MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Cumberland University captured their third straight TranSouth Tournament title and fifth tournament championship in six years. Cumberland joins the regular season champion Trevecca Nazarene and the regular season runner-up Lambuth as the three automatic bids to the NAIA Region XI Tournament.
The 2008 TranSouth Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament, April 28 - May 1 in Millington, Tennessee at the USA Baseball Complex.
This website is your home for all the latest information from the tournament as it becomes available , including seedings, honors, results, stats, live media information. Please check back often for updated information.
The TranSouth Post Season Awards have been released and are available on the tournament page.
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FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS
(only top-8 advance to tournament)
| No. |
Team |
Conference |
Conf. Win % |
Overall |
| 1 |
Trevecca Nazarene |
17-3 |
.850 |
33-12 |
| 2 |
Lambuth University |
15-8 |
.652 |
29-20 |
| 3 |
Union University |
13-7-1 |
.643 |
24-14-1 |
| 4 |
Cumberland |
15-10 |
.600 |
36-19 |
| 5 |
Martin Methodist |
13-11-1 |
.540 |
29-20-1 |
| 6 |
Freed-Hardeman |
12-11 |
.522 |
30-16 |
| 7 |
Lyon College |
11-11 |
.500 |
27-18 |
| 8 |
Bethel College |
11-12 |
.478 |
31-15 |
| 9 |
Crichton College |
7-18 |
.280 |
19-30 |
| 10 |
Mid-Continent |
0-23 |
.000 |
10-40 |
SCHEDULE/RESULTS:
Awards Ceremony just prior to final game of the day (Awards listed below)GAME 1:
#1 Trevecca Nazarene def. #8 Bethel
13-3 (
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Lambuth Eliminated
Bethel Eliminated
Union Eliminated
Lyon Eliminated
Note: Game 9, 10, and 11 winners and game 11 loser will be adjusted for the championship round. (1) Pairings will be adjusted after Game 11 to match teams which have not previously met, or have not played since the first round, for Games 12 and 13.
Freed-Hardeman Eliminated
Martin Methodist Eliminated
Note: (2) If the team from the winners' bracket loses, this will leave three teams with a loss. The team undefeated the longest (last team to lose) will receive the bye. The other two teams will then play Game 14. Then Game 15 will be the championship game with the bye team and the winner of Game 14.
Championship Game
Cumberland Wins TranSouth Tournament Title
Automatic Bids from TranSouth Conference to NAIA Region XI Tournament
Regular Season Champion: Trevecca Nazarene University (Automatic #1) (photo)
Regular Season Runner-Up: Lambuth University (Automatic #2)
Tournament Champion: Cumberland University (Automatic #3)
TRANSOUTH ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR (photo)
Bobby Bratton, Martin Methodist College
COACH OF THE YEAR (photo)
John Barlow, Lambuth University
FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE (photo)
| POSITION |
NAME |
SCHOOL |
| Catcher |
Michael Wheeler |
Cumberland University |
| Catcher |
Cliff Panezich |
Martin Methodist College |
| First Base |
Cody Heggie |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Second Base |
Andrew Hansen |
Union University |
| Third Base |
Bobby Bratton |
Martin Methodist College |
| Shortstop |
Craig Massey |
Bethel College |
| Outfield |
Josh Dorris |
Martin Methodist College |
| Outfield |
Chris Lowe |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Outfield |
Marty Parks |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Outfield |
Nick Jiles |
Cumberland University |
| Pitcher |
Josh Hester |
Freed-Hardeman University |
| Pitcher |
Lance McClain |
Cumberland University |
| Pitcher |
Brent Ebinger |
Lambuth University |
| Pitcher |
Nick Shoup |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Relief Pitcher |
Steven Brown |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Utility |
Shaun Cozart |
Union University |
| Designated Hitter |
Brian Dirheimer |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE (photo)
| POSITION |
NAME |
SCHOOL |
| Catcher |
Turner Barnes |
Crichton College |
| Catcher |
Brett Thaler |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| First Base |
Drew Kellums |
Lyon College |
| First Base |
Mike Davis |
Lambuth University |
| Second Base |
Justin Brown |
Lyon College |
| Third Base |
Dylan Lynch |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Shortstop |
Brandon Craig |
Lambuth University |
| Outfield |
Derek Bush |
Freed-Hardeman University |
| Outfield |
Zac Wallace |
Lyon College |
| Outfield |
Wade Angel |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Outfield |
Bryan Willsey |
Lambuth University |
| Pitcher |
Wesley Griggs |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Pitcher |
Javey Gomez |
Freed-Hardeman University |
| Pitcher |
Carl Harken |
Union University |
| Pitcher |
Justin McGarity |
Lyon College |
| Pitcher |
Tony Perez |
Lambuth University |
| Relief Pitcher |
Sean Aldrich |
Mid-Continent University |
| Relief Pitcher |
Corey Chance |
Crichton College |
| Relief Pitcher |
Nick Salahub |
Lyon College |
| Utility |
Jonathan Keck |
Bethel College |
| Designated Hitter |
Heath Sharp |
Bethel College |
TRANSOUTH GOLD GLOVE TEAM (photo)
| POSITION |
NAME |
SCHOOL |
| Pitcher |
Joey Gildea |
Freed-Hardeman University |
| Catcher |
Brett Thaler |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| First Base |
Brian Bullard |
Freed-Hardeman University |
| Second Base |
Taylor Bates |
Martin Methodist College |
| Third Base |
Dylan Lynch |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Shortstop |
Aaron Bree |
Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Outfield |
Nick D'Amico |
Lyon College |
| Outfield |
Judson Powers |
Union University |
| Outfield |
Chris Siljendahl |
Lambuth University |
TRANSOUTH SCHOLAR ATHLETES
Scholar-Athlete Qualifications:
TranSouth - Recipients must be a sophomore or above in academic standing; been in
attendance at the nominating institution a minimum of one full year of attendance; have a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale).
