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  • No. Player Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown/previous school1 Olivia Humphries MB/OH 6-1 So. Charlotte, N.C./Myers Park HS1 Olivia Humphries MB/OH 6-1 So. Charlotte, N.C./Myers Park HS2 Alissa Beaudway MB/OPP 6-0 Sr. Granger, Ind./Penn HS2 Alissa Beaudway MB/OPP 6-0 Sr. Granger, Ind./Penn HS3 Billi Baker OPP 5-10 Sr. Raleigh, N.C./Southeast Raleigh HS3 Billi Baker OPP 5-10 Sr. Raleigh, N.C./Southeast Raleigh HS5 Karrian Chambers OH 5-9 Fr. College Station, Texas/A&M Consolidated HS5 Karrian Chambers OH 5-9 Fr. College Station, Texas/A&M Consolidated HS6 Ariel Newman OH 5-7 R-Jr. Greensboro, N.C./Virginia Commonwealth6 Ariel Newman OH 5-7 R-Jr. Greensboro, N.C./Virginia Commonwealth7 Samantha Deutchman OPP/OH 5-11 Fr. Los Angeles, Calif./Brentwood School7 Samantha Deutchman OPP/OH 5-11 Fr. Los Angeles, Calif./Brentwood School8 Savannah Tomlinson MB 6-0 Fr. Remsenburg, N.Y./Westhampton Beach HS8 Savannah Tomlinson MB 6-0 Fr. Remsenburg, N.Y./Westhampton Beach HS9 Kellie Orewiler LIB/DS 5-6 Fr. Mansfi eld, Ohio/Madison Comprehensive HS9 Kellie Orewiler LIB/DS 5-6 Fr. Mansfi eld, Ohio/Madison Comprehensive HS10 Caley Redden OH 5-10 R-Sr. Stokesdale, N.C./McMichael HS10 Caley Redden OH 5-10 R-Sr. Stokesdale, N.C./McMichael HS11 Sarah Eldridge S 5-8 Jr. Wichita, Kan./Cowley County CC11 Sarah Eldridge S 5-8 Jr. Wichita, Kan./Cowley County CC12 Ari Lysacek S 5-9 So. Santa Ana, Calif./Newport Harbor HS12 Ari Lysacek S 5-9 So. Santa Ana, Calif./Newport Harbor HS15 Karen Stedman S 5-8 Fr. Durham, N.C./Northern HS15 Karen Stedman S 5-8 Fr. Durham, N.C./Northern HS16 Lara Keyes LIB/DS 5-3 Fr. Durham, N.C./Riverside HS16 Lara Keyes LIB/DS 5-3 Fr. Durham, N.C./Riverside HS17 Kayren Finney MB 6-2 Sr. Danville, Va./Tunstall HS17 Kayren Finney MB 6-2 Sr. Danville, Va./Tunstall HS20 Kimiko Naito S 5-5 Sr. San Francisco, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral20 Kimiko Naito S 5-5 Sr. San Francisco, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral

    Head coach:Head coach: Patrick Nicholas Patrick NicholasAssistant coaches: Assistant coaches: Laura Tomes, Anthony MelendezLaura Tomes, Anthony MelendezStudent assistant:Student assistant: Emily Lindborg

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    UNIVERSITY FACTSUNIVERSITY FACTSLocationLocation .................................................................................... .................................................................................... Greensboro, N.C.Greensboro, N.C.FoundedFounded ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 18911891EnrollmentEnrollment ................................................................. ................................................................. 17,467 (13,453 undergrad)17,467 (13,453 undergrad)NicknameNickname ............................................................................................... ...............................................................................................SpartansSpartansColorsColors ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... Gold, White & NavyGold, White & NavyStadiumStadium................................................................................................................................................................Fleming Gym (1,833)Fleming Gym (1,833)Affi liationAffi liation ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... NCAA Division INCAA Division IConferenceConference ............................................................................................. .............................................................................................SouthernSouthernChancellorChancellor ................................................................................. .................................................................................Dr. Linda P. BradyDr. Linda P. BradyDirector of AthleticsDirector of Athletics ............................................................................ ............................................................................ Kim RecordKim RecordAlma materAlma mater ..................................................................................... .....................................................................................Virginia, 1984Virginia, 1984Athletics Department phoneAthletics Department phone .......................................................... ..........................................................336-334-5952336-334-5952Ticket Offi ce phoneTicket Offi ce phone ....................................................................... .......................................................................336-334-3250336-334-3250

    SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICESPORTS INFORMATION OFFICESports Information DirectorSports Information Director .......................................................... ..........................................................Mike HirschmanMike Hirschman Email Email .................................................................................. .................................................................................. [email protected]@uncg.edu Cell phone Cell phone ................................................................................... ................................................................................... 336-202-5331336-202-5331Asst. SID (volleyball contact)Asst. SID (volleyball contact) ........................................................... ........................................................... David PercivalDavid Percival Email Email ..................................................................................... .....................................................................................drperciv@[email protected] Cell phone Cell phone ................................................................................... ................................................................................... 336-420-7518336-420-7518Asst. SIDAsst. SID ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Phil PerryPhil Perry Email Email ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... [email protected]@uncg.edu Cell phone Cell phone ................................................................................... ...................................................................................336-207-2383336-207-2383Sports Information phoneSports Information phone ............................................................. ............................................................. 336-334-5615336-334-5615Sports Information faxSports Information fax .................................................................. .................................................................. 336-334-3182336-334-3182Press box phonePress box phone ............................................................................ ............................................................................336-334-5625336-334-5625SID Offi ce addressSID Offi ce address ........................................................................ ........................................................................ UNCG AthleticsUNCG Athletics..............................................................................................................................................................................................................PO Box 26168PO Box 26168................................................................................................................................................................Greensboro, NC 27402-6168Greensboro, NC 27402-6168WebsiteWebsite ........................................................................... ........................................................................... www.uncgspartans.comwww.uncgspartans.com

    UNCG UNCG VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL INFORMATIONINFORMATIONHead coachHead coach ................................................................................. .................................................................................Patrick NicholasPatrick NicholasAlma materAlma mater .......................................................................... .......................................................................... George Mason, 1986George Mason, 1986EmailEmail ...................................................................................... ......................................................................................phnichol@[email protected] at UNCGRecord at UNCG .......................................................................... .......................................................................... 17-14 (One year)17-14 (One year)Career recordCareer record .......................................................................... .......................................................................... 147-124 (10 years)147-124 (10 years)Assistant coachesAssistant coaches ................................................ ................................................Laura Tomes, Anthony MelendezLaura Tomes, Anthony MelendezStudent assistant coachStudent assistant coach ................................................................. ................................................................. Emily LindborgEmily LindborgVolleyball Offi ce phoneVolleyball Offi ce phone .................................................................. ..................................................................336-334-5303336-334-53032009 overall record2009 overall record .................................................................................... .................................................................................... 17-1417-142009 SoCon record2009 SoCon record .............................................................................. ..............................................................................9-7 (t-6th)9-7 (t-6th)Returning/lostReturning/lost ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... 8/48/4Starters returning/lostStarters returning/lost ....................................................................... .......................................................................4/2 + libero4/2 + liberoNewcomersNewcomers ......................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................77

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    The 2010 University of North Carolina at Greensboro volleyball media guide was written by David The 2010 University of North Carolina at Greensboro volleyball media guide was written by David Percival, UNCG assistant sports information director. This guide was designed using Adobe Creative Percival, UNCG assistant sports information director. This guide was designed using Adobe Creative Suite CS4.Suite CS4.

    Editorial assistance provided by Sports Information Director Mike Hirschman, Assistant Sports Infor-Editorial assistance provided by Sports Information Director Mike Hirschman, Assistant Sports Infor-mation Director Phil Perry and Sports Information student assistant Chris Parker. Photography by WG mation Director Phil Perry and Sports Information student assistant Chris Parker. Photography by WG Sports, John Bell, Chris English, Jerry Wolford, Sideline Sports, Rod Wyatt and others.Sports, John Bell, Chris English, Jerry Wolford, Sideline Sports, Rod Wyatt and others.

    Table of contents, quick facts, roster ................................................................. .................................................................11Coaching staffCoaching staff ............................................................................................... ...............................................................................................2-42-4Player profi lesPlayer profi les .............................................................................................. ..............................................................................................5-145-142009 review2009 review .................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................15152009 SoCon review2009 SoCon review ......................................................................................... .........................................................................................1616The Southern ConferenceThe Southern Conference ................................................................................ ................................................................................ 1717UNCG record bookUNCG record book .................................................................................... .................................................................................... 18-2018-20All-time honorsAll-time honors ............................................................................................... ...............................................................................................2121All-time resultsAll-time results.................................................................................................................................................................................... 22-2522-25All-time rosterAll-time roster ................................................................................................. .................................................................................................2626This is UNCGThis is UNCG ............................................................................................. ............................................................................................. 27-3027-30UNCG administrationUNCG administration ................................................................................. .................................................................................31-3231-32UNCG Athletics Hall of FameUNCG Athletics Hall of Fame ..................................................................... ..................................................................... 33-3633-36Spartan ClubSpartan Club ............................................................................................ ............................................................................................ 37-3837-38Spartan successSpartan success ............................................................................................. .............................................................................................3939

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    TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

    ON THE COVERCaptains Jenn Partenheimer, Katie Evans and Kelsey KearneyCaptains Jenn Partenheimer, Katie Evans and Kelsey Kearney

    2 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S U N C G S P A R T A N S . C O M2 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S U N C G S P A R T A N S . C O M

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    Patrick Nicholas begins his second season at the helm of the UNC Greensboro volleyball Patrick Nicholas begins his second season at the helm of the UNC Greensboro volleyball program in 2010. It is his tenth career season as a Division I head coach.program in 2010. It is his tenth career season as a Division I head coach.

