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Review 2007 Opponents............................. 19 2006 In Review................................ 21 2006 Statistics.................................. 22 The Southern Conference............... 23
History and Records Individual Records............................ 23 Team Records.................................... 28 Records vs. Opponents.................... 30 All-Tme Roster................................... 30 All-Time Lettermen........................... 30 Attendance Records......................... 30 Meet the Bulldogs Coaching History.............................. 31 2007 Media Roster............................9 Year-by-Year Results....................... 31 Emily Hill............................................ 10 Rachel Sanders................................. 12 This is The Citadel Ashley Winter................................... 14 This is The Citadel............................ 33 Amanda Beal.................................... 16 Why The Citadel?............................ 34 Shannon Frain................................... 16 The Citadel........................................ 35 Tatum Jestila...................................... 17 Academics......................................... 37 Jessica Maas..................................... 17 Points of Pride.................................. 38 Blaine McAllister............................... 18 Charleston, S.C. .............................. 39
The 2007 Bulldogs
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The Post and Courier Jeff Hartsell Ken Burger, Columnist 134 Columbus Street Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 937-5586 Fax: (843) 937-5579
Coaches and Staff Head Coach Carolyn Geiger...........4 Asst. Coach Amir Khaledi..................5 SID Joseph Douglas............................6 Asst. AD/SWA Kelly Simpson...........7 Sports Medicine Amy Heinrichs........7 President Lt. Gen. Rosa......................8 AD Les Robinson..................................8
Caitlin Vyborny................................ 18 Shun Xue............................................ 18
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Associated Press Pete Iacobelli 1311 Marion Street Columbia, SC 29202 (800) 922-1565 Fax: (803) 252-2913
Media Outlets......................................1 Department Directory........................1 Table of Contents................................1 Team Rosters........................................2 Quick Facts...........................................2 2007 Outlook......................................3
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Credits The Citadel 2007 Volleyball Media Guide is a production of the Athletics Media Relations Office at The Citadel. Written, edited and produced by Patrick Walsh, Associate Director of Media Relations. Layout and design by Patrick Walsh with assistance from cadet Matt Holmes. Covers designed by Walsh and Holmes. Additional assistance provided by Carolyn Geiger, Amir Khaledi, Joseph Douglas and Noelle Orr. Photography by Russ Pace, Jamie Severns and the Southern Conference. Printed by The Citadel Print Shop.
Quick Facts
Athletics Director Les Robinson....................................(843) 953-5070 Sr. Assoc. AD Ray Whiteman.......................................(843) 953-5352 Assoc. AD/Comm. Andy Solomon...............................(843) 953-6300 Asst. AD/Event Mgmt. Robby Bennett...........................(843) 953-7181 Asst. AD/Facilities Mike Groshon................................(843) 953-2161 Asst. AD/Compliance Todd Lair..................................(843) 953-4806 Asst. AD/SWA Kelly Simpson......................................(843) 953-6604 Dir. of Media Relations Noelle Orr............................(843) 953-5353 Dir. of Sports Medicine Andy Clawson......................(843) 953-2251 Admin. Asst. Darlene Poston.........................................(843) 953-5070 Media Relations.............................................................(843) 953-5120 Strength & Conditioning...............................................(843) 953-7838 Ticket Office....................................................................(843) 953-7181 Volleyball Office Fax....................................................(843) 953-6727
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Athletic Department Directory
Roster Breakdown By State/Country United States (9) Arizona (2) Amanda Beal (Scottsdale) Tatum Jestila (Scottsdale) California (1) Ashley Winter (Fontana) Georgia (1) Blaine McAllister (Jonesboro) Illinois (2) Shannon Frain (Elwood) Caitlin Vyborny (Roscoe) North Carolina (1) Rachel Sanders (Fayetteville) Texas (2) Emily Hill (Cypress) Jessica Maas (Richmond)
Quick Facts
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Rosters
International (1) China (1) Shun Xue (Shanghai)
Alphabetical Roster No. Name 9 Amanda Beal 1 Shannon Frain 6 Emily Hill 2 Tatum Jestila 5 Jessica Maas 3 Blaine McAllister 7 Rachel Sanders 4 Caitlin Vyborny 8 Ashley Winter 11 Shun Xue
Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown Previous School MB 6-0 Fr. Scottsdale, Ariz. North Canyon HS MB 5-11 Fr. Elwood, Ill. Joliet Township HS S 5-6 Jr. Cypress, Texas Cypress Fairbanks HS OH 5-10 Fr. Scottsdale, Ariz. Notre Dame Prep HS MB 6-1 Fr. Richmond, Texas L.V. Hightower HS OH 5-10 Fr. Jonesboro, Ga. Woodward Academy OH 5-7 Jr. Fayetteville, N.C. Jack Britt HS OH 5-11 Fr. Roscoe, Ill. Hononegah HS DS/L 5-7 Jr. Fontana, Calif. Upland Christian HS S 5-11 Fr. Shanghai, China Shanghai Inst. of Sports Tech.
Numerical Roster No. Name 1 Shannon Frain 2 Tatum Jestila 3 Blaine McAllister 4 Caitlin Vyborny 5 Jessica Maas 6 Emily Hill 7 Rachel Sanders 8 Ashley Winter 9 Amanda Beal 11 Shun Xue
Coaches and Staff Pos. MB OH OH OH MB S OH DS/L MB S
Head Coach Carolyn Geiger Second Year UNC Asheville, 1999 Assistant Coach Amir Khaledi Second Year Charleston Southern, 1984 Athletic Trainer Amy Heinrichs
First Year Illinois State, 2007
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Volleyball Staff
Media Relations
Location........................................... Charleston, S.C. Founded.............................................................1842 Enrollment........................................................1,900 Nickname.......................................Bulldogs, Cadets Colors..................Citadel Blue (PMS 278) and White Conference.................................................. Southern Facility (Capacity).....McAlister Field House (6,000) President..................Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, USAF (ret.) Alma Mater (Year)............. The Citadel (1973) Athletics Director................................ Les Robinson Alma Mater (Year)............... N.C. State (1965) Asst. AD / SWA.................................Kelly Simpson Alma Mater (Year)................... Clemson (1999) First Year of Volleyball..................................1998 Program’s All-Time Record.......................49-223 Post-Season Record...........................................N/A
Head Coach.....................................Carolyn Geiger Alma Mater (Year)........ UNC Asheville (1999) Record at The Citadel (Yrs)...................10-24 (1) Overall Record (Yrs)...............................10-24 (1) Assistant Coach................................. Amir Khaledi Volleyball Office Phone............ (843) 953-7034 Volleyball Office FAX................ (843) 953-6727
Assistant Director of Media Relations/ Volleyball Contact....................Joseph Douglas Douglas’s Office Phone............. (843) 953-7590 Douglas’s Cell Phone................. (843) 327-9790 Douglas’s FAX............................. (843) 953-5058 Douglas’s E-Mail............. douglasj2@citadel.edu Website.............................. www.CitadelSports.com McAlister Field House Press Row.... (843) 953-2138 Mailing Address................. McAlister Field House ................................................... 171 Moultrie Street .............................................. Charleston, SC 29409
The Numbers 2006 Overall Record.................................... 10-24 2006 Conference Record................................2-16 2007 Letterwinners Returning/Lost............... 3/5 2007 Starters Returning/Lost...............2 + Lib./4 2007 Newcomers................................................... 7
2007 Outlook After recording one of the most successful seasons in program history in 2006, second-year head coach Carolyn Geiger has created the foundation for another record-setting year in 2007. Three starters return from last year’s squad and seven newcomers will have an opportunity to make an impact. The Citadel went 10-24 last season, posting a 2-16 record in Southern Conference action, a mark that is one of the most successful seasons in the program’s nine-year history. “With three returning starters joined by seven new faces, I expect this will bring a higher level of competitiveness to our program,” said Geiger. “Both freshmen and upperclassmen will compete for starting positions and we expect to move up in the conference standings and be competitive against our conference rivals.”
Outside Hitters The front row will be anchored by the offensive efforts of junior Rachel Sanders. Sanders returns after leading the team in kills (330) and digs (367) last year. “Rachel is my work horse,” said Gei-
Middle Blockers The loss of Kim Cooper and Taylor Stanke leaves the Bulldogs without an experienced middle blocker. With a big hole to fill there, freshmen Jessica Maas, Amanda Beal and Shannon Frain will all be considered for starting positions. “We need our middle attack to be a threat each and every time the ball is set,” said Geiger. “All three players will have to work hard immediately and connect with our setters in order for our
offense to be effective. “Jessica is tenacious on the court and could see time at either the middle or the right side position. Amanda moves well along the net, has a big, strong block and has a quick arm swing. Amanda also brings a quickness and shot selection that will allow her to hit around some of the bigger middle blockers in the league. Shannon has the all-around skills to contribute immediately.” Back Row The team’s offense will be predicated on the strength of the defense. Returning libero Ashley Winter will be a key contributor in the back row. “Ashley was instrumental in several conference and non-conference wins last season,” Geiger said. “Her experience and scrappiness will provide defensive stability to a young team.” Along with Winter, Rachel Sanders has the experience and ability to be a strong passer in the back row. A wrist injury early in 2006 forced Sanders to play libero for several matches. “We need to incorporate three or four solid passers in the line up,” said Geiger. “Rachel and Ashley worked on becoming better serve receive passers in the spring and they will be stronger defensively. I will be looking at several players to step up and take on the responsibility of being a primary passer. With that, I believe we will be a stronger defensive team than we were last year.” The ability for the young team to mold cohesively early on in the fall will be vital in the team’s success. Communication and a solid work ethic will be pivotal to the team’s success, but the combination of talent, athleticism and height will aid in the team’s quest to build a competitive program.
Previewing 2007
Setter Junior Emily Hill returns to lead the offensive effort in 2007. With two seasons of SoCon experience under her belt, Hill’s knowledge of the conference landscape will be invaluable. Joining Hill will be freshman Shun Xue, a product of China’s national sports academy. “Emily has worked hard this past spring to be more consistent,” said Geiger. “Her ability to move quickly to the ball and make solid decisions will be a key component to the success of our offense. Shun is extremely disciplined and her experience from China will be valuable in building a stronger and quicker offense. With the addition of Shun, we now have the option of running a 5-1 or a 6-2.”
ger. “She has a great work ethic both in the gym and in the weight room. She has tremendous power and quickness and is a great asset to both our offensive and defensive efforts.” Sanders will step into a leadership role with the graduation of last year’s team captain Samantha Parisi. She will be joined by newcomers Tatum Jestila, Blaine McAllister and Caitlyn Vyborny, who will all compete for a starting position. “Tatum Jestila will bring height, experience, competitiveness, ball control and leadership to our team. Blaine gives 100 percent every time she is on the court. She is a team player and communicates well. Blaine has a great shot selection and solid ball control. Caitlin Vyborny impressed me with her defense. She controls the ball well and works hard when she’s on the court. “One thing is for certain,” Geiger continued. “Ball handling will be important in determining playing time. All three freshmen come from solid club teams which will help their transition to playing at the next level. They all have the opportunity to make a tremendous contribution to this year’s team.” Consistency at the net and an aggressive back row play is what Geiger expects to see from this year’s squad. All four have good ball control and their ability to put the ball anywhere on the court will play a pivotal factor in The Citadel’s success in 2007.
Carolyn Geiger Head Coach Second Year
UNC Asheville, 1999
HC Coaching Experience 2006-present Head Coach The Citadel
Playing Experience 1996-1999 UNC Asheville Awards & Honors
Head Coach Carolyn Geiger
1999-2002 1998 Assistant Coach UNCA Team MVP College of Charleston Carolyn Geiger enters 1998 her second season as the CofC Invitational MVP head coach of The Citadel First Team, All-Big South
volleyball program after a record-setting first year. The Geiger-led Bulldogs had one 1997 of their most successful sea- Second Team, All-Big South sons in 2006 despite fielding one of the smallest active ros- 1995 ters in Division I. The third coach in the Second Team, All-Big South program’s history, Geiger took the reigns of the oldest women’s team sport at one of the most storied institutions in the country in July 2006. No stranger to the volleyball program at The Military College of South Carolina, Geiger served as the program’s official scorer for the three years prior to being hired as head coach. In her first year, Geiger engineered a season that witnessed an all-time level of excitement surrounding the program as the Bulldogs became a force to be reckoned with in the Southern Conference. Posting a 10-24 record in her first year, Geiger led the Cadets to their first league win in more than two seasons and coached the team to their first-ever win in Spartanburg against Wofford. Because of Geiger’s diligence and dedication, the Bulldogs saw increased offensive output in nearly every category. Along with assistant coach Amir Khaledi, The Citadel coaching staff molded a group of girls into one of the scrappiest defensive teams in the league. Prior to first entering the gates of The Citadel, Geiger served as an assistant coach at the College of Charleston, helping to build that program into a dominating powerhouse
in the Southern Conference. In 2002, the Geiger-taught Cougars were champions of both the Southern Conference regular season and post-season tournament and earned the school’s first bid to the NCAA Tournament in any women’s sport. The Cougars posted the nation’s third-longest winning streak that season with 22 consecutive victories that shattered the previous school and SoCon records. The 2002 CofC squad also saw five members named All-Conference and three were named All-Tournament in the Southern Conference Tournament, including the tournament’s most valuable player. Geiger also was a vital part of the 2001 College of Charleston team that won the first SoCon regular season championship in the school’s history and posted a then-record 20-match winning streak. The Cougars finished 2001 with a dominating 30-3 record, going 19-1 in SoCon play. Geiger helped coach that squad to a No. 6 national ranking in winning percentage that season (.909), as well as a No. 7 national ranking in digs per game (18.52) and No. 13 national ranking in hitting percentage (.287). That 2001 Cougar squad recorded a team grade point average of 3.31, which resulted in their second AVCA/Molten Team Academic Award. Geiger first came on the CofC scene as an assistant coach for the 1999 season, when the Cougars led the Southern Conference in hitting percentage (.209), kills per game (16.11)
and assists per game (13.72). That team finished the year ranked fifth nationally in digs per game (20.18) and had 10 athletes earn Academic Honor Roll distinction with an overall team grade point average of 3.48 for the year. Geiger joined the Cougar coaching staff after spending four years as a standout Division I volleyball player at UNC Asheville. A three-time member of the All-Big South Conference Team, Geiger still holds the school record for career service aces (198) and is second in the all-time charts in kills (1,761) and block assists (421). Geiger broke into the record books early on, recording a school record 32 kills in
The Geiger Counter Tracking Carolyn Geiger
Season School Position Record (SoCon) 10-24 (2-16) 2006 The Citadel Head Coach 2002 College of Charleston Assistant Coach 29-6 (18-2) 2001 College of Charleston Assistant Coach 30-3 (19-1) 2000 College of Charleston Assistant Coach 15-17 (8-12) 1999 College of Charleston Assistant Coach 19-13 (11-9)
Post-Season #10 Seed, SoCon Tournament SoCon Champions SoCon Tournament Champs NCAA West Regional SoCon Champions - -
a match her sophomore year against Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC). She still holds the single-match school record for best attack percentage, swinging a powerful .520 (14 kills, 1 error, 25 total attempts) against Charleston Southern also during her sophomore year. Geiger was named Most Outstanding Player in 1999 at UNCA and the Pennsylvania-native was also named Most Valuable Player of the 1998 College of Charleston Invitational. She earned her bachelor’s of science degree in environmental science from UNC Asheville in 1999. Geiger also served as assistant coach of the Biltmore Volleyball Club in 1995 and assisted with practices for the Biltmore Blaze Jr. Volleyball Club in 1999. Geiger hails from Lancaster, Pa., where she was an All-State volleyball honoree at Hempfield High School.
Amir Khaledi Assistant Coach Second Year
AC Coaching Experience 2006-present Assistant Coach The Citadel 1997-2005 Assistant Coach Charleston Southern 1986-1992 Head Coach Charleston Southern
Awards & Honors 1987, 1988, 1989 Big South Coach of the Year 2002 CSU Hall of Fame Inductee
Playing Experience 1980-1982 Norwich (Vt.) Univ. 1977-1979 Iran Jr. Olympic National Team
Awards & Honors 1981, 1982 All-Region 1981, 1982 All-Conference
Amir Khaledi enters his second year with The Citadel Volleyball program following a successful first year with the team. Khaledi helped direct a program that was one of the scrappiest defensive teams in the Southern Conference while setting 14 school records, despite fielding one of the smallest active rosters in Division I. Khaledi joined the program in 2006 after two separate coaching stints at Charleston Southern University. Khaledi was named the head coach of Charleston Southern in 1986 and served in that capacity for nine years before handing the reigns over to former player Danyel Bellush. During his tenure as head coach, Khaledi directed Charleston Southern during the most successful run in the program’s history. Khaledi is the most successful coach in Charleston Southern volleyball history and has more than 200 victories to his credit. Khaledi led the Buccaneers to four Big
Assistant Coach Amir Khaledi
Charleston Southern, 1984
South Championships during his tenure. A three-time Big Federation of Volleyball. South Coach of the Year honoree, Khaledi was inducted Khaledi and his wife, Pam, have a six-year old son, into the Charleston Southern Hall of Fame in 2002. Cyrus. Khaledi is also a standout coach on the club level as well, having been involved with Charleston’s Junior Olympic volleyball program since 1997. He coached the Charleston elite team to four national championship tournament appearances and led the team to a seventhplace finish at the AAU national tournament in 2001, the highest ranking ever achieved by a South Carolina team to date. All four national tournament teams claimed regional crowns. Not just a success story on the sidelines, Khaledi was a three-year all-star collegiate player at Norwich (Vt.) University, garnering two All-Conference and All-Region honors, before transferring to Charleston Southern. Khaledi earned his bachelor’s degree from Charleston Southern in 1984. Prior to coming to the United States and attending college, Khaledi played volleyball in his native Tehran, Iran, where he was a four-year letterwinner at Tehran’s Kharazmi High School, earning multiple All-City, All-ReThe Khaledi family (L to R): Pam, Cyrus and Amir. gion and All-Country honors. From 1977-79, Khaledi was a member of Iran’s Junior Olympic National Team. A nationally-acclaimed coach, Khaledi as received certification under the U.S. Volleyball Cap I and the Impact Coaching/Officiating Class by the International
Joseph Douglas Assistant Director of Media Relations
Support Staff
First Year
The Citadel, 2007
SID Joseph Douglas joined The Citadel staff as Assistant Director of Media Relations in 2007. At The Citadel, Douglas is responsible for the media relations coverage of volleyball and tennis, while serving as the secondary contact for the Bulldog basketball team. Douglas also assists with the day-to-day responsibilities of The Citadel’s media relations office. Douglas served as a student assistant in The Citadel’s Media Relations office for four years while being a member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Douglas
gained invaluable experience with The Citadel Athletics Department, serving as a statistician for the baseball, basketball, football, soccer and volleyball teams. While attending The Citadel, Douglas earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management. He is currently working towards his master’s in business administration with an emphasis in sport management at The Citadel’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies. A native of Hampton, S.C., Douglas now resides in Charleston.
