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UNION UNIVERSITY 2005 Schedule

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Union University Lady Bulldogs 2005 Volleyball Schedule

Last updated: August 24, 2005

DATE OPPONENT TIME LOCATION

SEPTEMBER Tue 6 Bethel College (Tenn.) 7:00 pm McKenzie, Tenn. Fri 9 University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) $ 3:00 pm Lebanon, Tenn. Fri 9 University of Rio Grande (Ohio) $ 5:00 pm Lebanon, Tenn. Sat 10 Campbellsville University (Ky.) $ 9:00 am Lebanon, Tenn. Sat 10 Cedarville University (Ohio) $ 1:00 pm Lebanon, Tenn. Tue 13 Lambuth University (Tenn.) 7:00 pm Jackson, Tenn. Fri. 16 Central Methodist University (Mo.) ^ 4:00 pm Lebanon, Ill. Fri 16 Lambuth University (Tenn.) ^ 8:00 pm Lebanon, Ill. Sat 17 McKendree College (Ill.) ^ 10:00 am Lebanon, Ill. Sat 17 Spalding University (Ky.) ^ 2:00 pm Lebanon, Ill. Tue 20 Williams Baptist College (Ark.) 6:00 pm Walnut Ridge, Ark. THU 22 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 7:00 PM UNION TUE 27 LYON COLLEGE (Ark.) * 7:00 PM UNION Thu 29 Mid-Continent College (Ky.) 6:00 pm Mayfield, Ky.

OCTOBER Sat 1 Cumberland University (Tenn.) * 2:00 pm Lebanon, Tenn. TUE 4 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIV. (Tenn.) * 7:00 PM UNION THU 6 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIV. (Tenn.) * 7:00 PM UNION Tue 11 Lyon College (Ark.) * 7:00 pm Batesville, Ark. THU 13 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.) * 7:00 PM UNION MON 17 BETHEL COLLEGE (Tenn.) 6:00 PM UNION MON 17 MID-CONTINENT COLLEGE (Ky.) 8:00 PM UNION FRI 21 WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGE (Ark.) # 4:00 PM UNION FRI 21 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) # 8:00 PM UNION SAT 22 KING COLLEGE (Tenn.) # 11:00 AM UNION SAT 22 3RD PLACE/CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH # 1/3:00 PM UNION Tue 25 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) * 7:00 pm Nashville, Tenn. Fri. 28 Indiana University-Southeast (Ind.) + 2:00 pm Georgetown, Ky. Fri 28 Bethel College (Ind.) + 6:00 pm Georgetown, Ky. Sat 29 Campbellsville University (Ky.) + 9:00 am Georgetown, Ky. Sat 29 Georgetown College (Ky.) + 1:00 pm Georgetown, Ky.

NOVEMBER Tue 1 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) * 7:00 pm Henderson, Tenn. Thu 3 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) * 7:00 pm Pulaski, Tenn. SAT 5 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIV. (Tenn.) 3:00 PM UNION MON 7 LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) 7:00 PM UNION Fri 11 � Sat 12 TranSouth Conference Tournament TBA Pulaski, Tenn. Fri 18 � Sat 19 NAIA Region XI Tournament TBA TBA Wed. 30 � Sat 3 NAIA National Tournament TBA San Diego, Calif.

All times are listed in Central Standard Time # - Union University Tournament ^ McKendree Tournament $ Cumberland Tournament * - TranSouth Conference Matches + Georgetown Tournament

Steven AldridgePhone: (731) 661-5027Fax: (731) 661-5182E-mail: [email protected] Information Student Assistant:Heidi Davis, Junior, Hendersonville, Tenn.Sports Information Intern:Dan Fuller, Middle Tennessee State

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.

2005 Schedule 2Media Outlets & Quick Facts 3Union University Information 4Administration 5Athletic Staff & Training Staff 6Head Coach Information 7Player Profiles 8-92004 Season Stats & Results 10Season Outlook / Season Summary 11TranSouth Conference Information 12NAIA Information & Opponent Information 13Union Honor Roll 14Union Record Book 152005 Roster and Team Photo outside back cover

This media guide was designed, written, and edited by the Union Sports Information Staff. The player and team photography and action photos are courtesy of the Union Sports Information Department and the Union Visual Communications Staff. Printing was done by Tennessee Industrial Printing.

Local Union Bulldog Media Outlets

Quick FactsDirector of Athletics:Dr. David Blackstock ([email protected])(731) 661-5277Associate Director of Athletics: Tommy Sadler ([email protected])(731) 661-5218Athletic Secretary:Teresa Thomas ([email protected])(731) 661-5130

Head Coach: Steven Gream (1st Year)Email: [email protected] Phone: (731) 661-5451Alma Mater: Union (2000)Record at Union: 0-0Career Record: Same

Assistant Coach:

Previous SeasonOverall record: 31-5Conference Finish: 10-0 (1st place)Post Season: TranSouth Tournament Champions NAIA Region XI Champions NAIA National Tournament - T9 Final Ranking: 14

Team National Tournament HistoryNAIA - 1 (2004)NCCAA - 5 (1998, 99, 00, 02, 03) NCCAA National Champions - 2003

UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldogs

Location: 1050 Union University DriveJackson, Tennessee 38305Phone: (731) 661-5130Fax: (731) 661-5182Website: www.uu.edu/athleticsFounded: 1823Enrollment: 2,900 Nickname: BulldogsColors: Red & WhiteAffiliation: NAIAConference: TranSouth ConferenceGym: Fred DeLay Gymnasium Fred DeLay Gymnasium Capacity: 2200

Press Box: (731) 661-5511Sports Information Director:

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THE JACKSON SUNwww.jacksonsun.comDavid Brandt245 West LafayetteJackson, TN 38301(731) 425-9637(731) 425-9639 FAX

THE JACKSON TODAYPO Box 10668Jackson, TN 38308731-554-3700731-661-9998 FAX

WBBJ-TV CHANNEL 7 (ABC)www.wbbjtv.comBart Barker, Keli Fulton346 Muse StreetJackson, TN 38301(731) 424-4515(731) 424-9299 FAX

