2010 VB Media Guide

Volleyball2010 Media Guide

Southern utah Scenery

Universityname of school: Southern Utah University

City/Zip: Cedar City, Utah 84720

Founded: 1897

enrollment: 8,066

nickname: Thunderbirds

Colors: Scarlet and White

Facility: Centrum Arena

Capacity: 5,300

Affiliation: NCAA Division I

Conference: The Summit League

AdministrAtionPresident: Dr. Michael T. Benson

Athletic director: Ken Beazer

Asst. Ad/Business manager/sWA: Kristen Whittaker

Assoc. Ad/sports medicine: Ricky Mendini

Assoc. Ad/Compliance: Todd Brown

Asst. Ad/media relations: Neil Gardner

Asst. sid (volleyball Contact): Kyle Cottam

Address: 203 Harris Center, 351 W. University Blvd

Office Phone: 435-586-7752

Fax: 435-865-8037

Cell Phone: 435-817-7702

Coaching staffHead Coach: Debby Baker

Alma mater, year: Utah State, 1993

record at sUU, years: 9-20, One

Career record, years: Same

Volleyball Office: 435-865-8096

Assistant Coach: Adam Longmore

Alma mater, year: Utah State, 2003

Graduate Assistant: Kim Nield

Alma mater, year: New Mexico State, 2008

2009 season summaryrecord: 9-20

Conference (Finish): 7-12 (8th)

Letterwinners r/L: 11/4

starters r/L: 6/0 (-Libero)

newcomers: 5

volleyball HistoryFirst year of Women’s volleyball: (1968) 2009

**The SUU women’s volleyball program was dropped following the

1988-89 season while playing in the NAIA ranks.**

The SUU Women’s Volleyball Media Guide was designed, written and edited by

Asst. Athletics Media Relations Dir. Kyle Cottam with assistance by the Athletics

Media Relations staff at Southern Utah University.

Pictures were provided by Rohn Solomon, Neil Gardner, Dr. Greg Stauffer, Dr.

Deborah Hill, The Summit League and courtesy of the Cedar City/Iron County

Visitor’s Bureau.

Media Guide creditS

Suu WoMen’S Volleyball 2010 Quick FactS

credentialS

Request for media credentials for games held in Cedar City should be made no

later than two days prior to the game. To request credentials or arrange as in-

terview with an SUU player or head coach Debby Baker, contact the SUU Media

Relations Office at: (435) 586-7752 or at:

[email protected].

Media SerViceS

The Centrum Arena provides working space for properly credentialed print and

electronic media personnel. Stats will be provided at the end of each set with

final stats distributed following the match. Wireless internet access is available

throughout the Centrum Arena.

interVieW PolicieS

During the week: To arrange and interview with a player and/or coach, please

contact the SUU Athletic Media Relations Office at (435) 586-7752 and a time

convenient to both parties will be arranged. No player interviews will be granted

on game day prior to the game.

Game day: SUU head coach Debby Baker will be available for post-game inter-

views 10-15 minutes after the game, as per NCAA rules regarding the mandatory

“cool-off” period.

SUU players may be interviewed at their option after the NCAA mandated

“cool-off” period and will be arranged by a member of SUU’s Athletic Media

Relations staff.

Requests for interviews with opposing players and coaches must be arranged

through that school’s SID office, according to that school’s interview policies.

Media PolicieS

2010 Opponents 35-38

2010 Outlook 4-5

2010 Team Roster 8-9

All-time Roster 22

Coaches 6-7

Division I Results 39

Meet the Thunderbirds 10-21

Record Book 25-34

SUU Academics 50

SUU Administration 44-45

SUU Athletic Administration 43

SUU Athletic Facilities 46-47

SUU Athletic Mission 42

The Summit League 40

This is Cedar City 51

This is SUU 48-49

table oF contentS

Bobby AlworthMedia Relations

Kyle CottamMedia Relations

Neil GardnerAsst. AD/Media Relations

Media PolicieS

SeaSon outlook

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riGht SideS

Headlining the group of outside hitters will be reigning Summit League Freshman of the Year, Analaine Pelaez that led the Thun-derbirds in attempts and kills last season. However, Jazmine Ma’afala will also be returning and will bring senior leadership in addition to the second-most kills during the 2009 season.

Freshman Alissa Youart is the lone addition to the outside hit-ting corps and brings a style similar to Ma’afala. Youart honed her talents on the beaches of Hawai’i and while playing for the Asiscs Rainbows 18’s club team.

The trio of opposite hitters will have the most experience of any group on the 2010 roster as Megan Metcalf and Tara Sawyer will provide strong senior leadership for the group.

Both will also be looking to bounce back from injuries that have hindered their careers thus far at Southern Utah University after stellar campaigns at junior colleges.

The newest addition to the group is freshman Kylie Schofield who will use the most of her 6-2 frame in punishing attacks and keeping opposing hitters at bay with her blocking abilities.

The middle blockers for the T-Birds will be the youngest group on the team with a pair of freshmen and a pair of sophomores. Despite the youth, both sophomores Cashaana Renfro and Tess Lawrence appeared in most of the Thunderbirds’ games last season and the duo will look to draw upon that experience in 2010.

Freshmen Lusia Angilau and Hailey Moore will be called upon for depth and a change of pace, despite their smaller 5-10 and 5-9 frames, respectively. Both come with strong vertical leaps and multiple all-region and all-state accolades.

Southern Utah will enter the 2010 campaign with a pair of setters, including senior Brittney Clark and her heir-apparent, sophomore Megan Clyde.

Clark started every game for the Thunderbirds in 2009, set-ting single-season records for assists and providing strong vocal leadership and enthusiasm.

Clyde spent time as a right-side hitter in 2009 while sharing some of the responsibility of running the Thunderbird attack. Her focus will change in 2010 as the sophomore will look to transition into the starting roll at a moment’s notice and pre-pare for her time to shine in 2011 and 2012.

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2010 Schedule

Aug. 27 Murray State $ at Laramie, Wyo. 9:00 a.m.

Aug. 27 Wyoming $ at Laramie, Wyo. 1:30 p.m.

Aug. 28 Northern Arizona $ at Laramie, Wyo. 9:00 a.m.

Aug. 28 Central Arkansas $ at Laramie, Wyo. 5:00 p.m.

Sept. 3 North Dakota & at Des Moines, Iowa 5:00 p.m.

Sep. 4 Drake & at Des Moines, Iowa 12:00 p.m.

Sep. 4 UW-Green Bay & at Des Moines, Iowa 5:00 p.m.

Sep. 10 North Dakota State * at Fargo, N.D. 7:00 p.m.

Sep. 11 South Dakota State * at Brookings, S.D. 7:00 p.m.

Sep. 16 Centenary * Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Sep. 18 Oral Roberts * Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Sep. 21 Utah Valley Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Sep. 24 IPFW * at Fort Wayne, Ind. 7:00 p.m.

Sep. 25 Oakland * at Rochester, Mich. 7:00 p.m.

Sep. 30 Western Illinois * Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 2 IUPUI * Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 8 UMKC * at Kansas City, Mo. 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 15 IUPUI * at Indianapolis, Ind. 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 16 Western Illinois * at Macomb, Ill. 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 19 Utah Valley at Orem, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 22 UMKC * Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 28 South Dakota State * Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 30 North Dakota State * Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 1 North Dakota Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 5 Oral Roberts * at Tulsa, Okla. 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 6 Centenary * at Shreveport, La. 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 11 Oakland * Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 13 IPFW * Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 15 Weber State Cedar City, Utah 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 19-20 Summit League Tourney Fargo, N.D. TBA

* - Denotes Summit League contest

$ - Denotes University of Wyoming Tournament

& - Denotes Drake University Tournament

SeaSon outlook

SUU’s defense received unexpected news when its starting libero from 2009 chose not to return to the T-Birds for the 2010 season, but the defense will still be in capable hands with a trio of performers.

Sophomore Caitlin Jensen is anticipated to be the starting libero when the T-Birds begin the season on Aug. 27 in Wyoming, but will be joined by redshirt freshman Marli Langford and junior-transfer Jordan Anderson.

Anderson came to SUU from Yavapai College as an outside hit-ter, but has impressed the coaching staff with her strong passing abilities and has made the transition to defensive specialist.

Langford will share responsibilities as both a setter and defen-sive specialist, providing depth at both positions.

deFenSiVe SPecialiStS

Head coach Debby Baker will begin her third year with the Thunderbirds when SUU volleyball takes to the court in 2010.

In her first season, the first for SUU volleyball since the 1988 season, Baker opened the campaign with a bang by securing a 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-20) victory over Delaware State. The Thunderbirds also opened its home slate, capturing a 3-1 (25-19, 25-15, 19-25, 25-22) victory over the IPFW Mastodons. Under her tutelage, freshman Analaine Pelaez was named Summit League Freshman of the Year and first-team all-Summit League after leading the team with 468. Pelaez was nationally ranked in both kills per set (28th) and points per set (32nd) at the end of the year.

Baker joined the Thunderbirds after six seasons with New Mexico State University where she served as an assistant coach and the Director of Volleyball Operations. During her time with the Aggies, NMSU compiled a 165-32 (.858) record with 20 all-conference athletes, two conference titles and four NCAA tournament appearances. Baker was a strong recruiter for New Mexico State, signing a top-50 national class in 2003 and the 2005 Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year, Amber Simpson. Baker also did her part for her student-athletes to succeed in the classroom with two athletes (Jackie Chio and Jordan Bostic) earning CoSIDA Aca-demic All-American plaudits.

Prior to her stop in Las Cruces, N.M., Baker served as an assistant coach with the University of New Mexico during the 2001 season. She also served as a volunteer assistant coach at Utah State University during the 2000 season and at the College of Southern Idaho during the 1994 and 1995 seasons. During her time at CSI, Baker helped coach the Eagles to an NJCAA National Championship with a 62-3 record in 1994 and an undefeated season in 1995 with a 65-0 mark.

Baker played collegiately for the Aggies of Utah State (1992-1993) following an all-region career at the College of Southern Idaho (1990-1991). While in Logan, Baker earned Big West academic honors, graduating Cum Laude with a Marketing degree in 1994.

Baker is originally from Star Valley, Wyo. and is married to Jon Baker. The couple have one son together, Logan, and reside in Cedar City.

Women’s volleyball will be making a comeback after the program was dropped by the university following the 1988-1989 season de-spite a rich history while competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. During their years in the NAIA, the Thun-derbirds accumulated seven consecutive conference titles from 1976-1983, losing only three Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference games in the process. The run also included several postseason appearances, culminating with a fourth-place national finish in 1981.

debby bakerHead Coach • Third Year

Utah State, 1994

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Adam Longmore will begin his third year as an assistant coach with Southern Utah University women’s volleyball after a five-year stint at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri.

While at WWU, Longmore served as the head coach from 2004-2007, overseeing all aspects of the volleyball program. Prior to lead-ing the program, Longmore served as an assistant coach with the program from 2003-2004. Longmore also earned a Master’s degree in athletic administration from William Woods University in 2007.

Longmore has worked with Gold Medal Squared as a volleyball camp instructor since the summer of 2000, working with coaches, high school and club teams in clinics throughout the United States.

Longmore earned a Bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, where he coached the USU men’s club team from October 2002 - April 2003, helping the team to as high as No. 3 in the nation. Longmore also played on the team as an outside hitter from 2000-2002 and served as team captain during his second year.

Longmore and his wife, Jenny have three children: daughter, Odessa and son, Addison and one on the way.

adaM lonGMoreAssistant Coach • Third Year

Utah State, 2002

Kim Nield will serve as a graduate assistant coach after finishing an all-American career at New Mexico State University from 2004-07.

Nield was a three-time AVCA All-American, three-time AVCA all-Region and three-time all-WAC honoree during her time in Las Cruces, helping the Aggies to a conference titles and three NCAA tournament appearances. She was especially valuable during the postseason, earning three all-tournament team honors in four tournament runs for NMSU.

Nield also etched her name on the record books at New Mexico State and continues to hold the single game hitting percentage mark (.900) in a game against Akron during the 2006 season.

She graduated with a degree in kinesiology in June of 2008 from New Mexico State and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business administration at SUU. Nield is married to Dallas Nield and the pair reside in Cedar City.

kiM nieldGraduate Assistant Coach • Second Year

New Mexico State, 2007

Jon Baker will join the Thunderbird coaching staff in addition to his duties as the Director of the Color Country volleyball club.

Baker has been involved with club volleyball since 1998 where he assisted with the Mountain West volleyball club. He came from being a head coach for the Diamondback Volleyball Club in Las Cruces New Mexico where he was mentored by NMSU head coach Mike Jordan.

Baker has worked with Elite Sports Camps as a volleyball camp instructor since the summer of 2001, working with coaches, high school and club teams in clinics throughout the Western United States.

While in New Mexico, Baker taught Physical Education, became an Athletic Director, Assistant Principal and coached volleyball as well as other sports for eight years in the Las Cruces Public Schools.

Baker earned a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University and is the husband of current SUU head coach, Debby Baker.

