Willamette University volleyball
Willamette University bearcats
General inforMation Location ......................... Salem, Oregon Founded ............................................1842 Enrollment .........1,916 Undergraduate; 2,524 Overall President ................... Dr. M. Lee Pelton Dean of Campus Life....Bob Hawkinson Faculty Representative ..........Jerry Gray Director of Athletics ...... Mark Majeski Nickname .................................. Bearcats Colors ............... Cardinal and Old Gold Affiliation............... NCAA Division III Conference ...... Northwest Conference Arena .........................Cone Field House Capacity ...........................................2,500 Head Coach .......................Tricia Wright WU Record .............. 49-48 (5th year) Alma Mater .....U. of La Verne, 1990 Office Phone ................. (503) 370-6230 Assistant Coach ...Megan Fitzsimmons Assistant Coach ............ Roni Schneider
The 2006 Willamette University Volleyball Media Guide was written by Christopher D. Sabato and by Robert McKinney, athletics communications director. Designed by Sabato. Edited by McKinney. Inside and Outside Cover designed by Sabato. Photos by Naomi Stukey and by the Willamette Office of Communications. Printing by K/P, Inc. Page 2
contents On Campus ........................................ 1-2 Administration .......................................3 Salem, Oregon .......................................4 Facilities ..................................................5 Coaching Staff ................................... 6-7 Team Roster ..................................... 8-14 Community Service.............................15 2005 Statistics ......................................16 Bearcat History ....................................17 Athletic Staff .......................................18 Affiliations ............................................19 Bearcats in Action ...............................20
Willamette University volleyball on caMPUs Willamette University, the first university in the West, has a heritage dating to its founding in 1842. Students and employees are proud of its academic strength, as well as its beautiful campus. Academic success is typical for students at Willamette. More importantly, faculty and staff are concerned about the overall success of each student, so the focus is not only on quality experiences in the classroom, but also on social and cultural development. Students are expected to work hard in their academic endeavors and are also expected to have fun, be active in the community and bring their own personality to everything they do. Why Willamette? • Quality Academics • Student-Athletes are more than 1/4 of the student body • Competition in the NCAA and the Northwest Conference • Student-Faculty Ratio of 11:1 • Students from 34 States • Opportunity to Study Abroad • Located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol • Near the Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains We’re proud of our students’ academic abilities. We’re also proud of our students as friends, neighbors and fellow citizens. They have found an ideal match between high-level academics and a variety of quality experiences as members of the community. They exemplify the University motto: “Not unto ourselves alone are we born.”
The Mill Race runs through the WU campus.
This motto is put into action locally and throughout the world. At Willamette, you can study abroad, as many of our students do each year. Our students also are actively involved in social and environmental issues. They are concerned about maintaining the beautiful Oregon landscape, while working to improve the lives of others. And so, while Willamette has the same academic expectations as the nation’s most acclaimed colleges and universities, we hope we’ve added something extra ... an equally important focus outside the classroom. Attending college should be fun, inspiring and at times invigorating. It should both challenge you and make you laugh. Academically, Willamette has the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Law, the George H. Atkinson Graduate School of Management, and the School of Education. Cooperative programs enable all students to benefit from the quality curriculum. Willamette is known for its intellectual vitality, its cohesive campus community, its concern for every student, and its ability to balance a rigorous academic program with varied extracurricular activities. The faculty — See ON-CAMPUS, Page 2 —
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and staff bring a wide range of views and experiences to the the campus. Willamette’s student-faculty ratio of 11:1 allows faculty to maintain ample office hours and to serve as advisors. They are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but they are primarily focused on teaching. Willamette is selective and seeks serious and talented students. The average first-year student has a 3.74 GPA, an SAT score of 1261 and an ACT score of 27. Enrollment at the undergraduate level is 1,916, with a total enrollment of 2,524. About 83 percent of Willamette students receive financial aid and scholarships. Many students choose to attend graduate or professional school.
At Willamette, you can literally walk across the street to the State Capitol or spend an entire semester studying your major in a foreign country.
The Oregon State Capitol is across the street from Willamette University.
Salem, the state capital, is the secondlargest city in Oregon, with a population Willamette has a reputation for financial of about 147,000. The Pacific Coast is just stability. Its endowment consistently earns about an hour away and the Pacific Coast a spot among the largest in the Northwest mountain range is even closer. To the east and compares favorably on a national basis. are the Cascade Mountains, lakes, streams The campus features 42 buildings on 61 and rivers. Also within driving distance are acres. During the past decade, more than Portland, the Columbia River gorge and $50 million has been invested on campus. Mount Hood. Administrative offices, academic buildings, Willamette benefits from its location residence halls and recreational facilities across the street from the Oregon State have been renovated or refurbished. Recent Capitol and from being near other federal, projects include the $5.5 million Hallie state, county, and city offices. In particular, Ford Museum of Art, the $8 million Mary Willamette students are often chosen for Stuart Rogers Music Center, and the $2.7 internships with government organizations. million Montag Student Center. Work is Students also participate in the Community underway and nearly completed on the Outreach Program through a variety of $14 million Kaneko Commons. volunteer service projects. Page 2
Willamette University volleyball aDMinistration Dr. M. Lee Pelton President
Dr. M. Lee Pelton was appointed the 22nd president of Willamette University in July, 1999. Under Pelton’s leadership, the University has increased its academic profile, successfully employing strategies to attract the best faculty and the brightest students from the state, the nation and the world. Since 2001, Willamette University has been ranked a top tier liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. President Pelton holds a doctorate from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in English and psychology from Wichita State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974. His area of academic focus is 19th century British prose and poetry. He served as dean of the college at Colgate University (1988-91) and Dartmouth College (1991-98). At Harvard, he taught in the English Department and was the dean of one of Harvard’s 13 undergraduate colleges. He continues to teach at Willamette in a variety of subjects ranging from 1st century Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.