WNWS RADIO 101.5 FM/SPORTSTALKwww.wnws.com101 North HighlandJackson, TN 38301(731) 423-8101(731) 423-8304 FAX

THE PATRIOT 97.7 FM WTNERobin Cude, Steve Hemann

25 Stonebrook Place, Suite G #322Jackson, TN 38305

(731) 855-9394(731) 855-1600

www.gracebroadcasting.com

WBFG 96.5 FMDan Hughes584 Smith StreetLexington, TN 38351(800) 301-9930731-968-0380 [email protected]

WTJS 1390 AM NEWS RADIOwww.wtjs.com122 Radio Road Jackson, TN 38301(731) 427-3316(731) 427-4576 FAX

WDXI 1310 AMJoe HollowayOne Radio Park DriveJackson, TN 39301(731) 424-1310

Location: Jackson, Tennessee. A city of 90,000, located 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville.

Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts university. Founded in 1823, Union University is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention.

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Education and Master of Science in Nursing.

Campus: Academic facilities include the 225,000 square-foot Penick Academic Complex, the 30,000 square-foot Blasingame Academic Complex, newly added Jennings Hall, and Hammons Hall. Residential/student facilities include men’s and women’s apartment villages, commons buildings, and the 52,000 square-foot Hyran E. Barefoot Student Union Building. Athletic facilities include a 2,200-seat field house, a lighted 700-seat baseball stadium and a lighted 300-seat softball park, olympic-size indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a lighted soccer field, and a wellness facility.

Faculty: Of our faculty 75% hold earned doctorates or the highest degree in their field.

Student/Faculty Ratio: 12-to-1

Enrollment: 2,900

Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National League for Nursing, and National Association of Schools of Music.

ADMISSIONSUnion University seeks to educate students to be servant leaders, ready to carry out the vocation to which God has called them, and equipped with the abilities necessary to think Christianly and perform skillfully in the world. To this end, Union University seeks to recruit and admit quality undergraduate students of qualified preparation and good character. Students qualifying for Unconditional Admission to Union University must meet two of the following three criteria: 1) 22 ACT/1010 SAT 2) 2.5 Core GPA 3) Top 50% of Graduating Class. Students who qualify for Unconditional Admission must have a minimum of an 18 ACT/850 SAT and a 2.0 Core GPA regardless of whether or not either of these criteria were utilized to qualify for admission. These two criteria serve as a “floor” for Unconditional Admission. All students desiring a challenging, faith-based education are invited to apply. Students may apply on-line at www.uu.edu or by calling 1-800-33UNION. We welcome you.

CAMPUS VISITSPreview Days, scheduled throughout the year, are designed to introduce our campus to prospective students. Call 1-800-33UNION for a listing of these days. Meet faculty members, get to know current students, attend chapel, tour the campus, visit classes…experience Union! Make an appointment at your convenience with any of our admission counselors.

FACTS ABOUT UNION UNIVERSITY

STAY INFORMED ABOUT BULLDOG ATHLETICSVisit the 2003 NAIA Website of the Year, www.uu.edu/athletics for news, stats, player information, photos, and more. To be placed on the Union University Fan or Media e-mail list contact [email protected]. For results following Bulldog contests, call the Bulldog Hotline at (731) 661-5463.

FINANCIAL AIDWe are committed to creating financial aid packages that bring the cost of Union within reach of every student accepted to the University. Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus work. Of our students, 80% receive financial aid.

HOW TO GET TO UNIONTake Interstate 40 to Exit 80-B North (Highway 45 By-Pass). Turn left at the first light onto Union University Drive. The campus entrance will be on the left beside BancorpSouth.

UNION ATHLETICSThe University offers ten varsity athletic programs and one junior varsity program in which student-athletes may participate. Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Men’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Volleyball and junior varsity soccer. Union is a Division I member of the NAIA (National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics).

Union athletes have consistently received national recognition through participation in National Championship Tournaments, rankings in NAIA National Polls, and naming of athletes as All-Americans and Academic All-Americans.

Several Union athletes have taken their talents into the professional arena as players and coaches.

For more information contact:Union University1050 Union University DriveJackson, Tennessee 38305(731) 661-50001-800-33UNIONE-mail: [email protected] visit Union’s home page athttp://www.uu.edu

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David S. Dockery was elected the 15th president of Union University on December 8, 1995. Since that time the university has seen an increase in student enrollment from 1975 in the Fall of 1996 to 2900 in 2005. The number of donors to the university has increased from around 2000 to 3900. The significant increase in giving to the university during this period has included ten of the largest gifts in Union’s long history. Dr. Dockery is providing leadership for a major five year strategic plan called Union 2010: A Vision for Excellence. The plan will be enabled by a $110 million campaign, of which over $70 million has been raised.

During his tenure the university has seen a strong increase in commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Union has been listed among the top tier institutions in the South each of the past nine years by U.S. News and World Report. Union has also been recognized during this time by Peterson’s Competitive College Guide, the Time/Princeton Review, and Templeton’s Colleges that Encourage Character Development.

The university has added several new degree programs including undergraduate majors in digital media studies, engineering, physics, sports medicine, political science, and ethics, among others, and graduate programs in business, intercultural studies, nursing, and education, including the doctor of education program and a graduate program in nurse anesthesia. Faculty development programs have been greatly enhanced and the breadth of student services has been visibly increased. A new campus master plan has seen the addition of two residence halls, the Miller Tower, Jennings Hall, Hammons Hall, the Fesmire baseball/softball complex, an athletic fieldhouse, and a soccer complex. Construction began on White Hall, a new 63,000 square foot science facility in 2005. A branch campus was established in Germantown, TN in 1997, which offers programs in education, business, and nursing.

Dockery is the author or editor of twenty-five books including The Holman Bible Handbook, Biblical Interpretation Then and Now, Theologians of the Baptist Tradition, and Shaping a Christian Worldview. In addition he has contributed to nearly thirty others including some of the most important reference books of the past decade such as The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, The Holman Bible Dictionary, and The Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. He is the author of almost 200 articles, chapters, and book reviews. A much sought after speaker on issues of higher education and cultural issues, Dockery has been invited to present lectures at numerous colleges, universities, and seminaries across the country.

