.
     The Pirates return to action Wednesday with a rematch against Graceland at the Breckon Sports Center starting at 7 p.m.  (Johnson and Wales Box)  (Graceland Box)

Friday, January 28, 2005
Men's Volleyball  Results
PARK GOES 2-0 ON FIRST DAY OF LINDENWOOD INVITE
     ST. CHARLES, MO. – The Park University men's volleyball team (3-0) picked up a pair of wins at the Lindenwood University Invitational Friday night in St. Charles, Mo.
     The Pirates opened the day with a 30-12, 30-17, 30-19 win over Warner Southern College, before closing out the night with a 30-19, 30-27, 30-19 victory over Cardinal Stritch University.
     Sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil) led Park offensively with kill totals of 14 and 15 in the night's two matches, respectively.
     Defensively, Maciel and senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) each had six digs in the first match of the day, while junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) recorded 11 digs against Cardinal Stritch.
     The Pirates will wrap up the invite Saturday with a pair of matches.  (Warner Southern Box)  (Cardinal Stritch Box)

Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Men's Volleyball  Results
PIRATES OPEN SEASON WITH 3-0 SWEEP OF PERU STATE
     PERU, NEB. – The fourth-ranked Park University men's volleyball opened its 2005 season with a 30-27, 30-23, 30-28 win over Peru State College Tuesday night in Peru, Neb.
     Junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) led Park with 10 digs and eight kills.  Freshman Henry Kiggundu (Kampala, Uganda) tied for the team lead in kills with eight. 
     Senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) recorded 31 assists in the victory.
     The Pirates return to action Friday and Saturday at the Lindenwood University Invitational in St. Charles, Mo.  (Box Score)

Friday, January 21, 2005
Men's Volleyball  News
PIRATE MEN'S VOLLEYBALL ENTERS SEASON RANKED FOURTH
     PARKVILLE, MO. – After advancing to the semifinals of the NAIA National Invitational Tournament last season, the Park University men’s volleyball team enters its 2005 campaign ranked fourth in the country in the NAIA Preseason Top 10 Coaches’ Poll.
     The Pirates, who posted a 21-8 record in 2004, will be led this season by first-year Head Coach Cory Frederick.  Frederick came to Park last summer after spending three seasons as an assistant women’s volleyball coach at Missouri Western State College.
     Frederick will have six letterwinners returning to the Pirates in 2005, led by junior Marco Rabello (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and sophomore Cristian Maciel (Sao Paulo, Brazil).  Maciel led Park offensively last season, averaging 3.97 kills per game, to go along with 1.72 digs per game.  Rabello ranked second on the squad in kills with 3.24 per game, as well as averaging 1.78 digs and 0.98 blocks per game.
     Junior Walker Swan (Norfolk, Neb.) and sophomore Simon Golola (Kampala, Uganda) also return to man the middle hitter position.  Swan averaged 1.19 blocks and 1.86 kills per game, while Golola posted numbers of 2.55 kills and 0.79 blocks per game last season.
     Rounding out Park returning letterwinners are senior Wilfredo Ponce (Valencia, Venezuela) and sophomore Daniel Joens (Overland Park, Kan.). 
     Leading the class of six newcomers to the program is freshman Ryan Stafford (San Ramon, Calif.), who had a team-high 20 kills in Park’s exhibition match against its alumni on Jan. 14.  The current Pirates won the match, 3-1.
     “After seeing our match against the alumni, it is apparent that we have a lot of talent on this team,” Frederick said.  “I’m excited to see how they develop over the next few weeks as we enter our regular season matches. 
     “There is a lot of room for improvement and growth as a team, but that is a challenge we are all willing to accept,” Frederick added.  “Once we reach our full potential, we will be a team to look out for.  The talent is in place, now we just have to put it together as one team.”
     Park will open its 2005 season on Tuesday when it travels to Peru, Neb., to take on Peru State College starting at 7 p.m.  The Pirates’ open their home schedule Wednesday, Feb. 2, against Graceland University starting at 7 p.m.