The University of Texas-Pan American Women s Volleyball Match Notes - Texas A&M-International

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1 Match Notes - Texas A&M-International 2006 Schedule / Results Overall Record: 4-23 Home: 1-6 Away: 1-11 Neutral: 2-6 Date Opponent Time / Result Aug. 25 * - Texas State L, 0-3 *- USC L, 0-3 Aug. 26 * - North Texas W, 3-1 *- Wyoming L, 1-3 Sept. 1 ^ - Texas State L, 1-3 Sept. 2 ^ - Texas Tech L, 0-3 Sept. 4 Texas A&M-International L, 1-3 Sept. 8! - Cornell L, 2-3 Sept. 9! - High Point W, 3-2!- Portland L, 1-3 Sept Nevada L, 0-3 Sept Portland L, 0-3 Sept. 18 Texas A&M-Kingsville W, 3-0 Sept IPFW L, Robert Morris L, 2-3 Sept North Florida L, 1-3 Sept. 26 Texas A&M-Kingsville W, 3-0 Sept. 29 North Dakota State L, 0-3 Sept. 30 Utah Valley State L, 0-3 Oct. 6 South Dakota State L, 0-3 Oct. 7 South Dakota State L, 0-3 Oct. 10 Texas at San Antonio L, 2-3 Oct. 14 TCU L, 0-3 Oct. 20 South Dakota State L, 0-3 Oct. 21 North Dakota State L, 0-3 Oct. 31 Lamar L, 3-0 Nov. 4 Utah Valley State L, 3-0 Nov. 7 Texas A&M-International 7:00 p.m. Nov National Independent Tournament * - TSU CenturyTel/Classic Honda Premier (San Marcos, TX) ^ - UTPA Volleyball Invitational (Edinburg, TX)! - University of Portland Tournament (Portland, OR) - University of Nevada Tournament (Reno, NV) - IPFW Volleyball Invitational (Fort Wayne, IN) All Home Matches for the Lady Broncs are in Bold Record vs. Conferences 0-1 vs. Atlantic Sun Conference 0-1 vs. Big 12 Conference 1-0 vs. Big South Conference 0-8 vs. Independents 0-1 vs. Ivy League 2-0 vs. Lone Star Conference 0-2 vs. Mountain West Conference 0-1 vs. Northeast Conference 0-1 vs. PAC-10 Conference 0-1 vs. Red River Athletic Conference 0-3 vs. Southland Conference 1-0 vs. Sun Belt Conference 0-1 vs. Western Athletic Conference 0-2 vs. West Coast Conference UTPA Quick Facts Location: Edinburg, TX Founded: 1927 Enrollment: 19,576 President: Dr. Blandina Cardenas Director of Athletics: Scott Street Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Independent Nickname: Broncs Mascot: Bucky the Bronc Colors: Forest Green, Orange and White Coaching Information Head Coach: Dave Thorn Alma Mater: Whitman College (1992) Record at UTPA / Seasons: / 9 Overall Record / Seasons: / 9 thorndm@utpa.edu Phone: (956) Associate Head Coach: Fabiana de Abreu Alma Mater: University of Iowa (2002) Seasons at UTPA: 4 abreuvb@utpa.edu Phone: (956) Phone: (956) Team Information 2006 Record: Record: Starters Returning / Lost: 4 / 2 Lettermen Returning / Lost: 8 / 4 Players to Watch: Heather Bravo (OH / 5-11 / SR) 3.92 kpg. / 3.21 dpg. Kellie Phillips (OH / 5-10 / SO) kpg. / 2.62 dpg. Chelsea Blakely (S / 5-6 / SO) apg. / 2.75 dpg. Deanna Schneyer (MB / 6-1 / SO) kpg. / 0.62 bpg. Karen Lyons (S / 5-6 / SR) dpg. / 0.31 sapg. Monique Schaal (MB / 5-11 / JR) kpg. / 0.64 dpg. April Young (MB / 6-0 / SO) 0.79 kpg. / 0.26 bpg. Mallorie Wilson (MB / 6-0 / JR) kpg. / 0.55 bpg. UTPA Athletic Media Relations Director of Athletic Media Relations: Joe Monaco Office Phone: (956) Office Fax: (956) jmonaco@utpa.edu Assistant Sports Information Director: Bob Lopez Office Phone: (956) ralopez4@broncs.utpa.edu Athletic Department Website:

2 2006 UTPA Roster Numerical Roster NO. Name YR POS HT Hometown Last School 2 Heather Bravo SR OH 5-11 Las Vegas, NV Durango High School 3 Monique Schaal JR OH 5-11 Filer, ID College of Southern Idaho 5 Mallorie Wilson JR MB 6-0 Chico, CA Butte College 7 Ytszel Trinidad SO L 5-3 Mercedes, TX Mercedes High School 8 Noelle Mayor FR OH 5-11 Missouri City, TX Dulles High School 9 Karen Lyons SR S-L 5-6 McAllen, TX McAllen Memorial High School 10 Kellie Phillips SO OH 5-10 Chandler, AZ Corona del Sol High School 11 Chelsea Blakely SO S 5-6 Houston, TX J. Frank Dobie High School 12 Deanna Schneyer SO MB 6-1 Diamond Bar, CA Diamond Ranch High School 13 Rebecca Toddy FR L 5-2 McAllen, TX McAllen Memorial High School 14 April Young SO MB 6-0 Boise, ID Capital High School Alphabetical Roster NO. Name YR POS HT Hometown Last School 11 Chelsea Blakely SO S 5-6 Houston, TX J. Frank Dobie High School 2 Heather Bravo SR OH 5-11 Las Vegas, NV Durango High School 9 Karen Lyons SR S-L 5-6 McAllen, TX McAllen Memorial High School 8 Noelle Mayor FR OH 5-11 Missouri City, TX Dulles High School 10 Kellie Phillips SO OH 5-10 Chandler, AZ Corona del Sol High School 3 Monique Schaal JR OH 5-11 Filer, ID College of Southern Idaho 12 Deanna Schneyer SO MB 6-1 Diamond Bar, CA Diamond Ranch High School 13 Rebecca Toddy FR L 5-2 McAllen, TX McAllen Memorial High School 7 Ytszel Trinidad SO L 5-3 Mercedes, TX Mercedes High School 5 Mallorie Wilson JR MB 6-0 Chico, CA Butte College 14 April Young SO MB 6-0 Boise, ID Capital High School Class Breakdown Position Breakdown Height Breakdown Seniors (2) Heather Bravo 5-11 / OH Karen Lyons 5-6 / S-L Juniors (2) Monique Schaal / OH Mallorie Wilson 6-0 / MB Sophomores (5) Chelsea Blakely / S Kellie Phillips 5-10 / OH Deanna Schneyer 6-1 / MB Ytszel Trinidad. 5-3 / L April Young 6-0 / MB Freshmen (2) Noelle Mayor 5-11 / OH Rebecca Toddy / L Setters (2) Chelsea Blakely 5-6 / SO Karen Lyons / SR Outside Hitters (4) Heather Bravo / SR Monique Schaal 5-11 / JR Kellie Phillips / SO Noelle Mayor / FR Middle Blockers (3) Mallorie Wilson / JR Deanna Schneyer. 6-1 / SO April Young. 6-0 / SO Libero / Defensive Specialists (3) Karen Lyons 5-6 / SR Ytszel Trinidad 5-3 / SO Rebecca Toddy / FR 6-1 Deanna Schneyer SO / MB 6-0 Mallorie Wilson JR / MB April Young.. SO / MB 5-11 Heather Bravo SR / OH Monique Schaal. JR / OH 5-10 Kellie Phillips. SO / OH Noelle Mayor. FR / OH 5-6 Karen Lyons.. SR / S-L Chelsea Blakely SO / S 5-3 Ytszel Trinidad.. SO / L 5-2 Rebecca Toddy. FR / L

3 2006 Lady Bronc Volleyball Inside the Numbers Lady Bronc Trends At the UTPA Fieldhouse 1-6 On the road 1-9 On a neutral site 2-6 During the last five matches 0-5 During the last 10 matches 1-9 During the last 15 matches 2-13 During the last 20 matches 3-17 Longest Winning Streak 0 Longest Losing Streak 8 Scoreboard When up 1-0 in a match 3-2 When up 2-0 in a match 2-1 When up 2-1 in a match 1-2 When tied 1-1 in a match 2-4 When tied 2-2 in a match 1-2 When down 1-0 in a match 2-15 When down 2-0 in a match 0-13 When down 2-1 in a match 1-5 Hitting Percentage When hitting over.300 in a match 0-0 When hitting in a match 0-0 When hitting in a match 0-0 When hitting below.200 in a match 4-21 When hitting over.300 in a match 3-0 When hitting in a match 7-0 When hitting in a match 6-0 When hitting below.200 in a match 2-4 On the Stat Sheet Lady Broncs - 20 or less kills in a match 0-0 Lady Broncs - 21 to 30 kills in a match 0-3 Lady Broncs - 31 to 40 kills in a match 0-7 Lady Broncs - 41 to 50 kills in a match 2-5 Lady Broncs - 51 or more kills in a match 2-6 Opponents - 20 or less kills in a match 0-0 Opponents - 21 to 30 kills in a match 0-0 Opponents - 31 to 40 kills in a match 1-1 Opponents - 41 to 50 kills in a match 9-3 Opponents - 51 or more kills in a match 11-0 Lady Broncs - 20 or less assists in a match 0-0 Lady Broncs - 21 to 30 assists in a match 0-4 Lady Broncs - 31 to 40 assists in a match 1-5 Lady Broncs - 41 to 50 assists in a match 1-9 Lady Broncs - 51 or more assists in a match 2-3 Opponents - 20 or less assists in a match 0-0 Opponents - 21 to 30 assists in a match 0-1 Opponents - 31 to 40 assists in a match 1-2 Opponents - 41 to 50 assists