2009 Volleyball Media Guide by DePaul Athletics

Quick Facts

UNIVERSITY FACTS Location ......................................................................................... Chicago, Illinois Enrollment........................................................... 23,401 (15,024 undergraduates) Founded.............................................................................................................. 1898 Nickname ........................................................................................... Blue Demons Colors .....................................................................................Royal Blue & Scarlet Conference ............................................................................................... BIG EAST Arena (capacity) ................................................................McGrath Arena (3,000) President ..........................................Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., Ed.D. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Athletics Director .................................................................... Jean Lenti Ponsetto Associate Athletics Director for Varsity Sports/SWA ................Kathryn Statz Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs .....................Peter Tombasco Director of Auxiliary Services .........................................................Michael Lenti Director of Marketing & Licensing ............................................. Karen Loiacono Director of Sports Medicine .................................................................. Sue Walsh Director of Ticket Sales ....................................................................... Jay Finnerty Director of Business Affairs ........................................................... Carolyn Lewis Athletics Department Phone .......................................................... (773) 325-7236 Athletics Website................................................. www.depaulbluedemons.com VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach ................................................................... Amy Hardison (USF, ‘96) Office ..................................................................................... (773) 325-7250 E-mail ....................................................................... ahardis1@depaul.edu Record at DePaul/Years ......................................... 19-68/fourth season Career Record/Years ................................................ 19-68/fourth season Assistant Coach .................................Billy Hardison (US Sports Academy, ‘08) Office ...................................................................................... (773) 325-4215 Graduate Assistant Coach .......Nichole Stahovich (Wisconsin-Stevens Point, ‘05) Office ...................................................................................... (773) 325-4057 E-Mail........................................................................nstahovi@depaul.edu 2008 Record .........................................................................................................7-22 2008 BIG EAST Conference Record .................................................................4-10 2008 BIG EAST Regular Season Finish........................................................... 13th Letterwinners Returning/Lost ..........................................................................9/4 Starters Returning/Lost .....................................................................................4/2 Key Returners ........................ Sarah Cullen, Christy Landschoot, Kate Letcher Newcomers ....................Rachel Aumann, Chandler Carney, Chelsea Thurlby MEDIA RELATIONS Graduate Assistant (volleyball contact) ...........................................Dena Meiste Office: (773) 325-8609 dmeiste@depaul.edu Director of Media Relations .........................................................Greg Greenwell Office: (773) 325-7546 ggreenwe@depaul.edu Assistant Media Relations Director ................................................Alicia Powers Office: (773) 325-4740 apowers1@depaul.edu Assistant Media Relations Director ...............................................Bob Sakamoto Office: (773) 325-7525 rsakamot@depaul.edu Sports Information Fax .................................................................... (773) 325-7531

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Athletic Department at DePaul University is consistent with the purposes, goals and ideals of the University and the Division of Student Affairs.

ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and geographic backgrounds possessing various, unique skills working together towards common success and a commitment to excellence.

Primary to our purpose is to maximize the great potential of our students by exposing them to the wide variety of intercollegiate programs so vital to their total education. Complementing their more formal classroom education, the Athletic Department strives to teach and develop lifelong values inherent in the Vincentian character: integrity, leadership, competition, loyalty, cooperation, fair-play, self-confidence, sacrifice and physical fitness among others. At the same time, athletic participation brings together men and women students from diverse

Furthermore, athletics provides the campus community, our urban neighbors in Chicago and alumni the opportunity for participation in the form of recreation and as spectators for intercollegiate competition.

through athletics, can enhance the University’s mission and image and directly effect the quality of faculty, enrollment and development. Not unimportant to our Mission is the emotion, school spirit and morale, so crucial to the soul of the University, that can be uplifted through participation in athletics.

The Athletic Department also has a unique opportunity and responsibility, as the most visible messenger of the DePaul story, to represent the highest qualities and standards of our education to an observant community, state and nation. A clear, positive exposure of DePaul University,

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ........... 1-3 Quick Facts .................................... 1 Mission Statement ........................ 1 Roster ............................................. 2 Schedule ........................................ 3 THE COACHING STAFF ..... 4-9 Amy Hardison .............................. 4 Billy Hardison............................... 6 Nichole Stahovich ........................ 7 Nic Paquiz ..................................... 7 Volleyball Support Staff .............. 7 Athletic Administration .............. 8 Rev. Dennis Holtschneider ......... 8 Jean Lenti Ponsetto ...................... 9 THE BLUE DEMONS ......10-18 Sarah Cullen ................................ 10 Kyndell Highland ...................... 11 Katherine Knutson ..................... 12 Christy Landschoot .................... 13 Kate Letcher ................................ 14 Lauren Blasi ................................ 15 Mattie Boyd ................................. 16 Molly Creek................................. 17 Sammy Geiger ............................ 18 Rachel Aumann .......................... 18 Chandler Carney ........................ 18 Chelsea Thurlby ......................... 18 2009 Opponents ................ 19 2008 SEASON ................20-21 Season Review ............................ 20 Season Statistics .......................... 21 THE RECORD BOOK ..... 22-29 NCAA Tournament Teams....... 22 AVCA Honors ............................ 23 Conference Awards ................... 23 DePaul Honors ........................... 24 Single Match Best ....................... 25 Season Records ........................... 25 Career Records ........................... 25 All-Time Letterwinners ............. 26 Year-By-Year Results ................. 27 All-Time Coaches ....................... 28 Against Other Conferences....... 28 All-Time Series Records ............ 29 THIS IS DEPAUL UNIVERSITY.................... 30-40 BIG EAST Conference ............... 30 DePaul Athletics ......................... 32 DePaul University ...................... 34 Academics ................................... 38 TV Radio Roster ......................... 40 Media guides, photographs, feature ideas, results and statistics are available from the DePaul Athletic Media Relations Office. Media members needing any information should contact Dena Meiste at (773) 325-8609. The DePaul Athletic Media Relations Department is located in Suite 220 of the Sullivan Athletic Center located at 2323 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, Ill. 60614. The DePaul Volleyball Media Guide is a production of the DePaul University Athletic Department. Written and designed by Dena Meiste with assistance from Greg Greenwell, Alicia Powers, Bob Sakamoto and Kathryn Statz. Photos by Steve Woltmann and Brendan Leahy. Printing by Multi-Ad Sports, Peoria, Ill.

2009 BLUE DEMON ROSTER 2009 Blue Demon Break Down By Class Senior Sarah Cullen Junior Kyndell Highland Katherine Knutson Christy Landschoot Kate Letcher Sophomores Lauren Blasi Mattie Boyd Molly Creek Front Row(L-R): Graduate Assistant Coach Nichole Stahovich, Katherine Knutson, Sarah Cullen, Kyndell Highland, Christy Landschoot, Mattie Boyd, Chelsea Thurlby, Trainer Sean Wadley. Back Row (L to R): Head Coach Amy Hardison, Kate Letcher, Sammy Geiger, Rachel Aumann, Molly Creek, Chandler Carney, Lauren Blasi, Assistant Coach Billy Hardison.

Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. 1 Chelsea Thurlby DS/L 2 Chandler Carney OH 3 Sarah Cullen OH 5 Molly Creek MB 6 Lauren Blasi RS 7 Katherine Knutson DS/L 9 Samantha Geiger S/RS 10 Christy Landschoot S 11 Kate Letcher MB 12 Mattie Boyd OH 14 Kyndell Highland OH 15 Rachel Aumann MB Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. 15 Rachel Aumann MB 6 Lauren Blasi RS 12 Mattie Boyd OH 2 Chandler Carney OH 5 Molly Creek MB 3 Sarah Cullen OH 9 Samantha Geiger S/RS 14 Kyndell Highland OH 7 Katherine Knutson DS/L 10 Christy Landschoot S 11 Kate Letcher MB 1 Chelsea Thurlby DS/L

Cl. Ht. Hometown (High School/Volleyball Club) Fr. 5-6 Naperville, Ill. (Naperville Central/Sports Performance) Fr. 6-1 Indianapolis, Ind. (Lawrence North/Team Indiana) Sr. 5-11 Sycamore, Ill. (Sycamore/Club Fusion) So. 6-0 Longmont, Colo. (Peak-to-Peak Charter/Juggernaut) So. 6-1 Fort Wayne, Ind. (Carroll/Fort Wayne) Jr. 5-5 Oregon, Wisc. (Stoughton/Wisconsin Select) Fr. 6-0 Cave Creek, Ariz. (Cactus Shadows/Ariz. Juniors) Jr. 5-11 Western Springs, Ill. (Lyons Township/Lions) Jr. 6-1 West Lafayette, Ind. (West Lafayette/Circle City) So. 5-9 St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles East/Fusion) Jr. 6-0 Bloomington, Ill. (University/Illini Elite) Fr. 6-1 Racine, Wis. (Racine Lutheran/Wisconsin Juniors) Cl. Ht. Hometown (High School/Volleyball Club) Fr. 6-1 Racine, Wis. (Racine Lutheran/Wisconsin Juniors) So. 6-1 Fort Wayne, Ind. (Carroll/Fort Wayne) So. 5-9 St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles East/Fusion) Fr. 6-1 Indianapolis, Ind. (Lawrence North/Team Indiana) So. 6-0 Longmont, Colo. (Peak-to-Peak Charter/Juggernaut) Sr. 5-11 Sycamore, Ill. (Sycamore/Club Fusion) Fr. 6-0 Cave Creek, Ariz. (Cactus Shadows/Ariz. Juniors) Jr. 6-0 Bloomington, Ill. (University/Illini Elite) Jr. 5-5 Oregon, Wis. (Stoughton/Wisconsin Select) Jr. 5-11 Western Springs, Ill. (Lyons Township/Lions) Jr. 6-1 West Lafayette, Ind. (West Lafayette/Circle City) Fr. 5-6 Naperville, Ill. (Naperville Central/Sports Performance)

Pronunciation Guide Rachel Aumann: AW-men Christy Landschoot: LAND-Shoot Lauren Blasi: BLAZE-ee Kate Letcher: LET-Chur Katherine Knutson: Kah-NOOT-Son

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Freshmen Rachel Aumann Chandler Carney Samantha Geiger Chelsea Thurlby By Position Libero/Defensive Specialist Katherine Knutson Chelsea Thurlby Middle Blocker Rachel Aumann Kate Letcher Molly Creek Outside Hitter Lauren Blasi Mattie Boyd Chandler Carney Sarah Cullen Kyndell Highland Setter Christy Landschoot Samantha Geiger By Height Rachel Aumann 6’1’’ Lauren Blasi 6’1’’ Chandler Carney 6’1’’ Kate Letcher 6’1’’ Molly Creek 6’0’’ Samantha Geiger 6’0’’ Kyndell Highland 6’0’’ Sarah Cullen 5’11’’ Christy Landschoot 5’11’’ Mattie Boyd 5’9’’ Chelsea Thurlby 5’6” Katherine Knutson 5’5”

2009 DePaul Volleyball Schedule

DATE DAY OPPONENT UCF TOURNAMENT (ORLANDO, FLA.) Aug. 28 Fri. vs. Florida Atlantic Aug. 29 Sat. vs. North Florida Aug. 29 Sat. at UCF

TIME (CST) 3 p.m. 8 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

DEPAUL CHALLENGE (CHICAGO, ILL.) Sept. 4 Fri. Western Illinois Sept. 5 Sat. Loyola-Chicago Sept. 5 Sat. Clemson

7:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

N.C. STATE CLASSIC (RALEIGH, N.C.) Sept. 11 Fri. at N.C. State Sept. 11 Fri. vs. Dartmouth Sept. 12 Sat. vs. Xavier Sept. 12 Sat. vs. George Mason

11 a.m. 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 4 p.m.

DEPAUL INVITATIONAL (CHICAGO, ILL.) Sept. 18 Fri. Eastern Michigan Sept. 19 Sat. Western Kentuncky Sept. 19 Sat. Sacramento State Sept. 22 Sept. 25 Sept. 27 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 16 Oct. 18 Oct. 23 Oct. 27 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 6 Nov. 8 Nov. 13 Nov. 15

Tues. Fri. Sun. Fri. Fri. Sun. Fri. Sun. Fri. Tues. Sat. Sun. Fri. Sun. Fri. Sun.

7:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

at Northern Illinois at St. John’s* at Connecticut* Villanova* Louisville* Cincinnati* at West Virginia* at Pittsburgh* Notre Dame* UIC Rutgers* Seton Hall* at Syracuse* at Marquette* USF* Georgetown*

7 p.m. 6 p.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m.

BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP (LOUISVILLE, KY.) Nov. 20-22 Fri.-Sun. Kentucky International Convention Center

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All home matches are played at the McGrath Arena All times are Central * BIG EAST Conference match

The Largest Volleyball Conference in America The BIG EAST Conference

The BIG EAST became the largest NCAA Division I women’s volleyball T cconference in the country when the league officially expanded to 15 tteams on July 1, 2005. Cincinnati, DePaul, Louisville, Marquette and tthe USF brought a history of success to a conference already rich in women’s volleyball tradition. w BIG EAST schools are located in several major metropolitan areas, including, New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Tampa, Washington D.C, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Louisville, and Cincinnati. www.DePaulBlueDemons.com

Head Coach Amy Hardison • 4th Season Amy Hardison enters her fourth season as the head coach of the DePaul volleyball program. She joined the Blue Demon staff in February of 2006. Upon Hardison’s arrival she focused on the complete “studentathlete,” making academics as well as court performance a top priority. During her first three seasons, the Blue Demons were annually awarded the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award which honors teams who achieve a cumulative GPA above a 3.30. Additionally, all but three student-athletes have earned BIG EAST All-Academic Team honors during the Hardison era including the entire 2007-08 squad. The 2008 team posted a 7-22 record, matching its win total from the previous season. Led by Sarah Cullen and Caitlin Callaghan, the lone upperclassmen, as well as underclassmen Christy Landschoot and Kate Letcher, the Blue Demons tallied four BIG EAST Conference wins, the most since joining the league in 2005. The team saw a substantial momentum shift during the last portion of the season, winning three of its last four matches. In the final match, the Blue Demons defeated BIG EAST regular-season Champion St. John’s, marking their first win against the Red Storm in program history. Landschoot inked her spot in the DePaul record books, adding 1,129 assists to make her career total 2196 and rank fifth all-time. The 2007 season saw the Blue Demons go 7-21, the most wins since 2004. Using five underclassman starters, Hardison’s team won the DePaul Invitational and a pair of BIG EAST matches. Individually in 2007, then-freshman Letcher tallied a school record .833 attack percentage on Sept. 30 against Seton Hall. Letcher’s record-breaking performance came on 10 kills, 12 swings and she did not register a single attack error. Her performance overtook Dana Kalvatis’ 22-year-old record.

Hardison spent nine seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Denver, where she coordinated all of the Pioneers’ recruiting efforts and worked extensively with the team’s middle blockers. During Hardison’s tenure at Denver, she helped take the Pioneers from a Division II powerhouse to a constant contender in the Division I Sun Belt Conference in 1998. In 2000, Denver won the school’s first Sun Belt West Division title with a 12-4 league mark. Hardison also helped to mentor eight All-Sun Belt Conference players as well as the setter and newcomer of the year in 2000. An outstanding collegiate student-athlete, Hardison finished her playing career after the 1995 season, earning three letters at the University of South Florida after transferring from Kansas State, where she played her freshman season. Upon graduation from USF, Hardison stayed on the Bulls’ athletics staff, serving as an academic advisor from 1996-97. Hardison used her leadership skills as a key member of the USF squad. During her three-year career with the Bulls, Hardison helped the team to an impressive 78-21 overall record and two trips to the NCAA Tournament, earning berths in both 1993 and 1995. Hardison posted outstanding individual numbers as well. During her senior campaign, she finished the regular season ranked eighth in Conference USA in attack percentage while posting career-highs in kills, attacks, solo blocks and service aces. A native of suburban Western Springs, Ill., Hardison had an outstanding prep career for Lyons Township High School where she graduated in 1992. Hardison, who is a member of the AVCA and served on the Assistant Coaches Committee, earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from USF in 1996 and was working on a master’s degree in sports management while at Denver. Amy married William Hardison in March of 2008, and welcomed son Noah William Hardison on March 28, 2009. The family resides in the Chicago suburb of Oakbrook Terrace.

Following Hardison’s first season in 2006, she added nine newcomers to the roster. Her recruiting class earned highest honorable mention accolades by PrepVolleyball.com. Her ability to motivate and teach was apparent as the Blue Demons ranked fourth in the BIG EAST Conference in digs per match. 2006 senior Morgan Ingersoll also finished the season as one of the league’s most proficient hitters, averaging 3.95 kills per game, the seventh best average in the conference. As a first-year head coach, Hardison attended and graduated from the 2006 NCAA Women’s Coaching Academy as well as Dimension 2. Previous to joining the Blue Demon staff in February of 2006, Coach Hardison and husband William welcomed Noah on March 28, 2009

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Q&A with Head Coach Amy Hardison What is your goal for the DePaul Volleyball program? My goal is to build the Blue Demon program into one that is competitive both regionally and nationally. I want DePaul to compete for the BIG EAST regular-season title and tournament championship on a yearly basis. I want the Blue Demons to be the team to beat in Chicago, Illinois and the Midwest region. Define your coaching style. I want to surround myself with student-athletes who want to work hard. I will motivate, mentor and lead them to be the best they can be both on and off the court. It is my job to educate and guide them as they strive to be successful in athletics, academics and life through sports and competition. What do you look for in a prospective student-athlete? I look for student-athletes who are competitive both on and off the court. I want players who have a true passion for the game of volleyball and realize that to be the best you need to work extremely hard and make sacrifices. I want student-athletes to be committed to themselves and their teammates, in the weight room, classroom and on the volleyball court. How is it competing in the BIG EAST Conference? I am very excited to be a part of the BIG EAST as it is the largest volleyball conference in the country! It is competitive from the top to the bottom and I wouldn’t want it any other way. There is a lot of pride and tradition being a part of the BIG EAST in volleyball as well as in other sports. Three teams represented the BIG EAST in the NCAA tournament in 2006 and two in both 2007 and 2008. We look to build on that trend in 2009 and beyond. What do you like best about Chicago? There is not a better city in the country than Chicago; I can’t imagine living anywhere else. We have access to the beach, shopping on the Magnificent Mile, theatrical shows, bands, multiple professional sports teams and a calendar full of activities 365 days of the year. There is always something to do here in the Chicago. Plus, it is the best sports town you can find. What do you like best about DePaul University? I could not ask for a better place to work than at DePaul University. It has a tremendous family atmosphere and we all care about and take care of each other. With amazing academics and athletics, DePaul has everything to motivate, educate and lead students through one of the most important times in their lives.

The Hardison File

Playing Experience Lyons Township High School (1988-91) Kansas State (1992) USF (1993-95) Coaching Experience DePaul University, Head Coach (2006-Present) University of Denver, Assistant Coach (1997-2006) Associations/Committees AVCA Assistant Coaches (2005) NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy (2006) NCAA Dimension 2 (2006)

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Assistant Coach Billy Hardison • 1st Season Billy Hardison, who previously volunteered with the DePaul volleyball program, was named an assistant coach for the 2009 season. He, along with wife and head coach Amy Hardison, become one of more than a dozen husband-wife coaching combos in the Division I volleyball community. As a Blue Demon assistant, Hardison will specialize in the development of the student-athletes in the gym. “Billy is an incredible asset to have on our staff for this season,” commented head coach A. Hardison, “He has worked at every level of volleyball coaching and has worked for some of the best teachers of the sport in the country. He is a highly skilled trainer and is comfortable working with and coaching any position on the floor. He has a very solid understanding of the game and will help us both physically and mentally to prepare for our competition this fall.” Hardison brings to DePaul a breadth of coaching experience ranging from the middle school and high school levels all the way to NCAA Division I volleyball. He boasts over 14 years experience as a teacher of the game as well as even more years of playing. Prior to moving to Chicago in 2006, Hardison spent four seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Denver. He worked primarily with the outside hitters and the liberos, while he also played a pivotal role in securing the NIKE High Performance Camps that brought in nearly 70 campers from across the nation in 2005 and 2006. During his time at Denver, Hardison helped produce a Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year, as well as several First Team All-SBC selections. He helped the Pioneers to a 67-52 record in his four years as an assistant.

Before working at First Alliance, Hardison worked with the Sports Performance Volleyball Club from 2000-2003 and the Colorado Gold Boys in 2005, where he established a winning reputation in the volleyball club circuit. In 2003, he took his Sports Performance 18U team to a fifth place finish at the AAU National Championships. Using his coaching expertise, 2003 Hardison began the “Billy Hardison Clinic” in November of 2003. He traveled across the country to mentor coaches at the junior high, high school, USA Volleyball, and AAU level. In 2008, he was invited by his peers at the Frank Glazier Mega Clinic to teach and lecture to over 50 coaches. A true student of the game, Hardison traveled to Tianjin, China in September 2002 and spent over 70 hours observing and learning the training methods, drills and workout programs of the Tianjin Professional Volleyball Team. Beginning in 1995, Hardison served in various capacities in the United States Armed Forces. As a member of the ROTC, Hardison transitioned to the US Coast Guard and eventually the US Air Force. In 2004, he served as head coach for the US Air Force volleyball team. Hardison was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 2005. Hardison earned his Bachelors in Sports Studies and Coaching in November 2008 from the US Sports Academy in Daphne, Ala. As a player, he spent a season with the North Carolina State Men’s Division I club team and helped reach as high as No. 10 in the national rankings. He also experienced success outdoors, winning the AVA National Grass Triples Championship in 1999. A North Carolina native, Hardison along with his wife Amy and son Noah, reside in the Chicago suburb of Oakbrook Terrace.

Upon returning to Chicago, Hardison has spent time mentoring both the Blue Demons as a volunteer assistant and the First Alliance 18U Volleyball Club. During the 2008 season Hardison served as head coach and led his Alliance squad to a 12th place finish at the Junior Volleyball Directors Association (JVDA) National Championship. The following year, he transitioned over as an assistant coach and positional trainer with the Alliance program while DePaul volunteer assistant coach Nic Paquiz Jr. took over at the helm.

Coaches Amy and Billy Hardison in the mountains of North Carolina during Thanksgiving of 2008

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NICHOLE STAHOVICH Assistant Coach

Nichole Stahovich, a middle blocker from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, enters her second season as the graduate assistant coach. Stahovich is responsible for coordinating volleyball camps, while assisting with scouting, tape breakdown and recruiting. A three-year starter at UW-Stevens Point, Stahovich led the Pointers during her junior and senior campaigns. As a junior middle blocker she led the team with 79 aces and as a senior and team MVP she averaged a team-best 3.20 kills per game. During her three-year stint at UWSP she was named to various all-tournament teams and was named the captain as a senior. After graduating from UW-Stevens Point in 2005, Stahovich spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach with the Wisconsin-Platteville men’s club team and spent several months with the women’s team at Wisconsin-Milwaukee before accepting the position at DePaul in July of 2008. Known throughout the Wisconsin volleyball club world, Stahovich was a head coach with the Milwaukee Sting and Wisconsin Ice from 2003-2008. She was also the coordinator of the Merrill High School Camps. Stahovich received her Bachelors Degree in Sociology in 2005. She resides in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and is pursuing a Masters in Educational Leadership.

Volleyball Support Staff NIC PAQUIZ JR.

Volunteer Assistant Nic Paquiz Jr. returns to the Blue Demons staff as a volunteer assistant for his second season. Paquiz, who graduated from UIC in 1998, has over 13 years of experience in the club and high school circuits.

