Women's Volleyball

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Date Oppon ent

Sept. 5 Texas, Kentucky

Sept. 8 Louisville

Sept. IO Dayton

Sept. 12 U niv. of Pittsburgh Invitational

Sept. 16 M o re head State

Sept. 21 Xavier

Sept. 25-26 EKU I nvitational

Oct. 1-3 Michigan State I nvitational

Oct. 6 Morehead State

Oct. 10 Ind iana

Oct. 14 Northern Kentucky

Oct. 16 Louisville

Oct. 20 Tennessee

Oct. 23 Kentucky State

Oct. 27 No rthern Kentucky

Oct. 30-31 OV C Invitational

Nov. 4 Tenn ess ee

Nov. 6 Kentuck y State

Nov. 13-14 K WIC Championships

Nov. 20-21 AIAW Reg io n I I Championship

Dec. 9- 12 AJA W National Championship at Utah State Universit y

1981 Ro S T Er

LETTERS/ A WARDS

Mary Kathleen Rieger - Outstanding Sportswoman, Volleyball, 1980; Laurie BriggsSuburban Trib All-Star, Outstanding Sophomore and Junior in Physical Education at EKU; Sandy Carrel - All-Conference; Lori Courtney - Marion County All-Star; Lori DuncanAIAW Region II All-Star, 1980; Charlotte Anne Gillespie - First Team All-State PINA Championships (1980, 1981), All-Star in several tournaments; Kelly Jo Irwin - Nominated FCA Athlete of the Year; Deanne Madden - K WIC All-State, AJA W Region II All-Star (1980); Ramona McGovern - All-Conference; Joan Messerlmecht- Player of the Year in the Mid-State League; Nancy Stoeckle - KWIC All-State, 1978, 1980.

1981 Prospectus

The 1981 women's volleyball season at EKU will be one of the most challenging in the history of the fifteen year program. Loaded with talent and the momentum of success, Eastern has the potential to challenge the top schools in volleyball. The team will be led by seven upperclassmen whose experience will maintain the team's goal to realize its full potential. Equally sharing in this task will be seven sophomores and freshmen.

The team will face a tough schedule which includes the eighth annualEKU Invitational, the Michigan State International Invitational and the Pitt Invitational, a late addition to the schedule which will include the top teams in volleyball in the East.

The 1981 season promises to be exciting and action-filled. "The outcome of this season will be reflected in the success of the team to achieve a well-trained cohesive and flexible singular unit, while sustaining the importance of the individual effort," said Dr. Geri Polvino, EK U head coach.

Top Returning Players

Laurie Briggs - has emerged as the team's top setter. She runs th e t eam's 5-1 multiple offense. Her leadership and judgement on the court provides the essential ingredients for team cohesion and success. Laurie was the recipient of the Outstanding Sophomore and Junior in Physical Education award at EKU.

Deanne Madden - is the team's leading middle blocker. An ability to read the setter and hitter makes Deanne an imposing threat in closing out the opponents' multiple attack. She was the recipient of the KWIC All-State and AIAW Region II Awards.

Lori Duncan - is the team's leading competitor. An opponent must beat Lori as she seldom makes mistakes to beat herself. Her aggressive attack and all-around skills earned her the AIA W Southern Region All-Star team award.

Nancy Stoeckle - was the recipient of the KWIC All -State Award for the 1978 and 1980 seasons. She is one of two players in the history of the award to be recognized twice. Nancy isan aggressive outside hitter and her serving is al so tough She has served as the team's captain for two years.

1980 Finishes

KWIC State Championships - Second Place

AIA W Southern Region Championships - Third Place