in a match 10-1 Opponents - 51 or more assists in a match 10-0 Dave Thorn Head Coach Whitman College (1992) Ninth Season Career Record: Record at UTPA: Dave Thorn By the Years Year Record Noteworthy Thorn recorded his 100 th career victory against North Dakota State Stephanie Redd became the first player in program history to record 2,500 total attacks, 800 kills, 250 blocks and 90 service aces Danielle Holthe became the program s all-time leader in block assists Kellie Phillips was named second team All-Independent Danielle Holthe and Chrissie Carrigan were named honorable mention All-Independent Stephanie Redd and Karen Lyons were named Academic All- Independent Carol Marcengo named Independent Defensive Player of the Year Heather Bravo and Winker Cruz named second team All-Independent Cathi Netemeyer cited as Independent All-Tournament Team Lady Broncs finish second in McAllen Holiday Inn UTPA Invitational Total victories tied a program record for most in a single-season Jaclyn Muszynski becomes program s first four-time first team All- Independent selection Jaclyn Muszynski named UTPA Female-Student Athlete of the Year Carol Marcengo named Libero of the Year and named second team All-Independent Heather Bravo and Carol Marcengo named to All-Independent Freshman Team Winker Cruz named Independent Offensive Player of the Year Cathi Netemeyer cited as Independent Newcomer of the Year Jaclyn Muszynski earned first team All-Independent honors Lady Broncs were a perfect 8-0 during the month of October Lady Broncs win 15 matches, including its final nine of the season UTPA captured its second straight Independent Tournament crown Jaclyn Muszynski named Independent Offensive Player of the Year and UTPA Female Student-Athlete of the Year Program won 19 matches for first time since the 1996 season Thorn named Independent Coach of the Year honors Lady Broncs won the Independent Tournament title for first time Jaclyn Muszynski garnered first team All-Independent honors Independent Standings Independent Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. South Dakota State Utah Valley State IPFW North Dakota State Providence Texas - Pan American New Jersey Tech UC - Davis Winston-Salem State Savannah State

4 2006 Lady Bronc Volleyball Inside the Numbers On the Stat Sheet Lady Broncs - 20 or less digs in a match 0-0 Lady Broncs - 21 to 30 digs in a match 0-2 Lady Broncs - 31 to 40 digs in a match 0-7 Lady Broncs - 41 to 50 digs in a match 1-3 Lady Broncs - 51 or more digs in a match 3-9 Opponents - 20 or less digs in a match 0-0 Opponents - 21 to 30 digs in a match 0-0 Opponents - 31 to 40 digs in a match 3-1 Opponents - 41 to 50 digs in a match 7-1 Opponents - 51 or more digs in a match 11-2 Lady Broncs - 3 or less service aces 0-9 Lady Broncs - 4 to 6 service aces 3-9 Lady Broncs - 7 to 9 service aces 0-3 Lady Broncs - 10 or more service aces 1-0 Opponents - 3 or less service aces 2-1 Opponents - 4 to 6 service aces 4-1 Opponents - 7 to 9 service aces 13-2 Opponents - 10 or more service aces 3-0 Lady Broncs - 3 or less blocks in a match 0-11 Lady Broncs - 4 to 6 blocks in a match 3-7 Lady Broncs - 7 to 9 blocks in a match 1-2 Lady Broncs - 10 or more blocks in a match 0-1 The Next Match The UTPA women s volleyball team will conclude its 2006 home schedule as the Lady Broncs square-off against Texas A&M-International at the UTPA Fieldhouse on Tuesday (Nov. 7) at 7:00 p.m. Scouting the Opponent - Texas A&M-International Texas A&M-International comes into the match with a 24-4 record and have only dropped four matches this season to Montana St., Dallas Baptist, Trinity, and Houston Baptist. The Dustdevils are led by the trio of senior Eliza