MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis
Volleyball 2010
quick facts and table of contents Marian University Quick Facts Location.................................................. Indianapolis, IN 46222 Founded................................................................................. 1851 Nickname...........................................................................Knights Colors.........................................................Marian Blue and Gold Facility................................................Physical Education Center Capacity......................................................................... 1,500 Phone.............................................................. 317.955.6452 Affiliation................................................................................ NAIA Conference........................................Mid-Central College (MCC) President.............................................................Daniel J. Elsener Alma Mater (Year)........................... University of Nebraska Director of Athletics..........................................Joseph R. Haklin Alma Mater (Year)......................... Wabash College (1973) Athletics Phone..................................................... 317.955.6123 Athletics Fax...........................................................317.955.6121 Athletics Web Site.....................................www.muknights.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts...................................................... 1 Physical Education Center............................ 2 2010-11 Schedule.......................................... 3 2010-11 Roster.............................................. 4 Coaching Staff................................................ 5 2010-11 Season Preview........................... 6-7 2010-11 Opponents.................................... 8-9 2009-10 Highlights...................................... 10 2009-10 Statistics........................................ 11 Follow the Knights........................................12 Click on the specific title to jump straight to that page.
volleyball History First Year.......................................................................... 1988-89 MCC Championships................................................ 1 (1988-89) MCC Tournament Championships......................................None NAIA Appearances................................................................None Coaching Staff Head Coach................................................................ Dan Findley Alma Mater (Year).....................................Indiana State (1988) Record at Marian......................................... 202-183 (12 years) Career Record.............................................. 202-183 (12 years) Office Phone...........................................................317.955.6165 Mobile Phone.........................................................317.730.7717 Email...........................................................dfindley@marian.edu Assistant Coach.............................................................................. Alma Mater (Year).......................................................................... Team Information 2009 Overall Record..................................................29-8 (.784) 2009 MCC Record........................................................ 6-2 (.750) 2009 MCC Finish..................................................................... 2nd Sports Information Director/Contact.............................. Geoffre N. Sherman, Ph.D. Office Phone.......................................................... 317.955.6125 Mobile Phone........................................................ 317.509.9613 Fax...........................................................................317.955.6121 Email.......................................................gsherman@marian.edu Graduate Assistant.................................................Lindsey Olsen Email.............................................................. lolsen@marian.edu Office Phone...........................................................317.955.6137 Mailing Address.....................................3200 Cold Spring Road ................................................................. Indianapolis, IN 46222
Marian University Athletics Men’s Sports Women’s Sports Baseball Basketball Basketball Bowling Bowling Cheerleading Cheerleading Cross Cross Country Country Cycling Cycling Dance Football Golf Golf Soccer Soccer Softball Tennis Tennis Track and Field Track and Field Volleyball
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physical education center
The home to Knights basketball and volleyball was built in 1982 and features an expansion completed in 2007. The Physical Education Center features the administrative offices of the department of athletics and has a full gymnasium with retractable bleachers on each side for optimal game day viewing. XX rows of bleachers on each side of the playing surface allow for unobstructed viewing of volleyball and basketball. A pair of brand new, state-of-the-art Daktronics scoreboards were installed this summer in an update to the gymnasium. The LED boards are operated wirelessly with a pair of brand new shot clocks repositioned to the top of the backboard for optimal viewing. A three-year old 24-foot scorer’s table with electronic signage provides a special place to view, score and cover a volleyball match or a basketball game. An auxiliary table sits atop the bleachers for visiting radio broadcasts, video coordinators or television broadcasts. A
fully functional public address system features a crow’s nest high above the playing surface for an optimal sound spectrum within the gymnasium. In addition to the playing surface, the 2007 renovation added locker room space for the Knights football program, an athletic training room with four times the space as the original and a large cardiovascular workout room on the upper floor adjacent to two racquetball courts. The cheerleading and dance teams take advantage of the dance and aerobic studio on the upper level, while the Clare Hall gymnasium provides an additional practice facility for the Knights. The foyer features banners highlighting the affiliations of Marian University athletics, the tradition of Marian University, and its Franciscan values, and it houses the trophies earned by the Knights as well as the M-Club Wall of Fame. Marian University is on the move and making history!
