2016 USC Aiken Volleyball Media Guide by USCA_Athletics

2016 USC Aiken Volleyball Media Guide

2016 USC Aiken Volleyball

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

10 The Season Season Preview Team Photo Roster

13 The Coaches Glenn Cox

16 The Players Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen

30 The Archives 2014 Review 2014 Stats 2014 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 2016 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.

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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.

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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

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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 bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees in more than 20 major areas of study, masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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Meet the Staff  Dr. Sandra Jordan University Chancellor

Sandra J. Jordan, former provost and vice president for academic

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

affairs at Georgia College & State University, was named

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

chancellor of the University of South Carolina Aiken in 2012.

an assistant professor of art history at Lander University and

Jordan became the fourth chancellor of USC Aiken, succeeding Thomas L. Hallman who retired after 12 years in the position. “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

director of the Monsanto Gallery of Art. Jordan earned her bachelor’s degree in art from the University of Alabama, and her doctorate in art history from the 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.

working closely with President Pastides, the USC Aiken faculty,

Jordan has been married for 30 years to Michael Jordan, an

staff and students as well as our alumni and friends to build upon

architect and graduate of Clemson University. They have a son,

the successes that defined this university’s first 50 years.”

Matthew, who is a doctoral student in electrical engineering at

I am tremendously honored and humbled by this opportunity to serve the campus, community and the University of South Carolina system.

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Georgia Tech.

Randy Warick Athletic Director

Randy Warrick is in his 30th year as Director of Athletics at the

While earning his master’s degree, he served as a graduate

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

assistant baseball coach. In the same season, the team advanced

1978 as head baseball coach and intramural director and has

to the College World Series.

served many different duties during his tenure.

Warrick is a member of the College Athletic Management’s

While coaching baseball for 11 years, Warrick also served as an

Editorial Board, PBC Awards Committee, NCAA Division II

assistant basketball coach during the 1978-79 season and acting

AD’s Association Board of Directors, Greater Augusta Sports

golf coach in 1989-90.

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

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

NCAA Division II National Golf Committee.

earning various coaching awards. In 1986 his team advanced to

Warrick is married to Martha Blankenship Warrick of Augusta,

the College World Series, the highlight of his coaching career.

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

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

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

Mount High School. He was an All-Conference player in 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 Education in 1977 and then his Master of Arts in Teaching in 1978.

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Tim Hall

Associate Athletic Director

Tim Hall is in his 26th year as a member of the USC Aiken athletic

Master’s in Student Personnel Services from USC as well.

department. Hall first joined the program in 1990 as a graduate assistant.

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

In 1993 he was hired on as the university’s full-time NCAA Compliance

committees including the first year academic advisor program and the

Coordinator.

enrollment management action team in the strategic planning process.

In August 1997, the Batesburg-Leesville native was promoted to

Hall is married to the former Jenny Fulmer and they have three sons,

Assistant Athletic Director.

Jordan, Ethan and Wyatt.

In September 2003, Hall was promoted again, this time to the position of Associate Athletic Director for Administration and External Services. In this role, Hall oversees NCAA compliance and academic support. In addition, he assists with home game administration and fundraising. A 1990 graduate of the University of South Carolina, Hall received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration. In 1992, he earned a

Angie Osbon

Assistant Athletic Director Angie Osbon is in her 17th year as a member of the USC Aiken athletic

and was selected to the Who’s Who Among Cheerleading Coaches.

department. Osbon became the department’s business manager in 1999.

In addition, she has been a member of the first year academic advisor

Through the years she has earned a number of other titles, including

program and a staff facilitator for orientation.

Senior Woman Administrator, Student Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor and Cheerleading, Mascot and Dance Team Director. In 2007, Osbon received the Outstanding Commitment to Student Development Award from the Office of Student Life. In September 2003, the Aiken, S.C., native was promoted to 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 received her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. In 2002, Osbon was named student organization advisor of the year

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The former Angie Mathis is married to Rick Osbon and they have three children, Reagan, Gemma and Sterling.

Brent Hager

Assistant Athletic Director

Brent C. Hager is in his fourth year as the Assistant Athletic Director for

Hager spent two and a half years at Gardner-Webb as the Assistant

Communications/Sports Information Director at USC Aiken.

Sports Information Director. He handled 13 sports throughout his time

Hager arrived at USC Aiken after serving as the Associate

with the Bulldogs. Hager also spent two years at Virginia Tech as an

Commissioner for External Affairs at the West Virginia Intercollegiate

intern in the sports information office. He handled all media requests

Athletic Conference where he handled the promotion of all 16 sports.

for the nationally-ranked men’s soccer program. Additionally, Hager

During his time at the WVIAC Hager featured the league’s only two

handled all media requests for the school’s only national champion at the

Division II National Champions and a National Player of the Year. In

time and worked with 14 All-Americans, five ACC Freshmen of the Year

addition, he ran multiple championships and redesigned the WVIAC

and numerous conference champions.

web site.

Hager got his start at UNC-Pembroke in 2002. After being hired as the

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

Assistant Sports Information Director, he was promoted to the Interim

Information and Game Operations at Presbyterian College. He was the

Sports Information Director Position five months later.

primary contact for football, volleyball, men’s basketball, softball, men’s

The Tallahassee, Fla., native attended Wingate University where he

and women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s tennis.

received a bachelors of science degree in business administration and sport management. He earned an MBA at UNC-Pembroke in 2004.

Brandon Aiken

Assistant Athletic Director Brandon Aiken is in his 17th year as head athletic trainer and 17th

Hitchcock, he worked with high school, college, and professional

overall at USC Aiken.

athletes as well as general outpatient rehabilitation.

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

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

staff in 1997 as a graduate assistant. He served in that capacity for three

(2007-08 and 2008-09) Peach Belt Conference Athletic Training Staff of

years until stepping into the head position in 2000.

the Year awards.

He was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

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

prior to the 2009-10 athletic year.

has a son, Liam.

A 1997 graduate of Saint Andrews Presbyterian College in 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). Aiken also served as assistant and head athletic trainer at Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center in Aiken, S.C., for more than three years. At

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Team Preview The University of South Carolina Aiken volleyball team is ready to defend its 2015 PBC regular-season championship and make its third straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The program lost three starters, but the returners have an abundance of talent and experience on their side. Not one to back away from a challenge, head coach Glenn Cox’s 2016 schedule is filled with top-tier talent regionally in order to prepare his team for the postseason. In all, USC Aiken faces six of the other seven teams that made the NCAA Southeast Regional a year ago for a total of 10 regular-season matches. Additionally, the Pacers entertain NCAA South Regional participant Eckerd. “We’ve added a lot of size with our line-up,” Cox stated. “We can run a very effective 6-2 with big blockers in the front row at all times.” Middle Blocker Returning to the mix in the middle are Alicia Hines and Okwunne Ogbogu. Hines led the PBC in hitting percentage as a sophomore and will continue to be an impact player for Cox. Ogbogu saw the court from time to time as a freshman, but made huge strides in the offseason. Cox added USC Aiken women’s basketball career-blocks leader (for Division II) in the form of Kassy Johannsen. The senior was an all-state standout in Broomfield, Colo., in high school. With one semester left before she graduates, Johannsen’s quick timing could leave not only a lasting legacy on the hardwood for basketball, but also for volleyball. Johannsen could also see time on the right side. Rookie Christine Carroll looks to make a name for herself. The newcomer from Cincinnati, Ohio, stands at 6-1. Carroll was a force at Mount Notre Dame H.S., guiding the team to a pair of state championships and three district titles. “We have a very solid group in the middle,” Cox said. “Alicia led the PBC in hitting percentage last year. Kassy was the best shot blocker in school history for women’s basketball and that could transcend into a great season for her on the court. Okwunne did a super job in the spring and Christine brings a lot of offensive firepower to the team.”

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Outside Hitter One position that has plenty of depth for Cox is at the outside hitter spot. Three-year starter Taylor Stratton leads a strong contingent of student-athletes. Stratton is closing in on 1,000 career kills and is coming off a season where she earned allregion honors. Julia Forster is a 6-0 junior who has seen her role increase on the team in each of her seasons as a Pacer. Forster increased her production to 2.25 kills per set and hit .205 last season. Senior Shawn Hotson could see time at the outside hitter position, but could also see time on the back line as a defensive specialist. Hotson has been a versatile student-athlete since her arrival on campus and this year should be no different. Freshman Julianna Hoekwater is coming off being ranked No. 1 in Class 5-A for defense and No. 5 state-wide. As a senior, she picked up Defensive Player of the Year honors for her region. Hoekwater has time to learn from her teammates, but will also push for playing time.

Junior transfer Amber Hendry is a versatile student-athlete that could see time on the outside or right side. The 5-11 standout from Sante Fe C.C. was a two-time all-area selection at Oakleaf H.S. “The returners are all very consistent,” Cox stated. “We will look for more of the same from them and each could dominate on the outside. The newcomers will continue to battle for playing time in a tightly contested position.” Right Side In addition to Hendry and Johannsen, who could each see time here, Cox could have redshirt-junior Brittany Faulkner or rookies Avery Macklin and Kelsey Spurlin on the court. Faulkner has the jumping ability and is a solid all-around student-athlete. She’s played behind All-American Ashley Diedrich, but could make a huge push this season. Macklin has something that can’t be taught – and that’s with her being 6’3”. Playing at St. Charles East H.S., Macklin led her team to a pair of IHSA Upstate Eight regional championships while earning all-conference honors as a senior. Spurlin had a solid career at Gaffney H.S. There, she was a two-time all-region standout, earned all-area accolades as a senior and helped her squad to a Region II-4A championship as a junior. “We are young on the right side,” Cox stated. “We have six people battling for a spot on the right side. Three newcomers are battling, but we have returners who could also see time here.” Setter One position where Cox did not have to reload was at setter. He returns all three who saw the court last season, including Emily Teelon, Lauren Howard and Chelsey Watts. Teelon garnered all-tournament team honors during the league tournament after making the switch back to the position upon her arrival at USC Aiken. Howard has seen constant improvement in her two seasons with the Pacers and was on the court for much of the time last year when running a 6-2. Watts saw limited action as a freshman, but has the ability to

push the upperclassmen for playing time. “Emily has proven to be our top setter from last year,” Cox said. “She’s doing a super job. Emily ahs great location and court leadership. Lauren and Chelsey will both be fighting for a spot to run the offense and either could see time when we run a 6-2.” Defensive Specialist/Libero Cox has a pair of seniors in Danielle Mercer and Hotson, along with rookie Rebecca Martinez, who will be fighting for playing time this season. Mercer saw her digs per set increase from 2.70 as a sophomore to 2.79 last year. A consistent performer throughout her time at USC Aiken, Mercer has 486 digs to go along with 37 aces. Martinez will push the others for playing time immediately. Having posted over 1,000 digs at Wellington H.S., she guided her team to a district title in 2015. During her sophomore year, Martinez was the catalyst for helping the team record an undefeated regular season. Hotson’s role could vary depending on her versatility and where she is needed the most. She will likely see more time on the front row than as a defensive specialist. With the returning talent that Cox has, the Pacers could be as good this year as in any year since his arrival. However, with the graduation of All-American Ashley Diedrich, the Pacers could be under the radar once again. The pieces are there for Cox’s team to make a lasting impact on the conference and region in 2016. “Daneille and Rebecca are two of the best defenders and passers in the league,” Cox stated. “They will be competing all year for the libero jersey and I’m excited to see it.” Schedule The 2016 schedule is once again very tough. The Pacers are coming off the No. 1 seed in the Southeast Region and despite being picked third in the PBC preseason poll, the squad could find itself in the mix to host this year should it navigate the slate very well. In addition to the ever-tough PBC play, the Pacers have put themselves against the top teams in the region through crossover tournaments and other non-conference matches.