Paquiz returned to the state of Illinois after spending the last eight years in California. He spent six seasons at the Brentwood School in Los Angeles, where he helped guide the girl’s volleyball program to an impressive 124-22 record as an assistant coach. During his tenure, the program collected four league championships and finished as high as 9th in the CIF-SS State Championship. After spending five seasons with the Brentwood girl’s team, Paquiz was promoted to head coach of the boy’s team. In 2005 the boy’s team finished second in the conference while the next season Brentwood was Co-League Champion. He amassed a 35-15 record as a head coach. While in California, Paquiz also spent time in the coaching ranks of two universities. He spent one season at University of California, San Diego as a camp clinician and another season at Pierce College as a volunteer assistant coach. Upon returning from California, Paquiz began working for 1st Alliance Volleyball Club in Western Springs Ill. in 2007. He has also coached for Side Out Volleyball Association and Glenbard North High School. Paquiz resides in Chicago.

Coach Stahovich with her brother, Matt, at Navy Pier.

Coach Paquiz pictured with his father and sister.

Athletics Administration and Support Staff

PATRICIA DIETZ

KATE O’BRIEN

Strength & Conditioning

Athletic Academic Advising

KATHRYN STATZ Associate AD Varsity Sports/SWA

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DENA MEISTE Media Relations

Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M., Ed.D. DePaul University President

The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., became DePaul University’s 11th president on July 1, 2004. Since his inauguration, he has led the successful completion of the university’s prior strategic plan and creation of its current six-year plan, VISION twenty12.

His leadership and expertise stem from a broad range of higher education experiences. He was an administrator with St. John’s University in Queens, N.Y., from 1996 to 1999, first as assistant dean of Notre Dame College and later as associate dean of the university’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Concurrently he served as an assistant professor of higher education in St. John’s Graduate School of Education. He gained a university-wide perspective as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Niagara University in Niagara Falls, N.Y., from 2000 to 2004, where he directed the university’s strategic planning efforts and daily operations of the campus. Adding research to experience, Father Holtschneider led two national studies of examining trends in governance and leadership in American Catholic colleges and universities. He is the author and co-author of one book and numerous articles on U.S. higher education and Catholic higher education, as well as a frequent consultant and speaker on these topics. His expertise has led to service on numerous external committees and boards. In January 2009, Father Holtschneider was appointed to the Illinois Reform Commission and was appointed to the School Board of the Archdiocese of Chicago for a three-year term. He is a member of the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management, which promotes excellence and best practices in management, finances and human resource development of the Catholic Church in the U.S. In addition, he currently serves as a trustee of Niagara University and the Chicago History Museum, and he is a director of the Economic Club of Chicago. He also chairs the Education Advisory Board of the Chicago 2016 Committee,

working to bring the Olympics to Chicago, and he is on the Board of Directors of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. He is a trustee for Ascension Health, the nation’s largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system. A Detroit native, he earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Niagara in 1985. He studied for the priesthood at Mary Immaculate Seminary in Northampton, Pa., and was ordained in 1989. Father Holtschneider studied at Harvard University and received his doctorate in administration, planning and social policy in 1997 after writing a dissertation on the early history of financial aid in the United States. He has been a case researcher and writer for Harvard’s schools of Education, Medicine and Public Health. After ordination, Father Holtschneider served as director and then rector of the Vincentian Community’s college seminary program at Ozone Park in New York City. While in New York, he served as a clinical associate professor of higher education at the State University of New York at Buffalo, teaching one doctoral seminar each fall. Currently, he is a faculty member and board member of the Boston College Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education.He continues to teach at Boston College’s summer Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education.

Athletics Administration and Support Staff

PETER TOMBASCO

THAD DOHRN

JAY FINNERTY

MICHAEL LENTI

Assoc. AD - External Affairs

Dir.ofAthleticDevelopment

Dir. of Ticket Sales

Dir. of Athletics Facilities

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Jean Lenti Ponsetto Director of Athletics One of the nation’s most widely respected leaders in intercollegiate athletics and a driving force behind the continuing expansion and development of DePaul’s athletics program, Jean Lenti Ponsetto is now in her eighth year as DePaul’s Director of Athletics and her 35th as a member of the Blue Demon athletic family. Jeanne was named to her current position on July 1, 2002 and the Blue Demons have experienced tremendous success both on and off the playing field ever since. Ponsetto also guided the DePaul efforts in 2003 when the University announced it would join the BIG EAST Conference in 2005. An advocate for student-athlete welfare, Ponsetto initiated and provided the leadership for the Sullivan-McGrath Athletics Capital Campaign which has yielded the funding resources for the renovation of Wish Soccer Field, the creation of the Cacciatore Softball Stadium and renovation of the Cherry Family Indoor Track at the Ray Meyer Center. During her seven years at the helm of the department, 14 of the 15 Blue Demon athletic programs have represented the school in NCAA championships including seven straight NCAA appearances by the women’s basketball team, two trips to the Women’s College World Series for the softball program, and the men’s soccer’s initial trip to the NCAA Tournament after winning the BIG EAST Conference regular season title. Success has also come in the classroom during Ponsetto’s tenure as the athletics director as over 700 Blue Demon student-athletes have been named to conference academic honor rolls. The 2008-09 academic year saw the men’s track and field program post the highest cumulative grade-point average in the country by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Among the 16 programs in the BIG EAST Conference, the Blue Demons led the way academically in women’s basketball, men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s soccer, women’s tennis, men’s indoor track and field, and men’s outdoor track and field. In the spring of 2009, Ponsetto was named Under Armour AD of the Year for the NCAA Division I Central Region. For the second time in her career, Ponsetto was presented NACWAA’s Administrator of the Year Award in 2003 and was the organization’s president in 2005-06. Most recently, she added duties as president of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (D1-AAA ADA) for 2009-10. Prior to being named president, she was the second vice president for the I-AAA Athletics Director’s Association. Ponsetto currently serves the NCAA as a member of the Division I Men’s Basketball Enhancement Group and is an NCAA Champion, a program highlighting key NCAA administrators to act as spokespeople from the membership on NCAA issues. Ponsetto also chairs the Honda Awards Board of Directors and the Wade Trophy Selection Committee and is the past president of NACWAA and a member of the NACDA Division I-AAA Board of Directors. In recent years, Ponsetto served on the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Issues Committee, the Division I Women’s Basketball Task Force, the Division I Recruiting/Early Scholarship Offer Working Group, the NCAA Amateurism Clearinghouse Advisory Group and the NCAA Work/Life Balance Task Force. Ponsetto also served as a member of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s

Ponsetto and the DePaul Athletics Class of 2009. Basketball Marketing Committee, which developed a plan for the potential growth in attendance and television viewership for both men’s and women’s basketball. Since moving into an administrative position over 20 years ago at DePaul, Ponsetto has had a significant impact on the status of the DePaul intercollegiate sports scene. She introduced four women’s sports - indoor and outdoor track, cross country and women’s soccer - to varsity status at DePaul. Under her direction DePaul has built several athletic facilities including the Sullivan Athletic Center that opened in 2000, the Ray Meyer Fitness Recreation Center that opened in 1999 and the recently completed projects in Cacciatore Stadium, Wish Field and the Cherry Family Indoor Track. Recently she negotiated long-term contracts with Ruffled Feathers Golf Club as home for the men’s golf program as well as Lane Stadium as a home for the men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams. Jeanne is a member of both NACDA and NACWAA and is also involved in several community and charitable organizations. Following graduation from DePaul in 1978, the former four-sport standout was named the school’s first assistant women’s basketball coach by then head coach Doug Bruno. Her work within the Chicago sports scene was been duly noted. Ponsetto was named one of the top 100 most influential women in Chicago by the Chicago Sun-Times (she was ranked second in sports category behind Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey) in 2004. Ponsetto was inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame in 2007, whose membership includes Ray Meyer, Mike Ditka, Walter Payton and Michael Jordan. Married to former Blue Demon basketball star Joe Ponsetto, now Chief of Special Prosecution’s Bureau in the Illinois Attorney General’s office, she comes from a family intertwined in education and athletics. One brother, Frank Lenti, is head football coach at Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago. In the fall of 1999, the Chicago Tribune named Frank as the high school football coach of the century in Illinois. Another brother, David, is an assistant under Frank with the Caravan. Two other brothers work for the DePaul athletics department as Michael is the Director of Athletic Facilities and Eugene is the school’s all-time winningest coach as the head softball coach. Jeanne’s sister Marilyn, who recently retired as the Teacher Coordinator for Students with Learning Disabilities in south suburban Dolton, is a DePaul graduate as are Eugene and David.

Athletics Administration and Support Staff

CAROLYN LEWIS

KAREN LOIACONO

GREG GREENWELL

SUE WALSH

Dir. of Business Affairs

Dir.ofMarketing&Licensing

Dir. of Media Relations

Dir. of Sports Medicine

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SARAH CULLEN 5-11 | Outside Hitter | Senior Sycamore, Illinois | Sycamore High School Club Fusion Volleyball

#3 The Cullen File Where is your favorite place in Chicago? North Avenue playing beach volleyball What is your cell phone ring tone? “Run this Town” by Jay-Z What is your favorite place on DePaul’s campus? The volleyball court People are always surprised that… My sister is bilingual and rode Equestrian at Nebraska My favorite volleyball player is… Alisha Glass - my very close and talented friend who plays for Penn State volleyball My favorite athlete is… Walter Payton The people who inspire me the most are… I have the best support group. My family keeps me going. I love you What song would you pick if you had to sing karaoke? No one wants to hear a Cullen sing! What historical figure would you like to meet and what would you ask him? Barack Obama. “Can I hang out and go shopping with Michelle?” The best part about being a Blue Demon student-athlete is…. Having a family away from my family What is your favorite Chicago team? The Cubs What song best pumps you up for a volleyball match? “Please Don’t Stop the Music” by Rihanna If you could see any band play, dead or alive, who would it be? The Beatles Favorite DePaul team to watch compete? I love supporting my roommates who play women’s basketball and softball.

2008: BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection... named the team’s Most Outstanding Performer... named to Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll... led DePaul with 415 kills and 312 digs… tallied double-digit kills in all but three matches… season-high 23 kills against Northern Illinois… registered 20+ kills on four occasions… recorded 19 double-doubles… recorded an attack percentage over .300 seven times, including a career-high .441 against St. John’s… had four assists against Loyola and Portland… served three aces against West Virginia, Marquette and Rutgers… seasonhigh 17 digs versus Syracuse… named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on Oct. 13… earned all-tournament accolades at DePaul Invitational and the Holiday Inn/Hawkeye Challenge. 2007: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll... started all 28 matches for the Blue Demons... averaged a team-best 2.81 digs per game... recorded a doubledouble (kills-digs) in eight matches... finished 11 matches with doubledigit kill totals and tallied a career-high 19 kills against Western Illinois... season-high 22 digs against Rutgers... registered 10 or more digs in five of the team’s last six contests... career-high four service aces against Kennesaw State... season-high 21.5 points against Western Illinois... tallied a seasonhigh two block solos and a pair of block assists in win over Samford. 2006: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll... started 13 games including 11 as the team’s setter... in those 11 starts she averaged 31.45 assists per match with a season-high 45 assists against Connecticut... recorded a season-high four kills at Rutgers... notched double-digit digs in 10 matches including a season-high 25 against Central Arkansas... served up five service aces on the season. High School: Earned three varsity letters in volleyball... 2005 all-state selection and MVP of the Suburban Prairie Conference... represented Sycamore at the Illinois State High School Association Volleyball Captain Day in 2005... earned academic all-conference honors from the Suburban Prairie Conference freshman-senior year... helped Club Fusion to the Junior Olympic National Championships three times.... trained with USA National Team head coach Kevin Hamblin in 2002... member of the student council as a freshman, sophomore and junior... four-year academic honor roll at Sycamore High School. Personal: Daughter of Mike and Pat Cullen... youngest of four siblings (Mike, Bob and Tami)... majoring in communications.

Cullen’s Career Statistics... Year .....M/GP 2006......30/99 2007......28/91 2008.....29/111 Totals ..87/301

K 25 212 415 652

E TA Pct. 32 145 -.048 131 761 .106 216 1214 .164 379 2120 .129

A SA 387 5 43 16 38 19 468 40

SE 17 39 33 89

RE 34 34 34 102

Dig BS 267 0 256 5 312 3 835 8

BA 9 16 25 50

BE BHE Pts 9 35 34.5 12 1 241.0 15 2 449.5 36 38 725.0

Cullen’s Career Highs

Hitting % .. .441 (20-5-34), St. John’b ................... (11/16/08) Kills: ......... 23, N. Illinois (9/23/08) Attempts: . 68, Syracuse (11/8/08) Points: ...... 25.5, Marquette (11/1/08) Digs: .......... 25, UCA (9/15/06) Aces: ....... 4, Kennesaw State (9/8/07) Blocks: ..... 4, x2

Sarah and her family at her brother Mike’s wedding in Florida. www.DePaulBlueDemons.com

KYNDELL HIGHLAND 6-0 | Outside Hitter | Junior Bloomington, Illinois | University High School Illini Elite Volleyball Club 2008: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll… appeared in 57 games and started 14 matches… season-high 16 kills against Syracuse… served four aces in win over St. John’s… season-high .318 (7-0-22) clip against Pittsburgh… tallied double-doubles against Syracuse and Valparaiso… seasonhigh 15 digs in win over West Virginia. 2007: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll... started four matches and appeared in 29 games... notched a season-high 13 kills in DePaul’s 3-0 victory over Georgetown... recorded a season-high .217 attack percentage against USF... tallied a season-high 19 digs at Marquette... led DePaul with four block assists at Notre Dame. High School: Named first team All-Corn Belt Conference as a junior and senior... named to the Second Team All-Area and 1st Team All-Area by the Pantagraph as a junior and senior, respectively... received Most Improved volleyball award as a sophomore and junior... earned MVP accolades as a senior... team captain as a senior... led her team in kills as a junior and senior... All-State Honorable mention by the Champaign News Gazette as a senior... member of the National Honor Society... recognized as a top-10 scholar in high school. Personal: Daughter of Timothy and Karen Highland... sister to Travis... honors accounting and economics major.

Highland’s Career Statistics... Year ....M/GP 2007.....11/29 2008.....17/57 Totals ..28/86

K E 61 57 88 65 149 122

TA 213 299 512

Pct. .019 .077 .053

A 5 12 17

SA 0 12 12

SE RE Dig 9 9 62 24 22 117 33 31 179

BS 1 1 2

BA 5 11 16

BE BHE Pts 1 1 64.5 2 0 106.5 3 1 171.0

The Highland File Where is your favorite place in Chicago? Stella’s on Broadway When did you start playing volleyball? 7th grade for the Shelbyville Rams People are always surprised that… I showed cattle when I was younger. My favorite volleyball player is… Ogonna Nnamani The person who inspires me the most is… Inspiration can be found in everyone whether it be helping a complete stranger to working hard to achieve your dreams. In 10 years I see myself… Livin’ the dream. What song would you pick if you had to sing karaoke? “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot What DePaul professor has taught you the most? There are too many good ones to choose just one. If you had a catch phrase, what would it be? Go big or go home. What historical figure would you most like to meet? Joan of Arc The best part about being a Blue Demon student-athlete is…. The people. What is your favorite Chicago team? The Bulls What teammate has the best moves on the dance floor? Mattie What is your pre-game routine? Chewing at least three pieces of Stride gum What song pumps you up for a volleyball match? Any Disney music If you could see any band play, dead or alive, who would it be? The Beatles

Highland’s Career Highs

Kyndell and her brother Travis at Yellowstone National Park. www.DePaulBlueDemons.com

Hitting %: .429 (5-2-7), Syracuse ................... (10/12/07) Kills: ......... 16, Syracuse (11/2/08) Attempts: 44, Syracuse (11/2/08) Points: ...... 16, Syracuse (11/2/08) Digs: ......... 19, Marquette (10/14/07) Aces: ....... 4, St. John’s (11/16/08) Blocks: ..... 4, Notre Dame (10/19/07)

KATHERINE KNUTSON 5-5 | Libero | Junior Oregon, Wisconsin | Stoughton High School Wisconsin Select Volleyball Club 2008: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll... appeared in 58 games as the team’s libero… averaged 2.19 digs per game… finished five matches with double-digit digs… season-high 19 digs versus UTSA… served a pair of aces in win over Marquette… registered a kill against Loyola and Villanova. The Knutson File

Where is your favorite place in Chicago? The lakefront What is your favorite place on DePaul’s campus? The quad People are always surprised by… how fast I eat my food If I could star in any movie it would be… 27 Dresses My favorite volleyball player is… Kerri Walsh The people that inspire me the most are… my parents In 10 year I see myself… married and living near Madison, Wis. working as an actuary What song would you pick if you had to sing karaoke? “Benny and the Jets” by Elton John What DePaul class has taught you the most? My multivariable calculus class taught by Professor Gang Wang If you had a catch phrase, what would it be? Just deal with it. What historical figure would you like to meet and what would you ask her? I’d want to ask Amelia Earhart if she ever had any doubts. The best part about being a Blue Demon student-athlete is… being a part of something that most other people are never given the opportunity to do. What is your favorite Chicago team? Cubs, but I am deep down a Brewers fan. What is your pre-game routine? Listen to music with my teammates My extraordinary talent is… I play the violin. Favorite DePaul team to watch compete? Women’s basketball

2007: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll... appeared in 18 matches as the team’s defensive specialist... finished eight matches with double-digit dig totals and tallied a seasonhigh 26 digs against Western Illinois... season-best three service aces in win over Northern Illinois... registered three assists in win against Rutgers. High School: Earned four varsity letters in volleyball... earned High Honor Roll honors all four years... member of the National Honor Society...named a Badger Conference Top-10 Scholar as a senior... three-time all-conference standout... named MVP and earned All-State honorable mention as a junior... served as team captain as a junior and senior.... named a top 4% Scholar of Dane County... recipient of the Arion Award for orchestra. Personal: Daughter of Kent and Mary Jo Knutson... sister to Phillip and Jessica... majoring in mathematical sciences.

Knutson’s Career Statistics... Year ....M/GP 2007.....18/59 2008.....17/58 Totals .35/117

K 3 2 5

E TA Pct. A SA 2 13 .077 10 13 0 3 .667 10 3 2 16 .188 20 16

SE 38 7 45

RE 16 23 39

Dig 160 127 287

BS 0 0 0

BA 0 0 0

BE BHE Pts 1 2 16.0 0 0 5.0 1 2 21.0

Knutson’s Career Highs

Hitting %: .500, x2 Kills: ......... 2, Wichita State (8/31/07) Attempts: 2, Wichita State (8/31/07) Points: ...... 3.0, x2 Digs: ......... 26, W. Illinois (9/18/07) Aces: ....... 3, N. Illinois (9/5/07)

Katherine pictured with her family at her sister Jessica’s recent nuptials. www.DePaulBlueDemons.com

CHRISTY LANDSCHOOT 5-11 | Setter | Junior Western Springs, Illinois | Lyons Township H.S. Lions Juniors Volleyball Club 2008: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll... dished out 1,129 assists… averaged 10.17 assists per game… season-high 62 assists in win over Marquette… tallied a pair of serves aces on four occasions… season-high seven kills at Loyola… season-high 18 digs versus UIC… finished 10 matches with double-digit dig totals… registered five block assists against Denver and Marquette... ranks fifth in the school record books with 2,196 career-assists. 2007: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll... earned MVP honors at the DePaul Invitational... named the team’s Most Outstanding Performer... ranked eighth in the BIG EAST with 11.35 assists per game... dished out a season-high 72 assists against Western Illinois... tallied six kills four times... finished seven matches with double-digit dig totals... tallied three blocks against Wichita State and Georgetown... season-high 10 points and three service aces at Marquette. High School: Finished her career at Lyons Township with 2,242 career assists, 624 digs and a 95% serving percentage... awarded the Hubbard-McKee Female Student-Athlete of the Year in 2007... named the Suburban Life Player of the Year in 2006... threetime West Suburban All-Conference selection... West Suburban Conference Academic Achievement Award... earned All-State Honorable Mention as a senior... won the J. Kyle Braid Leadership Award in 2005... named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2006 Junior Olympics... named the Rich East Tournament MVP in 2006... member of the National and French Honors Societies... named to the honor roll in all eight semesters of high school. Personal: Daughter of Robert and Therese... sister to Eric... majoring in secondary education, biology... member of DePaul’s Captains’ Council... selected to represent DePaul at the NCAA National Student-Athlete Leadership Conference.

Landschoot’s Career Statistics... Year ....M/GP K 2007.....28/94 84 2008....29/111 96 Totals .57/205 180

E 28 35 63

TA 249 289 538

Pct. .225 .211 .217

A SA 1067 13 1129 13 2196 26

SE 19 25 44

RE 1 0 1

Dig 179 219 398

BS 3 2 5

BA 30 38 68

BE 6 5 11

BHE Pts 34 115.0 17 130.0 51 245.0

The Landschoot File

Where is your favorite place in Chicago? US Cellular Field When did you first start playing volleyball? fifth grade What is your favorite place on DePaul’s campus? The library People are always surprised that… sing-alongs make me uncomfortable My favorite volleyball player is Misty May Treanor The person who inspires me the most is… my family and teammates In 10 years I see myself… with a family. and a puppy. What song would you pick if you had to sing karaoke? Sing-alongs make me uncomfortable remember? What DePaul professor has taught you the most? My chemistry professor, Dr. Southern Which teammate has the best moves on the dance floor? Mattie What historical figure would you most like to meet? Walt Disney The best part about being a Blue Demon student-athlete is… the people you get to know What is your favorite Chicago team? The White Sox Do you have a pre-game routine? Cheer moves What song best pumps you up for a volleyball match? “Break the Ice” by Britney Spears If you could see any singer play, dead or alive, who would it be? Britney Spears Have any extraordinary talents? I can say the alphabet backwards

Landschoot’s Career Highs

Christy and her mother, Therese, and brother, Eric. www.DePaulBlueDemons.com

Hitting %: .857 (6-0-7), South Alabama ................... (9/8/07) Kills: ......... 9, James Madison (9/6/08) Attempts: 19, James Madison (9/6/08) Points: ...... 10.0, Marquette (10/14/07) Digs: ......... 18, UIC (8/30/08) Aces: ....... 3, Marquette (10/14/07) Blocks: ..... 5, Marquette (11/1/08) Assists:...... 72, W. Illinois (9/18/07)

KATE LETCHER 6-1 | Middle Blocker | Junior West Lafayette, Indiana | West Lafayette H.S. Circle City Volleyball Club 2008: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll… Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar honoree... led the team with 45 service aces… tallied six aces in win over James Madison… finished six matches with double-digit kills…season-high 17 kills versus James Madison… registered an attack percentage above .300 on 12 occasions… season-high .500 clip against James Madison… tallied five block assists at Seton Hall… averaged 2.64 points per game.