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Completed: 1982 (renovated 2007) Capacity: 1,500 Main grandstand: 750 Secondary stand: 750 Press Row Phone 1: 317.822.6853 Press Row Phone 2:
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2010 volleyball schedule Date Opponent Location Time 08.25.10 Indiana University-East Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 08.28.10 University of Indianapolis^ Indianapolis, Indiana TBD 08.31.10 Butler University^ Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.01.10 DePauw University Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.03.10 Taylor University Tournament Upland, Indiana TBD 09.04.10 Taylor University Tournament Upland, Indiana TBD 09.08.10 Bethel College* Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.10.10 Huntington University* Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.11.10 Grace College* Winona Lake, Indiana 3 p.m. 09.15.10 Goshen College* Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.16.10 Anderson University Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.21.10 University of Saint Francis (IN)* Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.23.10 Indiana Wesleyan University* Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.25.10 Taylor University* Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.27.10 Spalding University Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 09.29.10 Goshen College* Goshen, Indiana 7 p.m. 10.01.10 Mount Vernon Nazarene Tournament Mount Vernon, Ohio TBD 10.02.10 Mount Vernon Nazarene Tournament Mount Vernon, Ohio TBD 10.06.10 Taylor University* Upland, Indiana 7 p.m. 10.08.10 University of Saint Francis (IN)* Fort Wayne, Indiana 7 p.m. 10.09.10 Spring Arbor University* Indianapolis, Indiana 3 p.m. 10.13.10 Huntington University* Huntington, Indiana 7 p.m. 10.16.10 Webber International Tournament Babson Park, Florida TBD 10.22.10 Spring Arbor University* Spring Arbor, Michigan 7 p.m. 10.23.10 Bethel College* Mishawaka, Indiana 1 p.m. 10.27.10 Grace College* Indianapolis, Indiana 7 p.m. 10.30.10 DePauw University Greencastle, Indiana TBD 11.01.10 Spalding University Louisville, Kentucky 7 p.m. 11.03.10 Indiana Wesleyan University* Marion, Indiana 7 p.m. 11.09.10 MCC Tournament Campus sites TBD 11.11.10 MCC Tournament Semifinals Campus sites TBD 11.13.10 MCC Tournament Final Campus sites TBD Bold and ALL CAPS denotes home matches played at the Physical Education Center * - denotes Mid-Central College Conference matches ^ - denotes exhibition matches
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2010–11 roster
No. Name Year 1 Jaymee Schambers So. 2 Kreigha Henney Fr. 3 Holly Wasmund So. 4 Kelsee Evans Jr. 5 Becky Gramer Fr. 6 Ashley Francis So. 7 Carrie Sherman Sr. 8 Brittany Miller Jr. 9 Katie Kaiser Fr. 11 Kacie Kelly Fr. 12 Sadie Dizney Sr. 13 Kristin Miller So. 14 Morgan Merrill Fr. 15 Jacklyn Dizney Fr. 16 Danielle Perry Sr.
