2011 lady bulldog volleyball

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UNION UNIVERSITY Volleyball Schedule

Date Opponent Time LocationAugust 2011 Fri 26 Bryan College (Tenn.) @ 12:30 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. Fri 26 Columbia College (Mo.) @ 4:30 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. Sat 27 Shorter University (Ga.) @ 8:00 a.m. Johnson City, Tenn. Sat 27 Milligan College (Tenn.) @ 12:00 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. September 2011 Thu 8 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)* 6:30 p.m. Pulaski, Tenn. Fri 9 Campbellsville University (Ky.) # 4:00 p.m. Lebanon, Tenn. Fri 9 Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) # 6:00 p.m. Lebanon, Tenn. Sat 10 Fisk University (Tenn.) # 11:00 a.m. Lebanon, Tenn. Sat 10 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) # 5:00 p.m. Lebanon, Tenn. Tue 13 Mid-Continent University (Ky.)* 7:00 p.m. Mayfield, Ky. FRI 16 LYON COLLEGE (Ark.)* 7:00 p.m. UNION Sat 17 Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) 2:00 p.m. Memphis, Tenn. Tue 20 Bethel University (Tenn.)* 7:00 p.m. McKenzie, Tenn. THU 22 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) 7:00 p.m. UNION THU 29 COLORADO COLLEGE 6:00 p.m. UNION Fri 30 Lindenwood University (Mo.) $ 3:00 p.m. St. Charles, Mo. Fri 30 University of St. Francis (Ill.) $ 5:00 p.m. St. Charles, Mo. October 2011 Sat 1 Evangel University (Mo.) $ 10:00 a.m. St. Charles, Mo. Sat 1 McKendree University (Ill.) $ 2:00 p.m. St. Charles, Mo. TUE 4 MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.)* 7:00 p.m. UNION THU 6 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 7:00 p.m. UNION TUE 11 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 6:00 p.m. UNION Fri 14 Campbellsville University (Ky.) 2:00 p.m. Savannah, Ga. Fri 14 Ave Maria University (Fla.) 6:00 p.m. Savannah, Ga. Sat 15 Montreat College (N.C.) 10:00 a.m. Savannah, Ga. Sat 15 Embry-Riddle University (Fla.) 12:00 p.m. Savannah, Ga. Tue 18 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)* 7:00 p.m. Henderson, Tenn. THU 20 BETHEL UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 7:00 p.m. UNION Wed 26 Lyon College (Ark.)* 6:00 p.m. Batesville, Ark. Thu 27 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn. November 2011 Tue 1 Cumberland University (Tenn.)* 6:00 p.m. Lebanon, Tenn. THU 3 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.)* (Senior Night) 6:30 p.m. UNION Nov. 7-9 TranSouth Conference Tournament TBA Pulaski, Tenn. Sat 19 NAIA National Tournament Opening Round TBA TBA Nov. 29 - Dec. 3 NAIA National Tournament Final Site TBA Sioux City, Iowa

* - denotes a TranSouth Conference matchup @ - Milligan Classic # - Lindenwood Classic $ - SCAD Classic All times are Central Standard Time

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.2011 Schedule…...................................................................................................................................................2Media Outlets & Quick Facts..................................................................................................................................3Union University Information...............................................................................................................................4University President..............................................................................................................................................5Director of Athletics..............................................................................................................................................6Athletic Staff Directory..........................................................................................................................................7Athletic Staff Administration.................................................................................................................................8Athletic Training Staff............................................................................................................................................9Head Coach Information......................................................................................................................................10 Assistant Coach & Support Staff............................................................................................................................11 2011 Team Roster.................................................................................................................................................122011 Season Outlook..........................................................................................................................................13Player Profiles...............................................................................................................................................14-212010 Season Stats & Results.................................................................................................................................222010 Season Summary........................................................................................................................................23TranSouth Conference Recap/NAIA Information..................................................................................................24Opponent Information.......................................................................................................................................25All-Time Roster & 1,000 Kills Club..........................................................................................................................26Union Coaching Records/Honor Roll....................................................................................................................27Record Book...................................................................................................................................................28-30Photos of Locker Room........................................................................................................................................312011Team Photo......................................................................................................................Outside Back Cover

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UNION UNIVERSITY Quick facts, table of contents, media outletsDirectorofAthletics Tommy Sadler • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5218

Senior Women’s Administrator/Life in the Balance Coach Katie Woodruff • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5171

FacultyAthleticRepresentative Dr. Keith Abser • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5367

ComplianceOfficer Dr. Gary Williams • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5139

AthleticSecretary Teresa Thomas • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5130

UniversityLocation/Information 1050 Union University Drive | Jackson, TN 38305 Main Switchboard: (731) 668-1818 Athletics Phone: (731) 661-5130 Athletics Fax: (731) 661-5182 Website: www.uu.edu/athletics Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 4,205

SportsInformationDirector Steven Aldridge • [email protected] Phone: (731) 661-5027 Fax: (731) 661-5182

SportsInformationGraduateAssistant Alicia Howson, Jackson, Tenn.

Student Assistants Tyler Boone, Clarksville, Tenn. Melissa Farrell, Jackson, Tenn. Caroline George, Selmer, Tenn. Andrew Key, Nashville, Tenn. Michelle Piper, Carthage, Tenn.

Volleyball Head Coach Kelly Elliott • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5970 Alma Mater: King College (1995) Record at Union: 31-15 (.674) (second season) Career Record: Same

Volleyball Assistant Coach Ariel Apolinario • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5451 Alma Mater: King College (2010)

Volleyball Quick Facts Nickname: Lady Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affiliation: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Gym: Fred DeLay Gymnasium Fred DeLay Gymnasium Capacity: 2,200

Previous Season Overall record: 24-9 Conference Finish: 13-1 (1st Place) Post Season: TranSouth Tournament (3rd Place) Final Ranking: Receiving Votes TeamNationalTournamentHistory NAIA - 2 (2004, 2008) NAIA Tournament Record: 2-3 (.400) NCCAA - 5 (1998, 99, 00, 02, 03) NCCAA National Champions - 2003

Cover Design Scott Heit, Director of Creative Services Sarah Belcher, Graphic Design Specialist

Interior Design and Layout Steven Aldridge, Sports Information Director Alicia Howson, Sports Information Graduate Assistant Caroline George, Sports Information Student Assistant

Photography Sports Information Office Morris Abernathy, Union Photographer Photography Student Staff

Writing,Editing Sports Information Office

Printing Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc. (Jackson, Tenn.)

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www.uu.edu/about/Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America’s top 150 cities for business and careers.

Student Body: More than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 40 states and 35 countries.

Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1

Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 84%

Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with filtered Internet and cable connections. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence com-mons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Building. Students receive a Union e-mail account and private file storage space on the Union network.

Activities: More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 70 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organi-zations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper and The Torch, a literary journal.

Campus: Union University’s main campus in Jackson and its extension campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville cover 360 acres. The wooded Jackson campus features pine groves, sycamores, a variety of oaks including Shumardi oaks lining the great lawn, elm, dogwoods, sweet gums and cherry trees.

There are more than 40 major buildings and excellent athletic facilities. More than $120 million in new campus construction has been completed during the past decade, including several new Georgian-Colonial classroom buildings that support state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Most of Union’s on-campus housing was constructed in 2008. Student-suggested design features were incorporated in each new building; all residence buildings include a private bedroom for each student.

The campus is situated along the U.S. 45 bypass in north Jackson and is adjacent to one of Jackson’s largest concentration of retail establishments and restaurants.

Campus Visits: Visit our campus anytime to meet with faculty or visit a class. You are also invited to join us for a Union Preview Day. This year’s Preview Days sched-ule is found at http://www.uu.edu/campusvisits or call 1.800.33.UNION. Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Major Recognitions

* U.S.News & World Report: Union is ranked as one of only 80 schools nation-ally “where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching.” This new category debuted in 2010. For a second consecutive year, Union was listed among 77 “schools to watch” across the nation. Overall, the magazine ranks Union 16th among master’s universities in the South, which means Union has been classi-fied as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997. Editors also identify Union as an “A+ option for serious B students.”

* Princeton Review: Princeton Review ranks Union among the top 141 schools in the Southeast. Nationally, 640 schools received this regional ranking, which is only accorded to about 25% of the nation’s colleges and universities.

* Forbes: In its second annual “America’s Best Colleges” edition, Forbes editors evaluated 600 of the nation’s 4,000 colleges and universities based on the quality of the education they provide, and how much their students achieve. Union ranked 278th on the Forbes list -- up four places from last year -- and was one of only two institutions in Tennessee west of Nashville selected for inclusion.

* America’s 100 Best College Buys: An objective and independent research company surveys more than a thousand U.S. colleges and universities each year, then analyzes the information to find out which schools offer the best education for the dollar based upon academic performance indicators and comparative costs. Union University has been among schools identified as “America’s 100 Best College Buys” since 1998.

* President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll: Initiated in 2006, this award recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Union is also one of only 160 institutions named to the list for three straight years, and one of only six four-year schools in Tennessee with that distinction.

* College Access and Opportunity Guide: Union is listed among 220 U.S. colleges “committed to serving and supporting today’s first-generation, low-income and traditionally underserved college-bound students.” Union is one of only four Tennessee institutions so honored.

