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2 UNION UNIVERSITY 2005 Schedule Last updated: August 24, 2005 Union University Lady Bulldogs 2005 Volleyball Schedule 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 3 RD 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 2 - Union University Volleyball Media Guide

3 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldogs Quick Facts Director of Athletics: Dr. David Blackstock (731) Associate Director of Athletics: Tommy Sadler (731) Athletic Secretary: Teresa Thomas (731) Head Coach: Steven Gream (1st Year) Office Phone: (731) Alma Mater: Union (2000) Record at Union: 0-0 Career Record: Same TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No Schedule 2 Media Outlets & Quick Facts 3 Union University Information 4 Administration 5 Athletic Staff & Training Staff 6 Head Coach Information 7 Player Profiles Season Stats & Results 10 Season Outlook / Season Summary 11 TranSouth Conference Information 12 NAIA Information & Opponent Information 13 Union Honor Roll 14 Union Record Book Roster and Team Photo outside back cover Assistant Coach: Previous Season Overall record: 31-5 Conference Finish: 10-0 (1st place) Post Season: TranSouth Tournament Champions NAIA Region XI Champions NAIA National Tournament - T9 Final Ranking: 14 Team National Tournament History NAIA - 1 (2004) NCCAA - 5 (1998, 99, 00, 02, 03) NCCAA National Champions Location: 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee Phone: (731) Fax: (731) Website: Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 2,900 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affiliation: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Gym: Fred DeLay Gymnasium Fred DeLay Gymnasium Capacity: 2200 Press Box: (731) Sports Information Director: THE JACKSON SUN David Brandt 245 West Lafayette Jackson, TN (731) (731) FAX THE JACKSON TODAY PO Box Jackson, TN FAX Local Union Bulldog Media Outlets WBBJ-TV CHANNEL 7 (ABC) Bart Barker, Keli Fulton 346 Muse Street Jackson, TN (731) (731) FAX THE PATRIOT 97.7 FM WTNE Robin Cude, Steve Hemann 25 Stonebrook Place, Suite G #322 Jackson, TN (731) (731) WBFG 96.5 FM Dan Hughes 584 Smith Street Lexington, TN (800) FAX wbfg965@yahoo.com WTJS 1390 AM NEWS RADIO Radio Road Jackson, TN (731) (731) FAX WDXI 1310 AM Joe Holloway One Radio Park Drive Jackson, TN (731) Steven Aldridge Phone: (731) Fax: (731) saldridg@uu.edu Sports Information Student Assistant: Heidi Davis, Junior, Hendersonville, Tenn. Sports Information Intern: Dan Fuller, Middle Tennessee State WNWS RADIO FM/ SPORTSTALK North Highland Jackson, TN (731) (731) FAX 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. Union University Volleyball Media Guide - 3

4 UNION UNIVERSITY The University 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 squarefoot 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 FACTS ABOUT UNION UNIVERSITY Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National League for Nursing, and National Association of Schools of Music. ADMISSIONS Union 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 or by calling UNION. We welcome you. FINANCIAL AID We 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 UNION Take 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 ATHLETICS The 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 University 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee (731) UNION info@uu.edu Or visit Union s home page at CAMPUS VISITS Preview Days, scheduled throughout the year, are designed to introduce our campus to prospective students. Call UNION 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. STAY INFORMED ABOUT BULLDOG ATHLETICS Visit the 2003 NAIA Website of the Year, for news, stats, player information, photos, and more. To be placed on the Union University Fan or Media list contact saldridg@uu.edu. For results following Bulldog contests, call the Bulldog Hotline at (731) Union University Volleyball Media Guide

5 UNION UNIVERSITY Administration Dr. David S. Dockery - University President David S. Dockery was elected the 15th president of Union University on December 8, Since that time the university has seen an increase in student enrollment from 1975 in the Fall of 1996 to 2900 in The number of donors to the university has increased from around 2000 to 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 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. Dr. David Blackstock - Athletic Director Beginning his 32nd season as athletic director at Union University, The 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 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 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 overall record, earning his 500th career victory during the 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 Blackstock began his campaign at Union University as a baseball player in 1960 where he played for the Bulldogs until 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. Union University Volleyball Media Guide - 5