Cezario, senior Desiree Arredondo and sophomore Michelle Casteaneda, which all received All-Heartland Conference Honors. Cezario currently leads the team with 322 kills - averaging 3.58 kills per game to go along with 67 total blocks - averaging.74 blocks per game. Desiree Arredondo is currently leading the Dustdevils with 993 assists - averaging assists per game - to go along with.267 hitting percentage. Michelle Castaneda is ranked second on the squad with 307 kills - averaging 3.53 kills per game. As a team, the Dustdevils are out-hitting their opponents by a.238 to.184 percentage and are averaging 13.4 kills per game. One of the strongest points of the Dustdevils squad comes at the net where they have recorded blocks compared to 41.0 for their opponents. The Dustdevils have three players on their roster that have recorded a total of 50 or more blocks this season. In Their Last Meeting Texas A&M-International captured the victory in the last match with the Lady Broncs on its home court in four sets (22-30, 30-21, 30-27, 30-18) en route to the victory on September 4th. Opponents - 3 or less blocks in a match 0-1 Opponents - 4 to 6 blocks in a match 6-1 Opponents - 7 to 9 blocks in a match 7-1 Opponents - 10 or more blocks in a match 8-1 Head-to-Head Lady Broncs - More kills in a match 4-3 Opponents - More kills in a match 18-0 When both teams tie in kills in a match 0-0 Lady Broncs - More assists in a match 4-3 Opponents - More assists in a match 18-0 When both teams tie in assists in a match 0-0 Lady Broncs - More digs in a match 4-5 Opponents - More digs in a match 14-0 When both teams tie in digs in a match 0-2 Lady Broncs - More service aces in a match 1-2 Opponents - More service aces in a match 18-1 When both teams tie in service aces 2-1 Lady Broncs - More blocks in a match 1-1 Opponents - More blocks in a match 20-2 When both teams tie in blocks in a match 1-0 Month-by-Month In the Month of August 1-3 In the Month of September 3-12 In the Month of October 0-6 In the Month of November 0-0 In that contest, senior Heather Bravo set a milestone as she became the second player in program history to record over 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs for her career. In that match, Bravo finished with a match-high 16 kills while Chelsea Blakely led all players with 43 assists to go along with 16 digs. Eliza Cezario was one of four Dustdevils players to post 10 or more kills in the match as she finished with a team-high 15 kills. Michelle Casteaneda and Juliana Gusmao each finished with 11 kills while Nicole Gipson added 10 for the Dustdevils. Lady Broncs Look to Get Back into Win Column The Lady Broncs have a rough Month of October as they have lost all of their eight games, and are currently in a nine game losing streak. The Lady Broncs have been swept in nine of 10 matches while dropping a five-set heartbreaker on the road to The University of Texas at San Antonio. Lady Broncs Among Tops in Independent Ranks Senior Heather Bravo is one of the top offensive threats for the Lady Broncs this season, and the UTPA outside hitter is listed third among all NCAA Division I Independent players in kills per game with a 3.92 average. A career-high in kills per game, Bravo is ranked second in kills as she has recorded a career-high 349 kills. Sophomore Chelsea Blakely has posted one of her best seasons in her short career with the Lady Broncs as she has dished out a career-high assists per game, which ranks her fourth among all NCAA Division I Independent Players. Senior Karen Lyons is listed sixth among all NCAA Division I Independent players with an average of 4.25 digs per game, which is also a career-high for the Lady Bronc libero.

