Volleyball 2010 Media Guide
Southern Utah Scenery
SUU Women’s Volleyball 2010 Quick Facts
Table of contents 2010 Opponents 2010 Outlook 2010 Team Roster All-time Roster Coaches Division I Results Meet the Thunderbirds Record Book SUU Academics SUU Administration SUU Athletic Administration SUU Athletic Facilities SUU Athletic Mission The Summit League This is Cedar City This is SUU
University Name of School: Southern Utah University City/Zip: Cedar City, Utah 84720 Founded: 1897 Enrollment: 8,066 Nickname: Thunderbirds Colors: Scarlet and White Facility: Centrum Arena Capacity: 5,300 Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: The Summit League Administration President: Dr. Michael T. Benson Athletic Director: Ken Beazer Asst. AD/Business Manager/SWA: Kristen Whittaker Assoc. AD/Sports Medicine: Ricky Mendini Assoc. AD/Compliance: Todd Brown Asst. AD/Media Relations: Neil Gardner Asst. SID (Volleyball Contact): Kyle Cottam Address: 203 Harris Center, 351 W. University Blvd Office Phone: 435-586-7752 Fax: 435-865-8037 Cell Phone: 435-817-7702
35-38 4-5 8-9 22 6-7 39 10-21 25-34 50 44-45 43 46-47 42 40 51 48-49
Media policies Credentials Request for media credentials for games held in Cedar City should be made no later than two days prior to the game. To request credentials or arrange as interview with an SUU player or head coach Debby Baker, contact the SUU Media Relations Office at: (435) 586-7752 or at: cottam@suu.edu.
Coaching Staff Head Coach: Debby Baker Alma Mater, Year: Utah State, 1993 Record at SUU, Years: 9-20, One Career Record, Years: Same Volleyball Office: 435-865-8096 Assistant Coach: Adam Longmore Alma Mater, Year: Utah State, 2003 Graduate Assistant: Kim Nield Alma Mater, Year: New Mexico State, 2008
Media Services The Centrum Arena provides working space for properly credentialed print and electronic media personnel. Stats will be provided at the end of each set with final stats distributed following the match. Wireless internet access is available throughout the Centrum Arena. Interview Policies During the week: To arrange and interview with a player and/or coach, please contact the SUU Athletic Media Relations Office at (435) 586-7752 and a time convenient to both parties will be arranged. No player interviews will be granted on game day prior to the game.
2009 Season Summary Record: 9-20 Conference (Finish): 7-12 (8th)
Game day: SUU head coach Debby Baker will be available for post-game interviews 10-15 minutes after the game, as per NCAA rules regarding the mandatory “cool-off” period.
Letterwinners R/L: 11/4 Starters R/L: 6/0 (-Libero) Newcomers: 5
SUU players may be interviewed at their option after the NCAA mandated “cool-off” period and will be arranged by a member of SUU’s Athletic Media Relations staff.
Volleyball History First Year of Women’s Volleyball: (1968) 2009 **The SUU women’s volleyball program was dropped following the 1988-89 season while playing in the NAIA ranks.**
Requests for interviews with opposing players and coaches must be arranged through that school’s SID office, according to that school’s interview policies.
Media Guide Credits The SUU Women’s Volleyball Media Guide was designed, written and edited by Asst. Athletics Media Relations Dir. Kyle Cottam with assistance by the Athletics Media Relations staff at Southern Utah University. Pictures were provided by Rohn Solomon, Neil Gardner, Dr. Greg Stauffer, Dr. Deborah Hill, The Summit League and courtesy of the Cedar City/Iron County Visitor’s Bureau.
Neil Gardner Asst. AD/Media Relations
Media Policies
Kyle Cottam Media Relations
Bobby Alworth Media Relations
Outside Hitters
Middle Blockers
Headlining the group of outside hitters will be reigning Summit League Freshman of the Year, Analaine Pelaez that led the Thunderbirds in attempts and kills last season. However, Jazmine Ma’afala will also be returning and will bring senior leadership in addition to the second-most kills during the 2009 season. Freshman Alissa Youart is the lone addition to the outside hitting corps and brings a style similar to Ma’afala. Youart honed her talents on the beaches of Hawai’i and while playing for the Asiscs Rainbows 18’s club team.
The middle blockers for the T-Birds will be the youngest group on the team with a pair of freshmen and a pair of sophomores. Despite the youth, both sophomores Cashaana Renfro and Tess Lawrence appeared in most of the Thunderbirds’ games last season and the duo will look to draw upon that experience in 2010. Freshmen Lusia Angilau and Hailey Moore will be called upon for depth and a change of pace, despite their smaller 5-10 and 5-9 frames, respectively. Both come with strong vertical leaps and multiple all-region and all-state accolades.
Right Sides
Setters
The trio of opposite hitters will have the most experience of any group on the 2010 roster as Megan Metcalf and Tara Sawyer will provide strong senior leadership for the group. Both will also be looking to bounce back from injuries that have hindered their careers thus far at Southern Utah University after stellar campaigns at junior colleges.
Southern Utah will enter the 2010 campaign with a pair of setters, including senior Brittney Clark and her heir-apparent, sophomore Megan Clyde.
The newest addition to the group is freshman Kylie Schofield who will use the most of her 6-2 frame in punishing attacks and keeping opposing hitters at bay with her blocking abilities.
Clark started every game for the Thunderbirds in 2009, setting single-season records for assists and providing strong vocal leadership and enthusiasm. Clyde spent time as a right-side hitter in 2009 while sharing some of the responsibility of running the Thunderbird attack. Her focus will change in 2010 as the sophomore will look to transition into the starting roll at a moment’s notice and prepare for her time to shine in 2011 and 2012.
Season Outlook
2010 Schedule
Defensive Specialists Aug. 27
SUU’s defense received unexpected news when its starting libero from 2009 chose not to return to the T-Birds for the 2010 season, but the defense will still be in capable hands with a trio of performers. Sophomore Caitlin Jensen is anticipated to be the starting libero when the T-Birds begin the season on Aug. 27 in Wyoming, but will be joined by redshirt freshman Marli Langford and juniortransfer Jordan Anderson. Anderson came to SUU from Yavapai College as an outside hitter, but has impressed the coaching staff with her strong passing abilities and has made the transition to defensive specialist. Langford will share responsibilities as both a setter and defensive specialist, providing depth at both positions.
Murray State $
at Laramie, Wyo.
9:00 a.m.
Aug. 27
Wyoming $
at Laramie, Wyo.
1:30 p.m.
Aug. 28
Northern Arizona $
at Laramie, Wyo.
9:00 a.m.
Aug. 28
Central Arkansas $
at Laramie, Wyo.
5:00 p.m.
Sept. 3
North Dakota &
at Des Moines, Iowa
5:00 p.m.
Sep. 4
Drake &
at Des Moines, Iowa
12:00 p.m.
Sep. 4
UW-Green Bay &
at Des Moines, Iowa
5:00 p.m.
Sep. 10
North Dakota State *
at Fargo, N.D.
7:00 p.m.
Sep. 11
South Dakota State *
at Brookings, S.D.
7:00 p.m.
Sep. 16
Centenary *
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Sep. 18
Oral Roberts *
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Sep. 21
Utah Valley
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Sep. 24
IPFW *
at Fort Wayne, Ind.
7:00 p.m.
Sep. 25
Oakland *
at Rochester, Mich.
7:00 p.m.
Sep. 30
Western Illinois *
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Oct. 2
IUPUI *
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Oct. 8
UMKC *
at Kansas City, Mo.
7:00 p.m.
Oct. 15
IUPUI *
at Indianapolis, Ind.
7:00 p.m.
Oct. 16
Western Illinois *
at Macomb, Ill.
7:00 p.m.
Oct. 19
Utah Valley
at Orem, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Oct. 22
UMKC *
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Oct. 28
South Dakota State *
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Oct. 30
North Dakota State *
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Nov. 1
North Dakota
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Nov. 5
Oral Roberts *
at Tulsa, Okla.
7:00 p.m.
Nov. 6
Centenary *
at Shreveport, La.
7:00 p.m.
Nov. 11
Oakland *
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Nov. 13
IPFW *
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Nov. 15
Weber State
Cedar City, Utah
7:00 p.m.
Fargo, N.D.
TBA
Nov. 19-20 Summit League Tourney
* - Denotes Summit League contest $ - Denotes University of Wyoming Tournament & - Denotes Drake University Tournament
Season Outlook
Debby Baker Head Coach • Third Year Utah State, 1994 Head coach Debby Baker will begin her third year with the Thunderbirds when SUU volleyball takes to the court in 2010. In her first season, the first for SUU volleyball since the 1988 season, Baker opened the campaign with a bang by securing a 3-0 (2521, 25-21, 25-20) victory over Delaware State. The Thunderbirds also opened its home slate, capturing a 3-1 (25-19, 25-15, 19-25, 25-22) victory over the IPFW Mastodons. Under her tutelage, freshman Analaine Pelaez was named Summit League Freshman of the Year and first-team all-Summit League after leading the team with 468. Pelaez was nationally ranked in both kills per set (28th) and points per set (32nd) at the end of the year. Baker joined the Thunderbirds after six seasons with New Mexico State University where she served as an assistant coach and the Director of Volleyball Operations. During her time with the Aggies, NMSU compiled a 165-32 (.858) record with 20 all-conference athletes, two conference titles and four NCAA tournament appearances. Baker was a strong recruiter for New Mexico State, signing a top-50 national class in 2003 and the 2005 Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year, Amber Simpson. Baker also did her part for her student-athletes to succeed in the classroom with two athletes (Jackie Chio and Jordan Bostic) earning CoSIDA Academic All-American plaudits. Prior to her stop in Las Cruces, N.M., Baker served as an assistant coach with the University of New Mexico during the 2001 season. She also served as a volunteer assistant coach at Utah State University during the 2000 season and at the College of Southern Idaho during the 1994 and 1995 seasons. During her time at CSI, Baker helped coach the Eagles to an NJCAA National Championship with a 62-3 record in 1994 and an undefeated season in 1995 with a 65-0 mark. Baker played collegiately for the Aggies of Utah State (1992-1993) following an all-region career at the College of Southern Idaho (1990-1991). While in Logan, Baker earned Big West academic honors, graduating Cum Laude with a Marketing degree in 1994. Baker is originally from Star Valley, Wyo. and is married to Jon Baker. The couple have one son together, Logan, and reside in Cedar City. Women’s volleyball will be making a comeback after the program was dropped by the university following the 1988-1989 season despite a rich history while competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. During their years in the NAIA, the Thunderbirds accumulated seven consecutive conference titles from 1976-1983, losing only three Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference games in the process. The run also included several postseason appearances, culminating with a fourth-place national finish in 1981.
Coaching Staff
Adam Longmore Assistant Coach • Third Year Utah State, 2002 Adam Longmore will begin his third year as an assistant coach with Southern Utah University women’s volleyball after a five-year stint at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. While at WWU, Longmore served as the head coach from 2004-2007, overseeing all aspects of the volleyball program. Prior to leading the program, Longmore served as an assistant coach with the program from 2003-2004. Longmore also earned a Master’s degree in athletic administration from William Woods University in 2007. Longmore has worked with Gold Medal Squared as a volleyball camp instructor since the summer of 2000, working with coaches, high school and club teams in clinics throughout the United States. Longmore earned a Bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, where he coached the USU men’s club team from October 2002 April 2003, helping the team to as high as No. 3 in the nation. Longmore also played on the team as an outside hitter from 2000-2002 and served as team captain during his second year. Longmore and his wife, Jenny have three children: daughter, Odessa and son, Addison and one on the way.
Jon Baker Assistant Coach • First Year Utah State Jon Baker will join the Thunderbird coaching staff in addition to his duties as the Director of the Color Country volleyball club. Baker has been involved with club volleyball since 1998 where he assisted with the Mountain West volleyball club. He came from being a head coach for the Diamondback Volleyball Club in Las Cruces New Mexico where he was mentored by NMSU head coach Mike Jordan. Baker has worked with Elite Sports Camps as a volleyball camp instructor since the summer of 2001, working with coaches, high school and club teams in clinics throughout the Western United States. While in New Mexico, Baker taught Physical Education, became an Athletic Director, Assistant Principal and coached volleyball as well as other sports for eight years in the Las Cruces Public Schools. Baker earned a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University and is the husband of current SUU head coach, Debby Baker.