Pos. Ht. Hometown/High School DS 5’8” Cambridge City, Indiana/Lincoln MB 6’0” Columbus, Indiana/East S 5’6” Avon, Indiana/Avon MB 5’9” Brownsburg, Indiana/Brownsburg OH 6’0” Indianapolis, Indiana/Ben Davis MH 5’9” Avon, Indiana/Avon MB 5’10” Indianapolis, Indiana/Perry Meridian OH 5’8” Indianapolis, Indiana/Warren Central DS 5’8” Columbus, Indiana/North S 5’9” Franklin, Indiana/Franklin Community MB 5’10” Speedway, Indiana/Speedway DS 5’8” Indianapolis, Indiana/Warren Central MB 6’0” Greenwood, Indiana/Center Grove S 5’7” Speedway, Indiana/Speedway OH 5’11” New Palestine, Indiana/New Palestine
Head Coach: Dan Findley (13th season) Assistant Coach: Lauren Beck (1st season) Student Manager: Maria Schwab (1st season)
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coaching staff Dan Findley Head Coach
The findley File
Dan Findley is in his 13th season as the head coach of the Marian University Knights volleyball program. In his 12 seasons at the helm of the volleyball program, Findley has amassed a 202-183 overall record and has had four 20-win seasons. Last season, Findley guided the Knights to a 29-8 overall record and runner-up finish in the Mid-Central College Conference with a 6-2 mark. The 29 wins tied the school record set in 1997 and the 6-2 MCC record was the best since the 2006 season. Last season’s mark was the second consecutive 20-win season for Findley as the Knights went 20-10 in 2008. Findley guided the Knights to the NAIA Region VIII semifinals in 2006 as the team finished 19-13 with a 6-2 mark in the MCC. They fell to Cornerstone University (MI) in their first regional semifinal berth. During his tenure at Marian University, Findley has coached 34 All-Mid-Central College Conference selections and has had three players named NAIA All-Region VIII. Last season, he coached the 2009 MCC Freshman of the Year in Ashley Francis and was named MCC Coach of the Year for the first time in his career. Additionally, Findley coached the 2004 MCC Libero of the Year and 2006 NAIA All-America honorable mention Bethany Dulle in 2006. He has had three players earn Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors during his tenure and his players own all Marian University volleyball records. Prior to being named head coach, Findley served as an assistant coach at Marian University. He resides in Mooresville, Indiana.
Four 20-win seasons Back-to-back 20-win years in 2008 and 2009 One NAIA All-America honorable mention Three Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes Three NAIA All-Region VIII selections 34 All-Conference selections
Lauren Beck Assistant Coach
Lauren Beck enters her first season as the assistant volleyball coach at Marian University, and she brings a wealth of experience on the court with her. Beck completed a stellar four-year career at the University of Notre Dame where she was named an CoSIDA ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American in 2005. She was a two-time AVCA All-American who served as the team’s cocaptain in 2005. She graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2006. Upon graduation, Beck spent a year away from volleyball before rejoining the Fighting Irish in 2007 as an assistant volleyball coach. In her one year as assistant coach, Beck coordinated recruiting efforts and assisted in the overall development of student-athletes, while serving as camp director for the Notre Dame Volleyball overnight summer camps. Her focus as assistant coach was on the middle blockers and her group finished in the top 20 in team blocks per game.
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2010–11 season preview SEASON PREVIEW The Marian University volleyball team had a 2009 season to remember. The Knights tied the school record for victories, had the Mid-Central College Conference Coach of the Year, had the MCC Newcomer of the Year, and had four players earn All-Conference honors. The Knights finished 29-8 overall and 6-2 in the MCC. They earned the second-best finish in school history, however, the season ended abruptly and head coach Dan Findley has not forgotten. “Last season did not end exactly how we would have liked,” said Findley. “However, we had a phenomenal year and now we just have something we can build on.” Coach Findley has nine student-athletes returning from last year’s squad, and he has added a crop of six freshmen for the 2010 season. The returning crop of players is comprised of three seniors, two juniors, and four sophomores and, alongside the six freshmen, Coach Findley is excited for the 2010 campaign. “We have a solid group of returners,” said Findley concerning the roster. “We are loaded with talent in attack and our defense is solid as well. We are looking to have another great season.” Leading the Knights will be a trio of seniors that includes two All-Conference selections and a load of talent. Senior Sadie Dizney is coming off a strong junior season where she earned All-Conference first team honors and finished second on the team with 367 kills. She was also one of the Knights’ top blockers with 76 total blocks and coach Findley expects her to step into a leadership role. Senior Carrie Sherman, a 2008 All-Conference second team selection, will be expected to lead the Knights in 2010. While only garnering 133 kills, Sherman is one of the most potent hitters and blockers on the team. She tallied 44 blocks with 13 being solo in 2009. Senior Danielle Perry, a 2009 Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athlete, will be expected to step into a leadership role in 2010. While she saw limited action last season, Perry did average just under one kill per set in 2009. In addition, Coach Findley sees Perry as a leader in the classroom as well. “I expect this senior class to really step up and have a great season,” said Findley. “Carrie had an off-year in 2009 and we are looking for her to get back on track. If Sadie can repeat last year and improve where she needs to then we are going to be solid. Danielle is a solid player both on and off the court and I look for good things from her this season.”