The Letcher File

Where is your favorite place in Chicago? Sweet Mandy B’s What is your cell phone ring tone? “Power of Love from” by Huey Lewis and the News What is your favorite place on DePaul’s campus? The student center / cafeteria People are always surprised that… My middle name is Frances My favorite athlete is…. Serena Williams The person who inspires me the most is... My dad In 10 year I see myself… Sitting in Sweet Mandy B’s eating a cupcake What song would you pick if you had to sing karaoke? “I Want it That Way” by the Backstreet Boys If you had a catch phrase, what would it be? Share your food with your friends What historical figure would you like to meet and what would you ask? Frank Sinatra and I would ask him to sing for me The best part about being a Blue Demon student-athlete is…. Being a part of the BIG EAST Conference and traveling all over the United States What is your favorite Chicago team? The Bulls Do you have a pre-game routine? A little music, dancing, and coffee drinking If you could vacation anywhere, where would you go? Germany Favorite DePaul team to watch compete? Women’s basketball team

2007: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll... started 28 matches... broke DePaul’s 22-year old single-match hitting percentage mark on Sept 30, when she registered a .833 (10-0-12) attack percentage against Seton Hall... led DePaul with 64 total blocks... finished six matches with double-digit kill totals, including a season-high 18 against Samford... notched an attack percentage over .300 six times... season-high three service aces in DePaul’s win over Georgetown... had at least one block in 26 of DePaul’s 28 matches.. recorded a season-best two block solos against Western Illinois... registered four or more total blocks in five matches... season-high 20 points against Samford. High School: Three-year letterwinner at West Lafayette... named to the all-conference first team junior and senior year... named 2006 All-Area Player of the Year and named to the First-Team in 2007 by the Journal Courier... school record of 1,187 career kills... led team in kills, aces and blocks junior and senior year, while being named team MVP both years... named team captain senior year... played on Circle City Volleyball Club, which is ranked in the top-10 nationally ... a Heisman Scholar/Athlete school nominee... member of the National Honor Society... named to All-State orchestra as a sophomore, junior and senior... three-time school orchestra MVP... National School Orchestra Award winner in 2007... two-year letterwinner in basketball. Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Carol Letcher... sister of Brittany... majoring in Communications and German.

Letcher’s Career Statistics... Year ....M/GP 2007.....28/92 2008....29/111 Totals .57/203

K 197 214 411

E TA Pct. 102 510 .186 105 537 .203 207 1047 .195

A 11 18 29

SA 19 45 64

SE RE Dig 50 2 50 48 3 78 98 5 128

BS 11 8 19

BA 53 52 105

Letcher’s Career Highs

Hitting %: .833 (10-0-12), Seton Hall ................... (9/30/07) Kills: ......... 18, Samford (9/7/07) Attempts: 40, Samford (9/7/07) Points: ...... 24.0, Samford (9/6/08) Digs: ......... 8, Ball State (9/13/08) Aces: ....... 6, James Madison (9/6/2008) Blocks: ..... 5, Seton Hall (10/25/08)

The Letcher family during Christmas 2008. www.DePaulBlueDemons.com

BE BHE Pts 13 1 253.5 5 1 293.0 18 2 546.5

LAUREN BLASI 6-1 | Right Side | Sophomore Fort Wayne, Indiana | Carroll H.S. Fort Wayne Volleyball Club 2008: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll ... started 16 and appeared in 28 matches… knocked down at least one kill in all but one match… season-high 10 kills against Marquette… recorded three assists versus Tulsa and Syracuse… registered a pair of service aces against UIC… season-high eight digs at Loyola and UIC… season-high four total blocks against UTSA… tallied a season-high 11 points versus Ball State and Marquette. High School: Earned three varsity letters in volleyball… three-time All-Conference honoree… named team MVP as a senior… high school team won the NHC Conference Championship in 2005 and 2006… 2005 team won the sectional to advance to the state tournament. Personal: Daughter of Mark and Ellen Blasi… sister to Conner and Brent…enrolled in the College of Commerce.

Blasi’s Career Statistics...

Year ....M/GP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE Dig BS BA BE BHE Pts 2008....28/101 107 75 341 .094 28 4 21 4 60 3 34 5 4 131.0 Totals .28/101 107 75 341 .094 28 4 21 4 60 3 34 5 4 131.0

The Blasi File

Where is your favorite place in Chicago? The Bean in Millennium Park What is your cell phone ring tone? “Falsetto” by The Dream When did you first start playing volleyball? Seventh grade What is your favorite place on DePaul’s campus? The cafeteria in the loop campus People are always surprised that… I weighed 2.2 pounds when I was born My favorite volleyball player is… Lloyd Ball My favorite athlete is… Lance Armstrong The people who inspire me the most are… My parents and grandparents What song would you pick if you had to sing karaoke? “P.Y.T.” by Michael Jackson What DePaul professor has taught you the most? My calculus professor Wilfredo Urbina If you had a catch phrase, what would it be? Can I have a bite? What historical figure would you most like to meet? Jesus What is your nickname? Blaze Do you have a pre-game routine? Listening to music in the locker room. What song best pumps you up for a volleyball match? anything hip-hop If you could go on vacation, where would you go? Venice, Italy If you could see any band play, dead or alive, who would it be? U2 Favorite DePaul team to watch compete? Women’s Tennis

Blasi’s Career Highs

Lauren pictured with her parents, Mark and Ellen, and brother, Conner. www.DePaulBlueDemons.com

Hitting %: .500 (5-1-8), Notre Dame ................... (10/16/08) Kills: ......... 10, Marquette (1/1/08) Attempts: 26, Marquette (1/1/08) Points: ...... 11.0, Ball State (9/13/08) Digs: ......... 8, UIC (8/30/08) Aces: ....... 2, UIC (8/30/08) Blocks: ..... 4, UTSA (9/23/08)

MATTIE BOYD 5-9 | Outside Hitter | Sophomore South Elgin, Illinois | St. Charles East H.S. Club Fusion Volleyball 2008: Appeared in 60 games… knocked down a pair of kills against Georgetown… tallied two assists against Notre Dame… served three aces in win at Chicago State… seasonhigh 12 digs versus Portland and Northern Illinois.

The Boyd File Where is your favorite place in Chicago? Any place that serves Chicago style pizza What is your favorite place on DePaul’s campus? The cafeteria! People are always surprised that… I still do not have a driver’s license My favorite volleyball player is… Misty May-Treanor My favorite athlete is…. Ryan Theriot, Go Cubs Go!!! The person who inspires me the most is… My wonderful grandmother What song would you pick if you had to sing karaoke? Any Lil’ Wayne song to show off my amazing rap skills What DePaul professor has taught you the most? Multicultural education professor, Joyce Miller-Bean Which teammate has the best moves on the dance floor? Me! What historical figure would you like to meet? Martin Luther King Jr. The best part about being a Blue Demon student-athlete is… Being part of the DePaul family What is your favorite Chicago team? The Cubs. Is there any other option? What song best pumps you up for a volleyball match? Anything by Michael Jackson If you could see any singer play, dead or alive, who would it be? Lil’ Wayne Have any extraordinary talents? I can make bubbles in my eyes. Favorite DePaul team to watch compete? Softball with men’s basketball as a close second.

High School: Earned varsity letters at both Larkin and St. Charles East High Schools… All-Conference and AllAcademic Conference accolades all four years… All-State and team MVP in 2007… helped St. Charles to a third place finish at the Illinois High School State Tournament in 2007… Kane County Chronicle Player of the Week, October 2007… played for Club Fusion where team finished as high as fifth at the Junior Olympics and fifth at the Junior Volleyball Directors Association Classic. Personal: Daughter of John and Beth Boyd… sister to Shane and Megan… majoring in physical education.

Boyd’s Career Statistics... Year ....M/GP K 2008.....19/60 4 Totals ..19/60 4

E TA Pct. A SA SE RE Dig BS BA BE BHE Pts 4 12 .000 7 12 16 13 97 0 0 0 1 16.0 4 12 .000 7 12 16 13 97 0 0 0 1 16.0

Boyd’s Career Highs

Kills: ......... 2, Georgetown (9/26/08) Attempts: 3, Rutgers (11/7/08) Points: ...... 4.0, Chicago State (10/21/08) Digs: ......... 7, Samford (9/7/07) Aces: ....... 3, Chicago State (10/21/08) Mattie pictured with her brother Shane, cousins Lindsay and Rubin, and her sister Megan.

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MOLLY CREEK 6-0 | Middle Blocker | Sophomore Longmont, Colorado | Peak-to-Peak Charter Juggernaut Volleyball Club 2008: Tallied four starts and appeared in 34 games as middle blocker… recorded a .309 (23-6-55) attack percentage… season-high five kills against Rutgers and Bradley… tallied two service aces at Chicago State… five block assists against Valparaiso and Rutgers. High School: Three-time team MVP… All-Conference and All-State selections… team captain as a senior… earned Peak-to-Peak Charter’s Athlete of the Year accolades as a senior… finished senior season with 435 kills and averaged 2.1 digs per game… made the honor roll every semester... Colorado High School Activities Association Hero of the Week. Personal: Daughter of Richard and Kim Katz… mother Kim was a swimmer at the University of Wyoming… sister to Duncan and Eli… majoring in psychology with a minor in biology.

Creek’s Career Statistics... Year ....M/GP K 2008.....17/34 23 Totals ..17/34 23

E TA Pct. A SA SE RE Dig BS BA BE BHE Pts 6 55 .309 0 3 6 0 16 0 16 1 1 34.0 6 55 .309 0 3 6 0 16 0 16 1 1 34.0

The Creek File

Where is your favorite place in Chicago? Michigan Avenue When did you first start playing volleyball? Ninth grade People are always surprised that… I’ve played soccer longer than I’ve been playing volleyball My favorite volleyball player is… Kerri Walsh My favorite athlete is… LeBron James The person who inspires me the most is… My mom What song would you pick if you had to sing karaoke? “Dancing Queen” by ABBA Who has the best dance moves? The worst? Kate has the best, and I think we all agree that I have the worst! What historical figure would you most like to meet? Someone who survived the sinking of the Titanic The best part about being a Blue Demon student-athlete is… Meeting new friends What is your favorite Chicago team? The Blackhawks What is your pre-game routine? Eat a good breakfast and take a long shower. What song best pumps you up for a volleyball match? “Second Coming” by Juelz Santana If you could go on vacation, where would you go? Costa Rica If you could see any band play, dead or alive, who would it be? U2 Favorite DePaul team to watch compete? Men’s soccer

Creek’s Career Highs

Molly and her family in Parker, Colo. www.DePaulBlueDemons.com

Hitting %: ..455 (5-0-11), Bradley ................... (11/11/08) Kills: ......... 5, x2 Attempts: 11, Bradley (11/11/08) Points: ...... 7.5, Rutgers (11/7/08) Digs: ......... 6, Rutgers (11/7/08) Aces: ....... 2, Chicago State (10/21/08) Blocks: ..... 5, x2

SAMMY GEIGER 6-0 | Right Side/Setter | Freshman Cave Creek, Arizona | Cactus Shadows H.S. Arizona Juniors Volleyball Club 2008 (redshirt season): Named to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll. High School: Helped Cactus Shadows to a State Championship as sophomore and to a second place finish as a senior… four-time scholar-athlete… AllConference, All-Region and All-State performer… team captain and MVP as a senior… qualified for nationals twice with the Arizona Juniors Volleyball Club… received the “Iron Man” and “Unsung Hero” awards. Personal: Daughter of Tony and Jane… sister to Ashley… father, Tony participated in crew and mother, Jane played basketball at University of the Pacific… enrolled in the College of Commerce.

“I chose DePaul for the good balance between athletics, academics and being able to live in an awesome part of Chicago.”

RACHEL AUMANN 6-1 | Middle Blocker | Freshman Racine, Wisconsin | Racine Lutheran H.S. Wisonsin Juniors Volleyball Club High School: Holds Racine Lutheran High School records in solo blocks, kills, and points… First-Team All-Racine County and All-Midwest Classic Conference in 2008… honorable mention All-State in 2008… AVCA Wisconsin Player of the Week (Sept. 22)… lettered all four years in volleyball, basketball, and track and field… holds the school record in the triple jump (31’ 9”)… earned first team allconference accolades in basketball on three occasions, including Midwest Classic Conference Player of the Year during her junior campaign. Personal: Daughter of Jim and Dottie… has three sisters, Becky, Rosie, and Sarah… intends to study secondary education, mathematics… is the sixth athlete in her family to compete at the collegiate level.

“I chose DePaul because I love the campus and the atmosphere! Everything is within walking distance, and there is always someplace new and exciting to discover.”

CHANDLER CARNEY 6-1 | Outside Hitter | Freshman Indianapolis, Indiana | Lawrence North H.S. Team Indiana Volleyball Club High School: Named Lawrence’s North Best Offensive Player in 2008… named to the Metropolitan All-Conference Team… also made the All-County squad… served 84 aces to break the school record as well as lead the conference… as a senior averaged 3.2 kills per game and finished the year with a .398 (36252-779) attack percentage… awarded the Most Improved Player award as a sophomore… an All-Star South Team selection. Personal: Daughter of Mary Kay and Joseph… has one brother, Jordan, and a sister, McKenzie… plans to study international business with a minor in German.

“I chose DePaul because of the knowledgeable coaching staff, the city of Chicago, and its proximity to home.”

CHELSEA THURLBY 5-6 | Libero | Freshman Naperville, Illinois | Naperville Central Sports Performance High School: Awarded three varsity letters in volleyball… coached by Brie Isaacson at Naperville Central… led her team to a state championship title in 2007… ended her senior year with a team record of 18-2… competed for Sports Performance Volleyball Club under the guidance of Rick Butler… helped lead her club team to a first place finish at the Central Zone Finale in 2009. Personal: Daughter of Cal and Jackie… younger sister of Cade and Cayley… sister Cayley played volleyball at Hawaii… currently undecided on a major.

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“I chose DePaul because as soon as I was introduced to the location, facility, staff, coaches, and team I felt like it was the right place to be. It is absolutely the best fit for me.”

2009 Opponents FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Aug. 28 – The Venue Location: Boca Raton, Fla. Nickname: Owls Athletics Director: Craig Angelos Conference: Sun Belt Head Coach: Jody Brown 2008 Overall Record: 12-17 Website: www.fausports.com

NORTH FLORIDA

Aug. 29 – The Venue Location: Jacksonville, Fla. Nickname: Ospreys Athletics Director: Dr. Richard Gropper Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Kevin Campbell 2008 Overall Record: 13-19 Website: www.unfospreys.com

CENTRAL FLORIDA

Aug. 29 – The Venue Location: Orlando, Fla. Nickname: Knights Athletics Director: Keith Tribble Conference: Conference USA Head Coach: Todd Dagernais 2008 Overall Record: 15-17 Website: www.ucfathletics.com

WESTERN ILLINOIS

VILLANOVA

XAVIER

Sept. 12 – Reynolds Coliseum Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Nickname: Musketeers Athletics Director: Mike Bobinski Conference: Atlantic 10 Head Coach: Floyd Deaton 2008 Overall Record: 16-12 Website: www.goxavier.com

GEORGE MASON

Sept. 12 – Reynolds Coliseum Location: Fairfax, Va. Nickname: Patriots Athletics Director: Thomas J. O’Connor Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Head Coach: Pat Kendrick 2008 Overall Record: 9-18 Website: www.gomason.com

EASTERN MICHIGAN

Sept. 18 – McGrath Arena Location: Ypsilanti, Mich. Nickname: Eagles Athletics Director: Dr. Derrick Gragg Conference: Mid-American Conference Head Coach: Kim Berrington 2008 Overall Record: 10-22 Website: www.emueagles.com

WESTERN KENTUCKY

Sept. 4 – McGrath Arena Location: Macomb, Ill. Nickname: Leathernecks Athletics Director: Dr. Tim M. VanAlstine Conference: Summit League Head Coach: Kym McKay 2008 Overall Record: 9-22 Website: www.goleathernecks.com

Sept. 19 – McGrath Arena Location: Bowling Green, Ky. Nickname: Hilltoppers Athletics Director: Dr. Camden Wood Selig Conference: Sun Belt Head Coach: Travis Hudson 2008 Overall Record: 26-10 Website: www.wkusports.com

LOYOLA - CHICAGO

SACRAMENTO STATE

Sept. 5 – McGrath Arena Location: Chicago, Ill. Nickname: Ramblers Athletics Director: John Planek Conference: Horizon League Head Coach: Marcie Wolbeck 2008 Overall Record: 19-11 Website: www.loyolaramblers.com

CLEMSON

Sept. 5 – McGrath Arena Location: Chicago, Ill. Nickname: Tigers Athletics Director: Dr. Terry Don Phillips Conference: Atlantic Coast Head Coach: Jolene Jordan Hoover 2008 Overall Record: 23-10 Website: www.clemsontigers.com

N.C. STATE

Sept. 11 – Reynolds Coliseum Location: Raleigh, N.C. Nickname: Wolfpack Athletics Director: Lee Fowler Conference: Atlantic Coast Head Coach: Charita J. Stubbs 2008 Overall Record: 9-26 Website: www.gopack.com

DARTMOUTH

Sept. 11 – Reynolds Coliseum Location: Hanover, N.H. Nickname: Big Green Athletics Director: Bob Ceplikas Conference: Ivy League Head Coach: Ann Marie Larese 2008 Overall Record: 8-16 Website: www.dartmouthsports.com

Sept. 19 – McGrath Arena Location: Sacramento, Calif. Nickname: Hornets Athletics Director: Dr. Terry Wanless Conference: Big Sky Head Coach: Ruben Volta 2008 Overall Record: 10-23 Website: www.hornetsports.com

NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Sept. 22 – Victor E. Court Location: DeKalb, Ill. Nickname: Huskies Athletics Director: Jeff Compher Conference: Mid-American Head Coach: Ray Gooden 2008 Overall Record: 18-14 Website: www.niuhuskies.com

ST. JOHN’S

Sept. 25 – Carnesecca Arena Location: Queens, N.Y. Nickname: Red Storm Athletics Director: Chris Monasch Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Joanne Persico 2008 Overall Record: 22-9 Website: www.redstormsports.com

CONNECTICUT

Sept. 27 – Harry A. Gampel Pavilion Location: Storrs, Conn. Nickname: Huskies Athletics Director: Jeffrey Hathaway Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Holly Strauss-O’Brien 2008 Overall Record: 21-11 Website: www.uconnhuskies.com

Oct. 2 – McGrath Arena Location: Villanova, Pa. Nickname: Wildcats Athletics Director: Vince Nicastro Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Josh Steinbach 2008 Overall Record: 14-16 Website: www.villanova.com

LOUISVILLE

Oct. 9 – McGrath Arena Location: Louisville, Ky. Nickname: Cardinals Athletics Director: Tom Jurich Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Leonid Yelin 2008 Overall Record: 19-11 Website: www.uoflsports.com

CINCINNATI

Oct. 11 – McGrath Arena Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Nickname: Bearcats Athletics Director: Mike Thomas Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Reed Sunahara 2008 Overall Record: 27-7 Website: www.gobearcats.com

WEST VIRGINIA

Oct. 16 – WVU Coliseum Location: Morgantown, W. Va. Nickname: Mountaineers Athletics Director: Ed Pastilong Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Veronica Hammersmith 2008 Overall Record: 7-12 Website: www.msnsportsnet.com

PITTSBURGH

SETON HALL

Nov. 1 – McGrath Arena Location: South Orange, N.J. Nickname: Pirates Athletics Director: Joseph A. Quinlan Jr. Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Kris Zeiter 2008 Overall Record: 14-15 Website: www.shupirates.com

SYRACUSE

Nov. 6 – Manley Field House Location: Syracuse, N.Y. Nickname: Orange Athletics Director: Dr. Daryl Gross Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Jing Pu 2008 Overall Record: 17-15 Website: www.suathletics.com

MARQUETTE

Nov. 8 – Al McGuire Center Location: Milwaukee, Wis. Nickname: Golden Eagles Athletics Director: Steve Cottingham Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Bond Shymansky 2008 Overall Record: 11-18 Website: www.gomarquette.com

USF

Nov. 13 – McGrath Arena Location: Tampa, Fla. Nickname: Bulls Athletics Director: Doug Woolard Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Claire Lessinger 2008 Overall Record: 17-14 Website: www.gousfbulls.com

GEORGETOWN

Oct. 18 – Fitzgerald Field House Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Nickname: Panthers Athletics Director: Steve Pederson Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Toby Rens 2008 Overall Record: 17-14 Website: www.pittsburghpanthers.com

Nov. 15 – McGrath Arena Location: Washington, D.C. Nickname: Hoyas Athletics Director: Daniel R. Porterfield Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Arlisa Williams 2008 Overall Record: 14-13 Website: www.gohoyas.com

NOTRE DAME

BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP

UIC

Dec. 3-6 - 1st/2nd Rounds (campus sites) Dec. 11 & 12 - Regionals (campus sites) Dec. 17 - Semifinals (Tampa, Fla.) Dec. 19 - Championship (Tampa, Fla.) Website: www.ncaa.com

Oct. 23 – McGrath Arena Location: Notre Dame, Ind. Nickname: Fighting Irish Athletics Director: Jack Swarbrick Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Debbie Brown 2008 Overall Record: 17-14 Website: www.und.com Oct. 27 – McGrath Arena Location: Chicago, Ill. Nickname: Flames Athletics Director: James W. Schmidt Conference: Horizon League Head Coach: Katie Schumacher-Cawley 2008 Overall Record: 14-18 Website: www.uicflames.com

Louisville, Ky. Nov. 20 - Opening Rounds Nov. 21 - Semifinals Nov. 22 - Championship Website: www.bigeast.org

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP

RUTGERS

Nov. 1 – McGrath Arena Location: Piscataway, N.J. Nickname: Scarlet Knights Athletics Director: Tim Pernetti Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: CJ Werneke 2008 Record: 2-22 Website: www.scarletknights.com

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2008 DEPAUL VOLLEYBALL SEASON REVIEW END ON THIS The Blue Demons boasted a season-high .353 (58-17-116) clip after upsetting BIG EAST regular-season champion St. John’s during the last game of the season. Sarah Cullen cranked out 20 kills and a career-high .441 attack percentage. GETTING THE BALL ROLLING The Blue Demons found their stride and ended the latter half of the season to finish the last 12 matches with a 6-6 record. With the four conference wins, the team surpassed the total of league victories they have accrued over the last three seasons combined. BIG EAST HONOR ROLL Sarah Cullen was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll after leading the Blue Demons to a 1-1 record the weekend of Oct. 11-12. The Blue Demons dropped a tough 3-2 match to Pittsburgh, but bounced back and swept West Virginia the following day. Cullen paced the Blue Demon offense with 33 kills, while she chipped in 21 digs and four service aces. Cullen joined Fiedler as the only other DePaul player to earn the conference honor. SENSATIONAL SARAH X2 Cullen was named to the DePaul Invitational All-Tournament team after leading the Blue Demons with 54 kills and a pair of double-doubles. Against Ball State, Cullen tallied a career-high 21 kills. For an encore, the junior was named to the Hawkeye/Holiday Inn Challenge All-Tournament team. During the Challenge, Cullen average 4.55 kills per set and registered double-doubles against Portland and Tulsa. GOLDEN BEAR RECAP The Blue Demons grabbed their first win of the season with a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over James Madison at the Golden Bear Invitational. Jacie Fiedler was named to the alltournament team after leading the Blue Demons with a .415 attack percentage and 42 kills (3.50 kpg) in three matches. DePaul started out the tournament by dropping matches to No. 5 Cal and UC Riverside. HAWKEYE/HOLIDAY INN CHALLENGE DePaul struggled at the Iowa tournament, dropping matches to Tulsa, Iowa and Portland State. The Blue Demons pushed Tulsa and Portland State to four games, but were unable to take home a “W” from the tournament. Cullen was named to her second all-tournament team of the season by averaging 4.55 kills per game. DEPAUL INVITATIONAL REVIEW The Blue Demons hosted the DePaul Invitational, and dropped matches to tournament champion UTSA, Ball State and Denver. Cullen was named to the all-tournament team after tallying 54 kills and a pair of double-doubles (killsdigs). LANDSCHOOT IN THE BOOKS Sophomore Christy Landschoot inked her way into the DePaul record books after dishing out 1,129 assists to bring her career total to 2,196 to currently rank fifth all-time. She is on pace to take over the fourth spot, as she is just 620 assists behind alumna Sheila Carroll. Sophomore Jacie Fiedler also took over the top spot on the single-season attack percentage poll, surpassing Lara Marks with a .356 season clip.