Kelly Simpson Assistant AD/Senior Woman Administrator Fourth Year
Clemson, 1999
SWA Kelly Simpson enters her fourth year as the Senior Woman Administrator for The Citadel athletics department and her sixth on The Citadel campus. As the SWA, she oversees The Citadel’s seven women’s sports programs in the areas of game management, academic advising and compliance. She also represents The Citadel at Southern Conference and NCAA meetings. She is an active member of the SoCon Cross Country and Track and Field Committee and the SoCon Graduate Scholarship Committee and also serves on various campus committees. Prior to coming to the athletics department, Simpson spent one year as an admissions counselor in The Citadel’s office of admissions. Before that, she spent a year and a half in the
Department of Health Exercise and Sport Science where she served as Director of Intramurals and a facility manager for Deas Hall. The past five years, Simpson has also served as an adjuct professor in the HESS Department. A native of Weaverville, N.C., Simpson graduated from North Buncombe High School in 1995 before attending Clemson University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in sport management in 1999. She earned an M.S. in the same discipline from Clemson in 2001. While at Clemson, Simpson ran on the cross country and track teams and was a member of the Tigers’ 1999 ACC Championship Outdoor Track team. Simpson is married to The Citadel’s men’s head tennis coach, Toby Simpson.
Amy Heinrichs Sports Medicine Grad Asst. First Year
Illinois State, 2007
MED Heinrichs also worked with the University High School boy’s and girl’s basketball teams, as well as with the girl’s soccer and baseball teams. Heinrichs currently resides in Charleston.
Support Staff
Joining The Citadel staff in 2007, Amy Heinrichs is in her first year as an athletic training graduate assistant. Heinrichs is the athletic trainer for The Citadel’s volleyball team while also pursuing a master’s degree in The Citadel’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies. A 2007 graduate of Illinois State, Heinrichs served as a student assistant trainer for the Redbirds while an undergraduate student. Heinrichs worked with the ISU football, track and field and volleyball teams.
Lt. Gen John W. Rosa The Citadel President Second Year
The Citadel, 1973
PR The Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa was born in Springfield, Ill., Sept. 28, 1951. After graduating high school in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1969, he was recruited to play football at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. While at The Citadel, Rosa was the starting Bulldog quarterback in 1970 and went on to earn three varsity letters in football. He graduated from The Citadel in 1973 with a degree in business administration and was awarded a commission in the Air Force. A command fighter pilot with more than 3,600 flying hours, Rosa enjoyed an illustrious 32-year career in the Air Force. Among his career highlights, he was stationed in Lossiemouth, Scotland, as an American exchange officer flying the Jaguar for the Royal Air Force. He has commanded at squadron, group and wing levels at air bases in South Korea, Idaho, South Carolina, New Mexico and Georgia. He served as inspector general for Pacific Air Forces at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii and commandant of The Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. As deputy director for operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C., he was in charge of the National Military Command Center and served as the military spokesman for the Pentagon when U.S. troops were deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq in 2002. In July 2003, he was named superintendent of the
U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., and in September of that year, he was promoted to lieutenant general. Rosa holds a master’s degree in public administration from Golden Gate University. He is a graduate of the Air Force Command and Staff College, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. He has also studied at the John F. Kennedy School of Government and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters. He has flown the A-7, A-10, Hunter and Jaguar aircraft, F-16, F-117A, HH-60G and HC-130. On Jan. 3, 2006, Rosa returned to The Citadel where he serves as 19th president. He is married to Donna Kangeter, a Charleston native. They have two sons, Jonathan and Brad (‘03), and a grandson, Michael Bradley, who is the son of Jonathan and his wife, Elisha.
The Citadel Administration
Les Robinson Athletics Director Eighth Year
North Carolina State, 1965
AD At a school where leadership is taught and duty is part of the curriculum, The Citadel has the right person to lead its Department of Athletics in Les Robinson. A virtual Who’s Who in intercollegiate athletics and one of the region’s most soughtafter speakers, Robinson is in his seventh year as the Bulldogs’ Director of Athletics. Possessing more than four decades of college athletic experience to his credit, Robinson, who also served as athletics director and basketball coach at North Carolina State and East Tennessee State, is only the fifth athletics director in Citadel history. He served as the Bulldogs’ basketball coach from 1974-85, having spent the five previous seasons as an assistant coach. During the past four years, the school witnessed the opening of the Altman Athletic Center at Johnson Hagood Stadium and the addition to McAlister Field House for women’s athletics. He hired the school’s first senior woman administrator, taken measures to totally revamp the department’s weight room, and is personally spearheading the football stadium project. The Citadel, under Robinson’s guidance, has hosted the Southern Conference cross-country championships, the first two rounds of the women’s basketball championships, the men and women’s tennis championships and the baseball tournament. A 1965 graduate of N.C. State, Robinson served five years as a Bulldog assistant coach under Dick Campbell and George Hill, and eventually spent 11 seasons as The Citadel’s head basketball coach from 1974-85. He directed the 1978-79 and 1984-85 teams to 20 and 18 victories, respectively. Robinson was named the Southern Conference Coach of the Year in 1979 and was tabbed South Carolina’s
Coach of the Year in 1979 and 1985. The West Virginia native remains the only coach in Southern Conference men’s basketball history to earn league coach of the year honors at two different schools, and he ranks fifth on the conference’s list of basketball wins. Robinson returned to Raleigh and his alma mater prior to the 1990-91 basketball campaign to coach the Wolfpack and replaced Jim Valvano. Robinson promptly guided N.C. State to a 20-11 record and NCAA Tournament appearance while earning the NABC’s District Coach of the Year honor in his first season atop the Wolfpack program. His teams also enjoyed commendable academic success during the decade while graduation rates and grade point averages increased and the academic qualifications of incoming freshmen improved. He also posted the best career winning percentage against North Carolina of any ACC coach during his tenure. As athletic director at N.C. State from 1996-2000, Robinson oversaw a department with an operating budget of $25 million and sent 11 teams to postseason play. During his final year, the department witnessed a $1.1 million surplus. Robinson earned a bachelor of science degree in education and recreation from N.C. State in 1965. The Robinson’s, who have maintained a home on Sullivan’s Island since coaching at The Citadel, have four children: Greg, Robby, Kelly and Barbara; and eight grandchildren: L.G. Robinson, Savannah Graves, Lily Graves, James Graham Boyd, Hugh Bissell Graves, Mary Emma Graves, Charles Simon Boyd and Samuel Robinson Boyd.
Media Roster
#2 Tatum JESTILA OH l 5-10 l Fr. Scottsdale, Ariz. (Notre Dame Prep HS)
#3 Blaine McALLISTER OH l 5-10 l Fr. Jonesboro, Ga. (Woodward Academy)
#4 Caitlin VYBORNY OH l 5-11 l Fr. Roscoe, Ill. (Hononegah HS)
#5 Jessica MAAS MB l 6-1 l Fr. Richmond, Texas (L.V. Hightower HS)
#6 Emily HILL S l 5-6 l Jr. Cypress, Texas (Cypress Fairbanks HS)
#7 Rachel SANDERS OH l 5-7 l Jr. Fayetteville, N.C. (Jack Britt HS)
#8 Ashley WINTER DS/L l 5-7 l Jr. Fontana, Calif. (Upland Christian HS)
#9 Amanda BEAL MB l 6-0 l Fr. Scottsdale, Ariz. (North Canyon HS)
#11 Shun XUE S l 5-11 l Fr. Shanghai, China (Shanghai Inst. of Sports Tech.)
Carolyn GEIGER Head Coach Second Season
Amir KHALEDI Assistant Coach Second Season
2007 Media Roster
#1 Shannon FRAIN MB l 5-11 l Fr. Elwood, Ill. (Joliet Township HS)
Emily Hill Jr.
Setter Cypress, Texas
5-6
Cypress Fairbanks HS
#6 Career Highs
Emily Hill
Kills.............................. 7 (vs. Winston-Salem State, 10/10/2006) Attack Percentage....... .800 (at Coastal Carolina, 8/30/2005) Assists............................58 (vs. Charleston Southern, 10/4/2005) Service Aces.............................. 9 (vs. Augusta State, 9/21/2005) Digs..................................... 24 (vs. Western Carolina 11/4/2006) Blocks.....................................................4 (vs. Campbell, 9/3/2005) Points..................... 13.0 (vs. Winston-Salem State, 10/10/2006)
2006: Recorded seven double-double performances in 2006 … the first coming in the season-opener at Charleston Southern (8/29) where she recorded 33 assists and 12 digs … recorded 23 assists and 12 digs at Army (9/15) … in the next match, had 24 assists and 11 digs against Liberty (9/16) … made three consecutive double-double performances with 27 assists and 10 digs against Navy (9/16) … recorded 30 assists and 11 digs at Appalachian State (9/22) when the Bulldogs won their first game in school history over the Mountaineers in a 3-1 loss … in the school’s first conference win in two years, Hill recorded 46 assists and 10 digs – marking her sixth double-double of the season – in a 3-2 victory at Western Carolina (10/7) … recorded her first ever block solo in that match at Western Carolina … set a career-high seven kills in the following match against Winston-Salem State (10/10) … the 5-6 setter recorded another block solo, her second, against Davidson (10/22) … served up six aces against Winston-Salem State (10/10) … has had three separate five-ace outings, including against Savannah State (9/8), against Wofford (9/30) and at Savannah State (10/17) … served her 100th career ace against Appalachian State (10/22), becoming the fastest Bulldog to every reach 100 career aces, doing so in exactly 58 matches … set a career-high 19 digs at Wofford (10/28) in The Citadel’s 3-2 win, also recording her seventh double-double of the year as she recorded
43 assists … recorded four kills against Chattanooga (11/3) ... recorded a season-high 50 assists and career-high 24 digs against Western Carolina (11/4) in the team’s home finale. 2005: Stepped into the role of setter her knob year ... saw action in 111 of the team’s 113 games ... took on the main setter’s role in the season’s fourth match of the season, setting up 47 assists against South Carolina State (9/2) ... also served up five aces against S.C. State ... recorded 54 assists against Campbell (9/3) ... also had four block assists against the Fighting Camels ... had 15 digs at UNC Greensboro (9/20) ... set a career high nine service aces against Augusta State (9/21), tying a school record ... set a career-high in digs at Wofford (9/25) with 18 while also making four kills ... followed that the next match with 15 digs against Chattanooga (10/1) ... set a career-high in assists with 58 against Charleston Southern (10/4) ... also made 15 digs against the Buccaneers ... had 55 assists against Savannah State (10/20) ... recorded four kills against Wofford (10/23) and at Western Carolina (10/30) ... put up 49 assists at Western Carolina ... had 57 assists at South Carolina State (11/2). High School: A 2005 graduate of Cypress Fairbanks High School ... earned two varsity letters in volleyball ... led team in assists and service aces ... led Cypress Fairbanks to a 13-3 record and a second place District finish during senior season ... 2004 All-District Honorable Mention ... club team qualified for Junior Olympics in 2003 and 2004, finishing fifth in 2004. Personal: Emily Rose Hill ... born June 6, 1987 ... daughter of Mary and Don Hill ... father, Don, was a four-year letterman in baseball at the University of Houston ... majoring in health, exercise and sport science.
Emily Hill’s Career Statistics Season 2005 2006 TOTAL
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GP MP K K/G E TA 111 32 59 0.53 18 194 115 34 100 0.87 29 368 226 66 159 0.70 47 562
Pct A A/G SA SA/G SE DIG D/G .211 1071 9.65 58 0.52 42 217 1.95 .193 992 8.63 47 0.41 42 260 2.26 .199 2063 9.13 105 0.46 84 477 2.11
RE 1 1 2
BS 0 2 2
BA TB 20 20 20 22 40 42
B/G 0.18 0.19 0.19
BE 2 9 11
BHE 28 67 95
Points 127.0 159.0 286.0
Pts/G 1.14 1.38 1.27
Get to know...
Emily Hill
What is your best college volleyball experience? Going up to New York to West Point. The campus was beautiful and it was an opportunity that I don’t think I would haved gotten if I hadn’t been on the team. What is your favorite quote? “But I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, his greatest fulfillment of all he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious”. ~ Vince Lombardi What do you want to do after you graduate from The Citadel? I want to either go to optometry school or physician’s assistant school. Who are your role models? Why? My role model is my dad. He’s taught me to always give 100% whether I’m practicing or in a game and leave everything on the court. He taught me how to both follow and lead my teammates. I’ve learned to have respect for my coaches and the players. He played baseball in college and I’ve always wanted to follow in his footsteps. He encouraged me to pursue my dream and I can honestly say that I would not be here if it weren’t for him. If you could have dinner with three people, alive or dead, who would they be? My grandmother, John Grisham, and Logan Tom What is your favorite attraction in Charleston? The beach...I love having it so close.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Shoot spagetti out of my fingertips. What is your favorite memory growing up? Going skiing in New Mexico with my family.
Emily Hill
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston? Tsunami...I love sushi
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Rachel Sanders Outside Hitter
Jr.
Fayetteville, N.C.
5-7 Jack Britt HS
#7 Career Highs
Rachel Sanders
Kills.................................. 22 (at Western Carolina, 10/30/2005) Attack Pct.... .429 (Twice, Last: at Winston-Salem State, 9/12/2006) Assists......................4 (Twice, Last: vs. Chattanooga, 10/1/2005) Service Aces......... 3 (4x, Last: at Savannah State, 10/17/2006) Digs.................................... 27 (vs. Western Carolina, 11/4/2006) Blocks.......................................... 6 (vs. Augusta State, 9/21/2005) Points............................24.0 (at Western Carolina (10/30/2005) 2006: Hampered by a wrist injury for the first half of the season, forcing her to play libero during the first few weeks of play … a powerful force for the Bulldogs both offensively and defensively, recording six doubledoubles to date … her first came against Savannah State (9/8) in the second match of a doubleheader, putting down 12 kills and recording 13 digs … had 12 kills and 12 digs against Navy (9/16) in the Army of One Invitational … against Wofford (9/30), recorded 16 kills and 13 digs … notched 21 kills and 15 digs at Western Carolina (10/7) in the Bulldogs’ first conference win since 2004 … that 21 kill mark was a season-high … Sanders recorded 56 attacks in that match, setting a then school record … against Davidson (10/21), had 17 kills and 16 digs … recorded 13 kills and 11 digs in the program’s first ever sweep against South Carolina State (10/24) … tied a career-record hitting percentage, hitting .429 at Winston-Salem State (9/12) … her 12 kills against Savannah State (9/8) kicked off a four-match streak with double-digit kills, including 11 at Winston-Salem State (9/12) … also had 10 kills against Radford (9/15) and 11 at Army (9/15) during that stretch … followed up her season-high 21 kill match at Western Carolina with a 17 kill match against Winston-Salem State (10/10) … set the then school attack attempt record against Western Carolina (10/7) with 58 attacks against Davidson (10/21) … that match against Davidson (10/21) was the second of two consecutive matches in which she recorded 17 kills, a short run that started at Savannah State (10/17) … tied a season- and career-high with three aces in that match at Savannah State (10/17) … she also recorded three aces against Bethune-Cookman (9/8), at Winston-Salem State (9/12) and at Appalachian State (9/22) … recorded five consecutive matches early on where she had double-digit digs, kicking that off with 15 digs against South Carolina State (9/1) at the Hampton Invitational … during that stretch, she also had 21 digs at Hampton (9/1), 10 digs against Winston-Salem State (9/2), 13 digs against Bethune-Cookman (9/8) and 13 digs against Savannah State
(9/8) … 13 digs seemed to be a staple for Sanders in 2006, recording 13 digs in four matches, against Bethune-Cookman (9/8), against Savannah State (9/8), against Wofford (9/30) and at Chattanooga (10/6) … each set of 13 digs came in back-to-back matches … tied her career-high 58 attacks at Wofford (10/28) as she recorded 20 kills and 19 digs in her sixth double-double performance of the season … set a new career high against Western Carolina (11/4) with 27 digs against the Catamounts. 2005: Became an offensive threat shortly into her knob year with 15 matches in which she recorded double-digit kills ... recorded 289 kills on the season, averaging 2.56 kills per game ... was an overall presence on the court with 13 matches recording double-digits in kills and digs ... recorded 363 digs on the year, averaging 3.21 per game ... continued the defensive effort at the net with 40 blocks, averaging 0.35 per game ... put down 12 kills in the fourth match of the season against South Carolina State (9/2) ... topped that outing with 17 kills against Campbell (9/3) ... had a streak of four consecutive matches recording 10-plus kills from Sept. 25 – Oct. 4 starting with 16 kills at Wofford (9/25) and capping it off with another 16 kills against Charleston Southern (10/4) ... set a season-high 22 kills at Western Carolina in a five-game marathon where the Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaking 3-2 decision ... was also a major defensive presence on the court with 20 matches recording double-digit digs ... had back-to-back 18-dig matches against Campbell (9/3) and at Bethune-Cookman (9/10) ... went on a run of eight straight matches recording 10-plus digs that kicked off with 18 digs at Wofford (9/25) and wrapped up with 13 digs against Elon (10/18) ... set a season-high 22 digs against Navy at the All-Academy Tournament (9/17) ... set a seasonhigh six total blocks against Augusta State (9/21) with five block assists and her lone block solo of the season. High School: A 2005 graduate of Jack Britt High School ... earned four varsity letters in volleyball and two in track ... 2004 Mid-Southeastern Conference Player of the Year ... 2004 All-Conference and All-Region selection ... tallied 448 kills and 77 blocks in her senior campaign ... helped Jack Britt H.S. to conference tournament titles in 2003 and 2004. Personal: Rachel Leigh Sanders ... born Jan. 26, 1987 ... daughter of Raymond and Nan Sanders ... majoring in criminal justice.
Rachel Sanders’ Career Statistics Season 2005 2006 TOTAL
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GP MP K K/G E TA Pct A A/G SA SA/G SE DIG D/G 113 32 289 2.56 166 930 .132 32 0.28 10 0.09 37 363 3.21 115 34 330 2.87 210 1048 .115 33 0.29 20 0.17 33 367 3.19 228 66 619 2.71 376 1978 .123 65 0.29 30 0.13 70 730 3.20
RE BS BA TB B/G 52 1 39 40 0.35 51 3 31 34 0.30 103 4 70 74 0.32
BE 11 17 28
BHE 10 9 19
Points 319.5 368.5 688.0
Pts/G 2.82 3.20 3.02
Get to know...
Rachel Sanders
What is your best college volleyball experience? My best college experience I would have to say is probably the Army of One tournament. It was an awesome experience, playing against Army and Air Force and also playing other high level teams. What is your favorite quote? “Play hard or go home” What do you want to do after you graduate from The Citadel? I do not really know what I want to do after I graduate The Citadel. I have weighed a couple options like playing volleyball overseas (which is my number 1), becoming a cop and then eventually FBI or CIA maybe; or even joining the Army. Who are your role models? Why? I have several role models. My first is my sister. She has always been someone that I look up to. She is a very strong, independent woman and I admire her for that. My other is my dad. He has always pushed me to do my best. He has always been there for me, no matter what, to yell at me or just to tell me what I have done wrong. I have to say they are both my biggest fans. If you could have dinner with three people, alive or dead, who would they be? Misty May, Albert Einstein, and President Bush.
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston? Tsunamis- Because I LOVE SUSHI! If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Incredible leaping abilities. What is your favorite memory growing up? I don’t know. I’m not finished yet!
Rachel Sanders
What is your favorite attraction in Charleston? I would definelty have to say THE BEACH!!
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Ashley Winter Libero Fontana, Calif.
Jr.
