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FARMVILLE, Va. -- Longwood University Athletics announced its annual award winners at the 2012-13 Student-Athlete Awards Banquet Monday night in Farmville. Juniors
Tristan Carey/Colonial Beach and
Kelsey Pardue/Henrico were named the school's male and female Athletes of the Year, respectively. Seniors
Lindsey Ottavio/Fairfax and
Stephen Shockley/Leesburg were presented the Henry I. Willett Scholar-Athlete Awards, respectively.
Michael Kessens/Nyon, Switzerland and
Daeisha Brown/Richmond were named male and female Freshman Athletes of the Year, respectively, and junior
Edward Becker/Sydney, Australia received the Jimmy Yarbrough Inspiration Award.
Tristan Carey, a 6-4 guard on the men's basketball team, started 32 games and averaged 15.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists. He posted 26 double-figure scoring games with one 40-point game, three 30-point games, eight 20-point games and two double-doubles. Carey scored a school Division I-record 40 points against Liberty (2.19), fifth-best all-time, and the highest single-game total in the Big South this season. The 40-point game included a team-best, career-high and school Division I-record eight three-point field goals. He was also named to the Continental Tire/Las Vegas Invitational All-Tournament Team. Tristan majors in sociology, with a minor in business management, and is the son of Theresa Carey Fulcher and Joseph Fulcher, Jr.
Kelsey Pardue, a midfielder on the women's soccer team, started all 21 games and led the team with seven goals, six assists and 20 points. She had a team-best five game-winning goals, and posted a season-high two goals and two assists for six points against UNC Asheville (9.20). Pardue was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-Southeast Region Third Team and the All-Big South First Team, while also earning Big South Conference Attacking Player Of The Week honors (9.25). Kelsey majors in business administration, including a concentration in marketing, and is the daughter of Connie and Ramon Pardue.
Lindsey Ottavio, a forward on the women's soccer team, started 20 games and was second on the team with three goals, five assists and 11 points. She had one game-winning goal, and posted a season-high two goals for four points against Richmond (8.24). Ottavio was named to the All-Big South Second Team, the Big South Championship All-Tournament Team and the Big South All-Academic Team, while also garnering Big South Conference Attacking Player Of The Week accolades (8.28). She started 70 of 75 career matches, ranking third in career goals (25) and points (62), and fifth in shots (144), adding 12 career assists. Ottavio, a three-time Longwood Scholar-Athlete (2010-12), earned the 2012 Longwood Female Academic PRIDE Award, is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and is a recipient of the Longwood Eleanor W. Bobbitt Scholarship. Lindsey majors in kinesiology, including a concentration in exercise science, attaining a 3.95 GPA, and is the daughter of Patty and Chuck Ottavio.
Stephen Shockley, a 6-0 guard on the men's basketball team, started one game and finished the season with 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists. He was named to the Big South All-Academic Team. Shockley finished his career with 68 points, 27 rebounds and 24 assists in 59 games. He is a three-time Longwood Scholar-Athlete Award recipient (2010-12) and a 2011 Longwood All-Academic Team Award recipient. Stephen majors in physical and health education teacher education (PHETE), attaining a 3.68 GPA, and is the son of Beth and David Shockley.
Michael Kessens, a 6-9 forward on the men's basketball team, started all 33 games and averaged 13.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists. He posted 25 double-figure scoring games with one 30-point game, five 20-point games and 11 double-doubles. Kessens scored a Big South Conference Championship tournament-record 36 points against VMI (3.7) in a quarterfinal, adding 16 rebounds. He was named to the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Freshmen All-America Team, the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) University Division Rookie of the Year and was a four-time recipient of The Crons Brand/Big South Freshman of the Week award. Michael majors in business administration and is the son of Walburga Kessens.
Daeisha Brown, a 5-3 guard on the women's basketball team, started 29 games and averaged 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. She posted 18 double-figure scoring games with seven 20-point games and three double-doubles. Brown scored a season-high 29 points at High Point (1.24), also tying her season high with 10 rebounds against the Panthers. She was also named to the Big South All-Freshman Team and was a two-time recipient of The Crons Brand/Big South Freshman of the Week award. Daeisha majors in business administration and is the daughter of Sabrina and David Brown.
