2010 Lady Bulldog Volleyball by Union University

UNION UNIVERSITY Date AUGUST TUE 31

Volleyball Schedule

Opponent

Time

Loca�on

LYON COLLEGE (Ark.) *

7:00 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER THU 9 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.) * Fri 10 Belhaven University (Miss.) # Sat 11 Savannah College of Art and Design (Ga.) # Sat 11 Lee University (Tenn.) # TUE 14 BETHEL UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * Fri 17 Campbellsville University (Ky.) $ Fri 17 Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) $ Sat 18 University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) $ Sat 18 University of Rio Grande (Ohio) $ Thu 23 Mid-Con�nent University (Ky.) * Mon 27 Lyon College (Ark.) *

6:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

UNION Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland, Tenn. UNION Lebanon, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn. Mayfield, Ky. Batesville, Ark.

OCTOBER Fri 1 Fri 1 Sat 2 Sat 2 Tue 5 THU 7 TUE 12 THU 14 Fri 15 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sat 16 Sat 23 Tue 26 THU 28

6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Mount Vernon, Ohio Mount Vernon, Ohio Mount Vernon, Ohio Mount Vernon, Ohio McKenzie, Tenn. UNION UNION UNION St. Charles, Mo. St. Charles, Mo. St. Charles, Mo. St. Charles, Mo. Henderson, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. UNION

6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Pulaksi, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn.

Union College (Ky.) & Marian University (Ind.) & Roberts Wesleyan College (N.Y.) & Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) & Bethel University (Tenn.) * TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * DIG PINK FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * Robert Morris University (Ill.) % Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.) % Avila University (Mo.) % Oklahoma City University % Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) * Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) * MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.) * SENIOR NIGHT

NOVEMBER Tue 2 Mar�n Methodist College (Tenn.) * Thu 4 Cumberland University (Tenn.) *

TranSouth Conference Tournament (November 8-10) NAIA Volleyball Na�onal Tournament Opening Round (Sat, Nov. 20) NAIA Volleyball Na�onal Tournament (Nov. 30 – Dec. 4) * - denotes a conference match

# - Lee Invita�onal $ - TranSouth/MidSouth Classic

HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPS

TBA TBA Sioux City, Iowa

& - Mount Vernon Nazarene Classic

All �mes are Central Standard Time

% - Lindenwood Invita�onal

For more informa�on, visit

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Quick facts, table of contents, media outlets

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Director of Athle�cs Tommy Sadler • tsadler@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5218 Athle�c Secretary Teresa Thomas • �homas@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5130 University Loca�on/Informa�on 1050 Union University Drive | Jackson, TN 38305 Main Switchboard: (731) 668-1818 Athle�cs Phone: (731) 661-5130 Athle�cs Fax: (731) 661-5182 Website: www.uu.edu/athle�cs Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 4.186 Sports Informa�on Director Steven Aldridge • saldridge@uu.edu Phone: (731) 661-5027 Fax: (731) 661-5182 Student Assistants Emily Davis, Hendersonville, Tenn. Allison Caldwell, Lexington, Tenn. (stats) Carline George, Selmer, Tenn. (stats) Emily Clement, Jackson, Tenn. (stats) Andrew Key, Nashville, Tenn. (audio/video)

Volleyball Head Coach Kelly Ellio� • kellio�@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5970 Alma Mater: King College (1995) Record at Union: 7-6 (.538) (first season) Career Record: Same Volleyball Assistant Coach Ariel Apolinario • aapolinario@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5451 Alma Mater: King College (2010) Volleyball Quick Facts Nickname: Lady Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affilia�on: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Gym: Fred DeLay Gymnasium Fred DeLay Gymnasium Capacity: 2,200 Previous Season Overall record: 30-10 Conference Finish: 9-5 (3rd Place) Post Season: TranSouth Tournament (2nd Place) Final Ranking: Receiving Votes Team Na�onal Tournament History NAIA - 2 (2004, 2008) NAIA Tournament Record: 2-3 (.400) NCCAA - 5 (1998, 99, 00, 02, 03) NCCAA Na�onal Champions - 2003

Cover Design Sco� Heit, Union Director of Crea�ve Services Sarah Belcher, Union Graphic Design Specialist Interior Design and Layout Steven Aldridge, Union Sports Informa�on Director Photography Union Sports Informa�on Office Morris Abernathy, Union Photographer Union Photography Student Staff

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2010 Schedule…...................................................................................................................................................2 Media Outlets & Quick Facts..................................................................................................................................3 Union University Informa�on...............................................................................................................................4 University President..............................................................................................................................................5 Director of Athle�cs..............................................................................................................................................6 Athle�c Staff Directory..........................................................................................................................................7 Head Coach Informa�on.......................................................................................................................................8 Assistant Coach & Support Staff..............................................................................................................................9 2010 Team Roster.................................................................................................................................................10 2010 Season Outlook..........................................................................................................................................11 Player Profiles...............................................................................................................................................12-18 2009 Season Stats & Results.................................................................................................................................19 2009 Season Summary........................................................................................................................................20 TranSouth Conference Recap/NAIA Informa�on..................................................................................................21 Opponent Informa�on.......................................................................................................................................22 All-Time Roster & 1,000 Kills Club..........................................................................................................................23 Union Coaching Records/Honor Roll....................................................................................................................24 Individual Records..............................................................................................................................................25 Team Records.....................................................................................................................................................26 Photos of Locker Room........................................................................................................................................27 2010 Team Photo......................................................................................................................Outside Back Cover

UNION UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS - MEDIA OUTLETS ELECTRONIC MEDIA • www.uu.edu/athle�cs • www.facebook.com/UUAthle�cs • www.twi�er.com/UUAthle�cs • www.transouth.org • www.naia.org • www.victorysportsnetwork.com • www.jacksonsun.com • www.wbb�v.com • www.jacksonnewsnow.com/sports • www.radio.pressbox1.com PRINT • The Jackson Sun | Jackson, TN 38301 | (731) 425-9636 | sports@jacksonsun.com TELEVISION

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university information

www.uu.edu/about/ Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America’s top 150 cities for business and careers. Student Body: More than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 40 states and 35 countries. Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 84% Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with filtered Internet and cable connections. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence commons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Building. Students receive a Union e-mail account and private file storage space on the Union network. Activities: More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 70 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper and The Torch, a literary journal. Campus: Union University’s main campus in Jackson and its extension campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville cover 360 acres. The wooded Jackson campus features pine groves, sycamores, a variety of oaks including Shumardi oaks lining the great lawn, elm, dogwoods, sweet gums and cherry trees. There are more than 40 major buildings and excellent athletic facilities. More than $120 million in new campus construction has been completed during the past decade, including several new Georgian-Colonial classroom buildings that support state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Most of Union’s on-campus housing was constructed in 2008. Student-suggested design features were incorporated in each new building; all residence buildings include a private bedroom for each student. The campus is situated along the U.S. 45 bypass in north Jackson and is adjacent to one of Jackson’s largest concentration of retail establishments and restaurants. Campus Visits: Visit our campus anytime to meet with faculty or visit a class. You are also invited to join us for a Union Preview Day. This year’s Preview Days schedule is found at http://www.uu.edu/campusvisits or call 1.800.33.UNION. Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Major Recognitions * U.S.News & World Report: Union is ranked as one of only 80 schools nationally “where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching.” This new category debuted in 2010. For a second consecutive year, Union was listed among 77 “schools to watch” across the nation. Overall, the magazine ranks Union 16th among master’s universities in the South, which means Union has been classified as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997. Editors also identify Union as an “A+ option for serious B students.” * Princeton Review: Princeton Review ranks Union among the top 141 schools in the Southeast. Nationally, 640 schools received this regional ranking, which is only accorded to about 25% of the nation’s colleges and universities. * Forbes: In its second annual “America’s Best Colleges” edition, Forbes editors evaluated 600 of the nation’s 4,000 colleges and universities based on the quality of the education they provide, and how much their students achieve. Union ranked 278th on the Forbes list -- up four places from last year -- and was one of only two institutions in Tennessee west of Nashville selected for inclusion. * America’s 100 Best College Buys: An objective and independent research company surveys more than a thousand U.S. colleges and universities each year, then analyzes the information to find out which schools offer the best education for the dollar based upon academic performance indicators and comparative costs. Union University has been among schools identified as “America’s 100 Best College Buys” since 1998. * President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll: Initiated in 2006, this award recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Union is also one of only 160 institutions named to the list for three straight years, and one of only six four-year schools in Tennessee with that distinction. * College Access and Opportunity Guide: Union is listed among 220 U.S. colleges “committed to serving and supporting today’s first-generation, low-income and traditionally underserved college-bound students.” Union is one of only four Tennessee institutions so honored. * Colleges of Distinction: Union and the other schools chosen for inclusion in this guide exhibit four distinctives of superior colleges and universities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes. * Templeton Foundation: Union is listed in the Foundation’s guide entitled Colleges that Encourage Character Development. Schools included in this listing have “exemplary programs, presidents, and colleges and universities that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.”