5-7
Upland Christian HS
#8 Career Highs
Ashley Winter
Kills....................................................... 12 (at Hampton, 9/2/2006) Attack Percentage......................... .400 (vs. Liberty, 9/16/2006) Assists......................................................... 4 (vs. Navy, 9/16/2006) Service Aces......4 (3x, Last: vs. South Carolina State, 10/24/2006) Digs...................................................35 (at Wofford, 10/28/2006) Blocks.................. 1 (5x, Last: at Appalachian State, 9/22/2006) Points................................................ 13.5 (at Hampton, 9/2/2006) 2006: Started the season as an outside hitter during the first half of the season due to injuries … set a career-high 11 kills against South Carolina State (9/1) as she recorded her first career doubledouble, registering 11 digs in that match … topped that with a career-high 12 kills at Hampton (9/1) in her second career doubledouble, recording 12 digs … those two performances came in the middle of a five-match stretch where she recorded double-digit digs, a streak that started with 10 digs against North Carolina Central (9/1) … her 12 dig performance against Winston-Salem State (9/2) and 14 digs against Bethune-Cookman (9/8) rounded out that five-match stretch … tied a career-high three service aces in that Sept. 8 match against Bethune-Cookman … broke that mark with four aces against Savannah State (9/8) in the second match of a double-header … recorded a double-double against Navy (9/16) at the Army of One Invitational with 10 kills and 13 digs … moved to libero late in the season and pushed through a back and groin injury … was still able to record a six-match stretch of double-digit digs that started with 11 digs at Chattanooga (10/6) … recorded 13 digs at Western Carolina (10/7) in the team’s first conference win (3-2) since 2004 … followed that performance with 12 digs against Winston-Salem State (10/10) … recorded 10 digs against UNC Greensboro (10/13) … had 13 digs against Elon (10/14) … ended that six-match stretch with a career-high 21 digs against Davidson (10/21) … also had three service aces against Davidson … had a career day at Wofford (10/28) as she destroyed the school dig record with 35 digs against the Terriers … tied a career-high four aces in that match at Wofford … recorded
18 digs against Chattanooga (11/3) ... registered 28 digs against Western Carolina, second only in school history to her 35 digs recorded against Wofford set earlier in the year. 2005: Was a strong defensive presence on the court her knob season with 15 matches in which she recorded double-digit digs ... recorded 12 digs against Fordham (9/3) early on in the season ... followed that performance two matches later with a season-high mark of 20 digs at Bethune-Cookman (9/10) ... had another strong defensive performance the very next match with 12 digs against Army in the All-Academy Tournament (9/16) ... continued a successful performance at the All-Academy Tournament with two service aces at Air Force (9/17) ... later that day, recorded 15 digs against Navy ... opened up The Citadel’s main conference slate with 13 digs at UNC Greensboro (9/20) ... had arguably her best overall performance against Charleston Southern (10/4) with 14 digs and a season-high three service aces ... had another strong outing against Furman (10/22) with two aces and 14 digs ... tied her top mark of 20 digs at South Carolina State (11/2). High School: A 2005 graduate of Upland Christian School ... earned four varsity letters in volleyball ... Upland Christian MVP, ‘02-’04, as well as Upland Christian team captain, ‘03-’04 ... tallied 244 assists, 77 aces, 210 digs, 21 blocks and 160 kills in her senior season ... four-time All-Metro League team selection, ‘01`04 and four-time Metro League All-Academic team selection, ‘01`04 ... three-time All-California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section second team selection, ‘02-`04 ... 2003 All-Metro League MVP. Personal: Ashley Rose Winter ... born Jan. 18, 1987 ... daughter of Matthew and Rose Winter ... father, Matthew, played volleyball and basketball for the University of LaVerne ... brother played basketball at the University of New Paltz ... majoring in business administration.
Ashley Winter’s Career Statistics Season 2005 2006 TOTAL
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GP MP K K/G E TA Pct A A/G SA SA/G SE DIG D/G 108 32 5 0.05 17 53 -.226 14 0.13 13 0.12 28 298 2.76 111 33 104 0.94 104 425 .000 35 0.32 44 0.40 55 339 3.05 219 65 109 0.50 121 478 -.025 49 0.22 57 0.26 83 637 2.91
RE BS BA TB B/G BE 82 0 0 0 0.00 0 57 0 5 5 0.05 3 139 0 5 5 0.02 3
BHE Points Pts/G 2 18.0 0.17 7 150.5 1.35 9 168.5 0.77
Get to know...
Ashley Winter
What is your best college volleyball experience? Being able to go to the Army of One tournament at West Point. The campus was so beautiful. If I wasn’t playing volleyball for The Citadel I don’t think I would have ever gotten that opportunity. What is your favorite quote? “Pain of discipline, pain of regret. Take your pick.” What do you want to do after you graduate from The Citadel? Work for an accounting firm Who are your role models? Why? The one role model who has always had influence on my life was my dad. He taught me everything he knew about volleyball. When he couldn’t teach me anymore he got me private coaches who could push me to the next level. He taught me that even though I was shorter than most people, it just meant I had to be a better all-around player than people who were just as good in a specific area. When I was younger, I looked up to Logan Tom who played for Stanford University. She was an all-around player who was amazing to watch. If you could have dinner with three people, alive or dead, who would they be? My dad, my mom and my brother. I don’t get to go home a lot and my family means the world to me.
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston? Tsuamis. They have really good sushi. If you could have one superpower, what would it be? That I could fly. What is your favorite memory growing up? Going with my family to Lake Mead every summer to waterski.
Ashley Winter
What is your favorite attraction in Charleston? The beach. It is so close.
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Amanda Beal Middle Blocker Scottsdale, Ariz.
Fr.
6-0
North Canyon HS
#9 High School: A three-year volleyball letterwinner at North Canyon High School … graduated from North Canyon HS in 2007 … named All-Region her junior and senior year … named honorable mention All-Region her sophomore year … garnered team MVP honors her junior and senior year … named to the Principal’s List all four years.
Personal: Amanda Paige Beal … born on Jan. 14, 1989 in Austin, Texas … daughter of Jeff and Holly Beal … chose The Citadel over Arizona State and Northern Arizona.
Shannon Frain Middle Blocker Joliet, Ill.
Fr.
6-1
Joliet Township HS
The Newcomers
#1 High School: Graduated from Joliet Township High School in 2007 … earned two varsity letters in volleyball and one letter in softball … garnered All-Area honors her junior and senior years … earned All-Region honors her senior year and was honorable mention All-Region her junior year … named team captain her junior year … team won the regional championship and placed second in the conference her senior year … club team 18 Gold was ranked third nationally out of the 2007 Indianapolis Mizuno Qualifier.
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Personal: Shannon Kathleen Frain … born on July 30, 1989 in Joliet, Ill. … daughter of Marty and Kathy Frain … chose The Citadel over McKendree College … related to All-American golfer Bill Frain, who played at Eastern Illinois in 1991-92 … also related to All-American softball player Julie Frain, who led Illinois-Chicago to the Women’s College World Series in 1994 … majoring in physical therapy/sports science.
Tatum Jestila Outside Hitter Scottsdale, Ariz.
Fr.
5-10
Notre Dame Prep HS
#2 High School: Graduated from Notre Dame Preparatory High School in 2007 … lettered in volleyball all four years … named to the Arizona All-Star Team … garnered All-Region honors, as well as Honorable Mention All-Region once … named All-State Honorable Mention … named team MVP and team captain … team placed fifth and sixth at state … played club ball with the Black Mountain Juniors and the Club Red 18’s Black, who finished fourth in the state.
Personal: Tatum Jestila … born Dec. 20, 1988 in Phoenix, Ariz. … daughter of Craig and Ranae Jestila … chose The Citadel over North Carolina, Nebraska and Arizona … majoring in health and wellness.
Jessica Maas Middle Blocker Richmond, Texas
Fr.
6-1
L.V. Hightower HS
#5 Personal: Jessica Maria Maas … born on Aug. 23, 1989 in Houston, Texas … daughter of Larry and Debbie Maas … chose The Citadel over Southwestern University, St. Edwards University and Shepherd University … uncle, Steve Maas, played minor league baseball … majoring in political science.
The Newcomers
High School: A 2007 graduate of L.V. Hightower High School … earned three letters in volleyball, along with one letter in basketball and one in swimming … earned First Team All-District her junior and senior year … named an All-State All-Star alternate … voted team MVP and offensive MVP … also a member of the Team Texas Elite club program that took third in the Southern California qualifier … coached by Rhonda Sautter.
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Blaine McAllister Outside Hitter Jonesboro, Ga.
Fr.
5-10
Woodward Academy
#3 High School: Graduated from Woodward Academy in 2007 … earned three varsity letters in volleyball … named a State Senior All-Star in 2006 … named Most Improved on her team in 2004 … team was state champion in Georgia in 2004 and 2005 … both years the team was ranked as a top 100 high school team in the country … coached by Tim Grooms, Carrie Gibson and Tad Sahara.
Personal: Blaine Roberts McAllister … born on Oct. 7, 1988 in Atlanta, Ga. … daughter of J.D. McAllister and Margot Roberts … sister, Julia, ran cross country for North Georgia College and State.
Caitlin Vyborny Outside Hitter Roscoe, Ill.
Fr.
5-11
Hononegah HS
#4
The Newcomers
High School: A 2007 graduate of Hononegah High School … received three letters in volleyball, two letters in basketball and one letter in track and field … garnered NIC-9 Special Mention honors … named an Illinois Scholar Athlete … team was the state runner-up her senior year … played for the Rockford Volleyball Club and the Fusion Volleyball Club … coached by Julian Jacques.
Personal: Caitlin Maggie Vyborny … born Feb. 29, 1988 in Mesa, Ariz. … daughter of JP and Christine Vyborny … father, JP, played football at Illinois … sister, Victoria, played basketball at St. Bonaventure … sister, Carolyn, played basketball at Rock Valley College … sister, Lauren, played basketball at the University of Indianapolis … brother, John, played football at the University of California at Pennsylvania … chose The Citadel over Seton Hill University (Pa.), Chicago State and Philadelphia University … majoring in business administration.
Shun Xue Setter Shanghai, China
Fr.
5-11
Shanghai Inst. of Sports Tech.
#11 High School: A 2003 graduate of the Shanghai Institute of Athletic Sports Technology … studied the art of sports technology, focusing on volleyball at China’s national academy in Shanghai … coached by Youwei Yi.
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Personal: Shun Xue … daughter of Weimin Xue … born on Sept. 9, 1984 in Shanghai, China.
Appalachian State Sept. 28 at Boone, N.C. (7 p.m.) Oct. 26 in Charleston (7 p.m.)
Location....................................Boone, N.C. Nickname..............................Mountaineers Colors............................... Black and Gold Head Coach......................... Matt Ginipro 2006 Record...........23-10 (15-3 SoCon) Interim VB SID............................. Ty Patton Phone.............................. (828) 262-7162 E-mail.................pattonts@appstate.edu Website......................... www.GoASU.com Facility (Cap.).....Holmes Center (8,325) Series Record.................ASU leads, 15-0
College of Charleston
Bethune-Cookman Oct. 9 at Orlando, Fla. (6 p.m.)
Oct. 9 at Orlando, Fla. (3 p.m.)
Central Florida
Charleston Southern
Location.................... Daytona Beach, Fla. Nickname......................................Wildcats Colors...........................Maroon and Gold Head Coach................Vanessa Gogswell 2006 Record................ 9-12 (5-5 MEAC) VB SID.............................. Bryan J. Harvey Phone.............................. (386) 481-2206 E-mail.................harveyb@cookman.edu Website...... www.cookman.edu/athletics Facility (Cap.)......... Moore Gym (3,000) Series Record.................... B-C leads, 4-1
Location.................................Orlando, Fla. Nickname.......................... Golden Knights Colors............................... Black and Gold Head Coach..........................Meg Colado 2006 Record.............5-24 (1-15 C-USA) VB SID........................... Sarah Tarasewicz Phone.............................. (407) 823-6489 E-mail.................sarah@athletics.ucf.edu Website.................www.UCFathletics.com Facility (Cap.)........... UCF Arena (5,100) Series Record....................... First Meeting
Location................................... Ladson, S.C. Nickname..................................Buccaneers Colors...................Navy and Vegas Gold Head Coach.......................Danyel Bellush 2006 Record........8-22 (1-13 Big South) VB SID................................Blake Freeland Phone.............................. (843) 863-7687 E-mail................... bfreeland@csuniv.edu Website.......................www.csusports.com Facility (Cap.).......CSU Fieldhouse (800) Series Record.................CSU leads, 11-1
Chattanooga
Davidson
Aug. 28 in Charleston (7 p.m.)
Elon
Sept. 29 at Davidson, N.C. (2 p.m.) Oct. 27 in Charleston (2 p.m.)
Sept. 22 in Charleston (2 p.m.) Oct. 20 at Elon, N.C. (2 p.m.)
Location............................ Charleston, S.C. Nickname.......................................Cougars Colors......................... Maroon and White Head Coach........................ Jason Kepner 2006 Record............. 27-8 (17-1 SoCon) VB SID...................................Jen Blackwell Phone.............................. (843) 953-5465 E-mail......................blackwellj@cofc.edu Website.................. www.CofCSports.com Facility (Cap.)....... Kresse Arena (3,500) Series Record............... CofC leads, 16-0
Location......................Chattanooga, Tenn. Nickname...................................Lady Mocs Colors...........Navy, Old Gold and Silver Head Coach............................Lisa Rhodes 2006 Record...........13-20 (10-8 SoCon) VB SID.................................. Owen Seaton Phone.............................. (423) 425-2122 E-mail..................Owen-Seaton@utc.edu Website........................ www.GoMocs.com Facility (Cap.)... Maclellan Gym (4,177) Series Record................. UTC leads, 13-0
Location.............................. Davidson, N.C. Nickname......................................Wildcats Colors..................................Red and Black Head Coach.............................. Tim Cowie 2006 Record...........18-16 (10-8 SoCon) VB SID................................Lauren Biggers Phone.............................. (704) 894-2815 E-mail..............labiggers@davidson.edu Website...... www.davidson.edu/athletics Facility (Cap.)........... Belk Arena (5,700) Series Record.................DAV leads, 16-1
Location....................................... Elon, N.C. Nickname........................................Phoenix Colors...........................Maroon and Gold Head Coach.........................Mary Tendler 2006 Record............. 13-18 (9-9 SoCon) VB SID............................Elizabeth Ballard Phone.............................. (336) 278-6634 E-mail........................ eballard@elon.edu Website.................www.elonphoenix.com Facility (Cap.)......... Alumni Gym (1,558) Series Record.................ELON leads, 6-0
Furman
Georgia Southern
Jacksonville
Liberty
Oct. 14 in Charleston (3 p.m.) Nov. 9 at Greenville, S.C. (7 p.m.)
Oct. 7 in Charleston (2 p.m.) Nov. 4 at Statesboro, Ga. (2 p.m.)
Aug. 31 at Jacksonville, Fla. (7 p.m.)
Sept. 8 at Dayton, Ohio (5 p.m.)
Location.............................Greenville, S.C. Nickname.......................................Paladins Colors............................Purple and White Head Coach......................Michelle Young 2006 Record...........19-11 (15-3 SoCon) Interim VB SID...................Jordan Caskey Phone.............................. (864) 294-3065 E-mail..........jordan.caskey@furman.edu Website...........www.furmanpaladins.com Facility (Cap.)............Alley Gym (1,000) Series Record................. FUR leads, 17-0
Location............................ Statesboro, Ga. Nickname.......................................... Eagles Colors................................Blue and White Head Coach...................... Nicole McCray 2006 Record...........14-14 (7-11 SoCon) VB SID...................................... Matt Horne Phone.............................. (912) 681-5288 E-mail.....mhorne@georgiasouthern.edu Website....... georgiasoutherneagles.com Facility..........................Hanner Fieldhouse Series Record................GSU leads, 15-0
Location........................... Jacksonville, Fla. Nickname.......................................Dolphins Colors............................. Green and Gold Head Coach................Shaun Kupferberg 2006 Record.............. 17-15 (5-4 A-Sun) VB SID........................................ Joel Lamp Phone.............................. (904) 256-7409 E-mail.................................. jlamp@ju.edu Website................... www.JUDolphins.com Facility (Cap.)....... Swisher Gym (1,500) Series Record....................... First Meeting
Location.............................. Lynchburg, Va. Nickname......................................... Flames Colors...................... Red, White and Blue Head Coach.........................Shane Pinder 2006 Record........11-18 (9-5 Big South) VB SID................................. Paul Carmany Phone.............................. (434) 221-5575 E-mail.................pjcarmany@liberty.edu Website..............www.LibertyFlames.com Facility (Cap.)........ Vines Center (8,500) Series Record......................LIB leads, 1-0
2007 Opponents
Sept. 18 in Charleston (7 p.m.) Oct. 30 at Charleston, S.C. (7 p.m.)
Oct. 23 in Charleston (4 p.m.)
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North Carolina A&T
Providence
Savannah State
Sept. 1 at Jacksonville, Fla. (5 p.m.) Sept. 14 at Cullowhee, N.C. (Noon)
Sept. 1 at Jacksonville, Fla. (10 a.m.)
Location......................... Greensboro, N.C. Nickname......................................... Aggies Colors................................. Blue and Gold Interim Head Coach........ Lyndsay Schmiedel 2006 Record..............17-14 (7-3 MEAC) VB SID................................Brian Holloway Phone.............................. (336) 334-7141 E-mail.......................bmhollow@ncat.edu Website................ www.NCATAggies.com Facility (Cap.)....Corbett Center (5,700) Series Record.................NCAT leads, 1-0
Location................................... Clinton, S.C. Nickname.................................... Blue Hose Colors..............................Blue and Garnet Head Coach........................... Chris Belshe 2006 Record................. 9-25 (2-12 SAC) VB SID...................................... Brian Hand Phone.............................. (864) 833-8252 E-mail..................... bahand@presby.edu Website.................www.GoBlueHose.com Facility (Cap.)..... Templeton Ctr. (2.500) Series Record....................... First Meeting
Location..............................Providence, R.I. Nickname............................................Friars Colors................. Black, White and Silver Head Coach.......................... Margot Royer 2006 Record.................................... 14-18 VB SID.................................. Ryan Emerson Phone.............................. (401) 865-2202 E-mail.......... remerso1@providence.edu Website.............................www.Friars.com Facility (Cap.)...........Alumni Hall (2,620) Series Record....................... First Meeting
Location..............................Savannah, Ga. Nickname........................................... Tigers Colors........... Burnt Orange and Reflex Blue Head Coach...................... Yocaira Basilio 2006 Record.......................................0-25 VB SID...............................Opio Mashariki Phone.............................. (912) 356-2446 E-mail.................masharik@savstate.edu Website.............www.savstate.edu/athletics Facility (Cap.)......... Tiger Arena (6,000) Series Record...................CIT leads, 10-0
South Florida
South Carolina State
2007 Opponents
Presbyterian
Sept. 15 at Cullowhee, N.C. (10 a.m.)
Oct. 2 in Charleston (7 p.m.)
Oct. 16 in Charleston (7 p.m.)
Sept. 8 at Dayton, Ohio (2 p.m.)
UNC Greensboro
Sept. 21 in Charleston (7 p.m.) Oct. 19 at Greensboro, N.C. (7 p.m.)
