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2014 VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE
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A Tradition of Excellence
5 Time NCAC Champions 4 NCAA All-Americans 4 NCAA Tournament Appearances 72 All-Conference Honors 2014 Allegheny Volleyball Media Guide www.AlleghenyGators.com
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Quick Facts • Table of Contents ALLEGHENY COLLEGE QUICK FACTS Location.................................................................................................Meadville, Pa. Founded...............................................................................................................1815 Enrollment..........................................................................................................2,100 Nickname.......................................................................................................... Gators Colors....................................................................................................Blue and Gold President......................................................................................Dr. James H. Mullen Alma Mater....................................................................College of the Holy Cross ‘80 Affiliation.......................................................................................... NCAA Division III Conference................................................................ North Coast Athletic Conference Website....................................................................................... www.northcoast.org Home Field..................................................................................David V. Wise Center Address...........................................................................................493 Highland Ave.
GATOR VOLLEYBALL AT A GLANCE Head Coach.......................................................................................Bridget Sheehan Alma Mater....................................................................................Slippery Rock, ‘77 Phone................................................................................................... 814-332-2822 Email.........................................................................bridget.sheehan@allegheny.edu Allegheny Record....................................................................599-456 (29th season) Career Record.........................................................................599-456 (29th season) Assistant Coach............................................................... Quinn Wright (3rd Season) Assistant Coach..................................................................... qwright@allegheny.edu All-Time NCAC Record (Since 1984)..............................................................153-107 NCAC Regular Season Championships/Last....................................................5/1991 NCAC Tournament Championship/Last............................................................4/1991 Letterwinnners Returning.........................................................................................7 Starters Returning.....................................................................................................7 Newcomers...............................................................................................................9
TABLE OF CONTENTS Tradition of Excellence.............................Inside Front Allegheny Quick Facts.............................................. 3 Details of Distinction................................................ 4 Programs of Study • Alumna Spotlight.................... 5 Head Coach Bridget Sheehan................................... 6 Coaching Staff • Auxilary Facilities.......................... 7 David V. Wise Center • Why Gators?........................ 8 2014 Allegheny Volleyball Roster............................. 9 2014 Allegheny Volleyball Player Profiles......... 10-15 The Allegheny Family............................................. 16 2014 Season Preview............................................. 17 North Coast Athletic Conference............................ 18 Program Awards & Honors.................................... 19 Allegheny Program Record Book........................... 20 The Allegheny Tradition.......................................... 21 2014 Allegheny Gator Invitational.......................... 22 Allegheny Bicentennial............................. Inside Back 2014 Schedule..........................................Back Cover
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Director of Athletics and Recreation........................................................... Portia Hoeg Phone...................................................................................................(814) 332-3350 Email.......................................................................................... phoeg@allegheny.edu Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation Services................................. Bill Ross Phone...................................................................................................(814) 332-2316 Email........................................................................................bill.ross@allegheny.edu Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Internal Operations............... Mandy Prusia Phone...................................................................................................(814) 332-3367 Email............................................................................... mandy.prusia@allegheny.edu Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing.......................................Jim Berger Phone...................................................................................................(814) 332-5952 Email......................................................................................... jberger@allegheny.edu Asst. Sports Information Director (Volleyball Media Contact)................. Bryan Montgomery Phone...................................................................................................(814) 332-2812 Email.............................................................................. bmontgomery@allegheny.edu Mailing Address......................................520 North Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 Athletic Fax..........................................................................................(814) 337-1217
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS From the North and South
From Interstate 79, take Exit 147A East. Follow Park Avenue to Chestnut Street and turn right. Following the signs for Allegheny College, make a left turn around Diamond Park at the next light. At the other side of the park, veer right onto North Main Street. Travel through two traffic lights and bear right up the hill (continuing on North Main Street). Turn right onto East College Street. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Highland Avenue. The Wise Sport & Fitness Center is on the right.
From the West
From Interstate 71 North, merge I-76 East via exit 209A. Take I-80 East toward New York City/Youngstown (crossing into Pennsylvania). Merge onto I-79 North via Exit 19B toward Erie. Merge onto US-322 East via exit 147A toward Meadville. US-322 East becomes Park Avenue. Follow directions above.
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Media Guide Credits The 2014 Allegheny College Women’s Volleyball Media Guide is produced and edited by the Office of Athletic Communications. Editor & Cover Design: Bryan Montgomery, Asst. Sports Information Director. Photography: Ed Mailliard.
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Details of Distinction DETAILS OF DISTINCTION
Allegheny students are provided the freedom to select majors and minors of unusual combinations, and they combine those interests and talents to develop skills that employers seek most in today’s global economy—being creative, analytical and innovative.
major/minor combinations
required to represent two of the liberal arts divisions — natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences
four-year seminar series
off-campus experiences
2,000 internships, study abroad programs, service projects, and Allegheny’s distinctive Travel Seminar — intensive faculty-led learning tours
beginning with the first-year seminar, where the faculty instructor is your advisor for two years
state-of-the-art facilities
capstone senior project
extraordinary outcomes
an essential independent experience that encompasses research, writing, and presentation, mirroring a master’s thesis
science research complex and premier communication arts center
graduate school (including law & medical school) acceptance rates are 80 – 100%, twice the national average
to learn more visit allegheny.edu/unusualcombinations
ALLEGHENY AT A GLANCE Enrollment
Total students........................................................................................2,100 Men/women....................................................................................47%/53% States/countries represented................................................................ 44/34
Typical First-Year Class Profile — 580 – 600 students
Ranked in top 25% of high school.......................................................... 75% SAT—critical reading and math (middle 50%)............................. 1100 – 1300 ACT (middle 50%)................................................................................ 23-29 High schools represented.........................................................................360 From outside Pennsylvania..................................................................... 42% Minority/international students............................................................... 18%
Faculty
Full-time faculty........................................................................................164 Ph.D. or other terminal degree................................................................ 95% Student-to-faculty ratio............................................................................ 12:1 Average class size, introductory..................................................................21 Average class size, advanced......................................................................11 Classes with fewer than 30 students....................................................... 89%
Facilities
Major buildings...........................................................................................42 Central campus................................................................................. 79 acres Recreation complex........................................................................ 203 acres Bousson nature preserve................................................................ 283 acres
Financial Aid
Campus Life
Student organizations on campus.................................................... Over 100 Varsity teams..............................................................................................21 Participate in varsity, club, intramurals, and outdoor recreation..... Over 50% Live on campus..................................................................................... 100% Campus activities include concerts in the Grounds for Change coffeehouse, comedians, Late Night programming on weekends, and major annual events such as Wingfest, Casino Night, Springfest and Greek Sing.