In 2002 Dockery was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves on the board of directors of several civic groups and local foundations. Dockery also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the Board of Reference of Prison Fellowship, the Executive Committee of the Consortium for Global Education, and the board of TICUA. He serves on the board of Christianity Today where he also serves as a consulting editor.

Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1952, Dockery holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and masters degrees from Grace Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Texas Christian University. He holds the Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas system. Dockery and his wife, Lanese, have three sons: Jonathan (who is married to the former Sarah Phillips), Benjamin, and Timothy.

Beginning his 32nd season as athletic director at Union University, The 2005-06 school year will see some changes and new additions to the department. Union has added women’s soccer to the list of varsity sports. Also, Dr. Blackstock returns to the coaching ranks as he will assume the softball head coaching duties in 2006.

Dr. David Blackstock will be leading an athletic department that is currently made up of 10 varsity sports and one junior varsity sport. For his efforts as athletic director during the 2003-04 season, Blackstock was voted the TranSouth Conference AD of the Year.

Blackstock spent 17 seasons at the helm of the women’s basketball program at Union, where he compiled a 509-89 overall record, earning his 500th career victory during the 1998-99 season. Numerous accomplishments have been a part of his basketball coaching career including, the 1998 NAIA Women’s Basketball National

Championship. In addition to the national title, Blackstock was named NAIA Coach of the Year and was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1999.

Blackstock began his campaign at Union University as a baseball player in 1960 where he played for the Bulldogs until 1964. In 1967, Blackstock graduated from Memphis State University with a Master of Education degree and then moved to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he received his doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi. Blackstock then returned to Union in 1973 as athletic director and instructor in the physical education department.

Blackstock took over the baseball program in 1977 where he eventually guided the team to a third place finish in the NAIA World Series in 1983, the only season Union has participated in the event. It was at that same time that Blackstock turned his attention to the women’s basketball program. During the Lady Bulldog campaign, Blackstock went to the NAIA District 24 finals 11 times, capturing five district crowns, the 1998 national championship, and 12 conference championships. He guided the team to 10 national tournament berths in his final 12 seasons, participating three times in the title game.

He and his wife, Armita, have two children, a daughter Dixie Blackstock Waddell of Knoxville and a son, Rebel, of Jackson, Tenn.

Dr. David Blackstock - Athletic Director

Dr. David S. Dockery - University President

UNION UNIVERSITY Athletic Staff


Dr. David BlackstockDirector of Athletics

Tommy SadlerAssociate Director of Athletics

Teresa ThomasAthletic Secretary

Lee Ann SimmonsHead Athletic Trainer

Front Row (L to R) - Lee Ann Simmons, Head Trainer; Jay Roberts, Graduate Assistant; Amber Bryant; Ashley OldhamBack Row (L to R) - Sarah Davenport, ATEP Instructor; Adam Raines; Joel Bain; Brandon Thornsberry;

Cliff Pawley, ATEP Clinical Corordinator/Men’s BKB Trainer.

Training Staff

Steven AldridgeSports Information Director

Jay RobertsGraduate Assistant Trainer

Tina SmithGraduate Assistant Trainer

Dan Fuller, Jr.Sports Information Intern

Heidi DavisSports Info. Student Assistant

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

2004 Brian Dunn(243-62/64-13) 31-5/10-0 TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney champions, NAIA Region XI Champions;

First ever NAIA National Tournament Appearance2003 Brian Dunn 41-9/11-2 TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney runner-up; NCCAA National Champions2002 Brian Dunn 26-13/7-5 TranSouth Conf. regular season runner-up; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions2001 Brian Dunn 32-6/8-2 TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney runner-up; NCCAA National Tournament runner-up2000 Brian Dunn 35-10/9-1 TranSouth Conf. regular season Champions; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions1999 Brian Dunn 44-6/11-0 TranSouth Conf. regular season and tourney Champions; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions1998 Brian Dunn 34-13/8-3 TranSouth Conf. regular season and tournament runner-up; NCCAA MidEast Region Champions

Steven Gream begins his first season as the new head coach of the Union University volleyball program. Gream becomes only the second head coach for Union volleyball since the programs inaugural season in 1998. In addition to his head coaching duties for volleyball, Gream will serve as assistant coach for softball and assistant on the grounds crew.

After graduating from Union University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in History, Gream spent five years at his former high school alma mater, North Pemiscot High School in Wardell, Missouri. At North Pemiscot, Gream was the high school and junior high volleyball coach, as well as, a high school history teacher. In August of 2004, Gream completed his Masters of Education degree from Union University

Gream, a native of Portageville, Missouri, has worked with local clubs and leagues in the community to develop new volleyball programs for young kids, and in doing so, has increased the participation and quality of volleyball in his area. He also is a member of the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association).

During his time at Union as a student, Gream was the student assistant coach for the volleyball team. Over those two seasons, Union compiled an overall record of 78-18 with a TranSouth Conference regular season and tournament championship. Union also participated in two NAIA Region XI Tournaments, as well as, two appearances in the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) National Tournament.

Steven Gream - Head Coach

Lee Ann Simmons - TrainerLee Ann Simmons has been Union’s Athletic Trainer since the fall of 2001. She served in a fill-in roll on numerous occasions in the year prior to 2001. She serves as team trainer for women’s basketball, soccer, and baseball.

Simmons is a native of Dyersburg, Tennessee. She graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1980. After that, Simmons began to accumulate several degrees. In 1983, she finished Jackson State Community College with an associates degree as an X-Ray

Technician. She followed that with a bachelors of science degree from Union University in 1987. Simmons then earned a Physical Therapy degree from the University of Tennessee-Memphis in 1991. In 1996, she was certified as an Athletic Trainer and then received her Masters of Education from Union University in 2002.

