2014 USC Aiken Volleyball Media Guide by USCA_Athletics

Sheila Walsh

Volleyball 2014 Hannah Tierney

Table of Contents 02 USC Aiken Info About the Conference About USC Aiken Meet the Staff

12 The Season Season Preview Team Photo Roster

14 The Coaches Glenn Cox

16 The Players Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen

30 The Archives 2013-14 Review 2013-14 Stats 2013-14 Results Record Book

Quick Facts School Address City, State Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Arena Capacity Affiliation Conference Chancellor Athletic Director Department Phone Ticket Office Phone

USC Aiken 471 University Parkway Aiken, S.C. 29801 1961 3,250 Pacers Cardinal, Navy, White Convocation Center 3,600 NCAA Division II Peach Belt Dr. Sandra Jordan Randy Warrick 803-641-3486 803-641-3486

Credits The 2014 Volleyball media guide is a publication of the USC Aiken Sports Information office. It was written and edited by Brent C. Hager, Sports Information Director. Photography was provided by Scott Webster, Milledge Austin and CSI Photography. The guide was designed by Cody Keisler. A special thanks to head coach Glenn Cox for his assisstance with the publication.

The Peach Belt Conference The Peach Belt Conference is committed to providing, through its dependent collegiate members, a forum for student participation in athletic, academic and co-curricular events under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II. We will exemplify the characteristics of a premier intercollegiate conference that prides itself on the inclusion of students of all demographic groups who wish to participate in a well-rounded sports program. Our institutions, our academic goals, our athletic aspirations reflect a communality of purpose and a commitment to excellence in the classroom and on the playing field.

This is USC Aiken ď&#x201E;&#x2013;

The University of South Carolina Aiken was chartered in 1961 after entering into an agreement with the University of South Carolina to establish a two-year center in Aiken. The Aiken Center opened its doors in September 1961 to 139 students. Temporarily housed in Banksia, a renovated mansion in Aiken, the Center consisted of three full-time faculty members (one of whom served as Director of the Center). In 1968, the Center underwent an institutional self-study and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a branch of the University of South Carolina and as a junior college. The first associate degrees were awarded in June 1968. The campus of USC Aiken moved from Banksia to its present site in 1972 and physical changes began to occur rapidly. At first, the permanent campus consisted of 100 acres and one multipurpose building which housed all university operations. A library was completed in 1975, and additional land was donated that increased the campus to 144 acres. In October 1977, the Student Activities Center was opened. A classroom building was occupied in 1978, and one year later, an auxiliary services building was added.

An apartment complex for students, Pacer Downs, was ready for occupancy in the fall of 1984. More construction additions to the campus included completion of the Etherredge Center, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, the Business and Education Building, and the Alan B. Miller Nursing Building. Additional land was acquired increasing the campus to 400 acres. Academic and organizational changes also occurred rapidly. The faculty formalized its organizational structure and redefined its role in the governance of the institution in 1974-75. Also, the students reorganized their governing body and more precisely defined their role on campus; the administration and staff structures were overhauled and expanded to meet the demands of the growing academic programs. When the full-time equivalent student enrollment reached 1,066 in the fall of 1975, the USC Aiken campus was permitted to plan for senior level courses and to create a number of baccalaureate degree programs. In that same year, USCA received approval as a four-year branch campus by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina, and USCA was designated a Recognized Candidate for Senior College

Accreditation. In September 1976, the Board of Trustees granted academic autonomy to the Aiken Campus. The first bachelor’s degrees were granted in May 1977, and USCA became a fully accredited senior college. Presently, the college community is comprised of more than 3,200 students, over 100 full-time faculty, approximately 110 staff members, and 28 administrators. USCA awards bachelor’s degrees in more than 20 major areas of study, master’s degrees in two areas, and offers a varied program of continuing education courses for the wider community. Today USC Aiken offers students a liberal education designed to develop an understanding of human experience which will equip them for life in a free society. To accomplish this, the University provides students with an opportunity to discover learning processes which enable them to grow personally and socially. It promotes students’ interaction within a community of active scholars and artists, and it encourages students to use the knowledge which they gain to deal with the problems of a rapidly changing world.

Meet the Staff  Dr. Sandra Jordan University Chancellor

Sandra J. Jordan, former provost and vice president for

Jordan’s appointment marks a return to the state where her

academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, was

higher education career began. From 1986-1989, she was an

named chancellor of the University of South Carolina Aiken in

assistant professor of art history at Lander University and

2012.

director of the Monsanto Gallery of Art.

Jordan became the fourth chancellor of USC Aiken, succeeding

Jordan earned her bachelor’s degree in art from the University

Thomas L. Hallman who retired after 12 years in the position.

of Alabama, and her doctorate in art history from the

“I am tremendously honored and humbled by this opportunity to serve the campus, community and the University of South Carolina system,” Jordan said. “USC Aiken’s mission, unwavering dedication to student success and vibrant partnerships with the community, make this an exceptional and exciting position. I am thrilled to accept this invitation to join the Pacers during this pivotal time in the history of the institution and I look forward to working closely with

I am tremendously honored and humbled by this opportunity to serve the campus, community and the University of South Carolina system. President Pastides, the USC Aiken faculty, staff and students as well as our alumni and friends to build upon the successes that defined this university’s first 50 years.”

University of Georgia. She has also attended the Management Development Program at Harvard University’s Institute for Higher Education, the 21st Century Leadership Institute and was a summer fellow at Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Higher Education Management. A student of leadership, she is often asked to mentor new leaders at the state and national level. Jordan has been married for 30 years to Michael Jordan, an architect and graduate of Clemson University. They have a son, Matthew, who is a doctoral student in electrical engineering at Georgia Tech.

Randy Warick Athletic Director

Randy Warrick is in his 28th year as Director of Athletics at the

Education in 1977 and then his Master of Arts in Teaching in

University of South Carolina Aiken. He was hired at USCA in

1978.

1978 as head baseball coach and intramural director and has served many different duties during his tenure. While coaching baseball for 11 years, Warrick also served as an assistant basketball coach during the 1978-79 season and acting golf coach in 1989-90.

While earning his master’s degree, he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach. In the same season, the team advanced to the College World Series. Warrick is a member of the College Athletic Management’s Editorial Board, PBC Awards Committee, NCAA Division II AD’s

As baseball coach, Warrick compiled a 392-146 record, while

Association Board of Directors, Greater Augusta Sports Council

earning various coaching awards. In 1986 his team advanced

Board, and is the most recent past chairman of the NCAA

to the College World Series, the highlight of his coaching

Division II National Golf Committee.

career.

Warrick is married to Martha Blankenship Warrick of Augusta,

Warrick was born in Rocky Mount, N.C. and attended Rocky

Ga. They have one son, Tripp, who graduated from USC Aiken.

Mount High School. He was an All-Conference player in

The Warrick family resides in North Augusta, S.C.

football, basketball and baseball. Upon graduation from high school, Warrick went to Louisburg Junior College where he played baseball for two years. In 1975, Warrick earned his Associate of Arts degree from Louisburg and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals, but decided to stay in school. Warrick then moved on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a two-year baseball scholarship. While at North Carolina he earned Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic honors two straight years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in

Tim Hall

Associate Athletic Director

Tim Hall is in his 24th year as a member of the USC Aiken

A 1990 graduate of the University of South Carolina, Hall

athletic department. Hall first joined the program in 1990 as a

received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration. In

graduate assistant. In 1993 he was hired on as the university’s

1992, he earned a Master’s in Student Personnel Services from

full-time NCAA Compliance Coordinator.

USC as well.

In August 1997, the Batesburg-Leesville native was promoted

In his time at USC Aiken, Hall has been on a number of campus

to Assistant Athletic Director.

committees including the first year academic advisor program

In September 2003, Hall was promoted again, this time to the

and the enrollment management action team in the strategic

position of Associate Athletic Director for Administration and

planning process.

External Services.

Hall is married to the former Jenny Fulmer and they have

In this role, Hall oversees NCAA compliance and academic

three sons, Jordan, Ethan and Wyatt.

support. In addition, he assists with home game administration and fundraising.

Angie Osbon

Assistant Athletic Director

Angie Osbon is in her 15th year as a member of the USC

received her Master’s in Business Administration from the

Aiken athletic department. Osbon became the department’s

University of South Carolina.

business manager in 1999. Through the years she has

In 2002, Osbon was named student organization advisor of the

earned a number of other titles, including Senior Woman Administrator, Student Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor and Cheerleading, Mascot and Dance Team Director.

year and was selected to the Who’s Who Among Cheerleading Coaches. In addition, she has been a member of the first year academic advisor program and a staff facilitator for

In 2007, Osbon received the Outstanding Committment to

orientation.

Student Development Award from the Office of Student Life.

The former Angie Mathis is married to Rick Osbon and they

In September 2003, the Aiken, S.C., native was promoted to

have three children, Reagan, Gemma and Sterling.

the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Business and Student Services. Osbon earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USC Aiken in 1992. In 1996, Osbon

Brent Hager

Assistant Athletic Director

Brent C. Hager is in his second year as the Assistant Athletic

volleyball and men’s basketball. Hager spent two and a half

Director for Communications/Sports Information Director at

years at Gardner-Webb as the Assistant Sports Information

USC Aiken.

Director and handled 13 sports in his time there. He also

Hager comes to USC Aiken after serving as the Associate

spent two years at Virginia Tech as an intern in the sports

Commissioner for External Affairs at the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference where he handled the promotion of all 16 sports. During his time at the WVIAC Hager

information office where he handled all media requests for the nationally-ranked men’s soccer program and the school’s only national champion at the time. Hager got his start at UNC-

featured the league’s only two Division II National Champions

Pembroke in 2002.

and a National Player of the Year. In addition, he ran multiple

The Tallahassee, Fla., native attended Wingate University

championships and redesigned the WVIAC web site. Prior to

where he received a bachelors of science degree in business

the WVIAC, Hager spent two years as the Director of Sports

administration and sport management. He earned an MBA at

Information and Game Operations at Presbyterian College and

UNC-Pembroke in 2004.

was the primary contact for eight sports, including football,

Brandon Aiken

Assistant Athletic Director Brandon Aiken is in his 15th year as head athletic trainer and

Aiken also served as assistant and head athletic trainer at

16th overall at USC Aiken.

Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center in Aiken, S.C., for more than

Aiken, a native of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., joined the USC Aiken

three years. At Hitchcock, he worked with high school, college,

training staff in 1997 as a graduate assistant. He served in that

and professional athletes as well as general outpatient

capacity for three years until stepping into the head position

rehabilitation.

in 2000.

Aiken guided the USC Aiken athletic training staff to back-to-

He was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports

back (2007-08 and 2008-09) Peach Belt Conference Athletic

Medicine prior to the 2009-10 athletic year.

Training Staff of the Year awards.

A 1997 graduate of Saint Andrews Presbyterian College in

Aiken, who resides in Graniteville, is married to Malinda and

Laurinburg, N.C., Aiken received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine. Aiken is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

the couple has a son, Liam.