    Im very excited and honored to lead the UNCG womens volleyball program, Nicholas said Im very excited and honored to lead the UNCG womens volleyball program, Nicholas said after being named head coach in 2009. I am very impressed with the commitment that the uni-after being named head coach in 2009. I am very impressed with the commitment that the uni-versity, athletic department and especially Chancellor Linda Brady have made toward fostering a versity, athletic department and especially Chancellor Linda Brady have made toward fostering a winning atmosphere. I am looking forward to getting started and ready to start training with the winning atmosphere. I am looking forward to getting started and ready to start training with the student-athletes.student-athletes.

    In his fi rst season, Nicholas led the Spartans to a 17-14 overall record and a 9-7 mark in In his fi rst season, Nicholas led the Spartans to a 17-14 overall record and a 9-7 mark in Southern Conference action.Southern Conference action.

    Under his direction, Catherine Hanners earned Southern Conference Libero of the Year hon-Under his direction, Catherine Hanners earned Southern Conference Libero of the Year hon-ors, as well as being named to the All-SoCon second-team.ors, as well as being named to the All-SoCon second-team.

    Nicholas is currently the sixth head coach in the programs last 30 years. It is his third tenure Nicholas is currently the sixth head coach in the programs last 30 years. It is his third tenure as a womens head coach having served as the womens head coach at Lehigh and Troy. In nine as a womens head coach having served as the womens head coach at Lehigh and Troy. In nine seasons as a head coach of womens intercollegiate volleyball, he has a career record 147-124.

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    92 record in his seven seasons and was the fi rst coach in school history to lead the program to seven consecutive winning seasons. While at Lehigh, he won the Patriot League tournament to seven consecutive winning seasons. While at Lehigh, he won the Patriot League tournament championship in 1997. He also had a total of 16 student-athletes named All-Patriot League.championship in 1997. He also had a total of 16 student-athletes named All-Patriot League.

    After leaving Lehigh as the schools all-time leader in wins, Nicholas went on to coach at After leaving Lehigh as the schools all-time leader in wins, Nicholas went on to coach at Troy for the 2004 season. Nicholas left the program after that season to open his own volleyball Troy for the 2004 season. Nicholas left the program after that season to open his own volleyball training center. He owned and operated the High Performance Training Volleyball School in Aus-training center. He owned and operated the High Performance Training Volleyball School in Aus-tin, Texas. tin, Texas.

    He also served as the mens head coach for Navys program from 1986-90 while serving as He also served as the mens head coach for Navys program from 1986-90 while serving as an offi cer and instructor at the Naval Academy. Nicholas was named the EIVA Coach of the Year an offi cer and instructor at the Naval Academy. Nicholas was named the EIVA Coach of the Year on the mens side in 1989. When he took over as head coach prior to the 1986 season, he led the on the mens side in 1989. When he took over as head coach prior to the 1986 season, he led the

    squad to its fi rst-ever top-20 fi nish, and his teams continued to fi nish in the top 20 throughout his tenure there.throughout his tenure there.

    As well as being a head coach, Nicholas has served as an assistant coach As well as being a head coach, Nicholas has served as an assistant coach for many nationally recognized programs. He coached at Ohio State (1995-97), for many nationally recognized programs. He coached at Ohio State (1995-97), Purdue (1994-95), Navy (1992-94) and George Mason (1984-85). While at George Purdue (1994-95), Navy (1992-94) and George Mason (1984-85). While at George Mason, Nicholas helped coach the team to back-to-back fi nal four appearances Mason, Nicholas helped coach the team to back-to-back fi nal four appearances where they won the third-place match both seasons. At Ohio State, he helped the where they won the third-place match both seasons. At Ohio State, he helped the Buckeyes to back-to-back Round of 16 appearances in the NCAA Womens Vol-Buckeyes to back-to-back Round of 16 appearances in the NCAA Womens Vol-leyball Championship. leyball Championship.

    In addition to intercollegiate coaching, Nicholas has a wealth of experience In addition to intercollegiate coaching, Nicholas has a wealth of experience coaching several national and club programs around the nation. In 1990, he was coaching several national and club programs around the nation. In 1990, he was the head coach for the U.S. Olympic Sports Festival Team that earned a bronze the head coach for the U.S. Olympic Sports Festival Team that earned a bronze medal. He later went on to be an assistant coach for the U.S. Womens National medal. He later went on to be an assistant coach for the U.S. Womens National Team from 1993-94. After that, he coached the San Diego Spikers of the NVA Team from 1993-94. After that, he coached the San Diego Spikers of the NVA womens professional league and led them to the league championship. womens professional league and led them to the league championship.

    While also coaching at Lehigh, Nicholas was the head coach of the United While also coaching at Lehigh, Nicholas was the head coach of the United States 14 and under National Team from 1997-2000. He served as the on-site States 14 and under National Team from 1997-2000. He served as the on-site director, coordinator and evaluator at the national tryouts for the USA girls junior, director, coordinator and evaluator at the national tryouts for the USA girls junior, youth and 14 and under teams from 1997-2004. He was also an assistant coach youth and 14 and under teams from 1997-2004. He was also an assistant coach for the USA Womens National A-2 Team in 1999 and 2001. He was the head coach for the USA Womens National A-2 Team in 1999 and 2001. He was the head coach of Club Annapolis that won a gold medal at the 1990 U.S. Open Championships of Club Annapolis that won a gold medal at the 1990 U.S. Open Championships and a silver medal in 1997.and a silver medal in 1997.

    Nicholas earned his bachelors degree in 1986 in parks, recreation and leisure Nicholas earned his bachelors degree in 1986 in parks, recreation and leisure studies from George Mason, where he was a member of the mens volleyball club studies from George Mason, where he was a member of the mens volleyball club team in 1983.team in 1983.

    Nicholas helped George Masons mens program earn its fi rst-ever top-10 Nicholas helped George Masons mens program earn its fi rst-ever top-10 national ranking and fi rst-ever trip to the fi nals of the conference tournament in national ranking and fi rst-ever trip to the fi nals of the conference tournament in school history. Upon his graduation, Nicholas played for the Washington Volleyball school history. Upon his graduation, Nicholas played for the Washington Volleyball Club and won a bronze medal at the U.S. Open Championships in 1987.Club and won a bronze medal at the U.S. Open Championships in 1987.

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    NICHOLASPatrick

    HEAD COACHSecond year at UNCG10th year overall(147-124)George Mason, 1986

    UNCG Coaching RecordsWinsWins1. Tere Dail (1979-99)1. Tere Dail (1979-99) ............... ...............4902. Pat Hielscher (1971-74)2. Pat Hielscher (1971-74) ......... .........1063. Shawn Garus (2005-08)3. Shawn Garus (2005-08) .......... .......... 714. Kaye Moody (1975-78)4. Kaye Moody (1975-78) ............ ............ 615. Stacy Meadows (2000-04)5. Stacy Meadows (2000-04) ...... ......296. Patrick Nicholas (2009-)6. Patrick Nicholas (2009-) .......... .......... 17

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    Winning Pct.Winning Pct.1. Pat Hieslscher (1971-74)1. Pat Hieslscher (1971-74) ..... ..... .779 .7792. Tere Dail (1979-99)2. Tere Dail (1979-99) ............. ............. .654 .6543. Patrick Nicholas (2009-)3. Patrick Nicholas (2009-) ....... ........548.5483. Shawn Garus (2005-08)3. Shawn Garus (2005-08) ...... ...... .526 .5264. Kaye Moody (1975-78)4. Kaye Moody (1975-78) ........ ........ .424 .4245. Stacy Meadows (2000-04)5. Stacy Meadows (2000-04) .. .. .180 .180

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    Laura

    ASSISTANT COACHSecond year at UNCGOklahoma, 2009

    Laura Tomes enters her second season as an assistant coach on the UNC Greens-Laura Tomes enters her second season as an assistant coach on the UNC Greens-boro staff after spending the past few seasons as a coach and player in different parts boro staff after spending the past few seasons as a coach and player in different parts of the world.of the world.

    Tomes came to the Spartans after spending a season as a student assistant coach Tomes came to the Spartans after spending a season as a student assistant coach at the University of Oklahoma, where she played for four seasons, while she completed at the University of Oklahoma, where she played for four seasons, while she completed her degree. She also spent the past two and a half seasons as a Junior National Volley-her degree. She also spent the past two and a half seasons as a Junior National Volley-ball coach for the Oklahoma Elite Volleyball Club. ball coach for the Oklahoma Elite Volleyball Club.

    Upon completion of her athletic eligibility in 2006, Tomes spent the 2007 season Upon completion of her athletic eligibility in 2006, Tomes spent the 2007 season representing the United States on the National Volleyball Team that competed at the representing the United States on the National Volleyball Team that competed at the Pan-American Cup as well as the Pan-American Games. She also played overseas in Pan-American Cup as well as the Pan-American Games. She also played overseas in 2007, helping her team, Rote Raben, win the German Cup.2007, helping her team, Rote Raben, win the German Cup.

    As a player at the University of Oklahoma, Tomes was named to the 2006 All-Big 12 As a player at the University of Oklahoma, Tomes was named to the 2006 All-Big 12 Team her senior season as she helped lead her team to the Sweet 16. Tomes earned nu-Team her senior season as she helped lead her team to the Sweet 16. Tomes earned nu-merous academic awards as a Sooner in addition to her athletic achievements. She was merous academic awards as a Sooner in addition to her athletic achievements. She was a fi rst-team Academic All-Big 12 performer as a sophomore and junior and a second-a fi rst-team Academic All-Big 12 performer as a sophomore and junior and a second-team Academic All-Big 12 honoree following her senior season. She was also named team Academic All-Big 12 honoree following her senior season. She was also named second-team academic all-region as a senior.second-team academic all-region as a senior.