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Roster ï&#x201E;¢

No. 1 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 15 16 18 20 21 23 33 88

Name Chelsey Watts Taylor Stratton Avery Macklin Danielle Mercer Alicia Hines Lauren Howard Julianna Hoekwater Amber Hendry Christine Carroll Brittany Faulkner Kelsey Spurlin Julia Forster Shawn Hotson Kassy Johannsen Emily Teelon Okwunne Ogbogu Rebecca Martinez

Pos. S OH RS DS/L MB S OH RS/OH MB RS RS OH OH/DS MB/RS S MB L

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Cl. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. r-Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr.

Ht. 5-6 5-10 6-3 5-5 5-11 5-0 5-8 5-11 6-1 5-9 5-8 6-0 5-9 6-1 5-9 5-11 5-5

Hometown/Previous School Pearland, Texas / Pearland H.S. Chesapeake, Va. / Ocean Lakes H.S. St. Charles, Ill. / S. Charles East H.S. Columbus, Ohio / Bishop Ready H.S. Roswell, Ga. / Roswell H.S. Aiken, S.C. / South Aiken H.S. Brunswick, Ga. / Glynn Academy Jacksonville, Fla. / Oakleaf H.S. Cincinnati, Ohio / Mount Notre Dame H.S. Loganville, Ga. / Walnut Grove H.S. Gaffney, S.C. / Gaffney H.S. Lake Grove, N.Y. / St. Anthony's H.S. Milwaukee, Wis. / Greendale H.S. Broomfield, Colo. / Holy Family H.S. Aiken, S.C. / Aiken H.S. Cumming, Ga. / North Forsyth H.S. Wellington, Fla. / Wellington H.S.

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The Coaches Glenn Cox Head Coach

Glenn Cox enters his ninth season in charge of the USC Aiken

team to the No. 6 seed in the PBC Tournament and guided the

volleyball program. In seven seasons under Cox, the Pacers have

squad to the PBC Championship match. The squad’s 19 victories

compiled a record of 146-106.

marked the most since the 2007 season. Cox’s Endea Ellison

Prior to joining USC Aiken, Cox had spent the previous six

and Taylor Stratton earned all-tournament team accolades while

seasons as the head coach at the Savannah College of Art &

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

Design, an NAIA institution in Savannah, Ga.

USC Aiken concluded its fifth season under Cox in 2012 with

In 2015, Cox led the Pacers to an outstandout 27-6 record.

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

The team garnered a Peach Belt Conference regular-season title and earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Southeast Region Tournament for the first time in program history. Senior Ashley Diedrich picked up All-America honors and was just the third player in league history to become a two-time Player of the Year.

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 preseason poll, USC Aiken’s third-place finish marked the Pacers’ highest seed since claiming the No. 1 seed en route to Peach Belt

Juniors Taylor Stratton and Katie Toman were tabbed all-region

Conference Tournament Championships in 2006 and 2007.

honorees as well.

Three Pacers garnered plaudits from the league office in 2012

The 2014 season was a banner year for Cox. He led the team

with Samantha Lukralle leading the way by being named the

to a second-place finish in the Peach Belt Conference and his squad upended Armstrong and its 50-match PBC winning streak with a 3-0 victory on Nov. 6. The Pacers earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time under Cox and junior Ashley Diedrich was named the PBC Player of the Year

Record

Overall

Conference

Year

2008

.516

.300

2009

.455

.357

2010

.484

.428

and the Daktronics Region Player of the Year while also earning

2011

.484

.500

AVCA all-region honors. Senior setter Sheila Walsh finished her

2012

.581

.500

illustrious career by garnering all-conference accolades.

2013

.594

.500

2014

.700

.722

2015

.818

.778

Total

146

106

.579

.533

Cox guided the Pacers to a 19-13 mark, including a 9-9 effort in the Peach Belt Conference during the 2013 campaign despite having one of the youngest teams in the region. He led the

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recipient of the Peach Belt Conference Volleyball Elite 15 award

Academic Team and two players earning Honorable Mention.

(highest GPA).

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

In addition to being honored as the PBC Elite 15 award winner,

named to the team with Endea Ellison and Emily Maassen

Lukralle was also selected to the Capital One Academic NCAA

honorable mentions.

Division II Women’s Volleyball District Three First-Team for the

The 2010 USC Aiken volleyball team ended its campaign with a

second straight year in 2012. She was tabbed to the Peach Belt

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

Conference All-Conference Second-Team.

to finish fourth overall in the extremely tough volleyball

Joining Lukralle on the Capital One Academic NCAA Division

conference.

II Women’s Volleyball District Three First-Team was Ashley

The Pacers were ranked as high as 10th in the NCAA Division

Farwell, who claimed the honor for the first time in her career.

II Southeast Region poll. USC Aiken would eventually conclude

USC Aiken freshman Ashley Diedrich was tabbed as the Peach

its year in the semifinals of the 2010 Peach Belt Conference

Belt Conference Co-Freshman of the Year. She became USC

Tournament.

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

USC Aiken made the most of its matches in the 2010 season by

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

going a maximum five sets in 13 of their matches.

four-time All-Peach Belt Conference selection.

Pacer libero Samantha Lukralle broke the school single-season

The Pacers finished the 2011 season with an overall record of 15-

dig record for the second consecutive season in 2010. She was

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

named the PBC Libero of the Year along with being chosen to the PBC All-Tournament team and the All-Region team. Shannon

the Quarterfinals of the Peach Belt Conference Championship as

Byers was selected to the PBC All-Conference First Team.

they fell to Augusta State 3-2.

Three Pacers were named to the PBC All-Academic team with

The 2011 Pacers had two team members, Samantha Lukralle

Chelsey Kight, Ashley Farwell and Lukralle earning all collecting

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

all-academic honors.

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

The 2009 USC Aiken volleyball team finished the season with

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

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

classroom with four players being selected to the PBC All-

Aiken hosted the 2009 PBC Volleyball Championships for the

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

right direction.

Pacers entered the tournament as the fifth seeded team.

In his six seasons at SCAD, Cox led the Bees to a 141-82 overall

USC Aiken’s Lauren Cedeno and Shannon Byers were both

record. In his final four seasons, his teams won four-straight

chosen to the 2009 Peach Belt Conference All-Conference

Florida Sun Conference championships, won four-straight NAIA

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

Region XIV titles and advanced to the NAIA National Volleyball

326 kills. The freshman outside hitter collected double-digit kills

Championships in Columbia, Mo., four times.

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

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

The senior setter recorded 40 or more assists in five matches for USC Aiken.

record and the 15th seed in the NAIA National Tournament. In 2006, SCAD went 26-13 and was ranked as high as eighth

USC Aiken acquired victories over both of the teams who would

nationally.

eventually meet for the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional

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

Championship. The Pacers were the 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

final four seasons. In the classroom, the Bees earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association/Game Plan Team Academic Award in every season under Cox.

season, acquiring a 3-1 win over AASU on Saturday, Sept. 19 at

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

the Convocation Center.

coach at Athens Academy in Athens, Ga. His teams won back-

The Pacers were ranked as high as No. 3 in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional rankings. USC Aiken was the second highest

to-back undefeated region championships and held an overall record of 69-27 (.719).

ranked Peach Belt Conference squad with Flagler ranked one

Athens Academy finished third in the Georgia High School

spot higher than the Pacers in second. Armstrong Atlantic was

Association’s Class AA/A State Tournament in 2000 and second

one spot lower than the Pacers in fourth. The Pacers won eight of

in the 2001 tournament.

10 games from Sept. 4 through Sept. 19. Flagler would advance

Before becoming a head coach, Cox served two seasons as an

all the way to the Final Four of the 2009 NCAA Division II

assistant coach at Valdosta Sate University, an NCAA Division II

Volleyball Championship.

institution in Valdosta, Ga.

Four Pacer volleyball players were tabbed to the 2009 Peach Belt

In his two seasons, the Blazers went 61-15 in recording two

Conference Volleyball All-Academic Team. Cedeno and Chelsey

third-place finishes in the Gulf South Conference.

Kight were both named to the first team. Whitney Tabbert was named to the second team, while Megan Disney was named to the third team. Cox managed a very young Pacer squad nicely in the 2008 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

Cox had a successful career as a professional beach volleyball player, recording 43 open victories while competing on several national tours. Cox also has an impressive indoor career as he was a member of the NCAA Division I defending national championship 1992 Long Beach State volleyball team. Just one year earlier in 1991, Cox was a member of the prestigious Olympic Festival team. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 1994 and received a master’s degree in health and kinesiology in 2000 from Valdosta State University. Cox has two children, Elizabeth and Timothy.

the helm, but nevertheless the Pacers ended the year going in the

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The Players 20 Shawn Hotson

Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist

Quick Facts Class:

Sr.

Height:

5’9”

Hometown:

Milwaukee, Wis.

Previous School:

Greendale H.S.