Edward Becker, a member of the men's tennis team, received the Yarborough Award based on his leadership skills and spirit for Longwood. Being thousands of miles from home in Australia, Becker has only had himself to rely on and shows maturity far beyond his years in doing so. He strives to make the most of his opportunity at Longwood and sets a great example for those around him. According to his coaching staff, Becker is the ultimate team player who embraces all aspects of what is needed to win and constantly strives to make those around him better, as coaches from opposing teams have even commented on his outlook and positive spirit. His reliability and integrity continue off the court, leading to his receipt of the Male Academic PRIDE Award. With a 3.68 cumulative GPA, Becker has not been required to attend study hall since the first semester of his freshman year, but has continually requested to take part in the structured activity in order to take advantage of the aid the department's academic staff can provide. He is touted as one of the most responsible and dedicated student athletes by his supervisors, who say he takes pride in doing well in the classroom and is a role model to his peers. Edward is the son of Caroline and David Becker.
Junior
Bethany Law/Ona, West Virginia, a member of the women's tennis team, has been named the recipient of the Female Academic PRIDE Award. Law constantly demonstrates her dedication to academics and perseverance everyday. Always sure to bring her schoolwork on road trips, she keeps everything under control and positively influences her teammates. Despite being injured for the latter part of the 2013 season, Law continued to show up to practice and matches to support her teammates, all the while bringing her schoolwork along to stay on top of her academics. Involved in many groups and activities on campus, as well, she is president of the National Society of Success and Leadership and vice president of the Coke-Cole College Student Advisory Board. Law is a SAAC member, Joan of Arc Shield recipient and a member of the Pre-Health Professional Club at Longwood. Bethany is the daughter of Cheryl and Dean Law.
Freshmen
Amelia McConnell/Carlisle, Pennsylvania of the women's soccer team and
Bharani Sankar/Glen Allen of the men's tennis team are recipients of the Lancer Outstanding Service Awards. The duo is currently working on an independent project to help save the local chapter of the Boys' and Girls' Club. McConnell and Sankar found out the club that helps local children was scheduled to close due to bankruptcy and took the initiative to do something about it. The student-athletes, who took it upon themselves to compile statistics on the low graduation rates in Prince Edward County, approached Longwood Athletics staff members about what they could do to resolve the situation. Sankar and McConnell are currently in the stages of speaking with Longwood officials and the Boys' and Girls' Club to come up with a solution. These two individuals are truly leading by example by taking the initiative to undertake such an ambitious project. McConnell is also involved in other service projects, such as Wounded Warrior and Heaven Bound. Amelia is the daughter of Kathryn and G. Scott McConnell. Bharani is the son of Brinda Shankar and Sankar Ramachandran.
Bill Reinson, who received the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Coach of the Year Award, was unable to attend due to his attendance at the Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro Banquet, where he received the newspaper's Virginia Women's Basketball Coach of the Year award. He led the Lancers to a 14-19 overall record while advancing to the final of the Big South Conference Championship during the program's first year in the Big South.
Dr. Jake Milne, an assistant professor of sociology at Longwood, received the SAAC 2013 A.C.E.S. Award. A.C.E.S., which stands for Acclaimed Commitment to the Excellence of Student-Athletes. It was presented for his active efforts to enhance student-athlete welfare and excellence. According to SAAC representatives, he was chosen for the award due to his consistent demonstration of pride and love for Longwood Athletics, not only out on the field, but in the classroom, as well.
Jennie Hardy, former transportation services coordinator, was the recipient of the Special Recognition Award for going above and beyond the call of duty to help the department. Hardy, who recently retired after serving 30+ years at Longwood, was commended for taking care of all of the department's travel needs, whether for recruiting or team travel. She helped countless teams, coaches and staff with the procuring of mini buses and/or state vehicles. Whether it was months in advance or at the last minute, Hardy was known as a real problem solver and a friend to the department.
Cormier Awards for Academic Excellence went to the Men's Golf and Women's Tennis teams for the highest cumulative team GPA, respectively, during the Spring 2012 and Fall 2012 semesters.
The featured speaker was Mary Milne '83, Vice President of Operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. She welcomed the student-athletes and spoke on perseverance and making the most of all opportunities in life. Milne played both field hockey and women's lacrosse while a student-athlete at Longwood.