Experience Outside the Classroom
Complete independent research Senior Project.................................... 100% Undertake internships............................................................................. 75% Available internships........................................................................2,000 Participate in community service.................................................... Over 60% Total hours of service per year.......................................................50,000 Travel on EL Seminars per year.................................................................100 Allegheny-sponsored study abroad per year........................................70 – 80
Outcomes
Graduate from Allegheny........................................................................ 80% Complete their degree in four years.................................................. 92% Start a career directly.............................................................................. 45% Job-seekers hired within 8 months of graduation............................. 90% Go on to graduate school directly........................................................... 45% Graduate school acceptance rate (including pre-law and pre-med)............................................... 80–100% Join long-term service opportunities directly.......................................... 10%
Extensive merit aid available; up to $80,000 guaranteed over eight semesters. Students receiving need-based aid......................................................... 71% Tuition and fees (2012 – 13)...............................................................$37,610 Room and board (2012 – 13)...............................................................$9,540
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Programs of Study • Alumna Spotlight PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Every student completes a major and minor— there are over 900 unique combinations possible. American studies applied computing applied economics art & technology art & the environment art (studio) art history Asian studies astronomy biochemistry biological and physical studies biology black studies chemistry Chinese studies
Chinese language and literature classical studies communication arts computer science creative writing dance & movement studies economics education English environmental geology environmental science environmental studies environmental writing French/French studies geology
German/German studies global health and development history international studies journalism Latin Latin American & Caribbean studies lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender studies managerial economics mass communication/ media studies mathematics
medieval & Renaissance studies Middle East & North African studies music music history music performance music theory neuroscience philosophy physics political science pre-dental pre-law pre-medicine pre-nursing
pre-pharmacy pre-veterinarian psychology religious studies science, health & society Spanish theatre values, ethics & social action women’s studies writing and self-designed
DEGREES AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Undergraduate Degrees
Accelerated Doctorate Programs
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Nursing (3/3, 3/4) with Case Reserve University; Physical Therapy (4/2) with Chatham University; Osteopathic Medicine (3/4) with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Teacher Certification Cooperative pre-admission arrangement with the University of Pittsburgh Master of Arts in Teaching Program (PA) and exclusive agreements with Teachers College of Columbia University (NY) and Xavier University (OH)
Accelerated Masters Programs (3/2) Management (arts, health care policy, information systems, public policy) with Carnegie Mellon University; Occupational Therapy with Chatham University; Physician Assistant with Chatham University
Engineering Cooperative Program Engineering (3/2) with University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, Case Reserve University and Washington University in St. Louis; a Master of Science in Engineering (4/2) through Columbia University
Preferred Admission Agreements Simon Graduate School at University of Rochester (business administration); Jefferson Medical College, Drexel University College of Medicine (medical school)
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Ms. Beth G. Conte ‘74 Senior Compensation Specialist Bayer Corporation
Dr. Inger M. Darling (Mansfield) ‘82 Associate Director of Clinical Pharmacology Cognigen Corporation
Mrs. Wendy M. Lorber (Turkovich) ‘00 Executive Director Seton Hill Child Services
Ms. Sandra Schwarz Blank ‘77 Manager of Desktop Computing Division Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center
Mrs. Joyce A. Neth (Rulka) ‘83 Vice Pres. & Dir. of Research and Business Development Watt Publishing Company
Ms. Jamie L. Jordan ‘00 Seventh Grade Math Teacher Conneaut Area Senior High School
Ms. Leona Irene Faust ‘78 Head of Technical Services United States Senate
Mrs. Deborah Hiwiller Stern ‘85 Assistant Vice President First Niagara Bank
Ms. Jessica L. Jones ‘01 Assistant Director of Marketing Trib Total Media/Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Mrs. Linda S. Evans (Miller) ‘80 Systems Engineer Electronic Data Systems
Ms. Evelyn N. Pendleton (Nedved) ‘87 Chief Financial Officer of Senior Products WELLPOINT Health Networks Inc.
Mrs. Heather B. Hathy (Hollingsworth) ‘02 Physician Assistant University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Ms. Jean M. Groome ‘81 Director of Admissions Forsyth Technical Community College
Mrs. Jamie Smartz Butler ‘89 Vice President AM South Bank
Mrs. Tiffany A. Kuchta (Bennett) ‘04 Director of Web Development Allegheny Graphics Web Development, LLC
Ms. Janice Lee Cory ‘82 Audio/Visual Data Specialist Meadville Medical Center
Dr. Kristen A. Donohue ‘96 Dentist Kristen Donohue, DMD PC
Mrs. Megan B. Graham (Finch) ‘06 Director of Compliance Texas Tech University
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Coaching Staff
Head Coach Bridget Sheehan Entering her 29th season on the sidelines for the Gators, it did not take long for Sheehan to catapult her program to regional and national prominence. In just her second year at the helm, she led the 1987 squad to a 42-5 record, which included a school-record 37 straight wins, en route to the program’s first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The following year was even better as she set a program record for wins with a record of 44-9. In that year the Gators captured the first of four straight North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Championships.
Coach Sheehan at Allegheny
1986................... 25-13.....................5-1 NCAC 1987................... 42-5.......................6-0 NCAC 1988................... 44-9.......................5-1 NCAC 1989................... 36-13.....................8-0 NCAC 1990................... 30-14.....................7-1 NCAC 1991................... 27-17.....................6-2 NCAC 1992................... 27-15.....................7-1 NCAC 1993................... 23-21.....................5-3 NCAC 1994................... 35-9.......................8-0 NCAC 1995................... 35-11.....................6-2 NCAC 1996................... 27-12.....................7-1 NCAC 1997................... 20-17.....................5-2 NCAC 1998................... 16-23.....................3-5 NCAC 1999................... 15-17.....................4-4 NCAC 2000................... 15-21.....................5-3 NCAC 2001................... 17-13.....................5-3 NCAC 2002................... 13-21.....................5-3 NCAC 2003................... 28-13.....................7-1 NCAC 2004................... 16-16.....................4-4 NCAC 2005................... 19-13.....................3-5 NCAC 2006................... 11-20...................6-10 NCAC 2007................... 12-16...................3-11 NCAC 2008................... 15-16...................11-5 NCAC 2009................... 16-18...................10-6 NCAC 2010................... 9-23.......................5-9 NCAC 2011................... 11-22...................4-12 NCAC 2012................... 7-26.......................2-6 NCAC 2013................... 8-22.......................1-7 NCAC 28 Seasons.......599-456.......153-107 NCAC • 19th winningest Coach in NCAA Division III history • 11th winningest active Coach in Division III • 1987 NCAC Coach of the Year • 1990 NCAC Coach of the Year • Four-time NCAA Tournament Participant (‘87, ‘88, ‘90, ‘91) • 12 Consecutive 20 win seasons (1986-1997) • Coached three NCAC Players of the Year
A two-time NCAC Coach of the Year (1987, 1990), Sheehan’s Gators have qualified for the NCAA Division III Tournament four times (1987, 1988, 1990, 1991), and compiled a remarkable 591-434 record, an average of nearly 23 wins per season. Allegheny has also been ranked among the nation’s top 20 four times and won four conference championships (1988-91). Recent history has seen Sheehan’s squads produce achievements never before accomplished at the school. Her 2003 team put together an attack percentage of .317, ranking fifth in the nation at seasons’ end, shattering the old school mark. That squad went on to set four team records that still stand, and setter Vicki Kajder became the third player under Sheehan to be tabbed as an All-American. In addition to national recognition, 72 all-conference certificates have been handed out to Gators, including three-time NCAC Player of the Year Molly Dietz (1989-91), and 1987 NCAC Co-Player of the Year Carol Frederick. In 2004, Traci Stoner set a pair of firsts for the program becoming the first All-Great Lakes Region Newcomer of the Year. In total Sheehan has mentored eight all-region honorees, and four of those honorees received all-region recognition multiple years. Aside from coaching, Sheehan has been an active member in the volleyball community, serving as a member of several committees including the American Volleyball Coaches Association Division III National Ranking Committee, the NCAA Division III AllAmerica Committee, and the NCAA Regional Selection Committee. Sheehan is currently servicing on the AVCA Division III Head Coaches Committee. Prior to coming to Allegheny Sheehan was a coach in the high school ranks, serving as an assistant volleyball coach at Maplewood High School from 197982 before she moved on to Cochranton High School where she served as a junior high school basketball coach from 198084, and the head volleyball and basketball coach from 1984-86. Sheehan, who graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1977 with a degree in Economics, was a four-year starter in volleyball, and served as the team captain in her senior campaign. She also received a master’s degree in Sports Administration from her alma mater in 1990. In 2008, Sheehan was inducted into the SRU Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Coaching Staff • Auxilary Facilities
Assistant Coach Quinn Wright Wright enters his third season as assistant coach for the Gators’ volleyball program, although he has long been associated with the Blue and Gold. A member of the Allegheny Class of 2012, Wright has been a student assistant with the Gators for the past three years, most recently serving as the volleyball program’s setter coach. Wright, who has been around the game for many years, has played the role of setter on the Allegheny men’s club team since his freshman season. Wright was the starting setter for Penfield (N.Y.) High School where he helped guide the Patriots to consecutive Section 5 championships in 2006 and 2007. A history major with a religious studies minor, Wright has also played club volleyball for the Rochester, N.Y.-based Pace Bootleggers. Wright has worked as a coach and technician at numerous youth volleyball clinics and camps, and he has strong aspirations to continue his involvement in playing and coaching.