6 UNION UNIVERSITY Athletic Staff Dr. David Blackstock Director of Athletics Tommy Sadler Associate Director of Athletics Teresa Thomas Athletic Secretary Lee Ann Simmons Head Athletic Trainer Steven Aldridge Sports Information Director Heidi Davis Sports Info. Student Assistant Dan Fuller, Jr. Sports Information Intern Tina Smith Graduate Assistant Trainer Jay Roberts Graduate Assistant Trainer Training Staff Front Row (L to R) - Lee Ann Simmons, Head Trainer; Jay Roberts, Graduate Assistant; Amber Bryant; Ashley Oldham Back Row (L to R) - Sarah Davenport, ATEP Instructor; Adam Raines; Joel Bain; Brandon Thornsberry; Cliff Pawley, ATEP Clinical Corordinator/Men s BKB Trainer. 6 - Union University Volleyball Media Guide

7 UNION UNIVERSITY Coaching Staff Year-By-Year Coaching Records and Season Highlights - Program began in 1998 Year Head Coach Records Season Highlights 2004 Brian Dunn (243-62/64-13) 31-5/10-0 Steven Gream - Head Coach 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 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 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. TranSouth 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 Lee Ann Simmons - Trainer Lee Ann Simmons - Trainer Lee Ann Simmons has been Union s Athletic Trainer since the fall of She served in a fill-in roll on numerous occasions in the year prior to 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 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 Simmons then earned a Physical Therapy degree from the University of Tennessee-Memphis in In 1996, she was certified as an Athletic Trainer and then received her Masters of Education from Union University in Union University Volleyball Media Guide - 7

8 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldogs #5 Lindsay Holmes Class: Junior Position: Defensive Specialist Previous School: Franklin HS Hometown: Franklin, Tenn. Height: 5-9 Birthdate: September 18 #6 Purity Ogolla Class: Junior Position: Setter Previous School: Loreto Secondary Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya Height: 5-9 Birthdate: March 17 #11 Edith Mendoza Class: Junior Position: Middle Hitter Previous School: Porterville College Hometown: Porterville, Ca. Height: 6-0 Birthdate: November 24 Returning Players Newcomers 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 tallied 248 digs in 103 games played 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. 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 recorded 154 assists in 16 games played tallied 198 assists in 19 games played. Before Union. Purity came to Union from Kenya where she played at Loreto Secondary School. 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 first bulldog season Before Union. Edith has transferred from Porterville College, in California. While playing at Porterville College, Edith recorded 94 aces. #12 Elena Villagomez Class: Junior Position: Outside Hitter Previous School: Reedley College Hometown: Cutler, Ca. Height: 5-9 Birthdate: 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 first bulldog season Before 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 Mulhollen Class: Junior Position: Outide Hitter Previous School: Mary Persons HS Hometown: Macon, Ga. Height: 5-9 Birthdate: December 31 Coach s Comments. Andrea is walking on this season, and will add much needed depth this season. Union Career first bulldog season Before Union. Andrea played three seasons at Mary Persons High School, in Forsyth, Ga. 8 - Union University Volleyball Media Guide

9 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldogs #13 Monica Schirmer Class: Junior Position: Outside Hitter Previous School: Long Beach City College Hometown: Long Beach, Ca. Height: 5-11 Birthdate: January 12 #9 Katie Kullow Class: Sophomore Position: Setter/Defensive Specialist Previous School: Hometown: Germantown, Tenn. Height: 5-5 Birthdate: June 19 #7 Lindsey Wallach Class: Sophomore Position: Libero/Defensive Specialist Previous School: Eureka HS Hometown: Eureka, Mo. Height: 5-7 Birthdate: December 27 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 first bulldog season Before Union. Monica transferred from Long Beach City College (Ca.). She recorded a season-high 35 kills in a game versus Cypress City College. Coach s Comments. Katie possesses the skills to see action as both a setter and defensive specialist this season with the Bulldogs. Union Career first bulldog season Before 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. Coach s Comments. Lindsey will be one of Union s premier defensive specialist this season for the Bulldog team. Union Career first bulldog season Before 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 Green Class: Freshman Position: Outside Hitter Previous School: Baytown Christian Academy Hometown: Highlands, Texas Height: 5-8 Birthdate: October 15 #8 Amanda Hutchison Class: Freshman Position: Outside Hitter Previous School: Trinity Christian Academy Hometown: Jackson, Tenn. Height: 5-9 Birthdate: December 31 Coach s Comments. Sharon will add great depth this season, bringing versatility from all positions to the team. Union Career first bulldog season Before 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. 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 first bulldog season Before 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 Volleyball Media Guide - 9