Bio 2015: Saw time in 33 matches, totaling 108 sets … Posted 281 digs on the season, good enough for 2.60 digs per set … Recorded a career-high 30 aces … Registered 57 kills on the year … Registered six digs and an ace in the sweep of Lincoln Memorial … Tallied four digs and an ace in the sweep of Tusculum … Posted four digs and three kills in the sweep of Brevard … Notched 11 digs in the sweep of Nova Southeastern … Garnered 11 digs and a pair of assists in the victory over No. 12 Palm Beach Atlantic … Totaled 11 digs and an ace in the sweep of King … Garnered six digs and an ace in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Tallied four digs in the sweep of UNC Pembroke … Posted four digs and an assist at Francis Marion … Accounted for 12 digs and three kills against GRU Augusta … Led everyone with three aces in the sweep of Georgia College … Notched nine digs at Montevallo … Recorded a match-high 13 kills while hitting .433 and had 12 digs in the sweep of Francis Marion … Totaled eight digs and an ace in the sweep of Mars Hill … Registered four digs and an ace in the sweep of Carson-Newman … Posted 15 digs and eight kills in the win over Tusculum … Garnered a double-double with 13 digs and 11 kills in the sweep of Lincoln Memorial … Added 11 digs and an ace in the sweep of Armstrong State … Tallied 10 digs and two aces in the win over Flagler … Accounted for 15 digs and an ace in the sweep of Lander … Had six digs and an ace in the win over Georgia College … Totaled seven digs, three kills and two aces in the win at Augusta … Notched 14 digs and a pair of kills in the victory over UNC Pembroke … Accounted for 10 digs, seven kills and three aces in the sweep of Columbus State … Garnered 22 digs, two kills and a pair of aces in the win over Montevallo … Recorded seven digs and an ace in the sweep over Lander ... Posted 12 digs and an ace at Flagler … Tallied four digs, two kills and an ace in the win at Armstrong State … Totaled three digs in the PBC Quarterfinal win over Georgia College … Garnered eight digs in the PBC Semifinal win over Lander … Accounted for seven digs in the PBC Championship against Flagler … Posted eight digs in the NCAA Tournament against Erskine. 2014: Played in all 30 matches, totaling 108 sets … Garnered 283 digs on the season … Posted four digs and an ace in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Totaled two kills and three digs against No. 15 Wingate … Accounted for 12 digs in the win at Newberry … Tallied four kills, four assists, two aces and a block assist in the victory over King … Accounted for 12 digs, six kills and a block assist in the win over Limestone … Recorded 13 digs, nine kills a pair of block assists and an ace in the win over Anderson … Added seven digs and four kills against Palm Beach Atlantic … Had seven kills

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and 14 digs in the victory over Newberry … Registered six digs and three kills in the sweep at Francis Marion … Narrowly missed out on a double-double with 10 digs and nine kills in the win at UNC Pembroke … Garnered 14 digs, six kills, four assists and an ace in the victory at Lander … Had 13 digs, three block assists and four kills in the win over GRU Augusta … Tallied nine digs, two aces and a block in the sweep of Georgia College … Posted 15 digs and four assists at Columbus State … Added 11 digs at Montevallo … Recorded a match-high 17 digs in the sweep of Francis Marion … Accounted for 10 digs at Armstrong State … Narrowly missed a double-double with 12 digs and nine kills to go along with four aces while hitting .533 in the sweep of Johnson C. Smith … Registered 10 digs and an assist in the sweep of UNC Pembroke … Chipped in five digs and a kill in the sweep at Georgia College … Totaled 11 digs and two kills against GRU Augusta … Posted seven digs, six kills and five blocks in the sweep of Claflin … Added three digs in the sweep of Montevallo … Posted 10 digs 27 digs in the win over Columbus State … Credited with 14 digs in the sweep of Lander … Tallied seven digs and an ace in the sweep of No. 15 Armstrong State … Posted 10 digs against Flagler … Accounted for seven digs in the PBC Quarterfinals against the Saints … Registered eight digs, four kills and two blocks in the NCAA Tournament match against Carson-Newman. 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.

21 Kassy Johannsen

Middle Blocker/Right Side Hitter

Quick Facts Class:

Sr.

Height:

6’1”

Hometown:

Broomfield, Colo.

Previous School:

Holy Family H.S.

Bio 2015-16: Led the PBC in league action with 62 blocks … Averaged 3.3 blocks per game in league play … Second overall in the PBC with 82 blocks for 2.9 a contest … Became the school’s career blocked shots leader earlier in the year and finished with 197 in her career, including a career-high 82 this year … Netted 12 points, grabbed four rebounds and had three blocks against Carson-Newman … Had two points, five assists and a pair of blocks in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Recorded six points and three blocks in the win over Wingate … Posted eight points, six rebounds, three blocks and two assists in the win over Queens … Swatted four shots in the win over Johnson C. Smith … Had eight points, four boards and two steals against Florida Southern … Totaled 12 points, three boards and two blocks against Shaw … Posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds to go along with two assists, a steal and a block in the win at Johnson C. Smith … Totaled 10 points, six rebounds and eight blocks at Georgia College … Registered 10 points, 10 boards, three steals and a block at Columbus State … Scored 16 points, grabbed four boards and had a block at Armstrong State … Posted 19 points, six blocks, five rebounds, three steals and two assists at Flagler … Garnered six points, three boards and two blocks in the win over UNC Pembroke … Scored a game-high 16 points, blocked six shots and grabbed six rebounds against the Saints … Totaled 10 points, six boards, four assists and four blocks in the win at Lander … Tallied seven points, six rebounds, six blocks, two steals and an assist in the win at Georgia Southwestern … Garnered four points, four rebounds and a block against Montevallo … Netted 12 points and had seven boards at Francis Marion … Accounted for 11 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and a pair of steals against Armstrong State … Posted nine points, eight boards and five blocks against Young Harris … Garnered 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a block while hitting the game-winner at UNC Pembroke … Accounted for 16 points, eight boards, three assists and three blocks against Lander … Registered seven points against Clayton State … Recorded 10 points, four boards and a block at Augusta … Netted a team-high 11 points, grabbed four rebounds and blocked two shots at North Georgia … Scored a career-high 23 points, grabbed eight boards and blocked five shots on Senior Night against Francis Marion … Blocked four shots and dished out three assists against Augusta. 2014-15: Played in 30 games, earning 28 starts … Averaged seven points and 2.6 blocks per game … Second in the PBC in blocks and blocks per game … Also pulled down 4.5 rebounds a game … Tallied eight points, six rebounds and two steals at CarsonNewman … Scored eight points, grabbed four rebounds and blocked two shots in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Registered a career-high eight blocks against Anderson … Totaled seven points and five boards in the win over Barton … Netted nine points and seven rebounds against Central Missouri … Tallied 11 points, four rebounds and two steals in the win at Erskine … Totaled four points and three blocks against Livingstone … Accounted for four points in the win over Georgia College … Had two points and an assist against Columbus State … Tallied six points, four boards and five blocks in the win over Armstrong State … Scored a career-high 18 points in the win over Flagler … Had two points in the win at UNC Pembroke … Notched seven points, five boards, four blocks and two assists in the win at Flagler … Registered four points and three boards against Lander … Amassed 12 points and five blocks in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Netted 14 points, had four boards and three blocks in the win at Montevallo … Accounted for 12 points, eight blocks and five rebounds in the

win over Francis Marion … Netted 12 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked a pair of shots in the win at Armstrong State … Pulled down a game-high 10 boards at Young Harris … Notched six points, four rebounds and three blocks in the win over UNC Pembroke … Grabbed four boards, had two assists and two blocks at Lander … Garnered eight points, six rebounds and four assists in the win at Clayton State … Registered 10 points and three rebounds against GRU Augusta … Grabbed eight rebounds and blocked six shots in the win over North Georgia … Blocked four shots and grabbed six boards in the win at Francis Marion … Tallied eight points and four boards against GRU Augusta … Garnered eight points, six blocks and four rebounds to go along with two assists and two steals in the PBC Tournament first-round win over Clayton State. 2013-14: Played in all 29 games, earning three starts … Accounted for 3.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest … Led the team with 36 blocks … Drained 50.6 percent of her shots from the floor, including 54 percent during league play … Averaged 2.4 rebounds a contest … Pulled down four rebounds and blocked three shots in the win over Anderson … Had two points and two blocks against St. Augustine’s … Netted eight points, had two steals, a block and an assist in the win over Erskine … Scored six points and dished out two assists at Limestone … Tallied four points, three rebounds, three blocks and two assists against UNC Pembroke … Accounted for two points, five rebounds and two blocks against Francis Marion … Had a block and an assist against Urbana … Totaled eight points, five rebounds, a block and an assist in the win over Columbus State … Grabbed four rebounds and dished out two assists at Clayton State … Pulled down two boards in the win over Young Harris … Grabbed a pair of rebounds and dished out an assist against North Georgia … Tallied four points, two boards and two assists in the win at Francis Marion … Scored a career-high 15 points to go along with three rebounds and two blocks at Flagler … Blocked two shots, had two boards, an assist and a steal in the win over GRU Augusta … Scored six points, had three rebounds, three blocks and two assists in the win over Lander … Posted two points and a block against Armstrong … Grabbed a game-high seven rebounds and added four points at Lander … Registered nine points, nine rebounds and a game-high four blocks in the victory over Flagler … Had five points, five boards and three blocks in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Grabbed four rebounds at Armstrong … Had two points, three boards and a block in the win over GRU Augusta … Tallied two points and two blocks in the win over UNC Pembroke. 2012-13: Played in 22 games on the season … Averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds per game in 6.1 minutes a game … Made 62.9 percent of attempts from the floor and 66.7 percent from the foul line … Scored 12 points and pulled down five rebounds in NCAA Tournament First-Round victory over Lenoir-Rhyne on March 15. High School: Team captain at Holy Family during the 2011-12 season ... A three-year letterwinner, Johannsen was chosen First-Team All-Conference during her senior season ... She was also named All-State in 2011-12 by the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports ... The Boulder Camera Athlete of the Week on Jan. 9, 2012, Johannsen owns the Holy Family school record for blocks in a season (126), blocked shots per game (5.3) and blocked shots in a career (280) ... Holy Family was 73-4 in Johannsen’s three years with the varsity program ... During the stretch, Holy Family won two state championships ... The three-sport star is the Holy Family school record holder in the high jump ... She was a four-time letterwinner in track and field ... She was a three-time state qualifier in the high jump ... The team captain for volleyball in 2010 and 2011, Johannsen was also a four-time letterwinner in volleyball ... As a volleyball player, Johannsen was tabbed All-Conference in 2009, 2010 and 2011 ... She was named Second-Team All-State by the Denver Post as a senior in 2011 ... It was one of three outlets to tab her All-State as a senior ... Johannsen is the Holy Family school record holder for kills in a season (445). Personal: Daughter of Andrew and Diane Johannsen ... Majoring in business administration ... Mother played volleyball and basketball in college and went on to play professional volleyball ... Father played basketball in college.

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6 Danielle Mercer Defensive Specialist/Libero

Bio

Quick Facts Class:

Sr.

Height:

5’5”

Hometown:

Columbus, Ohio

Previous School:

Bishop Ready H.S.