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Language * Applied Linguistics * French* * Spanish* * Teaching English as a Second Language* Mathematics * Actuarial Science * Mathematics* * Statistics Music * Church Music * Christian Studies * Communication Arts * Music Management * Music Marketing * Music Education o Band* o Choral* * Music Theory * Performance o Organ o Piano o Voice Nursing Physical Education, Wellness and Sport * Athletic Training * Health Education* * Physical Education* * Sport Communication * Sport Management * Sport Marketing * Sports Medicine - Exercise Science * Sport Ministry Physics* * Engineering Physics * Physical Science * Physics Political Science* Pre-professional Programs * Chiropractics * Cytotechnology * Dentistry * Dental Hygiene * Health Information Management * Medicine * Occupational Therapy * Optometry * Pharmacy * Physical Therapy * Physician Assistant * Podiatry * Veterinary Medicine Psychology Social Work Sociology and Family Studies * Criminal Justice * Family Studies * Sociology *Teacher Licensure Available Graduate Programs of Study * Doctor of Education * Doctor of Pharmacy * Doctor of Ministry * Doctor of Nursing Practice * Education Specialist * Master of Arts in Education * Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies * Master of Business Administration * Master of Christian Studies * Master of Education * Master of Science in Nursing * Master of Social Work

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letter from the president

“Dear Friends of Union University Athletics: Thank you so much for your support of Union University athletics. A commitment to excellence is one of our four core values across the University best demonstrated in our numerous quality academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For 14 straight years, Union has been listed as a Top Tier University in the South by U. S. News and World Report. One of the fastest growing private institutions in the entire South, Union University continues to make strides in all aspects of our work, and athletics is no exception. For seven straight seasons, Union has been the recipient of the TranSouth Conference All-Sports Trophy. This recognition speaks well of all of our coaches and athletes. We salute all of those who serve Union university so faithfully in our Department of Athletics. We thank each of you for your support of the Union University athletic teams and for support of our distinctive Christ-centered mission.”

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Director of athletics Tommy Sadler enters his 26th year of service at Union University, and the second in his role as the Director of Athle�cs for Union. Sadler was named to this posi�on a�er serving the 2008-09 year as the ac�ng athle�cs director. He follows in the footsteps of Dr. David Blackstock, who had been Union’s Athle�c Director for the past 34 years. Sadler, a na�ve of Jackson, is a 1972 graduate of South Side High School and a 1976 graduate of Union University. During his �me at Union, Sadler played four years of baseball for the Bulldogs. In 1981, he received his Master of Educa�on from the University of Memphis. His tenure at Union began in 1985 as director of public rela�ons. A�er a year in that role, he became the university’s director of corporate and founda�on support, a posi�on he held for 10 years. In 1996, Sadler then moved into his previous role as associate director of athle�cs.

Sadler earned the Union University Staff Member of the Year in 1994. In 2010, Sadler was named the TranSouth Conference Athle�c Director of the Year. Sadler has also been very ac�ve in athle�cs at the conference level. He is beginning his ninth year as the president of the TranSouth Conference, of which Union is a member. Prior to this �me as president, he served the conference as its vice president.

Tommy Sadler

Director of Athle�cs 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-5218 Email: tsadler@uu.edu

“Tommy Sadler has faithfully served Union University in a variety of ways through the years, but his key contribu�on has been in his work with the athle�c department,” Dockery said. “He is respected by all of our coaches, by those who support the athle�c program and by the leadership of the university. At this transi�onal �me in the life of our athle�c department, I know of no one be�er to help us chart a future course for that department than Tommy Sadler.” Sadler and his wife Michelle, a teacher in the Jackson-Madison County School District, make their home in Jackson.

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athletic staff directory

Union Athle�cs • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) NAME ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery Tommy Sadler Dr. Linn Stranak Teresa Thomas Dr. Keith Absher

TITLE

PHONE (731)

University President Director of Athle�cs Department Chair of PEWS Athle�cs/PEWS Secretary Faculty Athle�c Representa�ve

tsadler@uu.edu lstranak@uu.edu �homas@uu.edu kabsher@uu.edu

661-5180 661-5218 661-5288 661-5130 661-5367

ATHLETIC TRAINING Kristy Johnson Cliff Pawley Sarah Davenport Jennifer Farroll Karen Tankersley

Head Athle�c Trainer ATEP Coordinator/Athle�c Trainer Athle�c Trainer/Instructor Athle�c Trainer/Instructor Athle�c Trainer

kjohnson@uu.edu cpawley@uu.edu sdavenpo@uu.edu jfarroll@uu.edu ktankersley@uu.edu

661-5439 661-5529 661-5280 661-5024 661-5439

FACILITIES Andy Rushing

Director of Athle�c Facili�es

arushing@uu.edu

661-5333

SPORTS INFORMATION Steven Aldridge

Sports Informa�on Director

saldridge@uu.edu

661-5207

BASEBALL Brent Fronabarger Joseph Talley JT Taylor David Maristany

Head Baseball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach Graduate Assistant Coach Graduate Assistant Coach

bfronaba@uu.edu jtalley@uu.edu

661-5489 661-5956

BASKETBALL (Men) David Niven Trevor Lydic Ben Easley

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

dniven@uu.edu tlydic@uu.edu

661-5132 661-5286

BASKETBALL (Women) Mark Campbell Ka�e Woodruff Kiely Schork Kaitlin Dudley

Head Women’s Basketball Coach Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Graduate Assistant Women’s Basketball Graudate Assistant Women’s Basketball

mcampbel@uu.edu kwoodruf@uu.edu

661-5344 661-5171 661-5575 661-5575

CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Becky Ranfeld

Head Cheerleading Sponsor Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor

tgiddens@uu.edu

661-5299

CROSS COUNTRY (Men and Women) Dr. Gary Johnson Head Cross Country Coach

gjohnson@uu.edu

661-5246

GOLF (Men) Andy Rushing

Head Men’s Golf Coach

arushing@uu.edu

661-5333

SOCCER (Men) Clovis Simas Michael Lee

Head Men’s Soccer Coach Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

csimas@uu.edu mlee@uu.edu

661-5533 661-6590

SOCCER (Women) Brandon Boylan Isaac Brooks

Head Women’s Soccer Coach Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

bboylan@uu.edu ibrooks@uu.edu

661-5293 661-6589

SOFTBALL Heather Hall Ashton Strode

Head So�ball Coach Graduate Assistant

hhall@uu.edu

661-5141

VOLLEYBALL Kelly Ellio� Ariel Apolinario

Head Volleyball Coach Assistant Volleyball Coach

kellio�@uu.edu aapolinario@uu.edu

661-5970 661-5451

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head coach Kelly Ellio� begins her first season as the head coach of the Union University volleyball program. Ellio� becomes the third head coach of the Union volleyball program since its beginning in 1998. Most recently, Ellio� has been an Assistant Professor of Physical Educa�on, Wellness and Sport at Union University from 2007 to the present. She will con�nue to maintain a teaching load in the Union sports management program. Prior to becoming a full-�me teacher, Ellio� was a Resident Director at Union from 2004-2007 in the McAfee Residence Complex. Ellio� spent seven seasons (1997-2003) as the assistant coach at King (Tenn.) College under head coach Susie Toomey. Toomey, the mother of Ellio�, spent 25 years at King accumula�ng a 749-229 record, which is sixth in the NAIA in total wins and seventh in the NAIA in winning percentage for a coaching career.

Kelly Elliott

Ellio� earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from King College in 1995 where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Ellio� also holds two Masters’ degrees. The first was a Master of Educa�on in Counseling from the University of Louisville (Ky.) in 1997, followed by a Master of Arts in Physical Educa�on, Sports Management concentra�on from East Tennessee State University in 1999.