Student Manager Brandon Seitz
Student Manager Paul Willison
Seitz enters his second season as student manager for he Gators. Currently a junior at Allegheny College, the biochemistry major is responsible for keeping statistics during Allegheny contests while also coordinating the Gators’ video efforts. In addition to his assistance on the sielines for the Gators’ volleyball squad, Seitz is also a student assistant in the Athletic Communications office, assisting with statistics and game operations along with serving as a broadcaster for GatorsTV, the exclusive home for Allegheny Athletics video streaming.
Willison enters his second season with the Allegheny women’s volleyball program. A senior at Allegheny, Willison primarily assists with the team in practice in addition to keeping statistics and traveling with the squad.
ROBERTSON COMPLEX Named after 1906 alum Andrew Wells Robertson, the state-of-the-art Robertson Athletic & Recreation Complex encompases the home facilities of the baseball, football, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, and tennis teams. Frank B. Fuhrer Field, located within the 203-acre Robertson Athletic Complex, was completely renovated in 2006. Fuhrer Field features a FieldTurf playing surface (the same surface used by many NFL teams), stadium lighting, full locker rooms, and an eight lane olympic style track. In addition, Robertson Athletic Complex also includes spereate baseball and softball complex’s; one of the nation’s finest outdoor track and field facilities; 12 lighted tennis courts; and an NCAA championship-level cross country course. There are also 102 acres of woodlands, a picnic shelter and trails for outdoor recreation.
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David V. Wise Center • Why Gators? David V. Wise Center
A complete athletic facility comparable to the best among colleges Allegheny’s size, the David V. Wise Sport & Fitness Center was opened for the 1997 volleyball season. The multi-million dollar building is the hub of all indoor athletic activities on campus. The 1,200-seat performance arena (right) is home to the basketball and volleyball teams. The Neo-Shok floor is also used by several NBA teams, including the Miami Heat. The team locker rooms are located at court level and measure approximately 17-x-30 feet. Spectators enter the arena at street level onto a spacious concourse. The playing floor lies 15 feet below, creating a remarkable ampitheater effect. The bleachers, which include three rows of chairback seating, can be electronically compressed to create two full-length courts. The first Allegheny volleyball contest ever held at the Wise Center took place on September 1, 1998. The Gators earned a come from behind 3-2 (12-15, 15-2, 11-15, 15-12, 15-9) victory over visiting Clarion. Bobbi Ruddock paced the Blue and Gold with 34 assists and 14 digs. Wendy Turkovich totaled a team-best 23 digs that match. The weight room houses contemporary fitness equipment, which includes the newest Galileo resistance machines and free weights, stairclimbers, stationary bicycles and other similar fitness machines. The sports forum encompasses most of the upper level of the Wise Center. It is primarily used for open recreation, intramurals and physical education classes. Its 27,000 feet of floor space is roughly three-quarters the size of a football field. A 210-meter, three-lane jogging track is suspended 14 feet above the perimeter of the sports forum. Also included in the Wise Center but not pictured: the Mellon Pool, three racquetball courts, an aerobics/dance room, the state-of-the-art athletic training room and all athletic department offices.
Why Gators?
Through 1925, Allegheny teams had been referred to as Hilltoppers, Methodists, Timothians (in deference to College founder Timothy Alden), and the Blue and Gold. In April of 1925, a group of Allegheny students published the first issue of a humor magazine titled the Allegheny Alligator. The editors explained the reasoning behind the title thus: “The name, Alligator, was selected not because the alligator is noted for its sense of humor, nor because the haunts of the above-mentioned critter are located in this vicinity, but purely and simply because of the 99.44% alliterative value of its orthography.” A column in that first issue was titled “Gator Gossip,” and in the fall of 1926 an organization called the Go-Get-’Em Gator Club appeared on campus. The club made its presence known at football games by occupying a reserved section of the bleachers and serving as a nucleus for the cheering section. By the end of the decade, Allegheny’s athletic teams were referred to as the Gators. It wasn’t until the 1970s that the name took on a face. It was then that a group of students started a publication evaluating faculty and courses. An illustration of a gator used in one of those publications was adopted by the College administration and eventually evolved into the nameless gator most Alleghenians are familiar with—posed in a tough but friendly stance and proudly wearing a varsity letter sweater. In 1980 the Golden Gator Club was formed, an organization that remains an important link between the Athletics Department and alumni. The gator graphic has retained its strong identity with athletics and in the fall of 2004, it was redesigned to give it a more contemporary look. A new mascot costume was unveiled and “Chompers” made its debut.
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2014 Allegheny Volleyball Roster
NO. 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
NAME Mckenna Reese Catherine Kasianowicz Christa Cash Karissa Welker Terra Schall Emily Adams Morgan Bush Bailey Gawley Taylor Samuel Hannah Cubarney Kylee Karczewski Leah Franzluebbers Sarah Swartz Alyssa Lebowitz Justine Kelly-DeMello Julia Weeks Position Breakdown
Defensive Specialist......................... 6
YR. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr.
POS. DS DS DS OH DS MH RS/OH OH OH MH/OH DS MH MH RS/OH S RS/OH
HT. 5-4 5-7 5-4 5-7 5-7 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-6 5-10 5-6 6-0 5-10 5-8 5-8 5-9
HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL Pittsford, N.Y. / Pittsford Buffalo, N.Y. / Mount Mercy Academy Ashtabula, Ohio / Geneva Cambridge Springs, Pa. / Cambridge Springs Kittanning, Pa. / Kittanning Lockport, N.Y. / Newfane Cincinatti, Ohio / Oak Hills Lackawanna, N.Y. / Immaculata Academy Toms River, N.J. / Toms River Trafford, Pa. / Norwin South Bend, Ind. / George Washington Wethersfield, Conn. / East Catholic Pittsburgh, Pa. / North Allegheny Pittsburgh, Pa. / Mount Lebanon Seattle, Wash. / Mountlake Terrace McLean, Va. / Langley
State Breakdown
Class Breakdown
Connecticut...................................... 1 Indiana............................................. 1
Outside Hitter................................... 4
New Jersey...................................... 1
Middle Hitter.................................... 4
Ohio................................................. 2
New York.......................................... 4
Right Side........................................ 3
Pennsylvania.................................... 5
Setter............................................... 1
Washington...................................... 1
Seniors............................................. 1 Juniors............................................. 3 Sophomores.................................... 3
Virginia............................................. 1
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Alphabetical Adams, Emily Bush, Morgan Cash, Christa Cubarney, Hannah Franzluebbers, Leah Gawley, Bailey Karczewski, Kylee Kasianowicz, Catherine Kelly-DeMello, Justine Lebowitz, Alyssa Reese, McKenna Samuel, Taylor Schall, Terra Swartz, Sarah Weeks, Julia Welker, Karissa
Pronunciations Kasianowicz (Kaz-a-know-its) Karezewski (Kar-shev-skee) Franzluebbers (Franz-loo-burs)
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2014 Player Profiles
3 • CATHERINE KASIANOWICZ Senior Defensive Specialist Buffalo, N.Y. Mount Mercy 2013: Averaged 4.54 digs over 107 sets played during her junior year…recorded 30 or more digs on two occasions, including a career-high 31 digs in a five-set win over Pitt-Bradford Catherine Kasiznowicz Career Highs (Sept. 25)…finished fourth in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) in digs, one of only two juniors ranked in the top five…finished the 2013 campaign with 44 service aces, finishing Kills...............3.....................................................Two Times second on the team and eighth in the conference…scored six aces against Rochester (Sept. 28). Attacks.........22......... at Ohio Wesleyan...........Sep 30, 2011 2012: Appeared in all 33 matches and 120 sets for the Gators during her sophomore season… led team with 458 digs, averaging 3.82 per set…averaged 4.78 digs per set after earning libero role on Sept. 26…led the team with 32 service aces…recorded a career-high four aces against Pitt-Bradford (Sept. 26).