10 UNION UNIVERSITY 2004 Stats & Results 2004 Union University Volleyball Season Game-by-Game Results 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 Tedy Georgieva Nicole Garber Lindsay Holmes Purity Ogolla Kelly Huffines Milica Vasiljevic Gladys Wandera Phylis Anyango TM TEAM 5 TOTALS RECORD: Overall Record Conference Home Away Neutral (31-5) (10-0) (14-1) (10-4) (7-0) DakStats 3000 by Daktronics Inc. Brookings, SD 2004 Union University Volleyball Season Game-by-Game Results Date Opponent Result Sept 6 Lambuth University (Tenn.) A W 30-14, 30-17, Sept 7 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)* A W 30-22, 27-30, 30-28, Sept 9 Williams Baptist College (Ark.) H W 30-14, 30-22, Sept 11 McKendree College (Ill.) A W 30-12, 30-14, Sept 11 Fontbone University (Mo.) N W 30-25, 30-18, Sept 14 Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) A L 30-26, 29-31, 30-28, 29-31, Sept 15 Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) H W 30-11, 31-29, Sept 21 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)* A W 30-25, 30-26, Sept 23 Cumberland University (Tenn.)* H W 30-15, 30-23, Sept 28 Lyon College (Ark.)* H W 30-9, 30-21, Sept 29 Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) A W 30-23, 30-13, Oct 5 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.)* H W 30-19, 30-11, 30-9 Oct 8 Georgetown College (Ky.) A W 17-30, 30-25, 30-28, Oct 9 Indiana University Southeast (Ind.) A W 24-30, 30-26, 30-28, 17-30, 15-9 Oct 12 Lyon College (Ark.)* A W 19-30, 30-16, 30-16, Oct 16 Cumberland College (Ky.) H W 30-19, 22-30, 30-12, Oct 18 Lambuth University (Tenn.) H W 30-14, 30-15, Oct 19 Cumberland University (Tenn.)* A W 30-12, 30-12, Oct 22 Marion College (Ind.) N W 30-27, 30-26, Oct 22 Taylor University (Ind.) A L 24-30, 25-30, Oct 23 Spring Arbor University (Mich.) N W 30-21, 30-17, Oct 23 Spalding University (Ky.) N W 30-27, 30-28, Oct 26 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.)* A W 30-12, 30-25, Oct 28 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)* H W 30-28, 30-23, Nov 2 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)* H W 30-27, 29-31, 30-8, Nov 6 McKendree College (Ill.) H W 30-22, 30-13, Nov 9 Campbellsville University (Ky.) H L 30-28, 25-30, 30-28, 23-30, Nov 11 Lyon College (Ark.) # N W 30-17, 30-18, Nov 12 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) # A W 30-20, 30-21, Nov 12 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) # A W 30-22, 30-28, Nov 20 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) $ N W 30-24, 30-25, Nov 20 Georgetown College (Ky.) $ N W 30-24, 18, 30, 26-30, 34-32, Dec 1 Savannah Col. of Art and Design (Ga.) ^ N W 30-15, 30-28, 26-30, Dec 2 Columbia College (Mo.) ^ N L 24-30, 30-27, 15-30, Dec 2 California Baptist University (Calif.) ^ N L 18-30, 21-30, Dec 3 Houston Baptist University (Texas) ^ N W 30-13, 30-26, 25-30, * denotes a TranSouth Conference match # denotes a TranSouth Tournament match $ denotes an NAIA Region XI Tournament match ^ denotes an NAIA National Tournament match RECORD: Overall Record Conference Home Away Neutral (31-5) (10-0) (14-1) (10-4) (7-0) 10 - Union University Volleyball Media Guide

11 UNION UNIVERSITY Season Outlook / Summary 2005 Season Outlook Union University Volleyball looks to rebuild this season as they lost five seniors and two key underclassmen from the recorded breaking season of 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 Season 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 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. Union University Volleyball Media Guide - 11

12 UNION UNIVERSITY TranSouth Conference 2004 TranSouth Standings No. Team Conf. Overall 1. Union * # ^ % Freed-Hardeman ^ Martin Methodist ^ Lyon Trevecca Nazarene Cumberland * regular season champion # tournament champion ^ region tourney appearance % region champmions/national tourney app TranSouth Honors TranSouth Player of the Year Gladys Wandera, Union TranSouth Newcomer of the Year Fabiola Nepomuneno, Martin Methodist TranSouth Freshman of the Year Karina Souza, Freed-Hardeman TranSouth Coach of the Year Brian Dunn, Union First Team All-Conference Gladys Wandera, Union Karina Souza, Freed Hardeman Fabiola 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-Conference Rachel 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 UNIVERSITY September 22 at Union October 1 in Lebanon, Tenn. Head Coach...Dewayne Deering 2004 Record (1-9) Record vs. UU Location... Lebanon, Tenn. Nickname... Lady Bulldogs Colors... Maroon & White LYON COLLEGE September 27 at Union October 11 in Batesville, Ark. Head Coach... Justin Dee 2004 Record (4-6) Record vs. UU Location... Batesville, Ark. Nickname... Pipers Colors... Maroon & White TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY October 4 at Union October 25 in Nashville, Tenn. Head Coach... Scott Jones 2004 Record (1-9) Record vs. UU Location... Nashville, Tenn. Nickname... Lady Trojans Colors... Purple & White FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY October 6 and 21 at Union November 1 in Henderson, Tenn. Head Coach...Todd Humphreys 2004 Record (8-2) Record vs. UU Location... Henderson, Tenn. Nickname... Lady Lions Colors... Gold & White MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE October 13 at Union November 3 in Pulaski, Tenn. Head Coach......Rose Powell 2004 Record (6-4) Record vs. UU Location... Pulaski, Tenn. Nickname... RedHawks Colors... Red, White, & Blue 12 - Union University Volleyball Media Guide