Head Volleyball Coach

As a student-athlete, Ellio� was a four-year starter on the 1050 Union University Drive volleyball team at King from Jackson, TN 38305 1991-1994. She was voted into the King College Athle�c Phone: 731-661-5970 Hall of Fame in 2008 as part Email: kelliio�@uu.edu of the 1994 volleyball team, the only volleyball team to be inducted thus far. Ellio� earned numerous honors including Fellowship of Chris�an Athletes’ Athlete of the Year in 1995, first team all-conference in 1993 and 1994, NAIA Scholar Athlete in 1993 and 1994, and earned NCCAA All-District and Scholar Athlete honors in 1993 and 1994. Ellio�’s teams were also very successful as both a player and as an assistant coach. She was a part of four conference championships as a player and seven conference �tles as an assistant coach. During her years as assistant coach, she helped lead her team to two NAIA Na�onal Tournaments, including one Na�onal Team Sportsmanship Award. Ellio� also won four NCCAA District Tournaments and played in four NCCAA Na�onal Tournaments (two third-place finishes) as a player. Coach Ellio�’s desire is to see the members of the Union volleyball team grow as players, but more importantly, as young women. She views her role of coach as one to challenge and mentor team members spiritually, academically, and athle�cally. Ellio� and her husband, Michael, reside in Jackson and are the parents of Isaac and Anna. They are ac�ve members of Englewood Bap�st Church, where Michael serves as the Minister to Families with Children. Union Volleyball Coaching Records - Program began in 1998 Year

Head Coach

Overall Record

Conference Record

2010 (first season)

Kelly Ellio�

7-6, .538

2-1, .667

2005-08 (5 seasons)

Steven Gream

121-51, .703

43-26, .623

1998-2004 (7 seasons)

Brian Dunn

243-62, .797

64-13, .831

*A season-by-season list of coaching records can be found in the Record Book Sec�on.

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assistant coach & support staff Ariel Apolinario is in his first season as the assistant volleyball coach for the Union University program. Apolinario comes to Union a�er a very successful playing career at Newman (Kansas) University and most recently, King (Tenn.) College. Apolinario is a 2010 graduate of King College with a degree in Spanish and a minor in coaching.

Ariel Apolinario

Assistant Volleyball Coach 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-5451 Email: aapolinario@uu.edu

Apolinario accumulated a vast knowledge of coaching volleyball during his college years. From 2007-10, he was a head coach in the Northeast Tennessee Volleyball Club. On his team of middle school girls, one-hundred percent of his players made their school’s volleyball team. From 2006-09, Apolinario travel throughout Texas and Flordia teaching volleyball skills and team camps during the summers. He worked at Rice (Texas) University, the University of Houston (Texas), University of North Texas, University of Texas and the University of Tampa (Fla.). In the summer of 2009, Apolinario worked as a camp instructor for the University of Miami (Fla.) basketball camp. Apolinario played two seasons at King where he was named all-conference, team MVP and team captain. At Newman, he was also an all-conference performer. Apolinario holds three records at King, including career kills, career blocks and career hi�ng percentage. He was named Male Athlete of the Year at King (Tenn.) College during his senior season. In high school, Apolinario played volleyball and basketball at Miami Senior High School. He helped lead his basketball team to the 2005 6A Florida State Title. He was a district tournament champion twice with basketball and once with volleyball. Apolinario was named first team All-Miami Dade, and was the Miami Dade County preseason player of the year. Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Apolinario is son of Carlos Apolinario and Laudelina Vera. He has a sister, Misleideis and a brother, Anniel.

Alyssa allen Student Assistant

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team roster

Numerical Roster No. Name 2 Jami Humphries 3 Heather Lieberman 5 Cassidy O’Hair 6 Kelsey Duling 8 Emmie Moroski 10 Shelby Swink 11 Lauren Sprouse 12 Marcela Madeira 13 Caroline Robbins 17 Anna Sims

Hgt. 5-4 5-8 5-7 5-7 5-9 5-10 5-8 5-10 6-3 5-11

Class FR SR JR SR JR SO SO SR SO JR

Pos. DS OH OH L/OH S MH L/DS OH/MH OH MH

Hometown Tullahoma, Tenn. Rochester, N.Y. Lubbock, Texas Pasadena, Calif. Davis, Calif. Memphis, Tenn. Alabaster, Ala. Vitoria, Brazil Jackson, Tenn. Trussville, Ala.

Prior School Tullahoma HS Genesee CC Trinity Chris�an HS Mt San Antonio CC Sacramento City College Houston HS Thompson HS Jefferson CC UT Mar�n Hewi� Trussville HS

Alphabetical Roster No. Name 6 Kelsey Duling 2 Jami Humphries 3 Heather Lieberman 12 Marcela Madeira 8 Emmie Moroski 5 Cassidy O’Hair 13 Caroline Robbins 17 Anna Sims 11 Lauren Sprouse 10 Shelby Swink

Hgt. 5-7 5-4 5-8 5-10 5-9 5-7 6-3 5-11 5-8 5-10

Class SR FR SR SR JR JR SO JR SO SO

Pos. L/OH DS OH OH/MH S OH OH MH L/DS MH

Hometown Pasadena, Calif. Tullahoma, Tenn. Rochester, N.Y. Vitoria, Brazil Davis, Calif. Lubbock, Texas Jackson, Tenn. Trussville, Ala. Alabaster, Ala. Memphis, Tenn.

Prior School Mt San Antonio CC Tullahoma HS Genesee CC Jefferson CC Sacramento City College Trinity Chris�an HS UT Mar�n Hewi� Trussville HS Thompson HS Houston HS

Head Coach: Kelly Ellio� (first season) Assistant Coach: Ariel Apolinario (first season) Pronuncia�ons: Lieberman (LEE ber man) Duling (DO ling) Moroski (mor OSK ee) Swink (sweenk) Marcela Madeira (mar CEL uh) ( ma DARE uh) Ariel Apolinario (ar re EL) (A pol lin air e o) By Class: Senior – 3 Junior – 3 Sophomore – 3 Freshman – 1 By State: Alabama - 2 California - 2 New York - 1 Tennessee – 3 Texas - 1 Outside of US - 1

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season outlook

The Union University volleyball program begins their season under the leadership of Kelly Ellio�, in her first season as the head coach. Ellio� is the third head coach for Union volleyball since the program’s beginning in 1998. Ellio� is the daughter of, and former assistant coach for, NAIA volleyball coach Susie Toomey, who went 749-229 in 25 years at King (Tenn.) College. The Union Lady Bulldogs return four award winning starters from last season’s team that posted a 30-10 record and a runner-up finish in the conference tournament. Union lost one senior, se�er Ka�e Adams to gradua�on, and the libero to transfer. Union has three seniors this year including Marcela Madeira, Kelsey Duling and Heather Lieberman. All three players were selected to the all-conference team in 2009, while Madeira was also named an NAIA All-American. This group will look to be the leadership that helps Union return to the na�onal tournament as they did in 2008. Three juniors highlight the roster including returning starter Anna Sims. Sims was named an all-conference player in 2009. Newcomer Emmie Moroski will take on the role of se�er in 2010. Cassidy O’Hair, another newcomer, will help add depth on offense and defense. The sophomore class is made up of three players, all returning from successful freshman seasons. Lauren Sprouse, Shelby Swink and Caroline Robbins will look to con�nue to tribute to the success of Union’s program. Jami Humphries is the lone freshman on the roster. She will get early opportuni�es to build her skills and contribute to the program’s success over her career. Union will face a tough schedule this season with six games against teams that were ranked or receiving votes in the final poll last season. Union has six matches against teams that advanced to the na�onal tournament last season, including a matchup at semifinal contender Lee (Tenn.). Union looks to return to the NAIA Na�onal Tournament for the third �me in program history and the first since 2008. Last season, Union finished just one win short of returning with their loss in the conference tournament championship game.

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volleyball players

#3 Heather Lieberman 5-8 • Senior • Outside Hi�er Hometown: Rochester, New York Previous School: Genesee CC Birthday: December 25

Coach’s Comments: Heather out jumps and out plays opposing hi�ers who many �mes have a height advantage. This three-year starter brings experience and an arsenal of versa�le shots, as well as consistency that is a testament to her work ethic. Heather is the complete package bringing athle�c ability and knowledge of the game together.

2009 (Junior): played in 151 matches for Union...was second on the team with 426 kills...added 40 aces, 468 digs and 48 blocks...was named first team all-conference and a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. 2008 (Sophomore): played in 111 matches for Union...recorded 250 kils, 26 aces, and 301 digs...was named to the TranSouth AllTournament team and was a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union: Lieberman played volleyball for one season at Genesee Community College where she was named Region Player of the Year, 1st team All-Conference, and 2nd team All-American. She was elected twice as the player of the week while playing at Genesee CC. Lieberman prepped at Wayne Central High School in Ontario Center, New York. At Wayne Central, Lieberman was a three sport athlete involved in volleyball, and indoor and outdoor track. She was named Team Captain for volleyball and indoor track. In volleyball, she earned first team All-League and All-State as both a junior and senior. Lieberman also received the Coaches Award as a senior. Lieberman was just as successful in the classroom. She was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society, a scholar athlete for four seasons, student body president for four years, and earned the Young Leaders Award. Career Totals at Union University Year

AST

REC

DIG

BHE

2008

111

250

727

285

301

2009

151

426

125

1252

483

468

Total

262

676

218

1979

768

769

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#6 Kelsey Duling 5-7 • Senior • Outside Hi�er Hometown: Pasadena, California Previous School: Mt. San Antonio CC Birthday: July 12

Coach’s Comments: Kelsey is making a move from outside hi�er to libero this year. While an outstanding hi�er, it is her defense and ins�nc�ve play that makes her invaluable to the success of the team. Moving to libero will capitalize on her defensive skills and court smarts, enabling her to “anchor” the back row with passion and intensity.