5 UTPA Career Record Kills 1. 1,629 Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) 2. 1,257 Heather Bravo ( Present) 3. 1,175 Tanja Thomas ( ) 4. 1,076 Stephanie Redd ( ) Cathi Netemeyer ( ) Danielle Holthe ( ) Winker Cruz ( , 04) Lisa Yanez ( ) Carla Williams ( ) Kellie Phillips ( Present) Kills Per Game (Minimum 500 Kills) Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) Kellie Phillips ( Present) Heather Bravo ( Present) Tanja Thomas ( ) Cathi Netemeyer ( ) Nikol Gerlach ( ) Mindy Hubik ( ) Carla Williams ( ) Stephanie Redd ( ) Christine Alvarez ( ) Total Attacks 1. 4,555 Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) 2. 3,773 Heather Bravo ( Present) 3. 3,316 Tanja Thomas ( ) 4. 2,926 Stephanie Redd ( ) 5. 2,461 Winker Cruz ( , 04) 6. 2,401 Danielle Holthe ( ) 7. 2,356 Carla Williams ( ) 8. 2,296 Cathi Netemeyer ( ) 9. 2,194 Kellie Phillips ( Present) 10. 2,144 Lisa Yanez ( ) Attacks Per Game (Minimum 1,500 Attacks) Kellie Phillips ( Present) Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) Heather Bravo ( Present) Tanja Thomas ( ) Nikol Gerlach ( ) Carla Williams ( ) Christine Alvarez ( ) Cathi Netemeyer ( ) Winker Cruz ( , 04) Stephanie Redd ( ) Hitting Percentage (Minimum 500 Attacks) Lisa Yanez ( ) Cathi Netemeyer ( ) Julie Williams ( ) Christine Phillips ( ) Winker Cruz ( , 04) Danielle Holthe ( ) Stephanie Redd ( ) Nikol Gerlach ( ) Heather Bravo ( Present) Kellie Phillips ( Present) Bravo Continues to Move Up Charts with Standout Season UTPA senior Heather Bravo continues her standout senior campaign as the Lady Bronc outside hitter has posted career-highs in kills (349) and kills per game (3.92) and is on-pace to set a career-high in total attacks, digs and digs per game. Bravo is currently ranked second on the all-time total attacks rankings as she has posted 3,773 for her career and possesses second place in the kills category as the Las Vegas, NV, native has collected 1,257 kills for her career. Bravo has recorded double-digit kills in the last five matches, including a pair of 20- plus kill performances against The University of Texas at San Antonio (Oct. 10) and TCU (Oct. 14). During that stretch, Bravo has averaged 16.0 kills per match and 4.71 kills per game for the Lady Broncs. Phillips Finds Herself Ranked in Program History Within the last few weeks, UTPA sophomore Kellie Phillips has begun to hit her stride as the Lady Bronc outside hitter has averaged 13.3 kills per match and 4.04 kills per game during the last seven matches. Phillips has rocketed up the career record chart as she is the program s all-time leader in attacks per game with an average and is also ranked second in career kills per game with a 3.24 average. This season, Phillips leads the team in total attacks (1010) and total attacks per game (11.47) and ranks second in kills (282) and kills per game (3.20). The UTPA outside hitter currently ranks 10th in total kills with 635 as well as 10th in total hitting percentage with a mark of.134 during her career. Blakely Flourishes at Quarterbacking UTPA Offense Sophomore Chelsea Blakely has been steady at the setter s position this season for the Lady Broncs as the UTPA sophomore has dished out 935 assists, averaging a career-high assists per game. Currently, she is ranked fourth among all NCAA Division I Independent players in assists and fifth in assists per game. Blakely has posted 30 or more assists in 11 of the last 13 matches for the Lady Broncs, averaging assists per match and assists per game. The UTPA sophomore is on-pace to become only the second player in UTPA history to record at least assists per game during a season as she would join Katie Burke (11.03 / 2002) in earning that achievement. The UTPA setter is currently ranked third on the all-time assists record as she has collected 1,781 assists for her career and possesses an 8.95 assists per game average throughout her two-year stay with the Lady Broncs. Lyons and Schneyer Rewarded in the Classroom Karen Lyons and Deanna Schneyer were rewarded this past week as Academic All- Independent award recipients following nominations for the Sports Information Director. In order to be nominated, student-athletes must have possessed at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average; had reached at least sophomore athletic standing and have been a starter or key reserve for their respective squad. Lyons became a two-time Academic All-Independent selection as the UTPA senior has posted a 3.46 cumulative grade point average in biology while Schneyer is a firsttime award winner with a 3.82 cumulative grade point average in marketing. Lyons and Schneyer became the first two UTPA Lady Bronc student-athletes to earn Independent honors this season, which is the first time in seven years that the Lady Broncs haven t had an award winner in the first seven weeks of the season.