Mark Majeski
Director of Athletics
Mark Majeski began his tenure with Willamette University in October of 2000, following five years as athletic director at the University of California, Santa Cruz and four years as assistant athletic director at Menlo College. A former basketball, track and softball coach, Majeski also worked venue management and operations for the 1994 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. He also was involved at the national level as a member of the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee. He received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and completed a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose State University. At Willamette, Majeski oversees 20 varsity athletic teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III and the Northwest Conference, as well as the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. In addition to his NCAA committee work, he has been the basketball liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors.Majeski lives in Salem with his wife, Denise and their son, Jack, age 1.
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Willamette University bearcats saleM, oreGon Salem, the capital city of Oregon as well as the second largest city in the state, lies in the center of the lush Willamette River valley, 47 miles South of Portland. Salem is a city of over 47 square miles, located an hour from the Cascade mountains to the east and just an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. The population of Salem is 147,215 (July 2005) with a growth rate of approximately 1.5 Salem lies along the Willamette River. percent per year. Day trips to the magnificant Oregon within walking distance. 1,869 acres of park coast, the Cascade or Coast Mountain land invite residents and visitors alike to ranges, the high-desert and award-winning enjoy the outdoors. Surrounded by green pastures, fields of vineyards offer a variety of experiences that flowers, vegetables, orchards and vineyards, are rarely found in one area. Salem offers a wide array of restaurants, Salem’s year-around and summer farmer’s hotels and tourist attractions, ranging from markets overflow with locally raised produce historic sites and museums to events that and hand-crafted products. Salem is the appeal to a wide variety of interests: from perfect base for a tour of Oregon’s wine sports tournaments to Arts Fairs, theater country or a visit to any or all of the many and music. From our vibrant downtown, extraordinary gardens in the city and the several parks and our historic district are surrounding area.
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Willamette University volleyball atHletic facilities The Charles Bowles Track, located inside McCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facility that showcases the finish line when Willamette University is the host for cross country meets. In 2005, Willamette hosted the Charles Bowles Invitational for the 31st year and also hosted the Northwest Conference and NCAA Regional meets. The track also is home to Willamette’s highly-regarded track and field teams. Ogdahl Field at McCulloch Stadium is the home field for the Willamette football team. It is one of the top NCAA Division III facilities in the Northwest. It has the atmosphere of an old stadium, but has a FieldTurf playing surface, spacious locker rooms and meeting rooms. Located near McCulloch Stadium is Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium at John Lewis Field, the home of Bearcat baseball. The stadium features chairback seating in part of the grandstand and an overall capacity of 1,000. The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is adjacent to Bush’s Pasture Park. The park hosts cross country meets on its wide paths and also is known for its art exhibits, rose garden, trees and expanses of open land. McCulloch Stadium is located two blocks from the Willamette campus and just one block from Salem Hospital. The stadium seats about 2,400 fans and has lights for night games. The stadium also includes an athletic training room, which allows Willamette athletes to receive onsite attention and treatment.
The Sparks Center is the location for WU basketball, volleyball and swimming events.
Located in the Lestle J. Sparks Center on the main campus are offices for the Department of Athletics, classrooms and basketball courts. The Sparks Center also includes the offices of the Department of Exercise Science, plus locker
Cone Fieldhouse is home to the Bearcat volleyall team. rooms, handball and racquetball courts, and a weight lifting and fitness center. Attached to the Sparks Center is Cone Field House, where men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball play. The arena seats 2,500 fans. Also connected to the Sparks Center is the WU natatorium, home of Bearcat swimming. The natatorium, with space for 200 fans, also may be seen from a viewing area in the lobby. Near the Sparks Center is Sparks Field, an artificial turf facility for men’s and women’s soccer. Sparks Field is equipped with lights for night games and seats 500 spectactors. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Field are six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s and women’s tennis teams host meets during the spring each year. On the east side of campus is the Willamette Softball Complex. It includes covered dugouts, batting cages, a scoreboard and bleachers. The WU men’s and women’s golf teams usually practice at Illahe Hills Country Club or Creekside Golf Club. Members of the men’s and women’s rowing teams have their own boathouse and hold workouts on the Willamette River in downtown Salem. Page 5
Willamette University bearcats HeaD coacH While at NMSU, Wright was an assistant tricia Wright track and field coach for two seasons. She Head coach Volleyball
Tricia Wright is in her fifth season as the head volleyball coach at Willamette University. Her overall record at Willamette is 49-48. Wright joined the Bearcats after serving as an assistant volleyball coach at New Mexico State University for four years. In 2004, Wright led the Bearcats to a 19-6 overall record and a 13-3 mark in the Northwest Conference. The Bearcats finished in second place in the NWC. The 2005 season was a rebuilding year for the Bearcats, who continue to feature a young team as they begin their 2006 schedule. As an assistant coach at New Mexico State, Wright helped the Aggies win the 2001 Sun Belt West Division title. It was the first conference championship for the NMSU team.
also taught a volleyball class. Prior to coaching at NMSU, Wright was an assistant coach at Utah State University for one season (1997). Before taking the post at Utah State, she coached in NCAA Division III as the head coach at Upper Iowa University for five seasons (1992-96) and as an assistant coach at The Claremont Colleges for two years (1990-91).