Kim Nield Graduate Assistant Coach • Second Year New Mexico State, 2007 Kim Nield will serve as a graduate assistant coach after finishing an all-American career at New Mexico State University from 200407. Nield was a three-time AVCA All-American, three-time AVCA all-Region and three-time all-WAC honoree during her time in Las Cruces, helping the Aggies to a conference titles and three NCAA tournament appearances. She was especially valuable during the postseason, earning three all-tournament team honors in four tournament runs for NMSU. Nield also etched her name on the record books at New Mexico State and continues to hold the single game hitting percentage mark (.900) in a game against Akron during the 2006 season. She graduated with a degree in kinesiology in June of 2008 from New Mexico State and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business administration at SUU. Nield is married to Dallas Nield and the pair reside in Cedar City. Coaching Staff
2010 Alphabetical Roster 8 14 3 11 7 1 10 12 9 21 15 6 4 23 2
Jordan Anderson Lusia Angilau Brittney Clark Megan Clyde Caitlin Jensen Marlie Langford Tess Lawrence Jazmine Ma’afala Megan Metcalf Hailey Moore Analaine Pelaez Cashaana Renfro Tara Sawyer Kylie Schofield Alissa Youart
DS MB S S DS DS/S MB OH OP MB OH MB OP OP OH
5-11 5-11 5-9 5-10 5-8 5-7 5-11 5-10 6-1 5-9 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-2 5-11
Jr. Fr. Sr. So. So. RFr. So. Sr.. Sr. Fr. So. So. Sr. Fr. Fr.
Prescott, Ariz. West Valley City, Utah Glendale, Ariz. Hurricane, Utah Alpine, Utah St. George, Utah Layton, Utah Ewa Beach, Hawaii Simi Valley, Calif. Bakersfield, Calif. Hooper, Utah Fairbanks, Alaska Fontana, Calif. Spanish Fork, Utah Honolulu, Hawaii
Head Coach: Debby Baker Assistant Coaches: Adam Longmore, Jon Baker Graduate Assistant: Kim Nield
2010 Roster
Yavapai College Hunter HS Glendale CC Hurricane HS Lone Peak HS Dixie HS Layton Christian Acad. Coll. of S. Idaho Salt Lake CC Bakersfield HS Fremont HS West Valley HS Chaffey CC Spanish Fork HS Iolani HS
2010 Numerical Roster 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 21 23
Marlie Langford Alissa Youart Brittney Clark Tara Sawyer Cashaana Renfro Caitlin Jensen Jordan Anderson Megan Metcalf Tess Lawrence Megan Clyde Jazmine Ma’afala Lusia Angilau Analaine Pelaez Hailey Moore Kylie Schofield
DS/S OH S OP MB DS DS OP MB S OH MB OH MB OP
5-7 5-11 5-9 6-0 6-2 5-8 5-11 6-1 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-9 6-2
RFr. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr.. Fr. So. Fr. Fr.
St. George, Utah Honolulu, Hawaii Glendale, Ariz. Fontana, Calif. Fairbanks, Alaska Alpine, Utah Prescott, Ariz. Simi Valley, Calif. Layton, Utah Hurricane, Utah Ewa Beach, Hawaii West Valley City, Utah Hooper, Utah Bakersfield, Calif. Spanish Fork, Utah
Head Coach: Debby Baker Assistant Coaches: Adam Longmore, Jon Baker Graduate Assistant: Kim Nield
2010 Roster
Dixie HS Iolani HS Glendale CC Chaffey CC West Valley HS Lone Peak HS Yavapai College Salt Lake CC Layton Christian Acad. Hurricane HS Coll. of S. Idaho Hunter HS Fremont HS Bakersfield HS Spanish Fork HS
Brittney Clark 5-9 • Setter • Senior Glendale, Ariz. • Glendale CC (Ariz.) • Mountain Ridge HS 2009: Appeared in each of Southern Utah’s 29 matches during the year ... led the team with 1010 set assists ... finished the year ranked No. 5 in the Summit League with 9.42 assists per set during the year a No. 2 in the conference with 9.99 assists per set during Summit League contests ... recorded three double-doubles during the year ... tallied a season-best 56 assists against IUPUI on Oct. 15 ... fourth on the team with 19 aces during the year. Before SUU: Two-sport athlete at Glendale Community College, playing volleyball and participating in track & field ... 2008 NJCAA All-American on the volleyball court ... 2008 NJCAA academic all-American ... first-team all-ACCAC along with all-Region I accolades in 2008 ... helped the Gauchos to the 2008 ACCAC conference title ... NJCAA all-Region 1, second-team All-American and first-team all-ACCAC in 2007. Prep: Three-year letter winner at Mountain Ridge HS where she garnered three allregion and two all-state citations ... helped MRHS to the 5A state championship in 2004 ... named all-region Player of the Year as a junior.
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Personal: Parents are Michael and Michelle Clark ... majoring in physical education.
Year-by-Year Statistics Year
SP
MP K E TA
PCT A
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
2009
106
29
.236
19
84
27
242
PLayer Bios
1010
2
69
3
39
42
1
8
Jazmine Ma’afala 5-10 • Outside Hitter • Senior Kapolei, Hawaii • College of Southern Idaho • McKinley HS 2009: Played in each of Southern Utah’s 29 matches ... second on the team with 318 kills and 906 total attempts ... tallied 12 double-doubles during the year ... third on the team with 20 service aces ... led the team in kills five times during the season ... led the team in digs four times ... recorded season-highs of 21 kills (at SDSU, 10/30) and 17 digs (SDSU, 10/3). Before SUU: Played two years at the College of Southern Idaho, collecting two Region 18 honorable mention honors ... helped the Golden Eagles to a 2007 NJCAA National tournament appearance. Prep: Three-time first-team all OIA selection and three-time all-state honorable mention at William McKinley High School ... played club ball with Imi’ike. Personal: Parents are Benson and Carol Ma’afala ... enjoys spending time with family and playing volleyball ... majoring in exercise science.
12 Year-by-Year Statistics
Year
SP
MP K E TA
PCT A
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
2009
109
29
.213
20
318
125 906
26
32
284
4
34
PLayer Bios
38
5
0
Tara Sawyer 6-0 • Middle Blocker • Senior Fontana, Calif. • Chaffey CC • Etiwanda HS 2009: Played in one match during the season as lingering injuries limited her playing time ... recorded two kills on seven attempts while recording two block assists against Utah Valley on Oct. 20. Before SUU: Two-year middle blocker at Chaffey Community College, earning firstteam all-conference honors as a freshman ... team captain as a sophomore ... first-team all conference and Foothill Conference MVP as a sophomore. Prep: Two-time all-league honoree and two-time team MVP at Etiwanda HS ... played club with Top Gun Volleyball, helping the team to first place at the 2006 Junior Olympics and earning all-tournament honors as an individual. Personal: Parents are Michelle McMillan and Ted Sawyer ... majoring in communications.
4 Year-by-Year Statistics Year
SP
2009
3
MP K E TA
1
2
0
7
PLayer Bios
PCT A
.286
0
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Megan Metcalf 6-1 • Opposite Hitter • Senior Simi Valley, Calif. • Salt Lake CC • Simi Valley HS 2009: Appeared in one game during the year while recovering from an offseason ACL injury ... recorded one attempt at UMKC in her only appearance. Before SUU: Played for head coach Shay Goulding at Salt Lake Community College ... helped the Bruins to a No. 1 ranking for most of the season and a third-place finish at the NJCAA tournament in 2007 ... also helped the Bruins to a conference, district and region championship ... led the Bruins to a district and region championship in 2006, finishing 11th in the nation. Prep: Prepped at Simi Valley HS under head coach Ryan Meek ... four-year varsity starter in basketball and volleyball for the Pioneers and two-year captain in each sport ... named co-MVP and first-team all league as a senior ... second-team all-league honoree in basketball ... named female career athlete of the year as a senior ... also played with Classic VBC under head coach Chelsea Baxter on the club level. Personal: Parents are Ray and Louise Metcalf ... majoring in elementary education.
9
Year-by-Year Statistics
Year
SP
2009
1
MP K E TA
1
0
0
1
PCT A
.000
0
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
0
0
0
0
PLayer Bios
0
0
0
0
Megan Clyde 5-10 • Setter • Sophomore Hurricane, Utah • Hurricane HS 2009: Appeared in 26 of Southern Utah’s 29 games during the season ... played as an opposite hitter, recording 26 kills and 32 total blocks ... tallied 12 service aces ... recorded a match-high five kills against Oakland (9/12), while hitting .417 (5 kills on 12 attempts). Prep: Four-year letter winner in volleyball, softball and basketball at Hurricane HS ... helped the Tigers to four consecutive state tournament appearances, culminating in the state title in 2008 ... Region 9 second-team honoree as a freshman ... two-time Region 9 first-team honoree ... three-time first-team all-State honoree ... Region 9, 3A State Tournament and 3A State MVP as a senior ... three-time all-State selection on the basketball court ... led the state in scoring as a junior and senior while playing basketball. Personal: Parents are Fred and Karen Clyde ... earned an Associates of Science prior to enrolling at SUU ... brother, Todd, played football at Montana State University Northern from 1999-2000 ... hobbies include hiking, four wheeling, camping, cooking, quilting and playing sports ... majoring in early childhood development.
11 Year-by-Year Statistics
Year
SP
MP K E TA
PCT A
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
2009
84
26
.060
12
26
18
133
PLayer Bios
10
2
69
3
29
32
6
0
Caitlin Jensen 5-8 • Defensive Specialist • Sophomore Alpine, Utah • Lone Peak HS 2009: Appeared in each of Southern Utah’s 29 matches during the year ... fifth on the team with 176 digs, serving as a defensive specialist ... Top T-Bird Scholar, carrying the highest GPA of any female student-athlete. Prep: Played for head coach Deanna Meyer at Lone Peak HS ... helped the Knights to a state championship in 2004 and region champion in 2007 ... named Gatorade Rookie of the Year in 2004. Personal: Parents are Kelly and Mary Jensen ... four-year high honor roll member ... member of the National Honor Society ... majoring in biology/pre-med.
7 Year-by-Year Statistics Year
SP
MP K E TA
PCT A
2009
102
29
-.053
2
3
19
17
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
0
16
176
0
PLayer Bios
0
0
3
0
Tess Lawrence 5-11 • Middle Blocker • Sophomore Bountiful, Utah • Layton Christian Academy 2009: Appeared in 28 of Southern Utah’s 29 games during the season ... third on the team with 178 kills and 484 total attempts ... second on the team with 68 blocks, including a team-best 64 block assists ... recorded a season-best .579 attacking percentage against IPFW (9/10) ... led the team in kills against Utah Valley (9/22) and at Oakland (11/13) with 11 and 13, respectively ... led the Thunderbirds in attacking percentage four times ... led SUU in blocks on ten occasions. Prep: Prepped at Layton Christian Academy under head coach Joy Nakaishi ... threetime all-state, three-time all-area and four-time all-region honoree ... helped the Eagles to Region 17 and Region 14 volleyball titles ... named MVP of the Jayhawk Tournament ... three-time all-state and four-time all region honoree in basketball, helping the Eagles to a Region 17 title on the hardwood ... member of the 4x400-meter relay team that captured a Region 17 title in the event ... played for Xtreme 18 Black under head coach Joy Nakaishi on the club level. Personal: Parents are Cindy and Richard Salisbury and Victor Lawrence ... full name is Tess Keita Kekahu Kiko’oko’onalani Lawrence ... majoring in biology/pre-med ... four-year honor and high honor roll member ... member of the National Honors Society ... 200506 class officer.
10 Year-by-Year Statistics
Year
SP
MP K E TA
PCT A
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
2009
106
28
.174
12
178
94
484
PLayer Bios
5
3
43
4
34
38
16
0
Analaine Pelaez 5-10 • Outside Hitter • Sophomore Hooper, Utah • Fremont HS 2009: Summit League Freshman of the Year ... first-team all-Summit League ... appeared in each of Southern Utah’s 29 matches during the season ... led the Thunderbirds with 468 kills, 1410 total attempts and 31 service aces ... Sam Houston State all-tournament team ... Summit League co-Player of the Week (10/19) ... led the Thunderbirds in kills in all but two matches ... first in the Summit League with 4.18 kills per set and 4.35 kills per set during conference matches ... ranked No. 34 in the nation with 4.18 kills per set. Prep: Prepped at Fremont HS under head coach Tammy McKean ... all-state MVP, allregion first-team and all-area first-team accolades as a senior team captain ... helped the Silverwolves to a third-place finish at state while earning all-region MVP, all-area MVP and all-state first-team honors as a junior ... named to the all-region and all-area teams as a sophomore ... played with Bouncers 18 Blue under head coach Chicho Pelaez on the club level ... claimed gold at the Utah Summer Games in 2008. Personal: Parents are Bienvenido (Chicho) and Winella Pelaez ... majoring in physical education ... member of the National Honors Society (2006-08).