Juniors Brittany Miller and Kelsee Evans make up a versatile junior class with the ability to play any position on the court. Miller is an outside hitter who can also step in defensively. She tallied 131 kills last season, but also had a team-high 514 digs. Findley sees Miller as a significant contributor in 2010 and expects big things from her. Evans is another player who saw limited time last season, but has the ability to be a strong presence defensively and at the service line. She had a receiving percentage of 92 percent and tallied 111 digs in 2009. Coach Findley expects her to make a significant contribution in 2010. “Brittany is so versatile that it is an advantage for us,” Findley said. “She can play on the back line in defense and on the front in the attack. I look for great things from her this year. Kelsee is also one of those players we expect to really shine this season. We know she has the talent and are looking for her to utilize that talent.” The sophomore class is anchored by sophomore and 2009 MCC Newcomer of the Year Ashley Francis. Francis, who was also an All-Conference first team selection, led the Knights’ attack and was a presence on defense. She tallied a team-high 390 kills on attack and finished fifth in the NAIA with a .393 attack percentage. She also led the Knights in total blocks with 116 and had 26 solo blocks. She tallied 101 digs and notched 28 service aces in 2009. Coach Findley knows he is going to get a significant contribution from Francis in 2010. Sophomore setter Holly Wasmund also returns to the Knights after a strong rookie campaign. She earned MCC All-Freshman team honors last season after leading the Knights with 941 assists. Wasmund and Francis have spent time together in high school and that should lend a little bit more experience to the attack. “If Ashley and Holly are on the same page, we are in a great position,” said Findley. “Ashley is a strong attacker and can block well, while Holly is a strong setter who also has the ability to block at the net. I look forward to a strong sophomore season out of both of them.” Sophomores Jaymee Schambers and Kristin Miller are welcomed back in the defensive specialist position. Both players can be utilized well in defense and have the ability to guide the attack with their passing skills. “I really am looking forward to seeing what improvements Kristin and Jaymee have made,” said Findley. “Jaymee is strong in defense, but needs to work on her focus, while Kristin just needs to im-
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2010–11 season preview prove her serving more than anything. I expect both to contribute significantly this season.” A strong freshman class highlights a great recruiting year for Findley. He brought in six freshmen to add depth and talent at all positions. “I am excited about this freshman class,” he said. “I think we are going to get great things from this group of young ladies.” Freshman Becky Gramer is an outside hitter with a strong ability to hit winners in attack. The Columbus North High School graduate is still learning the MU system, but has the ability to excel in the offense. “Becky’s athleticism sets her apart from many other outside hitters,” said Findley. “She has an outstanding vertical jump and plays great defense. She will be an asset to our program both in and out of the classroom.” Freshman Katie Kaiser is another athlete that Findley is looking forward to seeing in the college game. She was a three-year starter in high school and is a versatile player. “Katie’s communication skills on the court are second to none,” he said. “She is an outstanding defensive player who will contribute immediately.” Freshman Kacie Kelly was a three-year starter in high school as a setter and is a welcomed addition to the program. “Kacie is an excellent blocker as well as an excellent setter,” said Findley. “Her defensive skills are impressive and her dedication to faith, family, and education as well as athletics makes her a great addition to our program.” Freshman Morgan Merrill is a middle hitter/blocker who is versatile at the net. “Morgan is not just an outstanding athlete, she is also a young lady with an amazing heart and incredible love for the sport of volleyball,” said Findley. “She has a high volleyball IQ and understands what it takes to be a champion. I expect big things from Morgan.” Freshman Jacklyn Dizney comes to the Knights from nearby Speedway High School. She brings a great athletic and academic record to Marian University. “She is a highly skilled setter,” said Findley. “She has the necessary tools to be a solid collegiate player.” Freshman Kreigha Henney is a six-foot middle blocker from Columbus East High School. Henney was a three-year letter winner who holds two single season school records at Columbus East. Coach Findley is looking for an immediate contribution from Henney. “Kreigha is an outstanding middle that is a great fit for us,” said Findley. “She is mobile at the net and is a very strong blocker. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious and we hope it carries over to everyone on the floor.”
