GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Five student-athletes have indicated they will attend Tusculum College and play golf for the Pioneers announced men's coach Bob Dibble. Joining the Tusculum squad next year are Luke Fullen, Derek Cantrell, Nick York, David Talley and Eric Quinn.

Fullen, a Greeneville, Tenn. native, comes to Tusculum after playing at Walters State Community College where he earned Second Team All-American honors. He shot eight-under par this past summer to win the Club Championship at Link Hills Country Club, Tusculum's home course. He followed that effort in September when he fired a four-under par 70-68=138 to finish second at the Tusculum Fall Classic. Fullen is expected to step in and challenge for the No. 1 spot on the team.

Cantrell, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., is wrapping up his prep career at Halls High School, where he earned All-KIL honors. Last year, he earned a spot on the District All-Tournament team while leading Halls to a District championship. Cantrell shot seven-under par to win the Beaver Brook Country Club championship. Cantrell has the ability to go low and should add depth to the Tusculum roster.

York, a Kingsport, Tenn. product, has starred on the golf course at Sullivan South High School. This past summer, he posted a 72 at The Virginian to win the 2008 Tri-Cities Junior Amateur. He also tied for first in the TGKA event with rounds of 70-72=142 and won the conference individual title with a 71. York is an impact player and should be able to step in immediately and contribute to the team.

Talley, a native of Bristol, Va., brings significant playing experience with him from Virginia High School. He has posted a low competitive round of 68 and comes from a great golfing family. Talley has played junior golf all over the region and possesses and excellent golf swing.

Rounding out this year's early commitments is Norcross, Ga. native Eric Quinn. Quinn finished first in the Stone Mountain Junior Amateur with 72-71=143. He also shot 71-76=147 in the Orchard Hills Junior Classic. Quinn possesses a smooth golf swing and hits the ball very long.

"This year's commitments may be one the best overall groups that we have had since I've been here," said Dibble.

Tusculum College, located in Greeneville, Tenn. is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is a NCAA Division II member of the South Atlantic Conference which is comprised of nine colleges and universities in Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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