UNC Wilmington
Location......................... Orangeburg, S.C. Nickname.......................................Bulldogs Colors..............................Garnet and Blue Interim Head Coach..........Gordon Kirby 2006 Record..............12-20 (2-8 MEAC) VB SID........................William P. Hamilton Phone.............................. (803) 536-7060 E-mail...................... whamilton@scsu.edu Website................www.scsu.edu/athletics Facility (Cap.).....................S-H-M Center Series Record..................... CIT leads, 8-3
Location....................................Tampa, Fla. Nickname.............................................. Bulls Colors............................. Green and Gold Head Coach.................... Claire Lessinger 2006 Record........12-17 (7-7 BIG EAST) VB SID.........................Rachel Constantine Phone.............................. (813) 974-0415 E-mail..................rachelc@admin.usf.edu Website.................. www.GoUSFBulls.com Facility (Cap.)............The Corral (1,000) Series Record....................USF leads, 1-0
Location......................... Greensboro, N.C. Nickname......................................Spartans Colors..................Gold, White and Navy Head Coach.........................Shawn Garus 2006 Record............. 23-13 (9-9 SoCon) VB SID................................... Jessica Poole Phone.............................. (336) 334-5615 E-mail..........................jepoole@uncg.edu Website........... www.UNCGspartans.com Facilities (Cap.)..... Fleming Gym (1,833) Series Record............ UNCG leads, 14-1
Location.......................... Wilmington, N.C. Nickname....................................Seahawks Colors..................... Teal, Gold and Navy Head Coach.....................Jennifer McCall 2006 Record................ 8-25 (0-18 CAA) VB SID.............................Jarrett Anderson Phone.............................. (910) 962-3479 E-mail.....................................................TBA Website................... www.uncwsports.com Facility (Cap.)........... Hanover Hall (TBA) Series Record....................... First Meeting
USC Aiken
USC Upstate
Western Carolina
Sept. 15 at Cullowhee, N.C.
Wright State
Wofford
Oct. 2 in Charleston (3 p.m.)
Sept. 25 in Charleston (7 p.m.)
Sept. 14 at Cullowhee, N.C. (7 p.m.)
Sept. 7 at Dayton, Ohio (7 p.m.)
Oct. 13 in Charleston (7 p.m.) Nov. 10 at Spartanburg, S.C. (7 p.m.)
Location..............................Aiken, S.C. Nickname.................................. Pacers Colors... Cardinal, Navy and White Head Coach.................. Will Condon 2006 Record........................................ ................................ 28-7 (10-2 PBC) VB SID...............................Brad Fields Phone...................... (803) 641-3252 E-mail..................... bradf@usca.edu Website................................................. ........................www.PacerSports.com Facility (Cap.)...................................... ................. “The Courthouse” (2,500) Series Record................First Meeting
Location.................Spartanburg, S.C. Nickname..............................Spartans Colors....Dark Green, White and Black Head Coach........ Jennifer Calloway 2006 Record........................................ ................................ 23-11 (6-6 PBC) VB SID.............................Joe Guistina Phone...................... (864) 503-5152 E-mail...... jguistina@uscupstate.edu Website................................................. ................ www.upstatespartans.com Facility (Cap.)...................................... ...........................Hodge Center (TBA) Series Record.........USCU leads, 1-0
Location.....................Cullowhee, N.C. Nickname.........................Catamounts Colors..................... Purple and Gold Head Coach........Stephanie Dragan 2006 Record........................................ ............................ 8-28 (4-14 SoCon) VB SID........................ Denise Gideon Phone...................... (828) 227-2336 E-mail.......dgideon@email.wcu.edu Website................................................. ................www.catamountsports.com Facility (Cap.)...................................... ..................... Ramsey Center (7,826) Series Record.......WCU leads, 14-3
Location.........................Dayton, Ohio Nickname................................ Raiders Colors........ Hunter Green and Gold Head Coach..................... Trina Smith 2006 Record........................................ ..........................14-17 (8-6 Horizon) VB SID.............................Matt Zircher Phone...................... (937) 775-2816 E-mail.......matt.zircher@wright.edu Website................................................. ......................www.WSURaiders.com Facility (Cap.)...................................... ................................McLin Gym (500) Series Record................First Meeting
Location.................Spartanburg, S.C. Nickname.................................Terriers Colors....................... Black and Gold Head Coach................... Corey Helle 2006 Record........................................ ............................ 7-22 (1-17 SoCon) VB SID........................ Montesia Deas Phone...................... (864) 597-4188 E-mail........... deasmc@wofford.edu Website................................................. ..............www.wofford.edu/athletics Facility (Cap.)...................................... ......................Johnson Arena (3,500) Series Record.......WOF leads, 14-2
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2006 In Review The Citadel’s volleyball squad was placed in a unique situation in 2006, yet they overcame all odds in one of the most successful seasons in school history. Head Coach Carolyn Geiger was hired at the start of July and had only one month to prepare before her team reported to campus. In that month, Geiger hired an assistant coach, adjusted the team’s schedule and oriented herself to a school that is unlike any other. Entering the 2006 season, the team was picked to finish last in the SoCon and was not expected to win any league matches. One of the challenges that Geiger faced was an unusually small roster, one of the smallest active rosters in Division I. The Citadel’s 2006 roster included only eight names, three of which did not play for the school in 2005. A couple of times throughout the season, Geiger only had six players available. Sophomore Rachel Sanders, the team’s leading returning outside hitter, suffered a preseason wrist injury that prevented her from playing offense through the first two weekends of play. Due to injuries, the two other defensive specialists on the team stepped up to play on the front row as outside hitters. Parisi, who returned to America last spring, suffered a broken pinky finger on her hitting hand in preseason, forcing her to play with bandaged fingers and a splint for most of the season. Other injuries forced the team captain to miss four matches in two weeks in the middle of the season. Freshman Taylor Stanke missed one match due to the
Rising junior Ashley Winter set the school record for digs in a match at Wofford with 35.
defeated Wofford for the program’s first win in Spartanburg on Oct. 30, fending off a Terrier rally for the 3-2 victory. The team recorded 10 wins for just the second time in the program’s short, nine-year history and the Bulldogs set 14 individual and team school records along the way. Despite playing with a sore back and a pulled groin, Winter recorded a school-record 35 digs in the Bulldogs’ 3-2 win at Wofford. Even though she missed four matches and has played with a broken finger, Parisi became the school’s all-time dig leader on Nov. 3 when she recorded her 1,036th career dig. Parisi broke the record held by Nicole Mantu ’03 who finished her career with 1,035 digs at the end of the 2002 season. Sanders, who was able to move back to an offensive position after the first two weeks of play, set the school’s single match attack record on three separate occasions, the last being 68 attacks against Western Carolina on Nov. 4. Despite fielding one of the smallest active rosters in NCAA Division I competition, The Citadel still posted 10 wins (secondmost in school history) and two conference victories, both coming on the road. The team set 14 different records throughout the season despite numerous injuries.
2006 In Review
flu which was one of the matches Parisi was also out. Again, unfortunate for The Citadel, that match happened to be against Furman, a team that was 4-0 in conference play and sitting atop the standings. Only six Bulldogs were able to play against the Paladins. The Citadel fielded a roster of just six in another tough match when the Cadets faced rival and defending Southern Conference Champion, the College of Charleston. Another instance of a shortened roster came as senior Crystal Bessler was unable to make the trip to Savannah. The Bulldogs again fielded six as they faced Savannah State when Winter was ailing from a sore back and a pulled groin. Only four players witnessed action in all of the team’s matches throughout 2006. Despite those obstacles, the Geigerled Bulldogs succeeded. The team entered the SoCon Tournament as the 10th seed, the highest seed The Citadel has held in the tournament. The Bulldogs won two conference matches, both coming on hostile courts. The Citadel won their first SoCon match in almost two years when, on Oct. 7, the Bulldogs upSamantha Parisi ‘07 set the school re- ended Western Carolina in Cullowhee, 3-2. cord for career digs in 2006. The Cadets recorded another win as they Kim Cooper ‘07 stepped up to be a reliable force at the net last season.
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2006 RECORD: ALL MATCHES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE
OVERALL 10-24 2-16 8-8
HOME 3-10 0-9 3-1
AWAY NEUTRAL 5-9 2-5 2-7 0-0 3-2 2-5
2006 Results
and
Statistics
ATTACK SET SERVE DIG BLOCKING ## STATS SUMMARY G K K/Game E TA Pct A A/Game SA SE SA/Gm RE DIG Dig/G BS BA Total B/Game BE BHE Points 6 Emily Hill 115 100 0.87 29 368 .193 992 .427 47 42 .886 1 260 2.26 2 20 22 0.19 9 67 159.0 1 Taylor Stanke 112 296 2.64 142 814 .189 7 .121 24 32 .893 16 89 0.79 12 50 62 0.55 9 7 357.0 10 Samantha Parisi 98 312 3.18 137 953 .184 28 .147 47 25 .924 35 308 3.14 2 33 35 0.36 10 4 377.5 7 Rachel Sanders 115 330 2.87 210 1048 .115 33 .130 20 33 .902 51 367 3.19 3 31 34 0.30 17 9 368.5 4 Kim Cooper 114 77 0.68 57 250 .080 9 .205 12 7 .944 6 49 0.43 6 49 55 0.48 9 3 119.5 3 Crystal Bessler 62 41 0.66 36 206 .024 24 .264 1 9 .862 16 51 0.82 0 11 11 0.18 6 8 47.5 8 Ashley Winter 111 104 0.94 104 425 .000 35 .135 44 55 .843 57 339 3.05 0 5 5 0.05 3 7 150.5 5 Tasha Sanders 1 0 0.00 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 2 Tiffany Edwards 114 32 0.28 36 179 -.022 26 .116 14 15 .946 50 289 2.54 1 3 4 0.04 4 8 48.5 TEAM 13 THE CITADEL......... 115 1292 11.23 751 4243 .128 1154 .335 209 218 .898 245 1752 15.23 26 202 127.0 1.10 67 113 1628.0 Opponents........... 115 1670 14.52 565 4189 .264 1488 .434 236 273 .899 203 1901 16.53 69 358 248.0 2.16 112 97 2154.0
TEAM STATISTICS CIT OPP ATTACK Kills 1292 1670 Errors 751 565 Total Attacks 4243 4189 Attack Pct .128 .264 Kills/Game 11.2 14.5 SET Assists 1154 1488 Attempts 3445 3428 Assist Pct .335 .434 Assists/Game 10.0 12.9 SERVE Aces 209 236 Errors 218 273 Attempts 2147 2693 Serve Pct .898 .899 Aces/Game 1.8 2.1 SERVE RECEPTIONS Errors 245 203 Errors/Game 2.1 1.8 Attempts 2419 1920 Reception Pct .899 .894 DEFENSE Digs 1752 1901 Digs/Game 15.2 16.5 BLOCKING Block Solo 26 69 Block Assist 202 358 Total Blocks 127.0 248.0 Blocks Per Game 1.1 2.2 Block Errors 67 112 BALL HANDLING ERRORS 113 97 ATTENDANCE Total 1839 1876 Dates/Avg Per Date 13/141 14/134 Neutral site #/Avg 7/71 Current win streak 0 Home win streak 0 -
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DATE Aug 29, 2006 # Sep 1, 2006 # Sep 1, 2006 # Sep 02, 2006 # Sep 2, 2006 Sep 8, 2006 Sep 8, 2006 Sep 12, 2006 % Sep 15, 2006 % Sep 15, 2006 % Sep 16, 2006 % Sep 16, 2006 * Sep 19, 2006 * Sep 22, 2006 * Sep 23, 2006 * Sep 27, 2006 * Sep 29, 2006 * Sep 30, 2006 * Oct. 6, 2006 * Oct 07, 2006 Oct 10, 2006 * Oct 13, 2006 * Oct 14, 2006 Oct 17, 2006 * Oct 21, 2006 * Oct 22, 2006 Oct 24, 2006 * Oct 27, 2006 * Oct 28, 2006 * Nov 03, 2006 * Nov 04, 2006 * Nov 10, 2006 * Nov 11, 2006 Nov 16, 2006
OPPONENT W/L SCORE at Charleston Southern L 0-3 vs N.C. Central L 0-3 vs South Carolina State W 3-2 at Hampton W 3-2 vs Winston-Salem State W 3-0 BETHUNE-COOKMAN L 0-3 SAVANNAH STATE W 3-0 at Winston-Salem State W 3-0 vs Radford L 0-3 at Army L 0-3 vs Liberty L 0-3 vs Navy L 1-3 at Coll. of Charleston L 0-3 at Appalachian State L 1-3 at Davidson L 0-3 GEORGIA SOUTHERN L 0-3 FURMAN L 0-3 WOFFORD L 0-3 at Chattanooga L 0-3 at Western Carolina W 3-2 WINSTON-SALEM STATE W 3-0 UNC GREENSBORO L 0-3 ELON L 0-3 at Savannah State W 3-0 DAVIDSON L 1-3 APPALACHIAN STATE L 0-3 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE W 3-0 at Furman L 0-3 at Wofford W 3-2 CHATTANOOGA L 0-3 WESTERN CAROLINA L 2-3 at UNC Greensboro L 0-3 at Elon L 0-3 vs #7 UNC Greensboro L 0-3
* - Southern Conference match # - Hampton Invitational (Hampton, Va.) % - Army of One Classic (West Point, N.Y.)
SCORE-BY-GAME ATTEND 26-30,16-31,27-30 157 25-30,32-34,21-30 40 22-30,22-30,30-24,30-27,15-12 40 30-27,30-21,26-30,23-30,17-15 45 30-26,30-20,30-19 34 26-30,25-30,25-30 67 30-25,30-12,30-26 76 30-19,30-26,30-16 153 27-30,25-30,25-30 151 21-30,20-30,16-30 157 9-30,17-30,20-30 68 23-30,30-26,20-30,17-30 63 7-30,18-30,15-30 153 18-30,30-27,17-30,13-30 227 9-30,14-30,11-30 94 17-30,10-30,21-30 136 16-30,16-30,11-30 238 26-30,22-30,22-30 58 15-30,19-30,16-30 173 22-30,33-31,30-20,16-30,15-12 123 30-15,30-19,30-15 137 24-30,28-30,16-30 217 20-30,17-30,20-30 141 30-26,30-28,30-20 66 30-21,26-30,23-30,19-30 85 17-30,18-30,15-30 73 30-12,30-18,30-23 73 17-30,18-30,14-30 198 30-24,30-27,21-30,26-30,15-6 13-30,16-30,20-30 279 27-30,30-23,30-26,22-30,10-15 259 11-30,12-30,18-30 138 22-30,26-30,20-30 192 21-30,26-30,18-30 101
Southern Conference Members Alabama ...................................................................(1921-1932) Appalachian State ...................................... (1971-present) Auburn .......................................................................(1921-1932) College of Charleston . ............................... (1998-present) Chattanooga................................................ (1976-present) The Citadel ................................................. (1936-present) Clemson .....................................................................(1921-1953) Davidson .................................(1936-1988, 1991-present) Duke ...........................................................................(1928-1953) East Carolina ............................................................(1964-1976) East Tennessee State ...............................................(1978-2005) Elon ............................................................ (2003-present) Florida .......................................................................(1922-1932) Furman ....................................................... (1936-present) George Washington ...............................................(1936-1970) Georgia ....................................................................(1921-1932) Georgia Southern ....................................... (1991-present) Georgia Tech ...........................................................(1921-1932) Kentucky ....................................................................(1921-1932) Louisiana State ........................................................(1922-1932) Marshall ....................................................................(1976-1997) Maryland ..................................................................(1921-1953) Mississippi .................................................................(1922-1932) Mississippi State ......................................................(1921-1932) North Carolina .........................................................(1921-1953) UNC Greensboro ........................................ (1997-present) North Carolina State ..............................................(1921-1953) Richmond ...................................................................(1936-1976) South Carolina .........................................................(1922-1953) Tennessee ..................................................................(1921-1932) Tulane ........................................................................(1922-1932) University of the South ...........................................(1922-1932) Vanderbilt .................................................................(1922-1932) Virginia . ....................................................................(1921-1937) VMI .............................................................................(1924-2003) Virginia Tech ............................................................(1921-1965) Wake Forest .............................................................(1936-1953) Washington & Lee ...................................................(1921-1958) West Virginia ...........................................................(1950-1968) Western Carolina ........................................ (1976-present) William & Mary ......................................................(1936-1977) Wofford . ..................................................... (1997-present)
The Southern Conference
The Southern Conference, which began its 87th season of intercollegiate competition in 2007, is a national leader in emphasizing the development of the student-athlete and defining the league’s role in helping to build lifelong leaders and role models. The Southern Conference is the nation’s fifth-oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association. Only the Big Ten (1896), the Missouri Valley (1907), the Pacific 10 (1915) and the Southwestern Athletic (1920) conferences are older in terms of origination. The Southern Conference has also excelled as the premier Football Championship Subdivision conference. Southern Conference member Appalachian State has won the last two Football Championship Subdivision titles. The Conference currently consists of 11 members in four states throughout the Southeast and sponsors 19 varsity sports and championships that produce participants for NCAA Division I Championships. Academic excellence has been a major part of the Southern Conference’s tradition. League athletes have been recognized countless times on Verizon/CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica and district teams. A total of 19 Rhodes Scholarship winners have been selected from conference institutions. The Southern Conference office is located in the historic Beaumont Mill in Spartanburg, S.C. A textile mill that was in operation from 1880 until 1999, the Beaumont Mill was renovated in 2004 and today offers the SoCon a first class meeting area and offices as well as a spacious library for storage of the conference’s historical documents. 25th Anniversary of Women’s Championships The Southern Conference will celebrate 25 years of women’s championships in 2007-08. A year-long celebration of women’s sports will highlight student-athletes, coaches and teams. Commissioner Ken Germann spearheaded the Southern Conference’s expansion to include women’s athletics. The Germann Cup, named in honor of the former commissioner, annually recognizes the top women’s athletics programs in the conference. From its humble beginnings, women’s athletics have become an integral part of the Southern Conference and its success. The league crowns champions in nine women’s sports including cross country, soccer, volleyball, indoor track & field, basketball, tennis, golf, outdoor track & field and softball. Membership History The Southern Conference was formed on February 25, 1921 at a meeting in Atlanta, Ga. as 14 institutions from the 30-member Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) reorganized as the Southern Conference. Those charter members included Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi State, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Washington & Lee. Athletic competition began in the fall of 1921. In 1922, six more schools - Florida, LSU, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tulane and Vanderbilt - joined the fold. A year later, the University of the South joined the ranks. VMI became a member in 1925 and Duke was added 1929. Since then, conference membership has experienced a series of membership changes with 42 institutions having been affiliated with the league. The league has undergone two major transitions during its history. The first occurred in December 1932 when the Southeastern Conference was formed from the 23-school Southern Conference. The league’s 13 members west and south of the Appalachian Mountains reorganized to help reduce the extensive travel demands that were present in the league at the time. In 1936, the Southern Conference invited The Citadel, William & Mary, Davidson, Furman, Richmond and Wake Forest to join the membership. The second major shift came about in 1953 when Clemson, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina and Wake Forest withdrew from the league to form the Atlantic Coast Conference. This change was brought about due to the desire of many of those schools to schedule a greater number of regular season basketball games against local rivals. Today, the league continues to thrive with a membership that spans the four states of Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Current league members are Appalachian State, College of Charleston, The Citadel, Davidson, Elon, Furman, Georgia Southern, UNC Greensboro, Chattanooga, Western Carolina and Wofford. On July 1, 2008, Samford will officially join the league, bringing membership of the conference to 12. Championship History The first Southern Conference Championship was the league basketball tournament held in Atlanta in 1922. The North Carolina Tar Heels won the tournament to become the first recognized league champion in any sport. The Southern Conference Tournament remains the oldest of its kind in college basketball. The Southern Conference began sponsoring women’s sports during the 1983-84 season. That year, league championships were held in volleyball, basketball and tennis. Cross country joined the mix in 1985 and the league began holding indoor and outdoor track championships in 1988. Most recently, the conference instituted golf and softball championships in the spring of 1994 and added soccer in the fall of 1994. The Southern Conference currently declares champions in 10 men’s sports - football, soccer, cross country, basketball, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, baseball, tennis and golf - and nine women’s sports - soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, indoor track and field, outdoor track & field, tennis, golf and softball.