SCHEDULE PREVIEW The Knights have another strong schedule that features the Mid-Central College Conference season, which is under a new format. Instead of the one match per opponent, each team will now play a home-and-home for a total of 16 conference matches. Taylor University is the defending champion, and the Knights are hoping to have what it takes to knock off the Trojans. “This new format adds more matches, but I think that might be a good thing,” said Findley. “We have more of a shot than just a one-and-done against the top opponents. We will see how it plays out, but our schedule gets tougher every year.” The Knights take part in the Taylor Trojan Challenge, the Webber International Tournament in Florida, as well as numerous non-conference matches that will provide stiff competition. The Knights have not won a conference title since 1994 and are looking to build on an already successful 2009 campaign.
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Anderson university
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Anderson, Indiana Enrollment: 2,750 Nickname: Ravens President: Dr. James L. Edwards Athletic Director: Marcie Taylor Facility: Kardatzke Wellness Center
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Tami Miller Alma Mater (Yr): Anderson (1993) Record at School (Yrs): 136-95 (7) Career Record (Yrs): 136-95 (7) 2009 Team Record: 17-15 (.531) 2009 Conference Record: 4-4 (.500)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Justin Bates Phone: 765.641.4479 Email: jbbates@anderson.edu Web site: www.anderson.edu/athletics
bethel college
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Enrollment: 2,000 Nickname: Pilots President: Dr. Steven R. Cramer Athletic Director: Mark Lantz Facility: Wiekamp Athletic Center
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Julie Reininga Alma Mater (Yr): Bethel (1997) Record at School (Yrs): 249-146 (11) Career Record (Yrs): 249-146 (11) 2009 Team Record: 17-18 (.486) 2009 Conference Record: 3-5 (.375)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Jeff Welsh Phone: 574.807.7031 Email: welshj@bethelcollege.edu Web site: www.bethelcollege.edu/sports
depauw University
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Greencastle, Indiana Enrollment: 2,396 Nickname: Tigers President: Dr. Brian W. Casey Athletic Director: Page Cotton Facility: Lilly Recreational Center
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Deb Zellers Alma Mater (Year): N/A Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009 Team Record: 28-9 (.757) 2009 Conference Record: 11-3 (.786)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Bill Wagner Phone: 765.658.4630 Email: bwagner@depauw.edu Web site: www.depauw.edu/ath
Goshen College
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Goshen, Indiana Enrollment: 1,000 Nickname: Maple Leafs President: Dr. Jim Brenneman Athletic Director: Tim Demant Facility: Gingerich Recreation Center
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Jim Routhier Alma Mater: Ball State University Record at School (Yrs): 17-16 (1) Career Record (Yrs): 17-16 (1) 2009 Team Record: 17-16 (.515) 2009 Conference Record: 4-4 (.500)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Josh Gleason Phone: 574.535.7497 Email: joshag@goshen.edu Web site: www.goleafs.net
Grace College
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Winona Lake, Indiana Enrollment: 1,300 Nickname: Lancers President: Dr. Ronald Manahan Athletic Director: Chad Briscoe Facility: Orthopaedic Capital Center
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Andria Harshman Alma Mater (Year): Grace (2002) Record at School (Yrs): 12-40 (2) Career Record (Yrs): 12-40 (2) 2009 Team Record: 9-25 (.265) 2009 Conference Record: 2-6 (.250)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Josh Neuhart Phone: N/A Email: sportsinfo@grace.edu Web site: www.grace.edu/athletics
Huntington University
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Huntington, Indiana Enrollment: 1,211 Nickname: Foresters President: Dr. G. Blair Dowden Athletic Director: Lori Culler Facility: Merillat Complex
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Denny Crum Alma Mater (Year): Ball State (1981) Record at School (Yrs): First season Career Record (Yrs): First season 2009 Team Record: 17-16 (.515) 2009 Conference Record: 3-5 (.375)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Joanne Green Phone: 260.359.4310 Email: jgreen@huntington.edu Web site: www.huntington.edu/athletics
indiana– east
2010–11 opponents
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Richmond, Indiana Enrollment: 2,392 Nickname: Red Wolves President: Michael McRobbie Athletic Director: Mark Hester Facility: Tiernan Center (Richmond HS)
