2013-14
volleyball media guide
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SCHEDULE Home games are listed in crimson. Aug 21
7 p.m. 9 p.m.
Indiana University–Kokomo Indiana University–Kokomo
Aug 22
7 p.m. CT
Purdue University–Calumet
Hammond, IN
Aug 23
3 p.m. CT 5 p.m. CT
Indiana University–Northwest Marygrove College
Gary, IN Gary, IN
Robert Morris University Tri-Match Aug 24 1:30 p.m. EST Cardinal Stritch University 3:30 p.m. EST Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL Chicago, IL
Aug 29
Pittsburgh, PA
7 p.m.
Carlow University
Penn State University–Greater Alleghany Tournament Aug 30 1 p.m. Southern State Community College Elizabeth, PA 5 p.m Penn State–Greater Allegheny Elizabeth, PA 7 p.m Penn State–New Kensington Elizabeth, PA Aug 31 9 a.m. La Roche College Elizabeth, PA 11 a.m. Clark State Community College Elizabeth, PA 1 p.m. Penn State–Beaver Elizabeth, PA 3 p.m. Placement Match (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Elizabeth, PA Sept 4
7 p.m.
Madonna University
Livonia, MI
Madonna University Tournament Sept 6 3:30 p.m. Illinois Tech University 5:30 p.m. Davenport University Sept 7 9:30 a.m. Madonna University 11:30 a.m. Roosevelt University
Livonia, MI Livonia, MI Livonia, MI Livonia, MI
Rochester College Tournament Sept 13 4 p.m. Robert Morris University–Springfield 6 p.m. Lindenwood University–Belleville 8 p.m. Indiana University–Kokomo Rochester College Tournament–Crossover Match Sept 14 11 a.m. TBA Rochester College Tournament–Placement Match 3 p.m. TBA
Sept 16
6 p.m.
Concordia University
Madonna University Can. Am Matches Sept 20 4 p.m. Western Ontario 8 p.m. Fanshawe College (Scrimmage) Sept 21 11 p.m. Windsor University 3 p.m. Humber College (Scrimmage) Sept 27
7 p.m.
Purdue University-North Central
Rochester College Traveling Quad Match Sept 28 9 a.m. Concordia University–Ann Arbor 11 a.m. Marygrove College 1:30 p.m. Ursuline College Oct 7
7 p.m.
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Davenport University Tournament Oct 11 1 p.m. Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI 7 p.m. Huntington University Grand Rapids, MI Oct 12 10 a.m. University of Michigan-Dearborn Grand Rapids, MI 2 p.m. Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI
Oct 19 Oct 21
7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Kuyper College University of Michigan-Dearborn
Cornerstone University Tournament Oct 25 1 p.m. Grace University Aquinas College 5 p.m. Goshen College Grand Rapids, MI 8 p.m. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Grand Rapids, MI Oct 26 10 a.m. Spring Arbor University Grand Rapids, MI Oct. 31–Nov. 2 USCAA Nationals – State University of New York–Canton
COACHING STAFF Head Coach David Crump, 9th Season
Assistant Coach Amanda Crump, 4th Season
Assistant Coach Kyle Yerrick, 7th Season
Team Manager/Recruiting Coordinator Laura Bellinger
SENIORS Meryl Cunningham SR DS 5’7” Lake Orion H.S. Lake Orion, MI
3
5
Brittany Alexander SR MH 5’10” Waterford Mott H.S. Waterford, MI
Sara Hayes SR S 5’7” Kellogg C.C. Grand Blanc, MI
8
SENIORS
Krysti Weierstahl SR 12 OH 5’10”
Grand Blanc H.S. Grand Blanc, MI
Breanna Pelloni SR OH 6’1” Kellogg C.C. Battle Creek, MI
13
Vicki LaFramboise SR DS 5’4” Oxford H.S. Oxford, MI
21
THE TEAM Alexa St. Souver JR RH 6’0” Holly H.S. Fenton, MI
2
Lindsey Leppek SO MH 5’10” Oxford H.S. Oxford, MI
6
Paige TenBrink SO OH 5’8” Jenison H.S. Hudsonville, MI
7
Rebecca Smith FR DS 5’3” Homeschool Attica, MI
9
Kayla Loepp SO DS 5’5” Roseville H.S. Roseville, MI
10
THE TEAM Abbey Amend JR 11 S 5’7”
Vassar H.S. Vassar, MI
Gabrielle Wilson SO OH 5’8” Warren Woods Tower H.S. Warren, MI
17
Chelsea Potter JR MH 5’10” Byron H.S. Byron, MI
18
Megan Saigh SO S 5’8” Adlai Stevenson Sterling Heights, MI
23
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ROCHESTER COLLEGE ATHLETICS QUICK FACTS College Information Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan Nickname: Warriors Mascot: "Wally" the Warrior Enrollment: 1,200 Founded: 1959 Colors: Crimson and White President: Dr. John Tyson Athletic Director: Klint Pleasant Athletic Director Emeritus: Garth Pleasant Athletic Department Phone/Fax: 248-218-2181/2225 Affiliations: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division I Women's Volleyball Information Head Coach: David Crump 2012-13 Team Record: 25-21 Media Information Sports Information Director: Ryan Chipka rchipka@rc.edu 248-218-2167 Warrior Athletics Website: rochestercollegewarriors.com