15 Year-by-Year Statistics
Year
SP
MP K E TA
PCT A
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
2009
109
29
.163
31
468
238 1410
9
36
303
6
31
PLayer Bios
37
5
1
Cashaana Renfro 6-2 • Middle Blocker • Sophomore Fairbanks, Alaska • West Valley HS 2009: Played in 24 of 29 matches for Southern Utah during the year ... finished fourth on the team with 163 kills and 364 total attempts ... first on the team with a .283 attack percentage ... led the team with 72 total blocks, including a team-best of 11 solo blocks ... recorded season-highs of eight blocks against Oakland (9/12) and UMKC (9/26). Prep: Three-year varsity letter winner at West Valley HS under head coach Matt Steffes ... helped the Wolfpack to four consecutive region titles ... led the team in blocks as a sophomore, junior and senior ... second on the team in kills as a junior and senior ... led WVHS to a sixth-place finish on the state level as a senior ... named to the Diamond Service all-tournament team ... selected to compete in the 2008 Arctic Winter Games, leading her team to a gold-medal finish ... represented her region as a member of the traveling team for the 2008 Volleyball Festival in Reno, Nevada. Personal: Parents are Carol and John Renfro ... majoring in nutrition ... younger sister Karole also played for the Thunderbirds during the 2009 season.
6 Year-by-Year Statistics Year
SP
MP K E TA
PCT A
2009
91
24
.283
163
60
364
PLayer Bios
4
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
0
4
7
11
61
72
4
0
Marli Langford 5-7 • Setter • RS-Freshman St. George, Utah • Dixie HS 2009: Did not compete as a redshirt. Prep: Three-year letter winner in volleyball at DHS ... helped the Flyers to a Region 9 title as a senior and to three runner-up finishes at state ... two-time all-region and second-team all-state honoree in 2009 ... named team MVP as a senior. Personal: Daughter of Kim Minnefee ... majoring in biology/pre-med.
1
Year-by-Year Statistics
Year
SP
MP K E TA
PCT A
SA RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE
2009 - Redshirt
PLayer Bios
8
Jordan Anderson 5-11 • Outside Hitter • Junior Prescott, Ariz. • Yavapai JC Prescott HS Before SUU: Played two seasons under head coach Matt Cohen ... named third-team pre-season all-American ... first-team allregion and two-time all-conference ... named to several all-tournament teams, including College of Southern Idaho, San Diego and San Diego Tournament of Champions ... two-time Scholar Athlete of the Year for women’s volleyball ... winner of sophomore Yavapai College award. Prep: Varsity letter winner at Prescott High School under head coach Dan Dendy ... earned first-team all-conference accolades in addition to being named to the all Tri-City team.
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Personal: Earned Associate of Science at Yavapai, graduating with honors ... Provost Award winner at Yavapai College ... four-year honor roll member at Prescott HS ... parents are Jeffrey and Susan Anderson ... majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry.
Lusia Angilau
5-10 • Middle Blocker • Freshman West Valley City, Utah • Hunter HS
Prep: Three-year varsity letter winner and team captain at Hunter High School under head coach Pam Olson ... led the Wolverines to region title as a senior while earning first-team all-region and second-team all-state honors during the season ... also earned second-team all-region accolades as a junior and honorable mention all-state props during her sophomore year ... holds the Hunter HS record for most digs in a season ... played club ball with Summit (2010), High Country (2009) and Club Union (2007-08) over the past four seasons, helping Club Union to qualify for the Junior Olympics in 2008 ... with High Country, Angilau led the team to a regional title and a second Junior Olympics berth ... also in 2009 she was named to the Intermountain region High Performance team that put together an undefeated run in tournament play en route to the gold medal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Personal: Parents are Tonga and Tiffany Angilau ... plans to major in nursing ... served as Senior Class President at Hunter High School.
Hailey Moore
5-9 • Middle Blocker • Freshman Bakersfield, Calif. • Bakersfield HS
Prep: Four-year letter winner at Bakersfield High School under head coach Tom Clarke ... named all-Varsity League and R.I.S.E. Award winner as a junior ...Varsity Highland all-tournament and Jockey Club Athlete of the Month as a senior ... two-time all-tournament team while playing JV as a freshman and sophomore ... JV MVP as a sophomore ... played club with Jamba, helping the team to a first-place finish at the 2009 Volleyball Festival (Championship Division). Personal: Parents are Charles and Linda Moore ... plans to major in sociology. Newcomers
23 Kylie Schofield
6-2 • Opposite Hitter • Freshman Spanish Fork, Utah • Spanish Fork HS
Prep: Three-year varsity letter winner and starter for Spanish Fork High School under head coach Dianna Troyer ... helped the Dons to a third-place finish in the 2009 4A tournament, earning all-tournament team honors ... went undefeated in Region 8 play en route to the region title ... first-team all-state and first-team all-region as a senior ... second-team all-region and all-state honorable mention as a junior ... played club with Utah Viper, helping the team to a second-place finish in the intermountain region tournament 18’s club division. Personal: Parents are Jeff and Annette Schofield ... undecided on a major course of study.
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Alissa Youart 5-10 • Outside Hitter • Freshman Waimanalo, Hawaii • Iolani HS
Prep: Three-year letter winner in volleyball and letter winner in water polo and paddling at Iolani High School ... served a team captain during her senior year ... helped the Raiders to an ILH championship in 2007 and a second-place finish at the Hawaii state tournament ... third-place finish at the ILH state tournament while earning honorable mention all-state honors in 2008 ... helped the team to a first-place finish at the 2009 Kauai challenge and third-place finishes at the Hawaii Invitational and Ann Kang Tournament in 2009 ... also earned individual honors during the 2009 season with first-team all-ILH and second-team all-state accolades ... played club for the Asics Rainbows 18’s, Jammers, Imi Ike and Maunalani, leading her teams to three top-three finishes, including a third-place at the Far Western Qualifier (2007), a second-place finish at the Aloha Regionals (2008), a first-place finish at the Aloha Regional Qualifier (2008) and three appearances at the Junior Olympics. Personal: Full name is Alissa Kamalei’ilikeaomakalapua Youart ... middle name means “fair skin child of beauty” in Hawaiian ... parents are Kanani and Tim Youart ... plans to major in elementary education.
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Southern Utah women’s volleyball took to the court for the first time in more than 20 years when the team made a comeback coming into the 2009 season. The team made a splash by capturing the 2009 season opener and the home opener, rolling to nine victories in its inaugural year. The run also included individual accolades as Analaine Pelaez was named the 2009 Summit League Freshman of the Year and was the only freshman to be named first-team all-Summit League.
fourth set, prompting a Southern Utah time out. The renewed sense of focus pulled the T-Birds together as the team scored the final four points of the set, including back-to-back kills by Pelaez to seal the 3-1 victory. The energy from the home victory carried over in the Thunderbirds’ next home game against Oakland as the team built a quick 2-0 advantage, taking the first sets 25-21 and 25-16. However, youth and inexperience reared its ugly head as the Golden Grizzlies came back to take the final three sets and the victory. The loss took a little steam out of the train of momentum for the ‘Birds and began a four-game losing streak. A home game following a three-game road trip was a welcome change as Southern Utah battled to a five-set victory over the UMKC Kangaroos. The five-set victory was the first for the team to that point of the season as the previous three five-set contests ended in defeats. Pelaez, Jazmine Ma’afala and Cashaana Renfro willed the team to victory as the trio all recorded double-digit kills with 25, 17 and 11, respectively.
The Thunderbirds opened the season at a tournament hosted by Sam Houston State, sweeping its opening opponent Delaware State, 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-20). Pelaez set the tone for the season, leading the team in kills, marking the first of 27 times during the season that she was tops on the team. SUU showed resiliency in its next match as it was down 2-0 to host Sam Houston State, but capture the third set 32-30 to build momentum heading into the final sets. The push carried over into the fourth set as the T-Birds secured a 25-29 victory to force a fourth set. However, youth showed in the definitive set as the team fell 15-7, but showed that its was a team that wouldn’t just roll over at the first sign of opposition. The heart developed during the match against SHSU propelled the team to a 3-1 (25-22, 25-15, 20-25, 28-26) the next morning against Texas Pan-American. A 3-0 defeat to Louisiana Lafayette ended the tournament for the T-Birds, but Pelaez’ 61 kills during the four-game set led to all-tournament honors for the freshman.
SUU picked up its first conference road victory at Centenary as the T-Birds rolled to a 3-1 (26-24, 20-25, 25-19, 25-21) victory over the Ladies. Centenary could not find an answer for Pelaez as the freshman totaled 23 kills and was joined in double-digit kill numbers by Ma’afala with 12. Brittney Clark coupled her 49 assists with a perfect hitting percentage with four kills on four attempts during the game, keeping the Ladies off balance. A 1-6 record over the next seven games was replaced with a strong 3-2 record over the final five games of the year, ending the season on a high note for the T-Birds. Southern Utah was able to play spoiler at the end of the season, capturing a 3-2 victory on the road in Rochester, Michigan, vindicating an earlier five-set loss to Oakland and eliminating the Golden Grizzlies from the Summit League tournament.
Southern Utah founded rougher waters during its next tournament at the University of Denver, falling in each match despite pushing the Air Force Academy to five sets in the third game of the tournament. Freshman Courtney Lelepali was named libero of the tournament after averaging more than ten digs per match during the tournament. The Thunderbirds then made their home debut on September 10, facing the IPFW Mastodons in a match that also marked the Summit League opener for both teams. With the support of more than 2,000 fans, SUU jumped out to a quick two-set lead with victories of 25-19 and 25-15. However, IPFW came back to take the third set, 25-19 and had a lead of 22-21 late in the
Southern Utah ended its inaugural year with an overall mark of 9-20, finding most of its success during the conference season with a 7-11 mark against Summit League foes.