Tricia Wright meets with the Bearcats during a time-out at Cone Field House.
Wright graduated from the University of La Verne (Calif.) in 1990. While at La Verne, she competed in volleyball, softball, basketball and track and field at the NCAA Division III level. Wright was La Verne’s Sportswoman of the Year in 1989, capping a year in which she was the conference’s Most Valuable Player and was named NCAA Division III All-America in volleyball. She also excelled in track and field as a two-time Division III national champion in the javelin. She was an All-America selection three times in track and field. Wright was inducted into the La Verne Hall of Fame in 1998. Contact Coach Wright
Office Phone: (503) 370-6230 E-Mail: twright@willamette.edu Page 6
Willamette University volleyball assistant coacHes megan Fitzsimmons roni schneider assistant coach
assistant coach
Megan Fitzsimmons joins the Bearcat volleyball staff this year as an assistant coach. Fitzsimmons graduated from the University of Portland, where she had a short stint playing middle blocker with the volleyball team. Due to several injuries, her collegiate athletic career was cut short. However, she continued her involvement in volleyball by coaching. She has coached for multiple teams over the past few years, including Spokane Players VBC, Gonzaga Preparatory High School, Spokane Splash VBC, Bridgetown VBC and Salem VBC. Fitzsimmons was a graduate assistant in athletics at Eastern Washington University, where she received a master’s degree in Athletic Administration. In addition to her current coaching duties, she works as the marketing coordinator for Bearcat Athletics.
Roni Schneider is back at Willamette and is an assistant coach with the WU volleyball program after a successful career as a player. In 2005, playing at the libero position, Schneider led the Willamette defense, recording 530 digs to achieve Second Team All-Conference honors. She also led the NWC in digs and digs per game. During a 2005 match against Gustavus-Adolphus, Schneider recorded 43 digs to achieve first place in the Willamette record book for digs in a single match. Her efforts over two seasons with the Bearcats yielded a career average of 5.73 digs per game. Schneider began her collegiate career at nearby Chemeketa Community College, also in Salem, Ore. She recorded over 1,100 digs in her two years at Chemeketa, putting her in fourth place on CCC’s all-time digs list. Schneider is currently attending Western Oregon University and plans to become a physical education teacher.
Contact Coach Fitzsimmons
Office Phone: (503) 370-6219 E-Mail: mfitzsim@willamette.edu
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Willamette University bearcats 2006 Bearcats
Brittany Ashby • 3 Federal Way, WA (Decatur HS) 5’8” • Setter Sophomore Major: Economics Ashby returns as a sophomore setter for the Bearcats. She saw action in a handfull of games as a freshman and in 2005 and she continues to gain valuable experience. She will work toward more playing time this year as she improves her game. In high school, she was a four-year volleyball player and was a Second Team All-State selection as a senior. Year 2005 Year G 2005 8
GP/MP 8/5
K 8
K/GaMe e 1.00 10
re DiG DiG/G Bs 3 7 0.88 1
ta Pct 26 -.077
Ba 1
total 2
a a/GaMe 18 2.25 B/GaMe 0.25
Be 1
sa sa/GM se 4 0.50 2 BHe 2
Christine Boyer • 9 Newport, OR (Newport HS) 5’9” • Middle Blocker Sophomore Major: Spanish Boyer played in four matches as a freshman in 2005 and will be working to earn additional playing time at middle blocker this year. Last season, she recorded 11 kills for the Bearcats, while making just three attacking errors. She also earned six digs and provided two solo blocks. Boyer previously played high school volleyball at Newport High School in Oregon. Year 2005 Year G 2005 12
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GP/MP K K/GaMe e 12/4 11 0.92 3 re DiG DiG/G Bs 0 6 0.50 2
ta 47 Ba 0
Pct .170 total 2
a 1
a/GaMe 0.08
B/GaMe 0.17
Be 0
sa sa/GM se 1 0.08 0 BHe 0
Willamette University volleyball 2006 Bearcats
Mary Butler • 32 Robbins, CA (Yuba City HS) 5’11” • Middle Blocker Sophomore Major: Economics Butler returns for her sophomore season as a middle blocker with the Bearcats. As a freshman, she made an imediate impact, with 133 kills and 35 total blocks. She hopes for continued success and looks to continue her success this year. In high school, Butler played four seasons of volleyball. She was a National Honor Society member. Year 2005 Year G 2005 76
GP/MP K K/GaMe e 76/20 133 1.75 62 re DiG DiG/G Bs 1 36 0.47 10
ta 443
Ba 25
Pct .160 total 35
a 5
a/GaMe 0.07
B/GaMe 0.46
Be 19
sa sa/GM se 6 0.08 10 BHe 1
Clare Chedester • 1 Encinitas, CA (San Dieguito Acad.) 5’6” • Defensive Specialist Sophomore Majors: Psychology and Spanish Chedester returns to the Bearcat squad after a disappointing freshman year in which she was sidelined for most of the season due to an injury. She is back at full strength, is ready to gain experience and should see some playing time in 2006. In high school, she earned three varsity letters. As a senior, she was a team captain and was named All-Conference. Year 2005 Year G 2005 2