2009 (Junior): played in 150 matches...third on Union’s team with 401 kills...second with 43 aces and 501 digs...added 37 blocks...was named all-conference and a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union: Duling transferred to Union from Mt. San Antonio Community College in California. While at Mt. San Antonia, she helped lead her team to a second place finish in the conference, behind the eventual California Junior College State Champion. Duling was named the California Community College Athlete of the Month as a sophomore and was also a two-�me first team All-Conference player. In her two years at Mt. San Antonio, she tallied 576 kills, 91 blocks, 91 aces, and 613 digs. Duling prepped at Gabrielino High School where she played volleyball and so�ball, leading her volleyball team in back-to-back league championship seasons. Duling was a two-�me high school All-League player, was twice named team MVP, and was named the Mission Valley League MVP. Off the court, Duling was the senior class president in 2007 and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.

Career Totals at Union University Year

AST

REC

DIG

BHE

2009

150

401

169

1237

827

501

Total

150

401

169

1237

827

501

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#12 Marcela Madeira 5-10 • Senior • Middle Hi�er Hometown: Vitoria, Brazil Previous School: Jefferson CC Birthday: February 11

Coach’s Comments: Marcela proved herself an offensive force to be reckoned with in her junior season. The All-American hi�er will be moving from the middle to the outside, giving her more opportunity to a�ack. Marcela’s contribu�ons are not limited to offense, as she is one of the team’s top defenders on the back row and one of our top serve receivers.

2009 (Junior): played in 137 matches...led Union with 465 kills...added 31 aces, 507 dgis and 55 blocks...was named allconference and NAIA All-American. Before Union: Madeira transferred to Union from Jefferson (Mo.) Community College where she played two years of volleyball. In 2008, her team finished the season ranked no. 12 in the na�on, a�er being ranked as high as No. 8. Madeira was named AllConference and All-Region twice at Jefferson and was also an Academic All-Region performer. In her two seasons at Jefferson, Madeira totaled 644 kills (2.9/g), 555 digs (2.4/g), and 58 aces.

Career Totals at Union University Year

AST

REC

DIG

BHE

2009

137

465

126

1125

524

507

Total

137

465

126

1125

524

507

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#17 Anna Sims 5-11 • Junior • Middle Hi�er Hometown: Trussville, Alabama Previous School: Hewi�-Trussville HS Birthday: July 12

Coach’s Comments: Anna has dis�nguished herself as one of the conference’s top blockers, and will con�nue to dominate at the net this year. We will be looking to use Anna more on offense, which will help balance our offensive a�ack. Anna’s posi�ve energy and intensity on the court make her a fun player to watch.

2009 (Sophomore): played 151 matches...recorded 313 kills and led Union with 175 blocks...was named all-conference and TranSouth Scholar Athlete. 2008 (Freshman): played in 125 matches for Union...posted 247 kills and led the team with 144 total blocks...was named TranSouth Player of the Week once and was named second team All-Conference. Before Union: Sims prepped at Hewi� Trussville High School where she played four seasons of volleyball. She helped lead her team to three straight Area 13 Championships from 20052007. In 2006, her squad won the Fairhope Classic Title. As a senior, Sims earned Area 13 All-Tournament, AVBCA second team All-State, Birmingham news All-State, and was Team Captain. Sims was top-10 in kills for the Metro Area and was team leader in kills and blocks. She added Area 13 MVP to her honors as a junior. Sims recorded 3.75 kills per game, 12.5 kills per match, 1.5 blocks per game, and 4.5 blocks per match. Her 374 kills in the season led the metro area for 10 straight weeks. Off the court, Sims was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, French Club, and was an honor graduate.

Career Totals at Union University Year

AST

REC

DIG

BHE

2008

125

247

614

144

2009

151

313

760

109

175

Total

276

560

184

1374

170

114

205

319

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#10 Shelby Swink 5-10 • Sophomore • Opposite/Middle Hi�er Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Previous School: Houston High School Birthday: April 12

Coach’s Comments: A�er si�ng out the end of the season last year due to injury, Shelby will be moving into the middle blocking posi�on. Shelby’s strength, jumping ability, and natural blocking ins�ncts make her a great fit there. She will provide power and versa�lity on offense, as well.

2009 (Freshman): played in 48 matches...recorded 48 kills, 15 digs and 42 blocks. Before Union: Swink was a two-sport athlete at Houston High School in volleyball and lacrosse. She helped lead her volleyball team to a district �tle, region runner-up, and state tournament appearance in 2008. In 2007, Swink led her team to district and region �tles, advancing to the state tournament for the first �me in Houston history. During her high school career, Swink was named All-Region Tournament, District MVP, twice named Best of the Preps, a three-�me All-District player, and was named Houston High School’s Most Outstanding Blocker. Off the court, Swink was a member of the Faculty Honor Roll, earned the award for highest GPA on the volleyball team, and received the French Award.

Career Totals at Union University Year

AST

REC

DIG

BHE

2009

153

Total

153

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#11 Lauren Sprouse 5-8 • Sophomore • Libero/Defensive Specialist Hometown: Alabaster, Alabama Previous School: Thompson High School Birthday: December 4

Coach’s Comments: A�er stepping in to play as a freshman, Lauren looks to con�nue as one of our top defenders. Lauren has amazing ins�ncts and a great ability to read the hit. She will be called upon to take more leadership on the back row and serve receive.

2009 (Freshman): played in 137 matches...recorded 10 kills, 28 aces and 383 digs. Before Union: Sprouse was a two-sport athlete during her career at Thompson High School, playing four seasons of volleyball and three seasons of basketball. As a senior, she was named her volleyball team’s Best Defensive Player and Team Captain. Sprouse added Team MVP as a junior. In 2008, she led her team with 352 digs, and was second on the team with 284 kills. Sprouse added 34 blocks and 40 aces. Sprouse also helped lead her basketball team to the state tournaments in 2007 and 2008. Off the court, Sprouse was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and French Honor Society. She was also her school’s Valedictorian.

Career Totals at Union University Year

AST

REC

DIG

BHE

2009

137

491

383

Total

137

491

383

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#13 Caroline Robbins 6-3 • Sophomore • Opposite Hometown: Jackson, Tennessee Previous School: University of Tennessee - Mar�n Birthday: September 5

Coach’s Comments: Caroline creates huge problems for our opponents with her size and power on the right side. Caroline will play a significant role in our offensive a�ack, as well as blocking the opposing teams’ “big guns.” She has displayed amazing dedica�on in her off-season training which has prepared her for a break out season.

2009 (Freshman): played in 111 matches...recorded 94 kills, 60 digs and was second on the team with 60 blocks...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union: Robbins transferred to Union from UT Mar�n, having not played due to injury. Robbins prepped at Liberty Tech High School in Jackson where she played volleyball and basketball. Robbins played her high school freshman season at Trinity Chris�an Academy in Jackson before moving over to Liberty. She was a member of TCA’s district, region and sub-state championship teams in 2004. Robbins also helped lead her Liberty volleyball team to the district �tle in 2007. Robbins was named All-District MVP, AllDistrict, All-Region and All-Tournament during her career. She also earned the hustle and academic awards in 2005. Robbins played club volleyball for the Jackson Juniors and Memphis Metro Elite. She also traveled to Hawaii to represent Tennessee in a tournament through Elite Sports Interna�onal and USA Volleyball.

Career Totals at Union University Year

AST

REC

DIG

BHE

2009

111

357

Total

111

357

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#5 Cassidy O’Hair

5-7 • Junior • Defensive Specialist/Outside Hi�er Hometown: Lubbock, Texas Previous School: Trinity Chris�an High School Birthday: September 16 Coach’s Comments: Cassidy brings incredible athle�cism and versa�lity to the team. She will be called on to play a variety of posi�ons, and will be pushing her teammates through her incredible work ethic in prac�ce and training.

2010 (Junior): First season at Union. Before Union: O’Hair prepped at Trinity Chris�an (Texas) High School where she played volleyball and ran track and field. As a senior volleyball player, O’Hair was selected team captain, was named first team all-district, earned the All Around Award, and was Academic All-State. She added second team all-district honors as a junior. Off the court, O’Hair was the senior class Salutatorian, Na�onal Merit Commended Scholar, Na�onal Honor Society, and Na�onal La�n Exam Gold Medalist.

