years he’s out on the golf course, if he has a bad hole, in his mind he always knows he can make up for it on the next hole. He is so well-rounded outside of golf that, in golf, his attitude is a major reason why he is so successful.” Success has defined Shauna’s collegiate career as well. She followed her brother by nabbing PBC Freshman of the Year honors at the conclusion of a rookie season that saw her rank seventh in the league with an 82.1 stroke average. As a sophomore, she ranked fourth in the PBC with a 77.4 stroke average, captured a pair of PBC Golfer of the Week honors and won her first tournament in the AASU Lady Pirate Invitational. Over the course of her three-year career, she has 26 career top-20 finishes (32 total events), including eight tournaments in which she finished among the top five golfers on the individual leaderboard. This season, Shauna was listed 10th among PBC golfers with a 79.3 stroke average while finishing in a tie for sixth at the league championships. “She’s got the Walor name. That’s what makes her so good,” Jordan said. “We are competitive in everything that we do, and she wants to be the best at everything she does. She was that way in field hockey, softball and basketball too. She plays at a very high level in everything.” Together, they have combined for one PBC Golfer of the Year, two PBC Freshman of the Year, seven all-conference honors and nine tournament championships at UNCP. The individual dominance has transferred to team dominance as well. Both teams were ranked among the nation’s top-10 teams this season, and both squads made appearances in the NCAA postseason. The natural question now would be: Which Walor is better? “We like playing together, and I always like to play against him, but I really do not have a chance against him,” Shauna said. “He only likes to play me straight up – he doesn’t spot me any extra strokes or anything. I guarantee you that if he gave me a couple of strokes, I could beat him.” It is sibling rivalry at its best. As for the field hockey competitions back in New Hampshire? Jordan does not deny anything. “I did make up my own rules,” laughed the elder sibling. “I was allowed to use both sides of the stick and she was only allowed to use one.” Spring 2012 UNCP Today , From left: K.J. Cooper, George Blakeney and Shamel Brackett It’s ‘California or Bust’ for Basketball Team T he resurgent men’s basketball team is hitting the road next fall to gain early season experience and exposure, according to coach Ben Miller, and they may need a little help to get there. “We are expecting our most experienced and talented team next season,” Miller said. “The West Coast trip is a tremendous competitive and educational opportunity for our team. Some of our student-athletes have never been on an airplane. Not only will they get to see another part of the country, but also compete against some high level Division I and Division II teams.” • The first part of the trip includes two exhibition games versus Stanford on Nov. 4 and the University of San Francisco on Nov. 5. • The second opportunity is the Disney Tip-off Classic, Nov. 9-11 in Anaheim, Calif., competing against the most competitive Division II teams in the nation. “It is an exciting opportunity that will require a significant investment ($50,000),” coach Miller said. “The good news is we’ve already raised nearly $35,000 through ‘guarantee’ games and contributions. “We appreciate the former Braves and supporters who have already stepped up to help financially. We are trying to get the word out to any other former players, alums and friends who may want to help with the additional costs, ” he said. “We would also love to see you at the Basketball Reunion on October 20 for a football game, tailgating and intra-squad basketball scrimmage. We want to continue to build a program you can be proud of every year!” 27