Jon bakerAssistant Coach • First Year

Utah State

2010 alPhabetical roSter

8 Jordan Anderson DS 5-11 Jr. Prescott, Ariz. Yavapai College14 Lusia Angilau MB 5-11 Fr. West Valley City, Utah Hunter HS3 Brittney Clark S 5-9 Sr. Glendale, Ariz. Glendale CC11 Megan Clyde S 5-10 So. Hurricane, Utah Hurricane HS7 Caitlin Jensen DS 5-8 So. Alpine, Utah Lone Peak HS1 Marlie Langford DS/S 5-7 RFr. St. George, Utah Dixie HS10 Tess Lawrence MB 5-11 So. Layton, Utah Layton Christian Acad.12 Jazmine Ma’afala OH 5-10 Sr.. Ewa Beach, Hawaii Coll. of S. Idaho9 Megan Metcalf OP 6-1 Sr. Simi Valley, Calif. Salt Lake CC21 Hailey Moore MB 5-9 Fr. Bakersfield, Calif. Bakersfield HS15 Analaine Pelaez OH 5-10 So. Hooper, Utah Fremont HS6 Cashaana Renfro MB 6-2 So. Fairbanks, Alaska West Valley HS4 Tara Sawyer OP 6-0 Sr. Fontana, Calif. Chaffey CC23 Kylie Schofield OP 6-2 Fr. Spanish Fork, Utah Spanish Fork HS2 Alissa Youart OH 5-11 Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii Iolani HS

head coach: Debby Bakerassistant coaches: Adam Longmore, Jon Baker

Graduate assistant: Kim Nield

2010 roSter

2010 nuMerical roSter

1 Marlie Langford DS/S 5-7 RFr. St. George, Utah Dixie HS2 Alissa Youart OH 5-11 Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii Iolani HS3 Brittney Clark S 5-9 Sr. Glendale, Ariz. Glendale CC4 Tara Sawyer OP 6-0 Sr. Fontana, Calif. Chaffey CC6 Cashaana Renfro MB 6-2 So. Fairbanks, Alaska West Valley HS7 Caitlin Jensen DS 5-8 So. Alpine, Utah Lone Peak HS8 Jordan Anderson DS 5-11 Jr. Prescott, Ariz. Yavapai College9 Megan Metcalf OP 6-1 Sr. Simi Valley, Calif. Salt Lake CC10 Tess Lawrence MB 5-11 So. Layton, Utah Layton Christian Acad.11 Megan Clyde S 5-10 So. Hurricane, Utah Hurricane HS12 Jazmine Ma’afala OH 5-10 Sr.. Ewa Beach, Hawaii Coll. of S. Idaho14 Lusia Angilau MB 5-11 Fr. West Valley City, Utah Hunter HS15 Analaine Pelaez OH 5-10 So. Hooper, Utah Fremont HS21 Hailey Moore MB 5-9 Fr. Bakersfield, Calif. Bakersfield HS23 Kylie Schofield OP 6-2 Fr. Spanish Fork, Utah Spanish Fork HS

head coach: Debby Bakerassistant coaches: Adam Longmore, Jon Baker

Graduate assistant: Kim Nield

2010 roSter

2009: Appeared in each of Southern Utah’s 29 matches during the year ... led the team with 1010 set assists ... finished the year ranked No. 5 in the Summit League with 9.42 assists per set during the year a No. 2 in the conference with 9.99 assists per set during Summit League contests ... recorded three double-doubles during the year ... tallied a season-best 56 assists against IUPUI on Oct. 15 ... fourth on the team with 19 aces dur-ing the year.

before Suu: Two-sport athlete at Glendale Community College, playing volleyball and participating in track & field ... 2008 NJCAA All-American on the volleyball court ... 2008 NJCAA academic all-American ... first-team all-ACCAC along with all-Region I accolades in 2008 ... helped the Gauchos to the 2008 ACCAC conference title ... NJCAA all-Region 1, second-team All-American and first-team all-ACCAC in 2007.

Prep: Three-year letter winner at Mountain Ridge HS where she garnered three all-region and two all-state citations ... helped MRHS to the 5A state championship in 2004 ... named all-region Player of the Year as a junior.

Personal: Parents are Michael and Michelle Clark ... majoring in physical education.

brittney clark5-9 • Setter • Senior

Glendale, Ariz. • Glendale CC (Ariz.) • Mountain Ridge HS

year-by-year StatiSticSyear SP MP k e ta Pct a Sa re diG bS ba tb be bhe2009 106 29 84 27 242 .236 1010 19 2 69 3 39 42 1 8

3Player bioS

2009: Played in each of Southern Utah’s 29 matches ... second on the team with 318 kills and 906 total attempts ... tallied 12 double-doubles during the year ... third on the team with 20 service aces ... led the team in kills five times during the season ... led the team in digs four times ... recorded season-highs of 21 kills (at SDSU, 10/30) and 17 digs (SDSU, 10/3).

before Suu: Played two years at the College of Southern Idaho, collecting two Region 18 honorable mention honors ... helped the Golden Eagles to a 2007 NJCAA National tournament appearance.

Prep: Three-time first-team all OIA selection and three-time all-state honorable men-tion at William McKinley High School ... played club ball with Imi’ike.

Personal: Parents are Benson and Carol Ma’afala ... enjoys spending time with family and playing volleyball ... majoring in exercise science.

JazMine Ma’aFala5-10 • Outside Hitter • Senior

Kapolei, Hawaii • College of Southern Idaho • McKinley HS


12Player bioS

2009: Played in one match during the season as lingering injuries limited her playing time ... recorded two kills on seven attempts while recording two block assists against Utah Valley on Oct. 20.

before Suu: Two-year middle blocker at Chaffey Community College, earning first-team all-conference honors as a freshman ... team captain as a sophomore ... first-team all conference and Foothill Conference MVP as a sophomore.

Prep: Two-time all-league honoree and two-time team MVP at Etiwanda HS ... played club with Top Gun Volleyball, helping the team to first place at the 2006 Junior Olympics and earning all-tournament honors as an individual.

Personal: Parents are Michelle McMillan and Ted Sawyer ... majoring in communica-tions.

tara SaWyer6-0 • Middle Blocker • Senior

Fontana, Calif. • Chaffey CC • Etiwanda HS


4Player bioS

2009: Appeared in one game during the year while recovering from an offseason ACL injury ... recorded one attempt at UMKC in her only appearance.

before Suu: Played for head coach Shay Goulding at Salt Lake Community College ... helped the Bruins to a No. 1 ranking for most of the season and a third-place finish at the NJCAA tournament in 2007 ... also helped the Bruins to a conference, district and region championship ... led the Bruins to a district and region championship in 2006, finishing 11th in the nation.

Prep: Prepped at Simi Valley HS under head coach Ryan Meek ... four-year varsity starter in basketball and volleyball for the Pioneers and two-year captain in each sport ... named co-MVP and first-team all league as a senior ... second-team all-league honoree in basketball ... named female career athlete of the year as a senior ... also played with Clas-sic VBC under head coach Chelsea Baxter on the club level.

Personal: Parents are Ray and Louise Metcalf ... majoring in elementary education.

MeGan MetcalF6-1 • Opposite Hitter • Senior

Simi Valley, Calif. • Salt Lake CC • Simi Valley HS


9Player bioS

2009: Appeared in 26 of Southern Utah’s 29 games during the season ... played as an opposite hitter, recording 26 kills and 32 total blocks ... tallied 12 service aces ... re-corded a match-high five kills against Oakland (9/12), while hitting .417 (5 kills on 12 attempts).

Prep: Four-year letter winner in volleyball, softball and basketball at Hurricane HS ... helped the Tigers to four consecutive state tournament appearances, culminating in the state title in 2008 ... Region 9 second-team honoree as a freshman ... two-time Region 9 first-team honoree ... three-time first-team all-State honoree ... Region 9, 3A State Tour-nament and 3A State MVP as a senior ... three-time all-State selection on the basketball court ... led the state in scoring as a junior and senior while playing basketball.

Personal: Parents are Fred and Karen Clyde ... earned an Associates of Science prior to enrolling at SUU ... brother, Todd, played football at Montana State University North-ern from 1999-2000 ... hobbies include hiking, four wheeling, camping, cooking, quilting and playing sports ... majoring in early childhood development.

MeGan clyde5-10 • Setter • Sophomore

Hurricane, Utah • Hurricane HS


11Player bioS

2009: Appeared in each of Southern Utah’s 29 matches during the year ... fifth on the team with 176 digs, serving as a defensive specialist ... Top T-Bird Scholar, carrying the highest GPA of any female student-athlete.

Prep: Played for head coach Deanna Meyer at Lone Peak HS ... helped the Knights to a state championship in 2004 and region champion in 2007 ... named Gatorade Rookie of the Year in 2004.

Personal: Parents are Kelly and Mary Jensen ... four-year high honor roll member ... member of the National Honor Society ... majoring in biology/pre-med.

caitlin JenSen5-8 • Defensive Specialist • Sophomore

Alpine, Utah • Lone Peak HS

year-by-year StatiSticSyear SP MP k e ta Pct a Sa re diG bS ba tb be bhe2009 102 29 2 3 19 -.053 17 0 16 176 0 0 0 3 0

7Player bioS

2009: Appeared in 28 of Southern Utah’s 29 games during the season ... third on the team with 178 kills and 484 total attempts ... second on the team with 68 blocks, includ-ing a team-best 64 block assists ... recorded a season-best .579 attacking percentage against IPFW (9/10) ... led the team in kills against Utah Valley (9/22) and at Oakland (11/13) with 11 and 13, respectively ... led the Thunderbirds in attacking percentage four times ... led SUU in blocks on ten occasions.

Prep: Prepped at Layton Christian Academy under head coach Joy Nakaishi ... three-time all-state, three-time all-area and four-time all-region honoree ... helped the Eagles to Region 17 and Region 14 volleyball titles ... named MVP of the Jayhawk Tournament ... three-time all-state and four-time all region honoree in basketball, helping the Eagles to a Region 17 title on the hardwood ... member of the 4x400-meter relay team that cap-tured a Region 17 title in the event ... played for Xtreme 18 Black under head coach Joy Nakaishi on the club level.

Personal: Parents are Cindy and Richard Salisbury and Victor Lawrence ... full name is Tess Keita Kekahu Kiko’oko’onalani Lawrence ... majoring in biology/pre-med ... four-year honor and high honor roll member ... member of the National Honors Society ... 2005-06 class officer.

teSS laWrence5-11 • Middle Blocker • Sophomore

Bountiful, Utah • Layton Christian Academy


10Player bioS

2009: Summit League Freshman of the Year ... first-team all-Summit League ... appeared in each of Southern Utah’s 29 matches during the season ... led the Thunderbirds with 468 kills, 1410 total attempts and 31 service aces ... Sam Houston State all-tournament team ... Summit League co-Player of the Week (10/19) ... led the Thunderbirds in kills in all but two matches ... first in the Summit League with 4.18 kills per set and 4.35 kills per set during conference matches ... ranked No. 34 in the nation with 4.18 kills per set.

Prep: Prepped at Fremont HS under head coach Tammy McKean ... all-state MVP, all-region first-team and all-area first-team accolades as a senior team captain ... helped the Silverwolves to a third-place finish at state while earning all-region MVP, all-area MVP and all-state first-team honors as a junior ... named to the all-region and all-area teams as a sophomore ... played with Bouncers 18 Blue under head coach Chicho Pelaez on the club level ... claimed gold at the Utah Summer Games in 2008.

Personal: Parents are Bienvenido (Chicho) and Winella Pelaez ... majoring in physical education ... member of the National Honors Society (2006-08).

analaine Pelaez5-10 • Outside Hitter • Sophomore

Hooper, Utah • Fremont HS


15Player bioS

2009: Played in 24 of 29 matches for Southern Utah during the year ... finished fourth on the team with 163 kills and 364 total attempts ... first on the team with a .283 attack percentage ... led the team with 72 total blocks, including a team-best of 11 solo blocks ... recorded season-highs of eight blocks against Oakland (9/12) and UMKC (9/26).

Prep: Three-year varsity letter winner at West Valley HS under head coach Matt Steffes ... helped the Wolfpack to four consecutive region titles ... led the team in blocks as a sophomore, junior and senior ... second on the team in kills as a junior and senior ... led WVHS to a sixth-place finish on the state level as a senior ... named to the Diamond Service all-tournament team ... selected to compete in the 2008 Arctic Winter Games, leading her team to a gold-medal finish ... represented her region as a member of the traveling team for the 2008 Volleyball Festival in Reno, Nevada.

Personal: Parents are Carol and John Renfro ... majoring in nutrition ... younger sister Karole also played for the Thunderbirds during the 2009 season.

caShaana renFro6-2 • Middle Blocker • SophomoreFairbanks, Alaska • West Valley HS


6Player bioS

2009: Did not compete as a redshirt.

Prep: Three-year letter winner in volleyball at DHS ... helped the Flyers to a Region 9 title as a senior and to three runner-up finishes at state ... two-time all-region and second-team all-state honoree in 2009 ... named team MVP as a senior.

Personal: Daughter of Kim Minnefee ... majoring in biology/pre-med.