    Tomes graduated from Oklahoma in 2009 with a bachelors degree in multidisci-Tomes graduated from Oklahoma in 2009 with a bachelors degree in multidisci-plinary studies of numerical processing and general science.plinary studies of numerical processing and general science.

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    Collegiate coaching experience

    Marshall University (Assistant coach), 2007-2009Marshall University (Assistant coach), 2007-2009 Troy University (Head coach), 2004-05Troy University (Head coach), 2004-05 Lehigh University (Head coach), 1997-04Lehigh University (Head coach), 1997-04 Ohio State University (Assistant coach), 1995-97Ohio State University (Assistant coach), 1995-97 Purdue University (Assistant coach), 1994-95Purdue University (Assistant coach), 1994-95 U.S. Naval Academy (Assitant coach), 1992-94U.S. Naval Academy (Assitant coach), 1992-94 U.S. Naval Academy mens team (Head coach), 1985-90U.S. Naval Academy mens team (Head coach), 1985-90 George Mason (Assistant coach), 1984-85George Mason (Assistant coach), 1984-85

    Professional coaching experienceProfessional coaching experience

    San Diego Spikers (Assistant coach/acting head coach in play-San Diego Spikers (Assistant coach/acting head coach in play-offs), 1994offs), 1994

    National Team coaching experienceNational Team coaching experience

    Director, coordinator and evaluator at national tryouts for the Director, coordinator and evaluator at national tryouts for the USA girls junior, youth and 14 and under National Teams, 1997-USA girls junior, youth and 14 and under National Teams, 1997-20042004

    U.S. 14 and under National Team (Head coach), 1997-2000U.S. 14 and under National Team (Head coach), 1997-2000 U.S. Womens National A-2 Team (Assistant coach), 1999 and U.S. Womens National A-2 Team (Assistant coach), 1999 and

    20012001 U.S. Boys Youth National Team (Assistant coach), 1997U.S. Boys Youth National Team (Assistant coach), 1997 U.S. Womens National Team (Assistant coach), 1993-94U.S. Womens National Team (Assistant coach), 1993-94

    Patrick Nicholas Coaching HistoryPatrick Nicholas Coaching History

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    Anthony Melendez enters his fi rst season on the UNCG volleyball staff as a volunteer assistant Anthony Melendez enters his fi rst season on the UNCG volleyball staff as a volunteer assistant coach. coach.

    Melendez, who is currently getting his PhD in community youth sport development at UNCG, Melendez, who is currently getting his PhD in community youth sport development at UNCG, comes to the Spartans after serving as the head coach of the UNCG womens club volleyball comes to the Spartans after serving as the head coach of the UNCG womens club volleyball team. In the past two years, Melendez has led the team to four tournament championships and team. In the past two years, Melendez has led the team to four tournament championships and qualifi ed the team for the 2010 University Club Volleyball National Championships for the fi rst qualifi ed the team for the 2010 University Club Volleyball National Championships for the fi rst time in school history.time in school history.

    Melendez began his coaching career as an assistant coach in Puerto Rico with team Boriquen Melendez began his coaching career as an assistant coach in Puerto Rico with team Boriquen Coqui, which went on to win the boys 2002 USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships. He Coqui, which went on to win the boys 2002 USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships. He then moved on to coach the Gigantes de Carolina Volleyball Club in 2003. then moved on to coach the Gigantes de Carolina Volleyball Club in 2003.

    He got his fi rst head coaching job in 2004 within the Puerto Rico Volleyball Federation. He was He got his fi rst head coaching job in 2004 within the Puerto Rico Volleyball Federation. He was the head coach of the Gigantes de Carolina girls team in 2006 and also served as an assistant the head coach of the Gigantes de Carolina girls team in 2006 and also served as an assistant coach on the boys team at the 2006 USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships. He went on coach on the boys team at the 2006 USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships. He went on to become the head coach for the Calasanz middle school boys varsity team in 2006, as well.to become the head coach for the Calasanz middle school boys varsity team in 2006, as well.

    He made the step up to the university level in 2006 by becoming an assistant coach for the Uni-He made the step up to the university level in 2006 by becoming an assistant coach for the Uni-versity of Puerto Rico at Carolina (UPRC) team.versity of Puerto Rico at Carolina (UPRC) team.

    He played volleyball at the UPRC, where he received his bachelors degree in physical education. He played volleyball at the UPRC, where he received his bachelors degree in physical education. He then went on to earn his masters degree in exercise science from East Stroudsburg University.He then went on to earn his masters degree in exercise science from East Stroudsburg University.

    Melendez has a Puerto Rico Federation coaching certifi cation and is also certifi ed as a physical Melendez has a Puerto Rico Federation coaching certifi cation and is also certifi ed as a physical education teach in both North Carolina and Puerto Rico.education teach in both North Carolina and Puerto Rico.

    He started playing volleyball at a very young age and progressed as he became older. In 2001, he He started playing volleyball at a very young age and progressed as he became older. In 2001, he was awarded All-American honors at the boys USA Juniors Olympic Volleyball Championships. In was awarded All-American honors at the boys USA Juniors Olympic Volleyball Championships. In 2004, he earned a spot on the Puerto Rico under-20 National Beach Volleyball Championship, as 2004, he earned a spot on the Puerto Rico under-20 National Beach Volleyball Championship, as well as the beach volleyball championship for the Puerto Rico Universities League.well as the beach volleyball championship for the Puerto Rico Universities League.

    While playing at UPRC, Melendez earned the team MVP award in 2002 and 2004. In 2003 and While playing at UPRC, Melendez earned the team MVP award in 2002 and 2004. In 2003 and 2004, Melendez earned team MVP honors in beach volleyball.

    Emily

    STUDENT ASSISTANT COACHFirst year at UNCG

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    Emily Lindborg enters her fi rst season as a student assistant coach at UNCG after fi nishing up Emily Lindborg enters her fi rst season as a student assistant coach at UNCG after fi nishing up her playing career last season.her playing career last season.

    Lindborg exhausted her eligibility this past season after four successful seasons as a middle Lindborg exhausted her eligibility this past season after four successful seasons as a middle blocker for the Spartans. During her four seasons, she saw action in 95 matches, where she blocker for the Spartans. During her four seasons, she saw action in 95 matches, where she tallied 597 career kills.tallied 597 career kills.

    She had a single-season career-high 90 kills as a senior last season, which was 23 more than She had a single-season career-high 90 kills as a senior last season, which was 23 more than any other player. Her 239 kills in her fi nal season ranked second on the team. Lindborg also any other player. Her 239 kills in her fi nal season ranked second on the team. Lindborg also fi nished her career with a .250 hitting percentagefi nished her career with a .250 hitting percentage

    Lindborg is currently completing her nutrition degree at UNCG.Lindborg is currently completing her nutrition degree at UNCG.

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    ASSISTANT COACHFirst year at UNCGAAAAAAAAAAFFFFASSISSTAANT COACCHASSISSTTAANNTT COACCHAAAAAMELENDEZMELENDEZ

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    Melendez earned team MVP honors in beach volleyball.Melendez earned team MVP honors in beach volleyball.

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    2010 UNCG SPARTANS2010 UNCG SPARTANS

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    Sophomore ClassSophomore Class Freshman ClassFreshman Class

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    2009: Was just one of three players who played in all 31 matches in 2009, seeing action in 117 of a possible 123 sets led the team with 15 double-doubles as a junior recorded a career-high 19 kills against Samford (11/1) also recorded 18 kills earlier in the sea-a career-high 19 kills against Samford (11/1) also recorded 18 kills earlier in the sea-son against Elon (10/7) set a career-high with 24 digs against Furman (11/6) before son against Elon (10/7) set a career-high with 24 digs against Furman (11/6) before breaking that two matches later with 28 digs in the season fi nale versus Western Carolina breaking that two matches later with 28 digs in the season fi nale versus Western Carolina (11/14) also set a career-high for aces in a match with six against Winston-Salem (11/14) also set a career-high for aces in a match with six against Winston-Salem State (9/1) led the team with 309 kills for a 2.64 kills per set average, which was also State (9/1) led the team with 309 kills for a 2.64 kills per set average, which was also a team-high tallied a 345 digs on the year, which was third-best on the team had a a team-high tallied a 345 digs on the year, which was third-best on the team had a season-high .417 hitting percentage against Winston-Salem State (9/1) recorded a season-high .417 hitting percentage against Winston-Salem State (9/1) recorded a season-high fi ve blocks on three separate occasions, NC State (9/19), Davidson (10/17) season-high fi ve blocks on three separate occasions, NC State (9/19), Davidson (10/17) and Appalachian State (11/11).and Appalachian State (11/11).

    2008: Played in 25 of the 33 matches in 2008 and appeared in 77 sets during those matches set a new career-high for digs with 12 against West Virginia (9/19) at the WVU Classic tied a personal-best with two assists against Elon (10/8) and later in the year against Wofford (11/9) broke another career-high with six blocks in the fi ve-set win versus East Carolina (9/6) recorded her fi rst career ace and went on to register another one in the 3-1 win against Elon (11/5) also had 11 digs against Chattanooga

    SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB2007 43-12 57 1.33 38 193 .098 6 0 28 0.65 0-18-182007 43-12 57 1.33 38 193 .098 6 0 28 0.65 0-18-182008 77-25 96 1.25 61 324 .108 8 4 106 1.38 2-39-412008 77-25 96 1.25 61 324 .108 8 4 106 1.38 2-39-412009 117-31 309 2.64 170 984 .141 17 30 345 2.95 9-48- 572009 117-31 309 2.64 170 984 .141 17 30 345 2.95 9-48- 57TOTAL 237-68 462 1.95 269 1501 .129 31 34 479 2.02 11-105-116TOTAL 237-68 462 1.95 269 1501 .129 31 34 479 2.02 11-105-116

    Caley Reddens career statisticsCaley Reddens career statistics

    Caley5-10 OH R-Senior Stokesdale, N.C.McMichael

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    (10/25) had a season-high 10 kills against Chattanooga (11/14).(10/25) had a season-high 10 kills against Chattanooga (11/14).