Assists..........3......vs. Penn State-Behrend.......Sep 16, 2011 Serve Aces....6.............. at Rochester...............Sep 28, 2013 Digs.............31.......... vs. Pitt-Bradford............Sep 25, 2013 Blocks...........1.................................................. Three Times Block assist...1.................................................. Three Times
2011: Appeared in 19 matches for Allegheny, playing in 64 sets…fifth on the team with 167 digs...posted a season-high 21 digs against Skidmore (Sept. 10)…reached double-digit digs in six matches. Personal: Daughter of Anthony and Christine Kasianowicz…born Feb. 9, 1993…three-sport athlete (bowling, softball, volleyball)…two-time AllSection, received Coach’s Award in volleyball... softball scholar athlete in softball…Senior Class President…member of National Honor Society… majoring in managerial economics with a minor in communications.
Catherine Kasianowicz Career Statistics SEASON SP MP K K/S E TA PCT A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 2011 64 20 18 0.28 22 116 -.034 10 0.16 16 0.25 9 167 2.61 22 0 3 3 0.05 0 1 2012 120 33 7 0.06 21 76 -.184 11 0.09 32 0.27 26 458 3.82 40 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 2013 107 30 2 0.02 5 21 -.143 11 0.10 43 0.40 24 486 4.54 53 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 Total 291 83 27 0.09 48 213 -.099 32 0.11 91 0.20 59 1111 3.82 115 0 3 3 0.01 0 1
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2014 Player Profiles
11 • TAYLOR SAMUEL Junior Outside Hitter Toms River, N.J. Toms River 2013: All-NCAC Honorable Mention selection…played in 107 sets for the Gators…averaged 2.26 kills and 2.41 digs per set…finished season with a team-high 242 total kills…set a new career-high with 16 kills against Wooster (Nov. 9)…added 45 service aces during sophomore campaign…scored seven service aces against Oberlin (Oct. 2)... recorded a career-high 16 digs three times during 2013 season, including a five-set victory over Houghton (Sept. 28).
Taylor Samuel Career Highs
Kills:.............16................ Wooster...................Nov. 9, 2013 2012: Appeared in eight matches, playing in 19 sets…averaged 2.16 kills per set…recorded a season-high 14 kills Attacks.........42............... Dickinson.............. Sept. 06, 2013 Assists..........2.................................................... Four Times against Ohio Wesleyan (11/3/12). Serve Aces....7.................. Oberlin.................. Oct. 02, 2013 Personal: Daughter of Tina Scarpulla and Greg Samuel…born Apr. 24, 1994…named rookie of the year, best attacker Digs.............16................................................. Three Times and MVP during varsity career…father Greg played football at The University of Texas at Arlington…economics major. Blocks...........3.................... Thiel.................. Sept. 13, 2013
Taylor Samuel Career Statistics SEASON 2012 2013 Total
SP MP 19 8 107 30 126 38
K K/S E TA PCT 41 2.16 30 134 .082 242 2.26 145 749 .130 283 2.25 175 883 .122
A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA 1 0.05 0 0.00 1 5 0.26 1 0 3 16 0.15 45 0.42 53 258 2.41 36 7 13 17 0.13 45 0.36 54 263 2.09 37 7 16
TB B/S BE BHE 3 0.16 1 0 20 0.19 3 0 23 0.18 4 0
15 • SARAH SWARTZ Junior Middle Hitter Pittsburgh, Pa. North Allegheny 2013: Appeared in 107 sets…finished second on the team with 75.0 total blocks…made 42 solo stops while assisting on 33 blocks…ended the 2013 season with 192 kills…recorded a new career-high with 17 kills, helping spark the Gators to a come-from-behind, 3-2 win over Houghton (Sept. 28)…finished 2013 season with four double-digit kill performances…tied a career-high with 7.0 total blocks against Misericordia (Sept. 7) and Houghton (Sept. 28)…opened the season with a streak of seven consecutive matches with at least one solo block…grabbed a career-high five solo blocks in her career-high tying performance against Houghton.
Sarah Swartz Career Highs
Kills..............17............... Houghton.............. Sept. 28, 2013 Attacks.........45............... Houghton............... Sept. 28,2013 2012: Appeared in 33 matches, playing in 119 sets…finished the season with 195 kills, third-highest team total… Assists..........1...................................................... Six Times recorded a season-high 11 kills against Pitt-Bradford (9/26/12)…led the team with 73 total blocks, including a season- Serve Aces....2.................................................... Four Times high seven against Ohio Wesleyan (9/22/12)…named Allegheny Female Athlete of the Week (10/9/12). Digs..............5.................................................... Four Times Personal: Daughter of Suzanne Girard and John Swartz…born Jul. 11, 1994…two-time letter winner in volleyball…four- Blocks...........7.................................................. Three Times time scholar athlete award winner…played cello…member of National Honor Society…environmental science major.
Sarah Swartz Career Statistics SEASON 2012 2013 TOTAL
SP 119 107 226
MP K K/S E TA PCT 33 195 1.64 59 688 .198 30 192 1.79 62 585 .222 63 387 1.71 121 1273 .209
A A/S SA SA/S SE 3 0.03 8 0.07 5 3 0.03 12 0.11 5 6 0.03 20 0.09 10
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DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 64 0.54 0 21 52 73 0.61 10 1 52 0.49 0 42 33 75 0.70 12 1 116 0.51 0 63 85 148 0.65 22 2
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18 • JULIA WEEKS Junior Right Side McLean, Va. Langley 2013: Played in 107 matches for the Gators…finished 2013 with 181 kills, averaging 1.69 per set…also averaged 1.50 digs per set while picking up 35.0 total blocks…recorded season-high 19 kills in five-set match against Albion (Sept. 13)…scored six double-digit kill performances…finished 2013 third on the team in kills…also recorded 46 assists, tying the second highest total on the team…posted a career-high five assists against Buffalo State (Sept. 14)…recorded a career-high four aces against Thiel (Sept. 13) and Pitt-Bradford (Sept. 25)…set a new career-high with 14 digs against Albion (Sept. 13)…tied a career high with four block assists against Franciscan (Aug. 31).
Julia Weeks Career Highs
Kills..............20................ Messiah................. Oct. 13, 2012 Attacks.........65.................Bethany.................... Oct. 6, 2012 2012: Appeared in 30 matches, playing in 104 sets…All-NCAC honorable mention selection…led the team with Assists..........5.............. Buffalo State............ Sept. 14, 2013 238 kills, averaging 2.29 per set…recorded three consecutive double-digit kill games from 9/22/12 vs. Otterbein to Serve Aces....4.....................................................Two Times 9/26/12 vs. Pitt-Bradford…recorded a season-high 20 kills against Messiah (10/13/12)…set a career-high with 13 Digs.............14.................. Albion................. Sept. 13, 2013 digs against Ohio Wesleyan (11/3/12). Blocks...........5........... Pitt-Greensburg........... Sept. 8, 2012 Personal: Daughter of Margaret and Richard Weeks…born Apr. 5, 1994…two-sport athlete, six-time letter winner in volleyball and softball…named first-team all-district and second-team all-region as a junior…environmental studies major, English minor.