#8 Emmie Moroski

5-9 • Junior • Se�er Hometown: Davis, California Previous School: Sacramento City College Birthday: February 8 Coach’s Comments: Emmie is taking the reins of the offense this year, which puts us in very capable hands. Emmie has great touch on the ball, as well as being strong defensively at the net blocking, as well as digging the ball. She brings a calm confidence to the court which helps keep the team focused and relaxed.

2010 (Junior): First season at Union. Before Union: Moroski transferred to Union from Sacramento (Calif.) City College. While at Sacramento City, she helped lead her team to two fi�h place finishes in the California Community College Ac�vity Associa�on (CCCAA) State Tournament and led her team to an undefeated conference championship her sophomore year. Moroski was a two-�me first team all-conference player and also made the All Northern-California Team. In her sophomore year at Sacramento City, she tallied 1,044 assists at 10.76 assists per set, 35 aces and 243 digs. Her 10.76 assists per set ranked her fourth in the CCCAA. During her freshman year she had 766 assists at 8.33 assists per set, which also ranked her thirteenth in the CCCAA. Moroski prepped at Davis Senior High School where she played volleyball and ran track and field. She led her volleyball team in back-to-back league championship seasons and sec�onal runner-up finishes. Moroski was a two �me all-league player and was named the Delta Valley League MVP her senior year.

#2 Jami Humphries

5-4 • Freshman • Defensive Specialist Hometown: Tullahoma, Tenn. Previous School: Tullahoma High School Birthday: May 11

Coach’s Comments: Jami is a lot of speed and energy packed into a small package. Jami will be asked to prepare at every posi�on on the back row and will bring depth defensively. She exudes a love for the game and excitement that is contagious.

2010 (Freshman): First season at Union. Before Union: Humphries prepped at Tullahoma High School where she played four years of volleyball and also ran track for one season. Humphries was a two-�me first team all-district player and was twice named team MVP and team captain. As a senior, she was named district MVP. Off the court, Humphries was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society, Na�onal English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and Senior Class Historian. Union University Volleyball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Three-time TranSouth Champions, Two NAIA National Tournament Appearances

17 Anna Sims 21 Holly Smith TM TEAM

UNION UNIVERSITY TOTALS RECORD:

Overall Record (30-10)

# Player

151 1

40 1

313 0

94 0

760 0

.288 .000

8 0

1 0

4 0

151

1918

655

5466

.231

1672

227

198

Conference (9-5)

Home (8-1)

Away (8-6)

ATTACK E TA

1 Katie Adams 3 Heather Lieberman 4 Catie Paul 5 Meagan Gipson 6 Kelsey Duling 8 Kacie Ritter 10 Shelby Swink 11 Lauren Sprouse 12 Marcela Madeira 13 Caroline Robbins 17 Anna Sims 21 Holly Smith TM TEAM

151 151 11 58 150 114 48 137 137 111 151 1

40 40 3 23 40 30 16 36 36 31 40 1

151 426 6 2 401 2 48 10 465 94 313 0

39 125 1 1 169 13 24 8 126 55 94 0

TOTALS

151

1918

655

Overall Record (30-10)

Conference Home (9-5) Date (8-1) 08/24/09 08/24/09 08/29/09 08/31/09 09/04/09 09/04/09 09/05/09 09/05/09 09/10/09 09/11/09 09/11/09 09/12/09 09/12/09 09/15/09 09/22/09 09/24/09 09/28/09 10/01/09 10/06/09 10/07/09 10/09/09 10/09/09 10/10/09 10/10/09 10/13/09 10/15/09 10/20/09 10/26/09 10/30/09 10/30/09 10/31/09 10/31/09 11/03/09 11/05/09 11/09/09 11/09/09 11/10/09 11/10/09 11/11/09 11/11/09

* * * * * *

* * * *

* * # # # # # #

SET

SERVE SA SE

Pct

449 1252 17 6 1237 54 153 56 1125 357 760 0

.249 .240 .294 .167 .188 -0.204 .157 .036 .301 .109 .288 .000

1491 17 5 7 26 13 12 24 24 45 8 0

45 40 0 8 43 31 0 28 31 0 1 0

5466

.231

1672

227

Away Neutral (8-6)Opponent (14-3) a n h a n n a n h n n n n h h a a h a h n n a n h a h a a n n a a a n h n n a n

80 0

66 0

109 28 0 0

past2746 season & 193 147 Stats 295 65

6 0

summary 127

Neutral (14-3) 2009 Season Stats

RECORD:

1 0 0

Tenn Wesleyan College Shorter College Brescia University Mid-Con�nent Univ. Loyola University Belhaven College Milsaps College Rhodes College Mar�n Methodist College Milsaps College Spring Hill College Birmingham-Southern Loyola University Bethel University (Tenn.) Lyon College Freed-Hardeman Univ. Williams Bap�st College Trevecca Nazarene Univ. Bethel University (Tenn.) Cumberland University (Tenn.) Univ. of Mobile Southeastern University Faulkner University Spring Hill College Freed-Hardeman Univ. Trevecca Nazarene Univ. Mid-Con�nent Univ. Lyon College IN Ins�tute of Tech Campbellsville Univ. Olivet Nazarene Univ. Georgetown College Cumberland University (Tenn.) Mar�n Methodist College Cumberland University (Tenn.) Mid-Con�nent Univ. Bethel University (Tenn.) Cumberland University (Tenn.) Trevecca Nazarene Univ. Freed-Hardeman Univ.

Score 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-1 3-1 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-2 3-0 3-1 3-2 3-0 2-3 3-2 3-1 1-3 2-3 3-2 3-0 3-1 3-0 3-2 0-3 3-0 2-3 1-3 3-1 0-3 0-3 3-0 3-2 0-3 3-0 3-1 3-1 3-2 1-3

W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W

PASS RE

DEF DIG

BLOCK BS BA BE

47 21 0 26 41 35 0 15 8 1 4 0

3 28 0 10 46 29 0 18 33 3 1 0 0

328 468 2 81 501 321 15 383 507 60 80 0

9 12 0 0 11 0 11 0 21 17 66 0

12 6 36 6 4 1 0 0 26 6 0 0 31 4 0 0 34 11 43 3 109 28 0 0

41 13 0 3 11 14 3 12 15 9 6 0

198

193

2746

147

295 65

127

L L L

L L L L L L

Score-by-Set 25-16, 25-12, 25-7 25-23, 25-22, 25-20 26-24, 25-14, 25-10 25-5, 25-9, 25-13 25-21, 25-22, 25-23 25-21, 17-25, 25-21, 25-12 25-19, 22-25, 25-15, 25-20 25-21, 25-13, 25-11 25-21, 25-19, 25-22 25-17, 25-23, 25-20 25-5, 23-25, 17-25, 25-15, 15-13 25-13, 25-22, 25-17 25-14, 25-21, 23-25, 25-22 13-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 15-13 25-19, 25-19, 25-11 25-14, 24-26, 24-26, 25-14, 8-15 18-25, 27-29, 25-15, 25-19, 15-12 24-26, 25-21, 28-26, 25-23 26-24, 17-25, 16-25, 14-25 20-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-20, 15-17 22-25, 10-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-7 25-20, 25-20, 30-28 25-22, 18-25, 25-10, 25-22 25-18, 25-18, 25-14 22-25, 25-23, 19-25, 25-20, 15-9 23-25, 24-26, 27-29 25-13, 25-15, 25-8 25-23, 16-25, 22-25, 25-16, 15-17 27-25, 22-25, 19-25, 20-25 25-22, 21-25, 25-22, 25-20 17-25, 19-25, 15-25 21-25, 9-25, 23-25 25-21, 25-14, 25-21 25-20, 22-25, 27-29, 25-17, 15-12 23-25, 25-27, 19-25 25-9, 25-11, 25-13 25-15, 23-25, 25-16, 25-14 25-14, 25-21, 17-25, 25-16 25-16, 10-25, 17-25, 28-26, 15-11 25-19, 13-25, 5-25, 23-25

GEN BHE

Record 1-0 2-0 3-0 4-0, 1-0 5-0 6-0 7-0 8-0 9-0, 2-0 10-0 11-0 12-0 13-0 14-0, 3-0 15-0, 4-0 15-1, 4-1 17-1, 5-1 17-2, 5-2 17-3, 5-3 18-3 19-3 20-3 21-3 22-3, 6-3 22-4, 6-4 23-4, 7-4 23-5, 7-5 23-6 24-6 24-7 24-8 25-8, 8-5 26-8, 9-5 26-9 27-9 28-9 29-9 30-9 30-10

Union con�nued its winning ways in 2009, pos�ng a record of 30-10. The Lady Bulldogs eclipsed the 30-win mark for the seventh �me in the program’s 12 years, but the first since 2004. Union opened the season with 15 straight wins, dropping just seven sets during that �me. The Lady Bulldogs also had a five-game winning streak in October. Union finished conference play 9-5 and received the fourth seed in the TranSouth Conference Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs fell in the opening tournament, however, bounced back with four consecu�ve victories in the loser’s bracket to earn a spot in the championship. This was the second straight season for Union to advance to the championship match. Union fell short of a second straight conference tournament �tle with a 3-1 loss to in the �tle match to Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.). Union finished with several players receiving individual postseason honors. Marcela Madeira, Ka�e Adams and Heather Lieberman were named first team all-conference performers, while Anna Sims and Kelsey Duling earned second team honors. Madeira also received NAIA and AVCA All-American honors. Five Lady Bulldogs were also named TranSouth Scholar Athletes including Kelsey Duling, Heather Lieberman, Kacie Ri�er, Caoline Robbins and Anna Sims.