Bold indicates current conference member
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Kills
Attack attempts
Match 29 Nicole Mantu vs. Newberry 10/31/99 24 Audra Ritchie vs. Newberry 10/28/03 23 Desiree Browning vs. South Carolina State 9/7/00 23 Taylor Stanke vs. Western Carolina 11/4/06 22 Nicole Mantu vs. Bethune-Cookman 9/7/01 22 Rachel Sanders at Western Carolina 10/30/05 21 Tara Stephenson vs. UNC Greensboro 10/2701 21 Rachel Sanders at Western Carolina 10/7/06 21 Tara Stephenson vs. UNC Greensboro 10/27/01 20 Maggie Maisonet vs. Coppin State 9/1/01 20 Rachel Sanders at Wofford 10/28/06 20 Samantha Parisi vs. Charleston Southern 9/7/02
Match 68 Rachel Sanders vs. Western Carolina 11/4/06 61 Samantha Parisi at Wofford 10/28/06 59 Samantha Parisi vs. Western Carolina 11/4/06 58 Rachel Sanders vs. Davidson 10/21/06 58 Rachel Sanders at Wofford 10/28/06 56 Rachel Sanders at Western Carolina 10/7/06 55 Nicole Mantu vs. Wofford 10/25/02 54 Nicole Mantu vs. Newberry 10/31/99 53 Nicole Mantu vs. Chattanooga 11/17/02 52 Nicole Mantu vs. East Tennessee State 9/27/02
Attack Percentage
Season (K-E-TA) 1,048 Rachel Sanders (330-210-1048) 1,009 Stefanie Farris (305-230-1009) 974 Nicole Mantu (311-185-974) 953 Samantha Parisi (312-137-953) 930 Rachel Sanders (289-166-930) 898 Samantha Parisi (337-159-898) 887 Stefanie Farris (254-197-887) 883 Nicole Mantu (335-169-883) 869 Nicole Mantu (340-178-869) 855 Audra Ritchie (363-121-855) Career (K-E-TA) 3,556 Nicole Mantu (1286-726-3556) 3,004 Stefanie Farris (915-622-3004) 2,976 Samantha Parisi (1039-477-2976) 2,410 Lindsey Hodge (911-462-2410) 2,350 Audra Ritchie (895-438-2350) 2,045 Marina Daniel (813-295-2045) 1,978 Rachel Sanders (619-376-1978) 1,097 Maggie Maisonet ( 337-179-1097) 814 Taylor Stanke (296-142-814) 650 Adrienne Watson (165-145-650)
Individual Records
Audra Ritchie set the school record for kills in a season, putting down 363 in 2004. Season (Pct.) 363 Audra Ritchie (.283) 340 Nicole Mantu (.186) 337 Samantha Parisi (.198) 335 Nicole Mantu (.188) 330 Rachel Sanders (.115) 328 Marina Daniel (.244) 317 Marina Daniel (.313) 312 Samantha Parisi (.184) 311 Nicole Mantu (.129) 310 Lindsey Hodge (.227) Career (Pct.) 1,286 Nicole Mantu (.157) 1,039 Samantha Parisi (.189) 915 Stefanie Farris (.098) 911 Lindsey Hodge (.186) 895 Audra Ritchie (.194) 813 Marina Daniel (.253) 619 Rachel Sanders (.123) 337 Maggie Maisonet (.144) 296 Taylor Stanke (.189) 222 Desiree Browning (.202)
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2004 2000 2004 2001 2006 2005 2004 2006 2002 2003 1999-02 2002-06 2002-05 2000-03 2001-04 2002-05 2005-06 1998-01 2006 2000-03
Match (min. 20 attempts) .773 Marina Daniel vs. Savannah State 10/20/05 (18 kills, 1 error, 22 attempts) .739 Audra Ritchie vs. Bethune-Cookman 9/12/03 (17 kills, 0 errors, 23 attempts) .680 Marina Daniel vs. Davidson 11/6/05 (17 kills, 0 errors, 25 attempts) .667 Audra Ritchie vs. Hampton 9/19/04 (15 kills, 1 error, 21 attempts) .643 Samantha Parisi at Winston-Salem State 9/12/06 (18 kills, 0 errors, 28 attempts) .615 Lindsey Hodge at South Carolina State 10/29/02 (18 kills, 2 errors, 26 attempts) 2006 9/18/04 2005 .600 Marina Daniel vs. Clark Atlanta (12 kills, 0 errors, 20 attempts) 2002 2006 .600 Tara Stephenson vs. South Carolina State 10/2/01 (17 kills, 2 errors, 25 attempts) 2005 11/7/03 2004 .560 Audra Ritchie vs. Furman (16 kills, 2 errors, 25 attempts) 2004 2001 .550 Brooke Miller vs. College of Charleston 10/5/99 2000 (12 kills, 1 error, 20 attempts) 2004
1999-02 2002-05 2002-06 2000-03 2001-04 2002-05 2005-06 1998-01 2006 1998-01
Kills per Game Season (min. 5 kills) 3.78 Nicole Mantu 3.60 Nicole Mantu 3.36 Audra Ritchie 3.31 Nicole Mantu 3.19 Nicole Mantu 3.18 Samantha Parisi 3.10 Lindsey Hodge 3.04 Samantha Parisi 2.90 Marina Daniel 2.87 Rachel Sanders Career (min. 5 kills) 3.47 Nicole Mantu 2.71 Rachel Sanders 2.64 Taylor Stanke 2.63 Samantha Parisi 2.36 Lindsey Hodge 2.30 Marina Daniel 2.19 Audra Ritchie 2.18 Stefanie Farris 2.16 Tara Stephenson 2.06 Brooke Miller
(90 games) (93 games) (108 games) (94 games) (94 games) (98 games) (100 games) (111 games) (113 games) (115 games) (371 games) (228 games) (112 games) (395 games) (386 games) (353 games) (409 games) (420 games) (93 games) (81 games)
2000 2001 2004 2002 1999 2006 2003 2004 2005 2006 1999-02 2005-06 2006 2002-06 2000-03 2002-05 2001-04 2002-05 2001 1999
Season (min. 5 kills) .313 Marina Daniel .283 Audra Ritchie .258 Desiree Browning .244 Marina Daniel .233 Maggie Maisonet .227 Lindsey Hodge .211 Emily Hill .208 Desiree Browning .202 Marina Daniel .198 Audra Ritchie
(K-E-TA) (317-91-722) (363-121-855) (35-11-93) (328-124-836) (126-42-361) (310-135-770) (59-18-194) (67-25-202) (149-65-416) (265-131-676)
Career (minimum 5 kills) (K-E-TA) .253 Marina Daniel (813-295-2045) .202 Desiree Browning (222-91-647) .199 Emily Hill (159-47-562) .198 Tara Stephenson (201-95-536) .194 Audra Ritchie (895-438-2350) .189 Taylor Stanke (296-142-814) .189 Samantha Parisi (1039-477-2976) .186 Lindsey Hodge (911-462-2410) .170 Amy Brooks (154-76-460) .157 Nicole Mantu (1286-726-3556)
2004 2004 2002 2005 2001 2003 2005 2000 2003 2003 2002-05 2000-03 2005-06 2001 2001-04 2006 2002-06 2000-03 2005 1999-02
Assists Match 86 Desiree Browning at South Carolina State 10/3/00 64 Katie Livingston vs. Davidson 10/31/04 60 Desiree Browning vs. UNC Greensboro 10/27/01 58 Emily Hill vs. Charleston Southern 10/4/05 57 Emily Hill at South Carolina State 11/2/05 55 Desiree Browning vs. Charleston Southern 9/7/02 55 Emily Hill vs. Savannah State 10/20/05 54 Emily Hill vs. Campbell 9/3/05 54 Katie Livingston vs. UNC Greensboro 10/23/04 51 Katie Livingston vs. Western Carolina 9/3/04 51 Maggie Maisonet vs. South Carolina State 9/7/00
3.40 2.90 2.03 0.75 0.65 0.39 0.39 0.29
Katie Livingston Jill Lowery Laura Bristol Crystal Bessler Alicia Gabriel Jenifer Moore Ryan Silver Rachel Sanders
(408 games) (10 games) (319 games) (97 games) (26 games) (121 games) (145 games) (228 games)
2001-04 1998 1998-01 2004-06 1998 2004-05 1998-99 2005-06
Season 1,132 Katie Livingston (112 games) 1,071 Emily Hill (111 games) 992 Emily Hill (115 games) 983 Desiree Browning (100 games) 827 Desiree Browning (99 games) 684 Desiree Browning (90 games) 671 Desiree Browning (79 games) 568 Laura Bristol (94 games) 220 Katie Livingston (102 games) 69 Laura Bristol (53 games)
2000-03 2005-06 2001-04 1998-01 2002-06 2004-06 2000-03 2005-06 1998-01 2002-05
Assists per game
Match 11 Nicole Mantu vs. Coppin State 8/31/01 10 Nicole Mantu at Hampton 8/31/01 9 Amber Davis vs. Savannah State 9/17/02 9 Emily Hill vs. Augusta State 9/21/05 8 Lindsey Hodge at Hampton 9/1/01 8 Nicole Mantu vs. Coppin State 9/1/01 8 Nicole Mantu at Hampton University 9/1/01 7 Audra Ritchie at Savannah State 10/26/04 7 Laura Bristol at Hampton University 8/31/01 7 Lindsey Hodge vs. Navy 8/30/03 7 Lindsey Hodge at Wofford 10/4/03 7 Lindsey Hodge vs. South Carolina State 10/6/03 7 Lindsey Hodge vs. Coppin State 9/1/01 7 Maggie Maisonet at Hampton 9/1/01 Season 73 Nicole Mantu 69 Lindsey Hodge 61 Lindsey Hodge 58 Emily Hill 54 Laura Bristol 47 Emily Hill 47 Samantha Parisi 44 Ashley Winter 42 Lindsey Hodge 40 Amber Davis
(93 games) (100 games) (99 games) (111 games) (99 games) (115 games) (98 games) (111 games) (98 games) (102 games)
2001 2003 2001 2005 2001 2006 2006 2006 2002 2002
Career 182 Lindsey Hodge (386 games) 167 Nicole Mantu (371 games) 127 Samantha Parisi (395 games) 109 Laura Bristol (319 games) 108 Desiree Browning (368 games) 105 Emily Hill (226 games) 84 Maggie Maisonet (331 games) 76 Marina Daniel (353 games) 65 Audra Ritchie (409 games) 57 Ashley Winter (219 games)
2000-03 1999-02 2002-06 1998-01 2000-03 2005-06 1998-01 2002-05 2001-04 2005-06
2004 2003 2005 2006 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 2002
Career 9.13 Emily Hill (226 games) 8.60 Desiree Browning (368 games)
2005-06 2000-03
Season 1.000 Kim Cooper (5 serves) .976 Katie Livingston (374 serves) .974 Amy Brooks (38 serves) .968 Melissa Fridinger (341 serves) .957 Crystal Bessler (47 serves) .946 Stephenie Allen (223 serves) .946 Tiffany Edwards (277 serves) .944 Kim Cooper (124 serves) .941 Stefanie Farris (338 serves) .938 Stefanie Farris (64 serves)
2004 2004 2005 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2005 2004
Career 1.000 Kim Cooper .976 Katie Livingston .974 Amy Brooks .968 Melissa Fridinger .957 Crystal Bessler .946 Stephenie Allen .946 Tiffany Edwards .944 Kim Cooper .941 Stefanie Farris .938 Stefanie Farris
2004 2004 2005 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2005 2004
(5 serves) (374 serves) (38 serves) (341 serves) (47 serves) (223 serves) (277 serves) (124 serves) (338 serves) (64 serves) Digs
Ashley Winter set the school record for digs in a match with 35 at Wofford in 2006.
Service aces per game
Season (min. 5 assists) 10.11 Katie Livingston (112 games) 9.83 Desiree Browning (100 games) 9.65 Emily Hill (111 games) 8.63 Emily Hill (115 games) 8.49 Desiree Browning (79 games) 8.35 Desiree Browning (99 games) 7.60 Desiree Browning (90 games) 6.04 Laura Bristol (94 games) 2.90 Jill Lowery (10 games) 2.16 Katie Livingston (102 games)
2005-06 1999-02 2002 2005 1998-01 2002-06 2000-03 1998 2005-06
Season (min. 5 aces) 0.78 Nicole Mantu 0.69 Lindsey Hodge 0.62 Lindsey Hodge 0.55 Laura Bristol 0.52 Emily Hill 0.48 Samantha Parisi 0.43 Lindsey Hodge 0.41 Nicole Mantu 0.41 Emily Hill 0.40 Ashley Winter
(93 games) (100 games) (99 games) (99 games) (111 games) (98 games) (98 games) (94 games) (115 games) (111 games)
2001 2003 2001 2001 2005 2006 2002 2002 2006 2006
Career 0.47 Lindsey Hodge
(386 games)
2000-03
Match 35 Ashley Winter at Wofford 10/28/06 28 Ashley Winter vs. Western Carolina 11/4/06 27 Nicole Mantu vs. Wofford 10/25/02 27 Rachel Sanders vs. Western Carolina 11/4/06 26 Stefanie Farris at Wofford 9/25/05 25 Nicole Mantu vs. Charleston Southern 9/7/02 25 Nicole Mantu vs. East Tennessee State 9/27/02 24 Emily Hill vs. Western Carolina 11/4/06 24 Nicole Mantu at Lander 9/12/99 24 Samantha Parisi vs. Davidson 10/21/06 24 Samantha Parisi at Wofford 10/28/06
Individual Records
Career 3,165 Desiree Browning (368 games) 2,063 Emily Hill (226 games) 1,389 Katie Livingston (408 games) 649 Laura Bristol (319 games) 77 Samantha Parisi (395 games) 73 Crystal Bessler (97 games) 72 Lindsey Hodge (386 games) 65 Rachel Sanders (228 games) 60 Maggie Maisonet (331 games) 58 Stefanie Farris (420 games)
2004 2005 2006 2003 2001 2000 2002 1999 2002 1998
Emily Hill (226 games) Nicole Mantu (371 games) Amber Davis (102 games) Alexandra Morrell (107 games) Laura Bristol (319 games) Samantha Parisi (395 games) Desiree Browning (368 games) Alicia Gabriel (26 games) Ashley Winter (219 games) Service Percentage
Service Aces
Katie Livingston set the school’s season record for assists, dishing up 1,132 in 2004.