Season in Review
ATTACK ## NAME
S K K/S E TA
SET
Pct A A/S SA
SERVE DIG BLOCKING
SE
SA/S RE DIG Dig/S BS BA Total Blk/S BE BHE
15 Analaine Pelaez
109 468
4.29
238
1410 .163
9
0.08 31
83
0.28
36
303
2.78
6
31
37
0.34
5
1
69
4.35
149
891
7
0.10 20
48
0.29
21
198
2.87
4
22
26
0.38
4
1
Conference
300
.169
12 Jazmine Ma’afala
109 318
2.92
125
906
.213
26
0.24 20
49
0.18
32
284
2.61
4
34
38
0.35
5
0
69
215
3.12
72
568
.252
22
0.32
9
33
0.13
16
187
2.71
4
19
23
0.33
4
0
10 Tess Lawrence
106 178
1.68
94
484
.174
5
0.05 12
35
0.11
3
43
0.41
4
64
68
0.64
16
0
0
Conference
69
117
1.70
57
318
.189
4
0.06
3
12
0.04
3
28
0.41
2
51
53
0.77
7
6 Cashaano Renfro
Conference
91
163
1.79
60
364
.283
4
0.04
0
4
0.00
4
7
0.08
11
61
72
0.79
4
0
Conference
54
100
1.85
38
227
.273
3
0.06
0
1
0.00
1
3
0.06
9
39
48
0.89
3
0
3 Brittney Clark
106
84
0.79
27
242
.236
1010 9.53 19
22
0.18
2
189
1.78
3
39
42
0.40
1
8
69
65
0.94
17
171
.281
689
16
0.16
1
132
1.91
2
29
31
0.45
1
4
Conference
9.99 11
8 Kristi Daffer
28
31
1.11
21
97
.103
2
0.07
2
5
0.07
0
16
0.57
0
11
11
0.39
4
0
Conference
18
22
1.22
7
67
.224
2
0.11
1
1
0.06
0
11
0.61
0
8
8
0.44
4
0
11 Megan Clyde
84
26
0.31
18
133
.060
10
0.12 12
28
0.14
2
69
0.82
3
29
32
0.38
6
0
0
Conference
64
22
0.34
16
111
.054
8
0.12
9
20
0.14
1
55
0.86
2
25
27
0.42
3
14 Megan Parrish
48
21
0.44
17
94
.043
10
0.21 10
11
0.21
7
22
0.46
0
5
5
0.10
1
1
20
6
0.30
2
20
.200
1
0.05
4
0.05
0
3
0.15
0
3
3
0.15
1
0
Conference
1
23 Kylie Yardley
62
3
0.05
2
11
.091
54
0.87 18
30
0.29
0
20
0.32
0
2
2
0.03
1
4
48
0
0.00
0
1
.000
2
0.04 12
26
0.25
0
9
0.19
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
4 Tara Sawyer
3
2
0.67
0
7
.286
0
0.00
0
0
0.00
0
0
0.00
0
2
2
0.67
0
0
Conference
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7 Caitlin Jensen
102
2
0.02
3
19
-.053
17
0.17
0
1
0.00
16
176
1.73
0
0
0
0.00
0
3
3
Conference
69
2
0.03
2
13
.000
14
0.20
0
1
0.00
11
134
1.94
0
0
0
0.00
0
5 Courtney Lelepali 109
Conference
1
0.01
2
12
-.083
59
0.54 30
46
0.28
44
390
3.58
0
0
0
0.00
0
5
0
0.00
2
8
-.250
34
0.49 16
31
0.23
26
236
3.42
0
0
0
0.00
0
2
Conference
69
9 Megan Metcalf
1
0
0.00
0
1
.000
0
0.00
0
0
0.00
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
Conference
1
0
0.00
0
1
.000
0
0.00
0
0
0.00
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
TEAM
SUU
109 1297 11.90 607
3780 .183
Conference
69
849 12.30 362
Opponents
109 1351 12.39 543
Conference
69
859 12.45 347
6
1206 11.06 154 314 1.41 152 1519
13.94 31
278 170.0
1.56
43
22
2396 .203
786 11.39 82
996
14.43 23
196 121.0 1.75
27
10
3626 .223
1227 11.26 153 201 1.40 153 1603
14.71 56
321 216.5
1.99
43
32
2345 .218
767 11.12 86
14.77 35
175 122.5 1.78
26
17
193 1.19 119 1.25
Team Statistics - Overall
86
82 1019
Team Statistics - Conference
DEFENSE
ATTACK
6
DEFENSE
ATTACK
Kills
1297
1351
Digs
1519
1603
Kills
849
859
Digs
996
1019
Errors
607
543
Digs/Set
13.9
14.7
Errors
362
347
Digs/Set
14.4
14.8
Total Attacks
3780
3626
Total Attacks
2396
2345
Attack Pct
.183
.223
Block Solo
31
56
Attack Pct
.203
.218
Block Solo
23
35
Kills/Set
11.9
12.4
Block Assist
278
321
Kills/Set
12.3
12.4
Block Assist
196
175
Total Blocks
170.0
216.5
Total Blocks
121.0
122.5
Blocks/Set
1.6
2.0
Assists
786
767
Blocks/Set
1.8
1.8
Block Errors
43
43
Attempts
2232
2162
Block Errors
27
26
22
32
Assist Pct
.352
.355
Ball handling errors
10
17
Assists/Set
11.4
11.1
ATTENDANCE
SET Assists
1206
1227
BLOCKING
Attempts
3501
3360
Assist Pct
.344
.365
Ball handling errors
Assists/Set
11.1
11.3
ATTENDANCE Total
SERVE Aces
154
9026
4714
153
Dates/Avg Per Date 10/903 13/363
SET
8125
2948
86
Total
Dates/Avg Per Date 9/903
9/328
SERVE Aces
82
BLOCKING
Errors
314
201
Neutral site #/Avg
6/234
Errors
193
119
Neutral site #/Avg
0/0
Attempts
2270
2489
Current win streak
0
-
Attempts
1437
1535
Current win streak
0
-
Serve Pct
.862
.919
Home win streak
2
-
Serve Pct
.866
.922
Home win streak
3
-
Aces/Set
1.4
1.4
Aces/Set
1.2
1.2
SERVE RECEPTIONS
SERVE RECEPTIONS
Errors
152
153
Errors
86
82
Errors/Set
1.4
1.4
Errors/Set
1.2
1.2
Attempts
2265
1930
Attempts
1401
1232
Reception Pct
.933
.921
Reception Pct
.939
.933
2009 Statistics
Record Book
Single Match Records Individual Records Kills 29 27 25 24 24 23 21 21 21 21
Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez Jazmine Ma’afala
at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009) at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)
Kills (3-sets) 19 Analaine Pelaez 18 Analaine Pelaez 17 Jazmine Ma’afala 13 Analaine Pelaez 13 Analaine Pelaez
Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) at North Dakota St. (Oct 31, 2009) at Western Illinois (Sep 18, 2009)
Kills (4-sets) 29 Analaine Pelaez 23 Analaine Pelaez 21 Analaine Pelaez 21 Analaine Pelaez 21 Jazmine Ma’afala
at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)
Kills (5-sets) 27 Analaine Pelaez 25 Analaine Pelaez 24 Analaine Pelaez 24 Analaine Pelaez 21 Analaine Pelaez
IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009) South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)
Total Attempts 70 Analaine Pelaez 68 Analaine Pelaez 68 Analaine Pelaez 67 Analaine Pelaez 65 Analaine Pelaez 64 Analaine Pelaez 62 Analaine Pelaez 59 Analaine Pelaez 58 Analaine Pelaez 57 Analaine Pelaez
Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009) IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)
Total Attempts (3-set) 49 Analaine Pelaez 45 Analaine Pelaez 44 Analaine Pelaez 44 Analaine Pelaez 40 Analaine Pelaez
at North Dakota St. (Oct 31, 2009) vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009) Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) vs West Virginia (09/05/2009)
Total Attempts (4-set) 70 Analaine Pelaez 68 Analaine Pelaez 62 Analaine Pelaez
Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)
59 57
Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez
at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)
Total Attempts (5-set) 68 Analaine Pelaez 67 Analaine Pelaez 65 Analaine Pelaez 64 Analaine Pelaez 58 Analaine Pelaez
at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009) IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)
Digs 22 22 21 20 20
Courtney Lelepali Courtney Lelepali Courtney Lelepali Courtney Lelepali Analaine Pelaez
South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009) at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009)
Digs (3-set) 22 Courtney Lelepali 20 Analaine Pelaez 20 Courtney Lelepali 16 Courtney Lelepali 15 Jazmine Ma’afala
vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009) vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009) vs West Virginia (09/05/2009) at North Dakota St. (Oct 31, 2009)
Digs (4-set) 21 Courtney Lelepali 19 Courtney Lelepali 18 Courtney Lelepali 17 Analaine Pelaez 16 Jazmine Ma’afala
Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009) vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009) IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)
Digs (5-set) 22 Courtney Lelepali 19 Courtney Lelepali 18 Analaine Pelaez 18 Courtney Lelepali 17 Jazmine Ma’afala
South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009) UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)
Set Assists 56 Brittney Clark 53 Brittney Clark 52 Brittney Clark 49 Brittney Clark 49 Brittney Clark
IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)
Single Match Records
Set Assists (3-set) 42 Brittney Clark 35 Brittney Clark 33 Brittney Clark 29 Brittney Clark 27 Brittney Clark
Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) at Utah Valley (Sep 22, 2009) at Western Illinois (Sep 18, 2009)
Set Assists (4-set) 49 Brittney Clark 49 Brittney Clark 49 Brittney Clark 49 Brittney Clark 48 Brittney Clark
at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)
Set Assists (5-set) 56 Brittney Clark 53 Brittney Clark 52 Brittney Clark 45 Brittney Clark 44 Brittney Clark
IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009)
6 5 5 5 5 5
Jazmine Ma’afala Analaine Pelaez Cashaana Renfro Tess Lawrence Tess Lawrence Tess Lawrence
vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009) Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009) at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009) Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)
Team Records Kills 68 64 63 62 59 59 56 55 54 53
UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)
Kills (3-set) 49 Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 43 Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) 38 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) 37 at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009) 35 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009) Kills (4-set) 63 IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 59 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) 59 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 56 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) 54 at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)
Hitting Percentage (min. 12 kills) .579 Tess Lawrence IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) .478 Jazmine Ma’afala Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) .464 Jazmine Ma’afala Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) .385 Analaine Pelaez Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) .370 Jazmine Ma’afala at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) .359 Analaine Pelaez Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) .308 Jazmine Ma’afala at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009) .294 Jazmine Ma’afala at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) .286 Jazmine Ma’afala vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009) .278 Jazmine Ma’afala IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) Service Aces 4 Courtney Lelepali at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009) 4 Brittney Clark vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) 4 Kylie Yardley at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) 4 Kylie Yardley at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) 4 Analaine Pelaez vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) Total Blocks 8 Cashaana Renfro 8 Cashaana Renfro 7 Cashaana Renfro 6 Tess Lawrence
UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009) at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)
Kills (5-set) 68 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 64 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 62 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 55 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) 52 vs Air Force (09/05/2009) Total Attempts 190 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 180 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 172 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 166 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 163 at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009) 158 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) 153 vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009) 152 vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009) 151 at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) 151 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) Total Attempts (3-set) 133 at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009) 119 at North Dakota St. (Oct 31, 2009) 116 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) 111 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009) 110 at Utah Valley (Sep 22, 2009)
Single Match Records
Total Attempts (4-set) 166 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 158 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) 153 vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009) 152 vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009) 151 at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) Total Attempts (5-set) 190 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 180 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 172 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 163 at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009) 151 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) Digs 78 78 74 70 65
South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)
54 50
Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)
Digs (3-set) 63 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009) 59 at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009) 50 North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) 47 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) 46 vs West Virginia (09/05/2009)
Set Assists (5-set) 63 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 60 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 59 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 50 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) 49 vs Air Force (09/05/2009)
Digs (4-set) 70 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 64 IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 63 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) 55 vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009) 53 at ORU (Oct 10, 2009)
Hitting Percentage .407 Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) .336 Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) .321 IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) .245 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) .239 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) .223 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) .215 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) .209 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) .206 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) .199 at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009)
Digs (5-set) 78 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 78 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 74 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 65 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) 64 at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009) Set Assists 63 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 60 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 59 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 56 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) 55 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) Set Assists (3-set) 44 Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 41 Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) 35 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009) 35 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) 33 at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009) Set Assists (4-set) 56 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) 55 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) 55 IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)