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2008 Honor Roll 7-22, 4-10 BIG EAST 4th - Chicagoland Classic (Loyola-Chicago) 3rd - Golden Bear Invitational (California) 4th - DePaul Invitational 4th - Hawkeye/Holiday Inn Challenge (Iowa) Caitlin Callaghan • BIG EAST All-Academic Team • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll • Dean’s List Sarah Cullen • Team Most Outstanding Performer • DePaul Invitational All-Tournament Team • Hawkeye/Holiday Inn Chal lenge All-Tournament Team • BIG EAST All-Academic Team • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll • Dean’s List Jacie Fiedler • BIG EAST All-Academic Team • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll • Golden Bear All-Tournament Team Ashley Graham • BIG EAST All-Academic Team • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll Sammy Geiger • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll Kyndell Highland • BIG EAST All-Academic Team • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll Katherine Knutson •BIG EAST All-Academic Team • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll Christy Landschoot • Team Most Outstanding Player • DePaul Invitational MVP • BIG EAST All-Academic Team • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll Kate Letcher • BIG EAST All-Academic Team • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll

2008 DEPAUL VOLLEYBALL STATISTICS & RESULTS Season Statistics ## STATS SUMMARY 3 CULLEN, Sarah 4 FIEDLER, Jacie 11 LETCHER, Kate 6 BLASI, Lauren 10 LANDSCHOOT, Christy 14 HIGHLAND, Kyndell 8 CALLAGHAN, Caitlin 5 CREEK, Molly 15 GRAHAM, Ashley 12 BOYD, Mattie 7 KNUTSON, Katherine 2 MADUZIA, Kendall TEAM DEPAUL.............. Opponents...........

G 111 110 111 101 111 57 109 34 22 60 58 22

| K 415 327 214 107 96 88 74 23 8 4 2 1

ATTACK K/G E TA 3.74 216 1214 2.97 77 703 1.93 105 537 1.06 75 341 0.86 35 289 1.54 65 299 0.68 54 266 0.68 6 55 0.36 7 34 0.07 4 12 0.03 0 3 0.05 1 2

| | SET | Pct A A/G .164 38 0.34 .356 9 0.08 .203 18 0.16 .094 28 0.28 .211 1129 10.17 .077 12 0.21 .075 33 0.30 .309 0 0.00 .029 2 0.09 .000 7 0.12 .667 10 0.17 .000 6 0.27

| SERVE | SA SE SA/G 19 33 0.17 19 39 0.17 45 48 0.41 4 21 0.04 13 25 0.12 12 24 0.21 8 15 0.07 3 6 0.09 0 2 0.00 12 16 0.20 3 7 0.05 0 1 0.00

111 1359 12.24 645 3755 .190 1292 11.64 138 237 111 1415 12.75 482 3520 .265 1305 11.76 145 250

2008 INDIVIDUAL MATCH-HIGHS Kills Overall 23, Cullen (N. Illinois) 3-Games 19, Cullen (West Virginia) 4-Games 23, Cullen (N. Illinois) 5-Games 22, Cullen (Marquette) Attempts Overall 68, Cullen (Syracuse) 3-Games 44, Cullen (Notre Dame) 4-Games 56, Cullen (Villanova) 5-Games 68, Cullen (Syracuse) Assists Overall 62, Landschoot (Marquette) 3-Games 40, Landschoot (Bradley) 4-Games 55, Landschoot (Valparaiso) 5-Games 62, Landschoot (Marquette) Points Overall 25.5, Cullen (Marquette) 3-Games 22.5, Cullen (West Virginia) 4-Games 23.5, Fiedler (Villanova) 5-Games 25.5, Cullen (Marquette) Digs Overall 20, Callaghan (UIC) 3-Games 15, Highland (West Virginia) 4-Games 19, Callaghan (Villanova) 5-Games 20, Callaghan (UIC) 2008 TEAM MATCH-HIGHS Kills Overall 67, Marquette (11/1) 3-Games 47, Bradley (11/11) 4-Games 62, Nothern Illinois (8/24) 5-Games 67, Marquette (11/1) Attempts Overall 194, Syracuse (11/2) 3-Games 115, Seton Hall (10/25) 4-Games 165, UC Riverside (9/5) 5-Games 194, Syracuse (11/2) Assists Overall 66, Marquette (11/1) 3-Games 47, Bradley (11/11) 4-Games 57, St. John’s (11/16) 5-Games 66, Marquette (11/1) Points Overall 86.0, Marquette (11/1) 3-Games 57.0, Chicago State (10/21) 4-Games 76.0, St. John’s (11/16) 5-Games 86.0, Marquette (11/1) Digs Overall 85, Illinois-Chicago (8/30) 3-Games 48, West Virginia (10/12) 4-Games 68, Villanova (10/26) 5-Games 85, Illinois-Chicago (8/30)

1.24 1.31

| DIG | RE DIG Dig/G 34 312 2.81 0 59 0.54 3 78 0.70 4 60 0.59 0 219 1.97 22 117 2.05 34 261 2.39 0 16 0.47 0 5 0.23 13 97 1.62 23 127 2.19 1 31 1.41 11 145 1382 12.45 139 1471 13.25

| BLOCKING | BS BA Total Blk/G BE 3 25 28 0.25 15 11 65 76 0.69 4 8 52 60 0.54 5 3 34 37 0.37 5 2 38 40 0.36 5 1 11 12 0.21 2 0 11 11 0.10 1 0 16 16 0.47 1 0 9 9 0.41 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 28 261 158.5 1.43 46 320 206.0 1.86

38 52

BHE 2 0 1 4 17 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

Points 449.5 389.5 293.0 131.0 130.0 106.5 87.5 34.0 12.5 16.0 5.0 1.0

26 27

1655.5 1766.0

Season Results Date Opponent Score Chicagoland Classic Aug. 29, 2008 at Loyola L, 2-3 Aug. 30, 2008 vs. UIC L, 2-3 California Invitational Sept. 05, 2008 vs. UC Riverside L, 1-3 Sept. 06, 2008 at #5 California L, 0-3 Sept. 06, 2008 vs James MadisonW, 3-2 DePaul Invitational Sept. 12, 2008 UTSA L, 1-3 Sept. 13, 2008 Ball State L, 1-3 Sept. 13, 2008 Denver L, 1-3 Hawkeye/Holiday Inn Challenge Sept. 19, 2008 vs. Tulsa L, 1-3 Sept. 20, 2008 at Iowa L, 0-3 Sept. 20, 2008 vs Portland L, 1-3

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Sept. 23, 2008 Nothern Illinois Sept. 26, 2008 at Georgetown Sept. 28, 2008 at USF Oct. 03, 2008 at Cincinnati Oct. 06, 2008 at Louisville Oct. 11, 2008 Pittsburgh Oct. 12, 2008 West Virginia Oct. 16, 2008 Notre Dame Oct 21, 2008 at Chicago State Oct 25, 2008 at Seton Hall Oct. 26, 08 at Villanova Nov. 1, 2008 Marquette Nov. 2, 2008 Syracuse Nov. 04, 2008 Valpariaso Nov. 07, 2008 at Rutgers Nov. 11, 2008 Bradley Nov. 14, 2008 Connecticut Nov. 16, 2008 St. John’s

L, 1-3 L, 0-3 L, 1-3 L, 0-3 L, 1-3 L, 2-3 W, 3-0 L, 0-3 W, 3-0 L, 0-3 L, 1-3 W, 3-2 L, 2-3 L, 1-3 W, 3-0 W, 3-0 L, 0-3 W, 3-1

Score-by-game 25-23,16-25,25-18,23-25,13-15 15-25,25-23,25-22,15-25,8-15 26-24,17-25,23-25,17-25 21-25,24-26,19-25 15-25,20-25,25-13,25-23,15-10 23-25,25-16,22-25,22-25 23-25,20-25,26-24,22-25 21-25,21-25,25-23,20-25 20-25,16-25,25-20,23-25 13-25,20-25,19-25 18-25,25-22,14-25,21-25 25-23,20-25,16-25,23-25 18-25,24-26,17-25 25-23,16-25,17-25,23-25 12-25,17-25,18-25 16-25,25-16,23-25,15-25 25-22,25-22,20-25,12-25,3-15 25-17,25-16,26-24 20-25,14-25,18-25 25-15,25-13,25-15 22-25,16-25,24-26 23-25,20-25,25-22,15-25 21-25,30-28,26-24,23-25,15-12 19-25,25-23,11-25,25-20,7-15 18-25,26-28,25-20,22-25 25-20,25-16,25-14 25-21,25-20,25-19 17-25,18-25,12-25 25-23,21-25,25-15,25-20

*BIG EAST Conference Match

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NCAA TOURNAMENT TEAMS

The 1993 volleyball season is one that will never be forgotten as it marked the first time a DePaul sport other than basketball made a NCAA Tournament appearance. The beginning of the season started slowly, as the team finished August and September with a 6-9 record; however, the Blue Demons rebounded and finished October and November with a 16-4 mark en route to a 22-14 overall record. DePaul cruised through the conference season and was rewarded with the No. 2 seed at the Great Midwest Tournament. The Blue Demons swept Saint Louis (3-0) and downed Dayton (3-1) before sweeping the regular season champion UAB on their home floor to capture the conference’s automatic NCAA Tournament berth. The Blue Demons traveled to Tallahassee, Florida to face Florida State on December 1. DePaul played a tough match but fell 3-1 (15-8, 7-15, 15-10, 15-13) to a Seminole team that was making its seventh NCAA Tournament appearance. The 1993 team was led by Wendy Fahlstrom, who was named the Great Midwest Conference Player of Year and MVP of the Great Midwest Tournament. Denise Novy was named the Newcomer of the Year and joined Shelia Carroll and Fahlstrom with post-season conference honors. Carroll, Jennifer Skarp, and Susan Wronski joined also joined Fahlstrom on the Great Midwest All-Tournament team. 1993 Blue Demon Volleyball Roster Sheila Carroll Wendy Fahlstrom Margret Humphrey Terri Kaspar Kerry Krystosek Debbie Mays Denise Novy Maureen Shannon Jennifer Skarp Lyn Wieczorek Susan Wronski Head Coach: Anne Marie Marassa Assistant Coach: Mark Johnson

The 2001 squad became the second team in DePaul volleyball history to earn a berth to the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Demons earned the conference’s automatic bid by beating Louisville 3-2 (30-25, 30-27, 26-30, 30-25, 15-12) in the championship match of the Conference USA Tournament at Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, Texas. In the championship match, junior Katie Engel led the Blue Demons with 26 kills, a .344 hitting percentage and 17 digs. Kara Jakusz dished out 74 assists, Stephanie Bishop added 19 kills and 19 digs, while Lara Marks chipped in with 17 kills. The Blue Demons’ C-USA Tournament crown marked the first C-USA Tournament title for DePaul in any sport; it also marked the first time in league history that a No. 5 seed won the championship. The Blue Demons drew national powerhouse Minnesota in their opening round NCAA Tournament match at Cedar Falls, Iowa. DePaul kept the games close but were unable to hold a lead as they fell 3-0 (30-25, 30-25, 30-27) to the Gophers. The 2001 squad finished with s 24-9 record and was led by a trio of seniors, Christa Dirr, Jakusz and Bishop. Jakusz earned C-USA Tournament Most Valuable Player honors and was named to the AVCA All-Region team. Bishop was named first-team C-USA, while sophomore Lara Marks, Jakusz and Dirr were named second team all-conference. 2001 Blue Demon Volleyball Roster Janet Cotter Mary Anne Flanigan Christa Dirr Melissa Nordine Kara Jakusz Meg Griffin Amy Holmes Amie West Stephanie Bishop Melissa Murphy Janet Goreham Lara Marks Eden Laurin Lindsay Siete Katie Engel Head Coach: Dawn Dockstader Assistant Coach: Julie Wiejak

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NATIONAL & CONFERENCE AWARDS AND HONORS

AVCA Honors

All-American 1991 Susanne Fogarty Honorable Mention All-Mideast Region 1990 Susanne Fogarty 1991 Susanne Fogarty 1999 Stephanie Bishop 2000 Kara Jakusz 2001 Kara Jakusz

Mideast Region Coach of the Year 1991 Anna Marie Marassa National Player of the Week 1999 Stephanie Bishop Game Plan Team Academic Award 2005-06 GPA Award 2006-07 GPA Award 2007-08 GPA Award 2008-09 GPA Award

BIG EAST Conference (Member from 2005-Present)

Freshman of the Week 2007 Charla Drabant All-Academic Team 2008-09 Lauren Blasi Caitlin Callaghan Sarah Cullen Kyndell Highland Katherine Knutson Christy Landschoot Kate Letcher Kendal Maduzia 2007-08 Caitlin Callaghan Sarah Cullen Charla Drabant Jacie Fiedler Ashley Graham Kyndell Highland Katherine Knutson Christy Landschoot Kate Letcher Kendal Maduzia Stacy Pando Maureen Zigulich 2006-07 Caitlin Callaghan Sarah Cullen Deane Gibson Ashley Graham Ellen Hayes Morgan Ingersoll Kendal Maduzia Stacy Pando Aly Zavitz Maureen Zigulich 2005-06 Jordan Ball Ellen Hayes Morgan Ingersoll Rochelle Meulemans Mandy Moorberg Stacy Pando Alyson Zavitz Maureen Zigulich

Conference USA (Member from 1995-2005)

All-Conference 1997 Kathleen Ryan (3rd team) 1998 Kathleen Ryan (2nd team) 1999 Stephanie Bishop (1st team) 2000 Stephanie Bishop (1st team) Kara Jakusz (1st team) Stephanie Bishop (2nd team) 2001 Stephanie Bishop (1st team) Christa Dirr (2nd team) Kara Jakusz (2nd team) Lara Marks (2nd team) 2004 Ellen Hayes (3rd team) Janet Goreham (3rd team)

2000-01

2001-02

2002-03

All-Freshman Team 1998 Stephanie Bishop 1999 Lara Clarkson Setter of the Year 2000 Kara Jakusz

2003-04

Player of the Week 1999 Stephanie Bishop Kara Jakusz 2000 Kara Jakusz 2001 Stephanie Bishop (twice) 2004 Janet Goreham Coach of the Year 1999 Dawn Dockstader Scholar Athlete of the Year 2000-01 Kara Jakusz Academic Medal of Honor 1996-97 Amy Schmelzer 1997-98 Erin Donnel Amy Schmelzer 1998-99 Amy Schmelzer 1999-00 Amy Schmelzer 2003-04 Jamie Klosterman 2004-05 Jamie Klosterman Academic Honor Roll 1995-96 Kerry Krystosek Cherie Novak Denise Novy 1996-97 Gretchen Alberts Erin Donnel Cherie Novak Denise Novy Sarah Pohlmann Amy Schmelzer Amy Sikorski Carrie Taddie 1997-98 Erin Donnel Cherie Novak Sarah Pohlmann Amy Schmelzer Annemarie Tarara 1998-99 Christa Dirr Kara Jakusz Lauren Johnson Melissa Murphy Sara Pohlmann Amy Schmelzer Annemarie Tarara 1999-00 Christa Dirr

2004-05

Kara Jakusz Lauren Johnson Melissa Murphy Sara Pohlmann Amy Schmelzer Christa Dirr Kara Jakusz Lauren Johnson Lara Marks Melissa Murphy Christa Dirr Kara Jakusz Lara Marks Melissa Murphy Janet Goreham Meg Griffin Ellen Hayes Amy Holmes Lara Marks Mandy Moorberg Tara Pulaski Amie West Janet Cotter Ellen Hayes Morgan Ingersoll Deane Gibson Janet Goreham Meg Griffin Amy Holmes Jamie Klosterman Lara Marks Mandy Moorberg Amie West Aly Zavitz Ellen Hayes Amy Holmes Morgan Ingersoll Jamie Klosterman Mandy Moorberg Stacy Pando Amie West Aly Zavitz Maureen Zigulich

Tournament MVP 2001 Kara Jakusz

Susanne Fogarty (1988-91)

Katie Ryan (1997-98)

Christa Dirr (1998-01)

All-Tournament 1999 Stephanie Bishop 2001 Stephanie Bishop Tournament Finishes 1995 First Round 1996 First Round 1997 First Round 1998 First Round 1999 Semifinals 2000 Quarterfinals 2001 Champions 2003 First Round 2004 First Round

Great Midwest (Member from 1991-1995)

Most Valuable Player 1991 Susanne Fogarty 1993 Wendy Fahlstrom

Kara Jakusz (1998-01)

First Team All-Conference 1991 Susanne Fogarty

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CONFERENCE & DEPAUL HONORS 1992 1993

Dawn Gura Michelle Vonderheide Michelle Vonderheide Susan Wronski Wendy Fahlstrom

Tournament MVP 1993 Wendy Fahlstrom All-Tournament Team 1991 Wendy Fahlstrom Susanne Fogarty 1992 Wendy Fahlstrom Michelle Vonderheide 1993 Sheila Carroll Wendy Fahlstrom Susan Wronski 1994 Sheila Carroll Margaret Humprey Newcomer of the Year 1992 Diane Snopko All-Newcomer Team 1992 Diane Snopko 1993 Denise Novy 1994 Lisa Luebke Coach of the Year 1991 Anna Marie Marassa Tournament Finishes 1991 Second 1992 Second 1993 First 1994 Second Academic Medal Of Honor 1991-92 Chris Kachinsky 1992-93 Diane Snopko 1993-94 Debbie Mays All-Academic Team 1991-92 Laurie Borgerding Sheila Carroll Chris Kachinsky Jeanne Malkus Jennifer Skarp 1992-93 Laurie Borgerding Sheila Carroll Kerry Krystosek Diane Snopko Michelle Vonderheide 1993-94 Margaret Humphrey Kerry Krystosek Debbie Mays Denise Novy 1994-95 Margaret Humphrey Denise Novy Cherie Novak Terri Kaspar Kerry Krystosek

North Star

DePaul Volleyball

(Member from 1983-1991)

Player of the Year 1983 Lisa Slattum First Team All-Conference 1983 Anna Marie Marassa Lisa Slattum 1984 Michelle Barrett Anna Marie Marassa 1985 Dana Kalvaitis Anna Marie Marassa 1986 Michelle Barrett Dana Kalvaitis 1988 Dawn Gura 1990 Wendy Fahlstrom Susanne Fogarty Michelle Vonderheide Academic Honor Roll 1985-86 Noreen Heath 1986-87 Noreen Heath Michelle Rohde 1987-88 Debbie O’Sullivan Michelle Rohde 1988-89 Debbie O’Sullivan Michelle Rohde 1989-90 Michelle Rohde 1990-91 Jennifer Skarp Coach of the Year 1990 Anna Marie Marassa Tournament Finishes 1983 Third 1984 Third 1985 First 1986 Second 1987 Sixth 1988 Eighth 1989 Third 1990 Second

Most Outstanding Performer 1982 Anna Marie Marassa Lisa Slattum 1983 Anna Marie Marassa Lisa Slattum 1984 Michelle Barrett 1985 Dana Kalvaitis Anna Marie Marassa 1986 Kim Skaja 1987 Michelle Barrett 1988 Dawn Gura 1989 Susanne Fogarty 1990 Susanne Fogarty 1991 Susanne Fogarty 1992 Michelle Vonderheide 1993 Wendy Fahlstrom 1994 Margaret Humphrey 1995 Denise Novy 1996 Denise Novy 1997 Annemarie Tarara 1998 Kathleen Ryan 1999 Stephanie Bishop 2000 Melissa Nordine 2001 Kara Jakusz 2002 Katie Engel 2003 Janet Cotter 2004 Amy Holmes 2005 Morgan Ingersoll 2006 Ellen Hayes 2007 Christy Landschoot 2008 Sarah Cullen

1984 1993 1994 1996 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame

Pat Naughton Bonnie Korytowski Scheckler Carolyn Vellos O’Connell Patricia Brennan McGovern Lillie Ellis Goesmann Debbie Brinkman Strus Evelyn Johnson Duff Lisa Slattum Muys Anna Marie Marassa Sue Fogarty Muszalski Dana Kalvaitis Curta

DePaul University

Senior Leadership Award 1991-92 Susanne Fogarty Jeanne Malkus 1992-93 Michelle Vonderheide 1993-94 Wendy Fahlstrom 1994-95 Terri Kaspar 1995-96 Kerry Krystosek 1997-98 Cherie Novak 2001-02 Stephanie Bishop Christa Dirr Kara Jakusz 2003-04 Janet Cotter 2004-05 Janet Goreham 2006-07 Ellen Hayes Rev. John R. Cortelyou, C.M. Award

(Awarded to a female senior student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average)

1983-84 1986-87 1989-90 1995-96

Susan Kovacs Noreen Heath Michelle Rohde Kerry Krystosek

Jean Nordberg Award

(Awarded for athletics, academics and leadership)

1989-90 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2004-05

Michelle Rohde Jeanne Malkus Laurie Borgerding Susan Wronski Terri Kaspar Kerry Krystosek Cherie Novak Amy Schmelzer Amy Schmelzer Morgan Ingersoll

Michelle Barrett (1984-87)

Wendy Fahlstrom (1990-93)

Michelle Vonderheide (1989-92) Lisa Slattum (1982-85)

Erin Grace 1987-90

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Sue Fogarty (1988-91)

Single Match Bests Kills 42 Lisa Slattum at Loyola-Chicago November 12, 1983 Attempts 98 Susanne Fogarty at Northern Illinois November 5, 1991 Hitting Percentage .833 Kate Letcher vs. Seton Hall September 30, 2007 Assists 89 Kara Jakusz vs. UIC October 13, 1999 Service Aces 11 Dana Kalvaitis vs. Marquette November 14, 1986 Digs 51 Erin Grace vs. Eastern Illinois September 3, 1988 Solo Blocks 8 Michelle Barrett at Illinois Benedictine November 12, 1985 Block Assists 21 Michelle Barrett at Illinois Benedictine November 12, 1985 Points 36.0 Kate Engel vs. Southern Mississippi Octorber 20, 2002

DEPAUL RECORDS

Individual Season Bests

Kills Name (Season) Kills 1. Susanne Fogarty (1991) 757 2. Susanne Fogarty (1990) 676 3. Stephanie Bishop (1999) 606 4. Lisa Slattum (1983) 562 Margaret Humphrey (1994) 562

Kills Name (Seasons) 1. Susanne Fogarty (1988-91) 2. Stephanie Bishop (1998-01) 3. Dawn Gura (1988-91) 4. Wendy Fahlstrom (1989-93) 5. Katie Engel (1999-02)

Attempts Name (Season) Attempts 1. Susanne Fogarty (1991) 1,807 2. Susanne Fogarty (1990) 1,767 3. Stephanie Bishop (1999) 1,604 4. Wendy Fahlstrom (1990) 1,442 5. Margaret Humphrey (1994) 1,439

Attempts Name (Seasons) Attempts 1. Susanne Fogarty (1988-91) 5,797 2. Stephanie Bishop (1998-01) 5,566 3. Dawn Gura (1988-91) 4,800 4. Wendy Fahlstrom (1989-93) 4,738 5. Katie Engel (1999-02) 3,651

Hitting Percentage Name (Season) 1. Jacie Fiedler (2008) 2. Lara Marks (2002) 3. Kathleen Ryan (1998) 4. Lara Marks (2001) Jacie Fiedler (2007) 5. Diane Snopko (1992) Janet Goreham (2003)

Hitting Percentage Name (Seasons) 1. Lara Marks (2000-03) 2. Janet Goreham (2001-04) 3. Kathleen Ryan (1997-99) 4. Christa Dirr (1998-01) 5. Dana Kalvaitis (1984-87)

Pct. .356 .332 .318 .307 .307 .297 .297

Assists Name (Season) Assists 1. Michelle Vonderheide (1990) 1,733 2. Kara Jakusz (2000) 1,723 3. Kara Jakusz (2001) 1,677 4. Michelle Vonderheide (1991) 1,646 5. Kara Jakusz (1999) 1,629 Service Aces Name (Season) Aces 1. Lisa Slattum (1983) 122 2. Susanne Fogarty (1989) 99 3. Susanne Fogarty (1990) 83 4. Anna Marie Marassa (1984) 76 5. Wendy Fahlstrom (1990) 75 Digs Name (Season) Digs 1. Stephanie Bishop (1999) 562 2. Susanne Fogarty (1990) 555 3. Susanne Fogarty (1991) 528 4. Margaret Humphrey (1994) 511 5. Ellen Hayes (2004) 510 Block Solos Name (Season) Block Solos 1. Michelle Barrett (1985) 67 2. Michelle Barrett (1984) 62 3. Michelle Barrett (1987) 51 4. Janet Goreham (2004) 46 5. Dawn Gura (1989) 45

Lisa Slattum (1982-1985) holds DePaulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record for kills in a match as well as the record for service aces in a season. In 2005 she was inducted into the DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame.