    2007: Was limited to only 12 matches after suffering an injury against Georgia South-2007: Was limited to only 12 matches after suffering an injury against Georgia South-ern (9/15) recorded 57 kills and 28 digs from the outside hitter position in 43 games ern (9/15) recorded 57 kills and 28 digs from the outside hitter position in 43 games played reached double fi gures in kills twice on the season totaled a career-high 13 played reached double fi gures in kills twice on the season totaled a career-high 13 kills in the 3-2 victory over against Austin Peay (8/25) recorded 11 kills in the 3-2 loss kills in the 3-2 victory over against Austin Peay (8/25) recorded 11 kills in the 3-2 loss at Charlotte (9/8) tallied 18 total blocks on the season notched a career-high four at Charlotte (9/8) tallied 18 total blocks on the season notched a career-high four blocks against Austin Peay (8/25) posted a career-high eight digs in a 3-2 loss to High blocks against Austin Peay (8/25) posted a career-high eight digs in a 3-2 loss to High Point (9/5) averaged 1.33 kills per game and 0.65 digs per game. Point (9/5) averaged 1.33 kills per game and 0.65 digs per game.

    2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt.2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

    High School: A product of McMichael High School played for head coach Marty Woods High School: A product of McMichael High School played for head coach Marty Woods was an all conference performer as an was an all conference performer as an

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    Kayren6-2 MB Senior Danville, Va.TunstallTT

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    FINNEYFINNEY

    SoCon Player of the Week twice on the year (10/21 and 11/11) currently sits second in school history for career hitting percentage (.333) and blocks per game (1.11) led the team with 138 blocks and had a team-leading 1.19 blocks per game average on the year broke her previous career-high for blocks with 10 on the road against Samford (10/26) set a new personal-best for digs with two against North Carolina A&T (9/3), Chattanooga (10/25) and Georgia Southern (11/21) also named to the HPU Volleyball Classic all-tournament team.

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    2009: Saw action in just 13 matches during the season due to injuries made 11 starts 2009: Saw action in just 13 matches during the season due to injuries made 11 starts in those 13 appearances had a season-high 10 kills against NC State (9/19) and at in those 13 appearances had a season-high 10 kills against NC State (9/19) and at Appalachian State (11/11) nearly tied a career-high with nine blocks at Elon (11/4), Appalachian State (11/11) nearly tied a career-high with nine blocks at Elon (11/4), which included eight block assists had a season-high .562 hitting percentage in her which included eight block assists had a season-high .562 hitting percentage in her second game back from injury against La Salle (9/19) after having nine kills and no er-second game back from injury against La Salle (9/19) after having nine kills and no er-rors had six block assists against Furman (11/6).rors had six block assists against Furman (11/6).

    2008: Had a breakout sophomore season as she played in all 33 matches and competed 2008: Had a breakout sophomore season as she played in all 33 matches and competed in 116 of 126 games on the year named to the All-Southern Conference fi rst team, in 116 of 126 games on the year named to the All-Southern Conference fi rst team, becoming just the third player in school history to receive that honor set a new career-becoming just the third player in school history to receive that honor set a new career-high with 18 kills in a tightly contested match at Samford (10/26) was named the

    SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB2007 49-22 142 2.90 48 260 .362 0 0 3 0.06 8-38-462007 49-22 142 2.90 48 260 .362 0 0 3 0.06 8-38-462008 116-33 327 2.82 101 699 .323 1 0 12 0.10 15-123-1382008 116-33 327 2.82 101 699 .323 1 0 12 0.10 15-123-1382009 53-13 85 1.60 33 199 .261 0 0 7 0.13 8-38-462009 53-13 85 1.60 33 199 .261 0 0 7 0.13 8-38-46TOTAL 218-68 554 2.54 182 1158 .321 1 0 22 0.10 31-199-230TOTAL 218-68 554 2.54 182 1158 .321 1 0 22 0.10 31-199-230

    Kayren Finneys career statisticsKayren Finneys career statistics

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    Billi5-10 OPP Senior Raleigh, N.C.Southeast Raleigh

    2008: Appeared in 28 of 33 matches and played in 101 games during her sophomore season crushed her previous personal-best of fi ve kills in a match with 10 kills in the fi ve-set win over College of Charleston (10/12) recorded fi ve or more kills in seven matches in 2008 broke her previous career-high for digs with four in a three-game matches in 2008 broke her previous career-high for digs with four in a three-game sweep versus The Citadel (10/11) had 105 kills and 68 total blocks on the year set a new personal-best for blocks in a single match with eight against Samford (11/15) had at least one block in all but one game she played in during the season.had at least one block in all but one game she played in during the season.

    2007: Saw action in 41 games and played in 17 matches record-ed a career-high fi ve kills on two occasions totaled fi ve kills in the 3-0 sweep of Winston-Salem State (9/11) and then posted fi ve in the 3-2 victory over Furman (9/29) also put up two as-sists against Winston-Salem State (9/11) had her best hitting game of the season against The Citadel (9/21) with three kills on three attempts with no errors tallied a career-high three digs against The Citadel (9/21) recorded 16 blocks on the season and had six matches of at least two blocks only block solo of the season was in the 3-0 sweep of Wofford (9/28).

    High school: Competed for four years at Southeast Raleigh HS for head coach Nicole Sampson where she earned one varsity letter led the Bulldogs to back-to-back conference championships in 2005 and 2006 earned conference Player of the Year honors in 2005 and 2006 two-time all-conference selection earned team MVP honors.

    Club: Played four years for the North Carolina Challengers/CCVC for coach Sandy Merkel-Dejames.

    Personal: Billi Rai Baker born April 9, 1989 in Raleigh, N.C. daughter of Robert and Brenda Baker has three siblings, Brandi, Bobbi and Toriano majoring in kinesiology at UNCG.

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    2009: Saw action in 29 of the 31 matches during the season, including 24 starts in those 2009: Saw action in 29 of the 31 matches during the season, including 24 starts in those matches also played in 108 of a possible 123 sets tied a career-high for kills with matches also played in 108 of a possible 123 sets tied a career-high for kills with 10 on seven separate occasions during the season against Liberty (8/28), Coastal Caro-10 on seven separate occasions during the season against Liberty (8/28), Coastal Caro-lina (9/4), Eastern Kentucky (9/4), UCF (9/11), Appalachian State (10/3), Elon (11/4) lina (9/4), Eastern Kentucky (9/4), UCF (9/11), Appalachian State (10/3), Elon (11/4) and Furman (11/6) set a career-high with 10 blocks in the win over Western Carolina and Furman (11/6) set a career-high with 10 blocks in the win over Western Carolina (10/4) those 10 block assists also tied former teammate Kaitlyn Nortz for the school (10/4) those 10 block assists also tied former teammate Kaitlyn Nortz for the school record for the most block assists in a four-set match recorded a new career-high for record for the most block assists in a four-set match recorded a new career-high for aces with three against Eastern Kentucky (9/4) recorded a double-double with kills aces with three against Eastern Kentucky (9/4) recorded a double-double with kills and digs against UCF (9/11) and Appalachian State (10/3) had a career-high 20 digs and digs against UCF (9/11) and Appalachian State (10/3) had a career-high 20 digs at High Point (9/14) also recorded double fi gure digs against Virginia Tech (8/29), at High Point (9/14) also recorded double fi gure digs against Virginia Tech (8/29), UCF (9/11) NC State (9/19) and Appalachian State (10/3) had a season-high four UCF (9/11) NC State (9/19) and Appalachian State (10/3) had a season-high four solo blocks against Western Carolina (11/14) fi nished second on the team with 67 solo blocks against Western Carolina (11/14) fi nished second on the team with 67 blocks.blocks.

    SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB2007 41-17 41 1.00 20 119 .176 8 0 14 0.34 1-15-162007 41-17 41 1.00 20 119 .176 8 0 14 0.34 1-15-162008 101-28 105 1.04 54 360 .142 4 0 27 0.27 2-66-682008 101-28 105 1.04 54 360 .142 4 0 27 0.27 2-66-682009 108-29 191 1.77 95 734 .131 10 11 187 1.73 9-58-672009 108-29 191 1.77 95 734 .131 10 11 187 1.73 9-58-67TOTAL 250-74 337 1.35 169 1213 .138 22 11 228 0.91 12-139-151TOTAL 250-74 337 1.35 169 1213 .138 22 11 228 0.91 12-139-151

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    Alissa6-0 MB/OPP Senior Granger, Ind.Penn

    Senior Senior

    blocks by recording seven total blocks against Davidson (10/17) and also at Furman (11/8) registered 111 kills and 79 blocks on the season she tied her personal-best of two aces in a match with a pair against Missouri State (9/7) recorded a season-high six digs in the 3-1 win against Chattanooga (11/14) had a season-high eight kills in the loss against Missouri State (9/7).