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Team Conf. Overall Freed-Hardeman * # ^ 12-2 23-13 Trevecca Nazarene 11-3 25-13 UNION 9-5 30-10 Bethel 9-5 21-7 Lyon 5-9 11-26 Cumberland 6-8 19-14 Mar�n Methodist 4-10 14-15 Mid-Con�nent 0-14 5-22 * regular season champions # tournament champion ^ na�onal tournament appearance

2009 TranSouth Postseason Honors TranSouth Player of the Year Diana Silva, Freed-Hardeman University TranSouth Newcomer of the Year Thaise Vieira, Bethel University TranSouth Freshman of the Year Jhessica Mar�n, Mar�n Methodist College TranSouth Coach of the Year Todd Humphry, Freed-Hardeman University

transouth recap & NAIA information FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Diana Silva (Freed-Hardeman) Thaise Vieira (Bethel University) Marcela Madeira (Union University) Jhessica Mar�n (Mar�n Methodist) Sydney Rice (Freed-Hardeman) Teegan Hunziker (Trevecca Nazarene) Kaysi Arnold (Cumberland University) Kaley Ward (Trevecca Nazarene) Ka�e Beineke (Lyon College) Nataly Gu�errez (Freed-Hardeman) Abbey Masters (Bethel University) Ka�e Adams (Union University) Heather Lieberman (Union University) Michele Cunha (Bethel University) SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Amber Turner (Freed-Hardeman) Anna Sims (Union University) Karim Raymond (Freed-Hardeman) Jessica Hood (Trevecca Nazarene) Adrianna Bookout Gonzalez (Bethel University) Kelsey Duling (Union University) Jennifer Peterson (Trevecca Nazarene) Meghann LaBorn (Lyon College) Precious Sanders (Mar�n Methodist) Callie West (Freed-Hardeman) HONORABLE MENTION Brooke Cannon (Trevecca Nazarene) Jordan Pescatore (Cumberland University) Rachel Spo�en (Trevecca Nazarene) Kayla Spencer (Mar�n Methodist) Jessica Gericke (Cumberland University) Lauren Castleberry (Lyon College) Chelsea Hinton (Lyon College) Tiffany Payton (Mid-Con�nent) Lori Magnusen (Bethel University) Ka�e Perry (Mid-Con�nent)

About the NAIA

The purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and to the principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the total educational process. The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association. The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribution of overall athletic opportunity and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics program. That is to say, an athletics program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall participation opportunities and resources currently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa.

Advancing sport with innovative change

The NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports. Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation (www.championsofcharacter.org). Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every studentathlete, coach, official and spectator are committed to the true spirit of competition through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

NAIA at a Glance • • • • • •

Nearly 300 member colleges and universities 23 national championships 650,000 students First to include black colleges and students in championships First to include women in national championships First to develop system-wide character initiative with substantive programming

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opponent information

TranSouth Opponents BETHEL UNIVERSITY

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY

LYON COLLEGE

September 14 at Union October 5 in McKenzie

October 12 at Union November 4 in Lebanon, Tenn.

October 14 at Union October 23 in Henderson, Tenn.

August 31 at Union September 27 in Batesville, Ark.

Head Coach: Starla Calhoun 2009 Record: 21-7, 9-5 Record vs. Union: 1-21 Location: McKenzie, Tenn. Nickname: Lady Wildcats Colors: Purpole & Gold

Head Coach: Dewayne Deering 2009 Record: 19-14, 6-8 Record vs. Union: 3-21 Location: Lebanon, Tenn. Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Maroon & White

Head Coach: Todd Humphry 2009 Record: 23-13, 12-2 Record vs. Union: 14-27 Location: Henderson, Tenn. Nickname: Lady Lions Colors: Maroon, White, & Gold

Head Coach: Ray Green 2009 Record: 11-26, 5-9 Record vs. Union: 9-23 Location: Batesville, Ark. Nickname: Scots Colors: Red & White

MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

September 23 in Mayfield, Ky. October 28 at Union

September 9 in Pulaski, Tenn. November 2 at Unioin

October 7 at Union October 26 in Nashville, Tenn.

Head Coach: Brittany Nicley 2009 Record: 5-22, 0-14 Record vs. Union: 0-12 Location: Mayfield, Ky. Nickname: Lady Cougars Colors: Blue & Gold

Head Coach: Rose Powell 2009 Record: 14-15, 4-10 Record vs. Union: 10-26 Location: Pulaski, Tenn. Nickname: RedHawks Colors: Red, White, & Black

Head Coach: Jayme Crowley 2009 Record: 25-13, 11-3 Record vs. Union: 12-22 Location: Nashville, Tenn. Nickname: Trojans Colors: Purple & White

Non-Conference Opponents Avila University October 16 in St. Charles, Mo. Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Kansas City, Mo. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Purple & Gold

Lee University September 11 in Cleveland, Tenn. Record vs. Union: 17-7 Location: Cleveland, Tenn. Nickname: Flames Colors: Maroon & White

Oklahoma City University October 16 in St. Charles, Mo. Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla. Nickname: Stars Colors: Royal Blue & White

Roberts Wesleyan College October 2 in Mount Vernon, Ohio Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Rochester, N.Y. Nickname: Lady Raiders Colors: Red & White

Belhaven University September 10 in Cleveland, Tenn. Record vs. Union: 0-4 Location: Jackson, Miss. Nickname: Blazers Colors: Green & Gold

Lindsey Wilson College September 17 in Lebanon, Tenn. Record vs. Union: 0-11 Location: Columbia, Ky. Nickname: Blue Raiders Colors: Blue & White

Olivet Nazarene University October 15 in St. Charles, Mo. Record vs. Union: 3-1 Location: Bourbonnais, Ill. Nickname: Tigers Colors: Purple & Gold

Savannah College of Art & Design September 11 in Cleveland, Tenn. Record vs. Union: 0-1 Location: Savannah, Ga. Nickname: Bees Colors: Black, White & Gold

Campbellsville University September 17 in Lebanon, Tenn. Record vs. Union: 4-8 Location: Campbellsville, Ky. Nickname: Tigers Colors: Maroon, White & Grey

Marion University October 1 in Mount Vernon, Ohio Record vs. Union: 0-1 Location: Indianapolis Nickname: Knights Colors: Black & Gold

Rio Grande, University of September 18 in Lebnon, Tenn. Record vs. Union: 0-1 Location: Rio Grande, Ohio Nickname: Red Storm Colors: Red & Black

Union College October 1 in Mount Vernon, Ohio Record vs. Union: 0-1 Location: Barbourville, Ky. Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Orange & Black

Cumberlands, (Ky.), University of September 18 in Lebanon, Tenn. Record vs. Union: 0-12 Location: Williamsburg, Ky. Nickname: Patriots Colors: Maroon & White

Mount Vernon Nazarene University October 1 in Mount Vernon, Ohio Record vs. Union: 2-1 Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio Nickname: Lady Cougars Colors: Blue & Green

Robert Morris University October 15 in St. Charles, Mo. Record vs. Union: 0-1 Location: Chicago, Ill. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Maroon & Gold

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all-time roster & 1,000 kills club

Name (Hometown).........................................................Years (*-Redshirt)

Name (Hometown)......................................................... Years (*-Redshirt)