Individual Career Bests

Block Assists Name (Season) Block Assists 1. Michelle Barrett (1985) 161 2. Janet Goreham (2004) 123 3. Lara Marks (2003) 119 4. Lara Marks (2001) 117 5. Christa Dirr (2000) 113

Kills 2,134 2,052 1,842 1,793 1,379

Lara Marks (2000-03)

Pct. .291 .273 .271 .254 .232

Assists Name (Seasons) Assists 1. Kara Jakusz (1998-01) 6,445 2. Michelle Vonderheide (1989-92) 6,278 3 Amie West (2001-04) 3,390 4. Sheila Carroll (1991-94) 2,816 5. Christy Landschoot (2007-08) 2,196

Dana Kalvaitis (1984-87))

Service Aces Name (Seasons) Aces 1. Susanne Fogarty (1988-91) 311 2. Wendy Fahlstrom (1989-93) 277 3. Dawn Gura (1988-91) 210 4. Michelle Vonderheide (1989-92) 208 5. Dana Kalvaitis (1984-87) 176 Digs Name (Seasons) 1. Susanne Fogarty (1988-91) 2. Stephanie Bishop (1998-01) 3. Michelle Vonderheide (1989-92) 4. Wendy Fahlstrom (1989-93) 5. Dawn Gura (1988-91)

Digs 1,950 1,842 1,661 1,640 1,518

Block Solos Name (Seasons) Block Solos 1. Michelle Barrett (1984-87) 223 2. Dana Kalvaitis (1984-87) 121 3. Dawn Gura (1988-91) 117 4. Christa Dirr (1998-01) 104 5. Lara Marks (2000-03) 91

Janet Goreham (2001-04)

Stephanie Bishop (1998-01)

Block Assists Name (Seasons) Block Assists 1. Michelle Barrett (1984-87) 398 2. Lara Marks (2000-03) 351 2. Christa Dirr (1998-01) 325 3. Dawn Gura (1988-91) 307 4. Janet Goreham (2001-04) 292

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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS -A-

Amy Holmes (2001-04)

Kari Adams ............................ 1983,85 Gretchen Alberts ........................ 1996 Michelle Artis ............................. 1998

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Sue Baker ..................................... 1980 Jordan Ball ................................... 2005 Michelle Barrett ........... 1984,85,86,87 Mattie Mae Betts ......................... 1988 Stephanie Bishop ........ 1998,99,00, 01 Lauren Blasi ................................ 2008 Laurie Borgerding ................. 1991,92 Maddie Boyd............................... 2008 Pat Brennan .................. 1971,72,73,74 Debbie Brinkman ........ 1977,78,79,80 Tina Brown ................... 1972,73,74,75 Tracey Bruno.......................... 1986,87

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Melissa Nordine (1998-01)

Caitlin Callaghan......... 2005,06,07,08 Katie Carmody ...................... 1991,92 Sheila Carroll ............... 1991,92,93,94 Sasha Cherner ............................. 2003 Annie Ciesielski ........... 1973,74,75,76 Lara Clarkson.............................. 1999 Cristina Correa ...................... 2005,06 Janet Cotter................... 2000,01,02,03 Molly Creek................................. 2008 Sarah Cullen ...................... 2006,07,08

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Christa Dirr .................. 1998,99,00,01 Erin Donnel ............................ 1996,97 Charla Drabant ........................... 2007 Patricia Dressen .......................... 1976 Kathleen Duggan .................. 1976,77 Katie Engel (1999-03)

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Julie Ellefson ..................... 1978,79,80 Lillie Ellis ................................ 1976,77 Kate Engel .................... 1999,00,01,02

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Sonya Fabiankovits ..... 1978,79,80,81 Wendy Fahlstrom........ 1990,91,92,93 Jacie Fiedler ............................ 2007,08 Mary Anne Flanigan ... 1998,99,00,01 Susanne Fogarty .......... 1988,89,90,91

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Caroline Gajzler .......................... 2007 Susan Gavin ........................... 1976,77 Samantha Geiger ........................ 2008 Denae Gibson............... 2003,04,05,06 Susan Glab.................... 1977,78,79,80 Lillie Goesman ....................... 1976,77 Janet Goreham ............. 2001,02,03,04 Erin Grace ..................... 1987,88,89,90 Ashley Graham................. 2006,07,08 Meg Griffin ................... 1999,00,01,03 Dawn Gura ................... 1988,89,90,91

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Amy Schmelzer (1996-99)

Nancy Hanson ............. 1983,84,85,86 Jeanette Hauser...................... 1973,74 Ellen Hayes .................. 2003,04,05,06 Noreen Heath ........................ 1985,86 Pattie Hie ........................... 1975,76,77 Kyndell Highland ................. 2007,08 Judy Hojonowki .................... 1974,75 Amy Holmes ................ 2001,02,03,04 Margaret Humphrey ............ 1993,94

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Morgan Ingersoll ......... 2003,04,05,06

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Kara Jakusz .................. 1998,99,00,01 Tracy James ................................. 1986 Tara Johansen ........................ 1995,96 Evelyn Johnson ............ 1976,77,78,79 Lauren Johnson ........... 1997,98,99,00

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Chris Kachinsky ......................... 1991 Dana Kalvaitis ............. 1984,85,86,87 Jane Kapocius .............. 1984,85,86,87 Mary Kaspar ............................... 1977 Terri Kaspar ................. 1991,92,93,94 Sandy Kenny ............................... 1982 Kathy Kern .................................. 1979 Diane Kieres ........................... 1980,81 Jamie Klosterman ................. 2003, 04 Kathrine Knutson .................. 2007,08 Molly Koenig .............................. 1992 Bonnie Korytowski .......... 1972,73,74 Sue Kovacs ............................. 1982,83 Linda Kristufek...................... 1982,83 Kerry Krystosek........... 1992,93,94,95 Kim Kubinski ......................... 1988,89 Janet Kulikowski ......... 1976,77,78,79

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Christy Landschoot ............... 2007,08 Eden Laurin ........................... 2001,02 Kimary Lee ........................ 1978,79,80 Jean Lenti ................................ 1974,75 Kate Letcher ........................... 2007,08 Lisa Luebke ................................. 1994

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Kendall Maduzia ........................ 2007 Jeanne Malkus ............. 1988,89,90,91 Anna Marie Marassa... 1982,83,84,85 Vida Mark .................... 1977,78,79,80 Lara Marks ................... 2000,01,02,03 Corrine Markoff..................... 1978,79 Andrea Martins .......................... 1995 Charlotte Mass .................. 1967,68,69 Debbie Mays .......................... 1993,94 Joannie McElligott ................. 1979,80 Emily McGinnis .......................... 2006 Jean McKenna .............. 1987,88,89,90 Mandy Moorberg ............. 2002,03,04 Anna Moraitis .............. 1977,78,79,80 Melissa Murphy .......... 1998,99,00,01 Sally Murphy ......................... 1977,78

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Jeanine Racinwoski ............... 1995,96 Nancy Reppa............................... 1984 Ellise Rhoades ............................. 2007 Sarah Roberts ............... 1986,87,88,89 Michelle Rohde ............ 1986,87,88,89 Kathleen Ryan ....................... 1997,98

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Amy Schmelzer ........... 1996,97,98,99 Stacey Schmittel................ 1983,84,85 Sarah Seavers .................... 1977,78,79 Maureen Shannon ...................... 1993 Jackie Sides .................................. 1996 Amy Sikorski .............................. 1996 Kim Skaja ........................... 1984,85,86 Diane Snopko.............................. 1992 Jennifer Skarp .............. 1990,91,92,93 Lisa Slattum ................. 1982,83,84,85 Andrea Slowick ..................... 1978,79 Jeanne Spaletto ...................... 1968,69 Karen Stewart ............................. 1997 Peggy Stiener .............................. 1971 Eileen Sullivan ............................ 1982 Candy Szablewski ............ 1987,88,89

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Carrie Taddie .............................. 1996 Annemarie Tarara ................. 1997,98 Mary Tisza................................... 1985 Diann Tomaino ...................... 1967,68

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Michelle Vonderheide 1989,90,91,92 Carolyn Vellos .................. 1972,73,74

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Donna Urbansnki ........ 1977,78,79,80

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Jaime Walters ................1995,96,97,98 Amie West .................... 2001,02,03,04 Lynn Wieczorek ......................... 1993 Nancy Wilke ..................... 1976,77,78 Susan Wronski ............. 1989,91,92,93

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Aly Zavitz.......................... 2004,05,06 Maureen Zigulich .................. 2005,06

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Melissa Nordine .......... 1998,99,00,01 Cherie Novak ............... 1994,95,96,97 Lisa Novosel........................... 1989,90 Denise Novy ................ 1993,94,95,96

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Amy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill ................................ 1990 Debbie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan ...................... 1987

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Brianne Palmateer ................. 1995,97 Stacy Pando .................. 2004,05,06,07 Beverly Paralek ........................... 1970 Nancy Parra ................................ 1982 Linda Pappas .............................. 1985 Stephanie Pershing .................... 1995 Gloria Petraitis ....................... 1968,69 Dawn Pienta........................... 1980,81 Sarah Pohlmann .......... 1996,97,98,99 Nicole Plumb .............................. 1997 Theresa Price ............................... 1988 Cheryl Przychodni ..................... 2002 Tara Pulaski ........................... 2002,03

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1974 Volleyball Team

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1982 13-23 Overall Head Coach: Jim Fitzgerald 9/15 W Purdue-Calumet ...................................3-0 9/20 L Valparaiso .............................................3-0 9/24 L Evansville ..............................................2-0 9/24 L Xavier .....................................................2-0 9/25 W Franklin .................................................2-0 9/25 L Mt. St. Joseph ........................................2-0 9/28 L at Illinois-Chicago ................................3-0 10/1 W Wisconsin ..............................................2-1 10/1 L Western Illinois ....................................2-1 10/2 L Eastern Illinois ......................................2-0 10/2 L Iowa........................................................2-1 10/5 L at Lewis..................................................3-1 10/7 L Bradley...................................................3-1 10/8 W Marquette ..............................................2-0 10/8 L St. Francis ..............................................2-1 10/12 L at Northeastern.....................................3-2 10/15 L Cleveland State .....................................2-0 10/15 L Cincinnati ..............................................2-0 10/16 L Pittsburgh ..............................................2-1 10/16 L Wayne State ..........................................2-0 10/21 W Trinity Christian ...................................3-0 10/22 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................2-0 10/22 W St. Francis ..............................................2-0 10/22 W Dayton ...................................................2-1 10/23 W Marquette ..............................................2-0 10/23 L Lewis ......................................................2-1 10/23 W Dayton ...................................................2-0 10/26 W Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-1 10/28 W Northeastern .........................................3-0 11/4 L St. Joseph’s ............................................2-1 11/5 W Carthage ................................................2-0 11/5 W Valparaiso .............................................2-1 11/5 L Northern Illinois...................................2-1 11/6 L Wisconsin-Parkside .............................2-0 11/6 L Wisconsin-Milwaukee .........................2-1 11/9 L at Loyola ................................................3-1 1983 Overall 25-18-1 Head Coach: Jim Fitzgerald 9/13 W Chicago State ........................................2-0 9/13 W Triton .....................................................2-1 9/14 W Purdue-Calumet ...................................3-0 9/16 L Elmhurst ................................................2-0 9/16 W Lakeland ................................................2-0 9/17 W Wis-Stevens Point ................................2-0 9/17 L Wis-Milwaukee ....................................3-0 9/21 W at Valparaiso .........................................3-2 9/26 W at Ill-Benedictine ..................................3-1 9/28 L Northeastern Ill. ...................................3-2 9/30 W Evansville ..............................................3-0 9/30 W Kent State ..............................................2-0 9/30 W Bellarmine .............................................2-0 10/1 L Xavier .....................................................2-1 10/1 W Notre Dame...........................................2-0 10/1 L Evansville ..............................................2-1 10/1 L Xavier .....................................................2-0 10/6 W George Williams...................................3-0 10/8 L Butler......................................................3-2 10/12 W Northeastern Ill. ...................................3-1 10/13 L Trinity ....................................................3-2 10/15 L St. Louis .................................................3-1 10/19 W St. Francis ..............................................3-0 10/21 L St. Louis .................................................3-1 10/22 W Marquette ..............................................2-0 10/22 W Xavier .....................................................2-0 10/22 L Lewis ......................................................2-1 10/25 W Xavier .....................................................3-0 10/26 W Illinois Central ......................................3-0 10/28 W Schoolcraft (Mich.) ...............................2-0 10/28 W Southeast Missouri ..............................2-0 10/29 T Wisconsin-Milwaukee .........................1-1 10/29 L Illinois Central ......................................2-0 10/29 W Jefferson College ..................................2-1 11/1 L St. Joseph’s ............................................2-0 11/1 W Purdue-Calumet ...................................2-1 11/5 W Notre Dame...........................................2-1 11/8 L Lewis University ..................................3-1 11/10 L at Illinois-Chicago ................................2-1 11/12 L at Loyola ................................................3-1 11/16 L at Bradley ..............................................3-2 North Star Conference Tournament 11/18 W Dayton ...................................................3-2 11/18 L Loyola ....................................................3-2 11/19 W Evansville ..............................................2-1 1984 22-16 Overall Head Coach: Jim Fitzgerald 9/7 L Southern Illinois ...................................3-0 9/7 L Northwestern........................................3-0 9/8 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-0 9/11 W IIT ...........................................................3-1 9/16 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-0 9/19 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-2 9/21 L Notre Dame...........................................3-0 9/25 L Wisconsin ..............................................3-1 9/29 L Evansville ..............................................3-2 10/ W Lewis ......................................................3-0 10/5 W Franklin College ...................................2-1 10/5 W St. Francis (Ill.) ......................................2-0 10/5 W Wisconsin-Plattville .............................2-0 10/5 W Wisconsin-Oshkosh .............................2-0 10/6 L Northern Michigan ..............................3-1 10/6 L Wis-Milwaukee ....................................3-0 10/9 W Trinity Christian ...................................3-0 10/10 W St. Francis (Ill.) ......................................3-0 10/14 L Bradley...................................................3-0 10/17 W Valparaiso .............................................3-0 10/19 W Lewis ......................................................2-1 10/19 L Marquette ..............................................2-0 10/20 W Bellarmine .............................................2-0 10/20 W St. Joseph’s (Ind.)..................................2-0 10/20 L Marquette ..............................................2-0 10/23 W St. Joseph’s (Ind.)..................................2-0 10/23 W Purdue Calumet ...................................2-0 10/24 W NE Illinois .............................................3-2 10/30 W St. Xavier ...............................................3-0 11/2 W Butler......................................................3-0

11/3 11/8 11/9 11/10 11/13 11/16 11/17 11/17

W Saint Louis.............................................3-0 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-0 L Xavier .....................................................3-2 W Dayton ...................................................3-1 W Illinois Benedictine ..............................3-2 North Star Conference Tournament W Butler......................................................3-0 L Xavier .....................................................3-2 W Loyola-Chicago ....................................2-0

1985 22-13 Overall 8-0 North Star Conference Head Coach: Jim Fitzgerald 9/6 L Montana State .......................................3-1 9/7 L Northwestern........................................3-0 9/7 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-1 9/11 W St. Francis (Ill.) ......................................3-1 9/13 L Northern Iowa ......................................3-1 9/13 L Eastern Michigan .................................3-0 9/14 L Western Illinois ....................................3-2 9/14 L Bradley...................................................3-0 9/16 W NE Illinois .............................................3-1 9/18 L Southern Illinois ...................................3-0 9/21 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-1 9/27 W Ball State ................................................3-0 9/28 W Eastern Illinois ......................................3-1 9/28 W Bradley...................................................3-2 9/28 L Mississippi ............................................3-1 10/3 W Western Illinois ....................................3-1 10/5 W at Evansville..........................................3-0 10/5 W Indiana State .........................................3-0 10/6 W at Butler .................................................3-0 10/12 W at Saint Louis ........................................3-1 10/13 W Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-1 10/16 L Wis-Milwaukee ....................................3-2 10/20 L Marquette ..............................................3-2 10/25 W Dayton ...................................................3-0 10/26 W Xavier .....................................................3-0 11/2 W at Valparaiso .........................................3-0 11/3 W Notre Dame...........................................3-1 11/6 W Lewis ......................................................3-0 11/8 W Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 11/8 W Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-2 11/9 W Cleveland State .....................................3-0 11/9 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-2 11/12 W at Illinois Benedictine ............................3-1 North Star Conference Tournament 11/16 W Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-2 11/16 W Butler......................................................3-1 1986 10-22 Overall 2-2 North Star Conference Head Coach: Jim Fitzgerald 9/5 W Drake......................................................3-0 9/6 L Valparaiso .............................................3-2 9/6 L at Northern Iowa..................................3-0 9/10 W at St. Francis (Ill.)..................................3-1 9/12 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-0 9/13 W Central Michigan .................................3-0 9/13 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 9/13 L Mississippi ............................................3-0 9/20 L Illinois ....................................................3-0 9/21 L Purdue ...................................................3-0 9/26 L Evansville ..............................................3-2 9/27 L Bradley...................................................3-2 9/27 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-0 10/4 L at Notre Dame ......................................3-0 10/10 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-0 10/17 L Rosary College.......................................FF 10/18 L Virginia ...................................................FF 10/18 L at Lewis...................................................FF 10/24 L at Dayton ...............................................3-2 10/25 L at Wright State ......................................3-0 10/25 L at Ferris State ........................................3-1 10/29 W Valparaiso .............................................3-0 10/30 L at Wis-Milwaukee ................................3-0 10/31 W at Marquette..........................................3-2 11/2 L Michigan State ......................................3-0 11/7 L at Illinois-Chicago ................................3-0 11/8 W Cincinnati ..............................................3-1 11/11 L Illinois Benedictine ..............................3-2 North Star Conference Tournament 11/14 W Cleveland State .....................................3-0 11/14 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 11/15 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 11/15 L Notre Dame...........................................3-0 1987 8-26 Overall 1-4 North Star Conference Head Coach: Jim Fitzgerald 9/2 L at Illinois State ......................................3-0 9/4 W Valparaiso .............................................3-0 9/5 W Cleveland State .....................................3-1 9/5 L at Northern Iowa..................................3-0 9/11 L Auburn ..................................................3-0 9/12 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-0 9/12 L Mississippi ............................................3-1 9/12 W Marquette ..............................................3-1 9/16 W Chicago State ........................................3-2 9/18 L Clemson .................................................3-1 9/19 L Missouri .................................................3-0 9/25 W Temple ...................................................3-0 9/25 W Akron .....................................................3-0 9/26 L Ohio........................................................3-0 9/26 L Northern Illinois...................................3-0 10/1 L Notre Dame...........................................3-0 10/4 W Marquette ..............................................3-1 10/9 L at Western Illinois ................................3-1 10/10 L Saint Louis.............................................3-2 10/18 L Dayton ...................................................3-0 10/20 L St. Francis (Ill.) ......................................3-0 10/22 L Lewis ......................................................3-0 10/27 W Wis-Milwaukee ....................................3-0 10/28 L at Loyola-Chicago ................................3-1 10/30 L at Valparaiso .........................................3-1 11/3 L at Illinois Benedictine..............................3-0 11/6 L Northern Illinois...................................3-0 11/6 L Hofstra ...................................................3-1 11/7 L Bradley...................................................3-1

11/10 11/13 11/21 11/21 11/22

L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-1 L at Lewis..................................................3-0 North Star Conference Tournament L Dayton ..................................................3-0 L Northern Illinois...................................3-0 L Valparaiso .............................................3-0

1988 15-21 Overall 3-4 North Star Conference Head Coach: Anna Marie Marassa 9/2 W at St. Francis (Ill.)..................................3-1 9/3 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-0 9/9 W Dayton ...................................................3-2 9/10 L Saint Louis.............................................3-0 9/10 W Rosary College .....................................3-0 9/10 L Butler......................................................3-2 9/10 L Bradley...................................................3-0 9/14 W Chicago State ........................................3-1 9/16 L at Bradley ..............................................3-1 9/17 L Western Illinois ....................................3-0 9/17 W Toledo ....................................................3-1 9/17 W Valparaiso .............................................3-0 9/21 W St. Xavier ...............................................3-2 9/23 L Akron .....................................................3-1 9/24 L at Butler .................................................3-0 9/25 L Rice .........................................................3-0 9/28 L at Lewis..................................................3-0 9/30 W Saint Louis.............................................3-1 10/1 L at Indiana State .....................................3-2 10/5 W at Loyola-Chicago ................................3-1 10/7 W Drake......................................................3-1 10/8 W at Wis-Green Bay .................................3-2 10/11 W Valparaiso .............................................3-0 10/12 L at Wis-Milwaukee ................................3-0 10/14 L Virginia ..................................................3-2 10/15 L Butler......................................................3-1 10/22 W at Marquette..........................................3-1 10/26 W Rosary College......................................3-1 10/28 L at Akron.................................................3-2 10/29 L at Cleveland State ................................3-2 11/1 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-2 11/3 W Illinois Benedictine ..............................3-0 11/4 L Northern Illinois...................................3-1 North Star Conference Tournament 11/19 L at Northern Illinois ..............................3-1 11/19 L Cleveland State .....................................3-2 11/19 L Valparaiso .............................................3-1 1989 22-18 Overall 4-1 North Star Conference Head Coach: Anna Marie Marassa 9/1 W Hartford.................................................3-2 9/2 L Eastern Michigan .................................3-0 9/2 L at Syracuse ............................................3-0 9/8 W Florida Int..............................................3-1 9/9 L Dayton ...................................................3-0 9/9 W Wis-Green Bay ......................................3-0 9/11 L St. Francis (Ill.) ......................................3-0 9/12 W at St. Xavier ...........................................3-1 9/20 W Marquette ..............................................3-1 9/22 W at Drake .................................................3-1 9/23 L at Iowa State..........................................3-1 9/29 L Wisconsin ..............................................3-0 9/30 L at Illinois State ......................................3-0 9/30 W Saint Louis.............................................3-0 10/5 W at Illinois Benedictine.............................. 3-2 10/6 L Southern Illinois ...................................3-1 10/7 W Wis-Green Bay ......................................3-0 10/8 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-1 10/10 W at Valparaiso .........................................3-0 10/13 L at Wright State ......................................3-0 10/14 W Texas-El Paso ........................................3-0 10/14 L Indiana State .........................................3-1 10/15 W Pennsylvania.........................................3-0 10/18 W Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-2 10/19 L Wis-Milwaukee ....................................3-2 10/21 L Western Illinois ....................................3-1 10/21 W at Bradley ..............................................3-1 10/25 W at Rosary ................................................3-0 10/27 L Akron .....................................................3-2 10/28 W Cleveland State .....................................3-0 11/1 L at Illinois-Chicago ................................3-1 11/3 W at Northern Illinois ..............................3-0 11/4 W at Chicago State ....................................3-0 11/4 W West Virginia ........................................3-0 11/8 L at Lewis..................................................3-1 11/11 L at Butler .................................................3-2 North Star Conference Tournament 11/18 W Valparaiso .............................................3-0 11/18 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-1 11/18 W Wis-Green Bay ......................................3-1 11/19 W Northern Illinois...................................3-0 1990 25-16 Overall 5-1 North Star Conference Head Coach: Anna Marie Marassa 9/1 W Missouri .................................................3-0 9/1 W at Bradley ..............................................3-0 9/6 W Syracuse.................................................3-0 9/7 W Ohio........................................................3-1 9/8 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 9/8 W Dayton ...................................................3-1 9/8 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-2 9/9 L Miami (Ohio) ........................................3-0 9/14 L Ball State ................................................3-0 9/14 L Kansas ....................................................3-0 9/15 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 9/15 L at Western Illinois ................................3-1 9/19 W Lewis ......................................................3-0 9/22 L at Eastern Illinois..................................3-0 9/26 W at Marquette..........................................3-0 9/28 L Northern Iowa ......................................3-0 9/29 L Eastern Michigan .................................3-1 10/3 W at Wis-Milwaukee ................................3-0 10/5 L Butler......................................................3-1 10/6 W Central Michigan .................................3-0 10/10 W Valparaiso .............................................3-0 10/13 W at Wis-Green Bay .................................3-0 10/16 W St. Francis (Ill.) ......................................3-0