    2007: One of UNCGS most consistent freshmen saw action in 69 games and 28 match-

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    2009: Played in 29 of the 31 matches as a junior, including making 13 starts played 2009: Played in 29 of the 31 matches as a junior, including making 13 starts played in 82 sets in those matches set a new career-high in blocks with eight block assists in 82 sets in those matches set a new career-high in blocks with eight block assists in the win over Western Carolina (10/4) also set a career-high in digs with eight in a in the win over Western Carolina (10/4) also set a career-high in digs with eight in a victorious effort against Georgia Southern (10/18) had a season-high 10 kills against victorious effort against Georgia Southern (10/18) had a season-high 10 kills against Virginia Tech (8/29) also had nine kills against Appalachian State (10/3) and at Wof-Virginia Tech (8/29) also had nine kills against Appalachian State (10/3) and at Wof-ford (10/11) set a season-high hitting percentage of .467 against Davidson by record-ford (10/11) set a season-high hitting percentage of .467 against Davidson by record-ing eight kills and only having one error had a career-high three aces in the win over ing eight kills and only having one error had a career-high three aces in the win over Coastal Carolina (9/4) earned Southern Conference Academic All-Conference honors.Coastal Carolina (9/4) earned Southern Conference Academic All-Conference honors.

    2008: Played in all but two matches and appeared in 106 games as a sophomore 2008: Played in all but two matches and appeared in 106 games as a sophomore named to the 2009 SoCon Academic All-Conference team set a new career-high for

    SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB2007 69-28 83 1.20 33 221 .226 7 3 36 0.52 0-12-122007 69-28 83 1.20 33 221 .226 7 3 36 0.52 0-12-122008 110-31 117 1.06 50 393 .170 7 0 59 0.54 3-81-842008 110-31 117 1.06 50 393 .170 7 0 59 0.54 3-81-842009 82-29 109 1.33 52 306 .186 6 12 56 0.68 8-34-422009 82-29 109 1.33 52 306 .186 6 12 56 0.68 8-34-42TOTAL 261-88 309 1.18 135 920 .189 20 15 151 0.58 11-127-138TOTAL 261-88 309 1.18 135 920 .189 20 15 151 0.58 11-127-138

    Alissa Beaudways career statisticsAlissa Beaudways career statistics

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    Kimiko5-5 S Senior San Francisco, Calif.Sacred Heart Cathedral

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    Chattanooga (10/25) led the team in assists (653) and assists per game (5.24) Chattanooga (10/25) led the team in assists (653) and assists per game (5.24) was just one dig shy of tying her career-high after recording 11 digs against Chattanooga was just one dig shy of tying her career-high after recording 11 digs against Chattanooga (11/14) set a new career-high with two kills fi ve times during the season she set (11/14) set a new career-high with two kills fi ve times during the season she set a new personal-best by recording three aces versus Delaware (8/30) and at Wofford a new personal-best by recording three aces versus Delaware (8/30) and at Wofford (11/9).(11/9).

    2007: Saw action in 64 games and 26 matches 2007: Saw action in 64 games and 26 matches as a setter second on the team in assists aaaa

    2009: Saw action in only 12 matches, including fi ve starts, as she battled ankle injuries 2009: Saw action in only 12 matches, including fi ve starts, as she battled ankle injuries early in the season set a new career-high for kills with fi ve against The Citadel (10/25) early in the season set a new career-high for kills with fi ve against The Citadel (10/25) also had a season-high 23 assists against The Citadel (10/25) added 15 assists in also had a season-high 23 assists against The Citadel (10/25) added 15 assists in the winning effort against North Carolina A&T (9/30) had a season-high eight digs in the winning effort against North Carolina A&T (9/30) had a season-high eight digs in the season fi nale at Western Carolina (11/14) also recorded seven digs against Fur-the season fi nale at Western Carolina (11/14) also recorded seven digs against Fur-man (11/6) and had six against The Citadel (10/25) and Chattanooga (10/31) had man (11/6) and had six against The Citadel (10/25) and Chattanooga (10/31) had her lone ace of the season against The Citadel (10/25).her lone ace of the season against The Citadel (10/25).

    2008: Played in all 33 matches as a sophomore and appeared in all but two games 2008: Played in all 33 matches as a sophomore and appeared in all but two games named to the 2008 SoCon Academic All-Conference team broke her previous personal-named to the 2008 SoCon Academic All-Conference team broke her previous personal-

    SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB2007 64-26 1 0.02 0 14 .071 206 14 88 1.38 0-2-22007 64-26 1 0.02 0 14 .071 206 14 88 1.38 0-2-22008 124-33 21 0.17 7 60 .233 653 24 176 1.42 0-0-02008 124-33 21 0.17 7 60 .233 653 24 176 1.42 0-0-02009 43-12 8 0.19 1 15 .467 63 1 41 0.95 0-0-02009 43-12 8 0.19 1 15 .467 63 1 41 0.95 0-0-0TOTAL 231-71 30 0.13 8 89 .247 922 39 305 1.32 0-2-2TOTAL 231-71 30 0.13 8 89 .247 922 39 305 1.32 0-2-2

    Kimiko Naitos career statisticsKimiko Naitos career statistics

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    Ariel5-7 OH R-JuniorGreensboro, N.C.Virginia CommonwealthVV thhhh

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    At UNCGAt UNCG2009: Redshirted the season.2009: Redshirted the season.

    2008 (at VCU): Played in 31 of the 32 matches and appeared in 96 games as a sopho-

    digs as a sophomore.digs as a sophomore.

    (Sept. 1). (Sept. 1).

    Greensboro, N.C.named to the North State all-conference team all four yearsearned Greensboro, N.C.named to the North State all-conference team all four yearsearned conference player of the year honors as a sophomore and seniorwas MVP of the confer-conference player of the year honors as a sophomore and seniorwas MVP of the confer-ence tournament as a freshman and seniorbroke the school record for the most kills in ence tournament as a freshman and seniorbroke the school record for the most kills in a season with 270 as a freshmannamed to the all-area team by the Greensboro News & a season with 270 as a freshmannamed to the all-area team by the Greensboro News & Recordselected as team captain her senior season.Recordselected as team captain her senior season.

    Club: Played three seasons with current teammate Kayren Finney for the Piedmont-Triad Club: Played three seasons with current teammate Kayren Finney for the Piedmont-Triad National Volleyball Club for head coaches Kim Mansfi eld and Blaine Tendlerher team National Volleyball Club for head coaches Kim Mansfi eld and Blaine Tendlerher team was the Big South Tournament qualifi er champions, as well as the Big South Tournament was the Big South Tournament qualifi er champions, as well as the Big South Tournament champions in 2007.champions in 2007.

    Personal: Ariel P. Newmanborn June 11, 1989, in Greensboro, N.C.daughter of Mari-Personal: Ariel P. Newmanborn June 11, 1989, in Greensboro, N.C.daughter of Mari-lyn Newmanhas one sibling, Adriennemajoring in middle school education at UNCG.lyn Newmanhas one sibling, Adriennemajoring in middle school education at UNCG.

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    At Cowley County CCAt Cowley County CCPlayed two seasons at Cowley County Community College for coach Jen Bahner helped Played two seasons at Cowley County Community College for coach Jen Bahner helped lead her team to a runner-up fi nish at the NJCAA Division II National Championships as a lead her team to a runner-up fi nish at the NJCAA Division II National Championships as a sophomore after coming in fi fth place as a freshman her team went a combined 62-12 sophomore after coming in fi fth place as a freshman her team went a combined 62-12 over her two years named team captain as a sophomore and also earned all-academic over her two years named team captain as a sophomore and also earned all-academic team honors earned all-region honors her freshman season also earned honorable team honors earned all-region honors her freshman season also earned honorable mention all-conference honors her fi rst year member of Phi Theta Kappa, which is the mention all-conference honors her fi rst year member of Phi Theta Kappa, which is the international honor society for two-year colleges.international honor society for two-year colleges.

    High School: Earned four varsity letters during her time at Wichita South High School, High School: Earned four varsity letters during her time at Wichita South High School, where she played for coach Ashley Dalian earned all-city honors as a senior named where she played for coach Ashley Dalian earned all-city honors as a senior named to the all-city honorable mention team her fi rst three seasons also earned honorable to the all-city honorable mention team her fi rst three seasons also earned honorable mention all-city honors as a basketball player where she earned four varsity letters mention all-city honors as a basketball player where she earned four varsity letters named honorable mention all-city in softball as well.named honorable mention all-city in softball as well.

    Club: Player four seasons for coach Cori Meyer and the Shockwave Volleyball Club.Club: Player four seasons for coach Cori Meyer and the Shockwave Volleyball Club.

    Personal: Sarah Jane Eldridge born April 23, 1990 in Wichita, Kan. daughter of Brad Personal: Sarah Jane Eldridge born April 23, 1990 in Wichita, Kan. daughter of Brad and Jane Eldridge has one older brother, Cale, who played baseball at Neosho CC and and Jane Eldridge has one older brother, Cale, who played baseball at Neosho CC and Friends University majoring in communications at UNCG.Friends University majoring in communications at UNCG.

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    Ari5-9 S Sophomore Santa Ana, Calif.Newport Harbor

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    earlier in the season against Montana (8/29) recorded fi ve blocks against College of earlier in the season against Montana (8/29) recorded fi ve blocks against College of Charleston (10/24), which was a season-high had a season-high three aces against Charleston (10/24), which was a season-high had a season-high three aces against UCF (9/11), NC State (9/19), Davidson (10/17) and North Carolina Central (10/27).UCF (9/11), NC State (9/19), Davidson (10/17) and North Carolina Central (10/27).