Lee Ann Simmons - Trainer

UNION UNIVERSITY Lady BulldogsReturning Players

#5 Lindsay HolmesClass: JuniorPosition: Defensive SpecialistPrevious School: Franklin HSHometown: Franklin, Tenn.Height: 5-9Birthdate: September 18

Coach’s Comments. Lindsay gives the team depth as a great passer and server who can also play outside hitter, opposite hitter and defensive specialist.Union Career. 2003...tallied 248 digs in 103 games played. 2004....played in all 124 games recording 309 digs, 27 blocks, and 44 aces.Before Union. Lindsay prepped at Franklin High School where she was named All-District as a sophomore, junior, and senior. She was also named to All-Region as a senior and voted as the No. 1 server by the Tennessee Sports Writers and served as her teams captain as a junior and senior.

#11 Edith MendozaClass: Junior Position: Middle HitterPrevious School: Porterville CollegeHometown: Porterville, Ca.Height: 6-0Birthdate: November 24

Coach’s Comments. A powerful player who plays extremely big at the net and has a devastating serve. Edith will be positioned as the Middle Hitter this season.Union Career. 2005...first bulldog seasonBefore Union. Edith has transferred from Porterville College, in California. While playing at Porterville College, Edith recorded 94 aces.

#6 Purity OgollaClass: JuniorPosition: SetterPrevious School: Loreto SecondaryHometown: Nairobi, KenyaHeight: 5-9Birthdate: March 17

Coach’s Comments. Purity will serve as primary setter for Union after seeing valuable time off the bench over the past two years.Union Career. 2003...recorded 154 assists in 16 games played. 2004....tallied 198 assists in 19 games played.Before Union. Purity came to Union from Kenya where she played at Loreto Secondary School.

Newcomers


#12 Elena VillagomezClass: JuniorPosition: Outside HitterPrevious School: Reedley CollegeHometown: Cutler, Ca.Height: 5-9Birthdate: July 17

Coach’s Comments. Elena brings an exciting offensive game to Union, balanced with an excellent ability as a passer. She will be positioned as an Outside Hitter. Union Career. 2005...first bulldog seasonBefore Union. Elena transferred to Union from Reedley College. During her time there, Elena made 1st Team All-American, was named MVP and Most Offensive Player. She also recorded 317 digs last season for Reedley.

#1 Andrea MulhollenClass: JuniorPosition: Outide HitterPrevious School: Mary Persons HSHometown: Macon, Ga.Height: 5-9Birthdate: December 31

Coach’s Comments. Andrea is walking on this season, and will add much needed depth this season.Union Career. 2005...first bulldog seasonBefore Union. Andrea played three seasons at Mary Persons High School, in Forsyth, Ga.

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#13 Monica SchirmerClass: Junior Position: Outside HitterPrevious School: Long Beach City CollegeHometown: Long Beach, Ca.Height: 5-11Birthdate: January 12

Coach’s Comments. Monica is an incredible attacker and has tremendous blocking ability. She will make an immediate impact for the Bulldogs this season as an Outside Hitter.Union Career. 2005...first bulldog seasonBefore Union. Monica transferred from Long Beach City College (Ca.). She recorded a season-high 35 kills in a game versus Cypress City College.

#9 Katie KullowClass: Sophomore Position: Setter/Defensive SpecialistPrevious School: Hometown: Germantown, Tenn.Height: 5-5Birthdate: June 19

Coach’s Comments. Katie possesses the skills to see action as both a setter and defensive specialist this season with the Bulldogs.Union Career. 2005...first bulldog seasonBefore Union. Kulow played four seasons of volleyball at Germantown High School for coach Barbara Whitaker. While at Germantown, she helped lead the team to the 2003 Class AAA Tennessee State Championship. Off the field, Kulow was a member of the National Honor Society and was an executive board member of the Beta Club.

#7 Lindsey WallachClass: SophomorePosition: Libero/Defensive SpecialistPrevious School: Eureka HSHometown: Eureka, Mo.Height: 5-7Birthdate: December 27

Coach’s Comments. Lindsey will be one of Union’s premier defensive specialist this season for the Bulldog team.Union Career. 2005...first bulldog seasonBefore Union. Lindsey was a member of the volleyball, basketball and track and field teams at her Eureka High School. During the 2003 season, Lindsey accounted for 280 digs, 272 serves and 155 points. She was also a member of the National Honor Society, a student council representative and member of the F.C.A.

#3 Sharon GreenClass: FreshmanPosition: Outside HitterPrevious School: Baytown Christian AcademyHometown: Highlands, TexasHeight: 5-8Birthdate: October 15

Coach’s Comments. Sharon will add great depth this season, bringing versatility from all positions to the team.Union Career. 2005...first bulldog seasonBefore Union. Sharon played basketball, volleyball, softball and soccer. Sharon helped lead her team to three state championships and one state runner-up finish.. Among her athletic accolades, Sharon was a second-team All-District once, first-team All-District three times, second-team All-State twice and first-team All-State her junior and senior years. She was named District Defensive MVP.

#8 Amanda HutchisonClass: FreshmanPosition: Outside HitterPrevious School: Trinity Christian AcademyHometown: Jackson, Tenn. Height: 5-9Birthdate: December 31

Coach’s Comments. Amanda brings an exciting game to the Union Bulldogs this season. She has an explosive spike and is a well-rounded athlete.Union Career. 2005...first bulldog seasonBefore Union. Amanda played at TCA. Over her career, Amanda earned three All-District and All-Tournament honors. In 2004, she was named District and Region MVP, District Player of the Year, and the Jackson Sun Player of the Year. Amanda holds four state records for kills in high school play.