* Colleges of Distinction: Union and the other schools chosen for inclusion in this guide exhibit four distinctives of superior colleges and universities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.

* Templeton Foundation: Union is listed in the Foundation’s guide entitled Col-leges that Encourage Character Development. Schools included in this listing have “exemplary programs, presidents, and colleges and universities that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.”

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* Ceramics * Digital Media Studies * Drawing * Graphic Design * Painting * Photography * Sculpture

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* Biblical Studies * Biblical Studies – Languages * Christian Ethics * Church History * Philosophy – Christian Studies * Philosophy – General Studies * Sport Ministry * Youth Ministry

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* Advertising * Broadcast Journalism * Digital Media Studies * Film Studies * Journalism * Media Communications * Photojournalism * Public Relations * Theatre and Speech*

Computer Science

* Computer Information Systems * Computer Science * Digital Media Studies

Education*

* Elementary Education: Pre K-3, K-6 or Middle Grades 4-8 * Special Education: Modified K-12 and Comprehensive K-12 * Teacher Licensure, Secondary Areas

Engineering

* Mechanical Concentration * Electrical Concentration

English*

* Literature * Writing

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Honors

* Interdisciplinary Honors * Interdisciplinary Studies

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* Global Studies * Regional Studies * Study Abroad

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* Applied Linguistics * French* * Spanish* * Teaching English as a Second Language*

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* Actuarial Science * Mathematics* * Statistics

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* Church Music * Christian Studies * Communication Arts * Music Management * Music Marketing * Music Education o Band* o Choral* * Music Theory * Performance o Organ o Piano o Voice

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Physical Education, Wellness and Sport

* Athletic Training * Health Education* * Physical Education* * Sport Communication * Sport Management * Sport Marketing * Sports Medicine - Exercise Science * Sport Ministry

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Political Science*Pre-professional Programs

* Chiropractics * Cytotechnology * Dentistry * Dental Hygiene * Health Information Management * Medicine * Occupational Therapy * Optometry * Pharmacy * Physical Therapy * Physician Assistant * Podiatry * Veterinary Medicine

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Graduate Programs of Study

* Doctor of Education * Doctor of Pharmacy * Doctor of Ministry * Doctor of Nursing Practice * Education Specialist * Master of Arts in Education * Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies * Master of Business Administration * Master of Christian Studies * Master of Education * Master of Science in Nursing * Master of Social Work

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“Dear Friends of Union University Athletics:

Thank you so much for your support of Union University athletics. A commitment to excellence is one of our four core values across the Uni-versity best demonstrated in our numerous quality academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For 15 straight years, Union has been listed as a Top Tier University in the South by U. S. News and World Report. One of the fastest growing private institutions in the entire South, Union University continues to make strides in all aspects of our work, and athletics is no exception.

For eight straight seasons, Union has been the recipient of the TranSouth Conference All-Sports Trophy. This recognition speaks well of all of our coaches and athletes. We salute all of those who serve Union university so faithfully in our Department of Athletics. This year begins a year of transi-tion for the Union athletic program. Your encouragement for our pro-gram during this time will be greatly appreciated. We thank each of you for your support of the Union University athletic teams and for support

of our distinctive Christ-centered mission.”

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Tommy Sadler enters his 27th year of service at Union University, and the third in his role as the Director of Athletics for Union. Sadler was named to this position after serving the 2008-09 year as the acting athletics director. He follows in the footsteps of Dr. David Blackstock, who had been Union’s Athletic Director for the past 34 years.

Sadler, a native of Jackson, is a 1972 graduate of South Side High School and a 1976 graduate of Union University. During his time at Union, Sadler played four years of baseball for the Bulldogs. In 1981, he received his Master of Education from the University of Memphis.

His tenure at Union began in 1985 as director of public relations. After a year in that role, he became the university’s director of corporate and foundation support, a position he held for 10 years. In 1996, Sadler then moved into his previous role as associate director of athletics.

Sadler earned the Union University Staff Member of the Year in 1994. In 2010, Sadler was named the TranSouth Conference Athletic Director of the Year.

Sadler has also been very active in athletics at the conference level. He is beginning his ninth year as the president of the TranSouth Conference, of which Union is a member. Prior to this time as president, he served the conference as its vice president.

“Tommy Sadler has faithfully served Union University in a variety of ways through the years, but his key contribution has been in his work with the athletic department,” Dockery said. “He is respected by all of our coaches, by those who support the athletic program and by the leadership of the university. At this transitional time in the life of our athletic department, I know of no one better to help us chart a future course for that department than Tommy Sadler.”

Sadler and his wife Michelle, a teacher in the Jackson-Madison County School District, make their home in Jackson.

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Tommy SadlerDirector of Athletics

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Phone: 731-661-5218Email: [email protected]


UNION UNIVERSITY athletic staff directory

NAME TITLE EMAIL PHONE (731)ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery University President 661-5180 Tommy Sadler Director of Athletics [email protected] 661-5218 Dr. Linn Stranak Department Chair of PEWS [email protected] 661-5288 Katie Woodruff SWA/Life in the Balance Coach [email protected] 661-5171 Teresa Thomas Athletics/PEWS Secretary [email protected] 661-5130 Dr. Keith Absher Faculty Athletic Representative [email protected] 661-5367 Gary Williams Compliance Officer [email protected] 661-5139

ATHLETIC TRAINING Kristy Johnson Head Athletic Trainer [email protected] 661-5439 Cliff Pawley Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Director [email protected] 661-5529 Sarah Davenport Ziegler Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Clinical Coordinator [email protected] 661-5280 Jennifer Farroll Associate Athletic Trainer/Assistant Professor [email protected] 661-5024 Karen Tankersley Sinclair Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] 661-5439 FACILITIES Andy Rushing Director of Athletic Facilities [email protected] 661-5333

SPORTS INFORMATION Steven Aldridge Sports Information Director [email protected] 661-5207 Alicia Howson Graduate Assistant

BASEBALL Brent Fronabarger Head Baseball Coach [email protected] 661-5489 Justin Hogan Assistant Baseball Coach [email protected] 661-6511 David Maristany Graduate Assistant Coach Matt Fike Graduate Assistant Coach

BASKETBALL (Men) David Niven Head Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5132 Trevor Lydic Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5286 BASKETBALL (Women) Mark Campbell Head Women’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5344 Katie Woodruff Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5171 Kaitlin Dudley Graduate Assistant 661-5575 Kayla Hudson Graduate Assistant 661-5575 CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Head Cheerleading Sponsor [email protected] 661-5299 Becky Ranfeld Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor

CROSS COUNTRY (Men and Women) Dr. Gary Johnson Head Cross Country Coach [email protected] 661-5246 GOLF (Men) Andy Rushing Head Men’s Golf Coach [email protected] 661-5333

SOCCER (Men) Clovis Simas Head Men’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-5533 Michael Lee Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-6590

SOCCER (Women) Brandon Boylan Head Women’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-5293 Isaac Brooks Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-6589

SOFTBALL Heather Hall Head Softball Coach [email protected] 661-5141 Ashton Strode Graduate Assistant

VOLLEYBALL Kelly Elliott Head Volleyball Coach [email protected] 661-5970 Ariel Apolinario Assistant Volleyball Coach [email protected] 661-5451

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Tommy SadlerDirector of AthleticsPhone: 731-661-5218Email: [email protected]


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Katie WoodruffSWA/Life in the Balance CoachPhone: 731-661-5171Email: [email protected]

Dr. Keith AbsherFaculty Athletic RepresentativePhone: 731-661-5367Email: [email protected]

Dr. Gary WilliamsCompliance OfficerPhone: 731-661-5139Email: [email protected]

Teresa ThomasAthletics SecretaryPhone: 731-661-5130Email: [email protected]

Andy RushingDirector of Athletic FacilitiesPhone: 731-661-5333Email: [email protected]

Steven AldridgeSports Information DirectorPhone: 731-661-5027Email: [email protected]


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Karen SinclairAssistant Athletic TrainerPhone: 731-661-5439Email: [email protected]

KristyJohnsonHead Athletic TrainerPhone: 731-661-5439Email: [email protected]

CliffPawleyAssociate Athletic Trainer ATEP Program DirectorPhone: 731-661-5529Email: [email protected]

Sarah ZieglerAssociate Athletic TrainerATEP Clinical CoordinatorPhone: 731-661-5280Email: [email protected]

JenniferFarrolAssociate Athletic TrainerATEP Assistant ProfessorPhone: 731-661-5024Email: [email protected]

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Kelly Elliott begins her second season as the head coach of the Union University volleyball program. Elliott becomes the third head coach of the Union volleyball program since its beginning in 1998. In 2010, her first season as head coach, Elliott led Union to the TranSouth Regular Season title with a 13-1 league record.

Elliott also continues as an Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Wellness and Sport at Union University since 2007. She maintains a teaching load in the Union sports management program. Prior to becoming a full-time professor, Elliot was a Resident Director at Union from 2004-2007 in the McAfee Residence Complex.

During her career at Union, Elliott has compiled a 31-15 (.674) overall record.

Elliott spent seven seasons (1997-2003) as the assistant coach at King (Tenn.) College under head coach Susie Toomey. Toomey, the mother of Elliott, spent 25 years at King accumulating a 749-229 record, which is sixth in the NAIA in total wins and seventh in the NAIA in winning percentage for a coaching career.