2015: Saw time in 16 matches, totaling 33 sets on the season … Recorded 92 digs, nine assists and eight aces … Posted six digs, an ace and an assist in the sweep of Brevard … Recorded an ace in the sweep of UNC Pembroke … Totaled three digs at Francis Marion … Added four digs against GRU Augusta … Registered four digs at Montevallo … Tallied five digs and a pair of aces in the sweep of Columbus State … Totaled 12 digs and an ace in the sweep of Francis Marion … Tallied 11 digs in the win over Tusculum … Totaled 14 digs in the sweep of Lincoln Memorial … Notched seven digs and a pair of aces in the sweep of Lander … Had a pair of digs in the win over Georgia College … Tallied three digs and an assist in the win at Armstrong State … Posted 11 digs in the PBC Quarterfinal win over Georgia College … Notched seven digs in the PBC Championship against Flagler … Posted three digs in the NCAA Tournament against Erskine. 2014: Played in 10 matches, totaling 30 sets … Accounted for 2.70 digs per set … Had a dig in the win at Newberry … Registered five digs in the victory over King … Posted two digs in the sweep of Georgia College … Added 13 digs and two aces at Columbus State … Totaled 11 digs at Montevallo … Posted six digs and an ace in the sweep of Francis Marion … Accounted for seven digs, an ace and an assist in the sweep of Johnson C. Smith … Posted a match-high 18 digs to go along with seven aces in the sweep of Claflin … Notched 17 digs in the PBC Quarterfinals against the Saints … Had a dig in the NCAA Tournament match against Carson-Newman. 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.

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3 Taylor Stratton Outside Hitter

Quick Facts Class:

Sr.

Height:

5’10”

Hometown:

Chesapeake, Va.

Previous School:

Ocean Lakes H.S.

Bio 2015:Honorable mention AVCA all-region honoree … Recorded a career-high 277 kills on the year … Posted 101 digs and was in on 32 blocks … Posted five kills in the sweep of Lincoln Memorial … Slammed home seven kills to go along with three digs in the sweep of Tusculum … Tallied eight kills and hit .368 in the sweep of Brevard … Hammered home seven kills and added a block in the sweep of Nova Southeastern … Added 10 kills and five digs in the victory over No. 12 Palm Beach Atlantic … Totaled nine kills, four digs and two blocks in the sweep of King … Posted six kills and three digs in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Posted seven kills and eight digs in the sweep of UNC Pembroke … Tallied eight kills and a block at Francis Marion … Accounted for eight kills, seven digs and three blocks against GRU Augusta … Recorded four kills and a block in the sweep of Georgia College … Tallied 10 kills and a pair of blocks at Montevallo … Had five kills and a block in the sweep of Columbus State … Posted 12 kills in the sweep of Francis Marion … Hit .462 with eight kills in the sweep of Mars Hill … Accounted for 10 kills and five digs in the sweep of Carson-Newman … Posted seven kills and four digs in the win over Tusculum … Smashed nine kills in the sweep of Lincoln Memorial … Added eight kills and two blocks in the sweep of Armstrong State … Posted 11 kills and a block in the win over Flagler … Garnered a match-high 13 kills in the sweep of Lander … Slammed home 14 kills, hit .379 and added a pair of blocks in the win over Georgia College … Had eight kills and three digs in the win at Augusta … Tallied nine kills, six digs and a block in the victory over UNC Pembroke … Posted 14 kills, four digs and a block in the win over Montevallo … Posted five kills, five digs and two blocks in the sweep over Lander ... Slammed home 17 kills and added a pair of blocks at Flagler … Garnered 10 kills and two blocks in the win at Armstrong State … Tallied 10 kills in the PBC Quarterfinal win over Georgia College … Garnered eight kills and four digs in the PBC Semifinal win over Lander … Posted seven kills and seven digs in the PBC Championship against Flagler … Had three kills and a block in the NCAA Tournament against Erskine.

… Hit .600 with 10 kills in the sweep of Claflin … Pounded home 10 kills while hitting .421 in the sweep of Montevallo … Totaled 13 kills and three blocks 27 digs in the win over Columbus State … Registered a match-high 15 kills in the sweep of Lander … Posted 11 kills and hit .455 in the sweep of No. 15 Armstrong State … Tallied 10 kills and four digs against Flagler … Accounted for 12 kills in the PBC Quarterfinals against the Saints … Garnered 10 kills and a block in the NCAA Tournament match against Carson-Newman. 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.

2014: Played in all 30 matches, totaling 107 sets … Accounted for 274 kills … Tallied 10 digs, seven kills and three block assists in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Notched six kills against No. 15 Wingate … Accounted for eight kills and six digs in the win at Newberry … Totaled six kills in the victory over King … Posted seven kills and a block assist in the win over Limestone … Recorded 10 kills and two block assists in the win over Anderson … Amassed six kills, four digs and a block assist against Palm Beach Atlantic … Accounted for nine kills and a block assist in the victory over Newberry … Had eight kills and two digs in the sweep at Francis Marion … Tallied 16 kills and seven digs in the sweep at Francis Marion … Hammered home a match-high 14 kills to go along with a block assist in the victory at Lander … Had nine kills and two block assists in the win over GRU Augusta … Notched 11 kills and seven digs at Montevallo … Accounted for two blocks in the sweep of Francis Marion … Totaled seven kills and a block at Armstrong State … Posted 10 kills and a dig in the win at Flagler … Registered a match-high 11 kills to go along with two digs, two assists and a block assist in the sweep of Johnson C. Smith … Chipped in seven kills and two block assists in the sweep of UNC Pembroke … Hit .412 with eight kills and a block assist in the sweep at Georgia College … Had 10 kills and five digs against GRU Augusta

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15 Brittany Faulkner Outside Hitter/Right Side Bio

Quick Facts Class:

r-Jr.

Height:

5’9”

Hometown:

Loganville, Ga.

Previous School:

Halnut Grove H.S.

2015: Saw time in four matches on the year, totaling five sets … Was in on a pair of blocks and registered a dig … Had an attack in the sweep of Brevard … Recorded a dig and a block in the sweep of King … Tallied a block in the victory over UNC Pembroke. 2014: Played in nine matches, totaling 17 sets … Had two block assists and a kill against Palm Beach Atlantic … Recorded a solo block in the win at UNC Pembroke … Tallied two kills in the sweep of Georgia College … Registered a kill, a dig and was in on two blocks in the sweep of Johnson C. Smith … Posted three kills and two digs in the sweep of Claflin. 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 … Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete … Holds the school record in the 50 free. Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest … Intends to major in sports medicine.

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18 Julia Forster Outside Hitter Garnered two kills, a block assists and a dig in the win at UNC Pembroke …

Quick Facts

Recorded four digs and a pair of kills in the sweep of Georgia College … Had a

Class:

Jr.

Height:

6’0”

Hometown:

Lake Grove, N.Y.

Previous School:

St Anthoy’s H.S.

pair of kills at Columbus State … Hit .500 while hammering home four kills in the sweep of Francis Marion … Registered nine kills and two digs at Armstrong State … Notched 10 kills and three digs in the win at Flagler … Accounted for 10 digs, seven aces, a kill and a block assist in the sweep of Johnson C. Smith … Hammered home seven kills to go along with four digs and a block in the sweep of UNC Pembroke … Had five kills and two digs in the sweep at Georgia College … Tallied three kills and three digs against GRU Augusta … Recorded two kills,

Bio

three digs and a block in the sweep of Claflin … Added six kills in the sweep of Montevallo … Registered eight kills and two blocks 27 digs in the win over

2015: Saw time in 32 matches, totaling 105 sets … Slammed home 236 kills for

Columbus State … Notched nine kills while hitting .375 in the sweep of Lander

the year (2.25 kills/set) … Hit .205 on the year … Recorded 111 digs on the

… Totaled five kills and five digs in the sweep of No. 15 Armstrong State …

year … Tallied four kills, four digs and a pair of blocks in the sweep of Lincoln

Slammed home nine kills and had three blocks against Flagler … Posted a kill in

Memorial … Posted seven kills, four digs and a block in the sweep of Tusculum

the NCAA Tournament match against Carson-Newman.

… Hit .386 while recording six kills in the sweep of Brevard … Totaled five kills

High School: Four-year letterwinner at St. Anthony’s H.S. … Two-time Long

in the sweep of Nova Southeastern … Slammed home seven kills in the victory

Island Catholic League Player of the Year … Guided her team to an undefeated

over No. 12 Palm Beach Atlantic … Registered 12 kills while hitting .524 in the

regular season as a senior … Runner-up at the state championship … Guided

sweep of Belmont Abbey … Accounted for seven kills and three digs in the sweep

her team to the Wantagh Tournament Championship, East Port South

of UNC Pembroke … Garnered seven kills and two digs at Francis Marion …

Manor Championship, Lindenhurst Tournament Championship, Smithtown

Added a pair of kills against GRU Augusta … Posted a match-high 12 kills while

Tournament Championship and the Nike Tournament of Champions …

hitting .455 in the sweep of Georgia College … Totaled seven kills and seven digs

Earned all-tournament team honors at Smithtown … Played club ball for Island

at Montevallo … Had five kills and a pair of digs in the sweep of Columbus State

Volleyball Academy … Guided the team to 16’s GEVA Regional Championship

… Recorded a pair of blocks in the sweep of Francis Marion … Garnered eight

and a nationals berth … Earned Newsday all-Long Island Team accolades.

kills while hitting .429 to go along with eight digs in the sweep of Mars Hill …

Personal: Julia Leigh Forster was born Apr. 16, 1996 in Lake Grove, N.Y. …

Registered nine kills and four blocks in the sweep of Carson-Newman … Added

Daughter of William and Abbie Forster … Has an older brother, Jacob …

seven kills and four digs in the sweep of Armstrong State … Led everyone with a

Majoring in nursing.

match-high 15 kills to go along with nine digs in the win over Flagler … Notched nine kills and three digs in the sweep of Lander … Garnered 11 kills, seven digs and three blocks in the win over Georgia College … Slammed home 10 kills and added six digs in the win at Augusta … Tallied nine kills, six digs and a block in the victory over UNC Pembroke … Posted four kills in the sweep of Columbus State … Posted 10 kills, there digs and a block in the win over Montevallo … Posted 10 kills, had four digs and blocked two shots in the sweep over Lander ... Tallied nine kills and a block at Flagler … Registered six kills and a block in the win at Armstrong State … Totaled eight kills and four digs in the PBC Quarterfinal win over Georgia College … Garnered 11 kills while hitting .333 in the PBC Semifinal win over Lander … Posted five kills and four digs in the PBC Championship against Flagler … Notched seven kills, three digs and hit .294 in the NCAA Tournament against Erskine. 2014: Played in 24 matches, totaling 69 sets … Averaged 1.67 kills per frame … Totaled six kills, three digs, two block assists and an assist in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Posted a solo block against No. 15 Wingate … Accounted for seven kills, four digs and two block assists in the win at Newberry … Had a dig in the victory over King … Tallied a kill against Palm Beach Atlantic …

2016 USC Aiken Volleyball

8 Alicia Hines

Middle Blocker posted 38 blocks … Posted eight kills, hit .389 and totaled five blocks, including

Quick Facts

one solo stuff, in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Had a kill in the victory over

Class:

Jr.