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L at Loyola-Chicago ................................3-1 W NE Illinois ............................................3-0 W at Cleveland State ................................3-0 W at Akron.................................................3-1 W at Wright State ......................................3-1 W Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-1 W Stetson....................................................3-0 W at Florida Int. .......................................3-0 L Western Kentucky................................3-2 W at Florida Int. .......................................3-0 L at W. Michigan .....................................3-1 L Northern Illinois...................................3-2 L Iowa State ..............................................3-0 W George Mason.......................................3-0 L Illinois State...........................................3-2 North Star Conference Tournament W Wis-Green Bay ......................................3-0 W Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-2 L Akron .....................................................3-2

1991 32-7 Overall 5-0 Great Midwest Conference Head Coach: Anna Marie Marassa 8/30 W Iowa State ..............................................3-1 8/31 L Northwestern........................................3-2 8/31 W Virginia Tech ........................................3-0 9/6 W South Florida ........................................3-0 9/7 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 9/7 L Western Michigan ................................3-2 9/13 W Michigan................................................3-0 9/14 W at Rice.....................................................3-0 9/14 W Utah........................................................3-0 9/20 W at Minnesota .........................................3-0 9/21 W Iowa State ..............................................3-0 9/25 W Eastern Illinois ......................................3-1 9/27 W Notre Dame...........................................3-1 9/28 L at Miami (Ohio) ....................................3-2 9/28 L Southern Illinois ...................................3-1 10/2 W at Bradley ..............................................3-0 10/4 W Bowling Green ......................................3-1 10/5 W Western Illinois ....................................3-0 10/5 W North Carolina .....................................3-1 10/9 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 10/11 W Wright State ..........................................3-0 10/12 W Saint Louis.............................................3-0 10/19 W UAB ........................................................3-0 10/23 W Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-1 10/25 W at Memphis State..................................3-1 10/26 W Murray State .........................................3-1 10/26 L at Arkansas State ..................................3-1 11/1 W at Butler .................................................3-0 11/2 W at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 11/5 L at Northern Illinois ..............................3-2 11/8 W UW-Green Bay .....................................3-0 11/8 W Rutgers...................................................3-0 11/9 W Xavier .....................................................3-0 11/9 W Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-0 11/15 W at Illinois-Chicago ................................3-0 11/16 W at Valparaiso .........................................3-0 11/16 W at NE Illinois .........................................3-1 Great Midwest Conference Tournament 11/22 W Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 11/23 L UAB ........................................................3-2 1992 19-15 Overall 9-1 Great Midwest Conference Head Coach: Anna Marie Marassa 9/2 L at Colorado State ..................................3-0 9/3 L at Colorado............................................3-0 9/4 W Rhode Island .........................................3-1 9/5 L Oregon ...................................................3-0 9/11 W Michigan State ......................................3-0 9/12 W Western Illinois ....................................3-1 9/12 L Kansas State ..........................................3-1 9/18 L Colorado ................................................3-0 9/19 L at Wisconsin ..........................................3-2 9/19 W Virginia Tech ........................................3-0 9/25 W MO-Kansas City ...................................3-0 9/26 L Butler......................................................3-2 9/26 L at Iowa State..........................................3-0 9/29 W Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-1 10/2 L at Loyola-Chicago ................................3-0 10/3 W Saint Louis.............................................3-0 10/9 L at UAB ...................................................3-1 10/10 W at Memphis State..................................3-1 10/14 W at Marquette..........................................3-0 10/16 W Virginia ..................................................3-0 10/17 W Hofstra ...................................................3-0 10/17 L Kansas ....................................................3-2 10/20 L Northern Illinois...................................3-0 10/23 W at Saint Louis ........................................3-0 10/24 W at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 10/29 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-2 10/31 W Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 11/6 W Memphis State ......................................3-1 11/7 W UAB ........................................................3-1 11/11 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 11/13 L Louisville ...............................................3-1 11/14 W South Florida ........................................3-0 Great Midwest Conference Tournament 11/21 W Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 11/21 L UAB ........................................................3-1 1993 22-14 Overall 9-3 Great Midwest Conference Head Coach: Anna Marie Marassa 9/3 L Illinois State...........................................3-1 9/4 L at Florida ...............................................3-0 9/4 W Miami (Ohio) ........................................3-1 9/8 W at Eastern Illinois..................................3-2 9/10 W Western Michigan ................................3-1 9/11 W Portland .................................................3-1 9/11 L Pittsburgh ..............................................3-0

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS All-Time Coaches

Jim Fitzgerald 1982-1987

Overall Record 100-118

Anna Marie Marassa 1988-1996 Overall Record 160-168

Dawn Dockstader 1997-2005 Overall Record 114-161

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Amy Hardison 2006-Present Overall Record 19-68

Marassa in the DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame

Former coach and Blue Demons standout Anna Marie Marassa (pictured on the left with DePaul Athletics Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto )was enshrined into the DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame on January 20, 2007. Marassa was a three-time All-North Star Conference honoree as a setter and graduated in 1985 as the program’s all-time assist leader. Upon moving to the bench in 1988, she was named the North Star Conference Coach of the Year in 1990 and guided the 1991 Blue Demons to a program-best 32-7 record. She then coached the program to its first-ever NCAA Tournament berth in 1993, the first non-basketball NCAA Tournament appearance in the school’s history.

Records Against Other Conferences

A-10 ........................................... 41-36 ACC........................................... 6-10 America East ............................ 1-0 Atlantic Sun ............................. 4-1 Big 12......................................... 3-12 Big East ..................................... 63-118 Big Sky ...................................... 0-2 Big South .................................. 3-0 Big Ten ...................................... 4-31 Big West.................................... 0-3 Colonial .................................... 6-1 C-USA ....................................... 39-49 DII.............................................. 4-5 DIII ............................................ 31-18 Horizon..................................... 75-90-1 Independent ............................. 13-2 Ivy.............................................. 2-0 JuCo........................................... 2-0 MAC .......................................... 15-32 Metro Atlantic ......................... 1-0 Summit (MidCon) ................... 10-10 Missouri Valley ....................... 21-42 Mountain West ........................ 5-3 NAIA......................................... 17-4 Ohio Valley .............................. 10-19 Pac-10 ........................................ 0-3 SEC ............................................ 1-10 SoConn ..................................... 6-0 Southland ................................. 4-3 Sun Belt ..................................... 5-6 SWAC ....................................... 1-0 WAC ......................................... 0-4 West Coast ............................... 1-1

W Temple ...................................................3-1 L Maryland ...............................................3-0 L at Illinois ................................................3-0 L Utah........................................................3-1 W Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-2 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-2 L Sam Houston State...............................3-0 L at Notre Dame ......................................3-0 W at Saint Louis ........................................3-2 W at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 W at Dayton ...............................................3-2 W UAB ........................................................3-0 L Memphis State ......................................3-2 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 W Dayton ...................................................3-0 W Bradley...................................................3-1 W Saint Louis.............................................3-0 W Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 L Northern Illinois...................................3-0 W Drexel.....................................................3-0 W Northeastern .........................................3-0 W at Hofstra...............................................3-2 L at Memphis State..................................3-0 L at UAB ...................................................3-1 W at Marquette..........................................3-1 Great Midwest Conference Tournament W Saint Louis.............................................3-0 W Dayton ...................................................3-1 W at UAB ...................................................3-0 NCAA Tournament L at Florida State......................................3-1

1994 13-23 Overall 4-8 Great Midwest Conference Head Coach: Anna Marie Marassa 9/2 W at Virginia Tech ....................................3-2 9/3 L Texas A&M ...........................................3-0 9/3 L Maryland ...............................................3-1 9/4 W at Radford .............................................3-0 9/7 L at Wisconsin ..........................................3-0 9/9 W NE Louisiana ........................................3-0 9/10 L Western Kentucky................................3-2 9/10 L Tennessee Tech .....................................3-2 9/13 W at Bradley ..............................................3-2 9/16 L Florida State ..........................................3-2 9/17 L at Minnesota .........................................3-0 9/17 L Fresno State ...........................................3-1 9/23 L Western Michigan ................................3-2 9/23 W Georgetown ..........................................3-1 9/24 W Eastern Illinois ......................................3-2 9/24 L South Florida ........................................3-1 9/28 L at Loyola-Chicago ................................3-1 9/30 W Dayton ...................................................3-1 10/1 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 10/4 L at Illinois-Chicago ................................3-1 10/7 L at UAB ...................................................3-1 10/8 L at Memphis ...........................................3-1 10/14 W Saint Louis.............................................3-0 10/15 W NC State.................................................3-2 10/16 L at Marquette..........................................3-0 10/21 W at Dayton ...............................................3-2 10/22 W at Cincinnati..........................................3-1 10/28 L at Saint Louis ........................................3-0 11/4 L Memphis................................................3-0 11/5 L UAB ........................................................3-1 11/8 L at Northern Illinois ..............................3-1 11/11 L Marquette ..............................................3-1 11/12 L Miami (Ohio) ........................................3-0 Great Midwest Conference Tournament 11/18 W Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 11/19 W Dayton ...................................................3-0 11/20 L Memphis................................................3-0 1995 4-27 overall 0-12 Conference USA Head Coach: Anna Marie Marassa 9/1 W Georgetown ..........................................3-2 9/1 L at North Carolina .................................3-0 9/2 L at Duke ..................................................3-0 9/2 L Iowa........................................................3-1 9/5 L Clemson .................................................3-0 9/8 W Manhattan .............................................3-0 9/8 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-2 9/9 L Morehead State....................................3-2 9/10 L Georgia Tech .........................................3-0 9/12 L Wisconsin ..............................................3-0 9/15 L at Northwestern ...................................3-1 9/16 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-0 9/21 W Chicago State ........................................3-0 9/22 L at Valparaiso .........................................3-0 9/26 L Notre Dame...........................................3-0 9/29 L at Marquette..........................................3-0 10/6 L Saint Louis.............................................3-0 10/8 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 10/13 L at Charlotte ...........................................3-1 10/14 W at Western Carolina..............................3-1 10/17 L Bradley...................................................3-0 10/20 L Louisville ...............................................3-0 10/22 L Memphis................................................3-0 10/27 L at South Florida ....................................3-0 10/29 L at UAB ...................................................3-0 11/1 L at Wis-Milwaukee ................................3-0 11/3 L Tulane ....................................................3-2 11/5 L Southern Miss .......................................3-2 11/10 L at Saint Louis ........................................3-0 11/12 L at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 Conference USA Tournament 11/16 L Memphis................................................3-0 1996 8-27 Overall 3-11 Conference USA Head Coach: Anna Marie Marassa 8/30 L George Washington .............................3-0 8/30 L Fresno State ...........................................3-0 8/31 W Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-0 8/31 L Clemson .................................................3-0 9/6 L at Eastern Illinois..................................3-0 9/7 W Wright State ..........................................3-1 9/7 L Western Illinois ....................................3-0

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L at Loyola-Chicago ................................3-1 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-2 L E. Washington ......................................3-2 L Connecticut ...........................................3-1 L at Idaho ..................................................3-0 W Texas Pan-American .............................3-2 L Cal State-Fullerton ...............................3-0 L Oklahoma ..............................................3-1 L at Kansas ...............................................3-1 W NE Illinois .............................................3-0 W Marquette ..............................................3-1 W Wis-Milwaukee ....................................3-0 L at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 L at Saint Louis ........................................3-0 L Houston .................................................3-0 W UNC Charlotte .....................................3-1 L Northern Illinois...................................3-1 L at Memphis ...........................................3-0 L at Louisville...........................................3-0 L UAB ........................................................3-2 L South Florida ........................................3-0 L at Southern Miss...................................3-0 W at Tulane ................................................3-0 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 L Saint Louis.............................................3-0 L at Bradley ..............................................3-0 L at Marquette..........................................3-2 Conference USA Tournament L Tulane ....................................................3-2

1997 8-24 Overall 2-14 Conference USA Head Coach: Dawn Dockstader 8/29 L Cal State-Northridge..............................3-1 8/29 L Evansville ..............................................3-0 8/30 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-0 8/30 W UW Green Bay ......................................3-0 9/5 W Florida Atlantic ....................................3-0 9/6 W Davidson ...............................................3-1 9/6 L at Georgetown ......................................3-0 9/12 W at Illinois-Chicago ................................3-2 9/13 L Northwestern........................................3-0 9/19 L at Wis-Milwaukee ................................3-0 9/21 W at Western Illinois ................................3-2 9/26 L Louisville ...............................................3-1 9/28 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-1 9/30 L at Marquette..........................................3-0 10/3 L at UNC Charlotte .................................3-2 10/5 W at Saint Louis ........................................3-2 10/10 L South Florida ........................................3-0 10/12 L Houston .................................................3-1 10/14 W at Valparaiso .........................................3-0 10/17 L at UAB ...................................................3-2 10/19 L at Memphis ...........................................3-2 10/24 L at Tulane ................................................3-1 10/26 L Southern Miss .......................................3-1 10/31 L Saint Louis.............................................3-1 11/2 W UNC Charlotte .....................................3-1 11/4 L Western Michigan ................................3-0 11/7 L at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 11/9 L at Louisville...........................................3-0 11/11 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-0 11/14 L Marquette ..............................................3-1 Conference USA Tournament 11/20 L Southern Miss .......................................3-2 1998 11-20 Overall 5-8 Conference USA Head Coach: Dawn Dockstader 9/1 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-0 9/2 W Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-1 9/4 L North Carolina .....................................3-1 9/5 L Texas-Arlington....................................3-2 9/5 L Iowa........................................................3-0 9/11 W Valparaiso .............................................3-1 9/12 W Charleston Southern ............................3-0 9/12 L Georgetown ..........................................3-2 9/16 L Eastern Illinois ......................................3-0 9/20 W Western Illinois ....................................3-0 9/24 W Wis-Green Bay ......................................3-1 9/25 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 9/27 L Louisville ...............................................3-0 9/29 W Marquette ..............................................3-1 10/2 L Saint Louis.............................................3-0 10/4 L UNC Charlotte .....................................3-1 10/7 W Valparaiso .............................................3-0 10/9 W Tulane ....................................................3-1 10/11 L Southern Miss .......................................3-0 10/13 L Wis-Milwaukee ....................................3-2 10/16 L South Florida ........................................3-0 10/18 L Houston .................................................3-0 10/23 W Memphis................................................3-0 10/25 W UAB ........................................................3-1 10/30 W Louisville ...............................................3-2 11/1 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-1 11/4 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-2 11/6 L UNC Charlotte .....................................3-2 11/7 L Saint Louis.............................................3-1 11/13 L Marquette ..............................................3-0 Conference USA Tournament 11/19 L Memphis................................................3-1 1999 18-11 Overall 11-5 Conference USA Head Coach: Dawn Dockstader 9/1 W Chicago State ........................................3-0 9/3 W Western Kentucky................................3-2 9/4 W Morehead State.....................................3-2 9/10 W Valparaiso .............................................3-1 9/11 L Middle Tennessee St .............................3-0 9/11 L Eastern Michigan .................................3-1 9/15 W Wis-Green Bay ......................................3-0 9/17 L Michigan State ......................................3-0 9/24 W UAB ........................................................3-0 9/26 W Memphis................................................3-1 9/28 L Marquette ..............................................3-2 10/1 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-1 10/3 L Louisville ...............................................3-0 10/8 W Saint Louis.............................................3-2

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W Charlotte ................................................3-1 W UIC .........................................................3-2 W South Florida ........................................3-0 W Houston .................................................3-2 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 W Eastern Illinois ......................................3-2 W Tulane ....................................................3-1 W Southern Miss .......................................3-0 L Wis-Milwaukee ....................................3-0 L Louisville ...............................................3-2 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-1 L UNC Charlotte .....................................3-1 W Saint Louis.............................................3-1 Conference USA Tournament W UAB ........................................................3-1 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-2

2000 21-12 Overall 10-6 Conference USA Head Coach: Dawn Dockstader 9/1 L Evansville ..............................................3-2 9/1 W Valparaiso .............................................3-0 9/2 W Cleveland State .....................................3-0 9/2 W at Butler .................................................3-1 9/8 L Tulsa.......................................................3-2 9/9 W at Wis-Green Bay .................................3-0 9/9 W Western Illinois ....................................3-0 9/12 L at Illinois ................................................3-2 9/15 W Providence ............................................3-0 9/15 W Valparaiso .............................................3-1 9/16 W Central Michigan .................................3-0 9/16 W Alabama ................................................3-1 9/19 W Marquette ..............................................3-0 9/22 W at UAB ...................................................3-0 9/23 W at Memphis ...........................................3-1 9/29 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 9/30 L Louisville ...............................................3-1 10/6 W at Saint Louis ........................................3-1 10/8 W at Charlotte ..........................................3-2 10/14 L at South Florida ....................................3-0 10/15 W Houston .................................................3-2 10/18 L Wis-Milwaukee ....................................3-1 10/21 W at Marquette..........................................3-2 10/24 W at UIC ....................................................3-0 10/27 W Tulane ....................................................3-1 10/28 W Southern Miss .......................................3-1 11/1 L at Loyola-Chicago ................................3-0 11/3 L at Louisville ..........................................3-2 11/5 L at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 11/10 L Charlotte ................................................3-2 11/11 W Saint Louis ....................................3-2 Conference USA Tournament 11/16 W UAB .......................................................3-0 11/17 L Houston .................................................3-0 2001 24-8 Overall 11-5 Conference USA Head Coach: Dawn Dockstader 8/31 W Creighton...............................................3-0 9/1 W Texas-San Antonio ...............................3-2 9/1 W at Northern Illinois ..............................3-1 9/7 W Drake......................................................3-1 9/8 W SE Missouri State..................................3-0 9/8 W at Wis-Milwaukee ................................3-0 9/13 W UIC .........................................................3-1 9/17 W Wis-Green Bay ......................................3-1 9/22 W at Marquette..........................................3-2 9/25 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-2 9/28 W UAB ........................................................3-0 9/29 W South Florida ........................................3-2 10/5 W Charlotte ................................................3-1 10/6 W East Carolina.........................................3-0 10/9 L Illinois ....................................................3-1 10/12 L at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 10/13 L at Louisville...........................................3-1 10/16 W Illinois State...........................................3-0 10/19 W at Southern Miss...................................3-2 10/20 W at Tulane ................................................3-1 10/24 L Bradley...................................................3-1 10/26 L Saint Louis.............................................3-1 10/27 W Memphis................................................3-1 10/31 W Marquette ..............................................3-1 11/4 W at East Carolina ....................................3-2 11/9 L at Houston.............................................3-1 11/10 W at TCU....................................................3-1 Conference USA Tournament 11/15 W East Carolina.........................................3-0 11/16 W at Houston.............................................3-1 11/17 W Cincinnati ..............................................3-1 11/18 W Louisville ...............................................3-2 NCAA Tournament 11/30 L Minnesota..............................................3-0 2002 5-25 Overall 1-12 Conference USA Head Coach: Dawn Dockstader 8/30 W Chattanooga..........................................3-0 8/31 L Toledo ....................................................3-1 8/31 L at Eastern Illinois..................................3-2 9/6 L Wright State ..........................................3-1 9/7 L Michigan State ......................................3-0 9/7 L at W. Michigan .....................................3-1 9/13 W UNLV.....................................................3-1 9/14 L Oregon ...................................................3-0 9/14 L UW-Milwaukee ....................................3-0 9/17 L Northern Illinois...................................3-1 9/20 L at Northwestern ...................................3-1 9/21 W Harvard .................................................3-1 9/21 L Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-2 9/25 L at Bradley ..............................................3-0 10/1 L at UW-Milwaukee ................................3-0 10/4 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 10/5 L Louisville ...............................................3-1 10/8 W at UIC .....................................................3-2 10/11 L at Charlotte ...........................................3-1 10/12 W at East Carolina ....................................3-0 10/18 L Tulane ....................................................3-1 10/20 L Southern Miss .......................................3-2 10/22 L UW-Green Bay .....................................3-1

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at Memphis ...........................................3-0 at Saint Louis ........................................3-1 Houston .................................................3-1 TCU ........................................................3-2 at South Florida ....................................3-0 at UAB ...................................................3-1 at Marquette..........................................3-1