Team Preview  Determination. That could be the one word to describe the University of South Carolina Aiken volleyball program for the 2014 campaign. A season ago, despite having the youngest team in the region, the Pacers were most likely just one win away during the regular season – or one in the postseason – from earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament. This season, head coach Glenn Cox returns virtually all of his student-athletes from 2013 and the squad, coming off a stellar spring season, has its sight set on not only making a run at the NCAA Tournament this season, but becoming the best in the region. The schedule is daunting for any team in the nation, but it should prove a valuable asset to the Pacers should they navigate it successfully. Right away, the team opens its season at the Newberry Invitational. There, the squad’s first three matches come against 2013 NCAA Tournament competitors. The following weekend, Cox’s group hosts the USC Aiken Invitational where it will take on three more teams that earned NCAA Tournament berths a season ago. Including the conference schedule, the Pacers have 10 matches against teams that made the postseason a season ago, including nine against teams that made the NCAA Tournament in the Southeast Region (with the other match coming against Palm Beach Atlantic). “We play a great schedule,” Cox said. “We have a very nice array of teams and a solid mix of teams from the region to compete against. USC Aiken faces a lot of ranked teams – both regionally and nationally – and the first two weekends of the season are extremely big for us. “The conference portion of the schedule is always tough as the Peach Belt is strong from the top to the bottom. The league is one of the best in the nation and the toughest in the region.” Despite having just two seniors and three juniors on the squad, the Pacers have an abundance of experience returning to the line-up that should bode favorably against the tough slate.

Setters Cox returns two dynamic setters in senior Sheila Walsh and sophomore Amanda Bologna. Walsh’s consistency and intelligence over the past three seasons give her an advantage over the opposition while Bologna proved last year she is also one of the top setters in the league. The duo combined for a stellar 2013 season and should once again be great for the program. Cox added a local talent to the mix in Lauren Howard. “Sheila will play a major leadership role on the team,” Cox said. “She is one of the most mature players in the game and we are excited to see what she will bring to the table as a senior after coming off co-MVP honors in 2013. “Amanda led the team in assists as a freshman and possesses great leadership abilities,” Cox added. “She brings a different dynamic to the team and will continue to improve this season. “We added another strong all-around student-athlete in Lauren,” Cox said. “She’ll push the upperclassmen because she brings a lot of talent to the court.

Libero/Defensive Specialists A season ago, if one looked at the combined numbers of the three returners of Monica Cardona, Danielle Mercer and Katie Toman, one would say the numbers reflect a first-team all-conference selection. However, all three shared playing time and were instrumental in the success of the team. “All three play major roles for us,” Cox said. “All three are extremely talented and all could start at any school. Each started matches last season. The foundation of our success came from defense and passing and the three carried our team to the PBC finals in 2013. I’m looking forward to having a group that young playing that well. Cardona is the oldest of the three, but similar to the sophomores, the 2013 campaign was her first with the program. “Monica has some of the best footwork in the game and

has an extremely fast first step,” Cox said. “Danielle is a proven passer who makes the right decisions,” Cox added. “She had a strong first year and earned PBC Defensive Specialist of the Week. “Katie puts herself in the right position when she’s on the court,” Cox said. “She reads the opponents extremely well and knows exactly where to be.”

Middle Blocker Although the squad lost Endea Ellison to graduation, the Pacers return key cogs Aly Johnson and Hannah Tierney to the fold in 2014. USC Aiken added Alicia Hines as an incoming freshman, which should bolster the line-up. Johnson and Tierney have started for the bulk of their time with the program and bring back a wealth of experience. “Hannah was second in the PBC in blocks and was co-MVP in 2013,” Cox said. “She will be taking on a major leadership role and gets to the ball extremely quick. “Aly is another solid all-around player,” Cox said. “She is fundamentally sound and is very teachable. Aly picks up information quickly and produces on the court. “Alicia is an athletically gifted middle blocker,” Cox stated. “There are some pretty amazing things she can do. Alicia has great quickness and explodes with her jumping ability.”

Outside Hitter One of the positions on the squad that improved greatly over the course of the season was at outside hitter and that was due to the fact the position bolstered a group of rookies at the start of 2013. This season, the dynamic duo of Shawn Hotson and Taylor Stratton could showcase two of the best in the conference while the Pacers add redshirt-freshman Brittany Faulkner and newcomer Julia Forster the to line-up. “Taylor led the team in kills and was one of the top

outside hitters in the PBC as a freshman,” Cox said. “She continued working hard in the off-season to improve. Taylor is extremely gifted and just a raw athlete. “Shawn suffered an injury midway through the season but performed great when healthy,” Cox added. “She is by far one of the best all-around players on the team and has the ability to play all the way around. “Brittany is coming off a redshirt year and has shown significant improvements,” Cox said. “She is extremely athletic and is in great shape. “Julia is one of the biggest players at her position in the PBC,” Cox stated. “She comes from a top club program and is a six-rotation student-athlete with Division I size.”

Right Side Another position that will be greatly improved in 2014 is at right side. In 2013, Ashley Diedrich was recovering from an injury while Ashley Lind missed the first half of the campaign due to an injury. Now healthy, the two could shine as both are in the best shape of their lives. “Ashley Diedrich is in the best shape of her career,” Cox mentioned. “Her confidence level is high and swings authoritatively. As good as Ashley was early in her career, this season could define who she is by playing at such a high level. “Ashley Lind hits one of the heaviest balls in the league,” Cox stated. “She spent a lot of her freshman year injured but had a great conference tournament and spring season. There, we were able to see a big-time weapon.” Should the USC Aiken team stay healthy in 2014, the Pacers will not only be looking for its first postseason title since 2007, but could be among the favorites to host the NCAA Southeast Regional. Although the team has just two seniors and five upperclassmen, the squad’s determination to reach the postseason is inevitable and 2014 could be a defining year for the program.

Roster ď&#x201E;˘

No.

Name

Pos.

Class

Height

Hometown/Previous School

Amanda Bologna

So.

5-7

Virginia Beach, Va. / Kellam H.S.

Taylor Stratton

So.

5-10

Chesapeake, Va. / Ocean Lakes H.S.

Shawn Hotson

OH/DS

So.

5-9

Milwaukee, Wis. / Greendale H.S.

Aly Johnson

Jr.

5-11

Apple Valley, Minn. / Apple Valley H.S.

Danielle Mercer

DS/L

So.

5-5

Columbus, Ohio / Bishop Ready H.S.

Jennifer Law

So.

5-9

Aiken, S.C. / Aiken H.S.

Alicia Hines

Fr.

5-11

Roswell, Ga. / Roswell H.S.

Lauren Howard

Fr.

5-8

Aiken, S.C. / South Aiken H.S.

Monica Cardona

Jr.

5-5

Aiken, S.C. / Aiken H.S.

Sheila Walsh

Sr.

5-8

Fort Mill, S.C. / Nation Ford H.S.

Brittany Faulkner

OH/RS

r-Fr.

5-9

Loganville, Ga. / Walnut Grove H.S.

Julia Forster

Fr.

6-0

Lake Grove, N.Y. / St. Anthony's H.S.

Hannah Tierney

Sr.

6-0

Winchester, Va. / James Wood H.S.

Ashley Lind

MB/OH

So.

5-11

Suffolk, Va. / Grafton H.S.

Ashley Diedrich

Jr.

5-11

Orlando, Fla. / Dr. Phillips H.S.

Katie Toman

DS/L

So.

5-3

Keenesburg, Colo. / Weld Central H.S.

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The Coaches Glenn Cox Head Coach

Glenn Cox enters his seventh season in charge of the USC

the Capital One Academic NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball

Aiken volleyball program. In six seasons under Cox, the Pacers

District Three First-Team for the second straight year in 2012.

have compiled a record of 98-91. Prior to joining USC Aiken,

She was tabbed to the Peach Belt Conference All-Conference

Cox had spent the previous six seasons as the head coach

Second-Team. Joining Lukralle on the Capital One Academic

at the Savannah College of Art & Design, an NAIA institution

NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball District Three First-Team

in Savannah, Ga. Cox guided the Pacers to a 19-13 mark,

was Ashley Farwell, who claimed the honor for the first time

including a 9-9 effort in the Peach Belt Conference during the

in her career. USC Aiken freshman Ashley Diedrich was tabbed

2013 campaign despite having one of the youngest teams

as the Peach Belt Conference Co-Freshman of the Year. She

in the region. He led the team to the No. 6 seed in the PBC

became USC Aiken’s second winner of the award all-time.

Tournament and guided the squad to the PBC Championship

USC Aiken’s Shannon Byers closed out her Pacer career as a

match. The squad’s 19 victories marked the most since the

four-time All-Peach Belt Conference selection

2007 season. Cox’s Endea Ellison and Taylor Stratton earned

The Pacers finished the 2011 season with an overall record of

all-tournament team accolades while Ellison and Aly Johnson were tabbed to the all-academic team.

15-16, while going 7-7 in the Peach Belt Conference and 8-5 at home in the Convocation Center. The year would end for

USC Aiken concluded its fifth season under Cox in 2012 with

the Pacers in the Quarterfinals of the Peach Belt Conference

an overall record of 18-13. The Pacers were ranked as high

Championship as they fell to Augusta State 3-2. The 2011

as eighth in the NCAA Division II Southeast Region Volleyball Rankings. The Pacers finished the 2012 Peach Belt Conference regular-season with a record of 7-7. Picked third in the 2012

Record

Overall

Conference

preseason poll, USC Aiken’s third-place finish marked the

Year

Pacers’ highest seed since claiming the No. 1 seed en route to

2008

.516

.300

Peach Belt Conference Tournament Championships in 2006

2009

.455

.357

2010

.484

.428

2011

.484

.500

2012

.581

.500

2013

.594

.500

Total

.518

.440

and 2007. Three Pacers garnered plaudits from the league office in 2012 with Samantha Lukralle leading the way by being named the recipient of the Peach Belt Conference Volleyball Elite 15 award (highest GPA). In addition to being honored as the PBC Elite 15 award winner, Lukralle was also selected to

Pacers had two team members, Samantha Lukralle and

most of its matches in the 2010 season by going a maximum

Shannon Byers, selected as All-PBC performers. Lukralle would

five sets in 13 of their matches. Pacer libero Samantha Lukralle

also move to second on the all-time in school history for digs

broke the school single-season dig record for the second

in a career with 1,643. The Pacers also performed well in the

consecutive season in 2010. She was named the PBC Libero of

classroom with four players being selected to the PBC All-

the Year along with being chosen to the PBC All-Tournament

Academic Team and two players earning Honorable Mention.

team and the All-Region team. Shannon Byers was selected

Lukralle, Ashley Farwell, Chelsey Kight, and Claire Patten were

to the PBC All-Conference First Team. Three Pacers were

named to the team with Endea Ellison and Emily Maassen

named to the PBC All-Academic team with Chelsey Kight,

honorable mentions.

Ashley Farwell and Lukralle earning all collecting all-academic

The 2010 USC Aiken volleyball team ended its campaign

honors.

with a 15-16 record. The Pacers went 6-8 in the Peach Belt

The 2009 USC Aiken volleyball team finished the season with

Conference to finish fourth overall in the extremely tough

a 15-18 record, going 5-9 in Peach Belt Conference play. USC

volleyball conference. The Pacers were ranked as high as

Aiken hosted the 2009 PBC Volleyball Championships for the

10th in the NCAA Division II Southeast Region poll. USC Aiken

first time in their new home arena, the Convocation Center.

would eventually conclude its year in the semifinals of the

The Pacers entered the tournament as the fifth seeded team.