Elliott earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from King College in 1995 where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Elliott also holds two Masters’ degrees. The first was a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Louisville (Ky.) in 1997, followed by a Master of Arts in Physical Education, Sports Management concentration from East Tennessee State University in 1999.

As a student-athlete, Elliot was a four-year starter on the volleyball team at King from 1991-1994. She was voted into the King College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008 as part of the 1994 volleyball team, the only volleyball team to be inducted thus far. Elliott earned numerous honors including Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Athlete of the Year in 1995, first team all-conference in 1993 and 1994, NAIA Scholar Athlete in 1993 and 1994, and earned NCCAA All-District and Scholar Athlete honors in 1993 and 1994.

Elliott’s teams were also very successful as both a player and as an assistant coach. She was a part of four conference championships as a player and seven conference titles as an assistant coach. During her years as assistant coach, she helped lead her team to two NAIA National Tournaments, including one National Team Sportsmanship Award. Elliott also won four NCCAA District Tournaments and played in four NCCAA National Tournaments (two third-place finishes) as a player.

Coach Elliott’s desire is to see the members of the Union volleyball team grow as players, but more importantly, as young women. She views her role of coach as one to challenge and mentor team members spiritually, academically, and athletically.

Elliott and her husband, Michael, reside in Jackson and are the parents of Isaac and Anna. They are active members of Englewood Baptist Church, where Michael serves as the Minister to Families with Children.

Union Volleyball Coaching Records - Programbeganin1998Year Head Coach Overall Record Conference Record

2010 (1 season) Kelly Elliott 31-15, .674 15-2. .882

2005-09 (5 seasons) Steven Gream 121-51, .703 43-26, .623

1998-2004 (7 seasons) Brian Dunn 243-62, .797 64-13, .831

*A season-by-season list of coaching records can be found in the Record Book Section.


UNION UNIVERSITY head coach

Kelly ElliottHead Volleyball Coach



Ariel Apolinario is in his second season as the assistant volleyball coach for the Union University program. Apolinario comes to Union after a very suc-cessful playing career at Newman (Kansas) University and most recently, King (Tenn.) College.

Apolinario is a 2010 graduate of King College with a degree in Spanish and a minor in coaching.

Apolinario accumulated a vast knowledge of coaching volleyball during his college years. From 2007-10, he was a head coach in the North-east Tennessee Volleyball Club. On his team of middle school girls, one-hundred percent of his players made their school’s volleyball team. From 2006-09, Apolinario travel throughout Texas and Florida teaching volleyball skills and team camps during the summers. He worked at Rice (Texas) University, the University of Houston (Texas), University of North Texas, University of Texas and the University of Tampa (Fla.). In the summer of 2009, Apolinario worked as a camp instructor for the University of Miami (Fla.) basketball camp.

Apolinario played two seasons at King where he was named all-conference, team MVP and team captain. At Newman, he was also an all-conference per-former. Apolinario holds three records at King, including career kills, career blocks and career hitting percentage.

In high school, Apolinario played volleyball and basketball at Miami Senior High School. He helped lead his basketball team to the 2005 6A Florida State Title. He was a district tournament champion twice with basketball and once with volleyball. Apolinario was named first team All-Miami Dade, and was the Miami Dade County preseason player of the year.

Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Apolinario is son of Carlos Apolinario and Laudelina Vera. He has a sister, Misleideis and a brother, Anniel.


UNION UNIVERSITY assistant coach & support staff

Ariel ApolinarioAssistant Volleyball Coach



Alyssa allenStudent Assistant

Jackson, Tennessee Sophomore

Athletic Training/Spanish Major


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Numerical Roster

No. Name Hgt. Class Pos. Hometown Prior School2 Jami Humphries 5-4 SO DS Tullahoma, Tenn. Tullahoma HS3 Lydia Wright 5-8 FR S/DS Nolensville, Tenn. Ravenwood HS4 Casie Logan 5-4 FR DS Louisville, Ky. Christian Academy of Louisville5 Cassidy O’Hair 5-8 SR OH Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian HS6 Amanda Deem 5-7 JR L/DS Pearland, Texas San Jacinto College7 Kami Dickerson 6-0 FR MH/RS Orange, Calif. El Modena HS8 Emmie Moroski 5-9 SR S Davis, Calif. Sacramento City College10 Shelby Swink 5-10 JR MH Memphis, Tenn. Houston HS11 Lauren Sprouse 5-8 JR L/DS Alabaster, Ala. Thompson HS12 Abbey Wainwright 5-11 FR OH Hoover, Ala. Shades Mountain Christian School17 Anna Sims 5-11 SR MH Trussville, Ala. Hewitt Trussville HS21 Savannah Hughes 5-10 FR OH Jonesboro, Ark. Valley View HS

Alphabetical Roster

No. Name Hgt. Class Pos. Hometown Prior School6 Amanda Deem 5-7 JR L/DS Pearland, Texas San Jacinto College7 Kami Dickerson 6-0 FR MH/RS Orange, Calif. El Modena HS21 Savannah Hughes 5-10 FR OH Jonesboro, Ark. Valley View HS2 Jami Humphries 5-4 SO DS Tullahoma, Tenn. Tullahoma HS4 Casie Logan 5-4 FR DS Louisville, Ky. Christian Academy of Louisville8 Emmie Moroski 5-9 SR S Davis, Calif. Sacramento City College5 Cassidy O’Hair 5-8 SR OH Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian HS17 Anna Sims 5-11 SR MH Trussville, Ala. Hewitt Trussville HS11 Lauren Sprouse 5-8 JR L/DS Alabaster, Ala. Thompson HS10 Shelby Swink 5-10 JR MH Memphis, Tenn. Houston HS12 Abbey Wainwright 5-11 FR OH Hoover, Ala. Shades Mountain Christian School3 Lydia Wright 5-8 FR S/DS Nolensville, Tenn. Ravenwood HS

Head Coach: Kelly Elliott (second season)Assistant Coach: Ariel Apolinario (second season)

Pronunciations: Ariel Apolinario (ar re EL A pol lin ar e o) Kami (CAM ee) Moroski (mor OSK ee) Swink (sweenk) By Class: Senior – 3 Junior – 3 Sophomore – 1 Freshman – 5

By State: Alabama - 3 Arkansas - 1 California - 2 Kentucky - 1 Tennessee – 3 Texas - 2


UNION UNIVERSITY season outlookThe Union University volleyball program will begin the 2011 season under the leadership of second-year head coach, Kelly Elliott. Last season Elliott was named the TranSouth Conference Coach of the Year as she led the pro-gram to a fifth TranSouth regular season title.

Coach Elliott says, “We come into this season with excitement and anticipation because of the talent and potential. With six returning players and six new additions, we are truly a new team this year. Fans and opponents will see a lot of different looks as we seek to find the right combination on the court with this young team. The 2011 team will have greater depth and will push each other at every position.”

Last season’s team posted a 24-9 record overall and a league best 13-1 record in the TranSouth Conference. Union lost three starting seniors to graduation, and return two starters from the 2010 season. Six total returning players for 2011 will join six newcomers to the program.

Three seniors will take the lead as they attempt to stay on top in the TranSouth. The seniors for Union include Anna Sims, Emmie Moroski and Cassidy O’Hair. Sims returns as a four-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs and was named to the TranSouth first team all-conference last season. Moroski returns for her second season at Union and was also named first team all-conference. O’Hair returns for her second season and will be called on to contribute even more in 2011.

The junior class is made up of three players who will see a significant amount of playing time. Lauren Sprouse returns for her third season and will help solidify Union’s defense. Shelby Swink returns for her third season after playing in 32 matches as a sophomore. Amanda Deem, a junior college transfer, is a newcomer this year and will be expected to contribute right away for the Lady Bulldogs.

The sophomore class is made up of only one player. Jami Humphries returns for her second season after playing in twelve matches as a freshman. She will be expected to contribute more this season as a sophomore.

The five freshmen that make up the Lady Bulldog roster include Lydia Wright, Casie Logan, Kami Dickerson, Abbey Wainwright and Savannah Hughes. Wright and Hughes each played on state championship teams in high school, while Wainwright’s team was a quarterfinalist in the state tournament. This group of young players will get the chance to contribute early and continue the winning tradition that Union has established over the years.

Union will be playing in the final season of NAIA competition this year as the university has been accepted to begin the NCAA Division II membership process. Union has just seven home games this season, including the home opener on September 16 versus conference foe Lyon (Ark.). Union will start the season in Johnson City, Tenn. at the Milligan College Classic. Union will also play in three other regular season tournaments this season including the Cumberland (Tenn.) Classic, Lindenwood (Mo.) Classic and the Savannah College of Art Design (Ga.) Classic.


UNION UNIVERSITY player profiles

52010(Junior):played in 14 matches, 25 sets...recorded 56 kills and 14 digs...named TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

Before Union: O’Hair prepped at Trinity Christian (Texas) High School where she played volleyball and ran track and field. As a senior volleyball player, O’Hair was selected team captain, was named first team all-district, earned the All Around Award, and was Academic All-State. She added second team all-district honors as a junior. Off the court, O’Hair was the senior class Salutatorian, National Merit Commended Scholar, National Honor Society, and National Latin Exam Gold Medalist.