2003 11-20 Overall 3-10 Conference USA Head Coach: Dawn Dockstader 8/29 W Furman ..................................................3-0 8/30 L IUPUI .....................................................3-1 8/30 L Morehead St. ........................................3-1 9/5 L Illinois ....................................................3-0 9/6 W Evansville ..............................................3-1 9/9 L UW-Milwaukee ....................................3-2 9/12 L Louisiana Tech......................................3-2 9/13 W SE. Missouri St. .....................................3-0 9/13 W Drake......................................................3-0 9/16 W UIC .........................................................3-0 9/19 L Miami (Ohio) ........................................3-2 9/20 W IUPUI .....................................................3-1 9/20 L Tennessee ..............................................3-0 9/23 L Valparaiso ............................................3-2 9/30 W UW-Green Bay .....................................3-2 10/3 L at Louisville...........................................3-0 10/5 L at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 10/7 L at Illinois State ......................................3-1 10/10 W East Carolina ........................................3-0 10/11 W UNC-Charlotte .....................................3-0 10/14 W at Loyola ...............................................3-2 10/17 L at Southern Miss...................................3-1 10/18 L at Tulane ................................................3-1 10/24 L Saint Louis.............................................3-2 10/25 L Memphis................................................3-0 10/31 W at TCU....................................................3-1 11/1 L at Houston.............................................3-1 11/7 L UAB ........................................................3-1 11/8 L USF .........................................................3-1 11/14 L Marquette ..............................................3-0 Conference USA Tournament 11/21 L Marquette ..............................................3-0 2004 12-19 Overall 5-8 Conference USA 9/1 W Chicago State3-0 9/3 W Florida Atlantic ..................................... 3-0 9/4 W Virginia CW .......................................... 3-1 9/4 W Davidson ............................................... 3-0 9/10 L Illinois-Chicago ..................................... 3-2 9/11 L Northwestern......................................... 3-0 9/11 L Loyola-Chicago ..................................... 3-0 9/14 L UW-Green Bay ...................................... 3-2 9/17 W Birmingham S. ....................................... 3-0 9/17 L Eastern Illinois ....................................... 3-0 9/18 L Xavier ...................................................... 3-2 9/18 W Western Illinois ..................................... 3-0 9/24 W Evansville ............................................... 3-0 9/25 L St. John’s ................................................. 3-2 9/25 L IPFW ....................................................... 3-0 9/29 L Valparaiso .............................................. 3-2 10/1 L Louisville ................................................ 3-1 10/2 L Cincinnati ............................................... 3-0 10/8 L at Marquette........................................... 3-0 10/15 W at UAB .................................................... 3-0 10/16 L at USF...................................................... 3-0 10/22 W TCU ......................................................... 3-2 10/23 W Houston .................................................. 3-1 10/26 L at UW-Milwaukee ................................. 3-0 10/29 L at Saint Louis ......................................... 3-1 10/30 L at Memphis ............................................ 3-0 11/5 W Southern Miss ........................................ 3-1 11/6 W Tulane ..................................................... 3-2 11/12 L at East Carolina ..................................... 3-2 11/13 L at Charlotte ............................................ 3-1 Conference USA Tournament 11/19 L vs. 5 Memphis.......................................3-0 2005 4-23 Overall 1-13 BIG EAST Conference Head Coach: Dawn Dockstader 10/27 L at IPFW ..................................................3-0 9/2 L Evansville ..............................................3-1 9/2 L Belmont..................................................3-2 9/3 W Chicago State ........................................3-0 9/3 L Valparaiso .............................................3-1 9/9 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-1 9/10 L Northwestern........................................3-0 9/10 W Loyola-Chicago ....................................3-1 9/13 W Western Illinois ....................................3-2 9/21 L at Eastern Illinois..................................3-1 9/24 L Seton Hall ..............................................3-0 9/27 L Bradley...................................................3-2 9/30 L at Marquette..........................................3-0 10/2 L at Syracuse ............................................3-1 10/8 L at Connecticut .......................................3-0 10/9 L at St. John’s............................................3-0 10/12 L UW-Milwaukee ....................................3-0 10/15 L Notre Dame...........................................3-0 10/18 L Wis-Green Bay ......................................3-1 10/22 L Georgetown ..........................................3-0 10/23 W USF .........................................................3-2 10/28 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 10/30 L Louisville ...............................................3-0 11/5 L at Pittsburgh .........................................3-0 11/6 L at West Virginia....................................3-0 11/12 L Rutgers...................................................3-0 11/13 L Villanova ...............................................3-0 2006 5-25 Overall 0-14 BIG EAST Conference Head Coach: Amy Hardison 8/25 L Loyola ....................................................3-0 8/26 L Valparaiso .............................................3-0 8/26 L Illinois State...........................................3-0 9/1 L Rice 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Western Illinois ....................................3-0 Eastern Illinois ......................................3-0 Butler......................................................3-1 Alabama A&M .....................................3-0 Central Arkansas..................................3-1 Murray State .........................................3-0 Memphis................................................3-0 Valparaiso .............................................3-0 Villanova ...............................................3-0 Rutgers...................................................3-2 Seton Hall ..............................................3-1 UW-Green Bay .....................................3-2 Syracuse.................................................3-1 Marquette ..............................................3-0 Chicago State ........................................3-0 Notre Dame...........................................3-0 St. John’s ................................................3-0 Connecticut ...........................................3-1 Louisville ...............................................3-0 Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 USF .........................................................3-1 Georgetown ..........................................3-0 West Virginia ........................................3-0 Pittsburgh ..............................................3-0

2007 7-21 Overall 2-12 BIG EAST Conference Head Coach: Amy Hardison 8/24 L Illinois-Chicago ....................................3-1 8/25 L Loyola ....................................................3-0 8/31 L Wichita State .........................................3-0 9/1 L Auburn ..................................................3-0 9/1 L Denver ...................................................3-0 9/5 W Northern Illionis...................................3-2 9/7 W Samford .................................................3-2 9/8 W Kennesaw State ....................................3-0 9/8 W South Alabama .....................................3-0 9/14 L Bowling Green ......................................3-0 9/15 L Duquesne ..............................................3-0 9/15 L Valparaiso .............................................3-0 9/18 L Western Illionis ....................................3-2 9/21 L WVU ......................................................3-2 9/23 L Pittsburgh ..............................................3-0 9/29 L Villanova ...............................................3-0 9/30 L Seton Hall ..............................................3-0 10/7 W Rutgers...................................................3-0 10/12 L Syracuse.................................................3-0 10/14 L Marquette ..............................................3-1 10/19 L Notre Dame...........................................3-0 10/23 W Chicago State ........................................3-0 10/26 L St. John’s ................................................3-0 10/28 L UConn....................................................3-0 11/3 L USF .........................................................3-0 11/4 W Georgetown ..........................................3-0 11/9 L Louisville ...............................................3-0 11/11 L Cincinnati ..............................................3-0 2008 7-22 Overall 4-10 BIG EAST Conference Head Coach: Amy Hardison 8/29 L at Loyola ................................................3-2 8/30 L vs UIC ...................................................3-2 9/5 L vs. Cal - Riverside ................................3-1 9/6 L at No. 5 Cal - Berkeley .........................3-0 9/6 W vs. James Madison ...............................3-2 9/12 L Texas – San Antonio ............................3-1 9/13 L Ball State ...............................................3-1 9/13 L Denver ...................................................3-1 9/19 L vs Tulsa ..................................................3-1 9/20 L at Iowa ...................................................3-0 9/20 L vs Portland ............................................3-1 9/23 L Northern Illinois...................................3-1 9/26 L at Georgetown ......................................3-0 9/28 L at USF.....................................................3-1 10/3 L at Cincinnati..........................................3-0 10/5 L at Louisville...........................................3-1 10/11 L Pittsburgh ..............................................3-2 10/12 W West Virginia ........................................3-0 10/16 L Notre Dame...........................................3-0 10/21 W at Chicago State ....................................3-0 10/25 L at Seton Hall..........................................3-0 10/26 L at Villanova ...........................................3-1 10/1 W Marquette ..............................................3-2 10/2 L Syracuse.................................................3-2 10/4 L Valparaiso .............................................3-1 10/7 W at Rutgers ..............................................3-0 10/11 W Bradley...................................................3-0 10/14 L Connecticut ...........................................3-0 10/16 W St. John’s ................................................3-1

All-Time Series Records Opponent Overall Streak Last Akron 2-4 L1 1990 - L 3-2 Alabama 1-0 W1 2000 - W, 3-1 Alabama A&M 1-0 W1 2006 - W, 3-0 Arkansas State 0-1 L1 1991 - L, 3-0 Auburn 0-2 L2 2007 - L 3-0 Ball State 1-2 L2 2008 - L, 3-1 Bellarmine 2-0 W2 1984 - W, 2-0 Belmont 0-1 L1 2005 - L, 3-2 Birmingham Southern 1-0 W1 2004 - W, 3-0 Bowling Green 1-1 L1 2007 - L, 3-0 Bradley 7-14 W1 2008 - W, 3-0 Butler 7-7 W2 2006 - W, 3-1 California 0-1 L1 2008 - L, 3-0 Cal Fullerton 0-1 L1 1996 - L, 3-0 Cal Northridge 0-1 L1 1997 - L, 3-1 Cal Riverside 0-1 L1 2008 - L, 3-1 Carthage 1-0 W1 1982 - W, 2-0 Central Arkansas 1-0 W1 2006 - W, 3-1 Central Michigan 3-0 W3 2000 - W, 3-0 Charleston Southern 1-0 W1 1998 - W, 3-0 Charlotte 5-8 L1 2004 - L, 3-1 Chattanooga 1-0 W1 2002 - W, 3-0 Chicago State 11-0 W11 2008 - W, 3-0 Cincinnati 12-23 L8 2008 - L, 3-0 Clemson 0-3 L3 1996 - L, 3-0 Cleveland State 6-3 W3 2000 - W, 3-0 Colorado 0-2 L2 1992 - L, 3-0 Colorado State 0-1 L1 1992 - L, 3-0 Connecticut 0-5 L5 2008 - L, 3-0 Creighton 1-0 W1 2001 - W, 3-0 Davidson 2-0 W2 2004 - W, 3-0 Dayton 13-4 W7 1994 - W, 3-2 Denver 0-2 L2 2008 - L, 3-1 Drake 5-0 W5 2003 - W, 3-0 Drexel 1-0 W1 1993 - W, 3-0 Duke 0-1 L1 1995 - L, 3-0 Duquesne 0-1 L1 2007 - L, 3-0 East Carolina 5-1 L1 2004 - L, 3-2 Eastern Illinois 5-16 L3 2005 - L, 3-1 Eastern Michigan 0-4 L4 1999 - L, 3-1 Eastern Washington 0-1 L1 1996 - L, 3-2 Elmhurst 0-1 L1 1983 - L, 2-0 Evansville 5-7 L1 2005 - L, 3-1 Ferris State 0-1 L1 1986 - L, 3-1 Florida 0-1 L1 1993 - L, 3-0 Florida Atlantic 2-0 W2 2004 - W, 3-0 Florida Int. 3-0 W3 1990 - W, 3-0 Florida State 0-2 L2 1994 - L, 3-2 Franklin College 2-0 W2 1984 - W, 2-1 Fresno State 0-2 L2 1996 - L, 3-0 Furman 1-0 W1 2003 - W, 3-0 George Mason 1-0 W1 1990 - W, 3-0 George Washington 0-1 L1 1996 - L, 3-0 George Williams 1-0 W1 1983 - W, 3-0 Georgetown 3-5 W2 2008 - L, 3-0 Georgia Tech 0-1 L1 1995 - L, 3-0 Hartford 1-0 W1 1989 - W, 3-2 Harvard 1-0 W1 2002 - W, 3-1 Hofstra 2-1 W2 1993 - W, 3-2 Houston 4-7 W1 2004 - W, 3-1 Idaho 0-1 L1 1996 - L, 3-0 IIT 1-0 W1 1984 - W, 3-1 Illinois 0-5 L5 2003 - L, 3-0 Illinois Benedictine 5-2 W2 1989 - W, 3-2 Illinois Central 1-1 W1 1983 - L, 2-0 Illinois State 1-6 L2 2006 - L, 3-1 Illinois-Chicago 15-18 L5 2008 - L, 3-2 Indiana State 1-2 L2 1989 - L, 3-1 Iowa 0-4 L4 2008 - L, 3-0 Iowa State 2-3 L1 1992 - L, 3-0 IPFW 0-2 L2 2005 - L, 3-0 IUPUI 1-1 W1 2003 - W, 3-1 James Madison 1-0 W1 2008 - W, 3-2 Jefferson College 1-0 W1 1983 - W, 2-1 Kansas 0-3 L3 1996 - L, 3-1 Kansas State 0-1 L1 1992 - L, 3-1 Kennesaw State 1-0 W1 2007 - W, 3-0 Kent State 1-0 W1 1983 - W, 2-0 Lakeland 1-0 W1 1983 - W, 2-0 Lewis 4-9 W1 1990 - W, 3-0 Louisiana Tech 0-1 L1 2003 - L, 3-2 Louisville 2-18 L8 2008 - L, 3-1 Loyola-Chicago 9-25 L3 2008 - L, 3-2 Manhattan 1-0 W1 1995 - W, 3-0 Marquette 28-18 W8 2008 - W, 3-2 Maryland 0-2 L2 1994 - L, 3-1 Memphis 7-14 L4 2004 - L, 3-0 Miami (Ohio) 1-4 L2 2003 - L, 3-2 Michigan 1-0 W1 1991 - W, 3-0 Michigan State 1-3 L2 2002 - L, 3-0

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Opponent Overall Streak Last Middle Tennessee 0-1 L1 1999 - L, 3-0 Minnesota 1-2 L2 2001 - L, 3-0 Mississippi 0-3 L3 1986 - L, 3-0 Missouri 1-1 W1 1990 - W, 3-0 Montana State 0-1 L1 1985 - L, 3-1 Morehead State 1-2 L1 2003 - L, 3-1 Mt. St. Joseph 0-1 L1 1982 - L, 2-0 Murray State 1-0 W1 1991 - W, 3-1 NC State 1-0 W1 1994 - W, 3-2 Northeast Louisiana 1-0 W1 1994 - W, 3-0 North Carolina 1-2 L2 1998 - L, 3-1 Northeastern Illinois 8-2 W6 1996 - W, 3-0 Northern Illinois 4-14 L1 2008 - L, 3-1 Northern Iowa 0-4 L4 1990 - L, 3-0 Northern Michigan 0-1 L1 1984 - L, 3-1 Northwestern 0-8 L8 2005 - L, 3-0 Notre Dame 4-11 L7 2008 - L, 3-0 Ohio 1-1 W1 1990 - W, 3-1 Oklahoma 0-1 L1 1996 - L, 3-1 Oregon 0-2 L2 2002 - L, 3-0 Pennsylvania 1-0 W1 1989 - W, 3-0 Pittsburgh 0-6 L6 2008 - L, 3-2 Portland 1-1 L1 2008 - L, 3-1 Providence 1-0 W1 2000 - W, 3-0 Purdue 0-1 L1 1986 - L, 3-0 Purdue Calumet 4-0 W4 1984 - W, 2-0 Radford 1-0 W1 1994 - W, 3-0 Rhode Island 1-0 W1 1992 - W, 3-1 Rice 1-2 L1 2006 - L, 3-0 Rosary College 3-1 W3 1989 - W, 3-0 Rutgers 3-2 W2 2008 - W, 3-0 Saint Louis 16-16 L4 2004 - L, 3-1 Sam Houston St 0-1 L1 1993 - L, 3-0 Samford 1-0 W1 2007 - W, 3-2 Schoolcraft (Mich.) 1-0 W1 1983 - W, 2-0 SE Missouri St 3-0 W3 2003 - W, 3-0 Seton Hall 0-4 L4 2008 - L, 3-0 South Alabama 1-0 W1 2007 - W, 3-0 Southern Illinois 0-4 L4 1991 - L, 3-1 Southern Miss 4-7 W1 2004 - W, 3-1 St. Francis (Ill.) 8-3 W1 1990 - W, 3-0 St. John’s 1-4 W1 2008 - W, 3-1 St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 2-2 W2 1984 - W, 2-0 St. Xavier 3-0 W3 1989 - W, 3-1 Stetson 1-0 W1 1990 - W, 3-0 Syracuse 1-5 L4 2008 - L, 3-2 TCU 3-1 W2 2004 - W, 3-2 Temple 2-0 W2 1993 - W, 3-1 Tennessee 0-1 L1 2003 - L, 3-0 Tennessee Tech 0-1 L1 1994 - L, 3-2 Texas A&M 0-1 L1 1994 - L, 3-0 Texas Pan-American 1-0 W1 1996 - W, 3-2 Texas-Arlington 0-1 L1 1998 - L, 3-2 Texas-El Paso 1-0 W1 1989 - W, 3-0 Texas-San Antonio 2-1 L1 2008 - L, 3-1 Toledo 1-1 L1 2002 - L, 3-1 Trinity 2-1 W1 1984 - W, 3-0 Triton 1-0 W1 1983 - W, 2-1 Tulane 6-5 W1 2004 - W, 3-2 Tulsa 0-2 L2 2008 - L, 3-1 UAB 11-11 W1 2004 - W, 3-0 UMKC 1-0 W1 1992 - W, 3-0 UNLV 1-0 W1 2002 - W, 3-1 USF 5-12 L3 2008 - L, 3-1 Utah 1-1 L1 1993 - L, 3-1 UW Green Bay 13-4 L3 2006 - L, 3-1 UW Milwaukee 4-18-1 L6 2006 - L, 3-0 UW Oshkosh 1-0 W1 1984 - W, 2-0 UW Parkside 0-1 L1 1982 - L, 2-0 UW Plattville 1-0 W1 1984 - W, 2-0 UW Stevens Point 1-0 W1 1983 - W, 2-0 Valparaiso 18-12 L6 2008 - L, 3-1 Villanova 0-4 L4 2008 - L, 3-1 Virginia 1-2 W1 1992 - W, 3-0 VCU 1-0 W1 2004 - W, 3-1 Virginia Tech 3-0 W3 1994 - W, 3-2 Wayne State 0-1 L1 1992 - L, 2-0 West Virginia 2-3 W1 2008 - L, 3-0 Western Carolina 1-0 W1 1995 - W, 3-1 Western Illinois 8-9 L2 2007 - L, 3-2 Western Kentucky 1-2 W1 1999 - W, 3-2 Western Michigan 1-5 L3 2002 - L, 3-1 Wichita State 0-1 L1 2007 - L, 3-0 Wisconsin 1-5 L5 1995 - L, 3-0 Wright State 3-3 L1 2002 - L, 3-1 Xavier 4-6 L1 2004 - L, 3-2

 With 30 years under its belt, The BIG EAST Conference continues on a path of success in and out of the athletic arena. The goals have always been the same. The league wants and expects to compete at the highest level and does so with integrity and sportsmanship. The commendable performances of the student-athletes at BIG EAST schools are the indicators of the league’s proud tradition of success.  The BIG EAST has gone through membership changes since its birth, but the 2009-10 academic year will mark the conference’s fifth straight with the same 16-member group, the nation’s largest Division I-A conference.  In 2008-09, BIG EAST student-athletes again succeeded on the national stage. The Connecticut women’s basketball team won its sixth national championship by defeating conference foe Louisville in an all-BIG EAST NCAA title game. The Notre Dame women’s soccer team reached the NCAA championship game and the Syracuse field hockey squad advanced to the NCAA Final Four. Three BIG EAST women’s cross country teams finished in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships. West Virginia was fourth followed by Villanova in sixth place and Georgetown in ninth.  Individually in women’s sports, Providence’s Dannette Doetzel won the 10,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Connecticut’s Maya Moore was the conference’s sixth winner of the Wade Trophy as the top player in women’s basketball. Notre Dame’s Kerri Hanks won the Hermann Trophy, the top award in women’s soccer.  On the men’s side, Connecticut and Villanova advanced to the Final Four in basketball. The 2008-09 campaign was arguably the best men’s basketball season in the history of the BIG EAST with the league setting NCAA standards with three No. 1 tournament seeds, four teams in the round of the Elite Eight and five in the Sweet 16.  The St. John’s men’s soccer team reached the NCAA College Cup before losing in the national semifinals..  The BIG EAST has continued to produce student-athletes who were at the forefront of athletic and academic achievement. In 2008-09, 19 BIG EAST players were chosen to their respective ESPN The Magazine

Academic All-America Teams, including eight first-team selections. Nearly 400 student-athletes have earned academic all-America honors.  The BIG EAST became the nation’s largest Division I-A conference in 2005-06 when five new members began competing. The new schools were: University of Cincinnati, DePaul University, University of Louisville, Marquette University and the University of South Florida.  BIG EAST institutions reside in nine of the nation’s top 34 largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Tampa, Pittsburgh, Hartford, Milwaukee and Cincinnati. With its newest members, BIG EAST markets contain almost one fourth of all television households in the U.S.  Since opening its doors in 1979, the league has won 26 national championships in six different sports and 126 student-athletes have won individual national titles.  The BIG EAST has enjoyed tremendous basketball success, especially in this decade. In 2008-09, the BIG EAST produced four of the eight Final Four teams in men’s and women’s basketball. It was only the second time in NCAA history that one conference placed that many Final Four teams in the same season.  In 2003-04, Connecticut became the first school in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball titles in the same season. In ’02-03, the BIG EAST became the first conference in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s titles in the same year when the Syracuse men and the Connecticut women captured their respective national championships. In men’s basketball, BIG EAST squads have won three of the last 11 NCAA championships. BIG EAST women’s teams have taken six of the last 10 NCAA titles.  In 2009-10, the BIG EAST will add men’s lacrosse to its growing list of sports, which will increase its total to 24 sport championships. The first women’s golf championship was held in the spring of 2003. Women’s lacrosse and rowing were added in 2001.  The BIG EAST became a reality on May 31, 1979, following a meeting of athletic directors from Providence College, St. John’s, Georgetown and Syracuse universities. Seton Hall, Connecticut and Boston College completed the original seven school alliance.  The league has long been considered a leader in innovative concepts in promotion and publicity, particularly regarding television. Those efforts have resulted in unparalleled visibility for BIG EAST student-athletes. The conference has enjoyed long-standing relationships with CBS, ESPN, Inc. and ABC.  BIG EAST men’s basketball games are regular sellouts at campus and major public arenas, including the annual men’s BIG EAST Championship in Madison Square Garden. The women’s basketball championship has led all conferences in attendance for the past six years.  More than 550 BIG EAST student-athletes have earned all America recognition and dozens have won individual NCAA national championships. The BIG EAST has been well represented in U.S. or foreign national and Olympic teams. Several athletes earned gold medals in each of the last six summer Olympiads.  The BIG EAST has its headquarters in Providence where the conference administers to more than 5,500 athletes.

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A SYSTEM OF SUCCESS – BIG EAST CONFERENCE ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE 1979-80  Fifteen Final Four appearances in men’s basketball, including NCAA titles by Connecticut in 1999 and 2004, Syracuse in 2003, Villanova in 1985 and Georgetown in 1984.

 The 2002 National Player of the Year (Erin Elbe, Georgetown) in women’s lacrosse.

 NCAA women’s basketball titles by Connecticut in 1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2009 and Notre Dame in 2001.

 Two members of the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame (Dr. Leigh Curl, Connecticut ’85; Rebecca Lobo, Connecticut ‘95).

 Fifteen Final Four appearances in women’s basketball (Connecticut 1991, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009; Notre Dame 1997, 2001; Rutgers 2000, 2007; Louisville 2009).

 Twenty-nine Kodak First Team All-Americans in women’s basketball.

 A seventh NCAA cross country title for Villanova in 1998, following an NCAA-record six straight from 1989-94.  NCAA men’s soccer titles by St. John’s in 1996 and Connecticut in 2000.  NCAA women’s soccer titles by Notre Dame in 1995 and 2004.  NCAA Women’s College World Series appearances by Connecticut in 1993 and DePaul in 2007.  Two NCAA Woman of the Year award winners (Nnenna Lynch, Villanova, 1993; Rebecca Lobo, Connecticut, 1995).  Four Honda-Broderick Cup winners recognizing collegiate athletic achievement among women (Vicki Huber, Villanova, 1988-89; Rebecca Lobo, Connecticut, 1994-95; Jennifer Rizzotti, Connecticut, 1995-96; Cindy Daws, Notre Dame, 1996-97).  The 1992 Heisman Trophy Winner (Gino Torretta, Miami).  Six women’s basketball Wade Trophy winners (Shelly Pennefather, Villanova, 1987; Rebecca Lobo, Connecticut, 1995; Jennifer Rizzotti, Connecticut, 1996; Sue Bird, Connecticut, 2002, Diana Taurasi, 2003; Maya Moore, Connecticut, 2009).  Two consensus National Players of the Year in men’s basketball (Walter Berry, St. John’s, 1986; Patrick Ewing, Georgetown, 1985).  Four Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy winners as the national men’s soccer player of the year (Chris Gbandi, Connecticut, 2000; Chris Wingert, St. John’s, 2003; Joseph Lapira, Notre Dame, 2006; O’Brian White, Connecticut, 2007).  Four Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy winners as the national women’s soccer player of the year (Cindy Daws, Notre Dame, 1996; Anne Makinen, Notre Dame, 2000; Kerri Hanks, Notre Dame, 2006 and 2008) and two NSCAA Division I Players of the Year (Jennifer Renola, Notre Dame, 1996; Sarah Whalen, Connecticut, 1997).