2010 Peach Belt Conference Tournament. USC Aiken made the

USC Aikenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lauren Cedeno and Shannon Byers were both

chosen to the 2009 Peach Belt Conference All-Conference

final season at SCAD, Cox guided the Bees to a 24-12 record

volleyball second team. Byers ended the year with a team-best

and the 15th seed in the NAIA National Tournament. In 2006,

326 kills. The freshman outside hitter collected double-digit

SCAD went 26-13 and was ranked as high as eighth nationally.

kills in 15 matches. Cedeno led the Pacers in 2009 with 781

Cox claimed the NAIA Region XIV Coach of the Year for his final

assists. The senior setter recorded 40 or more assists in five

four seasons. In the classroom, the Bees earned the American

matches for USC Aiken. USC Aiken acquired victories over both

Volleyball Coaches Association/Game Plan Team Academic

of the teams who would eventually meet for the NCAA Division

Award in every season under Cox.

II Southeast Regional Championship. The Pacers were the

Prior to his time at SCAD, Cox served as the head volleyball

only team to beat Flagler in league play as the Pacers downed the Saints, 3-2, at the Convocation Center on Friday, Sept. 18. just one day later, USC Aiken was one of just two teams in the Peach Belt Conference to down the Pirates of Armstrong Atlantic during the regular season, acquiring a 3-1 win over AASU on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Convocation Center.

coach at Athens Academy in Athens, Ga. His teams won back-to-back undefeated region championships and held an overall record of 69-27 (.719). Athens Academy finished third in the Georgia High School Association’s Class AA/A State Tournament in 2000 and second in the 2001 tournament. Before becoming a head coach, Cox served two seasons

The Pacers were ranked as high as No. 3 in the NCAA Division

as an assistant coach at Valdosta Sate University, an NCAA

II Southeast Regional rankings. USC Aiken was the second

Division II institution in Valdosta, Ga. In his two seasons, the

highest ranked Peach Belt Conference squad with Flagler

Blazers went 61-15 in recording two third-place finishes in

ranked one spot higher than the Pacers in second. Armstrong

the Gulf South Conference. Cox had a successful career as

Atlantic was one spot lower than the Pacers in fourth. The

a professional beach volleyball player, recording 43 open

Pacers won eight of 10 games from Sept. 4 through Sept.

victories while competing on several national tours. Cox also

19. Flagler would advance all the way to the Final Four of

has an impressive indoor career as he was a member of the

the 2009 NCAA Division II Volleyball Championship. Four

NCAA Division I defending national championship 1992 Long

Pacer volleyball players were tabbed to the 2009 Peach Belt

Beach State volleyball team. Just one year earlier in 1991,

Conference Volleyball All-Academic Team. Cedeno and Chelsey

Cox was a member of the prestigious Olympic Festival team.

Kight were both named to the first team. Whitney Tabbert was

He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 1994 and

named to the second team, while Megan Disney was named to

received a master’s degree in health and kinesiology in 2000

the third team.

from Valdosta State University. Cox has two children, Elizabeth

Cox managed a very young Pacer squad nicely in the 2008

and Timothy.

campaign with the Pacers ending their campaign with a 16-15 record and a third place finish in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament. The Pacers jumped out to a program-best 4-0 record to begin the 2008 season before continuing their early season success by claiming the crown at the USC Aiken Volleyball Invitational at the Convocation Center. USC Aiken would not be able to maintain the torrid pace down the stretch of Cox’s first season at the helm, but nevertheless the Pacers ended the year going in the right direction. In his six seasons at SCAD, Cox led the Bees to a 141-82 overall record. In his final four seasons, his teams won four-straight Florida Sun Conference championships, won four-straight NAIA Region XIV titles and advanced to the NAIA National Volleyball Championships in Columbia, Mo., four times. In his

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The Players 12 Sheila Walsh Setter

Quick Facts

Bio

Class:

Senior

Height:

5’8”

Hometown:

Fort Mill, S.C.

Previous School:

Nation Ford H.S.

2013: Played in 27 matches … Dished out 435 assists on the season … Led the team with 34 aces … Posted 179 digs … Dished out 11 assists to go along with five aces, three kills and three digs in the win over Mount Olive … Had 19 assists and two aces against Newberry … Garnered a double-double with 17 assists and 11 digs in the win over Mars Hill … Distributed 12 assists and had six digs in the win over Lees-McRae … Tallied a double-double with 20 assists and 10 digs in the win over Lander … Registered 12 assists in the sweep of Converse … Garnered three kills, 11 assists and 10 digs in the win over Limestone … Had a double-double with 24 assists and 15 digs against Lincoln Memorial … Tallied 16 assists and eight digs against Valdosta State … Posted 22 assists and seven digs against Columbus State … Distributed a team-high 23 assists and had three aces in the win over Montevallo … Accounted for 12 assists in the win over GRU-Augusta … Totaled 18 assists and an ace against Armstrong … Produced 15 assists, nine digs and five kills against Flagler … Distributed 20 assists and totaled nine digs to go along with an ace and a kill in the win at Lander … Tallied 14 assists and 10 digs in the win at UNC Pembroke … Earned a double-double with 18 assists and 10 digs at Francis Marion … Dished out 13 assists in the win over St. Augustine’s … Had a match-high 15 assists to go along with five digs, two kills and two aces in the sweep of Georgia College … Totaled 13 assists and three kills in the win over GRU Augusta … Posted 21 assists at Montevallo … Garnered nine digs and two aces against Columbus State … Posted 12 assists, seven digs and two kills at Flagler … Distributed seven assists and 10 digs at Armstrong … Tallied 22 assists, five digs and an ace in the win over Francis Marion in the PBC quarterfinals … Totaled 24 assists, seven digs, four kills and three aces in the upset of No. 2 Flagler in the semifinals … Totaled eight assists, two kills and three digs against Armstrong in the PBC Championship. 2012: Saw action in 30 matches for 96 games … Recorded team-best 610 assists, good for seventh in the PBC … Ninth in PBC and team-best 6.35 assists per game average … Picked up 59 kills while hitting .296, second on team … Fifth on team with 121 digs, for 1.26 per game … Hit 11 service aces … Double-digit assists in 28 matches, 15 of them with 20 or more … Recorded 30 or more assists in five matches … Picked up a career-high 41 assists at Flagler on Oct. 12. 2011: Appeared in all 31 matches … Made 1 start … Appeared in 122 games … 34 kills on the year … Team best 499 assists … Her 18 aces were fifth-best on the team … Her 165 digs were also fifth-best on the team. High School: Guided Nation Ford to its first state championship in 2010 … Team captain … Selected as the Nation Ford Volleyball Player of the Year her senior season … Two-time allregion performer … Picked up all-tournament team accolades at the Nation Ford and Eastside Invitationals … School-record holder for assists … Three-year starter … Named to the 2010 South Carolina North/South All-Star Game … Led the Maxpreps.com South Carolina rankings for overall assists and assists per game in a 2009 season that saw the junior earn the Coaches Award following the conclusion of the season … Averaged 8.8 assists (774 total) as a junior and 8.4 assists (724 total) as a senior … Was on the A/B Honor Roll four times … Voted the Most Original for her senior class. Personal: Daughter of Dan and Cyndi Walsh … Majoring in English.

Stats

K/S

PCT A

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

2011-12 31

122 34

0.28

104 .288 499

4.09 18

0.15 165

1.35 0

0.00 52.0

0.4

2012-13 30

0.61

11 162 .296 610

6.35 11

0.11 121

1.26 0

0.11 75.5

0.8

2013-14 27

107 52

0.49

13 168 .232 435

4.07 34

0.32 179

1.67 0

0.00 86.0

0.8

Total

325 145 0.45

28 434 .270 1544 4.75 63

0.19 465

1.43 0

0.03 213.5 0.7

20 Hannah Tierney Middle Blocker

Quick Facts

Bio

Class:

Senior

Height:

6’0”

Hometown:

Winchester, Va.

Previous School:

James Wood H.S.

2013: Saw time in 30 matches … Posted 161 kills … Hit .229 … Finished second on the team with 26 aces … Led the squad with 94 total blocks for .94 a set … Tallied seven kills, four digs, four total blocks and two aces in the win over Mount Olive … Posted seven kills, four block assists and two aces against Newberry … Totaled eight kills, four digs and three total blocks in the win over Mars Hill … Had five kills and two block assists in the win over Lees-McRae … Slammed home 10 kills, had four digs and two solo blocks in the win over Lander … Registered five kills, four aces and four blocks in the sweep of Converse … Had three blocks in the win over Limestone … Produced nine kills, seven blocks and 10 digs against Lincoln Memorial … Posted two aces and two blocks against Francis Marion … Garnered five kills, four digs and five blocks in the win over UNC Pembroke … Nearly accounted for a double-double with 10 kills and eight blocks in the win at Georgia College … Tallied 10 kills, two aces and two blocks in the win over Lees-McRae … Accounted for six digs, four kills and two blocks in the win over Erskine … Totaled 10 kills and four blocks against Columbus State … Had four digs and three blocks in the win over Montevallo … Was in on a block against Armstrong … Had six digs, three aces and a pair of blocks in the win at Lander … Recorded a team-high 10 kills to go along with three blocks in the win at UNC Pembroke … Stuffed three attacks at Francis Marion … Accounted for three kills, four digs and a block in the win over St. Augustine’s … Hit .385 with six kills, three blocks and an ace in the sweep of Georgia College … Posted eight kills and two blocks at Montevallo … Had a block against Columbus State … Registered five kills and two aces at Flagler … Totaled eight kills, five digs and three blocks at Armstrong … Posted seven blocks, three aces and three kills in the PBC quarterfinal win over Francis Marion … Added eight kills, three digs and three blocks in the win over Flagler in the PBC semifinals … Had a pair of blocks against Armstrong in the PBC Championship. 2012: Saw action in 30 matches for 107 games … Fourth on the team with 191 kills … Averaged 1.79 kills per game while posting a .237 hitting percentage … Led the team with 77 total blocks, also team-leading 14 solo blocks … Tied for third with 23 service aces … Corralled 67 digs on the year … Posted double-digit kills in six games … Had 15 kills, seven digs and five total blocks against Montevallo on Oct. 26 ... Chosen to PBC Volleyball All-Academic Team. 2011: Appeared in 29 matches, starting 24 … Saw action in 102 games …Her 175 kills were third-best on the team … Concluded year with 26 aces which was good for second on the team … Led team with 82 total blocks. High School: Attended James Wood High School … Played club volleyball for the Northern Virginia Volleyball Association … Recorded 201 kills while hitting an impressive .333 as a senior … Totaled 54 service aces and notched 82 blocks while also corralling in 90 digs … Earned all-district first-team honors in 2010 and in 2009 was named to the second team while being named her team’s MVP … Led her district in blocks as a sophomore … Member in DECA and the National Honor Society while also being named to the All-A Honor Roll and earning all-academic district plaudits multiple times. Personal: Daughter of Kris and Jane Tierney … Majoring in exercise and sports science.