#5 Cassidy O’Hair5-7 • Senior • Defensive Specialist/Outside Hitter Hometown: Lubbock, TexasPrevious School: Trinity Christian High School Birthday: September 16

Career Totals at Union University

Year GP K E TA AST SA SE REC RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE

2010 14 56 18 186 0 0 0 18 0 14 1 9 10 7 0

Total 14 56 18 186 0 0 0 18 0 14 1 9 10 7 0



82010(Junior):played in all 33 team matches and 119 sets...recorded 1205 assists, 51 kills, 14 aces and 259 digs...was named first team all-conference, TranSouth Newcomer of the Year, and TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

Before Union: Moroski transferred to Union from Sacramento (Calif.) City College. While at Sacramento City, she helped lead her team to two fifth place finishes in the California Community College Activity Association (CCCAA) State Tournament and led her team to an undefeated conference championship her sophomore year. Moroski was a two-time first team all-conference player and also made the All Northern-California Team. In her sophomore year at Sacramento City, she tallied 1,044 assists at 10.76 assists per set, 35 aces and 243 digs. Her 10.76 assists per set ranked her fourth in the CCCAA. During her freshman year she had 766 assists at 8.33 assists per set, which also ranked her thirteenth in the CCCAA. Moroski prepped at Davis Senior High School where she played volleyball and ran track and field. She led her volleyball team in back-to-back league championship seasons and sectional runner-up finishes. Moroski was a two time all-league player and was named the Delta Valley League MVP her senior year.

#8 Emmie Moroski5-9 • Senior • Setter Hometown: Davis, CaliforniaPrevious School (High School): Sacramento City College (Davis HS)Birthday: February 8


Year GP K E TA AST SA SE REC RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE

2010 33 51 23 170 1205 14 16 7 3 259 3 49 52 25 12

Total 33 51 23 170 1205 14 16 7 3 259 3 49 52 25 12



172009 (Sophomore): played 151 matches...recorded 313 kills and led Union with 175 blocks...was named all-conference and TranSouth Scholar Athlete. 2010(Junior):played in all 33 matches for Union, including 119 sets...recorded 291 kills, 13 aces and 137 blocks...was named first team all-conference and TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

2008(Freshman):played in 125 matches for Union...posted 247 kills and led the team with 144 total blocks...was named TranSouth Player of the Week once and was named second team All-Conference.

Before Union: Sims prepped at Hewitt Trussville High School where she played four seasons of volleyball. She helped lead her team to three straight Area 13 Championships from 2005-2007. In 2006, her squad won the Fairhope Classic Title. As a senior, Sims earned Area 13 All-Tournament, AVBCA second team All-State, Birmingham news All-State, and was Team Captain. Sims was top-10 in kills for the Metro Area and was team leader in kills and blocks. She added Area 13 MVP to her honors as a junior. Sims recorded 3.75 kills per game, 12.5 kills per match, 1.5 blocks per game, and 4.5 blocks per match. Her 374 kills in the season led the metro area for 10 straight weeks. Off the court, Sims was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, French Club, and was an honor graduate.


Year SP K E TA AST SA SE REC RE DIG BS BA TB BE BHE

2008 125 247 91 614 5 15 24 32 3 90 48 96 144 16 3

2009 151 313 94 760 8 1 4 19 1 80 66 109 175 28 6

2010 119 291 102 678 11 13 27 6 0 91 41 96 137 20 4

Total 395 851 287 2052 24 29 55 57 4 261 155 301 456 64 13

#17 Anna Sims5-11 • Senior • Middle Hitter Hometown: Trussville, AlabamaPrevious School: Hewitt-Trussville High School Birthday: July 12



102009 (Freshman): played in 48 matches...recorded 48 kills, 15 digs and 42 blocks. 2010 (Sophomore): played in 32 matches and 118 sets...recorded 106 kills, 31 digs and a teamhigh 139 blocks...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

Before Union: Swink was a two-sport athlete at Houston High School in volleyball and lacrosse. She helped lead her volleyball team to a district title, region runner-up, and state tournament appearance in 2008. In 2007, Swink led her team to district and region titles, advancing to the state tournament for the first time in Houston history. During her high school career, Swink was named All-Region Tournament, District MVP, twice named Best of the Preps, a three-time All-District player, and was named Houston High School’s Most Outstanding Blocker. Off the court, Swink was a member of the Faculty Honor Roll, earned the award for highest GPA on the volleyball team, and received the French Award.

#10 Shelby Swink5-10 • Junior • Opposite/Middle Hitter Hometown: Memphis, TennesseePrevious School: Houston High School Birthday: April 12



2009 48 48 24 153 12 0 0 2 0 15 11 31 42 4 3

2010 115 106 35 290 5 0 0 7 2 31 41 98 139 57 2

Total 163 154 59 443 17 0 0 9 2 46 52 129 181 61 5



112009 (Freshman): played in 137 matches...recorded 10 kills, 28 aces and 383 digs. 2010 (Sophomore): played in 33 matches and 118 sets...recorded 333 digs, 20 aces and three kills...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

Before Union: Sprouse was a two-sport athlete during her career at Thompson High School, playing four seasons of volleyball and three seasons of basketball. As a senior, she was named her volleyball team’s Best Defensive Player and Team Captain. Sprouse added Team MVP as a junior. In 2008, she led her team with 352 digs, and was second on the team with 284 kills. Sprouse added 34 blocks and 40 aces. Sprouse also helped lead her basketball team to the state tournaments in 2007 and 2008. Off the court, Sprouse was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and French Honor Society. She was also her school’s Valedictorian.

#11 Lauren Sprouse5-8 • Junior • Libero/Defensive Specialist Hometown: Alabaster, AlabamaPrevious School: Thompson High School Birthday: December 4



2009 137 10 8 56 24 28 15 313 15 383 0 0 0 0 12

2010 118 3 1 15 15 20 10 297 32 333 0 1 1 0 3

Total 255 13 9 76 39 48 25 610 50 716 0 1 1 0 15



22010 (Freshman): played in 12 matches and 24 sets...recorded three kills, five aces and 42 digs.

Before Union: Humphries prepped at Tullahoma High School where she played four years of volleyball and also ran track for one season. Humphries was a two-time first team all-district player and was twice named team MVP and team captain. As a senior, she was named district MVP. Off the court, Humphries was a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and Senior Class Historian.

#2 Jami Humphries5-4 • Sophomore • Defensive Specialist Hometown: Tullahoma, Tenn.Previous School: Tullahoma High School Birthday: May 11



2010 24 3 1 8 3 5 6 7 42 0 0 0 0 0

Total 24 3 1 8 3 5 6 7 42 0 0 0 0 0



6Union Career: First season at Union.

Before Union: Deem transferred to Union from San Jacinto (Texas) College where she played two years of volleyball. She helped lead her team to a runner-up finish in the NJCAA National Volleyball Tournament in 2010, while posting a tenth place finish in the national tourna-ment in 2009. Deem was twice named all-conference, and earned NJCAA All-Region once. She led the team in digs per set as a sophomore with a 6.06 average, which also placed her seventh in the nation. Deem hit the court for 874 total digs for a 4.28 per set average. Deem prepped at Pearland (Texas) High School. She was named first team all-district, team captain, third team All-Greater Houston, and honor-able mentioned Lone Star Player of the Year. Deem is the all-time school leader at Pearland with 1,265 career digs. Deem was a gold medal-ist for the USAV 18 National Division Junior Olympic Team in 2009. Deem was also honored on the All-Academic Team.

#6 Amanda Deem5-7 • Junior • Libero/Defensive Specialist Hometown: Pearland, TexasPrevious School (High School): San Jacinto College (Pearland High School) Birthday: May 21


Before Union: Wright prepped at Ravenwood (Tenn.) High School where she played volleyball and basketball. Wright helped lead her volleyball team to the Tennessee 3A State Title in 2010 and a state runner-up finish in 2009. In both seasons, her teams captured district and region titles. Wright was named all-district once and team captain twice in volleyball. She tallied 83 aces and 909 assists as a senior. In basketball, her team earned a district title in 2010. As a basketball player, Wright earned all-district, all-region and co-captain honors.

#3 lydia wright5-8 • Freshman • Setter/Defensive Specialist Hometown: Nolensville, TennesseePrevious School: Ravenwood High School Birthday: May 3


Before Union: Logan prepped at the Christian Academy of Louisville where she played volleyball. During her high school career, she helped lead her team to a district title in 2008 and a district runner-up in 2010. Logan was named team captain and earned the Centurion Award, while earning junior varsity MVP early in her career. Logan also played six seasons for the Mid-America Volleyball Association. Off the court, Logan was a part of the senior homecoming court, graduated with high honors, and was a on the honor roll.