GP/MP 2/2
K 0
K/GaMe e 0.00 1
re DiG DiG/G Bs 0 0 0.00 0
ta Pct a a/GaMe 1 1 -1.000 0 0.00 Ba 0
total 0
B/GaMe 0.00
Be 0
sa sa/GM se 0 0.00 0 BHe 0
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Julie Christine • 8 Sammamish, WA (Eastlake HS) 6’0” • Middle Blocker Junior Majors: Economics and Psychology Christine returns to the WU volleyball team after taking a year off in 2005. She received significant playing time as a freshman and looks to contribute even more as a junior. In 2005, she received Academic Honor Roll recognition. As a senior at Eastlake High School, Julie was team captain and earned Second Team All-State honors. Year 2004 Year G 2004 95
GP/MP 95/25
K K/GaMe e 119 1.25 65
re DiG DiG/G Bs 0 29 0.31 18
ta Pct 423 .128
Ba 48
total 66
a a/GaMe 2 0.02 B/GaMe 0.69
Be 21
sa sa/GM se 0 0.00 0 BHe 5
Christine Dion • 6 San Jose, CA (Presentation HS/ Univ. of Portland) 5’8” • Def. Specialist/RS Freshman Major: Spanish Dion joins the Beacats after spending one semester at the University of Portland. She is a sophomore academically, but still has four years of volleyball eligibility. During her first year of collegiate volleyball, she will gain experience and should see action on the court on a regular basis. At Presentation High School (Calif.), Dion played four years of volleyball. She was the team’s Most Valuable Player during her sophomore year.
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Jessica Drumm • 4 Salem,OR (South Salem HS) 5’6” • Setter Junior Major: Economics Drumm is in her third season as a Bearcat. In 2005, she played in all 20 matches. This year, she brings a significant amount of experience to the WU team. Her athletic skill and leadership will be keys to the succes of the team. She was a four-time letterwinner at South Salem HS. As a senior, she led South Salem to an undefeated season in 2003. Year 2005 2004 Year G 2005 75 2004 54
GP/MP 75/20 54/19
K K/GaMe e 23 0.31 16 13 0.24 8
re DiG DiG/G Bs 0 219 2.92 5 0 103 1.91 2
ta Pct 146 .048 68 .074
Ba 3 15
total 8 17
a a/GaMe 763 10.17 587 10.87 B/GaMe 0.11 0.31
Be 5 5
sa sa/GM se 27 0.36 47 16 0.30 21 BHe 11 10
Jessica Durham • 10 Medford, OR (North Medford HS) 5’6” • Outside Hitter Sophomore Major: Exercise Science Durham is a sophomore for the Bearcats this season. She saw playing time in 19 of 20 matches as a freshman and looks to make an impact this year. Previously, Durham was a member of the volleyball team at North Medford HS for four years. During her senior year, she led the team in kills. She ranks second on the North Medford all-time kills list. Year 2005 Year G 2005 67
GP/MP K K/GaMe e 67/19 168 2.51 115 re DiG DiG/G Bs 40 152 2.27 0
ta 611
Ba 8
Pct .087 total 8
a 9
a/GaMe 0.13
B/GaMe 0.12
Be 1
sa sa/GM se 15 0.22 20 BHe 1
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Edyth Lee-Barnes • 2 Corvallis, OR (Corvallis HS) 5’ 8” - Outside Hitter / RS Freshman Major: undeclared Lee-Barnes joins the Bearcats after a succesful high school career at Corvallis HS in Oregon. She began as a right-side hitter, but during her senior year switched to outside hitter. She she will play both roles for the Bearcats. Lee-Barnes will help the Bearcats’ depth and should see signifigant playing time. While in high school, Lee-Barnes was a member of the National Honor Society. She was the salutatorian of her graduating class at Corvallis HS.
Kelley Lindstrom • 12 Banks, OR (Banks HS) 6’0” • Outside Hitter Sophomore Major: Exercise Science Lindstrom is in her second year as a Willamette volleyball player. In 2005, she played in 70 games and saw action in all 20 matches. As she gains more experience, Lindstrom has the skills to become an impact player for the Bearcats. Last spring, she received recognition from the WU Honors College. She is a volunteer firefighter with the Banks Fire Department in Oregon. Year 2005 Year G 2005 70
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GP/MP K K/GaMe e 70/20 199 2.84 108 re DiG DiG/G Bs 0 64 0.91 6
ta 606
Ba 10
Pct .150 total 16
a 4
a/GaMe 0.06
B/GaMe 0.23
Be 6
sa sa/GM se 7 0.10 6 BHe 0
Willamette University volleyball 2006 Bearcats
Alona Lyamin • 5 Moses Lake, WA (M.L. Christian Acad./Big Bend CC) 5’4” • Defensive Specialist Junior Major: Exercise Science Lyamin transferred to Willamette from Big Bend Comunity College in Moses Lake, Wash. As a sophomore at BBCC, she earned the Most Valuable Player Award and received the Scholastic Athlete Award. Lyamin joins a young Bearcat team, so her two years of junior college competition will be a plus for WU. Her level of experience will allow her to play right away. She has good defensive skills and will help the Bearcats at the defensive specialist and libero positions.