NAIA - Recipients must be a junior or above in academic standing; been in attendance at the
nominating institution a minimum of one full year of attendance; have a minimum grade
point average (GPA) of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale).
Bethel College
Patrick Aldrich
Chad Blanton
Will Cripps
Scott Dean
Rhett Hughes
Zach Tippitt
Josh Wharton
Crichton College
Kody Bumpous
Jesse Butler
Corey Chance
Billy Davis
Chris Garrett
Matt Gore
Daniel Greer
Joel Pierce
John Sumerel
Anthony Tomasetti
Cumberland University
Matt Burton
Robert Clayton
Will Curry
Briggs Dixson
Chris Fanning
Nick Jiles
James Lilley
Brian Lucas
Cory Merrill
James Parker
Robert Post
Blake Simmons
Aaron Tant
Freed-Hardeman University
Greg Allen
Garrett Ammons
Paden Buckley
Lambuth University
Ryan Concannon
Travis Humes
Erin Keel
Matt Riley
Lyon College
Derek Bond
Justin Brown
Kody Cox
Justin Cunningham
Josiah Hass
Matt Hill
Justin McGarity
Sam Neal
Craig Page
Andy Schatzley
Zac Wallace
Martin Methodist College
Josh Dorris
Jairo Espinoza
Jordan Hedges
John Mathison
Jerry McMurty
Hunter Norton
Jarrett Sellers
Matt Sakowicz
Mid-Continent University
Lyle Evans
Alex House
Dustin Kennon
Jacob Larrison
Trevecca Nazarene University
Trevor Green
Christopher Lowe
Ross Muirhead
Christopher Sutherland
Nathan Wright
Union University
Danny Alberty
Carl Harken
Grant Luke
HISTORY OF TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
|
Year |
Regular Season Champion |
Tournament Champion |
|
1997 |
Freed-Hardeman |
Berry College |
|
1998 |
Birmingham-Southern |
Birmingham-Southern |
|
1999 |
Birmingham-Southern |
Birmingham-Southern |
|
2000 |
Union University |
Birmingham-Southern |
|
2001 |
Birmingham-Southern |
Birmingham-Southern |
|
2002 |
Union University |
Union University |
|
2003 |
Lee University |
Cumberland University |
|
2004 |
Lee University |
Cumberland University |
|
2005 |
Trevecca Nazarene |
Trevecca Nazarene |
|
2006 |
Cumberland University |
Cumberland University |
|
2007 |
Trevecca Nazarene |
Cumberland University |
|
2008 |
Trevecca Nazarene |
??? |
HISTORY OF REGION XI & MIDSOUTH REGION CHAMPIONS
|
Year |
Region Champion |
|
1997 |
Cumberland University |
|
1998 |
Cumberland University |
|
1999 |
Birmingham-Southern |
|
2000 |
Birmingham-Southern |
|
2001 |
Birmingham-Southern* |
|
2002 |
Lambuth University |
|
2003 |
Lee University |
|
2004 |
Cumberland University* |
|
2005 |
Cumberland University |
|
2006 |
Cumberland University** |
|
2007 |
Cumberland University |
|
2008 |
??? |
*NAIA National Champion
**NAIA National Runner-Up
MEDIA/CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Daigle (USA Stadium Representitive): 901-872-8326 (office)
Steven Aldridge (TranSouth Baseball SID): 731-217-6515 (cell)
FAN INFORMATION:
• Admission: The cost for admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students.
• Concessions: The host (USA Stadium) will provide concessions.
• Programs:
• T-Shirts: The host (USA Stadium) will provide t-shirts for sell for $15.
• Opening Ceremony: There will be an opening ceremony prior to Monday's 7:00 p.m. game where the All-Conference honors will be announced.
2008 NAIA REGION XI TOURNAMENT:
• The 2008 NAIA Region XI Baseball Tournament will be hosted by Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn. from May 7-10. Six teams from the TranSouth Athletic Conference and Mid-South Conference will be selected to participate by the follo
wing criteria.
• TranSouth regular season champion
- • TranSouth regular season runner-up
- • TranSouth conference tournament champion or highest finishing team other than the regular season champion or runner-up.
- • The Mid-South regular season champion
- • The Mid-South tournament champion. If the regular season and tournament champions are the same team the tournament runner-up will receive the automatic berth.
- • If a tie exists between two or more conference teams for the regular season championship it shall be the responsibility of that conference to determine the champion.
- • The remaining at-large berth will be awarded to the highest ranked team in the region based on the last regional rankings prior to the region tournament.
• The six teams will be seeded based on the last regional ranking prior to the tournament. The highest ranked team will receive the #1 seed and so on through the #6 seed. If a non-ranked team qualifies for the region tournament they would take the lowest remaining seed.
