University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

2006 (Junior): Worked his way into the starting line-up down the stretch, making six of his eight starts on the season over the team’s final 13 games...Batted .333 in 25 games with six runs and six RBI... On “Championship Sunday” of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament, Tankersley went 2-for-3 against #15 Columbus State with two runs scored...He also recorded multiple hit games against Brevard, #6 Francis Marion, and #22 Armstrong Atlantic State.

2005 (Sophomore): Batted .400 for the Pacers, best among players with fewer than 30 at bats...Appeared in 11 games... Recorded first hit in just his second plate appearance of the year in a March 11 win over Martin Methodist...Went 1-for-2 with one run scored and a walk in a March 23 victory against North Greenville...Swiped a base in his only attempt of the year in a key conference road win at #25 GCSU on March 19...Saw action in big conference match-ups against Augusta State and #12 Kennesaw State.

Presbyterian College: Recorded a .184 batting average with one double and three RBI in 24 games played in 2004 for the Blue Hose...Started 11 games...Drew 10 walks for a .322 on-base percentage...Swiped four bases in five attempts...Posted a .927 fielding percentage. Greenbrier High School: Hit .431 with three homers and 27 RBI as a senior for the Wolfpack...Named All-County, All-Region, and defensive player of the year.

Personal: Ben Foster Tankersley is the son of Carey and Susan Tankersley...He is majoring in Business Administration.