13 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 BETHEL COLLEGE (Ind.) October 28 in Georgetown, Ky. Record vs. UU: 1-0 Location: Mishawaka, Ind. Nickname: Pilots Colors: Blue & White BETHEL COLLEGE (Tenn.) September 6 in McKenzie, Tenn. October 17 at Union Record vs. UU: 0-10 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: 1-7 Location: Campbellsville, Ky. Nickname: Lady Tigers Colors: Maroon, White, & Silver CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY (Ohio) September 10 in Lebanon, Tenn. Record vs. UU: 0-2 Location: Cedarville, Ohio Nickname: Lady Jackets Colors: Blue & Yellow CENTRAL METHODIST COLLEGE (Mo.) September 16 in Lebanon, Ill. Record vs. UU: 0-0 Location: Fayette, Mo. Nickname: Lady Eagles Colors: Green & Black CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) November 5 at Union Record vs. UU: 1-2 Location: Memphis, Tenn. Nickname: Lady Bucs Colors: Scarlet & Gray GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (Ky.) October 29 in Georgetown, Ky. Record vs. UU: 4-2 Location: Georgetown, Ky. Nickname: Lady Tigers Colors: Orange & Black INDIANA UNIVERSITY - SOUTHEAST October 28 in Georgetown, Ky. Record vs. UU: 0-1 Location: New Albany, Ind. Nickname: Grenadiers Colors: Red, White, & Navy Non-Conference Opponents KING COLLEGE (Tenn.) October 22 at Union Record 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 Eagles Colors: Navy & White MCKENDREE COLLEGE (Ill.) September 17 in Lebanon, Ill. Record vs. UU: 1-2 Location: Lebanon, Ill. Nickname: Bearcats Colors: Purple & White MID-CONTINENT COLLEGE (Ky.) September 29 in Mayfield, Ky. October 17 at Union Record vs. UU: 0-1 Location: Mayfield, Ky. Nickname: Cougars Colors: Blue & Gold SPALDING UNIVERSITY (Ky.) September 17 in Lebanon, Ill. Record vs. UU: 1-3 Location: Louisville, Ky. Nickname: Pelicans Colors: Blue & Gold UNIVERISTY OF THE CUMBERLANDS (Ky.) September 9 in Lebanon, Tenn. Record vs. UU: 1-5 Location: Williamsburg, Ky. Nickname: Patriots Colors: Gold, Cardinal, & Royal Blue UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE (Ohio) September 9 in Lebanon, Tenn. Record vs. UU: 0-0 Location: Rio Grande, Ohio Nickname: Redwomen Colors: Red & White WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGE (Ark.) September 20 in Walnut Ridge, Ark. October 21 at Union Record vs. UU: 0-10 Location: Walnut Ridge, Ark. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Royal Blue & White NAIA Champions of Character The 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 Volleyball Media Guide - 13