UNION UNIVERSITY 2004 Stats & Results


Date Opponent ResultSept 6 Lambuth University (Tenn.) A W 30-14, 30-17, 30-17Sept 7 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)* A W 30-22, 27-30, 30-28, 30-28Sept 9 Williams Baptist College (Ark.) H W 30-14, 30-22, 30-11Sept 11 McKendree College (Ill.) A W 30-12, 30-14, 30-24Sept 11 Fontbone University (Mo.) N W 30-25, 30-18, 30-19Sept 14 Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) A L 30-26, 29-31, 30-28, 29-31, 12-15Sept 15 Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) H W 30-11, 31-29, 30-24Sept 21 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)* A W 30-25, 30-26, 30-25Sept 23 Cumberland University (Tenn.)* H W 30-15, 30-23, 32-30Sept 28 Lyon College (Ark.)* H W 30-9, 30-21, 30-28Sept 29 Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) A W 30-23, 30-13, 30-22Oct 5 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.)* H W 30-19, 30-11, 30-9Oct 8 Georgetown College (Ky.) A W 17-30, 30-25, 30-28, 30-27Oct 9 Indiana University Southeast (Ind.) A W 24-30, 30-26, 30-28, 17-30, 15-9Oct 12 Lyon College (Ark.)* A W 19-30, 30-16, 30-16, 30-23Oct 16 Cumberland College (Ky.) H W 30-19, 22-30, 30-12, 30-23Oct 18 Lambuth University (Tenn.) H W 30-14, 30-15, 30-16Oct 19 Cumberland University (Tenn.)* A W 30-12, 30-12, 30-21Oct 22 Marion College (Ind.) N W 30-27, 30-26, 30-26Oct 22 Taylor University (Ind.) A L 24-30, 25-30, 20-30

Oct 23 Spring Arbor University (Mich.) N W 30-21, 30-17, 30-15Oct 23 Spalding University (Ky.) N W 30-27, 30-28, 30-28Oct 26 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.)* A W 30-12, 30-25, 30-22Oct 28 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)* H W 30-28, 30-23, 30-23Nov 2 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)* H W 30-27, 29-31, 30-8, 30-27Nov 6 McKendree College (Ill.) H W 30-22, 30-13, 30-27Nov 9 Campbellsville University (Ky.) H L 30-28, 25-30, 30-28, 23-30, 13-15Nov 11 Lyon College (Ark.) # N W 30-17, 30-18, 30-19Nov 12 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) # A W 30-20, 30-21, 30-28Nov 12 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) # A W 30-22, 30-28, 30-19Nov 20 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) $ N W 30-24, 30-25, 30-20Nov 20 Georgetown College (Ky.) $ N W 30-24, 18, 30, 26-30, 34-32, 15-10Dec 1 Savannah Col. of Art and Design (Ga.) ^ N W 30-15, 30-28, 26-30, 30-28Dec 2 Columbia College (Mo.) ^ N L 24-30, 30-27, 15-30, 27-30Dec 2 California Baptist University (Calif.) ^ N L 18-30, 21-30, 19-30Dec 3 Houston Baptist University (Texas) ^ N W 30-13, 30-26, 25-30, 30-21

* denotes a TranSouth Conference match# denotes a TranSouth Tournament match

$ denotes an NAIA Region XI Tournament match^ denotes an NAIA National Tournament match

2004 Union University Volleyball Season Game-by-Game Results

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Union University Lady Bulldog Volleyball2004 Season Stats

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

1 Allison Shein 124 36 1 2 13 -0.077 9 8 8 69 524 0 0 0 12 Tedy Georgieva 124 36 411 105 1057 .289 15 42 37 59 359 19 52 8 13 Nicole Garber 112 36 80 14 191 .346 1434 47 36 0 199 14 42 0 95 Lindsay Holmes 124 36 46 13 148 .223 64 44 54 54 309 4 23 1 26 Purity Ogolla 19 15 1 0 1 1.000 198 7 7 0 52 0 7 0 09 Kelly Huffines 124 36 172 54 523 .226 3 23 35 39 212 5 16 2 010 Milica Vasiljevic 55 23 29 13 105 .152 16 10 17 1 41 5 18 0 011 Gladys Wandera 122 36 750 111 1332 .480 17 76 44 9 239 58 103 5 113 Phylis Anyango 115 35 531 111 1127 .373 10 30 26 1 121 35 62 4 1TM TEAM 5

TOTALS 124 36 2021 423 4497 .355 1766 287 264 237 2056 140 323 20 15

RECORD: Overall Record Conference Home Away Neutral (31-5) (10-0) (14-1) (10-4) (7-0)

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2004 Union University Volleyball Season Game-by-Game Results

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Union University Lady Bulldog Volleyball2004 Season Stats

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

1 Allison Shein 124 36 1 2 13 -0.077 9 8 8 69 524 0 0 0 12 Tedy Georgieva 124 36 411 105 1057 .289 15 42 37 59 359 19 52 8 13 Nicole Garber 112 36 80 14 191 .346 1434 47 36 0 199 14 42 0 95 Lindsay Holmes 124 36 46 13 148 .223 64 44 54 54 309 4 23 1 26 Purity Ogolla 19 15 1 0 1 1.000 198 7 7 0 52 0 7 0 09 Kelly Huffines 124 36 172 54 523 .226 3 23 35 39 212 5 16 2 010 Milica Vasiljevic 55 23 29 13 105 .152 16 10 17 1 41 5 18 0 011 Gladys Wandera 122 36 750 111 1332 .480 17 76 44 9 239 58 103 5 113 Phylis Anyango 115 35 531 111 1127 .373 10 30 26 1 121 35 62 4 1TM TEAM 5

TOTALS 124 36 2021 423 4497 .355 1766 287 264 237 2056 140 323 20 15

RECORD: Overall Record Conference Home Away Neutral (31-5) (10-0) (14-1) (10-4) (7-0)

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UNION UNIVERSITY Season Outlook / Summary

Looking back at the 2004 season of the Union University Lady Bulldog volleyball team, many firsts stand out. With the outstanding leadership of their seniors, the Lady Bulldogs once again posted an impressive overall record of 31-5 and were undefeated in the TranSouth Conference with a record of 10-0. In addition to winning the regular season title, Union swept through the conference tournament to capture the tournament championship. And in their seventh trip to the NAIA Region XI Tournament, this year they came out on top. With the Region XI Tournament Championship, Union earned their first ever bid to the NAIA National Volleyball Tournament.