#4 Casie logan5-4 • Freshman • Defensive Specialist Hometown: Louisville, KentuckyPrevious School: Christian Academy of Louisville Birthday: November 9




Before Union: Dickerson prepped at El Modena (Calif.) High School where she played volleyball, basketball, and ran track and field. As a senior volleyball player, she was named MVP, earned the Coach’s Award, named Most Valuable Offense and was selected team captain. Dickerson added all-league and earned the Coach’s Award as a junior, Coach’s Award as a sophomore and most improved as a freshman. Dickerson helped lead her club team, the 18 Impact Kolbe, to a runner-up finish in the Summer Soiree in 2010. She also played for the Golden West 18-Asics SCVA national qualifier team in 2011. Dickerson was named the Athlete of the Meet, Most Valuable Jumper and team captain in track and field. Off the court, Dickerson is a member of the National Honor Society, a scholar athlete and a member of the Interact-Publicity board.

#7 kami dickerson6-0 • Freshman • Middle Hitter/Rightside Hitter Hometown: Orange, CaliforniaPrevious School: El Modena High School Birthday: October 25


Before Union: Wainwright prepped at Shades Mountain (Ala.) Christian School where she played volleyball and basketball for four sea-sons. In volleyball, she helped lead her team to the Alabama state quarterfinals in 2007 and 2009. Wainwright was named all-state three times, was a three-time team MVP, named Birmingham News All-South three times and was the Birmingham News Player of the Year as a senior. The two-time team captain finished in the top-25 in the state of Alabama in career kills (1284) and aces (266). As a senior, she posted 478 kills, 71 aces and averaged 5.2 kills per game. In basketball, Wainwright’s team advanced to the state tournament quarterfinals in 2007 and were area champions in 2008 and 2009. She was an all-south selection, the 2008 AHSAA Area MVP and was only the fourth player in school history to reach 1,000 career points. Off the court, Wainwright was the Valedictorian of her class, senior class vice presi-dent, National Honor Society Vice President, yearbook editor, Mu Alpha Theta, high school science fair grand prize winner in 2008 and 2009 in Chemistry and Environmental Biology.

#12 abbey wainwright5-11 • Freshman • Outside Hitter Hometown: Hoover, AlabamaPrevious School: Shades Mountain Christian School Birthday: March 19


Before Union: Hughes prepped at Valley View (Ark.) High School where she played four years of volleyball. She also played eight seasons of volleyball for the Arkansas Junior Olympic program. Hughes helped lead Valley View to the Arkansas 4A State Title in 2008 and 2010. They finished as state runner-up in 2007 and 2009. Hughes was named MVP of the 4A state tournament as a senior. During her career, she was named all-conference, all-state and all-state tournament three times each. Hughes tallied 316 kills and 56 blocks as a senior. As a junior, she recorded 392 kills, 71 blocks, 57 aces and 159 digs, while getting 311 kills, 42 blocks and 42 aces as a sophomore. Off the court, Hughes was an honors graduate, a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Students, and Health Occupation Stu-dents of America.

#21 savannah hughes5-10 • Freshman • Outside Hitter Hometown: Jonesboro, ArkansasPrevious School: Valley View High School Birthday: March 18


UNION UNIVERSITY previous season Stats & results

Union University Volleyball2010 Season Stats

ATTACK SET SERVE PASS DEF BLOCK GEN# Player SP MP K E TA Pct A SA SE RE DIG BS BA BE BHE

2 Jami Humphries 24 12 3 1 8 .250 3 5 6 7 42 0 0 0 03 Heather Lieberman 110 31 278 110 939 .179 14 18 21 22 338 7 26 10 35 Cassidy O'Hair 25 14 56 18 186 .204 0 0 0 0 14 1 9 7 06 Kelsey Duling 117 33 30 15 139 .108 18 28 29 33 633 0 3 1 58 Emmie Moroski 119 33 51 23 170 .165 1205 14 16 3 259 3 49 25 1210 Shelby Swink 115 32 106 35 290 .245 5 0 0 2 31 41 98 57 211 Lauren Sprouse 118 33 3 1 20 .100 15 20 10 32 333 0 1 0 312 Marcela Madeira 116 33 435 153 1324 .213 14 17 10 23 434 12 57 15 413 Caroline Robbins 114 33 237 89 638 .232 41 0 0 3 44 10 67 27 517 Anna Sims 119 33 291 102 678 .279 11 13 27 0 91 41 96 20 4TM TEAM 0

TOTALS 123 33 1490 547 4392 .215 1326 115 119 144 2219 115 406 162 38

RECORD: Overall Record Conference Home Away Neutral (24-9) (13-1) (7-3) (7-2) (10-4)

DakStats by Daktronics Inc. Brookings, SD


ATTACK SET SERVE PASS DEF BLOCK GEN# Player SP MP K E TA Pct A SA SE RE DIG BS BA BE BHE

2 Jami Humphries 24 12 3 1 8 .250 3 5 6 7 42 0 0 0 03 Heather Lieberman 110 31 278 110 939 .179 14 18 21 22 338 7 26 10 35 Cassidy O'Hair 25 14 56 18 186 .204 0 0 0 0 14 1 9 7 06 Kelsey Duling 117 33 30 15 139 .108 18 28 29 33 633 0 3 1 58 Emmie Moroski 119 33 51 23 170 .165 1205 14 16 3 259 3 49 25 1210 Shelby Swink 115 32 106 35 290 .245 5 0 0 2 31 41 98 57 211 Lauren Sprouse 118 33 3 1 20 .100 15 20 10 32 333 0 1 0 312 Marcela Madeira 116 33 435 153 1324 .213 14 17 10 23 434 12 57 15 413 Caroline Robbins 114 33 237 89 638 .232 41 0 0 3 44 10 67 27 517 Anna Sims 119 33 291 102 678 .279 11 13 27 0 91 41 96 20 4TM TEAM 0

TOTALS 123 33 1490 547 4392 .215 1326 115 119 144 2219 115 406 162 38

RECORD: Overall Record Conference Home Away Neutral (24-9) (13-1) (7-3) (7-2) (10-4)




Date Opponent Score WL Score-by-Set Record Attend

08/31/10*h Lyon College 3-1 W 25-19, 25-18, 24-26, 25-22 1-0, 1-0 009/09/10*h Martin Methodist College 3-1 W 25-22, 25-11, 23-25, 25-22 2-0, 2-0 009/10/10 n Belhaven University 2-3 L21-25, 25-15, 21-25, 25-19, 13-15 2-1 5009/10/10 n SCAD 1-3 L 18-25, 22-25, 25-23, 24-26 009/11/10 a Lee University 0-3 L 12-25, 13-25, 18-25 2-3 15009/14/10*h Bethel University (Tenn.) 3-1 W 25-21, 25-19, 20-25, 25-20 3-3, 3-0 009/17/10 n Campbellsville University 3-2 W 25-23, 21-25, 22-25, 25-23, 17-15 4-3 009/17/10 n Lindsey Wilson College 3-0 W 25-14, 25-15, 25-21 5-3 009/18/10 n Univ. of the Cumberlands 3-0 W 25-19, 25-18, 29-27 5-3 009/18/10 n Univ. of Rio Grande 3-0 W 25-19, 25-18, 25-19 7-3 009/23/10*a Mid-Continent University 3-0 W 25-20, 25-12, 25-9 8-3, 4-0 10009/27/10*a Lyon College 3-1 W 23-25, 25-19, 27-25, 25-20 9-3, 5-0 010/01/10 n Union College (Ky.) 3-0 W 25-21, 25-21, 25-13 10-3 010/01/10 n Marian University 3-1 W 18-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-12 11-3 010/02/10 n Roberts Wesleyan College 3-0 W 25-19, 25-15, 25-16 12-3 010/02/10 a Mt. Vernon Nazarene 2-3 L 20-25, 26-24, 25-18, 22-25, 9-15 11-4 010/05/10*a Bethel University (Tenn.) 3-1 W 19-25, 26-24, 25-19, 27-25 13-4, 6-0 010/07/10*h Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 3-0 W 25-17, 25-18, 25-10 14-4, 7-0 010/12/10*h Cumberland University 3-0 W 25-22, 25-19, 25-21 15-4, 8-0 010/14/10*h Freed-Hardeman University 1-3 L 25-19, 10-25, 15-25, 19-25 15-5, 8-1 010/15/10 n Robert Morris University 3-1 W 25-11, 25-22, 22-25, 25-16 16-5 010/15/10 n Olivet Nazarene Univ. 0-3 L 16-25, 21-25, 20-25 16-6 010/16/10 n Avila University 3-0 W 25-16, 25-17, 25-19 17-6 010/16/10 n Oklahoma City University 0-3 L 18-25, 18-25, 14-25 17-7 010/23/10*a Freed-Hardeman University 3-2 W 22-25, 24-26, 25-22, 25-23, 15-12 18-7, 9-1 010/26/10*a Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 3-0 W 25-21, 25-11, 25-23 19-7, 10-1 010/28/10*h Mid-Continent University 3-0 W 25-9, 25-11, 25-17 20-7, 11-1 011/02/10*a Martin Methodist College 3-2 W 28-26, 19-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-1221-8, 12-1 011/04/10*a Cumberland University 3-2 W 17-25, 15-25, 25-12, 25-22, 15-8 22-7, 13-1 011/08/10#n Mid-Continent University 3-0 W 25-17, 25-11, 25-23 23-7 011/09/10#h Cumberland University 3-1 W 22-25, 25-13, 25-21, 25-22 24-7 011/09/10#h Freed-Hardeman University 1-3 L 18-25, 20-25, 25-22, 21-25 24-8 011/10/10#h Bethel University (Tenn.) 1-3 L 14-25, 25-20, 17-25, 21-25 24-9 0

Record: W-LOverall: (24-9)Conference: (13-1)Home: (7-3)Away: (7-2)Neutral: (10-4)

Attendance Summary: Dates Totals AverageHome 10 0 0Away 9 250 27

Neutral 14 50 3Total 33 300 9

Note: *#

denotes a conference game.denotes a conference tournament game.