2013 Longwood University Student-Athlete Award Winners
Male Athlete Of The Year
Tristan Carey / Colonial Beach, Virginia / Junior / Men's Basketball
Female Athlete Of The Year
Kelsey Pardue / Henrico, Virginia / Junior / Women's Soccer
Male Henry I. Willett Scholar-Athlete Award
Stephen Shockley / Leesburg, Virginia / Senior / Men's Basketball
Physical and Health Education Teacher Education / 3.68 GPA
Female Henry I. Willett Scholar-Athlete Award
Lindsey Ottavio / Fairfax, Virginia / Senior / Women's Soccer
Kinesiology, Concentration in Exercise Science / 3.95 GPA
Freshman Male Athlete Of The Year
Michael Kessens / Nyon, Switzerland / Men's Basketball
Freshman Female Athlete Of The Year
Daeisha Brown / Richmond, Virginia / Women's Basketball
Jimmy Yarbrough Inspiration Award
Edward Becker / Sydney, Australia / Junior / Men's Tennis
Male Academic PRIDE Award
Edward Becker / Sydney, Australia / Junior / Men's Tennis
Female Academic PRIDE Award
Bethany Law / Ona, West Virginia / Junior / Women's Tennis
Male Lancer Outstanding Service Award
Bharani Sankar / Glen Allen, Virginia / Freshman / Men's Tennis
Female Lancer Outstanding Service Award
Amelia McConnell / Carlisle, Pennsylvania / Freshman / Women's Soccer
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Coach of the Year Award
Bill Reinson / Women's Basketball Head Coach
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee A.C.E.S. Award
Dr. Jake Milne / Assistant Professor of Sociology
Special Recognition Award
Jennie Hardy / (former) Transportation Services Coordinator
Cormier Award for Academic Excellence
Spring 2012: Men's Golf, Women's Tennis
Fall 2012: Men's Golf, Women's Tennis
Scholar-Athlete Awards (114)
Kenneth S. Cassidy, Baseball; Connor F. Hall, Baseball; Joseph M. Manion, Baseball; Christopher J. Roth, Baseball; Brandon S. Vick, Baseball; Kyri D. Washington, Baseball; Jeylani G. Dublin, Men's Basketball; Jeff S. Havenstein, Men's Basketball; David J. Robinson, Men's Basketball; Stephen R. Shockley, Men's Basketball; Russell A. Reed, Men's Cross Country; Seth B. Taylor, Men's Cross Country; Kyle K. Bodin, Men's Golf; Mason R. Carmel, Men's Golf; Dylan J. Jensen, Men's Golf; Alexander M. O'Dell, Men's Golf; Jason G. Schumacher, Men's Golf; Henri J. Tuovinen, Men's Golf; Carlon T. Carpenter, Men's Soccer; Zachary S. Corcoran, Men's Soccer; Paul F. Hegedus, Men's Soccer; Evan W. Jones, Men's Soccer; Patrick J. McDaniel, Men's Soccer; Devin J. Pierce, Men's Soccer; Michael C. Tegler, Men's Soccer; Philip A. van Berkom, Men's Soccer;
Kevin Zhu, Men's Soccer; Edward F. Becker, Men's Tennis; Steed H. Johnson, Men's Tennis; Harry J. Kelleher, Men's Tennis; BharaniVyas Sankar, Men's Tennis; Chelsea M. Coward, Women's Basketball; Mieke B. Elkington, Women's Basketball; Erin E. Neal, Women's Basketball; Jessica A. Parker, Women's Basketball; Crystal C. Smith, Women's Basketball; Rebecca A. Denny, Women's Cross Country; Alisha M. Royal, Women's Cross Country; Megan J. Short, Women's Cross Country; Jenna M. Sprinkle, Women's Cross Country; Jennifer M. Burris, Field Hockey; Kaitlyn T. Byrum, Field Hockey; Nicole M. Deckard, Field Hockey; Kelley A. Fay, Field Hockey; Amy C. Lewis, Field Hockey; Margaret C. Mitchell, Field Hockey; Nicole M. Segala, Field Hockey; Caitlin S. Smith, Field Hockey; Christina C. Verhulst, Field Hockey; Hannah K. Pierce, Women's Golf; Amanda E. Steinhagen, Women's Golf; Alexa P. Anderson, Women's Lacrosse; Sarah N. Arndt, Women's Lacrosse; Jamie E. Brentlinger, Women's Lacrosse; Sarah E. Butler, Women's Lacrosse; Nicole M. Cochran, Women's Lacrosse; Kathleen M. Culhane, Women's Lacrosse; Brittany M. Haun, Women's Lacrosse; Caroline E. Mann, Women's Lacrosse; Shiloh R. McKenzie, Women's Lacrosse;
Taylor O'Hara, Women's Lacrosse; Lauren C. Prasnicki, Women's Lacrosse; Lisa M. Schell, Women's Lacrosse; Elizabeth C. Trainer, Women's Lacrosse; Emily A. Whitman, Women's Lacrosse; Bridget L. Bergquist, Women's Soccer; Taylor N. Cave, Women's Soccer; Olivia K. Colella, Women's Soccer; Kylie A. Dyer, Women's Soccer; Madison P. Flanagan, Women's Soccer; U.