Brooke Smith • 14 Glide, OR (Glide HS) 5’8” • Right Side Sophomore Major: Economics Smith returns for her sophomore season as a Bearcat. She played in thirteen games in 2005 and looks to make a bigger impact this year. Smith also competes as a member of the Willamette track and field team and is an active member of WU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Smith was a three-sport athlete and valedictorian at Glide HS. Year 2005 Year G 2005 13
GP/MP 13/5
K K/GaMe e 13 1.00 14
re DiG DiG/G Bs 1 12 0.92 2
ta 54
Ba 3
Pct -.019 total 5
a 0
a/GaMe 0.00
B/GaMe 0.38
Be 2
sa sa/GM se 0 0.00 0 BHe 0
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Jordyn Smith • 7 Henderson, NV (Green Valley HS) 5’9” • Right Side Junior Major: Exercise Science Smith is in her third season as a member of the Willamette volleyball team. She was a starter the past two seasons and brings strong leadership to the team. At Willamette, Smith has been a three-time track and field All-American. Last year, she received Academic All-American honors in track and field for the first time. Year 2005 2004 Year G 2005 52 2004 86
GP/MP 52/15 86/25
K K/GaMe e 62 1.19 37 129 1.50 61
re DiG DiG/G Bs 3 51 0.98 3 2 59 0.69 9
ta Pct 245 .102 429 .159
Ba 22 25
total 25 34
a a/GaMe 8 0.15 37 0.43 B/GaMe 0.48 0.40
Be 0 11
sa sa/GM se 16 0.31 6 17 0.20 13 BHe 1 1
Julie Stutzman • 24 Olympia, WA (Olympia HS) 5’11” • Outside Hitter Freshman Major: Biology Stutzman joins the Bearcats this year, following a succesful high school career. She was a three-time letterwinner and a two-time All-League selection at Olympia High School. She also was a team captain and helped OHS earn eighth place at the State Tournament. Stutzman was the president of her National Honnor Society chapter and graduated in the top 1% of her class. She is a talented athlete who will have an immediate impact on the Willamette volleyball team.
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Willamette University volleyball coMMUnitY serVice The number of people living with multiple sclerosis increases every hour of every day. This astonishing rate is not going to slow down, let alone stop, until we’ve found a cure. Research has made some incredible advances recently, but the world can still only offer disease management drugs and therapies to the 400,000 people living with MS in America. We’ve formed a team for the MS Walk because the National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research than any other private organization. In addition to supporting studies which hope to reveal the cause and course of the disease, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society also provides much needed education, programs, and services to
everyone who is affected by MS - including the diagnosed, their friends and families, and the healthcare professionals who work with them. Join our team as a walker or a volunteer! Make a donation online! Send in a check! There are so many ways to make a difference in the fight against MS, and it all begins right here. Check our website at www.willamette. edu/athletics/volleyball/mswalk for more info.
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Willamette University bearcats 2005 statistics |-----------ATTACK---------| |---SET---| |-----SERVE----| ## NAME GP-MP-MS K K/GAME E TA PCT A A/GAME SA SA/GM SE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 BOYER, CHRISTINE 12 411 0.92 3 47 .170 1 0.08 1 0.08 0 32 BUTLER, MARY 76 20133 1.75 62 443 .160 5 0.07 6 0.08 10 12 LINDSTROM, KELLEY 70 20199 2.84 108 606 .150 4 0.06 7 0.10 6 24 MCGRAW, JESSICA 73 19266 3.64 176 843 .107 43 0.59 18 0.25 21 7 SMITH, JORDYN 52 1562 1.19 37 245 .102 8 0.15 16 0.31 6 10 DURHAM, JESSICA 67 19168 2.51 115 611 .087 9 0.13 15 0.22 20 8 BIRD, MARCI 41 1568 1.66 52 292 .055 3 0.07 0 0.00 0 4 DRUMM, JESSICA 75 2023 0.31 16 146 .048 763 10.17 27 0.36 47 6 KUTARA, KRISTIN 68 196 0.09 6 42 .000 8 0.12 23 0.34 16 14 SMITH, BROOKE 13 513 1.00 14 54 -.019 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 1 SCHULTZE, RANDEL 23 102 0.09 3 18 -.056 4 0.17 5 0.22 9 11 ASHBY, BRITTANY 8 58 1.00 10 26 -.077 18 2.25 4 0.50 2 5 SCHNEIDER, VERONICA 76 206 0.08 16 113 -.088 36 0.47 20 0.26 11 3 STRENG, ASHLEIGH 18 92 0.11 5 19 -.158 1 0.06 0 0.00 1 2 HOUSTON, ANGELICA 9 50 0.00 1 5 -.200 0 0.00 1 0.11 1 13 CHEDESTER, CLARE 2 20 0.00 1 1 -1.000 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 WILLAMETTE.......... 76 20967 12.72 625 3511 .097 903 11.88 143 1.88 150 OPPONENTS........... 