Stats

K/S

PCT A

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA

TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

2011-12 29

102 175 1.72

465

.219 10

0.10 26

0.25 54

0.53 11 71

0.80 247.5 2.4

2012-13 30

107 191 1.79

507

.237 8

0.07 23

0.21 67

0.63 14 63

0.72 259.5 2.4

2013-14 30

100 161 1.61

445

.229 9

0.09 26

0.26 87

0.87 8

0.94 238.0 2.4

0.09 75

0.24 208

0.67 33 220 253

Total

89 309 527 1.71

203 1417 .229 27

0.82 745.0

2.4

5 Aly Johnson Middle Blocker

Quick Facts

Bio

Class:

Junior

Height:

5’11”

Hometown:

Apple Valley Minn.

Previous School:

Apple Valley H.S.

2013: Earned PBC all-academic team honors ... Saw playing time in 30 matches … Posted 176 kills … Registered a team-high 14 solo blocks … Totaled 74 blocks overall … Posted a match-high nine kills and eight block assists in the win over Mount Olive … Totaled eight kills and three block assists against Newberry … Had five kills and a match-high five block assists in the win over Lees-McRae … Posted a match-high nine kills and four total blocks in the sweep of Converse … Amassed three kills and a block assist against Lincoln Memorial … Totaled eight kills, five digs and four block assists against Valdosta State … Hammered home 14 kills and had two aces against Francis Marion … Garnered eight kills, six digs and six blocks in the win over UNC Pembroke … Produced nine kills and five blocks in the win at Georgia College … Totaled two kills in the win over Lees-McRae … Accounted for five digs and four kills in the win over Erskine … Recorded five blocks, including two solo stuffs, and four kills in the win over Montevallo … Posted a team-high 10 kills and had four blocks in the win over GRU-Augusta … Tallied five kills and a block assist against Armstrong … Notched 10 kills and three blocks against Flagler … Had five kills and a block in the win at UNC Pembroke … Led the team with nine kills to go along with two block assists at Francis Marion … Accounted for six kills, a block and an ace in the win over St. Augustine’s … Slammed home nine kills and had two blocks in the win over GRU Augusta … Totaled three kills at Montevallo … Posted eight kills to go along with four blocks against Columbus State … Tallied two kills and had an assist at Flagler … Garnered six kills, four blocks and four digs at Armstrong … Had six kills and three blocks in the win over Francis Marion in the PBC quarterfinals … Recorded three kills in the win over Flagler in the PBC semifinals … Had a block in the PBC Championship against Armstrong. 2012: Saw action in all 31 matches, playing in 103 games … Recorded 194 kills, good for third-best on the team … Averaged 1.88 kills per game while hitting .262, best among non-setters … Third on team with 56 total blocks, 11 of them solo … Recorded double-digit kills in five matches on the season … Opened season with 15 kills, hitting .500 against Mount Olive on Aug. 31, setting career-high in kills during first match for USC Aiken. High School: Two year Team Captain at Apple Valley High School ... Compiled 178 blocks ... Totaled 469 kills and 107 digs in her prep career ... Member of the National Honor Society and was on the A-honor roll all four years. Personal: Daughter of Laurie and Gregg Johnson ... Majoring in nursing.

Stats

K/S

PCT A

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA

TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

2012-13 31

103 194

1.88

484 .262 11

0.11 4

0.04 26

0.25 11 45

0.54 231.5 2.2

2013-14 30

176

1.80

489 .217 9

0.09 5

0.05 57

0.58 14 60

0.76 225.0 2.3

Total

201 370

1.84

137 973 .239 20

0.10 9

0.04 83

0.41 25 105 130

0.65 456.5 2.3

11 Monica Cardona Libero

Quick Facts

Bio

Class:

Junior

Height:

5’5”

Hometown:

Aiken, S.C.

Previous School:

Aiken H.S.

2013: Saw time in 24 matches … Tallied 16 aces and 33 assists … Notched 248 digs (3.40/set) … Had a dig against Mount Olive … Accounted for a match-high 15 digs in the win over Lees-McRae … Posted 10 digs, had an assist and an ace in the win over Lander … Tallied four digs and two aces in the sweep of Converse … Had three digs and an assist in the win over Limestone … Registered a career-high 27 digs against Valdosta State … Posted eight digs against Francis Marion … Posted two digs in the win at Georgia College … Had a dig in the win over Lees-McRae … Accounted for two digs in the win over Erskine … Totaled three digs and an assist in the win over GRU-Augusta … Had two digs against Flagler … Notched a match-high 24 digs to go along with three assists in the win at Lander … Tallied nine digs in the win at UNC Pembroke … Posted a match-high 11 digs in the win over St. Augustine’s … Registered a match-high 26 digs and had two aces in the sweep of Georgia College … Notched a match-high 21 digs to go along with five assists and an ace in the win over GRU Augusta … Added 12 digs at Montevallo … Registered a match-best 25 digs against Columbus State … Totaled six digs, two aces and two assists at Flagler … Tallied seven digs and an ace at Armstrong … Posted nine digs and three assists in the quarterfinals of the PBC Tournament against Francis Marion … Notched 14 digs and two assists in the win over No. 2 Flagler in the PBC semifinals … Had six digs and an assist against Armstrong in the PBC Championship. 2012: Played for Winthrop University … Saw time in 100 sets while playing 30 matches … Totaled 217 digs on the year … Tallied a season-high 18 digs against Mercer. High School: Three-year letterwinner in volleyball at Aiken High School … Two-time all-state selection … Three-time all-region honoree … Named to the all-star team as a senior … All-region player for her club team … Chosen as an alternate for the High Performance National Team her junior year ... Picked up all-tournament honors at the Carolina Forest, Wando High School and Lexington High School Tournaments … Earned team Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2010. Personal: Daughter of Omar and Mercedith Cardona … Has a younger brother, Omar … Majoring in exercise science.

Stats

K/S

TA PCT

2013-14 24

0.00

-.500 33 0.45 16 0.22 248

3.40 0

0.00 16.0

0.2

Total

0.00

-.500 33 0.45 16 0.22 248

3.40 0

0.00 16.0

0.2

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA

TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

22 Ashley Diedrich Outside Hitter

Bio

Quick Facts Class:

Junior

Height:

5’11”

Hometown:

Orlando, Fla.

Previous School:

Dr. Phillips H.S.

2013: Saw time in 28 matches … Notched 200 kills … Chipped in 112 digs and 56 total blocks … Recorded five kills, four digs and two block assists against Newberry … Had seven kills, three digs and a block assist in the win over Mars Hill … Totaled seven kills and five digs in the win over Lander … Accounted for eight kills and five blocks against Valdosta State … Registered 11 kills and 11 digs against Francis Marion … Had six kills and two blocks in the win over UNC Pembroke … Amassed 11 kills, six block assists and four digs in the win at Georgia College … Notched six digs and three kills in the win over Lees-McRae … Accounted for 13 digs and six kills in the win over Erskine … Tallied six kills against Columbus State … Powered home six kills, had four digs and three blocks in the win over Montevallo … Had a block in the win over GRU-Augusta … Posted six kills and five digs against Flagler … Slammed home 13 kills and had three blocks in the win at Lander … Posted a .368 attack percentage on eight kills in the win at UNC Pembroke … Had a team-high nine kills to go along with four total blocks at Francis Marion … Totaled six kills in the win over St. Augustine’s … Garnered a match-high nine kills to go along with five digs and two blocks in the sweep of Georgia College … Led the squad with nine kills at Montevallo … Notched six kills and had an assist to go along with a block assist at Flagler … Hammered home 13 kills to go along with two digs and a block at Armstrong … Totaled 11 kills and seven digs in the win over Francis Marion in the PBC quarterfinals … Added 10 kills and nine digs in the win over Flagler in the PBC semifinals … Tallied four kills and five blocks against Armstrong in the PBC Championship. 2012: Earned PBC co-Freshman of the Year plaudits … Chosen USC Aiken Athletics Department Female Freshman of the Year ... Honored as the PBC Player of the Week on Sept. 17 … Appeared in all 31 matches, playing a team-high 113 games … Led the team with 303 kills and 2.68 kills per game … Fourth on the team with 249 digs, averaging 2.20 per game … Led team with 57 service aces, good for second in PBC … Tied for second in the PBC for service aces per game at 0.47 per game … Posted a .171 hitting percentage … Earned seven double-doubles on the season … Had 22 kills and 10 digs in the win over Mars Hill on Aug. 31 … Earned 11 kills and 32 digs against Lander in the PBC Tournament on Nov. 16 … Named USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Month for September of 2012. High School: Produced 428 kills as a senior ... Tallied 42 blocks ... Earned all-state and all-Met honors as a senior … Garnered Player of the Week accolades by the Orlando Sentinel … Picked up all-state honors in flag football, totaling 32 interceptions in three seasons. Personal: Daughter of Richard Diedrich and Allison Diaz ... Has not declared a major.

Stats

K/S

PCT A

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA

TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

2012-13 31

113 303

2.68

163 820

.171 17 0.15 53 0.47 249

2.20 11 52

0.56 393.0 3.5

2013-14 28

111 200

1.80

123 581

.133 14 0.13 4

1.01 6

0.50 235.0 2.1

Total

224 503

2.25

286 1401 .155 31 0.14 57 0.25 361

0.04 112

1.61 17 102 119

0.53 628.0 2.8

1 Amanda Bologna Setter

Quick Facts

Bio

Class:

Sophomore

Height:

5’7”

Hometown:

Virginia Beach Va.

Previous School:

Kellam H.S.

2013: Played in all 32 matches … Led the squad with 766 assists … Registered 23 aces … Added 257 digs … Was in on eight blocks … Registered a double-double in her collegiate debut against Mount Olive, tallying 20 assists and 11 digs … Distributed a team-high 24 assists and had five digs against Newberry … Had 28 assists and six digs in the win over Mars Hill … Garnered 12 assists and an ace in the win over Lees-McRae … Recorded 32 assists and seven digs to go along with three aces in the win over Lander … Had 19 assists and four digs in the sweep of Converse … Dished out 13 assists and had eight digs in the win over Limestone … Garnered 27 assists and 11 digs against Lincoln Memorial … Distributed 23 assists against Valdosta State … Notched 54 assists and 10 digs against Francis Marion … Earned a double-double with 41 assists and 10 digs in the win over UNC Pembroke … Notched 41 assists and 12 digs in the win at Georgia College … Tallied 28 assists, six digs and two block assists in the win over Lees-McRae … Earned a double-double with 32 assists and 13 digs in the win over Erskine … Posted a double-double with 20 assists and 10 digs against Columbus State … Totaled a double-double with 14 assists and 11 digs while chipping in two aces in the win over Montevallo … Garnered 21 assists and eight digs in the win over GRU-Augusta … Posted 10 assists and five digs against Armstrong … Earned a double-double with 28 assists and 16 digs against Flagler … Tallied a double-double with 35 assists and 12 digs in the win at Lander … Had 30 assists and six digs in the win at UNC Pembroke … Recorded 16 assists and six digs at Francis Marion … Amassed 18 assists, seven digs and two aces in the win over St. Augustine’s … Totaled 13 assists, five digs and an ace in the sweep of Georgia College … Accounted for 30 assists and six digs in the win over GRU Augusta … Distributed 27 assists and had 12 digs at Montevallo … Had 23 assists and eight digs against Columbus State … Garnered eight assists and four digs at Flagler … Registered 25 assists, six digs, three kills and two aces at Armstrong … Tallied 21 assists and 13 digs in the win over Francis Marion in the quarterfinals of the PBC Tournament … Notched 20 assists and nine digs in the win over No. Flagler in the PBC semifinals … Added 13 assists and five digs in the PBC Championship against Armstrong. High School: Four-year letterwinner at Kellam High School … Guided the team to the state title three times … Captained her AAU team and guided the squad to the 2010 National Championship … Earned the Sportsmanship Award for volleyball as a junior … Made the honor roll all four years. Personal: Daughter of Harold and Julie Bologna … Has a younger sister, Ashley … Has not declared a major.