Julia Weeks Career Statistics SEASON 2012 2013 TOTAL
SP MP 104 30 107 30 211 60
K K/S E TA PCT 238 2.29 142 829 .116 181 1.69 108 682 .107 419 1.99 250 1511 .112
A A/S SA SA/S 22 0.21 13 0.12 46 0.43 21 0.20 68 0.32 34 0.16
SE 15 24 39
DIG D/S RE BS 137 1.32 19 2 161 1.50 39 7 298 1.41 58 9
BA 19 28 47
TB B/S BE BHE 21 0.20 2 3 35 0.33 1 3 56 0.27 3 6
8 • EMILY ADAMS Sophomore Middle Hitter Lockport, N.Y. Newfane 2013: Appeared in five matches…scored three kills against Buffalo State (Sept. 14)…finished the season with six kills on 17 swings…recorded 4.0 total blocks, including one solo stop against Wooster (Nov. 9). Personal: Daughter of Paula and Ken Adams…born Oct. 26, 1995…played middle hitter/blocker during varsity career…majoring in biology…planned career in medical field.
Emily Adams Career Highs Kills...............3.............. Buffalo State............ Sept. 14, 2013 Attacks..........7.............. Buffalo State............ Sept. 14, 2013 Digs..............1................. Wooster...................Nov. 9, 2013 Blocks...........4................. Wooster...................Nov. 9, 2013
Emily Adams Career Statistics SEASON 2013 Total
SP MP K K/S E TA PCT 12 5 6 0.50 2 17 .235 12 5 6 0.50 2 17 .235
A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 1 0.08 0 1 3 4 0.33 0 0 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 1 0.08 0 1 3 4 0.33 0 0
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10 • BAILEY GAWLEY Sophomore Outside Hitter Lackawanna, N.Y. Immaculata 2013: Played in 107 sets during freshman campaign…emerged as key threat in the middle, closing season with 84.0 total blocks to lead the team…recorded 47 solo blocks to compliment 37 block assists, averaging 0.79 stops per set…averaged 1.64 kills per set, finishing the season by scoring 175 total kills…posted three double-digit kill performances…ended season with a scalding, 17-kill performance against Wooster (Nov. 9), finishing with a .424 hitting percentage against the Fighting Scots.
Bailey Gawley Career Highs Kills..............17................ Wooster...................Nov. 9, 2013 Attacks.........33................ Wooster...................Nov. 9, 2013
Personal: Daughter of Mary Lou and Gregory Gawley…born Jul. 13, 1995…nine-time letter-winner in Assists..........1.....................................................Five Times volleyball, basketball and track…named All-Catholic First (2012) and Second (2011) volleyball team Digs..............4.....................................................Two Times honors…All-Catholic shot put champion (2012, 2013)…undecided major. Blocks...........7................ Dickinson................ Sept. 6, 2013
Bailey Gawley Career Statistics SEASON 2013 Total
SP 107 107
MP K K/S E TA PCT 30 175 1.64 111 507 .126 30 175 1.64 111 507 .126
A 5 5
A/S 0.05 0.05
SA 0 0
SA/S 0.00 0.00
SE 0 0
DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE 20 0.19 6 47 37 84 0.79 12 20 0.19 6 47 37 84 0.79 12
BHE 0 0
1 • MCKENNA REESE Sophomore Defensive Specialist Pittsford, N.Y. Pittsford 2013: Played in seven matches and 12 sets for the Gators…played all four sets of a season-closing, North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) match-up against Wooster on Nov. 9…posted career-high five digs against Wittenberg (Nov. 8). Personal: Daughter of Amy and Joseph Reese…born Nov. 2, 1995…three-time varsity letter-winner…named to second-team all county during varsity career…two-time captain…psychology major.
McKenna Reese Career Statistics SEASON 2013 Total
SP MP K K/S E TA PCT A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 12 7 1 0.08 0 1 1.000 1 0.08 0 0.00 0 8 0.67 6 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 12 7 1 0.08 0 1 1.000 1 0.08 0 0.00 0 8 0.67 6 0 0 0 0.00 0 0
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9 • MORGAN BUSH Freshman • Outside Hitter/Middle Hitter Cincinatti, Ohio • Oak Hills Personal: Daughter of Rob and Christi Bush...three-time varisty letterwinner under head coach Jim DeLong...named Most Offensive Player in 2012 season...member of National Honor Society...political science major.
4 • CHRISTA CASH Freshman • Defensive Specialist Ashtabula, Ohio • Geneva Personal: Daughter of Jodi and Christopher Cash...born Nov. 28, 1995...four-time varsity letter-winner under coaches Annah Haesler and Brian Balconis...named Most Valuable Player during junior season...member of two conference and sectional championship squads.... earned The Marine Athletic Leadership and The Archie Griffin Sportsmanship award...biochemistry major.
12 • HANNAH CUBARNEY Freshman • Outside Hitter/Middle Hitter/Right Side Trafford, Pa. • Norwin Personal: Daughter of Lisa and William Cubarney...two-time varsity letter-winner under head coach Mary Ellen Ferragonio...named team captain during her varsity career...named second team all-section her junior year...member of section champion and state quarterfinalist team...majoring in pre-med with a planned career as physician’s assistant...brother Nicholas pitched at Northeastern University (Mass.), earning Rookie of the Year honors during collegiate career.
14 • LEAH FRANZLUEBBERS Freshman • Middle Hitter Wetherfield, Conn. • East Catholic Personal: Daughter of Ronald and Barbara Franzluebbers...born Aug. 10, 1996...three-time varsity letterwinner in volleyball, earned additional letter in lacrosse...played under volleyball head coach Judy Landry...two-time CCC-North All-Conference Team selection (2013, 2014)...earned CCC-North All-Academic honors during all four years...biology major.
13 • KYLEE KARCZEWSKI Freshman • Defensive Specialist South Bend, Ind. • George Washington Personal: Daughter of Tonya and Mark Karczewski...born May 16, 1996...seven-time varsity letter-winner (tennis, volleyball)...two-time varsity volleyball captain.... named Most Valuable Player twice (2013, 14)...named to All-Northern Illinois Conference (NIC) first team in 2014...additionally earned NIC second team (2014), NIC honorable mention (2013), and Most Valuable Player honors (2013, 14) in tennis...biochemistry major with planned career as orthopedic trauma surgeon.
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17 • JUSTINE KELLY-DEMELLO Freshman • Setter Mount Lake Terrace, Wash. • Mountlake Terrace Personal: Daughter of Shay Kelly...four-time varsity letterwinner...three-time All-WESCO selection, earning first team honors in 2013... named captain for senior season...recipient of 2012 coaches’ award...majoring in pre-med with planned career as a doctor.
16 • ALYSSA LEBOWITZ Freshman • Outside Hitter/Right Side Pittsburgh, Pa. • Mount Lebanon Personal: Daughter of Lynn and Lawrence Lebowitz...born Mar. 10, 1996...two-time varsity letter-winner under head coach Mike Switala... member of 2012 Triple A Volleyball WPIAL Champion squad...winner of Team GPA award during varsity career...also participated in track...member of National Honors society...undecided major...planned career in education.
7 • TERRA SCHALL Freshman • Defensive Specialist Kittanning, Pa. • Kittanning Personal: Daughter of Lisa and Terry Schall...born Sept. 20, 1995...eight-time varsity letterwinner (volleyball, softball)...played varsity volleyball under head coach Kara Grafton...Armstrong County Sports Hall of Fame Student Honoree...Leadertimes Softball Player of the Year in 2014...biochemistry major.