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Charlie and Londa Brown Alma Mater (Year): N/A Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009 Team Record: 30-12 (.714) 2009 Conference Record: 8-0 (1.000)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Kyle Wright Phone: 765.973.8567 Email: wrightkj@iue.edu Web site: www.iueredwolves.com
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indiana wesleyan
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Marion, Indiana Enrollment: 3,200 Nickname: Wildcats President: Dr. Henry Smith Athletic Director: Mark DeMichael Facility: Luckey Arena
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Candace Moats Alma Mater (Year): Crown College Record at School (Yrs): 231-116 Career Record (Yrs): 231-116 2009 Team Record: 11-31 (.262) 2009 Conference Record: 2-6 (.250)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Kyle Schmidt Phone: 765.677.1938 Email: kyle.schmidt@indwes.edu Web site: www.iwuwildcats.com
mt. vernon nazarene
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Monut Vernon, Ohio Enrollment: 2,670 Nickname: Cougars President: Dr. Daniel J. Martin Athletic Director: Paul Swanson Facility: N/A
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Paul Swanson Alma Mater (Year): West Virginia Record at School (Yrs): 907-308 (26) Career Record (Yrs): 907-308 (26) 2009 Team Record: 37-10 (.787) 2009 Conference Record: 10-2 (.833)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Dave Parsons Phone: 740.392.6868 Ext. 3112 Email: dave.parsons@mvnu.edu Web site: www.mvnu.edu/athletics
spalding university
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Louisville, Kentucky Enrollment: 1,700 Nickname: Golden Eagles President: Tori Murden McClure Athletic Director: Roger Burkman Facility: Smith Gymnasium
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Bridget Yates Alma Mater (Year): Hanover Collge Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009 Team Record: 31-7 (.816) 2009 Conference Record: N/A
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Mike Stawski Phone: 502.585.9911 Ext. 2499 Email: mstawski@spalding.edu Web site: www.spaldingathletics.com
spring arbor University
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Spring Arbor, Michigan Enrollment: 1,700 Nickname: Cougars President: Dr. Charles H. Webb Athletic Director: Sam Riggleman Facility: Dunckel Gymnasium
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Carol Gates Alma Mater (Year): Central Michigan (1994) Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009 Team Record: 26-14 (.650) 2009 Conference Record: 4-4 (.500)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Jason Crist Phone: 517.750.6510 Email: jason.crist@arbor.edu Web site: www.arbor.edu/athletics
saint francis (Indiana)
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Enrollment: 1,700 Nickname: Cougars President: Sr. M. Elise Kriss Athletic Director: Mark A. Pope Facility: Hutzell Athletic Center
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Kevin Lane Alma Mater (Year): N/A Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009 Team Record: 13-24 (.351) 2009 Conference Record: 4-4 (.500)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Bill Scott Phone: 260.399.7700, ext. 6223 Email: bscott@sf.edu Web site: www.saintfranciscougars.com
taylor University
2010-11 Opponents
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Upland, Indiana Enrollment: 1,975 Nickname: Trojans President: Dr. Eugene B. Habecker Athletic Director: Dr. Angie Fincannon Facility: Odle Arena
VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION Head Coach: Brittany Huyser Smith Alma Mater (Year): Taylor (2000) Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009 Team Record: 37-7 (.841) 2009 Conference Record: 8-0 (1.000)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Eric Smith Phone: 765.998.4569 Email: ersmith@taylor.edu Web site: www.taylor.edu/athletics
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2009–10 highlights knights open campaign 2-2 at umd Early Bird invite
Head coach Dan Findley entered his 12th season with expectations high as he had four outstanding freshmen and a transfer join the fold. The Knights opened the season with a pair of defeats to Davenport and Saint Xavier, but responded with a pair of wins to close out the UMD Early Bird Invitational with a 2-2 record.
team wins four straight heading into key matchup
The Knights opened 2-3 in 2009, but rattled off four straight victories with a four-set win over Goshen at the Earlham College Tournament. They completed the four-match sweep to the tournament title to move to 6-3 after nine matches. They seized some momentum heading into the MCC opener against Top 25-ranked Taylor University.