Marli lanGFord5-7 • Setter • RS-FreshmanSt. George, Utah • Dixie HS

year-by-year StatiSticSyear SP MP k e ta Pct a Sa re diG bS ba tb be bhe2009 - Redshirt

1Player bioS

8JordananderSon

5-11 • Outside Hitter • JuniorPrescott, Ariz. • Yavapai JC

Prescott HS

14luSiaanGilau

5-10 • Middle Blocker • FreshmanWest Valley City, Utah • Hunter HS

Prep: Three-year varsity letter winner and team captain at Hunter High School under head coach Pam Olson ... led the Wolver-ines to region title as a senior while earning first-team all-region and second-team all-state honors during the season ... also earned second-team all-region accolades as a junior and honorable mention all-state props during her sophomore year ... holds the Hunter HS record for most digs in a season ... played club ball with Summit (2010), High Country (2009) and Club Union (2007-08) over the past four seasons, helping Club Union to qualify for the Junior Olympics in 2008 ... with High Country, Angilau led the team to a regional title and a second Junior Olympics berth ... also in 2009 she was named to the Intermountain region High Performance team that put together an undefeated run in tournament play en route to the gold medal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Personal: Parents are Tonga and Tiffany Angilau ... plans to major in nursing ... served as Senior Class President at Hunter High School.

before Suu: Played two seasons under head coach Matt Cohen ... named third-team pre-season all-American ... first-team all-region and two-time all-conference ... named to several all-tournament teams, including College of Southern Idaho, San Diego and San Diego Tournament of Champions ... two-time Scholar Athlete of the Year for women’s volleyball ... winner of sophomore Yavapai College award.

Prep: Varsity letter winner at Prescott High School under head coach Dan Dendy ... earned first-team all-conference accolades in addition to being named to the all Tri-City team.

Personal: Earned Associate of Science at Yavapai, graduating with honors ... Provost Award winner at Yavapai College ... four-year honor roll member at Prescott HS ... parents are Jeffrey and Susan Anderson ... majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry.

21haileyMoore

Prep: Four-year letter winner at Bakersfield High School under head coach Tom Clarke ... named all-Varsity League and R.I.S.E. Award winner as a junior ... Varsity Highland all-tournament and Jockey Club Athlete of the Month as a senior ... two-time all-tourna-ment team while playing JV as a freshman and sophomore ... JV MVP as a sophomore ... played club with Jamba, helping the team to a first-place finish at the 2009 Volleyball Festival (Championship Division).

Personal: Parents are Charles and Linda Moore ... plans to major in sociology.

5-9 • Middle Blocker • FreshmanBakersfield, Calif. • Bakersfield HS

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23kylieSchoField

6-2 • Opposite Hitter • FreshmanSpanish Fork, Utah • Spanish Fork HS

Prep: Three-year varsity letter winner and starter for Spanish Fork High School under head coach Dianna Troyer ... helped the Dons to a third-place finish in the 2009 4A tournament, earning all-tournament team honors ... went undefeated in Region 8 play en route to the region title ... first-team all-state and first-team all-region as a senior ... second-team all-region and all-state honorable mention as a junior ... played club with Utah Viper, helping the team to a second-place finish in the intermountain region tournament 18’s club division.

Personal: Parents are Jeff and Annette Schofield ... undecided on a major course of study.

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Prep: Three-year letter winner in volleyball and letter winner in water polo and paddling at Iolani High School ... served a team captain during her senior year ... helped the Raiders to an ILH championship in 2007 and a second-place finish at the Hawaii state tournament ... third-place finish at the ILH state tournament while earning honorable mention all-state honors in 2008 ... helped the team to a first-place finish at the 2009 Kauai challenge and third-place finishes at the Hawaii Invitational and Ann Kang Tournament in 2009 ... also earned individual honors during the 2009 season with first-team all-ILH and second-team all-state accolades ... played club for the Asics Rainbows 18’s, Jammers, Imi Ike and Maunalani, leading her teams to three top-three finishes, including a third-place at the Far Western Qualifier (2007), a second-place finish at the Aloha Regionals (2008), a first-place finish at the Aloha Regional Qualifier (2008) and three appearances at the Junior Olympics.

Personal: Full name is Alissa Kamalei’ilikeaomakalapua Youart ... middle name means “fair skin child of beauty” in Hawaiian ... parents are Kanani and Tim Youart ... plans to major in elementary education.

5-10 • Outside Hitter • FreshmanWaimanalo, Hawaii • Iolani HS

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Michelle AdamsJordan Anderson 2010-Sandy Anderson 1986Lusia Angilau 2010-Laura Bailey 1974-1977Brooke Bakker 2008 Lisa J. Ballantyne 1982-1984 Janell Barney 1976 Heather (Hobbs) Bernard 1987 Debbie Bone 1977-1978 Lisa Bouwhuis 1980 Debra Bremer 1981-1982 Mary E. Bryant 1980 Paula Burgoyne 1980-1983Sherry M. Burrows 1983-1984Merrillee (Tom) Chamberlain 1987Kimberlie (Turley) Chambers 1985-1988 Mary Jo Chase 1976-1977 Brittney Clark 2009-Megan Clyde 2009-Cathy Corry 1983-1986Kelly Costley 1977-1978 Michelle Cottle 1980-1981 Mary Cox 1984Jana L. Crawford 1982-1985Vicki Curtis 1980 Kristi Daffer 2009Julie Diggins 1980 Katheryn Dyches 1979-1980 Tammy Estes 1979Cheryl Eyraud 1973-1976 Kristine Fenton 1972 Judy Flamm 1987Susan Flamm 1987Tori (Brinkerhoff) Forsyth 1982-1984Jana Gallup 1987 Suzanne Gentry 1988Lisa Giddings 1976 Kathy Glover 1986-1987Anita Green Riggs 1980-1983Gloria Grover 1980-1983 Michelle Guymon 1982 Gaylene Haacke 1988 Janet Halbert 1976-1978 Nyla Haman 1972 Shawnda Hansen 1988Irene Harris 1972-1973Kiersten R. Hatch Colleen K. Hawkins 1982-1983Dent Hendrix 1976-1977 Kim Heppler 1972Lori Hess 1986Joyce Hickman 1980 Valerie Higbee 1972 Jennifer (Miller) Higby 1987-1988Kathy (Slack) Higgins 1988Tammy Hill 1976 Rosemary Jacklin 1979-1980Joan Jarman 1978Caitlin Jensen 2008-Janice Jensen 1978 Jeanine Johnson 1986-1988Sydney A. Keel 1975-1978Cheryl Lamb 1982-1983Marli Langford 2009-Tess Lawrence 2008- Lisa LeDuc 1984-1985Courtney Lelepali 2009-

Denice Long 1979-1982Sherri Long 1980 Theresa (Versluis) Lurvy 1979-1980Jazmine Ma’afala 2009-Diane M. Malmborg 1986-1987DeeAnn Magunson 1984-1984Leslie Mangunson 1983-1984 Lisa Mathews 1986 Lori McCurdy 1980-1981Patty McGill 1983 Georgia McGuire 1973-1976Kerry McKeown 1985Megan Metcalf 2008-Margie Miller 1972-1973Leni Montano 1982Hailey Moore 2010- Terry Morgan 1982Lori Mott Broome 1979-1982Jaymie Nava 2008Kathryn A. Nelson 1981Pauline L. Nihipali 1976-1978Lecia Ottley 1975-1976Trina P. PackardMegan Parrish 2009Pattie Pead 1972Susan D. Pedersen 1977-1979Analaine Pelaez 2008-Jill Lynn (Reynolds) Porter 1983-1986Denise Price 1979Beverly Rambicure 1976Sondra Reese 1985 Vickie Reese 1972-1973Cashaana Renfro 2008-Karole Renfro 2009Kendra Richardson 2008Jodi D. Reynolds 1987-1988 Pat Reynolds 1983Kay Rhodus 1972Genie (Turley) Roberts 1988Charis (Lund) Rollins 1985Cynthia R. Ropelato 1987-1988Patricia Roundy 1985Sally (Gines) Salmans 1982-1985Tara Sawyer 2009-Kylie Schofield 2010-Mary Lynn Sharp 1982Suze Slavens 1981-1982Colleen Smith 1980Glenna Smith 1986Kendra Smith 1977-1978Natalie Smith 1977-1980Terri Smith 1980Kaylyn Sonnenberg 1985Jodi Starr 1987-1988Lisa G. Stolk 1980-1983Meridee Syme 1984-1985Trina Taylor 1986-1987Christine Tea 1977-1979Jeri Turner 1979Pattie Waldie 1973Kelly Walker 1980Melodie Weber 1980Ginger WebsterChris Whetton 1979-1980Debbie Whitebread 1977-1978JoAnne Williams 1986Linda S. (Eames) Williams 1980-1982Alissa Youart 2010-

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Southern Utah women’s volleyball took to the court for the first time in more than 20 years when the team made a come-back coming into the 2009 season. The team made a splash by capturing the 2009 season opener and the home opener, rolling to nine victories in its inaugural year. The run also included indi-vidual accolades as Analaine Pelaez was named the 2009 Summit League Freshman of the Year and was the only freshman to be named first-team all-Summit League.

The Thunderbirds opened the season at a tournament hosted by Sam Houston State, sweeping its opening opponent Delaware State, 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-20). Pelaez set the tone for the sea-son, leading the team in kills, marking the first of 27 times during the season that she was tops on the team.

SUU showed resiliency in its next match as it was down 2-0 to host Sam Houston State, but capture the third set 32-30 to build momentum heading into the final sets. The push carried over into the fourth set as the T-Birds secured a 25-29 victory to force a fourth set. However, youth showed in the definitive set as the team fell 15-7, but showed that its was a team that wouldn’t just roll over at the first sign of opposition.

The heart developed during the match against SHSU propelled the team to a 3-1 (25-22, 25-15, 20-25, 28-26) the next morning against Texas Pan-American. A 3-0 defeat to Louisiana Lafayette ended the tournament for the T-Birds, but Pelaez’ 61 kills during the four-game set led to all-tournament honors for the fresh-man.

Southern Utah founded rougher waters during its next tourna-ment at the University of Denver, falling in each match despite pushing the Air Force Academy to five sets in the third game of the tournament. Freshman Courtney Lelepali was named libero of the tournament after averaging more than ten digs per match during the tournament.

The Thunderbirds then made their home debut on September 10, facing the IPFW Mastodons in a match that also marked the Summit League opener for both teams. With the support of more than 2,000 fans, SUU jumped out to a quick two-set lead with victories of 25-19 and 25-15. However, IPFW came back to take the third set, 25-19 and had a lead of 22-21 late in the

fourth set, prompting a Southern Utah time out. The renewed sense of focus pulled the T-Birds together as the team scored the final four points of the set, including back-to-back kills by Pelaez to seal the 3-1 victory.

The energy from the home victory carried over in the Thunder-birds’ next home game against Oakland as the team built a quick 2-0 advantage, taking the first sets 25-21 and 25-16. However, youth and inexperience reared its ugly head as the Golden Griz-zlies came back to take the final three sets and the victory. The loss took a little steam out of the train of momentum for the ‘Birds and began a four-game losing streak.

A home game following a three-game road trip was a welcome change as Southern Utah battled to a five-set victory over the UMKC Kangaroos. The five-set victory was the first for the team to that point of the season as the previous three five-set contests ended in defeats. Pelaez, Jazmine Ma’afala and Cashaa-na Renfro willed the team to victory as the trio all recorded double-digit kills with 25, 17 and 11, respectively.

SUU picked up its first conference road victory at Centenary as the T-Birds rolled to a 3-1 (26-24, 20-25, 25-19, 25-21) victory over the Ladies. Centenary could not find an answer for Pelaez as the freshman totaled 23 kills and was joined in double-digit kill numbers by Ma’afala with 12. Brittney Clark coupled her 49 assists with a perfect hitting percentage with four kills on four attempts during the game, keeping the Ladies off balance.

A 1-6 record over the next seven games was replaced with a strong 3-2 record over the final five games of the year, ending the season on a high note for the T-Birds. Southern Utah was able to play spoiler at the end of the season, capturing a 3-2 victory on the road in Rochester, Michigan, vindicating an earlier five-set loss to Oakland and eliminating the Golden Grizzlies from the Summit League tournament.

Southern Utah ended its inaugural year with an overall mark of 9-20, finding most of its success during the conference season with a 7-11 mark against Summit League foes.