6 UTPA Career Record Assists 1. 2,492 Marie Velaquez ( ) 2. 1,979 Karen Lyons ( Present) 3. 1,781 Chelsea Blakely ( Present) 4. 1,515 Lorena Lopez ( ) 5. 1,335 Katie Burke (2002) 6. 1,241 Shawnda McDowell ( ) 7. 1,239 Sandra Kyle ( ) 8. 1,103 Miya Shimada ( ) Cita Jimenez ( , 98-99) Ida Pena (1993) Assists Per Game (Minimum 700 Assists) Katie Burke (2002) Chelsea Blakely ( Present) Lorena Lopez ( ) Ida Pena (1993) Miya Shimada ( ) Shawnda McDowell ( ) Marie Velaquez ( ) Karen Lyons ( Present) Jen Dameworth ( ) Sandra Kyle ( ) Digs 1. 1,387 Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) 2. 1,217 Heather Bravo ( Present) 3. 1,180 Carol Marcengo ( ) 4. 1,091 Chrissie Carrigan ( ) 5. 1,065 Karen Lyons ( Present) 6. 1,024 Marie Velaquez ( ) Winker Cruz ( , 04) Cindy Viesca ( ) Sandra Kyle ( ) Cita Jimenez ( , 98-99) Digs Per Game (Minimum 600 Digs) Carol Marcengo ( ) Chrissie Carrigan ( ) Heather Bravo ( Present) Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) Enith Villalobos ( ) Karen Lyons ( Present) Winker Cruz ( , 04) Sandra Kyle ( ) Marie Velaquez ( ) Cindy Viesca ( ) Block Assists Danielle Holthe ( ) Stephanie Redd ( ) Lisa Yanez ( ) Marie Velaquez ( ) Mindy Hubik ( ) Cathi Netemeyer ( ) Deanna Schneyer ( Present) Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) Julie Williams ( ) Heather Bravo ( Present) Lyons Makes Move Up Career Rankings UTPA senior Karen Lyons has been one of the Lady Broncs best duel-players, which has been one of the main reasons why she s been a mainstay in the lineup over the last four seasons. Now - the Valley native is reaping the rewards of a long-standing four-year career as she is currently ranked in the top 10 in several categories. Lyons came into the season ranked second on the program s all-time assists rankings and currently still possesses the runner-up spot with 1,979 for her career. She is also listed fifth on the all-time digs records with 1,065 and needs only 27 digs to claim fourth place on the all-time list. She is listed sixth in all-time digs per game (2.72) and eighth in all-time assists per game (5.06). The UTPA defensive specialist is also ranked seventh in the records books in service aces (97) and games played (392). She is also on-place to become the second player in program history to collect over 1,500 assists and 1,000 digs for her career as she would join former UTPA standout Marie Velasquez - who recorded 2,492 assists and 1,024 digs over her career. This season, Lyons leads the Lady Broncs with 357 digs - which is a career-high for the senior - while also averaging a team-high 4.25 digs per game. She is on-pace to become only the fourth player in program history to average over 4.0 digs per game for an entire season as she would join Carol Marcengo (twice) and Chrissie Carrigan. The Lady Broncs Duo Makes History The combination of Heather Bravo and Karen Lyons became the first set of graduating teammates to record over 1,000 digs for their career. Currently, Bravo sits at 1,217 digs, while Lyons stands at 1,065 digs for her career. Schaal Makes Impact in Middle of the UTPA Lineup Junior college-transfer Monique Schaal is currently ranked third on the team in kills (183), kills per game (2.15), total attacks (584) and total attacks per game (6.87). At the net, the Lady Bronc middle blocker has helped the squad as she is listed second in total blocks with 32, including 12 block solos. Schneyer Begins to Heat Up for Lady Broncs UTPA sophomore Deanna Schneyer continues to be one of the Lady Broncs top players in the middle as she has blocked a team-high 52 attempts, leading the team with 36 block assists and 16 blocks solos. Schneyer has posted at least 1.0 total blocks in 23 of 25 matches this season with the only two matches where she didn t record a block coming against Wyoming and Utah Valley State. For her career, she is ranked first in program history in total blocks per game (0.75) and seventh in block assists (116). The UTPA sophomore has an opportunity to make a move up the rankings as she only needs seven block assists to surpass Cathi Netemeyer and nine block assists to move up to fifth place behind Mindy Hubik. Name of the Game for Lady Broncs is Defense The Lady Broncs are among the leaders in the Independent ranks in digs per game this season as UTPA has collected 1,524 digs this season, averaging digs per game. The Valley s squad is listed third among all Independent programs in digs (IPFW / 1,940) and South Dakota State (1,526) and third in digs per game behind IPFW (19.14), UC-Davis (17.23) and Utah Valley State (17.22).