Stats

K/S

PCT A

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA TOT B/S

PTS PTS/S

2013-14 32

127 26 0.20

18 105 .076 766 6.03 23

0.18 257

2.02 0

0.06 53.0 0.4

Total

127 26 0.20

18 105 .076 766 6.03 23

0.18 257

2.02 0

0.06 53.0 0.4

3 Taylor Stratton Outside Hitter

Bio

Quick Facts Class:

Sophomore

Height:

5’10”

Hometown:

Chesapeake, Va.

Previous School:

Ocean Lakes H.S.

2013: Earned all-tournament team honors at the Peach Belt Conference Championship … Played in 31 matches … Led the team with 268 kills … Added 151 digs … Chipped in 46 total blocks … Notched six kills, three digs and a block assist in the win over Mount Olive … Had two digs against Newberry … Garnered eight kills, five digs and two block assists in the win over Mars Hill … Totaled five kills, four block assists and two digs in the win over Lees-McRae … Posted a match-high 14 kills and tallied 10 digs in the win over Lander … Garnered four kills and eight digs in the sweep of Converse … Tallied five kills in the win over Limestone … Had a team-high 13 kills against Lincoln Memorial … Registered 10 kills and five digs against Valdosta State … Slammed home 15 kills and had eight digs against Francis Marion … Notched 19 kills and 11 digs in the win over UNC Pembroke … Totaled 13 kills, five digs and three blocks in the win at Georgia College … Produced 13 kills, seven digs and two blocks in the win over Lees-McRae … Pounded home seven kills and hit .538 in the win over Erskine … Tallied 13 kills against Columbus State … Registered nine kills to go along with five digs and three blocks in the win over Montevallo … Notched eight kills and three block assists in the win over GRU-Augusta … Narrowly missed a double-double with nine kills and nine digs against Armstrong … Had a team-high 16 kills and added seven digs in the win at Lander … Garnered six kills, three digs and two blocks at Francis Marion … Amassed five kills, five digs and a block in the win over St. Augustine’s … Posted nine kills, seven digs and seven block assists in the win over GRU Augusta … Totaled eight kills, five digs and three blocks at Montevallo … Had nine kills and five digs against Columbus State … Recorded five kills and three digs at Flagler … Tallied seven kills and four digs at Armstrong … Slammed home 17 kills to go along with six digs and three blocks in the win over Francis Marion in the PBC quarterfinals … Added four kills and five digs in the win over Flagler in the PBC semifinals … Recorded nine kills and a block in the PBC Championship against Armstrong. High School: Four-year letterwinner at Ocean Lakes High School … Two-time all-Beach selection … Three-time all-Eastern Region honoree … Two-time all-Tidewater selection … Tabbed the MVP after guiding her AAU team to the 2011 National Championship … Member of the Technology Student Association and Math and Science Academy. Personal: Daughter of Joe and Karen Stratton … Has five siblings, Mallory, Rachel, Joseph, Bailey and Natalie … Majoring in exercise and sports science.

Stats

K/S

PCT

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA

TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

2013-14 31

115 268 2.33

132 786 .173

10 0.09 3

0.03 151

1.31 6

0.40 297.0 2.6

Total

115 268 2.33

132 786 .173

10 0.09 3

0.03 151

1.31 6

0.40 297.0 2.6

4 Shawn Hotson

Outside Hitter/Defensive Setter

Bio

Quick Facts Class:

Sophomore

Height:

5’9”

Hometown:

Milwaukee, Wis.

Previous School:

Greendale H.S.

2013: Saw time in 27 matches … Hammered home 132 kills … Added 19 aces … Finished third on the team with 295 digs (3.14 a set) … Notched 21 total blocks … Totaled six kills, 12 digs, two assists and a block assist against Mount Olive … Accounted for a match-high 17 digs to go along with eight kills and an ace against Newberry … Garnered 19 digs, nine kills, four aces and two total blocks in the win over Mars Hill … Had four kills, seven digs and two block assists in the win over Lees-McRae … Posted match-highs with 14 kills and 22 digs in the win over Lander … Totaled seven kills, 10 digs and two block assists in the sweep of Converse … Produced five kills, seven digs and two block assists in the win over Limestone … Earned a double-double with 10 kills and 24 digs against Lincoln Memorial … Accounted for eight kills and 15 digs against Valdosta State … Hammered home seven kills and had nine digs against Francis Marion … Totaled 14 digs in the win over UNC Pembroke … Recorded 11 digs and six kills in the win at Georgia College … Amassed 10 digs and five kills in the win over Erskine … Had 11 digs against Columbus State … Notched seven kills while posting 16 digs in the win over Montevallo … Garnered seven digs, three kills and a block in the win over GRU-Augusta … Posted three digs against Armstrong … Tallied six kills and 10 digs against Flagler … Accounted for six kills and 12 digs in the win at Lander … Recorded five kills, 13 digs and three blocks in the win at UNC Pembroke … Produced four kills and nine digs at Francis Marion … Had an ace in the win over St. Augustine’s … Totaled 10 digs and a block assist in the sweep of Georgia College … Amassed four digs in the win over GRU Augusta … Posted 15 digs and six kills at Montevallo. High School: Four-time all-conference selection at Greendale H.S. … Two-time team MVP … Garnered honorable mention all-area accolades … Captained the team twice … Member of the 1,000-kill club … Three-time captain of her club team … Member of the honor roll. Personal: Daughter of Jim and Kathy Hotson … Intends to major in communications.

Stats

2013-14 27

132 1.40

64 546 .125

24 0.26 19 0.20 295

3.14 2

0.22 162.5 1.7

Total

132 1.40

64 546 .125

24 0.26 19 0.20 295

3.14 2

0.22 162.5 1.7

K/S

PCT

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA

TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

6 Danielle Mercer Defensive Setter/Libero

Bio

Quick Facts Class:

Sophomore

Height:

5’5”

Hometown:

Columbus, Ohio

Previous School:

Bishop Ready H.S.

2013: Saw time in 25 matches … Recorded 18 aces and 40 assists … Finished second on the team with 313 digs … Led the team with 3.60 digs per set … Named Peach Belt Conference Specialist of the Week on Sept. 16 … Garnered a match-high 18 digs to go along with five assist and a kill in the win over Mount Olive … Had three digs against Newberry … Totaled four digs and an assist in the win over Mars Hill … Recorded 20 digs, four assists and a kill in the win over Lander … Posted 11 digs and two aces in the sweep of Converse … Notched a match-high 16 digs in the win over Limestone … Registered a career-high 27 digs against Lincoln Memorial … Had four digs against Francis Marion … Posted 22 digs in the win over UNC Pembroke … Contributed nine digs in the win at Georgia College … Had five digs in the win over Erskine … Totaled 27 digs against Columbus State … Posted a team-high 21 digs and added two aces in the win over Montevallo … Accounted for a game-high 14 digs against Armstrong … Earned game-high honors with 20 digs against Flagler … Registered a team-high 14 digs in the win at UNC Pembroke … Led the squad with 17 digs at Francis Marion … Added seven digs at Montevallo … Registered seven digs against Columbus State … Notched seven digs at Flagler … Totaled 11 digs and two aces at Armstrong … Posted 11 digs in the win over Francis Marion in the PBC Tournament … Notched 10 digs and two aces in the semifinal victory over Flagler … Recorded 11 digs in the PBC Championship against Armstrong. High School: Standout student-athlete at Bishop Ready High School … Picked up first-team all-CCL honors … Tabbed second-team all-district … Led her team to a spot in the state championship. Personal: Daughter of Paul and Laurie Mercer … Has three siblings, Liz, Ian and Kari … Majoring in nursing.

Stats

K/S

PCT

2013-14 25

0.03

.273

40 0.46 18 0.21 313

3.60 0

0.00 21.0

0.2

Total

0.03

.273

40 0.46 18 0.21 313

3.60 0

0.00 21.0

0.2

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA

TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

21 Ashley Lind

Middle Blocker/Outside Hitter

Bio

Quick Facts Class:

Sophomore

Height:

5’11”

Hometown:

Suffolk, Va.

Previous School:

Grafton H.S.

2013: Played in 14 matches after missing half the season due to an injury … Slammed home 90 kills … Was in on 19 blocks … Missed the first 16 matches of the season due to injury … Slammed home three kills in her first collegiate action, coming in the win over GRU-Augusta … Powered home five kills to go along with a block assist against Armstrong … Hammered home eight kills and added a block against Flagler … Tallied a career-high 12 kills to go along with two blocks in the win at Lander … Recorded 10 kills and two blocks in the win at UNC Pembroke … Posted five kills and three block assists at Francis Marion … Accounted for seven kills, three aces and a block in the win over St. Augustine’s … Totaled three kills, two digs and a block in the sweep of Georgia College … Led the team with 11 kills in the win over GRU Augusta … Notched six kills and two blocks at Montevallo … Posted six kills and two digs against Columbus State … Garnered five kills and two digs in the win over Francis Marion in the PBC quarterfinals … Totaled seven kills in the win over Flagler in the PBC semifinals … Had two kills in the PBC Championship against Armstrong. High School: Four-year letterwinner at Grafton High School … Four-time all-district selection … Two-time all-region honoree … Registered 1,081 kills, 523 digs and 147 during her career … Tallied over 350 kills in her junior and senior seasons ... Led her AAU team to a National Championship. Personal: Daughter of Greg Lind and Susan McMurdy ... Has a younger sister, Madison … Majoring in political science.

Stats

K/S

PCT

2013-14 29

0.03

.038

43 0.45 25 0.26 325

3.39 0

0.00 28.0

0.3

Total

0.03

.038

43 0.45 25 0.26 325

3.39 0

0.00 28.0

0.3

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA

TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

88 Katie Toman Defensive Setter/Libero

Bio

Quick Facts Class:

Sophomore

Height:

5’3”

Hometown:

Keenesburg, Colo.

Previous School:

Weld Central H.S.