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15 Analaine Pelaez 109 468 4.29 238 1410 .163 9 0.08 31 83 0.28 36 303 2.78 6 31 37 0.34 5 1

Conference 69 300 4.35 149 891 .169 7 0.10 20 48 0.29 21 198 2.87 4 22 26 0.38 4 1

12 Jazmine Ma’afala 109 318 2.92 125 906 .213 26 0.24 20 49 0.18 32 284 2.61 4 34 38 0.35 5 0

Conference 69 215 3.12 72 568 .252 22 0.32 9 33 0.13 16 187 2.71 4 19 23 0.33 4 0

10 Tess Lawrence 106 178 1.68 94 484 .174 5 0.05 12 35 0.11 3 43 0.41 4 64 68 0.64 16 0

Conference 69 117 1.70 57 318 .189 4 0.06 3 12 0.04 3 28 0.41 2 51 53 0.77 7 0

6 Cashaano Renfro 91 163 1.79 60 364 .283 4 0.04 0 4 0.00 4 7 0.08 11 61 72 0.79 4 0

Conference 54 100 1.85 38 227 .273 3 0.06 0 1 0.00 1 3 0.06 9 39 48 0.89 3 0

3 Brittney Clark 106 84 0.79 27 242 .236 1010 9.53 19 22 0.18 2 189 1.78 3 39 42 0.40 1 8

Conference 69 65 0.94 17 171 .281 689 9.99 11 16 0.16 1 132 1.91 2 29 31 0.45 1 4

8 Kristi Daffer 28 31 1.11 21 97 .103 2 0.07 2 5 0.07 0 16 0.57 0 11 11 0.39 4 0

Conference 18 22 1.22 7 67 .224 2 0.11 1 1 0.06 0 11 0.61 0 8 8 0.44 4 0

11 Megan Clyde 84 26 0.31 18 133 .060 10 0.12 12 28 0.14 2 69 0.82 3 29 32 0.38 6 0

Conference 64 22 0.34 16 111 .054 8 0.12 9 20 0.14 1 55 0.86 2 25 27 0.42 3 0

14 Megan Parrish 48 21 0.44 17 94 .043 10 0.21 10 11 0.21 7 22 0.46 0 5 5 0.10 1 1

Conference 20 6 0.30 2 20 .200 1 0.05 1 4 0.05 0 3 0.15 0 3 3 0.15 1 0

23 Kylie Yardley 62 3 0.05 2 11 .091 54 0.87 18 30 0.29 0 20 0.32 0 2 2 0.03 1 4

Conference 48 0 0.00 0 1 .000 2 0.04 12 26 0.25 0 9 0.19 0 0 0 0.00 0 0

4 Tara Sawyer 3 2 0.67 0 7 .286 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 2 2 0.67 0 0

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7 Caitlin Jensen 102 2 0.02 3 19 -.053 17 0.17 0 1 0.00 16 176 1.73 0 0 0 0.00 0 3

Conference 69 2 0.03 2 13 .000 14 0.20 0 1 0.00 11 134 1.94 0 0 0 0.00 0 3

5 Courtney Lelepali 109 1 0.01 2 12 -.083 59 0.54 30 46 0.28 44 390 3.58 0 0 0 0.00 0 5

Conference 69 0 0.00 2 8 -.250 34 0.49 16 31 0.23 26 236 3.42 0 0 0 0.00 0 2

9 Megan Metcalf 1 0 0.00 0 1 .000 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0

Conference 1 0 0.00 0 1 .000 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0

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SUU 109 1297 11.90 607 3780 .183 1206 11.06 154 314 1.41 152 1519 13.94 31 278 170.0 1.56 43 22

Conference 69 849 12.30 362 2396 .203 786 11.39 82 193 1.19 86 996 14.43 23 196 121.0 1.75 27 10

Opponents 109 1351 12.39 543 3626 .223 1227 11.26 153 201 1.40 153 1603 14.71 56 321 216.5 1.99 43 32

Conference 69 859 12.45 347 2345 .218 767 11.12 86 119 1.25 82 1019 14.77 35 175 122.5 1.78 26 17

ATTACK

Kills 849 859

Errors 362 347

Total Attacks 2396 2345

Attack Pct .203 .218

Kills/Set 12.3 12.4

SET

Assists 786 767

Attempts 2232 2162

Assist Pct .352 .355

Assists/Set 11.4 11.1

SERVE

Aces 82 86

Errors 193 119

Attempts 1437 1535

Serve Pct .866 .922

Aces/Set 1.2 1.2

SERVE RECEPTIONS

Errors 86 82

Errors/Set 1.2 1.2

Attempts 1401 1232

Reception Pct .939 .933

DEFENSE

Digs 996 1019

Digs/Set 14.4 14.8

BLOCKING

Block Solo 23 35

Block Assist 196 175

Total Blocks 121.0 122.5

Blocks/Set 1.8 1.8

Block Errors 27 26

Ball handling errors 10 17

ATTENDANCE

Total 8125 2948

Dates/Avg Per Date 9/903 9/328

Neutral site #/Avg 0/0

Current win streak 0 -

Home win streak 3 -

ATTACK

Kills 1297 1351

Errors 607 543

Total Attacks 3780 3626

Attack Pct .183 .223

Kills/Set 11.9 12.4

SET

Assists 1206 1227

Attempts 3501 3360

Assist Pct .344 .365

Assists/Set 11.1 11.3

SERVE

Aces 154 153

Errors 314 201

Attempts 2270 2489

Serve Pct .862 .919

Aces/Set 1.4 1.4

SERVE RECEPTIONS

Errors 152 153

Errors/Set 1.4 1.4

Attempts 2265 1930

Reception Pct .933 .921

DEFENSE

Digs 1519 1603

Digs/Set 13.9 14.7

BLOCKING

Block Solo 31 56

Block Assist 278 321

Total Blocks 170.0 216.5

Blocks/Set 1.6 2.0

Block Errors 43 43

Ball handling errors 22 32

ATTENDANCE

Total 9026 4714

Dates/Avg Per Date 10/903 13/363

Neutral site #/Avg 6/234

Current win streak 0 -

Home win streak 2 -

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INDIVIDUAL RECORDSKills29 Analaine Pelaez at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)27 Analaine Pelaez IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)25 Analaine Pelaez UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)24 Analaine Pelaez Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)24 Analaine Pelaez at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009)23 Analaine Pelaez at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)21 Analaine Pelaez at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)21 Analaine Pelaez Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)21 Analaine Pelaez South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)21 Jazmine Ma’afala at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)

Kills (3-sets)19 Analaine Pelaez Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)18 Analaine Pelaez Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)17 Jazmine Ma’afala Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)13 Analaine Pelaez at North Dakota St. (Oct 31, 2009)13 Analaine Pelaez at Western Illinois (Sep 18, 2009)

Kills (4-sets)29 Analaine Pelaez at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)23 Analaine Pelaez at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)21 Analaine Pelaez at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)21 Analaine Pelaez Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)21 Jazmine Ma’afala at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)

Kills (5-sets)27 Analaine Pelaez IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)25 Analaine Pelaez UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)24 Analaine Pelaez Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)24 Analaine Pelaez at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009)21 Analaine Pelaez South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)

Total Attempts70 Analaine Pelaez Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)68 Analaine Pelaez at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)68 Analaine Pelaez at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009)67 Analaine Pelaez IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)65 Analaine Pelaez South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)64 Analaine Pelaez Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)62 Analaine Pelaez at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)59 Analaine Pelaez at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)58 Analaine Pelaez UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)57 Analaine Pelaez vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)

Total Attempts (3-set)49 Analaine Pelaez at North Dakota St. (Oct 31, 2009)45 Analaine Pelaez vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)44 Analaine Pelaez vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009)44 Analaine Pelaez Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)40 Analaine Pelaez vs West Virginia (09/05/2009)

Total Attempts (4-set)70 Analaine Pelaez Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)68 Analaine Pelaez at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)62 Analaine Pelaez at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)

59 Analaine Pelaez at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)57 Analaine Pelaez vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)

Total Attempts (5-set)68 Analaine Pelaez at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009)67 Analaine Pelaez IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)65 Analaine Pelaez South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)64 Analaine Pelaez Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)58 Analaine Pelaez UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)

Digs22 Courtney Lelepali South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)22 Courtney Lelepali vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)21 Courtney Lelepali Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)20 Courtney Lelepali vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009)20 Analaine Pelaez at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009)

Digs (3-set)22 Courtney Lelepali vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)20 Analaine Pelaez at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009)20 Courtney Lelepali vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009)16 Courtney Lelepali vs West Virginia (09/05/2009)15 Jazmine Ma’afala at North Dakota St. (Oct 31, 2009)

Digs (4-set)21 Courtney Lelepali Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)19 Courtney Lelepali at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)18 Courtney Lelepali vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009)17 Analaine Pelaez vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)16 Jazmine Ma’afala IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)

Digs (5-set)22 Courtney Lelepali South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)19 Courtney Lelepali at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009)18 Analaine Pelaez UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)18 Courtney Lelepali IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)17 Jazmine Ma’afala South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)

Set Assists56 Brittney Clark IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)53 Brittney Clark UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)52 Brittney Clark South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)49 Brittney Clark Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)49 Brittney Clark at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)

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Set Assists (3-set)42 Brittney Clark Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)35 Brittney Clark Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)33 Brittney Clark Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)29 Brittney Clark at Utah Valley (Sep 22, 2009)27 Brittney Clark at Western Illinois (Sep 18, 2009)

Set Assists (4-set)49 Brittney Clark at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)49 Brittney Clark IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)49 Brittney Clark Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)49 Brittney Clark at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)48 Brittney Clark at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)

Set Assists (5-set)56 Brittney Clark IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)53 Brittney Clark UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)52 Brittney Clark South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)45 Brittney Clark Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)44 Brittney Clark at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009)

Hitting Percentage (min. 12 kills).579 Tess Lawrence IPFW (Sep 10, 2009).478 Jazmine Ma’afala Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009).464 Jazmine Ma’afala Centenary (Nov 07, 2009).385 Analaine Pelaez Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009).370 Jazmine Ma’afala at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009).359 Analaine Pelaez Centenary (Nov 07, 2009).308 Jazmine Ma’afala at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009).294 Jazmine Ma’afala at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009).286 Jazmine Ma’afala vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009).278 Jazmine Ma’afala IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)

Service Aces4 Courtney Lelepali at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009)4 Brittney Clark vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)4 Kylie Yardley at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)4 Kylie Yardley at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)4 Analaine Pelaez vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)

Total Blocks8 Cashaana Renfro UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)8 Cashaana Renfro Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)7 Cashaana Renfro vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)6 Tess Lawrence at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)

6 Jazmine Ma’afala vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009)5 Analaine Pelaez Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)5 Cashaana Renfro at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009)5 Tess Lawrence at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)5 Tess Lawrence vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009)5 Tess Lawrence Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)

TEAM RECORDSKills68 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)64 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)63 IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)62 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)59 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)59 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)56 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)55 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)54 at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)53 vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)

Kills (3-set)49 Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)43 Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)38 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)37 at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009)35 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009)

Kills (4-set)63 IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)59 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)59 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)56 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)54 at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)

Kills (5-set)68 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)64 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)62 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)55 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)52 vs Air Force (09/05/2009)

Total Attempts190 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)180 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)172 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)166 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)163 at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009)158 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)153 vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009)152 vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)151 at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)151 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

Total Attempts (3-set)133 at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009)119 at North Dakota St. (Oct 31, 2009)116 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)111 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009)110 at Utah Valley (Sep 22, 2009)


Total Attempts (4-set)166 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)158 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)153 vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009)152 vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)151 at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)

Total Attempts (5-set)190 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)180 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)172 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)163 at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009)151 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

Digs78 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)78 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)74 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)70 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)65 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

Digs (3-set)63 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009)59 at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009)50 North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)47 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)46 vs West Virginia (09/05/2009)

Digs (4-set)70 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)64 IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)63 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)55 vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009)53 at ORU (Oct 10, 2009)

Digs (5-set)78 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)78 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)74 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)65 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)64 at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009)

Set Assists63 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)60 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)59 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)56 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)55 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)

Set Assists (3-set)44 Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)41 Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)35 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Aug 29, 2009)35 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)33 at IUPUI (Sep 19, 2009)

Set Assists (4-set)56 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)55 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)55 IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)

54 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)50 vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)

Set Assists (5-set)63 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)60 South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)59 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)50 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)49 vs Air Force (09/05/2009)

Hitting Percentage.407 Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009).336 Centenary (Nov 07, 2009).321 IPFW (Sep 10, 2009).245 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009).239 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009).223 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009).215 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009).209 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009).206 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009).199 at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009)

Service Aces13 at Sam Houston St. (Aug 28, 2009)11 vs Delaware St (Aug 28, 2009)10 at Weber State (Nov 10, 2009)9 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)9 at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009)

Total Blocks12.0 at Oakland (Nov 13, 2009)12.0 vs UTPA (Aug 29, 2009)11.0 UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)11.0 Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)10.0 at Centenary (Oct 09, 2009)9.0 Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)8.0 at South Dakota St. (Oct 30, 2009)8.0 vs Eastern Illinois (09/04/2009)8.0 at ORU (Oct 10, 2009)8.0 IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)


INDIVIDUAL RECORDSATTACK PERCENT minimum 12 kills.579 Tess Lawrence vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009).478 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009).464 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009).385 Analaine Pelaez vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009).359 Analaine Pelaez vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009).278 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009).269 Analaine Pelaez vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009).263 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009).255 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009).250 Analaine Pelaez vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

KILLS 27 Analaine Pelaez vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)25 Analaine Pelaez vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)24 Analaine Pelaez vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)21 Analaine Pelaez vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)21 Analaine Pelaez vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)20 Analaine Pelaez vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)19 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)19 Analaine Pelaez vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)18 Analaine Pelaez vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)17 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)

KILLS 3-SETS (K-E-TA)19 Analaine Pelaez vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)18 Analaine Pelaez vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)17 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)13 Analaine Pelaez vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)13 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)

KILLS 4-SETS21 Analaine Pelaez vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)20 Analaine Pelaez vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)14 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)14 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)13 Tess Lawrence vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)