-AAbel, Crystal - Branson, Mo. ............................................................2002-03 Adams, Katie - Orange, Calif. ..........................................................2008-09 Anyango, Phylis - Nairobi, Kenya.....................................................2003-04 -BBayne, Erin - Troy, Ill. .......................................................................2002-03 Berlin, Brisa - Visalia, Calif. ................................................................... 2007 Booker, Ashley - Steele, Mo. ................................................................. 2007 -CCatrett, Tiven - San Jose, Calif. ............................................................ 2007 Coyle, Amanda Hutchison - Jackson, Tenn. 2005-08 -DDake, Jill - Edwardsville, Ill.................................................................... 2007 Darr, Andrea - Swansea, Ill. .........................................................1999-2002 Davenport, Sarah - Bartlett, Tenn.................................................1998-2001 Dean, Michelle - Jackson, Tenn. ........................................................... 2002 DePriest, Misty - Elkhart, Ind........................................................1998-2001 Duling, Kelsey - Pasadena, Calif. ....................................................2009-10 -E-FFaulkner, Elizabeth - Fort Payne, Ala.....................................................2002 -GGarber, Nicole - Columbus, Ind........................................................2001-04 Georgieva, Tedy - Sofia, Bulgaria ......................................................... 2004 Gipson, Meagan - Jackson, Tenn. ........................................................ 2009 Givens, Katie - Nashville, Tenn. ............................................................ 2008 Glassey, Jennie - Carlsbad, Calif. ....................................................2002-03 Green, Sharon - Highlands, Texas ........................................................ 2005 -HHayden, Lauren - Belleville, Ill......................................................1998-2001 Hayden, Melissa - Belleville, Ill.........................................................1998-99 Hobbs, Cassi - Tulare, Calif. .......................................................... 2006*-07 Holmes, Lindsay - Franklin, Tenn. ....................................................2003-06 Huffines, Kelly - Nashville, Tenn.............................................2003-04, 2006 Humphries, Jami - Tullahoma, Tenn...................................................... 2010 -I-J-KKolter, Kristen - Decatur, Ind. ................................................................ 2006 Kulow, Katie - Germantown, Tenn. ........................................................ 2005 -LLayman, Cheryl - Jonesboro, Ariz. ........................................................ 2000 Lieberman, Heather - Rochester, N.Y...............................................2008-10 Lovekamp, Melissa - Springfield, Ill..................................................1998-99 -MMadeira, Marcela - Vitoria, Brazil .....................................................2009-10 Martins, Jennifer - Mississauga, Ontario............................................... 2007 Mashburn, Kim - Memphis, Tenn........................................................... 2000 McLeary, Alexis - Jackson, Tenn. .......................................................... 2002 Mendoza, Edith - Porterville, Calif....................................................2005-06 Michael, Kristin - Louisville, Ky. ............................................................. 2006 Moroski, Emmie - Davis, Calif. .............................................................. 2010 Mulhollen, Andrea - Macon, Ga............................................................. 2005 -NNeathamer, CJ - Anderson, Calif......................................................2007-08 -OOgas, Emilie - Porterville, Calif. .......................................................2007-08 Ogolla, Purity - Nairobi, Kenya.........................................................2003-06 O’Hair, Cassidy - Lubbock, Texas ......................................................... 2010 -PPollman, Shanon - Carlyle, Ill...........................................................1998-99 -Q-RRitter, Kacie - Cape Girardeau, Mo. ..................................................... 2009 Robbins, Caroline - Jackson, Tenn. .................................................2009-10 Roesslein, Sun - Prescott, Ariz.............................................................. 1999 -SSchirmer, Monica - Long Beach, Calif..............................................2005-06 Shein, Allison - Lighthouse Point, Fla. .............................................2001-04 Sims, Anna - Trussville, Ala..............................................................2008-10 Smith, Holly - Asheville, N.C. ................................................................ 2009 Smith, Sarah - San Jose, Calif. ............................................................. 1998 Sprouse, Lauren - Alabaster, Ala......................................................2009-10 Stahlberg, Lindsay - St. Louis, Mo. ..................................................2002-03 Steele, Amy - Gas City, Ind. .................................................................. 1998 Swink, Shelby - Memphis, Tenn. ......................................................2009-10

-U-VVan Dam, Emily - Richland, Mich. ................................................ 1998-2001 Vasiljevic, Milica - Serbia and Montenegro 2004 Villagomez, Elena - Cutler, Calif....................................................... 2005-06 Vogt, Christy - Jerseyville, Ill. ........................................................... 1998-99 -WWallach, Lindsey - Eureka, Mo......................................................... 2005-08 Wandera, Gladys - Kakamega, Kenya ............................................. 2003-04 Wilson, Lindsey - Catron, Mo. ............................................................... 2008 -X-YYoung, Ashley - Belleville, Ill.................................................................. 2008 -ZThis all-time roster lists the names of athletes that have participated at the varsity level since the volleyball program began in 1998. If you have any information to add that would help us make this list as accurate as possible, please contact the Union Sports Information office by email (saldridge@uu.edu).

Union Volleyball 1,000 Career Kills Club Lauren Hayden (1998-2001) .......................................3427* Amanda Hutchison (2005-08)....................................... 1803 Gladys Wandera (2003-04) .......................................... 1655 Andrea Darr (1999-2002) ............................................. 1558 Phyllis Anyango (2003-04)............................................ 1054 * - NAIA and Union career record

Hayden

Hutchison

Wandera

Darr

Anyango

-TTravis, Liz - Phoenix, Ariz.................................................................2000-01

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year-by-year reccord/highlights & honor roll

Year-By-Year Coaching Records and Season Highlights - Program began in 1998

Year

Head Coach

Records

Season Highlights

2009

Steven Gream Kelly Ellio�

23-4, 7-4 7-6, 2-1

TranSouth Regular Season Third Place TranSouth Tournament Runner-Up

2008

Steven Gream

28-7, 10-4

TranSouth Regular Season Second Place; TranSouth Tournament Champions, NAIA Na�onal Tournament Opening Round

2007

Steven Gream

25-11, 12-6

TranSouth Regular Season Fourth Place; TranSouth Tournament Fourth Place NAIA Region XI Tournament Third Place

2006

Steven Gream

27-10, 10-6

TranSouth Regular Season Third Place; TranSouth Tournament Third Place; NAIA Region XI Tournament Appearance

2005

Steven Gream

19-18, 4-6

TranSouth Tournament Appearance; Eighth Straight Winning Season for Union Volleyball

2004

Brian Dunn

31-5, 10-0

TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney champions; NAIA Region XI Champions; First ever NAIA Na�onal Tournament Appearance

2003

Brian Dunn

41-9, 11-2

TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney runner-up; NCCAA Na�onal Champions

2002

Brian Dunn

26-13, 7-5

TranSouth Conf. regular season runner-up; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions

2001

Brian Dunn

32-6, 8-2

TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney runner-up; NCCAA Na�onal Tournament runner-up

2000

Brian Dunn

35-10, 9-1

TranSouth Conf. regular season Champions; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions

1999

Brian Dunn

44-6, 11-0

TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney Champions; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions

1998

Brian Dunn

34-13, 8-3

TranSouth Conf. regular season and tournament runner-up; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions

All-Time Volleyball Record

371-119, .757

INDIVIDUAL HONOR ROLL NAIA All-Americans Marcela Madeira - 2009 Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 Phylis Anyango - 2003, 2004 Andrea Darr – 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden – 1999, 2000, 2001 NAIA Scholar Athletes Lindsay Holmes - 2005, 2006 Nicole Garber - 2004 Allison Shein - 2003, 2004 Crystal Abel - 2003 Sarah Davenport – 2001 NAIA All-Region (NAIA Regions eliminated in 2007) Amanda Hutchison - 2005, 2006, 2007 Monica Schirmer - 2006 Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 Phylis Anyango - 2003, 2004 Andrea Darr – 2000, 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Melissa Hayden – 1998, 1999 Shanon Pollman – 1999 NAIA Region XI Player of the Year Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 NAIA Region XI Coach of the Year Brian Dunn - 2004 TranSouth All-Conference Anna Sims - 2008, 2009 Marcela Madeira - 2009 Kelsey Duling - 2009 Heather Lieberman - 2009 Ka�e Adams - 2008, 2009 Ashley Young - 2008 Amanda Hutchison - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Emilie Ogas - 2007, 2008 CJ Neathamer - 2008 Cassi Hobbs - 2007 Jennifer Mar�ns - 2007 Monica Schirmer - 2005, 2006

Edith Mendoza - 2005, 2006 Elena Villagomez - 2006 Purity Ogolla - 2005, 2006 Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 Phylis Anyango - 2003, 2004 Allison Shein - 2003, 2004 Nicole Garber – 2001, 2003, 2004 Lindsay Stahlberg – 2002, 2003 Crystal Abel – 2002 Erin Bayne – 2002 Andrea Darr – 2000, 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Sarah Davenport – 2001 Emily Van Dam - 2001 Melissa Hayden – 1998, 1999 Shanon Pollman – 1998, 1999 TranSouth Player of the Year Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 Lauren Hayden – 1999, 2001 TranSouth Coach of the Year Brian Dunn - 1999, 2004 NCCAA (Na�onal Chris�an College Athle�c Associa�on) Dual Membership from 1998-2004 NCCAA Na�onal Player of the Year Lauren Hayden – 2001 NCCAA Na�onal Scholar Athletes Lindsey Holmes - 2005, 2006 Nicole Garber - 2004 Allison Shein - 2003, 2004 Crystal Abel - 2003 Sarah Davenport – 2000, 2001