National Rankings were another thing that these Lady Bulldogs achieved. When the season began the Union Bulldogs were ranked No. 17. One of the many high points during the regular season was a stretch of 11 staight victories, including win over region foe and national power Georgetown College. During that stretch, Union reached the No. 11 spot in the polls, their highest national ranking in the short seven-year history of the program. Union finished the season with a 2-2 record in pool play in the national tournament and finished the season ranked No. 14 nationally.

Once again, Union Volleyball achieved numerous individual awards. Coach Brian Dunn was named the TranSouth Coach of the Year as well as the NAIA Region XI Coach of the Year. Also after the NAIA National Tournament, the American Volleyball Coaches Association tabbed Coach Dunn as the Region XI Coach of the Year. Gladys Wandera also received many honors for her play. Wandera finished the season with 750 kills, 76 service aces, and 161 blocks. The numerous honors she received were being named the TranSouth Conference Player of the Year, Region XI Player of the Year, first team All-Conference, first team All-Region, as well as being named to the AVCA All-American first team. Wandera was named the TranSouth Player of the Week five times, the NAIA Region XI Player of the Week four times, and the NAIA National Player of the Week once. Phylis Anyango also received many honors. Anyango finished the season with 531 kills and 97 total blocks. She was named to the first team All-Conference and All-Region as well as being named an honorable mention All-American performer. Tedy Georgieva was also named to the first team all-conference. Nicole Garber also had a great season. She was named to the first team All-Conference and was the TranSouth Setter of the Week seven times and the NAIA Region Setter of the Week twice. Allison Shein was also named to the first team All-Conference and was named the TranSouth Libero of the Week six times and NAIA Region XI Libero of the Week three times. With all of these awards, Union Volleyball swept the TranSouth weekly honors four times throughout this historic season.

This season was full of firsts and will be remembered as a very historic season. The Union University Lady Bulldog volleyball program looks to use the momentum gained from the 2004 season as a starting point for many great years to come.

2004 Season Summary

2005 Season OutlookUnion University Volleyball looks to rebuild this season as they lost five seniors and two key underclassmen from the recorded breaking season of 2004. Entering its eighth season of varsity competition, the Lady Bulldogs will look to new head coach, Steven Gream, as he becomes only the second coach in the short history of the Union volleyball program. His familiarity with the program and his experience on past Union championship teams should prove valuable as he builds to continue the winning tradition at Union.

Union will look to the only two returning players, Lindsay Holmes and Purity Ogolla, to provide an understanding of what it means to be a part of a winning program. To assist them with those efforts, Union has signed three transfers from California, and has also added the Jackson Sun Player of the Year, Amanda Hutchison from Trinity Christian Academy here in Jackson.

While the 2005 Volleyball team has no seniors, five juniors make up the largest class on the 2005 roster. Returning players Holmes and Ogolla join with transfers Monica Schirmer, Edith Mendoza, and Elena Villagomez. This group has plenty of playing time and experience that will be valuable to this team. Holmes will continue to hold down the defensive specialist position with Ogolla starting the year at the setter position. Schirmer and Villagomez will play at the outside hitter position, while Mendoza will play the middle hitter position.

Sophomores Lindsey Wallach and Katie Kulow will add energy and determination to the Lady Bulldogs. Wallach will play both the defensive specialist and libero positions. Kulow will be a defensive specialist, while also helping Ogolla at the setter position.

Hutchison and Sharon Green come in as the lone freshmen on the team, but bring exciting play to the court. Hutchison will start as a freshman playing both the middle and outside hitter positions.

This year’s team represents four states (California, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee) and two countries (United States and Kenya).

With the addition of all the incoming talent, Union looks to continue having a competitive team each time they step onto the court. The Lady Bulldogs are rebuilding, however Coach Gream has a confident outlook for the 2005 season, stating that these girls can “flat out play.”


Head Coach............ ...Rose Powell2004 Record.................. 31-18 (6-4)Record vs. UU .........................2-21Location................... Pulaski, Tenn.Nickname..................... RedHawksColors................ Red, White, & Blue

UNION UNIVERSITY TranSouth Conference

Head Coach.........Todd Humphreys2004 Record.................... 31-7 (8-2)Record vs. UU ........................1-23Location............. Henderson, Tenn.Nickname...................... Lady LionsColors......................... Gold & White

Head Coach.......Dewayne Deering2004 Record............... ....4-25 (1-9) Record vs. UU........................ 0-8Location................. Lebanon, Tenn.Nickname................ Lady BulldogsColors.................... Maroon & White

Head Coach.................... Justin Dee2004 Record................. 17-13 (4-6)Record vs. UU.........................3-15Location.................. Batesville, Ark.Nickname............................. PipersColors.................... Maroon & White

Head Coach............... Scott Jones2004 Record.................. 12-20 (1-9) Record vs. UU........................ 5-15Location................ Nashville, Tenn.Nickname................... Lady TrojansColors...................... Purple & White

2004 TranSouth Standings

No. Team Conf. Overall1. Union * # ^ % 10-0 31-52. Freed-Hardeman ̂ 8-2 31-73. Martin Methodist ̂ 6-4 31-184. Lyon 4-6 17-135. Trevecca Nazarene 1-9 12-206. Cumberland 1-9 4-25* regular season champion # tournament champion^ region tourney appearance % region champmions/national tourney app.

2004 TranSouth HonorsTranSouth Player of the Year

Gladys Wandera, UnionTranSouth Newcomer of the Year

Fabiola Nepomuneno, Martin MethodistTranSouth Freshman of the Year

Karina Souza, Freed-HardemanTranSouth Coach of the Year

Brian Dunn, Union

First Team All-ConferenceGladys Wandera, Union

Karina Souza, Freed HardemanFabiola Nepomuneno, Martin Methodist

Phylis Anyango, Union Fabianna Lima, Martin Methodist

Renata Pedreira, Freed-Hardeman Jodi Reimer, Trevecca

Debbie Perry, Cumberland Ceca Brckalo, Lyon

Allison Shein, Union Nicole Garber, Union

Cheri Kull, Freed-Hardeman

Second Team All-ConferenceRachel Vanderburg, Cumberland

Brittany Johnson, Freed-Hardeman Erin Nickleson, Freed-Hardeman

Susie Harper, Lyon Daria Paunovic, Lyon Yellen Rosales, Lyon Alison Sablick, Lyon

Tedy Georgieva, Union Jacqueline Gilchrist, Martin Methodist

Kimberly Moman, Martin Methodist

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITYSeptember 22 at Union

October 1 in Lebanon, Tenn.