KILLS 5-SETS27 Analaine Pelaez vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)25 Analaine Pelaez vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)

24 Analaine Pelaez vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)21 Analaine Pelaez vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)19 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)

TOTAL ATTEMPTS70 Analaine Pelaez vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)67 Analaine Pelaez vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)65 Analaine Pelaez vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)64 Analaine Pelaez vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)58 Analaine Pelaez vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)51 Analaine Pelaez vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)48 Jazmine Ma’afala vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)47 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)44 Analaine Pelaez vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)42 Jazmine Ma’afala vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)

TOTAL ATTEMPTS 3-SETS44 Analaine Pelaez vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)39 Analaine Pelaez vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)31 Analaine Pelaez vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)28 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)26 Analaine Pelaez vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)

TOTAL ATTEMPTS 4-SETS70 Analaine Pelaez vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)51 Analaine Pelaez vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)38 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)36 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)22 Tess Lawrence vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)

TOTAL ATTEMPTS 5-SETS67 Analaine Pelaez vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)65 Analaine Pelaez vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)64 Analaine Pelaez vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)58 Analaine Pelaez vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)48 Jazmine Ma’afala vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)

ASSISTS56 Brittney Clark vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)53 Brittney Clark vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)52 Brittney Clark vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)49 Brittney Clark vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)49 Brittney Clark vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)

centruM recordS (Suu)

centruM recordS (Suu only)

ASSISTS 3-SETS42 Brittney Clark vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)35 Brittney Clark vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)26 Brittney Clark vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)19 Brittney Clark vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)4 Courtney Lelepali vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)

ASSISTS 4-SETS49 Brittney Clark vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)49 Brittney Clark vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)4 Courtney Lelepali vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)3 Courtney Lelepali vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)2 Megan Clyde vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)

ASSISTS 5-SETS56 Brittney Clark vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)53 Brittney Clark vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)52 Brittney Clark vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)45 Brittney Clark vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)4 Jazmine Ma’afala vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)

DIGS22 Courtney Lelepali vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)21 Courtney Lelepali vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)18 Courtney Lelepali vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)18 Analaine Pelaez vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)17 Courtney Lelepali vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

DIGS 3-SETS14 Analaine Pelaez vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)12 Courtney Lelepali vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)12 Analaine Pelaez vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)10 Courtney Lelepali vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)9 Analaine Pelaez vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)

DIGS 4-SETS21 Courtney Lelepali vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)16 Jazmine Ma’afala vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)15 Courtney Lelepali vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)14 Jazmine Ma’afala vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)13 Analaine Pelaez vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)

DIGS 5-SETS22 Courtney Lelepali vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)18 Courtney Lelepali vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)

18 Analaine Pelaez vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)17 Courtney Lelepali vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)17 Jazmine Ma’afala vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)

ACES4 Analaine Pelaez vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)3 Kylie Yardley vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)2 Megan Clyde vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)2 Brittney Clark vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)2 Brittney Clark vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)

BLOCKS8 Cashaana Renfro vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)8 Cashaana Renfro vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)5 Analaine Pelaez vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)5 Tess Lawrence vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)4 Tess Lawrence vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)4 Analaine Pelaez vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)4 Brittney Clark vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)4 Tess Lawrence vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)4 Brittney Clark vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)4 Analaine Pelaez vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

TEAM RECORDSATTACK PERCENTAGE.407 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009).336 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009).321 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009).245 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009).223 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009).215 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009).206 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009).189 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009).107 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009).056 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)

KILLS 68 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)64 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)63 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)62 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)59 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)55 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)49 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)43 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)31 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)26 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)

KILLS 3-SETS 49 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)43 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)31 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)26 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)

KILLS 4-SETS 63 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)59 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)

KILLS 5-SETS68 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)


64 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)62 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)55 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

TOTAL ATTEMPTS190 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)180 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)172 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)166 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)151 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)140 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)108 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)107 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)103 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)86 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)

TOTAL ATTEMPTS 3-SETS108 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)107 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)103 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)86 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)

TOTAL ATTEMPTS 4-SETS166 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)140 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)

TOTAL ATTEMPTS 5-SETS190 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)180 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)172 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)151 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

ASSISTS63 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)60 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)59 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)55 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)54 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)

ASSISTS 3-SETS44 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)41 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)29 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)26 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)

ASSISTS 4-SETS55 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)54 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)

ASSISTS 5-SETS63 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)60 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)59 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)50 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

DIGS78 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)78 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)74 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)70 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)65 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

DIGS 3-SETS50 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)41 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)36 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)36 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)

DIGS 4-SETS70 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)64 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)

DIGS 5-SETS78 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)78 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)74 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)65 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

ACES9 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)8 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)7 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)6 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)5 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)

BLOCKS11.0 vs UMKC (Sep 26, 2009)11.0 vs Oakland (Sep 12, 2009)9.0 vs Western Illinois (Oct 17, 2009)8.0 vs IUPUI (Oct 15, 2009)6.0 vs Oral Roberts (Nov 05, 2009)6.0 vs IPFW (Sep 10, 2009)6.0 vs South Dakota St. (Oct 03, 2009)5.0 vs Centenary (Nov 07, 2009)4.0 vs Utah Valley (Oct 20, 2009)4.0 vs North Dakota St. (Oct 01, 2009)


INDIVIDUAL RECORDSHitting Percentage (min. 200 attempts).299 Leslie Magnuson 1984.283 Cashaana Renfro 2009.282 Jill Reynolds 1985.280 Jill Reynolds 1984.277 Jill Reynolds 1986.270 Lisa Mathews 1986.252 Lisa Ballantyne 1984.251 Jennifer Miller 1987.241 Sandy Anderson 1986.236 Brittney Clark 2009

Total Attempts (min. 500)1410 Analaine Pelaez 2009906 Jazmine Ma’afala 2009810 Jill Reynolds 1984663 Lisa Ballantyne 1984641 Jana Crawford 1984614 Jill Reynolds 1985602 Kim Turley 1988588 Kim Turley 1987581 Sally Gines Salmans 1984577 Christine Tea 1979

Kills (min. 200)468 Analaine Pelaez 2009335 Jill Reynolds 1984318 Jazmine Ma’afala 2009256 Lisa Ballantyne 1984236 Jill Reynolds 1985231 Jill Reynolds 1986231 Christine Tea 1979229 Colleen Hawkins 1982218 Lisa Stolk 1982203 Lori Hess 1986

Service Aces36 Sherry Burrows 198334 Susan Flamm 198733 Sherry Burrows 198431 Analaine Pelaez 200930 Courtney Lelepali 200928 Jana Crawford 198426 Jana Crawford 198625 Judy Flamm 198725 Linda Eames 198223 Genie Turley 198823 Mary Lynn Sharp 1982

Solo Blocks73 Jill Reynolds 198472 Paula Burgoyne 198355 Lisa Ballantyne 198452 Jill Reynolds 198542 Jill Reynolds 198640 Leslie Magnuson 1984

Block Assists180 Jennifer Miller 1987166 Kim Turley 1987143 Cynthia Ropelato 1987133 Jill Reynolds 1984105 Susan Flamm 1987105 Lisa Ballantyne 1984100 Judy Flamm 198799 Merrillee Tom 198789 Leslie Magnuson 198483 Sherry Burrows 1984

Total Blocks232 Paula Burgoyne 1982207 Jennifer Miller 1987206 Jill Reynolds 1984194 Kim Turley 1987165 Cynthia Ropelato 1987160 Lisa Ballantyne 1984152 Paula Burgoyne 1983129 Leslie Magnuson 1984122 Sherry Burrows 1984120 Susan Flamm 1987

Total Digs390 Courtney Lelepali 2009303 Analaine Pelaez 2009284 Jazmine Ma’afala 2009221 Sally Gines Salmans 1984213 Jana Crawford 1984189 Brittney Clark 2009176 Caitlin Jensen 2009165 Leslie Magnuson 1984163 Lisa Ballantyne 1984143 Kim Turley 1988138 Genie Turley 1988101 Jennifer Miller Higby 1988

Set Assists1010 Brittney Clark 2009518 Sherry Burrows 1984371 Kim Turley 1987341 Sherry Burrows 1983330 Meridee Syme 1985328 Susan Flamm 1987307 Kim Turley 1986251 Anita Green 1983221 Lori Mott 1979199 Mary Lynn Sharp 1982191 Mary Cox 1984

TEAM RECORDSMost kills1466 19841297 20091006 1983935 1986875 1982834 1987829 1979756 1988715 1985660 1981554 1980

Best hitting percentage.231 1984.219 1986.204 1983.188 1987.183 2009.136 1985.125 1982.079 1988

SinGle SeaSon recordS

SinGle SeaSonrecordS

Most set assists1206 20091068 1984789 1987744 1979740 1986646 1985645 1988582 1981501 1982341 1983

Most service aces181 1984176 1983154 2009138 1987117 1985111 1988100 197988 198287 198179 198621 1980

Most solo blocks253 1984204 1983164 1986130 1985111 198782 1988

Most blocking assists943 1987582 1984278 2009341 1983260 1985237 1986201 1988

Most digs1519 20091316 1984875 1988524 1986475 1985354 1987226 198397 1980

Kills2009 Analaine Pelaez 4681988 Kim Turley 1791987 Kim Turley 1831986 Jill Reynolds 2311985 Jill Reynolds 2361984 Jill Reynolds 3351983 Colleen Hawkins 1761982 Colleen Hawkins 2291981 Lori McCurdy 1771980 Chris Whetton 1461979 Christine Tea 231

Hitting percentage (min 300 attempts)2009 Cashaana Renfro .2831988 Jennifer Higby .1231987 Jennifer Miller .2511986 Jill Reynolds .2771985 Jill Reynolds .2821984 Leslie Magnuson .2991983 Gloria Grover .2231982 Paula Burgoyne .318

Digs2009 Courtney Lelepali 3901988 Kim Turley 1431987 Cindy Ropelato 661986 Lori Hess 971985 Jana Crawford 941984 Sally Gines Salmans 2211983 Gloria Grover 351980 Lori Mott 141979 Chris Whetton 112

Assists2009 Brittney Clark 10101988 Genie Turley 1331987 Kim Turley 3711986 Kim Turley 3071985 Meridee Syme 330

1984 Sherry Burrows 5181983 Sherry Burrows 3411982 Mary Lynn Sharp 1991981 Lori Mott 1651979 Lori Mott 221

Service aces2009 Analaine Pelaez 311988 Genie Turley 231987 Susan Flamm 341986 Three tied with 131985 Jana Crawford 261984 Sherry Burrows 331983 Sherry Burrows 361982 Linda Eames (Williams) 251981 Michelle Cottle 311980 Michelle Cottle 41979 Christine Tea 15

Total blocks2009 Cashaana Renfro 721988 Kathy Slack 671987 Jennifer Miller 2071986 Jill Reynolds 1031985 Jill Reynolds 1141984 Jill Reynolds 2061983 Paula Burgoyne 1521982 Paula Burgoyne 2321981 Lori McCurdy 1751980 Lori McCurdy 35

Kills per set2009 Analaine Pelaez 4.291988 Kim Turley 1.681987 Kim Turley 2.581986 Jill Reynolds 2.921985 Jill Reynolds 2.841984 Jill Reynolds 2.751983 Colleen Hawkins 2.20

year-by-year leaderS

year-by-yearleaderS

Digs per set2009 Courtney Lelepali 3.581988 Genie Turley 1.661987 Cindy Ropelato 0.931986 Lori Hess 1.241985 Jana Crawford 1.19

Blocks per set2009 Cashaana Renfro 0.791988 Kathy Slack 0.661987 Jennifer Miller 2.961986 Jill Reynolds 1.301985 Jill Reynolds 1.371984 Jill Reynolds 1.691983 Paula Burgoyne 1.69

Kills802 Jill Reynolds 1984-86603 Kim Turley 1985-88499 Lisa Ballantyne 1982-84468 Analaine Pelaez 2009-437 Jana Crawford 1982-85405 Colleen Hawkins 1982-83365 Lisa Stolk 1982-83330 Paula Burgoyne 1982-83318 Jazmine Ma’afala 2009-315 Lori McCurdy 1980-81

Attacks2040 Kim Turley 1985-881994 Jill Reynolds 1984-861410 Analaine Pelaez 2009-1410 Lisa Ballantyne 1982-841307 Jana Crawford 1982-851163 Colleen Hawkins 1982-831153 Lisa Stolk 1982-83954 Paula Burgoyne 1982-83942 Jennifer Miller Higby 1987-88906 Jazmine Ma’afala 2009-

Service Aces85 Jana Crawford 1982-8569 Sherry Burrows 1983-8451 Sally Gines Salmans 1982-8540 Lori Mott 1979-8141 Kim Turley 1985-8838 Lisa Ballatyne 1982-8434 Susan Flamm 198731 Analaine Pelaez 2009-30 Courtney Lelepali 2009-30 Meridee Syme 1984-85

Digs390 Courtney Lelepali 2009322 Kim Turley 1985-88318 Jana Crawford 1983-85303 Analaine Pelaez 2009-291 Sally Gines Salmans 1983-84284 Jazmine Ma’afala 2009-242 Jill Reynolds 1983-86189 Brittney Clark 2009-188 Lisa Ballantyne 1983-84176 Caitlin Jensen 2009-