NCCAA All-Americans Gladys Wandera - 2003 Phylis Anyango - 2003 Lindsay Stahlberg – 2002, 2003 Andrea Darr – 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Emily Van Dam – 2001 Melissa Hayden – 1998, 1999 Shanon Pollmann - 1999 NCCAA Na�onal Coach of the Year Brian Dunn - 1999, 2001, 2002

TEAM HONOR ROLL TranSouth Regular Season Champions 1999, 2000, 2004 TranSouth Tournament Champions 1999, 2004, 2008 NAIA Region XI Appearances (NAIA Regions eliminated in 2007) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 NAIA Region XI Champions (NAIA Regions eliminated in 2007) 2004 NAIA Na�onal Tournament Appearances 2004, 2008 Highest NAIA Na�onal Ranking No. 12 (2004) NCCAA Na�onal Champions 2003

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UNION UNIVERSITY KILLS Most kills, match 41, Lauren Hayden Nov. 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.) Most kills, season 950, Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most kills per game, season 6.09, Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most matches with double figure kills, season 47, Lauren Hayden, 1999 Most matches with 20+ kills, season 20, Lauren Hayden, 2000 20, Lauren Hayden, 1998 Most kills, career 3,427, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001 1,803, Amanda Hutchison Coyle, 2005-08 Most matches with double figure kills, career 137, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001 Most matches with 20+ kills, career 55, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001 HITTING PERCENTAGE Highest hi�ng percentage, match (min 12 a�acks) 1.000 (13-0-13) Amanda Hutchison Coyle, vs Lindsey Wilson College, 09-07-07 1.000, (12-12) Elena Villagomez, 11/06/06 .765, (13-17), Edith Mendoza, 09/15/06 .762, Lauren Hayden, 10/28/99 vs. Brescia University (Ky.) Highest hi�ng percentage, season .518, Gladys Wandera 2003 .480, Gladys Wandera, 2004 .460, Amanda Hutchison, 2007 .448, Amanda Hutchison, 2006 .402, Melissa Lovekamp, 1998 Highest hi�ng percentage, career .500, Gladys Wandera, 2003-04 .370, Edith Mendoza, 2005-06 .344, Melissa Lovekamp, 1998-1999 SERVICE ACES Most service aces, match 10, Melissa Hayden, August 31, 1999 vs. Chris�an Brothers University (Tenn.) Most service aces, season 99, Melissa Hayden, 1999 86, Edith Mendoza, 2006 84, CJ Neathamer, 2008 Most service aces per game, season .800, Edith Mendoza, 2006 .690, Lindsay Holmes, 2005 .670, CJ Neathamer, 2008 .622, Kim Mashburn, 2000 Most service aces, career 239, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001 BLOCKS Most blocks, match 15, Shannon Pollman, vs. Lee Univ. 11/13/99 15, Shannon Pollman, vs. Lee Univ. 11/04/99 14, Amanda Hutchison Coyle, vs. Cumberland Univ. 9/9/05 Most blocks, season 334, Shannon Pollman, 1999 207, Amanda Hutchison, 2006 Most blocks per game, season 2.00, Shannon Pollman, 1999 Most matches with double figure blocks, season 13, Shannon Pollman, 1999

individual records Most blocks, career 541, Amanda Hutchison Coyle, 2005-08 534, Shannon Pollman, 1998-1999 Most matches with double figure blocks, career 16, Shannon Pollman, 1998-1999 DIGS Most digs, match 48, (5g) CJ Neathamer, vs. Bethel College, 10/02/08 46, (5g) Cassie Hobbs, vs. Rhodes College, 10/02/07 45, (5g) CJ Neathamer, vs. Bryan College, 09/02/08 44. (4g) Cassie Hobbs, vs. Freed-Hardeman, 11/01/07 41, (4g) CJ Neathamer, vs. Cumberland Univ., 11/10/08 41, (5g) Tiven Catre�, vs. Rhodes College, 10/02/07 41, (5g) Cassie Hobbs, vs. Trevecca Nazarene Univ., 09/11/07 40, (3g) CJ Neathamer, vs. Mar�n Methodist, 10/30/08 37, (5g) Cassie Hobbs, vs. Freed-Hardeman Univ., 09/18/07 34, Lindsay Holmes, vs. Lyon College, 10/11/05 Most digs, season 829, CJ Neathamer, 2008 787, Cassi Hobbs, 2007 706, Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most digs per game, season 7.50, Cassi Hobbs, 2007 6.63, CJ Neathamer, 2008 5.20, CJ Neathamer, 2007 4.53, Lindsey Wallach, 2006 4.53, Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most matches with double figure digs, season 38, Lauren Hayden, 1999 33, CJ Neathamer, 2008 Most matches with 20+ digs, season 21, Cassi Hobbs, 2007 20, CJ Neathamer, 2008 12, Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most digs, career 1899, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001 1505, CJ Neathamer, 2007-08 Most matches with double figure digs, career 95, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001 65, CJ Neathamer, 2007-08 Most matches with 20+ digs, career 37, CJ Neathamer, 2007-08 22, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001 21, Cassi Hobbs, 2007 ASSISTS Most assists, match 75, Melissa Hayden, October 8, 1999 vs. Mar�n Methodist College (Tenn.) Most assists, season 1970, Melissa Hayden, 1999 1571, Purity Ogolla, 2005 1513, Jennifer Mar�ns, 2007 1491, Ka�e Adams, 2009 1443, Purity Ogolla, 2006 1342, Ka�e Adams, 2008 Most assists per game, season 11.796, Melissa Hayden, 1999 11.50, Jennifer Mar�ns, 2007 11.50, Purity Ogolla, 2006 Most assists, career 3,748, Melissa Hayden, 1998-2000 3,369, Purity Ogolla, 2003-06WINS

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UNION UNIVERSITY WINS Most wins, season 44, 1999 Highest season winning percentage .880 (44-6), 1999 Most consecu�ve wins 22, 1999 15, 2009 15, 2001 14, 2001 14, 1999 13, 2004 11, 2006 11, 2003 Most consecu�ve conference wins 18, 2000 18, 1999 Most consecu�ve home court wins 30, October 21, 1998 - November 18, 2000 Best start to a season 15-0, 2009 14-0, 2001 14-0, 1999 14-0, 1998 KILLS Most kills, match 92, October 2, 1998 vs. Lyon College (Ark.) Most kills, season 2625, 2003 2439, 1999 2341, 1998 Most kills per game, season 16.30, 2004 15.81, 2003 15.72, 2005 15.35, 2006 14.61, 1999 HITTING PERCENTAGE Highest hi�ng percentage, match .586, vs. Mid-Con�nent (Ky.), 11-06-06 .506, vs. Tennessee Wesleyan, 08-24-09 .479, vs. Brescia University (Ky.), 10-28-99 Highest hi�ng percentage, season .393, 2003 .355, 2004 .345, 2005 .344, 2006 .297, 1999 SERVICE ACES Most service aces, match 21, vs. Rio Grande , 09-09-05 20, vs. Mid-Con�nent (Ky.), 11-06-06 19, vs. Univ. of Cumberlands (Ky.), 08-29-06 19, vs. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.), 09-28-99 Most service aces, season 489, 2002 441, 2000 439, 1999 416, 2006 Most service aces per game, season 3.13, 2006 2.87, 2005 2.83, 2000

team records BLOCKS Most blocks, match 50, November 4, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.) Most blocks, season 957, 1999 778, 2006 627, 2003 589, 1998 Most blocks per game, season 4.50, 2006 3.77, 2003 3.73, 2004 3.400, 2005 3.467, 1998 DIGS Most digs, match 164, vs. Rhodes College (Tenn.), 10-02-07) 144, vs. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.), 09-11-07 137, vs. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.), 11-10-05 130, vs. Lyon College (Ark.), 10-11-05 124, vs. Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.), 11-17-06 122, vs. Lee University (Tenn.), 11-04-99 Most digs, season 3,359, 2000 3,269, 2007 3,178, 2001 3,003, 2003 2,767, 1999 2,746, 2009 Most digs per game, season 24.80, 2007 21.53, 2000 ASSISTS Most assists, match 90, October 2, 1998 vs. Lyon College Most assists, season 2,343, 1999 2,094, 1998 1,894, 2000 1,834, 2003 1,766, 2004 1,757, 2005 1,742, 2006 Most assists per game, season 14.03, 1999 13.10, 2006

This record book is meant to be a complete program history dating back to the program’s start in 1998. If you have any information to add that would help us make this record book as accurate as possible, please contact the Union Sports Information office by email (saldridge@uu.edu). Thank You!

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