5 • KARISSA WELKER Freshman • Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist Cambridge Spring, Pa. • Cambridge Springs Personal: Daughter of Robert and Lisa Welker...born Jun. 21, 1996...two-time varsity letterwinner in volleyball...played varsity volleyball under head coach John Turner...named co-captain during varsity career...member of 2013 District Runner-Up squad...psychology major...planned career as pediatric psychologist.
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2014 Season Preview and Gold as one of three members of a junior class that is sure to play a key role this season. A viable threat in the middle, Sarah Swartz finished second on the squad last year with 75 total blocks, including 42 solo stops, while racking up 192 kills. Junior Julia Weeks ended 2013 with 181 kills, 161 digs and 35 blocks, tacking on 21 service aces in 30 matches played.
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llegheny women’s volleyball head coach Bridget Sheehan, entering her 29th season on the sidelines for the Blue and Gold, approaches the 2014 iteration of Gator Volleyball much like previous campaigns. The long-time coach highlights realization of potential over expectations, especially for the newest Allegheny Volleyball squad which presents a large incoming class to join a veteran corps poised to make a splash in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC). “I think currently, we are an untold story that will evolve into a successful ending as our players commit to the daily process of improvement and begin to achieve our performance goals,” commented Sheehan. “We are deeper this season in every position, which should improve our competitiveness.” Senior Catherine Kasianowicz, a four-year member of the squad, enters her final season as the seasoned veteran looking to replicate her success in 2013. Kasianowicz finished the season with a team-leading 486 digs, the fourth-highest total in the NCAC. Junior Taylor Samuel, who earned All-NCAC Honorable Mention plaudits last year, will also aim to continue her momentum from her strong sophomore campaign, which saw the Toms River, New Jersey native score a team-high 242 kills and 45 service aces. Samuel enters her third season in the Blue
Sophomore Bailey Gawley will also return to the team, looking to add power at the outside hitter position after a strong freshman campaign that saw the six-foot tall middle hitter block a team-leading 84 shots while additionally striking for 161 kills. The middle will be fortified by fellow second year Emily Adams along with freshmen Leah Franzluebbers from Wethersfield, Connecticut and Trafford, Pennsylvania native Hannah Cubarney, two of nine incoming freshmen look to make a splash for the squad this upcoming season by adding height and depth to the Gator lineup. First years Christa Cash, Kylee Karczewski and Terra Schall arrive in Meadville as defensive specialists, joining sophomore McKenna Reese on the backline. Karissa Welker will join Samuel on the outside as Alyssa Lebowitz and Morgan Bush will join Weeks at outside hitter. Freshman and Seattle, Washington native Justine KellyDeMello completes the lineup in the setter position, aiming to make a strong impact for the Gators’ offensive aspirations.
take on Thiel at 5 p.m. on Sept. 12 before closing the day against Pitt-Greensburg. Allegheny will close the home invitational with matches against Mount Aloysius and Manhattanville the following day. Allegheny begins the NCAC schedule on the road on Sept. 20 against Ohio Wesleyan before traveling to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 26 and 27 for the Worthington Classic, hosted by Gallaudet University. Allegheny’s first home NCAC contest will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 30 against Oberlin, and the Gators will additionally host a contest on Homecoming against Kenyon at 6 p.m. on Oct. 18. The Gators will close out the conference schedule at home on Oct. 29 against NCAC foe Wooster. “We are very excited to see how this team will develop,” concluded Sheehan, “and with performance improvement and team chemistry at the center of that development we should have a memorable season.” Pictured: Senior Catherine Kasianowicz (Top L) and junior Taylor Samuel (Bottom R).
“With a great mix of experienced returning players infused with a talented group of freshmen,” added Sheehan, “we should meet or exceed our program’s expectations this season.” The Gators will kick off their 2014 campaign with a four-game schedule in Latrobe, Pennsylvania at the 2014 Saint Vincent College Bearcat Challenge, battling Waynesburg and the hosting Bearcats on Aug. 29 before bouts against Pitt-Greensburg and Franciscan the following day. After four additional games at the Muhlenberg College Tournament the following week, the Gators will host the Allegheny Gator Invitational on Sept. 12 and 13. Welcoming five institutions from four NCAA Division III conferences, the Gators will first
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North Coast Athletic Confernce Founded in 1983, the North Coast Athletic Conference is dedicated to fostering a complementary relationship between intercollegiate athletics and the pursuit of academic excellence. Consisting of 10 academically selective colleges and universities in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania -- Allegheny College, Denison University, Earlham College, Hiram College, Kenyon College, Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Wabash College, Wittenberg University and The College of Wooster -- the NCAC believes that high-level athletic programs need not be sacrificed in order to meet rigid academic standards. Significantly, all 10 NCAC institutions have been granted chapters of Phi Beta Kappa, the preeminent honor society for colleges and universities. Only 276 of the more than 3,000 four-year institutions in the United States have been so honored. A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division III, the NCAC features championship competition in 22 sports; 11 for men and 11 for women. The 11 women’s sports are the most offered by any Division III conference, and the equality in number and emphasis between men’s and women’s athletics is just one of the elements that sets the North Coast apart.
Allegheny College Meadville, Pa.
Denison University Granville, Ohio
DePauw University Greencastle, Ind.
Hiram College Hiram, Ohio
Kenyon College Gambier, Ohio
Oberlin College Oberlin, Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, Ohio Wittenberg University Springfield, Ohio
Wabash College Crawfordsville, Ind. College of Wooster Wooster, Ohio
The goals of the conference express the best aspirations of American amateur athletics. The NCAC brings together a group of institutions which share a common allegiance to academic quality and to the conduct of athletics so as to support the educational purpose. Intercollegiate athletics can and should complement academic life, rather than compete with it, and sports should enhance the experience of students during their college years. This type of academic and athletic commitment has been led by the 10 school presidents, who have taken an active role in the governance of the conference. Thirty-eight teams from 21 North Coast sports were represented in NCAA postseason competition during the 2008-09 academic year. The NCAC added two more NCAA Division III swimming championships as Kenyon claimed the men’s and women’s titles. The conference has accumulated 60 national championships since its inception in 1984-85. In the past academic year, 133 NCAA All-America or ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America certificates were distributed to student-athletes from North Coast schools. The NCAC’s commitment to equity, its broad base of athletic programs, and an unwavering insistence on excellence in academics has served as a model for conferences throughout the country. The North Coast has shown not only that these ideals can coexist, but that they can flourish. The NCAC continues as a pacesetter in the 21st century.