Service Aces 13 at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009) 11 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009) 10 at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009) 9 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 9 at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009) Total Blocks 12.0 at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009) 12.0 vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009) 11.0 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 11.0 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) 10.0 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009) 9.0 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 8.0 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009) 8.0 vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009) 8.0 at ORU (Oct 10, 2009) 8.0 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)
Single Match Records
Centrum Records (SUU Only) Individual Records ATTACK PERCENT minimum 12 kills .579 Tess Lawrence vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) .478 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) .464 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) .385 Analaine Pelaez vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) .359 Analaine Pelaez vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) .278 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) .269 Analaine Pelaez vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) .263 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) .255 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) .250 Analaine Pelaez vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) KILLS 27 Analaine Pelaez 25 Analaine Pelaez 24 Analaine Pelaez 21 Analaine Pelaez 21 Analaine Pelaez 20 Analaine Pelaez 19 Jazmine Ma’afala 19 Analaine Pelaez 18 Analaine Pelaez 17 Jazmine Ma’afala
vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)
KILLS 3-SETS (K-E-TA) 19 Analaine Pelaez 18 Analaine Pelaez 17 Jazmine Ma’afala 13 Analaine Pelaez 13 Jazmine Ma’afala
vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)
24 21 19
Analaine Pelaez Analaine Pelaez Jazmine Ma’afala
vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)
TOTAL ATTEMPTS 70 Analaine Pelaez 67 Analaine Pelaez 65 Analaine Pelaez 64 Analaine Pelaez 58 Analaine Pelaez 51 Analaine Pelaez 48 Jazmine Ma’afala 47 Jazmine Ma’afala 44 Analaine Pelaez 42 Jazmine Ma’afala
vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)
TOTAL ATTEMPTS 3-SETS 44 Analaine Pelaez vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) 39 Analaine Pelaez vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 31 Analaine Pelaez vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) 28 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 26 Analaine Pelaez vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) TOTAL ATTEMPTS 4-SETS 70 Analaine Pelaez vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 51 Analaine Pelaez vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 38 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 36 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 22 Tess Lawrence vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)
KILLS 4-SETS 21 Analaine Pelaez 20 Analaine Pelaez 14 Jazmine Ma’afala 14 Jazmine Ma’afala 13 Tess Lawrence
vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)
KILLS 5-SETS 27 Analaine Pelaez 25 Analaine Pelaez
vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)
TOTAL ATTEMPTS 5-SETS 67 Analaine Pelaez vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 65 Analaine Pelaez vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 64 Analaine Pelaez vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) 58 Analaine Pelaez vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 48 Jazmine Ma’afala vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) ASSISTS 56 Brittney Clark 53 Brittney Clark 52 Brittney Clark 49 Brittney Clark 49 Brittney Clark
Centrum Records (SUU)
vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)
ASSISTS 3-SETS 42 Brittney Clark 35 Brittney Clark 26 Brittney Clark 19 Brittney Clark 4 Courtney Lelepali
vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)
ASSISTS 4-SETS 49 Brittney Clark 49 Brittney Clark 4 Courtney Lelepali 3 Courtney Lelepali 2 Megan Clyde
vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)
ASSISTS 5-SETS 56 Brittney Clark 53 Brittney Clark 52 Brittney Clark 45 Brittney Clark 4 Jazmine Ma’afala
vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)
18 17 17
Analaine Pelaez vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) Courtney Lelepali vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) Jazmine Ma’afala vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)
ACES 4 3 2 2 2
Analaine Pelaez Kylie Yardley Megan Clyde Brittney Clark Brittney Clark
BLOCKS 8 Cashaana Renfro 8 Cashaana Renfro 5 Analaine Pelaez 5 Tess Lawrence 4 Tess Lawrence 4 Analaine Pelaez 4 Brittney Clark 4 Tess Lawrence 4 Brittney Clark 4 Analaine Pelaez
vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)
Team Records ATTACK PERCENTAGE .407 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) .336 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) .321 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) .245 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) .223 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) .215 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) .206 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) .189 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) .107 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) .056 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) DIGS 22 21 18 18 17
Courtney Lelepali Courtney Lelepali Courtney Lelepali Analaine Pelaez Courtney Lelepali
vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)
DIGS 3-SETS 14 Analaine Pelaez 12 Courtney Lelepali 12 Analaine Pelaez 10 Courtney Lelepali 9 Analaine Pelaez
vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)
DIGS 4-SETS 21 Courtney Lelepali 16 Jazmine Ma’afala 15 Courtney Lelepali 14 Jazmine Ma’afala 13 Analaine Pelaez
vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)
DIGS 5-SETS 22 Courtney Lelepali vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 18 Courtney Lelepali vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)
KILLS 68 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 64 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 63 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 62 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 59 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 55 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) 49 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 43 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) 31 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) 26 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) KILLS 3-SETS 49 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 43 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) 31 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) 26 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) KILLS 4-SETS 63 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 59 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) KILLS 5-SETS 68 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)
Centrum Records (SUU)
64 62 55
vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)
TOTAL ATTEMPTS 190 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 180 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 172 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 166 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 151 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) 140 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 108 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) 107 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 103 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) 86 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) TOTAL ATTEMPTS 3-SETS 108 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) 107 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 103 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) 86 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) TOTAL ATTEMPTS 4-SETS 166 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 140 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) TOTAL ATTEMPTS 5-SETS 190 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 180 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 172 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 151 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) ASSISTS 63 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 60 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 59 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 55 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 54 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) ASSISTS 3-SETS 44 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 41 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) 29 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) 26 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) ASSISTS 4-SETS 55 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 54 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)
ASSISTS 5-SETS 63 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 60 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 59 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 50 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) DIGS 78 78 74 70 65
vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)
DIGS 3-SETS 50 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009) 41 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 36 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) 36 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) DIGS 4-SETS 70 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 64 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) DIGS 5-SETS 78 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 78 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 74 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 65 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) ACES 9 8 7 6 5
vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)
BLOCKS 11.0 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009) 11.0 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009) 9.0 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009) 8.0 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009) 6.0 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009) 6.0 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009) 6.0 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009) 5.0 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009) 4.0 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009) 4.0 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)
Centrum Records (SUU)
Single Season Records Individual Records Hitting Percentage (min. 200 attempts) .299 Leslie Magnuson 1984 .283 Cashaana Renfro 2009 .282 Jill Reynolds 1985 .280 Jill Reynolds 1984 .277 Jill Reynolds 1986 .270 Lisa Mathews 1986 .252 Lisa Ballantyne 1984 .251 Jennifer Miller 1987 .241 Sandy Anderson 1986 .236 Brittney Clark 2009 Total Attempts (min. 500) 1410 Analaine Pelaez 906 Jazmine Ma’afala 810 Jill Reynolds 663 Lisa Ballantyne 641 Jana Crawford 614 Jill Reynolds 602 Kim Turley 588 Kim Turley 581 Sally Gines Salmans 577 Christine Tea
2009 2009 1984 1984 1984 1985 1988 1987 1984 1979
Kills (min. 200) 468 Analaine Pelaez 335 Jill Reynolds 318 Jazmine Ma’afala 256 Lisa Ballantyne 236 Jill Reynolds 231 Jill Reynolds 231 Christine Tea 229 Colleen Hawkins 218 Lisa Stolk 203 Lori Hess
2009 1984 2009 1984 1985 1986 1979 1982 1982 1986
Service Aces 36 Sherry Burrows 34 Susan Flamm 33 Sherry Burrows 31 Analaine Pelaez 30 Courtney Lelepali 28 Jana Crawford 26 Jana Crawford 25 Judy Flamm 25 Linda Eames 23 Genie Turley 23 Mary Lynn Sharp
1983 1987 1984 2009 2009 1984 1986 1987 1982 1988 1982
Solo Blocks 73 Jill Reynolds 72 Paula Burgoyne 55 Lisa Ballantyne 52 Jill Reynolds 42 Jill Reynolds 40 Leslie Magnuson
1984 1983 1984 1985 1986 1984
Block Assists 180 Jennifer Miller 166 Kim Turley 143 Cynthia Ropelato 133 Jill Reynolds 105 Susan Flamm 105 Lisa Ballantyne 100 Judy Flamm 99 Merrillee Tom 89 Leslie Magnuson 83 Sherry Burrows
1987 1987 1987 1984 1987 1984 1987 1987 1984 1984
Total Blocks 232 Paula Burgoyne 207 Jennifer Miller 206 Jill Reynolds 194 Kim Turley 165 Cynthia Ropelato 160 Lisa Ballantyne 152 Paula Burgoyne 129 Leslie Magnuson 122 Sherry Burrows 120 Susan Flamm
1982 1987 1984 1987 1987 1984 1983 1984 1984 1987
Total Digs 390 Courtney Lelepali 303 Analaine Pelaez 284 Jazmine Ma’afala 221 Sally Gines Salmans 213 Jana Crawford 189 Brittney Clark 176 Caitlin Jensen 165 Leslie Magnuson 163 Lisa Ballantyne 143 Kim Turley 138 Genie Turley 101 Jennifer Miller Higby
2009 2009 2009 1984 1984 2009 2009 1984 1984 1988 1988 1988
Single Season Records
Set Assists 1010 Brittney Clark 518 Sherry Burrows 371 Kim Turley 341 Sherry Burrows 330 Meridee Syme 328 Susan Flamm 307 Kim Turley 251 Anita Green 221 Lori Mott 199 Mary Lynn Sharp 191 Mary Cox TEAM RECORDS Most kills 1466 1297 1006 935 875 834 829 756 715 660 554
1984 2009 1983 1986 1982 1987 1979 1988 1985 1981 1980
Best hitting percentage .231 1984 .219 1986 .204 1983 .188 1987 .183 2009 .136 1985 .125 1982 .079 1988
2009 1984 1987 1983 1985 1987 1986 1983 1979 1982 1984
Most set assists 1206 1068 789 744 740 646 645 582 501 341
2009 1984 1987 1979 1986 1985 1988 1981 1982 1983
Most service aces 181 1984 176 1983 154 2009 138 1987 117 1985 111 1988 100 1979 88 1982 87 1981 79 1986 21 1980 Most solo blocks 253 204 164 130 111 82
1984 1983 1986 1985 1987 1988
Most blocking assists 943 1987 582 1984 278 2009 341 1983 260 1985 237 1986 201 1988 Most digs 1519 1316 875 524 475 354 226 97
2009 1984 1988 1986 1985 1987 1983 1980
Year-By-Year Leaders Kills 2009 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979
Analaine Pelaez Kim Turley Kim Turley Jill Reynolds Jill Reynolds Jill Reynolds Colleen Hawkins Colleen Hawkins Lori McCurdy Chris Whetton Christine Tea
468 179 183 231 236 335 176 229 177 146 231
Hitting percentage (min 300 attempts) 2009 Cashaana Renfro .283 1988 Jennifer Higby .123 1987 Jennifer Miller .251 1986 Jill Reynolds .277 1985 Jill Reynolds .282 1984 Leslie Magnuson .299 1983 Gloria Grover .223 1982 Paula Burgoyne .318 Digs 2009 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1980 1979
Courtney Lelepali Kim Turley Cindy Ropelato Lori Hess Jana Crawford Sally Gines Salmans Gloria Grover Lori Mott Chris Whetton
Assists 2009 Brittney Clark 1988 Genie Turley 1987 Kim Turley 1986 Kim Turley 1985 Meridee Syme
390 143 66 97 94 221 35 14 112 1010 133 371 307 330
Year-by-Year Leaders
1984 1983 1982 1981 1979
Sherry Burrows Sherry Burrows Mary Lynn Sharp Lori Mott Lori Mott
518 341 199 165 221
Service aces 2009 Analaine Pelaez 1988 Genie Turley 1987 Susan Flamm 1986 Three tied with 1985 Jana Crawford 1984 Sherry Burrows 1983 Sherry Burrows 1982 Linda Eames (Williams) 1981 Michelle Cottle 1980 Michelle Cottle 1979 Christine Tea
31 23 34 13 26 33 36 25 31 4 15