76 201057 13.91 444 3408 .180 961 12.64 152 2.00 176 |---DIG---| |--------BLOCKING---------| ## NAME G RE DIG DIG/G BS BA TOTAL B/GAME BE BHE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------9 BOYER, CHRISTINE 12 0 6 0.50 2 0 2 0.17 0 0 32 BUTLER, MARY 76 1 36 0.47 10 25 35 0.46 19 1 12 LINDSTROM, KELLEY 70 0 64 0.91 6 10 16 0.23 6 0 24 MCGRAW, JESSICA 73 33 263 3.60 8 30 38 0.52 6 2 7 SMITH, JORDYN 52 3 51 0.98 3 22 25 0.48 0 1 10 DURHAM, JESSICA 67 40 152 2.27 0 8 8 0.12 1 1 8 BIRD, MARCI 41 6 46 1.12 2 0 2 0.05 2 0 4 DRUMM, JESSICA 75 0 219 2.92 5 3 8 0.11 5 11 6 KUTARA, KRISTIN 68 13 182 2.68 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 14 SMITH, BROOKE 13 1 12 0.92 2 3 5 0.38 2 0 1 SCHULTZE, RANDEL 23 6 45 1.96 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 11 ASHBY, BRITTANY 8 3 7 0.88 1 1 2 0.25 1 2 5 SCHNEIDER, VERONICA 76 28 530 6.97 0 0 0 0.00 1 1 3 STRENG, ASHLEIGH 18 11 40 2.22 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 2 HOUSTON, ANGELICA 9 3 6 0.67 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 13 CHEDESTER, CLARE 2 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 TEAM 4 WILLAMETTE.......... 76 152 1659 21.83 39 102 90.0 1.18 43 19 OPPONENTS........... 76 144 1658 21.82 60 158 139.0 1.83 40 11 TEAM STATISTICS WU OPP ------------------------------------------ATTACK........................ KILLS....................... 967 1057 ERRORS...................... 625 444 TOTAL ATTACKS............... 3511 3408 ATTACK PCT.................. .097 .180 KILLS/GAME.................. 12.7 13.9 SET........................... ASSISTS..................... 903 961 ASSISTS/GAME................ 11.9 12.6 SERVE......................... ACES........................ 143 152 ERRORS...................... 150 176 ACES/GAME................... 1.9 2.0 SERVE RECEPTIONS.............. ERRORS...................... 152 144 ERRORS/GAME................. 2.0 1.9 DEFENSE....................... DIGS........................ 1659 1658 DIGS/GAME................... 21.8 21.8 BLOCKING...................... BLOCK SOLO.................. 39 60 BLOCK ASSIST................ 102 158 TOTAL BLOCKS................ 90.0 139.0 BLOCKS PER GAME............. 1.2 1.8 BLOCK ERRORS................ 43 40 BALL HANDLING ERRORS.......... 19 11 ATTENDANCE.................... TOTAL....................... 2077 2095 DATES/AVG PER DATE.......... 8/260 8/262 NEUTRAL SITE #/AVG.......... 4/44 CURRENT WIN STREAK.......... 0 HOME WIN STREAK............. 0 -
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MATCH WINS BY #GAMES 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL ----------------------------------------------WILLAMETTE.......... 0 0 0 0 1 1 OPPONENTS........... 0 0 6 12 1 19 GAMES WON BY GAME 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL ----------------------------------------------WILLAMETTE.......... 3 7 5 1 1 17 OPPONENTS........... 17 13 15 13 1 59 POINTS BY GAME 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL ----------------------------------------------WILLAMETTE.......... 500 493 485 336 28 - 1842 OPPONENTS........... 591 552 577 416 21 - 2157
Willamette University volleyball recorDs & HistorY teaM recorDs record Kills Hitting % Attempts Assists Service Aces Digs Solo Blocks Block Assists Totla Blocks
season 1861 .334 4487 2081 376 2918 484 704 1188
Year 1995 1992 1993 1993 1992 1993 1993 1993 1993
single Match 88 WOSC .667 Oregon Tech 212 Pacific Lutheran 79 Pacific Lutheran 18 Western Baptist 135 Linfield 33 Southern Oregon 64 George Fox 74 George Fox
MiscellaneoUs recorDs Win-Loss percentage Most matches won in a season Consecutive matches won Consecutive games won
.857, 1994 (30-5) 40, 1992 (40-15) 13, 1994 16, 1994
Bearcat teaM HistorY Year overall conference 1979 31-9 1980 19-15 5-5 1981 17-18 1982 8-22 0-10 1983 5-23 2-8 1984 1-9 1985 5-19 2-8 1986 3-23 1-9 1987 10-21 2-8 1988 14-18 2-10 1989 19-1 6-6 1990 21-19 7-5 1991 21-18 7-5 1992 40-15 12-0* 1993 37-13 11-1* 1994 30-5 12-0* 1995 29-11 12-2* 1996 26-8 16-2* 1997 13-14 11-5 1998 14-8 12-4 1999 17-9 12-4 2000 10-14 7-9 2001 7-14 4-12 2002 11-15 7-9 2003 18-8 10-6 2004 19-6 13-3 2005 1-19 1-15 * conference champions
Bearcat Honors
coach Linda Garrett Linda Garrett Jane Ellis Jane Ellis Debbie Adams Debbie Adams Kenny Hise Kenny Hise Kenny Hise Kenny Hise Chris Wells Chris Wells Chris Wells Marlene Piper Marlene Piper Marlene Piper Marlene Piper Marlene Piper Marlene Piper Marlene Piper Marlene Piper Tricia Wright Tricia Wright Tricia Wright Tricia Wright
NCIC & NWC Player of the Year AVCA & NAIA All-Region Team NCAA & NAIA All America Scholar Athlete First Team All-Conference Second Team All-Conference Honorable Mention All-Conference All-District Second Team AVCA Team Academic Award