ALLEGHENY VOLLEYBALL - A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE
The Gators celebrate Coach Sheehan’s 500th victory
NCAC CHAMPIONS 1985 • 5-1 NCAC 1988 • 44-8 Overall • 5-1 NCAC 1989 • 36-13 Overall • 8-0 NCAC 1990 • 30-14 Overall • 7-1 NCAC 1991 • 27-17 Overall • 5-3 NCAC
The Gators celebrate one of their five NCAC Championship Titles
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Program Awards & Accolades AVCA All-Americans Molly Dietz .......................................1990, ‘91 Vicki Kajder..............................................2003 Sue Plyler.................................................1988 Academic All-American Molly Dietz ..............................................1991 Missy Rau.........................................1995, ‘96 AVCA All-Great Lakes Region Molly Dietz ................................1989, ‘90, ‘91 Carol Frederick..................................1987, ‘88 Jill Heimbuch...........................................1993 Vicki Kajder..............................................2003 Sue Plyler.................................................1988 Traci Stoner..............................................2004 Renea Surrena..................................1990, ‘91 Lindsey Tupman................................2003, ‘04 AVCA All-Great Lakes Newcomer of the Year Traci Stoner .............................................2004 AVCA East Region Coach of the Year Bridget Sheehan ......................................1987 All-NCAC First Team Tonya Andrews.................................1998, ‘99 Julie Bradley............................................1989 Kristen Cunningham.........................1994, ‘95 Heather Dossat.................................1992, ‘94 Molly Dietz.................................1989. ‘90, ‘91 Carol Frederick..................................1987, ‘88 Gwen Herron.....................................1984, ‘85 Penny Hess..............................................1986 Vicki Kajder................................2000, ‘02, ‘03 Amy Kissinger...................................1984, ‘85 Molly McCoy.....................................1996, ‘97 Sue Plyler..........................................1987, ‘88 Meghan Radkowski..................................2001 Caitlin Solan.............................................2009 Renea Surrena...........................1989, ‘90, ‘91
Kristen Cunningham................................1993 Dhira Dale................................................2002 Megan Finch............................................2005 Jill Heimbuch....................................1992, ‘94 Caileigh Hughes.......................................2009 Jordan Leopold .......................................2009 Meghan Radkowski..................................2000 Missy Rau................................................1995 Caitlin Rothman.................................2010, 11 Taylor Samuel..........................................2013 Amy Smith...............................................1985 Traci Stoner..............................................2004 Catherine Van Wagner..............................2008 Annie Schultheis......................................2006 Julia Weeks..............................................2012 Winnie Wong...........................................2011
Kristen Cunningham
NCAC Player of the Year Molly Deitz ................................1989, ‘90, ‘91 Carol Frederick.........................................1987 NCAC Newcomer of the Year Vicki Kajder .............................................2000 NCAC All-Decade Team Molly Dietz.................................1984-93 (‘91) Carol Frederick...........................1984-93 (‘89) Gwen Herron..............................1984-93 (‘86) Renea Surrena...........................1984-93 (‘91)
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NCAC Coach of the Year Bridget Sheehan................................1987, ‘90
Allegheny All-Americans
All-NCAC Second Team Tonya Andrews........................................1997 Leslie Bentson..........................................1984 Julie Bradley............................................1988 Katie Bradshaw........................................2002 Amy Bryson......................................1995, ‘96 Carol Frederick.........................................1986 Jill Heimbuch...........................................1993 Joy Kosiewicz............................1992, ‘93, ‘94 Betset LaPorte .........................................2006 Jordan Leopold........................................2010 Sue Plyler.................................................1986 Missy Rau................................................1996 Annie Schultheis......................................2007 Jamie Smartz...........................................1987 Traci Stoner..............................................2005 Caitlin Solan.............................................2008 Lindsay Tupman................................2003, ‘04 All-NCAC Honorable Mention Tonya Andrews........................................2000 Fawn Balliro......................................1998, ‘99 Audra Batdorff.........................................2011 Katie Bradshaw........................................2003
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Renea Surrena Vicki Kajder
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Individual Season Records Kills
611 Molly Dietz................... 1991 599 Carol Frederick............. 1988 587 Molly McCoy................ 1997 583 Molly Dietz................... 1990 577 Molly McCoy................ 1996 554 Tonya Andrews............ 1998 486 Megan Finch................ 2005 470 Tonya Andrews............ 1999 468 Tonya Andrews............ 2000 423 Kristen Cunningham....... 1995 .380 .368 .336 .336 .332 .321 .302 .302 .301 .300
Attack Pct.
Lindsey Tupman........... 2003 Molly Dietz................... 1990 Lindsey Tupman........... 2004 Tonya Andrews............ 2000 Molly Dietz................... 1991 Tonya Andrews............ 1998 Katie Bradshaw............ 2003 Kristen Cunningham.... 1994 Megan Finch................ 2004 Molly Dietz................... 1989
Assists
1,596 Vicki Kajder.................. 2003 1,406 Sue Plyler..................... 1988 1,325 Renea Surrena............. 1991 1,322 Traci Stoner................. 2005 1,252 Bobbi Ruddock............ 1998 1,232 Amy Bryson................. 1996 1,195 Renea Surrena............. 1990 1,180 Heather Dossat............ 1992 1,132 Traci Stoner................. 2004 1,122 Amanda Bancroft......... 2007
Service Aces
129 65 64 63 61 56 56 56 55 54
Vicki Kajder.................. 2003 Missy Rau.................... 1995 Vicki Kajder.................. 2002 Annie Schultheis.......... 2005 Carol Frederick............. 1988 Lisa McIlvried.............. 2003 Meghan Radkowski...... 2001 Paula Wasikowski........ 1988 Missy Rau.................... 1996 Vicki Kajder.................. 2001
722 678 669 665 661 649 628 625 568 566 566
Adriana Pennekamp..... 2005 Alyssa Edwards............ 2007 Sarah Sckena............... 2008 Alyssa Edwards............ 2006 Rhiannon Mauk............ 2004 Joy Kosiewicz.............. 1994 Joy Kosiewicz.............. 1993 Molly Dietz................... 1990 Traci Stoner................. 2005 Rhiannon Mauk............ 2003 Joy Kosiewicz.............. 1992
Digs
Total Blocks 302 271 257 234 232 208 181 137
Molly Dietz..............1990 Julie Bradley...........1987 Heidi Vossler..........1987 Molly Dietz..............1989 Molly Dietz..............1991 Molly Dietz..............1988 Missy Rau...............1996 Betsy LaPorte.........2006
Team Season Records Kills
1,998.................(2003) 1,751.................(2005) 1,748.................(1991) 1,739.................(1988) 1,722.................(1996)
Attack Pct.
.317...................(2003) .269...................(2004) .250...................(2002) .247...................(1988) .242...................(1994)
Assists
1,708.................(2003) 1,651.................(1991) 1,587.................(1988) 1,585.................(1996) 1,536.................(2005)
Service Aces
382....................(2003) 268....................(2005) 265....................(2001) 261....................(1988) 260....................(1994)
Digs
3,128.................(1990) 2,936.................(1996) 2,883.................(2005) 2,868.................(1998) 2,758.................(2003)
Total Blocks
616....................(1987) 526....................(1988) 470....................(1990) 397....................(1991) 378....................(1989)
Individual Match Records Kills Five Games: 40.......................................Tonya Andrews ................................ vs. Goucher, 10/03/98 Four Games: 33.......................................... Molly McCoy ..................................... vs. Case, 10/22/97 Three Games: 26.......................................Tonya Andrews .............................vs. Grove City, 09/22/98 ...........................vs. Manchester, 09/04/99 Assists 84.......................................Bobbi Ruddock ................................ vs. Goucher, 10/03/98 72....................................Amanda Bancroft ......................vs. Ohio Wesleyan, 10/06/07 68.......................................Heather Dossat ................................ vs. Denison, 11/07/92 68...............................................Sue Plyler .......................vs. Ohio Northern, 09/29/88
Service Aces 9...................................... Annie Schultheis ......................vs. Ohio Wesleyan, 09/16/05 9.............................................. Vicki Kajder .....................vs. Ohio Dominican, 10/25/03 Digs 56...................................... Alyssa Edwards ................................ vs. Earlham, 09/30/06 41...................................... Rhiannon Mauk ..................................... vs. Case, 09/25/04 41.........................................Joy Kosiewicz .......................................vs. OWU, 10/9/93 Total Blocks 32...........................................Julie Bradley ...............................vs. Edinboro, 09/30/87 21.......................................Tonya Andrews ............................. vs. Dickinson, 09/27/97 20.......................................... Heidi Vossler ...............................vs. Edinboro, 09/30/87
Individual Career Records Kills
1,761 1,714 1,682 1,482 1,274 1,269 1,238 1,048 997 988
Molly McCoy..........1994-97 Tonya Andrews.......1997-00 Molly Dietz.............1988-91 Carol Frederick.......1985-88 Annie Schultheis....2004-07 Kristen Cunningham... 1992-95 Lindsey Tupman.....2002-05 Megan Finch...........2002-05 Jill Heimbuch.........1991-94 Barb Pendleton.......1986-89
.329 .308 .297 .283 .280 .268 .266 .256 .239 .238
Molly Dietz.............1988-91 Lindsey Tupman.....2002-05 Tonya Andrews.......1997-00 Carol Frederick.......1986-88 Katie Bradshaw......2001-03 Missy Rau..............1993-96 Megan Finch...........2002-05 Julie Bradley...........1986-89 Molly McCoy..........1994-97 Dhira Dale..............2000-03
Attack Pct.