2013: Played in 29 matches … Registered 25 aces and chipped in 43 assists … Led the squad with a team-high 325 digs … Accounted for five digs in the win over Mount Olive … Had 10 digs against Newberry … Posted a career-high 25 digs to go along with three assists and three aces in the win over Mars Hill … Totaled eight digs, two aces and an assist in the win over Lees-McRae … Recorded five digs in the win over Lander … Amassed four digs in the win over Limestone … Notched 20 digs and had an ace against Lincoln Memorial … Amassed a career-high 25 digs to go along with three aces against Valdosta State … Bested her career high with 27 digs to go along with five assists against Francis Marion … Registered a career-high 34 digs to go along with seven assists in the win over UNC Pembroke … Garnered a match-best 19 digs to go along with three assists and a kill in the win at Georgia College … Tallied nine digs in the win over Lees-McRae … Registered five digs and there assists in the win over Erskine … Had a kill and three digs against Columbus State … Posted nine digs and an ace in the win over GRU-Augusta … Reached double figures with 11 digs against Flagler … Added 14 digs and an ace in the win at Lander … Sliced the defense for an ace in the win at UNC Pembroke … Registered five digs and an ace at Francis Marion … Totaled seven digs in the sweep of Georgia College … Posted 12 digs at Montevallo … Notched nine digs and two aces against Columbus State … Garnered four digs to go along with two aces at Armstrong … Posted 22 digs and an ace in the win over Francis Marion in the PBC quarterfinals … Added 16 digs and two aces in the win over Flagler in the PBC semifinals … Totaled 12 digs and an ace against Armstrong in the PBC Championship. High School: Standout volleyball player at Weld Central High School … Garnered second-team all-conference honors … Tabbed the Defensive Player of the Year … Two-time competitor at the Junior National Championships … Earned the school district award for ACT scores. Personal: Daughter of Patrick and Heidi Toman … Has three siblings, Patrick, Bailey and Brody … Intends to pursue a liberal arts degree.

Stats

K/S

PCT

2013-14 29

0.03

.038

43 0.45 25 0.26 325

3.39 0

0.00 28.0

0.3

Total

0.03

.038

43 0.45 25 0.26 325

3.39 0

0.00 28.0

0.3

A/S

SA SA/S DIGS D/S

BS BA

TOT B/S

PTS

PTS/S

7 Jennifer Law Middle Blocker

Quick Facts Class:

Sophomore

Height:

5’9”

Hometown:

Aiken, S.C.

Previous School:

Aiken H.S.

15 Brittany Faulkner Outside Hitter/Right Side

Bio High School: Guided Aiken H.S. to a state championship as a junior ... Led the team to a runner-up finish as a senior ... Helped her team to a third-round berth as a sophomore ... Member of the Honor Society, Student Council and Honor Roll ... Played for Magnum Volleyball SC Midlands Club Team, leading the team to the National Tournament. Personal: Jennifer Louise Law was born Jan. 27, 1994 in Livingston, Scotland ... Daughter of Richard and Lisa Law ... Has two siblings, Kaitlyn and Courtney ... Majoring in nursing.

Bio 2013: Redshirted. High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

r-Freshman

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

5’9”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Loganville, Ga.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Halnut Grove H.S.

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

8 Alicia Hines

Middle Blocker

Quick Facts Class:

Freshman

Height:

5’11”

Hometown:

Roswell, Ga.

Previous School:

Roswell H.S.

Bio High School: Lettered at Roswell H.S. … Four-year starter … Earned all-Bergen County honors as a sophomore … NJSIAA Patriot Division State Champion … Led her team to the GHSA Sweet 16 as a junior … Guided her squad to the GHSA Elite Eight as a senior … Named to the Under Armour Watch List … Played on the North Atlanta Volleyball Club … Helped her team qualify for two USAV Nationals … Led her team to the 2013 Southeast Regional Championship. Personal: Alicia Nicole Hines was born March 27, 1996 in New Rochelle, N.Y. … Daughter of Len and Nishaline Hines … Has an older brother, Darren … Majoring in psychology/ criminology.

9 Lauren Howard Setter

Quick Facts Class:

Freshman

Height:

5’8”

Hometown:

Aiken, S.C.

Previous School:

South Aiken H.S.

18 Julia Forster Outside Hitter

Quick Facts Class:

Freshman

Height:

6’0”

Hometown:

Lake Grove, N.Y.

Previous School:

St Anthoy’s H.S.

Bio High School: Lettered at South Aiken H.S. … Two-time captain … Earned all-region honors as a senior … Named to the alltournament team at the Spike-a-rama … Totaled 473 assists, 76 kills, 122 digs and 36 aces as a senior … Scholar-athlete … Junior officer for DECA … Played club ball with Magnum … Eight-time all-region honoree. Personal: Lauren Michelle Howard was born Sept. 1, 1996 in Columbia, S.C. … Daughter of Reverend Bill and Alicia Howard … Has three siblings, Will, Braeden and Rhett … Will played baseball at Wingate … Majoring in marketing.

Bio High School: Four-year letterwinner at St. Anthony’s H.S. … Two-time Long Island Catholic League Player of the Year … Guided her team to an undefeated regular season as a senior … Runner-up at the state championship … Guided her team to the Wantagh Tournament Championship, East Port South Manor Championship, Lindenhurst Tournament Championship, Smithtown Tournament Championship and the Nike Tournament of Champions … Earned all-tournament team honors at Smithtown … Played club ball for Island Volleyball Academy … Guided the team to 16’s GEVA Regional Championship and a nationals berth … Earned Newsday all-Long Island Team accolades. Personal: Julia Leigh Forster was born Apr. 16, 1996 in Lake Grove, N.Y. … Daughter of William and Abbie Forster … Has an older brother, Jacob … Majoring in nursing.

The Archives  2013-14 Season Review Despite having one of the youngest teams in Division II with

played host in the USC Aiken Volleyball Invitational. Cox’s

seven newcomers and just four upperclassmen, head coach

team made quick work of Converse and Limestone on the

Glenn Cox guided his team to a 19-win season on the verge of

first day of competition, including a dominant 25-4 first-set

making the NCAA Tournament while playing in the toughest

win over the Saints. Against Limestone, Aly Johnson hit .600

conference in the region.

for the squad. The Pacers lost the final two matches of the

Throughout the season, the Pacers managed to obtain strong

tournament – both of which went to five sets. In both outings,

performances from every player on the roster. This allowed

the young squad had match point but was unable to convert it

multiple players to step up at different times while not

for the win.

allowing opposing teams to key in on one student-athlete.

After losing another five-set match at home, this time to

USC Aiken’s talented squad earned the No. 6 seed in the Peach

Francis Marion, the Pacers put together a strong performance

Belt Conference Tournament, but became the lowest seed to

in a come-from-behind win against UNC Pembroke in five sets.

ever make the championship match by virtue of its solid team

That victory sparked a four-match winning streak by Cox’s

play, communication and coming together while also being

team, including two victories against PBC foes.

shorthanded due to injuries.

On Oct. 4, USC Aiken lost a five-set heartbreaker to Columbus

The Pacers began their 2013 campaign in Florence, S.C., at the

State before rebounding for a thrilling five-set win over

Francis Marion Invitational. The squad, despite getting limited

Montevallo. Leading the way for the Pacers was senior Endea

playing time from the reigning PBC Freshman of the Year

Ellison, who hit .471 in the contest.

Ashley Diedrich, managed to go 3-1 over the first four matches.

Cox’s team routed GRU Augusta in a mid-week contest before

After going 1-1 on opening day, wrapped up the second day

falling to the top two teams in the conference – Armstrong and

of competition by notching back-to-back wins that sparked a

Flagler. After losing to Flagler in five sets, the team reeled off

five-match winning streak.

five wins in its next six outings.

On Sept. 11, the young squad would be tested for the first time

The Pacers trailed 2-0 at Lander before notching three straight

against another league foe as Lander visited the Convocation

set wins to earn the victory. Stratton, Diedrich and Ashley

Center. After dropping the first set, the young team rattled off

Lind all had double figures in kills while Amanda Bologna

three straight set wins to clinch the match. The team placed

accounted for 35 assists and 12 digs and Sheila Walsh narrowly

four players in double figures for kills as Shawn Hotson and

missed out on a double-double (20 assists, nine digs). In

Taylor Stratton each accounted for 14 while Leah Rodgers and

thrilling fashion, the Pacers won the last set 21-19.

Hannah Tierney amassed 10 apiece.

USC Aiken won its next contest – a 3-2 win at UNC Pembroke.

The Pacers carried the momentum into the weekend as they

After falling 3-1 at Francis Marion, the squad notched shutout

wins against St. Augustine’s and Georgia College before

In the win, Ellison put together one of her most impressive

closing out its final home match of the 2013 season with a 3-1

performances of her career, totaling 14 kills against one

victory over neighboring GRU Augusta. Against the visitors,

error. Walsh dished out 24 assists to go along with three aces,

Tierney had 10 kills and five blocks while Stratton added nine

helping the team advance to the conference title match.

kills and seven blocks.

Although the Pacers lost to top-seeded Armstrong, Ellison and

The Pacers had a chance to move into the top three of the

Stratton earned spots on the all-tournament team.

conference, but lost the final four matches of the regular

Tierney wrapped up her junior campaign by finishing second

season. However, the team secured the No. 6 seed thanks in part to a 9-9 league mark.

in the PBC in blocks per set (0.94) while Walsh was sixth in the conference in aces per set (0.32). Bologna, despite sharing

Facing Francis Marion for the third time on the year, including

time with Walsh, was ninth in the PBC in assists per set (6.03).

the second time in Florence, the Pacers found themselves

Cox’s team was comprised of unselfish student-athletes that

down 2-1 before forcing a crucial fifth set thanks to a 25-18 win in the fourth stanza. With the score tied at eight in the fifth frame, Cox’s team reeled off seven straight points to claim the victory. Stratton got things going with a kill and Diedrich added two more. Tierney got into the act by blocking two shots during the spurt. For the match, Stratton led the way with 17 kills while Diedrich and Rodgers added 11 and 10, respectively. Defensively, Katie Toman led the team with 22 digs while Tierney added seven block assists.

played for the betterment of the program. In the offense that was run, Bologna and Walsh shared time on the court and combined for 1,201 assists. Between the three liberos that shared time, Monica Cardona, Mercer and Toman combined for 878 digs on the season. With the graduation of standouts Endea Ellison and Leah Rodgers, the Pacers lose two outstanding individuals that contributed immensely to the success of the squad through their four seasons. However, with virtually everyone returning and an influx of outstanding talent, Cox’s team has already

After upending the No. 3 Patriots, the Pacers faced No. 2

set its sights on not just being on the verge of a conference

Flagler. USC Aiken lost the first set, but put together an

championship and the NCAA Tournament, but has taken aim

impressive performance, winning the next three sets. The

at winning the PBC Title and earning an automatic bid to the

victory over Flagler marked the first win against the squad

postseason event.

since 2009.

2013-14 Season Stats Quick Facts

Overall

Conference

Matches

Sets

127

Kills

1489

872

Kills per set

11.72

11.47

Errors

728

474

Total Attacks

4530

2711

Assists

1401

825

Service Aces

183

Service Errors

224

131

Service Aces per set

1.44

1.09

Reception Errors

158

104

Digs

2206

1285

Block Solo

Block Assist

386

211

Block Total

244

140

Block Errors

Ball Handling Errors

Points

1916.0

1094.5

Points per set

15.1

14.4

Schedule Summary Overall (Pct.)

19-13 (.594)

Conference (Pct.)

9-9 (.500)

Streak

Lost 1

Home

7-6

Away

6-5

Neutral

6-2

Matches

Kills/set

11.72

Hitting %

.168

Assists/set

11.03

Blocks/set

1.92

Service Aces/set

1.44

Digs/set

17.37

Lineup NO.