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UNION UNIVERSITY previous season summaryThe Union University Lady Bulldogs once again posted a successful season in 2010. In each of the thirteen seasons in program history, Union has posted a winning record including 2010’s 24-9 overall record. Union also posted a TranSouth best 13-1 record, giving them their fifth regular season title in program history.

Union opened the season with two quick wins, followed by three losses to go 2-3. However, the Lady Bulldogs rat-tled off their longest win streak of the season at 10 matches to go 12-3. Union also won their first eight TranSouth matches to grab a solid hold on the top spot. Union finished conference play 13-1, giving the Lady Bulldogs the number one seed in the TranSouth Conference Tournament.

The Lady Bulldogs defeated Mid-Continent (Ky.) and Cumberland (Tenn.) in their first two tournament games. Union fell to host Freed Hardeman (Tenn.) and Bethel (Tenn.), ending the Lady Bulldogs’ season with a third place tourna-ment finish.

Union finished the 2010 season with several players receiving individual awards. Emmie Moroski, Marcela Madeira, Heather Lieberman and Anna Sims were each named first team all-conference performers. Kelsey Duling earned second team all-conference honors. Moroski was name TranSouth Newcomer of the Year, while head coach Kelly Elliott was named the league’s coach of the year. Duling, Lieberman, Madeira, Cassidy O’Hair, Moroski, Lauren Sprouse, Shelby Swink and Sims were all TranSouth Scholar Athletes, while Duling was also an NAIA Scholar Athlete. Union was honored three times with TranSouth Player of the Week honors. Madeira earned this honor for twice and Lieberman earned this honor once.

2010 STANDINGS

No. Team Conf. Overall1. UNION * 13-1 24-92. Freed-Hardeman # ^ 10-4 18-113. Bethel (Tenn.) 9-5 25-134. Cumberland (Tenn.) 8-6 24-134. Martin Methodist 8-6 17-206. Trevecca Nazarene 6-8 17-217. Lyon 2-12 10-288. Mid-Continent 0-14 6-28

* regular season champions # tournament champion

^ national tournament appearance

2010 POSTSEASON HONORSPlayer of the Year: Thaise Vieira, Bethel University

NewcomeroftheYear:EmmieMoroski,UnionUniversityFreshman of the Year: Paula Sioto, Martin Methodist College

CoachoftheYear:KellyElliott,UnionUniversity

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCEThaise Vieira, Bethel University

Fernanda Ferreira, Freed-Hardeman UniversityMarcela Madeira, Union University

Ann-Kathrin Kuehhorn, Martin Methodist CollegeSydney Rice, Freed-Hardeman University

Emmie Moroski, Union UniversityAnna Sims, Union University

Sandra Montoya, Freed-Hardeman UniversityCassidy Watkins, Trevecca Nazarene University

Paula Sioto, Martin Methodist CollegeAngelyn Stanton, Cumberland University

Lori Magnusen, Bethel UniversityHeather Lieberman, Union UniversityKaysi Arnold, Cumberland University

SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCEBrooke Cannon, Trevecca Nazarene UniversityAdrianna Bookout-Gonzalez, Bethel University

Amber Turner, Freed-Hardeman UniversityMeghan LaBorn, Lyon College

Kelsey Duling, Union UniversityJessica Vieira, Bethel University

Claire Pennington, Freed-Hardeman UniversityJessica Gericke, Cumberland UniversityKatie Perry, Mid-Continent University

Chelsea Hinton, Lyon College

HONORABLE MENTION ALL-CONFERENCEKristen Johnson, Trevecca Nazarene University

Kristin Selph, Mid-Continent University

About the NAIAThe purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and to the principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the total educational process.

The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association.

The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribution of overall athletic opportunity and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics program. That is to say, an athletics program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall participation opportunities and resources currently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa.

AdvancingsportwithinnovativechangeThe NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports.

Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation (www.championsofcharacter.org).

Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator are committed to the true spirit of competition through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

NAIA at a Glance• Nearly 300 member colleges and universities • 23 national championships • 650,000 students • First to include black colleges and students in championships • First to include women in national championships • First to develop system-wide character initiative with substantive programming

UNION UNIVERSITY transouth recap & NAIA information


TranSouth OpponentsBETHEL UNIVERSITY CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY

September 20 in McKenzieOctober 20 at Union

Head Coach: Starla Cupples2010 Record: 25-13, 9-5Record vs. Union: 2-20Location: McKenzie, Tenn.Nickname: Lady WildcatsColors: Purple & Gold

October 11 at UnionNovember 1 in Lebanon, Tenn.

Head Coach: Dwayne Deering2010 Record: 24-13, 8-6Record vs. Union: 3-22 Location: Lebanon, Tenn.Nickname: BulldogsColors: Maroon & White

October 6 at UnionOctober 18 in Henderson, Tenn.

Head Coach: Todd Humphry2010 Record: 18-11-1, 10-4Record vs. Union: 15-19Location: Henderson, Tenn.Nickname: Lady LionsColors: Maroon, White, & Gold

LYON COLLEGE MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGESeptember 16 at UnionOctober 26 in Batesville, Ark.

Head Coach: Ray Green2010 Record: 10-28-1, 2-12Record vs. Union: 7-20Location: Batesville, Ark.Nickname: ScotsColors: Red & White

September 14 in Mayfield, Ky.October 4 at Union

Head Coach: Brittany Nicley2010 Record: 6-28, 0-14Record vs. Union: 0-15Location: Mayfield, Ky.Nickname: Lady CougarsColors: Blue & Gold

September 8 in Pulaski, Tenn.November 3 at Union

Head Coach: Rose Powell2010 Record: 17-20, 8-6Record vs. Union: 11-16Location: Pulaski, Tenn.Nickname: RedHawksColors: Red, White, & Black

Non-Conference OpponentsARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITYSeptember 17 in Memphis, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 1-0Location: Russellville, Ark.Nickname: Golden SunsColors: Green & Gold

AVE MARIA UNIVERSITYOctober 15 in Savannah, Ga.Record vs. Union: 0-0Location: Ave Maria, Fla.Nickname: GyreneColors: Blue & Gold

BRYAN COLLEGEAugust 26th in Johnson City, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 1-5Location: Dayton, Tenn.Nickname: LionsColors: Red and Gold

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITYSeptember 9 in Lebanon, Tenn.October 14 in Savannah, Ga.Record vs. Union: 4-9Location: Campbellsville, Ky.Nickname: TigersColors: Maroon, White & Grey

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITYSeptember 17 in Memphis, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 2-2Location: Memphis, Tenn.Nickname: BuccaneersColors: Scarlet & Gray

COLUMBIA COLLEGEAugust 26th in Johnson City, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 1-0Location: Columbia, Mo. Nickname: Cougars Colors: Navy and Silver

EMBRY-RIDDLE UNIVERSITYOctober 15 in Savannah, Ga.Record vs. Union: 0-0Location: Daytona Beach, Fla.Nickname: EaglesColors: Royal Blue & Gold

EVANGEL UNIVERSITYOctober 1st in St. Charles, Mo. Record vs. Union: 0-0Location: Springfield, Mo. Nickname: CrusadersColors: Maroon and White

FISK UNIVERSITYSeptember 10 in Lebanon, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Nashville, Tenn.Nickname: BulldogsColors: Royal & Gold

MCKENDREE UNIVERSITYOctober 1st in St. Charles, Mo.Record vs. Union: 2-2Location: Lebanon, Ill.Nickname: Bearcats Colors: Purple and White

MILLIGAN COLLEGEAugust 27 in Johnson City, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 0-1Location: Johnson City, Tenn.Nickname: BuffaloesColors: Orange & Black

MONTREAT COLLEGEOctober 15 in Savannah, Ga.Record vs. Union: 0-0Location: Montreat, N.C.Nickname: CavaliersColors: Blue & Gold

LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITYSeptember 30 in St. Charles, Mo.Record vs. Union: 1-1Location: St. Charles, Mo.Nickname: Lady LionsColors: Black & Gold

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGESeptember 9 in Lebanon, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 0-12Location: Columbia, Ky.Nickname: Blue RaidersColors: Blue & White

SHORTER COLLEGEAugust 27th in Johnson City, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 0-2Location: Rome, Ga.Nickname: HawksColors: Royal and White

UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCISSeptember 30th in St. Charles, Mo.Record vs. Union: 0-1Location: Joliet, Ill.Nickname: Fighting SaintsColors: Brown and Gold

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITYSeptember 22 at UnionOctober 27 in Nashville, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 12-24Location: Nashville, Tenn.Nickname: TrojansColors: Purple & White

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Name (Hometown) .........................................................Years (*-Redshirt)

-A-Abel, Crystal - Branson, Mo. ............................................................2002-03Adams, Katie - Orange, Calif. ..........................................................2008-09Anyango, Phylis - Nairobi, Kenya .....................................................2003-04