knights fall to 19th-ranked taylor in battle atop mcc
The Knights played host to 19th-ranked Taylor University at the Physical Education Center in the conference opener. After winning the first set, the Knights fell in three straight to fall to 6-4 on the season. Senior Rachel Klene and junior Sadie Dizney led the Knights with 12 kills each, while freshman Holly Wasmund added 27 assists.
sadie dizney named mcc hitter of the week
For the first time in 2009 and the first time in her career, junior Sadie Dizney was named MCC Hitter of the Week in late September. She tallied 42 kills in leading the Knights to a 3-0 record, including 21 kills against Grace College. She also had 28 digs on the week with 19 against Anderson. It was the first honor of her career.
team wins 12 of next 13 to improve to 18-5 on the year
After opening the campaign with a 6-4 record, the Knights rattled off 12 wins in 13 matches to improve to 18-5. A pair of wins at the Anderson Tri-Match was followed by a win over USCAA national champion Spalding and NAIA tourney participant IU-East. The lone loss came to Saint Francis (IN) before six more wins moved MU to 18-5 on the year and 3-2 in the MCC.
knights sweep mcc weekly honors
For the first time in 2009, the Knights swept through the weekly MCC awards as freshman Holly Wasmund was named MCC Player of the Week and junior Sadie Dizney was named MCC Hitter of the Week for the second time. Wasmund was honored for the first time in her career.
team earns first-ever vote in naia national top 25
On October 27, 2009, the Marian University volleyball team received something it had never had before: a vote in the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches’ Poll. The Knights were 26-6 when the votes were tabulated and were the second team from the MCC to receive votes (Taylor was ranked 18th).
four named all-conference; findley coach of the year
Freshman Ashley Francis (first team), junior Sadie Dizney (first team), freshman Holly Wasmund (second team), and senior Ashley Hanslits (second team) were each named AllConference. Francis was named Freshman of the Year, while Coach Findley was named MCC Coach of the Year for the first time in his 12-year career at Marian University. The culmination to a strong 29-8 season and a runner-up finish in the MCC.
The 29-8 Knights from 2009
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2009–10 statistics and Results 2009 Statistical Leaders Attack 1. Ashley Francis 2. Holly Wasmund 3. Rachel Klene 4. Sadie Dizney 5. Ashley Hanslits
SP K K/Set E TA 138 390 2.83 84 778 136 96 0.71 31 244 124 230 1.85 69 612 123 367 2.98 135 970 125 231 1.85 98 746
Set SP A A/Set TA 1. Holly Wasmund 136 941 6.92 2418 2. Mollie Heidenreich 102 443 4.34 1212 3. Rachel Klene 124 46 0.37 186 4. Kristin Miller 76 10 0.13 41 5. Kelsee Evans 76 14 0.18 78 Serve 1. Sadie Dizney 2. Ashley Hanslits 3. Ashley Francis 4. Holly Wasmund 5. Brittany Miller
SP 123 125 138 136 137
Pct. .393 .266 .263 .239 .178
Serve Reception 1. Brittany Miller 2. Katy Smith 3. Kristin Miller 4. Kelsee Evans 5. Sadie Dizney
Pct. .389 .366 .247 .244 .179