Assists1010 Brittney Clark 2009-859 Sherry Burrows 1983-84816 Kim Turley 1985-88467 Meridee Syme 1984-85418 Anita Green 1982-83328 Susan Flamm 1987199 Mary Lynn Sharp 1982191 Mary Cox 1984185 Cathy Corry 1985-86133 Genie Turley 1988

Solo Blocks172 Jill Reynolds 1983-8680 Kim Turley 1985-8874 Lisa Ballantyne 1983-8472 Paula Burgoyne 198340 Leslie Magnuson 198437 Sandy Anderson 1986

Block Assists272 Jill Reynolds 1983-86248 Kim Turley 1985-88196 Jennifer Miller Higby 1987-88159 Cynthia Ropelato 1987-88149 Lisa Ballantyne 1983-84116 Jana Crawford 1984-85105 Susan Flamm 1987100 Judy Flamm 198799 Merrillee Tom 198797 Sherry Burrows 1983-84

Total Blocks444 Jill Reynolds 1983-86384 Paula Burgoyne 1982-83328 Kim Turley 1985-88223 Lisa Ballantyne 1983-84202 Lisa Stolk 1982-83177 Colleen Hawkins 1982-83129 Leslie Magnuson 198495 Sandy Anderson 1986

career recordS

career recordS

2010 oPPonentS

Murray Stateracers

aug. 27

location: Murray, Kentucky

Founded: 1922

enrollment: 10,078

nickname: Racers

colors: Navy & Gold

home court: Racer Arena (5,500)


conference: Ohio Valley

head coach: David Schwepker

record at Murray St.: 165-169 (12 years)

career record: 178-244 (15 years)

2009 overall record: 13-18 (11-7)

Sid: Teri LaJeunesse

e-mail: [email protected]

cell: 270-293-0595

Website: goracers.com

drakebulldogs

Sept. 4

north dakotaFighting Sioux

Sept. 3

central arkansasSugar bears

aug. 28

location: Flagstaff, Arizona

Founded: 1899

enrollment: 23,600

nickname: Lumberjacks

colors: Blue, Gold & Sage

home court: Rolle Activity Center (1,066)


conference: Big Sky

head coach: Craig Choate

record at n. arizona: 23-27 (2 years)


2009 overall record: 8-17 (5-11)

Sid: Joe Scacco


cell: 847-340-0389

Website: nauathletics.com

northern arizonalumberjacks

aug. 28

location: Laramie, Wyoming

Founded: 1866

enrollment: 13,476

nickname: Cowgirls

colors: Brown & Gold

home court: University of Wyoming

Sports Complex (1,200)


conference: Mountain West

head coach: Carrie Yerty

record at Wyoming: 18-38 (2 years)


2009 overall record: 13-18 (3-13)

Sid: Amy Dambro


cell: 307-760-1736

Website: wyomingathletics.com

Wyomingcowgirls

aug. 27

location: Conway, Arkansas

Founded: 1908

enrollment: 11,737

nickname: Sugar Bears

colors: Purple & Gray

home court: Prince Center (300)


conference: Southland

head coach: Steven McRoberts

record at c. arkansas: 118-50 (5 years)



Sid: Cody Usher


cell: 501-339-7417

Website: ucasports.com

location: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Founded: 1883

enrollment: 13,172

nickname: Fighting Sioux

colors: Kelly Green & White

home court: Betty Engelstad Sioux Center

(3,064)


conference: Great West

head coach: Ashley Hardee

record at n. dakota: 22-6 (1 year)

career record: Same


Sid: Ryan Powell


cell: 701-213-5921

Website: fightingsioux.com

location: Des Moines, Iowa

Founded: 1881

enrollment: 5,668

nickname: Bulldogs

colors: Blue & White

home court: Knapp Center (7,152)


conference: Missouri Valley

head coach: Phil McDaniel

record at drake: 34-32 (2 years)

career record: Same

2009 overall record: 22-12 (10-8)

Sid: Brock Ascher


cell: 515-208-8295

Website: godrakebulldogs.com

2010 oPPonentS

oral robertsGolden eagles

Sept. 18/nov. 5

centenaryladies

Sept. 16/ nov. 6

South dakota StateJackrabbits

Sept. 11/oct. 28

utah ValleyWolverines

Sept. 21/oct. 19

north dakota Statebison

Sept. 10/oct. 30

location: Fargo, North Dakota

Founded: 1890

enrollment: 14,189

nickname: Bison

colors: Yellow & Green

home court: Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse

(1,206)


conference: Summit

head coach: Erich Hinterstocker

record at ndSu: 84-29 (4 years)

career record: Same


Sid: Ryan Perreault


cell: 701-793-0521

Website: gobison.com

Wisconsin-Green bayPhoenix

Sept. 4

location: Green Bay, Wisconsin

Founded: 1965

enrollment: 5,889

nickname: Phoenix

colors: Green, White & Red

home court: Kress Center (4,018)


conference: Horizon

head coach: Debbie Kirch

record at uWGb: 136-225 (14 years)

career record: Same

2009 overall record: 10-20 (5-11)

Sid: TBA

e-mail: TBA

cell: TBA

Website: greenbayphoenix.com

location: Brookings, South Dakota

Founded: 1881

enrollment: 11,995

nickname: Jackrabbits

colors: Yellow & Blue

home court: Frost Arena (6,500)


conference: Summit

head coach: Nana Allison-Brewer

record at SdSu: 20-34 (2 years)

career record: Same


Sid: Ryan Sweeter


cell: 605-376-4422

Website: gojacks.com

location: Shreveport, Louisiana

Founded: 1825

enrollment: 887

nickname: Ladies

colors: Maroon & White

home court: Gold Dome (3,000)


conference: Summit

head coach: Jon Stenman

record at centenary: First Year

career record: N/A


Sid: Allison McClain


cell: 936-635-1129

Website: gocentenary.com

location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Founded: 1963

enrollment: 3,140

nickname: Golden Eagles

colors: Navy Blue, Vegas Gold & White

home court: Aerobics Center (350)


conference: Summit

head coach: Sheera Sirola

record at oral roberts: 138-87 (7 years)

career record: Same

2009 overall record: 12-15 (8-10)

Sid: Kyle Seay


cell: 817-455-2127

Website: orugoldeneagles.com

location: Orem, Utah

Founded: 1941

enrollment: 28,000

nickname: Wolverine

colors: Green & White

home court: Shurian Family Activity

Center (2,000)


conference: Great West

head coach: Sam Atoa

record at utah Valley: 252-113 (11 years)

career record: Same

2009 overall record: 22-10 (10-2)

Sid: James Warnick


cell: 801-376-0814

Website: wolverinegreen.com

2010 oPPonentS

Western illinoisFighting leathernecks

Sept. 30/oct. 16

location: Macomb, Illinois

Founded: 1899

enrollment: 13,331

nickname: Fighting Leathernecks

colors: Purple & Gold

home court: Brophy Hall (800)


conference: Summit

head coach: Kym McKay

record at W. illinois: 88-153 (9 years)

career record: Same

2009 overall record: 10-21 (5-13)

Sid: Katie Kane


cell: 630-269-0406

Website: goleathernecks.com

Weber StateWildcats

nov. 15

oaklandGolden Grizzlies

Sept. 25/nov. 11

iPFWMastodons

Sept. 24/nov. 13

iuPui Jaguars

oct. 2/oct. 15

uMkckangaroos

oct. 8/oct.22

location: Rochester, Michigan

Founded: 1957

enrollment: 18,920

nickname: Golden Grizzlies

colors: Gold & Black

home court: Athletics Center O’Rena

(4,000)


conference: Summit

head coach: Rob Beam

record at oakland: 33-52 (3 years)

career record: Same

2009 overall record: 17-10 (10-8)

Sid: Mike Bond


cell: 248-660-2049

Website: ougrizzlies.com

location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Founded: 1964

enrollment: 13,675

nickname: Mastodons

colors: Royal Blue & White

home court: Hilliard Gates Sports

Complex (2,500)


conference: Summit

head coach: Kelley Hartley Hutton

record at iPFW: 229-121 (11 years)


2009 overall record: 20-12 (11-7)

Sid: Bill Salyer


cell: 814-282-9797

Website: gomastodons.com

location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded: 1969

enrollment: 30,300

nickname: Jaguars

colors: Red, Gold & Black

home court: The Jungle (1,215)


conference: Summit

head coach: Steve Payne

record at iuPui: 186-220 (13 years)

career record: Same

2009 overall record: 20-10 (12-6)

Sid: Bill Potter


cell: 317-626-6902

Website: iupuijags.com

location: Kansas City, Missouri

Founded: 1933

enrollment: 14,221

nickname: Kangaroos

colors: Blue & Gold

home court: Swinney Recreation Center

(1,500)


conference: Summit

head coach: Geno Frugoli

record at uMkc: 32-63 (3 years)

career record: Same

2009 overall record: 15-16 (10-8)

Sid: Nik Busch


cell: 816-529-7694

Website: umkckangaroos.com

location: Ogden, Utah

Founded: 1889

enrollment: 21,000

nickname: Wildcats

colors: Purple & White

home court: Swenson Gymnasium (1,000)


conference: Big Sky

head coach: Al Givens

record at Weber State: 201-304 (17

years)



Sid: Paul Grua


cell: 801-452-3811

Website: weberstatesports.com

2010 oPPonentS

air Force (0-1)9/5/09 L, 2-3 (25-19, 17-25, 23-25, 25-22, 8-15)

centenary (2-0)10/9/09 W, 3-1 (26-24, 20-25, 25-19, 25-21)11/7/09 W, 3-0 (25-16, 28-26, 25-14)

delaWare State (1-0)8/28/09 W, 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-20)

denVer (0-1)9/4/09 L, 0-3 (15-25, 20-25, 15-25)

eaStern illinoiS (0-1)9/4/09 L, 1-3 (25-23, 20-25, 24-26, 21-25)

iPFW (1-1)9/10/09 W, 3-1 (25-19, 25-15, 19-25, 25-22)11/14/09 L, 0-3 (14-25, 23-25, 18-25)

iuPui (0-2)9/19/09 L, 0-3 (21-25, 14-25, 23-25)10/15/09 L, 2-3 (16-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19, 11-15)

louiSiana-laFayette (0-1)8/29/09 L, 0-3 (19-25, 18-25, 22-25)

north dakota State (0-2)10/1/09 L, 0-3 (15-25, 14-25, 18-25)10/21/09 L, 0-3 (13-25, 14-25, 18-25)

oakland (1-1)9/12/09 L, 2-3 (25-21, 25-16, 23-25, 21-25, 7-15)11/13/09 W, 3-2 (25-20, 19-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-8)

oral robertS (1-1)10/10/09 L, 1-3 (11-25, 25-19, 22-25, 19-25)11/5/09 W, 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-19)

SaM houSton State (0-1)8/28/09 L, 2-3 (16-25, 23-25, 32-30, 25-19, 7-15)

South dakota State (0-2)10/3/09 L, 2-3 (26-24, 26-24, 20-25, 23-25, 11-15)10/30/09 L, 1-3 (17-25, 17-25, 26-24, 21-25)

texaS-Pan aMerican (1-0)8/29/09 W, 3-1 (25-22, 25-15, 20-25, 28-26)

uMkc (1-1)9/26/09 W, 3-2 (25-21, 26-28, 25-21, 21-25, 15-11)10/24/09 L, 0-3 (14-25, 12-25, 20-25)

utah Valley (0-2)9/22/09 L, 0-3 (22-25, 19-25, 18-25)10/20/09 L, 0-3 (16-25, 13-25, 19-25)

Weber State (0-1)11/10/09 L, 1-3 (20-25, 30-28, 18-25, 21-25)

WeSt VirGinia (0-1)9/5/09 L, 0-3 (15-25, 18-25, 18-25)

WeStern illinoiS (1-1)9/18/09 L, 0-3 (21-25, 19-25, 18-25)10/17/09 W, 3-1 (25-23, 26-24, 23-25, 25-18)

All-time Records vs Opponents during Division I Era

teaM-by-teaM reSultS

THE SUMMIT LEAGUE As The Summit League concludes its third decade as an NCAA Division I athletics conference, the ascending level of performance among the 10 member institutions and over 3,000 student-athletes in 19 championship sports continues. Now in its 29th year, The Summit League is in the midst of a renaissance, both on the playing eld and in the classroom. During the 2009-10 academic year, the League produced a national champion, 11 All-Americans, eight Academic All-Americans and 33 Academic All-District honorees. IUPUI’s Chen Ni made history at the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships and highlighted the individual accomplishments in 2009-10. The sophomore became