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITYOctober 6 and 21 at Union

November 1 in Henderson, Tenn.

LYON COLLEGESeptember 27 at Union

October 11 in Batesville, Ark.

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGEOctober 13 at Union

November 3 in Pulaski, Tenn.

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITYOctober 4 at Union

October 25 in Nashville, Tenn.


Non-Conference Opponents

NAIA Champions of CharacterThe National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character program is designed to instill an understanding of character values in sport and provide practical tools for student-athletes, coaches and parents to use in modeling exemplary character traits.

Launched by the NAIA in 2000, the Champions of Character program addresses character issues more comprehensively than any other national program for youth. The

program currently reaches hundreds of thousands of students on nearly 300 college and university campuses in North America and extends into their surrounding communities.

The NAIA Champions of Character program is an educational outreach initiative which emphasizes the tenets of character and integrity, not only for NAIA college students, but for younger students, coaches and parents in our communities.

Coaches, parents, administrators and community partners all have a role in developing students of character. The NAIA Champions of Character program brings them training, guidelines and behavior models to create positive environments that promote personal growth and fun sport activity.

Champions of Character is a program of the NAIA designed to promote character development in youth and change the culture of sport.

The NAIA developed the Champions of Character program in response to the growing problem of deteriorating standards of integrity in sports and society. At a time when all of sport has experienced increasingly abhorrent behavior by athletes, coaches, fans and parents, NAIA Champions of Character raises the standards for positive youth development in athletics and academics.

The NAIA has been informally teaching character development through athletics for decades. Now our core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship are addressed comprehensively in the Champions of Character program.

The NAIA sees a tremendous need to supplement character development in younger students from the elementary through high school level. Lessons on character and integrity through sports are a natural extension of classroom learning.

UNION UNIVERSITY NAIA & Opponent Info.NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Throughout its history, the NAIA has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate sports. Since its introduction of intercollegiate championship basketball in 1937, the NAIA has maintained the highest standards while administering first-rate athletics programs.

With its major emphasis on educational development, it was natural for the NAIA to strengthen academic eligibility requirements. All NAIA participating student-athletes must maintain a certain grade-point-average (GPA) while accumulating credit hours for a declared academic degree. Unlike other associations, NAIA student-athlete academic eligibility is monitored on a semester-by-semester basis.

The NAIA includes more than 60,000 participating student-athletes. The NAIA offers 24 separate championships in 13 sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, football, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

For more information on the NAIA, visit their web site at www.naia.org.

KING COLLEGE (Tenn.)October 22 at UnionRecord vs. UU: 1-1

Location: Bristol, Tenn.Nickname: Lady Tornado

Colors: Scarlet, Blue, & White

LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)September 13 in Jackson, Tenn.

September 16 in Lebanon, Ill.November 7 at Union Record vs. UU: 0-22

Location: Jackson, Tenn.Nickname: Lady EaglesColors: Navy & White

MCKENDREE COLLEGE (Ill.)September 17 in Lebanon, Ill.

Record vs. UU: 1-2Location: Lebanon, Ill.Nickname: Bearcats

Colors: Purple & White

MID-CONTINENT COLLEGE (Ky.)September 29 in Mayfield, Ky.

October 17 at UnionRecord vs. UU: 0-1

Location: Mayfield, Ky.Nickname: CougarsColors: Blue & Gold

SPALDING UNIVERSITY (Ky.)September 17 in Lebanon, Ill.

Record vs. UU: 1-3Location: Louisville, Ky.

Nickname: PelicansColors: Blue & Gold

UNIVERISTY OF THE CUMBERLANDS (Ky.)September 9 in Lebanon, Tenn.

Record vs. UU: 1-5Location: Williamsburg, Ky.

Nickname: PatriotsColors: Gold, Cardinal, & Royal Blue

UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE (Ohio)September 9 in Lebanon, Tenn.

Record vs. UU: 0-0Location: Rio Grande, Ohio

Nickname: RedwomenColors: Red & White

WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGE (Ark.)September 20 in Walnut Ridge, Ark.


Location: Walnut Ridge, Ark.Nickname: Eagles

Colors: Royal Blue & White


BETHEL COLLEGE (Ind.)October 28 in Georgetown, Ky.

Record vs. UU: 1-0Location: Mishawaka, Ind.

Nickname: PilotsColors: Blue & White

BETHEL COLLEGE (Tenn.)September 6 in McKenzie, Tenn.


Location: McKenzie, Tenn.Nickname: Lady Wildcats

Colors: Purple & Gold

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY (Ky.)September 10 in Lebanon, Tenn.October 29 in Georgetown, Ky.

Record vs. UU: 1-7Location: Campbellsville, Ky.

Nickname: Lady TigersColors: Maroon, White, & Silver

CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY (Ohio)September 10 in Lebanon, Tenn.

Record vs. UU: 0-2Location: Cedarville, OhioNickname: Lady Jackets

Colors: Blue & Yellow

CENTRAL METHODIST COLLEGE (Mo.)September 16 in Lebanon, Ill.

Record vs. UU: 0-0Location: Fayette, Mo.

Nickname: Lady EaglesColors: Green & Black

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)November 5 at UnionRecord vs. UU: 1-2

Location: Memphis, Tenn.Nickname: Lady BucsColors: Scarlet & Gray

GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (Ky.)October 29 in Georgetown, Ky.

Record vs. UU: 4-2Location: Georgetown, Ky.

Nickname: Lady TigersColors: Orange & Black

INDIANA UNIVERSITY - SOUTHEASTOctober 28 in Georgetown, Ky.