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    2009: Had a breakout freshman campaign that saw her play in all 31 matches, including 2009: Had a breakout freshman campaign that saw her play in all 31 matches, including making the start in 29 of them played in 118 of a possible 123 sets during the season making the start in 29 of them played in 118 of a possible 123 sets during the season recorded 12 double-doubles on the year, which was second on the team had a season-recorded 12 double-doubles on the year, which was second on the team had a season-high 57 assists in the win against backyard-rival Elon (10/7) also had over 50 assists high 57 assists in the win against backyard-rival Elon (10/7) also had over 50 assists against Winston-Salem State (9/1), Eastern Kentucky (51), UCF (9/11) and NC State against Winston-Salem State (9/1), Eastern Kentucky (51), UCF (9/11) and NC State (9/19) recorded 1,125 assists on the year, which was the eighth-best single-season (9/19) recorded 1,125 assists on the year, which was the eighth-best single-season mark in school history her 1,125 assists also ranks her seventh on the all-time career mark in school history her 1,125 assists also ranks her seventh on the all-time career list in school history set a career-high with 19 digs against Virginia Tech (8/29) list in school history set a career-high with 19 digs against Virginia Tech (8/29) had a season-high fi ve kills against Georgia Southern (10/18) and also had four kills had a season-high fi ve kills against Georgia Southern (10/18) and also had four kills

    SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB2009 118-31 56 0.47 21 197 .178 1125 31 267 2.26 2-26-282009 118-31 56 0.47 21 197 .178 1125 31 267 2.26 2-26-28TOTAL 118-31 56 0.47 21 197 .178 1125 31 267 2.26 2-26-28TOTAL 118-31 56 0.47 21 197 .178 1125 31 267 2.26 2-26-28

    Ari Lysaceks career statisticsAri Lysaceks career statistics

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    Olivia6-1 MB/OH Sophomore Charlotte, N.C.Myers Park

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    played as a middle blocker from 2006-09 for the club.played as a middle blocker from 2006-09 for the club.

    Personal: Olivia Ann Humphriesborn Feb. 11, 1991, in Charlotte, N.C.daughter of Ra-Personal: Olivia Ann Humphriesborn Feb. 11, 1991, in Charlotte, N.C.daughter of Ra-chel and Clark Humphrieshas two younger siblings, Michael (16) and Virginia (12)chel and Clark Humphrieshas two younger siblings, Michael (16) and Virginia (12)majoring in speech pathology at UNCG.majoring in speech pathology at UNCG.

    2009: Played in 24 matches as a true freshman, including making 15 starts during the 2009: Played in 24 matches as a true freshman, including making 15 starts during the season saw action in 66 sets during the year set a season-high in just her third col-season saw action in 66 sets during the year set a season-high in just her third col-legiate match with 15 kills in the win over Montana (8/29) also had double-fi gure kills legiate match with 15 kills in the win over Montana (8/29) also had double-fi gure kills with 11 against UCF (9/11) and at Wofford (10/11) set a season-high hitting percent-with 11 against UCF (9/11) and at Wofford (10/11) set a season-high hitting percent-age of .545 against Georgia Southern (10/18) had a season-high seven blocks against age of .545 against Georgia Southern (10/18) had a season-high seven blocks against UCF (9/11) recorded a pair of aces against Montana (8/29) and UCF (9/11) had a UCF (9/11) recorded a pair of aces against Montana (8/29) and UCF (9/11) had a season-best three digs at High Point (9/14).season-best three digs at High Point (9/14).

    High school: Earned four varsity letters while playing for coach Betty Berry at Myers Park High school: Earned four varsity letters while playing for coach Betty Berry at Myers Park HSnamed to the Southwestern all-conference team as a junior and seniorgarnered HSnamed to the Southwestern all-conference team as a junior and seniorgarnered conference MVP honors for her efforts her senior seasonearned a spot on the 2009 conference MVP honors for her efforts her senior seasonearned a spot on the 2009 senior all-star teamhelped lead her team to the 4A state championship game in 2007.senior all-star teamhelped lead her team to the 4A state championship game in 2007.

    Club: Played for the Union Volleyball Club in Charlotte, N.C. for coach Sarah ChristieClub: Played for the Union Volleyball Club in Charlotte, N.C. for coach Sarah Christie

    SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB SP-MS K K/S E TA Pct. A SA Dig D/S BS-BA-TB2009 66-24 116 1.76 65 324 .157 2 7 19 0.29 3-31-342009 66-24 116 1.76 65 324 .157 2 7 19 0.29 3-31-34TOTAL 66-24 116 1.76 65 324 .157 2 7 19 0.29 3-31-34TOTAL 66-24 116 1.76 65 324 .157 2 7 19 0.29 3-31-34

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    Karrian5-9 OH FreshmanCollege Station, TexasA&M ConsolidatedAA

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    Brentwood School

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    Lara5-3 LIB/DS FreshmanDurham, N.C.Riverside

    3 SS5 3 LLL //DSDS Fre3 B DS FSSLLILIB/B/DSDSS FFFre35 33 KEYESKEYES

    Kellie5-6 LIB/DS FreshmanMansfi eld, Ohio

    Comprehensive

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    High School: Played for years at A&M Consolidated High School where she earned two

    Jackie Pence also earned two varsity letters in basketball and track & fi eld.Jackie Pence also earned two varsity letters in basketball and track & fi eld.

    in 2009.in 2009.

    soccer at Oklahoma Christian University majoring in biology at UNCG.soccer at Oklahoma Christian University majoring in biology at UNCG.

    6 All-Conference team as a senior and junior.6 All-Conference team as a senior and junior.

    regional championship while playing for the 17 Gold team.regional championship while playing for the 17 Gold team.

    Ann Keyes has one older sibling, Kristyn majoring in therapeutic recreation at UNCG.

    o oo High School: Earned three varsity letters at the Brentwood School for coach Jeff Porter High School: Earned three varsity letters at the Brentwood School for coach Jeff Porter earned fi rst-team all-league honors as a senior named to the all-league second-team earned fi rst-team all-league honors as a senior named to the all-league second-team as a junior honored as team captain during her fi nal season helped lead her team as a junior honored as team captain during her fi nal season helped lead her team to runner-up fi nishes in the league as a senior and junior her team claimed the CIF to runner-up fi nishes in the league as a senior and junior her team claimed the CIF Southern Section Championships during her junior season led her team in blocks, aces Southern Section Championships during her junior season led her team in blocks, aces and kills as a senior member of the honor roll.and kills as a senior member of the honor roll.

    Club: Played for the Sports Shack Club Volleyball team and coach Sara Kidd for six sea-Club: Played for the Sports Shack Club Volleyball team and coach Sara Kidd for six sea-sons helped her team to a second-place fi nish at the Junior Olympics National Division sons helped her team to a second-place fi nish at the Junior Olympics National Division in 2008 also led her team to a second-place fi nish at the Reno Volleyball Festival in in 2008 also led her team to a second-place fi nish at the Reno Volleyball Festival in 2007.2007.

    Personal: Samantha Christina Deutchman born March 22, 1992 in Los Angeles, Calif. Personal: Samantha Christina Deutchman born March 22, 1992 in Los Angeles, Calif. daughter of Howard and Cess Deutchman has two older siblings, Jason, who played daughter of Howard and Cess Deutchman has two older siblings, Jason, who played basketball at San Diego State, and Matthew majoring in psychology at UNCG.basketball at San Diego State, and Matthew majoring in psychology at UNCG.

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    High School: Played four years at Madison Comprehensive High School for coach Jen High School: Played four years at Madison Comprehensive High School for coach Jen Lauber, where she earned three varsity letters helped lead her team three-straight con-Lauber, where she earned three varsity letters helped lead her team three-straight con-ference and district championships her fi nal three seasons was named Ohio Cardinal ference and district championships her fi nal three seasons was named Ohio Cardinal Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and junior also named District VI Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and junior also named District VI Players of the Year during her fi nal season named to All-Ohio second-team and OHS-Players of the Year during her fi nal season named to All-Ohio second-team and OHS-VCA All-Star game as a senior earned second-team District VI honors as a junior VCA All-Star game as a senior earned second-team District VI honors as a junior also named All-Ohio honorable mention her junior season helped team earn fi nal four also named All-Ohio honorable mention her junior season helped team earn fi nal four berth in the state championships as a junior team earned regional runner-up honors berth in the state championships as a junior team earned regional runner-up honors as a sophomore and senior was named team captain her senior season also played as a sophomore and senior was named team captain her senior season also played softball all four years, where she earned three varsity letters as a pitcher and shortstop.softball all four years, where she earned three varsity letters as a pitcher and shortstop.

    Club: Played just one year for the Matchpoint Volleyball Club in Columbus, Ohio for coach-Club: Played just one year for the Matchpoint Volleyball Club in Columbus, Ohio for coach-es Steve and Jeanee Colpus.es Steve and Jeanee Colpus.

    Personal: Kellie Nichole Orewiler born Oct. 30, 1991 in Mansfi eld, Ohio daughter of Personal: Kellie Nichole Orewiler born Oct. 30, 1991 in Mansfi eld, Ohio daughter of Stan Orewiler and Michelle Maurer currently undecided on a major at UNCG.Stan Orewiler and Michelle Maurer currently undecided on a major at UNCG.

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    Karen5-8 S FreshmanDurham, N.C.Northern

    88 SS5 88 SS Freshhman88 SS5 888 SS FFFreshhmanSTEDMANSTEDMAN

    Savannah6-0 MB FreshmanRemsenburg, N.Y.WesthamptonBeachWW

    Y.Y.Y.Y.000 MBMB F e hshma6 006 00 MBMB FFFre hshmanTOMLINSONTOMLINSON

    High School: Earned four varsity letters while playing for coach Erin Hensler at Norther

    seasons of club volleyball for NC Elite for coach Gary DeJames.seasons of club volleyball for NC Elite for coach Gary DeJames.