Height:

5’11”

Hometown:

Roswell, Ga.

Previous School:

Roswell H.S.

King … Tallied three kills and four total blocks in the win over Limestone … Hit .364 while hammering home five kills and blocking one attempt in the sweep at Francis Marion … Slammed home seven kills and added three block assists in the win at UNC Pembroke … Posted a match-high four block assists to go along with three kills in the win over GRU Augusta … Tallied six kills and three block assists in the sweep of Georgia College … Added seven kills and three blocks at Columbus State … Registered a career-high 14 kills while hitting .448 and added

Bio

two blocks at Montevallo … Totaled four six kills and two block assists in the

2015: Saw time in 33 matches, totaling 108 sets … Recorded 209 kills, good

sweep of Francis Marion … Posted four kills while hitting .429 in the sweep of

for 1.94 kills per set … Was in on 77 total blocks … Hit .365 for the season …

Johnson C. Smith … Hit .600 while posting seven kills in the sweep at Georgia

Notched eight kills while hitting .286 and blocked six shots in the sweep of

College … Registered two kills and a block against GRU Augusta … Had two

Lincoln Memorial … Hit .471 on nine kills against one error while blocking two

kills and two blocks in the sweep of Claflin … Netted six kills against Flagler …

shots in the sweep of Tusculum … Hammered home five kills while hitting .357

Recorded a block in the PBC Quarterfinals against the Saints … Posted four kills

and added three blocks in the sweep of Brevard … Registered seven kills and four

while hitting 1.000 to go along with two blocks in the NCAA Tournament match

blocks in the sweep of Nova Southeastern … Garnered seven kills and four block

against Carson-Newman. High School: Lettered at Roswell H.S. … Four-year

assists in the victory over No. 12 Palm Beach Atlantic … Hammered home eight

starter … Earned all-Bergen County honors as a sophomore … NJSIAA Patriot

kills and blocked four shots in the sweep of King … Hit .500 while slamming

Division State Champion … Led her team to the GHSA Sweet 16 as a junior …

down six kills in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Notched eight kills and a pair

Guided her squad to the GHSA Elite Eight as a senior … Named to the Under

of blocks in the sweep of UNC Pembroke … Hit .308 after posting five kills in 13

Armour Watch List … Played on the North Atlanta Volleyball Club … Helped

attacks at Francis Marion … Posted a career-high nine blocks to go along with

her team qualify for two USAV Nationals … Led her team to the 2013 Southeast

four kills against GRU Augusta … Added two kills and a block in the sweep of

Regional Championship.

Georgia College … Totaled six kills and four total blocks at Montevallo … Hit

Personal: Alicia Nicole Hines was born March 27, 1996 in New Rochelle, N.Y.

.429 with seven kills and two blocks in the sweep of Columbus State … Slammed

… Daughter of Len and Nishaline Hines … Has an older brother, Darren …

home 10 kills while hitting .556 in the sweep of Francis Marion … Accounted for

Majoring in psychology/criminology.

seven kills and a .400 attack percentage in the sweep of Mars Hill … Tallied eight kills and seven blocks in the sweep of Carson-Newman … Garnered nine kills and an ace in the win over Tusculum … Slammed home six kills in the sweep of Lincoln Memorial … Had five kills while hitting .556 and added a pair of blocks in the sweep of Armstrong State … Garnered seven kills while hitting .438, to go along with five blocks in the win over Flagler … Hit .400 while slicing the defense for seven kills in the sweep of Lander … Smashed four kills and picked up a match-best five total blocks in the win over Georgia College … Tallied four kills and three blocks in the win at Augusta … Had a pair of kills and a block in the victory over UNC Pembroke … Hit .409 while slamming home 10 kills in the sweep of Columbus State … Notched 10 kills and five digs in the win over Montevallo … Garnered six kills and two blocks in the sweep over Lander ... Hit .478 while posting 12 kills to go along with a block at Flagler … Had a pair of kills in the win at Armstrong State … Hit .455 with six kills and blocked two shots in the PBC Quarterfinal win over Georgia College … Garnered eight kills while hitting .500 in the PBC Semifinal win over Lander … Had a kill and a dig in the PBC Championship against Flagler … Tallied three kills and three blocks in the NCAA Tournament against Erskine. 2014: Played in 20 matches, totaling 57 sets … Averaged 1.61 kills per set and

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9 Lauren Howard Setter

Bio

Quick Facts

2015: Saw time in 20 matches on the season, totaling 49 sets … Dished out 187

Class:

Jr.

Height:

5’8”

out three assists in the sweep of Brevard … Recorded a pair of assists in the sweep

Hometown:

Aiken, S.C.

of Nova Southeastern … Dished out an assist and had an ace in the sweep of King

Previous School:

South Aiken H.S.

… Had a pair of assists and a dig in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Recorded

assists and garnered 57 digs … Posted five aces and was in on a block … Dished

three assists, an ace and a dig in the sweep of UNC Pembroke … Distributed six assists, had a kill and an ace against GRU Augusta … Posted an ace in the sweep of Georgia College … Posted an ace and an assist in the sweep of Columbus State … Totaled 13 assists in the sweep of Mars Hill … Dished out 15 assists and added three digs in the sweep of Carson-Newman … Dished out 20 assists in the win over Tusculum … Distributed 18 assists and added four digs in the sweep of Armstrong State … Garnered 16 assists and eight digs in the win over Flagler … Registered her first career double-double with 18 assists and 10 digs in the sweep of Lander … Recorded 13 assists and seven digs in the win over Georgia College … Posted 16 assists and three digs in the win at Augusta … Garnered nine assists in the victory over UNC Pembroke … Dished out 11 assists and had six digs in the sweep of Columbus State … Recorded four digs and three assists in the win over Montevallo. 2014: Played in four matches, totaling nine sets … Hit .444 on the season … Posted 25 assists and three aces … Notched 10 digs and a block assist … Saw her first career action in the win over Georgia College … Dished out five assist and had an ace in the victory … Accounted for five assists, five digs and two kills in the sweep of Johnson C. Smith … Had four assists in the sweep at Georgia College … Registered 11 assists, four aces, four digs and two kills in the sweep of Claflin. High School: Lettered at South Aiken H.S. … Two-time captain … Earned all-region honors as a senior … Named to the all-tournament 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.

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23 Emily Teelon Setter

Bio 2015: PBC all-tournament team selection … Played in 33 matches, totaling 113 sets … Dished out 1075 assists, posted 46 aces and slammed home 90 kills on the year … Was in on 16 blocks … Led everyone with 33 assists and added seven digs and two aces in the sweep of Lincoln Memorial … Registered a match-high 31 assists to go along with seven kills, four digs and three aces in the sweep of Tusculum … Tallied 23 assists, seven digs, three kills and an ace in the sweep of Brevard … Distributed 28 assists in the sweep of Nova Southeastern … Recorded

Quick Facts

47 assists, 10 digs and three aces in the victory over No. 12 Palm Beach Atlantic … Distributed 30 assists, had five digs and a pair of aces in the sweep of King …

Class:

Jr.

Dished out 35 assists, had three digs and an ace in the sweep of Belmont Abbey

Height:

5’9”

… Posted a double-double with 24 assists and 11 digs, in addition to three kills in

Hometown:

Aiken, S.C.

the sweep of UNC Pembroke … Notched a double-double with 32 assists and 13

Previous School:

Aiken H.S.

digs at Francis Marion … Dished out 31 assists against GRU Augusta … Totaled 31 assists, five kills and five digs in the sweep of Georgia College … Dished out 39 assists and had four kills at Montevallo … Dished out 28 assists, had six digs, four kills and two blocks in the sweep of Columbus State … Recorded a double-double with 40 assists and 19 digs in the sweep of Francis Marion … Distributed 12 assists and a pair of digs in the sweep of Mars Hill … Garnered a double-double with 25 assists and 13 digs in the sweep of Carson-Newman … Tallied 34 assists and 11 digs in the win over Tusculum … Registered a double-double with 31 assists and 12 digs in the sweep of Lincoln Memorial … Dished out 19 assists and added a pair of aces in the sweep of Armstrong State … Distributed 33 assists and had nine digs in the win over Flagler … Garnered a match-high 23 assists, added eight digs and three kills in the sweep of Lander … Contributed 27 assists, eight digs and six kills while hitting .600 in the win over Georgia College … Dished out 26 assists, had six digs and three aces in the win at Augusta … Posted a doubledouble with 33 assists and 10 digs to go along with five kills in the victory over UNC Pembroke … Registered 19 assists and nine digs in the sweep of Columbus State … Recorded a double-double with 60 assists and 21 digs in the win over Montevallo … Dished out 39 assists and had nine digs in the sweep over Lander ... Dished out 61 assists, which is the sixth-most in school history, and added four aces at Flagler … Tallied 38 assists and 11 digs in the win at Armstrong State … Registered 45 assists and 15 digs in the PBC Quarterfinal win over Georgia College … Posted 40 assists, nine digs, two aces and a pair of kills in the PBC Semifinal win over Lander … Distributed 26 assists in the PBC Championship against Flagler … Dished out 32 assists, had six digs, three blocks and three kills in the NCAA Tournament against Erskine. Previous School: Attended Winthrop … Played in 20 matches, earning two starts … Saw time in 67 sets … Saw time on the back row … Notched a season-high 16 digs against South Florida … Posted 14 digs against Presbyterian … Had a .250 hitting percentage and registered 1.55 digs per set … Sliced the defense for a season-best three aces against USC Upstate. High School: Attended Aiken H.S. Personal: Emily Teelon was born July 19, 1996 in Aiken, S.C. … Daughter of Larry and Caroline … Has two siblings, Olivia and Christopher … Majoring in nursing.

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33 Okwunne Ogbogu Middle Blocker

Bio 2015: Saw time in five matches, totaling seven sets … Registered four kills on the year and was in on five blocks … Tallied a kill and a block in the sweep of Brevard … Registered three blocks and a pair of kills in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Had a kill and a block in the victory over UNC Pembroke. High School: Attended North Forsyth H.S. … Four-year first-team all-county selection … Garnered all-region accolades as a senior … Fifth in the region as a senior in blocks … Team captain … Guided her club team to the national

Quick Facts

tournament. Personal: Okwunne Ogbogu was born Nov. 24, 1996 in White Plains, N.Y. …

Class:

So.

Daughter of Victor and Mbakondja Ogbogu … Has two siblings, Chioma and

Height:

5’11”

Vekondja … Majoring in nursing.