3 11 12 12 16 11 3 1998
Year 1995 1992 1991 1991 1991 1988 1993 1993 1993
Bearcat HistorY 1979: 1992: 1993: 1994: 1995: 1996: 1998:
Third place at regional tournament Conference Champions Conference Champions Conference Champions Fifth place at regional tournament (1-2) Conference Champions Second place at regional tournament (2-1) Qualified for NAIA national tournament (1-3) Conference Champions Sixth place at regional tournament (0-2) Advanced to NCAA Division III west regional (1-1)
inDiViDUal recorDs Kills Career Season Average per game Match
1986, Brandi Row, 1992-95 658, Brandi Row, 1995 5.22 Brandi Row, 1995 39, Brandi Row, vs. WOSC, Nov. 18, 1995
Hitting Percentage Season Match (min. 15 att.)
.461, MEA Frantz, 1992 .765, MEA Frantz, vs. UPS, 1992
total atempts Career Season Average per game Match
3738, Brandi Row, 1992-95 1469, Brandi Row, 1995 11.66, Brandi Row, 1995 88, Brandi Row, vs. WOSC, Nov. 18, 1995
assists Season Average per game Match
1838, Shirlee Harrsch, 1992 25.30, Shirlee Harrsch, 1992 141, Shirlee Harrsch, vs. GFC, 1992
service aces Career Season Average per game Match
231, Brandi Row, 1992-95 69, Alicia Wright, 1995 0.59, Alicia Wright, 1994 12, Wendy Kyle, vs. Linfield, 1992 12, Dana Newsom, vs. GFC, 1993
Digs Career Season Average per game Match
1889, Brandi Row, 1992-95 603, Alicia Wright, 1995 4.79, Alicia Wright, 1995 43, Veronica Schneider, vs. Gustavus, 2005
solo Blocks Career Season Average per game Match
260, MEA Frantz, 1990-93 129, MEA Frantz, 1993 0.89, MEA Frantz, 1993 13, MEA Frantz, vs. SOSC, 1993
Block assists Career Season Average per game Match
430, MEA Frantz, 1990-93 175, MEA Frantz, 1993 1.34, MEA Frantz, 1993 21, MEA Frantz, vs. GFC, 1993
total Blocks Career Season Average per game Match
690, MEA Frantz, 1990-93 304, MEA Frantz, 1993 2.32, MEA Frantz, 1993 27, MEA Frantz, vs. GFC, 1993
Games Played Career Season
485, Brandi Row, 1992-95 141, Wendy Kyle, 1992
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Willamette University bearcats DePartMent of atHletics Administrative Staff
Dean of Campus Life............................................................................................ Bob Hawkinson Faculty Athletic Representative ................................................................................Dr. Jerry Gray Assistant Athletic Director .........................................................................................Judy Gordon Assistant Athletic Director ........................................................................................Skip Kenitzer Head Athletic Trainer ...................................................................................................Shane Wibel Assistant Athletic Trainer ....................................................................................... Deborah Cagle Assistant Athletic Trainer ............................................................................................Erin Scharer Athletics Marketing Coordinator ..................................................................Megan Fitzsimmons Athletics Communications Director ................................................................Robert McKinney Administrative Assistant .............................................................................................Leslie Wright
Head Coaching Staff Baseball Matt Allison (503) 370-6011
football Mark Speckman (503) 375-5350
Men’s soccer Nelson Larson (503) 375-5428
Men’s tennis Jon Endrikat (503) 370-6804
Men’s Basketball Gordie James (503) 370-6063
Men’s Golf Steve Prothero (503) 370-6484
Women’s soccer Jim Tursi (503) 370-6657
Women’s tennis Becky Roberts (503) 370-6804
Women’s Basketball Bruce Henderson (503) 370-6132
Women’s Golf Tom Hibbard (503) 370-6317
softball Damian Williams (503) 370-6656
Volleyball Tricia Wright (503) 370-6230
cross country track & field Matt McGuirk (503) 370-6898
rowing Susan Parkman (503) 370-6655
swimming Al Stephenson (503) 370-6601
Athletic Training Staff
Shane Wibel, ATC
Deborah Cagle, ATC
Erin Scharer, ATC
Team Physicians at Western Orthopedic Dr. David Thorsett
Dr Thorsett graduated from Washington University Medical School in June, 1991. He completed residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in June, 1996. He currently serves on the Willamette Surgical Center Board of Directors. Dr. Thorsett enjoys running, fly-fishing, backpacking & bicycling. He lives in Salem with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.