-B-Bayne, Erin - Troy, Ill. .......................................................................2002-03Berlin, Brisa - Visalia, Calif. ................................................................... 2007Booker, Ashley - Steele, Mo. ................................................................. 2007

-C-Catrett, Tiven - San Jose, Calif. ............................................................ 2007Coyle, Amanda Hutchison - Jackson, Tenn. 2005-08

-D-Dake, Jill - Edwardsville, Ill. ................................................................... 2007Darr, Andrea - Swansea, Ill. .........................................................1999-2002Davenport, Sarah - Bartlett, Tenn. ................................................1998-2001Dean, Michelle - Jackson, Tenn. ........................................................... 2002Deem, Amanda - Pearland, Texas......................................................... 2011DePriest, Misty - Elkhart, Ind. .......................................................1998-2001Dickerson, Kami - Orange, Calif. . ......................................................... 2011Duling, Kelsey - Pasadena, Calif. ....................................................2009-10

-E--F-

Faulkner, Elizabeth - Fort Payne, Ala.....................................................2002-G-

Garber, Nicole - Columbus, Ind. .......................................................2001-04Georgieva, Tedy - Sofia, Bulgaria.......................................................... 2004Gipson, Meagan - Jackson, Tenn. ........................................................2009Givens, Katie - Nashville, Tenn. ............................................................ 2008Glassey, Jennie - Carlsbad, Calif. ....................................................2002-03Green, Sharon - Highlands, Texas ........................................................ 2005

-H-Hayden, Lauren - Belleville, Ill. .....................................................1998-2001Hayden, Melissa - Belleville, Ill. ........................................................1998-99Hobbs, Cassi - Tulare, Calif. .......................................................... 2006*-07Holmes, Lindsay - Franklin, Tenn. ....................................................2003-06Huffines, Kelly - Nashville, Tenn. ............................................2003-04, 2006Hughes, Savannah - Jonesboro, Ark. ................................................... 2011Humphries, Jami - Tullahoma, Tenn. ................................................ 2010-11

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Kolter, Kristen - Decatur, Ind. ................................................................ 2006Kulow, Katie - Germantown, Tenn. ........................................................ 2005

-L-Layman, Cheryl - Jonesboro, Ariz. ........................................................ 2000Lieberman, Heather - Rochester, N.Y...............................................2008-10Logan, Casie - Louisville, Ky.. ............................................................... 2011Lovekamp, Melissa - Springfield, Ill. .................................................1998-99

-M-Madeira, Marcela - Vitoria, Brazil .....................................................2009-10Martins, Jennifer - Mississauga, Ontario ............................................... 2007Mashburn, Kim - Memphis, Tenn. .......................................................... 2000McLeary, Alexis - Jackson, Tenn. .......................................................... 2002Mendoza, Edith - Porterville, Calif. ...................................................2005-06Michael, Kristin - Louisville, Ky. ............................................................. 2006Moroski, Emmie - Davis, Calif. ......................................................... 2010-11Mulhollen, Andrea - Macon, Ga. ............................................................ 2005

-N-Neathamer, CJ - Anderson, Calif. .....................................................2007-08

-O-Ogas, Emilie - Porterville, Calif. .......................................................2007-08Ogolla, Purity - Nairobi, Kenya .........................................................2003-06O’Hair, Cassidy - Lubbock, Texas .................................................... 2010-11

-P-Pollman, Shanon - Carlyle, Ill. ..........................................................1998-99

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Ritter, Kacie - Cape Girardeau, Mo. ..................................................... 2009Robbins, Caroline - Jackson, Tenn...................................................2009-10Roesslein, Sun - Prescott, Ariz. .............................................................1999

-S-Schirmer, Monica - Long Beach, Calif ..............................................2005-06Shein, Allison - Lighthouse Point, Fla. .............................................2001-04Sims, Anna - Trussville, Ala. ............................................................. 2008-11Smith, Holly - Asheville, N.C. ................................................................2009Smith, Sarah - San Jose, Calif. .............................................................1998Sprouse, Lauren - Alabaster, Ala. ..................................................... 2009-11Stahlberg, Lindsay - St. Louis, Mo. ..................................................2002-03Steele, Amy - Gas City, Ind. ..................................................................1998

Swink, Shelby - Memphis, Tenn. .......................................................2009-11

-T-Travis, Liz - Phoenix, Ariz. ................................................................ 2000-01

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Van Dam, Emily - Richland, Mich. ................................................ 1998-2001Vasiljevic, Milica - Serbia and Montenegro 2004Villagomez, Elena - Cutler, Calif. ...................................................... 2005-06Vogt, Christy - Jerseyville, Ill. ........................................................... 1998-99

-W-Wallach, Lindsey - Eureka, Mo. ........................................................ 2005-08Wandera, Gladys - Kakamega, Kenya ............................................. 2003-04Wainwright, Abbey - Hoover, Ala. ...........................................................2011Wilson, Lindsey - Catron, Mo. ............................................................... 2008Wright, Lydia - Nolensville, Tenn. ...........................................................2011

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Young, Ashley - Belleville, Ill. ................................................................. 2008-Z-

Name (Hometown) ......................................................... Years (*-Redshirt)

This all-time roster lists the names of athletes that have participated at the varsity level since the volleyball program began in 1998. If you have any information to add that would help us make this list as accurate as possible, please contact the Union Sports Information office by email ([email protected]).


UNION UNIVERSITY all-time roster

Lauren Hayden (1998-2001)........................................3427*Amanda Hutchison (2005-08) .......................................1803Gladys Wandera (2003-04) ..........................................1655Andrea Darr (1999-2002)..............................................1558Phyllis Anyango (2003-04) ............................................1054

* - NAIA and Union career record

Union Volleyball 1,000 Career Kills Club

Hayden Darr

Anyango

Hutchison Wandera

Year-By-Year Coaching Records and Season Highlights - Program began in 1998Year Head Coach Records Season Highlights

2010 Kelly Elliott 24-9, 13-1 TranSouth Regular Season Champions TranSouth Tournament Third Place

2009 Steven Gream Kelly Elliott

23-4, 7-4 7-6, 2-1

TranSouth Regular Season Third Place TranSouth Tournament Runner-Up

2008 Steven Gream 28-7, 10-4 TranSouth Regular Season Second Place; TranSouth Tournament Champions, NAIA National Tournament Opening Round

2007 Steven Gream 25-11, 12-6 TranSouth Regular Season Fourth Place; TranSouth Tournament Fourth Place, NAIA Region XI Tournament Third Place

2006 Steven Gream 27-10, 10-6 TranSouth Regular Season Third Place; TranSouth Tournament Third Place; NAIA Region XI Tournament Appearance

2005 Steven Gream 19-18, 4-6 TranSouth Tournament Appearance; Eighth Straight Winning Season for Union Volleyball

2004 Brian Dunn 31-5, 10-0TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney champions; NAIA Region XI Champions; First ever NAIA National Tournament Appearance

2003 Brian Dunn 41-9, 11-2 TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney runner-up; NCCAA National Champions

2002 Brian Dunn 26-13, 7-5 TranSouth Conf. regular season runner-up; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions

2001 Brian Dunn 32-6, 8-2 TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney runner-up; NCCAA National Tournament runner-up

2000 Brian Dunn 35-10, 9-1 TranSouth Conf. regular season Champions; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions

1999 Brian Dunn 44-6, 11-0 TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney Champions; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions

1998 Brian Dunn 34-13, 8-3 TranSouth Conf. regular season and tournament runner-up; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions

All-Time Volleyball Record 395-128, .757


UNION UNIVERSITY year-by-year reccord/highlights & 1,,000 kills club

INDIVIDUAL HONOR ROLLNAIA All-Americans Marcela Madeira - 2009 Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 Phylis Anyango - 2003, 2004 Andrea Darr – 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden – 1999, 2000, 2001

NAIA Scholar Athletes Kelsey Duling - 2010 Lindsay Holmes - 2005, 2006 Nicole Garber - 2004 Allison Shein - 2003, 2004 Crystal Abel - 2003 Sarah Davenport – 2001

NAIA All-Region (NAIA Regions eliminated in 2007) Amanda Hutchison - 2005, 2006, 2007 Monica Schirmer - 2006 Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 Phylis Anyango - 2003, 2004 Andrea Darr – 2000, 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Melissa Hayden – 1998, 1999 Shanon Pollman – 1999

NAIA Region XI Player of the Year Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004

NAIA Region XI Coach of the Year Brian Dunn - 2004

TranSouth All-Conference Emmie Moroski - 2010 Anna Sims - 2008, 2009, 2010 Marcela Madeira - 2009, 2010 Kelsey Duling - 2009, 2010 Heather Lieberman - 2009, 2010 Katie Adams - 2008, 2009 Ashley Young - 2008 Amanda Hutchison - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Emilie Ogas - 2007, 2008 CJ Neathamer - 2008 Cassi Hobbs - 2007 Jennifer Martins - 2007 Monica Schirmer - 2005, 2006 Edith Mendoza - 2005, 2006 Elena Villagomez - 2006 Purity Ogolla - 2005, 2006 Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 Phylis Anyango - 2003, 2004 Allison Shein - 2003, 2004 Nicole Garber – 2001, 2003, 2004 Lindsay Stahlberg – 2002, 2003 Crystal Abel – 2002 Erin Bayne – 2002 Andrea Darr – 2000, 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Sarah Davenport – 2001 Emily Van Dam - 2001 Melissa Hayden – 1998, 1999 Shanon Pollman – 1998, 1999