Hometown:

Cumming, Ga.

Previous School:

North Forsyth H.S.

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1 Chelsey Watts Setter

Bio 2015: Saw time in nine matches, totaling 12 sets … Recorded 34 assists and seven digs on the year … Dished out three assists in the sweep of Brevard … Registered three assists and a dig in the sweep of Nova Southeastern … Dished out five assists in the sweep of King … Had a pair of assists in the sweep of Belmont Abbey … Posted three assists in the sweep of Georgia College … Dished out 10 assists to go along with a pair of digs in the sweep of Mars Hill … Dished out seven kills and added a pair of digs in the win over Georgia College … Registered

Quick Facts

a pair of digs and an assist in the victory over UNC Pembroke. High School: Attended Pearland H.S. … Two-time first-team all-district selection

Class:

So.

… Tabbed Setter of the Year as a junior … Guided her club team to two Junior

Height:

5’6”

Olympics National Championship Open Division titles … Distributed 1,172

Hometown:

Pearland, Texas

assists, 140 aces and 441 digs in her career.

Previous School:

Pearland H.S.

Personal: Chelsey Nicole Watts was born Dec. 4, 1996 in Clearlake, Texas … Daughter of Thomas and Stacy Watts … Has three siblings, Jenny, Jeffrey and Abigail … Has not declared a major.

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12 Amber Hendry

Right Side/Outside

Bio Previous School: Attended Santa Fe C.C. … Played in 25 matches … Accounted for a .113 attack percentage … Averaged 1.07 kills per set … Registered 0.39 blocks per frame. High School: Attended Oakleaf H.S. … Three-year letterwinner … Two-time all-county first-team selection … Three-time all-county award winner … Twice named all-area second team … Tabbed Best Defensive Player of the Year as a junior … MVP of the KHHS Dig Pink Tournament as a junior ... Played club ball

Quick Facts

for Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association. Personal: Amber Janaya Hendry was born Jan. 30, 1996 in Tampa, Fla. …

Class:

Jr.

Height:

5’11”

Hometown:

Jacksonville, Fla.

Previous School:

Sante Fe C.C.

13 Christine Carroll Middle Blocker

Daughter of Leonard and Bobette Hendry … Majoring in veterinary medicine.

Bio High School: Attended Mount Notre Dame H.S. … Guided her team to a tournament championship as a freshman … Led the squad to a pair of state titles … Part of three GGCL championship teams … Three-time district champion … Two-time GGCL honoree … Second-team all-district selection as a senior … District all-star game participant as a senior … Member of the National Honors Society … Led her Cincy Classics Volleyball Club to a Blue Division Championship at AAU Nationals in 2013 and a White Division Championship at

Quick Facts

AAU Nationals in 2014. Personal: Christine Carroll was born Oct. 28, 1998 in Cincinnati, Ohio …

Class:

Fr.

Daughter of Tim and Susan Carroll … Has three siblings, Kevin, Elizabeth and

Height:

6’1”

Jack … Majoring in nursing.

Hometown:

Cincinnati, Ohio

Previous School:

Mount Notre Dame H.S.

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11 Julianna Hoekwater Outside Hitter

Bio High School: Attended Glynn Academy … Three-year varsity letterwinner … All-region honoree as a senior … Ranked No. 1 in Class 5-A for defense and No. 5 state-wide … Utility Player of the Year … Defensive Player of the Year for Region 5-A. Personal: Julianna Lee Hoekwater was born Apr. 6, 1998 in Dublin, Ga. … Daughter of Wes and April Hoekwater … Has three younger siblings, Cade, Tyler, Claire … Majoring in pre-pharmacy.

Quick Facts Class:

Fr.

Height:

5’8”

Hometown:

Brunswick, Ga.

Previous School:

Glynn Academy

5 Avery Macklin

Right Side Hitter

Bio High School: Attended St. Charles East H.S. … Guided her team to a pair of IHSA Upstate Eight Regional Championships … Four-time academic all-conference honoree … Honorable mention all-conference honoree as a senior. Personal: Avery Elizabeth Macklin was born Oct. 15, 1997 in Kirkland, Wash. … Daughter of John and Laura Macklin … Has a younger brother, Jack … Majoring in communication.

Quick Facts

Class:

Fr.

Height:

6’3”

Hometown:

St. Charles, Ill.

Previous School:

St. Charles East H.S.

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88 Rebecca Martinez Libero

Bio High School: Attended Wellington H.S. … Helped her team record an undefeated regular season as a sophomore … Led her team to the district title her senior season … Two-time first-team all-county honoree … Garnered second-team all-county honors as a sophomore and honorable mention accolades her rookie season … Posted over 1,000 career digs … Helped her Tribe Volleyball club team qualify for the open division at nationals after her senior campaign … Member of the National English Honor Society.

Quick Facts

Personal: Rebecca Ashley Martinez was born Feb. 17, 1998 in Wellington, Fla. … Daughter of Juan and Theresa Martinez … Has an older sister, Gabriella …

Class:

Fr.

Height:

5’5”

Hometown:

Wellington, Fla.

Previous School:

Wellington H.S.

16 Kelsey Spurlin

Right Side Hitter

Majoring in exercise and sports science.

Bio High School: Attended Gaffney H.S. … Four-year letterwinner … Two-time all-region honoree … Garnered second-team all-area accolades as a senior … Named to Dorman’s Tournament of Champions all-tournament team … Earned Hillcrest Invitational all-tournament team accolades … Guided her team to the Region II-4A championship as a junior … FCA True Champion Award … Eleanor Owens Most Dedicated Player award winner … Four-year member of the Principal’s all-A honor roll.

Quick Facts

Personal: Kelsey Lynn Spurlin was born June 7, 1998 in Gaffney, S.C. … Daughter of Bruce and Lynn Spurlin … Has a brother, Bryce, who plays baseball at USC-

Class:

Fr.

Height:

5’8”

Hometown:

Gaffney, S.C.

Previous School:

Gaffney H.S.

Lancaster … Majoring in secondary education.

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The Archives  2015 Season Review while Hines had four. The win helped keep the great start going as USC Aiken cruised past King and Belmont Abbey on the final day of the tournament by 3-0 scores. It was a season of firsts for the University of South Carolina Aiken volleyball team. A record-setting season that came to an end too soon, but will be discussed as arguably one of the best teams in the program’s illustrious history. Head coach Glenn Cox’s 2015 team was one of the best in Division II and rightfully so. The squad had the returning Peach Belt Conference and Region Player of the Year in Ashley Diedrich. However, the team was loaded across the front line with returners Brittany Faulkner, Julia Forster, Alicia Hines, Aly Johnson, Jennifer Law, Ashley Lind and Taylor Stratton. Added to the mix a new setter in Emily Teelon, who stepped into the starting spot after the graduation of Sheila Walsh, to go along with sophomore setter Lauren Howard. The back line was arguably the strongest in the region and could have matched up against nearly anyone in the country with Monica Cardona, Shawn Hotson, Danielle Mercer and Katie Toman. Cox and his staff added a pair of newcomers who pushed the team each and every day in practice in rookies Okwunne Ogbogu and Chelsey Watts. The Pacers opened up the season with their best start in school history. The squad traveled to Armstrong State’s opening weekend and demolished its opponents by identical 3-0 scores, besting Lincoln Memorial, Tusculum and Brevard. With a week off, the team had plenty of time to prep for its own tournament, the USC Aiken Invitational. Cox’s team was up to the challenge, defeating Nova Southeastern by a 3-0 score in the opening match. The Pacers then hosted No. 12 Palm Beach Atlantic, who would eventually go on to make the NCAA Championship before falling to Wheeling Jesuit. USC Aiken used a total-team effort in the 3-1 win. Diedrich hammered home 20 kills to go along with 16 digs while Stratton posted 10 kills. Teelon dished out 47 assists. Defensively, Cardona and Toman each toppled the 20-dig mark as Cardona led everyone with 28 while Toman garnered 21. Hotson and Teelon reached double figures with 11 and 10 digs, respectively. At the net, Diedrich totaled five blocks

The Pacers blasted UNC Pembroke in the conference opener on the road, but lost back-to-back matches against Francis Marion and GRU Augusta by scores of 3-0 and 3-1. After defeating Georgia College in a rather quick 3-0 match, the team dropped its second road contest with a 3-1 defeat at Montevallo. However, Cox’s team turned it around despite losing three of its last four matches. USC Aiken reeled off its second-longest winning streak in the Division II era with 15 straight victories, including nine by a 3-0 score. In fact, only twice did the team get pushed to five sets during the tremendous winning streak. The Pacers started the streak on Oct. 3 at Columbus State, defeating the Cougars by a 3-0 count. The team registered a sweep of the Patriots, evening the year at 1-1 against FMU. In a weekend filled with crossover matches to get a better strength of schedule, USC Aiken entertained Mars Hill, Carson-Newman, Tusculum and Lincoln Memorial. The Pacers dispatched the opponents by scores of 3-0, 3-0, 3-1 and 3-0. The Pacers returned to league play on Oct. 14 against Armstrong State on Chick-fil-A night and promptly pounded the Pirates 3-0, setting up a match with the Saints of Flagler. On Oct. 17, Cox’s team won the first set against the Saints 25-18, but lost the second 26-24. The team rebounded with a 25-16 victory in the third frame, but found itself on the short end in the 25-17 loss. Trailing 4-1 in the final set, the team would have folded in the past, but an attack error gave the squad the ball with Toman dropping back to serve. With the score at 4-2, Diedrich and Hines blocked an attack before Toman rattled off back-toback aces for a 5-4 edge. The team jumped to an 8-4 advantage before Flagler could score again. Leading 8-5, back-to-back errors by the visitors pushed the margin to 10-5 as the team cruised to the 15-9 victory. USC Aiken recorded a sweep of Lander before going on the road to defeat the Bobcats and the Jaguars by identical 3-1 scores. The squad returned home for a

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3-1 win over the Braves before rounding out its home regular-season schedule

Hotson recorded a pair of double-doubles against the Patriots and Railsplitters

with wins over the Cougars and Falcons.

while also reaching double digits in digs 14 times. Her season high came against

On Senior Day, Diedrich had a double-double with 19 kills and 18 digs while

the Falcons with 22 digs.

Teelon posted 60 assists and 21 digs. Defensively, the squad totaled 147 digs,

Howard played a lot when the team went to a 6-2 line-up. She posted her first

including a school-record setting 45 by Toman. In fact, five players reached

career double-double with 18 assists and 10 digs against Lander while dishing out

double figures in kills and five had double-digit marks for digs in the come-from-

a career-high 20 assists in the win over Tusculum.

behind victory.