0.46 0.45 0.39 0.35 0.34 0.32 0.29 0.27 0.26
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2.72 2.54 2.21 2.11 1.63 1.61 1.60
Samantha Parisi (395 games) Tiffany Edwards (114 games) Stefanie Farris (420 games) Emily Hill (226 games) Katie Livingston (408 games) Melissa Fridinger (228 games) Desiree Browning (368 games)
2002-06 2006 2002-05 2005-06 2001-04 2002-04 2000-03
Block Solos Match 8 Audra Ritchie vs. Limestone 9/4/01 6 Audra Ritchie vs. Wofford 10/2/04 6 Audra Ritchie vs. South Carolina State 10/6/03 5 Laura Bristol vs. South Carolina State 10/7/00 5 Lindsey Hodge vs. South Carolina State 10/2/01 5 Lindsey Hodge vs. East Tennessee State 9/29/00 5 Maggie Maisonet vs. South Carolina State 10/2/01 5 Marina Daniel vs. Fayetteville State 10/14/04 5 Marina Daniel vs. Davidson 10/31/04 5 Nicole Mantu vs. Hampton 9/1/00
Rachel Sanders was one of three Bulldogs to set a school record in digs in 2006, claiming the top season mark of 367 and surpassing her Season previous school record of 363 set in 2005. 36 Marina Daniel
Individual Records
Season 367 Rachel Sanders 363 Rachel Sanders 348 Nicole Mantu 339 Ashley Winter 328 Stefanie Farris 326 Samantha Parisi 308 Samantha Parisi 298 Ashley Winter 289 Tiffany Edwards 276 Nicole Mantu
(115 games) (113 games) (94 games) (111 games) (113 games) (111 games) (98 games) (108 games) (114 games) (93 games)
Career 1075 Samantha Parisi (395 games) 1033 Nicole Mantu (371 games) 929 Stefanie Farris (420 games) 730 Rachel Sanders (228 games) 667 Katie Livingston (408 games) 637 Ashley Winter (219 games) 587 Desiree Browning (368 games) 522 Audra Ritchie (409 games) 477 Emily Hill (226 games) 405 Adrienne Watson (278 games)
2006 2005 2002 2006 2005 2004 2006 2005 2006 2001 2002-06 1999-02 2002-05 2005-06 2001-04 2005-06 2000-03 2001-04 2005-06 1998-01
(102 games) Audra Ritchie (103 games) Lindsey Hodge (89 games) Audra Ritchie (108 games) Marina Daniel (111 games) Audra Ritchie (99 games) Marina Daniel (113 games) Nicole Mantu (90 games) Maggie Maisonet (96 games) Lindsey Hodge (99 games)
2003 2003 2000 2004 2004 2001 2005 2000 2001 2001
Career 109 Audra Ritchie (409 games) 96 Marina Daniel (353 games) 92 Lindsey Hodge (386 games) 59 Maggie Maisonet (331 games) 52 Nicole Mantu (371 games) 25 Megan Gentry (208 games) 24 Samantha Parisi (395 games) 21 Amber Davis (102 games) 19 Tara Stephenson (93 games) 16 Amy Brooks (102 games)
2001-04 2002-05 2000-03 1998-01 1999-02 1998-00 2002-06 2002 2001 2005
33 33 31 31 27 27 26 25 23
Block Assists Digs Per Game Season (min. 5 digs) 3.70 Nicole Mantu 3.21 Rachel Sanders 3.19 Rachel Sanders 3.14 Samantha Parisi 3.05 Ashley Winter 2.97 Nicole Mantu 2.94 Samantha Parisi 2.90 Stefanie Farris 2.76 Ashley Winter 2.54 Samantha Parisi
(94 games) (113 games) (115 games) (98 games) (111 games) (93 games) (111 games) (113 games) (108 games) (99 games)
Career (min. 5 digs) 3.20 Rachel Sanders (228 games) 2.91 Ashley Winter (219 games) 2.78 Nicole Mantu (371 games)
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2002 2005 2006 2006 2006 2001 2004 2005 2005 2002 2005-06 2005-06 1999-02
Match 10 Lindsey Hodge at Wofford 10/4/03 8 Marina Daniel vs. Newberry 10/28/03 7 Lindsey Hodge vs. Newberry 10/28/03 7 Lindsey Hodge vs. Lipscomb 9/7/02 6 Amber Davis vs. Lipscomb 9/7/02 6 Amy Brooks vs. vs Navy 9/17/05 6 Audra Ritchie vs. Newberry 10/28/03 6 Lindsey Hodge vs. at South Carolina State 10/29/02 6 Marina Daniel vs. Augusta State 9/21/05 6 Megan Gentry at South Carolina State 10/3/00 Season 77 Amber Davis 67 Marina Daniel 59 Marina Daniel 58 Lindsey Hodge 58 Lindsey Hodge
(102 games) (102 games) (113 games) (98 games) (100 games)
2002 2003 2005 2002 2003
57 55 54 52 50
Amy Brooks (102 games) Audra Ritchie (99 games) Alexandra Morrell (107 games) Maggie Maisonet (96 games) Lindsey Hodge (99 games)
2005 2001 2005 2001 2001
Career 196 Lindsey Hodge (386 games) 172 Audra Ritchie (409 games) 162 Marina Daniel (353 games) 105 Samantha Parisi (395 games) 102 Maggie Maisonet (331 games) 77 Amber Davis (102 games) 76 Nicole Mantu (371 games) 70 Rachel Sanders (228 games) 60 Kim Cooper (202 games) 57 Amy Brooks (102 games)
2000-03 2001-04 2002-05 2002-06 1998-01 2002 1999-02 2005-06 2003-06 2005
Total Blocks Match 12 Marina Daniel vs. Newberry 10/28/03 11 Lindsey Hodge vs. at Wofford 10/4/03 9 Audra Ritchie vs. Limestone 9/4/01 8 Audra Ritchie vs. Newberry 10/28/03 8 Laura Bristol vs. South Carolina State 9/7/00 8 Lindsey Hodge vs. Lipscomb 9/7/02 8 Maggie Maisonet vs. Columbia College 10/15/00 8 Marina Daniel vs. Davidson 10/31/04 7 Amy Brooks vs. Navy 9/17/05 7 Audra Ritchie at MD-Eastern Shore 8/31/02 7 Audra Ritchie vs. Wofford 10/2/04 7 Lindsey Hodge vs. South Carolina State 10/2/01 7 Lindsey Hodge vs. Newberry 10/28/03 7 Maggie Maisonet vs. South Carolina State 10/2/01 7 Marina Daniel vs. Furman 11/7/03 7 Marina Daniel vs. Augusta State 9/21/05 7 Megan Gentry at South Carolina State 10/3/00 Season 103 Marina Daniel (102 games) 98 Amber Davis (102 games) 86 Marina Daniel (113 games) 82 Audra Ritchie (99 games) 79 Lindsey Hodge (100 games) 77 Maggie Maisonet (96 games) 73 Lindsey Hodge (98 games) 73 Audra Ritchie (103 games) 73 Amy Brooks (102 games) 73 Lindsey Hodge (99 games)
2003 2002 2005 2001 2003 2001 2002 2003 2005 2001
Career 288 Lindsey Hodge (386 games) 281 Audra Ritchie (409 games) 258 Marina Daniel (353 games) 161 Maggie Maisonet (331 games) 129 Samantha Parisi (395 games) 128 Nicole Mantu (371 games) 98 Amber Davis (102 games) 74 Rachel Sanders (228 games) 73 Amy Brooks (102 games) 68 Kim Cooper (202 games)
2000-03 2001-04 2002-05 1998-01 2002-06 1999-02 2002 2005-06 2005 2003-06
Blocks per Game Season (min. 5 blocks) 1.01 Marina Daniel (102 games) 0.96 Amber Davis (102 games) 0.83 Audra Ritchie (99 games) 0.80 Maggie Maisonet (96 games) 0.79 Lindsey Hodge (100 games) 0.76 Marina Daniel (113 games) 0.74 Lindsey Hodge (98 games) 0.74 Lindsey Hodge (99 games) 0.72 Amy Brooks (102 games) 0.71 Audra Ritchie (103 games)
2003 2002 2001 2001 2003 2005 2002 2001 2005 2003
Career (min. 5 blocks) 0.96 Amber Davis (102 games) 0.75 Lindsey Hodge (386 games) 0.73 Marina Daniel (353 games) 0.72 Amy Brooks (102 games) 0.69 Audra Ritchie (409 games) 0.61 Alexandra Morrell (107 games) 0.55 Taylor Stanke (112 games) 0.49 Maggie Maisonet (331 games) 0.46 Tara Stephenson (93 games) 0.35 Nicole Mantu (371 games)
2002 2000-03 2002-05 2005 2001-04 2005 2006 1998-01 2001 1999-02
POINTS Match 31.5 Nicole Mantu vs. Newberry 10/31/99 31.0 Audra Ritchie vs. Newberry 10/28/03 29.5 Lindsey Hodge vs. South Carolina State 10/6/03 28.5 Nicole Mantu at Hampton University 8/31/01 28.0 Nicole Mantu vs. Hampton University 9/1/00 27.0 Lindsey Hodge at Wofford 10/4/03 26.0 Desiree Browning vs. South Carolina State 9/7/00 26.0 Maggie Maisonet vs. Coppin State 9/1/01 25.5 Marina Daniel vs. Davidson 10/31/04 25.5 Nicole Mantu vs. Coppin State 8/31/01
Career 1543.0 Nicole Mantu (1286k 167a 52-76b) 1283.0 Lindsey Hodge (911k 182a 92-196b)
2002-06 2001-04 2002-05 2002-05 2005-06 1998-01 2006 2000-03
Points per game Season (min. 5 games) 4.73 Nicole Mantu 4.53 Nicole Mantu 4.29 Lindsey Hodge 4.02 Audra Ritchie 3.91 Nicole Mantu 3.85 Samantha Parisi 3.59 Marina Daniel 3.57 Marina Daniel 3.50 Samantha Parisi 3.48 Nicole Mantu
(93 games) (90 games) (100 games) (108 games) (94 games) (98 games) (111 games) (113 games) (111 games) (94 games)
2001 2000 2003 2004 2002 2006 2004 2005 2004 1999
Career (min. 5 games) 4.16 Nicole Mantu (371 games) 3.32 Lindsey Hodge (386 games) 3.19 Taylor Stanke (112 games) 3.15 Samantha Parisi (395 games) 3.02 Marina Daniel (353 games) 3.02 Rachel Sanders (228 games) 2.82 Audra Ritchie (409 games) 2.51 Tara Stephenson (93 games) 2.39 Stefanie Farris (420 games) 2.33 Brooke Miller (81 games)
1999-02 2000-03 2006 2002-06 2002-05 2005-06 2001-04 2001 2002-05 1999
2001 Games Played 2004 2003 2000 2005 2004 2004 2006 2006 2002
Emily Hill is one of two Citadel players to set the school record in games played in 2006.
Season 115 Emily Hill 2000-03 115 Rachel Sanders 114 Kim Cooper 1999-02
2006 2006 2006
114 113 113 113 112 112 111
Tiffany Edwards Stefanie Farris Rachel Sanders Marina Daniel Katie Livingston Taylor Stanke Ashley Winter
Career 420 Stefanie Farris 409 Audra Ritchie 408 Katie Livingston 395 Samantha Parisi 386 Lindsey Hodge 371 Nicole Mantu 368 Desiree Browning 353 Marina Daniel 331 Maggie Maisonet 319 Laura Bristol
2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2006 2006
2002-05 2001-04 2001-04 2002-06 2000-03 1999-02 2000-03 2002-05 1998-01 1998-01
Matches played
Four cadet-student-athletes played in 34 matches in 2006, a school record. Season 34 Emily Hill 34 Tiffany Edwards 34 Kim Cooper 34 Rachel Sanders 33 Taylor Stanke 33 Ashley Winter 32 Stefanie Farris 32 Melissa Fridinger 32 Samantha Parisi 32 Marina Daniel
2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2004 2004 2004 2004
Career 123 Stefanie Farris 122 Katie Livingston 121 Audra Ritchie 119 Lindsey Hodge 117 Samantha Parisi 117 Nicole Mantu 113 Desiree Browning 111 Marina Daniel 109 Maggie Maisonet 106 Laura Bristol
2002-05 2001-04 2001-04 2000-03 2002-06 1999-02 2000-03 2002-05 1998-01 1998-01
Individual Records
Season 440.0 Nicole Mantu (335k 73a 16-32b) 434.5 Audra Ritchie (363k 27a 31-27b) 429.0 Lindsey Hodge (310k 69a 21-58b) 408.0 Nicole Mantu (340k 35a 26-14b) 403.5 Marina Daniel (328k 19a 27-59b) 398.5 Marina Daniel (317k 34a 31-33b) 388.0 Samantha Parisi (337k 36a 8-14b) 377.5 Samantha Parisi (312k 47a 2-33b) 368.5 Rachel Sanders (330k 20a 3-31b) 367.5 Nicole Mantu (311k 39a 5-25b)
1242.5 Samantha Parisi (1039k 127a 24-105b) 1155.0 Audra Ritchie (895k 65a 109-172b) 1066.0 Marina Daniel (813k 76a 96-162b) 1005.0 Stefanie Farris (915k 50a 13-54b) 688.0 Rachel Sanders (619k 30a 4-70b) 531.0 Maggie Maisonet (337k 84a 59-102b) 357.0 Taylor Stanke (296k 24a 12-50b) 356.5 Desiree Browning (222k 108a 7-39b)
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Kills Match 88 Coppin State 79 at Hampton University 76 UNC Greensboro 69 at South Carolina State 69 Davidson 69 at South Carolina State 68 Charleston Southern 66 Western Carolina 64 UNC Greensboro 64 Charleston Southern Season (Pct.) 1,434 (.190) 1,380 (.139) 1,292 (.128) 1,226 (.180) 1,188 (.167) 1,126 (.144) 860 (.107) 706 (.053) 247 (-.018)
7.51 (94 games) 4.05 (61 games) 9/1/2001 9/1/2001 10/27/2001 11/2/2005 10/31/2004 9/2/2003 10/4/2005 11/4/2006 10/23/2004 9/7/2002 2004 2005 2006 2003 2001 2002 2000 1999 1998
Kills per Game
1999 1998
Attack Attempts Match 237 Western Carolina 11/4/2006 225 Coppin State 9/1/2001 212 at Wofford 10/28/2006 210 Charleston Southern 10/4/2005 195 at Hampton University 9/1/2001 191 at South Carolina State 11/2/2005 189 Western Carolina 9/3/2004 187 at Wofford 9/25/2005 184 at Wofford 9/20/2002 182 Wofford 10/23/2005 Season (K-E-TA) 4,245 (1380-791-4245) 4,243 (1292-751-4243) 3,911 (1434-689-3911) 3,444 (1126-630-3444) 3,409 (1226-613-3409) 3,368 (1188-627-3368) 2,652 (860-576-2652) 2,396 (706-579-2396) 1,089 (247-267-1089)
2005 2006 2004 2002 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998
Assists Match 107 at South Carolina State 64 Davidson 63 UNC Greensboro 61 Charleston Southern 60 at South Carolina State 59 Western Carolina 57 at South Carolina State 57 Charleston Southern 56 at Western Carolina 56 Savannah State 56 UNC Greensboro 56 vs Campbell Season 1,251 (111 games) 1,225 (113 games) 1,154 (115 games) 1,080 (103 games) 971 (102 games) 919 (99 games) 799 (94 games) 629 (94 games) 199 (61 games)
10/3/2000 10/31/2004 10/27/2001 10/4/2005 11/2/2005 11/4/2006 9/2/2003 9/7/2002 10/10/2004 10/20/2005 10/23/2004 9/3/2005 2004 2005 2006 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
Assists per Game
Team Records
Attack Percentage Match (min. 10 attempts) .636 vs Savannah State 9/18/2004 (61 kills, 5 errors, 88 attempts) .476 at Hampton 9/17/2004 (56 kills, 7 errors, 103 attempts) .463 Savannah State 9/17/2002 (44 kills, 7 errors, 80 attempts) .438 Bethune-Cookman 9/12/2003 (51 kills, 9 errors, 96 attempts) .438 at Winston-Salem State 9/12/2006 (46 kills, 7 errors, 89 attempts) .430 at Savannah State 9/17/2003 (49 kills, 12 errors, 86 attempts) .405 at Limestone College 10/1/2002 (43 kills, 11 errors, 79 attempts) .404 at Savannah State 10/8/2002 (32 kills, 9 errors, 57 attempts) .395 Savannah State 11/12/2003 (46 kills, 12 errors, 86 attempts) .392 vs Clark Atlanta 9/18/2004 (49 kills, 11 errors, 97 attempts) Audra Ritchie’s prominent attack led The Citadel’s 2004 team to a school record 12.92 kills per game. Season 12.92 (111 games) 12.21 (113 games) 12.00 (99 games) 11.90 (103 games) 11.23 (115 games) 11.04 (102 games) 9.15 (94 games)
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2004 2005 2001 2003 2006 2002 2000
Season (K-E-TA) .190 (1434-689-3911) .180 (1226-613-3409) .167 (1188-627-3368) .144 (1126-630-3444) .139 (1380-791-4245) .128 (1292-751-4243) .107 (860-576-2652) .053 (706-579-2396) -.018 (247-267-1089)
2004 2003 2001 2002 2005 2006 2000 1999 1998
Season 11.27 (111 games) 10.84 (113 games) 10.49 (103 games) 10.03 (115 games) 9.52 (102 games) 9.28 (99 games) 8.50 (94 games) 6.69 (94 games) 3.26 (61 games)
2004 2005 2003 2006 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
Service Aces Match 20 19 19 17 15 15 15 15 15 15
Savannah State Columbia College Savannah State at Savannah State Navy at Limestone College Winston-Salem State Columbia College Newberry Augusta State
Season 209 (115 games) 197 (102 games) 193 (103 games) 170 (113 games) 168 (111 games) 122 (94 games) 112 (94 games) 72 (61 games)
10/8/2002 10/11/2001 9/17/2002 9/17/2003 8/30/2003 10/1/2002 10/10/2006 10/15/2000 10/28/2003 9/21/2005 2006 2002 2003 2005 2004 2000 1999 1998
Assist Blocks
Service Aces Per Game Season 1.93 (102 games) 1.87 (103 games) 1.82 (115 games) 1.51 (111 games) 1.50 (113 games) 1.30 (94 games) 1.19 (94 games) 1.18 (61 games) Digs Match 112 at Wofford 109 Western Carolina 100 Charleston Southern 97 at Wofford 83 Wofford 82 Davidson 81 at Western Carolina 75 UNC Greensboro 75 Lipscomb 75 vs Navy
Match 27 2002 22 2003 20 2006 20 2004 18 2005 18 2000 18 1999 18 1998 16 15
10/28/2006 11/4/2006 9/7/2002 9/25/2005 10/25/2002 10/21/2006 10/7/2006 10/6/2002 9/7/2002 9/17/2005
Season 112 (99 games) 105 (94 games) 105 (103 games) 83 (111 games) 68 (102 games) 62 (113 games) 32 (94 games) 26 (115 games) 15 (61 games)
Newberry 10/28/2003 at South Carolina State 10/3/2000 at Wofford 10/4/2003 Augusta State 9/21/2005 at South Carolina State 11/2/2005 Wofford 10/25/2002 Lipscomb 9/7/2002 vs Navy 9/17/2005 Savannah State 11/12/2003 at Maryland-Eastern Shore 8/31/2002
Season 266 (113 games) 264 (102 games) 230 (99 games) 219 (103 games) 202 (115 games) 136 (94 games) 125 (111 games) 52 (94 games) 12 (61 games) Total Blocks Match 21.5 Newberry 17.0 at South Carolina State 16.0 South Carolina State 15.5 at Maryland-Eastern Shore 15.0 South Carolina State 14.0 at Wofford 14.0 Bethune-Cookman 12.0 at South Carolina State 12.0 Chattanooga 12.0 Columbia College 12.0 at South Carolina State 12.0 South Carolina State 12.0 Augusta State Season 227.0 (99 games) 214.5 (103 games) 200.0 (102 games) 195.0 (113 games) 173.0 (94 games) 145.5 (111 games) 127.0 (115 games) 58.0 (94 games) 21.0 (61 games)
2005 2002 2001 2003 2006 2000 2004 1999 1998
10/28/2003 10/3/2000 10/2/2001 8/31/2002 10/6/2003 10/4/2003 9/7/2001 11/2/2005 11/12/2000 10/15/2000 10/29/2002 9/7/2000 9/21/2005 2001 2003 2002 2005 2000 2004 2006 1999 1998
Block Per Game 2001 2000 2003 2004 2002 2005 1999 2006 1998
Season 2.29 (99 games) 2.08 (103 games) 1.96 (102 games) 1.84 (94 games) 1.73 (113 games) 1.31 (111 games) 1.10 (115 games)
2001 2003 2002 2000 2005 2004 2006
1999 1998 POINTS
Season 1,747.5 (1434k 168a 83-125b) 1,745.0 (1380k 170a 62-266b) 1,713.0 (1188k 298a 112-230b) 1,633.5 (1226k 193a 105-219b) 1,628.0 (1292k 209a 26-202b) 1,523.0 (1126k 197a 68-264b) 1,155.0 (860k 122a 105-136b) 876.0 (706k 112a 32-52b) 340.0 (247k 72a 15-12b)
2004 2005 2001 2003 2006 2002 2000 1999 1998
Points per game Season 17.30 (99 games) 15.86 (103 games) 15.74 (111 games) 15.44 (113 games) 14.93 (102 games) 14.16 (115 games) 12.29 (94 games) 9.32 (94 games) 5.57 (61 games)
2001 2003 2004 2005 2002 2006 2000 1999 1998
Games played 115 2006 113 2005 111 2004 103 2003 102 2002 99 2001 94 1999 94 2000 61 1998 Matches played 34 2006 32 2004 32 2005 31 2001 30 2000 30 1999 30 2003
Team Records
Season 1,752 (115 games) 2006 1,617 (113 games) 2005 1,479 (102 games) 2002 1,416 (111 games) 2004 1,187 (99 games) 2001 1,099 (103 games) 2003 907 (94 games) 2000 822 (94 games) 1999 360 (61 games) 1998 Solo Blocks Match 13 South Carolina State 10/2/2001 13 South Carolina State 10/6/2003 12 Bethune-Cookman 9/7/2001 10 Wofford 10/2/2004 10 Limestone College 9/4/2001 9 South Carolina State 9/7/2000 9 Davidson 9/23/2000 8 at Maryland-Eastern Shore 8/31/2002 8 Chattanooga 10/6/2001 8 Newberry 10/28/2003 8 Davidson 10/31/2004 8 East Tennessee State 9/29/2000
0.62 (94 games) 0.34 (61 games)
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History
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Records
Records vs. Opponents Opponent Record First Mtg Air Force 0-1 2005 Appalachian State 0-15 1999 Army 0-3 2004 Augusta State 1-0 2005 Bethune-Cookman 1-4 2000 California Baptist 0-1 2002 Campbell 0-1 2005 Charleston Southern 1-11 1998 Chattanooga 0-14 1999 Chicago State 0-1 2003 Clark Atlanta 2-0 2001 Clemson 0-1 2004 Coastal Carolina 0-3 1998 College of Charleston 0-16 1998 Columbia College 4-3 1998 Converse 0-2 1998 Coppin State 3-0 2000 Davidson 1-16 1998 East Carolina 0-1 1999 East Tennessee State 0-9 1998 Elon 0-6 2000 Fayetteville State 1-0 2004 Florida Atlantic 0-1 2003 Fordham 0-1 2005 Furman 0-16 1999 Garnder-Webb 0-1 1998 Georgia Southern 0-15 1999 Georgia State 0-1 2000 Guilford 0-1 1998 Hampton 3-4 1999 Hope International 0-1 2002 Jacksonville State 0-1 1998 Lander 0-3 1999 Liberty 0-1 2006 Limestone 2-0 2001 Lipscomb 0-1 2002 Long Island 0-1 2002 Maryland 0-1 2003 Maryland-Eastern Shore 1-0 2002 Maryville 0-1 1998 Navy 0-4 2003 Newberry 1-1 1999 Norfolk 1-0 2000 North Carolina A&T 0-1 1998 North Carolina Central 0-1 2006 North Carolina State 0-1 2005 Northern Iowa 0-1 2004 Radford 0-1 2006 Savannah College of Art & Design 0-2 1998 Savannah State 10-0 2002 South Carolina State 7-4 2000 South Florida 0-1 2003 Stetson 0-2 1998 UNC Asheville 0-1 1998 UNC Greensboro 1-14 1998 USC Spartanburg 0-1 1998 Western Carolina 3-12 1998 Wingate 0-1 1998 Winston-Salem State 3-0 2006 Winthrop 0-1 2004 Wofford 2-14 1999
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All-Time Numerical Roster Last Mtg 2005 2006 2006 2005 2006 2002 2005 2006 2006 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 2001 1999 2001 2006 1999 2003 2006 2004 2003 2005 2006 1999 2006 2000 1999 2006 2002 1999 2000 2006 2002 2002 2002 2003 2002 1999 2006 2003 2000 1999 2006 2005 2004 2006 1999 2006 2006 2003 1999 1999 2006 1999 2006 1999 2006 2004 2006
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Jill Lowery.................................................1998 Amy Brooks...............................................2005 Taylor Stanke...........................................2006 Deonn Crumley.........................................1998 Andgie Gabella......................................1999 Tiffany Edwards.......................................2006 Crystal Bessler............................2004-05-06 Yaunna Thompson....................................1998 Amber Davis.............................................2002 Kim Cooper.......................... 2003-04-05-06 Eileen Guerra...........................................1998 Desiree Browning.................2000-01-02-03 Jenifer Moore..........................................2004 Tasha Sanders..........................................2006 Audra Ritchie........................ 2001-02-03-04 Emily Hill.....................................2005-06 Lindsey Hodge.....................2000-01-02-03 Rachel Sanders............................2005-06 Megan Gentry............................1998-99-00 Katie Livingston.................... 2001-02-03-04 Ashley Winter..............................2005-06 Adrienne Watson................1998-99-00-01 Stefanie Farris.....................2002-03-04-05 Laura Bristol.......................... 1998-99-00-01 Samantha Parisi...................2002-03-04-06 Natosha Mitchell..................1998-99-00-01 Melissa Fridinger........................2002-03-04 Alexandra Morrell..................................2005 Alicia Gabriel..........................................1998 Latrice Sales................................1998-99-00 Marina Daniel......................2002-03-04-05 Tara Stephenson......................................2001 Stephenie Allen................................. 2004-05 Brooke Miller............................................1999 Carol Hamlin............................................2000 Maggie Maisonet................1998-99-00-01 Carol Hamlin............................................1998 Nicole Mantu........................ 1999-00-01-02 Danielle Cenker.......................................2003 Ryan Silver......................................... 1998-99
All-Time Letterwinners Allen, Stephanie........................................ 2004-05 Bessler, Crystal.......................................... 2005-06 Bristol, Laura............................... 1998--99-00-01 Brooks, Amy.......................................................2005 Browning, Desiree........................ 2000-01-02-03 Cooper, Kim.................................. 2003-04-05-06 Daniel, Marina.............................. 2002-03-04-05 Davis, Amber....................................................2002 Edwards, Tiffany..............................................2006 Farris, Stefanie............................. 2002-03-04-05 Fridinger, Melissa................................2002-03-04 Gabella, Angie................................................1999 Gentry, Megan....................................1998-99-00 Hamlin, Carol....................................................2000 Hill, Emily...........................................2005-06 Hodge, Lindsey............................. 2000-01-02-03 Livingston, Katie........................... 2001-02-03-04 Maisonet, Maggie........................1998-99-00-01 Mantu, Nicole................................ 1999-00-01-02 Mitchell, Tosha.............................. 1998-99-00-01 Moore, Jenifer..................................................2004 Morrell, Alexandra..........................................2005 Parisi, Samantha........................... 2002-03-04-06 Ritchie, Audra............................. 2001--02-03-04 Sales, Latrice........................................1998-99-00 Sanders, Rachel..................................2005-06 Stanke, Taylor...................................................2006 Stephenson, Tara..............................................2001 Watson, A.J. . ............................... 1998-99-00-01 Winter, Ashley....................................2005-06
Attendance Records Att. 1,100 411 375 356 300 287 279 276 259 257
Date Score 8/26/2005 Coll. of Charleston 3, The Citadel 0 9/7/1999 The Citadel 3, Columbia College 0 9/21/1999 Charleston Southern 3, The Citadel 1 9/15/1998 Charleston Southern 3, The Citadel 0 10/25/1998 Columbia College 3, The Citadel 1 8/30/2003 Navy 3, The Citadel 1 11/3/2006 Chattanooga 3, The Citadel 0 8/30/2003 Charleston Southern 3, The Citadel 0 11/4/2006 Western Carolina 3, The Citadel 2 9/26/2003 Davidson 3, The Citadel 1
Stefanie Farris ‘06 played four seasons for the Bulldog volleyball team (2002-05).