The Summit League’s rst female national champion, and fth NCAA titlist overall, when she nished rst in the platform dive. Also garnering national recognition was Oakland men’s basketball player Keith Benson, who received The Summit League’s rst national individual award for basketball performance when he was named the Lou Henson Award winner as the nation’s Mid-Major Player of the Year. The level of performance in men’s basketball continued to rise as The Summit League was one of just six leagues outside of the “power six” conferences to have both of its championship game participants compete with RPI ratings in the top 85. The Summit League had two teams post 25-win seasons, making it one of seven leagues outside of the “power six” and one of 12 overall in Division I to make that claim. Summit League champion Oakland set new standards for season League victories (17), winning percentage (.944) and tied the mark for consecutive League wins (16). The Summit League’s Basketball Championship extended its visibility in 2010, as for the rst time in history all 14 men’s and women’s tournament games were televised, including all seven men’s contests with a national reach via an ESPN platform. Overall attendance in Sioux Falls, S.D., was the second-highest on record and a new women’s quarter nal session mark was set with 5,384 spectators. Several other sports also saw records fall during the 2009-10 campaign. In volleyball, North Dakota State set a new mark with its 37th consecutive League win en route to its second straight undefeated season. Additionally, the League set standards for postseason participation in both track & eld, where an all-time best 50 athletes quali ed for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Preliminary Rounds, and women’s basketball, where three teams advanced to postseason play. Academically, six Summit League teams were bestowed with the NCAA Public Recognition Award, an honor given to teams that have a Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports. IPFW led with three teams on the list, including men’s cross country, women’s golf and volleyball, while another trio of teams, UMKC volleyball, North Dakota State women’s golf and Oakland women’s golf, also received accolades. The national reach of The Summit League continues to expand with member institutions selected as hosts for NCAA Championship events, beginning with UMKC serving as a co-host for the 2010 NCAA Volleyball Championship. IUPUI will serve as a co-host for the 2011 Women’s Final Four and the 2015 Men’s Final Four and be the host for both the 2013 and 2017 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships. League members were selected for several NCAA preliminary competitions with Oakland hosting the 2010 Cross Country Great Lakes Regional and 2013 Men’s Basketball First and

Second Rounds and IUPUI serving as co-host for one of the four 2013 Men’s Basketball Regionals. Originally formed in 1982 as the Association of Mid-Continent Universities and later known as the Mid-Continent Conference, The Summit League is in its fourth year of a rebranding that followed its 25th anniversary and coincided with the Summit Plan, a strategic plan that places a renewed emphasis on improving the academic and athletic performances of all league student-athletes. Included in the plan was the league’s new name, the creation of a new image and the addition of three member institutions. The Summit League has a combined enrollment of over 125,000 at 10 member institutions: Centenary College of Louisiana, IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne), IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis), UMKC (University of Missouri-Kansas City), North Dakota State University, Oakland University, Oral Roberts University, South Dakota State University, Southern Utah University and Western Illinois University. In April 2009, the University of South Dakota accepted an invitation to join the league with full membership beginning in 2011-12 and currently serves as an associate member for swimming and diving. The League has one additional associate member in Eastern Illinois University, which currently competes in swimming and diving and will join in men’s soccer in 2011. These member institutions pride themselves on providing quality athletic, academic and social experiences for their student-athletes. Since its inception in 1982, The Summit League has had several transcendent moments on the national stage. In 1986, Cleveland State upset third-seeded Indiana in the rst round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on its way to a berth in the Sweet 16. A decade later, Valparaiso captured the nation’s attention when Bryce Drew hit “the shot” to defeat No. 4 seed Mississippi in an NCAA rst-round game and spark its Sweet 16 run. More recently, Oral Roberts’ baseball program nished the 2004 campaign with a national-ranking and became the rst Summit League school to reach an NCAA Super Regional in 2006. Three years later, North Dakota State’s 2009 softball team became the rst League member to win an NCAA regional and advance to the Super Regional round. During the 2008-09 basketball season, South Dakota State’s women’s team was nationally-ranked throughout the year and capped its season with an NCAA Tournament rst round victory. The League has produced ve NCAA champions, four Olympic athletes and several All-Americans in the sports of track and eld, swimming and diving and cross country. Numerous professionals and several draft choices have come directly from The Summit League, including three Major League Baseball rst round picks, a pair of NBA rst rounders and one WNBA selection. Former Summit Leaguers Kevin Duckworth (NBA) and Kevin Seitzer (MLB) each were two-time all-stars during their professional careers. Recent and historical success coupled with an increased growth among its membership base gives The Summit League a promising future on the landscape of college athletics.

THE SUMMIT LEAGUE340 W. Butter eld Rd., Suite 3DElmhurst, IL 60126Phone: (630) 516-0661Fax: (630) 516-0673

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Commissioner ................................................. Tom DoupleAssociate Commissioner ................................. Myndee Kay LarsenAssistant Commissioner .................................. Greg WalterDirector of Communications ............................ David BrauerDirector of Marketing ..................................... Vanessa QuimpoAssociate Director of Communications ............ Greg MetteOf ce Manager ............................................... Brenda HiltonCommunications Assistant .............................. Stephanie Sabaduquia

IUPUI’s Chen Ni became The Summit League’s rst NCAA female national champion, winning the women’s platform dive at the 2010 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships.

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Suu athletic department Mission Statement

Southern Utah University’s Athletic Department is dedicated to providing qual-

ity programs that assist in complimenting and fulfilling the University’s educational

objectives and mission.

The athletic program adheres to the policies and procedures of the NCAA and the

rules of any conference, league or association of which it is a member.

The Athletic Department is committed to excellence in academics as well as athlet-

ics and focuses on fielding competitive teams at the Division I level. Participation

in intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the student’s overall educational

experience.

The University strives to reach the highest possible graduation rate for all of its

student-athletes while focusing on their social, cultural and intellectual development.

The Athletic Department recognizes the importance of equity in all of its programs

and promotes diversity in both student-athletes and staff. Student-athletes, coaches

and all others associated with intercollegiate athletics are expected to embrace the

principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

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Southern Utah University has an outstanding athletic tradition. The majority of

SUU’s sports are affiliated with the Summit League, with the exception of gymnastics

(which competes in the Western Athletic Conference) and football, a charter mem-

ber of the Great West Football Conference.

SUU’s teams regularly compete for conference championships. This past year SUU

women captured the Summit League cross country title while the gymnastics team

took home the Western Athletic Conference trophy. Several teams on campus

advanced to the conference tournament in their respective sports with a collection

of individual athletes garnering all-tournament and all-conference honors.

The SUU gymnastics team has been represented in NCAA post-season competi-

tion every year since 1991. This past season, Southern Utah was represented at the

NCAA National Championships in gymnastics as well as indoor and outdoor track

& field.

Southern Utah football has claimed three FCS rushing titles over the past decade.

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nick Freitas - Two-time all-Summit League peformer and 2009 draft pick of the

Minnesota Twins

nick Miller - Led the nation in all-purpose yards in 2008. Currently plays for the

Oakland Raiders.

challis Pascucci - 2010 all-Summit League honoree

Jess baumgartner - 2007 Cross Country NCAA All-American (Third Place)

Marci Pratt - Two-time Summit League Player of the Year

kristi koplin - 2010 NCAA National Championship Qualifier

elise Wheeler - Three-time All-American, 2009 Regional and WAC Gymnast of

the Year

Fred house - Mid-Continent Conference MVP

nate Page - 2009 NCAA National Championship Qualifier

ksusha nazarova - Two-time all-Summit League performer

analaine Pelaez - 2010 Summit League Freshman of the Year

david Palmer - Named Japan Basketball League MVP

kristen Fronk - Two-time all-Summit League honoree

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Ken Beazer was named Southern Utah’s Ath-

letic Director on Dec. 21, 2005 and took the

reins of the program Jan. 2, 2006.

Beazer came to Southern Utah from Utah

State University, where he has served as direc-

tor of athletic development for the past four-

plus years. While at USU, Beazer developed

and initiated the largest capital campaign in the

history of the school’s athletic department,

including fund-raising for a planned $25 million

renovation of Romney Stadium.

Prior to his time at Utah State, Beazer spent nine years at Snow College, the first three

as defensive coordinator on the football coaching staff and the final six – from 1995 to

2001 – as the school’s director of athletics. As a coach his teams ranked among the NJ-

CAA’s top five defenses two of his three seasons, while as AD at Snow he implemented

the college’s first Athletic Foundation Board as well as an annual giving program. He also

spent two seasons as a graduate assistant football coach at Washington State University.

Beazer is a 1989 graduate of Weber State University with a degree in broadcast commu-

nication. He also holds a master of arts degree in communication from Washington State,

as well as an associate of arts in the same field from Snow College.

Beazer and his wife, Cidnee, are the parents of four children: Rhett, Adrienne, Jadon and

Harrison.

ken beazer on Suu athleticS:

Southern Utah University is truly a place where academics come first. The strong

academic commitment of the staff and coaches is manifest in the overall academic ac-

complishments our teams achieve on an annual basis. The University’s strong academic

emphasis, coupled with the dedicated efforts of the student athletes, allows the Athletics

Department to continually post high marks in the classroom.

The academic climate offered at SUU enables the institution to attract and retain high

quality student athletes with sound character and a clear understanding of personal

responsibility. Thunderbird Athletics was recently rewarded by its fellow institutions with

an unprecedented, fourth consecutive Mid-Continent Conference Sportsmanship Award,

setting a new standard by which all institutions are now measured.

Southern Utah is fortunate to have a great relationship with the community, bringing

new meaning to the term, “campus community.” Cedar City residents are hospitable,

friendly and eager to serve, creating an ideal setting for personal growth. Thunderbird

student athletes readily accept their responsibility of role models and spent countless

hours in the local schools mentoring children.

Southern Utah University’s commitment to athletics is manifest in its first class athletic

facilities, providing the necessary amenities for a student athlete to achieve his/her ath-

letic goals and compete at higher levels.

Southern Utah University is an ideal place to achieve academic and athletic excellence

and reach the high expectations we all have. Southern Utah University is one of the best

locations to experience a true college atmosphere.

Bobby AlworthMedia Relations

Debby BakerHead Volleyball Coach

Marlene BarthAcademic Coordinator

Scott BaumanHead Gymnastics Coach

Dan Bennion Strength & Conditioning

Todd BrownAssoc. AD/Compliance

Richard ChurchHead Golf Coach

Kyle CottamMedia Relations

David EldredgeHead Baseball Coach

Neil GardnerAsst. AD/Media Relations

Dr. Deborah HillFaculty Athletic Rep.

Eric HouleHead XC/T&F Coach

Kit JanesEligibility Specialist

Ed LambHead Football Coach

Lenny LeeHead Tennis Coach

Kyle MagnussonHead Softball Coach

Ricky MendiniAssoc. AD/Sports Medicine

JR PayneHead WBB Coach

Roger ReidHead MBB Coach

Suzie RowleyKP Sports Marketing

Shon SpevakTicket Manager

Brian StockHead Soccer Coach

Kristen WhittakerAsst. AD/Business/SWA

Teshia WilliamsAdministrative Asst.

ken beazerSUU Athletic Director

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dr. Michael t. benSonSouthern Utah University President

Michael T. Benson was appointed the 15th president of Southern Utah University on November 10, 2006, by the Utah State Board of Regents.

Dr. Benson came to SUU from Snow College where he served as president for five years. Prior to his tenure in Ephraim, Dr. Benson was special assistant to the president and secretary to the University of Utah, a cabinet-level position on that campus. During his presidency at Snow, athletic teams excelled, winning several conference championships and finishing near the top of national rankings. He was instrumental in establishing America’s premier junior college football bowl game, the Zions Bank Top of

the Mountains Bowl, played each December in Salt Lake City. Dr. Benson currently serves as Chair of the Presidents’ Council for the Summit League.

President Benson is the father of four children, Emma, Samuel, Truman Taft, and Tatum Anne. He and his wife Debi, along with the kids, are regularly seen around campus and at all types of sporting events.

An accomplished athlete, Dr. Benson was captain of the East High School basketball team and one of four sophomores on the team that won the 1981 Utah State championship. He turned down track scholarships as a senior at East to enroll at Brigham Young University on a leadership scholarship, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree in political science, English, and history while playing on the junior varsity basketball team. He has also competed in the worlds oldest rivalry, serving as a player/coach in leading Oxford University over Cambridge in the 1994 Varsity Basketball Match.

President Benson has completed several marathons with his best time (2:41) winning his age division at the St. George Marathon. In 1984, Michael was one of only 19 teenagers to compete in the Boston Mara-thon, with his finishing time of 2:52 placing him in the top 15% of all registered runners. While President of Snow College, he ran the St. George Marathon again, this time raising over $50,000 for the athletic department. He currently maintains a seven handicap in his favorite sport, golf.

Dr. Benson holds a doctorate in modern Middle Eastern History from Oxford University. His critically-acclaimed book, Harry S. Truman and the Founding of Israel has led to many lecturing and consulting opportunities. Michael regularly leads tour groups to the Middle East where he is eager to share his love for and knowledge of the region. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in non-profit administra-tion at the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

The Bensons are delighted to be at Southern Utah University and look forward to supporting Thunder-bird student-athletes for many years to come.

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dear thunderbird FanS and SuPPorterS:

One of America’s great coaches once said, “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.” All of us at Southern Utah University are committed to helping our student-athletes as they prepare to win on their respective fields and courts of competition. But more importantly, we are committed to helping them acquire those tools, experiences, and skills that will help them succeed in life and their life’s work. I thank you for your continued commitment to SUU and its many outstanding athletic programs which now number 17 – the second highest number of Division I sports programs offered in the entire State of Utah.

