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Charles Balunek
First Season: 2011-12
Last Season: 2024-25
Total Games: 33
Crew Chief: 6 (18%)
U1: 10 (30%)
U2: 17 (52%)
Home Wins: 91%
Home Fouls: 14.4
Away Fouls: 18.0
Foul Diff: 3.6
Attendance: 1,688
| Games | Total | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2011-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 33 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Chief | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| U2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| NCAA Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIT Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southern | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ASUN | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun Belt | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SWAC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OVC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriot | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2-1 | Michael Husted | Charles Balunek | John Johnson | Southern Miss | Georgia Southern | 72 - 68 | 16 - 17 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
| 2023-11-7 | Charles Balunek | Jake Kuhlman | Derek Henry | Kennesaw State | Oakwood | 93 - 46 | 12 - 16 | $1,479 | $1,479 |
| 2023-2-18 | Coy Gammon | Michael Kolen | Charles Balunek | Lipscomb | Jacksonville | 62 - 59 | 7 - 11 | $1,434 | $4,302 |
| 2023-1-28 | Clyde Owens | Kyle Bottoms | Charles Balunek | Kennesaw State | Lipscomb | 85 - 72 | 22 - 24 | $1,434 | $2,868 |
| 2023-1-14 | Evan Berg | Donald Daniels | Charles Balunek | Kennesaw State | North Florida | 86 - 72 | 9 - 11 | $1,434 | $1,434 |
| 2022-2-17 | Charles Balunek | Art Vaulk | Ryan Christian | Samford | VMI | 100 - 99 | 23 - 20 | $1,410 | $4,208 |
| 2021-11-27 | Billy Dunlap | Charles Balunek | Hunter Allen | Mercer | Milligan | 88 - 49 | 11 - 11 | $1,410 | $2,798 |
| 2021-11-22 | John Dillon | Art Vaulk | Charles Balunek | Eastern Kentucky | Eastern Illinois | 82 - 43 | 12 - 10 | $1,388 | $1,388 |
| 2021-1-16 | Charles Balunek | Shane Land | Devyn Page | Lipscomb | North Florida | 67 - 72 | 13 - 17 | $1,342 | $2,684 |
| 2021-1-9 | John Dillon | Charles Balunek | Devyn Page | Bellarmine | Lipscomb | 58 - 65 | 20 - 14 | $1,342 | $1,342 |
| 2020-2-15 | Charles Balunek | Art Vaulk | Troy Mathis | North Florida | North Alabama | 80 - 67 | 15 - 17 | $1,296 | $6,587 |
| 2020-1-25 | Charles Balunek | Hunter Allen | Coy Gammon | Lipscomb | North Florida | 85 - 73 | 14 - 17 | $1,296 | $5,291 |
| 2019-11-26 | Jim Wilkening | Vladimir Voyard-Tadal | Charles Balunek | Stetson | Florida College | 72 - 60 | 11 - 15 | $1,296 | $3,995 |
| 2019-11-7 | Josue Nieves | Michael Reese | Charles Balunek | Samford | Kentucky Wesleyan | 68 - 42 | 13 - 15 | $1,318 | $2,699 |
| 2019-11-6 | Coy Gammon | Charles Balunek | R.B Clayburn | Georgia State | Brewton-Parker | 104 - 35 | 8 - 20 | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| 2019-2-23 | Kevin Driver | Matt DiPiro | Charles Balunek | Jacksonville State | Eastern Kentucky | 104 - 101 | 16 - 23 | $1,148 | $6,129 |
| 2019-2-16 | Chet Walker | Jeff Fox | Charles Balunek | American University | Colgate | 81 - 83 | 15 - 16 | $1,168 | $4,981 |
| 2019-1-12 | Joey Richardson | Davis Maxwell | Charles Balunek | Chattanooga | Samford | 80 - 75 | 14 - 15 | $1,271 | $3,813 |
| 2018-11-21 | Raymond Lightfoot | Charles Balunek | Chris Bacunek | Furman | Southern Wesleyan | 74 - 57 | 10 - 17 | $1,271 | $2,542 |
