2011 A-Sun Fall Sports Spotlight: Belmont Bruins

Friday, August 12, 2011

MACON, Ga. - The 2011 Atlantic Sun Conference Fall Seasons are previewed by each of the ten institutions with a sit-down talk with the respective athletic directors. Belmont Athletic Director Mike Strickland discusses the upcoming fall seasons for the Bruins in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Women's Soccer Capsule
2011 Predicted Finish: Seventh
2010 Overall Record (A-Sun): 5-11 (4-6; t-Eighth)
2011 Schedule // 2011 Roster
Note: Belmont's Heather Henson begins her first season as head coach of the Bruins team after spending 12 seasons in the same position at ETSU.

Men's Soccer Capsule
2011 Predicted Finish: Eighth
2010 Overall Record (A-Sun): 6-12-0 (3-6; Eighth)
2011 Schedule // 2011 Roster
Note: Junior forward, Brandon Tarr has ranked in the top-five for points in his first two seasons in the Atlantic Sun with 20 last season and 18 as a freshman.

Volleyball Capsule
2011 Predicted Finish: Third
2010 Overall Record (A-Sun): 14-14 (7-3; t-Third)
2011 Schedule // 2011 Roster
Note: The Bruins are the only team in the A-Sun to post a .500 or better winning percentage in every season since 2004. Belmont has accomplished the feat in A-Sun play and with its overall record.

Cross Country Capsule
2010 Championship Men's Finish: Second; 68 Points
2010 Championship Women's Finish: Fifth; 110 Points
2011 Men's Schedule // 2011 Women's Schedule // 2011 Men's Roster // 2011 Women's Roster
Note: Belmont has won 13 total A-Sun Cross Country titles since 2001 (Seven women's titles; Six men's titles), which is the most by any team in the A-Sun.

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The Atlantic Sun Conference is an NCAA Division I league with 10 member institutions committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun meets the challenge of maintaining the highest standards in academic and athletic achievement with a true balance between student and athlete. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.