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Dr. Blake Nonweiler
Dr. Nonweiler graduated from the University of Texas Southern Medical Center in June, 1989. He completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery at the University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario, Canada) in July, 1995. He has been in private practice since August 1995. Dr. Nonweiler lives in Salem with his wife, Becky, and their three children.
Willamette University volleyball affiliations NCAA Division III Willamette is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has over 425 members and is the largest NCAA division. The colleges in Division III place a priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on successful completion of each student’s academic programs. They seek an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities with an athletic team are seen as an integral part of his or her educational experience. Members in Division III must sponsor at least five men’s sports and five women’s sports.
Athletes in Division III do not receive financial aid related to athletic ability. Willamette and other NCAA Division III members encourage students to participate by maximizing the variety of athletic opportunities. Primary emphasis is placed on conference and regional play. Willamette often sends its teams to California, Idaho, Washington and Texas for in-region games. NCAA Division III members establish an environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, employees care about the well-being of their student-athletes.
Northwest Conference The nine prviate colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation for the NWC as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 80 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran and Puget Sound, plus Whitman and Whitworth. The charter members in 1926 included Willamette, College of Idaho (Albertson College), Linfield, Pacific, and the College of Puget Sound (UPS). Albany College was added in 1931 and was a member for seven
years, then departed and returned in 1949 as Lewis and Clark College. The next member, Pacific Lutheran, joined in 1965, followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew in 1978. Whitworth dropped out in 1984, but returned in 1988. Menlo College joined the NWC in 2006 in football only. The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted affiliation from the NAIA to the NCAA. Members knew the move would foster equity, sportsmanship and a genuine concern for all student-athletes. Page 19
Willamette University bearcats Bearcats in action
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Willamette University volleyball Bearcats in Action
Bearcat Honors & awards
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ncic nWc Player of the Year Kathy Fisher 1994 Brandi Row 1994, 1995 Aspen Phelps 1994 Alicia Wright 1996 Kelly Sorenson 1999 Jenni Linden 2000, 2002 aVca & naia all-region Angie Sammons 2003 team Lauren Thompson 2004 Kathy Fischer 1996, 1998 Roni Schneider 2005 Renee Purdy 1998, 1999 Devon Bakken 1998 Honorable Mention Brandi Row 1994, 1995 all-conference Alicia Wright 1995, 1996 Shannon Skirvin 1989 Kristin Halleck 2003 Khris Looney 1989 Angie Sammons 2004 Tracy Sanguras 1989 Mea Frantz 1991 ncaa & naia all america Claudine Barrett 1991 scholar athlete Wendy Kyle 1992 Amberly Glidewell 1992 Kathy Fisher 1997, 1998 Brandi Row 1994 Rosie Allen 1998 Alicia Wright 1995, 1996 1997 Shannon Pun 1999 Apen Phelps 1996, 1997 Jenni Linden 2001 Brandi Row 1995 Rosie Allen 1997 all District Kathryn Maier 1997 second team Kristen Halleck 2003, 2004 Brandi Row 1993 Wendy Kyle 1993 first team Shirlee Harsch 1993 all-conference Tracy Sanguras 1990 aVca team academic award Amberly Glidewell 1991 1992 Willamette University 1998-99 Alicia Wright 1994 Kelli Middal Players Include: Kathy Fisher 1996 Rashayna Moore Sophie Allen Renee Purdy 1998,1999 Nicole Pavel Tamarah Allen Kelly Sorenson 2000 LeeAnn Price Sabrina Andrus Jenni Linden 2003 Shannon Pun Sarah Brands Kristin Halleck 2003, 2004 Andrea Cruickshank Renee Purdy Angie Sammons 2004 Emily Rusch Kathryn Fisher Shannon Savelich Melissa Hanson second team Kelly Sorenson Hillary Harper all-conference Helen Thigpen Erica Henry Cary Mooney 1987 Kelli Truax Marisa Lown Stephanie Payne 1987, 1988 Kimi Maag Tara Johnson 1988
2006 scHeDUle Date oPPonent Sept. 1-2 Willamette Tournament Sept. 1 Cal State-East Bay Sept. 1 UC-Santa Cruz Sept. 2 Linfield Sept. 2 Evergreen Sept. 5 Corban Sept. 8-9 Pacific Coast Classic Sept. 8 Whittier Sept. 8 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Sept. 9 Pomona-Pitzer Sept. 9 La Verne Sept. 15 Whitman* Sept. 16 Whitworth* Sept. 22 Pacific* Sept. 23 @ Pacific Lutheran* Sept. 27 Linfield* Sept. 30 @ Lewis & Clark* Oct. 3 @ Cascade Oct. 6 George Fox* Oct. 7 Puget Sound* Oct. 13 @ Whitman* Oct. 14 @ Whitworth* Oct. 20 @ Pacific* Oct. 21 Pacific Lutheran* Oct. 25 @ Linfield* Oct. 28 Lewis & Clark* Nov. 3 @ George Fox* Nov. 4 @ Puget Sound* * Northwest Conference match