TranSouth Player of the Year Gladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 Lauren Hayden – 1999, 2001

TranSouth Coach of the Year Brian Dunn - 1999, 2004 Kelley Elliott - 2010

NCCAA(NationalChristianCollegeAthleticAssociation) Dual Membership from 1998-2004NCCAANationalPlayeroftheYear Lauren Hayden – 2001

NCCAANationalScholarAthletes Lindsey Holmes - 2005, 2006 Nicole Garber - 2004 Allison Shein - 2003, 2004 Crystal Abel - 2003 Sarah Davenport – 2000, 2001

NCCAA All-Americans Gladys Wandera - 2003 Phylis Anyango - 2003 Lindsay Stahlberg – 2002, 2003 Andrea Darr – 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Emily Van Dam – 2001 Melissa Hayden – 1998, 1999 Shanon Pollmann - 1999

NCCAANationalCoachoftheYear Brian Dunn - 1999, 2001, 2002

TEAM HONOR ROLLTranSouth Regular Season Champions 1999, 2000, 2004, 2010

TranSouth Tournament Champions 1999, 2004, 2008

NAIA Region XI Appearances (NAIA Regions eliminated in 2007) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007

NAIA Region XI Champions (NAIA Regions eliminated in 2007) 2004

NAIANationalTournamentAppearances 2004, 2008

HighestNAIANationalRanking No. 12 (2004)

NCCAANationalChampions 2003


UNION UNIVERSITY Honor roll

KILLSMostkills,match41, Lauren Hayden Nov. 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.)Mostkills,season950, Lauren Hayden, 2000Mostkillspergame,season6.09, Lauren Hayden, 2000Mostmatcheswithdoublefigurekills,season47, Lauren Hayden, 1999Mostmatcheswith20+kills,season20, Lauren Hayden, 200020, Lauren Hayden, 1998Mostkills,career3,427, Lauren Hayden, 1998-20011,803, Amanda Hutchison Coyle, 2005-08Mostmatcheswithdoublefigurekills,career137, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001Mostmatcheswith20+kills,career55, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001

HITTING PERCENTAGEHighesthittingpercentage,match(min12attacks)1.000 (13-0-13) Amanda Hutchison Coyle, vs Lindsey Wilson College, 09-07-071.000, (12-12) Elena Villagomez, 11/06/06.765, (13-17), Edith Mendoza, 09/15/06.762, Lauren Hayden, 10/28/99 vs. Brescia University (Ky.)Highesthittingpercentage,season.518, Gladys Wandera 2003.480, Gladys Wandera, 2004.460, Amanda Hutchison, 2007.448, Amanda Hutchison, 2006.402, Melissa Lovekamp, 1998Highesthittingpercentage,career.500, Gladys Wandera, 2003-04.370, Edith Mendoza, 2005-06.344, Melissa Lovekamp, 1998-1999

SERVICE ACESMostserviceaces,match10, Melissa Hayden, August 31, 1999 vs. Christian Brothers University (Tenn.)Mostserviceaces,season99, Melissa Hayden, 199986, Edith Mendoza, 200684, CJ Neathamer, 2008Mostserviceacespergame,season.800, Edith Mendoza, 2006.690, Lindsay Holmes, 2005.670, CJ Neathamer, 2008.622, Kim Mashburn, 2000Mostserviceaces,career239, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001

BLOCKSMostblocks,match15, Shannon Pollman, vs. Lee Univ. 11/13/9915, Shannon Pollman, vs. Lee Univ. 11/04/9914, Amanda Hutchison Coyle, vs. Cumberland Univ. 9/9/05Mostblocks,season334, Shannon Pollman, 1999207, Amanda Hutchison, 2006Mostblockspergame,season2.00, Shannon Pollman, 1999Mostmatcheswithdoublefigureblocks,season13, Shannon Pollman, 1999

Mostblocks,career541, Amanda Hutchison Coyle, 2005-08534, Shannon Pollman, 1998-1999Mostmatcheswithdoublefigureblocks,career16, Shannon Pollman, 1998-1999

DIGSMostdigs,match48, (5g) CJ Neathamer, vs. Bethel College, 10/02/0846, (5g) Cassie Hobbs, vs. Rhodes College, 10/02/0745, (5g) CJ Neathamer, vs. Bryan College, 09/02/0844. (4g) Cassie Hobbs, vs. Freed-Hardeman, 11/01/0741, (4g) CJ Neathamer, vs. Cumberland Univ., 11/10/0841, (5g) Tiven Catrett, vs. Rhodes College, 10/02/0741, (5g) Cassie Hobbs, vs. Trevecca Nazarene Univ., 09/11/0740, (3g) CJ Neathamer, vs. Martin Methodist, 10/30/0837, (5g) Cassie Hobbs, vs. Freed-Hardeman Univ., 09/18/0734, Lindsay Holmes, vs. Lyon College, 10/11/05Mostdigs,season829, CJ Neathamer, 2008787, Cassi Hobbs, 2007706, Lauren Hayden, 2000Mostdigsperset,season7.50, Cassi Hobbs, 20076.63, CJ Neathamer, 2008 5.41, Kelsey Duling, 20105.20, CJ Neathamer, 20074.53, Lindsey Wallach, 20064.53, Lauren Hayden, 2000Mostmatcheswithdoublefiguredigs,season38, Lauren Hayden, 199933, CJ Neathamer, 2008Mostmatcheswith20+digs,season21, Cassi Hobbs, 200720, CJ Neathamer, 200812, Lauren Hayden, 2000Mostdigs,career1899, Lauren Hayden, 1998-20011505, CJ Neathamer, 2007-08Mostmatcheswithdoublefiguredigs,career95, Lauren Hayden, 1998-200165, CJ Neathamer, 2007-08Mostmatcheswith20+digs,career37, CJ Neathamer, 2007-0822, Lauren Hayden, 1998-200121, Cassi Hobbs, 2007

ASSISTSMostassists,match75, Melissa Hayden, October 8, 1999 vs. Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)Mostassists,season1970, Melissa Hayden, 19991571, Purity Ogolla, 20051513, Jennifer Martins, 20071491, Katie Adams, 20091443, Purity Ogolla, 20061342, Katie Adams, 2008Mostassistspergame,season11.796, Melissa Hayden, 199911.50, Jennifer Martins, 200711.50, Purity Ogolla, 2006Mostassists,career3,748, Melissa Hayden, 1998-20003,369, Purity Ogolla, 2003-06


UNION UNIVERSITY individual records


UNION UNIVERSITY team recordsWINSMostwins,season44, 1999Highest season winning percentage.880 (44-6), 1999Mostconsecutivewins22, 199915, 200915, 200114, 200114, 199913, 200411, 200611, 2003Mostconsecutiveconferencewins18, 200018, 1999Mostconsecutivehomecourtwins30, October 21, 1998 - November 18, 2000Best start to a season15-0, 200914-0, 200114-0, 199914-0, 1998

KILLSMostkills,match92, October 2, 1998 vs. Lyon College (Ark.)Mostkills,season2625, 20032439, 19992341, 1998Mostkillspergame,season16.30, 200415.81, 200315.72, 200515.35, 200614.61, 1999

HITTING PERCENTAGEHighesthittingpercentage,match.586, vs. Mid-Continent (Ky.), 11-06-06.506, vs. Tennessee Wesleyan, 08-24-09.479, vs. Brescia University (Ky.), 10-28-99Highesthittingpercentage,season.393, 2003.355, 2004.345, 2005.344, 2006.297, 1999

SERVICE ACESMostserviceaces,match21, vs. Rio Grande , 09-09-0520, vs. Mid-Continent (Ky.), 11-06-0619, vs. Univ. of Cumberlands (Ky.), 08-29-0619, vs. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.), 09-28-99Mostserviceaces,season489, 2002441, 2000439, 1999 416, 2006Mostserviceacespergame,season3.13, 20062.87, 20052.83, 2000

BLOCKSMostblocks,match50, November 4, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.)Mostblocks,season957, 1999778, 2006627, 2003589, 1998Mostblockspergame,season4.50, 20063.77, 20033.73, 2004 3.400, 20053.467, 1998

DIGSMostdigs,match164, vs. Rhodes College (Tenn.), 10-02-07)144, vs. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.), 09-11-07137, vs. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.), 11-10-05130, vs. Lyon College (Ark.), 10-11-05124, vs. Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.), 11-17-06122, vs. Lee University (Tenn.), 11-04-99Mostdigs,season3,359, 20003,269, 20073,178, 20013,003, 20032,767, 19992,746, 2009Mostdigspergame,season24.80, 200721.53, 2000

ASSISTSMostassists,match90, October 2, 1998 vs. Lyon CollegeMostassists,season2,343, 19992,094, 19981,894, 20001,834, 20031,766, 20041,757, 20051,742, 2006Mostassistspergame,season14.03, 199913.10, 2006

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