Total blocks 2009 Cashaana Renfro 1988 Kathy Slack 1987 Jennifer Miller 1986 Jill Reynolds 1985 Jill Reynolds 1984 Jill Reynolds 1983 Paula Burgoyne 1982 Paula Burgoyne 1981 Lori McCurdy 1980 Lori McCurdy
72 67 207 103 114 206 152 232 175 35
Kills per set 2009 Analaine Pelaez 1988 Kim Turley 1987 Kim Turley 1986 Jill Reynolds 1985 Jill Reynolds 1984 Jill Reynolds 1983 Colleen Hawkins
4.29 1.68 2.58 2.92 2.84 2.75 2.20
Digs per set 2009 Courtney Lelepali 1988 Genie Turley 1987 Cindy Ropelato 1986 Lori Hess 1985 Jana Crawford
3.58 1.66 0.93 1.24 1.19
Blocks per set 2009 Cashaana Renfro 1988 Kathy Slack 1987 Jennifer Miller 1986 Jill Reynolds 1985 Jill Reynolds 1984 Jill Reynolds 1983 Paula Burgoyne
0.79 0.66 2.96 1.30 1.37 1.69 1.69
Career Records Kills 802 603 499 468 437 405 365 330 318 315
Jill Reynolds Kim Turley Lisa Ballantyne Analaine Pelaez Jana Crawford Colleen Hawkins Lisa Stolk Paula Burgoyne Jazmine Ma’afala Lori McCurdy
Attacks 2040 Kim Turley 1994 Jill Reynolds 1410 Analaine Pelaez 1410 Lisa Ballantyne 1307 Jana Crawford 1163 Colleen Hawkins 1153 Lisa Stolk 954 Paula Burgoyne 942 Jennifer Miller Higby 906 Jazmine Ma’afala Service Aces 85 Jana Crawford 69 Sherry Burrows 51 Sally Gines Salmans 40 Lori Mott 41 Kim Turley 38 Lisa Ballatyne 34 Susan Flamm 31 Analaine Pelaez 30 Courtney Lelepali 30 Meridee Syme
1984-86 1985-88 1982-84 20091982-85 1982-83 1982-83 1982-83 20091980-81 1985-88 1984-86 20091982-84 1982-85 1982-83 1982-83 1982-83 1987-88 20091982-85 1983-84 1982-85 1979-81 1985-88 1982-84 1987 200920091984-85
Digs 390 322 318 303 291 284 242 189 188 176
Courtney Lelepali Kim Turley Jana Crawford Analaine Pelaez Sally Gines Salmans Jazmine Ma’afala Jill Reynolds Brittney Clark Lisa Ballantyne Caitlin Jensen
2009 1985-88 1983-85 20091983-84 20091983-86 20091983-84 2009-
Assists 1010 Brittney Clark 859 Sherry Burrows 816 Kim Turley 467 Meridee Syme 418 Anita Green 328 Susan Flamm 199 Mary Lynn Sharp 191 Mary Cox 185 Cathy Corry 133 Genie Turley
20091983-84 1985-88 1984-85 1982-83 1987 1982 1984 1985-86 1988
Solo Blocks 172 Jill Reynolds 80 Kim Turley 74 Lisa Ballantyne 72 Paula Burgoyne 40 Leslie Magnuson 37 Sandy Anderson
1983-86 1985-88 1983-84 1983 1984 1986
Career Records
Block Assists 272 Jill Reynolds 248 Kim Turley 196 Jennifer Miller Higby 159 Cynthia Ropelato 149 Lisa Ballantyne 116 Jana Crawford 105 Susan Flamm 100 Judy Flamm 99 Merrillee Tom 97 Sherry Burrows
1983-86 1985-88 1987-88 1987-88 1983-84 1984-85 1987 1987 1987 1983-84
Total Blocks 444 Jill Reynolds 384 Paula Burgoyne 328 Kim Turley 223 Lisa Ballantyne 202 Lisa Stolk 177 Colleen Hawkins 129 Leslie Magnuson 95 Sandy Anderson
1983-86 1982-83 1985-88 1983-84 1982-83 1982-83 1984 1986
2010 Opponents
Murray State Racers
Wyoming Cowgirls
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Aug. 27
Aug. 27
Aug. 28
Location: Murray, Kentucky
Location: Laramie, Wyoming
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Founded: 1922
Founded: 1866
Founded: 1899
Enrollment: 10,078
Enrollment: 13,476
Enrollment: 23,600
Nickname: Racers
Nickname: Cowgirls
Nickname: Lumberjacks
Colors: Navy & Gold
Colors: Brown & Gold
Colors: Blue, Gold & Sage
Home Court: Racer Arena (5,500) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: David Schwepker Record at Murray St.: 165-169 (12 years) Career Record: 178-244 (15 years)
Home Court: University of Wyoming
Sports Complex (1,200) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Mountain West Head Coach: Carrie Yerty Record at Wyoming: 18-38 (2 years)
Home Court: Rolle Activity Center (1,066) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Big Sky Head Coach: Craig Choate Record at N. Arizona: 23-27 (2 years)
Career Record: 251-212 (14 years)
Career Record: 296-283 (19 years)
2009 Overall Record: 13-18 (11-7)
2009 Overall Record: 13-18 (3-13)
2009 Overall Record: 8-17 (5-11)
SID: Teri LaJeunesse
SID: Amy Dambro
SID: Joe Scacco
E-mail: teri.lajeunesse@murraystate.edu
E-mail: montross@uwyo.edu
E-mail: joe.scacco@nau.edu
Cell: 270-293-0595
Cell: 307-760-1736
Cell: 847-340-0389
Website: goracers.com
Website: wyomingathletics.com
Website: nauathletics.com
Central Arkansas Sugar Bears
North Dakota Fighting Sioux
Drake Bulldogs
Aug. 28
Sept. 3
Sept. 4
Location: Conway, Arkansas
Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Founded: 1908
Founded: 1883
Founded: 1881
Enrollment: 11,737
Enrollment: 13,172
Enrollment: 5,668
Nickname: Sugar Bears
Nickname: Fighting Sioux
Nickname: Bulldogs
Colors: Purple & Gray
Colors: Kelly Green & White
Colors: Blue & White
Home Court: Prince Center (300) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Southland Head Coach: Steven McRoberts Record at C. Arkansas: 118-50 (5 years) Career Record: 369-132 (13 years)
Home Court: Betty Engelstad Sioux Center
(3,064) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Great West Head Coach: Ashley Hardee Record at N. Dakota: 22-6 (1 year)
Home Court: Knapp Center (7,152) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Missouri Valley Head Coach: Phil McDaniel Record at Drake: 34-32 (2 years)
Career Record: Same
Career Record: Same
2009 Overall Record: 27-3 (16-0)
2009 Overall Record: 22-6 (11-1)
2009 Overall Record: 22-12 (10-8)
SID: Cody Usher
SID: Ryan Powell
SID: Brock Ascher
E-mail: cusher@uca.edu
E-mail: ryanpowell@mail.und.nodak.edu
E-mail: brock.ascher@drake.edu
Cell: 501-339-7417
Cell: 701-213-5921
Cell: 515-208-8295
Website: ucasports.com
Website: fightingsioux.com
Website: godrakebulldogs.com
2010 Opponents
Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix
North Dakota State Bison
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Sept. 4
Sept. 10/Oct. 30
Sept. 11/Oct. 28
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Location: Brookings, South Dakota
Founded: 1965
Founded: 1890
Founded: 1881
Enrollment: 5,889
Enrollment: 14,189
Enrollment: 11,995
Nickname: Phoenix
Nickname: Bison
Nickname: Jackrabbits
Colors: Green, White & Red
Colors: Yellow & Green
Colors: Yellow & Blue
Home Court: Kress Center (4,018) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Horizon Head Coach: Debbie Kirch Record at UWGB: 136-225 (14 years) Career Record: Same
Home Court: Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse
(1,206) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Summit Head Coach: Erich Hinterstocker Record at NDSU: 84-29 (4 years)
Home Court: Frost Arena (6,500) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Summit Head Coach: Nana Allison-Brewer Record at SDSU: 20-34 (2 years)
Career Record: Same
Career Record: Same
2009 Overall Record: 10-20 (5-11)
2009 Overall Record: 23-4 (18-0)
2009 Overall Record: 10-17 (9-9)
SID: TBA
SID: Ryan Perreault
SID: Ryan Sweeter
E-mail: TBA
E-mail: ryan.perreault@ndsu.edu
E-mail: ryan.sweeter@sdstate.edu
Cell: TBA
Cell: 701-793-0521
Cell: 605-376-4422
Website: greenbayphoenix.com
Website: gobison.com
Website: gojacks.com
Centenary Ladies
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Utah Valley Wolverines
Sept. 16/ Nov. 6
Sept. 18/Nov. 5
Sept. 21/Oct. 19
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Location: Orem, Utah
Founded: 1825
Founded: 1963
Founded: 1941
Enrollment: 887
Enrollment: 3,140
Enrollment: 28,000
Nickname: Ladies
Nickname: Golden Eagles
Nickname: Wolverine
Colors: Maroon & White
Colors: Navy Blue, Vegas Gold & White
Colors: Green & White
Home Court: Gold Dome (3,000)
Home Court: Aerobics Center (350)
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Conference: Summit
Conference: Summit
Head Coach: Jon Stenman
Head Coach: Sheera Sirola
Record at Centenary: First Year
Record at Oral Roberts: 138-87 (7 years)
Career Record: N/A
Career Record: Same
2009 Overall Record: 4-26 (0-18)
2009 Overall Record: 12-15 (8-10)
2009 Overall Record: 22-10 (10-2)
SID: Allison McClain
SID: Kyle Seay
SID: James Warnick
E-mail: amcclain2@centenary.edu
E-mail: kseay@oru.edu
E-mail: james.warnick@uvu.edu
Cell: 936-635-1129
Cell: 817-455-2127
Cell: 801-376-0814
Website: gocentenary.com
Website: orugoldeneagles.com
Website: wolverinegreen.com
2010 Opponents
Home Court: Shurian Family Activity
Center (2,000) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Great West Head Coach: Sam Atoa Record at Utah Valley: 252-113 (11 years) Career Record: Same
IPFW Mastodons
Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks
Sept. 24/Nov. 13
Sept. 25/Nov. 11
Sept. 30/Oct. 16
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Location: Rochester, Michigan
Location: Macomb, Illinois
Founded: 1964
Founded: 1957
Founded: 1899
Enrollment: 13,675
Enrollment: 18,920
Enrollment: 13,331
Nickname: Mastodons
Nickname: Golden Grizzlies
Nickname: Fighting Leathernecks
Colors: Royal Blue & White
Colors: Gold & Black
Home Court: Hilliard Gates Sports
Home Court: Athletics Center O’Rena
Colors: Purple & Gold
Complex (2,500)
(4,000)
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Conference: Summit
Conference: Summit
Head Coach: Kelley Hartley Hutton
Head Coach: Rob Beam
Record at IPFW: 229-121 (11 years)
Record at Oakland: 33-52 (3 years)
Career Record: 366-188 (16 years)
Career Record: Same
Career Record: Same
2009 Overall Record: 20-12 (11-7)
2009 Overall Record: 17-10 (10-8)
2009 Overall Record: 10-21 (5-13)
SID: Bill Salyer
SID: Mike Bond
SID: Katie Kane
E-mail: salyerw@ipfw.edu
E-mail: bond@oakland.edu
E-mail: kj-kane@wiu.edu
Cell: 814-282-9797
Cell: 248-660-2049
Cell: 630-269-0406
Website: gomastodons.com
Website: ougrizzlies.com
Website: goleathernecks.com
Home Court: Brophy Hall (800) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Summit Head Coach: Kym McKay Record at W. Illinois: 88-153 (9 years)
IUPUI Jaguars
UMKC Kangaroos
Weber State Wildcats
Oct. 2/Oct. 15
Oct. 8/Oct.22
Nov. 15
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Location: Ogden, Utah
Founded: 1969
Founded: 1933
Founded: 1889
Enrollment: 30,300
Enrollment: 14,221
Enrollment: 21,000
Nickname: Jaguars
Nickname: Kangaroos
Nickname: Wildcats
Colors: Red, Gold & Black
Colors: Blue & Gold
Colors: Purple & White
Home Court: Swinney Recreation Center
Home Court: Swenson Gymnasium (1,000)
Home Court: The Jungle (1,215) Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Summit Head Coach: Steve Payne Record at IUPUI: 186-220 (13 years)
(1,500)
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Conference: Big Sky
Conference: Summit
Head Coach: Al Givens
Head Coach: Geno Frugoli
Record at Weber State: 201-304 (17
Record at UMKC: 32-63 (3 years)
years)
Career Record: Same
Career Record: 353-441 (24 years)
2009 Overall Record: 20-10 (12-6)
2009 Overall Record: 15-16 (10-8)
2009 Overall Record: 8-21 (6-11)
SID: Bill Potter
SID: Nik Busch
SID: Paul Grua
E-mail: wcpotter@iupui.edu
E-mail: nsb522@umkc.edu
E-mail: pgrua@weber.edu
Cell: 317-626-6902
Cell: 816-529-7694
Cell: 801-452-3811
Website: iupuijags.com
Website: umkckangaroos.com
Website: weberstatesports.com
Career Record: Same
2010 Opponents
All-time Records vs Opponents during Division I Era Air Force (0-1) 9/5/09 L, 2-3 (25-19, 17-25, 23-25, 25-22, 8-15) Centenary (2-0) 10/9/09 W, 3-1 (26-24, 20-25, 25-19, 25-21) 11/7/09 W, 3-0 (25-16, 28-26, 25-14)
Utah Valley (0-2) 9/22/09 L, 0-3 (22-25, 19-25, 18-25) 10/20/09 L, 0-3 (16-25, 13-25, 19-25)
Delaware State (1-0) 8/28/09 W, 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-20)
Weber State (0-1) 11/10/09 L, 1-3 (20-25, 30-28, 18-25, 21-25)
Denver (0-1) 9/4/09 L, 0-3 (15-25, 20-25, 15-25)
West Virginia (0-1) 9/5/09 L, 0-3 (15-25, 18-25, 18-25)
Eastern Illinois (0-1) 9/4/09 L, 1-3 (25-23, 20-25, 24-26, 21-25)
Western Illinois (1-1) 9/18/09 L, 0-3 (21-25, 19-25, 18-25) 10/17/09 W, 3-1 (25-23, 26-24, 23-25, 25-18)
IPFW (1-1) 9/10/09 W, 3-1 (25-19, 25-15, 19-25, 25-22) 11/14/09 L, 0-3 (14-25, 23-25, 18-25) IUPUI (0-2) 9/19/09 L, 0-3 10/15/09 L, 2-3
UMKC (1-1) 9/26/09 W, 3-2 (25-21, 26-28, 25-21, 21-25, 15-11) 10/24/09 L, 0-3 (14-25, 12-25, 20-25)
(21-25, 14-25, 23-25) (16-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19, 11-15)
Louisiana-Lafayette (0-1) 8/29/09 L, 0-3 (19-25, 18-25, 22-25) North Dakota State (0-2) 10/1/09 L, 0-3 (15-25, 14-25, 18-25) 10/21/09 L, 0-3 (13-25, 14-25, 18-25) Oakland (1-1) 9/12/09 L, 2-3 (25-21, 25-16, 23-25, 21-25, 7-15) 11/13/09 W, 3-2 (25-20, 19-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-8) Oral Roberts (1-1) 10/10/09 L, 1-3 (11-25, 25-19, 22-25, 19-25) 11/5/09 W, 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-19) Sam Houston State (0-1) 8/28/09 L, 2-3 (16-25, 23-25, 32-30, 25-19, 7-15) South Dakota State (0-2) 10/3/09 L, 2-3 (26-24, 26-24, 20-25, 23-25, 11-15) 10/30/09 L, 1-3 (17-25, 17-25, 26-24, 21-25) Texas-Pan American (1-0) 8/29/09 W, 3-1 (25-22, 25-15, 20-25, 28-26)
Team-By-Team Results
THE SUMMIT LEAGUE As The Summit League concludes its third decade as an NCAA Division I athletics conference, the ascending level of performance among the 10 member institutions and over 3,000 student-athletes in 19 championship sports continues. Now in its 29th year, The Summit League is in the midst of a renaissance, both on the playing eld and in the classroom. During the 2009-10 academic year, the League produced a national champion, 11 All-Americans, eight Academic All-Americans and 33 IUPUI’s Chen Ni became The Summit Academic All-District honorees. League’s rst NCAA female national IUPUI’s Chen Ni made history champion, winning the women’s platform at the NCAA Swimming & Diving dive at the 2010 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships and highlighted Championships. the individual accomplishments in 2009-10. The sophomore became The Summit League’s rst female national champion, and fth NCAA titlist overall, when she nished rst in the platform dive. Also garnering national recognition was Oakland men’s basketball player Keith Benson, who received The Summit League’s rst national individual award for basketball performance when he was named the Lou Henson Award winner as the nation’s Mid-Major Player of the Year. The level of performance in men’s basketball continued to rise as The Summit League was one of just six leagues outside of the “power six” conferences to have both of its championship game participants compete with RPI ratings in the top 85. The Summit League had two teams post 25-win seasons, making it one of seven leagues outside of the “power six” and one of 12 overall in Division I to make that claim. Summit League champion Oakland set new standards for season League victories (17), winning percentage (.944) and tied the mark for consecutive League wins (16). The Summit League’s Basketball Championship extended its visibility in 2010, as for the rst time in history all 14 men’s and women’s tournament games were televised, including all seven men’s contests with a national reach via an ESPN platform. Overall attendance in Sioux Falls, S.D., was the second-highest on record and a new women’s quarternal session mark was set with 5,384 spectators. Several other sports also saw records fall during the 2009-10 campaign. In volleyball, North Dakota State set a new mark with its 37th consecutive League win en route to its second straight undefeated season. Additionally, the League set standards for postseason participation in both track & eld, where an all-time best 50 athletes qualied for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Preliminary Rounds, and women’s basketball, where three teams advanced to postseason play. Academically, six Summit League teams were bestowed with the NCAA Public Recognition Award, an honor given to teams that have a Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports. IPFW led with three teams on the list, including men’s cross country, women’s golf and volleyball, while another trio of teams, UMKC volleyball, North Dakota State women’s golf and Oakland women’s golf, also received accolades. The national reach of The Summit League continues to expand with member institutions selected as hosts for NCAA Championship events, beginning with UMKC serving as a co-host for the 2010 NCAA Volleyball Championship. IUPUI will serve as a co-host for the 2011 Women’s Final Four and the 2015 Men’s Final Four and be the host for both the 2013 and 2017 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships. League members were selected for several NCAA preliminary competitions with Oakland hosting the 2010 Cross Country Great Lakes Regional and 2013 Men’s Basketball First and