    Club: Played six seasons for NC Elite Volleyball Club and coach Gary DeJames com-peted with USA Volleyball and at the Junior Olympics helped her team to the Carolina Region 17s Championship in 2009.Region 17s Championship in 2009.

    Personal: Karen Marie Stedman born April 22, 1992 in Durham, N.C. daughter of Kevin and Marcia Stedman has two older siblings, Chris and Scott majoring in kine-siology at UNCG.siology at UNCG.

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    High School: Played all four years at Westhampton Beach High School in Westhampton High School: Played all four years at Westhampton Beach High School in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. for coach Lenny Zalaga earned the Wendys High School Heisman award at Beach, N.Y. for coach Lenny Zalaga earned the Wendys High School Heisman award at her school helped her team advance to the New York State Final Four Championships her school helped her team advance to the New York State Final Four Championships as a sophomore earned all-league and all-conference honors as a senior helped her as a sophomore earned all-league and all-conference honors as a senior helped her team earn league championship honors her fi rst three seasons named co-captain as a team earn league championship honors her fi rst three seasons named co-captain as a senior was a member of the National Honor Society also played lacrosse.senior was a member of the National Honor Society also played lacrosse.

    Club: Played three seasons at The Island Volleyball Academy for coach Rick Cole Club: Played three seasons at The Island Volleyball Academy for coach Rick Cole earned all-league honors helped her team to a No. 1 ranking in the Garden Empire earned all-league honors helped her team to a No. 1 ranking in the Garden Empire Volleyball Region.Volleyball Region.

    Personal: Savannah M. Tomlinson born Jan. 5, 1993 in New York, N.Y. daughter of Personal: Savannah M. Tomlinson born Jan. 5, 1993 in New York, N.Y. daughter of Daniel and Annette Tomlinson has one younger sibling, Brennan majoring in media Daniel and Annette Tomlinson has one younger sibling, Brennan majoring in media studies at UNCG.studies at UNCG.

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    INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSINDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Overall record: 17-14 Southern Conference: 9-7 Home: 9-5 Away: 5-8 Neutral: 3-1 Overall record: 17-14 Southern Conference: 9-7 Home: 9-5 Away: 5-8 Neutral: 3-1

    ATTACK SET SERVE DIG BLOCKING ATTACK SET SERVE DIG BLOCKINGNo. Name SP MP-MS K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE RE DIG D/S BS BA Total B/S BE BHENo. Name SP MP-MS K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE RE DIG D/S BS BA Total B/S BE BHE20 Kimiko Naito 43 12-5 8 0.19 1 15 .467 63 1.47 1 0.02 6 0 41 0.95 0 0 0 0.00 0 320 Kimiko Naito 43 12-5 8 0.19 1 15 .467 63 1.47 1 0.02 6 0 41 0.95 0 0 0 0.00 0 317 Kayren Finney 53 13-11 85 1.60 33 199 .261 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0 7 0.13 8 38 46 0.87 1 017 Kayren Finney 53 13-11 85 1.60 33 199 .261 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0 7 0.13 8 38 46 0.87 1 09 Emily Lindborg 107 28-27 239 2.23 87 615 .247 3 0.03 4 0.04 17 0 38 0.36 9 81 90 0.84 4 09 Emily Lindborg 107 28-27 239 2.23 87 615 .247 3 0.03 4 0.04 17 0 38 0.36 9 81 90 0.84 4 08 Catherine Hanners 112 29-9 186 1.66 76 575 .191 83 0.74 36 0.32 55 28 468 4.18 2 18 20 0.18 4 28 Catherine Hanners 112 29-9 186 1.66 76 575 .191 83 0.74 36 0.32 55 28 468 4.18 2 18 20 0.18 4 22 Alissa Beaudway 82 29-13 109 1.33 52 306 .186 6 0.07 12 0.15 6 2 56 0.68 8 34 42 0.51 1 22 Alissa Beaudway 82 29-13 109 1.33 52 306 .186 6 0.07 12 0.15 6 2 56 0.68 8 34 42 0.51 1 212 Ari Lysacek 118 31-29 56 0.47 21 197 .178 1125 9.53 31 0.26 41 2 267 2.26 2 26 28 0.24 6 2312 Ari Lysacek 118 31-29 56 0.47 21 197 .178 1125 9.53 31 0.26 41 2 267 2.26 2 26 28 0.24 6 237 Luciana Shafer 78 23-16 182 2.33 87 567 .168 5 0.06 7 0.09 8 7 146 1.87 3 22 25 0.32 1 07 Luciana Shafer 78 23-16 182 2.33 87 567 .168 5 0.06 7 0.09 8 7 146 1.87 3 22 25 0.32 1 01 Olivia Humphries 66 24-15 116 1.76 65 324 .157 2 0.03 7 0.11 12 0 19 0.29 3 31 34 0.52 8 11 Olivia Humphries 66 24-15 116 1.76 65 324 .157 2 0.03 7 0.11 12 0 19 0.29 3 31 34 0.52 8 110 Caley Redden 117 31-28 309 2.64 170 984 .141 17 0.15 30 0.26 58 43 345 2.95 9 48 57 0.49 5 110 Caley Redden 117 31-28 309 2.64 170 984 .141 17 0.15 30 0.26 58 43 345 2.95 9 48 57 0.49 5 13 Billi Baker 108 29-24 191 1.77 95 734 .131 10 0.09 11 0.10 13 4 187 1.73 9 58 67 0.62 9 03 Billi Baker 108 29-24 191 1.77 95 734 .131 10 0.09 11 0.10 13 4 187 1.73 9 58 67 0.62 9 013 Kayleigh Knerr 122 31-9 2 0.02 3 23 -.043 53 0.43 37 0.30 60 26 418 3.43 0 0 0 0.00 0 013 Kayleigh Knerr 122 31-9 2 0.02 3 23 -.043 53 0.43 37 0.30 60 26 418 3.43 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 Team 17 Team 17 UNCG ........ 123 31-31 1483 12.06 690 4539 .175 1367 11.11 176 1.43 276 129 1992 16.20 53 356 231.0 1.88 39 32 UNCG ........ 123 31-31 1483 12.06 690 4539 .175 1367 11.11 176 1.43 276 129 1992 16.20 53 356 231.0 1.88 39 32 Opponents 123 31-31 1390 11.30 686 4390 .160 1294 10.52 129 1.05 202 176 2031 16.51 52 391 247.5 2.01 59 57 Opponents 123 31-31 1390 11.30 686 4390 .160 1294 10.52 129 1.05 202 176 2031 16.51 52 391 247.5 2.01 59 57

    MATCH RESULTSMATCH RESULTSDate Opponent Score Score-by-gameDate Opponent Score Score-by-gameAug 28, 2009 vs Liberty! L, 0-3 7-25,21-25,17-25Aug 28, 2009 vs Liberty! L, 0-3 7-25,21-25,17-25Aug 29, 2009 at Virginia Tech! L, 1-3 25-23,22-25,15-25,8-25Aug 29, 2009 at Virginia Tech! L, 1-3 25-23,22-25,15-25,8-25Aug 29, 2009 vs Montana! W, 3-2 21-25,30-28,23-25,26-24,15-9Aug 29, 2009 vs Montana! W, 3-2 21-25,30-28,23-25,26-24,15-9Sep 01, 2009 at Winston-Salem State W, 3-0 25-17,25-12,25-15Sep 01, 2009 at Winston-Salem State W, 3-0 25-17,25-12,25-15Sep 4, 2009 vs Coastal Carolina# W, 3-2 14-25,21-25,25-22,26-24,15-11Sep 4, 2009 vs Eastern Kentucky# W, 3-1 25-21,25-17,22-25,25-16Sep 4, 2009 vs Eastern Kentucky# W, 3-1 25-21,25-17,22-25,25-16Sep 5, 2009 at South Carolina# L, 0-3 24-26,19-25,17-25Sep 5, 2009 at South Carolina# L, 0-3 24-26,19-25,17-25Sep 09, 2009 MARSHALL L, 0-3 18-25,18-25,19-25Sep 09, 2009 MARSHALL L, 0-3 18-25,18-25,19-25Sep 11, 2009 UCF L, 2-3 25-14,25-14,23-25,21-25,9-15Sep 11, 2009 UCF L, 2-3 25-14,25-14,23-25,21-25,9-15Sep 14, 2009 at High Point L, 2-3 25-18,21-25,27-29,25-23,6-15Sep 14, 2009 at High Point L, 2-3 25-18,21-25,27-29,25-23,6-15Sep 18, 2009 GEORGETOWN^ L, 1-3 25-23,23-25,15-25,19-25Sep 18, 2009 GEORGETOWN^ L, 1-3 25-23,23-25,15-25,19-25Sep 19, 2009 LA SALLE^ W, 3-0 25-13,25-13,25-18Sep 19, 2009 LA SALLE^ W, 3-0 25-13,25-13,25-18Sep 19, 2009 NC STATE^ W, 3-2 20-25,25-15,27-25,24-26,15-9Sep 19, 2009 NC STATE^ W, 3-2 20-25,25-15,27-25,24-26,15-9Sep 26, 2009 at Samford* L, 1-3 21-25,26-24,21-25,20-25Sep 26, 2009 at Samford* L, 1-3 21-25,26-24,21-25,20-25Sep 27, 2009 at Chattanooga* L, 0-3 13-25,24-26,17-26Sep 27, 2009 at Chattanooga* L, 0-3 13-25,24-26,17-26Sep 30, 2009 at N.C. A&T W, 3-0 25-18,25-22,25-9Sep 30, 2009 at N.C. A&T W, 3-0 25-18,25-22,25-9Oct 03, 2009 APPALACHIAN ST.* W, 3-0 27-25,25-16,25-21Oct 03, 2009 APPALACHIAN ST.* W, 3-0 27-25,25-16,25-21Oct 04, 2009 WCU* W, 3-1 22-25,25-15,25-17,25-17Oct 04, 2009 WCU* W, 3-1 22-25,25-15,25-17,25-17Oct 07, 2009 ELON* W, 3-2 19-25,25-23,25-22,16-25,15-9Oct 07, 2009 ELON* W, 3-2 19-25,25-23,25-22,16-25,15-9Oct 11, 2009 at Wofford* W, 3-0 25-21,25-10,25-18Oct 11, 2009 at Wofford* W, 3-0 25-21,25-10,25-18Oct 17, 2009 DAVIDSON* W, 3-0 25-20,25-22,25-14Oct 17, 2009 DAVIDSON* W, 3-0 25-20,25-22,25-14Oct 18, 2009 GEORGIA SOUTHERN* W, 3-1 25-21,25-20,14-25,25-23Oct 18, 2009 GEORGIA SOUTHERN* W, 3-1 25-21,25-20,14-25,25-23Oct 24, 2009 at Coll. of Charleston* L, 2-3 13-25,25-21,17-25,25-19,13-15Oct 25, 2009 at The Citadel* L, 1-3 24-26,25-16,11-25,19-25Oct 25, 2009 at The Citadel* L, 1-3 24-26,25-16,11-25,19-25Oct 27, 2009 NCCU W, 3-0 25-13,25-10,25-14Oct 27, 2009 NCCU W, 3-0 25-13,25-10,25-14Oct 31, 2009 CHATTANOOGA* W, 3-0 25-21,25-23,25-18Oct 31, 2009 CHATTANOOGA* W, 3-0 25-21,25-23,25-18Nov 01, 2009 SAMFORD* L, 2-3 25-16,20-25,25-18,24-26,10-15Nov 04, 2009 at ELON* W, 3-2 25-21,21-25,25-17,19-25,15-8Nov 04, 2009 at ELON* W, 3-2 25-21,21-25,25-17,19-25,15-8Nov 06, 2009 FURMAN* L, 2-3 12-25,25-17,20-25,25-17,10-15Nov 11, 2009 at Appalachian St.* L, 2-3 25-21,15-25,19-25,25-20,15-17Nov 14, 2009 at WCU* W, 3-1 25-14,19-25,25-22,25-23Nov 14, 2009 at WCU* W, 3-1 25-14,19-25,25-22,25-23