Johnson overcame a preseason injury, battling at the net each and every day. She

After losing the first two sets, the team won the next two sets by scores of 25-18

garnered a .688 attach percentage in the sweep of LMU and had three double-

and 25-23 before taking the final frame 18-16 in a thriller.

digit kill performances. At the net, she was tough, registering a monster block

A win on Lander pushed the streak to 15, but the team saw its winning ways come to an end at Flagler by a 3-2 count. Heading into the final day of the regular season, USC Aiken, Armstrong State and Flagler all had chances to claim the regular-season title. However, the Bearcats upended the Saints and the Pacers took care of business against the Pirates by a 3-1 score, allowing the team to celebrate its first regular-season championship since the 2007 campaign. As the No. 1 seed in the conference, USC Aiken hosted the PBC Championship. The team downed Georgia College 3-1 before sweeping Lander 3-0. However, the Saints took home the conference tournament championship. Due to the body of work by the Pacers, the team secured the No. 1 seed in the Southeast Region for the first time in school history. The team came up short against Erskine in the NCAA Tournament, but the squad accomplished so much during the season it will definitely be talked about for years to come. Diedrich was named the PBC Player of the Year for the second straight season, becoming just the third person to earn the honor twice. Toman was named a second-team all-conference performer while Diedrich and Teelon picked up all-tournament team honors. Diedrich, Stratton and Toman garnered all-region accolades. Diedrich ended her career with 1,336 kills, which is the fourth most in school history. Tomanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 540 digs are the second most in a single season. The team set the school record for digs in a match and digs in a five-set match while also putting itself into several categoriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top-10 lists throughout the year. Cardona registered a season-high 32 digs against GRU Augusta and posted at least 20 digs four other times. Faulkner made the most of her opportunities, totaling blocks on a pair of occasions. Forster posted double-digit kills eight times while hitting at least .500 in a pair of contests, including a .524 with 12 kills and one error in the win over Belmont Abbey. Hines notched a career-high nine blocks against the Jaguars and tallied at least four blocks on eight occasions. She also reached double-digit kills four times, including a 10-kill, zero-error performance against FMU.

every time she was on the court. Johnson posted a season-high six blocks in the PBC Quarterfinal win over Georgia College and went for at least five blocks five times. Law overcame an injury that forced her to miss the 2014 season, but battled back for her senior campaign. In the win at Georgia College, she registered her first career kills, block and dig on subsequent plays. Law posted a career-high three kills on a pair of occasions and had blocks in four matches. Lind jumped out of the gate with a 10-kills, .563 attack percentage performance in the season-opening match and was versatile all year long. At times she provided offense while other times she was strong at the net and defensively. Mercer was solid when she was on the court, totaling four double-digit digs matches, including a season-high 14 in the sweep of the Railsplitters. She was valuable in the regular-season finale against the Pirates and did a great job against the Bobcats in the PBC Tournament. Ogbogu was behind a talented front line during her rookie campaign, but she still saw valuable time on the court. She made the most of it with a three-block, two-kill performance in the win over Belmont Abbey. Stratton battled through injuries during the season and garnered 11 double-digit kill performances, including a season-high 17 at Flagler. She had at least eight kills 21 times. Teelon performed well during her first season with the Pacers. She established a career-high 61 assists at Flagler and posted a career-best 21 digs in the win against Montevallo on Senior Day. When Toman was moved to the libero spot, she thrived the rest of the way, rivaling the top performers nationally with nearly seven digs per set. She posted a career-high 45 in the win over the Falcons, but tallied at least 20 digs 12 times on the season. Watts saw time in nine matches on the season, making the most of her opportunities in the sweep of Mars Hill. She rattled off 10 assists in the victory while also posting seven at Georgia College. The 2015 season was definitely one that required a total-team effort en route to a 27-6 overall mark, a PBC title and the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Southeast Region. With only three seniors set to graduate, Cox and the rest of the team should be primed and ready to make a run at its third straight NCAA Tournament in 2016.

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2015 Season Stats

The Automated ScoreBook USC Aiken Combined Team Statistics (as of Aug 24, 2016) All matches

Overall record: 27-6 Conf: 14-4 Home: 18-3 Away: 6-3 Neutral: 3-0

22 3 18 8 5 21 23 20 7 33 9 88 6 1 15 11

Player

Ashley Diedrich Taylor Stratton Julia Forster Alicia Hines Aly Johnson Ashley Lind Emily Teelon Shawn Hotson Jennifer Law Okwunne Ogbogu Lauren Howard Katie Toman Danielle Mercer Chelsey Watts Brittany Faulkner Monica Cardona USC AIKEN Opponents

Team Statistics ATTACK Ki l l s Errors Total Attacks Attack Pct Kills/Set SET As s i s t s Attempts Assist Pct Assists/Set SERVE Aces Errors Aces/Set SERVE RECEPTIONS Errors Errors/Set DEFENSE Digs Digs/Set BLOCKING Block Solo Block Assist Total Blocks Blocks/Set Block Errors Ball handling errors ATTENDANCE To t a l Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral site #/Avg Current win streak Home win streak

111 111 105 108 88 78 113 108 9 7 49 112 33 12 5 103 114 114

k/s

Attack e

421 3.79 163 277 2.50 157 236 2.25 97 209 1.94 34 161 1.83 54 123 1.58 51 90 0.80 29 57 0.53 31 8 0.89 2 4 0.57 4 2 0.04 4 2 0.02 3 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 1 0 0.00 1 0 0.00 0 1590 13.95 631 1214 10.65 630

USCA

1075 729 677 480 399 306 304 255 17 13 26 19 2 6 3 10 4321 4373

OPP

1590 631 4321 .222 13.9

1214 630 4373 .134 10.6

1514 4224 .358 13.3

1142 4184 .273 10.0

203 186 1.8

140 191 1.2

140 1.2

203 1.8

2294 20.1

1892 16.6

29 302 180.0 1.6 26 36

33 280 173.0 1.5 32 47

5370 21/256 3/57 0 0

2097 9/233 -

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pct

.240 .165 .205 .365 .268 .235 .201 .102 .353 .000 -.077 -.053 .000 -.167 -.333 .000 .222 .134

Set a a/s

Serve se sa/s

41 0.37 33 50 6 0.05 1 0 7 0.07 0 0 4 0.04 2 2 5 0.06 11 6 2 0.03 9 6 1075 9.51 46 49 12 0.11 30 18 0 0.00 0 1 0 0.00 0 0 187 3.82 5 10 81 0.72 25 13 9 0.27 8 9 34 2.83 0 2 0 0.00 0 0 51 0.50 33 20 1514 13.28 203 186 1142 10.02 140 191

Date Sep 04 Sep 05 ^Sep 05 Sep 11 Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 12 *Sep 18 *Sep 19 *Sep 25 *Sep 26 *Oct 02 *Oct 03 *Oct 07 Oct 09 Oct 09 Oct 10 Oct 10 *Oct 14 *Oct 17 *Oct 21 *Oct 23 *Oct 24 *Oct 28 *Oct 30 *Oct 31 *Nov 04 *Nov 13 *Nov 14 Nov 17 Nov 20 Nov 21 Dec 4

Dig dig dig/s

0.30 18 275 2.48 0.01 4 101 0.91 0.00 26 111 1.06 0.02 0 30 0.28 0.12 0 56 0.64 0.12 0 29 0.37 0.41 0 282 2.50 0.28 10 281 2.60 0.00 0 2 0.22 0.00 1 0 0.00 0.10 0 57 1.16 0.22 26 540 4.82 0.24 6 92 2.79 0.00 0 7 0.58 0.00 0 1 0.20 0.32 20 430 4.17 1.78 140 2294 20.12 1.23 203 1892 16.60

Opponent vs LMU vs Tusculum vs Brevard NOVA SOUTHEASTERN PALM BEACH ATLANTIC KING BELMONT ABBEY at UNC Pembroke at Francis Marion Univ. GRU AUGUSTA GEORGIA COLLEGE at Univ. of Montevallo at Columbus State FRANCIS MARION UNIV. MARS HILL CARSON-NEWMAN TUSCULUM LMU ARMSTRONG FLAGLER LANDER at Georgia College at GRU Augusta UNC PEMBROKE COLUMBUS STATE UNIV. OF MONTEVALLO at Lander at Flagler at Armstrong GEORGIA COLLEGE LANDER FLAGLER #8 ERSKINE

W W W W W W W W L L W L W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W L W W W L L

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

Blocking ba total blk/s be bhe

4 70 74 3 29 32 0 26 26 9 68 77 9 53 62 2 27 29 1 15 16 0 4 4 1 2 3 0 5 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 29 302 180.0 33 280 173.0

0.67 8 0.29 4 0.25 2 0.71 2 0.70 2 0.37 1 0.14 2 0.04 1 0.33 0 0.71 1 0.02 2 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.40 0 0.00 0 1.58 26 1.52 32

2 0 2 0 1 0 20 0 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 0 36 47

Score by set 25-22,25-23,25-17 25-19,25-15,25-22 25-18,25-23,25-12 25-8,25-17,25-18 25-14,25-19,19-25,25-20 25-14,25-13,25-20 25-18,25-17,25-19 25-22,25-18,25-11 18-25,23-25,19-25 23-25,21-25,25-17,24-26 25-9,25-12,25-16 25-15,19-25,19-25,19-25 25-21,25-15,25-18 25-11,25-19,25-14 25-23,25-16,25-19 25-14,25-21,25-19 14-25,25-13,25-17,25-16 25-18,25-21,25-19 25-22,25-17,25-19 25-18,24-26,25-16,17-25,15-9 26-24,25-22,25-22 20-25,25-21,25-18,25-21 21-25,25-18,25-15,25-16 25-18,25-15,23-25,25-14 25-21,25-18,25-23 33-35,13-25,25-18,25-23,18-16 25-18,25-16,25-21 20-25,25-18,21-25,25-15,14-16 25-21,25-18,22-25,25-22 25-23,25-20,22-25,25-20 25-23,25-13,26-24 14-25,20-25,24-26 23-25,17-25,20-25

Record in 3-set matches:18-3 • Record in 4-set matches:7-2 • Record in 5-set matches:2-1

points

Att. 91 35 45 138 308 118 143 0 103 319 261 475 122 163 108 138 118 131 231 161 262 251 113 208 231 309 575 311 147 338 643 581 461

Record Book All-time Opponents Opponent

Rec.

Stk.