NAME

K/S

PCT

A/S

SA/S

DIGS

D/S

TOT

B/S

PTS

PTS/S

Amanda Bologna

127

0.20

105

.076

766

6.03

0.18

257

2.02

0.06

53.0

0.4

Taylor Stratton

115

268

2.33

132

786

.173

0.09

0.03

151

1.31

0.40

297.0

2.6

Shawn Hotson

132

1.40

546

.125

0.26

0.20

295

3.14

0.22

162.5

1.7

Aly Johnson

176

1.80

489

.217

0.09

0.05

0.58

0.76

225.0

2.3

Danielle Mercer

0.03

.273

0.46

0.21

313

3.60

0.00

21.0

0.2

Leah Rodgers

190

1.94

103

656

.133

0.14

0.06

141

1.44

0.36

214.5

2.2

Endea Ellison

106

188

1.77

462

.242

0.02

0.01

0.28

0.79

235.5

2.2

Monica Cardona

0.00

-.500

0.45

0.22

248

3.40

0.00

16.0

0.2

Sheila Walsh

107

0.49

168

.232

435

4.07

0.32

179

1.67

0.00

86.0

0.8

Hannah Tierney

100

161

1.61

445

.229

0.09

0.26

0.87

0.94

238.0

2.4

Ashley Lind

1.80

247

.105

0.04

0.06

0.22

0.38

104.5

2.1

Ashley Diedrich

111

200

1.80

123

581

.133

0.13

0.04

112

1.01

0.50

235.0

2.1

Katie Toman

0.03

.038

0.45

0.26

325

3.39

0.00

28.0

0.3

Totals

127

1489

11.72

728

4530

.168

1401

11.03

183

1.44

2206

17.37

386

244

1.92

1916.0

15.1

Opponent

127

1424

11.21

744

4655

.146

1342

10.57

158

1.24

2077

16.35

295

188

1.48

1769.5

13.9

2013 PBC Final Standings Conference

Overall

Record

Win %

Record

Win %

Last 10

Streak

Armstrong Atlantic State

18-0

1.000

32-2

0.941

8-2

Lost 1

Flagler

13-5

0.722

21-13

0.618

6-4

Lost 1

Francis Marion

12-6

0.667

21-9

0.700

5-5

Lost 2

Columbus State

12-6

0.667

20-11

0.645

6-4

Lost 1

Montevallo

11-7

0.611

20-11

0.645

5-5

Lost 1

USC Aiken

9-9

0.500

19-13

0.594

5-5

Lost 1

Lander

7-11

0.389

18-13

0.581

5-5

Lost 3

UNC Pembroke

4-14

0.222

16-21

0.432

5-5

Lost 1

GRU Augusta

2-16

0.111

8-25

0.242

2-8

Lost 1

Georgia College

2-16

0.111

6-23

0.207

2-8

Won 1

Game Log DATE

OPPONENT

SCORE S

PCT

DIGS BS BA BE

TOT BHE PTS

Sep 6

vs. Mount Olive

W, 3-0

104

.298

60.0

Sep 6

vs. Newberry

L, 3-1

152

.125

60.0

Sep 7

vs. Mars Hill

W, 3-1

158

.215

69.0

Sep 7

vs. Lees-McRae

W, 3-0

.159

43.0

Sep 11

Lander

W, 3-1

167

.263

79.0

Sep 13

Converse

W, 3-0

.280

56.0

Sep 13

Limestone

W, 3-0

.286

50.5

Sep 14

Lincoln Memorial

L, 3-2

214

.159

127

80.0

Sep 14

Valdosta St.

L, 3-2

190

.105

65.0

Sep 20

Francis Marion

L, 3-2

185

.173

79.0

Sep 21

UNC Pembroke

W, 3-2

213

.099

124

68.0

Sep 25

at Georgia College W, 3-1

151

.225

71.0

Sep 28

vs. Lees-McRae

W, 3-0

.386

51.0

Sep 28

at Erskine

W, 3-0

105

.324

47.0

Oct 4

Columbus St.

L, 3-2

164

.128

65.0

Oct 5

Montevallo

W, 3-2

152

.125

64.0

Oct 9

at GRU Augusta

W, 3-0

101

.267

53.0

Oct 11

Armstrong

L, 3-0

103

.029

39.0

Oct 12

Flagler

L, 3-2

173

.121

60.5

Oct 16

at Lander

W, 3-2

193

.114

76.0

Oct 25

at UNC Pembroke

W, 3-2

160

.200

61.0

Oct 26

at Francis Marion

L, 3-1

149

.128

61.0

Oct 26

vs. St. Augustine's W, 3-0

.284

51.0

Oct 30

Georgia College

W, 3-0

110

.136

48.5

Nov 6

GRU Augusta

W, 3-1

134

.231

64.5

Nov 8

at Montevallo

L, 3-1

165

.097

61.0

Nov 9

at Columbus St.

L, 3-2

155

.103

56.0

Nov 15

at Flagler

L, 3-0

.066

33.0

Nov 16

at Armstrong

L, 3-1

145

.131

55.0

Nov 22

at Francis Marion

W, 3-2

174

.155

74.0

Nov 23

vs. Flagler

W, 3-1

168

.173

72.0

Nov 24

vs. Armstrong

L, 3-0

111

.108

43.0

Record Book All-time Opponents Opponent

Rec.

Stk.

Last 2012

Opponent Embry-Riddle

Rec. 0-1

Stk. L1

Last 2010

Alabama-Huntsville

2-0

Alaska-Anchorage

0-1

1996

Emory

0-3

2011

Alaska-Fairbanks

0-2

1996

Erskine

8-0

2013

Albany State (Ga.)

1-0

2009

Fairmont State

1-0

2006

Anderson

3-1

2011

Fayetteville State

7-0

2012

Appalachian State

1-0

1991

Flagler

3-12

2013

Armstrong Atl. State

22-33

2013

Florida Atlantic

0-1

1992

0-3

2006

Augusta State

38-13

2013

Florida Gulf Coast

Augustana

0-1

1997

Florida Southern

0-8

2006

Barry

0-5

1998

Florida Tech

4-7

2009

Barton

3-0

2009

Francis Marion

32-20

2013

Bentley

2-0

2011

Franklin-Pierce

1-0

1999

Bluefield

1-1

1998

Gardner-Webb

2-2

2001

Bryant (R.I.)

0-1

1999

Georgia College

2-0

2013

California (Pa.)

0-1

2005

Georgia Southern

3-0

1991

0-1

1991

Campbell

1-0

1991

Georgia Tech

Carson-Newman

4-3

2004

Glenville State

2-0

2007

Catawba

9-10

2011

High Point

2-0

1994

Central Wesleyan

1-0

1992

Huntingdon

1-0

1994

Charleston Southern

1-0

1991

Jacksonville State

1-2

1994

Charleston

1-0

2008

Johnson C. Smith

3-0

2012

The Citadel

1-0

2007

King

1-1

2012

Claflin

2-0

2008

Kutztown

1-0

1995

27-8

2013

Clarion

1-0

1995

Lander

Clark Atlanta

3-0

2012

Lee

0-1

2009

Coastal Carolina

0-2

1993

Lees-McRae

9-1

2013

Coker

6-0

2011

Lenoir-Rhyne

10-4

2011

College of Charleston

0-2

1991

Lewis

0-1

2002

Columbia College

1-0

1991

Limestone

4-1

2013

Columbus State

0-2

2013

Lincoln Memorial

1-3

2013

Concord

1-0

1997

Livingstone

2-0

2000

3-2

2011

Converse

9-1

2013

Lynn

CW Post

0-1

1999

Madonna

0-1

1996

Davis & Elkins

1-0

2010

Mars Hill

8-1

2013

Eckerd

4-4

2005

Maryville (Tenn.)

1-0

1991

Elizabeth City State

1-0

2010

Mercer

1-0

1991

Elon

1-4

1996

Michigan Tech

1-0

1997

Opponent

Rec.

Stk.

Last

Opponent

Rec.

Stk.

Last

Miles

1-0

2009

Saint Andrews

5-0

2009

Milligan

1-0

1992

Saint Augustine

5-0

2013

Miss. U. for Women

0-2

1993

Saint Leo

4-2

2005

Montevallo

5-8

2013

Slippery Rock

1-1

2005

Mount Olive

5-3

2013

South Dakota State

0-1

1999

Nebraska-Omaha

0-1

2008

Southwest State

1-1

1997

Newberry

16-5

2013

Tampa

0-8

2007

North Alabama

4-3

2011

Tusculum

4-0

2009

North Carolina Central

4-0

2008

Union (Ky)

1-0

2008

North Florida

2-21

L16

2004

UNC Asheville

0-1

1992

North Greenville

8-0

2012

UNC Pembroke

45-11

2013

Northern State

1-0

1997

USC Upstate

14-22

2006

Nova Southeastern

3-0

2012

Valdosta State

1-4

2013

Paine

4-0

2000

West Alabama

1-1

2003

Palm Beach Atlantic

0-3

2012

West Georgia

4-3

2011

Pfeiffer

3-0

2012

W. Va. Wesleyan

0-1

1995

Presbyterian

9-17

2006

Wingate

10-10

2012

Puerto Rico-R. Piedras

1-3

2006

Winthrop

3-1

1993

Queens (NC)

6-2

2002

Wofford

7-0

1994

Rollins

5-8

2011

Honors and Awards PBC REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2006, 2007 PBC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS 1991, 1992, 1996, 2006, 2007 CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Samantha Lukralle (2012) Mandy Gerolstein (2007) Leigh Pagan (1982, 83) CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT Ashley Farwell, 2012, First-Team Samantha Lukralle (2012), First-Team Mandy Gerolstein (2007), First-Team Mandy Gerolstein (2006), First-Team Mandy Gerolstein (2005), Second-Team Susanna Ruotsalainen (1997, 98) AVCA ALL-REGION Jenny Lloyd (2004), First-Team Kim Merrill (1997), First-Team DAKTRONICS ALL-REGION Samantha Lukralle (2010), Second-Team Mandy Gerolstein (2006), Second-Team Jenny Lloyd (2004), Second-Team PBC ALL-ACADEMIC Claire Patten, First-Team (2011) Samantha Lukralle, First-Team (2010, 11, 12) Ashley Farwell, First-Team (2010, 11, 12) Lauren Cedeno, First-Team (2009) Hannah Tierney, First-Team (2012) Chelsey Kight, First-Team (2009, 10, 11) Whitney Tabbery, Second-Team (2009) Megan Disney, Third-Team (2009) Shannon Byers, Honrable Mention (2012) Endea Ellison, Honorable Mention (2012) Claire Patten, Honorable Mention (2012)