Defense (Digs) 1. Brittany Miller 2. Katy Smith 3. Sadie Dizney 4. Holly Wasmund 5. Jaymee Schambers
SA SA/Set SE TA Pct. 39 0.32 41 523 .922 31 0.25 20 336 .940 28 0.20 39 333 .883 23 0.17 40 312 .872 20 0.15 37 375 .901
Date Opponent Score 08.29.09 vs Davenport L, 1-3 08.29.09 vs St. Xavier L, 1-3 08.30.09 vs Viterbo W, 3-1 08.30.09 at UM-Dearborn W, 3-2 09.01.09 DEPAUW UNIVERSITY L, 0-3 09.04.09 vs Goshen College W, 3-1 09.04.09 vs Rose-Hulman W, 3-0 09.05.09 vs Cumberlands W, 3-0 09.05.09 vs Goshen College W, 3-1 09.09.09 #19 TAYLOR* L, 1-3 09.16.09 at Grace College* W, 3-2 09.19.09 vs Franklin College W, 3-0 09.19.09 at Anderson University W, 3-1 09.23.09 at Huntington* W, 3-1 09.25.09 SPALDING UNIVERSITY W, 3-1 09.28.09 at Indiana-East W, 3-2 09.30.09 SAINT FRANCIS (IND.)* L, 1-3 10.03.09 at Huntington W, 3-2 10.06.09 at Indiana Wesleyan W, 3-0 10.08.09 at Oakland City W, 3-1 10.09.09 vs Lindsey Wilson W, 3-0 10.09.09 vs Indiana-East W, 3-0 10.10.09 vs Bryan College W, 3-1 10.10.09 vs #9 Madonna L, 1-3 10.13.09 SPRING ARBOR W, 3-1 10.14.09 HANOVER COLLEGE W, 3-0 10.16.09 vs Calumet W, 3-0 10.16.09 vs Siena Heights W, 3-0 10.17.09 vs Judson (Ill.) W, 3-0 10.17.09 at Davenport L, 0-3 10.20.09 GOSHEN COLLEGE* W, 3-2 10.22.09 at Spalding W, 3-0 10.27.09 INDIANA-EAST W, 3-0 10.31.09 at #24 Depauw W, 3-0 10.04.09 at Bethel College* W, 3-0 11.10.09 HUNTINGTON (P) W, 3-0 11.12.09 GOSHEN COLLEGE (P) L, 2-3 * - denotes Mid-Central College Conference matches P - denotes MCC Tournament
Blocking 1. Ashley Francis 2. Sadie Dizney 3. Rachel Klene 4. Ashley Hanslits 5. Carrie Sherman
SP RE TA 137 33 577 137 37 501 76 9 138 76 13 170 123 37 404
Pct. .943 .926 .924 .924 .908
SP Dig Dig/Set 137 514 3.75 137 431 3.15 123 296 2.41 136 242 1.78 129 231 1.79 SP BS BA Total B/Set 138 26 90 116 0.84 123 17 59 76 0.62 124 6 46 52 0.42 125 11 36 47 0.38 114 13 31 44 0.39
Match results Overall Conf 20-25,19-25,25-21,22-25 0-1 0-0 25-14,20-25,21-25,20-25 0-2 0-0 25-21,25-15,24-26,25-22 1-2 0-0 20-25,25-14,16-25,25-20,15-8 2-2 0-0 20-25,19-25,12-25 2-3 0-0 26-24,17-25,25-22,25-12 3-3 0-0 25-17,25-15,25-17 4-3 0-0 25-13,25-10,25-20 5-3 0-0 24-26,25-21,25-23,25-21 6-3 0-0 25-13,8-25,21-25,13-25 6-4 0-1 25-18,16-25,18-25,25-23,15-8 7-4 1-1 25-14,25-9,25-9 8-4 1-1 25-17,19-25,25-20,25-15 9-4 1-1 25-23,18-25,25-15,25-13 10-4 2-1 25-15,25-17,16-25,25-16 11-4 2-1 23-25,25-21,18-25,25-14,15-12 12-4 2-1 25-14,23-25,25-27,24-26 12-5 2-2 21-25,25-11,24-26,25-20,15-12 13-5 2-2 25-16,25-22,25-14 14-5 3-2 25-18,27-25,18-25,25-19 15-5 3-2 25-23,25-13,25-22 16-5 3-2 25-23,25-13,25-22 17-5 3-2 25-23,25-21,20-25,25-22 18-5 3-2 25-16,23-25,25-27,19-25 18-6 3-2 25-14,25-21,23-25,25-21 19-6 4-2 25-7,25-18,25-23 20-6 4-2 25-14,25-13,25-18 21-6 4-2 25-21,25-20,25-16 22-6 4-2 25-15,25-17,25-12 23-6 4-2 22-25,22-25,30-32 23-7 4-2 16-25,18-25,25-17,25-22,15-13 24-7 5-2 25-10,25-21,25-10 25-7 5-2 25-15,25-14,25-20 26-7 5-2 25-23,25-22,25-20 27-7 5-2 25-20,25-18,25-17 28-7 6-2 25-8,25-16,25-12 29-7 6-2 25-23,29-31,25-22,21-25,15-17 29-8 6-2
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