| 2018-11-8 | Art Vaulk | Charles Balunek | Chase Shaw | East Tennessee State | Hiwassee | 109 - 44 | 15 - 16 | $1,271 | $1,271 |
| 2017-12-14 | Michael Husted | Charles Balunek | Michael Woods | Furman | Montreat | 103 - 47 | 6 - 18 | $1,224 | $7,129 |
| 2017-12-10 | Michael Reese | Charles Balunek | Austin Reeves | East Tennessee State | Hiwassee | 94 - 48 | 12 - 22 | $1,224 | $5,905 |
| 2017-12-9 | Nathan Bemis | Donald Daniels | Charles Balunek | Jacksonville | Florida National | 89 - 51 | 11 - 18 | $1,205 | $4,681 |
| 2017-11-29 | Keith Bennett | Patrick Wesley | Charles Balunek | Southern | Wiley | 92 - 69 | 22 - 25 | $948 | $3,476 |
| 2017-11-21 | Keith Fogleman | Daniel Clark | Charles Balunek | Delaware | NC Wesleyan | 88 - 70 | 17 - 21 | $1,304 | $2,528 |
| 2017-11-12 | Charles Balunek | Chris Bacunek | Charles Evans | Mercer | Toccoa Falls | 110 - 43 | 6 - 24 | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| 2016-12-10 | Alan Cosby | Danny Chance | Charles Balunek | Samford | Miles | 92 - 73 | 22 - 22 | $1,194 | $2,388 |
| 2016-11-19 | Mick Fieldbinder | Matt DiPiro | Charles Balunek | Furman | Trinity Baptist | 102 - 53 | 15 - 20 | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| 2015-12-30 | Davis Maxwell | Evan Berg | Charles Balunek | Western Carolina | Mars Hill | 82 - 62 | 12 - 21 | $1,162 | $1,162 |
| 2015-2-9 | Anthony Jordan | John Heatly | Charles Balunek | Alabama State | Mississippi Valley State | 65 - 57 | 15 - 11 | $876 | $2,008 |
| 2014-12-30 | Jose Carrion | Jeremy Mosier | Charles Balunek | Samford | Auburn-Montgomery | 94 - 60 | 23 - 19 | $1,132 | $1,132 |
| 2013-12-17 | Paul Sroka | Charles Balunek | Sean Casey | South Alabama | Dillard | 82 - 73 | 17 - 28 | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| 2012-1-5 | Nakia Morgan | Charles Balunek | Matt Potter | Grambling | Alabama A&M | 60 - 55 | 20 - 22 | $804 | $804 |
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Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| ADVOCARE INVITATIONAL - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2018-19 |
| Eastern Kentucky Invitational | 1 | 2021-22 |
| UNCG SPARTAN CLASSIC | 1 | 2017-18 |
Charles Balunek Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 3
Career Total: $41,659
Total Games: 33
Avg per Game: $1,262
Highest Season: $7,129 (2017-18)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Tier 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
| 2023-24 | Tier 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $1,479 | $1,479 |
| 2022-23 | Tier 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | $4,302 | $1,434 |
| 2021-22 | Tier 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $4,208 | $1,403 |
| 2020-21 | Tier 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $2,684 | $1,342 |
| 2019-20 | Tier 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | $6,587 | $1,317 |
| 2018-19 | Tier 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | $6,129 | $1,226 |
| 2017-18 | Tier 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | $7,129 | $1,188 |
| 2016-17 | Tier 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | $2,388 | $1,194 |
| 2015-16 | Tier 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | $1,162 | $1,162 |
| 2014-15 | Tier 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | $2,008 | $1,004 |
| 2013-14 | Tier 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| 2011-12 | Tier 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | $804 | $804 |
Charles Balunek Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day