7 UTPA Career Record Block Solos Lisa Yanez ( ) Tanja Thomas ( ) Stephanie Redd ( ) Danielle Holthe ( ) Candace Guillen ( ) Shawnda McDowell ( ) Christine Laury ( ) Marie Velasquez ( ) Michelle Solsbery (1988) Julie Williams ( ) Total Blocks Lisa Yanez ( ) Danielle Holthe ( ) Stephanie Redd ( ) Marie Velasquez ( ) Mindy Hubik ( ) Tanja Thomas ( ) Deanna Schneyer ( Present) Cathi Netemeyer ( ) Julie Williams ( ) Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) Blocks Per Game (Minimum 100 Blocks) Deanna Schneyer ( Present) Mindy Hubik ( ) Lisa Yanez ( ) Stephanie Redd ( ) Danielle Holthe ( ) Julie Williams ( ) Christine Laury ( ) Cathi Netemeyer ( ) Marie Velasquez ( ) Tanja Thomas ( ) Service Aces Marie Velasquez ( ) Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) Tanja Thomas ( ) Christine Alvarez ( ) 5t Danielle Holthe ( ) Carla Williams ( ) Karen Lyons ( Present) Christine Phillips ( ) Heather Bravo ( Present) 10t.91 - Stephanie Redd ( ) 91 - Nikol Gerlach ( ) Games Played Jaclyn Muszynski ( ) Danielle Holthe ( ) Marie Velasquez ( ) Stephanie Redd ( ) Lisa Yanez ( ) Heather Bravo ( Present) Karen Lyons ( Present) Tanja Thomas ( ) Cindy Viesca ( ) Winker Cruz ( , 04) Independent Team Statistical Leaders Hitting Percentage GP K E TA.PCT 1. South Dakota State North Dakota State IPFW Utah Valley State Providence New Jersey Institute of Technology UC - Davis Texas-Pan American Winston-Salem State Savannah State Kills Per Game GP K K/Game 1. South Dakota State IPFW Utah Valley State North Dakota State Providence UC - Davis Texas-Pan American New Jersey Institute of Technology Winston-Salem State Savannah State Assists Per Game GP A A/Game 1. South Dakota State IPFW Utah Valley State North Dakota State UC - Davis Texas-Pan American Providence New Jersey Institute of Technology Winston-Salem State Savannah State Digs Per Game GP D D/Game 1. IPFW UC - Davis Utah Valley State Texas-Pan American South Dakota State North Dakota State Providence New Jersey Institute of Technology Savannah State Winston-Salem State Total Blocks Per Game GP BS BA TB B/Game 1. North Dakota State IPFW South Dakota State Utah Valley State UC - Davis Providence New Jersey Institute of Technology Winston-Salem State Texas-Pan American Savannah State

8 #2 - Heather Bravo Senior 5-11 Outside Hitter Las Vegas, NV Durango High School Texas State CenturyTel/Classic Honda Premier All-Tournament Team UTPA Invitational All-Tournament Team University of Portland All-Tournament Team Became the third player in program history to record 300 kills and 300 digs 2004 SEASON Second Team All-Independent Selection 2003 SEASON All-Independent Freshman Team Total RE Digs D/G BS BA TB B/G BE BH Total #9 - Karen Lyons Senior 5-6 Setter / Libero McAllen, TX McAllen Memorial H.S. Ranks first on the team in digs and digs per game Surpassed the 1,000-dig total for her career this season Set a single-match program record with 79 assists vs. UT-Arlington Ranked second on the team in assists 2004 SEASON Ranked first on the team in assists Averaged 36.5 assists per match at the National Independent Tournament Total Total #3 - Monique Schaal Junior 5-11 Outside Hitter Filer, ID College of Southern Idaho UTPA Invitational All-Tournament Team IPFW Volleyball All-Tournament Team Helped College of Southern Idaho capture the NJCAA National Championship en route to guiding the Golden Eagles to a 50-2 record. Ranked sixth on the team in kills and total attacks 2004 SEASON Recorded a hitting percentage of.240 during her freshman season Total Total #5 - Mallorie Wilson Junior 6-0 Middle Blocker Chico, CA Butte College Appeared in 20 games this season for the Lady Broncs Collected a season-high six kills versus Texas A&M-International First Team All-Golden Valley Conference Ranked 10th among all junior college players in California in blocks 2004 SEASON First Team All-Golden Valley Conference Total Total

9 #11 - Chelsea Blakely Sophomore 5-6 Setter Houston, TX J. Frank Dobie H.S. #10 - Kellie Phillips Sophomore 5-10 Outside Hitter Chandler, AZ Corona del Sol H.S. Posted 40 or more assists in 10 of 23 matches Notched 14 double-doubles (assists-digs) this season Ranked third among Independent setters in assists per game, apg. Ranked first on the team in assists, assists per game, service aces and fourth in digs and digs per game Ranked second among all NCAA Division I Independent players in ser vice aces and sixth in assists and assists per game Total Total University of Nevada Molten Invitational All-Tournament Team Posted nine double-doubles (kills-digs) this season Collected 10 or more kills in 20 of 25 matches All-Independent