All-Time Head Coaches Bonnie Houchen One Season (1998) 0-24 1998.......................................................... 0-24
Wendy Anderson Seven Seasons (1999-2005) 39-175 (4-125 SoCon)
1998 (0-24) Head Coach: Bonnie Houchen Opponent W/L at Converse L at USC-Spartanburg L CHARLESTON SOUTHERN L at Coastal Carolina L vs. UNC Asheville L at Coll. of Charleston L vs. Stetson L vs. North Carolina A&T L COLUMBIA COLLEGE L vs. Jacksonville State L at Western Carolina L at Columbia College L at East Tennessee State L vs. Davidson L at Charleston Southern L SAVANNAH COLL. of ART & DESIGN L at Savannah Coll. of Art & Design L vs. Maryville L vs. Guilford L CONVERSE L COASTAL CAROLINA L at Wingate L at Gardner-Webb L at UNC Greensboro L
Score; Score-by-game 0-3; 3-15,5-15,11-15 0-3; 5-15,3-15,1-15 0-3; 5-15,0-15,3-15 0-3; 0-15,2-15,2-15 0-3; 3-15,7-15,5-15 0-3; 6-15,0-15,6-15 0-3; 3-15,7-15,7-15 0-3; 0-15,2-15,7-15 1-3; 9-15,15-12,3-15,10-15 0-3; 2-15,1-15,3-15 0-3; 2-15,5-15,1-15 0-3; 8-15,5-15,4-15 0-3; 1-15,4-15,0-15 0-3; 2-15,5-15,1-15 0-3; 5-15,6-15,2-15 0-3; 3-15,5-15,4-15 0-3; 3-15,4-15,3-15 0-3; 6-15,2-15,3-15 1-3; 6-15,2-15,15-11,11-15 0-3; 5-15,6-15,4-15 0-3; 3-15,8-15,2-15 0-3; 1-15,2-15,1-15 0-3; 2-15,3-15,10-15 0-3; 0-15,2-15,2-15
1999 (1-29, 0-20 SoCon) Head Coach: Wendy Anderson 1999................................ 1-29 (0-20 SoCon) 2000................................ 3-27 (0-17 SoCon) 2001................................ 7-24 (0-20 SoCon) 2002................................ 6-24 (0-20 SoCon) 2003................................ 6-24 (1-17 SoCon) 2004..............................12-20 (3-13 SoCon) 2005................................ 4-27 (0-18 SoCon)
Carolyn Geiger One Season (2006 - Present) 10-24 (2-16 SoCon)
2006..............................10-24 (2-16 SoCon)
Opponent W/L vs. Stetson% L vs. East Carolina% L vs. Hampton% L COLUMBIA COLLEGE W at Lander L CHARLESTON SOUTHERN L at UNC Greensboro* L at Davidson* L at Columbia College L at East Tennessee State* L at Appalachian State* L COLL. OF CHARLESTON* L at Georgia Southern* L WESTERN CAROLINA* L CHATTANOOGA* L GEORGIA SOUTHERN* L LANDER L FURMAN* L at Wofford* L at Furman* L at Charleston Southern L UNC GREENSBORO* L DAVIDSON* L NEWBERRY L EAST TENNESSEE STATE* L APPALACHIAN STATE* L at Coll. of Charleston* L at Western Carolina* L at Chattanooga* L WOFFORD* L
Score; Score-by-game 0-3; 1-15,9-15,1-15 0-3; 3-15,4-15,4-15 0-3; 11-15,7-15,5-15 3-0; 15-12,15-4,15-7 1-3; 5-15,3-15,15-13,14-16 1-3; 11-15,9-15,15-11,9-15 0-3; 10-15,8-15,1-15 0-3; 8-15,2-15,5-15 0-3; 13-15,8-15,12-15 0-3; 4-15,8-15,2-15 0-3; 1-15,3-15,7-15 0-3; 8-15,4-15,6-15 0-3; 3-15,4-15,7-15 0-3; 3-15,2-15,7-15 0-3; 5-15,5-15,3-15 0-3; 1-15,4-15,9-15 0-3; 12-15,13-15,12-15 0-3; 3-15,1-15,0-15 0-3; 3-15,12-15,1-15 0-3; 0-15,3-15,3-15 0-3; 7-15,4-15,5-15 0-3; 7-15,2-15,4-15 0-3; 8-15,1-15,9-15 1-3; 11-15,15-11,9-15,14-16 1-3; 1-15,15-12,2-15,3-15 0-3; 6-15,11-15,5-15 0-3; 0-15,3-15,8-15 0-3; 7-15,2-15,3-15 0-3; 1-15,0-15,2-15 0-3; 8-15,5-15,10-15
Home matches in ALL CAPS * - indicates Southern Conference match % - Winthrop Microtel Invitational (Rock Hill, S.C.) Bold inidicates program’s first match victory
Opponent W/L vs Coppin State% W vs Hampton% L vs Elon% L vs Norfolk% W (F) SOUTH CAROLINA STATE L at Bethune-Cookman L GEORGIA SOUTHERN L at Wofford L at Georgia State L UNC GREENSBORO* L DAVIDSON* L at Furman L EAST TENNESSEE STATE* L APPALACHIAN STATE* L at Chattanooga* L at South Carolina State L at Coll. of Charleston* L at Georgia Southern* L COLUMBIA COLLEGE W at Charleston Southern L FURMAN* L WOFFORD* L at UNC Greensboro* L at Davidson* L LANDER L at East Tennessee State* L at Appalachian State* L COLL. OF CHARLESTON* L WESTERN CAROLINA* L CHATTANOOGA* L
Score; Score-by-game 3-0; 15-8,15-11,15-11 2-3; 6-15,15-13,16-18,15-10,13-15 0-3; 7-15,2-15,2-15 3-0; 15-0,15-0,15-0 1-3; 15-13,14-16,11-15,13-15 1-3; 15-7,8-15,12-15,15-17 0-3; 3-15,2-15,6-15 0-3; 3-15,0-15,7-15 0-3; 6-15,6-15,10-15 0-3; 3-15,14-16,4-15 0-3; 8-15,5-15,3-15 0-3; 4-15,7-15,9-15 0-3; 5-15,5-15,10-15 0-3; 8-15,4-15,6-15 0-3; 6-15,3-15,6-15 0-3; 11-15,9-15,14-16 0-3; 15-17,10-15,6-15 0-3; 2-15,14-16,3-15 3-0; 16-14,15-13,15-11 0-3; 11-15,9-15,2-15 0-3; 3-15,6-15,9-15 0-3; 3-15,9-15,13-15 0-3; 3-15,1-15,4-15 0-3; 3-15,2-15,7-15 0-3; 10-15,4-15,11-15 0-3; 1-15,9-15,4-15 0-3; 9-15,11-15,12-15 0-3; 5-15,2-15,12-15 0-3; 5-15,5-15,1-15 0-3; 6-15,6-15,6-15
Home matches in ALL CAPS * - indicates Southern Conference match % - indicates Hampton Invitational (Hampton, Va.)
2001 (7-24, 0-20 SoCon) Head Coach: Wendy Anderson Opponent W/L at Hampton% L COPPIN STATE% W COPPIN STATE% W at Hampton% L LIMESTONE W at Georgia Southern* L BETHUNE-COOKMAN L at Clark Atlanta W at Davidson* L at UNC Greensboro* L at Appalachian State* L at East Tennessee State* L SOUTH CAROLINA STATE W CHATTANOOGA* L WESTERN CAROLINA* L COLL. OF CHARLESTON* L COLUMBIA COLLEGE W FURMAN* L at Columbia College W at Furman* L at Wofford* L GEORGIA SOUTHERN* L DAVIDSON* L UNC GREENSBORO* L WOFFORD* L APPALACHIAN STATE* L EAST TENNESSEE STATE* L at Coll. of Charleston* L vs. Chattanooga* L
Score; Score-by-game 0-3; 20-30,22-30,22-30 3-0; 30-28,30-23,30-19 3-0; 30-19,30-20,30-21 1-3; 21-30,16-30,30-16,29-31 3-0; 30-16,32-30,30-18 0-3; 14-30,23-30,21-30 1-3; 23-30,30-24,27-30,24-30 3-0; 30-25,30-24,30-28 0-3; 16-30,13-30,28-30 0-3; 25-30,31-33,28-30 0-3; 18-30,17-30,25-30 0-3; 8-30,31-33,12-30 3-1; 24-30,30-17,30-20,30-24 0-3; 20-30,28-30,24-30 0-3; 13-30,20-30,24-30 0-3; 22-30,16-30,26-30 3-0; 30-10,30-17,30-13 0-3; 24-30,24-30,25-30 3-0; 30-21,30-20,30-17 0-3; 14-30,22-30,27-30 0-3; 18-30,18-30,21-30 0-3; 16-30,21-30,26-30 0-3; 19-30,20-30,21-30 2-3; 31-29,27-30,24-30,30-23,8-15 1-3; 12-30,33-31,23-30,22-30 0-3; 28-30,21-30,19-30 0-3; 25-30,14-30,28-30 0-3; 11-30,14-30,21-30 0-3; 12-30,26-30,17-30
Coaching Records, Year-by-Year Results
Home matches in ALL CAPS Bold inidicates program’s first game victory
2000 (3-27, 0-17 SoCon) Head Coach: Wendy Anderson
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at Western Carolina* L CHARLESTON SOUTHERN L
0-3; 24-30,24-30,13-30 0-3; 30-32,23-30,30-32
Home matches in ALL CAPS * - indicates Southern Conference match % - indicates Hampton Invitational (Hampton, Va.)
2002 (6-24, 0-20 SoCon) Head Coach: Wendy Anderson Opponent W/L vs Long Island L GEORGIA SOUTHERN* L LIPSCOMB L CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W at Maryland-Eastern Shore W at Hope International L SAVANNAH STATE W at California Baptist L at Wofford* L at Furman* L APPALACHIAN STATE* L EAST TENNESSEE STATE* L at Limestone W DAVIDSON* L UNC GREENSBORO* L at Savannah State* W at Chattanooga* L at Western Carolina* L COLL. OF CHARLESTON* L WOFFORD* L FURMAN* L at Georgia Southern* L at South Carolina State W at UNC Greensboro* L at Davidson* L at Coll. of Charleston* L at Appalachian State* L at East Tennessee State* L WESTERN CAROLINA* L CHATTANOOGA* L
Score; Score-by-game 0-3; 20-30,10-30,19-30 0-3; 20-30,24-30,25-30 0-3; 30-32,28-30,18-30 3-1; 30-27,30-25,28-30,30-24 3-1; 23-30,30-22,30-22,30-26 1-3; 22-30,16-30,30-28,24-30 3-0; 30-4,30-10,30-15 0-3; 26-30,20-30,17-30 2-3; 30-25,23-30,30-22,25-30,14-16 0-3; 14-30,24-30,29-31 0-3; 22-30,25-30,19-30 2-3; 32-30,30-22,24-30,13-30,12-15 3-0; 30-14,30-18,30-19 0-3; 21-30,25-30,27-30 0-3; 20-30,25-30,22-30 3-0; 30-9,30-15,30-9 0-3; 15-30,14-30,24-30 0-3; 23-30,17-30,20-30 0-3; 26-30,18-30,12-30 1-3; 22-30,25-30,31-29,33-35 0-3; 12-30,25-30,16-30 0-3; 12-30,19-30,11-30 3-1; 30-21,30-28,20-30,30-16 0-3; 28-30,18-30,18-30 0-3; 17-30,10-30,15-30 0-3; 20-30,27-30,21-30 0-3; 22-30,14-30,20-30 2-3; 19-30,30-27,30-23,19-30,7-15 0-3; 20-30,22-30,25-30 1-3; 24-30,30-23,15-30,16-30
Home matches in ALL CAPS * - indicates Southern Conference match
Year-by-Year Results
2003 (6-24, 1-17 SoCon) Head Coach: Wendy Anderson Opponent W/L Charleston Southern L NAVY L at South Carolina State L vs Maryland% L at Florida Atlantic% L vs South Florida% L Bethune-Cookman W at Savannah State W at Coll. of Charleston* L at Georgia Southern* L DAVIDSON* L at Furman* L at Wofford* L SOUTH CAROLINA STATE W APPALACHIAN STATE* L WESTERN CAROLINA* L at UNC Greensboro* L at Elon* L GEORGIA SOUTHERN* L EAST TENNESSEE STATE* L CHATTANOOGA* L NEWBERRY W at Davidson* L at Chicago State L COLL. OF CHARLESTON* L FURMAN* L WOFFORD* W SAVANNAH STATE W
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Score; Score-by-game 0-3; 8-30,21-30,28-30 1-3; 29-31,30-26,27-30,24-30 1-3; 34-36,22-30,30-27,27-30 0-3; 10-30,22-30,19-30 0-3; 27-30,15-30,26-30 0-3; 23-30,24-30,24-30 3-0; 30-17,30-23,30-21 3-0; 30-15,30-12,30-17 0-3; 18-30,11-30,24-30 0-3; 19-30,16-30,18-30 1-3; 20-30,30-26,26-30,26-30 0-3; 25-30,16-30,23-30 2-3; 26-30,30-24,31-29,27-30,12-15 3-2; 28-30,30-16,28-30,30-25,15-3 0-3; 19-30,25-30,15-30 1-3; 16-30,30-23,23-30,22-30 0-3; 10-30,26-30,9-30 0-3; 17-30,26-30,17-30 0-3; 21-30,19-30,18-30 0-3; 19-30,18-30,20-30 0-3; 23-30,28-30,15-30 3-2; 22-30,30-23,24-30,30-17,15-12 0-3; 24-30,21-30,16-30 1-3; 20-30,30-28,17-30,25-30 0-3; 13-30,21-30,18-30 1-3; 28-30,27-30,30-28,19-30 3-1; 30-28,30-24,28-30,30-28 3-0; 30-9,30-10,30-17
at Appalachian State* L at Western Carolina* L
0-3; 18-30,29-31,28-30 0-3; 18-30,23-30,19-30
Home matches in ALL CAPS * - indicates Southern Conference match % - Florida Atlantic Invitational (Boca Raton, Fla.) Bold indicates program’s first conference win
2004 (12-20, 3-13 SoCon) Head Coach: Wendy Anderson Opponent W/L WESTERN CAROLINA W vs Winthrop L at Clemson L vs Northern Iowa L SAVANNAH STATE W at Navy# L vs Army# L at Georgia Southern* L at South Carolina State W at Hampton W vs Clark Atlanta W vs Savannah State W HAMPTON W at Davidson* L COLL. OF CHARLESTON* L FURMAN* L WOFFORD* L at Charleston Southern L APPALACHIAN STATE* L at Western Carolina* W FAYETTEVILLE STATE W UNC GREENSBORO* W ELON* L at Savannah State W GEORGIA SOUTHERN* L DAVIDSON* W at Furman* L at Wofford* L CHARLESTON SOUTHERN L at Coll. of Charleston* L
Score; Score-by-game 3-2; 30-26,30-28,25-30,16-30,15-12 0-3; 25-30,28-30,21-30 0-3; 16-30,13-30,20-30 0-3; 26-30,26-30,17-30 3-0; 30-11,30-18,30-23 1-3; 30-25,25-30,21-30,21-30 0-3; 20-30,25-30,11-30 1-3; 11-30,25-30,30-28,22-30 3-2; 30-20,23-30,30-25,26-30,15-9 3-0; 30-16,30-21,30-15 3-0; 30-22,30-18,30-26 3-0; 30-10,30-17,30-13 3-0; 30-13,30-23,30-20 0-3; 22-30,24-30,20-30 0-3; 15-30,21-30,16-30 1-3; 30-32,30-20,26-30,23-30 2-3; 27-30,30-25,30-18,27-30,9-15 1-3; 26-30,30-28,18-30,17-30 0-3; 21-30,23-30,24-30 3-2; 30-21,14-30,30-26,22-30,15-12 3-0; 30-18,30-22,30-17 3-1; 30-27,30-28,31-33,30-25 0-3; 23-30,16-30,27-30 3-0; 30-12,30-19,31-29 0-3; 18-30,22-30,19-30 3-1; 28-30,30-22,30-24,33-31 0-3; 21-30,19-30,19-30 0-3; 20-30,28-30,25-30 1-3; 30-26,22-30,19-30,26-30 0-3; 19-30,26-30,21-30
Home matches in ALL CAPS * - indicates Southern Conference match % - All-Academy Tournament (Annapolis, Md.)