 Twenty-two consensus all-America first team selections in men’s basketball.  Olympians from 1984-2006: (U.S. and others) in baseball, bobsled, men’s and women’s basketball, field hockey, men’s pentathalon, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and men’s and women’s track and field.  Forty-two top five NCAA team finishes in men’s and women’s track and field.  Fifty-eight NCAA individual event champions and 10 relay event champions in women’s track and field, and 39 individual event champions and 10 relay champions in men’s track and field.  Thirty-one top-10 NCAA team finishes and 20 top-10 individual finishes in men’s cross country.  Fifty-six top-10 NCAA team finishes and 44 top-10 individual finishes in women’s cross country.  Eight NCAA individual champions in women’s cross country and one NCAA individual champion in men’s cross country.  All Americans in men’s soccer (79), baseball (70), softball (33), men’s swimming and diving (114), women’s swimming and diving (67), women’s soccer (82), field hockey (95), men’s cross country and track (118), women’s cross country and track (171), volleyball (19), women’s lacrosse (64) and rowing (5).  Academic All-Americans in women’s cross country and track (46), men’s cross country and track (37), baseball (38), softball (31), women’s soccer (37), men’s soccer (34), golf (3), men’s tennis (4), women’s tennis (3), women’s lacrosse (6), men’s swimming and diving (14), women’s swimming and diving (8), football (30), men’s basketball (21), women’s basketball (16), field hockey (6) and volleyball (7).  National Academic All-American of the Year in softball (3), women’s basketball (2), women’s soccer (2), men’s basketball (2) men’s soccer (1) and women’s cross country and track (1).

2009 Preseason Coaches Volleyball Poll 1. Louisville 2. Notre Dame 3. Cincinnati 4. USF 5. St. John’s 6. Marquette 7. Connecticut 8. Pittsburgh

9. Syracuse 10. Villanova 11. Georgetown 12. Seton Hall 13. DePaul 14. West Virginia 15. Rutgers

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NATIONALLY RESPECTED. PERSONALLY FOCUSED. DePaul University, with more than 23,000 students, is the only one of the nation’s 10 largest private universities where the faculty priority is on teaching. Founded on the Vincentian principle of access for everyone, we remain committed to providing a quality education through personal attention to students from a wide range of backgrounds. RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE DePaul offers a high caliber, challenging learning environment that is respected by employers, community leaders and other universities. Many of our more than 200 graduate and undergraduate programs of study have earned national acclaim. Most importantly, more than 93 percent of employers report they are pleased with the caliber of DePaul graduates. HANDS-ON LEARNING, PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE DePaul’s location in Chicago provides countless opportunities for class projects, research, internships and experiential learning programs that bring theory to life. Students synthesize knowledge across multiple courses to solve problems, preparing them to succeed after graduation. A PASSION FOR SERVICE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Our nationally ranked service-learning program integrates the service concept into our curriculum and inspires many students to make a lifelong commitment to service and social justice. They complement the university’s own dedication to serving first-generation and underserved student populations and to addressing social issues through more than 45 specialized centers and institutes. CAPITALIZING ON CHICAGO CONNECTIONS DePaul’s long-term partnerships throughout Chicago lead to extensive educational and career opportunities for students in the corporate, civic and cultural arenas. Our faculty, active in research and consulting, bring realworld experience into the classroom every day. Our students benefit from the networks of their professors, as well as the more than 82,000 alumni who live in the metropolitan area. FOCUSED ON TEACHING, FOCUSED ON STUDENTS Teaching comes first at DePaul — more than 97 percent of all classes are taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants. Students are considered partners in research and community action, and are often credited by name in publications and presentations.

OPEN DOORS DEEPEN RELATIONSHIPS Because the average class has fewer than 30 students, our faculty members know their students’ names, concerns and goals. Professors are accessible and approachable in class, through regular office hours and via e-mail. A GLOBAL SOCIETY WITHIN THE CLASSROOM Driven by a respect for the inherent dignity of all people, DePaul welcomes students and employees from all ethnicities, religions and backgrounds. By routinely incorporating multiple viewpoints into academic and student life, we have become a model of diversity on campus. In 2006, The Princeton Review ranked DePaul No. 1 in the nation in the “Diverse Student Population” category. We are proud to be among the top 100 universities in the nation for conferring degrees on students of color. For more on DePaul University:

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CRITICAL THINKING. HANDS-ON LEARNING. DePaul consistently receives high rankings for award-winning academic programs that are uniquely responsive to the changing needs of our society. Students can select from over 200 comprehensive and innovative undergraduate and graduate programs, in addition to a broad curriculum for adult continuing education. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS College of Commerce Accountancy Business Administration E-Business Economics (Commerce) Finance Hospitality Leadership Management Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate

College of Communication

Communication and Media Communication Studies Journalism Media and Cinema Studies Public Relations and Advertising

College of Computing

and Digital Media Computer Games Development Computer Graphics and Motion Technology Computer Science Computing Digital Cinema (B.A.) Digital Cinema (B.S.) Information Assurance and Security Engineering Information Systems Information Technology (B.A.) Information Technology (B.S.) Interactive Media Network Technologies

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

African and Black Diaspora Studies Allied Health Technologies American Studies Anthropology Arabic Studies Art Biological Sciences Catholic Studies Chemistry (B.A. and B.S.) Chinese Studies Economics (LA&S) English Environmental Science French Geography German History History of Art and Architecture International Studies Islamic World Studies Italian Japanese Studies Latin American And Latino Studies Mathematical Sciences Mathematics & Computer Science Nursing (R.N. Completion Only) Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Dentistry Pre Engineering Pre Law Pre-Osteopathy Pre-Professional Pre-Veterinary Medicine Psychology Public Policy Religious Studies Scientific Data Analysis and Visualization Sociology Spanish Women’s and Gender Studies

 School for New Learning Customized B.A. Customized B.A. in Computing Early Childhood Education (for Adult Students) General Business (for Adult Students) Nursing (for Adult Students)

School of Education

Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Physical Education Secondary Education

 School of Music

Composition Jazz Studies Music Education Music Performance Performing Arts Management Sound Recording Technology

The Theatre School Acting Costume Design Costume Technology Dramaturgy/Criticism Lighting Design Playwriting Scene Design Sound Design Stage Management Theatre Arts Theatre Management Theatre Technology

The graceful residential Lincoln Park campus on Chicago’s Near North Side is in the center of neighborhoods favored by Chicago’s young urban professionals, surrounded by boutiques and restaurants and just a mile from Wrigley Field and the beaches of Lake Michigan. DePaul is one of the “Schools with the Most Beautiful Campus in an Urban Setting,” according to Kaplan Publishing’s The Unofficial, Unbiased, Insider’s Guide To The 238 Most Interesting Colleges. It is home to the colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Communication and the schools of Music, Theatre and Education.

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The city of Chicago, America’s third-largest city, is home to DePaul University and offers a student-athlete a variety opportunities.  Incorporated as a town of 350 people in 1833, Chicago is known as a city of neighborhoods. Nearly 200 areas of the city contain their own distinct characteristics and flavor.  With a city population of nearly three million people and a metropolitan population of over eight million residents, the “Windy City” offers endless options of entertainment, education and exploration. The city itself is graced with blue skies and blue waters, thus Chicago provides countless opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities. Lake Michigan and its miles of beach front is within walking distance of DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus. With 29 miles of lakefront, including a 22-mile bike path, summer in the city provides multiple opportunities for relaxing along Lake Michigan.  Chicago is also America’s greenest metropolitan area, featuring 560 city parks along with a variety of museums and zoos. Lincoln Park Zoo, the world’s largest free public zoo, is just blocks from DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus. Dozen of restaurants, cafes, theaters and stores are also within walking distance of the Lincoln Park campus, and an easy-to-learn mass transit system connects campus to the entire Chicagoland area. Bicycling magazine annually ranks Chicago as the best big city for bicycling in the United States. There are nearly 150 miles of paved trails, off-road trails and bike lanes for cyclists.  From a business standpoint, Chicago is one of the world’s top corporate cities. Always bustling with activity, the Windy City is home to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Midwest Stock Exchange along with such companies as Amoco Oil, Boeing, McDonald’s and United Airlines. This provides the DePaul student-athlete with a huge network of potential contacts and employers after graduation. Over 80,000 DePaul alumni live in the Chicagoland area, giving current Blue Demon student-athletes a strong start towards a career in their chosen field. The hub of campus life at DePaul takes place on the Lincoln Park campus. Lincoln Park is one of the most prestigious, attractive and desirable neighborhoods in all of urban America. The campus is situated in the middle of a beautiful residential neighborhood with historic brownstones and tree-lined streets. It is approximately nine blocks west of the shores of Lake Michigan and three miles from the downtown area. The Mayor’s Office of Special Events schedules 20 major events each year. Among these events are: Taste of Chicago, Blues Festival, Chicago Outdoor Film Festival, Venetian Night, the Air & Water Show, Jazz Festival and New Year’s Eve fireworks at Buckingham Fountain. From May to September, with average temperatures in the mid-70’s, Chicago is bustling with neighborhood festivals. Every weekend, you can find a number of events throughout the city. Each neighborhood festival has its own theme with a number of local bands and restaurants participating.

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Along with the Blue Demons, Chicago plays host to seven major professional sports franchises. The Bears of the NFL attract the city’s attention in the fall and winter while the Bulls of the NBA hit the hardwood in the winter. The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice in the winter while the Cubs and White Sox play all summer on the North and Southsides of town. The Chicago Fire hit the pitch in the summer with Major League Soccer while the city’s newest franchise, the Chicago Sky, take the court in the WNBA. Chicago is one of four finalists to host the 2016 Olympic Games. The Windy City is joined on the short list by Tokyo (Japan), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Madrid (Spain). The International Olympic Committee will make its decision on the host city for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad on Oct. 2, 2009.

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When you wear the uniform of the DePaul Blue Demons you are a part of one of the most upand-coming athletic programs in the country. Consider the success of the Blue Demons over the past eight years: Six different sports have represented the Blue Demons in NCAA postseason play. The women’s basketball program has played in seven straight NCAA’s including a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2006. Women’s softball has made seven NCAA appearances in the last eight years with two trips to the Women’s College World Series in 2005 and 2007.  Thirteen individual athletes have earned All-American honors a total of 22 times. Seven student-athletes were named All-Americans at least two times.  Eight Blue Demons have won individual conference championships including four who have won multiple titles. Brad Millar claimed DePaul’s first BIG EAST individual championship with a first-place finish in the hammer throw at the 2007 BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Championships before defending his title with a 2008 championship. Melissa Fraser claimed the first women’s individual championship in the javelin at the 2008 BIG EAST Championships.  159 DePaul student-athletes have earned All-Conference honors from Conference USA and the BIG EAST Conference. The success has continued away from the playing field as well. There have been nearly 800 DePaul student-athletes named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll from 2002-05 and the BIG EAST All-Academic Team list from 2005-09. The 2008-09 athletic year saw the Blue Demons accomplish many outstanding moments including:  Nearly 125 competitions have been broadcasted either on the ESPN family of networks, CSTV, Comcast or the BIG EAST Network in the last three years.  Men’s soccer reached the BIG EAST Championship semifinals for the second straight year after earning their first NCAA Tournament berth and BIG EAST Red Division title in 2007.  Women’s basketball reached the NCAA Tournament for the seventh straight season and the 14th time since 1990. Senior Natasha Williams earned NACDA Division I-AAA Scholar-Athlete Team honors while Deirdre Naughton and Williams were named second team All-BIG EAST.  Softball was the 2009 BIG EAST Champions after compiling an 18-3 regular-season record and made its seventh NCAA Tournament since 2002. Amber Patton and Becca Heteniak were named All-Americans for the second time in each of their careers and four players were recognized as All-BIG EAST players.  Men’s tennis and women’s tennis claimed second place at the 2009 BIG EAST Championships. The men’s team improved on their third-place finish in 2008 while the women’s squad was fourth in 2008. Four women’s tennis student-athletes were named All-BIG EAST honorees along with one from men’s tennis.

Off the field, the women’s basketball, golf, softball and women’s tennis programs were honored by the NCAA in April 2009 for having multi-year Academic Performance Rate scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports. Additionally, a total of seven DePaul athletics programs claimed the BIG EAST Team Excellence Award for having the top team GPA among the league’s programs in each sport. The men’s track and field program also tallied the highest team GPA in the nation when the squad was honored by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. A record total of 144 student-athletes were named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

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Student-athletes at DePaul University are just that: students first and athletes second. Earning a degree is a top priority for every student-athlete at DePaul. In DePaul’s first three years of BIG EAST membership, a total of 367 student-athletes were named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team. A total of 133 student-athletes were named to the team in 2007-08 after 127 had a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better for the recognition in 2006-07. Following DePaul’s first BIG EAST campaign in 2005-06, a total of 107 achieved the league academic recognition. Four of DePaul’s 15 athletic programs claimed the BIG EAST Team Excellence Award in 200708 for having the top team GPA among the league program’s in each sport. Women’s basketball, women’s cross country, men’s soccer and women’s tennis held the top team GPA among their peers. Individually, Allie Quigley from the women’s basketball team and women’s tennis student-athlete Dunja Antunovic were selected as the 2007-08 BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellene Award winners their respective sports. The Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Awards are given to one studentathlete in each BIG EAST sport based on academic credentials, athletic accolades or performances and volunteer service to the community.  A total of 107 student-athletes were named to DePaul University’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2007 and Winter 2008 academic quarters, while women’s basketball player Allie Quigley was named the NACDA I-AAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was a third team ESPN The Magazine Academic AllAmerican. Brian Visser (first team) and Eric Hermosillo (second team) of the men’s soccer team were named NSCAA/adidas All-Scholar Region honorees. Additionally, Visser was named a NSCAA/adidas Scholar All-American.  In the newest data submitted to the NCAA, the commitment of DePaul student-athletes toward graduation is evident. The Academic Progress Rate (APR) measures both the eligibility and retention of student-athletes receiving any level of athletics aid. The women’s basketball, women’s tennis and softball teams were recognized by the NCAA for their outstanding academic APR performances. Each program was recognized by the NCAA for having multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports. DePaul’s total of three teams honored represents the fourth-highest total among all BIG EAST schools while the women’s basketball is one of two BIG EAST members to earn the Public Recognition Award and just one of six programs in a BCS conference to be on the list. This off-the-field success comes from key factors at DePaul. First, DePaul’s academic standards require student-athletes to:  complete a minimum of eight hours of placeable credits per quarter  a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0  meet with athletic academic advising staff  Despite its growing enrollment, DePaul maintains a small school atmosphere. DePaul boasts an excellent faculty-to-student ratio of 17-1, although classes of 15-25 students are quite common. This provides an ideal setting for personal academic attention - one of DePaul’s most unique qualities.  A student who is not as well prepared may need more help with understanding how to succeed in the college system. Ultimately, the student makes the decision. DePaul provides a strong academic support system for each student-athlete, but it’s the student’s motivation and ability to take the assistance that makes the difference. This approach helps students build the decision-making skills they need to succeed in life. Handling a college sports schedule can be very demanding, but understanding the stress and time demands that accompany college athletics allows DePaul’s Athletic Academic Advising department to give each student the support and guidance needed to launch a successful academic career. By working closely with an extensive network of professors, administrators and student-athletes, the advisors insure that each Blue Demon reaches his or her full academic potential. The staff personally assists each student-athlete with class selection, scheduling, tutoring, and, most importantly, establishing good study skills. They also communicate regularly with professors about each student’s course work and maintain records of each student-athlete’s progress toward graduation. The advisors continue assisting student-athletes through graduation, not just until their eligibility expires. Their services include tutoring, advising, course selection and conducting the NCAA Life Skills Program.

VOLLEYBALL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SINCE 2001... 2001-2002 • Kara Jakusz was named the Conference USA Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year 2002-2003 • Lara Marks was nominated for C-USA Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year recognition 2003-04 • Janet Goreham was nominated for C-USA Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year recognition • Jamie Klosterman received the C-USA Academic Medal of Honor • Lara Marks served as the President of Captain’s Council 2004-2005 • Janet Goreham was nominated for C-USA Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year recognition • Jamie Klosterman received the C-USA Academic Medal of Honor 2005-2006 • Game Plan™/American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award SM

2006-2007 • Game Plan™/American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award SM

2007-2008 • Game Plan™/American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award • Every rostered player earned BIG EAST AllAcademic Honors. • Caitlin Callaghan represented DePaul at the annual BIG EAST Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee SM

2008-09 • Game Plan™/American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award • Nine student-athletes earned BIG EAST AllAcademic Honors. SM

To help facilitate the success of student-athletes, Athletic Academic Advising works closely with the offices of Professional Career Development and Placement, Residence Life, University Ministry, Student Financial Aid, Student Life, Student Counseling Services, and the Writing Center. At a highprofile school like DePaul, that’s important.

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Already establishing itself as one of the toughest venues in the country, McGrath Arena, housed in the Sullivan Athletic Center on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus was renamed in the Summer of 2006 in honor of a pair of former members of the DePaul athletics family. Opened in the Spring of 2000, the facility was originally named the DePaul Athletic Center until July 22, 2006, when the facility was renamed the Sullivan Athletic Center to memorialize the achievement of legendary DePaul athletic director and visionary Gene Sullivan. Though Sullivan’s tenure was relatively short, his impact has been long lasting. One of Sullivan’s legacies is that of inclusion, providing enhanced opportunities for minority student-athletes and women. Sullivan’s vision in the emergence of cable television probably is his greatest legacy at DePaul. As a result of his forward-thinking, nearly a generation grew up watching nation-wide broadcasts of Blue Demon men’s basketball, assisting in DePaul University’s emergence into the largest Catholic university in the United States. McGrath Arena is the heart of the Sullivan Athletic Center. The arena was dedicated in honor of Frank McGrath, legendary DePaul assistant men’s basketball coach and administrator. Frank McGrath served DePaul for more than three decades first as an assistant coach to Blue Demon legend Ray Meyer. His legacy was one of hard work, loyalty and dedication. McGrath’s role as an assistant athletic director and director of facilities cemented his place in DePaul’s history. The DePaul volleyball program benefits from the many outstanding features of the Sullivan Athletic Center and McGrath Arena Three multipurpose practice courts Retractable seating for 3,000  Separate viewing balcony for observing games and practice sessions. Top-notch training equipment for the exclusive use of student-athletes Large sports medicine area with multiple treatment tables 2,400 square feet of weight training space Hall of Fame area with displays for trophies and awards Office space for all coaching and administrative staff Wet treatment area with whirlpools and SwimEx aquatic therapy pool, capable of training and rehabilitating world class athletes.

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DePaul University Strength & Conditioning Philosophy Achieve the maximal level of performance of each student-athlete while reducing the occurrence of athletic injuries through a sport-specific program that is designed and administered by qualified, certified, and knowledgeable strength and conditioning coaches. Training programs are designed to increase and athlete’s strength, speed, power, agility, flexibility, conditioning, and all important components in developing a highly-skilled collegiate athlete. With the assistance of ALL members of the strength and conditioning staff while including team coaches, athletic trainers, and other members of the university, the strength and conditioning staff will individualize each athlete’s workout in order to achieve optimal results. The DePaul University strength and conditioning program provides workouts with periodization and a wide range of exercises to challenge the athlete in each training session. Athletes and coaches will be challenged to bring an attitude of hard work, accountability, and total team effort to each workout so each athlete will improve both physically and mentally.

Key Objectives for the DePaul Strength and Conditioning Program: I. Focus Training on the Core Body. II. Train athletes with ground-based lifts and bodyweight dynamics. III. Athletic lifts, not isolation lifts. IV. Train for Power – Power is the function of strength and speed. V. Train athleticism. VI. Train attitude with team workouts. VII. Single limb vs. two limb lifts. VIII. Short, intense, and organized workouts. IX. Encourage the CHAMPION’S ATTITUDE. X. Believe you WILL win.  Seven Key Phases of the DePaul Strength & Conditioning Program: 1. Testing – evaluation of the current physical fitness level of our student-athletes. 2. General Preparation – Preparing the athlete’s body to handle the work load of the next phase. (High Volume and Low Intensity.) 3. Functional Strength – a.) Gains in physical qualities that will be transferred to sports movements. b.) Applying sufficient force at the right time at the required performance speed and in the correct direction. (High to Moderate Intensity and Moderate to Low Volume.) 4. Power – Generate force at a high rate of speed in a specific time. (high Intensity and Moderate to Low Volume.) 5. Force – Exertion of physical power. 6. Sports Speed – How fast an athlete can get from A to C while avoiding B. (High Intensity and Low Volume.) 7. Peak – Transforming all gains made in the previous phases into power and endurance needed to excel during the competitive season. (Very High Intensity and Very Low Volume.)

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urlby Chelsea Thurlby 5-6 | Freshman|DS/Libero Naperville, Ill. Naperville Central | Sports Performance

Chandler Carney 6-1| Freshman | OH Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence North | Team Indiana

Sarah Cullen 5-11| Senior | OH Sycamore, Ill. Sycamore | Club Fusion

Lauren Blasii 6-1 | Sophomore | RS Fort Wayne, Ind. Carroll | Fort Wayne

Katherine Knutson t 5-5 | Junior | DS/Libero Oregon, Wisc. Stoughton|Wisconsin Select

Samantha Geiger 6-0 | Freshman | S/RS Cave Creek, Ariz. Cactus Shadows | Arizona Juniors

Molly Creek k 6-0 |Sophomore|MB Longmont, Colo. Peak-to-Peak Charter | Juggernaut

Christy Landschoot h t 5-11 | Junior | S Western Springs, Ill. Lyons Township | Lions Juniors

Kate Letcher 6-1 | Junior | MB West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette | Circle City

Mattiee Boyd 5-9|Sophmore |OH St. Charles, Ill. St. Charles East | Fusion

Kyndell Highland hl d 6-0 | Junior | OH Bloomington, Ill. University | Illini Elite

Rachel Aumann 6-1 | Freshman | MB Racine, Wis. Racine Lutheran | Wisconsin Juniors

Amy Hardison Head Coach

William Hardison Assistant Coach

Nichole Stahovich Graduate Assistant Coach

Nic Paquiz Jr. Volunteer Assistant Coach

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UCF TOURNAMENT Aug. 28 vs. Florida Atlantic 3 p.m. Aug. 29 vs. North Florida 8 a.m. Aug. 29 at UCF 6:30 p.m.

DEPAUL INVITATIONAL Sept. 18 E. MICHIGAN 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 W. KENTUNCKY 12:30 p.m. Sept. 19 SACRAMENTO ST. 7:30 p.m.

DEPAUL CHALLENGE Sept. 4 W. ILLINOIS Sept. 5 LOYOLA Sept. 5 CLEMSON

Sept. 22 Sept. 25 Sept. 27 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 16 Oct. 18 Oct. 23 Oct. 27 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 6 Nov. 8 Nov. 13 Nov. 15

7:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

N.C. STATE CLASSIC Sept. 11 at N.C. State 11 a.m. Sept. 11 vs. Dartmouth 4 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Xavier 9 a.m. Sept. 12 vs. George Mason 4 p.m.

at Northern Illinois 7 p.m. at St. John’s* 6 p.m. at Connecticut* 12 p.m. VILLANOVA* 7 p.m. LOUISVILLE* 7 p.m. CINCINNATI* 2 p.m. at West Virginia* 5 p.m. at Pittsburgh* 12 p.m. NOTRE DAME* 7 p.m. UIC 7 p.m. RUTGERS* 1 p.m. SETON HALL* 2 p.m. at Syracuse* 6 p.m. at Marquette* 2 p.m. USF* 6 p.m. GEORGETOWN* 2 p.m.

BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP Nov. 20-22 Louisville, Ky. * BIG EAST Conference Match HOME MATCHES played at McGrath Arena