Record vs. UU: 0-1Location: New Albany, Ind.

Nickname: GrenadiersColors: Red, White, & Navy

INDIVIDUAL HONOR ROLL

NAIA All-AmericansGladys Wandera - 2003, 2004 Phylis Anyango - 2003, 2004 Andrea Darr – 2001, 2002Lauren Hayden – 1999, 2000, 2001 NAIA Scholar Athletes Nicole Garber - 2004Allison Shein - 2003, 2004 Crystal Abel - 2003 Sarah Davenport – 2001

NAIA All Region 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 YearBrian Dunn - 2004TranSouth All-Conference 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, 2002Lauren Hayden – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001Sarah Davenport – 2001Emily 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 YearBrian Dunn - 1999, 2004

UNION UNIVERSITY Honor Roll

Lady Bulldog Honor Roll Individual RecordsKILLSMost kills, match41, Lauren Hayden Nov. 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.)Most kills, season1. 950, Lauren Hayden, 2000Most kills per game, season6.09, Lauren Hayden, 2000Most matches with double figure kills, season47, Lauren Hayden, 1999Most matches with 20+ kills, season20, Lauren Hayden, 200020, Lauren Hayden, 1998Most kills, career3427, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001Most matches with double figure kills, career137, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001Most matches with 20+ kills, career55, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001

HITTING PERCENTAGEHighest hitting percentage, match (min 15 attacks).762, Lauren Hayden October 28, 1999 vs. Brescia University (Ky.)Highest hitting percentage, season.402, Melissa Lovekamp, 1998Highest hitting percentage, career.344, Melissa Lovekamp, 1998-1999

SERVICE ACESMost service aces, match10, Melissa Hayden, August 31, 1999 vs. Christian Brothers University (Tenn.)Most service aces, season99, Melissa Hayden, 1999Most service aces per game, season.622, Kim Mashburn, 2000Most service aces, career239, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001

BLOCKSMost blocks, match15, Shannon Pollman, November 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.)15, Shannon Pollman, November 4, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.)Most blocks, season334, Shannon Pollman, 1999

NCCAA National Player of the Year Lauren Hayden – 2001

NCCAA National Scholar Athletes Allison Shein - 2003 Crystal Abel - 2003 Sarah Davenport – 2000, 2001

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

NCCAA National Coach of the YearBrian Dunn - 1999, 2001, 2002

TEAM HONOR ROLLTranSouth Regular Season Champions1999, 2000, 2004

TranSouth Tournament Champions1999, 2004

NAIA Region XI Appearances1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

NAIA Region XI Champions2004

NAIA National Tournament Appearances2004

Highest NAIA National RankingNo. 12 (2004)

NCCAA National Champions2003Andrea Darr

Lauren Hayden

Gladys Wandera

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UNION UNIVERSITY Record BookMost blocks per game, season2.00, Shannon Pollman, 1999Most matches with double figure blocks, season13, Shannon Pollman, 1999Most blocks, career534, Shannon Pollman, 1998-1999Most matches with double figure blocks, career16, Shannon Pollman, 1998-1999

DIGSMost digs, match31, Lauren Hayden, November 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.)31, Andrea Darr, November 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.)Most digs, season706, Lauren Hayden, 2000Most digs per game, season4.53, Lauren Hayden, 2000Most matches with double figure digs, season38, Lauren Hayden, 1999Most matches with 20+ digs, season12, Lauren Hayden, 2000Most digs, career1899, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001Most matches with double figure digs, career95, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001Most matches with 20+ digs, career22, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001

ASSISTSMost assists, match75, Melissa Hayden, October 8, 1999 vs. Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)Most assists, season1970, Melissa Hayden, 1999Most assists per game, season11.796, Melissa Hayden, 1999Most assists, career3748, Melissa Hayden, 1998-2000

WINSMost wins, season44, 1999Highest season winning percentage.880 (44-6), 1999

Most consecutive wins23, 1999Most consecutive conference wins18, 200018, 1999Most consecutive home court wins30, October 21, 1998 - November 18, 2000

KILLSMost kills, match92, October 2, 1998 vs. Lyon College (Ark.)Most kills, season

Most kills per game, season14.61, 1999HITTING PERCENTAGEHighest hitting percentage, match.479, October 28, 1999 vs. Brescia University (Ky.)Highest hitting percentage, season.297, 1999SERVICE ACESMost service aces, match19, September 28, 1999 vs. Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.)Most service aces, season

Most service aces per game, season2.83, 2000BLOCKSMost blocks, match50, November 4, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.)Most blocks, season

Most blocks per game, season3.467, 1998DIGSMost digs, match122, November 4, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.)Most digs, seasonMost digs per game, season21.53, 2000Most digs, career1899, Lauren Hayden, 1998-2001ASSISTSMost assists, match90, October 2, 1998 vs. Lyon CollegeMost assists, seasonMost assists per game, season14.03, 1999

Team Records


2005 Union University Lady Bulldog Roster

Head CoachSteven Gream (1st season)

Athletic TrainersLee Ann Simmons & Tina Smith

No. Name Pos. Hgt. Class Hometown Prior School

1 Andrea Mulhollen OH/OP 5-9 JR Macon, Ga. Mary Persons HS

3 Sharon Green OH/OP 5-8 FR Highlands, Texas Baytown Christian Academy

5 Lindsay Holmes DS/OP 5-9 JR Franklin, Tenn. Franklin HS

6 Purity Ogolla S 5-9 JR Nairobi, Kenya Loreto Secondary

7 Lindsey Wallach DS/ L 5-8 SO Eureka, Mo. Eureka HS

8 Amanda Hutchison OH/ MH 5-9 FR Jackson, Tenn. Trinity Christian Academy

9 Katie Kulow DS/ S 5-5 SO Germantown, Tenn. Germantown HS

11 Edith Mendoza MH 6-0 JR Porterville, Calif. Porterville College

12 Elena Villagomez OH 5-9 JR Cutler, Calif. Reedley College

13/34 Monica Schirmer OH 5-11 JR Long Beach, Calif. Long Beach City College

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