Second Team Independent Newcomer of the Week on five occasions Independent Offensive Player of the Week one time during the season Ranked first on the team in kills, kills per game and total attacks Total Total #12 - Deanna Schneyer Sophomore 6-1 Middle Blocker Diamond Bar, CA Diamond Ranch H.S. Collected at least one block in 23 of 25 matches this season Posted 10 or more kills in five matches this season Led the team in total blocks and block assists Ranked ninth among all NCAA Division I Independent players in blocks Set a freshman record in block assists and finished second in the fresh man record books in total blocks #7 - Ytszel Trinidad Sophomore 5-3 Defensive Specialist Mercedes, TX Mercedes H.S. Appeared in 49 matches this season Exceeded career-highs in six statistical categories this season Appeared in nine matches during her freshman season Posted a career-high eight digs against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Added seven digs versus Northern Colorado Total Total Total Total

10 #14 - April Young Sophomore 6-0 Middle Blocker Boise, ID Capital H.S. #8 - Noelle Mayor Freshman 5-11 Outside Hitter Missouri City, TX Dulles H.S. Has already set career-highs in 17 statistical categories Tied a career-high with six kills versus Texas State Saw action in 15 games during her rookie season Collected a career-high six kills at the National Independent Tournament vs. North Dakota State Appeared in 26 games this season, recording seven kills High School First Team All-District 20-5A following senior season Three-time All-District 20-5A award winner Total Total Total Total #13 - Rebecca Toddy Freshman 5-2 Defensive Specialist McAllen, TX McAllen Memorial H.S. Appeared in 25 games this season High School Guided McAllen Memorial to three consecutive district crowns Selected as a First Team All-District and All-Rio Grande Valley recipient during her senior season Total Total

11 Texas A&M-International Dustdevils Texas A&M-International Roster Alphabetical Roster NO. Name YR POS HT Hometown Last School 3 Desiree Arredondo SR S 5-3 San Antonio, TX East Central High School 2 Michelle Castaneda SO OH 5-11 San Antonio, TX Reagan High School 5 Eliza Cezario SR MB 6-2 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Seward County College 10 Nicole Gipson SO MB 6-2 San Antonio, TX O Conner High School 8 Juliana Gusmao SR OH 5-9 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Texas A&M-Kingsville 14 Sarah Jenkins SR L-DS 5-6 Laredo, TX Alexander High School 13 Mary Koch JR RS 5-7 Laredo, TX Alexander High School 21 Clovershea McGill FR MB 6-0 San Antonio, TX Edison High School 1 Madison Mojica SO DS-L 5-1 Corpus Christi, TX King High School 12 Sivonney Molina SR OH 5-10 Hebbronville, TX Hebbronville High School 4 Genevieve Treviño FR DS-L 5-6 San Antonio, TX Lee High School Numerical Roster NO. Name YR POS HT Hometown Last School 1 Madison Mojica SO DS-L 5-1 Corpus Christi, TX King High School 2 Michelle Castaneda SO OH 5-11 San Antonio, TX Reagan High School 3 Desiree Arredondo SR S 5-3 San Antonio, TX East Central High School 4 Genevieve Treviño FR DS-L 5-6 San Antonio, TX Lee High School 5 Eliza Cezario SR MB 6-2 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Seward County College 8 Juliana Gusmao SR OH 5-9 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Texas A&M-Kingsville 10 Nicole Gipson SO MB 6-2 San Antonio, TX O Conner High School 12 Sivonney Molina SR OH 5-10 Hebbronville, TX Hebbronville High School 13 Mary Koch JR RS 5-7 Laredo, TX Alexander High School 14 Sarah Jenkins SR L-DS 5-6 Laredo, TX Alexander High School 21 Clovershea McGill FR MB 6-0 San Antonio, TX Edison High School Texas A&M-International Quick Facts Texas A&M-International Location: Laredo, TX Enrollment: 3,800 President: Dr. Mohamed A. Ben-Ruwin Director of Athletics: Steven P. Garippa Affiliation: NAIA Conference: Red River Athletic Conference Arena: Kinesiology and Convocation Building Coaching Information Head Coach: Wendy McManus Alma Mater: Chicago State (1999) Record at TAMIU / Seasons: 24-4 / 1 Overall Record / Seasons: 24-4 / 1 Assistant Coaches: Mickey Mendoza Athletic Media Relations Sports Information Director (VB): Dan Lathey Office Phone: (956) dlathey@tamiu.edu Athletic Department Website: Team Information 2006 Record: 24-4 Starters Returning / Lost: 4 / 2 Lettermen Returning / Lost: 11 / 2 Players to Watch in the Match (Based on 2006 Stats): Juliana Gusmao (SR / OH / 5-9) kpg. / 3.55 dpg. Eliza Cezario (SR / MB / 6-2) kpg. / 0.74 bpg. Desiree Arrendondo (SR / S / 5-3) apg. / 3.10 dpg. Michelle Castaneda (SO / OH / 5-11) kpg. / 2.20 dpg.