Last 2012

Opponent Elizabeth City State

Rec. 1-0

Stk. W1

Last 2010

Alabama-Huntsville

2-0

Alaska-Anchorage

0-1

1996

Elon

1-4

1996

Alaska-Fairbanks

0-2

1996

Embry-Riddle

0-1

2010

Albany State

1-0

2009

Emory

0-3

2011

Anderson

4-1

2014

Erskine

8-1

2015

Appalachian State

1-0

1991

Fairmont State

1-0

2006

7-0

2012

Armstrong State

25-34

2015

Fayetteville State

Augusta State

40-15

2015

Flagler

5-16

2015

Augustana

0-1

1997

Florida Atlantic

0-1

1992

Barry

0-5

1998

Florida Gulf Coast

0-3

2006

Barton

3-0

2009

Florida Southern

0-8

2006

4-7

2009

Belmont Abbey

2-0

2015

Florida Tech

Bentley

2-0

2011

Francis Marion

35-21

2015

Bluefield

1-1

1998

Franklin Pierce

1-0

1999

Brevard

1-0

2015

Gardner-Webb

2-2

2001

Bryant

0-1

1999

Georgia College

7-0

2015

California (Pa.)

0-1

2005

Georgia Southern

3-0

1991

0-1

1991

Campbell

1-0

1991

Georgia Tech

Carson-Newman

5-4

2015

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

4-0

2014

Charleston

1-0

2008

Johnson C. Smith

The Citadel

1-0

2007

King

3-1

2015

Claflin

3-0

2014

Kutztown

1-0

1995

Clarion

1-0

1995

Lander

32-8

2015

Clark Atlanta

3-0

2012

Lee

0-1

2009

Coastal Carolina

0-2

1993

Lees-McRae

9-1

2013

10-4

2011

Coker

6-0

2011

Lenoir-Rhyne

College of Charleston

0-2

1991

Lewis

0-1

2002

Columbia College

1-0

1991

Limestone

5-1

2014

Columbus State

3-3

2015

Lincoln Memorial

3-3

2015

Concord

1-0

1997

Livingstone

2-0

2000

3-2

1996

Converse

9-1

2013

Lynn

CW Post

0-1

1999

Madonna

0-1

1996

Davis & Elkins

1-0

2010

Mars Hill

9-1

2015

Eckerd

4-4

2005

Maryville

1-0

1991

Mercer

1-0

1991

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Rec.

Stk.

Last

Opponent

Rec.

Stk.

Last

Michigan Tech

1-0

1997

Queens

6-2

2002

Miles

1-0

2009

Rollins

5-8

2011

Milligan

1-0

1992

Saint Andrews

5-0

2009

Miss. Univ. for Women

0-2

1993

Saint Leo

5-0

2013

Montevallo

7-10

2015

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

17-5

2014

Tampa

0-8

2007

North Alabama

4-3

2011

Tusculum

6-0

2015

North Carolina Central

4-0

2008

Union (Ky.)

1-0

2008

North Florida

2-21

L16

2004

UNC Ashveille

0-1

1992

North Greenville

8-0

2012

UNC Pembroke

49-11

2015

Northern State

1-0

1997

USC Upstate

14-22

2006

Nova Southeastern

4-0

2015

Valdosta State

1-4

2013

Paine

4-0

2000

West Alabama

1-1

2003

Palm Beach Atlantic

1-4

2015

West Georgia

4-3

2011

Pfeiffer

3-0

2012

W.Va. Wesleyan

0-1

1995

Presbyterian

9-17

2006

Wingate

10-11

2014

P.R.-R. Piedras

1-3

2006

Winthrop

3-1

1993

Wofford

7-0

1994

Totals

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Honors and Awards PBC REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2006, 2007, 2015 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) DAKTRONICS ALL-AMERICAN Ashley Diedrich (2015), Third-Team Ashley Diedrich (2014), Honorable Mention AVCA ALL-REGION Ashley Diedrich (2015), First-Team

Katie Toman (2015), Second-Team Taylor Stratton (2015), Honorable Mention Ashley Diedrich (2014), First-Team Jenny Lloyd (2004), First-Team Kim Merrill (1997), First-Team DAKTRONICS ALL-REGION Ashley Diedrich (2015), First-Team Ashley Diedrich (2014), First-Team Samantha Lukralle (2010), Second-Team Mandy Gerolstein (2006), Second-Team Jenny Lloyd (2004), Second-Team PEACH BELT ALL-CONFERENCE Ashley Diedrich (2014, 15) Katie Toman (2015) Sheila Walsh (2014) Samantha Lukralle (2011) Shannon Byers (2009, 10, 11, 12) Lauren Cedeno (2009) Stefanie Durham (2007, 08) Mandy Gerolstein (2005, 06, 07) Cheryl Barcas (2006) Rachel Dalitz (2005) Jenny Lloyd (2004) Amy Long (2002, 03) Jenny Lloyd (2003) Andrea Emmons (2000, 01) Angie Chervestad (2000) Susanna Ruotsalainen (1996, 97, 98) Kim Merrill (1994, 95, 96, 97) Roxanna Rivera (1994, 95, 97)

Nyree Barrett (1995, 96) Kelley Franklin (1993) Mindy Geer (1993) Angela Hornish (1993) Melanie Freitag (1991, 92) Stella Roberts (1991, 92) Jennifer Knutel (1991) PBC ALL-ACADEMIC Julia Forster (2015) Alicia Hines (2015) Lauren Howard (2015) Ashley Lind (2015) Monica Cardona (2014, 15) Aly Johnson (2014, 15) Taylor Stratton (2014, 15) Hannah Tierney (2014) Katie Toman (2014, 15) 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)

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PBC PLAYER OF THE YEAR Ashley Diedrich (2014, 15) 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 Ashley Diedrich (2012) Amy Long (2002)

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

PBC COACH OF THE YEAR

Samantha Lukralle (2012)

Glenn Cox (2015) Will Condon (2006) C.J. Sherman (1995) Darren Rice (1992) Tracy Barfoot (1991)

PBC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

PBC TOURNAMENT MVP Stefanie Durham (2007) Mandy Gerolstein (2006) Roxanna Rivera (1996) PBC ALL-TOURNAMENT Ashley Diedrich (2015) Emily Teelon (2015) Endea Ellison (2013) Taylor Stratton (2013) Samantha Lukralle (2010) Mandy Gerolstein (2005, 06, 07)

Ashley Diedrich Sept. 15, Oct. 13 2015, Sept. 22, Sept. 30, 2014, Sept. 15, 2015, Oct. 13, 2015, Nov. 17, 2015 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 Emily Teelon Nov. 17, 2015 Monica Cardona Sept. 29, 2015 Katie Toman Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 2015 Sheila Walsh Nov. 10, 2014 Danielle Mercer Sept. 16, 2013 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 Taylor Stratton (2013) Ashley Diedrich (2012) Mandy Gerolstein (2004) Laura Williams (2003)

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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 2. Kim Merrill 3. Jayme Hodges 4. Laura Williams 5. Missy Deardorff

1994-97 1994-97 1994-97 2003-06 2004-07

571* 558 524 466 465

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

KILLS Kim Merrill Jenny Lloyd Mandy Gerolstein Ashley Diedrich Shannon Byers

1994-97 2001-04 2004-07 2012-15 2009-12

1,778 1,714 1,455 1,336 1,240

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

HiTTING PERCENTAGE Kim Merrill 1994-97 Nancy Luebbers 1995-96 Candice Anderson 1998-01 Nyree Barrett 1994-96 Mandy Gerolstein 2004-07

.399 .352 .321 .313 .302

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

SOLO BLOCKS Kim Merrill Mandy Gerolstein Nyree Barrett Vicki Elliott Melanie Freitag

1994-97 2004-07 1994-96 1996-98 1991-92

295* 140 129 124 101

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

BLOCK ASSISTS Kim Merrill Missy Deardorff Mandy Gerolstein Laura Williams Hannah Tierney

1994-97 2004-07 2004-07 2003-06 2011-14

464* 352 344 313 275

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

TOTAL BLOCKS Kim Merrill Mandy Gerolstein Laura Williams Missy Deardorff Vicki Elliott

1994-97 2004-07 2003-06 2004-07 1996-98

759* 484 409 403 363

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

ASSISTS Roxanna Rivera 1994-97 Rachel Dalitz 2002-05 Candice Anderson 1998-01 Sheila Walsh 2011-14 Lauren Cedeno 2007-09

6,845* 4,572 3,795 2,572 2,354

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

ACES Roxanna Rivera Rachel Dalitz Jayme Hodges Angela Hornish Kim Merrill

280* 242 224 186 185

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

DIGS Samantha Lukralle 2009-12 Roxanna Rivera 1994-97 Stefanie Durham 2005-08 Veronica Seidle 2004-07 Shannon Byers 2009-12

1994-97 2002-05 1994-97 1991-93 1994-97

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2,160 1,753 1,551 1,488 1,400

GAMES PLAYED 1. Roxanna Rivera 1. Kim Merrill 3. Roxanna Rivera 4. Raquel Gonzales 5. Three Tied With

1995 1995 1994 1995

155 155 144 143 141

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

DIGS Samantha Lukralle 2010 Katie Toman 2015 Samantha Lukralle 2009 Samantha Lukralle 2012 Roxanna Rivera 1995

634 540 523 517 510

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

KILLS Jenny Lloyd Jenny Lloyd Kim Merrill Amy Long Kim Merrill

2004 2003 1997 2003 1995

597 583 541 503 462

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

SOLO BLOCKS Kim Merrill Kim Merrill Vicki Elliott Kim Merrill Nyree Barrett

1997 1994 1997 1995 1995

130 111 90 79 68

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

KILLS PER GAME Jenny Lloyd 2004 Jenny Lloyd 2003 Kim Merrill 1997 Ashley Diedrich 2014 Amy Long 2003

5.10 4.52 4.10 3.96 3.87

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

BLOCK ASSISTS Missy Deardorff Kim Merrill Mandy Gerolstein Kim Merrill Nyree Barrett

2006 1995 2006 1996 1995

124 122 112 109 108

1. 2. 3. 3. 5.

SERVICE ACES Jessica Lane Jayme Hodges Roxanna Rivera Roxanna Rivera Andrea Emmons

80 77 75 75 71

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

TOTAL BLOCKS Kim Merrill Kim Merrill Kim Merrill Nyree Barrett Mandy Gerolstein

1994 1995 1997 1995 2006

214 201 194 176 151

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

SERVICE ACES PER GAME Andrea Emmons 2001 0.66 Jessica Lane 2003 0.62 Stefanie Durham 2007 0.61 Jenny Knutel 1991 0.60 Rachel Dalitz 2005 0.59

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

HITTING PERCENTAGE* Kim Merrill 1997 Kim Merrill 1994 Mandy Gerolstein 2007 Kristen Foote 2001 Alicia Hines 2015

2003 1994 1997 1996 2001

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.486* .405 .404 .375 .365

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

ASSISTS Roxanna Rivera Roxanna Rivera Roxanna Rivera Roxanna Rivera Rachel Dalitz

1997 1995 1994 1996 2004

1,829* 1,790 1,722 1,504 1,389

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