PBC PLAYER OF THE YEAR Mandy Gerolstein (2007) Kim Merrill (1995) Melanie Freitag (1992) Jennifer Knutel (1991) PBC LIBERO OF THE YEAR Samantha Lukralle (2010) PBC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Amy Long (2002) Ashley Diedrich (2012) PBC COACH OF THE YEAR Will Condon (2006) C.J. Sherman (1995) Darren Rice (1992) Tracy Barfoot (1991) PBC TOURNAMENT MVP Stefanie Durham (2007) Mandy Gerolstein (2006) Roxanna Rivera (1996) PBC ALL-TOURNAMENT Endea Ellison (2013) Taylor Stratton (2013) Samantha Lukralle (2010) Mandy Gerolstein (2005, 06, 07) Cheryl Barcas (2006) Andrea Emmons (2001) Angie Chervestad (2000) Susanna Ruotasalainen (1997) Liz Hamilton (1996) Jayme Hodges (1996) Roxanna Rivera (1994, 96) Kim Merrill (1995) Jennifer Benton (1994) Kelley Franklin (1993) Mindy Greer (1991, 92, 93) Melanie Freitag (1992) Sandra Heyn (1991) Jennifer Knutel (1991) PBC ELITE 15 AWARD WINNER Samantha Lukralle (2012) PBC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Danielle Mercer Sept. 16, 2013 Mandy Gerolstein Aug. 17, Aug. 24, Oct. 8, Nov. 5, 2007 Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, 2005 Stefanie Durham Sept. 8, Sept. 22, 2008 Aug. 10, 2007 Laura Williams Sept. 19, 2005 Jenny Lloyd Sept. 7, Oct. 11, 2004 Oct. 21, 2003 Amy Long

Nov. 5, 2002 Stacy Rood Sept. 24, 2002 Andrea Emmons Sept. 11, 2001 Sept. 5, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, 2000 Angie Chervestad Oct. 10, Nov. 17, 2000 Candice Anderson Sept. 7, 1999 Kim Merrill Sept. 9, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 1997 Roxanna Rivera Sept. 23, 1997 Sept. 24, Oct. 15, Oct. 22,1996 Oct. 3, 1995 Nyree Barrett Oct. 24, 1995 Nancy Luebbers Oct. 10, 1995 PBC SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK Lauren Cedeno Aug 24, Nov. 5, 2007 Cheryl Barcas Sept. 11, Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, 2006 Rachel Dalitz Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Nov. 7 2005 Oct. 25, 2004 SCAIAW ALL-STATE Karen Mathis (1980) Pat Kilgore (1980) NAIA ALL-DISTRICT 6 Trisha Hass (1988, 89) Leigh Pagan (1981, 82) Dawn Weeks (1982) Pat Kilgore (1980, 81) Karen Mathis (1981) Dawn Weeks (1980) NAIA DISTRICT 6 ALL-ACADEMIC Leigh Pagan (1982, 83) Paula Skedsvoid (1983) USC AIKEN FEMALE FRESHMAN STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Ashley Diedrich (2012) Mandy Gerolstein (2004) Laura Williams (2003)

School Records SINGLE MATCH Most Kills........................... 36 by Jenny Lloyd . (vs. Augusta State, Oct. 1, 2003) Most Service Aces................................ 10 by Samantha Lukralle (vs. Coker, Oct. 23, 2010) Most Assists.......... 93*** by Roxanna Rivera . (vs. Presbyterian, Oct. 6, 1994) Most Total Blocks................................. 13 by Mandy Gerolstein (vs. Palm Beach Atlantic, . Oct. 14, 2006) SEASON Most Games Played................................ 155 by Roxanna Rivera, 1995 Most Kills.................................................. 597 by Jenny Lloyd, 2004 Most Kills Per Game............................... 5.10 by Jenny Lloyd, 2004 Highest Hitting Percentage................ .486** by Kim Merrill, 1997 Most Service Aces..................................... 80 by Jessica Lane, 2003 Most Service Aces Per Game................ 0.66 by Andrea Emmons, 2001 Most Total Blocks.................................... 214 by Kim Merrill, 1994 Most Solo Blocks..................................... 130 by Kim Merrill, 1997 Most Assisted Blocks............................. 124 by Missy Deardorff, 2006 Most Digs................................................. 634 by Samantha Lukralle, 2010 Most Assists...................................... 1,829** by Roxanna Rivera, 1997 Most Assists Per Game........................ 13.35 by Roxanna Rivera, 1997 Matches w/ Double Figure Kills............. 34** by Jenny Lloyd, 2004 Most Matches with 20+ Kills..................... 12 by Jenny Lloyd, 2003

CAREER Most Games Played............................571*** by Roxanna Rivera, 1994-97 (Consecutive) Most Kills............................................... 1,778 by Kim Merrill, 1994-97 Highest Hitting Percentage................... .399 by Kim Merrill, 1994-97 Most Service Aces................................ 280** by Roxanna Rivera, 1994-97 Most Total Blocks................................. 759** by Kim Merrill, 1994-97 Most Solo Blocks.................................. 295** by Kim Merrill, 1994-97 Most Assisted Blocks.......................... 464** by Kim Merrill, 1994-97 Most Digs.............................................. 1,753 by Roxanna Rivera, 1994-97 Most Assists...................................... 6,845** by Roxanna Rivera, 1994-97 Matches w/ Double Figure Kills................ 93 by Jenny Lloyd, 2001-04 Most Matches with 20+ Kills..................... 22 by Jenny Lloyd, 2001-04 Most Matches with 20+ Kills and Digs.......5 by Kim Merrill, 1994-97 SEASON Most Kills: 2,222** in 1995 Most Kills Per Game: 16.036 in 1997 Highest Hitting Percentage: .327** in 1994 Most Service Aces: 326 in 2003 Most Total Blocks: 433 in 1997 Most Digs: 2,373 in 2006 Most Assists: 2,009** in 1997 ** Peach Belt Conference Record *** NCAA Division II Record NOTE: ALL RECORDS ARE SINCE USCA JOINED NCAA DIVISION II IN 1990-91

GAMES PLAYED 1. Roxanna Rivera, 1994-97................ 571* 2. Kim Merrill, 1994-97.......................... 558 3. Jayme Hodges, 1994-97................... 524 4. Laura Williams, 2003-06.................... 466 5. Missy Deardoff, 2004-07................... 465 KILLS 1. Kim Merrill, 1994-97........................ 1778 2. Jenny Lloyd, 2001-04...................... 1714 3. Mandy Gerolstein, 2004-07 ............ 1455 4. Shannon Byers, 2009-12................. 1240 5. Jayme Hodges, 1994-97................. 1237 HITTING PERCENTAGE (Min. Two Yrs.) 1. Kim Merrill, 1994-97......................... .399 2. Nancy Luebbers, 1995-96................ .352 3. Candice Anderson, 1998-2001......... .321 4. Nyree Barrett, 1994-96..................... .313 5. Mandy Gerolstein, 2004-2007.......... .302 DIGS 1. Samantha Lukralle, 2010................634 2. Samantha Lukralle, 2009................523 3. Samantha Lukralle, 2012................517 4. Roxanna Rivera, 1995.....................510 t5. Samantha Lukralle, 2011................486 t5. Stefanie Durham, 2006..................486 ASSISTS 1. Roxanna Rivera, 1994-97............ 6845* 2. Rachel Dalitz, 2002-05.................. 4572 3. Candice Anderson, 1998-2001...... 3795 4. Lauren Cedeno, 2007-09.............. 2354 5. Cheryl Barcas, 2003-06................. 2065

GAMES PLAYED t1. Roxanna Rivera, 1995....................155 t1. Kim Merrill, 1995............................155 3. Roxanna Rivera, 1994.....................144 4. Raquel Gonzales, 1995...................143 5. Three Tied.......................................141

SOLO BLOCKS 1. Kim Merrill, 1994-97......................... 295* 2. Mandy Gerolstein, 2004-07 .............. 140 3. Nyree Barrett, 1994-96...................... 129 4. Vicki Elliott, 1996-98.......................... 124 5. Melanie Freitag, 1991-92.................. 101

SOLO BLOCKS 1. Kim Merrill, 1997.............................130 2. Kim Merrill, 1994.............................111 3. Vicki Elliott, 1997............................. 90 4. Kim Merrill, 1995............................. 79 5. Nyree Barrett, 1995......................... 68

KILLS 1. Jenny Lloyd, 2004...........................597 2. Jenny Lloyd, 2003...........................583 3. Kim Merrill, 1997.............................541 4. Amy Long, 2003..............................503 5. Kim Merrill, 1995.............................462

BLOCK ASSISTS 1. Kim Merrill, 1994-97......................... 464* 2. Missy Deardorff, 2004-07 ................ 352 3. Mandy Gerolstein, 2004-07 ............. 344 4. Laura Williams, 2003-06.................... 313 5. Vicki Elliott 1996-98........................... 239

BLOCK ASSISTS 1. Missy Deardorff, 2006.................... 124 2. Kim Merrill, 1995............................ 122 3. Mandy Gerolstein, 2006................. 112 4. Kim Merrill, 1996............................ 109 5. Nyree Barrett, 1995........................ 108

KILLS PER GAME 1. Jenny Lloyd, 2004.......................... 5.10 2. Jenny Lloyd, 2003.......................... 4.52 3. Kim Merrill, 1997............................ 4.10 4. Amy Long, 2003 ............................ 3.87 5. Angie Chervestad, 2000................. 3.86

TOTAL BLOCKS 1. Kim Merrill, 1994-97......................... 759* 2. Mandy Gerolstein, 2004-07 ............. 484 3. Laura Williams, 2003-06.................... 409 4. Missy Deardorff, 2004-07 ................ 403 5. Vicki Elliott, 1996-98.......................... 363

TOTAL BLOCKS 1. Kim Merrill, 1994.............................214 2. Kim Merrill, 1995.............................201 3. Kim Merrill, 1997.............................194 4. Nyree Barrett, 1995.........................176 5. Mandy Gerolstein, 2006................. .151

SERVICE ACES 1. Jessica Lane, 2003.........................80 2. Jayme Hodges, 1994......................77 t3. Roxanna Rivera, 1997....................75 t3. Roxanna Rivera, 1996....................75 5. Andrea Emmons, 2001....................71

ACES 1. Roxanna Rivera, 1994-97............. 280* 2. Rachel Dalitz, 2002-05.................. 242 3. Jayme Hodges, 1994-97............... 224 4. Angela Hornish, 1991-93............... 186 5. Kim Merrill, 1994-97...................... 185

HITTING PERCENTAGE (Min. 200 kills) 1. Kim Merrill, 1997............................ .486* 2. Kim Merrill, 1994............................ .405 3. Mandy Gerolstein, 2007 ................ .404 4. Kristen Foote, 2001 ....................... .375 5. Kim Merrill, 1995............................ .363

SERVICE ACES PER GAME 1. Andrea Emmons, 2001................... 0.66 2. Jessica Lane, 2003........................ 0.62 3. Stefanie Durham, 2007 ................. 0.61 4. Jenny Knutel, 1991......................... 0.60 5. Rachel Dalitz, 2005........................ 0.59

DIGS 1. Samantha Lukralle, 2009-12......... 2160 2. Roxanna Rivera, 1994-97............. 1753 3. Stefanie Durham, 2005-2008 ....... 1551 4. Veronica Seidle, 2004-07 ............. 1488 5. Shannon Byers, 2009-12.............. 1400

ASSISTS 1. Roxanna Rivera, 1997..................1829* 2. Roxanna Rivera, 1995................... 1790 3. Roxanna Rivera, 1994................... 1722 4. Roxanna Rivera, 1996................... 1504 5. Rachel Dalitz, 2004....................... 1389

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