For all those who enjoy a football Saturday on a beautiful fall day in the shadow of Cedar Mountain, the benefits of Division I athletics in our community are innumerable. From the dollars spent by visiting teams and fans in our local places of business to the positive media coverage generated by our student-athletes, the University is the beneficiary of these and other positive by-products of the substantial investment in our athletic program. Donors and alumni are even more proud of their association with the University when they see a return on their donated dollars in the form of success on the field and in the classroom.

Excellence in athletics will continue to be an investment we are willing to make at Southern Utah University. In addition to those student-athletes who learn invaluable lessons in both the “thrill of victory and the agony of defeat,” athletics provide excellent participation opportunities for stu-dents in bands, cheer squads, dance teams, trainers, marketing interns, and many more. Our student athletes also represent a large percentage of the geographic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity on campus which, I believe, enhances and enriches the academic and social experience of ALL our students.

I heartily commend our athletic director, Ken Beazer, and his able and committed staff for their superb stewardship of the funds directed toward athletics. I also wish to thank all the academic and support staff who regularly monitor the progress of our student-athletes to ensure their commit-ment to “prepare to win” while at SUU and well beyond.

Thank you for your support of Southern Utah University and the proud Thunderbird tradition.

Yours sincerely,

President Michael Benson

back row (l to r): Dorian Page, Vice President of Finances; Michael Carter, Assistant Attorney General; Dean O’Driscoll, Vice President for University Relations; Dialea Adams, Presi-dent’s Office Administrative Assistant; Stuart Jones, Vice President for AdvancementFront row (l to r): Donna Eddleman, Vice President of Student Services; Dr. Bradley Cook, Provost; Dr. Michael T. Benson, SUU President; Ken Beazer, SUU Athletic Director; Wesley Curtis, Vice Presiden for Government Relations and Regional Services

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Southern Utah’s training facilities include an expanded training room in Eccles Coliseum as well as three fully-equipped medical and training facilities

located elsewhere on campus. SUU’s training facilities also include an olympic-sized pool. With a fully-certified staff as well as a student training

program SUU is prepared to handle all the training needs of its 17 sports’ student athletes.

Six doctors serve SUU student-athletes’ needs, including orthopedic specialist Dr. Robert Nakken, podiatrist Dr. Russ Olsen, pain specialist Dr. Dale

Stott, general practitioner Dr. C. J. Thinnes and dentists Dr. James Sorenson and Dr. Brian Tavoian.

The Student-Athlete Academic Center was recently renovated in 2010 with a brand new lounge area, providing student-athletes a place to relax and

a comfortable area to study.

The Center features both individual and group work spaces and is centrally located on campus in the multi-purpose building. Marlene Barth, the

Athletic Academic Coordinator, is also located in the center and is available to answer questions and help student-athletes achieve their academic

goals.

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The SUU women’s volleyball locker room was built prior to the 2009 season, making it the newest team locker room on campus. The facility is

located in the Centrum arena and is used for team meetings and film sessions in addition to game days.

When Southern Utah University’s 5,300-seat Centrum was completed in 1985, it was hoped the state-of-the-art sports facility would push the Thunderbirds to the highest level of collegiate sports. The facility hosts the women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball and women’s gymnas-tics programs.

The Centrum was a key factor in SUU’s jump to the NCAA Division I ranks and played a large role in Southern Utah’s bid to join the Mid-Conti-nent Conference (now Summit League). Since opening in November of 1985, the Centrum has attracted thousands of people to Cedar City for Thunderbird sports, concerts and numerous other athletic and performing arts events.

The facility - which covers six acres and cost just over $8 million to build - is part of the Sharwan Smith Center, which houses the SUU Bookstore, Grand Ballroom, food services and all of the student services offices. The concourse of the Centrum houses SUTV studios, the basketball offices, academic offices and numerous art studios.

In 2007, the playing surface has been repainted as Southern Utah made its transition into the Summit League. The new floor will include a larger SUU Thunderbird logo at mid-court and the Summit League logos in school colors in each key. Top-of-the-line scoreboards, including message walls and a video display capable of providing instant replays were installed in 1997.

Southern Utah University is

a comprehensive institution

offering programs for students

with many interests and goals. The

University provides undergraduate

liberal education in the arts, humanities

and sciences; authorized professional

work in teacher education, business

and technology; and specialized training

in vocational teacher education.

SUU has been accorded a host of out-

standing academic honors in recent years.

Consumer Reports named the University

among its Top Ten in its list of quality and

value in colleges and universities in America

for the second time in three years this past

summer. The Princeton Review tabbed SUU

as a Best Value Institution last spring, while U.S.

News and World Report listed the University as one

of America’s Best Colleges in 2007. The Princeton Review has

also named SUU as one of its “Best In The West,” and Southern Utah’s website was named a top-10

site by the National Research Center for College and University Admissions.

SUU students select their courses from departments and programs in the School of Business; College

of Computing, Integrated Engineering and Technology; School of Continuing and Professional Studies;

Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development; College of Humanities

and Social Sciences; Library; College of Performing and Visual Arts; College of Science; and College

of Graduate Studies. More than 600 faculty and staff members serve SUU’s 7,516 undergraduate and

graduate students.

Academic programs in business, teacher education, industrial education and theatre arts have

received wide acclaim for their excellence. Affiliated with the university are a number of

cultural arts and performing groups which support the mission of SUU.

SUU is also home to the Utah Shakespearean Festival with its Adams Memorial Theatre,

based upon the original Globe Theatre; and the Randall Jones Theatre, one of the finest

indoor theatres in the West. Southern Utah facilities are also used extensively during the

month in June as home for the Utah Summer

Games.

Campus facilities range from the ivy-covered

Old Main and Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center,

built in 1898 and 1899; to the Dixie Leavitt

Business Building; to the Sharwan Smith Center,

a multi-purpose facility which houses the Cen-

trum Arena – SUU’s basketball and gymnastics

venue – as well as classrooms, the university’s

student union, bookstore and various offices.

The university opened a state-of-the-art library in 1996, while the Eccles Coliseum, the University’s football

and track stadium, has undergone a complete renovation in the recent past, including new grandstands, office

areas, a new press box and a new track.

Another exciting development was the physical education complex, which serves the entire student-

body with state-of-the art athletic and recreational facilities. The newest additions on campus include

the Emma Eccles Jones Teacher Education Building and the Carter Carillon Tower.

The university also owns and operates a 1,000-acre farm in western Cedar Valley and a 3,700-acre

ranch in Cedar Canyon.

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Because of their proximity and grandeur and formal educational alliance with Southern Utah University, Zion

National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument are claimed by SUU students as part of their campus.

Geology, life science and a variety of academic fields plan trips to take advantage of these national trea-

sures in addition to Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Capitol Reef and Great Basin National Parks, which

are also close by.

The University’s skiing classroom is at 11,300-foot Brian Head Ski Resort, less than an hour away, while

the recreational opportunities offered by Lake Powell are less than two hours away.

SUU has a history unique in the annals of American higher education. In 1897, the entire population of

Cedar City, then a small pioneer town, engaged in the building of Old Main, the first building of the Uni-

versity. Beginning the project in mid-winter because of a harsh deadline imposed the the legislature, the

men and women of the community donated materials, money and labor to complete the building on time.

Today the university campus has grown to comprise 133 acres, landscaped with fountains, tall spruce and

pine trees, plazas, statuary, latticed walkways and expansive lawns.

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Athletics is an important part of your life right now. But what will you do when your playing days are over? Southern Utah University can help you prepare for a suc-

cessful career in a variety of fields. SUU offers four master’s programs and over 120 bachelor’s programs in its six schools and colleges, as well as a range of certifi-

cates, associate’s and pre-professional degrees a wide variety of disciplines.

School of Applied Science And Technology

The SUU School of Applied Science and Technology offers 20 major courses of study as well as minors and pre-professional degrees in 26 additional areas. The

Southern Utah Crime Laboratory is housed here and the State Criminologist teaches in the Criminal Justice Program. SUU’s technology education degree is the only

program in the western United States with a career technical emphasis.

School of BuSineSS

In addition to master’s degrees in accountancy and business administration, the SUU School of Business offers bachelor’s degrees in nine majors with an additional

11 areas of specialization. SUU’s undergraduates consistently score in or above the 80th percentile on the ETS national field exam, including outstanding marks in the

90th and 96th percentile in finance and economics, respectively.

SUU also offers a Military Science program through Army ROTC

college of educATion

The SUU College of Education offers a master’s degree as well as four primary majors with 15 areas of specialization. The SUU physical education department –

known as “The Coaching Factory” because of the success of its graduates – is housed in the newest and most modern facility in Utah. One of the finest facilities of

its type in the west, the Sorenson Physical Education Building houses an Olympic-sized swimming pool, three basketball courts, five racquetball courts, state-of-th-art

kinesiology and exercise laboratories as well as technology-equipped classrooms.

college of humAniTieS And SociAl ScienceS

SUU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers 20 major areas of study. Graduates of the College can boast an acceptance rate above 90 percent in accep-

tance to accredited law schools over the past dozen years. SUU’s campus newspaper, The University Journal, has won more awards over the past 12 years than any

university newspaper in 14 western states and the departments of english and foreign language have an award-winning faculty, including Utah’s Poet Laureate of Utah,

department head David Lee.

college of performing And ViSuAl ArTS

SUU’s College of Performing and Visual Arts offers an MFA in arts administration as well as bachelor’s degrees in 15 areas of specialization. Professional affiliations

include the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival, the American Folk Ballet and the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery. The MFA program is the only one of its

kind in the western USA.

college of Science

Home to 27 major areas of study, the SUU College of Science has seen 88 percent of its graduates who applied to professional

pharmacy schools and 72 percent of its graduates applying to medical schools accepted. The national acceptance rate for phar-

macy schools is 25 percent while the national rate for medical schools is 38 percent.

“Student-Athletes are held to a high standard of academic achievement which includes NCAA eligibility require-

ments. SUU is proud of the advisement and support services provided by our department and the University.

This support is intended to insure academic success and progress towards graduation. Thunderbird

Athletes have access to their own academic center and specialty

advisors in each college. Advisement is designed to

assist student-athletes with the transition into

college and with continuing progress

towards academic goals.”

• Todd Brown,

ASSoc. AThleTic direc-

Tor for compliAnce

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Located in the heart of southern Utah’s Color Country, Cedar City has received numerous “Best Places To Live In The USA” awards over the years. A vital, growing mountain community with four distinct seasons, Cedar City boasts 310 clear days a year. Cedar City has a population of 22,000 while surrounding Iron County has 35,000 residents.

The home of Southern Utah University, Cedar City is also home to the American Folk Ballet and the Utah Shakespearean Festival (both affiliated with the University), as well as the Iron Mission State Park, Cedar Ridge Golf Course and a variety of recre-ational facilities including four city parks, two baseball/softball complexes and a bicycle/walking path, all within minutes of the SUU campus.

Within an easy day’s drive are five national parks – Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Great Basin and Capitol Reef – several state parks and recreation areas and a host of hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities, including Brian Head Ski Resort, just a 45-minute drive from campus.

Cedar City is also one of the safest places in the country, as Utah is consistently rated as one of the nation’s safest states and Iron County is perennially one of the state’s safest counties.

Cedar City is located in the heart of southwest Utah. Located along Interstate 15, Cedar City and Iron County are accessible

to 38 million people within an eight hour drive.

Denver596 Miles

Salt Lake City253 Miles

Phoenix398 Miles

Reno385 Miles

Las Vegas172 Miles

LosAngeles446 Miles

San Francisco556 Miles

cedar city

August

27 vs. Murray State # 9:00 am

27 at Wyoming # 1:30 pm

28 vs. Northern Arizona # 9:00 am

28 vs. Central Arkansas # 5:00 pm

september

3 vs. North Dakota & 5:00 pm

4 at Drake & 12:00 pm

4 vs. UW-Green Bay & 5:00 pm

10 at North Dakota State * 7:00 pm

11 at South Dakota State * 7:00 pm

16 Centenary * 7:00 pm

18 Oral roberts * 7:00 pm

21 utah Valley 7:00 pm

24 at IPFW * 7:00 pm

25 at Oakland * 7:00 pm

30 Western Illinois * 7:00 pm

OCtOber

2 IupuI * 7:00 pm

8 at UMKC * 7:00 pm

15 at IUPUI * 7:00 pm

16 at Western Illinois * 7:00 pm

19 at Utah Valley 7:00 pm

22 umKC * 7:00 pm

28 south Dakota state * 7:00 pm

30 North Dakota state * 7:00 pm

NOVember

1 North Dakota 7:00 pm

5 at Oral Roberts * 7:00 pm

6 at Centenary * 7:00 pm

11 Oakland * 7:00 pm

13 IpFW * 7:00 pm

15 Weber state 7:00 pm

19-20 Summit League Tournament TBA

(Hosted by North Dakota State)

Home games are in bold

* - Denotes Summit League contest

# - Denotes University of Wyoming Tournament

& - Denotes Drake University Tournament

All times are local to the site of the match

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