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Service Aces
Vicki Kajder............2000-03 Carol Frederick.......1985-88 Paula Wasikowski...1986-89 Missy Rau..............1993-96 Dhira Dale..............2000-03 Jordan Leopold......2007-10 Kim Zawada............1993-96 Joy Kosiewicz.........1991-94 Annie Schultheis....2004-07 Lindsey Tupman.....2002-05 A. Davison..............1990-93
Assists
4,836 Vicki Kajder............2000-03 3,616 Renea Surrena........1988-91 3,522 Sue Plyler...............1985-88 3,093 Amy Bryson............1993-96 2,992 Amanda Bancroft....2006-08 2,764 Hether Dossat........1991-94 2,454 Traci Stoner............2004-05 2,256 Bobbi Ruddock.......1995-98 1,921 Madie Hudac...........2010-12 1,253 Amy Spoonire........1999-00
Digs
2,218 2,035 1,660 1,461 1,443 1,430 1,375 1,352 1,343 1,263
Joy Kosiewicz.........1991-94 Rhiannon Mauk......2001-04 Vicki Kajder............2000-03 Molly Dietz.............1988-91 Wendy Turkovich....1996-98 Annie Schultheis....2004-07 Amy Davison..........1990-93 Lindsey Tupman.....2002-05 Alyssa Edwards......2006-07 Molly McCoy..........1994-97
976 568 458 409 393 393 384 338 338 326
Molly Dietz.............1988-91 Julie Bradley...........1986-89 Besty LaPorte.........2004-07 Kristen Cunningham... 1992-95 Missy Rau..............1993-96 Heidi Vossler..........1987-88 Dhira Dale..............2000-03 Lindsey Tupman.....2002-05 Jill Heimbuch.........1991-94 Carol Frederick*.....1986-88
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The Allegheny Tradition “The long hours dedicated to practice, tournaments, games, and conditioning all while balancing schoolwork, is challenging. You learn that things will not always go your way and you (and your team as a whole) won’t always win. Life is nothing without challenges and at Allegheny you will undoubtedly learn that both on and off the court. However, with a team supporting you every sweaty step of the way, there comes a trust that you can and will overcome any obstacle you face. I love Allegheny volleyball because it challenges you to test yourself against the most rigorous of obstacles. While doing this, you not only succeed with your teammates, but you develop better character while becoming a stronger person.” ~Catherine Kasianowicz - Allegheny ‘15
“As a cosmetic dentist, every minute of my busy day is scheduled with something important: an implant, extraction, checking my patients, etc. My experience as a studentathlete at Allegheny helped me learn to manage my time well. During volleyball season there wasn’t extra time to waste between classes, labs, practices and games. My grades were always the best during this time of year due to my busy schedule and necessary discipline. I’m grateful for this experience and it has helped me tremendously as a professional.” - Kristen Donohue (Cunningham), Allegheny College ‘96 “What comes to mind most is that when I played at Allegheny I gained a family by being a part of the volleyball team. We were there to support and challenge each other, bonding through competition that we each sought when we became a part of the Gator athletic family. Most importantly, it let me leave Allegheny while keeping the family that keeps growing with every new class of Gators that comes along.” - Jenna Hackett, Allegheny College ‘08
“The Allegheny Volleyball Program was a defining part of my college experience but also helped instill in me the value of balance in life. As a student/athlete at Allegheny, I could focus on my education and be part of a highly competitive and successful sports team at the same time. Pride in team accomplishments, a love of the sport, a strong work ethic and lifelong friendships are all part of what Allegheny volleyball has meant to me.” - Molly Pickett (Dietz), Allegheny College ‘92, Allegheny Hall of Fame
“My experience in the volleyball program taught me a lot of great life lessons that I continue to use and teach to my children. I learned that through hard work, determination and teamwork you can find success. Winning four NCAC championships didn’t come easy. Each year there were different obstacles to overcome, but we succeeded because we never gave up. We worked hard and believed in each other.” - Renea Gaus (Surrena), Allegheny College ‘92, Allegheny Hall of Fame
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2014 Allegheny Gator Invitational
For the fourth consecutive year, the Allegheny women’s volleyball squad will host the Gator Invitational, set for Sept. 12-13, 2014. Featuring six teams from six different NCAA Division III conferences, the Gators will host 12 matches over two days. The tournament will begin on Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. as the Thiel Tomcats of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) and University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) will battle on court one while the Manhattanville Valiants of the Freedom Conference and Adrian College of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) will square off on court two. The Gators will kick-start their tournament schedule against Thiel at 5 p.m., while Mount Aloysius of the AMCC will additionally participate in the invitational. Allegheny won the 2011 Gator Invitational, finishing 3-1 during the two-day tournament with wins over PSU-Behrend, Pitt-Greensburg and Grove City.
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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE GATOR INVITATIONAL PARTICIPANTS (2011-2014) Team Conference Adrian College..............Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Albion College..............Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluffton College............................Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conf. Buffalo State University...................State Univ. of N.Y. Athletic Conf. Case Western Reserve University............. University Athletic Assoc. Frostburg State University......................Capital Athletic Conference
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Team Conference Grove City College............................ Presidents’ Athletic Conference Manhattanville College......................................Freedom Conference Mount Aloysius College........... Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conf. Penn State-Behrend................. Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conf. Pitt-Greensburg....................... Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conf. Thiel College.................................... Presidents’ Athletic Conference
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Date
2014 ALLEGHENY VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Day
Aug. 29 Aug. 29 Aug. 30 Aug. 30
Fri. Fri. Sat. Sat.
Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 6
Fri. Fri. Sat. Sat.
Sept. 12 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 13 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 24
Fri. Fri. Sat. Sat. Tue. Sat. Wed.
Sept. 26 Sept. 26 Sept. 27 Sept. 27 Sept. 30 Oct. 4 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 29 Nov. 1
Fri. Fri. Sat. Sat. Tue. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Fri. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat.
Opponent Location Saint Vincent Bearcat Challenge Waynesburg College Latrobe, Pa. Saint Vincent College Latrobe, Pa. Pittsburgh at Greensburg Latrobe, Pa. Franciscan University Latrobe, Pa. Muhlenberg College Tournament Baruch Allentown, Pa. Moravian Allentown, Pa. TBD Allentown, Pa. TBD Allentown, Pa. Allegheny Gator Invitational Pitt-Greensburg Meadville, Pa. Thiel College Meadville, Pa. Mount Aloysius College Meadville, Pa. Manhattanville College Meadville, Pa. Grove City Grove City, Pa. Ohio Wesleyan* Delaware, Ohio Pitt-Bradford Bradford, Pa. Worthington Classic Olivet College Washington, D.C. DeSales University Washington, D.C. Gallaudet University Washington, D.C TBD Washington, D.C. Oberlin* Meadville, Pa. Denison* Meadville, Pa. Hiram* Hiram, Ohio Houghton Houghton, N.Y. Alfred Houghton, N.Y. Kenyon* Meadville, Pa. DePauw* Greencastle, Ind. Wittenberg* Springfield, Ohio Marietta Springfield, Ohio Wooster* Meadville, Pa. Carnegie Mellon Meadville, Pa.
Time 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. TBD TBD 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 12 p.m. TBD 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m.