Second Rounds and IUPUI serving as co-host for one of the four 2013 Men’s Basketball Regionals. Originally formed in 1982 as the Association of Mid-Continent Universities and later known as the Mid-Continent Conference, The Summit League is in its fourth year of a rebranding that followed its 25th anniversary and coincided with the Summit Plan, a strategic plan that places a renewed emphasis on improving the academic and athletic performances of all league student-athletes. Included in the plan was the league’s new name, the creation of a new image and the addition of three member institutions. The Summit League has a combined enrollment of over 125,000 at 10 member institutions: Centenary College of Louisiana, IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne), IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis), UMKC (University of Missouri-Kansas City), North Dakota State University, Oakland University, Oral Roberts University, South Dakota State University, Southern Utah University and Western Illinois University. In April 2009, the University of South Dakota accepted an invitation to join the league with full membership beginning in 201112 and currently serves as an associate member for swimming and diving. The League has one additional associate member in Eastern Illinois University, which currently competes in swimming and diving and will join in men’s soccer in 2011. These member institutions pride themselves on providing quality athletic, academic and social experiences for their student-athletes. Since its inception in 1982, The Summit League has had several transcendent moments on the national stage. In 1986, Cleveland State upset third-seeded Indiana in the rst round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on its way to a berth in the Sweet 16. A decade later, Valparaiso captured the nation’s attention when Bryce Drew hit “the shot” to defeat No. 4 seed Mississippi in an NCAA rst-round game and spark its Sweet 16 run. More recently, Oral Roberts’ baseball program nished the 2004 campaign with a national-ranking and became the rst Summit League school to reach an NCAA Super Regional in 2006. Three years later, North Dakota State’s 2009 softball team became the rst League member to win an NCAA regional and advance to the Super Regional round. During the 2008-09 basketball season, South Dakota State’s women’s team was nationally-ranked throughout the year and capped its season with an NCAA Tournament rst round victory. The League has produced ve NCAA champions, four Olympic athletes and several All-Americans in the sports of track and eld, swimming and diving and cross country. Numerous professionals and several draft choices have come directly from The Summit League, including three Major League Baseball rst round picks, a pair of NBA rst rounders and one WNBA selection. Former Summit Leaguers Kevin Duckworth (NBA) and Kevin Seitzer (MLB) each were two-time all-stars during their professional careers. Recent and historical success coupled with an increased growth among its membership base gives The Summit League a promising future on the landscape of college athletics.
THE SUMMIT LEAGUE
340 W. Buttereld Rd., Suite 3D Elmhurst, IL 60126 Phone: (630) 516-0661 Fax: (630) 516-0673
www.thesummitleague.org
Tom Douple Commissioner
The Summit League
Commissioner ................................................. Tom Douple Associate Commissioner ................................. Myndee Kay Larsen Assistant Commissioner .................................. Greg Walter Director of Communications ............................ David Brauer Director of Marketing ..................................... Vanessa Quimpo Associate Director of Communications ............ Greg Mette Ofce Manager ............................................... Brenda Hilton Communications Assistant .............................. Stephanie Sabaduquia
This is SUU
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SUU Athletic Department Mission Statement Southern Utah University’s Athletic Department is dedicated to providing quality programs that assist in complimenting and fulfilling the University’s educational objectives and mission. The athletic program adheres to the policies and procedures of the NCAA and the rules of any conference, league or association of which it is a member. The Athletic Department is committed to excellence in academics as well as athletics and focuses on fielding competitive teams at the Division I level. Participation in intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the student’s overall educational experience. The University strives to reach the highest possible graduation rate for all of its
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student-athletes while focusing on their social, cultural and intellectual development. The Athletic Department recognizes the importance of equity in all of its programs and promotes diversity in both student-athletes and staff. Student-athletes, coaches and all others associated with intercollegiate athletics are expected to embrace the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
Nick Miller
SUU Athletic Success
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Southern Utah University has an outstanding athletic tradition. The majority of SUU’s sports are affiliated with the Summit League, with the exception of gymnastics (which competes in the Western Athletic Conference) and football, a charter member of the Great West Football Conference. SUU’s teams regularly compete for conference championships. This past year SUU David Palmer
women captured the Summit League cross country title while the gymnastics team took home the Western Athletic Conference trophy. Several teams on campus advanced to the conference tournament in their respective sports with a collection of individual athletes garnering all-tournament and all-conference honors. The SUU gymnastics team has been represented in NCAA post-season competi-
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tion every year since 1991. This past season, Southern Utah was represented at the NCAA National Championships in gymnastics as well as indoor and outdoor track & field. Southern Utah football has claimed three FCS rushing titles over the past decade. Pictured Nick Freitas - Two-time all-Summit League peformer and 2009 draft pick of the
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Minnesota Twins Nick Miller - Led the nation in all-purpose yards in 2008. Currently plays for the Oakland Raiders. Challis Pascucci - 2010 all-Summit League honoree Jess Baumgartner - 2007 Cross Country NCAA All-American (Third Place) Nate Page
Marci Pratt - Two-time Summit League Player of the Year Kristi Koplin - 2010 NCAA National Championship Qualifier Elise Wheeler - Three-time All-American, 2009 Regional and WAC Gymnast of the Year Fred House - Mid-Continent Conference MVP Nate Page - 2009 NCAA National Championship Qualifier Kristen Fronk
Ksusha Nazarova - Two-time all-Summit League performer Analaine Pelaez - 2010 Summit League Freshman of the Year David Palmer - Named Japan Basketball League MVP Kristen Fronk - Two-time all-Summit League honoree
SUU Athletic Success
Ken Beazer SUU Athletic Director
Ken Beazer was named Southern Utah’s Athletic Director on Dec. 21, 2005 and took the reins of the program Jan. 2, 2006. Beazer came to Southern Utah from Utah
Bobby Alworth Media Relations
Debby Baker Head Volleyball Coach
Marlene Barth Academic Coordinator
Scott Bauman Head Gymnastics Coach
Dan Bennion Strength & Conditioning
Todd Brown Assoc. AD/Compliance
Richard Church Head Golf Coach
Kyle Cottam Media Relations
David Eldredge Head Baseball Coach
Neil Gardner Asst. AD/Media Relations
Dr. Deborah Hill Faculty Athletic Rep.
Eric Houle Head XC/T&F Coach
Kit Janes Eligibility Specialist
Ed Lamb Head Football Coach
Lenny Lee Head Tennis Coach
Kyle Magnusson Head Softball Coach
Ricky Mendini Assoc. AD/Sports Medicine
JR Payne Head WBB Coach
Roger Reid Head MBB Coach
Suzie Rowley KP Sports Marketing
Shon Spevak Ticket Manager
Brian Stock Head Soccer Coach
Kristen Whittaker Asst. AD/Business/SWA
Teshia Williams Administrative Asst.
State University, where he has served as director of athletic development for the past fourplus years. While at USU, Beazer developed and initiated the largest capital campaign in the history of the school’s athletic department, including fund-raising for a planned $25 million renovation of Romney Stadium. Prior to his time at Utah State, Beazer spent nine years at Snow College, the first three as defensive coordinator on the football coaching staff and the final six – from 1995 to 2001 – as the school’s director of athletics. As a coach his teams ranked among the NJCAA’s top five defenses two of his three seasons, while as AD at Snow he implemented the college’s first Athletic Foundation Board as well as an annual giving program. He also spent two seasons as a graduate assistant football coach at Washington State University. Beazer is a 1989 graduate of Weber State University with a degree in broadcast communication. He also holds a master of arts degree in communication from Washington State, as well as an associate of arts in the same field from Snow College. Beazer and his wife, Cidnee, are the parents of four children: Rhett, Adrienne, Jadon and Harrison. Ken Beazer on SUU Athletics: Southern Utah University is truly a place where academics come first. The strong academic commitment of the staff and coaches is manifest in the overall academic accomplishments our teams achieve on an annual basis. The University’s strong academic emphasis, coupled with the dedicated efforts of the student athletes, allows the Athletics Department to continually post high marks in the classroom. The academic climate offered at SUU enables the institution to attract and retain high quality student athletes with sound character and a clear understanding of personal responsibility. Thunderbird Athletics was recently rewarded by its fellow institutions with an unprecedented, fourth consecutive Mid-Continent Conference Sportsmanship Award, setting a new standard by which all institutions are now measured. Southern Utah is fortunate to have a great relationship with the community, bringing new meaning to the term, “campus community.” Cedar City residents are hospitable, friendly and eager to serve, creating an ideal setting for personal growth. Thunderbird student athletes readily accept their responsibility of role models and spent countless hours in the local schools mentoring children. Southern Utah University’s commitment to athletics is manifest in its first class athletic facilities, providing the necessary amenities for a student athlete to achieve his/her athletic goals and compete at higher levels. Southern Utah University is an ideal place to achieve academic and athletic excellence and reach the high expectations we all have. Southern Utah University is one of the best locations to experience a true college atmosphere.
SUU Athletic Administration
Dr. Michael T. Benson Southern Utah University President
Michael T. Benson was appointed the 15th president of Southern Utah University on November 10, 2006, by the Utah State Board of Regents. Dr. Benson came to SUU from Snow College where he served as president for five years. Prior to his tenure in Ephraim, Dr. Benson was special assistant to the president and secretary to the University of Utah, a cabinet-level position on that campus. During his presidency at Snow, athletic teams excelled, winning several conference championships and finishing near the top of national rankings. He was instrumental in establishing America’s premier junior college football bowl game, the Zions Bank Top of the Mountains Bowl, played each December in Salt Lake City. Dr. Benson currently serves as Chair of the Presidents’ Council for the Summit League. President Benson is the father of four children, Emma, Samuel, Truman Taft, and Tatum Anne. He and his wife Debi, along with the kids, are regularly seen around campus and at all types of sporting events. An accomplished athlete, Dr. Benson was captain of the East High School basketball team and one of four sophomores on the team that won the 1981 Utah State championship. He turned down track scholarships as a senior at East to enroll at Brigham Young University on a leadership scholarship, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree in political science, English, and history while playing on the junior varsity basketball team. He has also competed in the worlds oldest rivalry, serving as a player/coach in leading Oxford University over Cambridge in the 1994 Varsity Basketball Match. President Benson has completed several marathons with his best time (2:41) winning his age division at the St. George Marathon. In 1984, Michael was one of only 19 teenagers to compete in the Boston Marathon, with his finishing time of 2:52 placing him in the top 15% of all registered runners. While President of Snow College, he ran the St. George Marathon again, this time raising over $50,000 for the athletic department. He currently maintains a seven handicap in his favorite sport, golf. Dr. Benson holds a doctorate in modern Middle Eastern History from Oxford University. His criticallyacclaimed book, Harry S. Truman and the Founding of Israel has led to many lecturing and consulting opportunities. Michael regularly leads tour groups to the Middle East where he is eager to share his love for and knowledge of the region. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in non-profit administration at the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame. The Bensons are delighted to be at Southern Utah University and look forward to supporting Thunderbird student-athletes for many years to come.