2005 (4-27, 0-18 SoCon) Head Coach: Wendy Anderson Opponent W/L coll. of charleston* L at Coll. of Charleston* L at Coastal Carolina L vs South Carolina State W at NC State L vs Fordham L vs Campbell L at Bethune-Cookman L vs Army% L at Air Force% L vs Navy% L at UNC Greensboro* L AUGUSTA STATE W at Furman* L at Wofford* L CHATTANOOGA* L WESTERN CAROLINA* L CHARLESTON SOUTHERN L at Appalachian State* L at Davidson* L at Georgia Southern* L ELON* L SAVANNAH STATE W FURMAN* L
Score; Score-by-game 0-3; 16-30,18-30,21-30 0-3; 17-30,16-30,17-30 0-3; 18-30,19-30,21-30 3-1; 30-13,28-30,30-22,30-27 0-3; 15-30,9-30,24-30 0-3; 27-30,21-30,23-30 2-3; 18-30,25-30,30-25,30-16,11-15 1-3; 30-24,29-31,27-30,28-30 0-3; 21-30,20-30,17-30 0-3; 28-30,20-30,29-31 1-3; 26-30,30-28,17-30,25-30 0-3; 35-37,20-30,28-30 3-0; 30-14,30-17,30-15 0-3; 15-30,19-30,21-30 1-3; 24-30,26-30,30-25,16-30 1-3; 30-28,20-30,16-30,21-30 1-3; 29-31,14-30,30-28,17-30 1-3; 36-38,22-30,31-29,27-30 0-3; 20-30,25-30,23-30 0-3; 27-30,23-30,28-30 0-3; 17-30,22-30,19-30 0-3; 18-30,24-30,27-30 3-0; 30-22,30-23,30-22 2-3; 31-29,27-30,22-30,30-19,12-15
WOFFORD* at Chattanooga* at Western Carolina* APPALACHIAN STATE* DAVIDSON* at South Carolina State GEORGIA SOUTHERN* vs. #4 Furman&
L L L L L W L
1-3; 20-30,30-32,30-25,27-30 0-3; 24-30,23-30,21-30 2-3; 30-28,13-30,30-25,19-30,10-15 0-3; 31-33,26-30,26-30 1-3; 21-30,21-30,30-25,18-30 3-2; 30-26,28-30,30-28,31-33,15-10 0-3; 16-30,29-31,25-30
Home matches in ALL CAPS * - indicates Southern Conference match % - All-Academy Tournament (Colorado Springs, Colo.) & - Southern Conference Tournament (Statesboro, Ga.)
2006 (10-24, 2-16 SoCon) Head Coach: Carolyn Geiger Opponent W/L at Charleston Southern L vs N.C. Central# L vs South Carolina State# W at Hampton# W vs Winston-Salem State# W BETHUNE-COOKMAN L SAVANNAH STATE W at Winston-Salem State W vs Radford% L at Army% L vs Liberty% L vs Navy% L at Coll. of Charleston* L at Appalachian State* L at Davidson* L GEORGIA SOUTHERN* L FURMAN* L WOFFORD* L at Chattanooga* L at Western Carolina* W WINSTON-SALEM STATE W UNC GREENSBORO* L ELON* L at Savannah State W DAVIDSON* L APPALACHIAN STATE* L SOUTH CAROLINA STATE W at Furman* L at Wofford* W CHATTANOOGA* L WESTERN CAROLINA* L at UNC Greensboro* L at Elon* L vs #7 UNC Greensboro& L
Score; Score-by-game 0-3; 26-30,16-31,27-30 0-3; 25-30,32-34,21-30 3-2; 22-30,22-30,30-24,30-27,15-12 3-2; 30-27,30-21,26-30,23-30,17-15 3-0; 30-26,30-20,30-19 0-3; 26-30,25-30,25-30 3-0; 30-25,30-12,30-26 3-0; 30-19,30-26,30-16 0-3; 27-30,25-30,25-30 0-3; 21-30,20-30,16-30 0-3; 9-30,17-30,20-30 1-3; 23-30,30-26,20-30,17-30 0-3; 7-30,18-30,15-30 1-3; 18-30,30-27,17-30,13-30 0-3; 9-30,14-30,11-30 0-3; 17-30,10-30,21-30 0-3; 16-30,16-30,11-30 0-3; 26-30,22-30,22-30 0-3; 15-30,19-30,16-30 3-2; 22-30,33-31,30-20,16-30,15-12 3-0; 30-15,30-19,30-15 0-3; 24-30,28-30,16-30 0-3; 20-30,17-30,20-30 3-0; 30-26,30-28,30-20 1-3; 30-21,26-30,23-30,19-30 0-3; 17-30,18-30,15-30 3-0; 30-12,30-18,30-23 0-3; 17-30,18-30,14-30 3-2; 30-24,30-27,21-30,26-30,15-6 0-3; 13-30,16-30,20-30 2-3; 27-30,30-23,30-26,22-30,10-15 0-3; 11-30,12-30,18-30 0-3; 22-30,26-30,20-30 0-3; 21-30,26-30,18-30
Home matches in ALL CAPS * - indicates Southern Conference match # - Hampton Invitational (Hampton, Va.) % - Army of One Tournament (West Point, N.Y.) & - Southern Conference Tournament (Boone, N.C.)
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The College of Graduate and Professional Studies, which is noted for Citadel excellence in a civilian environment, serves about 1,200 residents of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Academic programs at the college are complimented by a strong commitment to service and emphatic support of an honor code that calls upon a cadet not to lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do. Since its founding in 1842, The Citadel’s emphasis on character, as well as intellect, has produced generations of graduates who have served their nation, their professions and their communities with distinction.
Corps of Cadets ...
All students at The Citadel are cadets in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, which numbers approximately 1,900 and represent nearly every state, as well as more than 20 countries. While roughly
40 percent of the graduates each year go into the armed services, all cadets participate in an ROTC program. On most days, cadets have physical fitness training and military instruction in addition to their regular college classes. Weekdays end with a formation and required evening study period. Because The Citadel emphasizes corps unity, cadets cannot be married and all must live on campus in the barracks with their assigned company. Despite the challenges, cadets value their first year for the lessons in teamwork, self-discipline and time management. The disciplined lifestyle that begins in the knob year binds cadets into a lifelong, closeknit camaraderie that is one of the strongest forces in their lives after graduation.
Academic Programs...
Because of the strength of the academic program, The Citadel has repeatedly been rated as a top regional institution in the annual rankings issued by U.S. News and World Report. The quality of the education at The Citadel combined with the availability of financial aid, the credentials of the faculty and the graduation rate earned the institution the citation of Best College Value in the South in 1999. With an average of 75 percent of its students returning each year, The Citadel enjoys one of the best retention records in the country. The Citadel’s 14 academic departments offer five bachelor’s degrees in 17 areas, six master’s degrees in 17 areas, and specialist degrees in two areas.
College of Graduate & Professional Studies...
The Citadel’s evening college serves the Lowcountry by offering nationally accredited bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees scheduled around the student’s profession, family and lifestyle. It is the well-known Citadel academic excellence in a civilian environment. The CGPS offers 20 graduate programs with concentrations in education, psychology, computer science and business. The Master of Business Administration program is the only nationally accredited MBA program in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. The CGPS also offers three undergraduate evening programs in business and engineering. The Citadel is the only college in South Carolina that offers an undergraduate civil and electrical engineering degree in the evening.
Alumni...
Generations of Citadel graduates have served their nation, their state and their community with distinction. The Citadel graduates men and women with alert minds and sound bodies, who value honor, integrity, loyalty and patriotism, and who accept the responsibilities that accompany leadership. The Citadel remains a stronghold of duty, self-discipline, and high ideals in a changing American society.
Academic Development Handled by the Best...
Of The Citadel’s teaching faculty, 94 percent hold doctoral degrees and the average student-faculty ratio is 14:1. This class size insures that cadet-student-athletes have every opportunity to be successful in the classroom.
Why The Citadel?
Citadel Athletes Maintain Academic Excellence...
The Citadel graduation rate for all cadet-student-athletes who complete four years of eligibility ranges from 93 percent to 96 percent. The Citadel’s student-athletes consistently rank among the upper echelon of the Southern Conference.
Diversified Student Population... The Citadel has about 1,900 students from 46 states and 22 foreign countries.
Family For Life...
Becoming a part of The Citadel volleyball program means joining the Bulldog family for life. The Citadel volleyball family is full of successful alumni in every walk of life that are a proud part of supporting our athletes throughout their career.
Individual Development...
Year-round, the coaching staff works with every player on an individual basis to develop and improve her volleyball skills. Each cadet-student-athlete enjoys an academic support system, which is designed to encourage responsibility and enthusiasm for learning. It is a system that emphasizes The Citadel’s commitment to education, graduation and community involvement.
The Perfect Balance: Academics & Athletics...
The Citadel is one of the most prestigious universities in the country and offers more than 21 major programs of study. The Citadel is an institution committed to rich academics and intellectual diversity, while also a member of the NCAA Division I Southern Conference.
Campus The Citadel sits on a 300-acre tract of land on the Ashley River. There are 28 buildings grouped around a large (10-acre) grass parade ground. The buildings around the parade ground include 10 classroom buildings, an administrative building, four barracks, a student activities building, infirmary, chapel, a field house, and library. Just off the main campus are the football stadium, baseball stadium and alumni center.
The Citadel Earns No. 1 Ranking...
The Citadel ranks No. 1 nationally in our peer group of public colleges in the percentage of students who graduate in four years. The Citadel’s top ranking comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s comparison of all public colleges whose entering students have average SAT scores between 1000 and 1200. The Citadel’s four-year graduation rate is 59.7 percent. The national average four-year graduation rate is 29 percent.
Points of Pride... One of America’s Hottest Colleges... Newsweek magazine and the Kaplan College Guide named The Citadel one of America’s 25 hottest colleges in its 2006 college edition.
The Citadel Earns U.S.News Rankings... The U.S. News and World Report rankings for 2007 recognize The Citadel in several different categories: the college ranks No. 3 for top public universities in the South offering up to a master’s degree; for the seventh straight year, The Citadel School of Engineering has ranked among the top 50 undergraduate engineering programs in the nation, earning this year’s No. 32 ranking; The Citadel ranked No. 7 for best master’s universities in the South.
Leads State in Graduating Athletes... Among South Carolina’s public colleges and universities, The Citadel has the highest four-year graduation rate for athletes.
Fulbright Scholars...
Six cadets have received Fulbright Scholarships to study abroad since 2001. That is a larger number than any other college or university in South Carolina during this period.
Leader in Female Athletics... The Citadel is a national leader in the percentage of female students who are athletes. More than 50 percent of its female cadets compete on seven varsity teams - an outstanding achievement given the fact that female athletics started in 1997.
Seignious Hall
Facilities
The home of The Citadel Athletic Strength and Development Department, Seignious Hall provides the Bulldogs with one of the most modern and complete facilities of its kind in the Southeast. The building also houses The Citadel Sports Medicine Department, as well as the athletic department’s equipment room. Opening in the spring of 1983, the building is named in honor of one of The Citadel’s former presidents, Lt. Gen. George M. Seignious II. The $1.5 million facility, which sits behind Vandiver Hall and overlooks the Ashley River, was financed through private funds. Seignious Hall also has a spacious training room, large dressing rooms, meeting rooms, equipment and facilities storage areas and a spacious weight room which is supplied with modern weight-training equipment. The weight room has undergone a face lift in the last few years, including the addition of more than 30 new weight training machines, new state-of-the-art flooring, and new cardio equipment that benefits all athletes.
McAlister Field House Originally constructed in 1939 and renovated in 1989, McAlister Field House serves as the home of The Citadel’s basketball, volleyball and wrestling programs. The facility, which also houses the athletic department’s administrative offices, along with locker rooms for the basketball and baseball teams, has a seating capacity of 6,000. When it was built in 1939, it was referred to as “The Citadel Armory” and seated 4,500 for basketball games. Top to bottom, McAlister Field House is one of the top arenas for its sports in the region for both participants and fans. Even though 6,000 fans can pack into McAlister Field House for a volleyball match, no fan is further than 24 rows away from the court. In addition, concession stands and rest room facilities are located on both the first and second floors. With the seats pulled back, there are three full-size volleyball courts for practice. During inclement weather, The Citadel’s baseball, football, tennis and track and field teams use the facility. The Citadel has hosted three 6,000-fan “sellout” crowds in basketball since the building’s renovation in the late 80s, including games with Duke (1989), South Carolina (1997) and College of Charleston (1999). In January 1998, The Citadel and McAlister Field House hosted the annual All-Academy Wrestling Championship and in the past few years has served as a site of the first two rounds of the Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament. McAlister Field House has also hosted such entertainment acts as Dave Matthews, Widespread Panic, Bob Hope, Kenny Rogers and Patti LaBelle. Events that have utilized the multi-purpose building include WCW Wrestling, Charleston Cup Gymnastics Championships, Special Olympics, Moja Arts Festival, Rotary/Red Cross Roundball High School Basketball Classic and a number of high school and college commencement ceremonies.
This is Charleston, S.C. Location... Charleston is located on the coast midway between Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach. With I-26 ending in the city and connecting with I-20, I-95, I-40, I-77, and I-85 to the north, Charleston is easily accessible from any location.
Open Air Market... The outdoor market, located at 188 Meeting Street, is the place to go to do your shopping. You will find everything from artwork to sweetgrass baskets to hot sauce. The market is a perfect place to find that unique gift.
Perfect Weather... The weather in Charleston is just one of its irresistible qualities. With the average high temperature of 75 degrees and the average low of 54, the Holy City offers the perfect weather to suit almost anyone.
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This is Charleston, S.C.
Not Just Another City...
Charleston has become one of America’s favorite destination cities. With its rich history, endless shopping, Southern hospitality and, of course, its beautiful beaches, Charleston offers something for everyone. You will find scenic views, gorgeous water front parks, beautiful homes and something new awaits you around every corner.
What they are saying about CHARLESTON ONE OF THE TOP 25 SPORTS CITIES IN AMERICA THE SPORTING NEWS, JUNE 1997 AMONG NATION’S TOP THREE BEST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS CONDE’ NAST TRAVELER, OCTOBER 2000 NO. 9 TOP CITY IN THE U.S. AND CANADA TRAVEL & LEISURE MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2000 NAMED AMERICA’S MOST MANNERLY CITY FOR THE 8TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR MARJABELLE STEWART, ETTIQUE EXPERT, APRIL 2001 JOSEPH P. RILEY, JR. PARK (HOME OF BULLDOG BASEBALL) RANKED 20TH BEST COLLEGE BASEBALL PARK IN THE NATION BASEBALL AMERICA MAGAZINE FAVORITE ROMANTIC GETAWAY & HISTORIC SITE AMONG SOUTHERN DESTINATIONS SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER 2000 NO. 3 DESTINATION IN FAMILY FRIENDLY TRAVEL AWARDS FAMILY FUN MAGAZINE, APRIL 2002 COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN RECEIVED THE ALL-STAR HOST AWARD FROM SPORTS TR AVEL MAGAZINE WILD DUNES REPORT RANKED IN THE TOP 10 BY TENNIS MAGAZINE
Dining... Eating is king in Charleston! No matter what your taste, you can find a restaurant to suit your desire. American, French, Indian, Thai, Italian and seafood can all be found close by and enjoyed with a wonderful view.
The Citadel Volleyball 2007 Schedule Date Opponent Location Time Aug. 28 Charleston Southern McAlister Field House 7 p.m. Jacksonville Invitational Aug. 31 at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. Sept. 1 vs. Providence Jacksonville, Fla. Sept. 1 vs. Presbyterian Jacksonville, Fla. Wright State Invitational Sept. 7 at Wright State Dayton, Ohio Sept. 8 vs. South Florida Dayton, Ohio Sept. 8 vs. Liberty Dayton, Ohio
7 p.m. 10 a.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m.
Western Carolina Invitational vs. Presbyterian Cullowhee, N.C. at Western Carolina* Cullowhee, N.C. vs. North Carolina A&T Cullowhee, N.C. vs. UNC Wilmington Cullowhee, N.C.
Noon 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
Sept. 18 College of Charleston* McAlister Field House Sept. 21 UNC Greensboro* McAlister Field House Sept. 22 Elon* McAlister Field House sEPT. 25 usc uPSTATE McAlister Field House Sept. 28 at Appalachian State* Boone, N.C. Sept. 29 at Davidson* Davidson, N.C.
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 P.M. 7 P.M. 7 p.m. 2 p.m.
Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 15 Sept. 15
Oct. 2 USC Aiken Oct. 2 Savannah State Oct. 7 Georgia Southern*
McAlister Field House 3 p.m. McAlister Field House 7 p.m. McAlister Field House 2 p.m.
Date
Opponent Location Time
Oct. 9 at Central Florida Orlando, Fla. Oct. 9 vs. Bethune-Cookman Orlando, Fla. Oct. 13 Wofford* McAlister Field House Oct. 14 Furman* McAlister Field House Oct. 16 South Carolina State McAlister Field House Oct. 19 at UNC Greensboro* Greensboro, N.C. Oct. 20 at Elon* Elon, N.C. Oct. 23 Chattanooga* McAlister Field House Oct. 26 Appalachian State* McAlister Field House Oct. 27 Davidson* McAlister Field House Oct. 30 at College of Charleston* Charleston, S.C.
3 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m.
Nov. 4 at Georgia Southern* Nov. 9 at Furman* Nov. 10 at Wofford*
2 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18
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Statesboro, Ga. Greenville, S.C. Spartanburg, S.C.
Southern Conference Tournament Chattanooga, Tenn. Chattanooga, Tenn. Chattanooga, Tenn. Chattanooga, Tenn.
Home matches indicated in Bold Citadel Blue Caps. All times Eastern * - denotes Southern Conference Match All dates and times subject to change.
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