by Bryce Koon for BerryVikings.com

ROME, Ga. -- In the second year under Berry Head Coach Jeff Rogers, the Vikings went 7-19. That was a two game improvement from last year.

This season, the Vikings look to gain some more confidence this year. Athough they will do so battling with a tough schedule.

Seniors Owen Jacobs and Lee Mcloud are the leading returning starters from last year's team. Jacobs--named Second team All-SAA--averaged 13.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.

The freshman class has Coach Rogers excited about the season. Newcomers have created competition for playing time.

Berry has a tough schedule this year, according to Coach Rogers, and will be challenged with their conference and non-conference slate. 

Berry opens up the year with a tough opener at Washington and Lee in Lexington, VA on Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m.

Q&A With Berry Head Coach Jeff Rogers

What are your goals and expectations for this season?

Our goal is to get better every day, and hopefully be the best team we can be by the end of the season when its conference tournament time.

Who are your returning key players?  

Seniors Owen Jacobs and Lee McCloud provide valuable leadership. Sophomores Nick Marder, Coleman Ellingsworth, McCarty Forte, Aton McCloud, Caleb Johnson and Samuel Powell, all gained valuable experience as freshmen last year.

Are you excited about the incoming freshman?

Yes, we have a great group of new players that we are excited to see join our program.

What should fans know about the competition we will face this year?

We have a tougher schedule this year than in year's past.  In addition to a rugged conference schedule, we'll open the season on the road against a very good Washington & Lee team. We also face great competition over the holidays against Eastern Connecticut State and Lynchburg.

Anything else you would like to add?

We have a great group of young men who are excited about representing Berry College on the court.