    * Southern Conference Match* Southern Conference Match! Hokie Invitational (Blacksburg, Va.)! Hokie Invitational (Blacksburg, Va.)# South Carolina Tournament (Columbia, S.C.)# South Carolina Tournament (Columbia, S.C.)^ UNCG Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.)^ UNCG Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.)

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    SOCON STAT LEADERS SOCON HONORS

    SoCon Matches Overall Matches SoCon Matches Overall Matches TeamTeam W-LW-L Home Home AwayAway Pct.Pct. W-LW-L Home Home AwayAway Neutral Neutral Pct.Pct.North DivisionNorth DivisionSamford* 11-5 7-1 4-4 .688 17-14 10-1 5-7 2-6 .548Samford* 11-5 7-1 4-4 .688 17-14 10-1 5-7 2-6 .548Appalachian State 10-6 7-1 3-5 .625 14-17 9-3 3-10 2-4 .452Appalachian State 10-6 7-1 3-5 .625 14-17 9-3 3-10 2-4 .452Elon 9-7 7-1 2-6 .562 23-8 11-2 7-6 5-0 .742Elon 9-7 7-1 2-6 .562 23-8 11-2 7-6 5-0 .742UNCG 9-7 6-2 3-5 .562 17-14 9-5 5-8 3-1 .548UNCG 9-7 6-2 3-5 .562 17-14 9-5 5-8 3-1 .548Chattanooga 4-12 3-5 1-7 .250 12-17 4-9 4-8 4-0 .414Chattanooga 4-12 3-5 1-7 .250 12-17 4-9 4-8 4-0 .414Western Carolina 1-15 1-7 0-8 .062 4-26 2-9 0-12 2-5 .133Western Carolina 1-15 1-7 0-8 .062 4-26 2-9 0-12 2-5 .133South DivisionSouth DivisionFurman* 16-0 8-0 8-0 1.000 26-4 11-1 11-1 4-2 .867Furman* 16-0 8-0 8-0 1.000 26-4 11-1 11-1 4-2 .867College of Charleston# 12-4 7-1 5-3 .750 18-13 9-2 6-7 3-4 .581College of Charleston# 12-4 7-1 5-3 .750 18-13 9-2 6-7 3-4 .581Georgia Southern 11-5 7-1 4-4 .688 21-10 13-2 6-6 2-2 .677Georgia Southern 11-5 7-1 4-4 .688 21-10 13-2 6-6 2-2 .677Davidson 6-10 5-3 1-7 .375 9-23 6-6 2-11 1-6 .281Davidson 6-10 5-3 1-7 .375 9-23 6-6 2-11 1-6 .281Wofford 5-11 3-5 2-6 .312 18-14 6-5 5-7 7-2 .562Wofford 5-11 3-5 2-6 .312 18-14 6-5 5-7 7-2 .562The Citadel 2-14 1-7 1-7 .125 8-26 3-8 3-10 2-8 .235The Citadel 2-14 1-7 1-7 .125 8-26 3-8 3-10 2-8 .235*SoCon regular season champions #SoCon tournament champions*SoCon regular season champions #SoCon tournament champions

    TeamTeamHitting PercentageHitting Percentage1. Furman1. Furman ........................................................... ........................................................... .250.2502. Georgia Southern2. Georgia Southern ............................................ ............................................ .243.2433. College of Charleston3. College of Charleston ...................................... ...................................... .227.2274. Elon4. Elon ................................................................ ................................................................ .219.2195. Wofford5. Wofford .......................................................... .......................................................... .195.195

    Kills per setKills per set1. Georgia Southern1. Georgia Southern .......................................... .......................................... 13.4713.472. Furman2. Furman ......................................................... ......................................................... 13.4613.463. College of Charleston3. College of Charleston .................................... .................................... 12.8612.864. Samford4. Samford ....................................................... ....................................................... 12.6712.675. Davidson5. Davidson ...................................................... ...................................................... 12.2312.23

    Assists per setAssists per set1. Furman1. Furman ......................................................... ......................................................... 12.4212.422. Georgia Southern2. Georgia Southern .......................................... .......................................... 12.2812.283. College of Charleston3. College of Charleston .................................... .................................... 11.8611.864. Samford4. Samford ....................................................... ....................................................... 11.6811.685. Davidson5. Davidson ...................................................... ...................................................... 11.2911.29

    Blocks per setBlocks per set1. College of Charleston1. College of Charleston ...................................... ...................................... 2.532.532. Appalachian State2. Appalachian State .......................................... .......................................... 2.382.383. Chattanooga3. Chattanooga ................................................... ................................................... 2.072.074. Elon4. Elon ................................................................ ................................................................ 2.062.065. Samford5. Samford ......................................................... ......................................................... 2.012.01

    Service aces per setService aces per set1. Elon1. Elon ................................................................ ................................................................ 1.781.782. Samford2. Samford ......................................................... ......................................................... 1.691.693. Davidson3. Davidson ........................................................ ........................................................ 1.481.484. UNCG4. UNCG ............................................................. ............................................................. 1.431.43 Wofford Wofford .......................................................... .......................................................... 1.431.43

    Digs per setDigs per set1. Chattanooga1. Chattanooga ................................................. ................................................. 16.7716.772. UNCG2. UNCG ........................................................... ........................................................... 16.2016.203. Wofford3. Wofford ........................................................ ........................................................ 15.8015.804. Furman4. Furman ......................................................... ......................................................... 15.5315.535. Appalachian State5. Appalachian State ........................................ ........................................ 14.8114.81

    IndividualIndividualHitting PercentageHitting Percentage1. Caroline Adams, Furman1. Caroline Adams, Furman .................................. .................................. .335.335 Courtney Barnes, Chattanooga Courtney Barnes, Chattanooga ......................... ......................... .335.3353. Sheridan Stangohr, Samford3. Sheridan Stangohr, Samford ............................ ............................ .310.3104. Sarah Gildersleeve, Georgia Southern4. Sarah Gildersleeve, Georgia Southern .............. .............. .308.3085. Elyse Chubb, College of Charleston5. Elyse Chubb, College of Charleston .................. .................. .306.306

    Kills per set (Min. 2.00 per set)Kills per set (Min. 2.00 per set)1. Sarabeth Peele, Davidson1. Sarabeth Peele, Davidson ................................ ................................ 4.074.072. Bethany Sanford, Georgia Southern2. Bethany Sanford, Georgia Southern.................................... 3.483.483. Allie Bettinger, Samford3. Allie Bettinger, Samford .................................... ....................................3.173.174. Sheridan Stangohr, Samford4. Sheridan Stangohr, Samford ............................ ............................ 3.083.085. Stacy Byrd, Wofford5. Stacy Byrd, Wofford ......................................... ......................................... 2.932.93

    Assists per setAssists per set1. Kelsey Salava, Furman1. Kelsey Salava, Furman ................................... ................................... 10.8310.832. Kate Van Dyke, Georgia Southern2. Kate Van Dyke, Georgia Southern ................... ................... 10.5910.593. Cole Dawley, College of Charleston3. Cole Dawley, College of Charleston ................... ................... 9.709.704. Ari Lysacek, UNCG4. Ari Lysacek, UNCG ............................................ ............................................ 9.549.545. Kasey Sauls, Appalachian