14 UNION UNIVERSITY Honor Roll Lady Bulldog Honor Roll Individual Records INDIVIDUAL HONOR ROLL NAIA All-Americans Gladys Wandera , 2004 Phylis Anyango , 2004 Andrea Darr 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden 1999, 2000, 2001 NAIA Scholar Athletes Nicole Garber Allison Shein , 2004 Crystal Abel Sarah Davenport 2001 NAIA All Region Gladys Wandera , 2004 Phylis Anyango , 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 , 2004 NAIA Region XI Coach of the Year Brian Dunn TranSouth All-Conference Gladys Wandera , 2004 Phylis Anyango , 2004 Allison Shein , 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 Melissa Hayden 1998, 1999 Shanon Pollman 1998, 1999 TranSouth Player of the Year Gladys Wandera , 2004 Lauren Hayden 1999, 2001 TranSouth Coach of the Year Brian Dunn , 2004 NCCAA National Player of the Year Lauren Hayden 2001 NCCAA National Scholar Athletes Allison Shein Crystal Abel Sarah Davenport 2000, 2001 NCCAA All-Americans Gladys Wandera Phylis Anyango Lindsay Stahlberg 2002, 2003 Andrea Darr 2001, 2002 Lauren Hayden 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Emily Van Dam 2001 Melissa Hayden 1998, 1999 Shanon Pollmann NCCAA National Coach of the Year Brian Dunn , 2001, 2002 Gladys Wandera TEAM HONOR ROLL TranSouth Regular Season Champions 1999, 2000, 2004 TranSouth Tournament Champions 1999, 2004 NAIA Region XI Appearances 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 NAIA Region XI Champions 2004 KILLS Most kills, match 41, Lauren Hayden Nov. 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.) Most kills, season , Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most kills per game, season 6.09, Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most matches with double figure kills, season 47, Lauren Hayden, 1999 Most matches with 20+ kills, season 20, Lauren Hayden, , Lauren Hayden, 1998 Most kills, career 3427, Lauren Hayden, Most matches with double figure kills, career 137, Lauren Hayden, Most matches with 20+ kills, career 55, Lauren Hayden, HITTING PERCENTAGE Highest hitting percentage, match (min 15 attacks).762, Lauren Hayden October 28, 1999 vs. Brescia University (Ky.) Highest hitting percentage, season.402, Melissa Lovekamp, 1998 Highest hitting percentage, career.344, Melissa Lovekamp, SERVICE ACES Most service aces, match 10, Melissa Hayden, August 31, 1999 vs. Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) Most service aces, season 99, Melissa Hayden, 1999 Most service aces per game, season.622, Kim Mashburn, 2000 Most service aces, career 239, Lauren Hayden, Andrea Darr Lauren Hayden NAIA National Tournament Appearances 2004 Highest NAIA National Ranking No. 12 (2004) NCCAA National Champions 2003 BLOCKS Most blocks, match 15, Shannon Pollman, November 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.) 15, Shannon Pollman, November 4, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.) Most blocks, season 334, Shannon Pollman, Union University Volleyball Media Guide

15 UNION UNIVERSITY Record Book Most blocks per game, season 2.00, Shannon Pollman, 1999 Most matches with double figure blocks, season 13, Shannon Pollman, 1999 Most blocks, career 534, Shannon Pollman, Most matches with double figure blocks, career 16, Shannon Pollman, DIGS Most digs, match 31, Lauren Hayden, November 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.) 31, Andrea Darr, November 13, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.) Most digs, season 706, Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most digs per game, season 4.53, Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most matches with double figure digs, season 38, Lauren Hayden, 1999 Most matches with 20+ digs, season 12, Lauren Hayden, 2000 Most digs, career 1899, Lauren Hayden, Most matches with double figure digs, career 95, Lauren Hayden, Most matches with 20+ digs, career 22, Lauren Hayden, ASSISTS Most assists, match 75, Melissa Hayden, October 8, 1999 vs. Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) Most assists, season 1970, Melissa Hayden, 1999 Most assists per game, season , Melissa Hayden, 1999 Most assists, career 3748, Melissa Hayden, Team Records WINS Most wins, season 44, 1999 Highest season winning percentage.880 (44-6), 1999 Most consecutive wins 23, 1999 Most consecutive conference wins 18, , 1999 Most consecutive home court wins 30, October 21, November 18, 2000 KILLS Most kills, match 92, October 2, 1998 vs. Lyon College (Ark.) Most kills, season Most kills per game, season 14.61, 1999 HITTING PERCENTAGE Highest hitting percentage, match.479, October 28, 1999 vs. Brescia University (Ky.) Highest hitting percentage, season.297, 1999 SERVICE ACES Most service aces, match 19, September 28, 1999 vs. Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) Most service aces, season Most service aces per game, season 2.83, 2000 BLOCKS Most blocks, match 50, November 4, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.) Most blocks, season Most blocks per game, season 3.467, 1998 DIGS Most digs, match 122, November 4, 1999 vs. Lee University (Tenn.) Most digs, season Most digs per game, season 21.53, 2000 Most digs, career 1899, Lauren Hayden, ASSISTS Most assists, match 90, October 2, 1998 vs. Lyon College Most assists, season Most assists per game, season 14.03, Union University Volleyball Media Guide - 15

16 2005 Union University Lady Bulldog Roster 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 Head Coach Steven Gream (1st season) Athletic Trainers Lee Ann Simmons & Tina Smith