Nikki Glisson, Women's Soccer; Shelby L. Hall, Women's Soccer; Alexandria L. Jones, Women's Soccer; Hailey E. Machen, Women's Soccer; Alana M. Mackey, Women's Soccer; Natalie K. Massey, Women's Soccer; Amelia C. McConnell, Women's Soccer; Kelsey O. McDonald, Women's Soccer; Lindsey E. Ottavio, Women's Soccer; Samantha P. Phillips, Women's Soccer; Rebecca M. Soares, Women's Soccer; Dana R. Wallace, Women's Soccer; Chelsea A. Walter, Women's Soccer; Carly M. Adams, Softball; Jamie C. Barbour, Softball; Hannah M. Burmeister, Softball; Jordan M. Cox, Softball; Rebecca H. Huitt, Softball; Holly B. Janney, Softball; Emily L. Murphy, Softball; Amy D. Putnam, Softball; Malin M. Allgurin, Women's Tennis; Hannah L. Hill, Women's Tennis; Sarah E. Moomau, Women's Tennis; Nicole K. Parker, Women's Tennis; Marta P. Davi, Women's Tennis; Paige E. Goodman, Athletic Training; Megan R. Hall, Athletic Training; G. Katie Giles, Athletic Training; Allison C. Rose, Athletic Training; Amber M. Cook, Athletic Training; Carly C. Westbrook, Athletic Training; Mairin E. Wood, Athletic Training; Devon B. Batterson, Athletic Training; Sydney N. Campbell, Athletic Training; K. Brant Hawkins, Athletic Training; Claire N. Siceloff, Athletic Training; Cody M. Jones, Athletic Training; Charlie S. Wise, Athletic Training; Courtney M. McCarthy, Athletic Training; Leslie D. Comer, Cheerleading; Morgan J. Lanham, Cheerleading; Sarah J. Sprague, Cheerleading; Madison E. Stanley, Cheerleading.
All-Academic Team Awards (17)
Brandon S. Vick, Baseball; Jeylani G. Dublin, Men's Basketball; Russell A. Reed, Men's Cross Country; Dylan J. Jensen, Men's Golf; Paul F. Hegedus, Men's Soccer; Steed H. Johnson, Men's Tennis; Erin E. Neal, Women's Basketball; Rebecca A. Denny, Women's Cross Country; Amy C. Lewis, Field Hockey; Hannah K. Pierce, Women's Golf; Emily A. Whitman, Women's Lacrosse; Kelsey O. McDonald, Women's Soccer; Holly B. Janney, Softball; Malin M. Allgurin, Women's Tennis; Paige E. Goodman, Athletic Training; Sarah J. Sprague, Cheerleading; Coaching Staff: Men's and Women's Tennis Head Coach
Jakob Gustafsson, Assistant Coach
Casey Wharton.
2011-12 Student-Athlete Awards
2010-11 Student-Athlete Awards
2009-10 Student-Athlete Awards
2008-09 Student-Athlete Awards
2007-08 Student-Athlete Awards
2006-07 Student-Athlete Awards
2005-06 Student-Athlete Awards