SUU Administration
Dear Thunderbird Fans and Supporters: One of America’s great coaches once said, “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.” All of us at Southern Utah University are committed to helping our student-athletes as they prepare to win on their respective fields and courts of competition. But more importantly, we are committed to helping them acquire those tools, experiences, and skills that will help them succeed in life and their life’s work. I thank you for your continued commitment to SUU and its many outstanding athletic programs which now number 17 – the second highest number of Division I sports programs offered in the entire State of Utah. For all those who enjoy a football Saturday on a beautiful fall day in the shadow of Cedar Mountain, the benefits of Division I athletics in our community are innumerable. From the dollars spent by visiting teams and fans in our local places of business to the positive media coverage generated by our studentathletes, the University is the beneficiary of these and other positive by-products of the substantial investment in our athletic program. Donors and alumni are even more proud of their association with the University when they see a return on their donated dollars in the form of success on the field and in the classroom. Excellence in athletics will continue to be an investment we are willing to make at Southern Utah University. In addition to those student-athletes who learn invaluable lessons in both the “thrill of victory and the agony of defeat,” athletics provide excellent participation opportunities for students in bands, cheer squads, dance teams, trainers, marketing interns, and many more. Our student athletes also represent a large percentage of the geographic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity on campus which, I believe, enhances and enriches the academic and social experience of ALL our students. I heartily commend our athletic director, Ken Beazer, and his able and committed staff for their superb stewardship of the funds directed toward athletics. I also wish to thank all the academic and support staff who regularly monitor the progress of our student-athletes to ensure their commitment to “prepare to win” while at SUU and well beyond. Thank you for your support of Southern Utah University and the proud Thunderbird tradition. Yours sincerely, President Michael Benson
Back Row (L to R): Dorian Page,Vice President of Finances; Michael Carter, Assistant Attorney General; Dean O’Driscoll,Vice President for University Relations; Dialea Adams, President’s Office Administrative Assistant; Stuart Jones,Vice President for Advancement Front Row (L to R): Donna Eddleman,Vice President of Student Services; Dr. Bradley Cook, Provost; Dr. Michael T. Benson, SUU President; Ken Beazer, SUU Athletic Director; Wesley Curtis,Vice Presiden for Government Relations and Regional Services
SUU Administration
Southern Utah’s training facilities include an expanded training room in Eccles Coliseum as well as three fully-equipped medical and training facilities located elsewhere on campus. SUU’s training facilities also include an olympic-sized pool. With a fully-certified staff as well as a student training program SUU is prepared to handle all the training needs of its 17 sports’ student athletes. Six doctors serve SUU student-athletes’ needs, including orthopedic specialist Dr. Robert Nakken, podiatrist Dr. Russ Olsen, pain specialist Dr. Dale Stott, general practitioner Dr. C. J. Thinnes and dentists Dr. James Sorenson and Dr. Brian Tavoian.
The Student-Athlete Academic Center was recently renovated in 2010 with a brand new lounge area, providing student-athletes a place to relax and a comfortable area to study. The Center features both individual and group work spaces and is centrally located on campus in the multi-purpose building. Marlene Barth, the Athletic Academic Coordinator, is also located in the center and is available to answer questions and help student-athletes achieve their academic goals.
SUU Facilities
When Southern Utah University’s 5,300-seat Centrum was completed in 1985, it was hoped the state-of-the-art sports facility would push the Thunderbirds to the highest level of collegiate sports. The facility hosts the women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball and women’s gymnastics programs. The Centrum was a key factor in SUU’s jump to the NCAA Division I ranks and played a large role in Southern Utah’s bid to join the Mid-Continent Conference (now Summit League). Since opening in November of 1985, the Centrum has attracted thousands of people to Cedar City for Thunderbird sports, concerts and numerous other athletic and performing arts events. The facility - which covers six acres and cost just over $8 million to build - is part of the Sharwan Smith Center, which houses the SUU Bookstore, Grand Ballroom, food services and all of the student services offices. The concourse of the Centrum houses SUTV studios, the basketball offices, academic offices and numerous art studios. In 2007, the playing surface has been repainted as Southern Utah made its transition into the Summit League. The new floor will include a larger SUU Thunderbird logo at mid-court and the Summit League logos in school colors in each key. Top-of-the-line scoreboards, including message walls and a video display capable of providing instant replays were installed in 1997.
The SUU women’s volleyball locker room was built prior to the 2009 season, making it the newest team locker room on campus. The facility is located in the Centrum arena and is used for team meetings and film sessions in addition to game days.
SUU facilities
Southern Utah University is a comprehensive institution offering programs for students with many interests and goals. The University provides undergraduate liberal education in the arts, humanities and sciences; authorized professional work in teacher education, business and technology; and specialized training in vocational teacher education. SUU has been accorded a host of outstanding academic honors in recent years. Consumer Reports named the University among its Top Ten in its list of quality and value in colleges and universities in America for the second time in three years this past summer. The Princeton Review tabbed SUU as a Best Value Institution last spring, while U.S. News and World Report listed the University as one of America’s Best Colleges in 2007. The Princeton Review has also named SUU as one of its “Best In The West,” and Southern Utah’s website was named a top-10 site by the National Research Center for College and University Admissions. SUU students select their courses from departments and programs in the School of Business; College of Computing, Integrated Engineering and Technology; School of Continuing and Professional Studies; Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development; College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Library; College of Performing and Visual Arts; College of Science; and College of Graduate Studies. More than 600 faculty and staff members serve SUU’s 7,516 undergraduate and graduate students. Academic programs in business, teacher education, industrial education and theatre arts have received wide acclaim for their excellence. Affiliated with the university are a number of cultural arts and performing groups which support the mission of SUU. SUU is also home to the Utah Shakespearean Festival with its Adams Memorial Theatre, based upon the original Globe Theatre; and the Randall Jones Theatre, one of the finest indoor theatres in the West. Southern Utah facilities are also used extensively during the month in June as home for the Utah Summer Games. Campus facilities range from the ivy-covered Old Main and Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center, built in 1898 and 1899; to the Dixie Leavitt Business Building; to the Sharwan Smith Center, a multi-purpose facility which houses the Centrum Arena – SUU’s basketball and gymnastics venue – as well as classrooms, the university’s student union, bookstore and various offices. The university opened a state-of-the-art library in 1996, while the Eccles Coliseum, the University’s football and track stadium, has undergone a complete renovation in the recent past, including new grandstands, office areas, a new press box and a new track. Another exciting development was the physical education complex, which serves the entire studentbody with state-of-the art athletic and recreational facilities. The newest additions on campus include the Emma Eccles Jones Teacher Education Building and the Carter Carillon Tower. The university also owns and operates a 1,000-acre farm in western Cedar Valley and a 3,700-acre ranch in Cedar Canyon.
This is SUU
Because of their proximity and grandeur and formal educational alliance with Southern Utah University, Zion National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument are claimed by SUU students as part of their campus. Geology, life science and a variety of academic fields plan trips to take advantage of these national treasures in addition to Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Capitol Reef and Great Basin National Parks, which are also close by. The University’s skiing classroom is at 11,300-foot Brian Head Ski Resort, less than an hour away, while the recreational opportunities offered by Lake Powell are less than two hours away. SUU has a history unique in the annals of American higher education. In 1897, the entire population of Cedar City, then a small pioneer town, engaged in the building of Old Main, the first building of the University. Beginning the project in mid-winter because of a harsh deadline imposed the the legislature, the men and women of the community donated materials, money and labor to complete the building on time. Today the university campus has grown to comprise 133 acres, landscaped with fountains, tall spruce and pine trees, plazas, statuary, latticed walkways and expansive lawns.
This is SUU
Athletics is an important part of your life right now. But what will you do when your playing days are over? Southern Utah University can help you prepare for a successful career in a variety of fields. SUU offers four master’s programs and over 120 bachelor’s programs in its six schools and colleges, as well as a range of certificates, associate’s and pre-professional degrees a wide variety of disciplines. School of Applied Science and Technology The SUU School of Applied Science and Technology offers 20 major courses of study as well as minors and pre-professional degrees in 26 additional areas. The Southern Utah Crime Laboratory is housed here and the State Criminologist teaches in the Criminal Justice Program. SUU’s technology education degree is the only program in the western United States with a career technical emphasis. School of Business In addition to master’s degrees in accountancy and business administration, the SUU School of Business offers bachelor’s degrees in nine majors with an additional 11 areas of specialization. SUU’s undergraduates consistently score in or above the 80th percentile on the ETS national field exam, including outstanding marks in the 90th and 96th percentile in finance and economics, respectively. SUU also offers a Military Science program through Army ROTC College of Education The SUU College of Education offers a master’s degree as well as four primary majors with 15 areas of specialization. The SUU physical education department – known as “The Coaching Factory” because of the success of its graduates – is housed in the newest and most modern facility in Utah. One of the finest facilities of its type in the west, the Sorenson Physical Education Building houses an Olympic-sized swimming pool, three basketball courts, five racquetball courts, state-of-th-art kinesiology and exercise laboratories as well as technology-equipped classrooms. College of Humanities and Social Sciences SUU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers 20 major areas of study. Graduates of the College can boast an acceptance rate above 90 percent in acceptance to accredited law schools over the past dozen years. SUU’s campus newspaper, The University Journal, has won more awards over the past 12 years than any university newspaper in 14 western states and the departments of english and foreign language have an award-winning faculty, including Utah’s Poet Laureate of Utah, department head David Lee. College of Performing and Visual Arts SUU’s College of Performing and Visual Arts offers an MFA in arts administration as well as bachelor’s degrees in 15 areas of specialization. Professional affiliations include the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival, the American Folk Ballet and the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery. The MFA program is the only one of its kind in the western USA. College of Science Home to 27 major areas of study, the SUU College of Science has seen 88 percent of its graduates who applied to professional pharmacy schools and 72 percent of its graduates applying to medical schools accepted. The national acceptance rate for pharmacy schools is 25 percent while the national rate for medical schools is 38 percent. “Student-Athletes are held to a high standard of academic achievement which includes NCAA eligibility requirements. SUU is proud of the advisement and support services provided by our department and the University. This support is intended to insure academic success and progress towards graduation. Thunderbird Athletes have access to their own academic center and specialty advisors in each college. Advisement is designed to assist student-athletes with the transition into college and with continuing progress towards academic goals.” • Todd Brown, Assoc. Athletic Director for
SUU Academics
Compliance
Located in the heart of southern Utah’s Color Country, Cedar City has received numerous “Best Places To Live In The USA” awards over the years. A vital, growing mountain community with four distinct seasons, Cedar City boasts 310 clear days a year. Cedar City has a population of 22,000 while surrounding Iron County has 35,000 residents. The home of Southern Utah University, Cedar City is also home to the American Folk Ballet and the Utah Shakespearean Festival (both affiliated with the University), as well as the Iron Mission State Park, Cedar Ridge Golf Course and a variety of recreational facilities including four city parks, two baseball/softball complexes and a bicycle/walking path, all within minutes of the SUU campus.
Within an easy day’s drive are five national parks – Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Great Basin and Capitol Reef – several state parks and recreation areas and a host of hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities, including Brian Head Ski Resort, just a 45-minute drive from campus. Cedar City is also one of the safest places in the country, as Utah is consistently rated as one of the nation’s safest states and Iron County is perennially one of the state’s safest counties.
Cedar City is located in the heart of southwest Utah. Located along Interstate 15, Cedar City and Iron County are accessible to 38 million people within an eight hour drive.
Reno 385 Miles
San Francisco 556 Miles
Los Angeles 446 Miles
Salt Lake City 253 Miles
Las Vegas 172 Miles
Cedar City
Phoenix 398 Miles
Denver 596 Miles
August 27
vs. Murray State #
9:00 am
27
at Wyoming #
1:30 pm
28
vs. Northern Arizona #
9:00 am
28
vs. Central Arkansas #
5:00 pm
September 3
vs. North Dakota &
5:00 pm
4
at Drake &
12:00 pm
4
vs. UW-Green Bay &
5:00 pm
10
at North Dakota State *
7:00 pm
11
at South Dakota State *
7:00 pm
16
Centenary *
7:00 pm
18
Oral Roberts *
7:00 pm
21 Utah Valley
7:00 pm
24
at IPFW *
7:00 pm
25
at Oakland *
7:00 pm
30
Western Illinois *
7:00 pm
October 2
IUPUI *
7:00 pm
8
at UMKC *
7:00 pm
15
at IUPUI *
7:00 pm
16
at Western Illinois *
7:00 pm
19
at Utah Valley
7:00 pm
22 UMKC *
7:00 pm
28 South Dakota State *
7:00 pm
30
7:00 pm
North Dakota State *
November 1
North Dakota
7:00 pm
5
at Oral Roberts *
7:00 pm
6
at Centenary *
7:00 pm
11
Oakland *
7:00 pm
13
IPFW *
7:00 pm
15
Weber State
7:00 pm
19-20
Summit League Tournament
TBA
(Hosted by North Dakota State) Home games are in bold * - Denotes Summit League contest # - Denotes University of Wyoming Tournament & - Denotes Drake University Tournament All times are local to the site of the match